Table of Contents

Table of Contents
Vision, Mission, Values Statement 8
Accreditation 8
The University of San Francisco: A Brief History 9
USF Regional Campuses 12
Presidents of the University of San Francisco 12
Other Undergraduate Admission Requirements 22
Orientation to the University 22
Academic Advising 23
Admission of Graduate Students 23
Student Expenses 24
Tuition Payment Information 26
Withdrawal Policies 26
Area A: Foundations of Communication 28
Area B: Math and Science 28
Area C: Humanities 28
Area D: Philosophy and Theology 29
Area E: Social Sciences 29
Area F: Visual and Performing Arts 29
The Service Learning Designation (SL) 30
The Cultural Diversity Designation (CD) 30
Foreign Language Requirement 30
Registration 33
Undergraduate Regulations 34
University Awards at Commencement 42
Course Numbering 44
Academic Programs Offered by the University of San Francisco 45
Educational Tips 47
Academic Support Services 48
Public Safety 49
Facilities Management 50
Libraries 50
University Ministry 50
Residence Life 51
Student Health Services 51
Priscilla A. Scotlan Career Services Center 52
Student Involvement Opportunities 52
Ombuds Office 54
Alumni 55
Financial Aid 55
University Aid 55
Student Employment 59
Drug-Free Policy 70
Administrative Guidelines on HIV Disease 70
Release of Information 71
Policy on Recognition of Degrees and Acceptance of Transfer Credit 71
Prevention of Sexual and Other Unlawful Harassment Policy 71
Sexual Offense Policy 73
Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy 74
Smoking Control Policy 74
Policy, Process and Procedures for obtaining Approval to Conduct Research at the University of San Francisco which involves Human Subjects 75
Institute for Catholic Educational Leadership (ICEL) 78
Institute of Chemical Biology 78
International Institute of Criminal Justice Leadership 78
Institute for Nonprofit Organization Management 78
Ricci Institute for Chinese-Western Cultural History at the Center for the Pacific Rim 79
St. Ignatius Institute 79
St. Ignatius Institute Course Descriptions 80
The Fromm Institute for Lifelong Learning 80
Center for Latino Studies in the Americas 81
Center for Law and Global Justice 81
The Leo T. McCarthy Center for Public Service and the Common Good 82
Center for Multicultural Literature 82
Center for Teaching Excellence and Social Justice 82
Center for the Pacific Rim 82
Activities 83
New Venture Center 83
Air Force Science Program 83
Air Force Science Program Curriculum 83
BA/BS-Master of Arts in Asia Pacific Studies Program 84
Business Minors 84
The Davies Forum 84
Dual Degree Program in Teacher Preparation 85
Other Teacher Preparation Programs 85
JD Program - 4+3 BA/BS 86
Freshman Seminar Program 86
The Honors Program in the Humanities 86
Honors Seminars Course Descriptions 86
ESL 87
International Studies 87
Jackson State University Exchange Program (Domestic) 88
Jesuit Exchange Program (International) 88
Jesuit Exchange Program (Domestic) 88
KUSF 88
Military Science Program 88
Commissioning Program 89
Pre-Law Advising Program 90
Pre-Medical and Other Pre-Health Science Advising Program 90
Study Abroad Programs 91
The Swig Judaic Studies Program 91
Upward Bound Classic and VPA Programs 92
USF in Washington D.C. Program 92
Asian American Studies Interdisciplinary Minor 92
Asia Pacific Studies Interdisciplinary Minor 93
Requirements 93
Catholic Studies Interdisciplinary Minor 93
Ethnic Studies Interdisciplinary Minor 93
European Studies Interdisciplinary Minor 94
Judaic Studies Interdisciplinary Minor 94
Latin American Studies Interdisciplinary Minor 94
Legal Studies Interdisciplinary Minor and Criminal Justice Option 95
Nonprofit Certificate Programs 95
Peace and Justice Studies Interdisciplinary Minor 95
Public Service Interdisciplinary Minor 96
Women's Studies Interdisciplinary Minor 96
Business Minors 100
Biology Course Descriptions 102
Chemistry Major 106
Typical Curriculum for the Major in Chemistry 106
Biochemistry Emphasis 106
Typical Curriculum for Biochemistry Emphasis 107
Typical Curriculum for the Major in Chemistry for Students Who Plan to Apply to Medical, Dental, Veterinary, or Pharmacy School 107
Minor in Chemistry 108
Chemistry Course Descriptions 108
Communication Studies Course Descriptions 114
English as a Second Language Course Descriptions 115
Rhetoric and Composition Course Descriptions 116
Major in Computer Science 120
Typical Program in the Computer Science Major 120
Minor in Computer Science 121
Computer Science Course Descriptions 121
Computer Science Service Courses Course Descriptions 122
Financial Economics 127
International Economics 127
Individual Emphasis 127
Economics Minor Program 127
Economics Course Descriptions 127
English Major with Literature Emphasis 132
English Major with Writing Emphasis 132
Typical Program in the English Major, Writing Emphasis 133
English Minor in Literature 133
