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Graduate Academic Catalog<br />
2009–2010<br />
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Contents<br />
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3 General Information<br />
6 Westminster Choir College<br />
7 Business Administration<br />
8 Calendar<br />
9 Degree Programs<br />
12 Application Procedures<br />
14 Course Descriptions<br />
21 Education, Leadership, and Counseling<br />
22 Calendar<br />
26 Programs of Study<br />
44 Course Descriptions<br />
61 Procedures and Policies<br />
67 Campus and Facilities<br />
71 Directories<br />
85 Index<br />
87 Guide to the Catalog<br />
88 Travel Directions<br />
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<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 1" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=1">Graduate Academic Catalog2009–2010www.rider</a> Graduate Academic Catalog2009–2010www.rider<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 2" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=2">ContentsCoNteNtsN 3 General Information 6 W</a> ContentsCoNteNtsN 3 General Information 6 W<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 3" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=3">General Informationwww.rider.edu</a> General Informationwww.rider.edu<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 4" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=4">General InformationRider’s VisionRider Univers</a> General InformationRider’s VisionRider Univers<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 5" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=5">Professional Outreach and Service ProgramsIn Rid</a> Professional Outreach and Service ProgramsIn Rid<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 6" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=6">personnel, medical and psychological professional</a> personnel, medical and psychological professional<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 7" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=7">Business Administrationwww.rider.edu</a> Business Administrationwww.rider.edu<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 8" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=8">Business AdministrationCollege of Business Ad</a> Business AdministrationCollege of Business Ad<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 9" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=9">Mission StatementThe mission of the College of B</a> Mission StatementThe mission of the College of B<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 10" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=10">Professional AccreditationBusINess admINIstRatI</a> Professional AccreditationBusINess admINIstRatI<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 11" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=11">Master of Business Administration (MBA)www.rider</a> Master of Business Administration (MBA)www.rider<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 12" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=12">Advanced Executive Sessions Course No. </a> Advanced Executive Sessions Course No. <a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 13" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=13">International students are required to present ev</a> International students are required to present ev<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 14" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=14">=Course DescriptionsMaster of Accountancy (MACC</a> =Course DescriptionsMaster of Accountancy (MACC<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 15" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=15">MBAD-511Information Systems3 credits (C)Introd</a> MBAD-511Information Systems3 credits (C)Introd<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 16" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=16">BusINess admINIstRatIoNNMBAD-629Tax Planning f</a> BusINess admINIstRatIoNNMBAD-629Tax Planning f<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 17" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=17">MBAD-647Portfolio Management3 credits (e)Real-</a> MBAD-647Portfolio Management3 credits (e)Real-<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 18" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=18">BusINess admINIstRatIoNNMBAD-674Power and Poli</a> BusINess admINIstRatIoNNMBAD-674Power and Poli<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 19" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=19"> MBAD-688 Health Law 3 credits (e)The purp</a> MBAD-688 Health Law 3 credits (e)The purp<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 20" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=20">BusINess admINIstRatIoNN MBAD-770 Marketing </a> BusINess admINIstRatIoNN MBAD-770 Marketing <a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 21" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=21">Education, Leadership,and Counselingwww.</a> Education, Leadership,and Counselingwww.<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 22" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=22">Education, Leadership, and CounselingCalendar</a> Education, Leadership, and CounselingCalendar<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 23" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=23">Guide to ProgramsIf you are interested in </a> Guide to ProgramsIf you are interested in <a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 24" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=24">Classes are scheduled to enable those who work fu</a> Classes are scheduled to enable those who work fu<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 25" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=25">Admission StatusUpon completion of the steps in </a> Admission StatusUpon completion of the steps in <a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 26" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=26">Application for Comprehensive Examinationand Gra</a> Application for Comprehensive Examinationand Gra<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 27" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=27">Educational Specialist in Counseling Services(66</a> Educational Specialist in Counseling Services(66<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 28" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=28">Course No. Course TitleCNPY-515 </a> Course No. Course TitleCNPY-515 <a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 29" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=29"> graduate credits for one semester) so </a> graduate credits for one semester) so <a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 30" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=30">Master’s DegreesThe Department of Graduate Educa</a> Master’s DegreesThe Department of Graduate Educa<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 31" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=31">7. Submission of results from either the General </a> 7. Submission of results from either the General <a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 32" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=32"> School Counselor Certificate ProgramThis certif</a> School Counselor Certificate ProgramThis certif<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 33" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=33"> Group II—Research and Educational Foundations Co</a> Group II—Research and Educational Foundations Co<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 34" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=34">eduCatIoN, LeadeRshIp, aNd CouNseLINGNThe Optio</a> eduCatIoN, LeadeRshIp, aNd CouNseLINGNThe Optio<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 35" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=35">Course No. Course TitleEDAD-521 R</a> Course No. Course TitleEDAD-521 R<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 36" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=36"> School Business Administrator Certification Pro</a> School Business Administrator Certification Pro<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 37" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=37"> Course Requirements(Total credits: 36–39) Grou</a> Course Requirements(Total credits: 36–39) Grou<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 38" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=38">Admission RequirementsAdmission into the program</a> Admission RequirementsAdmission into the program<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 39" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=39">3. Submit two current professional letters of rec</a> 3. Submit two current professional letters of rec<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 40" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=40">Core Courses(12 semester hours) Course No. </a> Core Courses(12 semester hours) Course No. <a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 41" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=41"> Course No. Course Title CURR-538 </a> Course No. Course Title CURR-538 <a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 42" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=42">People who complete all the requirements of this </a> People who complete all the requirements of this <a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 43" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=43">Science Education CertificationCourse No. </a> Science Education CertificationCourse No. <a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 44" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=44">Course DescriptionsBusiness Education (BSED) B</a> Course DescriptionsBusiness Education (BSED) B<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 45" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=45"> COUN-510Approaches to Family Counseling3 cred</a> COUN-510Approaches to Family Counseling3 cred<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 46" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=46"> desires to review and/or strengthen individ- ua</a> desires to review and/or strengthen individ- ua<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 47" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=47"> CNPY-516 Advanced Psychopathology3 creditsAn </a> CNPY-516 Advanced Psychopathology3 creditsAn <a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 48" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=48"> CURR-545The Middle School Curriculum3 credi</a> CURR-545The Middle School Curriculum3 credi<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 49" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=49"> ECED-550Issues and Challenges in Early Child</a> ECED-550Issues and Challenges in Early Child<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 50" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=50"> EDUC-530 Introduction to Student Affairs i</a> EDUC-530 Introduction to Student Affairs i<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 51" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=51">resources, identifying and solving problemsand i</a> resources, identifying and solving problemsand i<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 52" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=52">eduCatIoN, LeadeRshIp, aNd CouNseLINGN EDAD-51</a> eduCatIoN, LeadeRshIp, aNd CouNseLINGN EDAD-51<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 53" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=53">Educational Psychology (EDPS)EDPS-502Psycholog</a> Educational Psychology (EDPS)EDPS-502Psycholog<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 54" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=54"> EDPS-535 Biological Basis of Behavior 3 cre</a> EDPS-535 Biological Basis of Behavior 3 cre<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 55" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=55">GLTP-502Curriculum and Instruction in Reading/L</a> GLTP-502Curriculum and Instruction in Reading/L<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 56" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=56">Organizational Leadership (LEAD)eduCatIoN, Lead</a> Organizational Leadership (LEAD)eduCatIoN, Lead<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 57" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=57">LEAD-600Independent Study and Research in Organ</a> LEAD-600Independent Study and Research in Organ<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 58" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=58">Probation and Parole