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undergraduate and graduate program s
D om i n i can Col le g e
DOMINICAN COLLEGE
CATALOG 2006-2008
470 Western Highway • Orangeburg, N.Y. 10962 • (845) 359-7800
http://www.dc.edu
Dominican College is an independent, 4-year and graduate-level college for men and women.
Documentation of accreditation from the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and the Board of Regents of the
University of The State of New York is available in the Office of the President. Dominican College does not discriminate against
applicants or students on the basis of race, color, age, sex, creed, national origin, or physical limitation.
Note: The programs, requirements, tuition and fees set forth in this bulletin are necessarily subject to change without notice, at any time.
T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
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Academic Calendars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-9
The College in Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
An Overview of the College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Student Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Admissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Academic Information and Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Inventory of Registered Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
The General Education Curriculum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Undergraduate Major and Minor Programs
Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Athletic Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Biology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Business Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Communications Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Computer Information Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Criminal Justice Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39
Economics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Ethnic Diversity Studies Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Gender Studies Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Health Services Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Hispanic Language and Culture . . . . 44
Philosophy and Religion . . . . . . . . . 44
Liberal Arts Concentrations (with B.S Ed.) . . . . . . . . . . . 44
American Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Natural Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Financial Management . . . . . . . . . . .45
Human Resource Management . . . . 47
International Management . . . . . . . .48
Management Information Systems . . 48
Marketing Management . . . . . . . . . 50
Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
51
Occupational Therapy (3-year pre-professional program) . 55
Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Social Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Criminal Justice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Economics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Political Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Sociology/Anthropology . . . . . . . . . 57
Social Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Teacher Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Certificate Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Computer Information Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Computer Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Personal Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Undergraduate Course Offerings (alphabetically by discipline) . . 64
Accounting (AC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Allied Health (AH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Art (AR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Athletic Training (AT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Biology (BI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Business Administration (BU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Chemistry (CH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Computer Information Systems (CI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Criminal Justice (CJ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Dance (DA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Earth Sciences (ES) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Economics (EC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
English (EN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Film (FI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Finance (FN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
French (FR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Health Services Administration (HS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
History (HI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Italian (IT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Management (MG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Marketing (MK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Mathematics (MA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Music (MU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Nursing (NR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Philosophy (PH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Physics (PY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Political Science (PO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Psychology (PS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Religious Studies (RS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Social Sciences (SS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Social Work (SW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Sociology/Anthropology (SO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Spanish (SP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Speech/Communications (SH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Teacher Education (ED and SE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Graduate Program and Course Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Occupational Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Physical Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Teacher Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Teacher of Students with Disabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Teacher of Students who are Blind/Visually Impaired . .108
Tuition and Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Accreditation and Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Board of Trustees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
President's Advisory Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Cooperating Clinical and Field Professionals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
6 · D O M I N I C A N C O L L E G E C A T A L O G
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C A L E N D A R
■ A C A D E M I C C A L E N D A R 2 0 0 6 - 2 0 0 7
Fall Term 2006
August 21
College Conference/Division Meetings
August 22 - 23
Fall Semester Advisement/Testing/Registration
August 25-26
Freshman Orientation (Day/Evening Students)
August 26
Weekend College (M.S. Ed.) Fall Trimester begins*
August 28
Fall Semester begins
August 28 – Sept. 1
Late Registration & Drop/Add for Fall Semester
September 4
Labor Day — COLLEGE CLOSED
September 5
ACCEL Session I begins*
September 8
Weekend College (Undergraduate; O.T.; P.T.) Fall Trimester begins*
October 31
ACCEL Session II begins*
November 3
Last day for withdrawal from Fall Semester classes
November 7
Election Day — COLLEGE CLOSED
November 17
Last day for January graduates to file a "Candidate for Degree" form
in the Office of the Registrar
November 22 - 26
Thanksgiving Recess — COLLEGE CLOSED
December 11 - 15
Final examination week, Fall Semester
Wintersession 2007
January 2 - 12
Wintersession Classes
Spring Term 2007
January 2
ACCEL Session III begins*
January 5
Weekend College (Undergraduate; O.T.; P.T.) Spring Trimester begins*
January 10
Spring Semester Registration
January 13
Weekend College (M.S. Ed.) Spring Trimester begins*
January 15
Martin Luther King Day — COLLEGE CLOSED
January 16
College Conference
January 17
Spring Semester begins
January 17 - 23
Late Registration & Drop/Add for Spring Semester
February 5
Last day for May/August graduates to file a "Candidate for Degree" form
in the Office of the Registrar
February 27
ACCEL Session IV begins*
March 5 - 9
Spring Recess
April 3
Last day for withdrawal from Spring Semester classes
April 4 - 9
Student Recess
April 5 - 9
COLLEGE CLOSED
May 8 - 14
Final examination week, Spring Semester
May 15 - 18
Pre-Commencement Activities
May 16
Faculty Conference
May 19
Baccalaureate Awards
May 20
Commencement
Summer Term 2007
May 1
ACCEL Session V begins*
May 4
Weekend College (Undergraduate; O.T.) Summer Trimester begins*
May 12
Weekend College (M.S. Ed.) Summer Trimester begins*
May 28
Memorial Day — COLLEGE CLOSED
May 30 – July 3
Day/Evening Summer Sessions
June 1
Weekend College (P.T.) Summer Trimester begins*
June 26
ACCEL Session VI begins*
July 4
Independence Day — COLLEGE CLOSED
* Note: Entries specifying “Fall Semester” or “Spring Semester” apply to traditional day/evening sessions only.
For more detail on Weekend* and ACCEL* Sessions, see next page.
2 0 0 4 - 2 0 0 5 A C A D E M I C C A L E N D A R / W E E K E N D C O L L E G E A N D A C C E L S E S S I O N S
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■ W E E K E N D C O L L E G E S E S S I O N S 2 0 0 6 - 2 0 0 7
Fall 2006 Trimester
September 8, 9, 10
September 29,30, October 1
October 13, 14, 15
November 3, 4, 5
November 17, 18, 19
December 8, 9, 10
Spring 2007 Trimester
January 5, 6, 7
January 26, 27, 28
February 16, 17, 18
March 9, 10, 11
March 30, 31, April 1
April 20, 21, 22
Summer 2007 Trimester
May 4, 5, 6
June 1, 2, 3
June 15, 16, 17
June 29, 30, July 1
July 20, 21, 22
August 10, 11, 12
Fall 2006 Trimester
September 8, 9, 10
September 29, 30, October 1
October 13, 14, 15
November 3, 4, 5
November 17, 18, 19
December 8, 9, 10
Spring 2007 Trimester
January 5, 6, 7
January 26, 27, 28
February 16, 17, 18
March 9, 10, 11
March 23, 24, 25 (snow dates)
March 30, 31, April 1
April 20, 21, 22
Summer 2007 Trimester
May 4, 5, 6
June 1, 2, 3
June 15, 16, 17
June 29, 30, July 1
July 20, 21, 22
July 27, 28, 29 (on line)
August 10, 11, 12 (alt.days)
Fall 2006 Trimester
September 8, 9, 10
September 29, 30, October 1
October 6, 7, 8
October 20, 21, 22
November 3, 4, 5
November 17, 18, 19
December 1, 2, 3
December 15, 16, 17
Spring 2007 Trimester
January 5, 6, 7
January 19, 20, 21
February 2, 3, 4
February 16, 17, 18
March 2, 3, 4
March 16, 17, 18
March 30, 31, April 1
April 13, 14, 15
Summer 2007 Trimester
June 1, 2, 3
June 8, 9, 10
June 22, 23, 24
June 29, 30, July 1
July 13, 14, 15
July 27, 28, 29
August 3, 4, 5
August 17, 18, 19
Fall 2006 Trimester
August 26, 27
September 16, 17
October 7, 8
October 21, 22
November 11, 12
December 2, 3
Spring 2007 Trimester
January 13, 14
February 3, 4
February 24, 25
March 17, 18
April 14, 15
April 28, 29
Summer 2007 Trimester
May 12, 13
June 9, 10
June 23, 24
July 14, 15
August 4, 5
August 18, 19
Weekend College Graduate Weekend College
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Education
(Undergraduate)
Session I
September 5 – October 26
Session II
October 31 – December 21
Session III
January 2 – February 22
Session IV
February 27 – April 26
Session V
May 1 – June 21
Session VI
June 26 – August 16
■ A C C E L E R A T E D E V E N I N G ( A C C E L ) S E S S I O N S
2 0 0 6 - 2 0 0 7
NOTE: In the B/VI Education program, any weather emergency make-up days needed for the opening weekend are scheduled for the following Saturday and Sunday.
In the Physical Therapy program, make-up days are scheduled for the Monday and Tuesday following the last instructional weekend each trimester.
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O V E R V I E W
C A L E N D A R
■ A C A D E M I C C A L E N D A R 2 0 0 7 - 2 0 0 8
Fall Term 2007
August 20
College Conference/Division Meetings
August 21-22
Fall Semester Advisement/Testing/Registration
August 25
Freshman Orientation (Day/Evening Students)
August 27
Fall Semester begins
August 27 – 31
Late Registration & Drop/Add for Fall Semester
September 3
Labor Day — COLLEGE CLOSED
September 4
ACCEL Session I begins*
September 7
Weekend College (Undergraduate, O.T., and P.T.) Fall Trimester begins*
September 15
Weekend College (M.S. Ed.) Fall Trimester begins*
October 30
ACCEL Session II begins*
November 2
Last day for withdrawal from Fall Semester classes
November 16
Last day for January graduates to file a "Candidate for Degree" form
in the Office of the Registrar
November 21 - 25
Thanksgiving Recess — COLLEGE CLOSED
December 10 - 14
Final examination week, Fall Semester
Wintersession 2008
January 7 - 18
Wintersession Classes
Spring Term 2008
January 4
Weekend College (Undergraduate, O.T., and P.T.) Spring Trimester begins*
January 8
ACCEL Session III begins*
January 12
Weekend College (M.S. Ed.) Spring Trimester begins*
January 16
College Conference
January 17
Spring Semester Registration
January 21
Martin Luther King Day — COLLEGE CLOSED
January 22
Spring Semester begins
January 22 - 28
Late Registration & Drop/Add for Spring Semester
February 8
Last day for May/August graduates to file a "Candidate for Degree" form
in the Office of the Registrar
March 4
ACCEL Session IV begins*
March 17 - 23
Spring Recess
March 19 - 23
COLLEGE CLOSED
April 8
Last day for withdrawal from Spring Semester classes
May 6 - 12
Final examination week, Spring Semester
May 13 - 16
Pre-Commencement Activities
May 14
Faculty Conference
May 17
Baccalaureate Awards
May 18
Commencement
Summer Term 2008
May 6
ACCEL Session V begins*
May 9
Weekend College (Undergraduate and O.T.) Summer Trimester begins*
May 26
Memorial Day — COLLEGE CLOSED
May 28 – July 1
Day/Evening Summer Sessions
May 30
Weekend College (P.T.) Summer Trimester begins*
June 7
Weekend College (M.S.Ed.) Summer Trimester begins*
July 1
ACCEL Session VI begins*
July 4
Independence Day — COLLEGE CLOSED
* Note: Entries specifying “Fall Semester” or “Spring Semester” apply to traditional day/evening sessions only.
