Table of Contents - Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico

Table of ContentsPagePresident's Message---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7Introduction----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8Campus Locations ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8Canonical Establishment--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8Absolute Charter------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9Accreditation------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9Authorization------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9Affiliations---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9Cooperating Institutions---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10Teaching Units---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10Important Dates ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11Financial Aid ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 11Entrance Examinations----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11The Classes for Each Session Begin on or About------------------------------------------- 12General Information------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 12History-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12Government and Administration----------------------------------------------------------------- 14Mission-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15Method-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15Vision---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15Values--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15Objective of the University------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15University Resources------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17Human Resources----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17Physical Facilities--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18Spellman Building------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 18Ferre Building------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 18Aguayo Building--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18Perea Building----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18McManus Building------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 18Caribbean Hall----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18Encarnacion Valdes Building---------------------------------------------------------------------- 19Luisa Natali Roca------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19Business Administration Building----------------------------------------------------------------- 19Other Facilities-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19Research Laboratories Building------------------------------------------------------------------- 19Studen Center Manuel Gonzalez Pato---------------------------------------------------------- 19Founders Building------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 20Cultural and Sports Complex---------------------------------------------------------------------- 20Other Sport Facilities-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20Library------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21Objective------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 21Collection----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21Physical Facilities------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21Reference Room-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21Assisted Technology Room------------------------------------------------------------------------ 221

Reserve Room---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22Audiovisual Room------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 22Puerto Rican Collection----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22Puerto Rico Census Data Center----------------------------------------------------------------- 22Periodical Room-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22Electronic Information Center---------------------------------------------------------------------- 22Music Room-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23Circulation Desk--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23Bibliographic Instruction Coordination Office-------------------------------------------------- 23Information Literacy Program---------------------------------------------------------------------- 23Acquisitions-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23Cataloguing Department---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23Inerlibrary Loan---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24Federal Documents---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24Strategic Publications Center of The Pan-American Health Organization------------- 24Housing----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24Womens Residence---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25Mens Residence-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25University Life, Services and Activities---------------------------------------------------------- 26Delegate Institutional Commitment Mission---------------------------------------------------------- 26Pastoral Ministry-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27Vice President For Student Affairs----------------------------------------------------------------------- 27Discipline------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 27The Guidance Center-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28Integration and Quality of Life Program--------------------------------------------------------- 29Office of Service To Persons with Disabilities------------------------------------------------- 29Basic Medical Services------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 30Employment Service--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30Center For Development of Business And Employment------------------------------------ 30Activities------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30Professional and Learned Organizations------------------------------------------------------- 30Student Organizations Recognized at the Campus------------------------------------------ 31College of Business Administration--------------------------------------------------- 31College of Arts and Humanities-------------------------------------------------------- 31College of Sciences----------------------------------------------------------------------- 31College of Education---------------------------------------------------------------------- 32Orientation Center------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 32Institute of Graduate Studies---------------------------------------------------------------------- 32Honor Societies--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32Fraternities--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32Sororities----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32Cultural Activities------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32Choir----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32Cultural Extension Office----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33Sports--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33Academic Counseling------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33Student Responsibility------------------------------------------------------------------------------Academic Services -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Student Development and Retention-----------------------------------------------------------------------Program for First Year Students-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Student Support Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------23334343435

UpWard Bound Program --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ronald E. McNair Program -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Gear Up Program -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Financial Aid----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 38Eligibility------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 38Deadline Date for Submission of Financial Aid Application-------------------------------- 39Procedures to Apply for Financial Aid---------------------------------------------------------- 39Assignment of Campus-Based Aid and Insular Aid----------------------------------------- 39Description of Financial Aid Programs--------------------------------------------------------- 40Refund Policy----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 44Registration, Costs, and Fees---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 45Health Insurance-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 45Housing-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 46Change In Fees--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 46Registration Payment-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 46Debts----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 46Incidental Fee------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 47Admission-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 48Admission Policy-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 48General Admission Requirement For Undergraduates------------------------------------- 48General Procedures for Undergraduate Admission------------------------------------------ 49Special Admission Requirements---------------------------------------------------------------- 50Requirements for Admission of Foreign Students-------------------------------------------- 50Student Classifications------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 51Transfer Students------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 51Transfer from Branch Campuses----------------------------------------------------------------- 52Students With Permission-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 52Special Students-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 53Auditor Students-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 53Students Who Wish Neither a Degree Nor a Diploma, But Are Interested in -------- 53Obtaining CreditEarly Admission--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 53Re-Activating Admission---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 53Advanced Placement-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 53Agreement with other Institutions and Binary Programs------------------------------------ 54Requirements after Admission-------------------------------------------------------------------- 54Registrar’s Office---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 54Institucional Policy on Cessation of Studies in Case of Discotinuation of Programs 54or Institutional ClosureAcademic Sessions---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 55Student Classifications------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 55Academic Load---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 55Registration-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 56Class Program----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 56Registration Process--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 56Late Registration-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 56Readmission------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 56Class Program Adjustment: Addition and Elimination of Courses, Session----------- 57ChangesMedical Insurance------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 57Identification Card------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 573363738

Class Attendance------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 57Withdrawal---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 57Dismissal------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 57Declaration of Major---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 58Additional Degree, Major or Minor---------------------------------------------------------------- 58Change of College------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 58Examinations------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 58Final Examinations----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 58Grading-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 58Pass or Fail--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 59Withdrawal (W) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 59Administrative Withdrawal (W3) ------------------------------------------------------------------ 59Incomplete---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 59Grade Report------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 60Challenge Exam Courses-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 60Independent Study Courses----------------------------------------------------------------------- 60Courses by Contract--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 60Courses which must be Repeated--------------------------------------------------------------- 60Grade Changes, Academic Grievance and Appeals---------------------------------------- 60Authorization to Study in Another Institution-------------------------------------------------- 61Graduate Courses for Undergraduate Students--------------------------------------------- 61Transcripts of Credits and Certificates---------------------------------------------------------- 61Notification of Rights Under Ferpa for Postsecondary Institutions----------------------- 63University Policy Regarding Students and Alumni Directory------------------------------ 64The Solomon Amendment and Ferpa----------------------------------------------------------- 64Norms for Academic Progress: Undergraduate Level--------------------------------------- 65Minimum Accumulate Grade Point Average Required According to Accumulated 66Credits Earned----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Federal Norm------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 67Veterans and their Beneficiaries------------------------------------------------------------------ 70Request For Reevaluation of Norms for Academic Progress Appeals Process------ 70Honor--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 72Graduation-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 72Please Note------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 73College of Arts and Humanities--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 74Department of History------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 77Program in Fine Arts--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 85Program in Music------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 93Program in Theater----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 107Program of Hispanic Studies---------------------------------------------------------------------- 108Program of Social & Political Science----------------------------------------------------------- 115Program in Public Administration----------------------------------------------------------------- 119Program in Sociology------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 125Program of Criminology----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 130Program in Political Science and Law----------------------------------------------------------- 138Program for The Bachelor of Pre-Law Studies------------------------------------------------ 145Department of English and Foreign Languages ---------------------------------------------- 159Interfacultative Department of Theology and Philosophy----------------------------------- 165Program of Theological Initiation-----------------------------------------------------------------Formation Program for Permanent Deacons-------------------------------------------------167171Philosophy Program--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1744

Social Work Department---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 180Departmen of Liberal Studies--------------------------------------------------------------------- 186Bachelor of Arts Degree With Specialization in Security----------------------------------- 192College of Science-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 198Department of General Science------------------------------------------------------------------ 201Department of Biology------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 217Bachelor of Science In Environmental Science----------------------------------------------- 226Department of Nursing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 230Department of Physics-Mathematics------------------------------------------------------------ 239Department of Psychology ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 249Department of Chemistry--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 257Departmen of Health Science--------------------------------------------------------------------- 265School of Medical Technology-------------------------------------------------------------------- 276College of Education----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 279Core Curriculum for the College of Education------------------------------------------------- 282Department of Elementary Education----------------------------------------------------------- 285Department of Secondary Education------------------------------------------------------------ 311Teacher of Secondary School Certificate-------------------------------------------------------Core for a Mayor in Health Eduction-------------------------------------------------------------337343Department of Home Economics---------------------------------------------------------------- 346Associate Degree in Applied Sciences in Fashion Design--------------------------------- 352Department of Physical Education---------------------------------------------------------------Education Resources and Material Laboratory (LERMA)----------------------------------357370College of Business Administration--------------------------------------------------------------------- 371Department of Office Administration------------------------------------------------------------- 374Department of Accounting, Economics, Finance, and Business Law------------------- 393Managerial Economics Department-------------------------------------------------------------- 407Department of Finance------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 413Department of Business Law---------------------------------------------------------------------- 420Department of Management, Computers and Business ----------------------------------- 426Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship--------------------------------- 436Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resources-------------------------------- 439Associate Degree in Applied Science In Business Administration-----------------------Bachelor of Business Administration Major in Information Systems---------------------Associate Degree in Information Technology Support--------------------------------------445447450Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business--------------------------- 461Bachelor of Business Administration Major in International Business and Logistics 464Department of Communication, Marketing and Tourism ----------------------------------- 475Bachelor Administration of Communication Media in Business-------------------------- 479Bachelor of Business Administration in Radio and Television Production ------------ 483Bachelor of Business Admistration in Advertising------------------------------------------- 486Bachelor of Business Adminsitration in International Public Relation ----------------- 489Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing------------------------------------------- 500Associate Degree in Tourism Techniques------------------------------------------------------ROTC Program-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Arecibo Campus------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mayaguez Campus-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 532Coamo Extension---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 565Administration and Faculty--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5665075175205

Undergraduate Catalog 2008-2010Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico provides equal opportunity in its admissionprocedures, granting financial aid, and access to programs and activities. It does notdiscriminate on the basis of creed, gender, race, age, color, national or ethnic origin, ordisability. To this end, it also complies with specific government regulations. It isrecommended that interested students inquire about existing policies, regulations, andrequisites regarding the academic programs.The university reserves the right to change any of its rules and regulations at any time, including thoserelating to admission, instruction, and graduation. It also reserves the right to withdraw any program ofstudy or specific courses, to alter course content, to change the academic calendar, and to increasefees. All such changes are effective at such times as the proper authorities determine and may applynot only to prospective students but also to those who are already enrolled in the University.6

President’s MessageCatholic University of Puerto Rico was founded in 1948. From the beginning the institution became anacademic alternative of excellence for the population in the southern area of Puerto Rico. In 1991, itearned the title of “Pontifical”. This recognition is awarded to universities that uphold and maintainspiritual values.“La Católica”, as it is known, has always been recognized as a higher education institution thatintegrates the academic and spiritual components.Pontifical Catholic University offers an ample curriculum with a highly innovative orientation which isdesigned to fulfill the demands of the private and public sectors. As a result the graduates from “LaCatólica” have always distinguished themselves as excellent professionals.Students from “La Católica” are known as pioneers. Becoming a Pioneer is what best guaranteesbecoming excellent professionals. Body, intellect, and spirit are the three components essential for ahealthy community.“La Católica” opens its doors to you and assures you that we have the human and technical resourcesto aid you in reaching your goals.Welcome to Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico!7

ABSOLUTE CHARTERPontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico possesses an Absolute Charter which was granted by theBoard of Regents of the University of the State of New York on February 27, 1959.ACCREDITATIONSThe programs of study of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico are accredited by the Council onHigher Education of Puerto Rico and by the Middle States Association of Colleges and SecondarySchools. The Nursing programs have the professional accreditation of the National League for Nursing.The bachelor's program in Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.The School of Medical Technology, founded in 1967, is accredited by the National AccreditingAgency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) and recognized by the Board of Examiners ofMedical Technologists of Puerto Rico.The School of Law, founded in 1961, earned accreditation by the Council of Higher Education of PuertoRico on April 13, 1964 and by the American Bar Association (ABA) in August 1972.AUTHORIZATIONPontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico is authorized to enroll veterans receiving benefits from theVeterans Administration. It has also been authorized by the Federal Government for the education offoreign students, as well as by the Examining Board of Technology of Puerto Rico (July 1968).AFFILIATIONSPontifical Catholic University is a member of the following institutions: American Association of Collegiate Registrar and Admission Officers (AACRAO) American Association of Hispanic Higher Education (AAHHE) American Association of Presidents of Independent Colleges and Universities (AAPICU) Asociación de Colegios y Universidades Privadas (ACUP) Association of Governing Boards Universities and Colleges (AGB) American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers(ASCAP) Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI) Cámara de Comercio de Ponce (CCP) Cámara de Comercio de Puerto Rico (CCPR) Catholic Colleges Colegio de Abogados Colegio Contadores Colegio de Químicos Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) Council for Opportunity Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) EDUCASE Federación Internacional de Universidades Católicas (FIUC) Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HACU) Hispanic Educational Telecommunications System (HETS) American Association on Higher Education (Hispanic Caucus, AAHE)9

Industry Universities Research & Consortium (INDUNIV)Liga Atlética Interuniversitaria (LAI)Middle State Association (MSA)National Association of College University Business (NACUBO)Society of European Stage Authors Composers A(SESAC)Organización Deportiva Universidades de Centro América y del Caribe (ODUCC)The College BoardCOOPERATING INSTITUTIONSDamas HospitalSt. Lukes HospitalSt. Christopher HospitalSaint Lukes Memorial HospitalFoundation Dr. Manuel de la Pila IglesiasPublic Health UnitHealth DepartmentHome for the Abandoned ElderlyPsychiatric HospitalTreatment and Diagnosis Center of Ponce PlayaHospital MetropolitanoDepartmen of Education of Puerto RicoDepartamento de Servicios Contra la AdicciónSor Isolina Ferré CenterCentro de Servicios Ferrán de Hermanas de FátimaPlan de Bienestar (UTM)Project Hope for the ElderlySacred Family SchoolTEACHING UNITSPontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico offers academic programs in three geographical areas:Ponce Campus and the two Branch Campuses at Arecibo and Mayagüez. Courses are also offered atthe Extensions in Coamo, Santa María, and Alabama.10

IMPORTANT DATESADMISSIONS:The application deadline is the last day for the filing period for the term the student wishes to enter.August March 15 – July 15JanuaryNovember 15 – December1Summer April 15 – May 1READMISSION APPLICANTS:The deadlines for readmission are:FINANCIAL AIDAugust June 15January November 15Summer April 15Deadlines to apply for the:Pell Grant- Last day of classes or before total withdrawal, whichever occurs first.Stafford Loan ApplicationAugust semester - last working day of SeptemberJanuary semester - last working day of JanuaryApplications for campus-based aid are accepted throughout the academic year. However, aid isawarded according to the availability of funds at the time of submission. Therefore, students shouldsubmit the required documents as early as possible before the published deadlines for each academicyear and before registration dates. Financial aids is subject to the current rules and legislationestablished by the federal and/or state government. PCUPR does not guarantee nor is responsible forthe availability of financial aid from external sources.ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONSThe College Entrance Examination Board tests are given several times during the year. Students mayobtain information by writing to Box 71101, GPO San Juan, Puerto Rico 00936-7501 or by consultingtheir school counselor. The exam may be taken in Spanish or English. The student may also write tothe College Entrance Examination Board, Box 592, Princeton, New Jersey 08540, for the informationconcerning dates and locations of the tests in Puerto Rico or in the United States.11

Business Administration (1969), Nursing (1976), and Hispanic Studies (1976). All these programs havebeen accredited by the respective accrediting agencies.The School of Medicine was established in 1976-77 and reorganized as a Foundation under the nameof the Ponce School of Medicine in 1979. It continues to maintain strong academic and researchbonds with the University.Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, constantly challenged by our changing society, is open tonew responsibilities. It is moving forward decisively, faithful to the mission and objectives whichconstitute the reason for its existence.Year after year, men and women leave our University to become part of the Puerto Rican society,devoted to creating a world worthy of men. This is a challenge which the University can meet onlythrough constant renewal.LEGAL STATUSThe name of the Corporation shall be Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico.Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico possesses corporate legal status in virtue of an AbsoluteCharter granted by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York. (ProvisionalCharter June 25, 1954; Absolute Charter February 27, 1959, number 2397).The members of the Puerto Rican Episcopal Conference have all the corporate powers of theCorporation. When reference is made to the Corporation, it will be understood as the members of thePuerto Rican Episcopal Conference. The Corporation shall have sole and exclusive power to:1. establish the Catholic philosophy and mission of the University;2. amend the Statutes subject to the approval of the Holy See;3. protect and promote the Catholic nature of the Institution as an essential element;4. appoint and remove the Trustees;5. appoint the President of the University;a. rent or sell the properties of the Corporation in excess of $100,000 or tax them upto $100,000; and6. merge or dissolve the university corporation.The Corporation shall elect among its members a President (Chairman) and a Secretary whose termsin office shall be for six (6) years which may be renewed. The Bishop of Ponce shall be ex-officio VicePresident (Vice Chairman) of the Corporation.The President (Chairman) of the Corporation shall be the President (Chairman) of the Board ofTrustees and the Vice President (Vice Chairman) of the Corporation shall also be the Vice President ofthe Board of Trustees.The Bishop of the Diocese of Ponce shall be the Grand Chancellor of Pontifical Catholic University ofPuerto Rico.The Corporation shall govern Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico through a Board of Trusteeswhose powers are defined in the Statutes.13

The President of the Board shall chair the Executive Committee (see Article V.5) of the Board ofTrustees and shall name the Presidents (Chairpersons) of its committees.The Grand Chancellor, on behalf of the Holy See, shall supervise the operation of the Universityaccording to its Statutes and the Code of Canon Law.GOVERNMENTThe Board of Trustees shall be composed of no less than twenty-one (21) members nor more thanthirty-one (31). There are two types of members: de iure( members of the Corporation and theRepresentative of the Hole see in Puerto Rico) and appointed. Both the faculty and students shall berepresented on the Board of Trustees. The Board may name Honorary Trustees based on exceptionalmerits.The Board of Trustees shall have an Executive Committee whose President (Chairperson) shall be thePresident of the Board, and its Vice President (Vice Chairman) shall also be the Vice President of theBoard. Besides its President, Vice President, and the President of the University, the Committee shallalso include the Vice Grand Chancellor and the Presidents (Chairpersons) of the Committees of theBoard of Trustees. In the interval between meetings of the Board, the Executive Committee mayexercise all the powers of the Board, except those found in Section 4 (c), (m) and (n), to govern theUniversity, while maintaining the best interest of the Institution and insuring that the principles of theCatholic Doctrine (c810.2) are observed faithfully in the University.The University is governed by a Board of Trustees, presided by the Archbishop of San Juan. TheBishop of Ponce, Grand Chancellor, is the executive representative of the Board of Trustees in theUniversity. The Board of Trustees is constituted of de jure members and members named directlyby the corporation. There is also a faculty representative and a student representative named for aperiod of one academic year by de jure members.ADMINISTRATIONPontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico shall be administered by a President and other officials andorganizations named by him or her. He/She presides over the University Senate, the University Board,and the Administrative Board. Three officers assist the President in the administrative duties: the Vice-President for Academic Affairs, the Vice-President for Finances, and the Vice-President for StudentAffairs. Each college or school has an academic dean as its chief executive; each Branch Campus hasa Rector; and each extension and department has a Director.The University Senate is the representative body of the university administration, the faculty, and thestudent body. The Senate participates in the university legislative process by submitting legislativeprojects to the Board of Trustees.The Faculty Assembly is composed of the President of the University who presides, the VicePresidents, the Deans, and all members of the faculty with academic rank. More information about thegovernment and administration is found in the Statutes of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico(revised 1996).14

MISSIONThe mission of Pontifical Catholic University is to honor and promote the life and dignity of the humanbeing as well as to educate him/her in accordance with the values of the Gospel and the disciplines ofcurrent scientific knowledge in order to build a better local and global community.METHODThis Mission is achieved by means of a dynamic, critical, and creative educational encounter, framedaround Christian amity and committed to the quest for answers and solutions to the issues of cultureand to the challenges of the Puerto Rican, Caribbean, and global realities, within a peaceful andharmonious environment.VISIONPontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico will be the first option for an integral Christian andacademic formation of excellence aimed towards a life of fulfillment and adventure.VALUESPersistence in merging FAITH AND REASON in our daily life as it is lived to its fullness.CATHOLIC LIFE in all its doctrinal, sacramental, and spiritual dimensions, including experiences inpersonal and group encounters.FAMILY as the basis and inspiration of the educational experience in order to achieve the highestaspirations.INTEGRITY seen as verification of what is proposed or affirmed during the educational encounter andin the agenda of the institutions.SERVICE to the community as fulfillment of genuine Christian love.QUALITY in both the educational encounter and service aimed at continuously attaining better results.DIALOGUE as a means of insuring the pertinence of curricular, programs, and services throughpersonal encounters, focal groups, and other activities.OBJECTIVES OF THE UNIVERSITYPontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, based on the thinking of the Church concerning theintegral education of man and in accordance with the mission of the University, has as its fundamentalaim the search for truth and the dissemination of knowledge. It pursues both objectives through thestudy of the various fields of knowledge while promoting a genuine dialogue among the arts, sciences,philosophy, and theology.The University cultivates the distinctive disciplines according to their individual principles and methods,maintaining academic freedom in an open and honest dialogue with faith. In this manner, it aims toform righteous men and women with the capacity to assume responsibilities in society and to standbefore the world as loyal witnesses of their faith.15

PCUPR fosters the teaching of diverse disciplines and the observance of Christian life with a spirit ofcharity, freedom, mutual respect, and true joy, bringing plenitude to every aspect of university life.Under the guidance of its religious beliefs, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico aims to:1. Provide students with activities that foster a humanistic-Christian formation that will guaranteetheir presence in society as conscious members of human values in the light of the mystery ofChrist.2. Include in the degree programs in the liberal arts activities and course components that reflectChristian viewpoints, depending on each subject and respecting the conscious of each person.3. Include in the degree programs in theoretical and applied science activities and coursecomponents designed to provide personnel that may aid in the industrial and technologicaldevelopment of Puerto Rico and personnel that will fill the needs and aspirations of the PuertoRican society, particularly in the southern part of the island.4. Include in the degree programs of the world of business activities and course componentsdesigned to help consolidate the economy of the island.5. Include in the degree programs of the field of education activities and course componentesdesigned to help enrich our educational system.6. Include in the law degree programs components designed to integrate the respect for humandignity with the demands of justice and other human values thus providing for an academicand Christian formation which will fortify the professional integrity of lawyers in their activitiesand courses.7. Sponsor conferences and other activities that will promote relations and intensify the study andresearch which will lead to better knowledge and understanding of the people of the Americas.8. Extend to the community a program of continuing education for personal improvement basedon the concept of educating for life.9. Offer the community conferences and other activities aimed at maintaining and improvingphysical health and attending to physical and psychological needs during each stage of life.Include the various degree programs of health professionals activities and course componentsthat strengthen solid scientific, humanistic, and Christian principles.10. Help strengthen the faith of all believers by hosting an Open House each semester at whichexperts in various fields such as, Social Doctrine, Law, and Social Science give conferencesfor students and administrators of schools and colleges, and personnel of cultural centers, toserve as guides for the Catholic culture in the country.11. Prepare leaders in different professions contributing to the Christian education in accordancewith the beliefs of the Catholic Church.The curriculum includes courses that are directed to enrichment of the human being and to assist themin finding the identity which young people seek in the process of personal development. It also offersstudents the opportunity to come in contact with the distinctive branches of human learning as well asspecialties in various subjects. Among the general requirements, there are courses in languages,humanities, social science, natural science, philosophy, and theology. This formation provides diverseknowledge that helps men and women stimulate their personal and professional development. Theliberal arts reveal the creative activities of man throughout history in correlation to actual situations.Experimental science opens perspectives in discovering the mysteries of nature, whereas theologyilluminates and gives meaning to human life as it manifests itself in the dimensions of faith.Competence in the various fields and professions completes the educational picture of its membersenabling them to assume related responsibilities in modern society and become agents of change intheir communities.Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico offers an atmosphere in which there is a feeling ofachievement, collaboration, and participation in all aspects. Participation of professors and students in16

decision-making and in the development of university life has increased so that there is an integrationof professors, students, and administrators.TERMINAL OBJECTIVESAfter completing their studies at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, students will be able to:1. Demonstrate openness and religious comprehension as human beings towards the truthoffered by the Catholic Church and other Christian faiths.2. Apply critical thinking and creative techniques in problem solving.3. Apply effective communications skills to express ideas, opinions, and emotions, maintaininginterpersonal as well as collaborative relations.4. Demonstrate respect towards the diversity of values, cultural awareness, points of view,showing tolerance towards ambiguity and openness to change.5. Apply ethical principles to their human and cultural responsibilities when confronted withchallenges in their personal life, family, community, and workplace.6. Utilize diverse qualitative and quantitative methods to approach the problems confronted whenseeking truth.7. Use information literacy and technology appropriately to: determine the scope of the information needed. access needed information in an effective and efficient way. critically evaluate the information and its sources. incorporate to their prior knowledge the selected information.use information effectively to perform a purpose.understand legal, economic, and social aspects related to the use of information as well asto access and utilize information ethically and legally.UNIVERSITY RESOURCESThe general and specific objectives of the University permeate all its programs. To make this possible,the University has different resources and services, such as human and physical resources, housing,economic financial aid assistance, and orientation. Academic resources will be discussed later.HUMAN RESOURCESThe most valuable resource of the University is its people. The student body outnumbers the rest of itspopulation. As of 1990, there were approximately 12,000 students who come from different areas of theisland as well as from various other countries. An outstanding characteristic is the diversity of interestsand concerns which enrich the life of this community.Diversity is also observed in the variety of backgrounds of the lay and religious faculty. At present,there are aproximately 618 professors. The ratio of one professor to twenty students facilitatesindividual attention and better communication.Another very important group is the non-academic personnel. The Office of Human Resources for Non-Academic Personnel provides the administrative support needed by students and professors for theachievement of the mission and goals of the University.17

LIBRARYObjectiveLocated at Ponce Campus of PCUPR, the Encarnación Valdés Library constitutes the main informationand research center of the academic community. In concordance with the objectives of the institutionbased on the thinking of the Catholic Church and with mission its of seeking the truth and thedissemination of knowledge for cultural and intellectual development, the Library provides an adequateplace and a selected collection of information resources.The Library has a qualified and committed staff that strives toward making the objective of a CatholicUniversity possible. According to His Holiness John Paul II, this objective is to provide "the placewhere the scholars fully examine reality with the methods proper to each academic discipline, thuscontributing towards enriching human knowledge." (Apostolic Constitution of His Holiness the PopeJohn Paul II On Catholic Universities)CollectionAbout one million carefully selected academic sources in a myriad of formats make up the Collection.Bibliographic and some information sources are accessible through electronic media.Physical FacilitiesThe library which is a two-story building accommodates approximately 700 patrons. Severalprofessional librarians assist patrons by guiding and instructing them with their search for information.The library includes the following areas:Reference RoomThe Reference Room is an educational and research area which contains the basic resources that givethe readers a broad overview of knowledge. It includes dictionaries, encyclopedias, atlases,directories, indexes, and others both in traditional and electronic formats.Among others, the Reference Collection includes the following special resources:●●●CHEMICAL ABSTRACTS, abstracts published by the American Chemical societyavailable in microfilm and CD-Rom format.ERIC, journal and non-journal educational literature published by the EducationalResources Information Center (Sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences ofthe U.S. Department of Education) available in microfiches and online access.FEDERAL DOCUMENTS, documents produced by U.S. government agencies (printedby the United States Government Printing Office); materials are incorporated to thecorresponding collection and available in printed, microform, and electronic formats.● INFOTRAC--Biography Resource Center + Marquis Who’s Who Combinesbiographies with related full-text articles from magazines and newspapers, images,and links to websites. Search for current or historic figures. Fully integrated, to theMarquis Who's Who ® module.●SCIFINDER SCHOLAR .Is a research discovery tool that allows a Wide diversity ofresearch from many scientific disciplines, including Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry,Engineering, Material Science, Agricultural Science among others.21

Assisted Technology RoomThis service has been available in the southern region of Puerto Rico at Pontifical Catholic University,Ponce Campus, since 1996. It provides traditional assisted technology aids and state of the arttechnologies for people with disabilities. Equipment: 3 PC’s special keyboards, intelligent mouse… Ergonomic chairs… Softwares: Acrobat Reader 4.0, Arkenstone Open Book (Spanish), Corel World Perfect 8,DBT-Duxbury Braile Translator, Excel, Inspiration 6, Jaws, Kursweil 1000, Power Point, andSPSS 11.0Reserve RoomThe Reserve Room holds handouts and books reserved by professors of the institution to be used ascomplements to their courses.Audiovisual RoomThis room has an auditorium area and equipment used for professional lectures, seminars, andworkshops.Puerto Rican CollectionThe Puerto Rican Collection contains all bibliographic material owned by the library and related toPuerto Rico. The collection includes Puerto Rican authors and authors of other nationalities who havewritten about Puerto Rico. In addition, the collection maintains materials on other topics developed byPuerto Rican authors.Materials included in the collection include books, serial publications, brochures, photographs, andmaps. The collection also provides electronic access to journals, periodicals, indices, and otherdatabases covering Puerto Rico. Theses and research investigations of the institution are also housesin the Puerto Rican Collection. This area also offers microfilm and microfiche readers and copiers.Monsignor Vicente Murga CollectionThis specialized collection contains the private library of Monsignor Murga who was the co-founder andfirst chancellor of Saint Mary’s University, now Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico.Puerto Rico Census Data CenterSince 1982, this center has received, organized, and provided its patrons information regarding thedifferent censuses done in Puerto Rico.Periodical RoomThe Periodicals Collection is an essential area of the library for research and investigation whichhouses professional journals. These are selected based on the institutional curriculum. Many of thesejournals are offered in electronic format.Electronic Information CenterAn electronic information center is housed within the Periodicals Collection area. This center containsvarious databases of journal articles. Searches can be conducted by author, topic, or title. Thefollowing are among the available databases:22

●●●EBSCO: ACADEMIC SEARCH PRIMER, BIOLOGICAL ABSTRACTS-, BUSINESS SOUCEPREMIER, CINAHL (NURSING), CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY, MEDIC LATINA, PSYC INFO,REGIONAL BUSINESS NEWS.H.W. WILSON/OMNIFILE FULL TEXT MEGA: ART, APPLIED SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY,BIOLOGICAL & AGRICULTURAL, BUSINESS, EDUCATION, GENERAL SCIENCE,HUMANITIES, LEGAL, LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE, READER’S GUIDE, SOCIALSCIENCE.PRO QUEST DIRECT: ABI/INFORMGLOBAL.● UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA: HAPI ONLINE.●OVID/SILVER PLATTER: SOCIAL WORK ABSTRACTSMusic RoomThe Music Room facilitates sound recordings to be used for pleasure or as course complements of ourpatrons. Among these resources, the user may find a collection of classical, semiclassical, popular, andfolk music. Recorded lectures and language courses are also available in this room.Circulation DeskThis department lends general collection books to authorized personnel among them active studentsand professors.Bibliographic Instruction Coordination OfficeThrough the Bibliographic Skill Development Program, this office coordinates upon requests by faculty,students, and other educational organizations of the university bibliographic workshops. It promotesand enhances information research techniques and use of the available resources.Information Literacy ProgramThe Information Literacy Program-ILP was established on April 15, 2004. The Program, a resourcebasedlearning approach, provides information and research skills. These skills enable patrons torecognize a need for information, identify, and locate the appropriate sources, retrieve (accessible inprint, electronic and other formats), analize, evaluate, and use the information obtained. In aninformation-centered society, ILP encourages and prepares citizens to become lifelonglearners.AcquisitionsFaculty and students are given the opportunity to participate in the selection of resources that willsupport the curriculum. The librarians participate directly in the selection of resources to strengthenweak areas.Cataloguing DepartmentThis department catalogues, classifies (Dewey Decimal Classification System; Library of CongressSubject Headings), and distributes bibliographic material to the corresponding collections.23

Interlibrary LoanThis service offers the university community the opportunity of borrowing resources from otherlibraries both in and outside of Puerto Rico. Bibliographic locations are found using the institution’sOnline Public Access Catalogs through the Internet.Federal DocumentsSince 1966, the Encarnación Valdés Library has been a depository library of the documents of theFederal Government. These documents (general and specialized information in all fields of knowledge)are integrated into the corresponding collection according to their content and format.Strategic Publication Center of the Panamerican Health Organization(OPS)On August 1, 1996, the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Regional Office of theWorld Health Organization designated the Encarnación Valdés Library as a Strategic PublicationsCenter of PAHO. Through this agreement, the library receives a free copy of all Spanish publicationsof this entity.Library Service Schedule:Monday through ThursdayFridaySaturdayHolidays7:30 am - 10:00 pm7:30 am - 4:00 pm8:00 am - 8:00 pm8:00 am.– 4:00 pmHOUSINGSince Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico does not have sufficient housing facilities on campusfor all out-of-town students, some stay in private boarding houses.The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, located on the second floor of the Student Center-Manuel González Pató, has information available concerning registered boarding houses. Most ofthem are located near the university campus and have a family environment.The University assumes no responsibility for the administration of and the conditions prevailing inhousing not operated by the University. There are three residences directed by religious communitieswhich, although not operated by Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, are particularlyrecommended to female students, for these residences maintain an atmosphere which fosters studyand the development of spiritual life. For detailed information write directly to the particular residenceat the following addresses:Residencia Nuestra Señora del CarmenPontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico2250 Ave. Las Américas Suite 542Ponce, Puerto Rico 00731-6382Residencia Nuestra Señora de FátimaPontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico2250 Ave. Las Américas Suite 531Ponce, Puerto Rico 00731-638224

Residencia Santa AnaEdificio Fullana 12Urb. Santa MaríaPonce, Puerto Rico 00731Women's Residence HallThe University has a women's residence on the Ponce Campus which offers female students a homelike,cultured social coexistence with suitable ethical direction. This residence is more than a structurefor living; it is a laboratory that provides learning experiences that contribute to improving personalityand better discipline. The residence is administered by a religious community. The Directorcoordinates social activities, seminars, conferences, and workshops that contribute to the ethical,social, and spiritual development of residents.The residence consists of two buildings on the west side of the campus. All rooms are doubleoccupancyand are comfortable and well-ventilated. There are facilities for studying and cooking. Theresidence is open all year, except for Holy Week, Thanksgiving weekend, and the Christmas recess. Ifit has to be closed on any other occasion, students will be notified in advanced. Foreign students mustinform the Director whether they are traveling or staying on campus during the above mentionedperiods.For information or to apply for admission, please visit or write:Men's Residence HallPurposeWomen's ResidencePontifical Catholic University of P.R.2250 Ave. Las Américas Suite 562Ponce, Puerto Rico 00731-6382Office of the Director of BoardingPontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico2250 Ave. Las Américas Suite 582Ponce, Puerto Rico 00731-6382Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico has established the Men's Residence to provide malestudents a pleasant atmosphere for living and studying. Activities are organized to contribute to theirethical, social, spiritual, and physical development while adapting to a more independent way of livingwith other fellow students.FacilitiesThe men's residence occupies two large buildings (San Pedro and Santa Catalina) located on the eastside of the campus, facing San Jorge Street. All rooms are double-occupancy, and well-ventilated.There are facilities for studying and cooking.25

During the month of July and the Christmas recess, the residence is closed. Foreign students mustinform the Director whether they are traveling or staying on campus during the above mentionedperiods.For detailed information or to apply for admission, visit or write:Men's ResidencePontifical Catholic University of P.R.2250 Ave. Las Américas Suite 572Ponce, Puerto Rico 00731-6382Office of the Director of BoardingPontifical Catholic University of P.R.2250 Ave. Las Américas Suite 582Ponce, Puerto Rico 00731-6382UNIVERSITY LIFE, SERVICES, AND ACTIVITIESChristian education proposes the complete and harmonic development of the human being so thathe/she becomes an authentic Christian. However, it emphasizes that the physical, intellectual,personal, social, and spiritual growth should go hand in hand if he/she is to gain a well-roundededucation. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico highlights intellectual development and formallearning through education.The Student Service Program has an educational focus. It aims to contribute to the complete formationof the student. Since its function is to educate, the persons in charge of these programs are educators.This program, responding to the mission and objectives of the Institution, contributes substantially andintegrally to students' accomplishments. It offers the students activities that not only give them theopportunity to cultivate their particular interests and aptitudes but to develop their initiative andleadership. In this manner, the Student Service Program serves as a complement to the formal learningprocess and provides students with experiences not usually found in the classrooms or laboratories.DELEGATE FOR INSTITUTIONAL MISSIONThis official is responsible for ensuring the institution's mission of being an authentically Catholicuniversity is accomplished. According to Ex Corde eclesiae (Part 1 through 13) on the Identity andMission, "every Catholic University as Catholic must have the following essential characteristics:1. A Christian influence of each individual of the university community.2. A continuing reflection in the light of the Catholic faith about the growing treasury ofhuman knowledge, to which it seeks to contribute by its own research.3. Fidelity to the Christian message as it is presented by the Church.4. An institutional commitment to the service of the people of God and of the human family in theirpilgrimage to the transcendent goal which gives meaning to life."For this reason, the Delegate for Institutional Mission will bring to the activities of the university theinspiration and light of the Christian message. This means that according to the above-mentioneddocument, "in a Catholic University, therefore, Catholic ideals, attitudes, and principles penetrate andconform to university activities in accordance with the proper nature and autonomy of these activities."(Ex Corde Eclesiae #14). The Institute for Social Doctrine, the Interdisciplinary Dialogue Program, and26

the University Pastoral Plan are under the Delegate’s management. With regard to the UniversityPastoral Plan is concerned, the Delegate collaborates with the chaplains of the Institution.PASTORAL MINISTRYBy its very nature, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico seeks the spiritual development of itsmembers by offering services which in some way may help to strengthen their faith. The University iswell aware that Christianity does not only consist of a series of acts but rather by imitating Christ whogives meaning to all human activity. Therefore, the Office of the Chaplain is a nucleus of University life.In addition to the daily celebration of the Liturgy, the Chaplains give spiritual guidance. With otherreligious members of the University community, they offer their pastoral services to promote the growthof Christian values. The principal objectives sought through the Pastoral Ministry of the university areto:1. Be able to justify one's faith at the university level and make judgments according to Christianmorals.2. Develop a solid relationship with God through the Holy Sacraments and personal and groupprayer.3. Give testimony of our Catholic faith through various apostolate.VICEPRESIDENCY FOR STUDENT AFFAIRSThe Student Services Program is organized under the administration, coordination and supervision ofthe Vice-President for Student Affairs. This office is responsible for planning, organizing, directing,coordinating, and evaluating all student services.The Offices of Student Affairs are located, for the most part, on the second floor of the Student Center.All its personnel are available during all working hours to serve students, which is its primaryresponsibility.DISCIPLINEPontifical Catholic University is an educational community that supports the ideals of freedom ofresearch, thought, expression, and individual liberty. The exercise and preservation of these libertiesand rights require respect for the rights of all members of the community, in order that all may enjoythem to the same extent. Attending the university is a privilege, not a right. To safeguard educationalideals and the moral environment, which are the basic principles of its founding and continuedexistence, the University reserves the right, which is acknowledged by the student when he/sheregisters, to require the withdrawal of any student at any time and for whatever reason the Universityconsiders justified, without it the need to express it. Just as a student may elect to withdraw from theUniversity at any time and for whatever reason he/she deems proper, the University has an equal rightto decline responsibility for the supervision and provision of services to any student with whom therelation becomes disagreeable and difficult. It is the responsibility of all students of Pontifical CatholicUniversity, resulting from the obligation undertaken with the Institution, to familiarize themselves withthe Student Handbook and other rules and dispositions governing the conduct and attitude of students.All this information is available at the office of the Vice-President for Student Affairs and in the StudentHandbook.27

GUIDANCE CENTERThe Guidance and Orientation Center, adjoined to the Vice-Presidency for Student Affairs, is part of theservices offered by Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico to all students as a complement toformal academic instruction. The guidance and orientation program with its multiple resources helpsthe student to adapt to university life. Additionally, it seeks to fulfill the needs and develop the potentialof students in personal, vocational, occupational, and academic aspects.First year students receive group orientation for one hour weekly during their first year of universitystudies (Orientation 003 and Orientation 004). Transfer students receive group orientation for onesemester (Orientation 005), which should preferably be taken on arrival at the University. Theseorientation courses are prerequisites for graduation. The Guidance and Orientation Center also offerscourses to students in the Institutional Honors Program. Among these are Leadership I (Orientation009), Voluntary Community Service (Orientation 010), and Preparation for Graduate Studies(Orientation 011).Services in the personal area:• Group and individual orientation according to existing needs of our students.• Conferences and workshops on topics of personal improvement.• Referrals to psychologists, social workers, residences, chaplaincy, vocationalrehabilitation, Interdisciplinary Clinic for Services to the Community, etc.• Planning of extracurricular activities that promote development of leadership skills oncampus and in the community.• Consultation offered to the student organizations associated with the Orientation Center.• Consultation in the publication of the “College Review”.In the academic area: Referrals to tutoring and academic counseling• Group orientations on: graduate studies, study and reading habits, effective timeadministration, techniques for test taking and preparation of oral reports, academicprograms of PUCPR, Internet registration procedures.• Interview and follow-up of students with poor academic averages.• Referrals to deans, directors, and professors.• Follow-up and retention strategies for students not registered in orientation classes or whodo not process their registration during the period established by the institution.• Orientation and distribution of applications for entrance examinations for graduate studiessuch as EXADEP, GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, and others.In the occupational area:• Individual interviews in cases of vocational indecision.• Administration and interpretation of vocational interest tests.• Individual and group orientations on themes related to job seeking.• Orientation on existing employment opportunities according to the academic offerings ofthe university.• Planning of Job Fairs.28

Other Services:• Participation in the registration process for new students.• Orientations to persons in the community.• Work on departmental and institutional committees.• Services to special populations: foreign students, athletes, students with limitations,transfer students, Institutional Honors Program students, and students on probation.• Conferences requested by the community.INTEGRATION AND QUALITY OF LIFE PROGRAMThe Integration and Quality of Life Program is the institutional office that directs the efforts of theprevention of substance abuse, alcohol, violence, and related areas such as stress and conflictmanagement, anxiety, and depression. This program provides educational material, activitiespromoting healthy life-styles, short therapy, and supervision of practicing students in the area of socialwork. Additionally, every two years, it administers a questionnaire that measures healthy life-styles,CORE (consumption of alcohol, drugs, sexuality and campus security). The Institutional policy ondrugs and alcohol is distributed by this office to all students and institutional units.The programs office is located on the second floor of the Manuel González Pató Student Center, Office205. It can be reached at telephone number (787) 841-2000 ext. 1406 or 1407.OFFICE OF SERVICE TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIESThis office was created in order to consolidate all services offered by the Institution to persons withdisabilities, including students, teaching personnel, and other employees.When this office was established, certain procedures were implemented to guarantee that the needs ofall persons with disabilities would be met, in accordance with the A.D.A. and other laws for theprotection of such persons, providing reasonable and necessary accommodations as recommended byhealth professionals and others according to the various conditions of those affected. The servicesoffered by this office are the following• Identifying the needs of students and personnel with disabilities at the Institution.• Guaranteeing that students with disabilities are able to compete academically with allothers by means of technological aids and reasonable accommodation.• Maintaining the university community informed, through workshops, seminars, andconferences of new laws and procedures for persons with disabilities.• Offering support to students and personnel through the Technological Assistance Program(PRATP-PUCPR), which offers training and orientation on equipment used fortechnological assistance.• Facilitating coordination with the Offices of Vocational Rehabilitation in order to offerorientation and services of this program to students.• Attending and processing complaints from any member of the university community ofPCUPR who understands that his/her rights under section 504/ADA have been violated.In order to receive these services, the interested person should request them personally at the Officeand complete all documentation required by law for the provision of service. The facilities are locatedon the first floor of the Student Center, Office 113.29

BASIC MEDICAL SERVICESPontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, conscious of the need to help preserve the physical andmental health of students and personnel, maintains a Medical Dispensary that offers health services tohelp and give orientation to all persons who need it.The Dispensary is located on the first floor of the Manuel González Pató Student Center, Office 109. Itoffers the services of two full-time graduate nurses and a part-time medical doctor. The hours ofoperation of this office are Mondays through Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1:30p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Saturdaysfrom 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.The graduate nurses maintain updated medical records. In addition, they review and follow up on thevaccination certificates of students under 21 years of age as required by the Department of Health.EMPLOYMENT SERVICE OFFICEEmployment Service Office for students is a special Project of the Labor Department and the Right toWork Administration.Its main objective is to help students in seeking, obtaining, and retaining employment. Its fundamentalpurpose is referral and job placement of students about to graduate. It also provides occupationalinformation and provides jobs to students who need and want to work during their free time.This service provides employers with an additional source for recruitment of personnel who have beentechnically and professionally trained in the areas of greatest demand. The officials of the program indifferent institutions allow the employer to locate trained personnel rapidly.The office becomes the link between employers and students seeking employment.In addition, the office coordinates orientation activities with the Orientation Center on occupationalopportunities and job fairs and, the Ponce community. It is located in Room 201 of the second floor ofthe Manuel González Pató Student Center.ACTIVITIESOn the University campus, there are diverse activities, some of which are organized by the CulturalExtension Office; others are sponsored by student organizations recognized by the University andothers by the Vice-Presidency for Student Affairs.Recognized student organizations are varied and represent the different interests found among themembers of the community. The activities organized by these groups promote the spirit of fraternitywhile making university life more agreeable. Among these student groups are social, cultural, religiousand professional organizations. Every student has the opportunity to belong to any of theseorganizations.PROFESSIONAL AND LEARNED ORGANIZATIONSIn order to achieve an integral development, the student, in addition to mastery and knowledge of thesubject matters, needs to develop social skills and leadership capacity, establish interpersonal30

elations, and participate in social, academic, civic and/or cultural activities. To attain these objectivesthe student organizations are open to all students of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Ricowithout distinction of race, color, ethnic origin, economic and/or social condition, creed, or nationality.There are departmental organizations or clubs in which the student can put into practice the knowledgeacquired through the study of the subject matter. Among these the following are worthy of mention:STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS RECOGNIZED AT THE CAMPUSCOLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION‣ Association of Future Office Administrators‣ Association of Students of Business Law‣ Association of Accounting Students‣ Association of Finance Students‣ Association of Future Professional Secretaries‣ Student Association of Professional Public Relations‣ Association of Tourism Students‣ Society of Human Resources Management‣ Association of Communication Students‣ The Youth Chamber of Commerce of Southern Puerto RicoCOLLEGE OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES‣ Alpha Luz (Catholic Christian Pioneers)‣ Association of Public Administration Students‣ Association of Plastic Arts Students‣ Association of History Students‣ Association of French Students‣ Association of Political Science Students‣ Association of Forensic Sciences‣ Association of Criminology Students‣ Association of Music Students‣ Association of Future Social Workers‣ Carlos Manuel Rodríguez Cultural Center‣ “La Católica” Soccer Club‣ Expressive EvolutionCOLLEGE OF SCIENCE‣ Association of Nursing Students‣ Association of Psychology Students‣ Association of Institutional Honors Program Students‣ Pre-Medical Circle‣ Chemistry Club‣ Astronomy Club‣ Student Organization of Cardiovascular Technicians‣ Luis A. Escabí Biological Society‣ Ecological and Environmental Sciences Society‣ Honorary Biology Society (Tri Beta)31

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION‣ Association of Students of the McNair Program‣ Association of Services to Students with Special Needs‣ Association of Future Education Professionals‣ Association of Physical Education StudentsORIENTATION CENTER‣ Pathbreaker Association‣ University Council, Ponce Chapter‣ E.C.O.S. (Student Coordinators in Orientation and Service)COLLEGE OF GRADUATE STUDIES IN BEHAVIORAL STUDIES AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS‣ Post Graduate Student Association of Public Administration‣ Association of Graduate Students of CriminologyHONOR SOCIETIES‣ Alpha Alpha Kappa‣ Alpha Chi‣ Beta Beta Beta – Zeta Delta Chapter‣ Phi Alpha Theta – Epsilon Omicron Chapter‣ Pi Gamma Mu‣ Honor Society of Business Students‣ National Honor Society of Social Sciences‣ Phi Delta Kappa – Fraternity of Education Professionals‣ Phi Alpha DeltaFRATERNITIES‣ Phi Alpha Delta‣ Un Sigma Beta‣ Phi Sigma Alpha‣ Zeta Phi BetaSORORITIES‣ Mu Alpha PhiCULTURAL ACTIVITIESCHOIRThe Choir of Pontifical Catholic University is composed of students, graduates, and professors of thisinstitution. It has for twenty five years placed the institution at the vanguard of choral groups in PuertoRico.32

LUIS TORRES NADAL THEATER WORKSHOPThis workshop has as its purpose to direct the talent and dramatic skills of students. Throughauditions, the interested student with artistic aptitude is admitted to the Theater Workshop forinstruction and participation in the theatrical productions of the university. The admitted studentreceives, after a probationary semester, one academic credit for participation and a scholarship forbooks and/or tuition.Cultural Extension OfficeSPORTSExtracurricular sport activities conducted by the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico arecentralized in the Recreation and Sports Division, which works in close collaboration with the PhysicalEducation Department. The P.C.U.P.R. recognizes that a person needs to maintain a balance amongintellectual capabilities, physical fitness, and health. For this reason, the University provides thestudents with Intramural and Inter-Collegiate Programs. The students have the opportunity to practicesports of their preference for pleasure and recreation. Those with outstanding athletic abilities, men aswell as women, have the opportunity to participate in the Interuniversity Program. The University haswon several intercollegiate championships, specially those obtained by the basketball, volleyball, andfemale tennis teams. Many of our students have belonged to national teams in different disciplines.The University provides facilities to demonstrate its interest for the well-being of the student. Thesefacilities, among the most modern in Puerto Rico, consist of three indoor basketball courts, indoorcourts for volleyball, a gymnasium with exercise equipment and free weights, an olimpyc swimmingpool, areas for aerobics, and rooms for classes and meetings.ACADEMIC COUNSELINGThe Institution provides academic counseling services for all students. The academic counselor hasthe responsibility to assist the student in selecting academic objectives in line with his or her interestsand abilities; to help in the selection of the courses and their sequence; and to inform the student of thepolicies, programs, procedures, services, and opportunities available. The counselor makes referralsto other support personnel in cases outside his or her area of expertise. The Director of the First YearStudents Program and the Orientators of the Orientation Center serve first year students and thosewho have not yet declared a major. The Department Directors and professors assigned to AcademicCounseling serve all other students. Although the academic counselors assist in planning the programof studies, the final responsibility belongs to the student.STUDENT RESPONSIBILITYThe student is completely responsible for being informed about all the institutional norms, rules,dispositions, or procedures. The norms and procedures are published in the Catalog, the ClassProgram, the Student Handbook, in other official documents, and on the announcement boards of theUniversity. Orientators, academic counselors, professors, and other officials guide, assist, and supportthe student in planning his or her program of studies, but the student is responsible for knowing andcomplying with the applicable norms and procedures of his/her program.33

PUBLICATIONSThere are a number of publication on campus which encourage the creative ability of the universitycommunity. Among the student publications are Senda, The University Yearbook; La Nao, a bi-montlynewspaper which contains sections in English and Spanish. Another publication is the CollageMagazine, is distributed at least twice a year. Its content is based on the different facts of university life.STUDENT GOVERNMENTThe students have the liberty to express, individually or collectively, their opinionsconcerning institutional policy or any other matter of general interest for the student body. A student isappointed by the de iure members of the Board of Trustees to represent the student body on theBoard. Each college will elect a student senator following the norms established by the university.Student representatives with voice and vote will form part of departmental committees which dealdirectly with academic affairs. In order to exercise the right of free expression, whether individually orcollectively, the students can elect a Student Council whose responsibilities and privileges are stated inthe Code of Student Conduct.ACADEMIC SERVICES1. Student Development and Retention ProgramThis program was established in 1998 to identify students with a high risk of desertion. This type ofstudent usually fulfills one of the following conditions:Students with one of the following admission status: conditional, special, or belongingto the Adult Daytime Special Project (PEDA Spanish acronym).Students registered in pre-basic or remedial courses based upon the CollegeEntrance Examination Board (CEEB)a. Spanish – CEEB 200 - 449b. English – CEEB – 200 – 414c. Mathematics – CEEB – 200 – 499Students with particular needs must refer to other offices such as the Institutional TutoringOffice, the Counseling and Orientation Office, the Student Support Service Office, and/or theirAcademic Departments and Support programs to help them reach their academic goals.The Student Development and Retention Program organizes conferences and/ or work-shopsthat deal with student retention for the university community. It also informs professors aboutstudent absences and interviews students who are contemplating a total withdraw.The program is responsible of organizing periodic meetings with the Institutional RetentionCommittee and also submits semester and annual reports related to student retention. Thecommittee is formed of representatives from the faculty, administration, student supportprograms and services offices. The Director of the Student Development and RetentionProgram presides the committee.PROGRAM FOR FIRST YEAR STUDENTSThe Program for First Year Students, established in the 60s, offers its services to newlyadmitted students, to students who participate in the Programa Adelantando Metas (P.A.M.),and to transfer students who took less than 24 credits at their previous institutions. The34

program was established with three basic concepts in mind: academic blocks, courseequivalencies, and placement.An academic block is a structured program that allows students pursing the same academicdegree to take all or most classes together. This concept permits students to establish supportgroups among themselves, which contribute to retention and provide them with an adequateuniversity atmosphere.Course equivalency allows students to receive university credits based upon their scores onthe Collage Board Entrance Examination Exam and the Advanced Placement Exam given bythe College Board. Through this alternative, the university is recognizing the academicachievement of these students and is allowing them to take higher level courses based on theiracademic and intellectual abilities. This contributes to the main goal of this office- retention.Placement offers students the opportunity to be placed in different levels in Spanish, Englishand ma thematic depending on the student’s academic ability. This allows students to continuein a teaching-learning educational process based upon their previous knowledge.The program offers the following services:Preparation of class programs for newly admitted studentsPlacement in the different levels of Spanish, English and mathematics courses.Group or individual orientation about class programs for newly admitted students.Course equivalency based on:1. “College Entrance Examination Board” (CEEB) tests with scores over 7002. Advanced Placement Exams with scores of 3, 4, or 5.3. Equivalency Tests passed with 70 (C) or higherCoordination with Academic Departments for equivalencyof “Advanced Placement Exams.”Student registration (August, January, June and July).Academic, vocational ,or personal counseling when any studentof our university or community applies for it.Practice Center for students majoring in secretarial science oroffice administration.Participation of the program’s director in institutional , college, anddepartmental committees2. Institutional Tutoring CenterThe Institutional Tutoring Center is ascribed to the First Year Student Program. Since the 80s,it has contributed to maximizing the learning potential of all students who need special help, byimproving their academic performance and the development of their academic skills. Tutoringservices are free for any student that request them voluntarily or is recommended by his/herprofessor.Student Support ServicesStudent Support Services Program was established in our institution in 1973 with the approval of afederal grant proposal from the Department of Education in Washington DC. This program is underTitle IV of the Higher Education Act and is one of other TRIO Programs in our campus (Upward Bound,Ronald McNair, and Gear Up). The purpose of this program is to guarantee equal access to aneducation and promote excellence in the delivery. The majority of the program’s participants (registeredin our campus) are first generation students going to college, belong to low income households, and35

present academic need requiring additional academic or remedial support services. Therefore, theprogram’s objective is to provide the necessary services of academic counseling, career and individualcounseling, tutoring sessions within their academic schedule, a study skills course (to assist in thedevelopment of study skills and values), and additional extracurricular activities in assisting participantsreach their academic and personal goals. Services to program participants are integrated and intensiveduring their freshmen year and are later offered continually during their remaining time to completetheir college degree. Program staff works and follows up student progress closely with faculty and othercampus offices to ensure timely interventions and assistance. Unique to the program is the four weeksummer prep session to provide students with an overview of the college skills required and the climatethey will encounter. The program facilities are located at Valdes Building, Office 104.UPWARD BOUND PROGRAMUpward Bound is a federally funded program designed to offer gratuitous services to its participants.The program provides high school students with pre-college preparatory opportunities to help developthe skills and motivation necessary for successful high school graduation and university enrollment.The Upward Bound Programs began in 1966 with support by the Office of Economic Opportunities.Presently, there are over 870,000 students being served in the United States, Puerto Rico, and theVirgin Islands.The program at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico includes:Academic Year Component (30 Weeks)This component offers the following services at the student’s target school in an after school programfrom3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.· Academic remedial class· Tutoring· Counseling· Orientation· Cultural and Educational Activities, Social ActivitiesSummer Component (6 weeks)During this component of the program, the students will:Visit the university’s campus for 5 weeks and will receive the following services:Academic Classes (Advanced and Remedial)Cultural and Educational ActivitiesTutoringCounseling and OrientationSocial ActivitiesDuring the sixth week, students will reside on campus and receive a week of orientation, trips, andcultural activities.In addition, our program includes diverse techniques and preparation in the development of:36

· Creative thinking· Effective expression· Positive attitudesThe PCUPR Upward Bound participant will be selected from students in the ninth and tenth grades andmust meet the following requirements:· Be a citizen of the United States or one of its territories, or· Provide evidence from the Office of Immigration and Naturalization that his/ her stay isnottemporary and that he/she has intention of becoming a permanent resident or citizen oftheUnited States.· Has completed the eighth or ninth grade.· Is between the ages of 13 and 19.· Is attending one of the target high schools: Lila Mercedes Mayoral High, Dr. Pila High,Ponce High, Armstrong High, and/or various junior high schools of Ponce.· Is a low-income student, or· Is a first generation college-bound student, or· Is physically disabled· Has a need for academic assistance in order to complete high school and pursue asuccessful post secondary education program.· Is considered academically high risk.RONALD E. MCNAIR PROGRAMThe Ronald E. McNair Program focuses on the participants’ development of positive attitudes andbasic skills which are necessary in the attainment of graduate studies. Pontifical Catholic University ofPuerto Rico participates in the McNair Program through a federal proposal and responds to the UnitedStates Department of Education.Program RequirementsStudents can participate of the Program if they meet the following eligibility criteria.1. General grade point average of 2.80 or above.2. Low income level.3. First generation college student.4. A junior (third year student) at the University selected at the end of sophomore year.5. Interested in continuing graduate studies at the doctoral level.For additional information: 787 841-2000 x 1750, 1751, 1753, 1754mcnair@email.pucpr.edu37

