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Dean: Dr. Rosemary Hubbard
For more information, please
see the School
of Arts and Sciences Web site.
APPLIED
ARTS
Biology (B.S.)
Communications (B.A.)
Computer Science (B.S.)
English (B.A.)
Fashion Design (B.A.)
Fashion Merchandising (B.A.)
FINE
ARTS
Art (B.A.)
Foreign Languages
Gender and Society
Graphic Design
History (B.A.)
HUMANITIES
Interior Design (B.A.)
Liberal Studies (A.A.)
Liberal Studies (B.A.)
Mathematics (B.S.)
Philosophy (B.A.)
PHYSICAL
SCIENCE
Politics (B.A.)
Theology and Religious Studies
(B.A.)
The School
of Arts and Sciences supports the University
objectives through programs of study in the
fine and applied arts, the humanities, mathematics,
and the natural sciences.
Bachelor
of Arts programs enroll students in Art, Communications,
English, Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising,
Graphic Design, History, Interior Design, Liberal
Studies, Philosophy and Religion, and Politics.
Bachelor of Science programs enroll students
in Biology, Computer Science, and Mathematics.
Undergraduate students seeking teaching licensure
on the secondary level in the following endorsement
areasArt, Biology, Computer Science, English,
History and Social Science, and Mathematicsfollow
a prescribed program of studies that both fulfills
the requirements of their major discipline and
leads to secondary teaching licensure. The program
in Art Education leads to K-12 licensure.
Minor sequences
are available in Art History, Biology, Communications,
Computer Science, English, Fashion Design, Fashion
Merchandising, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, History,
Interior Design, Mathematics, Philosophy, Politics,
Public History, Natural Science, and Web Design.
In addition, the School of Arts and Sciences
offers the majority of courses required in the
Liberal Arts Core requirements of the University.
For a general description of those requirements
see the Liberal Arts
Core page.
Students considering application to law school
can develop proficiency in communication and
analysis through courses in Economics, Literature,
History, Politics, and Philosophy. Such study
is sound preparation for the Law School Admission
Test (LSAT). Students motivated to a high achievement
in the sciences have been successful applicants
to medical schools.
Internships extend the class work into the greater
Washington community, and many students have
turned internships into their first professional
employment.
APPLIED
ARTS
Applied Arts courses are offered both as requirements
supporting majors in Fashion Design and Fashion
Merchandising and as electives for students
throughout the University.
Students in Applied Arts courses investigate
the physical properties of natural and man-made
resources and master some of the technical skills
needed to construct, design, display, and market
fashion products. Those entering the retailing
or design fields find in these courses an overview
of the fashion industries ranging from creation
of raw material to manufacturing and the promotion
of products to consumers. Exposure to Applied
Arts concepts is also useful to those interested
in business and communications careers and in
personal lifelong recreation.
Many of the courses are taught in the clothing
design and drafting studios housed in Gailhac
Hall. A showcase feature of the Applied Arts
offerings is the fashion show planned and produced
by students, many of whom receive their first
career application through exhibition of their
own designs.
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BIOLOGY
(B.S.)
Concentrations in Ecology, General Biology,
Human Biology (Pre-Physical Therapy), and Molecular
and Cellular Biology
Study in the biological sciences responds to
the increasing demand for scientific expertise
in a variety of professional settings, including
industry and law.
The program permits students to build on a common
foundation of introductory courses in biology
and chemistry and to select a concentration
in Ecology, General Biology, Human Biology,
or Molecular and Cellular Biology. It provides
preparation for advanced studies in biology
and health-related professional fields, or for
entry into a variety of areas within the biotechnology
industries.
Entering students are encouraged to complete
BIO 151-152 and PSC 151-152 by the end of the
first year; senior-level competencies are measured
through an internship performance and senior
comprehensive examinations.
A minimum grade of C- is required in any course
within the major courses (biology and physical
science) which serves as a prerequisite for
a higher-numbered course.
Courses in which the minumum grade is not achieved
may not be repeated more than once without permission
of the department chair.
The Major
Liberal Arts Core requirements:
See the Liberal Arts
Core page. All Liberal Arts Core requirements
must be fulfilled. It is recommended that students
work with an advisor to ensure compliance.
Major requirements: BIO 151-152 General Biology
I & II, BIO 260 Microbiology, BIO 262 Genetics,
BIO 300 Writing for Science, MA 181 Calculus
I, PSC 151-152 Principles of Chemistry I &
II, PSC 171-172 General Physics I & II,
and PSC 221-222 Organic Chemistry I & II.
- Concentration
requirementsEcology:
BIO 311 Ecology; BIO 352 Integrated Advanced
Environmental Lab; BIO 400 Internship; and
BIO 410 Seminar; 10 additional credits of
electives chosen from the following: BIO 222
Animal Behavior, BIO 250 General Botany, BIO
312 Physiological Ecology, BIO 313 Vertebrate
Zoology, and CHM/PSC 351 Environmental Chemistry.
No student can count both BIO 222 and BIO
250 toward the 10 credits.
- Concentration
requirementsGeneral Biology:
Either BIO 368 Advanced Lab Research Methods
or BIO 352 Integrated Advanced Environmental
Lab, BIO 400 Internship, and BIO 410 Seminar.
Choose a total of 14 credits from the following
two areas. At least seven credits must come
from each area. Area 1: BIO 224 Endocrinology,
BIO 272 Parasitology, BIO 361 Biochemistry,
BIO 363 Cellular Biology, BIO 364 Immunology,
BIO 366 Virology, BIO 369 Advanced Molecular
Biology. No student can count both BIO 224
and BIO 272 toward the 14 credits. AREA 2:
BIO 222 Animal Behavior, BIO 250 General Botany,
BIO 311 Ecology, BIO 312 Physiological Ecology,
BIO 313 Vertebrate Zoology, CHM/PSC 351 Environmental
Chemistry. No student can count both BIO 222
and BIO 250 toward the 14 credits.
- Concentration
requirementsHuman Biology (Pre-Physical
Therapy): BIO 161-162 Anatomy and Physiology
I & II, BIO 363 Cellular Biology, BIO
368 Advanced Lab Research Methods, PT 500
Critical Assessment of Information, PT 501
Clinical Neuroscience, PT 502 Applied Pathophysiology,
PT 503 Health Care Delivery and Contemporary
Society, PT 504 Gross Anatomy, and PT 505
Foundations of Physical Assessment and Treatment.
Students enrolling in 500-level courses to
fulfill the concentrations requirements
in Human Biology must have completed prerequisite
requirements for entry into the Physical Therapy
program, and they must be admitted to the
Physical Therapy program.
- Concentration
requirementsMolecular and Cellular Biology:
BIO 363 Cellular Biology; BIO 368 Advanced
Research Methods; BIO 400 Internship; BIO
410 Seminar; 10 additional credits of electives
chosen from the following: BIO 224 Endocrinology,
BIO 272 Parasitology, BIO 361 Biochemistry,
BIO 364 Immunology, BIO 366 Animal Virology,
or BIO 369 Advanced Molecular Biology.
Electives:
to total 120 credits.
Teaching
Licensure in Secondary Biology
Undergraduates seeking teaching licensure on
the secondary level in Biology fulfill the curriculum
for the bachelor of science degree in Biology
as well as 18 credits of professional studies.
Students should consult their primary advisor
in Biology for program requirements. A second
advisor is also provided by the School of Education
and Human Services. See the School
of Education and Human Services for a complete
description of the undergraduate teaching licensure
programs and the admission process. Students
pursuing licensure in this manner complete all
requirements necessary for Virginia licensure
including field experiences and student teaching.
This program of studies allows students to complete
a baccalaureate degree in Biology and also be
licensed to teach secondary Biology at the end
of four years.
The Minor
Minor requirements:
BIO 151-152 General Biology I & II and
16 additional credits in Biology courses numbered
above 200.