English Course Descriptions 133
Recommended Course Sequence for the Environmental Science BS Degree 138
Minor in Environmental Science 138
Environmental Science Course Descriptions 139
Typical Curriculum in Environmental Studies for the BA Degree 142
Minor in Environmental Studies 143
Latin American Studies Course Descriptions 156
Typical Schedule for Mathematics Majors 160
Single-Subject Teaching Credential Program 161
Mathematics Course Descriptions 161
Minor in Media Studies 164
Media Studies Course Descriptions 164
Major in French 170
Major in Spanish 171
Minor in German 171
Minor in Spanish 171
French Course Descriptions 172
German Course Descriptions 172
Greek Course Descriptions 173
Hebrew Course Descriptions 173
Interdisciplinary Studies Course Descriptions 173
Italian Course Descriptions 173
Japanese Course Descriptions 173
Chinese Course Descriptions 174
Russian Course Descriptions 174
Minor in Philosophy 178
Philosophy Course Descriptions 178
Minor in Physics 183
Internship Programs 188
Major in Politics 188
Minor in Peace and Justice Studies 190
Minor in Politics 190
Minor in Public Service 190
Peace Review 191
Politics Course Descriptions 191
Major in Psychology 198
Minor in Psychology 198
Psychology Course Descriptions 198
Sociology Course Descriptions 202
Major in Theology and Religious Studies 205
Requirements for the Major 205
Minor in Theology/Religious Studies 207
Theology and Religious Studies Course Descriptions 207
BA/MA/ Arts Education Dual Degree Program 212
Minor in Dance 212
Minor in Performing Arts 213
Minor in Theater 213
Performing Arts and Social Justice Major 213
Dance Course Descriptions 213
Visual Arts Course Descriptions 214
Music Course Descriptions 215
Accounting 222
Finance 222
Hospitality Management 223
International Business 223
Marketing 223
Business Minors 224
Business Course Descriptions 224
ADN to BSN Completion Program (ABC) 231
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program 232
L.V.N. 30 Unit Option 233
Public Health Certificate 233
Progression 235
Unsafe Clinical Practice 235
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems 242
Bachelor of Science in Organizational Behavior 243
Interdisciplinary Studies 243
Applied Economics Course Descriptions 243
Applied Economics Interdisciplinary Studies Course Descriptions 244
Bachelor of Public Administration Interdisciplinary Studies Course Descriptions 244
Information Systems Interdisciplinary Studies Course Descriptions 244
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Course Descriptions 244
Organizational Behavior Course Descriptions 245
Asia Pacific Studies Curriculum 248
Center for the Pacific Rim 249
Ricci Institute for Chinese-Western Cultural History at the Center for the Pacific Rim 249
Graduate Biology Course Descriptions 252
Master of Science in Computer Science 255
Computer Science Course Descriptions 257
Concentration Options 259
Master's Core 260
Master's Foundation Program 260
Graduate Economics Course Descriptions 261
Sport Management 268
Sport Management Course Descriptions 268
Master of Fine Arts in Writing: The Curriculum 276
Master of Fine Arts in Writing Course Descriptions 276
MBA Areas of Emphasis 281
Executive Education Programs 282
Professional MBA for Executives 282
Custom Training Programs 282
Master of Business Administration Course Descriptions 283
Advanced Practice Program 289
Clinical Systems Management 289
Dual Degree Programs 289
Masters Entry Option 290
Special Requirements for Masters Entry Option (MEO) degree Students 291
Nursing Course Descriptions 292
Master of Public Administration 298
Master of Public Administration with an emphasis in Health Services Administration 298
Master of Science in Information Systems 299
Optional Graduate Program Emphases 300
Graduate Program Electives 300
Nonprofit Administration Course Descriptions 301
Human Resources and Organization Development Course Descriptions 301
Human Resources and Organization Development Interdisciplinary Studies Course Descriptions 302
Public Administration Course Descriptions 302
Information Systems Course Descriptions 303
USF Regional Campuses 308
Programs in Counseling Psychology 309
Programs in International and Multicultural Education 310
Programs in Learning and Instruction 311
Programs in Organization and Leadership 312
Programs in Catholic Educational Leadership 313
Programs in Educational Technology 315
Center for Multicultural Literature 316
Center for Teaching Excellence and Social Justice 316
Institute for Catholic Educational Leadership (ICEL) 317
Upward Bound Classic and VPA Programs 317
Catholic Educational Leadership Course Descriptions 317
Counseling Psychology Course Descriptions 319
Educational Technology Course Descriptions 323
International and Multicultural Education Course Descriptions 325
Organization and Leadership Course Descriptions 330
Teacher Education Course Descriptions 332