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Loyola Marymount University Bulletin 2012-2013 
    
Loyola Marymount University Bulletin 2012-2013 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts


Administration

Dean: Paul Tiyambe Zeleza
Associate Deans: Cheryl Grills, Curtiss Takada Rooks, Jeffrey Wilson

Mission of the Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts (BCLA)

The Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts (BCLA) embodies the wider University goals of liberal education and commitment to Roman Catholicism and the Judaeo-Christian tradition. The curriculum in the College liberates the mind, nourishes the spirit, and cultivates creativity for the challenges of today and tomorrow. Its courses, therefore, are at the heart of the University’s core curriculum for all undergraduates.

BCLA Student Learning Outcomes

By virtue of their liberal arts courses, LMU students should understand:

  • The various ways in which knowledge is established and integrated
  • The broad outlines of human history and the interconnectedness of the world
  • The philosophical and theological dimensions of our intellectual traditions.

By virtue of their liberal arts courses, LMU students should be able to:

  • Demonstrate written and oral competencies
  • Synthesize and apply knowledge to solve problems, personaland social
  • Interact cross-culturally and pursue justice, locally and globally.

By virtue of their liberal arts courses, LMU students should value:

  • The life of the mind, enhanced self-awareness and social awareness
  • Critical reflection that leads to thoughtful action
  • Diversity, responsibility, justice, and globally sound human practice.

Similarly, BCLA students attain the learning outcomes of their majors and minors, found in the following program descriptions.

Organization of the College

The College offers undergraduate majors and/or minors in the following fields of learning:

African American Studies AFAM
Archaeology ARCH
Asian Pacific American Studies APAM
Asian and Pacific Studies ASPA
Catholic Studies CATH
Chicano/a Studies CHST
Chinese CHIN
Classical Civilizations CLCV
Classics CLAS
Economics ECON
English ENGL
English Minor in Journalism JRNL
Environmental Studies EVST
Ethics ETHC
European Studies EURO
French/Francophone Studies FREN
German GRMN
Greek GREK
History HIST
Humanities HMNT
Individualized Studies ISLA
Italian ITAL
Irish Studies IRST
Jewish Studies JWST
Latin LATN
Liberal Studies (Elementary Education) LBST
Modern Greek Studies MDGK
Modern Languages MDLL
Peace Studies PCST
Philosophy PHIL
Political Science POLS
Psychology PSYC
Sociology SOCL
Spanish SPAN
Theological Studies THST
Urban Studies URBN
Women’s Studies WNST

Master’s level graduate programs are offered in the following fields:

Bioethics
BIOE
  M.A. in Bioethics  
  Graduate Certificate in Bioethics  
    General Concentration in Bioethics  
    or  
    Concentration in Catholic Bioethics  
English
ENGL
  With emphasis in:  
    Literature,  
    Creative Writing,  
    or  
    Rhetoric and Composition  
Philosophy
PHIL
Theological Studies THST
  M.A. in Theology  
    Concentration in Comparative Theology option  
  M.A. in Pastoral Theology  
    Concentration in Pastoral Leadership option  
    or  
    Concentration in Spiritual Direction option  

Application of General University Requirements

The University requirements for admission, graduation, and all general rules and regulations of the University as set forth in this Bulletin are applicable to and binding upon all students enrolled in the Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts.

Degree Requirements for a Baccalaureate Degree in the Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

The degree program has three components: core, major, and electives. The core curriculum, which is taken throughout the four-year program, provides educational breadth and embodies Loyola Marymount’s educational mission and vision. The major provides a field of concentration that develops a depth of understanding in the humanities or social sciences. Finally, up to one-third of the program is made up of electives. This provides the opportunity for exploring fields of study complementary to the major or for developing expertise in a second major or minor.

All BCLA students should be aware of the following policies:

120 semester hours are required for graduation with the following distribution: a) at least 45 semester hours of upper division, and b) a maximum of 30 upper division semester hours in any one department will be accepted toward graduation requirements.