GEAR UP PROGRAMThe GEAR UP Program of the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico belongs to anational initiative to enhance greater expectancies on more young adults by staying atschool, studying more and taking the correct courses that will lead them to college.Actually the Program offers its services to the 10 th graders at the following high schools:Thomas Armstrong Toro, Jardines de Ponce, Juan Serrallés and Centro San Francisco.GEAR UP offers free educational services to 560 students since seventh grade until theygraduate from High School. During the academic school year we offer educational tutoringand, guidance and counseling in each participating High School and during the SaturdaySessions at the University campus. Also we developed a Residential Summer Programduring the month of June.We offer Parents workshops that help parents to be more active in their children’s academicprocess and offer parent counseling in relation to the economic aides that are available fortheir children. Socio-cultural activities and Intellectual competitions are developedconstantly. Professional workshops are offered to participant school teachers.FINANCIAL AIDThe main purpose of the Office of Student Financial Aid is to provide financial aid, subject to theavailability of resources, to students who do not have the necessary alternatives to afford theireducational cost. This office is committed to assist students reach their academic and professionalgoals by providing financial aid, depending upon the availability of funds, to those students who applyand qualify. The financial aid resources are obtained from federal, state, institutional and privateentities.It is presumes by the federal, state governments and PCUPR, that parents have the primaryresponsibility of providing for their children’s education. Financial aid resources are available tocomplement the family’s contribution, thereby, providing students with financial aid to fulfill their postsecondaryeducational aspiration, and consequently, insuring a positive future for the student and thesociety.I. BASIC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS1) Complete the “Free Application for Federal Student Aid” (FAFSA) and present anapproved response (SAR/ISIR).2) Be admitted as a regular student and/or be enrolled in a program of study leading to auniversity degree at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico.3) Be a citizen of the United States or/ an eligible non-citizen (permanent resident).4) Demonstrate financial need as defined by the Secretary of the U.S. Department ofEducation and current state laws.5) Maintain satisfactory academic progress according to institutional policy, and as requiredby each particular program of financial aid.6) Do not exceed 150% of the total amount of credits required to complete the program ofstudies.38

7) Must not be in default on any federal student loan, (Federal Perkins Loan, Federal FamilyEducation Loan (Stafford), Ford Direct Loan, PLUS Loan for Parents) awarded andreceived at any post-secondary institution.8) Must not owe a refund and or overpayment on any federal program of student financial aid(Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplementary Educational Opportunity Grant -SEOG, andany other Title IV program), at any post-secondary institution.9) If a male student has at least 18 years of age, must be registered with the SelectiveService of the U.S Armed Services.II.DEADLINE DATES FOR SUBMISSION OF FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION1) The students must review the PCUPR Academic Calendar and Program of Classes,published every semester, to be informed of important deadlines.2) The students must submit all required documents on or before the published deadlinedates for the year seeking admission and prior to the payment date of registration.No student will be permitted to register with charges to financial aid until the Officeof Student Financial Aid, has received an official response to the student’s FAFSA(Pell Grant).III.PROCEDURES TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AIDIf interested in applying for financial aid, all students must submit the following:1) Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit the StudentAcknowledgment Report - SAR (reply from the FAFSA), by the annually publisheddeadline.2) If selected for verification by the US Department of Education, submit evidence of incomeand any other documents required by the Financial Aid Office.3) Students interested in a federal student loan and or to participate in the College WorkStudy Program, must select the program(s) they desire as response to the particularquestion of the FAFSA. You can access the FAFSA by going to these websites:www.fafsa.ed.gov or go to the PUCPR webpage www.pucpr.eduTRANSFER STUDENTS are required to submit a duplicate of their approved FAFSA (SAR/ISIR)processed at the previously attended institution if the student had not included the PCUPR institutionalcode 003936 in the original FAFSA application.NOTE: RENEWAL OF AID IS NOT AUTOMATIC. STUDENTS MUST REAPPLY FOR AID EACHACADEMIC YEAR. The academic year for financial purposes commences July 1 st up to June30 th of the next calendar year. Example: July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009.IV.ASSIGNMENT OF FINANCIAL AIDThe awarding of financial aid is subject to the availability of funds awarded by the Federal Government,as well as, the Commonwealth Government of Puerto Rico and the specific requirements of each of thefinancial aid programs.The financial need of the student is the basis for the possible assignment of financial aid. The financialneed is determined by the following simple formula:39

Education Budget(PCUPR estimated cost of tuition, fees, books/supplies, room & board, transportation, others)(-) MinusExpected Family Contribution as determined by the FAFSA(=) EqualsFinancial NeedIn addition to financial need, the student’s academic grade point average, the specific programrequirements, and the available funds are also taken in consideration. Since financial aid funds are notsufficient to meet the needs of all qualified students, the aid is assigned by a computerized program,which gives priority to the student with the lowest expected family contribution (EFC= “0”). All aid isawarded at the beginning of the academic year, except student loans that are applied for separately.Those funds that not expended during the academic year will be assigned to students applying duringthe first week of March for the summer session. Priority will be given to summer graduating seniors,fourth year students, third-year students, second-year students, first-year students, until the funds areexhausted.V. DESCRIPTION OF FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMSThere are three federal student assistance programs that have been traditional known as *“Campus-Based” programs. These programs are Supplemental Educational Grant (SEOG), College WorkStudy (CWS), and Federal Perkins Loan (Perk).A. Federal Student Assistance ProgramsAcademic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) – This grant is given to students who completed a rigoroussecondary school program of study (after January 1, 2006, if a first-year student and after January 1,2005 for second year). The awards are of two categories: for first-year students and second year, asdefined by the institution. The second-year students must have at least a cumulative 3.00 GPA uponcompletion of the first academic year. The specific amount for each category depends upon federalgovernment regulations; however, go to www.pucpr.edu, Financial Aid Office, for updated information.Federal Pell Grant (FPG) – This program offers undergraduate students the opportunity of obtainingfinancial aid resources for studies leading to a first bachelor’s degree with a limit timeframe of no morethan 150% of the total number of credits allowed for the student’s program of study. The student mayreceive this grant even when he/she is register for less than six (6) credits per semester. The amountassigned to the student will depend upon the number of credits matriculated and the expected familycontribution (EFC) as determined by the Federal Government and the maximum amount specified byfederal regulation. The student is required to maintain academic progress (SAP) according to theinstitutional policy.*Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) – This program is limited toundergraduate students with an academic load of at least six (6) credits. Priority is given to thosestudents who demonstrate exceptional financial need (EFC-“0”). The institution must submit an annualapplication to the federal government; therefore, PCUPR, cannot assume that the funding level will bethe same as in previous years. The specific awards may vary as determined by the institution.National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (SMART) – Granted to third andfourth year students, as defined by the institution, who have at least a cumulative 3.00 GPA scale andare majoring in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physic. The specific amount for each category40

depends upon federal government regulations: however, go to www.pucpr.edu, Financial Aid sectionfor updated information.Scholarship for Disadvantaged Students (SDS)Bachelor in Nursing – The funds, that are used tocover tuition, fees and other educational expenses, require an annual application to be submitted toHRSA (Health Resources and Services Administration). This grant is for full time undergraduatestudents and must maintain a minimum of a 2.00 grade point average. The students must come fromeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds according to federal regulations.TEACH Program (TEACH) – Awards up to $4,000 per year for students whose educational goal is tobecome teachers at public or private primary or secondary institutions that provide services to lowincome families. The students must be prepared in the following high need areas: bilingual educationand English as a second language, foreign languages (not English), mathematics, reading specialist,science, and special education. The awardees must sign a four year service contract that has to becompleted within an 8 year period of the graduation date. If the contract is not fulfilled, the total amountof funds received will be converted into an unsubsidized Federal Direct Stafford Loan with accumulatedinterest from the date of the first payment of the scholarship.*Federal Work Study (FCWS) - This program offers the student the opportunity to pay for part ofhis/her studies by working part-time. The student will be paid monthly according the prevailing federalminimum hourly wage. It is required that the students free hours to work, will not affects their academicprogress. Eligibility to participate in this program depends upon the student's financial need, classschedule, and capacity to concurrently work and study without affecting academic progress. Thestudent must compile with all the requirements and responsible as stipulated in the formal contract tobe signed prior to any job placement.*Federal Perkins Loans (formerly NDSL) - These are long-term loans that carry a low interest rate(5%). The student must be enrolled in an eligible program of study. The borrower begins to repay theloan nine (9) months after graduation or having ceased to be registered at least half time.Federal Ford Direct Loans (DL) – These are long-term loans, with repayment starting six (6) monthsafter graduation, suspension of studies, or registering less than six (6) credits. These loans may besubsidized or non-subsidized by the Federal Government and have a variable interest as prevailingfederal regulation indicate not to exceed a rate 8.25%. For the subsidized loan, the FederalGovernment pays the interest while the student is studying at least half time. The student pays theinterest on the non-subsidized loan while studying, and during deferment periods. The student doesnot have to have financial need to receive the non-subsidized loan. The loans are available througheducational institutions that have been approved for participation in the Direct Loan Program by theFederal Government. To participate in the Ford Direct Loan Program the student must be registered atleast half time and maintain satisfactory academic progress as established by the institution andapplied directly with the institution. The student must not have been granted a Federal FamilyEducation Loan Program(Stafford) for the same period of studies. The amounts vary according toacademic level; therefore, go to www.pucpr.edu financial aid section for updated information.Federal Family Education Loan Program (Stafford)- These are long-term loans, with repaymentstarting six (6) months after graduation, suspension of studies, or registering less than six (6) credits.These loans may be subsidized or non-subsidized by the Federal Government and have a variableinterest rate not to exceed 8.25%. The loans are available from lenders that have been approved bythe federal government. For the subsidized loan, the Federal Government pays the interest while thestudent is studying at least half time. The student pays the interest on the non-subsidized loan whilestudying, and during deferment periods. The student does not have to have financial need to receive41

the non-subsidized loan. To participate in the Federal Family Education Loan Program (Stafford), thestudent must be registered at least half time and maintain satisfactory academic progress asestablished by the Institution and applied directly with a lender. The student must not have beengranted a Ford Direct Loan for the same period of studies. Go to www.pucpr.edu financial aid sectionfor updated information.B. Commonwealth of Puerto Rico State FundsMerit Scholarship Program (BCES) – Scholarship are granted to entering freshman with financialneed, who had a 3.00 or more high school Grade Point Average (GPA) an register full time. Thesefunds are first awarded to any qualifying entering freshman; any remaining funds, according to stateregulations, permits awards to second, third, and fourth year students with demonstrated financial needand a college level GPA of 3.00.Supplementary Educational Aid Program (PAE) - To qualify for this aid, students must demonstratefinancial need, be enrolled in an associate or bachelor program, and maintain academic progress.Funds will be distributed in order of greatest need until all funds are exhausted. This aid must be firstused to cover tuition and fees and subsequently the aid is permitted to be used for educational costs(books, transportation etc.)Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP) – Federal Funds are matched with fundsfrom the Commonwealth Government of Puerto Rico, to provide aid to students who demonstrate thehighest financial need. These funds are very limited and allocated to the qualifying institution by stategoverning agency; PR Council on Higher Education (Consejo de Educación Superior).C. Institutional ScholarshipsBecas Génesis – Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, has established a series of scholarshipsknown as “Becas Génesis” which offer financial assistance to students who have demonstratedacademic, athletic, or artist excellence.1. “Beca Nuevo Ingreso” Entering Freshman Scholarship – This scholarship is awarded tograduate from High School students. There are four (4) categories based on student highschool GPA and PCUPR admission index. This aid is applied if the student enrolls andcompletes at least fifteen (15) credits per semester and is applied to the student accountbefore all other financial assistance. These students cannot be participants in the HonorProgram. The Admission Office determines the students to be selected; therefore, they shouldbe contacted for further information.First Category – 3.50 or higher High School GPA with 3.25 to 3.65 admission indexwill receive $450 per semester annually.Second Category -3.50 or higher High School GPA with a 3.00 to 3.24 admissionindex will receive $300 per semester annually.Third Category -3.50 or higher High School GPA with a 2.70 to 2.99 admission indexwill receive $225 per semester annually.Fourth Category -3.00 to 3.49 High School GPA with a 2.70 to 2.99 admission indexwill receive $150 per semester annually.2. “Programa de Honor” Honor Program –This full scholarship program is offered toexceptionally academically talented secondary level students. They must have a 3.50 or42

higher high school GPA and have obtained a 3000 score on the College Board with no scoreunder 500 in any of the five (5) areas of the College Board Examination. For additionalinformation, contact the Institutional Honor Program.3. “Beca Alto Rendimiento” High Academic Performance - This scholarship is awarded tosecond, third, or fourth year students. They must be registered in at least fifteen (15) creditsper semester. If the students is registered in less than the required credits, however is in thelast semester to complete the academic degree, the students must submit an officialcertification from the department ascertaining the graduation dated and the number of credits.The student must approve 90% of the previously attempted semester credits in order tocontinue receiving the scholarship. This aid is applied to the first fifteen (15) credits registeredand before all other financial assistance. There are two (2) categories:a. GPA of 3.50 to 4.00 will receive $15.00 per first fifteen (15) credits ($225)b. GPA of 3.00 to 3.49 will receive $10.00 per fifteen (15) credits ($150)4. “Beca Escuelas Católicas – Catholic High School Scholarship – This scholarship isgranted to students who have attended a Catholic High School from grades ten (10) to twelve(12). They must have a high school GPA of at least 2.50, be accepted, and be enrolled in atleast fifteen (15) credits. A committee will review all eligible students who are registered infifteen (15) credits and have provided certification of attendance from their former high school.The committee will annually select the new recipients for this scholarship. The recipients of thescholarship will receive $500.00 per semester for three (3) consecutive academic years aslong as they registered in fifteen (15) credits each semester and maintain academic progress.For further information, entering freshmen can contact the Admission Office. All other studentscan contact the Office of Student Financial Aid.5. “Beca Atlética” – Athletic Scholarship – These scholarships are to be given to students whodemonstrate outstanding athletic ability. To qualify, students must be recommended by aPCUPR trainer and must comply with the norms established by the institution, the PhysicalEducation Department, and the Intercollegiate Athletic League (LAI). There are three (3)categories:a. AE: full scholarshipb. A: tuition, fees, books and mealsc. B: books and mealsFor additional information, contact the Athletic Director or the Office of Student Affairs.6. “Becas Teatro y Coro” Theater and Chorus Scholarship – To qualify for thesescholarships, students must perform an audition before the director of the interested area.Students can contact the Office of Student Affairs for more details.7. “Puestos de Trabajo” Work Placement – Undergraduate students are given the opportunityto work on campus, ten (10) hours weekly, at the prevailing federal minimum wage. They arepaid monthly. They must be full-time students with al least a 2.00 GPA. Students who areinterested should complete an application, at the Office of Student Financial Aid.D. Private Scholarship – Private donations are available for students who meet the requirementsestablished by the awarding entities. The available programs include:Angel Ramos ScholarshipFarmacia GonzálezRoca ScholarshipClara Abbott FoundationBanco Central43

Julio E. Santiago ScholarshipFondo Beca MayaguezFondo Beca GolfPlaza del Caribe ScholarshipBanco Popular Foundation ScholarshipThese scholarships vary from year to year and are not awarded on a regular basis, since they aredependent upon available funds received from the donor, therefore, PCUPR does not guaranteeannual availability of this financial aid source.REFUND POLICYThe federal regulation (Higher Education Amendments of 1998, Public Law 105-244) establisheddirectives as to how proceed when a recipient of Title IV funds withdraws from school. When a studentwithdraws from school without completing a payment period or enrollment period, the school mustdetermine the amount of Title IV funds ‘’earned’’ for the portion of the payment period the studentattended. The University must calculate the earned financial aid and expected refund of funds to theFederal Government. A statutory schedule is used to determine the amount of Title IV funds a studenthas earned as of the date he or she ceases to attend. The amount of Title IV program assistanceearned is based on the percentage of time the student spent in academic attendance from thecommencement date of the academic period until the last date of assistance. A student with apercentage of earned aid equal to or greater than 60% will receive the total financial awarded. Fundsnot earned by PCUPR and the student are required to be return to the Federal Government. Studentsshould visit the Office of Student Financial Aid to seek orientation in regard to the implications thatwithdrawals would have on their awarded financial aid. Since the refund requirements are related withTitle IV funds they do not necessarily apply to funds from sources other than the Title IV programs.However, the Council of Higher Education of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico require the educationalinstitutional parallel the programmatic and administrative regulations of US Department of EducationTitle IV.The US Department of Education Title IV regulations specify that the institution allocate refunds in thefollowing order:1. Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan2. Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan3. Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan4. Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loan5. Federal Perkins Loan6. Federal Plus Loans7. Direct Plus Loans8. Federal Pell Grant9. Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)10. National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grants (SMART)11. Federal SEOG12. Any other Title IV Program13. Any other non-Title IV ProgramSpecific additional information related to the PCUPR Refund Policy may be obtained by visiting theTreasurer’s Office and the Office of Student Financial Aid.44

REGISTRATION COSTS AND FEESAdmission Fees (Non-refundable payment must accompany the application)Associate $15.00Bachelor $15.00Medical Technology $25.00TuitionBachelor's and Associate programs $155.00Medical Technology $170.00Auditor50% Tuition costUniversity FeesFees for bachelor's and associate degrees: include social, cultural and athletic activities, medicalservices, identification card, use of the library and student center, psicosocial service post officeservice, construction quota, and student’s accident insuranceSEMESTERAugust/January Ponce Branch CampusesBachelor (9 crs. or more) $229.00 $178.00Bachelor (less than 9 crs.) 191.00 140.00Summer 99.50 78.00Special Fees (itemized on the class program schedule)Laboratory and/or practicum fees may vary according to the course and concentration.HEALTH INSURANCEThe health insurance will charged to the student registered at least 6 credit hours for semester and orwill covered by the health insurance in the previous semester. The periods covered by the healthinsurance are .First semester and fall quarter September 1 to February 28Winter quarter November 1 to February 28Second Semester and Spring QuarterMarch 1 to August 31 (included June and July)*Students who submit evidence that they participate in a health insurance program are exempt fromthese fees.*The fee for the health insurance is subject to the changes which the insurance company submits tothe University.45

HOUSINGRooms (Ponce Campus) Summer SemesterUniversity housing (private room) $200.00 $725.00University housing (semiprivate room) 150.00 525.00Admission Fee (non-refundable) 25.00 25.00Property damage fee (refundable)* 75.00 75.00Maintenance Fee (non refundable) 25.00 25.00CHANGES IN FEESThe Institution reserves the right to make changes in tuition and fees, without previous notice.REGISTRATION PAYMENTStudents are considered duly registered when registration copy is validate and stamped with theofficial signature of the Bursar or the authorized personnel from the Branch Campus ofArecibo, Mayagüez or extensions. Students who do not comply with these norms will not be allowed toattend classes.All expenses can be paid in full on the day of registration by means of a postal money order, bankmoney order, certified check, cash, and/or credit cards ( Visa, Master Card, ATH (ATM) and Electron).The student may also choose to use the following Deferred Payment options:DEBTSa. Students registered on semester; (4) installments: requires the first payment on theday of registration equal to 25% of the total amount and 3 monthly payments subject to1% finance chargeb. Student registered on Quarters (3) installments requires the first payment on theday of registration equal to 33% of the total amount and 2 monthly payments subject to1% finance chargec. Students registered summer session: (2) installments requires the first payment onthe day of registration equal to 33% of the total amount and 2 monthly paymentssubject to 1% finance chargeAll students should pay their debts before taking final exams or on the date posted. Anystudents with outstanding financial debts from the previous semester are not eligible for registration. Ifthe University needs to hire a lawyer or an agency to collect the outstanding debt, the student will beresponsible for all fees charged. Transferred students who transfer from another university or collegeand have outstanding debts of any federal financial aid program are not eligible for financial aid atPontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico.46

INCIDENTAL FEEParking permit (yearly) 42.00Change in concentration 2.00Change in class program 10.00Copy of registration form 2.00Duplicate of Diploma** 30.00Nursing Placement Exams 25.00Late final exam fee (incomplete exam)*** 20.00Challenge exams 25.00Late registration* 40.00Readmission: 20.00Late readmission 30.00Technology and information system laboratiry 30.00Official Transcript and Certification 3.00Check-stop payment 15.00*Late registration is permitted only with written authorization by the Vice President for Academic Affairs.**No degree, diploma or certification of graduation will be given to students with financial obligationswith the University.***If for reasons acceptable to the professor a student fails to take the final examination, he or she willreceive the Incomplete (I) grade, as well as the average and the grade the student will get if he/shefails to remove the Incomplete.Reimbursement for total withdrawInstitutional Rules: The active or readmited students who make a registration paymentelegible for the followings reimbursements:can beSemester (August-December (January--May):A. Regular session1. 75% during first week of class according to academic calendar2. 50% Turing the second Hjek of class according the academic calendar3. Non reimbursement after second week of classes. The week consists of 6 consecutive days excluding Sunday and holydays according toacademic calendar. The reimbursement corresponds to the full charges including in theregistration program, and the student paid in full.B. Summer session (June and July)1. 75% during the first 3 days of classes , excluding Sunday and holydays2. According to academic calendar. The reimbursement correspond to the full chargesincluding in the registration program, and the student paid in full.3. Non reimbursement after second week of classes47

UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION POLICYACADEMIC INFORMATIONThe admission policy of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico is to accept any applicant who hassatisfactorily completed all graduation requirements for a high school diploma in an accredited schoolor has passed the High School Equivalency Examination (G.E.D.). The application must demonstratethe potential to benefit from university studies on the aptitude test offered by the College EntranceExamination Board (C.E.E.B.), while also showing evidence of motivation and a general positiveattitude which will help him/her obtain excellence in his/her education. Pontifical Catholic University ofPuerto Rico does not discriminate in its admission procedures on grounds of race, color, sex, religion,national ethnic or origin, or disabilities.GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR UNDERGRADUATESCandidates for admission to Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico must fulfill the followingrequirements:1. Must be a graduate of an accredited high school or its academic equivalent.2. Must have a minimum grade point average of 2.00 on a 4.00 point scale or its equivalent.3. Must have achieved the minimum scores required in the Spanish (P.E.A.U) or English (SAT)versions of the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB). Students 21 years of age orolder are exempt from these tests, unless they are applying to the College of Science or anyother program which requires these tests for admission.4. Must have approved the minimum high school academic requirements as follows:SubjectsThree-year high schoolEnglish 10, 11, 12 3Spanish 10, 11, 12 3*Mathematics 2Science 1History 1SubjectsUnitsFour-year high schoolEnglish 9, 10, 11, 12 4Spanish 9, 10, 11, 12 4*Mathematics 3Science 2History 2Units*Foreign students may substitute two years of a foreign language for the Spanish requirement.48

5. Must meet the admission requirements of individual programs.GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION1. Mail a completed application form to the Office of Admissions,Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico,Ponce Campus2250 Las Américas Avenue, Suite 584,Ponce, Puerto Rico 00717-9997Arecibo CampusRoad 662 Km. 1.3 Bo. SantanaPO Box 144045Arecibo, Puerto Rico 00614Mayaguez Campus428 Post StreetPO Box 1326Mayaguez, Puerto Rico 00681or deliver it personally to the Office of Admissions of the Ponce Campus or to any of theBranch Campuses or Extensions.2. Request that an official high school transcript be sent to the Office of Admissions indicating thecredits approved and those in process. A complete official transcript of credits should be sentafter graduation.3. Pay a $15.00 non-refundable application fee.The deadline for submitting applications for admission is: August semester: March 15 January semester: October 15 Summer sessions:o June April 15o July May 15Every application is evaluated on an individual basis taking into consideration all available informationregarding personal character, academic ability, and other pertinent information. Applicants will benotified of the status of their application. In order to register, the student must have completed all therequirements. All records received become permanent property of the university and will not bereturned.The Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico reserves the right of admission.49

SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSCollege of Science RequirementsDue to the nature of its programs, the College of Science has established additional requirements forsome of its programs.1. The College Entrance Examination is required for all students, even those over 21 years ofage.2. Students applying to the College of Science should have taken a minimum of two (2) units inScience and two (2) units in Mathematics at the high school level.3. Candidates for admission to the Nursing Program should have taken one unit in Biology andone unit in Chemistry.4. Applicants for the Binary Programs:Bachelor of Science in General ScienceBachelor of Science in General Science and Doctor of Biomedical Science(Ponce School of Medicine)Bachelor of Science in General Science and a Master in Public Health(Ponce School of Medicine)Bachelor of Science and Bachelor in Engineering - In consortium with Case WesternReserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.Bachelor of Science in General Science BS/MD (Pontificia Universidad Católica Madrey Maestra-República Dominicana)Bachelor of Science and Doctor in Veterinary Medicine - In consortium with theUniversity of Wisconsin-MadisonBachelor of Science in General Science BS/MD (Ponce Shcool of Medicine)Bachelor of Science in General Science and Doctor in Pharmacy(BS/Pharm D) (Nova University)will be evaluated by a committee on theira) high school grade point average;b) College Entrance Examination Board scores;c) recommendation letters;d) an interview5. Applicants for the Engineering Transfer Program with the Poly-technical University of PuertoRico will be evaluated on theira) high school grade point average andb) College Entrance Examination Board scoresREQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION OF FOREIGN STUDENTSAdmission of foreign students is based on the same criteria of all students:They should have academic evidence and the ability to pursue a college degree. Once admitted, thestudent must comply with the requisites of the United States Immigration and Naturalization ServiceOffice.50

All foreign students must:1. Submit an application for admission.2. Submit an official transcript for secondary school if applying as a freshman student.3. Submit two official transcripts from a university or college attended if applying as a transfer orgraduate student.4. Submit official results of the Scholastic Aptitude Test offered by the C.E.E.B.or SAT.5. Pay $15.00 dollars non refundable fee.Once admitted, the student must comply with the requisites of the Inmigration and NaturalizationService Office:6. Submit an affidavit of Support (evidence of income and resources).7. Submit a statement from an officer of the bank or other financial institution.8. Have a local residence address9. Complete the I-20 form of Immigration and Naturalization Service at the Registrar's Office.This is required to obtain the student visa.The procedure to obtain the student visa from the U. S. Immigration and Naturalization Service Officecould last up to six (6) months. It is recommended that this procedure be initiated at least one semesterbefore the period of studies.STUDENT CLASSIFICATIONSDepending on the type of admission, students are classified as regular or special student:NEW ADMISSIONRegular studentThe student, who fulfills all the requirements for admission, wishes to obtain a degree ordiploma, and registers as a full time or part time student in any session and in any of theacademic units.Special studentThe student who does not meet all the requirements for admission and may or may not wish toobtain a degree or diploma.TRANSFER STUDENTSAdmission requirementsStudents transferring from other accredited institutions who apply to the university for admission on anadvanced standing basis must fulfill the following requirements:1. Submit the application form provided by the Office of Admissions.2. Be in good standing at the other institution. Students suspended for academic reasons cannotbe considered as transfer students until the probation period has elapsed. Students suspendedfor disciplinary reasons will also not be considered.51

3. Have a college cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.00 on a four-point scale and aminimum of twenty-four (24) college credits earned. A transfer student with less than 24college credits must submit an official copy of the high school transcript and the CollegeEntrance Examination Board scores. This student will be considered a freshman withtransferred credits.4. Request two official transcripts of credits and grades from each institution or college previouslyattended sent directly from the institution to the Office of Admissions.5. Submit copies of the corresponding college catalog (s) from which credits are to be transferred.6. Submit a written recommendation from the Dean of Students of the last institution attendedusing the form supplied by the Admissions Office.Transfer creditsThe Deans of each college will evaluate the application and determine which credits are to bevalidated.1. Transfer credits will be given for courses in which the grade obtained is C or higher and theDean evaluates as being equivalent or substitute for courses required in the curriculum ofPCUPR.2. After ten years, courses taken and approved cannot be transferred.3. The number of credits required to obtain a degree will be determined by the Dean of theCollege to which the student is admitted. Normally, transfer students must take the last 30credits at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico in order to be eligible for a degree fromthis University. The Dean will determine which of these credits will be college or majorrequisites. .4. Students dropped for poor academic progress at an institution do not qualify as transferstudents until a semester has elapsed between the date of being dropped and the date ofadmission. However, if the suspension is from a specific college or program, the student mayrequest that he/she be considered for another college or program.5. Courses taken at other institutions which do not have an equivalent at PCUPR may beconsidered electives if the Dean deems them appropriate.6. Before registration, any student may appeal to the Vice-President for Academic Affairs anydecisions made regarding the transfer credits.TRANSFER FROM BRANCH CAMPUSESA student transferring from one Branch Campus or Extension to another campus must get approvalfrom the Registrar. In the same manner, students interested in taking courses at their campus and alsoin another campus must request an official permission.STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL CLASSIFICATIONSStudents with PermissionThese students are from other accredited institutions and have been given permission to take coursesat PCUPR in order to fulfill the requirements of their institutions. Students must request from theRegistrar of their universities an official permission specifying the courses to be taken at our University.Admission granted does not guarantee registration in the course requested. The student's institution isresponsible for orientation. This type of admission does not guarantee eligibility for admission as aregular student. The permission expires when the period for which it was issued has ended. If thestudent is interested in regular admission, he/she must meet all the requirements for admission. If thestudent is interested in sending an official transcript to his/her institution, he/she must request it fromthe Registrar.52

Students may also receive university credits if they score 700 or more on the CEEB tests in English,Spanish, and Mathematics I & II.AGREEMENT WITH OTHER INSTITUTIONS AND BINARY PROGRAMSThe university has formal agreements with other institutions for student exchange. For additionalinformation about these agreements, visit the Office of Admissions or program coordinators.Some of these programs are:1. Bachelor of Science and Bachelor in Engineering - In consortium with Case Western ReserveUniversity in Cleveland, Ohio.2. Bachelor of Science and Doctor in Pharmacy - In consortium with Nova Southeastern University inFort Lauderdale, Florida. ( Recinto de Ponce, Puerto Rico).3. Bachelor of Science and Doctor in Medicine - In consortium with Ponce School of Medicine.4. Bachelor of Science and Doctor in Medicine - In consortium with Pontificia Universidad CatólicaMadre y Maestra in the Dominican Republic.5. Bachelor of Science and Doctor in Veterinary Medicine - In consortium with the University ofWisconsin-Madison.6. Engineering Transfer Program - In consortium with Poly-technical University of Puerto Rico.7. Bachelor of Science in General Science and a Master in Public Health(Ponce School of Medicine)8. Affiliation agreement with the Central University of Bayamon9. Institutional agreement of medicine between the Autonomous University of Guadalajara andPCUPR-Mayaguez Campus10. Bachelor of Science in General Science and Doctor of Biomedical Science(Ponce School ofMedicine)Requisite after AdmissionImmunization CertificateAfter their admission, students under 21years of age and those accepted to the Nursing Program mustsubmit the Immunization Certificate (PVAC-3) required by the Department of Health Law 25, Article 7of September, 1983.REGISTRAR’S OFFICEINSTITUTIONAL POLICY ON CESSATION OF STUDIES IN CASE OF DISCONTINUATION OFPROGRAMS OR INSTITUTIONAL CLOSUREThe mission and educational vision of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico is based on thechurch resolution regarding the integral education of Man and consonant with the perennial mission ofevery institution It has as its primordial aim the ethical, moral, and educational commitment that everystudent who opts for its Campus as his/her university of choice be guaranteed the security of his/herstudies; PCUPR specifically guarantees that students will complete their study programs in the event ofdiscontinuation of programs or institutional closure. In case of program cessation or institutionalclosure, the institution will provide all students the means to complete their study programs either atother available Campuses/Extensions of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico or atanother accredited university of this country. PCUPR assures students that in the event of programdiscontinuation it will continue to offer them courses which they may need to complete their academicdegree.54

ACADEMIC SESSIONSThe University offers classes during the following sessions in all its campuses: Ponce, Arecibo, andMayagüez, as well as in its Extensions of Coamo, Alabama, and Santa Maria.Regular SessionNight SessionSaturday SessionSummer SessionClasses meet from Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Classes meet from Monday through Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.Classes meet from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.There are two sessions in the summer. Classes meet from Monday throughFriday for a four-week period in June and a four-week period in July (DoubleSession).STUDENT CLASSIFICATIONSUndergraduate-level students are classified in the following categories according to the numberof approved credits:1. First-year students (Freshmen): Students who have completed 32 credits or less.2. Second-year students (Sophomores): Students who have completed from 33 to 64credits.3. Third-year students (Juniors): Students who have completed from 65 to 96 credits.4. Fourth-year students (Seniors): Students who have completed 97 credits or more.5. Fifth-year students (Seniors): Students who have completed 120 credits or more. (Onlyfor students in a five-year program).ACADEMIC LOADAccording to their academic load, students are classified as follows:1. Full-time student: Undergraduate student with an academic load of 12 or more creditsper semester.2. Part-time student: Student with an academic load of less than 12 credits per semester.Normally, one credit is given for every 15 hours of class, one credit for every three hours of laboratory,and one credit for every three hours of practicum or internship. The student is allowed to take amaximum of 19 credits per semester and 6 or 7 credits per summer session. Students with acumulative index of 3.50 or above may take up to 21 credits per semester with a written authorizationfrom the Director of the Freshman Students, for first-year students, or from the corresponding Dean inother cases.3. Student on probation due to poor academic standingThe Dean may reduce his/her academic load to 12 credits per semester.55

REGISTRATIONRegistration dates and hours are published in the semester course-schedule program, and they arealso placed on the university bulletin boards. Students must be alert for the dates and the instructionspublished by the Registrar's Office. New students will be notified by mail of the dates and place forregistration.CLASS PROGRAMThe course-schedule program is published prior to the registration period. The University reserves theright to delete or change courses, eliminate programs by stages, change hours and location of classes,and change professors when it is considered necessary due to insufficient registration or other justifiedreasons.REGISTRATION PROCESSThe registration process begins with academic orientation. Each student prepares his/her classprogram with his/her counselor's assistance. It is required that the student's class program be approvedby the director of his/her department or the corresponding official at the Branch Campuses.The student is responsible for choosing courses from those suggested by the academic counselor. Thecounselor will verify that the student has not previously approved or has not taken that course withanother code number. He/She will also check that all the prerequisites for the courses have beenapproved.On the assigned dates, students will reserve their courses. The student will pay the registration fee atthe Bursar's Office. The student will receive a copy of his/her registration form which he/she has tovalidate at the Bursar’s Office and must present to the professor.The university also has an automated process of academic counseling. After students have reservedtheir course, they will receive by mail a copy of their official registration sheet unless they have notachieved satisfactory academic progress or owe money to the institution. Students who do not reservecourses will observe the schedule prepared by the Registrar's office in order to process theirregistration. The professor must warn students that they will not be allowed to attend class withoutevidence that the registration process has been completed.LATE REGISTRATIONStudents who do not complete the Registration process on the dates assigned may register on thedates specified for late registration. There is a fee for late registration. Any registration not completedon these dates requires the permission of the Vice-President for Academic Affairs.READMISSIONAny student who has interrupted his/her studies for a semester or more, has not been suspended foracademic or disciplinary reasons, and wishes to continue studying at the University must submit anapplication to the Office of the Registrar. A fee must be paid with the application. The application willbe evaluated by the Dean of the student’s desired college to determine if the requirements forreadmissions are met. The Registrar's Office will notify the student of the decision made. The deadlinefor submitting applications is June 15 for the August semester, November 15 for the January semester,and April 15 for the summer sessions. There is also a fee for late applications. All financial obligationsmust be cleared before registration. If a student seeks readmission after having interrupted his/herstudies for more than two years, his/her academic record is subject to reevaluation, and he/she must56

adhere to any changes in requirements which have occurred during the absence from the university.The academic record will be evaluated by the Dean of the College who will determine which credits arevalid for the program in which the student is interested.CLASS PROGRAM ADJUSTMENT: ADDITION AND ELIMINATION OF COURSES; SESSION ANDSECTION CHANGESIf a student wishes to make adjustments in his/her class program before completing the registrationprocess, he/she will need authorization from the department director. After this, he/she should continuewith the regular registration process. If classes have begun and the registration fee has been paid, butthe student wishes to make changes, he/she must follow the procedure established which is tocomplete an add-drop form with the corresponding authorization and complete the registration processat the Office of the Registrar. An additional fee is charged for program changes, unless these areadministrative.HEALTH INSURANCEEvery student must present evidence of a health insurance plan upon registration. If not available, theuniversity recommends that the student acquire the health plan it has in effect at the moment. It can bepaid during the registration process.IDENTIFICATION CARDEvery member of the University community must carry his/her validated identification card in a visibleplace at every moment.CLASS ATTENDANCEPunctual and regular attendance is expected in all classes. The student is responsible for fulfilling allthe requisites of the courses as established in the course syllabi. The maximum number of absences isthe equivalent of two weeks of classes. If this number is exceeded, the student must be interviewed bythe Dean, the Rector, or any other designated official for the proper action to be taken.WITHDRAWALThe student who wishes to withdraw from one or more courses (partial drop) or the whole program (fulldrop) must complete the proper form which must be signed by each professor and the Directorof his/her department. In case of a total withdrawal, the Vice-President for Student Affairs must beconsulted as well as the Financial Aid Director. The deadline for withdrawal is the last day of classesfor the session the student has registered. The date is always published in the academic calendar forthe corresponding session. After this date, no withdrawals will be processed. In order to consider thewithdrawal official, the form with the proper signatures must be taken to the Registrar's Office wherethe information will be verified. The corresponding offices will then be notified by the Registrar. Anywithdrawal which is not official will automatically become an F or NP, depending on the course.Exceptions to this norm due to extraordinary reasons require the approval of the Vice-President forAcademic Affairs.DISMISSALThe University reserves the right to request the withdrawal of any student at any time if his/her behavioris judged by the authorities as not being in accordance with institutional philosophy, objectives, norms,and procedures.57

DECLARATION OF MAJORUpon admission, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico will honor the student's selection of acollege and a major. The student is responsible for following the required program in order to completehis/her degree and major.ADDITIONAL DEGREE, MAJOR, OR MINORA student may choose to study an additional degree, one or more additional majors related or not tohis/her field, or one or more minors, as long as he/she fulfills the corresponding requirements for eachrequested degree, major, or minor. He/she should follow the institutional criteria established for eachacademic program. A student cannot declare two degrees simultaneously.CHANGE OF COLLEGEThe Colleges will accept changes from one college to another if a student has satisfactorily approved18 credits with a 2.0 GPA. The GPA can be reevaluated if failed courses do not count toward thecurriculum of the new College. Theses courses do not count for the graduation index, but they docount for the GPA. The A's obtained by the student on courses not required for the new curriculum canbe accepted as elective courses at the Dean’s discretion.EXAMINATIONSIn all courses, except research, internship, and seminar courses, a minimum of two examinations heldat mid-semester and at the end of the semester are required. Written tests, term papers, reports, andother assignments may be given during the semester at the discretion of the individual professor.FINAL EXAMINATIONSThe schedule for final examinations is issued by the Office of the Registrar approximately three weeksbeforehand and is posted on all University bulletin boards. If a student is absent for his/her finalexamination for reasons acceptable to the professor and is passing the course with a C or higher,he/she may receive an incomplete (I) that must be removed within the indicated time.GRADINGThe university uses the following system of letter grades and grade honor point for evaluating courses.Letter Grade Percentage Equivalent Honor PointsA 100-90 4.00B+ 89-85 3.50B 84-80 3.00C+ 79-75 2.50C 74-70 2.00C- 69-65 1.50D 64-60 1.00F 59-0 0.0058

The following grade symbols are not given grade honor points:PPSPDNPWIW1W2W3W5WUAUPassSatisfactory PassPass with deficiencyNo passWithdrawIncompleteMilitary Service WithdrawalHealth WithdrawalAdministrative dropDeathWithdrawal due to excessive absencesAuditPASS OR FAILA student may register for Pass or Fail in elective courses. A course using this rating does not affectthe student's grade point average. The student must notify his/her Dean at least fifteen days beforefinal examinations are taken if he/she wishes to register a course as Pass/Fail. The Vice-President forAcademic Affairs may authorize that the honor points obtained be counted only for academic standingdecisions but not for graduation.WITHDRAWAL (W)The student is permitted to withdraw from a course any time up to the date assigned for the last day to“W”. After that date, no course may be dropped.ADMINISTRATIVE WITHDRAWAL (W3)A student who does not attend a class the first two weeks of classes shall be given an administrativedrop (W3). The Pell grant, Title IV grants, and State grants only pay for students who attend classes.Consequently, students who receive a “W3” do not qualify for these grants and will, therefore, beresponsible for any debt owed to the University.WITHDRAWAL DUE TO EXCESSIVE ABSENCES (WU)The withdrawal for not attending class (WU) will be processed when a student that does not complywith the courses requisites, as established in the syllabus, has exceeded six consecutive absencesequivalent to three weeks of classes.INCOMPLETE (I)If for reasons acceptable to the professor a student fails to take the final examination, the student willreceive the Incomplete (I) grade, as well as the average and the grade the student would get if he/shefails to remove the Incomplete. If the student fails to remove the Incomplete, he/she will receive theinformed grade. He/She must complete the missing requisite in any of the two opportunities givenduring the following academic session. The dates for removing the Incompletes will be set by theRegistrar's Office. There is a fee for removal of an Incomplete.59

GRADE REPORTAt the end of each semester or academic session, the student will receive a grade report that includesthe student's semester index and general cumulative index. Within the first (30) thirty days of thefollowing semester after classes begin, all requests of grade reevaluation must be made, following theestablished procedure. After 30 days, all rights of claim are forfeited. Students must notify the Office ofthe Registrar of any home address change. The University will consider as official all information sentto the student's address as it appears on his/her record.CHALLENGE EXAM COURSESThis type of exam offers students who are evaluated as being competent in the course content theopportunity of earning credit without attending the class. Each department stipulates which ofits courses are challengeable. Students must get permission from all the pertinent personnel if theywant to challenge a course. Unlike an independent study or courses by contract, students do notreceive individual help, class material, or supervision from the professor. Students should follow theestablished procedure and be able to meet deadlines.INDEPENDENT STUDY COURSESThis type of course offers students the opportunity to take a course which is not necessarily beingoffered during the semester. Students are assigned a professor who will give them orientation andassignments. Students will be given a grade and credit hours once the requirements which wereagreed on by the student and the professor have been met. Students should follow the proceduresestablished.COURSES BY CONTRACTThis type of course offers students the opportunity of taking a course by making special arrangementswith a professor who will determine how the objectives of the course will be mastered. The student andthe professor will submit a contract along with a copy of the course syllabus. The contract will specifyobjectives, activities or assignments to meet the objectives, and the evaluation criteria. The studentand professor are required to meet at least one hour a week.If students need more information regarding the norms and procedures for the above three types ofcourses, they should see their respective department directors.COURSES WHICH MUST BE REPEATEDCourses in the major field passed with a grade less than C or failed must be repeated. When specialcircumstances warrant it, the Dean may allow a student to repeat courses not in their major fieldpassed with a D. With the exception of the highest grade, all other grades will be eliminated from thestudent's general index or graduation index. Courses which are repeated will be so noted on thestudent's record “E” and will not be counted on calculation of GPA.GRADE CHANGES, ACADEMIC GRIEVANCE, AND APPEALSIf a student does not agree with the grade obtained in any course, he/she may appeal to the professor.The deadline for this claim is within the first thirty days after classes begin of the following academicsession (not including summer sessions). The professor, based on the evidence, will complete the60

proper form for the grade change. It is then taken to the Registrar's Office to be filed in the student'srecord. After 30 days, all rights of claim are forfeited.AUTHORIZATION TO STUDY IN ANOTHER INSTITUTIONStudents with regular admission at the Institution and who have the Dean's permission may completetheir academic program with courses from another accredited institution only if they meetthe Residence Norm. Transfer students may also be allowed to take courses at another accreditedinstitution only if less than 50% of their major field courses and/or less than 75% of the total creditsrequired by an academic program have been validated.RESIDENCE NORM: Graduation requirement that establishes that at least 25% of the credits fora bachelor's degree and an associate degree at PCUPR are completed at the Institution. 50% ofthose credits should be in the major field. For receiving honors at graduation, students shouldhave completed 75% of the credits required for a degree at PCUPR with the required GPA.Additional credit or credits from additional majors or minors are not counted in grantinghonors.Revised and approved: September 2001Students will be authorized to continue their studies in another institution provided that they1. have achieved satisfactory academic progress in accordance with institutional norms in force;2. need specific courses for graduation, which are not offered during the semester in question;3. find it difficult to continue to attend the Campus where they study, due to residence change orother special circumstances;4. have not previously registered for the specific course in the Institution;5. have a need to complete a required academic program.Pontifical Catholic university of Puerto Rico is not responsible for courses taken without dueauthorization; it reserves the right to accept them.The student must insure that an official transcript of grades obtained in the other institutions isconveyed to the Office of the Registrar.The corresponding Dean/Rector may take appropriate action in exceptional cases.GRADUATE COURSES FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTSUnder special conditions and with the permission of the Dean or Rector, undergraduate students with a3.00 grade point index or more may register in graduate courses during their fourth year. They can nottake more than nine credits.TRANSCRIPTS OF CREDITS AND CERTIFICATESUpon request from the student, official transcripts will be mailed directly to any institution or agency thestudent indicates. A transcript marked Student Copy is sent directly to the student, upon request. Thetranscript fee is $3.00 per copy. Every student receives a transcript of his/her record, free of charge,immediately after graduation.61

Students will receive official documents only after they have settled financial obligations with theInstitution.To request an academic transcript, a student should submit a request at the Office of the Registrar. Notranscripts will be issued without written authorization by the student. Under normal conditions,transcripts can be mailed within two or three days. Applications made during rush periods will takelonger to issue.Certifications indicating that the student has completed the requirements of graduation and othercertifications of previous study are also issued by the Registrar, upon request of the student. Thesealso have a fee.STUDENT RECORDSPontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, in accordance with the Federal Privacy Law on studentrecords (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974), has established the following institutionalpolicy: "Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico maintains personal information records on studentswhose privacy it recognizes and wants to protect. These records are the private property of theUniversity. Academic records will not be accessible to any person except:1. The custodian of the records.2. The University administrative or teaching personnel having a legitimate academic reason forviewing the record.3. The persons mentioned in section 99.31 of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act withthe exception mentioned below.4. The students themselves, according to the rules transcribed in the Manual of Normsand Procedures regarding Educational Rights Privacy.""The University will not make information available to anyone which may permit identification andconsequent violation of the student's right to privacy unless:The information requested is classified as directory information and subject to the custodian'sdiscretion, or the request is made according to section 99.31 of the Federal Act mentioned (theUniversity will not apply item (a) (8) of this section to divulge information to parents; parents mayreceive the necessary information by obtaining the student's permission or through a court order).''"The University may divulge information contained in the student's record in case of any legalor administrative process brought against the University by the student or his representative.""The University will facilitate, on the other hand, any information requested by an educational institutionthat proves that the student has requested admission to that institution even though he/she has not yetbeen granted admission. The custodian will send a copy of the information to the transferred student.The custodian will also inform the student of his/her right to request amendments of the transferredrecord.''"All information requested of the custodian of the records in accordance with this policy, even thoughthe Federal law may permit its publication and unless there exists a special law to the contrary, may begiven subject to the custodian's reasonable discretion, who shall consider the reason givenfor requesting such information and the legitimacy of the motive.""The student shall not have access to financial information or general statement submitted by his/herparents, nor may he/she request other information as described in section 99.2 of the Federal Act."62

"The Registrar of the University shall be the Administrative Officer in charge of supervising and thecarrying-out of this policy in general.""The institutional rules regarding amendments to records, drawn in accordance to the aforementionedAct, shall not be used for the purpose of altering grades or academic evaluations as they appear on thestudent's academic record. For this purpose, the student must abide by the regulations described in theUniversity catalog." (Manual of Norms and Procedures Regarding Educational Rights and Privacy,Pages 2-4).NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS UNDER FERPA FOR POSTSECONDARY INSTITUTIONSThe Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect totheir academic records. They are:1. The right to inspect and review their academic records within 45 days of the day the Universityreceives a request for access. Students should submit to the registrar, dean, head of theacademic department, or other appropriate official, written requests that identify the record (s)they wish to inspect. The University official will make arrangements for access and notify thestudent of the time and place where the records may be inspected. If the records are notmaintained by the University official to whom the request was submitted, that official shalladvise the student of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed.2. The right to request the amendment of the academic records that the students believe areinaccurate or misleading. Students may ask the University to amend a record that they believeis inaccurate or misleading. They should write the University official responsible for the record,clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate ormisleading. If the University decides not to amend the record as requested by a student, theUniversity will notify the student of the decision and advise the student of his or her right to ahearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearingprocedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing.3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained inthe academic records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.One exception which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officialswith legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the University inan administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position (includinglaw enforcement unit personnel and health staff); a person or company with whom theUniversity has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent); a person servingon the Board of Trustees; or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinaryor grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. Aschool official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an educationrecord in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility. Upon request, the Universitydiscloses education records without consent to officials of another school in which a studentseeks or intends to enroll.NOTE: FERPA requires an institution to make a reasonable attempt to notify the student of the recordsrequest unless the institution states in its annual notification that it intends to forward records onrequest.63

4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failuresby the University to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of theOffice that administers FERPA is:Family Policy Compliance OfficeU.S. Department of Education400 Maryland Avenue, SWWashington, DC 20202-4605UNIVERSITY POLICY REGARDING STUDENTS AND ALUMNI DIRECTORYPontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico revised and established its institutional policy regarding thestudent and alumni directory. This policy allows third parties to request from the Institution all personaldata that is included by the University as Directory information.Pontifical Catholic University establishes the following data as Directory Information:a) Nameb) Address Local Permanentc) Telephone listingThe University urges all students not in agreement that these data be included in the Directory tocontact the office of the Registrar.WARNING: Students should, however, consider the consequences of any decision made by them towithhold information from Directory. Pontifical Catholic University assumes no liability for honoringstudents' instructions that such information be withheld nor assumes responsibility to contact thestudents for subsequent permission to release the information.THE SOLOMON AMENDMENT AND FERPAThe Solomon Amendment requires institutions to provide directory-type information on students whoare 17 years of age or older upon request of representatives of the Department of Defense for militaryrecruiting purposes. This information - "student recruiting information" - includes: student’s name,address, telephone listing, date and place of birth, level of education, academic major, degreesreceived, and the most recent previous educational institution at which the student was enrolled.A request for student recruiting information under Solomon must be honored unless there is anexception in the law which precludes the institution from providing the requested information. The mostimportant exceptions are that the university:has a long-standing policy of pacifism based on historical religious tradition;certify that such information is not collected by the institution;certify that each student concerned has formally requested to withhold "directory information"under FERPA from third parties.The definitions of the terms "directory information" (FERPA) and "student recruiting information"(Solomon) are not synonymous.64

NORMS FOR ACADEMIC STANDING: UNDERGRADUATE LEVELBecause of its desire to ensure academic excellence, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico hasestablished norms for academic excellence of all students. The norms are applicable to all studentsand consist of three main components: the number of credits earned per semesterthe accumulated number of credits earnedthe maximum period of time for obtaining the degree.DEFINITION OF TERMSAttempted Credits: These are the total number of credits for which the student has registered andappear on his/her record for which he/she has gotten A, B+, B, C+, C, C-, D, F, P, NP, PS, PD, W or I.It does not include credits for courses dropped before or during the refund period, as these credits arenot included in the student's record.Credits Earned: These are credits for courses in which the student received grades of A, B+, B, C+,C, C-, D, P, PS, or PD, even when the grade is not acceptable for fulfilling requirements in the majorfield. Courses in which the student receives an “I” are considered courses not passed.Transferred Credits : credits for courses taken at another Institution and approved with a minimumgrade of C that the Dean considers equivalent or may be a substitute of the requirements of thecurriculum at PUCPR. Grades obtained at other institutions are not included when determiningthe GPA, even though the courses are accepted towards the degree.Accumulated credits earned: The number of credits in which the student obtains a grade of A, B+, B,C+, C, C-, D, or F. When courses have been repeated, the highest grade obtained is the one calculatedin the GPA.Grade Point Average (GPA): The GPA is the measure of the student's academic achievement. It isdetermined by dividing the total number of honor points by the number of accumulated credits earned.INSTITUTIONAL POLICY OF ACADEMIC STANDINGAt the end of each academic year, the student must:Approve at least 60% of the attempted credits during the academic yearAchieve the required GPA for the total credits earned according the following Tables:65

TABLE I -ASSOCIATE DEGREEMINIMUM ACCUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGEREQUIRED ACCORDING TO ACCUMULATED CREDITS EARNEDAccumulated Credits EarnedMinimum GPA12 1.3024 1.5036 1.7048 1.90More than 48 2.00TABLE II - BACHELOR'S DEGREEMINIMUM ACCUMULATIVE GPA REQUIREDACCORDING TO ACCUMULATED CREDITS EARNEDAccumulated (Credits) EarnedMinimum Grade Index12 1.3024 1.4036 1.5048 1.6060 1.7072 1.8084 1.90More than 84 2.00Complete his/her degree on or before the maximum time allotted by the PUCPR for thispurpose which is equivalent to 200% of the normal time allotted to complete a degreeSatisfactory Academic Standing depends on all the components as a whole, not on eachone individually. To be able to continue studying at PCUPR, students are required to evidence goodAcademic Standing: fulfill the three above mentioned components. To have Good Academic StandingDOES NOT imply eligibility to receive Financial Aid.INSTITUTIONAL NORMFINANCIAL AIDDegree Full-Time Part-Time Full-Time Part-TimeBachelor (4 years) 8 years 10 years 6 years 7 ½ yearsBachelor (5 years) 10 years 10 years 7 ½ years 7 ½ yearsAssociate (2 years) 4 years 5 years 3 years 4 years66

FEDERAL NORM (Financial Aid)The new federal regulation, in force since July 1, 1994, grants students who received financial aid amaximum period of 150% of the time normally required to complete a degree, which may be measuredin terms of periods of time or of number of attempted credits.The entire amount of time a student has been registered counts, even if he/she did not receivefinancial aid under Title IV. For satisfactory progress, the University establishes the academic yearwhich consists of the fall semester, spring semester, and summer sessions; it will count the number ofattempted credits as 24 credits/hours minimum per year.DEGREECOLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION67CREDITS REQUIREDFOR MAJORCREDITS REQUIREDFOR PELL GRANTAssociate in Applied Science in Business Administration 71 106.5Associate in Applied Science in Secretarial Sciences 70 105Associate in Computerized Business Application 68 102Associate in Applied Science in Office Techniques 73 109.5Associate in Tourism Techniques 73 109.5International Business Program 136 204Bachelor in Office Administration 137 204.5Communication Media in Business 136 204Organizational Communication 127 190.5Accounting Program 135 202.5Public Accounting Program 150 225Business Law 138 207Managerial Economics 135 202.5Tourism Entrepreneurship 136 204General Business Program 136 204Entrepreneurial Experience 121 202.5Finance Program 135 202.5Management Program 136 204Marketing Program 136 204Small Business Management 130 195Radio and Television Production 130 195Advertising 135 202.5International Public Relations 135 202.5Human Resource Management 133 199.5Information Systems 137 202.5Bachelor in Office Systems 137 202.5Bachelor in Secretarial Science 137 202.5

DEGREEBachelor of Arts in: Public AdministrationCOLLEGE OF ARTS AND HUMANITIESCREDITSREQUIRED FORMAJORCREDITSREQUIRED FORPELL GRANT130 195 Fine Arts 130 195 Political Science 130 195 Political Science and Law 120 180 Criminology 130 195 Hispanic Studies 130 195 Pre-Law 131 196.5 Philosophy 130 195 History 133 199.5 English 130 195 Music 145 217.5 Sociology 130 195 Social Work 136 204Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies 120 180DEGREEBachelor of Science in: BiologyCOLLEGE OF SCIENCECREDITSREQUIRED FORMAJORCREDITSREQUIRED FORPELL GRANT136 204 Environmental Science 136 204 General Science 135 202.5 Mathematics 130 195 Psychology 132 193 Chemistry 136 204Bachelor of Science in Nursing 143 213.5Bachelor of Science in Health Science: Non-invasive Cardiovascular Technology141 211.568

MAJORCOLLEGE OF EDUCATIONCREDITSREQUIRED FORMAJORCREDITSREQUIRED FORPELL GRANTAssociate Degree in Applied Science in Fashion Design 70 105Bachelor in Elementary Education in: Visual Arts136 204 General Education (4-6) 138 207 Special Education: Mild Disabilities, SevereDisabilities, Communication Problems138 207 Physical Education 138 207 Early Childhood (K-3) 138 207 English 135 202.5 Music 145 217.5Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education in: Visual Arts134 201 Biology 136 204 General Science 136 204 Spanish 137 205.5 Family and Community Science (formerly HomeEconomics)142 213 Business Education 140 210 History 137 205.5 Physical Education 135 202.5 English 134 201 Social Studies 134 201 Mathematics 137 205.5 Music 143 213.5 Chemistry 135 202.5 Education in Health 137 205.5Bachelor of Science in: Family and Community Science (formerly HomeEconomics)135 202.5 Sports Science in Physical Conditioning 136 204Students who have exceeded the time limit, and therefore do not qualify for financial aid, may continuetheir studies according to the University norm but must pay for their studies themselves.69

VETERANS AND THEIR BENEFICIARIESVeterans and their beneficiaries should complete their program of study in the regular time allotted. Thestudent who has not completed his/her studies in the regular time will not continue to receive veteranbenefits. If the student is a recipient of “Pell Grant”, his right to continue receiving Pell Grant will not beaffected until the 50% of the time of study is completed. The veteran must be evaluated using Veteransand Pell Grant recipient criteria according to Title IV regulations.EVALUATION OF ACADEMIC STANDINGStudents not complying with the norms for Satisfactory Academic Standing will be evaluated at theend of the academic year, in May. Each student who has not achieved Satisfactory Academic Standingduring the semesters of August and January will have to be interviewed by his/her Dean or Rector inMay. He/She may use the summer sessions (June and July) to comply with the norms. These caseswill have to be reevaluated previous to the August registration. The evaluation will determine if thestudent achieved Satisfactory Academic Standing or if the student will be on Probation.Any student who does not achieve Satisfactory Academic Standing for the first time will be placed onProbation I for one academic year. The Dean or Rector will interview the student before AugustRegistration, will orient him/her, and will complete the corresponding form. This document will be sentto the Registrar’s Office, and a copy of it will be given to the student.At the end of the academic year, the student who is on Probation 1 will be evaluated.If the evaluation shows that the student achieved Good Academic Standing, he/she will beclassified as a regular student.If the evaluation shows that the student has not attained the required GPA or did not earn atleast 60% of the credits attempted, or both, he/she will be placed on Academic Dismissal withthe right to appeal the decision. See Appealing Procedure.Each student who presents an appeal will be interviewed by the Dean or Rector. The Dean or Rectorwill evaluate the appeal and make a decision taking in consideration the academic achievement andthe circumstances that may have affected the student’s performance.If the decision is favorable, the Dean or Rector will place the student on Probation II foranother academic year. The Dean/Rector will complete the corresponding form which will besent to the Registrar’s Office. A copy will be given to the student.At the end of the Probation II period, if the evaluation shows that the student has not attained therequired GPA, or did not earn at least 60% of the credits attempted, or both, he/she will be placed onNon-appeal Academic Dismissal. The student can not register for classes for one academic term.After this one academic term absence, the student may request readmission which will be evaluated bythe Dean or Rector.If the student decides to change his/her concentration, the corresponding Dean will evaluatethe case and eliminate from the student's academic index the failed courses which do notcount for the new major, except in those programs that have special laws or regulations donot allow it.The student will be placed on Probation III for one academic year.70