Pre-professional
Science Curriculum
The minimal science requirements for the study
of medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine,
optometry, and podiatry are very similar. These
programs require the satisfactory completion
of two semesters each of undergraduate general
chemistry (PSC 151-152), biology (BIO 151-152),
and physics (PSC 171-172); most medical schools
require two semesters of organic chemistry (PSC
221-222) and recommend at least one semester
of mathematics (usually calculus). Completion
of the minimal requirements constitutes a minor
in Natural Science at Marymount, and all students
completing the requirements for the bachelor
of science in Biology meet the minimal pre-professional
science requirements.
At Marymount, students considering professional
study in health fields usually consider Biology
as an undergraduate major, but pre-professional
requirements can be met through a variety of
diverse undergraduate fields. Students should
consider majoring in the subject area in which
they have the strongest aptitude and interest.
Acceptance into health-related professional
schools is highly competitive and requires the
maintenance of a fairly high undergraduate grade
point average (usually 3.0 to 3.5). The pre-health
advisor is available to help design the best
possible course sequence for all students interested
in the pre-health curriculum regardless of their
major.
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COMMUNICATIONS
(B.A.)
The Communications major is designed for students
seeking a strong emphasis on writing, speaking,
and selected media skills. Graduates are prepared
for entry positions in broadcasting, publications,
public relations, and other media. The major
provides excellent preparation for graduate
study in communications, law, and journalism.
Communications courses also support the general
education requirements and are open to all students
as electives. A minor in Communications is also
offered.
The Major
Communications majors are required to complete
an internship during the senior year in a setting
related to the major field. Typical internships
are provided by Washington-area news and public-service
media such as television and radio stations,
newspapers and other publications, and public
relations offices of diversified public and
private organizations. The internship is developed
jointly by the faculty, the student, and the
employing organization to ensure a sound learning
experience for which the student earns academic
credit.
Students entering as Communications majors are
expected to complete introductory courses in
media communications and public speaking in
the freshman year, and journalism and public
relations in the sophomore year. Senior students
are required to complete the Internship and
the Senior Seminar in Communications. Students
may also choose a double-major in Communications
and English. This major calls for the completion
of 30 credits in Communications and 30 credits
in English. The designated track in Communications
emphasizes speech and journalism, while the
designated track in English emphasizes literature.
Students who choose this double major may also
pursue secondary school certification in English.
Students interested in the requirements for
a double major in Communications and English
should confer with advisors in each area.
It is recommended that Communications majors
purchase a personal computer and software designated
by the major.
Liberal Arts Core requirements: See the Liberal
Arts Core page. All Liberal Arts Core requirements
must be fulfilled. It is recommended that students
work with an advisor to ensure compliance.
Major requirements (45 credits) are fulfilled
through core courses and electives. Each major
is expected to complete COM 100 Media Communications,
COM 101 Public Speaking, COM 206 Introduction
to Public Relationsm and COM 209 Introduction
to Journalism before the end of the sophomore
year. In addition, each major must complete
COM 400 Internship, COM 425 Senior Seminar in
Communications, and 24 additional credits from
any other Communications courses.
Students are encouraged to select courses which
will provide an emphasis in journalism, new
media, public relations, or speech
communications.
In addition, students majoring in Communications
may specify a minor field of study.
Electives: to total 120 credits.
Teaching
Licensure Additional Endorsements
Journalism: Students who have or will
have completed a licensure program and seek
an additional licensure in journalism must take
the following courses for a total of 15 credits:
COM 100 Media Communications, COM 209 Introduction
to Journalism, and three courses from the following:
COM 305, 315, 317, COM/GD 200, 203, 303, 308,
and 309.
Speech
Communication: Students who have or will
have completed a licensure program and seek
an additional licensure in speech communication
must take a total of 15 credits from the following
courses: COM 101 Public Speaking, COM 204 Oral
Interpretation, COM 307 Broadcast Delivery,
COM 310 Presentational Communication, and either
COM 301 or 425 Senior Seminar.
The Minor
Minor requirements: COM 100 Media Communications,
COM 101 Public Speaking, COM 209 Introduction
to Journalism, COM 206 Introduction to Public
Relations, and 9 additional credits in Communications
courses.
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COMPUTER
SCIENCE (B.S.)
Computer Science emphasizes object-oriented
programming and includes the study of computer
architecture and the design and analysis of
algorithms. The major follows the guidelines
for a Computer Science major set by the Association
for Computing Machinery and provides students
with a broad understanding of the field. It
prepares students for careers in computer programming,
systems administration, software engineering,
applications and systems software development,
network administration, and technical support.
It also prepares students for graduate study
in Computer Science.
Students majoring in Computer Science are advised
to consider minors and electives in Accounting,
Economics, Management, Mathematics, and Science.
Freshman students majoring in Computer Science
are expected to complete 8 credits in Computer
Science and 6-8 credits in Mathematics their
freshman year. Students needing precalculus
courses should complete either MA 142 Accelerated
Precalculus or the MA 140 Precalculus I and
MA 141 Precalculus II sequence. Senior students
must successfully complete an internship and
a standardized major field test in computer
science.
A minimum grade of C- is required in any course
within the Computer Science major that serves
as a prerequisite for a higher-numbered course.
The Major
Liberal Arts Core requirements: See the Liberal
Arts Core page. All Liberal Arts Core requirements
must be fulfilled. It is recommended that students
work with an advisor to ensure compliance.
Major requirements: CS 110-111 Programming I
& II; CS 210 Structure of Programming Languages;
CS 220 Data Structures and Algorithms; CS 230
Computer Organization; CS 310 Software Engineering;
CS 350 Operating Systems; CS/MA 391D Theory
of Computation; CS 400 Internship; CS 410 Capstone
Project; and 6 credits of Computer Science electives,
including 3 at the 300 level or above; MA 150-151
Discrete Mathematical Structures I & II;
MA 181-182 Calculus I & II; MA 215 Linear
Algebra; and 12 credits of laboratory science
including a one year-long sequence from BIO
151-152, PSC 151-152, or PSC 171-172.
Electives: to total 120 credits.
The
Combined B.S./M.S. Program in Computer Science
This dual program allows advanced students to
complete a B.S. and an M.S. in Computer Science
(CS) in five years. Undergraduate students with
a major in Computer Science must have the following
prerequisites to apply:
- 90 credits
completed in the undergraduate degree (typically
at the end of the junior year);
- at least
20 credits of CS courses completed including
CS 220 Data Structures and Algorithms;
- an overall
GPA of 3.0;
- a GPA
in the major of 3.5; and
- two recommendation
letters (one of which must be from a CS advisor).
Once admitted
to the program, the students will take a mixture
of undergraduate and up to 12 credits of graduate
courses for graduate credit in their senior
year. The students are automatically admitted
to the M.S. program at the end of their senior
year after completing a total of 120 undergraduate
credits while maintaining the required GPAs.
The GRE and interview is waived for their entry
into the M.S. in Computer Science program. The
students then complete an additional 21 graduate
credits in their fifth year to complete the
33-credit M.S. degree in Computer Science.
Major
requirements:
- At the
undergraduate level: CS 110-111 Programming
I & II; MA 150-151 Discrete Mathmatical
Structures I & II; CS 210 Structure of
Programming Languages; CS 220 Data Structures
and Algorithms; CS 230 Computer Organization;
CS 400 Internship; and six credits of Computer
Science electives, including three credits
at the 300 level or above; MA 180-181 Calculus
I & II; MA 215 Linear Algebra; and 12
credits of laboratory science, including an
eight-credit, two-course sequence selected
from PSC 171-172 General Physics I & II,
BIO 151-152 General Biology I & II, or
PSC 151-152 Principles of Chemistry I &
II.
- At the
graduate level during the fourth year: CS
530 Software Engineering, CS 531 Software
Development and Implementation, CS 550 Operating
Systems, and CS 510 Theoretical Foundations
of Computer Science.
- At the
graduate level during the fifth year:
CS 500 Language Design, CS 505 Design and
Analysis of Algorithms, CS 610 Graduate Research
Seminar, CS 698 Masters Project or CS
699 Masters Thesis for 3-6 credits,
and 6-9 credits of graduate CS electives.