For more detail on Weekend* and ACCEL* Sessions, see next page.
A C C E L E R A T E D E V E N I N G ( A C C E L ) S E S S I O N S
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■ W E E K E N D C O L L E G E S E S S I O N S 2 0 0 7 - 2 0 0 8
Fall 2007 Trimester
September 7, 8, 9
September 28, 29, 30
October 19, 20, 21
November 9, 10, 11
November 30, Dec 1, 2
December 14, 15, 16
Spring 2008 Trimester
January 4, 5, 6
January 25, 26, 27
February 15, 16, 17
March 7, 8, 9
March 28, 29, 30
April 11, 12, 13
Summer 2008 Trimester
May 9, 10, 11
May 30, 31, June 1
June 20, 21, 22
July 11, 12, 13
August 1, 2, 3
August 15, 16, 17
Fall 2007 Trimester
September 7, 8, 9
September 28, 29, 30
October 19, 20, 21
November 9, 10, 11
November 30, Dec 1, 2
December 14, 15, 16
Spring 2008 Trimester
January 4, 5, 6
January 25, 26, 27
February 15, 16, 17
March 7, 8, 9
March 14, 15, 16
(snow dates)
March 28, 29, 30
April 11, 12, 13
Summer 2008 Trimester
May 9, 10, 11
May 30, 31, June 1
June 20, 21, 22
June 27, 28, 29 (on line)
July 11, 12, 13
August 1, 2, 3
August 15, 16, 17(alt. days)
Fall 2007 Trimester
September 7, 8, 9
September 21, 22, 23
October 5, 6, 7
October 19, 20, 21
November 2, 3, 4
November 16, 17, 18
November 30, Dec 1, 2
December 14, 15, 16
Spring 2008 Trimester
January 4, 5, 6
January 18, 19, 20
February 1, 2, 3
February 15, 16, 17
February 29, March 1, 2
March 14, 15, 16
March 28, 29, 30
April 11, 12, 13
Summer 2008 Trimester
May 30, 31, June 1
June 6, 7, 8
June 20, 21, 22
June 27, 28, 29
July 11, 12, 13
July 25, 26, 27
August 8, 9, 10
August 22, 23, 24
Fall 2007 Trimester
September 15, 16
October 6, 7
October 21, 22
November 3, 4
November 17, 18
December 8, 9
Spring 2008 Trimester
January 12, 13
February 2, 3
March 1, 2
March 15, 16
April 5, 6
April 26, 27
Summer 2008 Trimester
June 7, 8
June 28, 29
July 19, 20
August 2, 3
August 16, 17
August 30, 31
Weekend College Graduate Weekend College
(Undergraduate)
Session I
September 4 – October 25
Session II
October 30 – December 20
Session III
January 8 – February 28
Session IV
March 4 – May 1
Session V
May 6 – June 26
Session VI
July 1 – August 21
■ A C C E L E R A T E D E V E N I N G ( A C C E L ) S E S S I O N S
2 0 0 7 - 2 0 0 8
NOTE: In the B/VI Education program, any weather emergency make-up days needed for the opening weekend are scheduled for the following Saturday and Sunday.
In the Physical Therapy program, make-up days are scheduled for the Monday and Tuesday following the last instructional weekend each trimester.
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Education
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D O M I N I C A N C O L L E G E I N P R O F I L E
D O M I N I C A N C O L L E G E
O V E R V I E W
Dominican College in Profile
1952
Chartered as Dominican Junior College
1959
Chartered as a four-year liberal arts college
1967
First co-ed freshman class admitted
1972
Middle States Accreditation granted
1980
Weekend College started
1990
ACCEL (Accelerated Evening Program) started
1994
Chartered to offer Master of Science in Education degree
1996
Chartered to offer Master of Science degree
2004
Chartered to offer Doctor of Physical Therapy degree
2005
Degrees awarded to 286 graduating students
Master of Science in Education
16*
Master of Science in Nursing
5
Master of Science in Physical Therapy
5
Bachelor of Science/Master of Science in
Occupational Therapy
26
Bachelor of Arts
76*
Bachelor of Science
81
Bachelor of Science in Education
20*
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
42
Bachelor of Social Work
9
Associate in Arts
6
* Teacher certification programs completed by 34 students
Academic Programs currently Registered by the New York State
Education Department:
Liberal Arts majors in: Biology, English, History, Humanities,
Liberal Arts, Mathematics, Psychology, Social Sciences, and Spanish.
Professional and Pre-professional Programs in:
Athletic Training: C.A.A.T.E. accredited program
Business: I.A.C.B.E. accredited programs in Accounting,
Business Administration, Computer Information Systems,
Economics, Health Services Administration, Management
Nursing: C.C.N.E. accredited upper-division and four-year generic
program; C.C.N.E. accredited advanced practice Master’s
program (Family Nurse Practitioner)
Occupational Therapy: A.C.O.T.E. accredited entry-level Master’s
program (B.S./M.S.)
Physical Therapy: C.A.P.T.E. accredited Doctoral program
Social Work: C.S.W.E. accredited baccalaureate program
Teacher Education: T.E.A.C. accredited certification programs in
Childhood Education
Adolescence Education
Childhood Education/Students with Disabilities
Adolescence Education/Students with Disabilities
Graduate Teacher Education:
Teacher of Students with Disabilities
Teacher of Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired
Certificate Programs in:
Computer Information Systems
Computer Programming
Personal Computers
Faculty: Fall 2005: 61 Full Time / 131 Part Time
Enrollment: Fall 2005: 1,127 Full Time / 656 Part Time
1,783 Total Enrollment
Student/Faculty Ratio: 16:1
Library
104,018 volumes
489 periodicals (17,121 volumes of periodical back files on
microfilm; 10,377 full-text journals on line)
M I S S I O N
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■ Dominican College is an independent, four-year and graduate-leve l
liberal arts college for men and women, chart e red by the Board of
Regents of the Un i versity of the State of New Yo rk and fully accre d i t e d
by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Se c o n d a ry Schools.
It was founded in 1952 by the Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt as a three-
year liberal arts college in the Catholic tradition, offering a teacher
preparation program for religious women. In 1957 the College was
opened to lay students, the first four of whom began classes in Se p t e m b e r.
The rapid expansion of the College and a desire to contribute to the
educational and cultural growth of Rockland County encouraged the
Board of Trustees to petition the Regents in 1959 for authorization to
offer a four-year program leading to the Bachelor of Arts and the
Bachelor of Science in Education. In that year also, programs in English
and History were added to the curriculum.
An absolute charter was granted to the College by the Regents in 1966.
In the same year Dominican entered the field of special education with
the introduction of a program preparing students for New York State
certification as teachers of the visually impaired. The following year
French and Spanish were added to the curriculum, and the day session
became coeducational, joining the evening and summer sessions which
had always been so.
New programs were developed as the needs of a growing student body
were identified. The Human Services program (1970), cooperatively
sponsored with Rockland Community College, prepared students for
careers in the field of social welfare and led to a Bachelor of Professional
Studies degree. In that year also the College added a Psychology major
and a secondary education certification program to the curriculum.
The Business Administration program was inaugurated in 1971, as was
a second area in special education to prepare teachers of students with
disabilities. In 1974 a major in Social Sciences and the baccalaureate
degree Nursing program were added. The upper-level Nursing program
provides the opportunity for registered nurses to earn the Bachelor of
Science degree in Nursing. The program in Social Work (1976), leading
to a Bachelor of Science degree, prepares students to qualify as general
practitioners of social work and also provides the foundation for
advancement in graduate work. In 1979 the College introduced a pro-
gram to prepare rehabilitation teachers of the blind and a certificate
program for community residence personnel.
In response to changing work needs and shifts in enrollment patterns,
the College discontinued its degree programs in French and Human
Services as of the 1978-79 academic year.
In 1981 the Board of Regents granted authorization for Dominican to
offer the four-year baccalaureate degree program in Nursing in addition
to its upper-level program. This enabled students with no prior back-
ground in nursing to be admitted to the program as freshmen.
Dominican's program in Computer Information Systems was added to
the Business Administration curriculum in 1982, and in 1984 the
College introduced new degree programs in Occupational Therapy and
in Humanities. The College expanded in 1987 to include a Ba c h e l o r’s
d e g ree in Mathematics, followed in 1995 by a Bachelor of Arts program in
Bi o l o g y, in 1997 by a Bachelor of Science program in Athletic Tr a i n i n g ,
and in 1996/98 by dual-certification programs in Teacher Ed u c a t i o n .
In 1980, to enhance its service to a growing population of adult learn -
ers, the College had begun offering a number of its programs in a
Weekend College format as well as in the regular day and evening ses-
sions. The steadily increasing popularity of these offerings resulted in a
series of expansions, including the 1988 addition of a new Weekend
program in Health Services Administration. It also led to the introduc-
tion of three other learning formats for adults: an Accelerated Evening
Program (ACCEL) in 1990 and, for Nursing students, an Accelerated
Bachelor of Science in Nursing option (A.B.S.N.) in 1992 and an accel-
erated R.N. Program (A.R.N.) in 1996.
In 1994 the College’s charter was amended by the Board of Regents to
provide for an offering at the graduate level, a Weekend program in spe-
cial education leading to the master’s degree for Teachers of Students
with Multiple Needs. In 1996, a Bachelor of Science/Master of Science
in Occupational Therapy was added. These graduate-level offerings were
soon followed by an array of other Master’s degree programs: Physical
Therapy, in 1998; Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner), in 1999; and
Teachers of the Visually Impaired in 2000. In 2002, the original
Multiple Needs program was replaced by a more inclusive M.S.Ed. pro-
gram for Teachers of Students with Disabilities. And in 2004, the
College’s charter was further amended to authorize the offering of a
Physical Therapy program at the doctoral level.
The College is authorized to offer the following degrees: Doctor of
Physical Therapy, Master of Science, Master of Science in Education,
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Education,
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and the Associate in Arts.
