Nov 21, 2024

2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Undergraduate Programs of Study

General Information

The academic program at Neumann University is composed of a core curriculum (required of all students), a major area of study (chosen by each student), and a wide range of general elective offerings.

Students pursuing an academic major may also choose a minor area of study as well. Academic minors are only available in the Monday through Friday Day Schedule and are not available to students who are registered in degree programs offered through the Adult and Continuing Education Department. An academic minor cannot be earned independently of an undergraduate degree at Neumann University. Each of these program options is described in the sections that follow.

Neumann University provides a Catholic education in the Franciscan tradition, combining the liberal arts with professional preparation. The University’s academic programs are offered with a broad foundation of liberal arts in an environment which promotes the development of students who embody the Franciscan values of Reverence, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship. These values are evidenced through relationships that recognize the uniqueness and dignity of others, and through a sense of responsibility and stewardship as a citizen of both the local and global communities.

Neumann University Core Experience

Philosophy

The Neumann University Core Experience flows directly from the University’s Mission as a liberal arts institution in the Catholic, Franciscan tradition and lies at the heart (cor) of the University itself. The campus community unites to impart the knowledge, skills, competencies and values that create opportunities for students to integrate faith and reason, grow in social responsibility, and prepare for personal and professional leadership roles in the local and global community.

Core Learning Outcomes

Active engagement in the Neumann University Core Experience, including credit-bearing courses and co-curricular activities, provides Neumann University graduates the opportunity to achieve the following learning outcomes.

Comprehension: Think critically, creatively, and analytically

Analyze and solve complex problems; demonstrate quantitative reasoning and scientific literacy; and explore the relationship of contemporary and historical events and issues.

Contemplation: Engage in meaningful reflection

Apply the principles and values of the Catholic Franciscan tradition to personal, professional, and societal questions and issues; engage in self-reflection; embrace life-long learning; discern career and vocational choices; and recognize and appreciate creative expression.

Conscience: Act ethically and responsibly

Demonstrate personal, professional, and academic honesty; accept responsibility for the consequences of their actions; engage as responsible members and leaders of diverse groups; and exercise ethical decision-making, informed by the Catholic Franciscan tradition, in a variety of settings.

Compassion: Respect all of creation

Honor the worth and dignity of each person; interact respectfully in the local and global community; engage in service to promote the common good; and demonstrate environmental awareness and stewardship.

Communication: Communicate effectively

Express ideas clearly and effectively in spoken and written form; use technology competently; access, evaluate, cite, and credit information using accepted conventions; and demonstrate competency in a language relevant to the major program.

Core Course Requirements for All Major Programs: 41 Credits

Note: Requirements may be fulfilled by transcribed courses or approved equivalent experiences. Students transferring into Neumann University may meet some of the course requirements through equivalent credits accepted in transfer from regionally accredited, degree-granting institutions.

Signature Courses

INT 101 The Neumann Experience 1 Credit
THEO 104 Theological Foundations 3 Credits *
THEO XXX One Theology course at 200 level or above 3 Credits
PHIL 102 Exploring Ethics 3 Credits *
PHIL XXX Any designated PHIL course at the 200 level or above 3 Credits
CAPSTONE Capstone Course offered in the Major (Included in major)
* Theology 104 and Philosophy 102 must be taken at Neumann University
SERVICE LEARNING: Included in the first year activities with reflection in Theology 104 and one additional course in the student’s major program of study.

Diversity-Certified Course: All first-year students entering Neumann University in Fall 2019 or after that date and all transfer students entering the class of 2023 or later are required to take one Diversity-certified course. The course may be a Core course, General Elective, or required course within the major program. Approved courses are designated as Diversity-certified.

List of all Diversity-Certified Courses:

Educational Foundation in Liberal Arts

ENG 101 Effective College Writing 3 Credits
ENG 102 Academic Research and Writing 3 Credits
ENG XXX Any designated English literature course at either the 100- or 200-level 3 Credits

Writing Intensive Courses: All English 102 and Core Literature courses and one or more courses within every major are writing intensive. Writing intensive courses within the major are designated Writing Intensive.