If at the end of Probation III the evaluation shows that the student achieved Good Academic Standing,he/she will be classified as a regular student. If the evaluation shows that the student has not attainedthe required GPA, or did not earn at least 60% of the credits attempted, or both, he/she will be placedon Probation IV until the next evaluation is made.The student who is on Probation IV and does not achieve Good Academic Standing will be given FinalAcademic Dismissal.Although the Academic Standing is done at the end of each academic year, at the end of eachacademic term there will be a preliminary evaluation, and the students who are not doing well will begiven a Warning.MAXIMUM PERIOD OF TIME TO COMPLETE A DEGREEStudents who do not complete their degrees within the time limit established by the University will beevaluated on an individual basis. The Dean may recommend extending the period for a year if thereare extenuating circumstances to justify this.APPEALS PROCESS1. A student who, according to established criteria, has been dropped for failing toachieve Satisfactory Academic Standing may appeal to the Dean or Rector2. Extraordinary circumstances which may have affected the student's academic performance(such as death in the family, divorce, serious illness, change of academic objective) will betaken into consideration. The student will be responsible for submitting all necessary evidenceto support his/her appeal.3. The Dean or Rector will evaluate the evidence and will notify the student of the decision.She/he will send a copy to the Registrar’s Office.4 To have Good Academic Standing DOES NOT imply eligibility to receive Financial Aid. To beable to receive Financial Aid, the student has to fulfill the requirements of the SAP Norms(Satisfactory Academic Progress) established by the Federal Department of Education.OTHER CONSIDERATIONS1. It is recommended that students on Probation status repeat courses which they have failed.2. A student who has obtained an associate degree or a certificate and enrolls in another undergraduateprogram will be considered an undergraduate student until he/she completes his/her first bachelor'sdegree.3. A student will have completed his/her studies toward a degree when he/she fulfills allrequirements for the degree, as certified by the Registrar's Office. This certification can bemade whether or not the student has applied for graduation.4. Non-credit or remedial courses taken by the student will not be included in the time limit ifthese courses are necessary in order to obtain a degree, if the student has already beenadmitted to the program (unconditionally), and if the credit hours are comparable to those ofregular courses. A maximum of 30 credits of non-credit and remedial course is allowed.5. Transfer Students also accumulate time for transferred credits on the basis of one year ofacademic studies for every 24 credits approved at the previously-attended institution.71

6. Students who change their major or degree, or those who indicate their intention to pursue asecond degree, must complete it within the maximum time afforded by the University; ie. 8years for the 4-year program. To obtain financial aid, the 150 %-of-the-time norm applies.7. Incompletes - Courses which receive a grade of incomplete count as attempted credits but notas passed. If the Incomplete is removed (through a passing grade), the case is reevaluatedduring the following time period.8. Repetition of courses - The University allows students to retake all failed courses, and thosemajor courses in which the students obtained less than a C. Courses which are retaken countas attempted credits.HONORSHonors ProgramThere is an Honors Program at this Institution which has specific requirements for admissionand retention. It offers varied opportunities and incentives for qualified students. Foradditional information, please consult the Office of Admissions.Dean's Honor ListAll students who approve a minimum of 12 credits per semester with an index of 3.50 or more and nograde lower than C will be enrolled on the Dean's Honor List. This honor appears in the student'spermanent record. The Honor Assemblies given by the different Colleges recognize students who havebeen on the Dean's Honor List for two consecutive semesters and have maintained a 3.50 GPA.GRADUATIONGraduation RequirementsAll students in their third year must arrange for an evaluation of their academic record with the Directorof the department. Upon completing 96 credits, students should complete an official graduationapplication at the Registrar's Office so that a final evaluation can be accomplished. Students will benotified in writing of what they need to complete for graduation requirements. It is the student'sresponsibility to complete all the graduation requirements and to obtain the adequate academicguidance.The graduation requirements are as follows:Pass all the required courses in the program of study as established by the University andcomplete the program of studies within the time specified by the Institution: 8 years forthe bachelor program, 4 years for the associate program and 10 years for part-time students.Have a 2.00 index on a 4.0 point scale, except in the programs that the PUCPR hasestablished an index higher than 2.00.Transfer students must have taken at least 25% of the credits at the Institution for thebachelor's degree and for an associate degree and 50 % of the credits required for the major.All of the students who have been admitted to the PCUPR will be subject to the curriculum andthe graduation requirements that prevail on the year they entered. However, if the curriculum ismodified after the student has entered the PCUPR, he/she can choose the actual curriculum atthe time of graduation, but never a combination of both.72

Submit the proper graduation form on or before the date indicated on the University calendar.(Students who do not submit the formal application for graduation may still qualify ascandidates for graduation provided the Registrar certifies that all requirements for the particularacademic degree have been fulfilled.) After one academic tear, the graduation form will expire,and the student will have to submit a new form.Have settled all financial obligations and pending documents with the University.Graduation Ceremony will be held once a year in May or June as indicated by the Universitycalendar. Students, who fulfill the graduation requirements at the end of each of the terms ofthe academic year, can ask for a certification from the Registrar’s Office or a transcript with thedegree conferred previous to Commencement.The University will confer two degrees at the Graduation Ceremony only if those two degreeswere not taken simultaneously and both degrees are in different programs. Additional majorsand/or minors will receive a Certification, but not a diploma from the University. If a student hasa degree conferred by another Institution, the PCUPR will not confer the same degree.Example: A Bachelor of Science (BS) from another Institution cannot be granted again byPCUPR, no matter if the major is different.The specific requirements for the Programs are available at the Academic Departments.Graduation with HonorsDegrees are granted with honor to students who have completed at least 75% of the credits requiredfor their degrees by this Institution with the following grade point averages:Summa Cum Laude 3.950 - 4.000Magna Cum Laude 3.800 - 3.949Cum Laude 3.500 - 3.799Additional credit or credits from additional majors or minors are not counted to grant honors. In anAssociate Degree Program, a student who has fulfilled all the required credits with an average of 3.5 ormore will be considered an honor student. A Transfer student can graduate with Honors if he meets therequirements of the 75% credits taken at the PCUPR.PLEASE NOTEEvery effort has been made to insure accuracy of the information presented in this Catalog. However,all courses, course descriptions, professor assignment, curricular, and degree requirements describedherein are subject to change or deletion without prior notice. For further information, consult theappropriate Department, School, or College mentioned in the Catalog.EXCEPTIONAL SITUATIONSThe Vice-President for Academic Affairs will make decisions in exceptional cases not considered in thenorms. He/she may grant exemption to the norms whenever justified reasons exist.73

GENERAL REQUIREMENTSGeneral curriculum for all bachelor’s degreesDEGREECREDITSTheology 9Philosophy 9English 9Spanish 9Social Sciences, Political Sciences 6Humanities 9Physical Education 2Mathematics 6General Science 6Music of Art 3TOTAL CREDITS 68Note: For each particular program and department, please check the requirements in each of thecorresponding sections of this catalog.Prof. Alfonso Santiago, DeanHISTORYCOLLEGE OF ARTS AND HUMANITIESDuring its early years, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico functioned as a College of Arts andScience offering courses of specialization in Arts, Science, Business Administration, and Education. Asthe offerings became increasingly diversified due to the rapid growth of the University, it was necessaryto establish divisions to deal with the programs of Education and Business Administration separately.In 1961, the College of Education was created as an independent academic unit; and in 1966, theCollege of Science and the College of Business Administration were established. From this date on,the College of Arts and Science became the College of Arts and Humanities.OBJECTIVESA. General Objectives:The general objective of the College of Arts and Humanities is to provide the university students withan integrated humanistic formation, imbued with the Scriptures as the source and guarantor of thefundamental values of the human being, of harmonious living, and of social progress.B. Specific Objectives:To provide students with a vision of the cosmos, of man, and of God in accord withperennial philosophy , divine Revelation, and the teachings of the Church.To provide students with a system of thought; with criteria of judgment; and rules ofcorrect, just, and exemplary action in accordance with Catholic teachings.74

To provide a professional formation that will permit students to develop a careerwhich insures future dedication to the community with authentic prestige throughprofessional competency and through testimony of faith.To form excellent professionals, dedicated Christians, and useful citizens who willgive service to the individual, to the family, and to society.To maintain an interdisciplinary dialogue between science and theology and reasonand faith.ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATIONThe College of Arts and Humanities is under the direction of Dean who coordinates and supervices theCollege.The following academic units compose the College of Arts and Humanities.‣ Department of History, Fine Arts, and Music‣ Department of Political Science, Sociology, Public Administration, Criminology, Binary Programin Political Science and Law, and Pre-law‣ Department of English and Foreign Languages‣ Department of Hispanic Studies‣ Department of Theology and Philosophy‣ Department of Social Work‣ Department of Liberal StudiesPROGRAMS OF STUDYThe College of Arts and Humanities offers programs leading to the following degrees:1. Associate in Arts (A.A.), offered in the Arecibo Branch2. Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies3. Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in:a) Public Administrationb) Fine Artsc) Political Scienced) Political Science and Lawe) Criminologyf) Hispanic Studiesg) Philosophyh) Historyi) Englishj) Musick) Pre-Lawl) Sociologym) Social Work4. Minor in French5. Master of Arts in Divinity (Seminarians only)6. Master of Arts in Hispanic Studies7. Professional Certificate in:a) Grammar and Writing Discourseb) Analysis of Literary Worksc) Puerto Rican Literature75

8. Programsa) Program in Theological Initiationb) Program in Formation of Permanent DeaconsREQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREECREDITSCourses in General Education 68Required College Courses 23Art or Music Appreciation 3Spanish (Literature and Language) 6History (to elect)263; 303; 373; 402 3Foreign Language: French, Italian, or Latín 6History 360 - Society and Puerto Rican Culture 3History116 - Computer Application to the Humanities 2Required Major Courses (See appropriate Department) 39-45Total 130-136REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ASSOCIATE IN ARTS (A.A.) DEGREE(Offered in the Branch Campuses only)CREDITSENGL. 110, 114 6SPAN 131-132; 205 9HIST 103-104; 253; 360 12SOCI.110; POSC 110 6BIOL 117-118 or MATH117-118 6THEO 130,131 6PHIL 207 3PHIL (312 or 340) 3Physical Education (PHED) 1Orientation 003-004 0Electives in Arts and Humanities 12Total 6476

DIRECTOR : Prof. Ramón López ColónDEPARTMENT OF HISTORYFACULTY: Dr. Luis E. Díaz Hernández, Dr. Arnaldo Gierbolini Rodríguez, , Dr. Neysa RodríguezDeynes, Prof. Alfonso Santiago Cruz, Prof. Eli Oquendo Rodríguez, Prof. María F. Torres Lozano, Prof.Frances Ortiz Ortiz, Prof. Cantaliz Cornier López.OBJECTIVES Present to history students a vision of the humanistic values of their discipline. Prepare professional historians and history teachers to be responsive to the aspirations of PuertoRican society. Offer a wide variety of courses so that students can better comprehend the social, economic,political, and cultural problems in a historical perspective. To teach history in the basic courses in a manner which is interdisciplinary and takes into accountthe Gospel and History of the Church. In specialized courses, to present and investigate historyaccording to Catholic values and insights.REQUISITES FOR THE BACHELOR OF ARTS IN HISTORYREQUISITESCREDITSGeneral Education Courses 68Courses Required by the College 23Courses Required by the Department 42TOTAL 133HISTORY COURSESCREDITSCourses required in general educationHIST 201, 201, 251 9Course required by the collegeHIST 263 3Courses required by the DepartmentHIST 202, 205, 252, 265, 301 15HIST 302, 371, 372, 417, 419 15Electives in HIST 12All history courses must be approved with a C or higher.77

CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF ARTS IN HISTORYFIRST SEMESTERFIRST YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSHIST 201 3 HIST 202 3HIST 263 3 HIST 265 3PHED 107 1 PHED elective 1MATH 117 3 MATH 118 3ENGL 110 3 ENGL 114 2SPAN 131 3 SPAN 132 2ORIE 0 ORIE 0CREDITS 16 CREDITS 14FIRST SEMESTERSECOND YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSHIST Elective 3 HIST Elective 3HIST 204 3 HIST 205 3HIST 251 3 HIST 252 3SOCI 110 3 POSC. 110 3PHIL 201 3 THEO130 3ENGL 115 3 SPAN 205 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 1878

FIRST SEMESTERTHIRD YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSHIST 301 3 HIST 302 3HIST 371 3 HIST 372 3HIST 417 3 HIST 419 3PHIL 312 3 THEO 131 3FOLG 3 FOLG 3HIST 116 2 ART 101 3CREDITS 17 CREDITS 18FIRST SEMESTERFOURTH YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSHIST Elective 3 HIST Elective 3PHIL 340 3 HIST 360 3MUSI 102 3 THEO 132 3PHYS 117 3 BIOL 118 3SPAN Literature 3 SPAN Literature 3CREDITS 15 CREDITS 15COURSE DESCRIPTIONHIST 103 (HUM 103) WESTERN CIVILIZATION I(Non-major course)Course analyzes the unfolding of Western Civilization through its different times from its origins to theRenaissance of the XV Century emphasizing the contributions of each culture to our contemporarysociety.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits79

HIST 104 (HUM 104) WESTERN CIVILIZATION IIPrerequisite: Hist 103 (non-major course)Analysis of the unfolding of Western Civilization through its different times, from the Renaissance to thepresent emphasizing the contributions of every period.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHIST 116 COMPUTERS APPLIED TO THE HUMANITIESA study of the computer: its function, possibilities, capabilities, and applications. Special emphasis onthe computer as a working device which is at the service of mankind for investigation, teaching, career,work, and home. Practice in basic program applications for the market and especially thoseapplications in the field of the humanities.3 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsHIST 201 ANCIENT HISTORYA profound analysis of ancient cultures with special attention to the political, social,institutions of Greece and Rome.and cultural3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHIST 202 MEDIEVAL HISTORYA study of Medieval European institutions developed after the fall of the Western Roman Empire andcontinuing to the early Renaissance. Emphasis is given to the role of Christianity in the formation ofWestern Civilization. Also, analysis of the political, social, economic, and cultural aspects of feudalismand the early economic institution of the modern period.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHIST 204 MODERN HISTORYRequisite: Hist 202Analysis of the culture, art, literature, and science of the Renaissance and their influence in thedevelopment of modern thought. Study of the causes and results of the religious revolutions of the 16 thcentury and the birth of modern nations.HIST 205 CONTEMPORARY HISTORYAn analysis of the historical development of the Western World during the 19 th and 20 th centuries withspecial attention to social, economic, political and cultural changes. Also, a study of the precipitatingsocial, economic, and political causes of the two world wars of the 20 th century and the currentrepercussions of those events.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits80

HIST 206 HISTORY OF PONCEStudy of the foundation and development of the city of Ponce. Analyses of the political, economic,social and cultural factors that have done of Ponce the alternate capital of Puerto Rico. The influence ofPonce is identified in the political, economic, social and cultural development of Puerto Rico. Elementsof genealogy are introduced. Places of interest of the city will be known and visited.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHIST 211 BASIC GEOGRAPHYA study of the main themes of physical geography such as the solar system, the earth in space, theatmosphere and its components, and the earth’s topography.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHIST 212 HUMAN GEOGRAPHYThemes studied in this course are world population; natural resources and their utilization; cities andtheir geographical characteristics; and communication networks.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHIST 213 GEOGRAPHY OF PUERTO RICOAn intensive geographic analysis of Puerto Rico, its principal physical, biotic and humanisticcharacteristics; regionalization of the island and its environmental appreciation. Emphasis on therelative importance and implications of its geographical position in the Caribbean.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHIST 216 ADVANCED COMPUTERIZINGRequisite: Hist 116Advanced computer course which integrates the computer with different media. Microsoft Office,Explorer, Photoshop, Acrobat, and the Internet will be discussed as well as the use of the scanner andthe digital camera.3 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsHIST 251 HISTORY OF PUERTO RICO IStudy and analysis of the historical evolution of Puerto Rico, from its pre-Columbian origins to 1800,focusing on the development of the main economic, social, cultural, and political processes; of thoseformative years and evolution of the Puerto Rican personality and culture.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits81

HIST 252 HISTORY OF PUERTO RICO IIRequisite: History 251Study and analysis of the historical evolution of the Puerto Rican society from the XIX Century to thepresent time, emphasis on the development of the economic, social, and cultural processes that havecontributed to the formation and definition of a Puerto Rican national identity.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHIST 253 HISTORY OF PUERTO RICO (COMPENDIUM)(non-major course)Study and interpretative analysis of the main socio-economic, cultural, and political processes that thePuerto Rican society has lived from 1508 to the present time.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHIST 263 HISTORY OF SPAINThe course aims to inform about the history of Spain, from our ancestors to the present time, offering aglobal or panoramic physical and historical vision this country, emphasizing its contributions to thehuman progress and its relations with Europe and America.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHIST 265 HISTORY OF THE CHURCHCourse covers early Church expansion; the struggle of the Church against paganism and heresy; theChurch within the Christian phase of the Roman Empire; the evangelization of other western people;the enlightenment of culture in the high Middle Ages and subsequent decadence; resurgence of theChurch; the culmination of the 12 th and 13 th Centuries ; 14 th and 15 th Centuries as a period of declineof medieval elements and the foundation of new epoch; 16 th Century, excision of the faith, CatholicReform, Church expansion; 17 th Century, the century of the Gallic Church; 18 th and 19 th Centuries, thenew anti-Christian ideology and the Church; 20 th Century, a religion understood by everyone; theecumenical movement; Vatican II.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHIST 301 HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES IStudy of the origin and political, economic, social, and cultural development of the United States fromits origins to 1877.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHIST 302 HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES IIRequisite: History 301Study of political, economic, social, and cultural the development of the United States from 1877 to thepresent.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits82

HIST 303 UNITED STATES HISTORY (COMPENDIUM)(non-major course)A synthesized study of the political, economic, social, and cultural development of the United Statesfrom its origins to the present.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHIST 360 PUERTO RICAN SOCIETY AND CULTURE IN THE 20 TH CENTURYRequisite: Hist 253A study and analysis of the historical and social processes that have served as a basis for thedevelopment of the Puerto Rican personality in the XX century.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHIST 370 THE CARIBBEANA study of the political, social, economic and cultural development of the Caribbean since the Europeanconquest until the present.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHIST 371 HISTORY OF LATIN AMERICA IAnalysis and study of Latin America from its discovery to the process of the colonization, highlightingthe indigenous cultures and the legal problems of the first centuries. The political, economic, and socialdevelopment will be analyzed in depth during the Colonial Period.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHIST 372 HISTORY OF LATIN AMERICA IIRequisites: History 371Analysis and study of Latin America from the wars for independence to the present; The political,economic, social, and cultural development will be analyzed during the Colonial Period as well as theprocess that led to the wars for independence and the reality the new nations confronted as of 1824until our times; emphasis on the economic and social problems of the XIX and XX Centuries.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHIST 373 LATIN AMERICAN HISTORY (COMPENDIUM)(non-major course)A study of the political, economic, social, and cultural evolution of Latin America since the 16 th Centurywith special emphasis on the 19 th and 20 th Centuries.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits83

HIST 403 SOCIETY AND CULTURE OF CONTEMPORARY EUROPE (CULTURAL TRIP ABROAD)Analysis and study of the Western World through a cultural trip to various European countries. Specialemphasis on the artistic representations which have contributed to the social, political, and economicchange, as well as to Western thinking today.Summer, 6 creditsHIST 405 THE FRENCH REVOLUTION AND THE NAPOLEONIC ERA (1789-1815)A course on the causes and developments of the historic French events which changed Western andWorld History.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHIST 408 HISTORY OF RUSSIA: ORIGIN, FORMATION, AND EVOLUTION OF THE RUSSIANPEOPLEA study, interpretation, and analysis of the historical evolution of the Russian society since its origins,colonization, and formation as a State, up until the Soviet Federative Socialist Republic in the 20 thcentury.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHIST 409 HISTORY OF THE FAR EAST: CHINA AND JAPANA panoramic political and economic presentation of the historical development of China and Japan.This study emphasizes the cultural achievements (artistic, literary, philosophical and religious) thatidentify them the most. A characterization of those social institutions which are typical of the Far Eastare presented.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHIST 410 XIX CENTURY EUROPEThe impact of imperialism, nationalism, liberalism, and industrialization in 19 th Century Europe. Thegrowth of the major powers and the various conflicts which brought on World War I.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHIST 417 HISTORIOGRAPHYA study from the ancient to the present time of the historical development of Western historiography.An analysis of the most important historical interpretations, especially those of contemporary times.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits84

HIST 419 METHODOLOGY AND TECHNIQUES OF HISTORICAL INVESTIGATIONRequisite: Hist 417A study and analysis of the different methods used by historians to achieve a systematic and criticalstudy of their discipline. The historical investigative process will be studied by selecting a problem ortheme and then interpreting the relevant facts according to the proper investigative techniques. Recentinvestigations which are qualitative, quantitative, and comparative in nature and which are related tothe historical development of Puerto Rico will be studied in this course.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHIST 420 SEMINAR ON HISTORIC INVESTIGATIONRequisite: Hist 419Study and analysis of different historical methods used by historians to achieve a systematic andcritical study of history, with the aim of bringing the student to the historical discipline, with a selectionof a theme-problem and interpreting the historical facts of the past that define it. Analysis and criticismof recent historical research management qualitative and quantitative comparison, related to thehistorical development of Puerto Rico.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsACTIVITIESStudents can participate in the academic organizations of the history department such as theAssociation of History Students and the Alpha Theta Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta HonorSociety.Lectures by local and visiting professors are offered.Students will visit historical museums and other historical and cultural locations.DIRECTOR: Prof. Ramón López ColónDEPARTMENT OF FINE ARTSFACULTY: Francisco Soldevila Soldevila (Coordinador), Pedro J. Pérez Suárez, José SanabriaRodríguez, Sylvia D. Burgos Martínez, Teresita González, Myriam Y. Beauchamp, Marco Maffioli,Alfonso González Marcucci, Maria Pérez Centeno y Jaime J. Rosa.OBJECTIVESTo train artists.To provide training for art teachers.To help prepare candidates for graduate studies.To contribute to the enrichment of Puerto Rican culture through the aesthetic progress ofindividuals.To help the public develop appreciation of our cultural heritage as well as that of other cultures.To contribute toward the integration of the personality of students through the blending of thebody, mind, and soul in the creative process.To motivate and enable students to seek true art in the artistic creations, in accordance withChurch documents (Vatican II).85

REQUISITES FOR THE BACHELOR OF ARTS IN FINE ARTSREQUISITESCREDITSGeneral Education Courses 68Courses Required by the College 20Courses Required by the Department 42TOTAL 130ART COURSESCREDITSART 103-104 6ART 105-106 6ART 110 3ART 205 3ART 240 3ART 280 3ART 362 3Pre-selected ART Electives 6ART Electives 9TOTAL ART CREDITS 42CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF ARTS IN FINE ARTSFIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTER CREDITS SECOND SEMESTER CREDITSART 103 3 ART 104 3ART 105 3 ART 106 3PHED107 1 ART 110 3ENGL110 3 ENGL 114 3SPAN 131 3 SPAN 132 3MATH117 3 MATH 118 3ORIE 0 ORIE 0CREDITS 16 CREDITS 1886

SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTER CREDITS SECOND SEMESTER CREDITSART 240 3 ART 3ART Elective 3 ART Elective 3PHED elective 1 HIST 116 2SOCI 110 3 POSC 110 3PHIL 207 3 THEO 130 3FOLG 3 FOLG 3CREDITS 16 CREDITS 17THIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTER CREDITS SECOND SEMESTER CREDITSART Printmaking Elec. 3 ART 205 3ART 280 3 ART Elective 3HIST 103 3 HIST 104 3PHIL 312 3 THEO 131 3ENGL 115 3 SPAN 205 3PHYS 117 3 BIOL 118 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18FOURTH YEARFIRST SEMESTER CREDITS SECOND SEMESTER CREDITSART Advanced Projects 3 HIST Elective 3MUSI 102 3 THEO 132 3PHIL 340 3 HIST 360 3HIST253 3 SPAN Literature 3SPAN Literature 3CREDITS 15 CREDITS 12All art courses must be approved with a C or higher.87

COURSE DESCRIPTIONART 101 ART APPRECIATION(non-major course)An introductory survey to the plastic arts: the aesthetic theories, artistic elements, principles oforganization, techniques, and masterpieces, in order to obtain better understanding and appreciation ofworks of art.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsART 103 ART FUNDAMENTALSIntroductory course for the Visual Arts student, directed to exposing the basic practical and theoreticalconcepts of art, drawing, forms, design, color, and perspective techniques will be developed.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsART 104 FUNDAMENTALS OF COLOR AND DESIGNRequisite: Art 103Introduction to the elements and the basic concepts of art, principles of design, and basic color theory.Basic acrylic painting, tempera, watercolor, and other techniques will be developed.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsART 105 GENERAL HISTORY OF ART IA survey of art from the Paleolithic to the Renaissance. A study of Eastern influences.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsART 106 GENERAL HISTORY OF ART IIRequisite: Art 105A survey of art from the Baroque to the present, including a study of the most significant artists andmovements of those periods.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsART 110 FIGURE DRAWINGRequisite: Art 103Sketches from live model in various media. Contour and gesture drawing. Introduction to the study ofthe harmony of the human skeleton and muscles.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits88

ART 205 HISTORY OF ART IN PUERTO RICOStudy and analysis of the development of Art in Puerto Rico from the sixteenth century to the present.Emphasis on painting, sculpture, and architecture. Works of arts from periods which influenced thenational evolution will be studied.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsART 240 PAINTING IRequisite: Art 104Introduction to basic techniques in acrylics, watercolor, and oil painting. Preparation of paintingsupport, mixtures and combinations of colors. Use of brush and spatula. Natural subjects: still life andlandscape.4 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsART 241 PAINTING IIRequisite: Art 240A continuation of traditional painting techniques along with the introduction to modern approaches tothe medium. Topics: human form, scenery, free form.4 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsART 260 PRINTMAKING ITheory of basic techniques and media in printmaking. Studio projects in monoprint, linoleum, andwood engraving.4 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsART 271 ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHYRequisite: Art 270 or 272Advanced Study of Photography, vocabulary and practice through the photos (black and white andcolor slides). Process advanced development of b / w, E-6 process, (film ectachrome) assemblypresentations and multi-image.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsART 272 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHYStudy of the origin, theory, and basic techniques of digital photography by means of practice and useof the computerized programs suitable for artistic creation.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsART 273 PHOTO JOURNALISMIntroduction to the world of Photo Journalism. The students will study the relationship between the textand the photos that present it. 35 mm format. Artistic and commercial photographic techniques.89

Advanced E-6 process, mounting and multi-image presentations. Use of video camera. Digitalphotography.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsART 280 DIGITAL TYPOGRAPHY IRequisite: Hist 116 (computer course)A study of the evolution of letter forms. A study of letter and image combination intended tocommunicate a message. Traditional methods such as pencil and pen, in addition to moderntechniques such as computers will be analyzed. Micromedia freehand, Adobe Photoshop, AdobePremier, and Quark are some of the computer programs which may be used in the class.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsART 281 DIGITALIZED TYPOGRAPHY PROJECTSRequisite: Art 280Advanced study of texts and their relation to an image. The student will be requested to create acomputerized publication to meet clients' demands. Macromedia Freehand, Adobe Photoshop, AdobePremier, and Quark are some of the computer programs which may be used in the class.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsART 315 MOSAIC IDesign and construction of articles such as tables, lamps, murals, and small works in the medium.4 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsART 335 CERAMICS IIntroduction to principles, design, and basic processes of ceramics. Theory and studio projects.4 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsART 340 CONTEMPORARY CONCEPTS AND NEW FORMSRequisite: Art 104Introduction to concepts in plastic art of the 20 th century with emphasis on the most recent trends, artforms, and color concepts and designs. Theory and studio projects.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsART 350 ADVANCED DRAWINGRequisite: Art 104Traditional techniques in drawing at an advanced level. Introduction to stylization and abstraction inart. Experimentation. Media: pencil, charcoal, pastel, ink, wash, and mixed.4 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits90

ART 362 SCULPTURE IIntroduction to sculpture. The additive method: primarily the head and figure modeling clay, directlyfrom the live model. Techniques also applied to ceramics. Practice in implementing armor andemptying. Group project in terracotta or cement, allowing the student to gain experience in the reliefsculpture, the finished work is intended to remain as wall decoration on campus.4 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsART 363 SILKSCREENStudy and application of a variety of techniques in silkscreen. Stencils will be made through manualand chemical processes to block light.4 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsART 372 SCULPTURE IIRequisite: Art 362Direct carving in wood, stone, or plaster. These subtractive techniques to be applied to work both inthe round and in raised print. Emphasis on the figurative. Students who wish to experiment withstylization and abstraction will be free to do so.4 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsART 383 DIGITALIZED 3-DIMENSIONAL ILLUSTRATION & ANIMATIONRequisite: Art 281The student will learn the basic skills needed to create and edit text, images, and logos. Some of thecomputer programs to be utilized are: Macromedia, Quark, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premier, andInfini-D.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsART 415 MOSAIC IIIntermediate design and construction of articles such as tables, lamps, murals and small works in themedium.4 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsART 425 MOSAIC IIIAdvanced design and construction of articles such as tables, lamps, murals and small works in themedium.4 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits91

ART 435 CERAMICS IIRequisite: Art 335Continuation to the principles, design, and ceramics techniques. Theory and studio projects.4 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsART 458 PRINTMAKING II-INTAGLIOTheory of the various media low relief printmaking. Studio projects in dry point, etching, aquatint, andcalligraphy.4 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsART 460 WATERCOLOR PAINTING IIRequisite: Art 241Continuation of the watercolor techniques, with emphasis on composition and personal expression.Introduction to stylization and abstraction.4 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsART 462 CONSTRUCTIVIST SCULPTURERequisite: Art 362Introduction to the construction techniques, especially welding. The various materials among those thatmay choose to perform individual tasks are: wood, plastic or metal. Emphasis on a project group on alarge scale: a sculpture in relief or bulging round, preferably metal. As the students gain experience,their finished work will contribute to the campus beautification.4 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsART 465 OIL PAINTING IIRequisite: Art 241Continuation of traditional techniques in oil painting and introduction to modern techniques. Stylizationin painting. Subjects: still life, human figure, landscape, and others.4 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsART 491 ADVANCED PROJECTS IN PAINTING AND DRAWINGRequisite: Art 241 and 350Development of techniques at an advanced level in painting and drawing. The student mustdemonstrate competence and excellence in the studio. An individual exhibit will be required.4 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits92

ART 492 ADVANCED PROJECTS IN ENGRAVINGRequisite: Art 260, 363, 458Continuation of techniques learned in Engraving I and II and/or Silkscreen printing. This courseemphasizes the individual process of creation and application of new techniques including intaglio, theexperimental wood engraving, silkscreen printing and other processes; combination medium will beused.4 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsART 493 ADVANCED PROJECTS IN PHOTOGRAPHYRequisite: Art 271 and 272 or 273Advanced practice in photography at companies or institutions such as Ponce Art Museum.Vocabulary and practice of photography in black and white, color, slides, E-6 developing process,mounting and exhibits in black and white and color.4 hours, 1 semester, 4 creditsART 494 ADVANCED PROJECTS IN DIGITAL GRAFIC ARTRequisite: Art 383Intensive course in the digital area its aesthetic theories, artistic elements, and technology for thecomprehensive text development and all type of illustration in two and three dimensions.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsACTIVITIESStudents will participate in local and San Juan exhibits. They will participate in exhibits andcontest in and outside Puerto Rico.Students will visit several museums and galleries. Workshops will be organized for studentsand faculty.The faculty will hold individual exhibits.The students will organize several workshops.The University Association of Fine Arts is available for all interested students in the ArtProgram.DIRECTOR: Prof. Ramón López ColónProf. Freddie Feliciano, CoordinatorDEPARTMENT OF MUSICFACULTY: Prof. Nahir Laracuente, Profa. Mariasen Ondarra, Prof. Rubén Colón Tarrats, Prof. HéctorHernández, Prof. José Ortiz, Prof. Irving Cancel, Prof. Abel Di-Marco.OBJECTIVESTo contribute to the intellectual, spiritual, and humanistic enrichment of students through themusic program.93

To contribute to the academic and professional formation of students in the music-teacherprogram in order to satisfy the needs and fulfill the goals of Puerto Rican society.To promote the development of critical thinking and an esthetic sensibility through the study ofmusic.To prepare candidates for graduate studies in music.To contribute to the formation of professionals who will enrich the culture of Puerto Rico withtheir work.To enable and motivate students to look for spirituality and beauty in music and art.REQUISITES FOR THE BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MUSICREQUISITESCREDITSGeneral Education Courses 68Courses Require by the College 20Courses Require by the Department 57TOTAL 145MUSIC COURSESCREDITSMUSI 105-106 6MUSI 211-212 6MUSI 221-222 6MUSI 335 1MUSI 336 1MUSI 337 1MUSI 405 3MUSI 407 3MUSI 412 3MUSI 416 3MUSI 417 3MUSI 420 3MUSI Electives 18TOTAL CREDITS 5794

CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MUSICFIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTER CREDITS SECOND SEMESTER CREDITSMUSI 105 3 MUSI 106 3MUSI 335 1 MUSI 336 1HIST 103 3 HIST 104 3MATH 117 3 MATH 118 3ENGL 110 3 ENGL 114 3SPAN 131 3 SPAN 132 3PHED 107 1 PHED Elective 1ORIE 0 ORIE 0CREDITS 17 CREDITS 17Students interested in majoring in instrument technique should make arrangements in order toregister instrument courses from the first year of studies. At the beginning of the first semesterof the first year, the student will be evaluated to determine whether pre-basic (MUSI 018-019) orfirst year of instrument (MUSI 118-119) should be taken.SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTER CREDITS SECOND SEMESTER CREDITSMUSI 221 3 MUSI 222 3MUSI 337 1 MUSI 211 3ENGL 115 3 ART 101 3HIST 116 2 PHIL 207 3THEO130 3 FOLG 3FOLG 3 + MUSI elective 2 or 3+ Music elective 2 or 3CREDITS 17 OR 18 CREDITS 17 OR 18THIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTER CREDITS SECOND SEMESTER CREDITSMUSI 212 3 MUSI 405 3MUSI 416 3 MUSI 417 3SPAN 205 3 PHIL 312 3SOCI 110 3 POSC 110 3THEO 131 3 + MUSI elective 2 or 3+ MUSI elective 2 or 3CREDITS 17 OR 18 CREDITS 14 OR 1595

FOURTH YEARFIRST SEMESTER CREDITS SECOND SEMESTER CREDITSMUSI 420 3 MUSI 412 3MUSI 407 3 PHIL 340 3THEO 132 3 HIST 253 3PHYS 117 3 SPAN Literature 3+ MUSI elective 2 or 3 BIOLO 118 3+ MUSI elective 2 or 3CREDITS 14 OR 15 CREDITS 17 OR 18COURSEFIFTH YEARCREDITSHIST 360 3HIST elective 3SPAN Literature 3+ MUSI elective 2 or 3CREDITS 11 OR 12Music elective credits may vary between 2 or 3 depending on the student’s area of interest. Forinstance, Instrument Technique I (MUSIC 118) and Music Administration (MUSIC 310) are 2credits, whereas courses such as Computer Applied to Music, (MUSIC 412) or InstrumentalArrangement I are 3 credits. All music courses must be passed with no less than B.MUSI 001 GROUP GUITAR IIntroduction to the basic concepts of guitar.0.5 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsMUSI 005 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC THEORY AND SIGHT SINGING IRequisite: AuditionIntroduces fundamental concepts of music reading. Emphasis will be placed on clefs and rhythms.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMUSI 006 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC THEORY AND SIGHT SINGING IIA continuation of MUSI 005 and seeks to strengthen the student's grasp, through exercises ofincreased complexity, of the fundamental concepts of music reading. Emphasis on singing and auraldifferentiation of intervals, as well as rhythmic patterns.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits96

MUSI 018 PRE-BASIC INSTRUMENT IDevelopment of instrumental technique to prepare the student for the study of highly-complex pieces,as well as style differentiation.0.5 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsMUSI 019 PRE-BASIC INSTRUMENT IIRequisite: MUSI 018A continuation of Music 018 which reinforces concepts of techniques learned.student’s ability, the repertoire may be expanded, as well as the technical studies.Depending on the0.5 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsMUSI 102 MUSICAL APPRECIATIONThis course will help students develop musical taste, artistic perceptiveness, and judgment through thestudy of various musical forms: art, song, oratory, fugue, sonata, symphony, concert, etc.,representative of the great masters of the different periods of musical style.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMUSI 105 MUSIC THEORY AND SIGHT SINGING IA theoretical and practical course in the writing and reading of musical symbols, signs and expressionsrelated to pitch, duration, intensity, and timbre. The course includes simple, derived, and compoundmeters in relation to rhythm; accidentals; regular and irregular time-values; and reading and singing inthe treble and bass clefs in the keys of C mayor and A minor.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMUSI 106 MUSIC THEORY AND SIGHT SINGING IIRequisite: MUSI 105A theoretical and practical course on musical scales with special emphasis on how they areconstructed. The course includes keys in major and minor modes; the relationship between keys andaccidentals (sharps, flats, and naturals); recognizing and construction the different types of intervals;reading and singing in the different keys in the trebel and bass clefs; and the basic elements of readingmusic in the C clef.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMUSI 107 MUSIC ENSEMBLE IBeginning course directed to the teaching and practice of ensemble music. Repertoire includes PuertoRican and International, classical and popular compositions.3 hours, 1 semester, 2 credits97

MUSI 108 MUSIC ENSEMBLE IIRequisite: MUSI 107Continuation of beginning course directed to the teaching and practice of ensemble music. Repertoireincludes Puerto Rican and International, including classical and popular compositions.3 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsMUSI 118 INSTRUMENT TECHNIQUE IBasic Individualized technique instruction of the instrument. Focus on the stylistic differentiation of therepertoire.0.5 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsMUSI 119 INSTRUMENT TECHNIQUE IIRequisite: MUSI 118A continuation of Music 118. Individualized technique instruction of the instrument. Focus on thestylistic differentiation of the repertoire and the creation of pieces.0.5 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsMUSI 205 VOCAL TECHNIQUE IRequisite: MUSI 106Individual training in the principles of vocal techniques (breathing, vocalization, placing, and projection)and in phrasing and style, applied to the classical and school repertoire.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMUSI 206 VOCAL TECHNIQUES IIRequisite: MUSI 105Individual training in the utilization of the various components of sound production. Breathdevelopment and control for better voice projection, resonance, and volume with applications to theclassic and school repertoire.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMUSI 207 MUSIC ENSEMBLE IIIRequisite: MUSI 108Intermediate course directed to the teaching and practice of ensemble music. Repertoire includesPuerto Rican and International, classical and popular compositions.3 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsMUSI 208 MUSIC ENSEMBLE IVRequisite: MUSI 207A continuation of the intermediate course of teaching and practice of ensemble music. Repertoireincludes Puerto Rican and International, classical and popular compositions.3 hours, 1 semester, 2 credits98

MUSI 211 HARMONY IRequisite: MUSI 221A theoretical and practical study of consonant harmony. The course includes chords; the traditionalharmony system and its materials; the fundamental rules of chord progressions; exceptions, licensesand prohibitions in the academic tonal system, cadences and embellishments and notes foreign to thechord.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMUSI 212 HARMONY IIRequisite: MUSI 211A theoretical and practical study of natural dissonant harmony. The course includes chords and thefundamental rules of chord progressions; tonal regions; natural, authentic and deceptive cadences; andmodulation and its systems.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMUSI 218 INSTRUMENT TECHNIQUE IIIRequisite: MUSI 119Intermediate individualized technique instruction of the instrument. Focus on the stylistic differentiationof the repertoire.0.5 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsMUSI 219 INSTRUMENT TECHNIQUE IVRequisite: MUSI 218A continuation of Music 218. Individualized technique instruction of the instrument. . Focus on thestylistic differentiation of the repertoire.0.5 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsMUSI 221 COMPLEMENTARY PIANO IRequisite: MUSI 106A practical study of basic piano technique with special emphasis of the interpretation of compositionson "plaque" and choral style, which will enable the student to play harmonic and contrapuntal exercisesand choral arrangements. Basic rules of the piano mechanism. Posture, action, and correct fingering.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits99

MUSI 222 COMPLEMENTARY PIANO IIRequisite: MUSI 221A continuation of Music 221. Seeks the development of piano interpretation applied to counterpointstyle.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMUSI 223 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC THERAPYRequisite: Knowledge of musicA synopsis in the form of an introduction to the music-therapy field. It presents the need of thisdiscipline as a complementary treatment for psychological cases in our community. Furthermore, itintroduces the student to diverse applications of music and places the student in contact with theprofessional aspect of this field.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMUSI 224 MUSIC-THERAPY PRACTICUMRequisite: MUSI 223A continuation of MUSI 223; exposes the student to the psychologist-patient dynamic. The student willobserve the dynamic and then, upon the psychologist’s evaluation may become involved. The studentwill be in contact with patients of diverse ages or generations, such as children, adolescents, adults,and the elderly.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMUSI 230 JAZZ AND POPULAR MUSIC HARMONYRequisite: MUSI 212This course is for students who have knowledge of traditional harmony such as voice treatment,exceptions, and licenses within the tonal system. Furthermore, they must know the treatment of nonharmonictones, natural-dissonant harmony, as well as natural and exceptional resolutions.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMUSI 303 HARMONY IIIRequisite: MUSI 212A theoretical and practical study of artificial dissonant harmony. The course includes the chords andthe rules proper to artificial dissonant harmony; the system of progressions and sequences; and abroader study of systems of modulation.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMUSI 304 HARMONY IVRequisite: MUSI 303 and 406A theoretical and practical study of modern and contemporary harmony. The course includes theprincipal harmonic tendencies of the XX century: empirical and systematized techniques and thefundamentals of modern harmony.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits100

MUSI 307 MUSIC ENSEMBLE VRequisite: MUSI 208Advanced course directed to the teaching and practice of ensemble music. Repertoire includes PuertoRican and International, classical and popular compositions.3 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsMUSI 308 MUSIC ENSEMBLE VIRequisite: MUSI 307Continuation of advanced course directed to the teaching and practice of ensemble music. Repertoireincludes Puerto Rican and International, classical and popular compositions.3 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsMUSI 310 MUSIC ADMINISTRATIONRequisite: Be a musician or work in a related areaA conceptual basis for preparing professionals interested inadministrative positions within companiesrelated to the art of music. Different procedures for planning a show or performance are discussed.Explanation of legal, formal administrative, and marketing and advertising aspects.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsMUSI 311 LEGAL ASPECTS OF MUSICRequisite: Be a musician or work in a related areaStudy an analysis of principal legislations, rules, and other legal documents related to the field ofmusic, especially the areas related to creation, production, and administration. Special attention oncoprighting, hiring artists, and distribution of musical material as specified in the Commonwealth ofPuerto Rico, United States, and Europe. It includes a general view about legal and administrativesolutions available in Puerto Rico and USA.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsMUSI 318 INSTRUMENT TECHNIQUE VRequisite: MUSI 219Advanced Individual technique instruction on the instrument. Stylistic differentiation of the repertoire isunderscored.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsMUSI 319 INSTRUMENT TECHNIQUE VIRequisite: MUSI 318It is a continuation of Music 318. Individual technique instruction on the instrument. Stylisticdifferentiation of the repertoire is underscored.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 credits101

MUSI 321 COMPLEMENTARY PIANO IIIRequisite: MUSI 222A continuation of piano technique and interpretation.independence strength, and evenness of fingers.Finger dexterity through exercises for ability,3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMUSI 322 APPLIED JAZZ TO THE KEYBOARDRequisites: MUSI 212 and 222A theoretical and practical study of jazz applied to the keyboard through scales, modes, and cadencedformulae which are characteristic of this musical language.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsMUSI 323 PSYCHOLOGY OF MUSICRequisite: Knowledge of musicDiscussion of music perception and learning and human musical behavior. Details about thepsychoacoustics phenomenon, as well as cognitive aspects of patterned musical sound.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMUSI 335 CHORAL FUNDAMENTALS: CHOIR IIntroductory course open to all students interested in choral art. Course of study will include choralsinging as a recreational, social, cultural, religious, and artistic activity.3 hours, 1 semester, 1 creditMUSI 336 CHOIR IIRequisite: MUSI 335Course dedicated to the study and performance of mixed a capella chorus repertoire, with an emphasison universal and Puerto Rican repertoire. Includes interpretation of sacred and secular choral works.3 hours, 1 semester, 1 creditMUSI 337 CHOIR IIRequisites: MUSI 336Course emphasizes the study and performance of mixed a capella chorus repertoire, with an emphasison universal and Puerto Rican repertoire. Includes the interpretation of sacred and secular choralworks.3 hours, 1 semester, 1 credit102

MUSI 339 CHOIR IVRequisites: MUSI 337Course focuses on the study and performance of mixed a capella chorus repertoire, with an emphasison universal and Puerto Rican repertoire. Includes the interpretation of sacred and secular choralworks.3 hours, 1 semester, 1 creditMUSI 340 CHOIR VRequisites: MUSI 339Course which concentrates on the study and performance of mixed a capella chorus repertoire, with anemphasis on universal and Puerto Rican repertoire. Includes the interpretation of sacred and secularchoral works.3 hours, 1 semester, 1 creditMUSI 341 CHOIR VIRequisites: MUSI 340Course concentrates on the study and performance of mixed a capella chorus repertoire, with anemphasis on universal and Puerto Rican repertoire. Includes the interpretation of sacred and secularchoral works.3 hours, 1 semester, 1 creditMUSI 405 COUNTERPOINT IRequisite: MUSI 106, 212A theoretical and practical study of vocal counterpoint. General principles applied to each type of vocalcounterpoint (from two to eight voices); florid counterpoint; and the study and analysis of works of theprincipal composers in counterpoint style.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMUSI 406 COUNTERPOINT IIRequisite: MUSI 405A theoretical and practical study of counterpoint based on conversion and the imitation of voices. Thecourse includes instrumental counterpoint; the canon, the invention, and the motet; the analysis andstudy of the structures of works of the major counterpoint composers; and the fugue.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits103

MUSI 407 MORPHOLOGY AND ANALYSIS IRequisite: MUSI 405A study of musical forms. Course includes the primary intellectual and natural elements of music; thecreative process in music; the principal aspects of formal analysis; the construction of phrases; andsimple forms.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMUSI 408 MORPHOLOGY AND ANALYSIS IIRequisite: MUSI 407A study of complex musical forms. Course includes the evolution of the fugue and the motet; thesonata; sonata-allegro form; the symphony and the concerto; and contemporary and modern forms.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMUSI 410 CHORAL CONDUCTINGRequisite: MUSI 408A theoretical and practical study of the organization, composition, and direction of a choir. Varioustypes of voices, their ranges, their classification and grouping; the rules of directing a choir; theperformance of transcriptions, adaptations and choral versions of various works; and practicalexercises in conducting, using the University Choir.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMUSI 412 THE COMPUTER APPLIED TO MUSICRequisite: MUSI 221, HIST 116A theoretical and practical study of musical notation making use of the computer. Transposition andtranscribing. Figured bass. Instrumentation. Extraction of particellas. Track arrangement. Score setup for the internet.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMUSI 413 THE COMPUTER APPLIED TO MUSIC IIRequisite: MUSI 412Theoretical and practical course for editing and manipulating sound. Fundamental knowledge forproducing soundtracks for singers as well as for commercials.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMUSI 415 HISTORY OF MUSICStudy of the origins and analysis of the development of music from its beginnings to the present inrelation to other artistic, religious, and historical movements with special emphasis on the comparativestudy of musical styles.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits104

MUSI 416 HISTORY OF MUSIC IStudy and analysis about the origin and development of music from its beginning until 1750. Anevolutionary view from the global basis to European music, and related to artistic, religious, historical,and political manifestations and other fields of human knowledge through time.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMUSI 417 HISTORY OF MUSIC IIStudy and analysis concerning the origin and development of music from 1750 to the present. Anevolutionary view from the global basis to European music and related to artistic, religious, historical,and political manifestations and other fields of human knowledge through time.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMUSI 418 INSTRUMENT TECHNIQUE VIIRequisite: MUSI 318Individualized in-depth technique instruction of the instrument. Focus on the stylistic differentiation ofthe repertoire.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsMUSI 419 INSTRUMENT TECHNIQUE VIIIRequisite: MUSI 418A continuation of Music 418. Individualized technique instruction of the instrument. Focus on thestylistic differentiation of the repertoire.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsMUSI 420 PUERTO RICAN MUSIC AND MUSICIANSRequisite: Level IVA study of the development of Puerto Rican music, including indigenous, African, and Spanishinfluences; and of the most representative Puerto Rican composers.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMUSI 422 COMPOSITION IRequisite: MUSI 412Practical and theoretical study of composition fundamentals. Rhythm, phrase; simple forms, the suiteand its evolution; variations.0.5 hours, 1 semester, 2 credits105

MUSI 423 COMPOSITION IIRequisite: MUSI 422A continuation of Music 422. Focus on the practical and theoretical technique of choral composition.The sonata and its characteristics are studied including form and compositional technique.0.5 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsMUSI 428 INSTRUMENTATIONRequisite: MUSI 412A theoretical and practical study presenting the sonorous possibilities and notations of musicalinstruments of the different groups of a symphonic orchestra.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsMUSI 429 INSTRUMENTAL ARRANGEMENT IRequisite: MUSI 412Study of technique and fundamentals of arrangement and writing for the modern orchestra. Emphasison the process of combining different elements to succesfully create a musical arrangement.Integration of MIDI technology in order to create sequences. Study of different music styles and theuse of electronic and acoustic instruments for the creation of the arrangement.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMUSI 460 CHORAL LITERATURERequisite: Professors permissionA general view of the universal choral repertoire from Renaissance through the present. Emphasis onresources available of great composers, as well as an analytical and stylistic study of larger choralworks.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMUSI 461 CHORAL CONDUCTING IRequisite: MUSI 407Theoretical and practical course of choral conducting fundamentals. Posture, body position, basicpatterns of conductiong, meter, musical phrases and attacks and cuts on short pieces. Emphasis onbody movement and its effect on sound production.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits106

MUSI 462 CHORAL CONDUCTING IIRequisite: MUSI 461Theoretical and practical course of the art of choral coducting; the conductor is responsibilities;gestures and conducting patterns used for creating choral sound. Interpretation and stylistic analysis ofchoral compositions conducted in the rehearsal room.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSTUDENT ACTIVITIESStudents may participate in the PCUPR ChorusStudents may participate in the Mons. Abel Di Marco Student AssociationPROGRAM IN THEATERFACULTY: Prof. Johanna Ferrán Salas, Director of the Luis Torres Nadal Theater Workshop.COURSE DESCRIPTIONTHEA 121 HISTORY OF THEATER IA study of the evolution of European theater as a social and aesthetic expression from ancient Greeceto the sixteenth century, with special emphasis on dramatic structure and the resources needed for theproduction of representative works in each historical period.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsTHEA 122 HISTORY OF THEATER IIRequisite: Thea 121Continuation of then 121; emphasis on the development of European dramatic literature from theseventeenth century to the present. Special attention is given to structural, social, and aestheticinterrelationships manifested in the theater during these historical periods.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsTHEA 221 ACTING IThe theory and practice of the expressive resources of the performer: facial expression, movement,and voice. The student will be introduced to the production of theatrical activities: choral recitation,expressive literature, and scene development, as well as pantomimic and dramatic improvisation.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits107

THEA 222 ACTING IIRequisite: Thea 221A theoretical and practical study of characterization, through the performance of brief scenes fromdramatic authors. During the semester, six scenes requiring two persons will be publicly presented andvideo-taped.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsTHEA 250 CORPORAL EXPRESSIONA study of the possibilities of the human body expression and its application to theater. Gestureanalysis, movement, form, and rhythm. Application and use of these elements in the characterizationprocess. Physical and technical exercises will pe performed in order to develop skills such as:observation, imitation, synthesis, and association, among others.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsTHEA 338 THEATER WORKSHOPThe theory and basis of drama for interdisciplinary groups of students, including acting, diction,scenery, design, make-up, sound, costume, direction, and production. Minimum productionrequirement: one professional-level production during the academic year, to be presented for theuniversity community and the general public.3 hours, 1 semester, 1 creditProf. Mayra B. Gotay Cruz, DirectorDEPARTMENT OF HISPANIC STUDIESFaculty: José Juan Báez, Olga Bizoso de Montilla, María Isabel Chaparro de Escabí, Lesbia M. CruzAlfonso, Dr. José Raúl Feliciano, Estela García de Avilés, Migdalia González de Ciordia, María de losM. Pérez, Ada Hilda Martínez de Alicea, Dr. María de los Milagros Pérez Toro .OBJECTIVES1. To develop an oral and written command of Spanish.2. To encourage interest in the Hispanic cultural heritage.3. To stimulate a critical attitude and an aesthetic appreciation through the study of literary works.4. To contribute to the academic training of candidates for teaching positions in primary and secondaryschools.5. To encourage a desire for intellectual and professional growth.6. To analyze and evaluate the literary themes and their implications to the Catholic Faith and theethical values.108

REQUISITES FOR THE BACHELOR OF ARTS IN HISPANIC STUDIESCREDITSGeneral Education Courses 68Courses Required by the College 23Courses Required by the Department* 42History of Spain 3History of Latin America 3Courses Required for the Major**SPAN 305 3SPAN 307-308 6SPAN 331-332 6SPAN 341-342 6SPAN 335-336 6SPAN 461-462 6SPAN 455 3Electives 6CREDITS 42*One of the History courses required by the Department is a College requirement.**Among the courses required for the Major, there are six (6) credits of College requirements.Major courses must be approved with a C or higher.CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF ARTS IN HISPANIC STUDIESFIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSORIE 0 ORIE 0SPAN 131 3 SPAN 132 3MATH 117 3 MATH 118 3BIOL 117 3 BIOL 118 3ENGL ___* 3 *ENGL 114 3THEO 130 3 THEO 131 3HIST 116 2 PHED 1CREDITS 17 CREDITS 16109

SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSTHEO 132 3 PHIL 207 3SPAN 205 3 *ENGL 115 3SOCI 110 3 POSC 110 3HIST 103 3 HIST 104 3ART 101 3 SPAN 305 3PHED 1CREDITS 16 CREDITS 15THIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSHIST 253 3 HIST 263 3PHIL 312 3 PHIL 340 3SPAN 307 3 SPAN 308 3LATI 101, FREN 101, ITAL 101** 3 LATI 102, FREN 102, ITAL 102** 3SPAN 341 3 SPAN 342 3SPAN 335 3 SPAN 336 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18FIRST SEMESTERFOURTH YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSSPAN 331 3 SPAN 332 3SPAN 461 3 SPAN 462 3HIST 373 3 HIST 360 3SPAN (Elective) 3 SPAN 455 3MUSI 102 3 SPAN (Elective) 3CREDITS 15 CREDITS 15*ll PCUPR students must take nine (9) credits in English as part of the requirement for the generalcurriculum. The course sequence is in accordance with the CEEB scores and/or placement by theEnglish Department. They must also take additional English courses if so required by their Majorprogram.**Two subsequent semesters of the same language would comply with the language requirement.110

COURSE DESCRIPTION*SPAN 001 PRACTICAL COURSE IN SPANISHTheorical and practical study of the correct use of oral and written Spanish with emphasis on errorcorrection.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits*These 3 credits do not count toward a degree.**SPAN 005-006 PRE-BASIC COURSE IN SPANISH I & IIIntensive remedial course directed towards the enrichment and development of language skills.Includes theorical and practical study of Spanish with emphasis on orthographic rules, vocabulary,morphology, and syntax.**Offered only at the Mayagüez Campus.3 hours, 2 semesters, 6 creditsSPAN 100 INTENSIVE COURSE OF SPANISH GRAMMARRequisites: Span 001Command of the Spanish grammar with emphasis on vocabulary acquisition (vocabulary expansionand fluidity). Emphasis on grammatical stress and writing rules. Additional text readings in Spanishfor their Comprehension, discussion, interpretation, and annotation.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSPAN 109-110 FUNCTIONAL SPANISH FOR NON-SPANISH SPEAKING STUDENTS I & IIDevelopment of the necessary skills to obtain a basic command of oral Spanish: vocabulary,pronunciation, oral communication.4 hours, 2 semesters, 6 creditsSPAN 131-132 ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONThe courses emphasize the process of communication and the discourse variations that areappropriate for each circumstance. Oral and written skills will include narration, description, expositionand argumentation. Written skills will include text structure, vocabulary, and sentence and paragraphconstruction. (Spanish 131 is a requisite for Spanish 132).3 hours, 2 semesters, 6 credits111

SPAN 205 INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF LITERATURERequisites: Span 131-132A study of the literary genres, ranging from the essay, as a hybrid form, to pure literature as a way ofrepresenting art through words. Novels, short stories, poetry, and drama will also be studied.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSPAN 305 INTRODUCTION TO LITERARY CRITICISMRequisites: Span 131-132, 205This course will introduce students to the study of literary criticism by a) defining the theory and relatingit to philology, psychology, and sociology; b) briefly examining the development of literary criticism fromNeoclacicism to present times; c) indicating the different levels of literacy analysis (pretextual,subtextual, and textual) and using them in stylistics, structural, and genetical structural analysis.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSPAN 307-308 SPANISH LITERATURE I & IIRequisites: Span 131-132, 205A chronological survey of Spanish literature, examining the characteristics of each literary movementby genere.3 hours, 2 semesters, 6 creditsSPAN 311 LITERATURE AND SOCIETYRequisites: Span 131-132, 205A study of the interrelations between language, literature, and society; the function of literature as adiscourse language in culture and society; and literary works representative of the relationship betweenthe author and his/her social class and environment.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSPAN 321-322 MASTERPIECES OF WORLD LITERATURE I & IIRequisites: Span 131-132, 205Analysis of representative works and authors from the most important historic periods and literarymovements. First semester: A study of ancient and medieval literatures. Second semester: Modern andcontemporary literature.3 hours, 2 semesters, 6 creditsSPAN 331-332 PRINCIPLES OF GENERAL LINGUISTICSRequisites: Span 131-132, 205, 335-336A scientific study of language in accordance modern trends in linguistic theories and applied to theanalysis and language instruction. The student mush have taken and approved Spanish 331 beforetaking Spanish 332.3 hours, 2 semesters, 6 credits112