The Palisades Institute was created in October, 1990, as part of
Dominican College of Blauvelt, to serve for-profit, not-for-profit, and
governmental organizations in metropolitan New York, especially those
located in Rockland and Orange Counties in New York, and Bergen
and Passaic Counties in New Jersey. It also participates in activities for
Dominican College students.
■ Mission
The aim of Dominican College is to promote educational excellence,
leadership, and service in an environment characterized by respect for
the individual and concern for the community. The College is an inde-
pendent institution of higher learning, Catholic in origin and heritage.
In the tradition of its Dominican founders, the College fosters the active ,
s h a red pursuit of truth and embodies an ideal of education rooted in the
values of re f l e c t i ve understanding and compassionate invo l ve m e n t .
Committed to building its programs upon a strong liberal arts founda-
tion, the College maintains a student-centered climate and offers an
array of degree opportunities in the liberal arts and sciences, business,
and the professions on the undergraduate and graduate levels. While the
majority of its students are from its geographic region, to whose emerging
educational needs it is particularly re s p o n s i ve, its diverse student body
includes national and international re p resentation of all races and re l i g i o n s .
Dominican College is dedicated to the principle that its educational
programs and services must be both challenging and supportive, distin-
guished both by high standards and by attention to the needs and
potential of the individual student.
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■ Educational Goals
Students at Dominican college may be expected to achieve the follow-
ing in terms of educational accomplishment. They should be able to:
1. think logically, critically, creatively and independently;
2. present and defend their own points of view while also listening to
and learning from the views of others, including views widely dif-
ferent from their own;
3. demonstrate proficiency in communication and analysis, including
reading, writing, listening, speaking, and quantitative skills;
4. exhibit proficiency in assembling, synthesizing, and presenting
knowledge through the use of technological and other information
resources;
5. display depth of knowledge and competence in at least one major
area of study;
6. demonstrate an understanding of the importance of religious and
cultural heritage in personal and societal life;
7. consider the perspectives of other cultures and societies, while
understanding the commonality of interests among different peo-
ples in the human community;
8. exhibit an awareness of communal concerns, a spirit of responsible
involvement in community, and the initiative needed to assume
leadership roles;
9. display a reflective understanding of issues in relation to funda-
mental questions of truth, ethics, and values;
10. display a readiness to integrate new knowledge with personal
experience and previous understanding, giving promise of life-long
learning.
■ Setting
Dominican College is located in Rockland County, seventeen miles
north of New York City and approximately three miles north of Bergen
County, New Jersey. This convenient suburban location offers easy
access to the outstanding cultural and educational resources of New
York City.
Eleven buildings make up the present facilities of the College:
Cooke Hall is the Administration Building. Offices of the President,
Chancellor, Chief Fiscal Officer, Controller, and Vice President for
Enrollment Management are located in this facility, together with the
Business, Financial Aid, Human Resources, Registrar, and Institutional
Research offices.
Casey Hall, a classroom building, houses the offices of the Academic
Dean, the Dean of Students, and the offices for Divisional Faculty in
the various disciplines of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration,
Social Sciences, and Teacher Education. Computer laboratories, the
Learning Resources Center, the Weekend College and Accelerated
Evening Program offices, the main campus security and facilities offices,
and a variety of student services are also located here.
DePorres Hall is located on Western Highway in Orangeburg. Offices
of the Admissions Director and staff are housed here.
Forkel Hall contains classrooms, a student publications room, the
Personal Counseling Services office, and offices for certain Athletic
Department staff.
Granito Center, the College’s main dining facility, also includes the
student bookstore, campus health services, and conference/communica-
tion areas.
Hennessy Center for Student Life , a 25,000 square-foot facility,
includes a 1,000-seat gymnasium, a suspended track, a physical fitness
center, a training room, the athletic department offices, and a multi-
purpose room for student activities.
Hertel Hall is a residence hall with computer-equipped study lounges,
counseling offices, and computer/cable-ready accommodations for 250
students.
Jairus House is the new home, as of 2007, of the offices of the Vice
President for Institutional Advancement (Fundraising services,
Marketing, Alumni, Public Relations, Special Events).
Rosary Hall, a residence hall with computer/cable-ready accommoda-
tions for 165 students, also houses through 2006 the Institutional
Advancement offices (see above, Jairus Hall) and the College Library
Periodical Extension. As of the academic year 2006-07, all the Library
materials and services can be found here.
The College Library, in Pius X Hall, with its Periodical Extension in
Rosary Hall, provides approximately 104,000 volumes and 500 periodi-
cal titles with 17,000 additional backfiles on microfilm and 10,000 full-
text journals on line. The collection includes reference sources, print
indexes, online data bases, and other bibliographic aids. The
catalogue/circulation system is accessible via the internet. As of the aca-
demic year 2007-08, all the Library materials and services can be found
together in one building, Rosary Hall. The Library is open:
Mon.-Thurs. 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Fri. 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sat.-Sun. 11:30 am – 4:30 pm
Additional hours are available on certain weekends.
The Prusmack Center for Health and Science Education is a class-
room building that also houses the office of the Coordinator of
Graduate Studies and offices of the faculty in the Allied Health
Division, Nursing Division, and the Science and Mathematics programs
of the Arts and Sciences Division. It contains special program-related
laboratories, a large lecture hall, and two computer facilities. The main
mail room of the College is located here.
■ Academic Year
The College functions year-round and offers its courses and services to
those who wish to pursue college-level or graduate study on a full- or
part-time basis. The College year includes Fall and Spring semesters of
15 weeks each, an interim Winter session, a variety of summer sessions,
continuous eight-week sessions of accelerated courses, and three
Weekend College trimesters of four months each. The graduate pro-
grams in Education, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy meet
in the Weekend format; Nursing follows the semester system.
■ Day Sessions
Courses are offered Monday through Friday on a variety of schedules,
with most of the 3-credit courses meeting either two days per week or
for a double period one day per week. Courses requiring laboratory
clinical studies meet more frequently.
■ Evening Sessions
A variety of courses are offered on Monday through Thursday evenings
primarily for the convenience of students pursuing a degree. Each
course meets for two and a half hours, one evening per week for a peri-
od of 15 weeks. Day session, Weekend College, and ACCEL students
may enroll in evening courses if their schedules permit.
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■ Weekend College
Designed for the working adult, Weekend College offers the opportu-
nity for full-time study while a full-time working schedule is main-
tained. Courses are scheduled on a trimester system - September
through December, January through April, and May through August.
The student comes to classes every third weekend and, depending on
the program chosen, may earn up to nine credits per trimester or 27
credits per year. This schedule allows a student to continue full-time
employment, maintain family responsibilities and other pursuits, and
graduate in just over four years.
The program is highly individualized, and personal counseling is pro-
vided throughout. This one-to-one academic counseling assures that
each student obtains accurate information about transfer credit, credit
for learning that has been gained outside of formal educational settings,
and about the challenge examination programs available. A low student-
faculty ratio, plus a highly dedicated and motivated faculty, provides a
cohesive and supportive environment in which to pursue educational
goals.
Weekend Programs Available
Bachelors Degree Programs
■ Accounting
■ Business Administration
■ Computer Information Systems
■ English
■ Health Services Administration
■ History
■ Humanities (specializations in Communications, English, and
Philosophy/Religion
■ Management
■ Nursing
■ Occupational Therapy — BS/MS
■ Social Sciences (specializations in Criminal Justice, Economics,
History, Political Science, and Psychology)
■ Teacher Education (certification programs in Childhood,
Childhood/Disabilities, Adolescence, and Adolescence/Disabilities
Education)
Masters Degree Programs
■ Occupational Therapy (BS/MS)
■ Physical Therapy
■ Special Education (programs for Teachers of Students with
Disabilities and for Teachers of Students Who Are Blind or
Visually Impaired)
Note: Certain Weekend programs may include requirements that must be
met in other time frames; consult Weekend College advisor.
■ Accelerated Evening Program
Established in 1990 specifically for working adults, the Accelerated
Evening Program (ACCEL) offers an intensified course of evening study
leading either to the Bachelor of Science in several Business programs or
to the fulfillment of all non-clinical course requirements for a Bachelor
of Science in Nursing. Courses are scheduled on an eight-week basis,
with each class meeting once each week for four hours. Students who
choose to attend for two evenings each week can earn 36 credits per
year. Courses are offered on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
evenings throughout the year.
Individual counseling is provided by the ACCEL Director and a
Student Advisement Counselor, who are available whenever classes are
in session and at other times by telephone or appointment. The
Director will provide information about transfer credit, challenge exam-
ination programs, portfolio development, and learning resources provid-
ed by the College.
■ Wintersession
Scheduled during the month of January, the Wintersession provides an
opportunity for students to take additional courses to accelerate their
progress toward the degree or remedy deficiencies in their prior work.
The offerings typically include a selection of regular courses which can
be accommodated to an intensive pace of study as well as certain
unique courses not available in the regular sessions.
■ Summer Sessions
Day and evening courses are scheduled during June and July. Each
spring the College issues a listing of the forthcoming Summer session
courses and provides descriptions of the courses on the College’s web-
site: www.dc.edu. Students from other colleges are welcome to attend
Summer Sessions. If they wish to have credits transferred to the institu-
tion in which they are enrolled, they should receive authorization from
an appropriate official of that institution before registering for summer
courses at Dominican College.
■ Continuing Education
In addition to its degree programs, the College also provides a variety of
credit and non-credit offerings throughout the year, ranging from com-
puter literacy and management workshops to personal development and
enrichment courses.
Training programs, workshops, seminars, and conferences can be devel-
oped for on- or off-site presentation to meet specific needs identified by
management of small businesses, corporations, health care facilities,
governmental agencies, and other organizations. When appropriate, cur-
rent College courses may be made available for this purpose, with or
without college credit.
The Palisades Institute, created in 1990, conducts seminars and work-
shops tailored to individual organizations and industry groups, in addi-
tion to more general seminars. Consulting services are also available.
Modern concepts and tools of customer-oriented quality and leadership
through service are combined with an examination of values and ethics
to help leaders arrive at more viable options and make better decisions.
■ Delivery of Instruction
The College provides enhancements to its delivery of instruction
through on-campus "smart classroom" technologies, a comprehensive
online course management system, and a variable selection of "hybrid"
or distance-education course offerings.
S T U D E N T L I F E
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■ Dominican College p rovides an enriching and support i ve enviro n-
ment, designed to meet the needs and actualize the potential of each
s t u d e n t .
Dominican fosters close personal relationships between faculty and stu-
dents through individual advisement processes and through college
clubs, moderated by faculty.
The advisement process at Dominican is an integral part of student life.