Teaching
Licensure in Secondary Computer Science
Undergraduates seeking teaching licensure on
the secondary level in Computer Science fulfill
the curriculum for the bachelor of science degree
in Computer Science as well as 18 credits of
professional studies. Students should consult
their primary advisor in Computer Science for
program requirements. A second advisor is also
provided by the School of Education and Human
Services. See the School
of Education and Human Services for a complete
description of the undergraduate teaching licensure
programs and the admission process.
Students pursuing licensure in this manner complete
all requirements necessary for Virginia licensure
including field experiences and student teaching.
This program of studies allows students to complete
a baccalaureate degree in Computer Science and
to be licensed to teach secondary Computer Science
at the end of four years.
Teaching
Licensure Additional Endorsement
Students who have or will have completed a licensure
program and seek an additional licensure in
Computer Science must take a total of 20 credits
from the following courses: CIS 101 Computer
Applications I, CS 110 Programming I, CS 111
Programming II, CS 220 Data Structures and Algorithms,
CS or CIS elective, and CS elective.
The Minor
Minor requirements: CS 110-111 Programming
I & II, MA 150-151 Discrete Mathematical
Structures I & II, CS 220 Data Structures
and Algorithms, and two additional courses in
CS (one must be numbered 200 or above).
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ENGLISH
(B.A.)
The English major and minor provide preparation
for entry into graduate study, professional schools,
and a wide variety of career fields. Through the
literature and writing courses required for the
major, students develop transferable writing,
critical reading, and research skills. The study
of literature provides the tools of criticism,
an awareness of major authors and issues in literature,
and insight into how literary developments mirror
and influence major societal developments. The
writing courses teach the principles of clear
and effective writing for a variety of purposes
and audiences.
By choosing minors in specific areas such as Communications,
Business, Politics, Psychology, and Science, students
can prepare themselves to apply their skills in
the professional world while at the same time
obtaining a broad liberal education from which
to draw for a lifetime. The internship gives students
valuable practical experience and affords them
the opportunity to apply their skills in a professional
context. In addition to the required internship,
seniors must successfully complete a senior seminar
research paper.
Students may also choose a double major in Communications
and English. This major calls for the completion
of 30 credits in Communications and 30 credits
in English. Students interested in the requirements
for a double major in Communications and English
should confer with advisors in each area.
The writing and literature courses also support
the general education requirements of the University.
To ensure completion of general education requirements,
the School of Arts and Sciences administers a
writing placement test to all entering freshmen.
Depending on the results of the placement test,
all freshmen should enroll in EN 101 Composition
or another writing course during their first semester.
All students should consult with their advisors
concerning the writing requirements in their major.
The required composition courses must be completed
prior to enrollment in literature courses.
Students whose majors require survey courses in
literature should complete these courses during
the sophomore year.
The Major
Liberal Arts Core requirements: See the Liberal
Arts Core page. All Liberal Arts Core requirements
must be fulfilled. It is recommended that students
work with an advisor to ensure compliance.
Major requirements: (45 credits) EN 200 Approaches
to Literary Study, EN 201-203 World Masterpieces,
either EN 205 American Literature I or EN 206
American Literature II, EN 424 Senior Seminar,
EN 490 Major Author(s), 18 additional credits
in EN courses numbered 204 and above (at least
15 credits must come from courses numbered 320
and above), EN 400 Internship. English majors
must earn a grade of C or better in EN 200,
EN 301, and EN 424.
English majors are advised to take CIS 101 Computer
Applications I if their computer skills are
weak.
Students transferring from other institutions
must complete at least 18 credits in English
at Marymount University. Those credits should
include EN 200 Approaches to Literary Study
or EN 540 Literary Theory, EN 301 Writing Process,
EN 424 Senior Seminar, and 9 additional credits
at the level of 300 or above.
Electives: to total 120 credits.
Alternatively, the English major may choose
one of the following tracks: Dramatic Arts,
Writing, or Teaching Licensure in Secondary
English.
Dramatic
Arts
Liberal Arts Core requirements: See the Liberal
Arts Core page. All Liberal Arts Core requirements
must be fulfilled. It is recommended that students
work with an advisor to ensure compliance.
Major requirements: EN 200 Approaches to Literary
Study; 6 credits from EN 203-206 World Masterpieces
and American Literature, COM 204 Oral Interpretation,
EN 212 Introduction to the Technique of Acting,
EN 318 Theater History, EN 321 Modern Drama,
EN 355 or 356 Shakespeare, EN 424 Senior Seminar,
EN 490 Major Authors or EN 562 Shakespeare:
Text and Performance; EN/COM 400 Internship
(3-6 credits); and 9 credits from 300-level
literature courses.
Writing
Liberal Arts Core requirements: See the Liberal
Arts Core page. All Liberal Arts Core requirements
must be fulfilled. It is recommended that students
work with an advisor to ensure compliance.
Major requirements: EN 200 Approaches to Literary
Study; 6 credits from EN 203-206 World Masterpieces
and American Literature, COM 209 Introduction
to Journalism, EN 211 Principles of Language,
EN 424 Senior Seminar; EN/COM 400 Internship
(3-6 credits); 9 credits from COM 300 Report
Writing, EN 302 Creative Writing, COM 305 Journalism
II, COM 315 Writing for the Media, COM 316 Broadcast
Journalism, COM 317 Editing and the Editorial
Process, and MGT 391 Business Writing and Speaking;
and 9 credits from CIS 101-102 Computer Application
I or II, COM 200 Desktop Publishing, COM 308
Advanced Desktop Publishing, COM 309 Multimedia
Design, or approved computer-related electives.
Teaching
Licensure in Secondary English
Undergraduates seeking teaching licensure in
English on the secondary level must fulfill
the curriculum for the bachelor of arts degree
in English as well as 18 credits of professional
studies. In addition, the following courses
must be completed: COM 204 Oral Interpretation,
EN 211 Principles of Language, EN 554 Applied
Grammar: Syntactic Structures, and CIS 101 or
102 Computer Applications I or II. Students
should consult their primary advisor in English
for English program requirements. A second advisor
is also provided by the School of Education
and Human Services. See the School
of Education and Human Services for a complete
description of the undergraduate teaching licensure
programs and the admission process.
Students pursuing licensure in this manner complete
all requirements necessary for Virginia licensure
including field experience and student teaching.
This program of studies allows students to complete
a baccalaureate degree in English and also be
licensed to teach secondary English at the end
of four years.
Additional
Endorsement in English-as-a-Second Language
English majors seeking licensure in English-as-a-Second-Language
K-12 fulfill degree requirements with the following
additional courses: COM 101 Public Speaking
or COM 204 Oral Interpretation, COM 301 Intercultural
Communication, EN 211 Principles of Language,
EN 280 Perspectives on Language Acquisition,
EN 361 American Multicultural Literature, EN
552 Applied Phonology, EN 554 Applied Grammar,
ED 361 Communicative Language Teaching, PSY
210 Human Growth and Development or PSY 312
Adolescent Psychology, SOC 201 Cultural Anthropology,
and 6 credits in a foreign language. (Students
who are bilingual and can demonstrate proficiency
at the intermediate level may waive this last
requirement.) In addition, student must take
18 credits in professional studies: ED 245E
Exploring Teaching or ED 245S Educational Foundations,
ED 337 Reading in the Content Areas or ED 310
Reading and the Language Arts, ED 453 Methods
and Strategies for TESL, and ED 360 Student
Teaching. This licensure program is pending
approval by the Virginia Department of Education.
ESL certificate: English majors who seek an
ESL certificate without pursuing licensure at
this time may do so by taking the following
courses: EN 211 Principles of Language or EN
550 General Linguistics, EN 280 Perspectives
on Language Acquisition, EN 552 Applied Phonology,
EN 554 Applied Grammar, ED 453 Methods and Strategies
for TESL, COM 301 Intercultural Communication
or ED 465 Literature and Language Arts Applications
for Multicultural Education.