SPAN 335-336 ADVANCED GRAMMAR I & IIRequisites: Span 131-132, 205(Spanish 335) First semester: Fundamental theories, phonological level, and morphosyntacticalaspects of the simple sentence. Second semester: Morphosyntactical aspects of the compoundsentence and basic notions of Semantics. The student must have taken and approved Spanish 335before taking Spanish 336.3 hours, 2 semesters, 6 creditsSPAN 341-342 SPANISH AMERICAN LITERATURE I & IIRequisites: Span 131-132, 205A survey of the literary trends and a study of representative works and authors of Spanish AmericanLiterature. First semester: from the colonial period to ``Modernism.'' Second semester: fromPostmodernism to the present.3 hours, 2 semesters, 6 creditsSPAN 343 THE SPANISH AMERICAN SHORT STORY OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURYRequisites: Span 131-132, 205Analysis of the main trends of short narrative prose from the last decades of the XIX century, withemphasis on the latest works.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSPAN 344 THE SPANISH AMERICAN NOVEL OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURYRequisites: Span 131-132, 205A critical study of the most representative novels of the 1912, 1927, 1942, 1957, and 1972generatations.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSPAN 449 ANTILLEAN LITERATURERequisites: Span 131-132, 205A survey of the literature of the Antilles with emphasis on the works of the Hispanic Antilles: Cuba,Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico. Study of the main works in each genre. Reading ofrepresentative works, reflecting the trends and ideas which forge the cultural identity of the Caribbeanpeople.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSPAN 455 ADVANCED COMPOSITIONRequisites: Span 131-132, 205The course is designed to provide the student with the appropriate resources to attain competentwriting skills. A study of the most significant writing strategies, ie., selection of vocabulary; theparagraph; styles in writing; categories and classification of the definition; grammatical aspects ofcomposition with respect to literature.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits113

SPAN 461-462 PUERTO RICAN LITERATURE I & IIRequisites: Span 131-132, 205A survey of Puerto Rican literature, movements, and ideas that shape our national and cultural identity.Reading and analysis of outstanding works. First semester: From the beginning to the XIXth Century.Second semester: XX century to present.3 hours, 2 semesters, 6 creditsSPAN 466 THE MODERNIST MOVEMENT IN PUERTO RICORequisites: Span 131-132, 205A study of the Modernist movement in Puerto Rico (1896-1916) from the beginning to its culminationand decline, with emphasis on the modernist spirit and Latin American of 1898 and its consequenceson Puerto Rico.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSPAN 499 RESEARCH SEMINARRequisites: The student must have completed at least 15 credits in major courses.Techniques Research. Individual analysis. Each student must conduct a research on a particularsubject and submit a written as well as an oral report.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSTUDENT ORGANIZATIONThe Literary Circle “®-Evolución Expresiva” is a student organization within the Department ofHispanic Studies whose main objectives are to stimulate critical analysis, increase knowledge aboutliterature and language, and to develop creativity. The Circle meets weekly with a professor from theDepartment as the moderator. The members participate in conferences and workshops. The Circle isan organization open to all students who pursue a stronger bond with literature.ACTIVITIESAs part of students’ academic and intellectual growth, the department promotes student participationin theater presentations and visits to museums and art galleries.114

Prof. Félix A. Ramos González, MA, DirectorPROGRAM OF POLITICAL SCIENCEDEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SCIENCESFaculty: Dr. José M. López Domínguez, Esq. Roberto J. García Cabrera.OBJECTIVESIn accordance with the main objective of Pontifical Catholic University - the formation of a well roundedperson - the objectives of the Political Science Program are To promote the critical study and the scientific investigation of the universal political reality,with special emphasis on Puerto Rico and the Americas. To stimulate the rational and scientific analysis of socio-political problems and changes, thuscontributing to the search of alternative solutions. To direct students to the sources of the scientific knowledge of politics acquired by manthroughout history. To prepare students academically for further graduate or professional studies. To develop in students a critical and analytical insight in political research within the frameworkof Catholic faith, ethics, and social justice.REQUISITES FOR THE BACHELOR OF ARTS IN POLITICAL SCIENCECREDITSGeneral Education Courses 68Courses Required by the College 23Courses Required for the MajorSOCI 110* 3POSC 110* 3POSC 215 3POSC 221 3POSC 250 3POSC 260 3POSC 301 3POSC 302 3POSC 310 3Electives in Political Science 9Electives in Social Science 9TOTAL CREDITS 130*Institutional Requisites which count toward the speciality, consequently an average of C or better isrequired in these courses. These courses have already been taken into account in theGeneral Education Curriculum.**Elective courses in Social Sciences require an average of C or better.115

CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF ARTS IN POLITICAL SCIENCEFIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSORIE 0 ORIE 0SPAN 131 3 SPAN 132 3ENGL 110 3 ENGL 132 3SOCI 110 3 POSC 110 3HIST 103 3 HIST 104 3BIOL 117 3 BIOL 118 3THEO 130 3 THEOL 131 3PHED 1 PHED 1CREDITS 19 CREDITS 19SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSSPAN 205 3 ART 101 3MATH 117 3 MATH 118 3ENGL 115 3 POSC 221 3POSC 215 3 PHIL 207 3THEOL 132 3 FOLG 3FOLG 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 15THIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSSPAN Literature 3 SPAN Literature 3POSC 250 3 POSC 310 3POSC 301 3 POSC 260 3PHIL 312 3 POSC 302 3MUSI102 3 SOCI 305 3CREDITS 15 CREDITS 15116

FIRST SEMESTERFOURTH YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSHIST 253 3 SOCI (Elective) 3HIST 360 3 HIST116 2SOCI (Elective) 3 POSC (Elective) 3PHIL 340 3 HIST (Elective) 3POSC (Elective) 3 POSC Seminar 3COURSE DESCRIPTIONCREDITS 15 CREDITS 14POSC 110 INTRODUCTION TO THE SOCIAL SCIENCES: POLITICS AND ECONOMICSThe social context of politics and economics. Analysis of the political and economic systems; theirmutual relationship. Study of the main contemporary political and economic ideologies.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPOSC 215 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AND POLITICSRequisite: POSC 110, SOCI 110The elements of the U.S. political system. The problems of American federalism. The legislative,administrative, and judicial functions. Modern trends in American government and politics.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPOSC 221 INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION AND POLITICSRequisite: POSC 110, SOCI 110Study of the interaction among political entities. The means used by the states in their relations: theirhistorical evolution. The international political systems. Analysis of the principal internationalorganizations.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPOSC 250 GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS OF PUERTO RICOEquivalent to SOCI 250Requisite: POSC 110, SOCI 110A general view of the political system of Puerto Rico. Relationship between Puerto Rico and the UnitedStates; the political parties, the pressure groups, the government, and political behavior of PuertoRicans.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits117

POSC 260 COMPARATIVE POLITICAL ANALYSISRequisite: POSC 110The structure of the political system. Traditional and modern methodology in comparative politics.Emphasis will be given to the study of the elements of a political system: the elites; pressure groups,political parties, etc. Analysis of the fundamental political processes.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPOSC 280 PRINCIPLES OF JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION IN PUERTO RICORequisite: POSC 110Theory of the judicial process. The cause of judicial action. Origin, development, and organization ofjudicial power in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico since 1952. Process of the administration of justicein Puerto Rico.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPOSC 301 ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL POLITICAL THOUGHTRequisite: POSC 110, SOCI 110The origins of the Western political thought. The ideas and political institution of the Ancient World withspecial emphasis on Greece and Rome. The meaning of Christian thought in the medieval world andits influence on the subsequent political thought.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPOSC 302 MODERN POLITICAL THOUGHTPrerequisite: POSC 301The renaissance of political ideas. Appearance of the Nation-state and its implications upon politicalthought. Study of the major political ideologies of modern times: Liberalism, Socialism, and Marxism.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPOSC 306 COMPENDIUM OF POLITICAL THOUGHTPrerrequisitos: POSC 110Exposition, description, and analysis of the principal political theories developed throughout history,from ancient times to the present. Critical study of some of the works of political thinkers who mostinfluenced present political thought and models. Emphasis on the relationship between political theoryand historical reality to demonstrate the interaction between them.POSC 310 METHODOLOGY IN POLITICAL SCIENCEPrerequisite: POSC 110, SOCI 218Detailed analysis of the range, scope, methods, and theories of Political Science. Valorization andevaluation of the role of Political Science as a Social Science.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits118

POSC 325 PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAWPrerequisite: POSC 110Historical origins of Public International Law. The various doctrinal contributions of "Ius Gentium" tointernational law. The study of Public International Law: sources, subjects, and limitations. Perspectivefor the future.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPOSC 329 CONSTITUTIONAL LAWPrerequisite: POSC 110, SOCI 110Analysis of fundamental concepts and principles of the constitutions of the U.S. and P.R. through thestudy of judicial decision. Emphasis will be placed on Civil Rights.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPOSC 355 POLITICAL PARTIESPrerequisite: POSC 110General theory of political parties: classifications, general function, and structure. History and analysisof political parties in Puerto Rico.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPOSC 410 OPEN SEMINARPrerequisite: POSC 110The seminar consists of an in-depth study of a specific political topic of either contemporary orhistorical importance. The seminar may be repeated for credit with departmental approval providedthe themes are different.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPROGRAM IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIONFaculty: Otto Sievens, Ph.D.; Prof. Hilda M. Mejías, MPA, JD; Prof. Maricely Tirado, MPA, JDOBJECTIVESTo familiarize the student with general principles that apply to the theory and practice of publicadministration.To prepare students for jobs in the public and private sector as well as in non-profitinstitutions.To stimulate students to continue graduate or professional studies in Public Administration andrelated areas.To promote scientific research, critical analysis, and creativity on the part of the student withinthe framework of Christian ethics.119

REQUISITES FOR THE BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIONStudents must have the following requisites for admission to the program:Have passed the basic courses of Political Science 110 and Social Science 110 with a C orbetter.Undergo an interview with the Program’s Admissions Committee.To obtain a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration, the student must complete a total of 130 creditsas described below.CREDITSGeneral Education Courses* 68Courses required by the College 17Courses required for the Major 45PUAD 265 3PUAD 304 3PUAD 305 (equivalent to Soc. 305) 3PUAD 345 3PUAD 346 3PUAD 355 3PUAD 385 3PUAD 390 3PUAD 450 2PUAD 451 4Electives in Public Administration 6PUAD 230 3PUAD 266 3PUAD 280 3PUAD 329 3PUAD 347 3PUAD 360 3PUAD 373 3PUAD 386 3PUAD 395 3PUAD 470 3Electives in Social Sciences (All Political Science courses are accepted; C or betterrequired)TOTAL CREDITS 130CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF ARTSIN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION9120

FIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSElective 0 Elective 0SOCI 110 3 POSC 110 3HIST 103 3 HIST 104 3BIOL 117 3 BIOL 118 3Elective 1 Elective 1SPAN 131 3 SPAN 132 3THEO 130 3 THEO 131 3ENGL 110 3 ENGL 114 3CREDITS 19 CREDITS 19SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSPUAD 265 3 HIST 253 3MATH 117 3 PHIL 207 3SPAN 205 3 MATH 118 3PUAD 304 3 Elective(SOCI ) 3ENGL 115 3 HIST 116 2CREDITS 15 CREDITS 14THIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSElective (PUAD) 3 PHIL 340 3PHIL 312 3 PUAD 346 3PUAD 345 3 (Elective) PUAD 3Elective (Literature) 3 SPAN Literature 3ART 101 3 MUSI 102 3(Elective) SOCI 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 15FOURTH YEAR121

FIRST SEMESTER122SECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSElective HIST 3 PUAD 355 3PUAD 390 3 Elective SOCI 3HIST 360 3 PUAD 385 3PUAD 305 3 PUAD 451 4THEO 132 3 PUAD 450 2COURSE DESCRIPTIONCREDITS 15 CREDITS 15PUAD 230 MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTPrerequisite: POSC 110, SOCI 110Study of municipal government: its origins and different theories. Legal aspects and structure of themunicipality and its relationship with executive and legislative powers, providing an emphasis on thePuerto Rican reality.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPUAD 265 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIONPrerequisite: POSC 110, SOCI 110Introductory study of the scope of public administration and its relationship with political science,analysis of theoretical principles and practical aspects of planning, budget, organization and methods,personnel administration and unionization of public employees.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPUAD 304 THEORY OF ORGANIZATIONSPrerequisite: POSC 110, SOCI 110Study of the various types of structure, behavior, and processes which become evidentin organizations. Students look into the main models developed for the design, analysis,and administration of organizations; scientific management; human relations, structural functionalism,as well as the latest developments on Organizational Theory, Systems Analysis, Contingency Theory,Organizational Behavior; the political-organizational approach, and some critical observations on thisfield.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPUAD 305 RESEARCH IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION(Equivalent to SOCI 305)Study of different methods and techniques that apply to research in public administration. Emphasis onthe study of scientific research methods, with a view toward having the student interpret and evaluatescientific material. It also offers some ideas of evaluative research, and the uses and applications ofcomputers in the scientific process.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits

PUAD 345-346 PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION I AND IIPrerequisite: POSC 110, SOCI 110Study of the nature and evolution of personnel administration and the principle of the merit system. Thespecific areas to be studied are recruitment and selection, promotion, transfer, demotion, training andretention. In addition, the collective bargaining processes of the Public Administration system will bestudied, as well as the government's personnel administration system in its legal and proceduralaspects and their relationship with the social doctrine of the Catholic Church.6 hours, 2 semester, 6 creditsPUAD 347 HUMAN BEHAVIOR IN ORGANIZATIONSPrerequisite: POSC 110, SOCI 110An extensive analysis of individual and group behavior in organizations, dynamics of informal groups,organizational culture, and motivation.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPUAD 355 POLICY ANALYSISPrerequisite: POSC 110, SOCI 110Study of the process of policy making: the formulation, bargaining, implementation, evaluation andtermination of the social policies. It also emphasizes the study of the political and economic elementsthat surround that process.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPUAD 360 RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION OF EMPLOYEESPrerequisite: PUAD 345-346Study of the principles and doctrines which manage employee recruitment, including establishment ofrequirements for the job, interview processes, and selection of employees.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditPUAD 373 ETHICS AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIONPrerequisite: POSC 110, SOCI 110, PUAD 265Study of the ethical principles toward professionalization of the administrative career in public servicewith emphasis on the Puerto Rican experience.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPUAD 377 EMPLOYMENT PROTECTION LEGISLATIONPrerequisite: PUAD 345, PUAD 346Study of the labor legislation in Puerto Rico which protects the work conditions of the labor force.Analysis of the constitutional law that deals with the importance of respect in Puerto Rico’s labor law.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits123

PUAD 385 PUBLIC FINANCE, FISCAL POLICY, AND BUDGETINGPrerequisite: POSC 110, SOCI 110Government finance in Puerto Rico in the pre-industrialization and post-industrialization periods. Themaking of financial and fiscal policy. Study of budgetary systems. Evaluation of the budgeting process,the interactions between politics and budgeting, and priorities in public policy and budgeting.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPUAD 390 ADMINISTRATIVE LAWPrerequisite: POSC 110, SOCI 110Analysis of the fundamental principles of administrative law. The administration process, delegation ofpowers, the functions of regulation, adjudication and investigation, judicial review. A look into thejurisdiction and the procedures of some administrative agencies in Puerto Rico.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPUAD 450 PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP SEMINAR: THEORY OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE INPUBLIC ADMINISTRATIONPrerequisite: PUAD 346, PUAD 390(Shoul be taken concurrently with PUAD 451)Analysis of relevant topics in the area of Public Administration. Application of the principles that governdifferent government agencies. Study of the different administrative situations in reference togovernmental action and the functioning of the organizations responsible for public policy in PuertoRico.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsPUAD 451 PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP: SUPERVISED PRACTICEPrerequisites: PUAD 346, 390Internship in public agencies supervised by a professor of the major. The course provides theopportunity for Public Administration students to acquaint themselves with the real operation of publicorganizations and private enterprise; learn about their problems and develop the skills to solve them. Italso provides the opportunity to apply the knowledge acquired in previous courses.NOTE: Students who submit evidence of prior administrative experience may receive credits forthis course.150 hours, 1 semester, 4 creditsPUAD 485 OPEN SEMINARPrerequisite: POSC 110The student and the department director will work together to choose the topic. This seminar shouldfocus on administrative theories such as total quality, globalization, re-engineering, public serviceprivatization, or government re-invention.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits124

Faculty: Prof. Félix A. Ramos González, MAOBJECTIVESPROGRAM IN SOCIOLOGYThe faculty of the Program of Sociology is increasingly aware of the important and rapid changeswhich characterize today's world under the impact of the rationalization of social life. Puerto Ricansociety is not necessarily at the edge of those marked changes, which must be understood in the lightof the special circumstances which characterize it. These changes do not take place at the same timein all areas of cultures, creating the possibility of gaps between the world of values and of conduct. It isour mission, as a part of Pontifical Catholic University, to search for solutions to these problems in ahumane and Christian perspective.Therefore, the Program of Sociology pursues the following objectives:To prepare students to evaluate those social values which are adequate for the realities of thepresent world, as well as their responsibilities in the conservation and promotion of the socioculturaltraditions.To provide students with the indispensable means for a better understanding of socialstructures in general and Puerto Rican social structures in particular.To stimulate the critical analysis of social problems and change in search of alternativesolutions.To provide students with a thorough preparation that will enable them to pursue graduate andprofessional studies in fields related to sociology.To qualify students for future employment either in public or private fields, consonant with theneeds of Puerto Rico.To develop in students a critical and analytical insight in sociological research within theframework of Catholic ethics and social justice.REQUISITES FOR THE BACHELOR OF ARTS IN SOCIOLOGYCREDITSGeneral Education Courses 68Courses Required by the College 23Courses Required for the Major 39SOCI 110* 3POSC 110* 3SOCI 211 3SOCI 212 3SOCI 218 3SOCI 305 3SOCI 310 3SOCI 467 3Electives (Sociology) 9Elective in Social Science 9TOTAL CREDITS 130125

*Institutional requisites which count toward the major - they must be completed with a C orbetter. These courses have already been accounted for in the requisites for General Education.CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF ARTS IN SOCIOLOGYFIRST SEMESTERFIRST YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSORIE 0 ORIE 0SPAN 131 3 SPAN 132 3ENGL 110 3 ENGL 114 3SOCI 110* 3 POSC 110* 3HIST 103 3 HIST 104 3BIOL 117 3 BIOL 118 3THEO 130 3 THEO 131 3PHED 1 PHED 1CREDITS 19 CREDITS 19SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSSPAN 205 3 SPAN Literature 3ENGL 115 3 FOLG 3HIST 253 3 HIST Elective 3MATH 117 3 MATH 118 3SOCI 211 3 SOCI 212 3THEOL 132 3 ART 101 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18THIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSSPAN Literature 3 PHIL 312 3FOLG 3 SOCI 305 3SOCI 218 3 SOCI 310 3PHIL 207 3 Elective SOCI 3MUSI102 3 Elective SOCI 3CREDITS 15 CREDITS 15126

FOURTH YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSElective SOCI 3 HIST 116 2SOCI (Elective) 3 SOCI Elective) 3PHIL 340 3 SOCI (Elective) 3HIST 360 3 SOCI 467 3SOCI (Elective Seminar) 3CREDITS 12 CREDITS 14COURSE DESCRIPTIONSOCI 110 INTRODUCTION TO THE SOCIAL SCIENCES: SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ASPECTSThe social and cultural aspects within the empirical perspective. Man and the environment. Man’s placein society. The relationship between culture and personality and the diversity of socio-culturalprocesses.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSOCI 211-212 FUNDAMENTAL SOCIOLOGY I & IIPrerequisite: SOCI 211The nature, the development, and functions of social institutions and the underlying principles of socialrelationships and social processes.6 hours, 2 semesters, 6 creditsSOCI 213 FUNDAMENTAL SOCIOLOGY (ABSTRACT)(Equivalent to CRIM 213)The course familiarizes students with the basic principles of sociology. An analysis of the socio-culturaldynamics of our social environment.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSOCI 218 STATISTICAL METHODS IN SOCIAL SCIENCE(Equivalent to CRIM 200)Requisite: MATH 117, SOCI 110The basic principles of statistics. Techniques of descriptive, predictive, and inferential statistics arediscussed. Introduction of analysis and presentation of statistical data.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits127

SOCI 303 ECONOMIC PRINCIPLES AND PROBLEMSPrerequisite: POSC 110, SOCI 110Study of the principles of production, distribution, and consumption in a multi-economic society and anhistorical perspective of the capitalist system.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSOCI 305 SOCIAL RESEARCH(Equivalent CRIM 210)Prerequisite: MATH 117, SOCI 218Introduction to the methods of research in the social sciences according to the different sociologicaltheories. Study of research techniques with the purpose of preparing the student for interpretation andevaluation of scientific works and for efficient participation in some of the stages of research.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits, Lab. 1 hour per weekSOCI 310 SOCIAL THEORY(Equivalent to CRIM 310)Prerequisite: SOCI 213The historical development of social thought. The study of the different sociological theories of socialaction. Special emphasis will be given to functional perspective, conflict theory, and symbolicinteraction.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSOCI 313 SOCIOLOGY OF THE FAMILYPrerequisite: SOCI 213Analysis of the family as a functional social institution; the study of its structures and functionsin historical, transcultural, and contemporary perspectives.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSOCI 314 SOCIAL PROBLEMS (Previously Soci. 214)(Equivalent to CRIM 314)Prerequisite: SOCI 213Study of the most common social problems in contemporary society. Analysis of social problems in thelight of sociological theories and related Social Science disciplines. Problems analyzed aredemography, health, crime, delinquency, poverty and others.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSOCI 325 CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGYPrerequisite: POSC 110, SOCI 110Human behavior from a social and cultural point of view. Comparative study of economy, politics,religion, and social groups. Analysis of race, geographic media, and social factors influencing cultural128

development including the relationship between culture and personality. The anthropologicalperspective to problems such as racial relations, the family, colonialism, and others.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSOCI 405 DEMOGRAPHYPrerequisite: SOCI 213The scientific study of the changes in size, composition, and distribution in human population. Thestudy includes those factors that affect birth rates, mortality rates, and migration. The analysis ofpopulation dynamics, determinant factors, and their social consequences.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSOCI 424 SOCIAL AND CULTURAL CHANGEPrerequisite: SOCI 213Analysis of particular factors that provoke social change in each society, also reexamining differentcharacteristics. Change will be studied as a phenomenom that can or cannot produce development.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSOCI 455 PUERTO RICAN SOCIETY AND CULTUREPrerequisite: SOCI 110, PUAD 110Study of the basic institutions of the Puerto Rican society and their effects on the integration of thePuerto Rican personality.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSOCI 466 OPEN SEMINARPrerequisite: SOCI 305Subject to be developed by lecturer and department chair. It is suggested, nevertheless, that thesubjects of Puerto Rican culture, through literature and ecological processes, be studied. Theseminars will be identified with letters (A, B, C, D, E).3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSOCI 467 APPLIED SOCIOLOGY SEMINARPrerequisite: SOCI 305This course offers students the opportunity to participate in research of the most important themes inmicro and macro sociology. Those students interested in applied sociology will receive adequatescientific preparation for the analysis of concrete social phenomena so as to be able to present plans ofaction, evaluation, and correction.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits129

PROGRAM OF CRIMINOLOGYFaculty: Prof. Maribel Reyes Rodríguez, MCJ , Prof. Sandra I. Ramos López, MCJ, Prof. JoséHernández, MSC.OBJECTIVESAware of the great problems of social control that show the high incidence of criminals and delinquents,drug use and traffic, alcoholism, mental illness, and other manifestations of social deviance in PuertoRico, the Criminology program of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico meets its socialresponsibility with the Puerto Rican society by offering a study program conducive to a Bachelor of Artsdegree with a major in Criminology. This program satisfies the need to develop professionalswith distinguished and scientific understanding of the manifestations of social deviance and crime as asocial phenomena in P.R. The program tries to develop in students a scientific attitude in connectionwith this phenomena, which is in keeping with the ethical and religious formation of a model Christian.Therefore, the Program of Sociology pursues the following objectives:1. To provide students with the basic theory, as well as the principles and skills, within thepractical field of Criminology.2. To instill in students critical insight and awareness of the criminality and social deviationphenomena.3. To give students the indispensable means for a better integration between theory andpractice.4. To provide students with a thorough preparation that will enable them to pursue graduate andprofessional studies in fields related to criminology.5. To qualify students for future employment either in public or private fields according to theneeds of Puerto Rico.6. To develop in students a critical and analytical insight in sociological research within theframework of Catholic ethics and social justice.REQUISITES FOR THE BACHELOR OF ARTS IN CRIMINOLOGYThe students must have the following admission requirements of the major:a) Have passed the basic courses of Political Science 110 and Social Science 110 with C orbetter.*b) Undergo an interview with the program's Admissions Committee.CREDITSCourses required in General Education 68Courses Required by the College 17Courses Required by the Major 45130

MAJOR COURSESCREDITSCRIM 213 (Equivalent Soc. 213) 3CRIM 218 (Equivalent Soc. 218) 3CRIM 250 3CRIM 305 3CRIM 350 3CRIM 353 3CRIM 355 3CRIM 314 3CRIM 450 3CRIM 451 4Electives CRIM 6Electives SOCI 9ELECTIVE COURSESCREDITSCRIM 290 3CRIM 357 3CRIM 310 3CRIM 315 3CRIM 321 3CRIM 410 3CRIM 415 3CRIM 420 3CRIM 430 3CRIM 460 3CRIM 470 3CRIM 475 3CRIM 405 3TOTAL 130*Political Science 110 and Social Science 110 are institutional requirements; both should be approvedwith C or better.131

CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF ARTS IN CRIMINOLOGYFIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSORIE 0 ORIE 0SOCI 110 3 POSC 110 3SPAN 131 3 SPAN 132 3MATH 117 3 MATH 118 3ENGL 110 3 ENGL 114 3THEO 130 3 THEO 131 3PHED 1 PHED 1CREDITS 16 CREDITS 16SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSCRIM 218 3 CRIM 305 3CRIM 213 3 CRIM 250 3HIST 103 3 HIST 104 3SPAN 205 3 SOCI (elective) 3ENGL 115 3 PHIL 207 3THEO 132 3 SOCI (elective) 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18THIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSCRIM 314 3 CRIM 355 3CRIM 353 3 CRIM 350 3SOCI (elective) 3 ART 101 3SPAN (literature) 3 PHIL 312 3BIOL 118 3 HIST (elective) 3HIST 253 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 15132

FIRST SEMESTERFOURTH YEAR133SECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSMUSI 102 3 CRIM 450 2CRIM (elective) 3 CRIM 451 4PHIL 340 3 CRIM (elective) 3HIST 360 3 HIST 116 2CHEM 117 3 SPAN Lit. 3COURSE DESCRIPTIONCREDITS 15 CREDITS 14CRIM 213 FUNDAMENTAL SOCIOLOGY (COMPENDIUM)(Equivalent to SOCI 213)Prerequisite: SOCI 110The course familiarizes students with the basic concepts of sociology; analysis of the sociology of ourenvironment.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCRIM 218 STATISTICAL METHODS IN CRIMINOLOGY(Equivalent to Soc. 218)Prerequisite: SOCI 110, POSC, 110, MATH 117This introductory statistics course in social science is designed to provide students withthe fundamental elements of statistical theory. Discussion of descriptive statistics and principles aboutpredictive and inferential statistics. Introduction to the analysis and presentation of statistical data.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCRIM 250 CRIMINOLOGY(equivalent to SOCI 351)Prerequisite: SOCI 110, POSC 110Analysis of the nature, extension, and characteristics of criminal behavior from a sociologicalperspective to an interdisciplinary one. Study of different theoretical considerations of criminal behaviorand resulting social reactions.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCRIM 270 LEGAL ASPECTS OF THE CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION IN PUERTORICO(equivalent to PUAD 270)Prerequisite: SOCI 110Study of the impact of legislation and jurisprudence on the correctional system administration in PuertoRico. Emphasis on the legal dimension of the operational aspects of the administrating of thecorrectional system.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits

CRIM 280 VICTIMOLOGYPrerequisite: SOCI 110, POSC 110, SOCI 213Study of crime victims and the victimization process. Analyze of endogenous and exogenouss factorsthat cause vulnerability toward crime. Study of physical, emotional, and financial problems that victimsuffer as a consequence of criminal activity. The effect of victimization and its impact in the publicpolicy development. An approach to the legal mechanism, services, and prevention programs toprotect crimes victims.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCRIM 290 CRIMINALITY AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO DRUGSPrerequisite: CRIM 250A study of drug use and drug abuse as a social problem. Analysis of the economic, social, andpolitical consequences and their effect on public health. Discussion of specific theories which explaindrug abuse. Evaluation of the drug-crime relationship.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCRIM 305 SOCIAL RESEARCH APPLICABLE TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE(Equivalent to SOCI 305)Prerequisite: SOCI 218, MATH 117Study of scientific methods and research techniques applicable to Criminology and the Criminal JusticeSystem. Students will acquire critical vision on the elements of criminology research. The study ofcriminology, development of scientific knowledge, fundamental research, applied research,hyphoteses, interview techniques, statistics in criminology, and others are analyzed.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits, 1 lab hr.CRIM 310 SOCIAL THEORY(Equivalent SOCI 310)Prerequisite: SOCI 213The developmental history of social thought. The study of the different sociological theories of socialaction. Special emphasis will be given to functional perspective, conflict theories, and symbolicinteraction.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCRIM 314 SOCIAL PROBLEMS(Equivalent SOCI 314)Prerequisite: SOCI 213Study of the most common social problems in contemporary society. Analysis of social problems in thelight of sociological theories related social science disciplines. Demography, health, crime, delinquency,and poverty will be analyzed.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits134

CRIM 315 TREATMENT MODELSPrerequisite: CRIM 250This course examines diverse treatment models. The model selected will determine the practice sceneand the nature of the individual situation.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCRIM 321 INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC SCIENCEPrerequisite: CRIM 250Historic fundamentals of forensic research and their relationship to crime. Importance of themultidisciplinary study in the elucidation of crime. Study of the appropriate procedures required toachieve desirel results in a forensic investigation using technology, the scientific method, and respecttoward human dignity.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCRIM 350 SOCIAL DEVIANCE IN JUVENILESPrerequisite: CRIM 250The study of the nature, manifestations and magnitude of juvenile antisocial behavior. Analysis offactors that contribute to deviant behavior in juveniles and related deterrent and treatment programs.Historical, social and legal bases of juvenile justice programs in Puerto Rico.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCRIM 353 PENOLOGYPrerequisite: CRIM 250Study of social reactions toward criminal behavior. The different means of control, prevention, andtreatment of criminal behavior (penal and security measures) as well as other reactions (judicial, nonpenal,and non-judicial) are studied.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCRIM 355 CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM OF PUERTO RICOPrerequisite: CRIM 250Legal, historical and social aspects of criminal justice system in Puerto Rico. The relationship betweencrime and components of justice (police, courts, and correctional institutions) and its organization andfunction. Critical examination of resources, accomplishments in the investigation of criminal justicesystems as means of social control. Perspective of criminal justice in Puerto Rico.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits135

CRIM 357 THEORY ON SOCIAL DEVIANCE AND CRIMINOLOGYPrerequisite: CRIM 250Course is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge of some paradigms about socialdeviance. Comparative analysis of social deviance in different societies using as reference someparadigms.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCRIM 405 WITHE COLLAR CRIMEPrerequisite: CRIM 250, CRIM 355Description and evaluation of the different theoretical perspectives in the field of sociology as well asthe psycho-social factors that lead professionals to incur in illicit behavior. Study of the economic,social, physical, and environmental consequences as well as the strategies utilized by society to fightthis type of crime.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCRIM 410 SOCIAL DEVIANCES AND PUBLIC POLICYPrerequisite: CRIM 250Study of the phenomena of deviant behavior and how they are taken into account in the elaboration ofpublic policy with special emphasis on Puerto Rico.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCRIM 415 ETHICS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICEPrerequisite: CRIM 250General approach about morality and human conduct. Principles of justice and ethics of law. Study ofpunishment and corrections ethics. Examination of the ethics of the Criminal Justice System withemphasis on police organization. Study of the ethics of capital punishment and Juvenile Justice Systemin Puerto Rico the United States of America.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCRIM 420 VIOLENCE PREVENTIONPrerequisite: CRIM 250, SOCI 110, SOCI 213Study of violence from a social, cultural, and psychological focus, recognizing the relatively of theconcept. Relation of the social and psychological aspects to avoid violent conduct as well as to relapseinto crime. Identify the characteristics that a criminal action that affects the society in interpersonalviolence, corporate integrity, honesty, against patrimony, and fraud assumes. The law as a mechanismof prevention and control of violence.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits136

CRIM 430 LOSS PREVENTION IN ORGANIZATIONSPrerequisite: CRIM 250, SOCI 213Course provides a panoramic vision of the creation and development of the programs that deal withloss prevention in organizations. It will establish a bridge between the criminology discipline and crimeprevention at the level of clients and business employees. Analysis of conditions which areunfavorable to those who commit corporate crime. Study of prevention and intervention strategiesagainst violence in the work place.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCRIM 450 PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP SEMINAR: THEORY OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE INCRIMINOLOGY (should be taken concurrently with CRIM 451)Prerequisite: CRIM 350, CRIM 353, CRIM 355Analysis of different agencies and social institutions that deal with social deviant cases. Study ofthemes related with the practical experience of students in the agencies and the role of the sociologistcriminologistin the preparation of public policy with respect to social deviance phenomena.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsCRIM 451 PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP: SUPERVISED PRACTICEPrerequisite: CRIM 350, CRIM 353, CRIM 355Internship in public or private agencies under the supervision of a professor in the discipline. Courseprovides opportunities for students to participate in the practical experiences that will develop theirscientific and professional knowledge in relation to social deviance phenomena.150 hours, 1 semester, 4 creditsCRIM 460 OPEN SEMINARPrerequisite: CRIM 350Topics to be developed by professor and department chair. Themes criminology and criminal justiceadministration in Puerto Rico are highly recommended.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCRIM 470 SEMINAR ON CRIMINOLOGY RESEARCHPrerequisite: CRIM 250, CRIM 305Discussion of the basic literature, aspects, and concepts of criminological investigation: problemsstudied, methods and findings, with special emphasis on investigation concerning Puerto Rico. Use ofthis analysis as a basic evaluation of the accomplishment in criminological science.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits137

CRIM 475 ORGANIZED CRIMEPrerequisite: CRIM 250, SOCI 110, SOCI 213Scientific study of criminal activities or illegal enterprises that provide illicit goods; define organizedcrime beyond the entertainment industry and the media’s stereotype of the “Mafia” and “Cosa Nostra”which are compared to legitimate enterprises criminal groups and the legal enterprise. Examinetheories that explain organized crime behavior and the categories of this crime. Description of theconsequences of the social phenomenon and the alternatives for prevention and control of organizedcrime.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsACTIVITIESThe Department of Social Science considers the extracurricular activities of its professors andstudents a matter of crucial importance. Therefore it promotes the participation of its members instudent associations, in research activities, and professional improvement conferences.Student AssociationsThere are five associations in the Department: Political Science Association, CriminologyAssociation, Phi Alpha Delta (Pre-legal Fraternity, Pedro Albizu Campos chapter), StudentsAssociation of Public Administration, and Student Association of Forensic Science.PROGRAM IN POLITICAL SCIENCE AND LAWFaculty: Prof. Hilda M. Mejías Crespo, MPA, J.D., Prof. Maricely Tirado de Guevara, M.P.A., J.D.,Prof. Roberto García Cabrera, J.D., José M. López Domínguez, Ph.D., Otto Sievens Irizarry, Ph.D.,Prof. Wilkyns Román Samot, MAOBJECTIVESThe fundamental and main objective of this program is to prepare highly qualified students to completethe requirements for both a bachelor's degree in political science and the law degree of Juris Doctor inaccordance with the mission and Christian objectives promoted by Pontifical Catholic University ofPuerto Rico.Consequently, a student in the Program of Political Science and Law will:1. Obtain the writing, oratory and communication skills necessary to succeed in the School ofLaw.2. Learn about the nature of Judicial Administration in Puerto Rico.3. Learn about the origin and history of the systems of law in Puerto Rico and the United States.4. Be able to analyze the political and economical changes that Puerto Rico has suffered duringthe past years in light of the Constitutions of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the UnitedStates.5. Know the Civil Rights Act of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and be able to contribute ideaswhich will result in a better Puerto Rico.6. Acquire the skills and knowledge to successfully approve the School of Law Admissions Test.7. The student has the opportunity to choose between the three or four-year program.138

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BINARY PROGRAM INPOLITICAL SCIENCE AND THE SCHOOL OF LAWThe Department requires students to meet the following requirements for admission:Be a High School Graduate.Have an academic (grade point) average not lower than 3.50 points.Approve the College Board Admissions Test with a score no lower than 550 pointsComplete an interview with the Program Admissions Committee.Write a 300-word essay about a topic of general interest.Program RequirementsStudents admitted to the Political Science and Law Program have to comply with the followingrequirements to stay active in the program.1. Enroll in courses in the order established by the program.2. Stay enrolled until the end of courses and obtain a grade no lower than C.3. Maintain a semester grade point average no lower than 3.0 and a general GPA of 3.5 or higherat the end of the third or fourth year of the degree.4. Take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) and the LSADEP (Post Graduate AdmissionTest) in their 2nd year of the bachelor’s degree if they are in the 3- year program or if in the 4-year program, students should take the tests in their 3 rd year of the bachelor’s degree. If astudent does not pass the test, it should be taken prior to the application and admission to theLaw School.5. Students should choose the 3- year or 4- year program and commit themselves to taking thecourses in the established curricular sequence.139CREDITSGeneral Education Courses 56Courses Required by the College 15Courses Required for the Major ** 41Electives in the Major 9Major CoursesPOSC 215 United States Government and Politics 3PRLS 207 Introduction to Pre-Legal Studies 3POSC 250 Government and Politics of Puerto Rico 3POSC 260 Comparative Political Analysis 3POSC 306 Compendium of Political Thought 3POSC 280 Principles of Judicial Administration 3POSC 329 Constitutional Law 3PRLS 225 Statistics and Social Research 5PRLS 450 Seminar ( Drafting of Documents) 2PRLS 307 Legal Research 4PRLS 300 Seminar On Academic Aptitude Tests 3PRLS 400 Open Seminar 3

PRLS 401 Family Law Seminar 3Phil. 370 Fundamentals of Language and Judicial Criteria 4Electives in the MajorPUAD 355 Analysis of Public Policy 3PUAD 390 Administrative Law 3PUAD 346 Personnel Administration II 3TOTAL CREDITS 121*POSC 110 and SOCI 110 are institutional requirements; however, both should be approved with C orhigher**Should be approved with C or higher.CURRICULUM SUGGESTED BY SEMESTER AND YEARFIRST SEMESTERTHREE YEAR PROGRAMFIRST YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSORIE 003 0 ORIE 004 0SPAN 131 3 SPAN 132 3ENGL 114 3 ENGL 213 3SOCI 110 3 POSC 110 3HIST 116 2 PHIL 207 3MATH 141 3 MATH 142 3BIOL 117 3 BIOL 118 3THEO 130 3 THEO 131 3CREDITS 20 CREDITS 21SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSPRLS 207 3 PUAD 346 3PRLS 225 5 POSC 260 3ENGL 214 3 POSC 280 3POSC 250 3 SPAN 455 3POSC 215 3 PRLS 300 3SPAN 205 3 Legal Research PL 307 4CREDITS 20 CREDITS 19140

THIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSPUAD 390 3 POSC 329 3Elective (PUAD) 3 HIST 303 3HIST 253 3 PRLS 401 3POSC 306 3 PHIL 312 3FOLG 101 3 PRLS 450 2PHIL 370 4 PRLS 400 3PHED 2 THEO 132 3CREDITS 21 CREDITS 20CURRICULUM SUGGESTED BY SEMESTER AND YEARFOUR YEAR PROGRAMFIRST SEMESTERFIRST YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSORIE 003 0 ORIE 004 0SPAN 131 3 SPAN 132 3ENGL 114 3 ENGL 213 3SOCI 110 3 POCS 110 3MATH 141 3 MATH 142 3THEO 130 3 PHIL 207 3PHED 1 PHED 1CREDITS 16 CREDITS 16SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSPRLS 207 3 PRLS 307 4PRLS 225 5 PRLS 300 2POSC 215 3 SPAN 455 3POSC 250 3 POSC 260 3SPAN 205 3 POSC 280 3Elective (PUAD) 3CREDITS 17 CREDITS 18141

THIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSPOSC 329 3 PRLS 400 3ENGL 214 3 PRLS 401 3Elective (PUAD) 3 PRLS 450 2POSC 306 3 PHIL 370 4BIOL 117 3CREDITS 15 CREDITS 12FIRST SEMESTERFOURTH YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSPHIL 312 3 HIST 303 3HIST 253 3 THEO 132 3THEO131 3 BIOL 118 3FOLG 101 3 Elective (PUAD) 3HIST 116 2COURSE DESCRIPTIONCREDITS 14 CREDITS 12POSC 215 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AND POLITICSPrerequisite: SOCI 110, POSC 110Course discusses the elements of the U.S. political system; the problems of American federalism; thelegislative, administrative, and judicial functions; and modern trends in American government andpolitics.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPOSC 250 GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS OF PUERTO RICOPrerequisite: SOCI 110, POSC 110Course gives an overview of the political system of Puerto Rico and the relationship between PuertoRico and the United States; study of the political parties, the pressure groups, the government, and thepolitical behavior of Puerto Ricans.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits142

POSC 260 COMPARATIVE POLITICAL ANALYSISPrerequisite: POSC 110Course discusses the structure of the political system and the traditional and modern methodologyused in the analysis of comparative politics. Emphasis on the elements of a political system: the elite,pressure groups, political parties, as well as the analysis of the fundamental political processes.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPOSC 280 PRINCIPLES OF JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION IN PUERTO RICOPrerequisite: POSC 110Course discusses the theory of the judicial process; the cause of action, origin, development andorganization of judicial power in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico since 1952; and the process of theadministration of justice in Puerto Rico.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPOSC 306 COMPENDIUM OF MODERN POLITICAL THOUGHTPrerequisite: POSC 110Exposition, description, and analysis of the principal political theories developed throughout history,from ancient times to the present. Critical study of some of the works of political thinkers who mostinfluenced present political thought and models. Emphasis on the relationship between political theoryand historical reality to demonstrate the interaction between them.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPOSC 329 CONSTITUTIONAL LAWPrerequisite: POSC 110An analysis of fundamental concepts and principles of the Constitutions of the United States andPuerto Rico through the study of judicial decisions. Emphasis on civil rights.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPRLS 207 INTRODUCTION TO PRE-LAW STUDIESPrerequisite: SOCI 110, POSC 110Course introduces the different sources of our law system. Study of the historical development andphilosophy of law and a comparative analysis of the different judicial systems.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPRLS 225 STATISTICS AND SOCIAL RESEARCH (LABORATORY)Prerequisite: SOCI 110, POSC 110, MATH 117Course designed to develop the basic principles of descriptive statistics and research techniques froma sociological perspective. Students are familiarized with statistical techniques and the process ofscientific social research in order to develop a scientific attitude is emphasized.4 hours, 1 semester, 5 credits, 1 Lab hr.143

PRLS 300 SEMINAR ON ACADEMIC APTITUDE TESTPrerequisite: SPAN 131, SPAN 132, ENGL 114, ENGL 213A training course to enables students to succesfully pass the exam “Prueba de Admisión a EstudiosGraduados” (LSADEP) and the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT). Techniques needed to answerboth objective and subjective tests are practiced.4 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPRLS 307 LEGAL RESEARCHPrerequisite: PRLS 207Course offers students the sources and methods to conduct legal research. Introduction tobibliographical resources, accesability, composition, and ranking of these sources; training workshopswill be offered on the use of computerized information systems.4 hours, 1 semester, 4 creditsPRLS 400 OPEN SEMINARPrerequisite: PRLS 207, PRLS 300Free topic to be selected by the instructor and the department chair. The course should be gearedtowards a discussion of topics related to public and private law, jurisprudential criticism, and theanalysis of legal problems.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPRLS 401 FAMILY LAW SEMINARPrerequisite: PRLS 207Course will familiarize students with the general disposition of the Puerto Rico Civil Law Coderegarding family law, as well as the most recent legislation concerning adoption and alimony.Applicable jurisprudence will be examined and legal problems related to these topics will be analyzed.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPRLS 450 DOCUMENT WRITING SEMINARPrerequisite: PRLS 207, POSC 280, POSC 329, SPAN 131, SPAN 132, SPAN 205Students will develop the necessary skills for the critical analysis of the different issues and problemsthat emerge in our society where law and politics intervene as agents of change. The student will learnabout the art of documents writing. The student will also learn the adequate use of information sourcesand research techniques that serve as the basis for the drafting of legal documents.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsPHIL 370 FUNDAMENTALS OF LANGUAGE AND JUDICIAL CRITERIAPrerequisite: PHIL 207The abstract nature of the thought process determines the usage of the language to manifest one self.Hence, the discussion of the linguistic as well as the logical ambits regarding the front and backsidesfor the thought process. Throughout the course, the critical elements that will enable the student tostructure coherent arguments, free from logical and semantic errors, will be provided. The student will144

e faced, in a virtual way, with recurring daily life and future professional situations. Emphasis will beplaced on the judgment criteria to differentiate the truth from logic falseness in any argumentativedialogue. The strengthening of the rational and coherent judgment, rich at the same time in linguisticsand veracity, is fomented.4 hours, 1 semester, 4 creditsPROGRAM FOR THE BACHELOR OF PRE-LAW STUDIESFaculty: Prof. Hilda M. Mejías Crespo, J.D. M.P.A., Prof. Maricely Tirado de Guevara, Lcdo. RobertoGarcía Cabrera, J.D., José M. López Domínguez, Ph. D., Otto Sievens Irizarry, Ph. D., Prof. WilkynsRomán Samoa, MA, JDOBJECTIVESThe fundamental and main objective of this program is to influence and form professionals devoted tothe mission and objectives of our Institution to continue graduate studies in Law; to help them to obtainanother academic degree; and who wish to develop analytical and writing skills that enable them topass the Law School Admission Test and successfully complete the necessary requirements to obtaina Law degree.Therefore, this program requires students to:Acquire the writing, oratory, and communication skills necessary to succeed in the School ofLaw.Learn about the nature of Judicial Administration in Puerto Rico.Learn about the origin and history of the system of law in Puerto Rico and the United States.Be able to analyze the political and economical changes that Puerto Rico hasundergone during the past years in light of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the UnitedStates.Know the Civil Rights Act of the Commonwealth of the Puerto Rico and be able to contributeideas which result in a better Puerto Rico.Develop the skills in research and statistics which enable the student to draft judicial and socialresearch proposals.Acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to pass the Law School Admissions Test.REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROGRAM OF BACHELOR INPRE-LAW STUDIESStudents must meet the following Department requirements for admission: Be a High School graduate. Have an academic (grade point) average not lower than 3.00. Pass the College Board Admission Test with a score no lower than 500 points. Undergo an interview with the Program Admissions Committee.145

CREDITSGeneral Education Courses 68Courses required by the College 17Courses required for the Major ** 37Elective courses in Social Sciences 9Major CoursesPOSC 215 United States Government and Politics 3PRLS 207 Introduction to Pre-Law Studies 3POSC 250 Puerto Rican Government and Politics 3POSC 260 Comparative Political Analysis 3POSC 306 Compendium of Political Thought 3POSC 280 Principles of Judicial Administration 3PUAD 390 Administrative Law 3POSC 329 Constitutional Law 3PRLS 225 Social Research and Statistics 5PRLS 450 Seminar (Document Writing) 2PRLS 300 Seminar on Academic Aptitude Test 3Electives for MajorPUAD 355 Analysis of Public Policy 3PUAD 390 Employment Protection Legislation 3PUAD 346 Personnel Administration II 3PRLS 400 Open Seminar 3PRLS 401 Family Law Seminar 3TOTAL CREDITS 131*POSC 110 and SOCI 110 are institutional requirements; nevertheless, they must be completed with Cor higher.**Must be completed with C or higher.Suggested program sequence by semester and academic year:146

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCES BY SEMESTER AND ACADEMIC YEARFIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSORIE 003 0 ORIE 004 0SPAN 131 3 SPAN 132 3ENGL 114 3 ENGL 115 3SOCI 110 3 POSC 110 3BIOL 117 3 BIOL 118 3MATH 117 3 MATH 118 3PHED 1 PHED 1CREDITS 16 CREDITS 16SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSPRLS 225 5 POSC 260 3ENGL 213 3 POSC. 280 3POSC . 215 3 HIST 104 3PRLS 207 3 PRLS 307 4HIST 103 3 SPAN 205 3PHIL 207 3CREDITS 17 CREDITS 19THIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSHIST 116 2 POSC 306 3POSC 250 3 PUAD 3PUAD 3 HIST 303 3HIST 253 3 PRLS 300 3THEO 130 3 THEO131 3POSC 329 3 PRLS 450 2CREDITS 17 CREDITS 17147

FOURTH YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSSPAN (300 level or higher) 3 ART or MUSI 3THEO 132 3 HIST 360 3PHIL 312 3 SPAN ( 300 level or higher) 3LATI 101 3 PUAD 3PUAD 390 3 PHIL 340 3CREDITS 15 CREDITS 15COURSE DESCRIPTIONPOSC 215 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AND POLITICSPrerequisite: SOCI 110, POSC 110Course emphasizes the elements of the U.S. political system, the problems of American federalism;study of the legislative, administrative, and judicial functions; and modern trends in Americangovernment and politics.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPRLS 207 INTRODUCTION TO PRE-LAW STUDIESPrerequisite: SOCI 110, POSC 110Course introduces the different sources of our law system. Study of the historical development andphilosophy of law and a comparative analysis of the different judicial systems.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPOSC 250 GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS OF PUERTO RICOPrerequisite: SOCI 110, POSC 110This course presents an overview of the political system and the relationship between Puerto Rico andthe United States; study of the political parties, the pressure groups, the government, and the politicalbehavior of Puerto Ricans.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPOSC 260 COMPARATIVE POLITICAL ANALYSISPrerequisite: SOCI 110, POSC 110Course discusses the structure of the political system and the traditional and modern methodologyused in the analysis of comparative politics. Emphasis on the main elements of a political system: theelite, pressure groups, political parties, as well as an analysis of the fundamental political processes.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits148

POSC 306 COMPENDIUM OF MODERN POLITICAL THOUGHTPrerequisite: POSC 110Exposition, description, and analysis of the principal political theories developed throughout history,from ancient times to the present. Critical study of some of the works of political thinkers who mostinfluenced present political thought and models. Emphasis on the relationship between political theoryand historical reality to demonstrate the interaction between them.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPOSC 280 PRINCIPLES OF JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION IN PUERTO RICOPrerequisite: POSC 110Course discusses the theory of the judicial process; the cause of action; origin, development, andorganization of judicial power in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico since 1952; and the processes andfactors of the administration of justice in Puerto Rico.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPOSC 329 CONSTITUTIONAL LAWPrerequisite: POSC 110Analysis of the fundamental concepts and principles of Constitutions of the United States and PuertoRico through the study of study of judicial decision. Emphasis on civil rights.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPRLS 225 STATISTICS AND SOCIAL RESEARCH (LABORATORY)Prerequisite: SOCI 110, POSC 110, MATH 117Course designed to develop the basic principles of descriptive statistics and research techniques froma sociological perspective. Students are familiarized with statistical techniques; and emphasis on theprocess of scientific social research in order to develop a scientific attitude.5 hours, 1 semester, 5 creditsPRLS 300 SEMINAR ON ACADEMIC APTITUDE TESTSPrerequisite: SPAN 131, SPAN 132, ENGL 114, ENGL 213Training course to enable students to pass the exam “Prueba de Admisión a Estudios Graduados”(LSADEP) and the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). Students will be trained in thetechniques needed to answer both objective and subjective tests.4 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPRLS 307 LEGAL RESEARCHPrerequisite: PRLS 207Course offers students the sources and methods to conduct legal research. Introduction tobibliographical resources, accessibility, composition, and ranking of these sources and its application toresearch. Students will receive practical training workshops on the use of computerized informationsystems.4 hours, 1 semester, 4 credits149

PRLS 400 OPEN SEMINARPrerequisite: PRLS 207, PRLS 300Free topic to be selected by the instructor and the department chair. The course should be gearedtowards a discussion of topics related to public and private law, jurisprudential criticism, and theanalysis of legal problems.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPRLS 401 FAMILY LAW SEMINARPrerequisite: PRLS 207Course will familiarize students with the general disposition of the Puerto Rico Civil Law Coderegarding family law, as well as the most recent legislation concerning adoption and alimony.Applicable jurisprudence will be examined and legal problems related to these topics will be analyzed.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPRLS 450 SEMINAR (DOCUMENT WRITING)Prerequisite: PRLS 207, POSC 280, POSC 329, SPAN 131, SPAN 132, SPAN 205Students will develop the necessary skills for the critical analysis of the different issues and problemsthat emerge in our society where law and politics intervene as agents of change. The students willlearn about the art of documents writing. The student will also learn the adequate use of informationsources and research techniques that serve as the basis for the drafting of legal documents.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsACTIVITIESThe Department of Social Science considers the extracurricular activities of its professors and studentsa matter of crucial importance. Therefore, it promotes the participation of its members in studentassociations, in research activities, and professional improvement conferences.Student AssociationsThere are fours associations in our department: Political Science Association, CriminologyAssociation, Phi Alpha Delta (Pre-legal fraternity, Pedro Albizu Campos chapter) andAssociation of Public Administration Students.Prof. Edgardo Torres, DirectorENGLISH PROGRAMDEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH AND FOREIGN LANGUAGESFaculty: Iván Dávila, John Ellis, Brunilda Guzm’an, Ana M. Montero, Ph.D., Gladys Rodr’iguez,Shirley Santiago, Mercedes Torres, Edward Torres, and Lygia Westwood.150

MISSION AND OBJECTIVESThe mission of the Department of English and Foreign Languages is to empower students to developcompetencies in English and foreign languages for personal and professional growth as well as promoteChristian values which will enable them to serve their community and contribute to the well-being ofsociety.Knowledge of English is a valuable resource for the university student, for it contributes to his/herprofessional growth and relationship with the contemporary world. In accordance with this mission, theEnglish program of the Department of English and Foreign Languages has the following objectives forthe core curriculum courses:1. To help students improve their skills in spoken and written English.2. To offer students a foundation for the development of bilingual skills.3. To expose students to the use of English in academic, social and cultural contexts.4. To foster critical and creative thinking skills in all aspects of the language.5. To offer students, through active participation in linguistic activities, the opportunity to reflect onsocial, moral, and cultural values in the light of the Catholic faith.The objectives for the major courses of the English program are the following:1. To motivate students to improve their skills in spoken and written English.2. To help students utilize bilingual skills as a means of gaining access to other academic andprofessional resources.3. To serve as an instrument by which students can better understand English-speaking cultures,particularly through the study of English and American literature, non-literary readings, andother contemporary means of communication.4. To foster critical and creative thinking skills in all aspects of the language.5. To offer students, through the discussion of literary selections, the opportunity toreflect on social, moral, and cultural values in the light of the Catholic faith.LABORATORYAs an aid in attaining these objectives, a computer laboratory and audio-visual materials are availableto the students. In the laboratory, students practice drills employing computer programs, commercialtapes, or exercises prepared by the professor. The laboratory period supplements classroom work tofurther strengthen the mastery of language skills.COURSE SEQUENCE FOR REQUIRED GENERAL COURSES IN ENGLISHEvery student at PCUPR must take nine (9) credits in English as part of the requirements in the generalcurriculum. The course sequence in accordance with the CEEB scores and subject to placement isas follows:CEEB SCORE (ENGLISH)COURSE SEQUENCE200-414 +ENGL. 001 (3 credits), ENGL. 110, ENGL. 114, Eng. 115415-499 ENGL. 110, ENGL. 114, ENGL. 115500-699 Eng. 114, Eng. ENGL 115, ENGL 213 or 214700 or aboveThe student will be granted six (6) credits in Basic English at the 100level and will be placed in one of the following courses: ENGL. 213,214, or 300.151

+English 001 and English 110 are preparatory courses according to the CEEB score required forplacement. Some academic programs require additional English courses.REQUISITES FOR THE BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENGLISHRequired General Courses 68Required College Courses 23Required Major Courses: 30ENGL 223-224* (6)ENGL 300 3ENGL 311-312 6ENGL 323 3ENGL 335, 336 or 337 3ENGL 340 or 343 3ENGL 423 3ENGL Electives 9Free Electives 9TOTAL CREDITS 130*Institutional requisites which count toward the major field of study; consequently, an average of C orbetter is required in these courses. For students majoring in Education, an average of B or betteris required. These courses have already been accounted for in the General Education Curriculum.CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENGLISHFIRST SEMESTERFIRST YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSORIE 0 ORIE 0ENGL 114 3 ENGL 224 3SPAN 131 3 SPAN132 3HIST 103 3 HIST104 3ENGL 223 3 SOCI 110 3MATH117 3 MATH 118 3PHED 1 PHED 1CREDITS 16 CREDITS 16152

SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSPOSC 110 3 MUSI or ART 3MUSI or ART 3 ENGL 300 3SPAN 205 3 HIST 253 3CHEM 117 3 BIOL118 3THEO130 3 THEO 131 3FOLG 101 3 FOLG 102 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18THIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSENGL 311 3 ENGL 312 3SPAN 3 SPAN Literature 3THEO 132 3 ENGL 335,336 or 337 3PHIL 207 3 PHIL 312 3ENGL 323 3 Elective 3HIST 360 3 HIST 263, 303, 373 or 402 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18FOURTH YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSENGL 340 or 343 3 ENGL Elective 3ENGL Elective 3 ENGL 423 3ENGL Elective 3 PHIL 340 3HIST 116 2 Elective 3Elective 3CREDITS 14 CREDITS 12For transfer students, basic courses will be evaluated to determine their equivalence.153