No more than 9 semester hours in any of the following programs will be accepted toward degree requirements: ART, DANC (studio technique/performance), MUSC (applied music, studio, or performance), THEA (technical or performance).

Liberal Arts students with a double major or minor in one of the above departments are allowed to exceed the 9 semester hour limit in order to complete their programs. Only those units that are applicable to the double major or minor will be accepted toward graduation requirements.

Enrollment by degree-seeking students at another institution at the same time they are enrolled at LMU is not permitted. Courses taken concurrently elsewhere will not be accepted toward degree requirements in BCLA. See Financial Aid  policies for additional restrictions.

The Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts accepts a maximum of two semester hours of physical education only upon entrance for a new transfer student. Other physical education hours do not count toward degree requirements.

A maximum of 10 semester hours of Aerospace credit will be accepted. This credit is limited to:

Students should consult the Dean’s Office for specific policies applicable to the Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts.

Core Curriculum for the Baccalaureate Degree in the Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts


(Majors in Liberal Studies [LBST], see Liberal Studies  section in this Bulletin.)

American Cultures


3 Semester Hours

Course Selection:


First- and second-year students choose from any lower division course listed or cross-listed as AMCS. Third- and fourth-year students choose from any upper division course listed or cross-listed as AMCS. A single course will generally not fulfill two core requirements. The only exception is a course that satisfies another core requirement which is also crosslisted as AMCS.

College Writing


3 Semester Hours

Course Selection:


ENGL 110  will fulfill the college writing requirement. ENGL 100  will not fulfill the college writing requirement but is required of certain students based on their performance in the essay written in all ENGL 110  sections during the first week of classes. A minimum grade of C (2.0) is required in ENGL 110 . All students who receive a grade of C- (1.7) or lower must retake ENGL 110  as soon as possible.

Choose:

Communication or Critical Thinking


3 Semester Hours

Course Selection:


Communication:


Choose from

Critical Thinking:


Choose from

Critical and Creative Arts


6 Semester Hours

Course Selection:


This requirement is satisfied by taking one course from Critical Arts and one course from Creative Arts.

Creative Arts:


Choose from

History


6 Semester Hours

Course Selection:


This requirement is satisfied by taking one course from Western Civilization and one course from Contemporary Societies.

Western Civilization:


Choose from

Contemporary Societies:


Choose from

Literature


3 Semester Hours

Course Selection:


Prerequisite:


Successful completion of college writing requirement.

Or choose any upper division literature course in a modern or classical language

e.g., CHIN, FLPN, FREN, GREK, GRMN, ITAL, JAPN, LATN, MDGK, or SPAN.

Mathematics


3 Semester Hours

Course Selection:


Choose MATH 102  or higher. Some majors require a specific mathematics course, which also fulfills this requirement.

Science and Technology


3 Semester Hours

Course Selection:


Choose one lower division course from a department other than Mathematics. Courses numbered 260-279 in each department of the Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering are specifically designed for non-science majors. Choose from BIOL, CHEM, CMSI, ELEC, HHSC, MECH, or PHYS.

Philosophy


6 Semester Hours

Course Selection:


Lower Division:


Choose PHIL 160 . Transfer students who enter LMU with a minimum of sixty (60) accepted transfer hours are exempted from the lower division requirement.

Upper Division:


Choose one PHIL course numbered 320 through 330.

Social Sciences


6 Semester Hours

Course Selection:


1. Select two courses from


Note:

Courses must be from different departments.

2. Select one course from:


And one course from

3. Select two courses from the same department.


The first is selected from

The second course in the same department is selected from

Upper division courses that the student is qualified to take.

Theological Studies


6 Semester Hours

Course Selection:


Lower Division:


Choose from the 100-level series of THST courses. Transfer students who enter LMU with a minimum of sixty (60) accepted transfer hours are exempted from the lower division requirement.

Upper Division:


Choose from the 300-level series of THST courses only.

Major Requirements


Students must have a major. Please see the following for the requirements for specific programs. Students ordinarily enter the University with a major but may enter undeclared. Undeclared students must declare a major prior to enrolling in classes for their junior year.