Non-English
majors may earn this certificate provided that
they:
- apply
to the department after taking 6 credits in
the aforementioned courses;
- have the
recommendation of a language/linguistics faculty
member;
- submit
a 5-7 page writing sample, a one-page statement
of purpose, and a current transcript;
- earn a
B average in the certificate courses.
Students
seeking ESL certification may also enroll in
a 3-6 credit EN 400 Internship to develop their
skills as ESL teachers.
The Minor
Minor requirements: EN 200 Approaches to Literary
Study, 6 credits from EN 201-204 World Masterpieces,
and 12 additional credits in English courses
(excluding EN 101 & 102).
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FASHION
DESIGN (B.A.)
The Fashion Design major prepares students for
positions in the fashion industry related to
the roles of an assistant designer. The major
courses, selected from offerings in Applied
Arts and Fine Arts, assist the student in developing
creative abilities and professional skills.
Basic courses in pattern making and clothing
construction are supplemented with courses in
design, promotion, textiles, and illustration.
Students in Fashion Design plan and produce
an annual fashion show featuring garments they
have designed and constructed. A sense of professionalism
is developed through participation in the Marymount
Fashion Club and through affiliations with the
Baltimore-Washington, DC, Fashion Group International,
Inc.
A professional advisory committee reviews the
curriculum, makes recommendations, and identifies
career directions.
Freshman students are required to complete 6
credits of design, 3 credits of drawing, and
introductory courses in construction, textiles,
and the survey of fashion. Advanced students
produce a line of fashions and a portfolio,
and all senior students are expected to complete
an off-campus internship with a cooperating
employer.
The program culminates in a professional evaluation
of the students original designs.
The Major
Liberal Arts Core requirements: See the Liberal
Arts Core page. All Liberal Arts Core requirements
must be fulfilled. It is recommended that students
work with an advisor to ensure compliance.
Major requirements (60 credits):
AA 151 Textiles; AA 160 Survey of Fashion; AA
250 Clothing Construction; AA 265 Fashion Illustration
I; AA 270 Clothing Analysis; AA 272 Textile
Design; AA 350, AA 385, and AA 415 Apparel Design
I, II, and III; AA 365 Fashion Illustration
II; AA 370 Tailored Garment Structures; AA 374
Fashion Industry and Its Promotion; AA 400 Internship;
AA 418 and AA 420 Advanced Problems in Fashion
Design I & II; AA 423 Senior Fashion Design
Portfolio; FA 103-104 Design I & II; and
FA 105 Drawing I.
Electives: to total 120 credits.
The Minor
Minor requirements (21 credits from the following)
AA 250, 265, 270, 272, 350, 365, 370, 372, 385,
407, 415, 418, 420, 423.
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FASHION
MERCHANDISING (B.A.)
The major in Fashion Merchandising focuses on
Business and Applied Arts courses. Graduates
attain positions such as department manager,
assistant manager, assistant buyer, and fashion
events coordinator. General education requirements
sharpen communication and organization skills;
ample provision for elective choices permits
a variety of minors. Many students develop a
minor in Business Administration with a concentration
in Marketing, Communications, or Fashion Design.
The required internship in the senior year brings
students valuable experience with DC-area department
stores, retail shops, and clothing manufacturers
and distributors.
Students in Fashion Merchandising participate
in the Marymount Fashion Club, in activities
sponsored by the Washington Fashion Group, Inc.,
and in fashion shows on and off campus.
A professional advisory committee reviews the
curriculum, makes recommendations, and identifies
career directions.
Freshman students are expected to complete introductory
courses in textiles and the survey of fashion.
An internship is required during the senior
year. Seniors must complete a seminar in which
merchandising problems are solved using the
case method. The case analysis is evaluated
by representatives from the industry.
The Major
Liberal Arts Core requirements: See the Liberal
Arts Core page. All Liberal Arts Core requirements
must be fulfilled. It is recommended that students
work with an advisor to ensure compliance.
Major requirements (48 credits): AA 151 Textiles,
AA 160 Survey of Fashion, AA 250 Clothing Construction,
AA 270 Clothing Analysis, AA 273 Visual Merchandising,
AA 320 Fashion Research and Communication, AA
374 Fashion Industry and Its Promotion, AA 381
Buying Fashion Apparel, AA 400 Internship, AA
405 Fashion in the Global Marketplace, AA 407
Product Development, AA 422 Senior Seminar in
Fashion Merchandising, MKT 301 Principles of
Marketing, MKT 308 Retailing I, and MKT 402
Retailing II.
Electives: to total 120 credits.
The Minor
Minor requirements: AA 160 Survey of Fashion;
AA 381 Buying Fashion Apparel; 15 additional
credits from the following courses: AA 151,
273, 320, 374, 405, 407, 410, 412, 414, MKT
301, 308.
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FINE
ARTS
Fine Arts courses are offered as electives for
all students and as requirements for students
majoring in Art, Fashion Design, Graphic Design,
and Interior Design. The formal elements of
observation and communication skills are introduced
in basic courses of design and drawing. Painting
and printmaking classes advance unification
skills through form, color, and composition
problems. The curriculum goals are strengthened
by additional courses in drawing and art history.
The School of Arts and Sciences offers an Art
major. The School also offers art history and
studio arts courses as general education requirements
for arts and design majors, and as electives
for all students. Although the School does not
offer a major in art history, students may earn
a minor from a selection of survey and period
courses. Students interested in expanding their
study of art history should consult with a School
of Arts and Sciences advisor about the interdisciplinary
plan for Liberal Studies majors. Art history
and studio arts courses are useful for students
pursuing careers in graphic design, teaching,
or museum and gallery work.
The study of art is enhanced at Marymount by
easy access to Washingtons many art galleries
and museums. The broad general collection of
the National Gallery of Art is supplemented
by the more specialized collections at the Corcoran
and Freer Art galleries, the Hirshhorn Museum,
the National Portrait Gallery, the Phillips
Collection, the Renwick Gallery, Dumbarton Oaks,
the National Museum of African Art, the Arthur
M. Sackler Gallery, and a host of smaller private
galleries throughout the city and its suburbs.
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ART
(B.A.)
The Art program teaches students to study, interpret,
and evaluate art and provides education in a
diversity of media, capitalizing on Marymount
facultys expertise in design studies and
fine arts.
Coursework begins with foundations in design
and drawing. Students choose from painting;
printmaking; drawing; three-dimensional studies,
such as jewelry, furniture, and book art; textile
design; photography; video; and multimedia.
Bolstered by rigor drawn from art history, the
student creates a body of work at the senior
level, which is evaluated by artists from the
chosen field, and completes an internship in
art agencies, galleries, or museums or in apprenticeships
under professional artists.
The Major
Liberal Arts Core requirements: See the Liberal
Arts Core page. All Liberal Arts Core requirements
must be fulfilled. It is recommended that students
work with an advisor to ensure compliance.
Major requirements (48 credits): FA 103-104
Design I & II; FA 105 Drawing I; 9 credits
from FA 106 Drawing II, FA 110 Cross-Cultural
Visual Thinking, FA 209 Figure Drawing, FA 211
Printmaking I, FA 213 Painting I, FA 214 Painting
II, or FA 307 Printmaking II; FA 313-314 Painting
III & IV; 9 credits from FA 305A-F: 3-D
topics courses (3-D design, jewelry, book art,
advanced book arts, etc.), ID 412 Furniture
and Display Design; 6 credits from AA 272-372
Textile Design I & II, COM 303 Video Production,
GD 203 Photography: Digital Imaging, GD 309
Multimedia Design; 9 credits from Art History
(300 level); FA 400 Internship; FA 421 Project.
Electives: to total 120 credits.
Teaching
Licensure in Art, Levels K-12
Undergraduates seeking teaching licensure in
Art Education (K-12) fulfill the curriculum
for the bachelor of arts degree in Art as well
as 18 credits of professional studies. Students
should consult their primary advisor in Art
for program requirements. A second advisor is
also provided by the School of Education and
Human Services. See the School
of Education and Human Services for a complete
description of the undergraduate teaching licensure
programs and the admission process.
Students pursuing licensure in this manner complete
all requirements necessary for Virginia licensure
including field experience and student teaching.