Freshmen are advised by a faculty member of the Freshman Directorate
and are further acclimated to the College by their peer advisor, an
upperclassman, who acquaints them with both the academic and social
sides of college life. The Freshman Seminar, a one-credit course for all
full-time freshmen, provides an extended orientation to college life
throughout the first semester. Students may declare a major at the end
of freshman year and are then assigned an advisor in that specialization.
Sophomores who have not yet decided on an area of concentration are
assigned a general academic advisor to guide them in their curricular
choices.
The Dean of Students serves as liaison between students and adminis-
tration and coordinates student activities, housing, and Student Body
Meetings as well as certain other programs and services.
■ Student Handbook
The Student Handbook provides information supplemental to that con-
tained in the catalog regarding institutional governance and organiza-
tion, student rights and freedoms, activities and other facets of campus
life, including student life policies and regulations as well as administra-
tive procedures and appeals.
■ Counseling
Counseling provided by personal counselors is available to all students
by appointment. All counseling sessions are confidential in nature.
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■ Campus Ministry
The Director of Campus Ministry plans activities on campus such as
liturgies, seders, retreats, lectures, discussions, and other religious experi-
ences. Chaplains of different faiths may be contacted to offer religious
services for students. The Campus Minister also acts as an informal
counselor to students of any faith.
■ Career Planning and Placement
The Office of Career Planning & Placement, located in Casey Hall,
provides students with a multitude of services. Students are informed
about current employment openings and Internship programs, and are
counseled in the exploration of career planning and placement.
Freshman students complete a personal self-assessment focusing on
work values, fields of interest, and activities, and are given extensive
computerized information about occupations of their choice.
To help students make the important decisions that integrate academic
studies with career goals the College offers:
■ Career Counseling
■ Vocational Interest Testing
■ Reference libraries for information on careers and employers
■ Placement services for summer, part-time, and full-time
employment
■ Internships during the school year and summers
■ On-campus recruitment by major corporations and government
agencies for graduating seniors
■ Workshops and individual guidance on choosing a major, resume
writing, interviewing, and job-search techniques
■ Alumni mentors in the field
■ Off-campus community service opportunities
■ Student development transcripts
The Office of Career Planning & Placement is open for the use of part-
time, evening, weekend, and graduate students on a walk-in basis, on a
set evening schedule, and by appointment. Alumni are also served at no
cost.
For Internship Program information please see page 29.
■ Student Government
The Student Government is the official representative body of the stu-
dents. It approves charters of clubs and organizations, plans cultural
activities, and aids in directing and coordinating social activities. Elected
officers and representatives from classes participate in Student
Government.
■ Student Activities
All students are encouraged to join at least one of the several College
clubs and organizations active on campus. The interactions and events
provided complement the student’s academic course work and are an
integral part of the college experience. A list of organizations is available
in the Student Activities Office and the Student Development Office. A
leadership training program is available for current and potential stu-
dent leaders.
■ Athletics
Dominican College is a member of the Central Atlantic College
Conference and the National Collegiate Athletic Association
(N.C.A.A.), Division II. Sports at Dominican include men's and
women's basketball, men's and women's soccer, men's and women's
cross country, men’s and women’s lacrosse, women's volleyball, men's
baseball, women's softball, and men’s golf. Intramural activities open to
all students are available in selected sports.
■ Residence Facilities
Dominican College has two campus residence centers, Hertel Hall and
Rosary Hall. Private and shared rooms accommodate both male and
female students, with suite arrangements also available for upperclass-
men in Hertel Hall. All rooms are equipped with cable TV hookups
and computer access, and each building is equipped with a computer
room, lounge, and meeting rooms.
A list of off-campus housing facilities is available at the Student
Development Office.
■ Hennessy Center
The Hennessy Center for Student Life is a major hub of student activi-
ty. Opened in 1994, it houses a 10,000 square-foot gymnasium, run-
ning track, fitness center, training and locker rooms, as well as facilities
for meetings and conferences. The Center hosts intercollegiate athletic
contests, open recreation, and student events; when time permits, it is
also available for various community functions. There is no charge to
students and faculty for the use of the facility.
■ Cafeterias
The new Granito Center, located next to the Hennessy Center, is open
at mealtimes for the resident and non-resident college community. A
cafeteria in Casey Hall is open at appropriate hours when classes are in
session.
■ Student Health Center
A Student Health Center is located on the second floor of the Granito
Center. The Center is staffed by nurse practitioners. Hours of operation
are 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday, and are posted at the Center and
around campus. Scheduled appointments are preferred when possible.
Students are not charged for appointments and services except for cer-
tain medications or tests. Other users are charged on a fee-for-service
basis.
■ Computer Facilities
Three main computer laboratories in the classroom buildings, each of
which is updated every two years, are supplemented by a well equipped
laboratory in Hertel Hall, providing residence students with Pentium
processors and internet connections. There are also computer stations
available to students in the College’s Learning Resources Center, the
Library, and the Café in Casey Hall.
■ Parking
All students are expected to park in the free student parking lots; resi-
dent students park only in spaces designated for that purpose. Spaces
adjacent to College buildings are provided for visitors and faculty.
Parking permits and policies are available in the Security Office in
Casey Hall.
■ Child Care
Dominican College currently offers no nursery and day-care facilities on
campus. Dominican students who are in need of child care for their
children during class sessions often use centers located near the College.
■ Students with Disabilities
Dominican College complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.
Individuals with current professional documentation of disabilities will
be provided with reasonable accommodations to assure access to and
full participation in the mainstream of the educational process. The
Office of Special Services, located in Casey Hall, coordinates implemen-
tation of the regulations contained in Section 504 and the ADA. For
more information, consult the Dominican College Student Handbook
and the Coordinator of Special Services.
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A D M I S S I O N S
■ Admission to Dominican College is based on academic potential
without re g a rd to race, gender, age, religion, national origin, or
d i s a b i l i t y.
Persons who desire application materials or wish to arrange for an inter-
view and tour should contact the Office of Admissions, Dominican
College, 470 Western Highway, Orangeburg, New York 10962.
Telephone: (866) 432-4636; e-mail: admissions@dc.edu; or visit our
website: www.dc.edu. Applications are accepted throughout the year.
■ Admission of Freshman Students
Applicants for admission must complete a secondary-school program or
receive satisfactory scores in a high school equivalency examination.
Recommended preparation includes 16 academic units of study distrib-
uted among English, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Foreign
Languages.
Special consideration is given to veterans and other nontraditional stu-
dents whose educational backgrounds may vary from the recommended
program but who show promise of the ability to do college-level work.
■ Advanced Placement
Incoming freshmen who have completed Advanced Placement (A.P.)
study and/or college-level coursework may be eligible for "advanced
standing" at Dominican and, following a review of credits, for exemp-
tion from coursework at the College.
Students who have completed A.P. study, and who believe they earned a
grade of "3" or above on the A.P. Test of the College Entrance examina-
tion Board, should request that an official grade report on the test be
sent directly to the Office of the Academic Dean.
Students who have completed college-level coursework with a grade of
"C" or above should have the sponsoring college or university send an
official transcript to the Office of Admissions.
■ Application Procedure for New Freshmen
1. Request an application for admission or download the application
from our website: www.dc.edu. Complete and mail the application,
including the $35 fee to the Office of Admissions, Dominican
College, 470 Western Highway, Orangeburg, New York 10962, or
e-mail the application to admissions@dc.edu. You may enclose any
additional information you wish to be considered with your applica-
tion. A visit to the College campus is strongly recommended. Please
call the Office of Admissions, (866) 432-4636, or e-mail the Office
of Admissions: admissions@dc.edu to arrange a campus tour.
2. Ask your high school guidance counselor to forward transcripts
directly to Dominican College, Office of Admissions.
3. Arrange to take one of the following examinations and have the
results submitted to the Office of Admissions.
Scholastic Aptitude Test (S.A.T.) of the College Entrance
Examination Board. Address: P.O. Box 881, Princeton, NJ 08540.
The C.E.E.B. Code for Dominican College is 2190.
The American College Testing (A.C.T.) Assessment Test.
Address: 2201 N. Dodge Street, P.O. Box 414, Iowa City, IA 52240.
The A.C.T. code for Dominican College is 2730.
4. A meeting with an admissions counselor is not always required for
admission but is always desirable. Some applicants may be asked to
meet with a member of the Admissions staff.
5. When the application for admission, the official high school tran-
script, the application fee, and the results of the S.A.T. or A.C.T. are
received, the student’s credentials are reviewed. Applicants are then
notified of the action taken.
6. Upon acceptance, students must submit a $300 deposit. Students
who wish to live on campus must submit an additional $200 dormi-
tory deposit. Deposits are refundable up to May 1st for fall appli-
cants and November 1st for spring applicants.
All students born after 1/1/57 are required to submit proof of immu-
nization against mumps, measles and rubella prior to registration for
courses. According to New York State health law, all students are also
required to complete and return the meningitis form provided by the
College to the Student Health Center.
■ Adult Students (No Prior College Study)
1. Submit the completed application directly to the Office of
Admissions with the $35 application fee. You may enclose any addi-
tional information you wish to be considered with your application.
2. Request that an official copy of your high school record or G.E.D.
scores be sent to the Office of Admissions.
3. Submit S.A.T. or A.C.T. scores if available.
4. Complete personal interview if required.
5. When all the documents are reviewed, students are notified promptly
of the action taken.
6. Upon acceptance, students must submit a $100 deposit. The deposit
is required of all new students, including those receiving tuition
reimbursement. Deposits are refundable up to May 1st for fall appli-
cants, November 1st for spring applicants, and April 1st for summer
applicants.
All students born after 1/1/57 are required to submit proof of immu-
nization against mumps, measles and rubella prior to registration.
According to New York State health law, all students are also required to
complete and return the meningitis form provided by the College to the
Student Health Center.
■ Admission of Transfer Students
We welcome transfer students to Dominican College. Transfer students
add a new dimension to our institution by bringing new ideas and var-
ied experiences.
Transfer students may be accepted with:
A maximum of 70 credits from a two-year college.
A maximum of 90 credits from a four-year college.
A minimum of 30 credits must be completed at Dominican
College for a degree.
1. Submit the completed application directly to the Office of
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Admissions with the $35 application fee. You may enclose any
additional information to be considered with your application.
2. Request that an official copy of your high school record or G.E.D.
scores be sent to the Office of Admissions.
3. Complete personal interview if required.
4. When all the documents are reviewed, students are notified
promptly of the action taken.
