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2018–2019
The 2018–2019 Elmhurst College Catalog reflects the programs, fees, policies
and regulations of the College in effect as of Fall Term 2018. 190 Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-3296 (630) 617-3500 Table of Contents
2018–2019 Academic Calendar 1 About Elmhurst College 2 Admission, Financial Aid and Fees 5 Academic Overview 12 Earning an Elmhurst Degree 13 Elmhurst College Integrated Curriculum 15 Regulations and Services 20 Student Life 35 Undergraduate Majors and Programs 39 Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Bidisciplinary Courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Biology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Business and Economics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Chemistry and Biochemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Communication Arts and Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Communication Sciences and Disorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Computer Science and Information Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
English. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Geography and GIS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
The Honors Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Intercultural Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Interdisciplinary Communication Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Kinesiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Liberal Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Medical Humanities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Nursing and Health Sciences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Political Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Religious Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Sociology and Criminal Justice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Urban Studies Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 World Languages, Literatures and Cultures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 Table of Contents
Additional Academic Opportunities 234 Academic Enrichment Opportunities 236 Elmhurst Learning and Success Academy (ELSA) 238 The Russell G. Weigand Center for Professional Excellence 239 Niebuhr Center for Engagement and Reflection 243 Degree Completion Programs 244 Undergraduate Certificate Programs 251 Graduate Studies 254 Master’s Programs
Business Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 Communication Sciences and Disorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Computer Information Technology (MCIT). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Data Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Early Childhood Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Early Childhood Special Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278 Science in Geographic Information Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Arts in Industrial/Organizational Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Science in Nursing: Master’s Entry in Nursing Practice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Science in Nursing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Occupational Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Project Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Special Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 Supply Chain Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Teacher Leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Graduate Certificate Programs
Application Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Data Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Enterprise Optimization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Geographic Information Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
CHuman Geography for AP® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323 Market Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Network Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327 Project Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328 2018–2019
Academic Calendar
Fall Term 2018
New Student Convocation First Day of Class Labor Day Recess Fall Recess Thanksgiving Recess Last Day of Class Reading Day Finals August 22
August 27
September 1–3
October 8 (Evening classes meet on Oct. 8)
November 22–25
December 8
December 10
December 10–15 Final Grades Due December 19 January Term 2019
First Day of Class Martin Luther King Jr. Day Recess Last Day of Class Senior Grades Due Non-Senior Grades Due January 2
January 21
February 1
February 5
February 7 Spring Term 2019
First Day of Class Spring Recess Easter Recess Last Day of Class Reading Day Finals Senior Grades Due Non-Senior Grades Due Memorial Day Commencement February 4
March 25–31
April 19–21
May 18
May 20
May 20–25
May 28
May 30
May 27
June 1 Summer Term 2019
Eight-Week Session First Four-Week Session Independence Day Recess Second Four-Week Session Final Grades Due June 10–August 3
June 10–July 6
July 4
July 8–August 3
August 7 *All dates subject to change 1 About Elmhurst College
A private college in the heart of the Chicago metropolitan area, Elmhurst College is committed
to helping students reach their full potential—in college and in the world beyond. Values Elmhurst is one of the top 12 colleges in the Midwest, according
to U.S. News & World Report, and it also ranks among the best
values in the region, according to Forbes magazine. With more
than 60 undergraduate majors, 16 preprofessional programs
and a full array of graduate programs, Elmhurst boasts a
student-to-faculty ratio of just 14 to 1. In small classes,
professors get to know their students as individuals and work
closely with them across campus. Intellectual Excellence
We promote intellectual freedom, curiosity and engagement;
critical and creative inquiry; rigorous debate; innovative
thinking and integrity in all endeavors. We ignite a passion for
learning.
Community The College’s campus is a green oasis and registered
arboretum in the heart of a safe, quiet suburb—but it’s also just
a half-hour train ride from downtown Chicago, giving students
unlimited access to world-class cultural and professional
opportunities. We build a welcoming community that values and embraces
diversity and inclusion. We achieve this through mutual
respect, compassion for others, honest and open
communication, and fairness and integrity in all that we do.