This program of studies allows students to complete
a baccalaureate degree in Art and also be licensed
to teach art, levels K-12, at the end of four
years.
The Art
History Minor
Minor requirements: FA 201-202 History of Art
I & II; 15 additional credits in art history
courses.
Students planning a minor in Art History or
students required by their major to study period
courses should complete FA 201-202 History of
Art I & II before other art history courses.
The Studio
Arts Minor
Minor requirements: FA 103-104 Design I &
II; and 15 additional credits from FA 105-106
Drawing I & II, FA 110 Cross-cultural Visual
Thinking, FA 209 Figure Drawing, FA 221 &
FA 307 Printmaking I & II, FA 213, 214,
313, 314 Painting I-IV, FA 350 A-F 3-Dimensional
Topics, and FA 421 Project.
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FOREIGN
LANGUAGES
Foreign language courses in French, German,
and Spanish are offered as electives. These
courses also fulfill language requirements for
M.Ed. students seeking ESL certification. The
study of foreign language is both an excellent
means for understanding other people and cultures
and a vital preparation for a growing number
of career opportunities in business, industry,
and government service.
Marymount students wishing to continue language
study or to study additional languages may do
so through Marymounts membership in The
Consortium of Universities of the Washington
Metropolitan Area. Information on scheduling
and registering for courses offered by consortium
member universities is available from the Marymount
Registrars Office. Further information
concerning Washington consortium guidelines
is given on the Consortium
page.
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GENDER
AND SOCIETY
Gender and Society is an interdisciplinary concentration
in the Liberal Studies major. It may also be used
as a minor for other majors. The concentration
applies resources, theories, and methodologies
from a variety of academic fields to provide an
understanding of the importance of gender for
daily life and as a primary category of human
experience. The sequence provides students with
the tools they need to participate competently
in societys current conversations about
gender. It illuminates the images of femininity
and masculinity that shape cultural representations
of gender, offers new insights into human difference
and diversity, and enhances individual choice
and our common humanity.
Students who select Gender and Society as a Liberal
Studies concentration will develop a heightened
awareness of our diverse and multicultural world
as they increase their sense of what is important
in creating strong families and social relationships.
They will be well-suited for jobs with advocacy
groups, human rights organizations, environmental
and consumer groups, health care, and youth/elderly/social
service occupations. The interdisciplinary and
intergrative nature of the program additionally
prepares Gender and Society graduates for careers
in government, in education and library service,
and for graduate school.
Liberal Studies concentration requirements (15-21
credits): IS 200 Approaches to Gender and Society
(3 credits) is to be taken before other courses
in the concentration.
Select 4-6 courses in a minimum of 3 academic
disciplines from the following: AA 410 Clothing
Selection and Behavior, COM 301 Intercultural
Communication, EN 340 Major Women Writers, EN
360 American Multicultural Literature, PSY 210
Human Growth and Development, PSY 220 Social Psychology,
PSY 250 Biological Bases of Behavior, PSY 321
Psychology of Gender, SOC 202 Social Problems,
SOC 201 Cultural Anthropology, SOC 302 Marriage
and the Family, SOC 303 Development of Social
Thought. Courses selected for this sequence cannot
be used to fulfill Liberal Arts Core requirements.
The Minor
Minor requirements: IS 200 Approaches to Gender
and Society; select an additional 6 courses
in 3 discipline areas from the courses listed
for the major.
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GRAPHIC
DESIGN (B.A.)
The Graphic Design major prepares students for
entry-level positions in design organizations.
Graphic Design graduates find employment in a
variety of settings including the publication
and printing industries, advertising and marketing
organizations, and graphic design departments
of corporations, government agencies, and retailers.
The major focus is on skill development in basic
design techniques and technology and their graphic
application. The School also offers minors in
Graphic Design and in Web Design.
Freshman students are required to complete 6 credits
of basic design, 3 credits of drawing, and a series
of 1-credit software labs. Senior students complete
an internship with a cooperating firm and may
qualify for supervised individual projects. The
program requires a professional portfolio review
during the senior year. The requirements of the
major are deliberately flexible to accommodate
a variety of options within the discipline. Graphic
Design majors are urged to consider a minor concentration
in another field.
It is recommended that Graphic Design majors purchase
a personal computer and the software designated
by the major. Recommended computer configurations
and software are available from the academic advisor.
A minimum grade of C is required in any course
within the Graphic Design major that serves as
a prerequisite for a higher-numbered course.
Each student entering the sophomore-level Graphic
Design curriculum will be required to have a personal
computer and the software supported by the Graphic
Design program. Recommended computer specifications
are available from your advisor or by visiting
the Communications and Graphic Design Department
Web site.
The Major
Liberal Arts Core requirements: See the Liberal
Arts Core page. All Liberal Arts Core requirements
must be fulfilled. It is recommended that students
work with an advisor to ensure compliance.
Major requirements (49 credits): FA 103-104
Design I & II; FA 105 Drawing I or FA 209
Figure Drawing; GD 101-104 Software Labs I-IV;
GD 200 Desktop Publishing; GD 203 Photography:
Digital Imaging; GD 255-256 Typography I &
II; GD 202 Illustration I; GD 308 Web Design;
GD 360 Graphic Design Studio; GD 400 Internship;
GD 405 Senior Portfolio; and 9 additional credits
from the following: GD 303-304 Video Production
I & II, GD 302 Illustration II, GD 309 Web
Multimedia Design, GD 421 Project, GD 433 Research,
MKT 301 Principles of Marketing, MKT 319 Advertising
and Integrated Marketing Communications.
Electives: to total 120 credits.
The Graphic
Design Minor
Minor requirements: GD 101-103 Software Labs
I-III, GD 203 Photography: Digital Imaging,
GD 202 Illustration I, GD 200 Desktop Publishing
or GD 256 Typography II, and 9 additional credits
in Graphic Design courses.
The Web
Design Minor
Minor requirements (22 credits): CS 106 Programming
on the Web, CS 110-111 Programming I & II,
GD 101 Software Lab: Photoshop, GD 104 Software
Lab IV: Dreamweaver, GD 308 Web Design, GD 309
Web Multimedia Design, and 3 more credits in
Computer Science or Graphic Design to complete
22 credits. Students can place out of GD 101
and 104 and substitute other CS and GD courses.
The following Computer Science courses are also
relevant to Web design and can be used as electives:
CS 150 The UNIX Operating System, CS 170 Local
Area Networks, CS 220 Data Structures and Algorithms,
CS 310 Software Engineering, CS 320 Database
Systems, and CS 360 Artificial Intelligence.
The following Graphic Design courses are also
relevant to Web design and can be used as electives:
GD 102 Software Lab II: FreeHand, GD 202 Illustration,
GD 203 Digital Imaging, GD 303 Video Production,
and GD 433 Research.
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HISTORY
(B.A.)
History courses support the general education
objectives of the University and several of
the academic objectives in various majors across
the curriculum. Resources for the study of history
in the Washington area are extraordinary, and
many students find opportunities to witness
first hand history-making events in this capital
city.
The study of history aims to improve an understanding
of the modern world through a perspective that
enables evaluation of both its mature and its
underdeveloped conditions. The History program
at Marymount focuses primarily on the areas
of modern European and American history. Most
freshmen are encouraged to complete elementary
survey courses in Western civilization or American
history.
The Major
The History major, traditionally a preparation
for careers in law, business, teaching, and
research, provides courses essential to the
study of the European and American traditions.
The requirements of the major are deliberately
flexible to accommodate a variety of options
within the discipline and with other fields
of study.
History majors are urged to consider a minor
concentration in another discipline. Senior
students fulfill the requirements of a senior
seminar and beginning students complete survey
courses in Western civilization and American
history before entering 300-level courses; it
is recommended to all students enrolling in
a 300-level history course that they have already
completed a lower-level history survey course
or an equivalent 3 credits in history.
Liberal Arts Core requirements: See the Liberal
Arts Core page. All Liberal Arts Core requirements
must be fulfilled. It is recommended that students
work with an advisor to ensure compliance.