5. Submit a $100 deposit. The deposit is required of all new students,
including those receiving tuition reimbursement. Deposits are
refundable up to May 1st for fall applicants, November 1st for
spring applicants, and April 1st for summer applicants.
In order to be considered for admission to the College as a transfer stu-
dent, a minimum cumulative index of 2.0 is required. Grades of C- or
lower are not considered for acceptance in transfer to the College except
when they constitute part of a completed degree, such as the Associate
in Arts, in which case the College may at its discretion consider accept-
ance of a limited number of credits with such grades.
Certain professional programs, such as Occupational Therapy, Nursing,
and Teacher Education, have additional transfer eligibility requirements,
which the student should consult. All transfer students will receive a
degree evaluation based on all previous college-level courses.
Prior to or early in their first term at the College, students are required
to take placement tests in English and, in certain instances,
Mathematics. When further course work in these areas is indicated, stu-
dents are urged to take the work in their next term at the College so as
to assure timely and successful progress toward the degree. Support
services in both areas are provided by the College’s Learning Resources
Center.
Advisory services are offered by the Office of Admissions and by the
various academic offices for incoming students to the College to facili-
tate registration procedures.
All students born after 1/1/57 are required to submit proof of immu-
nization against mumps, measles and rubella prior to registration.
According to New York State health law, all students are also required to
complete and return the meningitis form provided by the College to the
Student Health Center.
■ International Student Admissions
Applications from international students are welcomed. Dominican
College is served by three major international airports: J.F.K.
International Airport and LaGuardia Airport in New York and Newark
Airport in New Jersey. International students follow the same applica-
tion procedures as those indicated above. In addition, applicants from
non-English-speaking countries must also submit the following
documents:
1. Certified translations and evaluations of all prior secondary and col-
legiate academic records on a course-by-course basis from organiza-
tions like the World Education Services.
2. Scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (T.O.E.F.L.).
Information and registration forms can be obtained from the
T.O.E.F.L. Program, Educational Testing Service, Princeton, N.J.
08540 or visit the T.O.E.F.L. website for up-to-date information at:
http://www.toefl.org. A minimum score of 550 on the traditional
paper test or 213 on the computer-based T.O.E.F.L. (C.B.T.) is
required for admission.
■ Admission of Graduate Students
See section on Graduate Programs (page 94).
■ Non-Degree Students
Dominican College, in its day, evening, and weekend sessions, offers
educational opportunities to individuals who wish to pursue specific
courses without becoming candidates for a degree. Courses are pro-
grammed to meet the varying needs of individuals, the local community
and the business community.
Individuals may pursue courses for personal enrichment or career
enhancement on a credit and/or non-credit (audit) basis. A maximum
of twelve credits may be taken by students who are not pursuing a
degree at Dominican College. Students who wish to register for courses
for which credit is to be transferred to another college are welcome to
do so. Dominican College recommends that these students obtain writ-
ten assurance from their home institutions that any credits earned
would be accepted in transfer.
Post-baccalaureate Students (Teacher Certification)
Students who hold a baccalaureate degree and are seeking credits toward
certification may be admitted at the discretion of the Director of
Teacher Education. Students must submit their credentials to the N.Y.
State Department of Education for evaluation before being allowed to
begin courses for certification. Students admitted for “Certification
Only” must take a minimum of 12 education credits at Dominican
before being allowed to student teach. These students do not need to
file an application.
Senior Citizens
Dominican College offers an “Horizon Program” of special arrange-
ments for senior citizens (55 years or older). Senior citizens who wish to
take courses for credit during the regular day and evening sessions will
be accorded a 25% discount on tuition and fees. Full tuition and fees
will apply in all other sessions. For those who are not pursuing a degree,
fulfillment of course prerequisites will be determined on an individual
basis.
Senior citizens may also audit courses free of charge if space is available;
this opportunity applies in all the College’s sessions, except for
Continuing Education offerings.
■ Readmission of Students
Students who have withdrawn from Dominican College in good stand-
ing may be readmitted when formal application for readmission is
approved by the Committee on Admissions. If the student has been
absent for more than one year, a new application must be completed.
Students who have given the Registrar official written notification that
they are taking a leave of absence are eligible to register for the next
semester without applying for readmission.
Students who have incurred academic dismissal may address a request
for readmission to the Committee on Academic Standards after com-
pleting at least one semester and 12 semester hours, with a grade of C
or better in each course, at an accredited college.
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Institutional aid is awarded on the basis of demonstrated scholastic
a c h i e vement, athletic ability, and/or financial need.
In addition, Dominican College students are eligible to apply for a wide
range of financial assistance offered by federal and state agencies. T h e
Financial Aid Office is committed to providing students with informa-
tion, application re v i ew, and counseling to help make the financial aid
p rocess a smooth and beneficial experience. Financial aid at Do m i n i c a n
is administered in accordance with program guidelines established by the
a p p ropriate state and federal agencies.
Federal financial need is defined as the difference between the family
contribution (as measured by an analysis of family income and assets)
and the cost of attendance, which includes tuition, fees, dormitory
charges or commuter living allowance, and allowances for books and
supplies, travel, and personal expenses. In 2006/07, the dormitory
charge is $8,980 for double occupancy (plus an additional $200 in fees
for new students); and the living allowance for commuting students is
$1,800 for those living at home with parent(s) and $7,200 for those stu-
dents living in off-campus housing. For independent students, this
a l l owance is adjusted to reflect higher living costs. The allowance for
books is $1,200, and the travel allowance is approximately $100 per
month. Personal expenses va ry: dependent students re c e i ve an allow a n c e
of $1,200; independent students re c e i ve $300 a month. The quoted
a l l owances are approximations used in determining the cost of atten-
dance. In rare instances, adjustments may be made due to extraord i n a ry
expenses documented by the student. Howe ve r, the decision to accept
such costs and increase aid awards to meet them rests with the Di re c t o r
of Financial Aid.
Dominican subscribes to the principle that the first responsibility for
meeting educational expenses rests with the student and his or her fami-
l y. All students are there f o re advised to file the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (F. A . F.S.A.) available from the Financial Aid Of f i c e
and on the web (www. f a f s a . e d . g ov). Family financial information re p o rt-
ed on that form is subjected to a nationally applied analysis that re s u l t s
in an assessment of each family's contribution tow a rds college costs.
Dominican's Financial Aid Office re v i ews the financial information of all
F I N A N C I A L A I D
■ Dominican College offers institutional academic and athletic scholar-
ships, awards, and grants, as well as need-based funds.
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applicants selected for verification by the federal processor; these students
must there f o re submit supporting documentation before aid can be dis-
bursed. We encourage all students to file the F. A . F.S.A.; students and
their families should not make assumptions about their eligibility for aid.
To supplement the family contribution (derived from analysis of the
information provided on the F. A . F.S.A.), Dominican participates in a
wide variety of aid programs, including grants and scholarships, loans,
and work opportunities. Eve ry effort is made to equitably distribute lim-
ited institutional, state, and federal funds in order to provide access to
the educational opportunities at Dominican for eligible students. In
2005-06, 98% of the student body applied for and re c e i ved some form
of financial aid; approximately 58% of that aid came from grant and/or
scholarship sources, 38% from the various loan sources, and 4% fro m
on-campus employment. The average award was $14,197 from the com-
bination of grants, loans, and work.
Financial aid is awarded annually and disbursed by credit to student
accounts equally each semester or trimester (with adjustments as neces-
s a ry if there are differences in enrollment status). Financial Aid is not
automatically re n ewed; annual reapplication is re q u i red for all pro g r a m s .
For priority consideration, freshman applicants should apply as soon
after Ja n u a ry 1 as possible. Returning students should send the
F. A . F.S.A. to the Federal Processor no later than Ma rch 1st and have the
results sent to Dominican College, together with all necessary support i n g
documents and applications, by April 15th, for priority consideration.
In order to be considered for aid, students must be citizens or permanent
residents of the United States, be accepted for matriculation in a degre e
or certificate program, and be re g i s t e red for at least 6 credits per semester
or trimester (except for the Aid for Pa rt - Time Study Program of New
Yo rk, for which the minimum number of credits is 3 in a semester or 4
in a trimester). Students must also, if re q u i red by law, be re g i s t e red for
Se l e c t i ve Se rvice. Ad d i t i o n a l l y, students are re q u i red to meet the
St a n d a rds of Sa t i s f a c t o ry Academic Pro g ress for Financial Aid (outlined
on page 17) in order to continue on aid. Recipients of Do m i n i c a n
College scholarships, grants, and awards must meet further criteria,
explained below and in their award letters from the Office of
Ad m i s s i o n s .
■ Dominican College Scholarships and Grants
Re n ewable scholarships, grants, and awards of va rying amounts are ava i l-
able each year to incoming freshmen and transfer students who show
evidence of superior scholastic ability. These awards from institutional
funds re p resent a distinct honor to the recipient. Scholarships, grants,
and awards are given for full-time attendance in Day and Evening pro-
g r a m s .
To be considered for a scholarship, an applicant must:
1. File an application for admission;
2. Ha ve the results of the Scholastic Aptitude Test (S.A.T.) or the
American College Testing (A.C.T.) Assessment Test forw a rded to
the College (freshmen only);
3. Submit high school or college transcripts;
4. File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid, available from the
Financial Aid Of f i c e ;
5. Apply for the New Yo rk State Tuition Assistance Program (T. A . P.) if
a New Yo rk State re s i d e n t .
Note that a commuter student may not re c e i ve institutional funds in
e xcess of the difference between tuition and NY State T. A . P.
The following scholarships are awarded annually through the genero s i t y
of College benefactors:
a. Nicholas Badami Family scholarship
b. Ja n yce White Cuccio scholarship
c. Albert Di e t zel Memorial scholarship offered by the Franklins Lakes
Lions Club
d. The Friendly Sons of St. Pa t r i c k
e. Lee and Je rome Jo h n s o n / Nyack Hospital Foundation scholarship
f. The Kaplen Foundation scholarship – a compre h e n s i ve scholarship
o f f e red to the most outstanding entering freshman Nursing student
g. Lavelle Foundation scholarships
h. Janet Lockwood Foundation scholarship
i. The O’Keefe Memorial scholarship
j. Sr. Michelle Nugent scholarship
k. Rockland Country Club scholarship
l. Sw i t zer Foundation scholarship
m. Alfred Witecki scholarship
n. Paragon Federal Scholarship
The College offers a $15,000 Levy Scholarship to one eligible applicant
f rom each of the high schools in Rockland County based on strong aca-
demic performance. One full-tuition grant is awarded to a Tappan Ze e
High School graduate selected by the High School Gu i d a n c e
De p a rt m e n t .