Social Responsibility On campus, students get involved in more than 100 activities,
from theatre to intramurals to the Mock Trial Team. The student
newspaper wins awards; the radio station has been on the air
since 1947. The campus regularly hosts performances, art
exhibits and an outstanding array of guest speakers. Elmhurst’s
20 varsity sports teams compete in the CCIW, one of the top
conferences in NCAA Division III athletics. Bluejay teams have
won conference championships in a variety of sports, and they
compete in first-rate facilities. We respect the dignity of every individual and promote
responsible citizenship and civic engagement. We advocate for
social justice on local, national and global levels. We act on our
social responsibilities and empower others to do the same.
Stewardship
We are stewards of the human, fiscal and physical resources
entrusted to us. We are accountable to one another for the
quality of our community, the strength of our finances, and the
utility and beauty of our campus as a place of intellectual
engagement and personal growth. We pursue innovations that
respect the environment and foster sustainability in the
management of our resources. More than 80 percent of Elmhurst undergraduates gain
on-the-job experience through internships or service work. Our
robust career and preprofessional programs include more than
2,000 options for internships and other professional
experiences. Faith, Meaning and Purpose
We are grounded in our individual traditions and those of the
United Church of Christ, and are committed to the development
of the human spirit in its many forms through dialogue, inquiry
and service. Mission
Elmhurst College inspires intellectual and personal growth in
our students, preparing them for meaningful and ethical
contributions to a diverse, global society. Educational Goals Vision Students at Elmhurst College complete an academic program
that encompasses both broad experience across a range of
disciplines and the mastery of a particular body of knowledge
and method. Elmhurst College aspires to be a national leader in
undergraduate and graduate education, recognized for the
success of our students and alumni, our innovative faculty and
staff, and our local, national, and international partnerships. Our program strives to educate students who:
•• Carry through life the desire to learn, and the ability to
solve problems and think clearly and independently, with
tolerance and openness tempered by healthy skepticism
and intellectual vigor
•• Are conversant with the heritage of Western culture, as
embodied in the humanities, sciences and social sciences 2 About Elmhurst College
•• Take delight in the richness of language through the
mastery of reading, writing, listening and speaking •• The American Association of University Women •• Know the joy of creativity in all intellectual activities and
appreciate the unique creative opportunities afforded by
the literary, visual and performing arts •• The Associated Colleges of Illinois •• The Associated Colleges of the Chicago Area
•• The Association of American College and Universities
•• The Association for Continuing Higher Education •• Understand the natural world and issues related to
humankind’s place in it, and have experience with the
methods of science and technology •• The College Board
•• The Council for Advancement and Support of Education •• Understand the importance of spiritual values as a basis
for living a meaningful and purposeful life and are
cognizant of the Judeo-Christian heritage •• The Council for Higher Education of the United Church of
Christ
•• The Council of Independent Colleges •• Honor their responsibilities as members of a free and
democratic society and are committed to social justice,
personal integrity and service to others •• The Council on International Educational Exchange
•• The Council of West Suburban Colleges •• Are sensitive to the disparities of human circumstance
and show respect and compassion for all individuals •• The Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges and
Universities •• Understand and affirm their membership in a diverse, yet
interdependent, multicultural, global society •• The Forum on Education Abroad
•• The Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling •• Endow the work they do with competent and creative
effort, provide service to the community and treat all
persons with consideration •• Institute of International Education
•• NAFSA: Association of International Educators
•• The National Academic Advising Association •• Are able to live good lives of healthful vitality, moral and
spiritual sensitivity and intellectual integrity •• The National Association for College Admission
Counseling Accreditations •• The National Association of Independent Colleges and
Universities The College is accredited by the following organizations:
•• The Higher Learning Commission: Member, North Central
Association* •• The National Association of Student Personnel
Administrators •• The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
(baccalaureate and master’s)** •• The National League for Nursing
*The Higher Learning Commission, 30 North LaSalle Street,
Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504; (800) 621-7440 or
(312) 263-0456 •• The Illinois State Department of Education
•• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council
on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and SpeechLanguage Pathology (graduate programs) **The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One
DuPont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036,
(292) 887-6791 Affiliations
The College subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good
Practice of the National Association for College Admission
Counseling, and is a member of the following organizations: Admission and Financial Aid
Elmhurst College admits academically qualified applicants who
show evidence of their ability to complete college-level work,
based on their high school performance, good standing at
another college or university, or both. Elmhurst subscribes to a
“need-blind” admission policy. That is, admission decisions are
made independently from considerations of financial need. We
encourage campus visits and admission interviews. •• The American College Personnel Association
•• The American Council on Education
•• The American Association of Colleges for Teacher
Education
•• The American Association of Colleges of Nursing Elmhurst is committed to making college affordable through
grants, scholarships, loans and work-study; nearly all students
qualify for some form of financial aid. •• The American Association of Collegiate Registrars and
Admission Officers 3 About Elmhurst College Non-Discrimination and
Non-Harassment Policy
It is the policy of Elmhurst College (the College) to afford equal
opportunity to and not discriminate against students,
employees and applicants regardless of race, color, national
origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age,
disability, citizenship, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status
or other protected status as those terms are defined by
applicable federal, state and local law.