Major requirements (42 credits): HI 203-204
European History I & II, HI 210-211 History
of the United States to 1877 and History of
the United States since 1877, 21 credits of
HI courses numbered 300 or above, HI 400 Internship,
and HI 420 Senior Seminar.
Teaching
Licensure in Secondary History and Social Science
Undergraduates seeking teaching licensure on
the secondary level in History and Social Science
fulfill the curriculum for the bachelor of arts
degree in History as well as 18 credits of professional
studies plus additional courses in Social Sciences.
Students should consult their primary advisor
in History for program requirements. A second
advisor is also provided by the School of Education
and Human Services. See the School
of Education and Human Services for a complete
description of the undergraduate teaching licensure
programs and the admission process.
Students pursuing licensure in this manner complete
all requirements necessary for Virginia licensure
including field experiences and student teaching.
This program of studies allows students to complete
a baccalaureate degree in History and also be
licensed to teach secondary History and Social
Science at the end of four years.
The History
Minor
Minor requirements: HI 203-204 European History
I & II, or HI 210-211 History of the United
States to 1877 and History of the United States
since 1877; and 15 additional credits in History
courses, 9 of which must be from courses numbered
300 or above.
The Public
History Minor
The Public History minor is an innovative, interdisciplinary
track providing the kinds of skills and information
associated with careers in museums, historical
societies, national parks, corporate archives,
and heritage tourism industries. Capitalizing
upon Marymounts proximity to some of the
nations premier cultural and historical
institutions, it combines hands-on experience
with traditional coursework.
Minor requirements: Students must take HI 295
Introduction to Public History, and a minimum
of 15 credits drawn from the following courses:
COM/GD 303-304 Video Production I & II;
ID 454 Historic Preservation; ID 452 American
Interiors and Furnishings; ID 556 Historic Research,
Documentation, and Design; GD 104 Software Lab
IV: Web and Multimedia Design; and GD 200 Desktop
Publishing. Working in consultation with the
History faculty, students may also take relevant
courses through the consortium and may arrange
internships at public history agencies.
NOTE: HI 295 Introduction to Public History
is to be taken before other courses in the program.
To ensure adequate contextual grounding, non-History
majors must also take either the European History
(HI 203-204) or U.S. History (HI 210-211) sequence.
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HUMANITIES
Humanities is an interdisciplinary concentration
in the Liberal Studies major. This sequence is
especially appropriate for nontraditional students
who have full-time work experience and between
30 and 75 transfer credits. The Humanities interdisciplinary
approach gives returning adult students flexibility
in completing their undergraduate education as
well as increased career mobility and/or personal
enrichment. The concentration applies resources,
theories, and methodologies from six humanities
disciplines and prepares students to address issues
of values, ethics, and cultural enrichment. The
concentration emphasizes both personal growth
and practical career needs. Students choosing
this concentration are well-prepared for Marymounts
Master of Arts in Humanities graduate degree program
or other graduate programs in humanities disciplines.
Humanities concentration within the Liberal Studies
major requirements (15-21 credits): HU 200 Focus
on the Humanities (3 credits) to be taken before
other courses in the concentration. Select 4-6
courses in a minimum of three of the following
academic disciplines: English, Fine Arts, History,
Philosophy, and Religious Studies and Theology.
Courses selected for this sequence cannot be used
to fulfill Liberal Arts Core requirements.
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INTERIOR
DESIGN (B.A.)
The M. Wilhelmina Boldt Interior Design Program
prepares students in the undergraduate major
for practice as entry-level interior designers
by promoting a strong theoretical and practical
knowledge in design, space planning, and programming
for both residential and commercial interior
spaces. Graduates may pursue careers with interior
design firms, architectural firms, corporate
facilities, and government agencies. The program
is accredited by the Foundation for Interior
Design Education Research (FIDER).
Given the widespread adoption of computers in
Interior Design and other affiliated design
professions, the program introduces computer
tools throughout the design curriculum. Each
student entering the junior-level Interior Design
curriculum is required to have a laptop computer.
State-of-the-art electronic studios allow students
to access the Internet and software on Marymounts
server.
Internships are available during the junior
and senior years with nationally recognized
architectural and design firms, furniture and
interior retailers, contract designers, and
other organizations utilizing design consultants.
The program offers a lecture series, exhibitions
of student and professional work, field trips,
and the resources of the Washington, DC, design
community. Senior students must successfully
complete a comprehensive examination (written
and design) and submit a portfolio of their
work for professional evaluation before graduation.
Majors are encouraged to join the student chapter
of the American Society of Interior Designers
(ASID). Dues are approximately
$45 per year.
A professional advisory committee reviews the
curriculum, recommends improvements, and identifies
career possibilities. Professional members from
the metropolitan area provide expertise and
direction to students.
The Major
Freshmen are encouraged to complete 6 credits
of basic design, 3 credits of drawing, and 7
credits in introductory Interior Design courses
(theory, graphics, and design). Students should
consult with School advisors concerning course
sequencing and prerequisites.
Liberal Arts Core requirements: See the Liberal
Arts Core page. All Liberal Arts Core requirements
must be fulfilled. It is recommended that students
work with an advisor to ensure compliance.
Major
requirements (67 credits)
FA 103-104 Design I & II; FA 105 Drawing
I; ID 101 Introduction to Interior Design; ID
111, 212, 214 Architectural Graphics I, II,
& III; ID 231 Textiles and Finish Materials;
ID 201-202 Interior Design I & II; ID 303-304
Interior Design III & IV; ID 313 Computer-aided
Drafting and Design; ID 332 Building Technology;
ID 333 Lighting Design; ID 350-351 History of
Interiors I & II; ID 400 Internship; ID
405-406 Interior Design V & VI; ID 434 Business
Procedures; and 3 additional credits in an ID
elective.
Electives: to total 120 credits.
The Accelerated
Program
Students who have a baccalaureate degree in
a field other than Interior Design may enroll
in the Accelerated Undergraduate Program and
pursue a B.A. in Interior Design. The requirements
for this degree are: completion of the Liberal
Art Core; 60 credits in the following courses:
FA 481 Design, ID 426 Current Issues in Interior
Design, ID 485 Architectural Graphics, ID 487
Interior Design Studio, ID 214 Architectural
Graphics III, ID 231 Textiles and Finish Materials,
ID 303-304 Interior Design III & IV, ID
313 Computer-aided Drafting and Design, ID 332
Building Technology, ID 333 Lighting Design,
ID 350-351 History of Interiors I & II,
ID 400 Internship, ID 405-406 Interior Design
V & VI, ID 434 Business Procedures, and
3 additional credits in an ID elective.
Students may transfer credits from an accredited
school, but must complete a minimum of 36 credits
at Marymount.
The Minor
Minor requirements: ID 101 Introduction to Interior
Design, ID 111 Architectural Graphics I, ID
201 Interior Design I, and 15 additional credits
of ID courses.
Interior
Design Program Advisory Board
Timothy Archie, Interior DesignerTimothy
Archie Interiors
Kazuko Barkey, ASID, IDEC, Interior DesignerKazuko
Sawaji Interiors
Adriana Scalamandre Bitter, ASIDScalamandre
Pat GriersonSHG+KCF
Elizabeth GrimsonElizabeth Grimson
Interiors
Steve Hammonds, IIDA, Interior DesignerGHK
Associates
Candice Kling, IES, IALD, Lighting DesignerC.
M. Kling & Associates, Inc.
Andrew Monje Jr., ASID, IDEC (retired)Educator,
Marymount University
Mary Ann PetrinoSverdrup
Ann WeirInside Design
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LIBERAL
STUDIES (A.A.)
A student may earn an A.A. degree with an emphasis
in Liberal Studies by completing the following
program of studies for a total of 64 credits.
Liberal
Arts Core requirements (27 credits)
EN 101-102 Composition I & II; 3 credits
in English literature; 3 credits from History;
3 credits from Philosophy, Religious Studies,
or Theology; 3 credits in Mathematics (above
100 level); 4 credits in Science; ECO/POL/PSY/SOC
100 Intro to the Social Sciences; HPR 100 Concepts
of Lifetime Fitness.