The Janet Alonso Memorial scholarship is awarded to children of victims
of September 11. In addition, the College honors the following individ-
uals through grants: Mother Lawrence Marie, Sr. M. Philomena, Dr.
Thomas J. Smith, Sr. M. Ge ronima, Sr. M. Wilhelmina, Sr. Rose Aq u i n
and Sr. Natalie Casey.
Information on all academic scholarships and/or grants is ava i l a b l e
t h rough the Office of Admissions. Most of the scholarships are offere d
at entrance to the College.
■ Athletic Grants
Athletic Grants are available to students who have demonstrated athletic
ability and maintain the re q u i red grades.
■ Renewal of Scholarships
All institutional scholarships, grants, and awards are awarded for one
year and are re n ewable if the conditions of the award are maintained. In
o rder to apply for scholarship re n ewal, applicants must submit a FA F S A
with appropriate income documentation, if re q u i red, by May 1 of each
ye a r. The College re s e rves the right, after due consideration, to rescind the
s c h o l a r s h i p, grant, or award to a student whose conduct or attitude is con-
s i d e red unsatisfactory or who does not meet the re q u i rements of the award .
■ Other Programs: Grants, Loans, and Wo r k
Dominican College participates in a number of state and federal aid pro-
grams in addition to institutional ones. In order to be considered for
these programs, the appropriate application (F. A . F.S.A., T. A . P., loan
application, etc.) must be filed and all re q u i red supporting documenta-
tion and verification information must be submitted as re q u i red. T h e
first basic form that should be filed is the F. A . F.S.A. Detailed informa-
tion on application forms and pro c e d u res is available in the Fi n a n c i a l
Aid Of f i c e .
Gr a n t s: Grants are gift aid awarded primarily on the basis of demon-
strated need.
Fe d e ra l — Pell Grant, S.E.O.G. (Supplemental Ed u c a t i o n a l
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Op p o rtunity Gr a n t ) .
St a t e — New Yo rk: T. A . P., Aid for Pa rt - Time St u d y. Other state award s
w h e re applicable.
In s t i t u t i o n a l — A limited number of awards are available on a need basis
t h rough the Financial Aid Of f i c e .
These funds are not automatically renewable; applications are
re v i e wed annually to determine fund allocation.
Loans: Loans must be repaid. Additional information re g a rding re p a y-
ment, interest rates, and application pro c e d u res is available in the
Financial Aid Office and will be included in the award notice.
Fe d e ra l - Pe rkins Loan and NSL (Nursing Student Loan): award e d
t h rough College; no separate application needed.
Fe d e ral Family Education Loan Pro g ra m - St a f f o rd Loans, Un s u b s i d i ze d
St a f f o rd Loans, and PLUS (Pa rent Loans for Undergraduate St u d e n t s ) :
separate loan application re q u i re d .
Wo rk: Wo rk is part-time, on-campus employment for which students are
paid directly based on hours worked. Additional information is ava i l a b l e
in the Financial Aid Office and will be included with the award notice.
Fe d e ra l - C.W.S. (College Wo rk - St u d y ) .
In s t i t u t i o n a l - Student Em p l oyment Program (limited no. of placements).
Other: The programs listed below re q u i re separate application to the
a p p ropriate agency. Students are encouraged to investigate other outside
aid programs through employers, unions, and civic associations.
Council of Independent Colleges Tuition Exchange Program (for chil-
d ren of parents employed full-time at C.I.C.U. institutions).
V.A. Benefits: GI Bill, Child of De c e a s e d / Disabled Ve t e r a n .
Aw a rds for children of deceased/disabled N.Y. State Fi remen and Po l i c e .
Federal Aid to Na t i ve Americans.
■ S a t i s f a c t o ry Academic Progress/Financial Aid
Federal and state regulations and Dominican College policy re q u i re that
students maintain satisfactory academic pro g ress to qualify for continued
funding from federal sources (PELL, S.E.O.G., Pe rkins, N.S.L., Wo rk -
St u d y, St a f f o rd/SLS/ PLUS) and from state sources. The standards re q u i re
that both quantitative (credits) and qualitative (G.P.A.) pro g ress be
d e m o n s t r a t e d .
The chart on the following page shows the numbers of credits and the
c u m u l a t i ve grade-point averages that must be attained by full-time
undergraduates receiving federal or state aid. Students enrolling part time
a re also re q u i red to achieve the grade averages shown in the chart, but
the credit accumulation component of the standards is adjusted accord-
ing to whether enrollment is half time or thre e - q u a rters time.
Withdrawal from courses can adversely affect eligibility for aid, both
during a semester and subsequently, and the Financial Aid Office should
be contacted if course withdrawal is contemplated. Incompletes are con-
s i d e red non-credit-bearing by the Financial Aid Office until and unless a
grade is posted in the subsequent term; thus, unre s o l ved incompletes
may also adversely affect a student's ability to meet the credit accumula-
tion re q u i rements. Repeating a course may have the same effect. Tr a n s f e r
students are placed on the chart on the basis of the number of terms
and/or of courses accepted. Transfer students may contact the Aid Of f i c e
after completion of the transcript evaluation to learn the re q u i re m e n t s
for maintenance of aid eligibility.
Students not meeting the re q u i rements shown become ineligible to
re c e i ve aid from federal or state sources. This decision may be appealed if
documented mitigating circumstances (such as a prolonged illness, per-
sonal tragedy, or a radical change in program) adversely affected a stu-
dent's ability to meet the standard, and if there is reasonable expectation
that both grades and credits can be brought up to the re q u i re m e n t s
during the next academic ye a r. The appeal must be in writing to the
Di rector of Financial Aid. If the appeal is successful, the student may
continue on aid for one conditional period. A conditional period of aid
eligibility is separate and distinct from any academic sanction that may
be imposed. A student may re c e i ve aid for only one conditional period
during his or her undergraduate care e r. If the appeal is unsuccessful, the
student may remain enrolled only by funding his or her own expenses.
Should there be a loss of eligibility for aid due to lack of satisfactory
p ro g ress, a re v i ew of the transcript may be requested in subsequent
terms. Eligibility for aid will be reinstated if the grade-point average and
accumulated credits are brought up to the standard re q u i red for the re l e-
vant semester or trimester of enrollment. The Aid Office monitors aca-
demic pro g ress at the end of each academic year; no aid will be disbursed
in the subsequent academic year unless the re l e vant standard has been
met or an appeal has been approve d .
Additional information re g a rding aid programs, eligibility criteria, appli-
cation pro c e d u res, etc., as well as financial counseling, is available in the
Financial Aid Office. Students are strongly encouraged to visit the office
to avail themselves of its services.
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P R O G R E S S F O R U N D E R G R A D U A T E F I N A N C I A L A I D :
Weeklong Students
Weekend Students
Student Must
Successfully
Student Must
After
Complete
Achieve This
This
Cumulative
Cumulative
Year
Credits
G.P.A.
Student Must
Successfully
Student Must
After
Complete
Achieve This
This
Cumulative
Cumulative
Year
Credits
G.P.A.
1
9
1 . 2
2
3 3
1 . 4
3
5 7
1 . 6
4
8 1
1 . 8
5
1 0 5
2 . 0
6
1 2 0
2 . 0
1
9
1 . 2
2
2 9
1 . 4
3
5 3
1 . 6
4
7 7
1 . 8
5
1 0 1
2 . 0
6
1 2 0
2 . 0
Weeklong Students
Weekend Students
After This
Cumulative
Cumulative
Semester
Credits
G.P.A.
1
3
1 . 0
2
9
1 . 2
3
2 1
1 . 3
4
3 3
1 . 4
5
4 5
2 . 0
6
6 0
2 . 0
7
7 5
2 . 0
8
9 0
2 . 0
1
2
. 5
2
3
1 . 0
3
9
1 . 2
4
1 5
1 . 2 5
5
2 1
1 . 3
6
3 3
1 . 4
7
3 9
2 . 0
8
4 5
2 . 0
9
6 0
2 . 0
1 0
6 7
2 . 0
1 1
7 5
2 . 0
1 2
7 7
2 . 0
■ N E W Y O R K S T A T E R E S I D E N T S
If a student enrolls part time, he/she must achieve the cumulative grade-point averages shown above; the credit accumulation component of the standard will be adjusted accord-
ing to whether the student enrolls half-time or three-quarters time.
After This
Cumulative
Cumulative
Trimester
Credits
G.P.A.
Additionally, for retention of T.A.P., a student must receive a grade, even an F, for the indicated number of credits each term:
Semester
Trimester
1 – 2: 6 credits
1 – 3: 4 credits
3 – 4: 9 credits
4 – 6: 6 credits
5 – 8: 12 credits
7 – 12: 8 credits
Federal and state regulations and Dominican College policy require that students maintain satisfactory academic progress to qualify for continued
funding from federal sources (Pell, S.E.O.G., Perkins, Work-Study, loan programs) and from state sources. The standards require that you show
both quantitative (credits) and qualitative (G.P.A.) progress.
FOR THOSE STUDENTS WHO HAVE RECEIVED FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID (ALL TITLE IV FUNDS, INCLUDING ALL LOANS),
THE STANDARD IS:
T.A.P. is available only if a student is enrolled full time; that is, for at least 12 credits per semester or 8 per trimester. TAP may be received for 8
semesters or 12 trimesters total. The T.A.P. standard below applies only to semesters or trimesters in which T.A.P. was received.
FOR T.A.P. ONLY, THE MINIMUM STANDARD VARIES FROM THE FEDERAL STANDARD AND IS SHOWN BELOW:
(Note: T.A.P. verification is done after each semester.)
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A C A D E M I C
I N F O R M A T I O N
& P O L I C I E S
All of the College’s degree programs are registered by the New York
State Education Department and are accredited by the Middle States
Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19104-2680; phone (215) 662-5606.
In addition, several of the College’s programs hold specialized
national accreditation. The Business programs are accredited by the
International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education
(I.A.C.B.E.), the Baccalaureate and Masters Nursing programs by the
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (C.C.N.E.), the
Occupational Therapy program by the Accreditation Council for
Occupational Therapy Education (A.C.O.T.E.), the Physical
Therapy program by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical
Therapy Education (C.A.P.T.E.), the Social Work program by the
Council on Social Work Education (C.S.W.E.); and the
Baccalaureate and Masters Teacher Education programs by the
Teacher Education Accreditation Council (T.E.A.C.), and the pro-
gram in Athletic Training holds accreditation from the Commission
on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (C.A.A.T.E.).
The addresses of these accrediting agencies are published in the Catalog
sections devoted to the particular disciplines.