COURSE DESCRIPTIONENGL 001 PRE-BASIC ENGLISHThis is an intensive remedial course that focuses on grammar and oral skills. There is an emphasis onvocabulary improvement developed through the integration of the four language skills: listening,speaking, reading, and writing. This course involves controlled activities such as dialogues, drills, roleplay,songs, and dictation.**Students will experience 15 hours of computer-assisted language learning as part of the course.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsNote: The three (3) credits do not count towards a degree; however, students are evaluatedusing the standard grading system.*To be incorporated in those branch campuses where computer facilities are available.ENGL 110 READING, GRAMMAR, AND VOCABULARY FUNDAMENTAL SKILLSThis course is designed for students who need reinforcement of fundamental reading and grammarskills and further vocabulary development. These areas will be reinforced through the integration of thefour language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.*Students will experience 15 hours of computer-assisted language learning as part of the course.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits*To be incorporated in those branch campuses where computer facilities are available.ENGL 114 BASIC PRINCIPLES OF READING AND WRITINGThis course will offer students the opportunity to develop basic writing skills through practice of variedsentence patterns and short-paragraph writing evolving into a five-paragraph essay. This course willalso concentrate on the practice and reinforcement of reading skills. In addition, basic dictionary skillswill be emphasized.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsENGL 115 ORAL COMMUNICATION AND LISTENING COMPREHENSIONThis course is geared towards the improvement of oral communication through the intensive practice ofphonological patterns of English and structured communicative activities involving relevant social andfunctional formulas of the language. In addition, listening discrimination and comprehension skills arereinforced utilizing drills and natural speech in structured situations.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsENGL 120 CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH(For students in the Tourism Program)This course is designed for students majoring in Tourism who need to improve their conversationalEnglish skills. Students will improve their mastery of American English through the use of specializedvocabulary in job-related situations with activities such as dialogues, drills, role-play, task-oriented154

lessons, demonstrations, field trip reports, job-related interviews, and group discussions inthe framework of industries such as tourism, banking, and public safety.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsENGL 121 ORAL COMMUNICATION FOR EDUCATION MAJORS SPECIALIZING IN ENGLISHThis course focuses on the improvement of oral communication skills in students who will major in theteaching of English at the elementary or secondary level. The student will be involved in specificspeech acts such as conversations, oral presentations, interviews, and group work which strengthencritical thinking skills as well as focus on those sub-skills (fluency, accuracy, and pronunciation) thatinfluence spoken proficiency. In addition, listening comprehension and sound discrimination skills arereinforced.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsENGL 213 ADVANCED READING SKILLSThis course offers an intensive reading experience to develop reading skills. In addition to the textbook,selections from magazines, newspapers, and other sources are used. Previously learned writing skillswill be reinforced based on reading material covered in the course.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsENGL 214 ADVANCED COMPOSITIONThis course offers students intensive experience in English essay writing involving vocabularydevelopment and the enhancement of grammatical and syntactical structures.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsENGL 223 READING AND GRAMMAR FOR ENGLISH MAJORS AND EDUCATION MAJORS INENGLISHRequisite: Engl 114 or its equivalentThis course offers intensive reading and grammar skills for students majoring in English. Thereis critical analysis of professional and other varied readings. Analysis of grammar in sentencesand paragraphs will be covered.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsENGL 224 ESSAY WRITING AND GRAMMAR FOR ENGLISH MAJORS AND EDUCATIONMAJORS IN ENGLISHRequisite: Engl 223This course, for students majoring in English, offers intensive writing practice and reinforcement ofgrammar skills. Students will progress from writing simple paragraphs to an essay consisting of 500-700 words.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits155

ENGL 300 INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF LITERATURE FOR EDUCATION MAJORSSPECIALIZING IN ENGLISHRequisites: Elementary Education: Engl 114, 121, and 223Analysis of selected poems, short stories, and plays with emphasis on the basic elements of thesegeneres in the light of traditional theories of literary criticism.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsENGL 311 ELEMENTS OF ENGLISH STRUCTURE I: PHONETICS AND MORPHOLOGYRequisites: Engl 223-224This course includes a practical introduction to the segmental elements (vowel and consonant sounds)and the paralinguistic features (stress, pitch, juncture) of standard American English. It also includes abrief description of the morphological system of English. This course is a requisite to other courses inlinguistics and language structure. It is also required for English majors and educationmajors specializing in English.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsENGL 312 ELEMENTS OF ENGLISH STRUCTURE II: MORPHOLOGY, SYNTAX AND SEMANTICSRequisite: Engl 311A detailed study of the structural systems (morphology, syntax and some aspects of semantics) usingtraditional and modern approaches to language study, specifically generative transformationalgrammar. This course is a requisite to other courses in linguistics and language structure. It is alsorequired for English majors and for education majors specializing in English.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsENGL 323 SHAKESPEARE THE DRAMATISTRequisite: Engl 300The study of selected dramatic works of Shakespeare including comedies, historical plays, andtragedies, with special attention to the analysis of the creative genius and the techniques employed bythe dramatist.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsENGL 326 LITERATURE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTSRequisites: Engl 300This course offers the students the opportunity to study and analyze literature intended for children andyoung adult readers. The students in this course will be exposed to the criteria used to select andevaluate these works, in order to develop a positive attitude toward literature for children and youngadults.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits156

ENGL 335 HISTORY OF ENGLISH LITERATURE IRequisites: Engl 300A survey of English literature from the Anglo-Saxon period through the Renaissance.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsENGL 336 HISTORY OF ENGLISH LITERATURE IIRequisites: Eng. 300Study of English literature from the Renaissance through the Victorian era, emphasizing the changes invalues and the struggle to maintain human dignity.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsENGL 337 MODERN ENGLISH LITERATURERequisites: Engl 300A study of major English writers of the first half of the 20th century.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsENGL 338 CONTEMPORARY LITERATURERequisites: Engl 300A study of American and English contemporary themes, movements and authors through the criticalanalysis of literary works of the 20th century.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsENGL 340 SURVEY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE IRequisites: Engl 300This course surveys American literature from the literary works of colonial times to the creative writersof the 19th century.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsENGL 343 SURVEY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE IIRequisites: Engl 300This course surveys contemporary American literature of the 20 th Century.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsENGL 345 DEVELOPMENT OF THE NOVELRequisites: Engl 300The origins, development, and significance of the novel in English from the 18th century to the present.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits157

ENGL 346 THE SHORT STORYRequisite: Engl 300An in-depth study of the story with special emphasis on the techniques used by selected world authors.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsENGL 347 DRAMARequisite: Engl 300An in-depth study of the major themes of drama in English.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsENGL 350 OPEN SEMINARRequisite: Advanced writing course and the approval of department director.The student will apply the skills of critical thinking and written discourse to the evaluation of a significantlearning experience involving the English language.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsENGL 383 BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONRequisites: Six credits in English.This course is designed primarily for the study of the crucial principles of communication in business,and for the development of effective writing and speaking skills. Topics that incorporate multi cultural,technological, ethical, legal, and interpersonal factors related to business are integrated throughout thecourse. Students will make use of the computer lab.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsENGL 400 CREATIVE WRITINGRequisites: Engl 223-224 or 301-302The course offers students the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to write effective poetry,through the analysis of selected short works, exercises, and detailed discussion of the students' ownworks.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsENGL 423 HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGERequisites: Engl 311-312This course will trace the development of the English language from the Anglo-Saxon (Old English)period to modern times, focusing on the historical events which influenced the language, to explain thechanges which have occurred.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits158

PROGRAM OF FOREIGN LANGUAGESFRENCH, ITALIAN, GERMAN, LATINThe Foreign Language Program of Pontifical Catholic University has a Bachelor of Arts in French (inmoratorium), a minor in French, and basic courses in Italian, Latin, and Greek. The objectives of theprogram apply not only to students with a minor in French but also to those interested in learning aboutthe basic elements of the culture and language studied.OBJECTIVESTo develop in students the ability to understand and speak the foreign language studied withreasonable fluency according to the level attained.To develop in students the ability to read and enjoy literary selections in the foreign language.To provide students with the necessary elements that will enable them to write the languagecorrectly.To offer students, through the discussion of literary selections in the foreign language, theopportunity to reflect on social, moral, and cultural values in the light of the Catholic faith.LABORATORYAs an aid in attaining these objectives, a computer laboratory and audio-visual materials are availableto the students. In the laboratory, the student practices drills employing computer programs,commercial tapes or exercises prepared by the professor. The laboratory period supplementsclassroom work to further strengthen the mastery of language skills. Laboratory work is an essentialpart of French 101, 102, 220, 221, 222 and 304. Students taking elementary and intermediate Frenchlanguage courses use the laboratory one hour a week. Students majoring in French are required to dotwo additional hours of individual lab work in French 332.REQUISITES FOR THE BACHELOR OF ARTS IN FRENCH (in moratorium)CREDITSRequired Courses in General Education 68Required College Courses 23Required Major CoursesFREN 221-222 6FREN 300 3FREN 310-311 6FREN h 331-332 6FREN 410 3FREN 420 or 430 3FREN 460 or 480 3Electives 9TOTAL CREDITS 130159

Required Courses for MinorCREDITSFREN 101-102 6FREN 200 3FREN 221 3FREN 303 3FREN 304 3TOTAL CREDITS 18Students who have completed one or two years of French in high school are advised to take aplacement test and an oral interview to determine their proficiency in the language. Depending on theresults of the exam and interview, the student will be placed in a course consonant with his/herproficiency.CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF ARTS IN FRENCHFIRST SEMESTERFIRST YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSORIE 0 ORIE 0ENGL * 3 ENGL* 3SPAN 131 3 SPAN 132 3HIST 103 3 HIST 104 3POSC 110 3 POSC. 110 3FREN 101 3 FREN 102 3PHED 1 PHED 1CREDITS 16 CREDITS 16SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSENGL * 3 MUSI or ART 3FREN 221 3 HIST 253 3SPAN 205 3 FREN 222 3CHEM 117 3 BIOL 118 3THEO 130 3 THEO 131 3MATH 117 3 MATH 118 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18160

FIRST SEMESTERTHIRD YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSFREN 300 3 FREN 311 3SPAN. 307, 321, 341, or 461 3 SPAN. 308, 322, 342 or 462 3THEO 132 3 FREN 331 3PHIL 207 3 PHIL 312 3HIST 360 3 HIST 263, 303, 373 0r 402 3FREN 310 3 Elective 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18FIRST SEMESTERFOURTH YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSMUSI or ART 3 PHIL 340 3Elective 2 FREN 420 or 430 3HIST 116 3 FREN 460 or 480 3FREN 332 3 Elective 3FREN 410 3CREDITS 14 CREDITS 12*Every student at PCUPR should take nine (9) credits in English as part of the requirements in thegeneral curriculum as stipulated by the English Department in the policy regarding the sequence ofcourses and placement.COURSE DESCRIPTIONFRENCHFREN 101-102 ELEMENTARY FRENCH I & IIThe development and integration of the basic language skills essential in the study of a foreignlanguage: reading, writing, listening comprehension, and conversation.4 hours, 1 laboratory hour, 2 semesters, 6 creditsFREN 200 BASIC ELEMENTS OF SPOKEN FRENCHA practical course designed to develop oral communication skills in French at the intermediate level.Emphasis on the language structures necessary to carry on basic functions such as requesting andgiving personal information, asking and answering questions, indicating preferences, and talking aboutthe future. The course material is developed from simple to more complex language structures. Focuson acquisition and use of vocabulary and idiomatic expressions essential for dialogues and groupactivities. The computer lab will be used. Readings of cultural items, letters, and advertisements willbe included to provide cultural information about the French- speaking population.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits161

FREN 221 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I - READING AND WRITINGRequisites: Fren 101-102 or its equivalent in placement examination.Intensive study of French grammatical structures through composition and discussion of readingswhich emphasize Catholic, cultural, and social points of view.3 hours, 1 laboratory hour , 1 semester, 3 creditsFREN 222 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH II - CIVILIZATIONRequisite: Fren 221Study of the religious, political, social, and artistic aspects of French civilization.3 hours, 1 laboratory hour ,1 semester, 3 creditsFREN 300 CONVERSATIONAL FRENCHRequisites: Fren 221-222Development of fluency and correctness in oral French through the study and use of colloquialexpressions in contemporary French.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsFREN 303 FRENCH-SPEAKING SOCIETY AND CULTURERequisites: Fren 101, 102, 200, 221An intermediate French course which harmoniously combines the characteristic elements of Frenchsociety: civilization, economic problems, geography and scientific, educational, intellectual, artistic, andsocial trends. An understanding of the French nation, its people, and its worldwide influence isacquired by integrating French history, geography, and culture. Emphasis on the dominant role of theFrench language on cultural and commercial interchange in the European community and internationalorganizations such as NATO, the Arab League of Nations, and UNESCO. Identification of Frenchspeakingnations of Europe, Africa, Asia, and North, Central, and South America which utilize thelanguage as a unifying communication element among the different ethnic and language groups.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsFREN 304 CONVERSATIONAL BUSINESS FRENCHRequisites: Fren 101, 102, 200, 201This course is designed for the intermediate-level student who has a background in the Frenchlanguage and wishes to converse in French about economics, communication, finance, businesscorrespondence, and the business world in general. Emphasis on enrichment of business terms and indepthstudy areas. Reading material will be discussed orally, with emphasis on business vocabulary.The course will include exercises on basic French translation. Students will use the computer lab.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits162

FREN 310-311 SURVEY OF FRENCH LITERATURE I & IIRequisites: Fren 221-222Study of different French literary movements from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Critical study ofselections from the works of the outstanding writers of each period, emphasizing humanistic andCatholic values.3 hours, 2 semesters, 6 creditsFREN 331 FRENCH COMPOSITIONRequisites: Fren 221-222Study and analysis of the elements of composition in French through written and oral compositionsemphasizing grammar, spelling, and syntax.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsFREN 332 FRENCH PHONETICSRequisites: Fren 221-222Study of French phonetics through phonetic transcription and the use of selected readings for practicein pronunciation and intonation.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsFREN 410 GOLDEN AGE OF FRENCH LITERATURERequisites: Fren 310-311Study of the characteristics of classicism in 17th century French literature giving special considerationto drama. Discussion of the qualities of the "honnete homme", that is, of the typical man of the societyand period.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsFREN 420 AGE OF THE ENLIGHTENMENTRequisites: Fren 310-311Study and literary analysis of the authors who established the ideological base for theFrench Revolution and who reflect the main trends of 18th century thought.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsFREN 430 FRENCH LITERATURE OF THE 19TH CENTURYRequisites: Fren 310-311Study of the French literary movements of the 19th century, focusing on romanticism, realism,and symbolism, including reading and analysis of outstanding works representative of each movement.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits163

FREN 460 FRENCH LITERATURE OF THE 20TH CENTURYRequisites: Fren 311Study of the French literary movements of the 20th century covering all the genres and including thereading and analysis of outstanding works.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsFREN 480 THE MODERN FRENCH NOVELRequisites: Fren 310-311Study of the development of the French novel of the 20th century through the analysis of outstandingworks.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsITALIANITAL 101-102 ELEMENTARY ITALIAN I & IIPractice in basic grammar usage of Italian reinforced by means of conversation, discussions ofcontemporary readings, and illustrations which reflect Italian culture.3 hours, 2 semesters, 6 creditsITAL 221 INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN IRequisites: Ital 101-102Study of some short stories and anecdotes in addition to a general view of Italian life in terms ofcustoms, hobbies, education, and communication media. A basic grammar review is included.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsITAL 222 INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN IIRequisites: Ital 221A global look at Italy through its geography, history and literature. Study of outstanding people in thefields of literature, art, science, math, music, film. A grammar review is included.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsGERMANFOLG 100-101 ELEMENTARY GERMAN I & IIBasic knowledge of German, emphasizing conversation, grammar, and vocabulary through oral andaural exercises, dictations, and writing practice.3 hrs, 2 semesters, 6 credits164

LATINLATI 101-102 LATIN PHONETICS AND MORPHOLOGY I & IIStudy of the basic elements of language. Special attention is given to basic vocabulary, the analysis ofsimple sentences and proverbs, and elementary composition.3 hours, 2 semesters, 6 creditsLATI 221-222 LATIN SYNTAXRequisites: Lati 101-102Analysis of basic Latin syntax and intermediate-level composition. Selected readings from Phaedrus,Nepos, Cicero's letters, Caesar, Ovid's Metamorphosis, and Virgil's Eclogues are discussed.3 hours, 2 semesters, 6 creditsLATI 331 MEDIEVAL PATRISTIC LATIN (FOR SEMINARIANS ONLY)Requisites: Lati 101-102, 221-222Discussion and analysis of the characteristics and literary values of the Latin works of the Holy LatinFathers: St. Jerome, St. Augustine, St. Ambrose, St. Leo the Great, Saint Gregory the Great, and of theprincipal figures of Medieval Theology: St.Thomas, St. Bonaventure, and Abelard.4 hours, 1 semester, 4 creditsLATI 332 ECCLESIASTICAL AND CANONICAL LATIN(FOR SEMINARIANS ONLY)Requisites: Lati 101-102, 221-222, 331Translation and analysis of different texts from the Vulgate, the Roman Ritual, Canon Law and variouscouncils, especially Trent and Vatican II. Oral and written exercises to memorize some of the texts areused.4 hours, 1 semester, 4 creditsINTERFACULTATIVE DEPARTMENT OF THEOLOGY AND PHILOSOPHYThe Most Reverend Félix Lázaro Martínez, Sch.P. Bishop of Ponce, Grand Chancellor, HonoraryDirectorReverend Adalín Rivera Sáez, DirectorTHEOLOGY PROGRAMFaculty: Rev. William Martínez Pastoriza, O.S., Rev. Herminio de Jesús, Prof. Néstor Rolón Borrero,Rev. Antonio Hernández, Rev. José M. Herrero, P. Alvaro Huerga, P. Perfecto Alvarez, P. JesúsPacho, P. Segismundo Cintrón, P. Jesús Diez, P. Francisco Medina, Mons. Roberto García, P. AntonioPortalatín, P. Angel M. Santos, P. Antonio A. Hernández, P. Ovidio Pérez, P. Julio Rolón, P. JavierIñigo, P. Víctor Rojas.165

OBJECTIVESThe Department of Theology is the nucleus which gives meaning to the University as a PontificalCatholic University. To attain this end, the Department has formulated the following objectives:1. To be the reference point of theological thought for the other disciplines of the University.2. To offer the university student a basic understanding of the religious dimension of man and theanswers which Christianity and the Catholic Church offer him.3. To prepare students to face the challenge of the modern apostolate.4. To prepare well-qualified professionals, capable of fulfilling their social and civic obligations, whilegiving testimony of their own faith to the world. In order to attain these objectives the Departmentoffers the following programs:BASIC PROGRAMCOURSE DESCRIPTIONTHEO 100 INTRODUCTION TO THE MYSTERY OF CHRIST AND THE HISTORY OF SALVATIONThis course explains the unity and order of the seminarian's ecclesiastical studies, especiallyphilosophy and theology so that the candidate can understand the nature, structure, and purpose ofeach. Permits a solidifying of his faith, helping him to follow his priestly vocation. The unifying principleof this course: the mystery of Christ and the history of salvation.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsTHEO 130 THE DIVINE REVELATIONThis course seeks to present Divine Revelation centered on Jesus Christ together with its sources inSacred Scripture and the Tradition of the People of God. God has revealed Himself to man through theIncarnate Word as Creator and Father. Revelation begins with the election of Israel as the chosenpeople and attains its fullness in the New Testament with the Messiah, the only Son of God and theSon of the Ever Virgen Mary. The mystery of Jesus is manifested throughout His life until His deathand resurrection. Man responds to the Divine through obedience and love (the first commandment)and filial prayer.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsTHEO 131 THE CHURCH OF CHRISTThis course will explain the mission of the Church, led by the Holy Spirit, to make known the livingJesus in today's world and in history through the lives of its members and through its liturgy andsacraments. It will explain how man's freedom is shaped and redeemed by the grace of Christ in orderto lead each individual to a full, happy life, imperfect now but perfect after death. The sacraments ofthe Church bestow, nourish, and strengthen eternal life in the human heart and restore it when lostthrough sin. The sacraments also organize the priestly, prophetic, and kindly community through thepriesthood and the ministry of the faithful.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits166

THEO 132 THE CHRISTIAN FAMILYThis course considers all relationships that are generated by the family (marriage, kinship, work,education, and society) in the light of Christian theology; dogmatic, moral and spiritual. Theserelationships are used to deduce specific moral norms that should govern human co-existence in areasof conjugal love, family obligations, social justice, prayer, respect for truth, and the sacredness ofhuman life, all of which are fomented within the nuclear family. Sin and distortions that threaten andimpede the authentic development of the person in this context will also be considered in this course.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPROGRAM OF “THEOLOGICAL INITIATION” (30 credits)This program provides a deeper understanding of Christian faith to Catholic School teachers. Thosewho take this course are religious educators and agents of the Church's evangelization: lay people andreligious Brothers and Sisters.Candidates should have previously acquired their basic religious formation, as well as aHigh School diploma or equivalent.This course leads to a Theological Competence Certificate. Candidates must pass the completeprogram of 30 credits in Theology with a grade point average of 2.0 or more.COURSE DESCRIPTIONTHEO 201 INTRODUCTION TO THE MYSTERY OF CHRISTThe beginnings of salvation; God reveals Himself progressively as the Redeemer in biblical prehistory,the patriarchs, Moses, the Monarchy, the Prophets, and wisdom literature. The promised salvation fullyrealized in Christ and the Church.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsTHEO 221 INTRODUCTORY MORAL THEOLOGYPanorama of main renewal currents in contemporary moral theology. Study of the moral human act.Conscience, law, sin, conversion, habits.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsTHEO 312 FUNDAMENTAL ECCLESIOLOGYThe mystery of the Church as people of God. Mystical Body and the Church of Christ; institutional andcharismatic dimensions of the Church; The Church and the Jewish people; Ecclesiastical quality ofdifferent Christian denominations; Authority to govern, teach, and sanctify. How to understand thestatement "Outside the Church, there is no salvation." The Church as the meeting place of man withGod in faith and the sacraments. Mary and her relation to Christ and the Church.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 credits167

THEO 321 THE MYSTERY OF GOD, ONE AND TRIUNEMethodology of the treatise on God, Faith, theology, theodicy; the existence of God, dogma of faith.Discovery of God in the world. Contemporary atheism. What God is: divine perfection. God is at-work;will of God, providence, predestination, and censure. God is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Theologicalreflection. The Trinity in the cosmos, in the Christian, in the Church.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsTHEO 323 THE OLD TESTAMENTNames and divisions of the Bible.-God, the principal author.- The hagiographers, secondary authors.Study of the Pentateuch: theological content. Genesis: Content and objective of the book. Division andstructure, composition and literary origin. The history of the narrations. Exodus: content and religiousdoctrine. Brief study of Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. Brief study of the major and minorprophets.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsTHEO 335 METHODOLOGY IN THE TEACHING OF RELIGIONThe growth of Christianity. Various catecheses and religious teaching. Evangelization. Acceptance andproclamation of the Word of God.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsTHEO 361 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH I: ANCIENT & MEDIEVALThe origin of Christianity and its expansion inside and outside of the Roman Empire. The primitive lifeof the Christian community in the development of its institutions. The evolution of the life of the Churchuntil the invasions. The evangelization of barbarian nations. The Carolinian renaissance and itsdecline. The resurgence of the Church under the German Protectorate. The investiture controversy.Internal growth of Christianity (11th and 12th centuries). The Papacy and the Church as dominantforces in the 13th century world. The clerical and general culture of the Christian West.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsTHEO 362 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH II: MODERN & CONTEMPORARY Modern AgeFoundation of a new age (XIV and XV centuries). Renaissance and Humanism.reformation and Catholic reforms.ProtestantContemporary AgeThe Gallican Church century. The Enlightenment or the hostile age to revelation. The Churchin the struggle with disbelief and skepticism in modern culture (XIX century).2 hours, 1 semester, 2 credits168

THEO 400 SOCIAL DOCTRINE OF THE CHURCHA critically elaborated doctrinal system based on principles of moral theology regarding temporalrealities in the service of the human person in his social dimension. The sources are Divine Revelation,the teachings of the Fathers, and the Magisterium of the Church. The basic premises of this doctrinalcorpus are: the dignity and inalienable rights of the human person; the demands of the common good;the idea that temporal goods are for everyone; the social function of private property; essential moraldemands of social justice.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsTHEO 401 SACRAMENTAL THEOLOGYStudy of the nature and structure of the sacraments. The Church as basic sacrament; Sacramentalsystem and salvation. The effects of the Sacraments. Study of each of the Sacraments and theirspecial ecclesiological and saving character. Christian morality and the moral aspects derived fromeach Sacrament.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsTHEO 404 INTRODUCTION TO THE LITURGYThe nature of liturgy: the Encyclical Mediator Dei; the Constitution on the Liturgy of Vatican Council II,and post-conciliar documents. The importance of the Liturgy. Liturgical symbolism and ritual.Participation in the liturgy. The liturgical assembly and different functions within the assembly. TheChurch building and its annexes. The liturgical year. The liturgy of the Sacraments. The Liturgy of theSacramental Hours.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsTHEO 415 CONTEMPORARY MORAL PROBLEMSA consideration from the perspective of Moral Theology of the situations which most disturb theconscience of men and women of today: problems which have arisen as an effect of scientific andtechnological progress, and also social changes. Examples of these contemporary problems arealcoholism, drug addiction, experimentation on human beings, euthanasia, suicide,abortion, "conscientious objection''.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsTHEO 423 THE GOSPELSThe historical and inspirational character of the Synoptic Gospels: Authors, addresses, literary genre,theological value. Explanation of the main points of each gospel. The Gospel of St. John and a briefexplanation of the Prologue.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 credits169

THEO 424 ST. PAULLife and personality of St. Paul. Theology of his writings. Analysis of the Letter to the Romans and theFirst Letter to the Corinthians.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsTHEO 425 PASTORAL USE OF THE BIBLEThe liturgical, symbolical, poetical, and mystical sensibility of the Sacred text: its "full sense.'' Criteriaand guidelines for the use of Scripture in catechesis, religious instruction, preaching, liturgical, andpara-liturgical services and for popular religious devotions. The great archetypal symbols of ecclesiastictradition. The difficulties which most frequently divide Christians on the basis of Scripture, especially inPuerto Rico: how to resolve them.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsOPTIONAL OR SUPPLEMENTARY COURSES:These supplementary pastoral-theological courses are offered to give students the opportunity todeepen their formation in this field.THEO 222 PRINCIPLES OF PASTORAL THEOLOGYPastoral action in the light of the Bible and the history of the Church. Pastoral action andtheological reflection. Commanding principles of pastoral action. Overall coordinated pastoral action.The idea of the People of God and Church sociodynamics. Christocentric and Charismatic dynamics ofthe Church. The ecclesial promotion of the laity and ecumenism.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsTHEO 303 PSYCHOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES APPLIED TO THE PASTORAL MINISTRYThe advance of psychology is forming a new image of man, mainly in the area of comprehension andguidance. An attempt is made to apply the psychological method to general pastoral care in itsmethodology, structure, and in special pastoral cases.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsTHEO 325 THEOLOGY OF RELIGIOUS LIFEHistory of religious life: In the Old Testament. In the New Testament. In the tradition of the Church.Religious life as a Sign. Evangelical Councils. Canonical structures of religious life. Purpose of religiouslife.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsTHEO 450 SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGIONIs there a sociology of religion? Religious morphology, religion and social integration, the socio-culturaltransformation. Religious practice and social class. Ways of “belonging” to the Church and their170

evolution. Social conditioning of Christian organizations. The religious institutes and socio-culturalevolution.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsTHEO 499 RELIGION IN THE MODERN WORLDThe course follows the structure of the Pastoral constitution of the second Vatican Council on theChurch in the Modern World "Gaudium et Spes"; not a mere commentary but, with the help of thisauthorized text, a study of the struggle of the Church to find a proper attitude for the world of today.Analysis of the endeavors operating in the world today and of the instruments the Church is using inorder to orient them towards the coming of the Kingdom.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsGENERAL OBJECTIVESFORMATION PROGRAM FOR PERMANENT DEACONS (30 credits)1. To teach, study, and deepen the understanding of Theology with a view to carrying out theministry of Deacon in the Puerto Rican Church.2. The integral, theological formation of candidates for the Holy Order of the Deacon.PURPOSEThe proposal of establishing a theological formation program for Deacons corresponds to theprimordial object of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, in relation to its commitment to theevangelization of culture. The urgency can be seen in the light of the great need for evangelization at adeeper intellectual level in Puerto Rico.With this end, the program aims to cultivate and promote the study and teaching of Sacred Doctrineand its related disciplines, and above all, to deepen understanding of Christian revelation by thesystematic study of the truths contained in it, reflecting in the light of Revelation on the issues nowarising in Puerto Rico, Latin America, and the world in general, and presenting these reflections to ourcontemporaries in a way which speaks adequately to our culture.It is necessary, furthermore, to give an outstanding formation to the future Deacons in the areas properto their own vocation, preparing them adequately for the exercise of their pastoral ministry.Finally, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico hopes, by means of this program, to make avaluable contribution in close collaboration with the Church hierarchy, to the Catholic Church in PuertoRico, and to the universal Church, in its evangelizing mission.Since the Department of Theology is the central nucleus which gives meaning to this institution as aPontifical Catholic University, the formation program for Permanent Deacons is a decisive step towardthe achievement of the University's objectives and the strengthening of its identity as a Pontificalinstitution.SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES1. To provide students with the skills and knowledge which are basic to their role as Deacons.171

2. To promote interest among the students in the various areas of theology and pastoral care ofsouls.3. To ensure that the study of theology assists the personal growth and spiritual enrichment of thestudents in their identification with Jesus Christ, Servant and High Priest of the New Covenant.REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION1. The candidates must complete all admission requirements to Pontifical CatholicUniversity of Puerto Rico, as indicated in its catalogue.2. The candidates must possess previous basic religious formation, as well as a High SchoolDiploma or its equivalent.3. Each candidate must submit with his request for enrollment a letter of introductionand recommendation from his Bishop. The Bishop's approval for the candidate's admission andcontinuation in the program is an essential requirement.COURSE DESCRIPTIONTHEO 151 INTRODUCTION TO THE SACRED SCRIPTURESThe truth of the Bible and its literary genres. The canon of the Old and New Testaments. The text andversions of the Bible. The character of the Synoptic Gospels as historical and divinely inspired.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsTHEO 161 REVELATION, FAITH, AND CULTURECritical demonstration of the history of supernatural revelation as a prerequisite for thedemonstration of other revealed truths. The relation between culture and faith.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsTHEO 162 THE MYSTERY OF GOD, UNITY AND TRINITY, CREATORThe existence of God: dogma of faith. The discovery of God by means of the created world. The natureof God: divine perfections; God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The concept of creation.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsTHEO 163 THE MYSTERY OF CHRISTThe historical Christ of Christian faith: the person of Christ, true God, and true Man. The purpose of theIncarnation.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsTHEO 165 THE MYSTERY OF THE CHURCH: MARIOLOGYThe mystery of the Church as People of God, and Mystical Body of Christ. Mary in her relation to Christand the Church.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 credits172

THEO 166 GRACE AND THEOLOGICAL AND MORAL VIRTUESThe theological virtues, source of the moral life. Distinction between habitual and actual grace. Themoral virtues.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsTHEO 167 SACRAMENTAL THEOLOGYThe study of the nature and structure of the Sacraments. The Church as the first sacrament. Study ofeach of the sacraments, especially Baptism and Marriage.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsTHEO 168 SPIRITUALITY OF THE DEACONStudy of Christian perfection in the specific context of the Permanent Diaconate. Thespiritual environment of the family: the family as "domestic Church," especially the Deacon'sfamily. Sanctification in one's civil employment. The means of sanctification in the life of theDeacon. Spiritual direction. Marian devotion.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsTHEO 251 MORAL THEOLOGY: FUNDAMENTAL AND SPECIALStudy of the human moral act, conscience, law, sin, conversion. Contemporary problems: alcoholism,drug addiction, euthanasia, suicide, abortion, divorce, criminality, child abuse and domestic violence.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsTHEO 257 SOCIAL DOCTRINE OF THE CHURCHThe doctrinal system regarding temporal realities as service to the human person in his socialdimension. The fundamental presuppositions of this body of doctrine are the dignity and inalienablerights of the human person; requirements of the common good; the universal destiny of temporalgoods; the social function of private property; essential moral imperatives of social justice.1 hour, 1 semester, 1 creditTHEO 261 CANON LAWRights and duties of the Christian faithful. The hierarchical constitution of the Church. Acts of divineworship. Sacred places and times.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsTHEO 263 CHURCH HISTORYPanorama of the development of Christianity from the apostolic age until today. Principal themes: theChurch under the Roman Empire; the evangelization of Europe; christological disputes of the patristic173

age; Church and society in the Middle Ages; the Protestant Reformation; Christianity in Europe duringthe 17th to 19th centuries; the twentieth-century Church before and after Vatican Council II.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsTHEO 265 LITURGICAL CEREMONIES AND SACRAMENTSThe nature and importance of Liturgy. Study of the Liturgical Ceremonies of each sacrament in accordwith the norms of the present Roman Missal.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsTHEO 267 HOMILETICSHomiletics as the art (theory and practice) of presenting the message of the Gospel, taking into accountthe circumstances of time, place, and cultural environment.1 hour, 1 semester, 1 creditTHEO 269 PAROCHIAL MINISTRYParochial archives and documents. Pastoral interviews. Practical information on filling out ecclesiasticalforms and marriage dispensations. Pastoral care and visitation of the sick.1 hour, 1 semester, 1 creditPHILOSOPHY PROGRAMFaculty: Néstor J. Gómez, Renato Ibarra, Enid Miranda, Giuseppe Zaffaroni, Nelson Rodríguez,Fabricio Acciaro, Carl Sauder, José A. Ortiz, Marco PorcuOBJECTIVES1. To fully develop the student's speculative capacity.2. To challenge the student's rational capacities with the problems faced by man throughout history,concerning himself, the world, and God.3. To prepare students to exchange ideas with their contemporaries, basing their views on thepatrimony of the perennial philosophy, on current philosophical investigations and their influenceon society and the sciences.4. To promote the student's love of researched, observed and demonstrated truth.5. To relate philosophy to the problems of our daily lives and to the most relevant questionsconcerning the students themselves.6. The Philosophy Faculty will have as its primary objective the rational exposition of the coherencebetween Philosophy and the Christian vision of the world, man, and God.174

REQUISITES FOR THE BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PHILOSOPHYCREDITSRequired General Education Courses 68Courses Required by the College 23Courses Required for the Major 39TOTAL CREDITS 130MAYOR COURSESCREDITS*Phil. 207 3Phil. 250-301-302 9*Phil. 312 3Phil. 315,321,324 9*Phil. 340 3Phil. 411,412,499 9Free Electives 9*Institutional Requisites which count for the major.CURRICULUM OF BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PHILOSOPHYFIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSORIE 0 ORIE 0ENGL 110 3 ENGL 114 3SPAN. 131 3 SPAN 132 3HIST 103 3 HIST 104 3MATH 117 3 MATH 118 3THEO 130 3 THEO 131 3SOCI. 110 1 POSC 110 3PHED 3 PHED 1CREDITS 19 CREDITS 19175

FIRST SEMESTERSECOND YEAR176SECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSBIOL 117 3 BIOL 118 3SPAN 205 3 HIST 360 3PHIL 207 3 MUSI 102 3THEO 132 3 PHIL 312 3FOLG 101 3 FOLG 102 3ENGL 115 3 PHIL 250 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18THIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSPHIL 301 3 PHIL 302 3PHIL 315 3 PHIL 321 3PHIL 340 3 HIST (263-303-373-402) 3SPAN Lit. 3 SPAN Lit. 3HIST 253 3 ART 101 3HIST 116 2CREDITS 17 CREDITS 15FOURTH YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSPHIL 324 3 PHIL 412 3PHIL 411 3 PHIL 499 3PHIL Elective 3 Elective (Free) 3Elective (Free) 3 Elective (Free) 3CREDITS 12 CREDITS 12COURSE DESCRIPTIONPHIL 207 ELEMENTARY LOGICThe principles of reasoning in traditional and modern logic; deductive inference; Aristotelian syllogistics.Truth functions and theory of quantification. Analysis of arguments and detection of fallacies. Therelationship between logic and mathematics.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPHIL 210 PHILOSOPHY OF NATUREPhilosophy of Nature studies natural beings as presented to our empirical sensory knowledge. Thisstudy revolves around two topics before the elaboration of specialized Science, which are the:

a. What is motion?b. What are the elements of coming-to-be?Philosophy of Nature provides the student with the physical concepts necessary to understand thenature of natural beings as mobile beings and not as “measurable beings” or “beings as such”. Theradical difference between this discipline and Mathematical Physics and Metaphysics, respectively, isderived from this particular mode of considering natural beings.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPHIL 250 PANORAMA OF WESTERN PHILOSOPHICAL THOUGHTGeneral overview of the development of philosophy in Europe and America from Ancient Greece untilmodern times. Attention will be concentrated on the founders, or greatest representatives, of thecontrasting tendencies which have stood the test of time over the centuries and are still influential.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPHIL 301 HISTORY OF ANCIENT PHILOSOPHYAnalysis of the philosophical problems from the beginnings of Philosophy to and including,Neoplatonism. Special emphasis on the great teachers: Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, the moral schools,especially Stoicism.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPHIL 302 HISTORY OF MEDIEVAL PHILOSOPHYStudy of the evolution of philosophical thought during the Middle Ages, beginning with the PatristicPeriod and emphasizing Jewish and Arabic thought, as well as the great figures of Christianphilosophy: St. Augustine, St. Thomas Aquinas, St.Bonaventure, ending with William of Ockam'snominalism.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPHIL 312 PHILOSOPHY OF MANSources and methods in the philosophy of the human being. Study of human nature and its differentfacets: organic, psychological, and rational and the interrelation of the three. The concept of person inclassical and contemporary philosophy. Intelligence and human liberty. The human soul: its origin,nature, and immortality. The origin of man. The human, social, cultural, and religious aspects of man.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPHIL 315 EPISTEMOLOGYEpistemological study of human knowledge centering on the problems of objectivity, truth, andcertainty. Examination of the amplitude and limits of knowledge. Exposition of diverse theories ofknowledge from Greek philosophy to the present.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits177

PHIL 321 PHILOSOPHY OF BEINGReality and being as the object of metaphysics. The absolute and the relative. Transcendency andanalogy. The properties of real beings. Reality and being from Descartes to Heidegger.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPHIL 324 THEODICYThe rational knowledge of God, the methods of theodicy. Connection with metaphysics. Traditional andcontemporary demonstrations of the existence of God. The proofs (ways) of St. Thomas Aquinas.Divine nature and its attributes. The phenomenom of atheism and its psychological and socialdimensions.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPHIL 328 ESTHETICSHistorical and critical study of the concept of beauty. Genesis of the work of art. Form in art. Types ofart. Art and society. Art and morals. Art and religion.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPHIL 340 PHILOSOPHY OF HUMAN BEHAVIORFoundations of ethics. Human acts and their worth. Moral norms. Ends as an origin and guide ofhuman conduct. Natural and moral law. Moral conscience. Moral dispositions: habits and virtues.Duties and rights. Moral systems and their worth. Concrete moral problems of today.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPHIL 370 FUNDAMENTS OF LANGUAGE AND JUDICIAL CRITERIARequisite: Phil 207The abstract nature of the thought process determines the usage of the language to manifest one self.Hence, the discussion of the linguistics as well as the logical ambits regarding the front and backsidesof the though process. Throughout the course, the critical elements that will enable the student tostructure coherent arguments free from logical and semantic errors will be provided. The student willhave to face, in a virtual way, recurring daily life and future professional situations. Emphasis will beplaced to the judgment criteria to differentiate the truth from logic falseness in any argumentativedialogue. The strengthening of the rational and coherent judgment, rich at the same time in linguisticsand veracity, is fomented.4 hours, 1 semester, 4 creditsPHIL 395 LATIN AMERICAN THOUGHTLatin American thought will be presented from the viewpoint of its development across the centuries.Emphasis will be given to the intellectual variety of the great cultures which have now disappeared.The presence of new ideas during the colonial period will be examined, along with the independencemovements, including the “democratic” initiatives in Latin American countries. Special attention will be178

given to the presence of the Catholic Church and to the origins and development of utopian thought.Philosophical aspects of Latin American literature will also be covered.3 hours, 1 semeste, 3 creditsPHIL 411 HISTORY OF MODERN PHILOSOPHYPhilosophical thought since the Renaissance: a crisis and new approach to philosophy. Descartes andrationalism. The British empiricists. The philosophy of Immanuel Kant. German idealism, with emphasison Hegel.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPHIL 412 HISTORY OF CONTEMPORARY PHILOSOPHYMain trends in post-Hegelian philosophy: positivism, phenomenology, existentialism, pragmatism, NeoThomism, and contemporary Catholic thought.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPHIL 415 ADVANCED MODERN LOGICRequisite: Phil. 207: Elementary LogicCovers the rational principles, formalization and calculations of modern logic. Contains the logic ofpredication of the first order, the logic of classes, the logic of relations, the logic of identity, and therequisite procedures for decision making. Also included: the theories concerning the formalization ofprinciples and those concerning deduction.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPHIL 420 PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCEA study of the logical and epistemological aspects of scientific method and inference. An examinationof the various themes of observation, principles, formation and confirmation of hypotheses, laws andcrucial experiments, making reference to contemporary problems and possible conflicts betweenScience and Christian Faith.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPHIL 430 HERMENEUTICS AND IGNOPHANYThe “art of understanding'' (Hermeneutics) will be explained by means of: (a) its historical evolution(Mantics, Law, Theology, Philosophy,) and (b) its great masters (Schleiermacher, Dilthey, Heidegger,Gadamer). A critical study will bring us to the conviction that it is necessary to "overcome" (Aufheben)this hermeneutical vision in order to enter the exciting field of ``signs'', with the purpose of "discovering''the secret which they always conceal (Ignophany). When the various theoretical principles have beenacquired, their application to the sciences (above all, the human sciences) will be extensive.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits179

PHIL 440 PHILOSOPHY OF LANGUAGEStudy of the nature and functions of language. Relationship between knowledge andlanguage. Familiarity with the present currents in linguistic philosophy.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPHIL 499 OPEN SEMINARCurrent, relevant themes, always including the methodology of scientific research. Some possiblethemes to be covered in coordination with other Departments and Colleges include the following:Philosophy of Education (Education College)Business Ethics (Department of Management)Philosophy of History (History Department)Philosophy of Religion (Theology Department)3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsACTIVITIES1. The Department of Philosophy and Theology and the Alpha Alpha Kappa Club promote andorganize curricular and extracurricular activities which enrich the academic life of the members.2. One of the fundamental activities of the department is the active participation in theinterdisciplinary panels, and in the religious life of the University.3. The following committees function within the department: Activities, Selection ofFaculty Candidates, and Evaluation of Professors.Prof. Carmen Adela Molina, DirectorDEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORKFaculty: Migdalia Loyola Santiago, Carmen Adela Molina González, Delma Santiago de Sepúlveda,Ana M. Trigo Castillo y Emérita Alvarado de Gelpí.MISSIONCongruent with the mission of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, the mission of theDepartment of Social Work is to prepare entry level professional social workers with a holistic-Christianeducation, whose work is directed toward the achievement of social and economic justice, theenhancement of the human being, the promotion of individual and social functioning, and thedevelopment and implementation of policies and programs to satisfy basic human needs.Consonance with a social worker’s, purposes, values and ethics the Social Work Program providesstudents the educational requirement for an undergraduate social work program accredited by theCouncil on Social Work Education to offer social work services to clients in the southern and centralpart of Puerto Rico.180

OBJECTIVES1. Graduates will develop the knowledge and skills to intervene at a beginning level with diversepopulations at micro, mezzo and macro levels.2. Graduates will be capable of identifying oppressed and vulnerable groups in society,specifically in the southern part of the island.3. Graduates will acquire critical thinking skills, such as analysis, synthesis, problem-solving,decision-making and evaluation on issues relevant to social work theory and practice, toidentify bio-psycho-social and cultural conditions that affect client systems.4. Graduates will be able to analyze critically social welfare policies and services, using models ofsocial policy analysis in Puerto Rico.5. Students will be able to apply social work methods in the intervention process that reflectsdiversity to contribute to the development of excluded communities at the micro, mezzo andmacro levels.6. Graduates will integrate the values and ethics of the profession into their professional work.7. Graduates will take continuing education courses and/or graduate studies in social work orrelated disciplines, to keep knowledgeable in their profession.8. Graduates will be capable of analyzing critically the scientific literature, using quantitative andqualitative methodologies and incorporating the use of different technologies in their researchstudies.9. Graduates will acquire intervention skills and values while working with diverse populationsand populations-at-risk, to promote social and economic justice.10. Graduates will show a commitment to empower oppressed and vulnerable communities in thesouth of Puerto Rico.REQUISITES FOR THE BACHELOR OF ARTS IN SOCIAL WORKCreditsGeneral Education Courses 68Courses Required by the College 17Courses Required for the Major and Allied CoursesSOWK 207-208 6SOWK 210-211 6SOWK 301 3SOWK 306-307 6SOWK 309 3SOWK 432 y 434 (Field Practice I y II) 10SOWK 433 y 435 (Field Seminar Practice I y II) 3SOWK 415 2Elective Course in Social Work 3Other Required CoursesPSYC 110 ó COED 203 3PSYC 308 3SOCI 218 3Free Electives in Education (Optional) 6TOTAL CREDITS 136-142181

CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF ARTS IN SOCIAL WORKFIRST SEMESTERFIRST YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSORIE 0 ORIE 0SPAN 131 3 SPAN 132 3ENGL110 3 ENGL 114 3SOWK 207 3 SOWK 208 3SOCI 110 3 POSC 110 3HIST 103 3 HIST 104 3PHED 1 PHED 1HIST 116 2CREDITS 16 CREDITS 18FIRST SEMESTERSECOND YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSPSYC 100 ó COED 203 3 MUSI 102 3ENGL 115 3 MATE 118 3MATE 117 3 BIOL 118 3CHEM 117 3 SOWK 211 3SOWK 210 3 PHIL 207 3SPAN 205 3 THEO 130 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18FIRST SEMESTERTHIRD YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSSOWK 306 3 SOWK 301 3SOCI 218 3 SOWK 307 3HIST 253 3 SOWK 309 3PSYC 308 3 ART 101 3THEO 131 3 SPAN (Literatura) 3PHIL 312 3 HIST 360 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18182

FIRST SEMESTERFOURTH YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSSOWK 415 2 SOWK 434 (Pract. II) 5SOWK 432 (Pract.I) 5 SOWK 435 (Sem. II) 1.5SOWK 433 (Sem.I) 1.5 SOWK (Elect.) 3SPAN (Literatura) 3 HIST (Elect.) 3PHIL 340 3 THEO 132 3CREDITS 14.5 CREDITS 15.5COURSES DESCRIPTIONSOWK 207 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK AS A PROFESSIONConceptual study of Social Work as a profession, philosophical knowledge that has contributed to itsdevelopment, values and code of ethics that guide its practice.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSOWK 209 SOCIAL WELFARE SISTEM(Equivalent Sowk 208)Analysis of the nature, structure, social policies and services rendered by social welfare institutions.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSOWK 210 HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT IThis course based on the systems theory approach, provides a conceptual framework that allowsstudent to understand human behavior and its relationship with social environment. It presentsbiological, psychological, and social systems and their impact on behavior and the effect of humanbehavior on those systems. Students will be able to understand and analyze the human behavior inrelation to family, groups, organizations, and community. Throughout the course specific theories abouthuman development from conception to adolescence are studied, evaluated and applied to clientsituations. In addition, values and ethical aspects related to bio-psychosocial theories are discussed.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSOWK 211 HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT IIRequisite: SOWK 210This course is a continuation of S.W. 210 - Human Behavior and Social Environment I. It is based onthe systems theory approach, and provides a conceptual framework to allow students to understandhuman behavior and its relationship with the social environment. The course presents biological,psychological and social systems and their impact on behavior and the effect of human behavior onthose systems. Students will be able to understand and analyze human behavior in relation to family,groups, organizations and community. Throughout the course different specific theories about human183

development from young adulthood to later adulthood are studied evaluated, and applied to clientsituations. In addition, values and ethical aspects related to bio-psychosocial theories are discussed.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSOWK 301 SOCIAL RESEARCHRequisites: Math 117, Soci 218An introduction to the methods of research in Social Sciences. The study of techniques to developan investigation: the process, content, and different phases. The application of qualitative andquantitative methods to Social Work will be studied.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSOWK 304 LEGAL ASPECT IN THE PRACTICE OF SOCIAL WORKStudy of the legal aspects most relevant to the practice of social work in Puerto Rico. Discussion of thelegislation that social workers should know at the start of their professional practice; basic skills forexpert witness in court, drafting legal records, court proceedings, and legal liability. As an educationstrategy, will be followed by a visit to the Tribunal.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSOWK 306 METHODS OF INTERVENTION I: SOCIAL WORK THEORY AND PRACTICERequisites: SOWK 207, 208Studies values, purposes, skills, and intervention methods in social work practice. Emphasis onindividuals and families as systems.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSOWK 307 METHODS OF INTERVENTION II: SOCIAL WORK THEORY AND PRACTICERequisites: SOWK 207, 208, 210, 306A continuation of S.W. 306. Studies the essential components, procedures and skills in situationalinterventions with groups, organizations and communities as systems.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSOWK 309 INTERVENTION MODELSRequisite: SOWK 207Study of various models utilized in intervention in Social Work with individuals, families, groups,organizations and communities.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits184

SOWK 407 FAMILY DYSFUNCTIONThis course focuses on a selected range of stressful situations which interfere with the socialfunctioning of the family. Emphasis is placed on the dysfunctional patterns of the family system,alternatives, and interventional roles of the professional in social work.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSOWK 415 SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE WITH THE ELDERLY AND THEIR FAMILIESStudy of the process of aging and presentation of the methods of social work intervention with theelderly, their families, and the community.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsSOWK 431 CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN SOCIAL WORKThe study and analysis of the major contemporary issues in the profession of Social Work. Discussionof the institutional practices and the role of the social worker in risk groups.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSOWK 432 SUPERVISED FIELD PRACTICE IRequisites: SOWK 207, 208, 210, 211, 306, 307, 309Students are expected to use the agency as a laboratory in which the knowledge, values, and skillsacquired in requisite courses are applied. A minimum of 200 hours is required. Course with PracticeFee.1 semester, 5 creditsSOWK 433 FIELD SEMINAR ISeminar provides the opportunity to apply knowledge acquired in theory courses and to discuss thedifferent experiences in the field settings. Grade: Pass or No Pass.1 semester, 1.5 creditsSOWK 434 SUPERVISED FIELD PRACTICE IIRequisites: SOWK 207, 208, 210, 211, 306, 307, 309, 432-433Seminar enables the student to continue practicing the theoretical knowledge acquired in the coursesand to discuss the experiences in the field settings. The grade given will be Pass (P) or No Pass (NP).This course is a continuation of S.W. 432 and is designed to help the students develop further skillsand to widen the application of intervention methods with individuals, families, groups, organizations,and communities. A minimum of 200 hours is required for practice. Course with Practice Fee.1 Semester, 5 credits185

SOWK 435 FIELD PRACTICE SEMINAR IISeminar provides students the opportunity to continue applying the theoretical knowledge acquired incourses and to discuss the experiences in the field settings.Grade: Pass or No Pass.1 semester, 1.5 creditsSTUDENT ORGANIZATIONSFuture Social Workers AssociationDEPARTMENT OF LIBERAL STUDIESPontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, in keeping with its mission and commitment to PuertoRican society, has decided to introduce a change in its academic programs, establishing the Bachelorof Science in Liberal Studies as a non-traditional program, designed especially for non-traditional adultstudents.GENERAL OBJECTIVESThe objectives of the Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies are:1. To offer a new study alternative to the non-traditional student.2. To provide students with the opportunity to take courses which will bestcontribute to their professional development.3. To prepare students to function efficiently in diverse jobs.4. To contribute to the development of ethical, moral, and Christian principles whichstudents may apply effectively in their work.5. To recognize the educational value of a wide variety of activities in the formation ofprofessionals.The graduate of this program will be able to:1. Demonstrate a general culture which will permit a relationship with the different branches ofhuman knowledge.2. Function effectively in diverse positions of responsibility in the public, private, and non-profitsectors.3. Apply the knowledge acquired in order to contribute significantly to the progress of PuertoRico.4. Demonstrate a Christian conscience and responsibility when performing professional functions.5. Enrich his/her professional experience with the theoretical part of his/her education.186

PROGRAM OF STUDYBACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN LIBERAL STUDIES - 120 CREDITSGENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 68 CREDITSEnglishSpanishTheologyPhilosophyHumanitiesGeneral ScienceMathematicsSocial ScienceHistory of Puerto RicoPhysical EducationOrientation9 credits9 credits9 credits9 credits9 credits6 credits6 credits6 credits3 credits2 credits0 credits (non-credit)SPECIALTY COURSES - 52 CREDITSThe student has the following options:A. Choose from existing courses in the curricula of the various departments of the University,(they must be passed with a grade of C or better).B. Receive up to a maximum of 30 credits (with a grade of P) for:1. Experience which will be counted as Practical Application.2. Continuing Education which will be counted as Open Seminar.C. Combine options A and B.OPTIONS FOR OBTAINING CREDITS WITH A GRADE OF PA. Experience: (counted as Practical Application.)1. Work experience2. Military training3. Employment trainingB. Continuing Education: (counted as Open Seminar.)1. Conferences2. Workshops3. Seminars4. Military courses which have no equivalent in the University curriculum.NOTE: The options for obtaining credits with a grade of P may also be applied in substitution forcourses of the General Requirements. The evidence or portfolio for the substitution shall be submittedto the dean of the corresponding college.187

EXPLANATIONA. Work experience and, military or employment training acceptable as practical application:1. Having had significant experience of at least three months duration, which shall beequivalent to 3 credits.*2. In order to receive credits, the student shall register in the course as PracticalApplication I, Practical Application II, (as the case may be), after his/her portfoliohas been evaluated. Once it is accepted, the grade (P) will be given.B. Continuing Education1. Minimum of 15 hours = 1 credit *2. In order to receive credit, the student shall register in the course as Open Seminar I,Open Seminar II, (as the case may be). Afterwards, the student will present theevidence of participation in the activity. Once evidence is accepted, the grade (P) willbe given.* fractions of credits will not be awarded.CURRICULAR SEQUENCEFIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSSPAN 131 3 SPAN 132 3ENGL 110 3 ENGL 114 3THEO 130 3 PHIL 207 3ORIE 017 0 ORIE 018 0*C.A.S. 3 * C.A.S. 3*C.A.S. 3 * C.A.S. 3CREDITS 15 CREDITS 15SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSMATH 117 3 MATH 118 3HIST 103 3 HIST 104 3PHIL 312 3 THEO 131 3*C.A.S. 3 * C.A.S. 3*C.A.S. 3 *C.A.S. 3CREDITS 15 CREDITS 15188

THIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSPOSC 110 3 ENGL 115 3SPAN 205 3 BIOL 117 3Art or Music 101 or 102 3 PHIL 340 3*C.A.S. 3 * C.A.S. 3*C.A.S. 3 * C.A.S. 3CREDITS 15 CREDITS 15FOURTH YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSHIST 253 3 THEO 132 3SOCI 110 3 PHED 2*C.A.S. 3 *C.A.S. 4*C.A.S. 3 *C.A.S. 3*C.A.S. 3 * C.A.S. 3CREDITS 15 CREDITS 15*. Course in Area of Specialization (includes Practical Application or Open Seminar).ACADEMIC LOADThe student may take in up to 24 credits in one semester if regular courses are combined with OpenSeminar or Practical Application courses. In the Summer Session, the student is limited to 6 credits permonth without restrictions (regular courses, Open Seminar courses, or Practical Application courses).Candidates for graduation may be exempted from these norms.ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW STUDENTS1. Must be a graduate of an accredited high school or have completed equivalent studies.2. Must have an academic average in high school of 2.00 or higher on a scale of 4.00 or itsequivalent.3. Must be a non-traditional student.4. Must comply with the general admissions procedure of the University.5. Must be interviewed by the Interview Committee of the Program.ADMISSION OF TRANSFER STUDENTS FROM OTHER PROGRAMS WITHIN THE SAMEINSTITUTION1. Must have an academic average of 2.00 or higher in the courses transferable to the Program.2. Must be a non-traditional student.3. Must be interviewed by the Interview Committee of the Program.189

ADMISSION OF TRANSFER STUDENTS FROM OTHER INSTITUTIONSStudents who have completed university studies in other accredited institutions of higher learning willbe accepted if they comply with the admission norms of the Program and of the University.NOTE: If the procedure or general admission norms of the Institution change, the changes will alsoapply to the Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies.CREDITS TRANSFERABLE FROM OTHER INSTITUTIONS1. Courses passed with a grade of C or better may be transferred if they are equivalent or if theymay be substituted for courses of the curriculum. If more than ten years have passed since thecourses were taken, they must be evaluated by the corresponding Dean, who will issue arecommendation.2. 30 credits leading to the degree must be completed successfully in our Institution (not countingcourses passed with a grade of P).GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSThe Requirements for Graduation are as follows1. To have completed the number of credits (120) required by the Program.2. To have a cumulative academic average of 2.00 or higher on a scale of 4.00.3. To have completed at least 30 credits at this University. Credits for courses passed with agrade of P are not acceptable for this purpose.4. To have completed any other general Institutional requirement.GRADUATION WITH HONORSThe degree of Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies with honorable mention will be conferred on thosestudents who have completed at least 75% of the required credits (90 credits*) at this University andwhose graduation average is as follows:Summa Cum Laude 3.95Magna Cum Laude 3.80Cum Laude 3.50COURSE DESCRIPTIONLIBS 310-395 OPEN SEMINARThe Open Seminar provides the student the opportunity of presenting evidence of knowledge acquiredby means of various activities in Continuing Education which form part of the student's integralprofessional preparation.15-60 hours, 1-4 credit190

LIBS 410-490 PRACTICAL APPLICATIONThe course of Practical Application provides the student the opportunity of presenting a Portfolio whichincludes the concepts, methods, and techniques acquired in work experience or training, over a certainlength of time, and which relates these with the exercise of the student's profession. (significantexperience of at least three months' work shall be the equivalent of 3 credits.)COURSE DISTRIBUTIONOPEN SEMINARSDept. Course Course Name CreditsLIBS 310 Open Seminar I 1-4LIBS 311 Open Seminar XV 1-4LIBS 312 Open Seminar XVI 1-4LIBS 313 Open Seminar XVII 1-4LIBS 314 Open Seminar XVIII 1-4LIBS 315 Open Seminar XIX 1-4LIBS 316 Open Seminar XX 1-4LIBS 317 Open Seminar XXI 1-4LIBS 318 Open Seminar XXII 1-4LIBS 319 Open Seminar XXIII 1-4LIBS 320 Open Seminar II 1-4LIBS 330 Open Seminar III 1-4LIBS 340 Open Seminar IV 1-4LIBS 350 Open Seminar V 1-4LIBS 360 Open Seminar VI 1-4LIBS 370 Open Seminar VII 1-4LIBS 380 Open Seminar VIII 1-4LIBS 390 Open Seminar IX 1-4LIBS 391 Open Seminar X 1-4LIBS 392 Open Seminar XI 1-4LIBS 393 Open Seminar XII 1-4LIBS 394 Open Seminar XIII 1-4LIBS 395 Open Seminar XVII 1-4191