Major
requirements (24 credits)
The student chooses two concentrations from
the Liberal Studies fields listed below and
takes a minimum of 12 credits in each field.
At least one concentration must be in the School
of Arts and Sciences. Fields of concentration:
Biology/Physical Sciences, Business and related
fields, Communications, Computer Information
Systems, Computer Science, English, Fine and
Applied Arts, Gender and Society, Graphic Design,
History, Humanities, Mathematics, Philosophy/Religious
Studies/Theology; Politics, Psychology/Sociology/Criminal
Justice.
Electives: to total 64 credits.
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LIBERAL
STUDIES (B.A.)
The Liberal Studies program enables the undergraduate
student to achieve a broad general education
and to gain knowledge in two major fields, designated
as sequences. This program is especially desirable
for students who have more than one specialized
interest or for students with prior college
experience who desire an efficient way to use
already-earned credits to complete a bachelors
degree.
The Liberal
Studies program consists of three components:
the Liberal Arts Core, the two Major Sequences,
and the Liberal Studies Triad. Upon completion
of the program, a student is expected to have
achieved the following:
- liberal
learning, demonstrated by broad analytical
skills, independent thought, empathetic judgment,
and mature values; and
- applied
learning, demonstrated by experience documented
in a personal portfolio that may be shown
to prospective employers.
The Major
Liberal Arts Core requirements: See the Liberal
Arts Core page. All Liberal Arts Core requirements
must be fulfilled. It is recommended that students
work with an advisor to ensure compliance.
Major Sequences are chosen from the following
fields:
- Biology/Physical
Sciences
- Business
and related fields, such as Accounting, Management,
Marketing, and others
- Communication
- Computer
Information Systems
- Computer
Science
- English
- Fine and
Applied Arts
- Gender
and Society
- Graphic
Design
- History
- Humanities
- Mathematics
- Philosophy/Religious
Studies/Theology
- Politics
- Psychology/Sociology/Criminal
Justice
The student
must choose two fields and complete two sequences,
or a total of 42 credits of coursework in these
fields. A minimum of 15 credits is required
in each field; a minimum of 6 credits in each
field must be in courses numbered 300 or above.
The student must complete a combined total of
18 credits in courses numbered 300 or above.
Liberal
Studies Triad requirements:
LS 300 Liberal Studies Readings and Portfolio
Development
LS 400 Liberal Studies Internship
LS 420 Senior Seminar
Electives: to total 120 credits.
Liberal
Studies with PK-3 Licensure (B.A.)
The Liberal Studies program offers a special
curriculum for the undergraduate student seeking
PK-3 teaching licensure. In addition to the
Liberal Arts Core, the 55-credit major consists
of coursework in the humanities, language arts
and literature, the social sciences, mathematics,
and science. Additionally, the student completes
18 credits of professional studies courses plus
student teaching.
Students should consult their primary advisor
in Liberal Studies for program requirements.
A second advisor is also assigned by the School
of Education and Human Services. See the School
of Education and Human Services for a complete
description of the undergraduate teaching licensure
programs and the admission process.
Students pursuing licensure in this manner complete
all requirements necessary for Virginia licensure
including field experiences and student teaching.
At the end of four years, this program of studies
allows students to complete a baccalaureate
degree in Liberal Studies and also be licensed
to teach levels PK-3.
Liberal
Arts Core requirements
See the Liberal Arts
Core page. All Liberal Arts Core requirements
must be fulfilled. It is recommended that students
work with an advisor to ensure compliance.
Major
requirements (55 credits)
MA 127 Geometry; MA above 100; PSC (4 credits);
GEO 201 Intro to Geography; COM 101, 204, or
301; CIS 101, COM 200, 203, or 309 (3 credits);
EN 201-206 (3 credits); EN 351 Literature of
Childhood and Adolesence; PSY 341 Individuals
with Disabilities; PSY 311 Early Childhood Development;
PSY 260 Learning and Cognition; ED 300 Reading,
Writing, and Language; elective in HI, EN, PH,
or FA (3 credits); LS 420 Senior Seminar; ED
460E Student Teaching; and one of the following:
FA 201 Art History I, FA 202 Art History II,
FA 121 Music History I, or FA 122 Music History
II (3 credits)
Professional Studies: (18 credits) ED 245E Exploring
Teaching, ED 410 Teaching History and Social
Science, ED 310 Reading and the Language Arts,
ED 320 Assessing and Guiding Students in Early
Childhood Settings, and ED 400 Teaching Math
and Science.
M.Ed.
Preparation
Many students who intend to continue in the
Master of Education program choose Liberal Studies
for their undergraduate major. They are advised
to select concentrations from Biology/Physical
Sciences, English, Fine and Applied Arts, History,
Mathematics, Politics, or Psychology. Students
in this category are authorized at the discretion
of the program advisor to substitute undergraduate
courses in Education for LS 400 Liberal Studies
Internship, since these students must complete
a student-teaching experience at the graduate
level.
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MATHEMATICS
(B.S.)
Mathematics introduces students to mathematical
abstraction and how it can be used to solve
practical problems. Courses in Mathematics promote
development of the basic mathematical foundations
necessary to support study in all majors. Mathematics
courses are designed to promote intuitive thought
and provide experience with problem solving
using technology. Students are given the opportunity
to access difficult ideas through multiple modes
of instruction. A major in Mathematics provides
students a strong foundation for careers in
secondary mathematics teaching, actuarial science,
business and research, as well as for further
studies in mathematics and other disciplines.
Mathematics majors are strongly advised to consider
a minor or second major in Computer Science.
Majors may also consider participation in the
five-year B.S./M.S. in Computer
Science. They may also consider minors and
electives in Accounting, Biology, Computer Science,
Economics, Management, Physical Science, and
Philosophy.
A minimum grade of C- is required in any course
that serves as a prerequisite for a higher-numbered
course.
Students who have successfully completed
MA 140, 141, 142, 181, 182, or 221 may not subsequently
register for a lower-numbered course in this
sequence.
The Major
Liberal Arts Core requirements: See the Liberal
Arts Core page. All Liberal Arts Core requirements
must be fulfilled. It is recommended that students
work with an advisor to ensure compliance.
Major requirements (50 credits): MA 150 Discrete
Mathematics; MA 181-182 Calculus I & II;
MA 221 Calculus III; MA 215 Linear Algebra;
MA 225 Differential Equations; MA 228 Probability
and Statistical Inference; MA 257 Introduction
to Number Theory and Proof Techniques; MA 420
Abstract Algebra; MA 425 Real Analysis; one
semester of either MA 390 Topics in Mathematics,
MA/CS 391 Topics in Computational Mathematics,
or MA 427 Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometries;
MA 400 Internship; PSC 171-172 General Physics
I & II; and 3 credits selected from Computer
Science courses numbered 110 or higher.
Electives: to total 120 credits.
The Minor
Minor requirements: MA 181-182 Calculus I &
II; MA 221 Calculus III; MA 215 Linear Algebra;
and 3 additional courses (9 credits) chosen
from MA 150 Discrete Mathematics, and any MA
course numbered 200 or above. Note that any
MA/CS 391 (Topics in Computational Mathematics)
course may count as both a CS and an MA elective.
Teaching
Licensure in Secondary Mathematics
Undergraduates seeking teaching licensure on
the secondary level in Mathematics fulfill a
modified curriculum for the Bachelor of Science
degree in Mathematics, as well as 18 credits
of professional studies. The physical sciences
and Computer Science course requirements are
the same as they are for the bachelors
degree in Mathematics. The Mathematics courses
required are as follows: MA 150 Discrete Mathematics,
MA 181-182 Calculus I & II, MA 221 Calculus
III, MA 228 Probability and Statistical Inference,
MA 225 Differential Equations, MA 215 Linear
Algebra, MA 257 Introduction to Number Theory
and Proof Techniques, MA 330 History of Mathematics,
MA 420 Abstract Algebra, and MA 427 Euclidean
and Non-Euclidean Geometries.