The official listing of degree programs as registered by the New York
State Education Department is given on page 30.
Students may pursue a degree program in any of the following areas of
study:
Accounting
Adolescence Education
*American Studies
Athletic Training
Biology
Business Administration
Childhood Education
Computer Information
Economics
Systems
English
Health Services Administration
History
Humanities
Management
Mathematics
*Natural Sciences
Nursing (M.S. and B.S.N.)
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy (D.P.T.)
(B.S./M.S.)
Psychology
Social Sciences
Social Work
Spanish
Students with Disabilities/
Students with Disabilities/
Adolescence Education
Childhood Education
Teacher of Students with
Teacher of Students who are
Disabilities (M.S. Ed.)
Blind or Visually
Impaired (M.S. Ed.)
* In conjunction with Teacher Education Programs.
Teacher Certification programs provide students the opportunity of
preparing for New York Certification in any of the following areas:
Childhood Education
Adolescence Education (Biology, English, Mathematics, and Social
Studies: Grades 7–12)
Special Education: Students with Disabilities (undergraduate and gradu-
ate programs), and Blind or Visually Impaired (graduate program)
Undergraduate students in the teacher certification programs are
required to complete a major or concentration in a liberal arts area in
addition to fulfilling the certification requirements. Under guidance and
with careful planning, students may seek to qualify for certification in
more than one area.
Pre-Engineering Preparation
Students interested in pursuing Engineering as a profession can obtain
the requisite pre-engineering preparation at Dominican College through
a Mathematics "Pre-Engineering Option" that Dominican College pro-
vides in collaboration with Manhattan College School of Engineering.
The Pre-Engineering Option enables the student to earn, in an integrat-
ed 5-year sequence of study, both the B.A. degree in Mathematics from
Dominican College and a B.E. degree in Engineering from Manhattan
College. The student spends the first 3 years of the sequence at
Dominican, completing the General Education requirements, the
Mathematics major, and specific foundation courses in the sciences. The
final two years, at Manhattan, are devoted to the Engineering core and
a specialization in either Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
■ Dominican College offers associate and baccalaureate programs leading to the
d e g rees of Associate in Arts; Bachelor of Arts; Bachelor of Science; Bachelor of
Science in Education; Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Bachelor of Social Wo rk .
The College also offers graduate programs leading to the degrees of Doctor of
Physical T h e r a p y, Master of Science and Master of Science in Education, and in
Occupational T h e r a p y, a combined Bachelor of Science/Master of Science degre e .
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Pre-Law Preparation
Students interested in pursuing law as a profession can obtain the requi-
site pre-professional preparation at Dominican College.
Since the Association of American Law Schools recommends a pre-legal
education that is characterized by breadth, no single major or prescribed
set of courses can be identified as indicated for all pre-law students.
However, successful academic performance, as well as evidence of ability
to communicate lucidly and effectively, to think logically and analytical-
ly, and to comprehend with precision are looked for in law school
applicants.
In order that students obtain assistance in planning an undergraduate
program that will be helpful in achieving success in the Law School
Admissions Test and in subsequent legal studies, a Pre-Law Advisor has
been designated to serve in an advisory capacity to students who are
considering law as a career.
Certificate Programs may be pursued independently or in conjunction
with degree programs. Thus, the credits earned may be applied to the
elective portion of a degree program or, in some instances, to the major
requirements, or may be pursued as an independent option. Certificates
are issued to those who complete the program successfully. Certificate
programs are offered in: Computer Information Systems, Computer
Programming, and Personal Computers (page 63).
■ Degree Programs
The Baccalaureate Degree
The baccalaureate degree programs at Dominican College have been
designed so that students may have the benefit of a continuum of study
in the liberal arts disciplines and in professional preparation. A purpose-
fully flexible approach to the requirements for the baccalaureate degree
permits accommodation to varied learning styles, previous academic
b a c k g round, divergent learning, and/or career goals and prior experience.
The baccalaureate degree is awarded to candidates who successfully
complete a minimum of 120 semester hours in an approved program of
study which includes the General Education curriculum and a major in
a liberal arts or professional area.
The General Education Curriculum (G.E.C.) is a required component
of all degree programs. It offers students a broad foundation upon
which to build a specialization and through which their personal lives
will be enriched.
A student's major provides the opportunity to explore a specific field of
knowledge in greater depth, to acquire some sophistication in a particu-
lar discipline, and to gain experience in the elementary techniques of
research.
A sequence of courses in a field related to the major area encourages a
recognition and appreciation of the interd i s c i p l i n a ry nature of all learning.
Elective Courses may be chosen from among the liberal arts and profes-
sional offerings.
Distribution of Baccalaureate Degree Requirements
1. Completion of the General Education Curriculum (see page 32 for
details);
2. Fulfillment of all the requirements of a major field as specified in
the program; a minimum of 15 semester hours in the major must
be completed at Dominican College;
3. Completion of a minimum of 120 semester hours*, at least 30 of
which must be earned at Dominican College. For students needing
additional practice in the basic skill areas, the minimum total cred-
it requirement may be more than 120 semester hours;
4. A minimum cumulative index of 2.0 in Dominican College cours-
es and 2.0 or higher (as specified) in the major.
*A minimum of 90 semester hours in liberal arts is required for a Bachelor of Arts; a
minimum of 60 semester hours in liberal arts for a Bachelor of Science.
Baccalaureate Degree Retention/Graduation Rate
The average graduation rate for full-time students pursuing the bac-
calaureate degree is approximately 50% over a six-year period after
entrance. Of the full-time students entering in Fall 1999, 56% had
graduated by 2005; 40% had graduated within four years.
The Associate Degree
The associate degree is awarded for successful completion of 60 semes-
ter hours, 48 of which must include work in the General Education
Curriculum and additional elective liberal arts courses. Thirty of the 60
hours must be completed at Dominican. A minimum cumulative index
of 2.0 is required.
The work in the General Education Curriculum must include the ful-
fillment of 30–33 semester hours: 12–15 hours in Component I, 12
hours in Component II (no specific period distribution), and 6 hours in
Component III (including both science and values courses). Credits
earned in an associate degree program can be subsequently applied
toward a baccalaureate degree.
The Masters Degree
The Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree
For Masters and Doctoral Degree program requirements, see the
Graduate Studies section of this catalog.
For all degree programs, the fulfillment of requirements is the
responsibility of the student.
Before the beginning of the semester in which a student expects to
complete all requirements, a "Candidate for Degree" form must be
filed in the office of the Registrar.
■ Classification of Students:
Matriculated/Non-Matriculated Status
A student who has made formal application with the Office of
Admissions and has been notified that all the requirements for accept-
ance as a candidate in a degree program have been met is considered to
be matriculated.
A non-matriculated student may take a limited number of courses at
the College (12 credits maximum), but is not classified as a candidate in
a degree program. The non-matriculated student is expected to com-
plete all assignments and is graded in the same manner as a matriculat-
ed student. If the student subsequently wishes to become a candidate
for a degree, formal application must be made with the Office of
Admissions. Courses completed by non-matriculated students may, if
appropriate to the degree program, be credited toward the degree.
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■ Academic Counseling and Advisement
Academic advising at Dominican College is a multifaceted process
which enables students to evaluate their strengths, weaknesses, goals,
and interests; to select courses and programs which are consistent with
their goals; to identify support services and alternatives; and to make
informed decisions regarding their college experience and their future.
Academic advisement of students is conducted by members of the
teaching faculty. Students ultimately are themselves responsible for be-
ing aware of and completing their program requirements, but the facul-
ty are regularly available to them for information, counsel, and support.
Incoming transfer students are counseled regarding academic programs
as part of the admissions process and by faculty prior to registration.
Advisors are provided for part-time students in the day, evening, and
weekend sessions.
Advisement for masters degree students is provided by the program
coordinators.
In the 2006–2008 academic years the College will continue with its
comprehensive curriculum assessment program. Selected tests and sur-
veys will be administered to students at various stages in their academic
progress. It is expected that students will cooperate in this program,
which has as its goal the enrichment of curriculum and college life.
■ Freshman Year Program
Individualized attention is given to each new freshman as he/she enters
Dominican College. The Freshman Year Program is a multi-faceted
process which assists and supports students as they make the important
transition from high school to college life.
The Freshman Year Office coordinates the staff and opportunities
which help each freshman adjust to life as a Dominican College stu-
dent, orients new students, and acts as a point of referral to other
College personnel and support services. Important programs provided
through the Freshman Year Office include Freshman Registration Days,
New Student Orientation, the Freshman Directorate, the Peer Mentor
Program, Freshman Seminar, the Bridge Program, Freshman Academic
Tracking, and Major Application Day.
The Freshman Directorate
The Freshman Year Director works closely with the Freshman
Directorate, a select group of faculty members who serve as the academ-
ic advising team for freshmen. Directorate members provide one-to-one
advising and assist with academic tracking throughout the first year at
Dominican College. They assist new students in forming and solidify-
ing educational and career aspirations and in making the transition to
permanent faculty advisors in their majors on Major Application Day.
Peer Mentors
Freshmen often have many questions and special concerns regarding
college life. Many feel particular stress from being in a new social envi-
ronment while trying to make the transition to new academic require-
ments. The group of upper-classmen students known as the Peer
Mentors is another important part of Dominican’s Freshman Year
Program. As the student staff of the Freshman Year Office, they are spe-
cially trained and serve as a rich source of information about important
campus events and policies as well as involvement in extracurricular
activities. Each Peer Mentor is assigned a small group of freshmen
whom he/she meets with on a regular basis. Peer Mentors make sure all
students are aware of the academic and student support services open to
them at Dominican.
The Freshman Seminar, a credit-bearing, semester-long course
required for all full-time freshman day students, further facilitates the
adjustment to college life by addressing such topics as time manage-
ment, study skills, and career exploration options, as well as effective
social skills and personal choices.
The Bridge Program
The College also provides a Bridge Program, an academic support pro-
gram for traditional students who do not meet the College’s general
admissions criteria but who have demonstrated strong motivation to
learn. The Bridge Program Coordinator meets with these students regu -
larly, evaluates each student’s performance, and arranges for tutoring.
Through this careful monitoring of student progress and close consulta-
tion, many of these under-prepared students are able to gain the skills
and confidence they need to complete their college degrees.
■ Learning Resources and Writing Center
Dominican College is committed to supporting students in ways addi-
tional to regular advising and counseling as they proceed through the
learning process. It maintains a Learning Resources and Writing Center
devoted to coordinating special help in basic mathematics, reading,
writing, and other subjects. This Center is open at convenient times
and is operated by a director and qualified staff. Computers with up-to-
date software are available to aid the work of the Center. In addition, a
closed-circuit television (C.C.T.V.) and a voice-activated, zoom-text
computer are available for visually impaired students. Students are
encouraged, and in certain courses required, to take full advantage of
the services that the Center provides.