Math: 3 credits

One of the following courses:

MATH 102 Introductory Statistics 3 Credits
MATH 103 College Algebra 3 Credits
MATH 110 Precalculus 3 Credits
MATH 205 Mathematical Modeling for Teachers II 3 Credits

Science: 3 Credits/1 Credit

One of the following courses:

BIO 105 Principles of Biology 3 Credits
and
BIO 115 Principles of Biology Laboratory 1 Credit
BIO 107 General Biology I 3 Credits *
and
BIO 117 General Biology I Laboratory 1 Credit *
CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry 3 Credits
and
CHEM 111 Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory 1 Credit
CHEM 102 Analytical CSI 3 Credits
and
CHEM 112 Analytical CSI Laboratory 1 Credit
CHEM 107 General Chemistry I 3 Credits
and
CHEM 117 General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Credit
ENV 105 Introduction to Environmental Studies 3 Credits
and
ENV 115 Environmental Studies Laboratory 1 Credit
PHYSC 105 Physical Science 3 Credits
and
PHYSC 115 Physical Science Laboratory 1 Credit
PHYSC 125 Earth and Space Science 3 Credits
and
PHYSC 135 Earth and Space Science Laboratory 1 Credit
PHY 107 Physics I 3 Credits
and
PHY 117 Physics I Laboratory 1 Credit

Social Sciences: 3 Credits

One of the following courses:

ECON 200 Essentials of Economics 3 Credits
POLSC 101 The American Political Process 3 Credits
PSYCH 101 General Psychology 3 Credits
SOC 101 Principles of Sociology 3 Credits
SW 210 Diversity, Oppression, and Social Justice 3 credits

History: 3 Credits

(Any History [HIST] course at the 100- or 200-level)

Fine Arts: Art, Music, or Theater: 3 Credits

One of the following courses:

ART 101 Our Visual Heritage 3 Credits
ART 102 Art of The Modern Age 3 Credits
ART 103 Studio Art Explored by Theme 3 Credits
ART 230 Introduction to Oil Painting 3 Credits
ART 240 Introduction to Drawing 3 Credits
ART 260 Introduction to Printmaking 3 Credits
ART 270 Introduction to Silkscreen Printing 3 Credits
ART 280 Two-Dimensional Design 3 Credits
ART 295 Introduction to Digital Imaging 3 Credits
MUS 101 Introduction to Music 3 Credits
MUS 103 Introduction to Classical Music 3 Credits
MUS 104 Popular Music 3 Credits
PHIL 260 The Philosophy of Music 3 Credits
THEA 103 Introduction to the Theater 3 Credits
THEA 240 Fundamentals of Acting 3 Credits

Foreign Language & Diversity: 3 Credits

(For students entering Neumann University before Fall 2019)

One Foreign Language course at the Elementary II level or higher satisfies
this Core requirement. Foreign Language at the Elementary I level counts
toward General Elective credit. To determine placement, refer to the
Foreign Language Core Course Placement section of the Admissions portion
of the Undergraduate catalog.

For alternative ways to satisfy the Foreign Language Core Requirement, refer to
the Foreign Language Core Course Placement section of the Admission portion
of the Undergraduate catalog. Questions should be referred to the professor
who teaches the language.

Language: 3 credits

(For students entering Neumann University as first year students in Fall 2019 or after that date and all transfer students entering the class of 2023 or later)

One Foreign Language course at the Elementary II level or higher or an
approved Computer Science or Bioinformatics course satisfies this Core
requirement. The major program may specify the language option that is
most relevant to the major.

Foreign Language at the Elementary I level counts toward General Elective
credit. To determine placement, refer to the Foreign Language Core Course
Placement section of the Admissions portion of the Undergraduate catalog.
Questions should be referred to the Academic Advisor and/or the Faculty Advisor in the major.

For alternative ways to satisfy the Foreign Language Core Requirement, refer to the
Foreign Language Core Course Placement section of the Admission portion of the Undergraduate catalog.
Questions should be referred to the professor who teaches the language.

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Academic Minors

School of Business

Minor

• Accounting Minor
• Applied Statistics Minor
• Art Minor
• Business Administration Minor
• Communication and Digital Media Minor
• Criminal Justice Minor
• Cybersecurity Minor
• Entrepreneurship Minor
• Esports and Industry Content Management Minor
• Film Studies Minor
• Finance Minor
• Foreign Language Minor
• Forensic Studies Minor
• Graphic Design Minor
• Human Resource Minor
• International Business Minor
• Journalism Minor
• Marketing Minor
• Mathematics Minor
• Music Minor
• Musical Theater Minor
• Spanish Minor
• Sport Management Minor
• Theater Arts Minor

School of Social Science, Humanities and Education

Minor

Certification

School of Nursing and Health Sciences

Minor

Certification

• Secondary Teacher Certification in Biology and General Science