The College acts in compliance with the requirements of Title IX
of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”). Title IX is a
federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in federally funded
education programs and activities. Title IX states (in part):
“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be
excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of or be
subjected to discrimination under any education program or
activity receiving federal financial aid.”
The College’s Title IX Coordinator is responsible for
implementing and monitoring Title IX compliance on behalf of
Elmhurst College. Any inquiries regarding Title IX or the
College’s prohibition against sex discrimination and other
interpersonal misconduct should be directed to the College’s
Title IX Coordinator, who will be available to meet with or talk
to students regarding issues relating to Title IX and the
College’s Non-Discrimination and Non-Harassment Policy. The
Title IX Coordinator for the College is the vice president of
student affairs.
The College does not discriminate against individuals on the
basis of physical or mental disability. To ensure equal access to
its programs and activities, the College is committed to
providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals
with disabilities. The College’s ADA/504 Disability Services
Coordinator is located in the Learning Center, Frick Center 229,
and is responsible for determining appropriate
accommodations in conjunction with the student and other
College representatives, as appropriate. For the College’s
complete Non-Discrimination and Non-Harassment Policy,
please refer to the Title IX section of the College’s website. 4 Admission, Financial Aid
and Fees
Students may apply for admission to Elmhurst College to begin study in either the Fall Term
or the Spring Term. Admission decisions are based on review of a student’s academic record
and supporting credentials, with emphasis given to the most recent or current educational
experiences. All applicants are evaluated without regard to race, color, creed, national or ethnic
origin, marital status, age, gender, sexual orientation or disability. Personal interviews with an
admission counselor are strongly encouraged and easily arranged.
•• Submit official results from either the ACT or the SAT to
the Office of Admission (scores included on official
secondary-school transcripts are acceptable) Elmhurst is a member of the Illinois and National Associations
for College Admission Counseling and subscribes in its
admission and financial aid programs to standards of practice
and ethics endorsed by these organizations. To receive an
application for traditional undergraduate first-year or transfer
admission or to schedule a campus visit, please contact: International students should refer to additional requirements
on the following page.
Admission Without a Secondary-School Diploma: Students
who have not completed diploma requirements may submit the
results of the General Education Development (GED) test in
place of the secondary-school transcript. Office of Admission
Elmhurst College
190 Prospect Avenue
Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-3296
elmhurst.edu/admission
(630) 617-3400 or (800) 697-1871
[email protected] Senior Option Program: Elmhurst College offers highachieving secondary-school seniors the opportunity to enroll in
one full course each term of their final year. Courses selected
may fulfill remaining secondary-school graduation
requirements or be applied toward a bachelor’s degree at
Elmhurst or elsewhere. Applications may also be submitted electronically by visiting
the College’s website at elmhurst.edu/apply. Students interested in this program should contact the Office
of Admission for further information about application...
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