Counseling(PPCS)PPCS-501</a> Probation and Parole Counseling(PPCS)PPCS-501<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 59" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=59"> READ-513Managing an Integrated Language ArtsPr</a> READ-513Managing an Integrated Language ArtsPr<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 60" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=60"> SPED-539 Instructional Practices for Children</a> SPED-539 Instructional Practices for Children<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 61" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=61">Procedures and Policieswww.rider.edu</a> Procedures and Policieswww.rider.edu<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 62" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=62">Procedures and PoliciesT </a> Procedures and PoliciesT <a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 63" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=63">Other designations are as follows:I Incomplet</a> Other designations are as follows:I Incomplet<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 64" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=64">Deferred Payment PlanStudents may subscribe to t</a> Deferred Payment PlanStudents may subscribe to t<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 65" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=65">Personal Policies Protection of Personal Privac</a> Personal Policies Protection of Personal Privac<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 66" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=66">NotespRoCeduRes aNd poLICIesN66 </a> NotespRoCeduRes aNd poLICIesN66 <a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 67" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=67">Campus and Facilitieswww.rider.edu</a> Campus and Facilitieswww.rider.edu<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 68" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=68">Campus and FacilitiesR </a> Campus and FacilitiesR <a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 69" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=69">material for music education in primary and inter</a> material for music education in primary and inter<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 70" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=70">Parking and Vehicle RegulationsRider provides am</a> Parking and Vehicle RegulationsRider provides am<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 71" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=71">Directorieswww.rider.edu</a> Directorieswww.rider.edu<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 72" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=72">DirectoriesBoard of TrusteesHoward B. Stoeckel</a> DirectoriesBoard of TrusteesHoward B. Stoeckel<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 73" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=73">Paul Benchener, M.Div.,Director of EMBA Program</a> Paul Benchener, M.Div.,Director of EMBA Program<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 74" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=74">Tim Fairlie, Director, Network andCommunication </a> Tim Fairlie, Director, Network andCommunication <a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 75" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=75">General AccountingElizabeth McErlean, B.A., Dire</a> General AccountingElizabeth McErlean, B.A., Dire<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 76" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=76">Barbara Ricci, M.Ed., Director of the Math Skills</a> Barbara Ricci, M.Ed., Director of the Math Skills<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 77" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=77">Susan M. Glazer, Professor of Education; Director</a> Susan M. Glazer, Professor of Education; Director<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 78" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=78">Elizabeth Watson, Assistant Professor of Graduate</a> Elizabeth Watson, Assistant Professor of Graduate<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 79" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=79">Bosah Ebo, Professor of Communication, B.S., M.A.</a> Bosah Ebo, Professor of Communication, B.S., M.A.<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 80" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=80">Feng-Ying Liu, Professor of Finance; B.S., Nation</a> Feng-Ying Liu, Professor of Finance; B.S., Nation<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 81" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=81">Prakash C. Sharma, Professor of Sociology; B.S.,</a> Prakash C. Sharma, Professor of Sociology; B.S.,<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 82" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=82">Kathleen Dominick, Adjunct Assistant Professor of</a> Kathleen Dominick, Adjunct Assistant Professor of<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 83" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=83">Charles O. Richardson, Adjunct Professor ofHisto</a> Charles O. Richardson, Adjunct Professor ofHisto<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 84" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=84">Henry Halpern, Assistant Professor–LibrarianEmer</a> Henry Halpern, Assistant Professor–LibrarianEmer<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 85" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=85">Indexwww.rider.edu</a> Indexwww.rider.edu<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 86" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=86">IndexAAcademic Policies......................</a> IndexAAcademic Policies......................<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 87" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=87">Guidewww.rider.edu</a> Guidewww.rider.edu<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 88" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=88">GuideThis catalog contains curricular offerings</a> GuideThis catalog contains curricular offerings<a title="Rider University Catalog - Graduate 09-10 page 89" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/377389ec?page=89">2083 Lawrenceville RoadLawrenceville, NJ 08648w</a> 2083 Lawrenceville RoadLawrenceville, NJ 08648w