Minor Requirements


Students may, if they so desire, dedicate some of their electives in pursuit of a minor. Please see the following for the requirements for specific programs.

Recommendations


Students are encouraged to enrich their program of study with courses from the following areas.

Foreign Language


Students are encouraged to study foreign languages to the intermediate level. LMU offers Chinese, Filipino, French, German, Greek (Modern and Classical), Italian, Japanese, Latin, and Spanish on a regular basis.

International/Global Studies


Students are encouraged to select courses that deal with international and/or global issues. Such courses are offered throughout the University and are available as electives or as options within the core or major. Consult the Bulletin listings.

Internships


Students are encouraged to link academics and career exploration through internships. Internships may be arranged through the Career Development Office. Also, internship courses are offered through various academic departments.

Study Abroad


A semester of international study abroad is also recommended for the junior year. Consult the Study Abroad Office.

Students Interested in Teaching in California Public Schools

Students wishing to teach grades K-5 in California public schools are required to obtain a Multiple Subjects Subject Matter Teaching Credential and demonstrate “subject matter competence” to teach the many subjects commonly taught in elementary school. Subject matter competence must be demonstrated by passing the California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET). To prepare for this examination, students complete the requirements of the Liberal Studies Bachelor’s of Arts degree in the Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts. Students interested in the Liberal Studies degree program should consult a Liberal Studies advisor.

Students wishing to teach in grades 6-12 in California public schools are required to obtain a Single Subject Credential and demonstrate “subject matter competence” to teach a particular subject (e.g., English, Social Studies, Foreign Language, Mathematics, or Science). Subject matter competence can be demonstrated by either passing a national exam or by successfully completing an approved subject matter preparation program in English. Students interested in teaching English at the 6-12 grades levels should consult the English Subject Matter advisor in the English Department. The Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering offers an approved single subject preparation program in mathematics. Students interested in teaching mathematics should consult an advisor in the Mathematics Department. Subject matter preparation programs in science and French are pending, whereas Spanish and the social sciences have been approved.

A Multiple Subjects Subject Matter or Single Subject Matter teaching credential can be earned concurrently with a Bachelor’s degree. Except for Liberal Studies majors, students may declare a minor in Education and begin taking Education courses after completion of 30 semester hours (first semester Sophomore standing). In order to maximize the full potential of taking Education courses with the undergraduate program, students are strongly encouraged to declare the Education minor early in their career. Credential programs are also available in Special Education (K-12) and Bilingual Education (Spanish, K-12). For more information on Education programs, see the School of Education  section in this Bulletin.

Secondary Teacher Preparation Programs

For information on these programs, see the Secondary Teacher Preparation Program  section in this Bulletin.

African American Studies

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Programs

Bachelors

Minor

American Cultures Studies

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Asian and Pacific Studies

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Programs

Bachelors

Minor

Asian Pacific American Studies

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Programs

Minor

Bioethics

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Programs

Graduate Certificate

Masters

Catholic Studies

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Programs

Minor

Chicana/o Studies

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Programs

Bachelors

Minor

Classics and Archaeology

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Programs

Bachelors

Minor

Economics

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Programs

Bachelors

Minor

English

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Programs

Bachelors

Certificate

Masters

Minor

Environmental Studies

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Programs

Minor

Ethics

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Programs

Minor

European Studies

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Programs

Bachelors

Geography

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History

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Programs

Bachelors

Minor

Humanities

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Programs

Bachelors

Irish Studies

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Programs

Minor

Jewish Studies

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Programs

Minor

Liberal Arts

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Liberal Studies

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Programs

Bachelors

Modern Languages and Literatures

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Programs

Bachelors

Minor

Peace Studies

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Programs

Minor

Philosophy

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Programs

Bachelors

Masters

Minor

Political Science

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Programs

Bachelors

Minor

Psychology

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Programs

Bachelors

Minor

Sociology

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Programs

Bachelors

Minor

Theological Studies

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Programs

Bachelors

Masters

Minor

Urban Studies

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Programs

Bachelors

Minor

Women’s Studies

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Programs

Bachelors

Minor