COURSE DISTRIBUTIONPRACTICAL APPLICATIONDept. Course Course Name CreditsLIBS 410 Practical Application I 4LIBS 420 Practical Application II 4LIBS 430 Practical Application III 4LIBS 440 Practical Application IV 4LIBS 450 Practical Application V 4LIBS 460 Practical Application VI 4LIBS 470 Practical Application VII 4LIBS 480 Practical Application VIII 4LIBS 490 Practical Application IX 4OBJECTIVESBACHELOR OF ARTS IN SECURITYThe general objectives of the bachelor’s degree in security respond to institutional objectives. Thisprogram recognizes that social control of delinquents, drug use and drug traffic, and othermanifestations of social deviation are everyone’s responsibility.The need to form professionals with a scientific and critical attitude towards today’s social problems isimperative.The Program in Security intends to:1. provide students with knowledge of basic theory, principles and skills in the field ofsecurity.2. promote a critical attitude conscious of the phenomena of crime.3. provide students with the means by which to integrate theory with practice.4. prepare students for employment in the public and private sector, according to the needsin Puerto Rico.5. highlight the ethical and Christian Catholic values within a competent program, in order topresent a real alternative for a complete education in the field of Security.6. attract potential students to this field who at the same time will contribute to its growth.REQUISITES FOR A BACHELOR OF ARTS IN SECURITYThe Department requires that the student meet the following criteria for admission into this specialty:A. Approval of the basic courses in the Social Science and Political Science with C or plus.COURSESCREDITSCore Curriculum 68Major courses 36Electives in Social Science 9Electives in Major 9192

GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS 68English 9Spanish 9Theology 9*Philosophy 9Humanities 9General Science 6Mathematics 6Social Science 3Political Science 3Art or Music 3Physical Education 2Orientation 0*Security 416 – Business Ethics (substitutes Philosophy 340 from General Education courses)MAJOR COURSES CREDITS 36Sec. 258 Basic Concepts of Criminal Law and Procedures 3Sec. 259 Security and Technology 3Sec. 317 Drug Abuse and Violence in the Work Place 3Sec. 318 Work Place Emergency and Security Plan Designs 3Sec. 320 Strategic Management of Human Resources 3Sec. 355 Criminal Justice System of Puerto Rico 3Sec. 361 Interviews and Reports 3Sec. 419 Risk Management 3Sec. 450 Criminal Investigation 3Sec. 451 Criminal Investigation Laboratory 3Sec. 452 Professional Internship Seminar 2Sec. 453 Professional Security Internship 4ELECTIVES IN MAJOR CREDITS 9Psychology 110 3Political Science 329 3Criminology 250 3Security 440 3193

CURRICULUM FOR BACHELOR OF ARTS IN SECURITYFIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTER CREDITS SECOND SEMESTER CREDITSORIE 0 ORIE 0SOCI 110 3 POSC 110 3SPAN 131 3 SPAN 132 3MATH 117 3 MATH 118 3ENGL 114 3 ENGL 115 3THEO 130 3 THEO 131 3PHED 2 BIOL 117 3CREDITS 17 CREDITS 18SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTER CREDITS SECOND SEMESTER CREDITSSEC 258 3 SEC 259 3Humanities 103 3 SEC 317 3SPAN 205 3 Humanities 104 3ENGL 383 3 PHIL 297 3THEO 132 3 BIOL 118 3CREDITS 15 CREDITS 15THIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTER CREDITS SECOND SEMESTER CREDITSSEC 318 3 SEC 355 3SEC 320 3 SECElective 3Security Elective 3 SEC450 3ART 101 3 PHIL 312 3HIST 253 3 Security Elective 3CREDITS 15 CREDITS 15FOURTH YEARFIRST SEMESTER CREDITS SECOND SEMESTER CREDITSSEC 419 3 SEC 452 3SEC 320 3 SEC 453 4SEC 416 3 Elective (SOCI) 3SEC 451 3 Elective (SOCI) 3Elective (SOCI) 3CREDITS 15 CREDITS 13194

COURSE DESCRIPTIONSEC. 258 BASIC CONCEPTS OF PENAL RIGHTS AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURESThis course presents penal right; its history, evolution, and application of the Penal Code of PuertoRico. The student will also study and analyze those laws and rulings of a criminal nature that are not inthe penal code. The student will interpret the application of penal rights in the social context of PuertoRico.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSEC. 259 SECURITY AND TECHNOLOGYA study of the concepts and theories in the use of computers in security. The technical vocabulary,equipment, and computer programs will be discussed. Different commercial security programs will bestudied. The principles of microprocessors and the electronic theories as they relate to the issue ofsecurity will be analyzed. Concept and computerized security theories will be integrated.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSEC. 317 DRUG ABUSE AND VIOLENCE IN THE WORK PLACEA study of the present problem of drug and alcohol abuse and how these affect the security in the workplace. The course includes a background of controlled substance and alcohol abuse, a profile of adrug user, the legal aspects, prevention programs, detention, and case management. Sexualharassment will also be addressed.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSEC. 318 EMERGENCY PLAN DESIGN AND SECURITY IN THE WORK PLACEOrganizational procedures of federal and state agencies in charge of security and emergencies will bepresented as perspectives of the specific aspects of planning that these require for security purposes.The course will cover the implementation of the OSHA Law (Ley para la Seguridad y SaludOccupational) as well as the involvement of other agencies such as the Civil Defense office, the FireDepartment, the Police Department, and FEMA. Crisis management will also be addressed.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSEC. 320 STRATEGIC ADMINISTRATION OF HUMAN RESOURCESEquivalent to management 320.A study of the functions of personnel administration, plannification, recruitment, evaluation andmeasurement, interviews, employee selection, placement, work evaluation, compensation, discipline,retirement, etc. Administration of the integral personnel program, including the legal aspect ofindustrial relations, and equal opportunity in the workplace. Aspects related to conduct such asmotivation, communication, participation, etc. are studied. Case studies dealing with these topics willbe analyzed.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits195

SEC. 355 CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM OF PUERTO RICO(Equivalent to Criminology 355)Historical, social, and legal foundation of the criminal justice system. The relation between crime andthose departments which constitute the justice system (police, courts, and correctional system), theirfunction, and organization. A study of the resources and accomplishments of investigations in thecriminal justice system. Evaluation of the justice system related to social control. A perspective ofcriminal justice in Puerto Rico.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSEC. 361 INTERVIEWS AND REPORTSPrerequisites: Crim 355 and Spanish 131-132The art of interviewing by studying different types of interview questions, how these should beprepared, and the interpretation and identification of variables. Preparation of reports and the rules fortheir presentation.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSEC. 419 LOSS PREVENTION(Equivalent Management 419)The principles of theories and security management and loss prevention will be studied with specialemphasis on the politics of loss prevention. The functional areas of security administration and theimmediate environment will be studied and analyzed. The areas of fire prevention and protection,training in the use of risk analysis and the integration of security systems will be studied with emphasison the responsibility of the person in change of security to percent losses.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSEC. 450 CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONStudy of the organization and procedures in criminal investigation utilized by the state and federalgovernment The technical aspects of criminal investigation, control of the crime scene, the use ofinformation and the auxiliary sciences in investigation. The application of Estado de Derecho Legalrights, the rules of procedure in crimes, the due process of law, and constitutional disposition will beaddressed.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSEC. 451 CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION LABORATORYPrerequisite: Sec. 450Application of federal and state criminal investigation procedures. Technical aspects of different typesof investigations, management of the crime scene in a secure environment.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits196

SEC. 452 PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP SEMINARPrerequisites: All Major CoursesCo-requisite: Sec. 453Theory of the professional practice in security. (To be taken concurrent with Sec: 453)Topics related to the student’s practical experience in the area and security.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsSEC. 453 PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP (Supervised Practices)Prerequisites: Completion of all Major CoursesInternship in the agencies or industries under the supervision of a professor of the specialty; studentwill participate in practical experiences in order to form a scientific and professional attitude related tosecurity.150 hours, 1 semester, 4 creditsCOURSE DESCRIPTION(Electives)PSY. 110 PRINCIPLES OF PSYCHO-SOCIAL BEHAVIORStudy of the basic principles in psychology with emphasis on application of psychological concepts.The understanding of concepts related to normal and abnormal behavior as well as basic concepts ofintervention. Examination of basic theories and concepts in social psychology. Analysis of reasons for,and antecedents of, unhealthy life styles. Study of alternate life styles to effectively manage commonsocial problems.3 hours conference, 1 semester, 3 creditsCRIM. 250 CRIMINOLOGY(Equivalent Soc. 351)Analysis of the nature, extension and characteristics of criminal behavior from a sociologicalperspective to an interdisciplinary one. Study of different theoretical considerations of criminal behaviorand resulting social reactions.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPOL. SCI. 329 CONSTITUTIONAL LAWThis course presents an analysis of fundamental concepts and principles of the Constitutions of theUnited States and Puerto Rico through the study of judicial decisions. Emphasis will be placed on civilrights.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSEC. 440 OPEN SEMINAROptional current topics on security to be developed by lectures and chairperson.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits197

COLLEGE OF SCIENCEProf. Carmen L. Velázquez, DeanHISTORYIn August 1966, the departments of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Nursing, formerly part of theCollege of Arts and Science, were organized under a Dean to constitute the College of Science. InAugust 1967, the School of Medical Technology was established. In 1969, the College of Science alsoincorporated the newly established Department of Psychology.During the 1970s, bachelor’s programs in Physics, General Science, and Home Economics, and theGraduate Program in Nursing were established. In the 1980s, an Associate Degree in DigitalElectronics and Computer Programming started; the Department of Gerontology was established; andgraduate offerings were expanded to include Medical-Surgical specialization in Nursing and theMasters in Science in Chemistry. Binary Programs in consortia with universities and schools ofrecognized prestige were also initiated.During 1990s, the bachelor’s program in Environmental Sciences was established. When the Collegeof Science was reorganized, the Departments of Physics and Mathematics became an integratedadministrative unit, as well as the departments of Psychology and Gerontology; and the Department ofHome Economics became part of the College of Education. In 2001, the bachelor program in Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Technology was initiated. Two years later, the Masters in Environmentalscience started, and in January 2008, the Masters in Science in Biotechnology was established.GOALSThe College of Science at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico aims to provide undergraduateand graduate education programs grounded in fundamentals that prepare students to apply scientificknowledge and skills responsibly in accordance with the humanistic philosophy and Christian values ofthe Catholic Church. Graduates will be prepared to meet the technological and scientific needs ofindustry, government, and society. Specifically, the College of Science aims to:1. Provide academic programs which respond to student’s interests and abilities, social needs,and job market in the areas of science and technology.2. Provide scientific literacy and promote positive, creative, and critical attitudes towards scientificknowledge.3. Offer opportunities for acquiring updated scientific knowledge and developing specialized skillsrequired to successfully compete for job positions in the fields of science and technology.4. Provide solid academic preparation which will allow students to compete for admission to andcompletion of graduate studies in medical schools, odontology schools, and allied healthstudies.5. Offer opportunities for acquiring knowledge and developing skills and attitudes required byhealth professionals in accordance with professional accrediting agencies and governmentlicensing requirements.6. Provide students opportunities for research training.7. Promote among faculty scholarly research and engagement in research related activities.8. Assure that scientific endeavors guarantee human respect and dignity, and preserve naturalresources and environment.9. Promote community service to develop engaged citizens who work for the benefit of humanity.198

ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATIONThe College of Science is directed by a Dean who is responsible for planning, organizing, supervising,evaluating services and activities offered by the College, and oversees for its good functioning. Thecollege has seven departments, a School of Medical Technology and a research unit. Eachdepartment functions as an independent administrative unit under a director who responds directly tothe Dean. The Graduate Program in Nursing has a coordinator who responds directly to theChairperson of the Nursing Department. The BS and MS Programs in Environmental Science and theBiotechnology Program have coordinators who respond to the Chairperson of the Biology Department.Faculty participation in governance is channeled through department and college meetings and throughpermanent and ad-hoc committee work at department and college level.PROGRAMS OF STUDYThe College of Science offers the following academic programs:A. Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)B. Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology, Chemistry, General Science, Environmental Science,Mathematics, Psychology, Medical Technology (BSMT), Nursing (BSN) and Non-InvasiveCardiovascular Technology (BSHS)C. Binary Programs in Consortia with other institutions that offer the opportunity of obtaining twoacademic degrees:1. Bachelor of Science (General Science) and Bachelor of Science in Engineering inconsortium with Case Western Reserve in Cleveland, Ohio2. Bachelor of Science (General Science) and Doctor in Pharmacy in consortium with NovaSoutheastern University3. Bachelor of Science (General Science) and Doctor in Medicine in consortium with PonceSchool of Medicine4. Bachelor of Science (General Science) and Doctor in Medicine in consortium with theSchool of Medicine of Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra in DominicanRepublic5. Bachelor of Science (General Science) and Doctor in Veterinary Medicine in consortiumwith the School of Veterinary Medicine of University of Wisconsin at Madison6. Bachelor of Science (General Science) and Master in Public Health in consortium withPonce School of Medicine7. Bachelor of Science (General Science or Biology) and Doctor in Biomedical Science inconsortium with Ponce School of Medicine8. Articulate Transfer Program leading towards the BS in Engineering at PolytechnicUniversity of Puerto RicoD. Certificate in Medical Technology for BS graduatesE. Master Degree Programs1. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with specialization in Psychiatry and Mental Health,and in Medical-Surgical2. Master of Science (MS) in Chemistry, Environmental Science, and Biotechnology199

BSN and MSN Programs are accredited by the National League of Nursing Accrediting Committee, andthe Medical Technology Program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for ClinicalLaboratory Sciences (NAACLS)GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSAssociate Degree in NursingCOURSESCREDITSGeneral Education 23Nursing Courses 35Courses Allied to Nursing 14TOTAL CREDITS 72Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Health Sciences in CardiovascularTechnology, and candidates to BSMT.GENERAL EDUCATION COURSESCOURSESCREDITSTheology 130- 131- 132 9Philosophy 207- 312- 340 9Spanish 131- 132- 205 9*English (110-114-115) or (114-115-213) 9History 103–104 6History 253 3Art 101 or Music 102 3Soc. Science 110 and Pol. Science 110(Students majoring in Nursing take Soc. 110 and Psych. 231)6Phys. Educ. 107 and Elective in Phys. Educ.(Students majoring in Nursing take Nur. 457)2Mathematics 141-142(Psychology and Cardiovascular Technology majors take Math. 117-118; students6majoring in Nursing take Math. 121 and Math. 298)Biology 107-108(Nursing and Cardiovascular Technology Majors take Biol. 240-241)6Orientation 003-004(Transfer students take Orientation 005)0TOTAL CREDITS 68*Courses according to placement and sequence established by English Department200

Bachelor’s Degree in Natural ScienceCOLLEGE OF SCIENCE REQUIREMENTSCOURSESCREDITSChemistry 105-106 8Physics 215-216 8Computer Science 210 or 216 3General Science 280 2TOTAL CREDITS 21Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Behavioral ScienceCOURSESCREDITSChemistry 123 4Computer Science 210 3General Science 280 (Students majoring in Nursing take Nur. 490) 2TOTAL CREDITS 9MAJOR FIELD REQUIREMENTSFor major field requirements, see appropriate Department.Prof. Haydée Morales de Maltés , DirectorGOALDEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SCIENCEThe General Science Department has as its main purpose the development of students who are able tohold responsible positions in areas related to science and health while highlighting the importance ofmoral and spiritual values in the formation of competent and conscientious professionals.OBJECTIVE1. To contribute to the academic preparation and development of future professionals in areasrelated to science.2. To contribute to the academic preparation and development of future professionals in the areasof health.3. To provide an alternative for students who wants to study science and want to continue in aprogram which does not require specialization.SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES1. Motivate students to continue studies in medicine, dentistry, or any medical or para-medical fieldsuch as medical technology, optometry, veterinary, pharmacy, and others.201

2. Prepare students to continue graduate studies (master's or doctoral degrees) in areas requiringpreparation in two or more of the science disciplines.3. Enable students to work for industries, private companies, or government agencies in positionsrequiring ample knowledge of science.PROGRAMS OF STUDYThe Department of General Science offers the following academic programs:1. Bachelor of Science in General Science.2. Binary Programs in consortia with universities and schools of recognized prestige. Sevenbinary programs are offered.a. Bachelor of Science (General Science) and Bachelor in Science in Engineering inconsortium with Case Western Reserve in Cleveland, Ohiob. Bachelor of Science (General Science) and Doctor in Pharmacy in consortium withNova Southeastern Universityc. Bachelor of Science (General Science) and Doctor in Medicine in consortium withPonce School of Medicined. Bachelor of Science (General Science) and Doctor in Medicine in consortium with theSchool of Medicine of Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra at DominicanRepublice. Bachelor of Science (General Science) and Doctor in Veterinary Medicine inconsortium with the School of Veterinary Medicine of University of Wisconsin atMadisonf. Bachelor of Science (General Science) and Master in Public Health in consortium withPonce School of Medicineg. Bachelor of Science (General Science or Biology) and Doctor in Biomedical Sciencesin consortium with Ponce School of Medicine3. Articulate Transfer Program leading towards the BS in Engineering at Polytechnic University ofPuerto RicoPROGRAM DESCRIPTIONREQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN GENERAL SCIENCEGeneral Education 68College of Sciences Requirements 21Major and Allied Fields Requirements:202

A. Courses in allied fields:COURSECREDITSPsychology 103-104 6Mathematics (298 or 271) 3 or 4B. Courses required for the major:COURSECREDITSBiology (200 level or higher) 4Chemistry 201-202; 231-232 8Physics (300 level or higher) 3Psychology (200 level or higher) 3Electives in Science (200 level or higher) 12C. Elective Courses: 6TOTAL CREDITS 134 OR 135CURRICULUM OF BACHELOR OF SIENCE IN GENERAL SCIENCEFIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSES CREDITS COURSES CREDITSENGL ___ 3 ENGL ___ 3SPAN 131 3 SPAN . 132 3CHEM 105 4 CHEM 106 4BIOL 107 3 BIOL 108 3MATH 141 3 MATH 142 3PHED 107 1 PHED (Elective) 1ORIE 003 0 ORIE 004 0CREDITS 17 CREDITS 17203

SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSES CREDITS COURSES CREDITSENGL ___ 3 PHIL 207 3SPAN 205 3 POSC 110 3CHEM 231-201 4 CHEM 232-202 4PHYS 215 4 PHY 216 4THEO 130 3 THEO 131 3CREDITS 17 CREDITS 17FIRST SEMESTERTHIRD YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSES CREDITS COURSES CREDITSTHEO 132 3 PHIL 312 3BIOL (Elective) 4 Science (Elective) 4MATH 298 or 271 3 or 4 *Free elective 3HIST 103 3 HIST 104 3PSYC 103 3 PSYC 104 3BIOL 280 2CREDITS 16 OR 17 CREDITS 18FIRST SEMESTERFOURTH YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSES CREDITS COURSES CREDITSComp. Science 210 3 PHYS (Elective) 3Science (Elective) 4 Science (Elective) 4SOCI 110 3 PSYC (Elective) 3PHIL. 340 3 ART 101 or MUSI102 3*Free elective 3 HIST. 253 3CREDITS 16 CREDITS 16*Courses related to student’s vocational interest. Students who wish to study medicine, dentistry, orother allied health professions which require additional Spanish (3 credits) and English (3 credits)courses must take these as their free elective courses.204

CURRICULUM FOR THE BINARY PROGRAM OF SCIENCE AND MEDICINE(BS/MD) (Consortium PCUPR and Ponce School of Medicine)FIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSES CREDITS COURSES CREDITSCHEM. 105 4 CHEM. 106 4BIOL. 107 3 BIOL. 108 3PSYC. 103 3 PSYC. 104 3ENGL. 213 3 ENGL. 214 3SPAN. 205 3 PHIL. 207 3THEO 130 3 THEO 131 3ORIE 003 0 ORIE 004 0CREDITS 19 CREDITS 19SUMMERCOURSECREDITSCHEM. 231-201 4CHEM. 232-202 4CREDITS 8FIRST SEMESTERSECOND YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSES CREDITS COURSES CREDITSPHYS. 215 4 PHYS. 216 4BIOL. 260 4 BIOL. 261 4MATH. 271 4 CHEM. 446 4BIOL. 427 4 SOCI 110 3PHED 107 1 PHED (ELECTIVE) 1GENERAL SCI. 280 2 PHIL. 312 3CREDITS 19 CREDITS 19SUMMERCOURSECREDITSTHEO 132 3POSC 110 3TOTAL CREDITS 6Admission to the BS/MD Program automatically guarantees admission into Ponce School of Medicineafter completion of all the required courses provided the student:1. Maintains satisfactory standards of academic achievement including:205

• Minimum grade index of 3.00 each semester at PCUPR.• Minimum cumulative grade index of 3.20 in overall course work.• No grades of C-, D, F or W.2. Takes the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) and obtains the minimum score required.At the end of the second year (completed satisfactorily) at the Ponce School of Medicine, the studentqualifies for the Bachelor of Science in General Science.CURRICULUM FOR THE BINARY PROGRAM OF SCIENCE AND MEDICINE (BS/MD)(Consortium PCUPR and School of Medicine of Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre yMaestra, República Dominicana)FIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSCHEM. 105 4 CHEM. 106 4BIOL. 107 3 BIOL. 108 3SPAN. 131 3 SPAN. 132 3ENGL. 114 3 ENGL. 115 3MATH. 141 3 MATH. 142 3PHED 107 1 PHED. (ELECTIVE) 1ORIE 003 0 ORIE 004 0CREDITS 17 CREDITS 17SUMMERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSBIOL. 221 4 HIST. 253 3ART 101 OR MUSI 102 3CREDITS 4 CREDITS 6FIRST SEMESTERSECOND YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSCHEM. 231-201 4 CHEM. 232-202 4PHYS. 215 4 PHYS. 216 4ENGL. 213 3 ENGL. 214 3SPAN. 205 3 THEO. 130 3PSYC. 103 3 PSYC. 104 3CREDITS 17 CREDITS 17206

SUMMERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSPHIL. 207 3 PHIL. 312 3POSC 110 3 SOCI 110 3CREDITS 6 CREDITS 6THIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSGENERAL SCI. 280 2 THEO. 131 3SCIENCE (ELECTIVE) 4 SCIENCE (ELECTIVE) 4MATH 298 OR 271 3 OR 4 COMP. SCIENCE 210 3HIST. 103 3 HIST. 104 3SCIENCE (ELECTIVE) 4 SCIENCE (ELECTIVE) 3 or 4CREDITS 16 OR 17 CREDITS 16 OR 17SUMMERCOURSECREDITSTHEO. 132 3PHIL. 340 3TOTAL CREDITS 6Admission to the School of Medicine of the PUCMM is guaranteed provided the student complies withthe following requirements:1. Has completed 3 years of study at the PCUPR, including all courses required for Pre-Medcertification, with an average of 2.50 or more.2. Has taken the Medical College Admission Test and obtain the minimum score required.At the end of the second year (completed satisfactorily) at the PUCMM, the student qualifies for theBachelor of Science in General Science.207

CURRICULUM FOR THE BINARY PROGRAM OF SCIENCE AND PHARMACY(BS/PharmD) (Consortium PCUPR and School of Pharmacy of NOVA Southeastern University)FIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSCHEM. 105 4 CHEM. 106 4BIOL. 107 3 BIOL. 108 3ENGL. 383 3 SPAN. 205 3MATH. 141 3 MATH. 142 3THEO. 130 3 THEO. 131 3PHED 107 1 PHED (ELECTIVE) 1ORIE 003 0 ORIE 004 0CREDITS 17 CREDITS 17SUMMERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSPHIL. 312 3 PHIL. 340 3SOCI 110 3 POSC 110 3CREDITS 6 CREDITS 6SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSCHEM. 231-201 4 CHEM. 232-202 4PHYS. 215 4 PHYS. 216 4MATH. 271 4 THEO. 132 3ECON. 201 3 ECON. 202 3PSYC. 100 3 MATH. 298 3GENERAL SCI. 280 2CREDITS 18 CREDITS 19SUMMERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSHIST. 103 3 HIST. 104 3COMP. SCIENCE 210 3 ART 101 OR MUSI 102 3CREDITS 6 CREDITS 6For admission to the School of Pharmacy of NOVA Southeastern University, students should complywith the following requirements:208

1. maintain a minimum grade index of 3.00 each semester at PCUPR2. maintain a minimum grade index of 3.00 in science courses3. have no grades below C in any course4. take the Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT) no later than October of the year ofapplication and obtain the minimum score required5. have a favorable recommendation of the Admissions CommitteeAt the end of the second year at the School of Pharmacy of NOVA Southeastern University, the studentqualifies for the Bachelor of Science in General Science at PCUPR.CURRICULUM FOR THE BINARY PROGRAM OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING(BS/BSE) (Consortium PCUPR and Case Western Reserve University, Ohio)FIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSCHEM. 105 4 CHEM. 106 4BIOL. 107 3 BIOL. 108 3MATH. 271 4 MATH. 272 4ENGL. 114 3 ENGL. 115 3SPAN. 131 3 SPAN. 132 3PHED 107 1 PHED (ELECTIVE) 1ORIE 003 0 ORIE 004 0CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18SUMMERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSPHIL. 207 3 PHIL. 312 3SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSPHYS. 215 4 PHYS. 216 4MATH. 373 4 MATH. 391 3THEO. 130 3 THEO. 131 3ENGL. 213 3 ART 101 OR MUSI 102 3SPAN. 205 3 COMP. SCIENCE 216 3GENERAL SCI. 280 2CREDITS 17 CREDITS 18209

SUMMERCOURSECREDITSHIST. 253 3THIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSPHYS. 323 3 MATH. 447 4COMP. SCIENCE 220 4 *SCIENCE (ELECTIVE) 3MATH. 402 3 PHIL. 340 3THEO. 132 3 COMP. SCIENCE 311 1HIST. 103 3 HIST. 104 3SOCI 110 3 POSC 110 3CREDITS 19 CREDITS 17*Courses related to the major field of Engineering.After completion of all the required courses, the student will transfer to Case Western ReserveUniversity as a third year student in an engineering program. A minimum cumulative grade index of3.00 in overall course work and in courses in science and mathematics is required for transferring toCase Western Reserve University. The Bachelor of Science in General Science from PCUPR and theBachelor in Engineering from Case Western Reserve University will be awarded concurrently aftersuccessful completion of the engineering program at Case Western.CURRICULUM FOR THE ENGINEERING TRANSFER PROGRAM(Consortium PCUPR and Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico)FIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSMATH. 271 4 MATH. 272 4CHEM. 105 4 CHEM. 106 4ENGL. 213 3 ENGL. 214 3SPAN. 205 3 THEO. 130 3SOC. SCIENCE 110 3 POSC 110 3PHED. 107 1 PHED. (ELECTIVE) 1ORIE 003 0 ORIE 004 0CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18210

SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSMATH. 373 4 MATH. 391 3PHYS. 215 4 PHYS. 216 4HIST. 103 3 HIST. 104 3PHIL. 207 3 PHIL. 340 3THEO. 131 3 COMP. SCIENCE 210 3GENERAL SCI. 280 2CREDITS 17 CREDITS 18SUMMER COURSES ARE TAKEN AT POLYTECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO.Transfer to Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico is automatic after completion of all the requirementsincluding:1. Maintaining satisfactory standards of academic achievement, including:a) Minimum grade index of 2.50 each semester at PCUPR.b) Minimum cumulative grade index of 2.50 in science and mathematics courses.c) No grades of D or F.2. Recommendation from the Vice-President of Student Affairs of PCUPR.CURRICULUM FOR THE BINARY PROGRAM OF SCIENCE AND VETERINARY MEDICINE(BS/DVM)(Consortium PCUPR and Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison)FIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSCHEM. 105 4 CHEM. 106 4BIOL. 107 3 BIOL. 108 3ENGL. 213 3 ENGL. 214 3SPAN. 205 3 THEO. 130 3MATH. 271 4 MATH. 272 4PHED. 107 1 PHED. (ELECTIVE) 1ORIE 003 0 ORIE 004 0*VETERINARY PRACTICUM 0CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18211

SUMMERCOURSECREDITS*Veterinary Practicum (2 months) 0SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSCHEM. 231-201 4 CHEM. 232-202 4PHYS. 215 4 PHYS. 216 4BIOL. 221 4 BIOL. 313-314 4THEO. 131 3 THEO. 132 3*VETERINARY PRACTICUM 0 GENERAL SCI. 280 2*VETERINARY PRACTICUM 0CREDITS 15 CREDITS 17SUMMERCOURSECREDITSComp. Science 210 3*GRE Review Workshop (2 months) 0CREDITS 3THIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSHIST. 103 3 HIST. 104 3BIOL. 427 4 CHEM. 446 4BIOL. 355 3 PHIL. 312 3MATH. 298 3 SOCI 110 3PHIL. 207 3HIST. 253 or ART 101 ORMUSIC 1023POSC 110 3CREDITS 19 CREDITS 16*Ungraded coursesAdmission to the BS/DVM Program automatically guarantees admission into the School of VeterinaryMedicine, at the University of Wisconsin-Madison after completion of all the required courses providedthe student:1. Maintains satisfactory standards of academic achievement, including:212

a) A minimum grade index of 3.50 each semester at PCUPR.b) A minimum cumulative grade index of 3.50 in science courses and in the general average.c) No grades of C-, D, F or W.d) No grades on a Pass/Fail or other ungraded basis in any of the courses taken except for theOrientation courses and the Veterinary Practicum.2. Takes the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General (Aptitude) Test no later than October ofthe year of application (usually early in the fifth semester at PCUPR).3. Demonstrates an understanding of the veterinary medical profession via completion ofthe noncredit veterinary practicum at PCUPR.4. Demonstrates communication skills proficiency in English and Spanish.At the end of the second year at the School of Veterinary Medicine, the student qualifies for theBachelor of Science in General Science and at the end of the four years for the degree of Doctor ofVeterinary Medicine.CURRICULUM FOR THE DUAL DEGREE PROGRAM OF A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE ANDMASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH(BS/MPH) (Consortium PCUPR and Ponce School of Medicine)FIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS*ENGL. 114 3 *ENGL.115 3*SPAN. 131 3 *SPAN. 132 3CHEM. 105 4 CHEM. 106 4BIOL. 107 3 BIOL. 108 3*MATH. 141 3 *MATH. 142 3PHYS. ED. 107 1 PHED. (ELECTIVE) 1ORIE003 0 ORIE 004 0CREDITS 17 CREDITS 17SUMMERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS*ART 101 or MUSI 102 3 *PHIL. 207 3CREDITS 3 CREDITS 3213

SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS*HIST. 253 3 *PHIL. 312 3ENGL. 213 or 214 3 SPAN. 205 3CHEM. 231 AND 201 4 CHEM. 232 and 202 4PHYS. 215 4 PHYS. 216 4*THEO. 130 3 *THEO. 131 3CREDITS 17 CREDITS 17FIRST SEMESTERTHIRD YEAR214SECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS*SOCI 110 3 *POSC 110 3BIOL. 260 4 BIOL. 261 4COMP. SCIENCE 210 3 MATH. 298 3*HIST. 103 3 *HIST. 104 3PSYC. 100 3 PSYC. (ELECTIVE) 3*THEO. 132 3 PHIL. 340 3CREDITS 19 CREDITS 19*Possible options to fulfill the requirements of completing 12 credits prior to acceptance as enteringfreshman.Admission to the Bachelor of Science and Master of Public Health Dual Degree Program guaranteesadmission into PSM after completion of all the requirements of PCUPR component provided thestudent1. Completes the curricular sequence within the established time frame (maximum) 3 years) andmaintains satisfactory standards of academic achievement including: Minimum GPA of 3.00 Minimum cumulative average of 3.00 in all science courses No grades lower than C2. Takes the admission test to graduate studies: Graduate Record Examination (GRE) orExamen de Admisión a Estudios Graduados (EXADEP) after completion of ninety (90) credits.3. Demonstrates professional behavior in accordance to institutional academic policies andvalues.

4. Submits required documentation in accordance to PSM admission policies and procedures.CURRICULUM FOR THE DUAL DEGREE PROGRAM OF SCIENCEAND PhD IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE(BS/PhD) (Consortium PCUPR and Ponce School of Medicine)FIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS*ENGL.114 3 *ENGL. 115 3*SPAN. 131 3 *SPAN. 132 3CHEM. 105 4 CHEM. 106 4BIOL. 107 3 BIOL. 108 3*MATH. 141 3 *MATH. 142 3PHED. 107 1 PHED. (ELECTIVE) 1ORIE 003 0 ORIE 004 0CREDITS 17 CREDITS 17SUMMERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS*ART 101 or MUSI 102 3 *PHIL. 207 3CREDITS 3 CREDITS 3SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS*HIST. 253 3 *PHIL. 312 3ENGL. 213 OR 214 3 SPAN. 205 3CHEM. 231-201 4 CHEM. 232-202 4PHYS. 215 4 PHYS. 216 4*THEO. 130 3 *THEOL. 131 3CREDITS 17 CREDITS 17SUMMERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSSOCI 110 3 POSC 110 3HIST. 103 3 HIST. 104 3CREDITS 6 CREDITS 6215

THIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSBIOL. 260 4 BIOL. 261 4COMP. SCIENCE 210 3 MATH. 298 3PSYC. 103 3 PSYC. 104 3PHYS. (ELECTIVE) 3 PSYC. (ELECTIVE) 3THEO. 132 3 PHIL. 340 3GENERAL SCI. 280 2 BIOL. 399 2CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18*Possible options to fulfill the requirements of completing 12 credits prior to acceptance as enteringfreshman.Admission to the Bachelor of Science and PhD in Biomedical Sciences Dual Degree Programguarantees admission into PSM after completion of all the required courses of PCUPR componentprovided the student:1. Completes the curricular sequence within the established time frame (maximum 3 years) andmaintains satisfactory standards of academic achievement including: Minimum GPA of 3.00 Minimum cumulative average of 3.00 in all science courses No grades lower than C2. Takes the admission test to graduate studies: Graduate Record Examination (GRE) aftercompletion of ninety (90) credits.3. Demonstrate behavior in accordance to institutional academic policies and values.4. Submits required documentation in accordance to PSM admission policies and procedures.NOTES:a) The Bachelor of General Science will be awarded to every student in the Binary Programs who,after completion of the corresponding curriculum and special requirements, is admitted to theconsortium institution via automatic or regular admission.b) The Binary and the Transfer Programs are subject to curricular changes at Pontifical CatholicUniversity and at the participating institutions of the respective consortium. Therefore, it isessential that the student maintain continued communication with the General Science ProgramDirector who is a Liaison Officer for the Binary Programs.216

COURSE DESCRIPTIONGESC 280 INTRODUCTION TO SCIENTIFIC RESEARCHIntroductory course focusing on design, methodology, analysis, and responsible conduct in scientificresearch. Includes preparation and evaluation of research proposals, reports, and review articles.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsGESC 300 PREMED SEMINAR IDesigned to prepare the students for taking the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). Includes areview of fundamental concepts in the fields of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics; exercises forimproving reading skills and quantitative skills; and strategies for solving typical exam problems.4 hours, 1 semester, 1 creditDr. Sandra Molina Colón, DirectorDEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGYFaculty: Juan F.Acevedo Alfaro, Carmen I. Asencio López, Virginia Báez Belén, Conrado M. CalzadaCordero, Edwin Carrasquillo Coriano, Abraham Flores Figueroa, Ligia Lebrón López, Carlos LugoOrtiz, Zaira Mateo Mayol, Haydée Morales de Maltés, Ildefonso Riera Busigó, Alma Santiago Cortés.BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGYThe Department of Biology and Environmental Sciences offers programs whose purpose is to providethe necessary human resources to work in areas of research, teaching, industry, Health related fields,and to prepare students for graduate studies.OBJECTIVESTo obtain its goals, the Department of Biology proposes to:1. Stimulate and encourage students to respect all forms and manifestations of life.2. Stimulate students' interest in the biological sciences and environmental sciences in accordancewith the mission and objectives of the University.3. Provide basic knowledge for professional work in the field of biology.4. Provide a solid education in biology for students interested in pursuing graduate studies in relatedfields.5. Awaken interest in the study of life and its conservation, with emphasis on tropical ecosystems suchas those present in our island.217

REQUISITES FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGYCREDITSGeneral Education 68College of Science Requirements 21Major Field Requirements 36Biol. 221 4Biol. 222 4Biol. 313 3Biol. 314 1Biol. 340 4Biol. 427 4Biol. 498 2Elective credits in Biology at 300 or 400 level (at least 3 of these courses should be atthe 400 level)14Course in allied fields 11Chemistry 231-232 6Chemistry 201-202 2Biol. 250 or Math 271 3 or 4TOTAL CREDITS 136-137CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGYFIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSBIOL. 107 3 BIOL. 108 3CHEM. 105 4 CHEM. 106 4MATH. 141 3 MATH. 142 3SPAN. 131 3 SPAN. 132 3ENGL. ___ 3 ENGL.___ 3PHYS. ED. 107 1 ELECTIVE PHYS. ED. 1ORIE 0 ORIE 0CREDITS 17 CREDITS 17218

SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSBIOL. 221 4 BIOL. 222 4CHEM. 231 3 CHEM. 232 3CHEM. 201 1 CHEM. 202 1SPAN. 205 3 COMP. SCIEN. 210 3ENGL. ___ 3 PHIL. 207 3THEO. 130 3 THEO. 131 3CREDITS 17 CREDITS 17FIRST SEMESTERTHIRD YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSBIOL. 340 4 BIOL. 313 3PHYS. 215 4 BIOL. 314 1HIST. 103 3 PHYS. 216 4PHIL. 312 3 HIST. 104 3THEO. 132 3 PHIL. 340 3GEN. SCI. 280 2 MUSI/ART. 3CREDITS 19 CREDITS 17FIRST SEMESTERFOURTH YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSBIOL. 427 4 BIOL. 498 2BIOL. 250 OR MATH 271 3 OR 4 POSC 110 3SOCI 110 3 HIST. 253 3ELECTIVE IN BIOL.(LEVEL 300/ 400)7ELECTIVES IN BIOL.(LEVEL 300/400)CREDITS 17 OR 18 CREDITS 15Students interested in studying Medicine or Odontology and related fields are advised to take thefollowing courses: Biol. 320, Biol. 260-261, Biol. 436, Chem. 446. They should also take threeadditional credits in English and Psychology 103-104 to be eligible for a PreMed Certificate.Students interested in studying Medical Technology must take the following courses: Chem. 220, Biol.260-261; and include as electives in Biology: Biol. 355, Biol. 418, and Biol. 436, Chem. 446. Thesecourses are required for admission at any Medical Technology School.7219

COURSE DESCRIPTIONBIOL 118 GEN SCI: BIOLOGICAL SCIENCEBasic course designed for non-science major students; its purpose is to teach students to examine andanalyze contemporary biological problems. Includes demonstrations related to the biological problemsstudied.3 lecture hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsBIOL 120 GENERAL SCIENCE: LIFE SCIENCEBasic course designed for elementary education major students with emphasis on laboratory work.Course includes study of cellular structure and function; living organisms in general; basic principles ofheredity, evolution, ecology and environmental pollution; elements of human anatomy and physiology.2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsBIOL 105 BASIC PRINCIPLES OF MICROBIOLOGYThis course studies microorganisms with emphasis on control mechanisms and microbial diseasessymptomatology. Laboratory includes culture techniques and identification of microorganisms.3 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 4 creditsBIOL 107-108 GENERAL BIOLOGY I AND IIEssentials of biology for natural science students with emphasis on laboratory work. Studies structureand functions of living things including the following aspects: cellular biology, organism biology,metabolism, heredity, adaptability, environmental relationships, and organic evolution.2 lectures hours, 3 laboratory hours, 2 semesters, 6 creditsBIOL 201-202 ECOLOGY FOR TOURISMThis course provides students with necessary scientific knowledge to understand and value aquaticand terrestrial ecosystems. Study of these ecosystems will be performed through the perspective oftourism and sustainable development, since it is designed for students of the Tourism Program and anyother student interested in learning about the concepts underlying ecotourism. Discussion of thegeological, oceanographic, climatologic, and biological foundations determining the diverse PuertoRican ecosystems; reference is made to other countries in the Caribbean basin. Topics are deliveredthrough lecture, web search in real time, assigned homework, and development and presentation ofprojects on Ecotourism by students.3 lecture hours, 2 semesters, 6 credits220

BIOL 221 ANIMAL BIOLOGYRequisites: Biol 107-108This course discusses general aspects in animal structure, function, etology, and evolution. It studiesthe different taxonomic groups making reference to known species of ecological and economic value toPuerto Rico. Emphasis on laboratory work.3 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 4 creditsBIOL 222 PLANT BIOLOGYRequisites: Biol 107-108This course discusses general aspects in morphology, anatomy, physiology, and reproduction of plantand other photosynthetic organisms. It performs a comparative study of the evolution of the varioustaxonomic groups, making reference to native species and species of economical value to Puerto Rico.Emphasis on laboratory work.3 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 1 semester 4, creditsBIOL 240-241 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I AND IICourse designed for nursing students. The following topics are discussed: cellular biology, organizationand systems of the human body: support, protection and movement; control and integration;maintenance; and continuity. Emphasis on laboratory work.3 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 2 semesters, 8 creditsBIOL 242 CARDIOVASCULAR AND RESPIRATORY BIOLOGYRequisites: Biol 241-242This course studies the microscopic and macroscopic anatomy of the Cardiovascular and Respiratorysystems and their function. Emphasis is given to the cardiovascular system transport function and itsrole in homeostasis of the human body, integrated to the respiratory system and other bodily systems.The mechanism of respiration will be discussed, including the respiratory system’s role in gasexchange between the body and the atmosphere and mechanisms of cellular respiration. Case studiesare used to analyze pathology related to these systems, emphasizing prevention and healthmaintenance of the organism to attain a better quality of life. Emphasis to laboratory work.3 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 4 creditsBIOL 250 BIOSTATISTICSRequisites: Biol 107-108, Math 141-142Basic course in applied statistics designed for students in the Science and Secondary Educationprograms. This course will enable the student to hypothesize, analyze results, and draw conclusions ina scientific research by using statistics. The course includes the discussion of descriptive anddispersive statistics; frequency distribution, comparative average tests, association between variablestests, and categorical analysis. SPSS computer program will be used to calculate statistics and Excelfor other calculations and graphics. Knowledge and skills acquired in this course will be applied inother courses for the analysis of research results and at the professional level.3 lecture hours, 1 semester, 3 credits221

BIOL 260-261 HUMAN BIOLOGY I AND IIRequisites: Biol 107-108Integrated study of the structure and function of the human body including the following systems:tegument, skeletal, muscular, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive, endocrine, andnervous. Emphasis on laboratory work. This course is designed for students in the biology, premedicine,medical technology, and psychology programs.3 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 2 semesters, 8 creditsBIOL 313 MICROBIOLOGYRequisites: Biol 107-108, Chem 105-106This course studies the various microbiological groups with emphasis in morphology, taxonomy,physiology, and genetics. It includes discussion of control mechanisms, industrial applications,environmental importance, clinical aspects, and their relation to mankind.3 lecture hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsBIOL 314 MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORYRequisites or Co-requisite: Biol 313This course develops the laboratory skills required to perform basic techniques in microbiology for thedetermination of morphological, physiological, and metabolic characteristics of different groups ofmicroorganisms.3 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 1 creditBIOL 315 ORNITHOLOGYRequisite: Biol 221This course studies the morphology, physiology, ecology, distribution, and the biological andeconomical importance of birds in Puerto Rico. Laboratory includes field trips to lagoons, forests, andreserves.1 lecture hour, 3 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsBIOL 320 DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGYRequisites: Biol 107-108This course is a comparative study of the embryology, histology, and gross anatomy of vertebratesduring their developmental stages with a phylogenic approach. Laboratory includes experiences invertebrate dissection.2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsBIOL 327 INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC EVOLUTIONRequisites: Biol 107-108This course analyzes the evidence upon which evolutionary theory is based; mechanisms of micro andmacro evolutionary change, and the molecular, ecological, and ethological forces that influence geneticfluctuations in populations. Emphasis is given to the process of speciation and phylogenicreconstruction.3 lecture hours, 1 semester, 3 credits222

BIOL 340 ECOLOGYRequisites: Biol 107-108A general ecology course designed for biology, environmental sciences, and secondary educationstudents. It introduces ecosystems, population and community ecology. Students will be able to applyconcepts acquired in other scientific fields and integrate them into a holistic frame. Laboratoryemphasizes on the use of the scientific method to develop group research, and also includes out ofcampus field trips to sample and gather information which will be further analyzed and reported inwriting and orally. Students should be willing to fulfill field laboratory work.3 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 4 creditsBIOL 345 PLANKTOLOGYRequisites: Biol 107-108This course studies planktonic communities from marine and fresh water habitats, from an ecologicaland taxonomic point of view. Laboratory includes sampling techniques and zooplankton andphytoplankton analysis.1 lecture hour, 3 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsBIOL 355 IMMUNOLOGYRequisites: Biol 107-108, Chem 105-106This course studies defense mechanisms of the human body. The student analyses molecules andcells responsible for the proper function of the immune system. Emphasis is given to the discussion ofthe central aspects of the innate and acquired immune response. Integration of clinical conceptsthrough case studies gives the student the opportunity to analyze the importance of the efficientfunction of the Immune System as a mechanism to maintain the physical integrity of the human body.3 lecture hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsBIOL 399 BIOLOGICAL RESEARCHRequisites: Biol 107-108; other courses required by the research mentor.Research course designed for students in the Biology Program. This course enables students todevelop research work in the area of biology by following the scientific method. Students integrate oraland written communication skills and knowledge in statistics and computers. A written paper and anoral presentation on the research is required.1 semester, 2- 3 creditsBIOL 401 TAXONOMY OF VASCULAR PLANTSRequisites: Biol 222Course designed for students in the Science and Secondary Education Programs. This course enablesstudents to classify and identify vascular plant species, giving emphasis to the families of angiospermsin Puerto Rico. Laboratory includes collection and preservation techniques and the use of taxonomickeys. It also requires field trips for the collection of specimens which will be further identified andpreserved in a herbarium. Knowledge and skills acquired in this course serve as an excellent tool forfuture work or research with plants.2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 3 credits223

BIOL 413 MYCOLOGYRequisites: Biol 107-108This course studies the morphology and physiology of fungi. It includes their taxonomy and topics suchas fungi genetics, ecology, and biochemistry. Laboratory includes the study of representative fungi ofeach known class.2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsBIOL 418 PARASITOLOGYRequisites: Biol 107-108This course studies parasites which affect humans and domestic animals. Emphasis is given totaxonomic groups with epidemiologic relevance. The structure and function of parasites and their lifecycles will be discussed. Laboratory work includes the study of groups of representative parasites.2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsBIOL 424 HISTOLOGYRequisites: Biol 107-108This course studies the functional morphology of human tissues, from cell as a structural and functionalunit, through basic tissues and histological analysis of organs in systems. Laboratory includesmicroscopy and demonstrations of histological and histochemical methods.3 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 4 creditsBIOL 427 GENETICSRequisites: Biol 107-108; Chem 105-106This course studies the structure and function of genes as fundamental units for the development oflife. The student analyzes genetic expression at a molecular level and its influence in the phenotype.The Human Genome Project and its progress are explored. Mendel’s assumptions and their impact onmodern science are discussed. Analysis of population genetics and its influence in heredity,development, and adaptation of organisms is performed. Laboratory work is emphasized.3 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 4 creditsBIOL 429 ECOSYSTEMS OF PUERTO RICORequisites: Biol 340Course designed for students of the Biology and Environmental Science Program. The course presentsthe different types of ecosystems in Puerto Rico from an ecological point of view. Marine, aquatic, andterrestrial ecosystems are studied, including concepts related to their use, management, andconservation. Students may integrate knowledge and skills acquired in courses such as: botany,zoology, and ecology. They develop their oral and written communication skills through thepresentation of reports. Laboratory includes field trips to representative areas.3 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours in the field, 1 semester, 4 credits224

BIOL 431 MARINE BIOLOGYRequisites: Biol 340: Swimming necessaryThis course is an introduction to marine biology concepts. Emphasis is given to ecology, morphology,and systematic of marine organisms which are common in reefs, mangroves, and rocky and sandyshores. Laboratory includes field trips to representative areas in Puerto Rico.3 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 4 creditsBIOL 436 MOLECULAR BIOLOGYRequisites: Biol 107-108, Chem 231-232This course studies biological processes at the molecular level, emphasis is given to regulation ofthese processes. The student is exposed to modern terminology and laboratory techniques frequentlyused in molecular biology. Topics such as protein synthesis, genetic regulation, importance ofbiomolecules, organisms used in molecular biology and genetics engineering as models are discussedand analyzed. Relevance of Christian and bioethical considerations involved in genetic manipulationand the Human Genome Project is analyzed.3 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 4 creditsBIOL 450 CELL PHYSIOLOGYRequisites: Biol 107-108This course studies the origin, organization, and functions of cells, specifying structure-functionrelationships. Emphasis is given to biochemistry and physiology of biological membranes, chloroplast,mitochondria, nucleus, and ribosome. Different methods and techniques currently used to study the celland its components are utilized in the laboratory. A presentation of a report miniseminar of courserelated topic is required.2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsBIOL 460 NEUROSCIENCERequisites: Biol 260-261The course consists of a detailed study of the different components of human nervous system.Explanation of how organization and function of different parts of the nervous system maintainhomeostasis given. Laboratory activities include physiology experiments and dissection ofvertebrates.2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours,1 semester, 3 creditsBIOL 498 BIOLOGY CAPSTONE COURSERequisites: Phys 215, Chem 201 and 231This is a capstone course for students in their senior year and last semester. The course presentscritical analysis of experiences and is designed to broaden students’ scope beyond their discipline. Itwill provide students with the opportunity to integrate what they learned in their biology courses withother science and general curriculum courses. The student will search for information and dolaboratory and/or field work for the development of a senior project.2 lecture hours, 1 semester, 2 credits225

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCEThe fundamental goal of this Program is to develop qualified professionals in environmental sciencewho will conscientiously and responsibly confront the problems of environmental contamination controland the protection and conservation of Puerto Rico's natural resources.OBJECTIVES To provide the basic theoretical-practical knowledge to function as competent professionals inthe area of environmental science. To stimulate in students an interest in scientific research in the area of environmental science. To raise the student awareness of the environmental problems which Puerto Rico willencounter in the new millennium. To contribute to the scientific, technological, and industrial development of Puerto Rico byproviding qualified professionals in the area of environmental science.REQUISITES FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE INENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCECREDITSGeneral Education 68College of Science Requirements 21* Major Field Requirements 38Biol. 340 4Biol. 429 4Chem. 350 4Environmental Sciences 413 3Environmental Sciences 430 3Environmental Sciences 440 3Environmental Sciences 450 4Environmental Sciences 451 3Environmental Sciences 460 4Environmental Sciences 470 or 480 2Electives courses to be selected from: 4Environmental Sciences 490Environmental Law 410Biology 221, 222 or 431Chem 220, 420Allied field requirements 11Chem. 231-232 6Chem. 201-202 2Biol 250 3TOTAL CREDITS 138*These courses must be approved with a C or higher.226

CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE INENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCEFIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSBIOL. 107 3 BIOL. 108 3CHEM. 105 4 CHEM. 106 4MATH. 141 3 MATH. 142 3SPAN. 131 3 SPAN. 132 3ENGL. 110 3 ENGL. 114 3PHED. 107 1 PHED. (ELECTIVE) 1ORIE 0 ORIE 0CREDITS 17 CREDITS 17SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSBIOL. 340 4 BIOL. 250 3CHEM. 201 1 CHEM. 202 1CHEM. 231 3 CHEM. 232 3PHYS 215 4 PHYS 216 4SPAN 205 3 COMPUTER 210 3THEO130 3 THEO 131 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 17THIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSENGL 115 3 THEO 132 3HIST 103 3 HIST 104 3CHEM. 350 4 ENSCI 450 4PHIL 207 3 BIOL. 429 4ENSC. 430 3 ENSC 413 3GENERAL SCI. 280 2CREDITS 18 CREDITS 17227

COURSE DESCRIPTIONFIRST SEMESTERENSC 413 ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGYPre-requisites: Biol 107, 108; Chem 231Course required for students of the Environmental Science Program. Important microorganisms fromthe external environment will be studied, especially those who live on water, soil, and food.Environmental conditions on the habitat, detection methodologies, management and control ofcontaminated areas are studied and evaluated. Students apply knowledge from lectures in laboratorypractices.2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsENSC 430 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENTPre-requisite: Biol 340Course required for students of the Environmental Science Program. Content includes the foundationof biology, ecology, environmental science, and environmental management recognizing the impact thehuman population has made. Global applications of management practices and present issues in theadministration and conservation of resources are discussed from a holistic and the island point of view.Significant associations between environmental science and other disciplines, as well as political,economical, cultural, moral, and ethical facts are emphasized.3 lecture hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsENSC 440 SOLID AND DANGEROUS WASTESPre-requisites: Biol 340FOURTH YEARCourse required for students enrolled in the Environmental Science Program. Definition, nature,source, and control of wastes are studied. The different procedures for waste disposal, localizationmethods, design, operation, and issues stemming from closing of landfills are also be examined. Thecourse emphasizes the specific waste management problems within Puerto Rico with special attentionto the new regulations for the establishment and operation of landfills. The student develops skills for228SECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSPHIL312 3 PHIL 340 3SOCI 110 3 ECONOMY 201 3ART 101/MUSI 102 3 HIST 253 3ENSC. 440 3 ENSC 480/470 2ENSC 460 4 ENSC 451 3ENSC (ELECTIVE) 4CREDITS 16 CREDITS 18

control, management and final disposal of solid wastes. Field trips to nearby waste landfills might beconducted.3 lecture hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsENSC 450 ENVIRONMENTAL PROCESS SYSTEMSPre-requisites: Biol 340, Chem 105, 106Course developed for students enrolled in the Environmental Science Program. Students study thebiological, physical, and chemical processes that are currently required for managing quality control ofwater treatment plants in the municipalities and industries of Puerto Rico. They gain knowledge ofenvironmental issues associated with treatment plants such as biological indicators monitoring, facilitydesign, treatment systems, kinetic renewal processes, environmental accidents and injuries inside thefacilities, state and federal regulations, present conditions of the facilities, as well as current watercontamination problems. Occasional off campus trips are requested, and the student should beavailable to work beyond the established laboratory hours.3 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 4 creditsENSC 451 AIR CONTAMINATIONPre-requisites: Biol 340; Chem 105, 106Course required for students enrolled in the Environmental Science Program. The objective of thiscourse is to provide knowledge about the basic concepts of climatology, and their relationship to aircontamination. Also, it attempts to provide the essential understanding about global atmosphericissues that are impacting human health. Environmental issues such as global warming, ozone layerdepletion, acid rain, smoke screen, and fine solid matter in the atmosphere are explored anddiscussed. The student integrates acquired knowledge from chemistry, physics, ecology,environmental management, environmental problems, solid wastes. Basic skills for sampling andanalysis, use of equipment, and analysis methodologies are developed. The course is based onlectures, case study discussions, and oral presentations by the students.3 lecture hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsENSC 460 ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMSCourse required for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Environmental Sciences. The basic conceptsconcerning the biosphere and the current environmental problems are studied. Emphasis is given topresent resource management practices and the local, federal, and international regulations. Studentshave the opportunity to compare and evaluate how resources have been managed in the past and inthe present time to gain insight and develop new ideas for future management practices. Field trips tosites representing good and poor resource management could be conducted.3 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsENSC 470 PRACTICUM IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCESPre-requisite: Previous internship location selection and student availability to travel outsidethe campus.Internship course for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Environmental Science. Students will havethe opportunity to do work a public or private agency that will allow for their professional development229

as well as help them to adapt to a real work environment. Throughout the internship course, the workexperience is analyzed, discussed, and evaluated. Students obtain an interdisciplinary experience byputting into practice their previously acquired knowledge from environmental science and othercourses. Site selection depends on the students’ interests and environmental concerns along with theagency’s accessibility. A work plan is developed among the program coordinator, the student, and thesupervisor in the chosen agency. The course requires 60 work hours at the practice center and 30meeting hours with the coordinator. A written and oral report describing the work experience isrequired at the end of the course.1 semester, 2 creditsENSC 480 RESEARCH IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCEPre-requisite: General Science 280, a statistics course, and basic computer knowledge foranalysis and summary of results.Research course for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Environmental Science. The course enablesstudents to conduct research in the environmental science field following the scientific method.Students integrate oral and written communication skills with their acquired knowledge of statistics,science, and computers. The experience is inter-disciplinary and students have the opportunity ofpracticing knowledge previously acquired from environmental science and other courses. The courserequires three hours of research weekly per credit and an oral and a written report at the end of thesemester.1 semester, 2 creditsENSC 490 TOPICS ON ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCEDiverse topics are discussed to provide students with the needed skills for working in environmentalrelated agencies. Themes are interdisciplinary and will consider the students’ future responsibilities.Students acquire knowledge of the state of the art techniques and the work tendencies in theenvironmental agencies. Different professionals and technicians are invited to participate as lecturersand give demonstrations.1.5 hours, 1 semester, 1 creditProf. Alma Albizu de Cintrón, DirectorNursing DepartmentBACHELOR’S PROGRAMProf. Hilda Escabí, CoordinatorDEPARTMENT OF NURSINGFaculty: Alma Albizu de Cintrón, Hilda Escabí Pérez, Wanda González de Ortiz, Leila González Rivera,Mildred Lespier, Ruth Maldonado de López, Rev. Father Mario Mastrangelo, Iris Y. Quirindongo deVázquez, Edna Ramírez, Elizabeth Torres Giorgi, Daisy Torres de Santos, Myriam Torres Oliveras,Roxana Lanause, Denis Ruiz, Felícita Albizu.230

GOALS OF THE NURSING DEPARTMENTThe Nursing Department of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, guided by the beliefs stated inthe philosophy and objectives of the Institution, pursues the preparation of nursing professionals who:1. guided by principles of morality and Christian ethics, are capable of satisfying health needs ofthe persons to whom they minister.2. are able to assume leadership in the field, thus contributing to the enrichment of the nursingprofession and development of mankind.3. perform their duties on behalf of humanity and the protection of life, based on scientificknowledge in nursing, natural and behavioral science’s fields.Programs offered by the Nursing Department of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico preparenurses:1. at the Associate Degree level, capable of performing their duties in collaboration with othernursing professionals.2. at the BSN level, capable of performing general nursing duties in diverse level scenarios:primary, secondary and tertiary.3. at the MS level, as clinical nursing specialists with a secondary rol in Education orManagement. These professionals will service the community through: direct care toindividuals, families, and groups; teaching in health areas; counseling; and scientific research.They will be able to teach or manage in Nursing related scenarios.OBJECTIVES OF THE BACHELOR’S PROGRAMUpon completion of the program, the graduate will be able to:1. Apply principles of Christian philosophy in nursing interventions.2. Apply scientific knowledge from nursing, natural science, and general education courses as asource for making decisions in nursing.3. Use the nursing process to identify health potential of individuals, groups, families, andcommunities and to meet their health needs.4. Provide comprehensive nursing care to persons without discrimination of race, sex, religion orculture in a variety of settings.5. Use community resources to achieve the goals of nursing.6. Assume individual responsibility for decisions made and actions taken related to nursingintervention.7. Assume leadership as a member of the health team and community.8. Apply principles of scientific investigation in testing nursing intervention as hypothesis for theimprovement of nursing practice.9. Employ appropriate actions to enhance personal and professional growth in order to cope withchanges within the health care system.OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSOCIATE DEGREEUpon completion of the program, the ADN graduate will be able to:1. Apply principles of Christian philosophy in nursing interventions.2. Apply fundamental knowledge from the natural and nursing sciences in the delivery of nursingcare.231