■ Students with Disabilities
Dominican College complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) of 1990.
Individuals with current professional documentation of disabilities will
be provided with reasonable accommodations to assure access to and
full participation in the mainstream of the educational process. The
Office of Special Services, located in Casey Hall, coordinates implemen-
tation of the regulations contained in Section 504 and the A.D.A. For
more information, consult the Dominican College Student Handbook
and the Coordinator of Special Services.
■ Academic Honors
Dean’s List
The names of students who are enrolled in full-time baccalaureate study
and who have attained a minimum semester index of 3.5 are published
on the Dean's List at the end of each semester and each A.B.S.N.
trimester. The names of part-time students in the regular sessions who
have earned a minimum of 12 credits, exclusive of courses carrying “P”
grades, with a minimum cumulative index of 3.5 for the academic year
are published on the Dean's List at the end of each Spring semester.
Weekend College and ACCEL students who have earned a minimum of
17 credits, exclusive of courses carrying a “P” grade, with a minimum
cumulative index of 3.5 are eligible for the Dean's List at the end of the
third trimester of each academic year.
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Each fall, the President publicly re c o g n i zes students who have attained
the De a n’s List for one or more academic years. This recognition is
extended to full-time students who have maintained De a n’s List status
for both semesters of the preceding year; to Weekend College and
ACCEL students who have earned that status for the year after complet-
ing at least 24 credits; and to part-time students who have attained the
De a n’s List twice in a two-year period and completing at least 36 cre d i t s .
Commencement Honors
Degrees are conferred:
Summa cum laude
to students who have achieved a
cumulative index of 3.9.
Magna cum laude
to students who have achieved a
cumulative index of 3.7.
Cum laude
to students who have achieved a
cumulative index of 3.5.
Program Honors
to students who achieve a
cumulative index of 3.0 and a
3.5 index in their major field.
For cum laude commencement honors (any level), students must have
completed at least 45 credits at Dominican College. For program hon-
ors, students must have completed at least 24 credits in their majors at
the College.
The four-year transcript is considered in the computation of the cumu-
lative index for program and baccalaureate honors for both transfer and
four-year Dominican College students. In the computation of com-
mencement honors, all college-level work taken by students at institu-
tions other than Dominican College is taken into account even if some
work is not transferable. A student must be eligible for honors on the
Dominican College work alone, and on the combined average of
Dominican College and all work completed at other institutions. A stu-
dent may not obtain a higher honor than the Dominican College index
indicates. Thus if a student achieves a 3.5 index at Dominican College
and the combined index is 3.7, cum laude is granted.
■ Alpha Chi
National Collegiate Honor Society
Alpha Chi is a National Scholarship Honor Society open to ten percent
of the senior and ten percent of the junior class. Dominican College has
had an active chapter on campus since 1977 when the New York Zeta
Chapter was installed.
To be eligible for membership consideration, students must meet the
following criteria: an academic cumulative average of 3.5 or higher,
full-time undergraduate Junior or Senior status with no previous
Bachelors degree earned, and a minimum of 24 credits earned at
Dominican College. Demonstrated leadership and service (either to the
College or to the community) are used in electing new members from
those eligible.
The purpose of Alpha Chi is to stimulate and to recognize superior aca-
demic achievement and those elements of character which make schol-
arship effective for good. The Alpha Chi Induction Ceremony is cou-
pled with the Honors Convocation in an effort to make Alpha Chi bet-
ter known, and frequently the President of Alpha Chi addresses the
audience at this ceremony.
Meetings are held throughout the academic year, and it is the active
members who decide the format and topic for these meetings. Members
are encouraged to apply for national Alpha Chi scholarships and to
attend regional or national society conventions.
Annual dues are used to support group projects, which typically include
charitable efforts.
■ Other Chartered National/International Organizations
Pi Theta Episolon Occupational Therapy Honor Society
See Occupational Therapy section.
Pi Gamma Mu Social Sciences Honor Society
See Social Sciences section.
Psi Chi-Psychology Honor Society
See Psychology section.
Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society in Nursing
See Nursing section.
■ Honors Program
The Honors Program at Dominican College is designed to provide out-
standing students with an additional level of academic challenge and
recognition. It involves taking courses specially designated for Honors
students and completing a significant Honors project. The topic and
terms of the project are decided by each individual student, on approval
from the Honors Committee, in consultation with a faculty mentor
chosen from the student’s field. Students with a cumulative grade point
average of 3.40 or higher are invited to apply for the Honors Program
after they have completed at least 15 credits of coursework at the college
level.
To graduate with an Honors Program citation on their degree, students
must maintain a 3.40 cumulative GPA and take at least one Honors
course each semester from the time of their acceptance until completion
of program requirements. Students typically begin the program as first-
semester sophomores and complete the sequence of courses indicated
below. Students enrolled as second-semester sophomores will complete
the requirements indicated from the time of their acceptance.
Honors students will be able to satisfy some of their General Education,
professional, and elective requirements with the same courses that meet
the requirements of the Honors Program.
Honors Program Requirements
An exciting supplement to any undergraduate major, the Honors
Program offers a balance between traditional liberal studies and innova-
tive learning.
SOPHOMORE YEAR (6 Credits)
■ Two General Education Honors Courses
JUNIOR YEAR (6 Credits)
■ One General Education Honors Course
■ Honors Tutorial (HO 382)
SENIOR YEAR (3 Credits)
■ Honors Project (HO 492)
NOTE: Students may petition the Honors Committee to waive the
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General Education Honors Course in their junior year and substitute
HO 492 Honors Project, if their programmatic requirements clearly
prevent them from taking HO 492 in their senior year.
■ Admission to Major Field of Study
Application for admission to a major field or to a professional sequence
such as Teacher Education is initiated by the student as early as the end
of the freshman year and usually before commencing the junior year.
Transfer students with junior status must make their applications dur-
ing their first semester at the College. Forms are available at the
Freshman Directorate Office and at the Office of Evening Sessions, and
a follow-up interview with the program coordinator is required.
Students who have been accepted by the program coordinator of their
chosen major are assigned an advisor in the area to assist the student in
academic planning. Students have the responsibility of having their
selection of courses reviewed each semester by their academic advisors.
However, each student should understand that the responsibility for
arranging a suitable program and for meeting all degree requirements
rests with the student.
Students who wish to change their major must notify the Registrar of
this decision and complete the forms provided so that an appropriate
advisor may be assigned.
■ Credit System
A semester hour represents the amount of credit that would be earned
in a course meeting for fifty minutes once a week for fifteen weeks. The
majority of courses at Dominican carry three semester hours of credit.
Full-time day and evening students register for 12 to 16 semester hours
each semester. Full-time study in the Weekend College is equated with
nine semester hours for three trimesters. Permission of the advisor is
required to carry more than 16 semester hours in a single term; permis-
sion of both the advisor and the Dean is required to carry more than 18
semester hours at a time.
■ Attendance
Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes in the courses for
which they are registered. This policy is based on the belief that the stu-
dent, as well as the instructor, has something to contribute to the class
and that absence will have a detrimental effect on the student's academ-
ic achievement. However, individual faculty members announce during
the first week of classes each semester the extent to which class atten-
dance and participation will affect the student‘s grading and class stand-
ing. Students are responsible for meeting the requirements as specified
by the course instructor.
Certain absences may be excused by the instructor. Excused absences
include those that are demonstrably unavoidable because of events
beyond a student's control--e.g., documented medical emergencies, sig-
nificant religious holidays, or scheduled athletic competitions in season.
(Student athletes are not excused for non-seasonal competitions--fall
baseball, e.g.– or for practice sessions.) Following even "excused
absences," however, students are expected to be responsible for all mate-
rial and assignments from missed classes and for any assignments due or
exams given in the following classes.
In cases of prolonged illness when a student is unable to attend classes,
it is necessary that the student contact the instructor, the faculty advi-
sor, and the Registrar so that advice can be provided as to the most
appropriate course of action.
■ Registration, Change of Program and Withdrawal
A student must be officially registered for each course. Regulations and
procedures for registration are published each semester by the Office of
the Registrar. An additional fee is imposed for late registration.
In the traditional day/evening sessions, students are allowed to register
for courses (space permitting) throughout the first week of classes in a
semester. Students may also be allowed to register during the second
week after consultation with the appropriate faculty advisor and, when
feasible, after consultation by the advisor with the course instructor(s).
After two weeks of the semester have elapsed, however, no new registra-
tions are permitted. Any individual waiver of this policy requires the
authorization of the Academic Dean or Associate Academic Dean, who
will grant the waiver only upon compelling evidence of (1) reasons
beyond the student's control for the delay in registration, (2) an aca-
demic history for the student that promises success despite the already
missed classes, and (3) the opinion of the course instructor(s) that the
student could still succeed if diligent.
To be official, any change in a course or program must be submitted by
the student in writing, with authorization by the faculty advisor, to the
Registrar. Students may change their programs within one calendar
week after the official opening of the academic term by filing adjusted
schedule forms with the Registrar. In such cases no late-registration fee
applies. When a student officially withdraws from a course during the
one-week period assigned for a change of program, no notation of the
withdrawal will appear on the official record.
The symbol "W" will be entered on the transcript when the official
withdrawal occurs before two-thirds of the scheduled sessions of the
course have met. Withdrawal without academic penalty may be permit-
ted also, with the concurrence of the Academic Dean and the instructor,
in cases of exceptional circumstances and for serious reasons, when the
time for withdrawal has elapsed and an "incomplete" may be inappro-
priate to the situation. The symbol "FX," which carries the same penal-
ty as an "F" grade, will be entered on the transcript in the case of unof-
ficial withdrawal, that is, when a student fails to continue to pursue a
course for which he/she has been registered and from which official
withdrawal has not been authorized.
“Withdrawal from Course” forms are available in the Office of the
Advisor. Upon receipt of the completed form, the Registrar will notify
the instructor of the course of the student’s official withdrawal.
Students who are planning to withdraw from the College complete an
Exit Interview with the Dean of Students.
■ Auditing Courses
Students may, with the permission of the instructor, audit courses with-
out credit. The permission of the instructor must be obtained prior to
registration, and the student must register as an auditor. The College
reserves the right to cancel an audit registration if class size exceeds
space available.
■ Leave of Absence
A student may request a leave of absence from the College, which,
when granted, permits the student to maintain matriculated status