Students should consult their primary advisor
in Mathematics for program requirements. A second
advisor is also provided by the School of Education
and Human Services. See the School
of Education and Human Services for a complete
description of the undergraduate teaching licensure
programs and the admission process.
Students pursuing licensure in this manner complete
all requirements necessary for Virginia licensure
including field experience and student teaching.
This program of studies allows students to complete
a baccalaureate degree in Mathematics and also
be licensed to teach secondary Mathematics at
the end of four years.
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PHILOSOPHY
(B.A.)
Philosophy courses support the general education
requirements of the University and are offered
as elective options to all students. The study
of philosophy promotes rational and critical
thinking and provides a sense of our intellectual
traditions, from the ancient, medieval, and
modern periods. The curriculum includes introductory
and advanced courses in logic, the history of
philosophy, and philosophical and applied ethics;
it also offers special problems courses in the
philosophy of religion, the philosophy of science,
and aesthetics.
The Major
The Philosophy major aims to develop a critical
and articulated understanding of basic beliefs
and value judgments. Students of Philosophy
become acquainted with the intellectual foundation
of much of Western culture and find opportunity
to compare it to the tenets of other cultures.
They also learn to analyze problems through
a variety of methods.
Students majoring in Philosophy become qualified
for careers in which a liberal arts degree is
desirable. It is the recommended undergraduate
major for students intending to pursue advanced
studies in Philosophy, Religion, or Theology,
or in many areas of professional study, such
as law. Internships in a variety of human service
agencies or congressional offices add to the
practical dimension of the study.
Entering students are expected to complete a
course in logic, an introductory two-semester
sequence in the history of philosophy, and an
introductory course in ethics by the end of
their second year. Students enrolling in courses
numbered above 300 should have completed a prior
course in philosophy or must obtain the consent
of the instructor. The achievement of senior
students is measured through a comprehensive
examination, the requirements of the senior
seminar, and an internship evaluation.
Liberal
Arts Core requirements
See the Liberal Arts
Core page. All Liberal Arts Core requirements
must be fulfilled. It is recommended that students
work with an advisor to ensure compliance.
Major
requirements (39 credits)
PH 101 Logic; PH 203-204 The Philosophers of
the West I & II; PH 210 General Ethics I;
PH 345 Philosophy of Religion; 9 credits from
PH 300 Modern Logic, PH 315 Metaphysics and
Epistomology, PH 325 Ancient Philosophy, PH
326 Medieval Philosophy, PH 327 Modern Philosophy,
PH 328 Contemporary Philosophy: 19th-21st Centuries,
PH 355 Existentialism or PH 410 American Philosophy;
6 credits from PH 301 Ethics and Public Policy,
PH 305 Business Ethics, PH 310 General Ethics
II, PH 405 Philosophy of Law, or PH 430 Ethics
Seminar; PH 400 Internship; and PH 422 Senior
Seminar.
Electives: to total 120 credits.
The Minor
Minor requirements: PH 203-204 Philosophers
of the West I & II, and 15 additional credits
in Philosophy courses.
Pre-law/Philosophy
Minor
Marymount is consistent with the American Bar
Association which says that a major in any field
may be suitable preparation for law school.
However, the Pre-law/Philosophy minor is excellent
preparation for a law program. The following
courses are recommended: PH 300 Modern Logic,
PH 301 Ethics and Public Policy or PH 310 General
Ethics II; and PH 405 Philosophy of Law.
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PHYSICAL
SCIENCE
Courses in astronomy, chemistry, earth science,
ecology, and physics support the general education
requirements in the sciences and the concentration
requirements of the Biology major.
Students interested in major programs in the
sciences should refer to program requirements
under Ecology and Molecular and Cellular Biology;
students interested in pre-professional science
should consult the pre-professional science
curriculum under Biology and
consult with the pre-professional science advisor.
The Minor
Minor requirements: BIO 151-152 General Biology
I & II, PSC 151-152 Principles of Chemistry
I & II or PSC 171-172 General Physics I
& II, and 12 elective credits from BIO or
PSC courses numbered above 200.
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POLITICS
(B.A.)
Politics courses support the general education
objectives of the University and the Politics
major. The program presents a structured curriculum
of courses in political theory, international
relations, and the politics and governmental
institutions of the United States and foreign
countries.
Resources for the study of politics in the Washington
area are extraordinary, and students participate
frequently in many history-making events that
occur in this capital city.
Students majoring in Politics are encouraged
to consider a minor in Communications, Computer
Science, Economics, English, History, Paralegal
Studies, or Philosophy. Seniors are required
to complete an internship in a government agency,
a congressional office, or a corporate government
affairs department, and to complete the senior
seminar and a comprehensive examination.
The Major
Liberal Arts Core requirements: See the Liberal
Arts Core page. All Liberal Arts Core requirements
must be fulfilled. It is recommended that students
work with an advisor to ensure compliance.
Major requirements
(45 credits): POL 205 American Policy Process,
POL 220 International Relations, POL 225 Comparative
Government I, POL 210-211 Western Political
Concepts I & II, POL 335 American Constitutional
Law I, POL 400 Internship, POL 420 Senior Seminar,
and additional Politics courses to total at
least 39 credits. Three of these Politics elective
courses must be at the 300 level or above.
Electives: to total 120 credits.
The Minor
Minor requirements: POL 204, 210 or 211, 220,
and 12 additional credits in Politics courses.
Politics
Honors
Students who major in Politics, achieve at graduation
a grade point average of 3.5 in Politics courses
(at least 8 of which must be completed at Marymount
University), and achieve superior performance
in the senior thesis and comprehensive examination
are eligible to graduate with honors in Politics.
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THEOLOGY
AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES (B.A.)
Theology courses are central to the general education
objectives of the University, and the curriculum
offers introductory and advanced courses in systematic
and moral theology, scripture studies, and church
history. Courses that aim to introduce students
to the complexity of the religious experience
in human existence, the major tenets of world
religions, or the role of religion in the development
of a culture are described under the heading Religious
Studies. The study of theology and religions guides
a student in an examination of the historical
and cultural expressions of mans concept
of the divine. As a Catholic university, Marymount
aspires to offer courses that examine the richness
of the Catholic faith and its theological heritage.
The Major
The major in Theology aims to develop in students
a critical understanding of basic religious
beliefs and revealed truths. The approach to
the discipline is critical and analytic and
aims to acquaint students with the principal
foundations of Christian theology; additional
studies provide opportunities for students to
compare tenets among the major world religions.
First- and second-year students are expected
to complete a one-semester course in the history
of philosophy or philosophical ethics, a two-semester
course in scripture studies, and an introductory
systematic theology course. Senior students
complete a senior seminar, a comprehensive examination,
and an internship.
Liberal Arts
Core requirements: See the Liberal
Arts Core page. All Liberal Arts Core requirements
must be fulfilled. It is recommended that students
work with an advisor to ensure compliance.
Major requirements
(39 credits): 3 credits from PH 203-204 Philosophers
of the West I & II, or PH 210 General Ethics;
TH 203 The Religion of the Old Testament; TH
204 The New Testament Gospels; TH 210 Christ
in Christianity; TH 230 Foundations of Christian
Theology; TH 250 Faith in the Modern World:
Catholic Perspectives; TH 329 Early and Medieval
Christianity; TH 330 The Church in the Modern
World; 6 credits from TH 240 The Foundations
of Christian Morality; TH 347 Friendship, Marriage,
and God: Catholic Perspectives; or TH 350 Catholic
Social and Medical Morality; RST 211 Religions
of the World; TH/RST 400 Internship; and TH/RST
422 Senior Seminar.
Electives:
to total 120 credits.
The Minor
Minor requirements: 6 credits from TH 203 The
Religion of the Old Testament, TH 204 The New
Testament Gospels, or TH 205 The New Testament
Epistles; TH 230 Foundations of Christian Theology;
TH 240 The Foundations of Christian Morality;
TH 250 Faith in the Modern World: Catholic Perspectives;
and 9 elective credits from TH or RST courses.
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