3. Use the nursing process in collaboration with professional nurses in delivering care toindividuals and their families to increase their optimum wellness.4. Carry out comprehensive nursing care to persons without discrimination of race, sex, religion,or culture in structured settings and within the legal and ethical regulatory framework ofnursing practice.5. Use community resources to achieve the health needs of clients.6. Accept individual responsibility for clinical decisions and actions taken in collaboration withprofessional nurses related to nursing intervention.7. Make clinical decisions based on legal, ethical, and Christian principles to ensure delivery ofsafe care and in coordination with the professional nurse.8. Collaborate with professional nurses in the application of principles of scientific research.9. Employ appropriate actions to strengthen personal qualities and nursing knowledge andadvance in the diverse levels of academic preparation and be preparde to deal with constantchanges in the health system.ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSAll students applying to the Nursing Program must:1. Comply with general University requirements for admission.2. Have minimum high school a grade index of 2.50 and more than 400 in the CEEB.3. Be interviewed by a faculty member of the Nursing Department.DEPARTMENT OF NURSING POLICIESStudents in the Nursing Program will also be required to:1. Have grade general index of 2.00 or more in the major field.2. Pass nursing courses with a minimum grade of C. Any Nursing course with a grade less thanC must be repeated before other nursing courses are taken. Students who fail the samecourse twice may not continue in the Nursing Program.3. Follow the curriculum as designed. Each student must complete first year courses in order tobe eligible to take second year courses, and so on. The science courses are consideredrequisites for the nursing courses.4. Obtain a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate in order to be a candidate forgraduation.5. Meet the graduation requirements stated in the University General Catalog. Students whoseenrollment period extends to more than ten years must have their nursing courses reevaluated.Courses taken more than ten years previously are not eligible for accreditation and thereforemust be repeated.6. Have a medical plan.7. Have evidence of an updated health certificate and vaccination against Hepatitis B.8. Submit a letter of good conduct.9. Comply with laboratory and clinical hours of nursing courses in order to approve the course.Licensing process requires that students have the required hours in order to qualify for alicense.232

REQUISITES FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSINGCREDITSRequired General Education Courses 63Courses Required for the Major and Allied CoursesCOURSESCREDITSNursing 132-211 6Nursing 214-215 7Nursing 241 4Nursing 212-216 10Nursing 223-235 8Nursing 304-340 5Nursing 321-431-432 7Nursing 457-475-490 8Nursing 468-483 9Elective in nursing 2Nursing 002-004 0Biology 105, 240, and 241 (Allied courses) 12Mathematics 298 3CI Computer 210 3TOTAL CREDITS 84*Biol. 240-241 substitute the general requirement of Biol. 107-108.CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSINGFIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSNursing 211 5 Biology 241 4Biology 240 4 Nursing 214 5Mathematics 121 3 English 110 3Psychology 231 3 Nursing 215 2Nursing 132 1 Biology 105 4Orientation 003 0 Orientation 004 0CREDITS 16 CREDITS 18233

SUMMERCOURSECREDITSNursing 241 4CREDITS 4SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSNURD 212 5 CI COMPUTER 210 3NURS 216 5 NURS 223 5CHEM 123 4 NURS235 3SPAN 131 3 HIST 103 3NURS 002 0 THEO 132 3CREDITS 17 CREDITS 17THIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSNURSI 304 2 NURS 321 2NURSI 340 3 NURS431 3SPAN132 3 NURS 432 2ENGL 114 3 NURSI ELECTIVE 2PHIL 207 3 ENGLI115 3MATH 298 3 SOCI S110 3THEO 130 3CREDITS 17 CREDITS 18FOURTH YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS*NURS 457 2 SPAN 205 3NURS475 5 NURSI 483 2HUMANITIES 104 3 NURS 468 7PHIL 312 3 HIST OF P.R. 253 3NURS 490 2 THEO 131 3ART/MUSI APPRECIATION 3 NURS 004 0CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18*Equivalent to 2 credits of Physical Education.234

COURSES DESCRIPTIONNURS 132 NURSING TECHNIQUESCo-requisite: Nurs 211Course designed for the development of psychomotor skills corresponding to basic physiological,security, and risk control level. Demonstrations of techniques, discussion of scientific principles,practice and evaluation in the simulated laboratory are also given.4 hours, 1 semester, 1 creditNURS 211 FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES IN NURSING CARECo-requisites: Biol 240, Nurs 132Introduction to the discipline of nursing, its evolution, values, organizations, and laws. Students areintroduced to the use of the Nursing Process as a tool to meet the patient’s holistic needs. Emphasis isplaced on communication skills in the assessment of clients and in nursing interventions supported byscientific principles, holistic and Christian vision of human beings, and the development of basic skillsto offer nursing care. Theory is complemented by selected clinical experiences in multiple healthsettings.3 class hours, 8 clinical practice hours, 1 semester, 5 creditsNURS 214 COMMON HEALTH PROBLEMS IN THE ADULTRequisites: Biol 240, Nurs 211, 132Co-requisites: Nurs 215, Biol 241Study and analysis of health problems which interfere with integral functioning of individuals in thedifferent stages of adulthood. Emphasis is placed on the nursing process as a tool to provide care forsatisfying the following needs: fluids and electrolyte balance, tissue repair, protection, nutrition, urinaryand intestinal elimination and sexuality. Basic concepts of pathophysiology, interpersonalrelationships, diet therapy, teaching, asepsis, pharmacotherapy, epidemiology, and Christian andethical principles are integrated. Course provides for the development of communication skills, criticalthinking, and nursing interventions.3 class hours, 2 laboratory hours, 6 clinical practice hours, 1 semester, 5 creditsNURS 215 PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGYRequisites: Math 121, Biol 240Co-requisites: Biol 105Provides for the understanding of common drugs and solutions and the development of skills for theiradministration. Emphasis is placed on nursing responsibilities, including posology and concepts ofpharmacology. Theory is complemented with clinical practice.1 class hour, 3 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 2 credits235

NURS 241 MENTAL HEALTH AND PSYCHIATRIC NURSINGRequisites: Nurs 132, 211, 214, 215, Psyc 231Focuses on the basic concepts in the development of a healthy personality and the application ofmental health principles in the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of individuals who suffer anypsychopathology. Study of behavior and the appropriate nursing actions used by nurses to helpindividuals adopt healthy ways to cope with the difficulties of daily living. The basic tools utilized arethe nursing process; therapeutic relationship; use of the self in the therapeutic process; andinteractions with individuals, their families, and the health team supported by Christian philosophy.Includes practice with individuals in mental health agencies and psychiatric hospitals.3 class hours, 4 clinical practice hours, 1 semester, 4 creditsNURS 212 NURSING CARE OF THE CHILDRequisites: Biol 241, 105, Nurs 211, 132, 214, 215Focus on the acquisition of knowledge and development of skills related to the care of the sick child.Identification of needs related to health from birth to adolescence is emphasized. The nursing processis utilized as a tool in providing nursing care. Includes health history taking and physical examination.The child is considered as an integral human being within a family and God’s creature. The effect ofillness and hospitalization upon the family is analyzed.3 class hours, 6 clinical practice hours, 2 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 5 creditsNURS 216 COMPLEX HEALTH PROBLEMS IN THE ADULTRequisites: Nurs 132, 211, 214, 215Study and analysis of health problems which interfere with the integral functioning of individuals in thedifferent stages of adulthood. Emphasis in the nursing process as the tool to provide nursing care inthe satisfaction of the following needs: oxygenation, circulation, cellular proliferation, metabolism, andchemical/neural regulation. Basic concepts of pathophysiology, interpersonal relationships, diettherapy, rehabilitation, teaching, asepsis, pharmacotherapy, epidemiology, and Christian and ethicalprinciples in nursing care are integrated. Provides for the development of communication skills, criticalthinking, and nursing interventions within the framework of the nursing process.3 class hours, 6 clinical practice hours, 2 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 5 creditsNURS 223 NURSING CARE OF THE PREGNANT FAMILYRequisites: Nurs 132, 211, 241, 212, 214, 216Study of the normal process of pregnancy, including labor and delivery, puerperium and the newbornchild, all within the family context. Major complications of this process are analyzed. Students havethe opportunity to develop competencies in assisting history taking and physical examination ofpregnant women and the newborn. The nursing process and Christian beliefs and principles areutilized to identify and fulfill the needs of families in childbirth and puerperium crisis. Commongynecologic conditions are discussed. Theory is complemented with clinical experiences in hospitalsettings.3 class hours, 6 clinical practice hours, 2 controlled hours, 1 semester, 5 credits236

NURS 235 ROLE DEVELOPMENT IN NURSINGRequisites: Nurs 132, 211, 212, 214, 215, 216, 241An integrated clinical practice to increase students’ psychomotor skills in caring patients in curative andrestorative settings. Students will have the opportunity to practice the roles of health teacher,collaborator, and care giver with individuals and their families.1 seminar hour, 8 clinical practice hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsNURS 304 NURSING THEORIES AS BASIS FOR PRACTICE AND RESEARCHAnalysis of the concept of professional nursing based on the following theories: Interpersonal, Needs,Environment, and Systems. Emphasis in the use of nursing theories as basis to nursing research anddirect and indirect nursing care. The role of the professional nurse as a provider of health careservices is identified.2 class hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsNURS 340 HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND NURSING DIAGNOSISStudents have the opportunity to develop skills in health history taking, physical assessment, andinterpretation of findings to formulate a nursing diagnosis. Practice is provided in the simulation laband selected clinical settings.2 class hours, 4 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsNURS 321 SPIRITUAL INTERVENTIONS IN NURSINGThis course provides for the application of the nursing process in the solution of spiritual problemspresented by the patient and family. The Christian vision of the human being in God’s will isincorporated. Focuses on the human being’s needs for spirituality, love, hope, faith, charity,forgiveness, and transcendence. Emphasizes nurse’s role while intervening with patients and familiesexperiencing spiritual suffering.2 class hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsNURS 431 ETHICAL DECISION MAKING IN NURSINGStudies various bioethical dilemmas, contemporary standards, and principles relevant to dilemmas anddecision making. Values and virtues of the professional nurse are discussed. Ethical dilemmas areanalyzed through the application of the bioethical model for decision making.3 class hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsNURS 432 ADVANCED NURSING TECHNIQUESDesigned for the development of advanced psychomotor skills apply to diverse situations in which theprofessional nurse intervenes. Includes nursing interventions such as neurologic control, respiratory,tissue perfusion. Demonstration of techniques within the framework of scientific principles, practice,and evaluation in the simulation laboratory are done.15 class hours, 60 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 2 credits237

NURS 457 NURSING INTERVENTIONS FOR HEALTH PROMOTIONFocuses on nursing interventions for risk reduction and risk control. It includes interventions tofacilitate the functioning of individuals across the life span and families, and to promote the health andwell-being of family members. Interventions analyzed are promotion of family integrity, violencereduction, genetic counseling, environmental safety, stress control, promotion of self esteem, andpromotion of health and exercise.2 class hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsNURS 475 ROLE OF THE PROFESSIONAL NURSE IN COMMUNITY AND MENTAL HEALTHSETTINGSEmphasis is placed on the nursing process as an instrument to offer education and care to theindividual, family, and community in community and mental health settings. It includes preventivelevels of care in the health system. Includes nursing interventions to promote healthy life styles, earlydetection of illness, identification of protective and predictive factors that influence the health of familiesand communities, risk reduction, health screening, and case identification. Integrates concepts ofenvironmental health and epidemiology.3 class hours, 6 clinical practice hours, 1 semester, 5 creditsNURS 490 PRINCIPLES OF NURSING RESEARCHCo-requisites: Cosc 210, Nurs 304Basic principles of research are introduced. Emphasis is placed on the process of research from theformulation of the problem to the interpretation of data. Discussion of how research contributes toimprove nursing practice. Students are introduced to research proposal writing.2 class hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsNURS 468 ROLE OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING IN SPECIALIZED UNITSRequisites: Nurs 235, 304, 340, 321, 431, 432, 457, 475Practice is designed to develop manual, assessment, evaluation, leadership, administration,supervision, communication, problem solving techniques, decision-making, and managerial skills in thecomprehensive care of groups of patients in specialized units. Opportunities to practice the roles ofeducation, collaboration, coordination, change agent, and advocate for the patient and family rights.Case discussion in weekly seminars.3 seminar hour, 12 clinical practice hours, 3 simulated laboratory hours, 1 semester, 7 creditsNURS 483 PERSPECTIVES IN NURSINGRequisites: Nursing Courses 130-327Seminars that provide for the transition from nursing students to a professional nurse. New trends andtheir relation to the historic development of the profession are discussed. Emphasis is placed on thelegal, social, economic, ethical, and moral implications in the nursing practice. Students are initiated inthe research process through the analysis of published studies.2 class hours, 1 semester, 2 credits238

NURS 392 TRENDS IN THE STUDY OF THE AGED (Elective Course)Co-requisites: Nurs 216Introduction to the normal physical changes related to old age with implications for nursing assessmentand intervention. Emotional, social, and spiritual aspects of this stage are discussed and analyzed.2 class hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsNURS 393 EMERGENCY NURSING (Elective Course)Co-requisites: Nurs 216Trends and new procedures for emergency situations are presented, considering emotional, social andspiritual needs. Principles of nursing in a disaster situation and care of patients with trauma areincluded.1 class hour, 3 lab hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsNURS 002 INTEGRATIVE SEMINAR IPre-requisites: Nurs 212, 216Reviews nursing core content using the nursing process and the categories of basic needs. Contentfrom adult care, child (pediatric) care, pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care, and psychiatric care isreviewed. Students have the opportunity to evaluate their strengths and weaknesses throughdiagnostic tests presented on line and to establish their improvement plans.30 study hours, 1 semester, 0 creditsNURS 004 INTEGRATIVE SEMINAR IIPre-requisites: Nurs 457 and 475Reviews nursing core content using the nursing process and the categories of basic needs. Contentfrom adult care, child (pediatric) care, pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care, psychiatric care,community health, research, and administrative and professional nursing roles in primary settings isreviewed. Students have the opportunity to evaluate their strengths and weaknesses throughdiagnostic tests presented on line and to establish their improvement plans.30 study hours, 1 semester, 0 creditsProf. Ada E. Junco, DirectorDEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS-MATHEMATICSFaculty: Dr. Noemí Alvarado, Joaquín Aparicio, José González, Ada E. Junco, Freddie Martínez,Virgilio Morales, Rubén Pereira, Dr. Juan A. Quintana, Evelyn Rodríguez, Juan E. Soto, Yliris Torres,Gaspar Torres.GOALSTo form students in accord with the basic goals of the University, both as human beings and asscientists.239

To ensure that the mathematical concepts, which form the basis of the quantitative procedureof daily life, are understood, enjoyed, and applied.To develop the ability to use the logical disciplines involved in the deductive method.To develop in students a positive, creative, and critical attitude towards scientific knowledge.OBJECTIVES1. To provide the mathematical knowledge necessary to perform well and professionally in thisarea.2. To provide the basic mathematical knowledge to pursue advanced work in mathematics.3. To offer future educators a solid formation in mathematics.4. To provide the basic mathematics and physics concepts to those studying other disciplines.REQUISITES FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICSREQUIRED COURSESCREDITSGeneral Education 68College of Sciences Requirements 21Majors Field Requirements 38Math. 203, 271-272, 287 14Math. 373, 391 7Math. 401, 402, 435, 450 11Electives in Math 6General Electives 3TOTAL CREDITS 130In addition to the courses above, the student must take two orientation courses (003-004) orOrientation 005 for transfer students.CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICSFIRST SEMESTERFIRST YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSMath.141 3 Math. 142 3Chem. 105 4 Chem. 106 4Biol. 107 3 Biol. 108 3Span. 131 3 Span. 132 3Eng. 110** 3 Eng. 114** 3P.E. 107 1 P.E. (Elective) 1Orientation 003 0 Orientation 004 0CREDITS 17 CREDITS 17240

SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSMATH. 203 3 MATH. 287 3MATH. 271 4 MATH. 272 4SPAN. 205 3 ENGL. 115** 3THEO.130 3 THEO. 131 3COMP. SCI. 216 3 PHIL. 207 3GENERAL SCI. 280 2CREDITS 18 CREDITS 16THIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSMATH. 373* 4 MATH. 391* 3MATH. (ELECTIVE) 3 SOCI. 110 3PHYS. 215 4 PHYS. 216 4HUMANITIES 103 3 HUMANITIES 104 3HISTORY OF PR 253 3 PHIL. 312 3CREDITS 17 CREDITS 16FIRST SEMESTERFOURTH YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSMATH. 401* 3 MATH. 435* 3MATH. 402* 3 MATH. 450* 2MATH. (ELECTIVE) 3 POL. SCI. 110 3PHIL. 340 3 THEO. 132 3ELECTIVE 3 ART 101 or MUSI 102 3CREDITS 15 CREDITS 14Electives in Mathematics: Math. 218*, 298, 318*, 447*, 252*, 253** These courses are only offered once a year.** Per sequence established by the English Department241

COURSE DESCRIPTIONMATH 117 FUNDAMENTAL COLLEGE MATHEMATICS IThis course presents basic concepts of arithmetic and geometry. The topics discussed are integers,decimals, fractions, operations with different kinds of number sets, ratio and proportion, percent,English System and Metric System, geometric figures and their properties, Pythagorean Theorem, andanalysis and solution to everyday problems.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsThis course is offered 5 hours per week for students in the Student Support Services Program.MATH 118 FUNDAMENTAL COLLEGE MATHEMATICS IIPrerequisite: Math 117This course presents different types of graphs, algebra concepts, and an introduction to statistics. Thetopics discussed are graph interpretation, polynomials, linear and quadratic equations, simple andcompound interest, systems of linear equations, measures of central tendency and of dispersion.Emphasis is given to the analysis and solution of everyday problems and the use of the scientificcalculator.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsThis course is offered 5 hours per week for students in the Student Support Services Program.MATH 119 BASIC MATHEMATICS IThis course is designed for future elementary school teachers. The topics discussed are real numbers,numeration systems (Roman and Decimal), basic concepts of number theory, operations with natural,decimal, and fractional numbers, ratio and proportion, and percents. Emphasis is given to the use ofeducational materials, the integration of mathematics and other subjects, and the analysis and solutionto everyday problems.4 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMATH 120 BASIC MATHEMATICS IIPrerequisite: Math 119This course is designed for future elementary school teachers. It presents basic concepts of algebra,geometry, and statistics. The topics discussed are English and Metric Systems, geometric figures andtheir properties, operations with integers, graph construction and interpretation, rectangular coordinatesystem, polynomials, linear equations, simple interest, measures of central tendency and of dispersion.Emphasis is given to the use of the scientific calculator, the integration of mathematics with othersubjects, and the analysis and solution to everyday problems.4 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits242

MATH 121 INTRODUCTION TO ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICSThis course is designed for students from the College of Science with a major in Nursing and for thosewhose curriculum requires Math 141-142 or Math 151-152 but have difficulty with mathematics.Students must get a C or a higher in the course in order to take other math courses. The coursereviews the basic concepts of arithmetic and algebra. The topics discussed are integers, fractions,decimals, operations with different kinds of numbers, percent, polynomials, linear and quadraticequations, factorization, radicals and the Pythagorean Theorem. Emphasis is given to the analysis andsolutions of everyday life problems,3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsThis course is offered 5 hours per week for students in the Student Support Services Program.MATH 141 ALGEBRA AND TRIGONOMETRY IRequisite: Student placement in this course is based on CEEB score (500 or more on the mathaptitude area).This course presents algebra concepts. The topics discussed are the Real Number System, linear andnon linear equations and inequalities, the rectangular coordinate system, functions and graphs(linear,quadratic, polynomial, and rational), the Remainder Theorem, the Factor Theorem, zeros ofpolynomials, rational functions, complex numbers, and applications.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsThis course is offered 3 or 4 hours per week or 5 hours per week for students in the Student SupportServices Program.MATH 142 ALGEBRA AND TRIGONOMETRY IIPrerequisite: Math 141This course presents algebra and trigonometry concepts. The topics discussed are exponential,logarithmic, and trigonometric functions, the Law of Sine, the Law of Cosine, systems of equations, andapplications.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsThis course is offered 3 or 4 hours per week.MATH 151 BUSINESS MATHEMATICS IThis course presents basic concepts of mathematics applied to business administration. The topicsdiscussed are real numbers, equations and inequalities, polynomial functions and their graphs,systems of equations, matrices and determinants, ratio and proportion, maxima and minima,introduction to linear programming, depreciation, reconciliation, salaries and other basic concepts ofmathematics applied to the solution of problems and decision making in the field of businessadministration.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsThis course is offered 3 or 4 hours per week and 5 hours per week for students in the Student SupportServices Program.243

MATH 152 BUSINESS MATHEMATICS IIPrerequisite: Math 151This course presents basic mathematical concepts applied to business administration. The topicsdiscussed are exponents and logarithms, simple and compound interest, bank discounts of negotiableinstruments, annuities, amortizations, mutual funds, cost-analysis methods, rates of change,introduction to statistics and other basic concepts of mathematics applied to the solutions of problemsand decision making in the field of business administration.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsThis course is offered 3 or 4 hours per week.MATH 203 INTRODUCTION TO NUMBERS THEORY AND DISCRETE MATHEMATICSPrerequisite: Math 142In this course the topics discussed are divisibility, unique factorization, arithmetic functions,congruence, diophantine equations, combinatory, graph theory and trees, and matrices.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMATH 218 ELEMENTARY STATISTICSPrerequisites: Math 118 or Math 142This course presents descriptive statistics concepts. The topics discussed are data description,frequency distribution, measures of central tendency, dispersion and localization, correlation and linearregression, probability and probability distributions, binomial and normal distributions, and the CentralLimit Theorem.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMATH 252 BASIC GEOMETRY IPrerequisite: Math 142This course presents an analysis which combines the concepts of geometry with those of arithmeticand algebra. The topics discussed are geometric constructions, measurements, congruence andsimilarity, perimeter, area, volume, and coordinates.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMATH 253 BASIC GEOMETRY IIPrerequisite: Math 252This course presents an analysis which combines the concepts of geometry with those of arithmeticand algebra. The basic geometric concepts and deductive reasoning are used to prove theorems.Topics as geometric constructions, vectors, rotations, translations and symmetry are discussed.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits244

MATH 271 CALCULUS IPrerequisite: Math 142This course presents calculus concepts and applications with different approaches (numeric, graph,and algebraic). The topics discussed are limits, continuity, differentiation of algebraic and trigonometricfunctions, applications of the derivative, graphs and extremes, integration, the Fundamental Theoremof Calculus and applications.4 hours, 1 semester, 4 creditsMATH 272 CALCULUS IIPrerequisite: Math 271This course presents calculus concepts and applications with different approaches (numeric, graph,and algebraic). The topics discussed are derivatives and integrals of trigonometric, logarithmic andexponential functions, integration techniques, conics, polar coordinates, an introduction to partialderivatives, and applications.4 hours, 1 semester, 4 creditsMATH 287 FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICSPrerequisite: Math 271In this course the topics discussed are logic and methods of proof, theory of sets, mathematicalinduction, relations and functions, partition, cardinality of a set (finite and infinite sets), countable anduncountable sets, algebraic structures, and the real number field.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMATH 298 INTRODUCTION TO THE PRACTICE OF STATISTICSPrerequisites: Math 118 or Math 142This course presents the basic concepts of descriptive and inferential statistics and their applications.The topics discussed are data description. measures of central tendency, dispersion and localization,frequency distribution and graphs, probability, normal and binomial distribution, hypothesis testing andestimating, correlation and linear regression. Statistics software is used throughout the course.3 hours, 1 hour lab, 1 semester, 3 creditsMATH 318 INTERMEDIATE STATISTICSPrerequisite: Math 218This course presents the theory and application of inferential statistics. The topics discussed aresample theory, the Central Limit Theorem, contingency tables, various distributions (mean andproportion sampling, mean difference, t, X 2 (chi-square) , F, and multinomial), estimation, hypothesistesting, and variance analysis. Statistics software is used throughout the course.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits245

MATH 373 CALCULUS IIIPrerequisite: Math 272This course presents some concepts of one variable and multivariable calculus. The topics discussedare sequences and series, parametric equations, three-dimension coordinate system, vectors,functions of several variables, partial differentiation and applications, maxima and minima, Lagrangemultipliers, directional derivatives, the Chain Rule, multiple integrals, line integrals, Green's Theorem,vectors, vectorial functions, sequences and series.4 hours, 1 semester, 4 creditsMATH 391 DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONSPrerequisite: Math 272This course presents various types of differential equations, their solutions, and applications. Some ofthe different types of equations studied are first order differential equations, differential equationsreducible to first order, higher order differential equations, linear equation and system of simultaneousequations. The various methods used are undetermined coefficients, parameter variation, Laplace'sTransforms, power series, and numerical methods.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMATH 401 ABSTRACT ALGEBRAPrerequisites: Math 287, 272, or Department Director approvalThis course presents basic concepts of abstract algebra and fundamental algebraic structures. Thetopics discussed are relations, functions, binary operations, integers, groups, permutations, subgroups,cyclic groups, quotient groups, Lagrange's Theorem, homomorphism, isomorphism, rings, ideals,integral domains and fields.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMATH 402 LINEAR ALGEBRAPrerequisites: Math 272 or Department Director ApprovalThis course presents the basic and fundamental concepts of linear algebra. The topics discussed are:linear equation systems, matrices, determinants, vector spaces, inner-products spaces,linear transformations, Eigen values, Eigenvectors and applications.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMATH 435 ADVANCED CALCULUS IPrerequisites: Math 287 and Math 373This course presents concepts of real variable calculus rigorously and with an analytical approach. Thetopics discussed are distance, open and closed sets, sequences, limits, compact sets, functions,continuity, uniform continuity, limits of functions, discontinuities, inverse of functions, and derivatives ofreal and composite functions.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits246

MATH 447 ELEMENTARY NUMERICAL ANALYSISPrerequisites: Cosc 216, Math 402Pre or co-requisite: Math 391This course presents numeric methods to the solution of basic problems and the analysis of errorprediction. The topics discussed are round-off errors, computer arithmetic, roots of non-linearequations, Interpolation Theory, function approximation, numerical differentiation and integration,numerical solution of linear systems, and numerical methods for differential equations.3 Conference hours, 1 lab. hour, 1 semester, 3 creditsMATH 450 SEMINARPrerequisite: Department Director ApprovalIn this course students, guided by the professor, review and summarize the most important topicsstudied in the mathematics courses required in their major field. Additional topics are discussed inorder to fulfill the students’ mathematical knowledge. Selected topics are presented by the professorand each student selects, analyzes, and presents a topic. Fundamental mathematical concepts areevaluated.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsPHYS 150 BASIC PHYSICSCo-requisite: Math 117 or equivalentThis course presents basic topics of Physics, most of them qualitatively. The topics discussed aremotion, force, energy, heat, structure of matter, electricity, magnetism, wave motion, light, nuclearphysics. The course includes a laboratory experience where useful applications of physics areemphasized.2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory, 1 semester, 3 creditsPHYS 215 PHYSICS IPrerequisite: Math 142This course presents the concepts and fundamental laws of translational kinematics and dynamics, therotational kinematics and dynamics, work and energy, fluid static and fluid dynamics, thermodynamics,and oscillatory motion. Students learn the concepts and discover the natural laws of physics by handsonexperiences specially designed and which use electronic equipment, such as computers, graphcalculators, analog and digital interfases for data acquisition by means of a variety of sensorsconnected either to computers or calculators.6 hours, 1 semester, 4 creditsPHYS 216 PHYSICS IIPrerequisite: Phys 215This course presents the concepts and fundamental laws of waves, electromagnetism, and optics.Furthermore, the topics of atomic and nuclear physics are studied. Students learn the concepts anddiscover the natural laws of physics by hands-on experiences specially designed and which use247

electronic equipment, such as computers, graph calculators, analog and digital interfases for dataacquisition by means of a variety of sensors connected either to computers or calculators.6 hours, 1 semester, 4 creditsPHYS 301 ASTRONOMYPrerequisite: Phys 216This course presents the different components of our solar system, physical theories about theformation of stars and galaxies, and a summary of the development of astronomy and cosmology assciences. Students apply the concepts by means of simulations.3 hours lecture, 1 semester, 3 creditsPHYS 323, PHYSICS IIIRequisite: Physics 222Co-requisite: Math 373This course presents the concepts and the fundamental laws of Physics in its main classical branches:mechanical waves, hydrodynamics and thermodynamics. Furthermore, Atomic Physics topics arediscussed. Topics presented in the course include: simple harmonic motion, sound, heat andtemperature, Thermodynamics Laws, black body radiation, Photoelectric Effect, Bohr’s atomic modelfor hydrogen, Heisenberg’s Principle, and Scrödinger’s equation.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPHYS 325 ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENTPrerequisites: Phys 216This course presents the different forms of energy and natural energy sources. Relation is establishedbetween the global energy demand and the existing renewable and non-renewable reserves, adverseeffects on the environment that are related with energy production are analyzed. A study is made ofthe needs of new technology for a better use of our energy reserves but that produce a minimum harmto the environment. During the course, students become aware of the responsibility of the presentgeneration to preserve resources for use by future generations and the obligation of maintaining anenvironment capable of sustaining life.3 hours lecture, 1 semester, 3 creditsCOSC 210 APPLICATIONS SOFTWARE OF COMPUTERSPrerequisites: Math 118 or Math 141This course enables students in the use of an operating system and the different means for the input,output, and storage of data in computers. It also introduces the applications most commonly used incomputers: word processing, data base administrator, electronic spread sheet, and a presentationprogram.3 hours lecture, 1 semester, 3 credits248

COSC 220 HIGH LEVEL LANGUAGERequisites: Comp. Sci. 216 or equivalentConstruction of sequential and direct files, preparation of data bases in BASIC. Comparison of thelanguage COBOL and FORTRAN with BASIC. Topics included: files and arrays.3 hours lecture, 1 hour laboratory, 1 semester, 4 creditsCOSC 216 BASIC PROGRAMMING APPLIED TO SCIENCEPrerequisite: Math 141This course presents an introduction to computer programming in Visual BASIC language. In thelaboratory, the student writes and executes programs which contain arithmetical operations, loops,variables with sub-index, and numeric and alphanumeric functions. Emphasis is given to structuredprogramming and scientific applications and problems.3 hours lecture, 1 semester, 3 creditsCOSC 311 COMPUTER SEMINARRequisites: Comp. Sci. 216Seminar on structured programming using a high level language. Theory, applications, and practice orexercises.1 hour, 1 semester, 1 creditProf. Carmen Inés Rivera Lugo, DirectorDEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGYFaculty: Marisol Camacho, Clara Colón, José Gandía, Laura M. Pietri, Ramón Soto.The psychology Department works within the structure of the Science Faculty with a primary goal ofpreparing students to continue graduate studies in psychology. It also provides students basic skillsand training to seek employment, with a B.S. degree, in areas related to human behavior.Program orientation is based on a critical analysis of psychology both as science and as criterionbound discipline. This orientation includes (the study of) biological, socio-cultural, historical andspiritual basis of behavior as part of curricular programming. Themes and academic offerings includedin the curricula allow for the analysis of areas closely related to the Catholic view of human nature thatcharacterizes our institution. A commitment to include the Catholic Church doctrine when appropriateallows students to analyze situations from multiple points of view and to think responsibly. It alsopromotes the development of critical analysis skills and a sense of community through service- learningconsidered fundamental to the professional training of psychologists.OBJECTIVES1. Provide basic theoretical knowledge to continue graduate studies in psychology.2. Develop an understanding of human subjectivity in future professionals, with special attentionto Puerto Rican social and historical dimensions that enables them to look for solutions andalternatives to current problems.249

3. Promote creative and critically analyzed scientific research among students according to thehighest ethical standards within the profession.4. Contribute to students’ Christian formation through the analysis of psychosocial phenomenafrom a Catholic view and set of values.5. Provide educational experiences complementary to the theoretical knowledge that will allowstudents to further develop basic skills needed for their professional performance.6. Promote responsible thinking and freedom within professional training of students.REQUISITES FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGYGeneral requirementsCREDITSGeneral Education 68College of Sciences Requirements 9Related Fields Requirement 14Biology 260-261 8Mathematics 298 3Political Sciences 250 3Major Field Requirements 39Psychology 103-104 6Psychology 231, 235* 4Psychology 335*, 340, 352, 373,374 13Psychology 421, 435*, 482 7Psychology Electives 9General Electives 3TOTAL CREDITS 133*Psychology majors must approve three credits in Professional Seminars (Psychology. 235, 335 and435).Psychology majors must pass major courses with a grade of C or higher.250

CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGYFIRST SEMESTERFIRST YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS*ENGLI___ 3 *ENGL ___ 3SPAN 131 3 SPAN132 3MATH 117 3 MATH 118 3BIOL 107 3 BIOL108 3SOCI 110 3 POSC 110 3PSYC103 3 PSYC 104 3PHED 1 PHED 1ORIE 0 ORIEN 0CREDITS 19 CREDITS 19* English courses sequence as established by the English DepartmentSECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSTHEO 130 3 THEO 131 3PSYC 231 3 HIST 104 3HIST 103 3 BIOL 261 4PSYC 235 1 PSYC ELECTIVE 3BIOL260 4 HIST OF P.R. 253 3COMPUTER SCIENCE 210 3 PHIL 207 3CREDITS 17 CREDITS 19THIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS*ENGL ___ 3 PSYC 335 1SPAN L 205 3 ART(101) or MUSI(102) APPRECIATION 3THEO 132 3 POSC 250 3MATH 298 3 CHEM 123 4GENERAL SCIENCE 280 2 PSYC ELECTIVE 3PSYC 352 3 PSYC340 3CREDITS 17 CREDITS 17* English course sequence as established by the English Department251

FIRST SEMESTERFOURTH YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSPHIL 312 3 PHIL340 3PSYC 373 3 PSYC374 3PSYCELECTIVE 3 PSYC 482 3PSYC421 3 PSYC 435 1COURSE DESCRIPTIONGENERAL ELECTIVE 3CREDITS 12 CREDITS 13PSYC 100 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (COMPENDIUM)A general psychology course for non majors; not acceptable for Psychology Majors. It includes ageneral overview of psychology as a scientific discipline. Discussion includes basic areas of heredity,environment (Nature-Nurture controversy), motivation, emotion, sensation, perception, learning,personality, psychopathology, and social behavior. Emphasis on learning psychological principles forhelping people deal more effectively with their environment and for personal application in daily life.3 lecture hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPSYC 103 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY IPanoramic study of what psychology is and what psychologists do. Course covers the historicaldevelopment of psychology, including research paradigms and methods used. It addresses adiscussion of biological, socio-cultural, spiritual, and psychological foundations of human behavior.Basic psychological processes, such as learning, motivation, perception, intelligence, language andhuman development are analyzed.3 lecture hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPSYC 104 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY IIPre-requisites: Psyc 103Completion of the panoramic study of psychology initiated in Psychology 103. Course includesdiscussion of topics such as frustration, conflict, personality theory, psychopathology, psychotherapy,and social behavior. Emphasis is given to research in applied areas in psychology, as well assituations that affect the quality of life and the way the discipline conceptualizes and deals with them.3 lecture hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPSYC 231 PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENTThe basic principles of development from conception to death will be explored. A basic review oftheories related to human development, including psychoanalytic, humanistic, constructivist, andbehaviorist perspectives is included. Physical, intellectual, and emotional aspects in each stage ofdevelopment are reviewed.3 hours conference, 1 semester, 3 credits252

PSYC 235 PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR I: PSYCHOLOGY AND ETHICSSeminar is designed to help students learn to analyze and understand ethical criteria pertaining topsychological intervention, including clinical and research practice. Codes of ethics that applyprofessionally are discussed through a variety of situations involving ethical, legal, and moral issues forthe psychology professional. Emphasis on professional practice in Puerto Rico is provided.1 lecture hour, 1 semester, 1 creditPSYC 250 SEMINAR ON HUMAN SEXUALITYThe discussion of human sexuality from biological, psychosocial, and Catholic perspectives. Ananalysis of the most common sexual myths and fallacies concerning human sexuality is included, withparticular attention to physiological, sociological, cultural, and psychological parameters of sexuality.Social constructions regarding gender and human sexual practices, including attitudes toward sexualityare considered. The analysis emphasizes the Puerto Rican society cultural mores regarding sexualityand how they are socialized.3 lecture hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPSYC 251 TECHNIQUES IN HYPNOSIS AND MEDITATION FOR SELF-IMPROVEMENTThis course is designed for students of different departments within the university. Critical analysis ofself-hypnosis and meditation techniques and their uses, as means of developing a better life, the maingoal. It includes practical applications demonstrated through guided exercises.3 conference hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPSYC 252 SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY: INTERACTION AND ANALYSISA theoretical course that addresses theories and research related to the mental, emotional, andpsychological aspects of sports and recreation. Students will learn the appropriate terminology and willgain an understanding of the psychological aspects related to the learning and execution of skills insports.3 hours seminar, 1 semester, 3 creditsPSYC 272 HISTORY OF PSYCHOLOGYRequisites: Psyc 104A critical overview of the beginnings of psychology and the historical transformations from aconstructionist perspective that relate disciplinary changes to social, political, economical, andtheoretical variables. Emphasis on the history of psychology in Puerto Rico is provided.3 conference hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPSYC 290 INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH PSYCHOLOGYThe course addresses health psychology as an applied area in psychology relevant to health promotionand illness prevention. Models and theories in health psychology, as well as the methods, research,253

and findings will be critically analyzed. Research findings pertaining to human behavior and experienceplaying a significant role in unhealthy behavioral patterns in industrialized societies are discussed.3 conference hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPSYC 308 BEHAVIORAL, EMOTIONAL, AND LEARNING PROBLEMS IN CHILDHOOD ANDADOLESCENCEGeneral approach to emotional and learning problems during childhood and adolescence. Disorders,their treatment and prevention, are evaluated and classified from a clinical perspective, integratingsocial and historical dimensions.3 conference hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPSYC 335 PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR II: PSYCHOLOGY AS A PROFESSIONA comprehensive analysis of psychology as a professional and the opportunities for post-graduatestudies and employment opportunities. The relationship among various psychological areas at thescientific professional levels is studied. Orientation on graduate programs entrance examinations; theinterview; applications for economic help and analysis of the process for admission to graduate studiesto provide students with effective strategies for acceptance to graduate programs, as well as skills forsuccessful job applications are discussed and practiced.1 conference hours, 1 semester, 1 creditPSYC 340 PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGYPre-requisites: Psyc 104, Biol 260Analysis and discussion of the physiological processes related to human conduct. The anatomy andphysiology of the brain and central nervous system including: learning, memory, emotion, sensation,perception, aggressiveness, mental retardation, addiction and sexual problems. Laboratory exercises,research and demonstrations related to the topics covered in the classroom complete the course.2 conference hours, 2 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPSYC 351 THEORIES OF PERSONALITYThe intensive study of the principal behavior and personality theories and approaches in psychology.Psychodynamics, behavioral, humanist, cognitive, social learning, constructivist, and socialconstructionist theories regarding human behavior and subjectivity are discussed and compared.3 conference hours, 1 semester, 3 credits254

PSYC 352 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGYPre-requisites: Psyc 104Critical analysis regarding the diverse conceptualizations for the so-called abnormal behaviorpsychology has offered. Diagnostic and therapeutic processes are analyzed as historically, culturally,and politically situated phenomena. DSM as a diagnostic and control device, is discussed.3 conference hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPSYC 361 COMPUTARIZED STATISTICAL ANALYSESPre-requisites: Math 298 or Biol 250 or SOSC 218Importance of statistical reasoning in human behavior research is discussed. Consideration is given todiverse statistical analyses (descriptive analyses, correlation and probability) their limitations and uses.The course enables students to understand and apply SPSS computerized programs for researchpurposes.15 conference hours, 15 computer lab hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsPSYC 362 INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYPrinciples of psychology as applied to industries and organizations. The different methods of jobanalysis, personnel selection, training, and assessment in the workplace are studied. Psychologicaltests available for use in assessment of job related abilities as well as theories related to motivation, jobsatisfaction, and leadership. Group dynamics, organizational development, and psychology of theconsumer is included.3 conference hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPSYC 373 PRINCIPLES OF RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN PSYCHOLOGYPre-requisites: Psyc 104, Math 298Course includes analysis of the philosophical foundations of science and research methodology asthey relate to psychology. Qualitative and quantitative research designs are discussed anddemonstrated to enable students to choose a specific method for a given investigation. Differentstatistical analyses will be discussed as they apply to research designs.2 conference hours, 2 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPSYC 374 APPLICATIONS OF RESEARCH METHODS AND TECHNIQUES IN PSYCHOLOGYPre-requisites: Psyc 235 and Psyc 373The course comprises the application of research skills. Students will be engaged in writing a researchproposal and conducting a pilot study of their interest. All steps necessary for the completion of theresearch project will be discussed. Direct supervision will be given to students to help them achievetheir research goals.2 conference hours, 2 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 3 credits255

PSYC 410 COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGYPre-requisites: Psyc 351The course is primarily a general survey and discussion of counseling and psychotherapeuticprocesses and theoretical orientations. The presentation and discussion of basic counseling skillsthrough role playing and simulations are included.3 conference hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPSYC 421 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGYRequisites: Psyc 104The study of human action from a critical social psychology standpoint as compared with the moreclassical and individually oriented social psychology; theories and research methods in socialpsychology are analyzed considering traditional and social change perspectives. A critical reflection onsocial human processes, such as self and social perception, socialization, and the social constructionof reality is promoted. Students are encouraged to apply the critical and psychosocial approaches tothe analysis of situations ingrained in the culture of Puerto Rico as a mean to understand oursubjectivity.3 conference hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPSYC 423 COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGYRequisites: Psyc 104The course is designed to offer a panoramic view of community psychology for fourth-year-levelpsychology students. It comprises an analysis of the main conceptual framework for interventions incommunity psychology. The course will emphasize an alternative analysis of Puerto Rican society andreality, as to promote in students the Christian and community commitment of the Institution.Discussion and design of creative community interventions to attend to social injustice and socialproblems and promote social transformation from a critical point of view complete the course.3 conference hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPSYC 435 PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR III: PSYCHOLOGY IN PUERTO RICOPre-requisites: Psyc 104 and 235Cours aims to confront majors with the most important and/or controvertible issues of psychology inPuerto Rico needed for the effective fulfillment of the psychologist's professional practices. Historical,social, political, and theoretical events pertaining to the Puerto Rican reality, from the multiculturalapproach that affects the psychology area are considered.1 conference hour, 1 semester, 1 creditPSYC 440 INDEPENDENT RESEARCHPrerequisites: Psyc 374 and approval by research mentorResearch project on a specific area of psychology under the supervision of a faculty member. Progressreports of student work and a written essay of his/her complete research project are the mainassessment techniques.3 conference hours, 1 semester, 3 credits256

PSYC 442 PHYCHOLOGICAL TESTINGRequisites: Psyc 104An introduction to the theory of psychological testing and test construction, including a discussion ofvalidity and reliability of the major psychological tests. Discussion and analysis ot the leadingintelligence, aptitude, and personality tests are discussed and analyzed. Psychological tests, reportwriting, and practical applications of acquired knowledge and skills are required.3 conference hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPSYC 480 READING SEMINARTopics of interest are chosen, discussed, and analyzed through extensive reading in the area.Students may register in the course with faculty approval.3 conference hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPSYC 482 PRACTICUM SEMINARPre-requisites: Psyc 104, 352*, 410*, 362**, 421***A supervised and integrated practicum to provide students the opportunity to apply the skills andknowledge attained throughout their studies in a supervised “real” center or facility. Students may belocated according to their interests in sites such as mental health facilities, schools, community centers,and industries. Each student will be directly supervised by a professor.(*prerequisites for clinical practice; **prerequisite for industrial psychology practice; ***prerequisite forpsychosocial practice)1 conference hour, 4 weekly hours field work and supervision for a total of 60 practicum hours, 1semester, 3 creditsDr. José A. Rivera, DirectorDEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRYFaculty: Carmen Collazo, José R. Escabí, Gabriel Infante, Adalgisa Batista, Myriam Quintana, JoséRivera, Margarita Rodríguez, Lizette Santos, Carmen Velázquez, Ivette Torres, Eduardo González.GOALS AND OBJECTIVESIn accordance with the mission and the vision of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, theChemistry Department aims to contribute to the integral formation of the members of the Universitycommunity. Its goal is to develop in students, of the BS and MS programs, a dynamic attitude towardscientific and technological progress with a humanistic view point. In order to fulfill this goal, theDepartment of Chemistry has a dynamic curriculum that provides the opportunity to acquire theknowledge and to develop the skills and attitudes necessary not only to become a competentprofessional but also a better human being.The Bachelor in Science in Chemistry is a professional degree that includes thirty-nine (39) credits inChemistry and aims to:257

1. Prepare competent chemists for industry, government agencies, and private companies.2. Provide the foundations for graduate studies in chemistry.3. Increase research interest in pure and applied chemistry.4. Foment a Christian-humanistic development in students.A student majoring in chemistry may continue studies in medicine, odontology, medical technology,optometry, veterinary, and other allied health careers, by taking additional credits in biology, English,and Spanish, according to the requirements of each program.REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRYCREDITSGeneral Education 68College of Science Requirements 21Major Field Requirements 36Chem. 220, 201-202, 231-232 12Chem. 392, 401-402, 415, 420, 421-422, 441 20Chem. 350 or Chem. 446 4*Electives courses 3Allied Fields Requirements 8Math 271-272 8TOTAL CREDITS 136All chemistry courses must be passed with a minimum grade of C.CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR IN SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRYFIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSBIOL. 107 3 BIOL. 108 3CHEM. 105 4 CHEM. 106 4MATH 141 3 MATH 142 3ENGL. ___* 3 ENGL. ___ 3SPAN. 131 3 SPAN. 132 3PHED. 107 1 PHED ELECTIVE 1ORIE. 003 0 ORIE 004 0CREDITS 17 CREDITS 17258

SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSCHEM 231 3 CHEM 232 3CHEM 201 1 CHEM 202 1MATH 271 4 MATH 272 4ENGL ___ * 3 SPAN 205 3SOC SCIENCE 110 3 POSC 110 3THEO 130 3 THEO 131 3CREDITS 17 CREDITS 17* Per sequence established by the English DepartmentTHIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSCHEM 220 4 CHEM 420 4PHYS 215 4 PHYS 216 4THEO 132 3 PHIL 207 3HIST 103 3 HIST 104 3CHEM 441 2 GEN SC 280 2ELECTIVES 3CREDITS 19 CREDITS 16FIRST SEMESTERFOURTH YEAR259SECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSCHEM 421 4 CHEM 422 4CHEM 401 1 CHEM 402 1CHEM 350 OR COMP.SCIENCE 2104 or 3 CHEM 415 3PHIL 312 3 PHIL 340 3HIST 253 3CHEM 446 or COMP. SCIENCE210CHEM 392 1 ART 101 OR MUSI 102 3CREDITS 15 or 16 CREDITS 17 or 184 or 3

Students interested in admission to medicine, odontology, or optometry schools should take: three additional credits in English three additional credits in Spanish three or four credits in a Biology course of 200 or higher level six credits in psychologyStudents who wish admission to a Medical Technology School should take Chem. 446 (Biochemistry)as an elective in Chemistry and the following Biology courses:Biol. 260 Biol. 261 Biol. 221 Biol. 418Biol. 313 Biol. 314 Biol. 350*Courses should be taken according to the sequence established by the English Department.COURSE DESCRIPTIONCHEM 117 GENERAL SCIENCE: PHYSICAL SCIENCEBasic science course with a humanistic vision. Includes ethical aspects of the natural sciences, basicconcepts of physics, chemistry, earth science, and astronomy. A vision of the preservation of naturalresources, energy crisis, and environmental pollution are reviewed.3 lecture hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCHEM 119 GENERAL SCIENCE: PHYSICAL SCIENCE (for elementary education majors)Basic course in science designed for students of elementary education, oriented toward enabling themfor the teaching/learning of natural sciences at the primary and secondary level. This course offers anintegral formation in physical and earth sciences (physics, chemistry, astronomy, energy resources,environmental quality, etc.). The course familiarizing students with the cognoscitivist-constructivistapproach as a teaching method. The course is complemented with manipulative laboratory practicesthat follow the rules of discovery, the constructivist theory of knowledge and collaborative learning.2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCHEM 105 GENERAL CHEMISTRY ICo-requisite: Math 141Systematic study of some laws and theories of chemistry including atomic theory, quantum theory,kinetic theory, and gas laws. Study of the periodic classification of the elements, chemical bonds,quantitative principles of chemical reactions, and changes of state. Selected experiments provided inorder to apply theoretical concepts and to develop a scientific attitude in the student.3 lectures, 3 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 4 credits260

CHEM 106 GENERAL CHEMISTRY IIRequisite: Chem 105Co-requisite: Math 142Systematic study of liquids and solids, solutions, kinetics, electrochemistry and chemical equilibrium ofgases, acids and bases, and oxidation-reduction. Selected experiments provided in order to applytheoretical concepts including titrations and kinetics.3 lectures, 3 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 4 creditsCHEM 123 BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRYSurvey of basic aspects of chemistry: atomic structure; chemical bonds, formulas, equations; mixtures;gases; acids, bases and salts. Study of the principles of organic and biochemistry includinghydrocarbons and derivates, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, metabolic routes. Includes applications tohealth sciences.3 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 4 creditsCHEM 201 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY IRequisite or Co-requisite: Chem 231Introduction to techniques like purification, separation, synthesis, and identification of organiccompound. Also the study of the three-dimensional representation of organic molecules.4 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 1 creditCHEM 202 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY IIRequisite or Co-requisite: Chem 232Practice in synthesis, purification, and characterization organic compounds by physical and chemicalmethods. Methods as Infrared Spectroscopic and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance are discussed.Elemental Analysis and unsaturated grade are used as complementary tools. Microscale techniquesare emphasis.4 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 1 creditCHEM 220 QUANTITATIVE ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRYRequisites: Chem 106, Math 142Course designed to study the theoretical aspects and the practical applications of the classicalanalytical methods and some instrumental methods of analysis; the theory and practice of volumetric,gravimetric, and potentiometer techniques as well as visible and ultraviolet spectrophotometry.3 lectures, 4 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 4 credits261

CHEM 231 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY IRequisite: Chem 106Systematic study of organics compounds based on modern electronic theory. Modern structural theoryis used to explain the chemical and physicals properties of the aliphatic compounds. The IUPACnomenclature, reactions, synthesis, and mechanisms are emphasizes.3 lectures, 1 semester, 3 creditsCHEM 232 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY IIRequisite: Chem 106Systematic study of organic compounds based on modern electronic theory. Modern structural theoryis used to explain the chemical and physicals properties of compounds with oxygen, sulfur, andnitrogen atoms. The IUPAC nomenclature, reactions, synthesis, and mechanisms are emphasizes. Thechemistry of aromatic compounds is included.3 lectures, 1 semesters, 3 creditsCHEM 321 FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTROCHEMISTRYRequisite: Chem 220Systematic study of the fundamentals concepts of electrochemistry and the electrochemical methodsfor qualitative and quantitative analysis.3 lectures, 1 semesters, 3 creditsCHEM 330 POLYMERSRequisite: Chem 232Basic principles of polymerization process, including classification, preparation, properties, andapplications, and the role of polymers in the environment.1 lecture, 1 semester, 1 creditCHEM 347 FUNDAMENTALS OF TOXICOLOGYRequisites: Chem 232, Biol 108Study of the fundamental concepts of toxicology including the basic principles of absorption,distribution, excretion, biotransformation, and adverse effects of foreign compounds in the human body;conventional studies of toxicity and effects in specific organs. Also, studies of toxic compoundsaccording to their classification by use are included.3 lecture, 1 semester, 3 creditsCHEM 350 ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRYRequisites: Chem 202, 220, 232, Biol 108Study of the prominent role of chemistry in the environment; its impact on the environmental pollutionproblem and its contribution to the control of our environment. Specific problems of Puerto Rico; specialattention given to water and air pollution; the laws regulating the quality of the water and air; the262

preparation of environmental impact statements (EIS) and laboratory techniques used in the detection,identification and control of pollutants in water as well as air. Problems regarding the disposition ofsolid waste in Puerto Rico are also discussed.3 lectures, 4 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 4 creditsCHEM 392 SOURCES OF CHEMICAL INFORMATION AND THEIR USE IN RESEARCHRequisites: Chem 220, 232Introduction to sources of information useful for the chemist. Exercises in search, organization, and oraland written presentation of scientific information.1 hour, 1 semester, 1 creditCHEM 401 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY IRequisite or Co-requisite: Chem 421Determination and application of physical properties of pure substances and solutions: dissolution heat,viscosity, equilibrium constants, partial molar volume, adsorption and others.4 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 1 creditCHEM 402 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY IIRequisite: Chem 401Requisite or Co-requisite: Chem 422Analysis of kinetic reactions, determination, and application of optical measurements andthermodynamics in the study of the properties of matter.4 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 1 creditCHEM 415 INTERMEDIATE INORGANIC CHEMISTRYRequisite: Chem 232A detailed study of inorganic chemistry including atomic-molecular structure, classification of elements,periodicity, chemical bonds, ionic interactions, solid state chemistry, theories of the formation andstabilization of coordination compounds, theories of acids and bases.3 lectures, 1 semester, 3 creditsCHEM 420 INTRODUCTION TO INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSISRequisites: Chem 202, 220, 232Designed to study the theoretical aspects and practical applications of instrumental methods ofanalysis including gas chromatography and high performance liquid chromatography. Also, theory andpractice of UV, visible and infrared spectroscopy and emission atomic spectroscopy. The theory offluorescence and X-Ray spectroscopy as well as the theory and interpretation of mass spectra.3 lectures, 4 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 4 credits263

CHEM 421 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY IRequisites: Chem 220, Math 272, Phys 212Discussion and application of the laws that govern the behavior of matter in its different aspects fromthe thermodynamic view point. It also includes the kinetic molecular theory and basic concepts ofstatistical thermodynamics.4 lectures, 1 semester, 4 creditsCHEM 422 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY IIRequisite: Chem 421Discussion and application the kinetic chemical reactions and the quantum theory in the study of thebehavior of matter. The study of the thermodynamics of electrochemical cells is also included.4 lectures, 1 semester, 4 creditsCHEM 430 SPECTROSCOPYRequisite: Chem 420Theory and application of infrared and ultraviolet spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, and massspectrometry in the determination of the structure of organic compounds.1 lecture, 1 semester, 1 creditCHEM 441 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY IIIRequisite: Chem 232Continuation of Organic Chemistry I and II; special topics in organic chemistry including structuraltheory with emphasis on synthetic and mechanistic aspects; for chemistry majors.2 lectures, 1 semester, 2 creditsCHEM 446 BIOCHEMISTRYRequisites: Chem 232Fundamental concepts of biochemistry including the chemistry of living cells and the principlesunderlying the function of biomolecules, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids; the natureand function of enzymes, hormones, and vitamins; energy transport; the transfer of genetic information;reproduction, transcription, and translation.3 lectures, 4 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 4 creditsCHEM 452 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCHRequisites: Chem 220, 231Co-requisite: Chem 232, Director's authorizationThe study of a research problem under the guidance of a faculty member.Minimum of three hours a week per credit, 1 semester, 1-3 credits264

CHEM 453 PRACTICE IN CHEMISTRYRequisite: Chem 420, Director’s authorizationStudent goes to an industry or lab and performs the duties and the responsibilities of a chemist underthe supervision of industry personnel and a faculty member. He or she must to give a presentationabout the duties, the learning experiences, and application of what was learned.The student meets with the professor every two weeks and must a minimum of work 240 hours at thepractice site, 1 semester, 3-5 creditsCHEM 460 INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRYRequisites: Chem 220, 232Course designed to study the industrial processes performed in an environment of Good ManufacturingPractices, GMP and following the Standard Operational Procedures, (SOP). The student will have theopportunity to learn how to prepare a laboratory notebook according the USP/NF standards. Othersaspects studied are the statistics in a pharmaceutical analytical laboratory, fundamentals of the basicanalytical procedures, and solution chemistry.3 lecture hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsACTIVITIESThe Chemistry Department sponsors, during the academic year, a series of activities aimed to increasethe interest in the field of chemistry, improve knowledge of new trends in the field, and make newprofessional as well as social contacts. Professors from the department attend scientific meetingsorganized by the American Chemical Society and the College of Chemists of Puerto Rico, some ofwhich are held on Campus.Distinguished speakers from Puerto Rico and abroad are invited to give seminars and conferences toFaculty and to students as well.Faculty members, as well as students, present their research projects in scientific meetings held inPuerto Rico, the United States, or other parts of the world.The student Affiliate Chapter of the American Chemical Society was established in 1957. Since then,the Affiliate Chapter has been chosen as one of the outstanding chapters of the American ChemicalSociety in the nation every year. The department also has a Chemistry Club, and together, theysponsor activities that include conferences by distinguished visitors; social and professional gatheringswith chapters from other universities.Prof. Daisy Torres, CoordinatorGOALDEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SCIENCEThe Program of Science with a major in Non-invasive Cardiovascular Technology guided by the beliefsstated in the philosophy and objectives of the Institution has as its main purpose the development of ahealth professional with special cardiovascular diagnostic technology who contributes to improving thehealth of the community.265

OBJECTIVESUpon completion of the program, the graduate will be able to1. Demonstrate the technical skills necessary to perform state-of-the-art diagnostic cardiactesting.2. Understand diagnostic and interventional procedures as they relate to the clinicalevaluation and treatment of cardiovascular disease.3. Provide skillful cardio diagnostic services to clients considering their physical, emotional,social and spiritual needs.4. Demonstrate correct use of life support techniques.5. Explain the pertinent pharmacological effects on the cardiovascular status.6. Assist the physician in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases guidedby legal and ethical principles.7. Utilize the methodologies required to obtain correct and complete data for the studiesbeing performed.8. Work in collaboration with the health team in various patient care settings.9. Apply knowledge and skills in recording patient history and physical examination of thecardiovascular system.10. Record data and perform preliminary analysis of noninvasive cardiovascular data.11. Properly use the equipment and instruments necessary for cardiovascular analysisconsidering their structure, calibration, and manipulation.12. Demonstrate communication skills in giving orientation to clients about cardiovascularprocedures, and safety and security measures, and support to families and patientssubject to diagnostic procedures.BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH SCIENCECREDITSGeneral Education 67College of Science Requirements 16Allied Field Requirements 26Major Field requirements 31TOTAL CREDITS 140266

CURRICULUM FOR PROGRAMFIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSBIOL. 240 4 BIOL. 241 4MATH. 117 3 MATH. 118 3PSYC. 100 3 PSYC. 231 3HS 100 3 ENGL 110 3SPAN 131 3 SPAN 132 3ORIE. 003 0 ORIE. 004 0PHED 1 PHED 1CREDITS 17 CREDITS 17SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSCHEM. 123 4 HS 220 3BIOL. 105 4 BIOL. 242 4HS 200 3 HS 209 3SOCI110 3 SPAN 205 3ENGL114 3 ENGL 115 3CREDITS 17 CREDITS 16THIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSHUM. 103 3 HUM. 104 3CVT 300 3 CVT 301 4PHIL. 207 3 PHIL. 312 3CVT 315 3 HS 302 3COMP. SC. 210 3 MANAGEMENT 202 3ART 101 3 THEO. 130 3CREDITS 17 CREDITS 19267

FOURTH YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSHS 410 2 CVT 430 6CVT 400 4 THEOL. 132 3THEOL. 131 3 HS 431 3HIST. 253 3 CVT 420 3CVT 415 3 GS 280 2MAT. 298 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 17COURSE DESCRIPTIONHS 100 INTRODUCTION TO THE HEALTH PROFESSIONSPre-requisites: Admission to the ProgramIntroduction to the health care system, its organizational structure, and the health care services at theprimary, secondary, and tertiary level. The essential services in hospitals and in others healthagencies are studied. Analysis the roles, responsibilities, rules and regulations, code of ethics,certification process, and models of services of the health professions.3 conf. hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHS 200 POLITICAL, SOCIAL, AND CULTURAL ASPECTS OF HEALTH CAREPre-requisites: Admission to the ProgramStudy of the social changes in American society: economic, technological, scientific, and politicalchanges; changes in legislation and insurance regulation and the implications to health care. Analysisof different health care values, beliefs and practices, and how they affect the health care needs of thepublic. Emphasis on analysis of the health priorities according to “Healthy People 2010”.3 conf. hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHS 209 PATHOPHYSIOLOGYPre-requisites: Biol. 240, 241Discussion of the pathophysiology of common diseases that affect the individual throughout the lifecycle. The processes of inflammation, fluid and electrolyte balance, immunity, stress, coping, andaging are studied.3 conf. hours, 1 semester, 3 credits268

HS 220 DISEASES ASSOCIATED TO LIFESTYLESPre-requisites: HS 200, Biol. 240-241Study and analysis of the risk factors related to life styles, such as: cigarette smoking, alcoholism,obesity, sedentary life, hypercholesterolemia, rest and sleep alterations, stress and sexual practices.Discussion of the evolution of the diseases associated with these factors, their prevention, and themedical management.3 conf. hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCVT 300 NON-INVASIVE CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNIQUES IPre-requisites: HS 220, HS 209Assessment of the cardiovascular system. Incorporates data obtained from history taking, physicalexamination, and diagnostic studies. The student has the opportunity to record data and performpreliminary analysis of noninvasive cardiovascular data in procedures such as electrocardiography,exercise stress test, and ambulatory monitoring (Holter). Includes life support techniques.3 conf. hours, 4 lab. hours, 1 semester, 4 creditsCVT 301 NON-INVASIVE CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNIQUES IIPre-requisites: CVT 300, Biol. 242Provides opportunity to apply the principles of ultrasound for assessment of the heart. Focus onrecording data and performing preliminary analysis of echocardiography (M-mode, 2D Imaging andDoppler Studies) needed for the differential diagnosis. The student is exposed to experiences in virtuallaboratory.3 conf. hours, 4 lab. hours, 1 semester, 4 creditsHS 302 PHARMACOLOGY FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALSPre-requisites: Chem. 123, HS 209Focus on the origin and development of pharmacology, drug nomenclature, classification, sources anddosage measurements, and legal implications. Discussion of the general properties of drugs,mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, pharmadynamics and other factors that influence drugtherapies.3 conf. hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCVT 315 ULTRASOUND PHYSICSPre-requisites: Math 118, HS 209Provides the basic fundamental principles for understanding ultrasound imaging.2 conf. hours, 3 lab. hours, 1 semester, 3 credits269

CVT 400 MEDICAL ELECTRONICS AND INSTRUMENTATIONPre-requisites: CVT 300, CVT 315Provides an understanding of widely used medical equipment. Opportunity is provided to obtain thenecessary level of knowledge and skills to properly prepare, calibrate, and operate diagnostic andphysiological instrumentation.3 conf. hours, 3 lab. hours, 1 semester, 4 creditsHS 410 LEGAL ASPECTS OF HEALTH CAREPre-requisites: CVT 300Discussion of the laws that regulate the health practices and the implications for the healthprofessionals. Includes general legal principles governing access to confidential health information.Case studies and situations are presented to illustrate application of the law.2 conf. hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsCVT 415 CONCEPTS OF CARDIOVASCULAR REHABILITATIONPre-requisites: HS 302, CVT 300Discussion of the current philosophy of rehabilitation and the interdisciplinary approach to it. Emphasison encouraging physical activity and physical conditioning, educating both patient and family, andinitiating psychosocial and vocational counseling when necessary.3 conf. hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCVT 420 HEMODYNAMIC MONITORINGPre-requisites: CVT 300, Biol. 242, HS 302Study of the invasive and noninvasive systems for hemodynamic monitoring such as central venouspressure, pulmonary artery pressure, systemic arterial pressure, cardiac output measurement andheart sounds. The interpretation of the results and implications are discussed.3 conf. hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCVT 430 FIELD EXPERIENCESPre-requisites: CVT 415, CVT 301, CVT 400Designed to provide the student hands-on experience in a variety of settings for noninvasivecardiovascular studies. Provides for the integration of learned concepts and the developmentpsychomotor skills and communication skills with clients, families, and health team members.2 conf. hours, 16 lab. hours, 1 semester, 6 creditsHS 431 BIOMEDICAL ETHICSPre-requisites: Phil. 207, HS 302, CVT 300Discussion of biomedical ethical issues. Emphasis is given on the values and virtues to be developedby the health professionals. The student has the opportunity to identify possible solutions to ethicaldilemma applying the bioethics model for decision making.3 conf. hours, 1 semester, 3 credits270

Prof. Maribel Figueroa Peña, DirectorSCHOOL OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGYFaculty: Maribel Figueroa Peña, Waleska Alvarado Rodríguez, Vivian A. Lind Crespo, María I.Ascanio Jusino, Sheila López TorresClinical Instructors: Personnel from affiliated clinical laboratories.The School of Medical Technology offers a twelve-month program leading to an advanced Certificate inMedical Technology. It is affiliated with the following clinical sites: Damas Hospital, Dr. Pila Hospital,San Cristóbal Hospital, St. Lukes Episcopal Hospital, Ponce Playa Diagnostic and Treatment Center,Andrés Grillasca Hospital, Episcopal Christ Redeemer Hospital, and Veterans Administration-PonceOutpatient Clinic.The School is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences(NAACLS). Students graduating from this program are recognized as candidates for the certificationexaminations offered by the following certifying agencies: the Board of Examiners of MedicalTechnologists of Puerto Rico, the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), and the NationalCredentialing Agency for Medical Laboratory Personnel (NCA). These certification examinations qualifygraduates to practice the profession in Puerto Rico and/or the United States.OBJECTIVESWithin the philosophy of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico and inspired by the thinking of theChurch, the School of Medical Technology strives to:1. Provide an updated education which develops in students an understanding of thefundamental concepts, principles and competencies to adequately work in the health careindustry.2. Provide students with training that will prepare them to perform reliable clinical analysis toassist in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and control of diseases.3. Encourage students to continue updating their knowledge through continuing educationprograms.4. Provide students with the opportunity of performing tasks of a Medical Technologist/ClinicalLaboratory Scientist under the direct supervision of certified professionals, through communityservice clinics and practices in affiliated laboratories.5. Encourage on students to develop habits, attitudes, and values which will make them excellentmembers of the healthcare community.ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSThe School of Medical Technology offers a program of studies that is designed to admitundergraduate students from the university enrolled in the College of Science majoring in Biology,Chemistry, or General Science. These students must complete all general education and sciencecourses required for a bachelor's degree in science including all science courses that are admissionrequisites for the Medical Technology degree. These requirements are under the Pre-MedicalTechnology curriculum in all of the above departments. After completion of all Medical Technologycourses, students are granted a Bachelor of Science with a Certificate in Medical Technology (BSMT).Transferred students from other higher education institutions may opt for this alternative if they fulfill271

institutional transfer policy requirements and all the above mentioned requirements. Post-graduatestudents with a bachelor's degree in any specialty that meet all the above mentioned admissionrequisites are granted a Certificate in Medical Technology after completion of the medical technologyprogram of studies.ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR BSMT CANDIDATES272CREDITSGeneral Education 68College Of Science Requirements 21Chem. 105-106 8Physics 215-216 8Comp. Sc. 210 3Ci Gen 280 (Introduction to Research) 2Allied Fields Requirements: (37 crs)Chem. 220 (Analytical Chem.) 4*Chem. 231-232, 201-202(Organic Chem. I & II)*Chem. 446 (Biochemistry) or Biol. 436 (Molecular Biology) 4Biol. 250 (Biostatistics) or Math 298 (Statistics) 3*Biol. 260-261 (Human Anatomy & Physiology) 8*Biol. 313-314 (Microbiology) 4*Biol. 355 (Immunology) 3Biol. 418 (Parasitology) 3*These courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C.COURSETOTAL CREDITS 126ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR MT CERTIFICATE CANDIDATES1. The student must have a bachelor’s degree.2. The student have passed the following science courses (All these courses must includelaboratory sessions except Mathematics and Immunology).8CREDITSGeneral Chemistry 8Analytical Chemistry 4*Organic Chemistry 8*Biochemistry/Molecular Biology 4General Biology 6*Human Anatomy & Physiology 8

*Microbiology 4*Immunology 3Parasitology 3Mathematics (Algebra and Trigonometry) 8College Physics 8TOTAL CREDITS 64*These courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C.Completion of the above requirements does not grant admission to the School. Admission is limited toa maximum of 20 students per year. The program consists of one academic session and one practicesession which begin early in August and extend for a period of twelve months until late July of the nextyear.Admission candidates should submit a application to the Admissions’ Committee, which evaluatespotential candidates based on completion of admission requisite courses and on the following specificcriteria:Proportional %1. General cumulative index (minimum=2.5) 30%2. Science prerequisites index (minimum=2.5) 40%3. Interview 15%4. Letters of Recommendation (5 letters)* 15%*(There should be 5 letters; three of which must be from science professors one each from a Biology,Chemistry, and Physics) in professor.Each of the above criteria will contribute proportionally with the indicated percentage to the final totalscore. Admission will be granted to students obtaining the highest total score in numerical descendingorder. Students admitted to the School must enroll in all curriculum courses stated for each session.Only those students repeating courses due to academic deficiency may be allowed to enroll inindividual courses. Students have a maximum period of two years to complete all Program coursework.APPLICATION PROCEDURESThe student must complete or be in the process of completing all admission prerequisites prior to theexpected admission date. The application form must be submitted before the last Friday in April.DESCRIPTION OF THE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMThe first session of the Program is called the academic session and offers courses that cover thevarious fields of study in Medical Technology, with conferences and laboratory sessions held at thePonce Campus. This session begins in early August and lasts for seven months.273

The second session, the clinical practice session, which begins in early March and last until July, isdevoted to hospital laboratory practices at affiliated hospitals on a rotation schedule supervised by theclinical instructors and the Faculty. During this session, a series of conferences and seminars aregiven to students by visiting speakers, clinical instructors, and faculty. During each clinical practice,students are evaluated based on aspects such as technical performance, behavioral attitudes, andtheoretical knowledge through written progress and final evaluations, together with practical, oraland/or written examinations. At the end of the training, a final written comprehensive examination isgiven to students as an instrument for evaluating general knowledge in all areas of the program.PROGRAM FOR BSMT CANDIDATESFIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTER CREDITS SECOND SEMESTER CREDITSSPAN 131 3 SPAN132 3ENGLI 110 3 ENGL 114 3MATH. 141 3 MAT. 142 3BIOL. 107 3 BIOL. 108 3CHEM. 105(GENERAL CHEMISTRY I)4CHEM. 106(GENERAL CHEMISTRY II)PHED. 107 1 PHED. (ELECTIVE) 1ORIE 003 0 ORIE 004 0CREDITS 17 CREDITS 174SUMMERFIRST SEMESTER CREDITS SECOND SEMESTER CREDITSPHIL 207 3 Phil. Elective 3HIST 103 3 HIST 104 3CREDITS 6 CREDITS 6SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTER CREDITS SECOND SEMESTER CREDITSBIOL. 260 4 BIOL. 261 4CHEM. 231 3 CHEM. 232 3CHEM. 201 1 CHEM. 202 1BIOL. 250 or MATH 298 3 PHIL (ELECTIVE) 312 or 340 3ENGL. 115 3 SPAN 205 3THEO130 3 THEO 131 3CREDITS 17 CREDITS 17274

SUMMERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSPHY 215 4 PHY 216 4GEN CI 280 2CREDITS 6 CREDITS 4THIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTER CREDITS SECOND SEMESTER CREDITSCHEM. 220 4 *CHEM. 446 or BIOL. 436 4BIOL. 313 3 BIOL. 418 3BIOL. 314 1 BIOL. 355 3SOC. SCI. 110 3 POSC110 3COMP. SCI. 210 3 HIST 253 3THEO. 132 3 ART 101 OR MUSI 102 3CREDITS 17 CREDITS 19CURRICULUM FOR MEDICAL TECHNOLOGYACADEMIC SESSION COURSE HOUR/WEEK CREDITSMT-447 Hematology and Hemostasis 6 5MT-443 Immunology and Serology 3 3MT-453 Clinical Chemistry and Instrumentation 6 5MT-455 Study and Analysis of Urine and Other Body Fluids 3 3MT-463 Education, Ethics and Administration in the Clinical Lab. 2 2MT-464 Medical Mycology 1 1MT-465 Clinical Bacteriology 7 5MT-467 Clinical Parasitology and Virology 2 2MT-444 Inmunohematology 3 3MT-440 Introduction to the Clinical Laboratory Science 2 2TOTAL CREDITS 35 31275

CLINICAL PRACTICE SESSIONCOURSE WEEKS HOURS CREDITSMT-450 Medical Microbiology Practice 5 200 5MT-452 Parasitology Practice 1 40 1MT-456 Urinalysis Practice 1 40 1MT-459 Hematology and Hemostasis Practice 4 160 4MT-468 Research and Case Studies 1 40 1MT-469 Immunohematology Practice 3 120 3MT-470 Clinical Chemistry Practice 4 160 4TOTALCREDITS 19 760 19COURSE DESCRIPTIONMEDT 440 INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCESDescription of the profession of Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Scientist. Discussion of theduties, responsabilities, technical skills, and moral traits required to practice the profession. Includedare basic concepts and practice in core competencies common to all laboratory science disciplines,including safety; quality assurance and regulatory framework; laboratory mathematics; laboratoryequipment and supplies; microscopy and Molecular Biology principles.2 conference hours and laboratory, 2 creditsMEDT 443 IMMUNOLOGY AND SEROLOGYExamines the human immune system as it relates to health and disease. Topics include the structure,function and generation of antibody molecules; and cellular recognition, response and regulation of theimmune response. Mechanisms of hypersensivity, autoimmunity, responses to microbiological agentsespecially viruses, transplantation, and tumor immunology are also covered. The principles,applications, and quality assurance of diagnostic immunology laboratory methods are discussed.3 conference hours and laboratory, 3 creditsMEDT 444 IMMUNOHEMATOLOGYPrinciples and concepts in blood banking including blood typing, Coombs testing, prenatal andneonatal testing, cross-matching, donor processing, plasmapheresis, antibody studies. Biochemistry,antigens and genetics of clinically significant blood group systems transfusion reactions, auto-immunehemolytic anemia, transfusion practice, HLA, transplantation and quality assurance are discussed.3 conference hours and laboratory, 3 credits276

MEDT 447 HEMATOLOGY AND HEMOSTASISA study of the fundamental principles involved in the physiology and function of blood cells;incorporating the physical, biochemical and physiological principles necessary to understand the bloodformingprocesses in normal and pathological conditions, with special emphasis on anemia, leukemia,and other degenerative disorders. The process of hemostasis and blood coagulation factors, togetherwith the manual and automated techniques used in the collection, handling and processing of bloodsamples for hematology and coagulation studies.6 conference hours and laboratory, 5 creditsMEDT 450 MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY PRACTICEStudy and practical training on the fundamental principles and techniques required for the isolation andidentification of pathogenic microorganisms from clinical samples. Conventional, automated,immunological, and special techniques are used in the identification of clinically significant bacteria andfungi. Emphasis is given to the clinical correlation between pathogenic microorganisms and infectiousdiseases. Proper quality assurance measures are incorporated in all procedures.200 clinical practice hours, 5 creditsMEDT 452 PARASITOLOGY PRACTICEPractical training on the isolation and identification of parasites from clinical samples. Emphasis isgiven to clinical correlation between parasitic organisms and disease processes. Proper qualityassurance measures are incorporated in all procedures.40 clinical practice hours, 1 creditMEDT 453 CLINICAL CHEMISTRY AND INSTRUMENTATIONTheory and application of chemical analytical procedures in the study of diseases that causequantitative changes in substances dissolved in blood, urine, spinal fluid and other body fluids. Theinterpretation and clinical correlation of laboratory data obtained using manual and automatedtechniques is emphasized. Computers are incorporated as a complement to automation. Strict qualitycontrol measures are part of all the procedures.6 conf. hours and laboratory, 5 creditsMEDT 455 STUDY AND ANALYSIS OF URINE AND OTHER BODY FLUIDSStudy of the fundamental concepts in renal and gastrointestinal physiology with emphasis on theprinciples and techniques involved in the physicochemical and microscopic analysis of urine, feces andbody fluids. Emphasis is given to the correlation of the results obtained with normal and pathologicstates and the quality assurance protocol.3 conference hours and laboratory, 3 credits277

MEDT 456 URINALYSIS PRACTICEPractice on the physicochemical and microscopic analysis of urine as a diagnostic tool, with emphasison the implementation of proper quality assurance measures on such analysis.40 clinical practice hours, 1 creditMEDT 459 HEMATOLOGY AND HEMOSTASIS PRACTICEIntensive training in the application of the principles and laboratory techniques contributing to thediagnosis, prevention, and treatment of hematologic and coagulation disorders. Training in the properphlebotomy techniques and the processing, and analysis of blood samples through manual andautomated procedures. Emphasis on the development and implementation of the proper qualityassurance measures in the areas of hematology and coagulation. Clinical correlation between theobtained values and the expected values under normal conditions and those expected in the varioushematologic and coagulation disorders.160 clinical practice hours, 4 creditsMEDT 463 EDUCATION, ETHICS, AND ADMINISTRATION IN THE CLINICAL LABORATORYRelevant aspects related to the educative and administrative processes of the future professionals forthe clinical laboratory are presented. Educational aspects significant in the preparation and evaluationof medical technologists are included. Also included are the study of the administrative processes andprocedures required for the operation of a clinical laboratory within the hospital setting. Special topicson professional ethics are also discussed.2 conference hours, 2 creditsMEDT 464 MEDICAL MYCOLOGYSystematic study of the various fungi pathogenic to man. Emphasis on the isolation and identification ofthose fungi from clinical specimens. Etiology, clinical symptoms, treatment, and epidemiology of humanmycotic infections are emphasized.15 semester hours, 1 creditMEDT 465 CLINICAL BACTERIOLOGYA study of disease-producing organisms comprising human pathogenic bacteria which includes adescription of nomenclature and taxonomy. Special emphasis is given to human pathogens to theextent of details in physiology, metabolism, methods of isolation, microscopic, biochemicalidentification, and special antigen-antibody reactions. The recommended procedures for the collection,transport, and direct examination of clinical specimens are discussed and practiced along with thequality assurance protocol.7 conference hours and laboratory, 5 credits278

MEDT 467 CLINICAL PARASITOLOGY AND VIROLOGYA study of the parasites of clinical relevance for the human being. Special emphasis is given to the lifecycle and infectious stages. The recommended procedures for the collection, transport and directexamination of clinical specimens are discussed and practiced. Included is the study and description ofclinically important virus, as well as the recommended procedures for their collection,handling,transport and identification.2 conference hours or laboratory, 2 creditsMEDT 468 RESEARCH AND CASE STUDIESIntroduction to research methodology applied to the profession of Clinical Laboratory Science. Aresearch paper is required of all students using a process of literature research based on recent topicsrelated to the administration of the Clinical Laboratory. After completion of the clinical practice session,review sessions on all areas of the profession will be conducted using case study presentations.40 semester hours, 1 creditMEDT 469 IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY PRACTICEStudy and practice of the collection, preservation, processing, and analysis of donated blood fortherapeutic purposes. Students are involved with the role of the Blood Bank in a hospital setting.Emphasis is given to the strict quality assurance measures required for the operation of a Blood Bankand to its significance in diagnosis and treatment.120 hours clinical practice, 3 creditsMEDT 470 CLINICAL CHEMISTRY PRACTICEIntensive training in the manual and automated techniques used for the quantitative determination ofdissolved substances in blood, urine and other body fluids. Special training is given also on quantitativeimmunochemical techniques. Proper quality control measures are incorporated in all procedures.160 hours clinical practice, 4 creditsDr. Lillian Negron, DeanHISTORYCOLLEGE OF EDUCATIONThe College of Education had its beginnings as a department within the university structure until 1961.The Department of Education, as it was known, funcioned as a division of the College of Arts andSciences, under the direction of an Associate Dean. At that time, the then Department of Educationwas raised to the rank of College under the administration of a Dean. At its beginning, only coursesleading to obtain an associate degree diploma were offered. Later, the Bachelor of Arts in ElementaryEducation was added. In 1959, the curriculum leading to the Bachelor of Science in SecondaryEducation was established. A year later, graduate courses were offered to satisfy the needs anddemands of then Department of Public Instruction of Puerto Rico in the southern area. During the279

summer of 1967, those courses were consolidated, enriched, and reorganized under a Dean ofGraduate Studies. In August 1970, the Graduate Studies Program was incorporated as part of theCollege of Education under a director of the Department of Graduate Studies. The undergraduate andgraduate curricula were also placed under the administration and supervision of the Dean of theCollege of Education. In August 1971, the Department of Physical Education was incorporated into theCollege of Education.GOALS OF THE COLLEGEPontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico persues the integral formation of its students so that theycan to assume the roles and responsibilities corresponding to their profession. It also desires to havealumni that can demonstrate a deep knowledge of the Christian faith; and an accurate and rigorousappraisal of the scientific and technological progress in harmony with Revelation, as interpreted by theMagistrate of the Church, respecting authentic academic freedom. To contribute to the goals of theUniversity, the College of Education aspires to:1. Encourage the personal and professional formation of teachers and other educators tocontribute to the individual and collective well being of a society characterized by continuoustechnological changes.2. Develop research skills as a means to respond to the educational needs of the present andfuture society.3. Project a positive image to the Puerto Rican community by attending the demands andchallenges of the educational system.4. Contribute to the formation of a Christian teachers, aware of their moral and spiritual valueswho act according their faith.ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATIONThe College of Education is headed by a Dean who is responsible for its organization, administration,and supervision. The College is composed of four departments which are: Elementary Education,Secondary Education, Physical Education, and the Graduate School of Education. Each departmentworks under the jurisdiction of a director, who responds directly to the Dean.PROGRAMS OF STUDYThe College of Education offers the following programs of study:1. A four or five-year study program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education.2. A four or five- year study program leading to a of Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education.3. A two or three- year study program leadin an Associate Degree in Science in ElementaryEducation (specifically designed for foreign students).4. A two year study program leading to an Associate Degree in Fashion Design.5. A study program leading to Masters Degrees, in:a) Master of Arts in Education280

) Master of Educationc) Master of Religious Education6. A study program leading to Doctor of Education.Graduate programs have their own admission requirements, and they may also differ in their objectivesand specific requirements for the degree.SPECIFIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAM OF THECOLLEGE OF EDUCATIONIn order to comply with the federal and local regulations in force such as Title II, Sections 207 & 208 ofthe Higher Education Reauthorization Act (HEA) and Title IV, Section 208 (b) (HEA), and theDepartment of Education of Puerto Rico, the College of Education has established the followingspecific admission requirements, in addition to the general requirements at the undergraduate level:• The minimum average needed to be admitted in the College of Education is 2.30.IMPORTANT NOTICE: The admission requirements of the College of Education could changeaccording to the regulations established by the Department of Education of Puerto Rico.ADDITIONAL ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAM OFTHE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION1. The minimum average for the Teaching Practicum is 2.50. The codes for the Practicum andSeminar in the Department of Elementary Education are ELED 431 – ELED 411 (before ED431 – ED 411) and ELED 434 (before ED 434 – ED 411). The codes for the Practicum andSeminar in the Department of Secondary Education are SEED 481 – ELED 401 (before ED481 – ED 401).2. Students assigned to the College of Education or with minor or additional concentrations mustapprove the general courses with a minimum of C and the College of Education andconcentration courses with a minimum of B.3. The undergraduate academic status norm for the College of Education will be different forstudents registered in the College or taking courses geared towards minor or additionalconcentrations. The following table illustrates what will be applied concerning the accumulatedminimum academic average required according to the completed credits.ACCUMULATED MINIMUM ACADEMIC AVERAGE REQUIRED ACCORDING TO THECOMPLETED CREDITSAccumulated andCompleted CreditsMinimum academic averageeffective August 2007,according to institutionalpolicyMinimum academic averageeffective August 2007 for thestudents of the College ofEducation12 1.30 2.0024 1.40 2.10281

36 1.50 2.1548 1.60 2.2060 1.70 2.2572 1.80 2.3084 1.90 2.40More than 84 2.00 2.50CORE CURRICULUM FOR THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (COED)THIS CURRICULUM IS REQUIRED FOR ALL STUDENTS WHOBACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATIONWANT TO OBTAIN THEThe concentration courses are taken in the Department in which they are assigned.DESCRIPTION OF THE CORE COURSESCOED 101 – LANGUAGE ART SKILLS IN TEACHER FORMATIONCourse develops the communication arts and the critical thinking skills in prospective teachers. Thefirst part of the course includes the study and analysis of the basic skills: listening, speaking, reading,and writing. Particular attention is placed to deficiencies displayed by student. The second part of thecourse includes the analysis of the critical thinking process, with emphasis in the development ofethical, social, and Christian values of the prospective teacher. Direct coordination is established withthe Educational Laboratory for the Learning and Teaching Process for the fulfillment of the courserequirements.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCOED 200 – THE CURRICULUM AND THE CLINICAL EXPERIENCES IN THE ELEMENTARYSCHOOL(For students of the Department of Elementary Education)Course offers students a general vision of the Puerto Rico educational system. Study and analysis ofthe core, programmatic, and instructional curriculum and their components. Analysis of teachers’documents, such as roll book, official letters, records, and by-laws. Study, analysis, and reflection ofthe pedagogical, spiritual, and affective preparation of the prospective Christian teacher. Relationshipbetween the theoretical principles and the educational reality observed in a real educational scenario.Student should schedule a two-hor weekly visit for ten weeks to a public school as a laboratoryexperience.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCOED 202 – THE CURRICULUM AND THE CLINICAL EXPERIENCES IN THE SECONDARYSCHOOL(For students of the Department of Secondary Education)Course offerS students a general vision of the Puerto Rico educational system. Study and analysis ofthe core, programmatic, and instructional curriculum and their components. Analysis of teachers’documents, such as roll book, official letters, records, and by-laws. Study, analysis, and reflection ofthe pedagogical, spiritual, and affective preparation of the prospective Christian teacher. Relationship282

etween the theoretical principles and the educational reality observed in a real educational scenario.Student should schedule a two-hour weekly visit for ten weeks toa public school as a laboraryexperience.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCOED 203 – PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATIONStudy of the basic principles of educational psychology related with the student, the teacher, and theteaching and learning process. Discussion of the educational practices that are derived from learningtheories and motivation. Analysis of recent research in educational psychology and its application tothe classroom. Emphasis of the Christian qualities that teachers should possess.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCOED 204 – SOCIOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATIONStudy of the nature and content of the sociological foundations and their implications in the teachingand learning process. The school as social institution and its relationship in the socialization process ofthe student. The teacher as an agent for continuous change in a dynamic and technological society.Study of the aspects and problems in education that can be sociologically analyzed as well as thoseaspects of sociology that relate directly with education.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCOED 270 - THE COMPUTER AND ITS APPLICATIONS IN EDUCATIONPrerequisites: ED 200 or 202This course is designed for prospective teachers of all levels and subjects. It prepares students with avariety of technology in order to highly enrich the educational process. The benefits of technology usein education are discussed. The course develops the topics of computer literacy, distance learning, andcomputer applications such as Word, Excel, Power Point for integration in the education process.Internet and electronic mail are used as learning tools.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCOED 313 – EVALUATION, MEASUREMENT, AND ASSESSMENT AT PRIMARY ANDELEMENTARY LEVELSPrerequisites: ED 101 and 200Study of the concepts of measurement, assessment, and educational evaluation. Analysis of thedifferent techniques, evaluation, and assessment instruments. Practice in the design, use, correction,and administration of the instruments at the elementary level. Discussion of the process ofinterpretation of test scores using descriptive statistics.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCOED 328 - HUMAN DEVELOPMENTStudy of the basic principles of human development from conception to death. Analysis of the physical,intellectual, emotional, social, and personality development characterized in each one of the following283

stages: prenatal, new born, infancy, childhood, pre-adolescence, adolescence, youth, adulthood, andthe aged. Discussion of the principle theories about human development: psychoanalytical, cognitive,behavioral, humanistic, and socio-cultural.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCOED 340 – EXCEPTIONAL CHILD AND YOUNGSTERIntroductory course that includes definitions, etiology, and characteristics of exceptional students.Study and analysis of legal aspects related with this population. Analysis of the different instructionalstrategies available for each case including technological assistance and special needs. Presentationof the different placement alternatives available for each case. First alternative, the incorporation ofexception students in the regular classroom will be considered. Reflection about the adverse effectsand implications that drug abuse has in the prenatal stage. Emphasis on the importance of developingpositive and Christian attitudes in students.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCOED 354 – MEASUREMENT, EVALUATION, AND ASSESSMENT AT SECONDARY LEVELPrerequisites: ED 101 and ED 202Study of the concepts of measurement, assessment, and educational evaluation. Analysis of thedifferent techniques, evaluation, and assessment instruments. Practice in the design, use, correction,and administration of the instruments at the secondary level. Discussion of the process of interpretationof test scores using descriptive statistics.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCOED 430 – PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATIONPrerequisites: ED 101, 200 or 202, and 6 credits in pure philosophy coursesAnalysis of the philosophical theories: Idealism, Realism, Pragmatism, Existentialism, andReconstructionism and their educational implications. Discussion of the philosophical-educativeinnovative ideas in the 20 th . Century. Explanation of the philosophical statements on which Puerto Ricoeducation is based. Study of the basic principles of the Catholic educational philosophy.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCOED 440 – FUNDAMENTAL KNOWLEDGE AND COMMUNICATION COMPETENCIES SEMINARPrerequisites: General courses with thematic content included in the Teacher Certification Test(PCMAS)Integrative course with an interative and practical approach Reinforcement of the basic cours contentconcerning the general knowledge and communication competencies which are important for abeginner teacher in order to perform efficiently in the teaching functions, independent of the level andconcentration. Content in Social Sciences, Humanities, Natura Sciences, computer literacy, Spanish,English, and Mathematics is included. Discussion and analysis of pedgagocical situations, with specialemphasis in the Puerto Rican people and the education context.3 hours, 1 semester, 0 credits284

Prof. Miriam Pacheco Molina, DirectorDEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONFaculty: Carmen A. Albors, Mildred Emmanuelli de Muñoz, Nylda Monsanto Villalí and María de los A.Torres VillafañeVISIONThe Department of Elementary Education at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico projects itselfas one of the best options in the Program of Teacher Preparation in the regional and national level aswell as externally. Our offerings are oriented towards the formation of teachers, with professional andtechnological competencies needed in the practice of their profession and who will assist the public andprivate educational system of the country.Our aspiration is to form professionals that will perform their work with excellence and commitment,respect the dignity of human beings and promote children’s integral development, on sustaining to theirpedagogical practice on the principles of Gospel.MISSIONThe mission of the Department of Elementary Education at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Ricois to provide programs of excellence in the preparation of teachers at the elementary school. Weprepare our students for their profession with innovative pedagogical practices that respond to newconcepts, knowledge, and the actual education paradigms, but also conscious of the intellectual, moral,and ethical base that society expects from them.In our programs, we promote the development of teachers who apply to the educational scenario thetheoretical base of their professional formation, pedagogical investigation, and educational innovation,while contributing to their continuous personal and professional growth. At the same time, they mustprovide an education of excellence that children of our country demand and need.MOTTOThe education of future teachers is similar to polishing, with great jealousy and care, the chest that willkeep the most precious treasure: the children of our country.OBJECTIVES1. To develop in prospective teachers authentic values and a sense of social responsibility in thefulfillment of their profession.2. To prepare teachers with the required professional competencies to teach at the elementarylevel.3. To foster in prospective teachers the desire to continue graduate studies and professionaldevelopment.4. To develop teachers distinguished by their highest sense of integrity, ethic, and respect for allaspects of life.285

5. To contribute in the formation of elementary level teachers capable of facing the continuoustechnological and social changes.6. To comply with the mission, vision, and philosophy of Pontifical Catholic University of PuertoRico and the goals of the College of Education.PROGRAMS OF STUDYThe Department of Elementary Education offers programs of study leading to the preparation ofelementary school teachers with a: Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with majors in:a) EACH – Early Childhood (K – 3 rd grade)b) GEED – General Education (4 th to 6 th grade)c) VISU - Visual Artsd) SPED - Special Educatione) ENGL - Englishf) MUSI - Musicg) PHED- *Physical Education* See the Department of Physical Education.REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION IN EARLYCHILDHOOD (K-3)COURSES REQUIREMENTSCREDITSGeneral Education 72College 24Concentration and methodology 42CURRICULUM FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONPROGRAM IN EARLY CHILDHOOD (K-3)FIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSSPAN 131 3 SPAN 132 3HIST 103 3 HIST 104 3ENGL 110 3 ENGL 114 3ORIE 003 0 ORIE 004 0SOCI 110 3 POSC 110 3MATH 119 3 MATH 120 3*PHED 105 1 *PHED 106 1*COED 101 3 *COED 200 319 CREDITS 19 CREDITS286

SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSSPAN 205 3 ENGL 115 3GESC 119 3 GESC 120 3*ELED 347 3 HIST 253 3*ELED 352 3 *ELED 348 3*COED 203 3 HIST 303 3*COED 340 3 *COED 204 318 CREDITS 18 CREDITSTHIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSPHIL 207 3 PHIL 312 3*COED 270 3 *ELED 152 3THEO 130 3 *ELED 154 3*ELED 111 3 *ELED 337 3*ELED 206 3 *COED 313 3*ELED 208 3 *COED 308 3**COED 440 018 CREDITS 18 CREDITSFOURTH YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSPHED 205 2 ELEC 443/350/306 3ELED 106 2 THEO 132 3THEO 131 3 *ELED 411 1*ELED 410 3 *ELED 431 5*ELED 445 3*ELED 430 3**ELED 450 016 CREDITS 12 CREDITS* All education and concentration courses must be approved with a “B” or higher. The generaleducation courses must be approved with a grade no lower than a “C” (This will apply to newadmission, readmitted, and transferred students beginning August 2007. In accordance withthe Bylaws for Teacher Certification stated by the Department of Education of Puerto Rico(2004), the student is required to have an average of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale in both the generalindex and concentration. Therefore, the minimum GPA (general point average) required to dothe Practicum is 2.50.287

** The approval grade for Capstone Courses is P (Pass).Students transferred from other universities must register in Orientation 005.REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION PROGRAM- EDUCATION IN GENERAL EDUCATION (4 th – 6 th grade)COURSES REQUIREMENTSCREDITSGeneral Education 72College 24Concentration and methodology 42CURRICULUM FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION IN GENERALEDUCATION (4 th – 6 th grade)FIRST SEMESTERFIRST YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSSPAN 131 3 SPAN 132 3HIST 103 3 HIST 104 3ENGL 110 3 ENGL 114 3ORIE 003 0 ORIE 004 0SOCI 110 3 POSC 110 3MATH 119 3 MATH 120 3*PHED 105 1 *PHED 106 1*COED 101 3 *COED 200 319 CREDITS 19 CREDITSSECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSSPAN 205 3 ENGL 115 3GESC 119 3 GESC 120 3*ELED 347 3 HIST 253 3*COED 340 3 *ELED 308 3*COED 328 3 HIST 303 3*COED 203 3 *COED 204 318 CREDITS 18 CREDITS288

THIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSPHIL 207 3 PHIL 312 3THEO 130 3 *ELED 111 3*ELED 206 3 *ELED 154 3*ELED 208 3 *ELED 207 3*ELED 152 3 *COED 313 3*COED 270 3 *PHED 205 2**COED 440 018 CREDITS 17 CREDITSFIRST SEMESTERFOURTH YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS*COED 430 3 HIST 303 3THEO 131 3 *ELECTIVA 3*ELED 410 3 *ELED 411 1*ELECTIVA 3 *ELED 431 5*ELED 445 3*ELED 106 2**ELED 450 017 CREDITS 12 CREDITS* All education and concentration courses must be approved with a “B” or higher. The generaleducation courses must be approved with a grade no lower than a “C” (This will apply to newadmission, readmitted, and transferred students beginning August 2007. In accordance withthe Bylaws for Teacher Certification stated by the Department of Education of Puerto Rico(2004), the student is required to have an average of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale in both the generalindex and concentration. Therefore, the minimum GPA (general point average) required to dothe Practicum is 2.50.** The approval grade for Capstone Courses is P (Pass).Students transferred from other universities must register in Orientation 005.289

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION IN VISUALARTS (VISU)COURSES REQUIREMENTSCREDITSGeneral Education 72College 24Concentration and methodology 42CURRICULUM FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION PROGRAM INVISUAL ARTS (VISU)FIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSSPAN 131 3 SPAN 132 3HIST 103 3 HIST 104 3ENGL 110 3 ENGL 114 3ORIE 003 0 ORIE 004 0SOCI 110 3 POSC 110 3MATH 119 3 MATH 120 3*PHED 105 1 *PHED 106 1*COED 101 3 *COED 200 319 CREDITS 19 CREDITSSECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSESP 205 3 ENGL 115 3GESC 119 3 GESC 120 3*COED 270 3 HIST 253 3*ART 103 3 *ART 104 3*ART 205 3 HIST 303 3*COED 203 3 *COED 204 318 CREDITS 18 CREDITS290

THIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSPHIL 207 3 *COED 328 3*ART 105 3 *ART 106 3*ART 110 3 *ART 362 3THEO 130 3 THEO 131 3*COED 340 3 *PHED 205 2*COED 313 3 PHIL 312 3**ELED 440 018 CREDITS 17 CREDITSFOURTH YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS*ELED 307 OR3 THEO 132 3MUSI 102*SEED 370 3 *ELED 411 1*ART 240 3 *ELED 431 5*ART 272 3*ART 280 3*COED 430 3**ELED 450 015 CREDITS 9 CREDITS* All education and concentration courses must be approved with a “B” or higher. The generaleducation courses must be approved with a grade no lower than a “C” (This will apply to newadmission, readmitted, and transferred students beginning August 2007. In accordance withthe Bylaws for Teacher Certification stated by the Department of Education of Puerto Rico(2004), the student is required to have an average of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale in both the generalindex and concentration. Therefore, the minimum GPA (general point average) required to dothe Practicum is 2.50.** The approval grade for Capstone Courses is P (Pass).Students transferred from other universities must register in Orientation 005.291

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION IN SPECIALEDUCATIONCOURSES REQUIREMENTSCREDITSGeneral Education 72College 33Concentration and methodology 36CURRICULUM FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION PROGRAM INSPECIAL EDUCATIONFIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSSPAN 131 3 SPAN 132 3HIST 103 3 HIST 104 3ENGL 110 3 ENGL 114 3ORIE 003 0 ORIE 004 0SOCI 110 3 POSC 110 3MATH 119 3 MATH 120 3*COED 101 3 *COED 200 318 CREDITS 18 CREDITSSECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSSPAN 205 3 ENGL115 3GESC 119 3 GESC 120 3*COED 203 3 HIST 253 3*COED 270 3 *COED 204 3*COED 328 3 *ELED 329 3*COED 340 3 HIST 303 318 CREDITS 18 CREDITS292

THIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSPHIL 207 3 PHIL 312 3*ELED 211 3 THEO 130 3*ELED 331 3 *ELED 212 3*ELED 333 3 *ELED 153 3*ELED 334 3 *ELED 330 3*ELED 352 3 *ELED 385 3**COED 440 018 CREDITS 18 CREDITSFOURTH YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSTHEO 131 3 *PHED 309 3*COED 430 3 THEO 132 3*ELED 332 3 *ELED 318 3*ELED 415 3 *ELED 411 1*ELED 418 3 *ELED 434 5*ELED 445 3**ELED 450 018 CREDITS 15 CREDITS* All education and concentration courses must be approved with a “B” or higher. The generaleducation courses must be approved with a grade no lower than a “C” (This will apply to newadmission, readmitted, and transferred students beginning August 2007. In accordance with the Bylawsfor Teacher Certification stated by the Department of Education of Puerto Rico (2004), the student isrequired to have an average of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale in both the general index and concentration.Therefore, the minimum GPA (general point average) required to do the Practicum is 2.50.** The approval grade for Capstone Courses is P (Pass).Students transferred from other universities must register in Orientation 005.REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATIONIN ENGLISH (ENGL)COURSES REQUIREMENTS:CREDITSGeneral Education 72College 27Concentration and methodology 36293

CURRICULUM FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION PROGRAM INENGLISH (ENGL)FIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSES CREDITS COURSES CREDITSSPAN 131 3 SPAN 132 3HIST 103 3 HIST 104 3ENGL 121 3 ENGL 223 3ORIE 003 0 ORIE 004 0SOCI 110 3 POSC 110 3MATH 119 3 MATH 120 3*PHED 105 1 *PHED 106 1*COED 101 3 *COED 200 319 CREDITS 19 CREDITSSECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSES CREDITS COURSES CREDITSSPAN 205 3 HIST 253 3GESC 119 3 GESC 120 3*ENGL 224 3 *SEED 361 3*ENGL 300 3 *COED 340 3*COED 203 3 HIST 303 3*COED 270 3 *COED 204 318 CREDITS 18 CREDITSTHIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSES CREDITS COURSES CREDITSPHIL 207 3 PHIL 312 3*ENGL 311 3 *ENGL 312 3*ENGL 326 3 THEO 132 3*SEED 301 3 *ELED 207 3*ELED 206 3 *ELED 208 3*ELED 445 3 *COED 313 3**COED 450 018 CREDITS 18 CREDITS294

FOURTH YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSES CREDITS COURSES CREDITSTHEO 131 3 *EDEL 411 1*ELED 106/108 2 *EDEL 431 5*SEED 360 3 THEO 132 3*COED 328 3 PHED 205 2*COED 430 3*SEED 445 0**ELED 450 014 CREDITS 11 CREDITS* All education and concentration courses must be approved with a “B” or higher. The generaleducation courses must be approved with a grade no lower than a “C” (This will apply to newadmission, readmitted, and transferred students beginning August 2007. In accordance withthe Bylaws for Teacher Certification stated by the Department of Education of Puerto Rico(2004), the student is required to have an average of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale in both the generalindex and concentration. Therefore, the minimum GPA (general point average) required to dothe Practicum is 2.50.** The approval grade for Capstone Courses is P (Pass).Students transferred from other universities must register in Orientation 005.REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION IN MUSIC (MUSI)COURSES REQUIREMENTSCRÉDITOSGeneral Education 73College 33Concentration and methodology 39CURRICULUM FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION PROGRAM INMUSIC (MUSI)FIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSES CREDITS COURSES CREDITSSPAN 131 3 SPAN 132 3ENGL 110 3 ENGL 114 3*MUSI 105 3 *MUSI 106 3ORIE 003 0 ORIE 004 0HIST 103 3 HIST 104 3MATH 119 3 MATH 120 3*PHED 105 1 *PHED 106 1*COED 101 3 *COED 200 319 CREDITS 19 CREDITS295

SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSES CREDITS COURSES CREDITSSPAN 205 3 HIST 253 3SOCI 110 3 ENGL 115 3*MUSI 205 3 *MUSI 211 3*MUSI 221 3 *MUSI 222 3GESC 119 3 GESC 120 3*COED 203 3 *POSC 110 318 CREDITS 18 CREDITSTHIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSES CREDITS COURSES CREDITSPHIL 207 3 PHIL 312 3*MUSIC 212 3 *SEED 379 3HIST 303 3 *MUSIC 405 3THEO 130 3 *COED 270 3*COED 204 3 *COED 328 3*COED 313 3 *COED 340 3**COED 440 018 CREDITS 18 CREDITSFOURTH YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSES CREDITS COURSES CREDITSART 101 3 *THEO 132 3THEO 131 3 *MUSI 408 3*MUSI 407 3 *MUSI 410 3*MUSI 415 3 *ELED 411 1*MUSI 420 3 *ELED 431 5*COED 430 3 *PHED 205 2**ELED 450 0CREDITS 18 CREDITS 17* All education and concentration courses must be approved with a “B” or higher. The generaleducation courses must be approved with a grade no lower than a “C” (This will apply to newadmission, readmitted, and transferred students beginning August 2007. In accordance with the Bylawsfor Teacher Certification stated by the Department of Education of Puerto Rico (2004), the student isrequired to have an average of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale in both the general index and concentration.Therefore, the minimum GPA (general point average) required to do the Practicum is 2.50.296

** The approval grade for Capstone Courses is P (Pass).Students transferred from other universities must register in Orientation 005.COURSE DESCRIPTIONELED 106 – MUSIC TEACHING METHODOLOGY AT THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStudy of music in the elementary school curriculum. Theory and practice of general principles of music.Morphology and analysis of music related to different school levels. Methodology for teaching music.Demonstrations of different music genre allusive to the Puerto Rican culture and our surroundings as aCaribbean island.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsELED 108 - ART TEACHING METHODOLOGY AT THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLAnalysis of the curricular areas that comprise the Visual Arts Program at the elementary level.Emphasis is given to the techniques, objectives, and attitudes in the teaching of visual arts toelementary school students (4th to 6th graders).2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsELED 111 – SCIENCE TEACHING METHODOLOGY IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStudy of the Science Program Curriculum Framework with emphasis in the Standards of Excellence ofthe Department of Education of Puerto Rico. Analysis of methods, techniques, means, organizationalsystems, tendencies, and materials used in the teaching of science at the elementary level. Preparationof teaching units and lesson plans aligned to the standards of content, performance, and assessmentof the Department of Education. Editing of the observable objectives and teaching techniques. Clinicalexperiences in the elementary schools to provide relevance to the material studied. Emphasis on theChristian teacher’s role in the teaching of science.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsELED 152 – MATHEMATICS TEACHING METHODOLOGY FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPrerequisites: COED 101, 200, MATH 119Analysis of the philosophy, goals, and general competencies of the Mathematics Program at theElementary Level (1-6 grades). Study of the mathematics curriculum based on the standardshighlighted by the National Council of Mathematics (NCYM) and the Department of Education (DEPR).All class activities are geared toward the basic principles of the revision of the DEPR related to therelevance of education, development of thought, and values education. Discussion of teachingstrategies that evidence the application of mathematics in logical reasoning and as an effective meansof communicating ideas. The concept of the math classroom as a lab (manipulative) through thecognitive-constructivist theory will be the concept use in the course. Use of technological equipmentand materials as an educative tool will help in the transformation of math learning according to theDEPR bylaws.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits297

ELED 153 – MATHEMATICS TEACHING METHODOLOGY IN THE ELEMENTARY LEVEL FORSTUDENTS WITH DISABILITIESPrerequisites: COED 101, COED 200, MATH 119Analysis of the philosophy, goals, and general competencies of the Mathematics Program at theelementary level. This course studies the Mathematics curriculum according to the standards indicatedby the National Council of Teachers in Mathematics (NCTM) and by the Department of Education.Emphasis on the development of the constructivist approach as a means to obtain significant learning.The mathematics content will be presented in accordance to the needs, interests, and realities of eachexceptionality utilizing a pragmatic approach. Technology and materials adaptation through thepresentation of demonstration classes and teaching strategies that respond to the different cognitivelevels, learning styles, and the nature of different conditions will be discussed.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsELED 154 – SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHING METHODOLOGY IN THE ELEMENTARY LEVELPrerequisites: COED 101, 200, 313Study and analysis of the Social Studies Program with attention on the vision, mission, content, andprogram offerings. Study and analysis of the program’s curriculum in accordance with the currentbylaws and the Social Studies Curriculum Framework emphasizing the standards of content,performance, and evaluation. Description, study, analysis, and application of the teachingmethodology: strategies, methods, teaching techniques, and assessment pertinent to the course andlevel. Explanation, study, and application of lesson plans. Study of the effective classroom disciplinetechniques. Discussion and analysis of the classroom observations performed. Clinical experiences inthe elementary schools to provide relevance to the course taught.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsELED 201 - TEACHING PRACTICUM SEMINAR(Associate Degree in Education - Foreign Students Only)To be taken concurrently with the professional internship. Analysis of the situations and problemsencountered in the internship using the seminar approach through group and panel discussions, films,resource persons, observations, simulation, and role-playing situations, among others.1 hour, 1 semester, 1 creditELED 206 - METHODOLOGY IN THE TEACHING OF LANGUAGE ARTS IN THE EARLYCHILDHOOD LEVEL (K-3) OF THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPrerequisites: COED 101, 200, SPAN 131, 132Analysis of the language arts teaching-learning process in the primary level of the elementary school.Development of reading strategies in order to obtain, evaluate, and utilize the text as interaction withthe same. Emphasis given to the main strategies of the reading-writing process in accordance with thenew approaches of the Spanish Program. Activities will be provided to involve parents in the integratedreading process. Demonstration classes in which the student is the center of the educative process andthe teacher is the learning facilitator with a Christian approach in teaching will be offered. Themultidisciplinary approach and the student’s cultural awareness will be taken into consideration in areflective, critical and creative way. Clinical experiences with a constructivist approach taking intoconsideration the content standards, performance and assessment, and special needs.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits298

ELED 207 – METHODOLOGY IN LANGUAGE ARTS AND READING IN THE SECONDARY LEVELAT THE ELEMENTARY GRADES (4-6)Prerequisites: ELED 206, COED 101, 200, SPAN 131, 132Theoretical background of the reading process and its relationship to written language skills, as well assome basic aspects of children's literature. Includes the stages of enrichment and refinement of theskills of comprehension, interpretation and the quality of silent and oral reading corresponding to thefourth, fifth, and sixth grades of elementary education. Emphasis on the diagnosis and correction oflanguage and reading deficiencies. Analysis of grammatical aspects, comprehension, and writing skills.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsELED 208 – METHODOLOGY IN THE TEACHING OF ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGEPrerequisites: COED 101, 200, 313This course studies the principles that govern the teaching of English as a second language and theirapplication to the curricula of public and private elementary schools in Puerto Rico. Preparation oflesson plans, use of audiovisual aids, and evaluation techniques will be studied. Laboratoryexperiences through real school classroom observations in order to enhance relationships betweentheory and practice.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsELED 211 – METHODOLOGY IN THE TEACHING OF LANGUAGE ARTS AT THE PRIMARY LEVELIN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES.Prerequisites: COED 101, 200, ESP 131, 132Analysis of the teaching-learning process in language arts at the primary level in the elementaryschool. Development of reading strategies so students can acquire, evaluate, and utilize textinformation as well as interacting with it. Emphasis will be given to the main reading-writing strategiesin accordance with the new approaches of the Spanish Program taking into consideration the individualdifferences of students with disabilities. Presentation of demonstration classes will be given by adaptingthe curriculum and the materials.3 hours 1 semester, 3 creditsELED 212 – METHODOLOGY IN THE TEACHING OF LANGUAGE ARTS IN THE SECONDARYLEVEL AT THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIESPrerequisites: ELED 206, COED 101, 200, SPAN 131, 132Study of the theories that analyze comprehension skills, interpretation, synthesis of silent and oralreading. Development of thinking skills adapted to the student’s cognitive level. Use of assessment toidentify weaknesses in the reading-writing area. Emphasis in the refinement and enrichment stages.Modification of the curriculum according to the particular needs and interests of the students withdisability. Design and adaptation of materials as well as the use of technological assistance in thereading-writing process.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits299

ELED 231 – PROFESSIONAL PRACTICUM (ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN EDUCATION)Prerequisites: Completion of the first year of the associate in education with a minimumcumulative index of 2.50 and the successful completion of all method courses.Supervised teaching practicum at an elementary school. The student will attend a school setting threeconsecutive hours, five days a week during a complete semester. Direct supervision is provided by thecooperating teacher and periodic supervision is given by a university supervisor who will be directlyresponsible for evaluating the professional growth of the intern.15 hours, 1 semester, 5 creditsELED 300 - INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF LEARNING DISABILITIESPrerequisite: COED 340Study of specific learning disabilities, comparing them with other deficiencies and factors affectingacademic achievement. Discussion of specific deficiencies in areas such as language, reading, writing,and mathematics. Knowledge of basic terminology used in the field. Characteristics of the child, therelevant procedures for identification, diagnosis and treatment will be studied. Emphasis onprofessional development and competencies in a Christian framework consonant with the role of agood educator.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSEED 301 - CONTRASTIVE ANALYSIS: COMPARISON AND CONTRAST OF ENGLISH ANDSPANISHComparison and contrast between second language acquisition and learning of the native language.Influence of psychological, sociological, and environmental factors in second language acquisition asrelated to the four language arts in Spanish and English. Related research and its educationalimplications. Analysis of the impact of such content related to moral and spiritual values as presentedthrough cultural insights. Laboratory experiences (demonstration classes; class observation; analysis ofexamples; among others.)3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPHED 306 - CREATIVE DANCE AND RHYTHMSPrerequisites: COED 101, 200Modern techniques in the development of rhythmical skills. Creative improvisations for the enrichmentof music education programs in the elementary levels and junior high. Creativity and enrichment ofdance and rhythmical exercises for the lower and upper elementary grades are discussed.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsELED 307 - SEMINAR IN DRAMA FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPrerequisites: COED 101, 200Seminar/workshops are designed for elementary school teachers. This course includes performances,pantomimes, recitation, puppet theater, storytelling, and stage techniques adapted to the classroom.Creative experiences directed toward training future teachers to enhance the development of creativeimpulses, intelligences, and knowledge in their students. Methods to aid students discover themselves,300

others, and the environment are analyzed. Special emphasis will be given to moral and Christianvalues.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsELED 308 - CREATIVE ARTS IN THE PRESCHOOL AND ELEMENTARY LEVELSPrerequisites: COED 101, 200Study of the stages of the creative development of children in preschool and early childhood grades (K-3). Recommended techniques to develop and assess the child's creativity during early childhood.Emphasis on the stimulation and development of children's creative expression through the arts.Correlation of creative arts with other curricular areas such as music, arts, drama, and bodymovements.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPHED 309 - PHYSICAL EDUCATION ADAPTED TO SPECIAL EDUCATIONThe course includes basic background of physical education in the area of special education. Thestudent learns about the experience of the development and conditioning of the human body throughsensory, motor, psychomotor, and perceptual motor activities. Laboratory experiences in physicaleducation in various situations and different settings covering all types of limitations.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsELED 318 – CREATIVE ARTS IN SPECIAL EDUCATIONTechniques for the fostering and developing the creativity and sensibility of disabled students throughcreative arts are discussed. Emphasis in the stimulation and creativity of the artistic expressionconsidering the skills to be developed and individual differences of the students.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsELED 329 – TEACHING STRATEGIES AND PLANNING FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIFICLEARNING PROBLEMS AND ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDERSPrerequisite: COED 340Study of specific learning problems and attention deficit disorder and how these affect academicperformance. Analysis of the relationship and differences between both conditions. Discussion of thespecific deficiencies in the areas of language, reading, writing, and mathematics, as well as thedifferent subtypes of attention deficit disorders with hyperactivity (ADDH). Knowledge of the basicterminology used in these fields; characteristics of these children; and the most relevant approaches toidentify, diagnose, and treat them. The professional and Christian competencies related to the role ofthe best educator are emphasized.3 hours 1 semester, 3 credits301

ELED 330 – EDUCATION OF THE STUDENT WITH MENTAL RETARDATIONPrerequisite: COED 340Definition of mental retardation and its categories as established by law. Study of the differentclassifications, etiology, and characteristics. Evaluation of the existent educational programs, inclusion,and technological assistance are studied. Observation experiences in the educational contexts areincluded.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsELED 331 - EDUCATION OF THE STUDENT WITH BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMSPrerequisite: COED 340Study of the term emotional disturbance; its causes, characteristics, and categories. Evaluation of thetask performed by professionals involved in the education of students with behavioral problems.Teaching strategies including behavior modification.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsELED 332 - EDUCATION OF THE STUDENT WITH SENSORY AND COMUNICATION DISORDERSPrerequisite: COED 340Definition of terms such as visual, and hearing, impediments and speech and language disorders willbe studied. Study of the nature of the conditions; the classifications, etiology, and characteristics.Evaluation of the existent education programs for these students, the inclusions, educational needs,and technological assistance available. Observation experiences in the education context are included.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsELED 333 – EDUCATION OF THE STUDENT WITH AUTISMPrerequisite: COED 340Definition of the term autism, its characteristic, and other related conditions within the spectrum. Studythe most recent investigations related to its etiology and prevalence. Evaluation of the educationprograms and existent approaches. Inclusion is considered as an alternative of placement, educationalneeds, and technological assistance available. Observation experiences in the education context areincluded.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsELED 334 – MEASUREMENT, EVALUATION, AND ASSESSMENT FOR THE STUDENT WITHDISABILITIESPrerequisite: COED 340Study of the different procedures techniques; and measurement, evaluation, and assessmentinstruments used with the students with disabilities. Integration and application of technologicalassistance in these processes. Bylaws according to the Special Education workshop experiences forthe preparation of evaluative instruments will be given. Development of professional competencies andhumanistic values associated with the Christian educator.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits302

ELED 337 - CHILD DEVELOPMENTPrerequisites: COED 101, 200Study of the basic principles of child development from birth to 8 years of age. Includes the mainpsychological theories from psychoanalytic, behaviorist, and humanistic perspectives. Study ofphysical, intellectual, emotional, and social development typical of each stage of child development.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsELED 343 - NATURE AND NEEDS OF CHILDREN WITH COMMUNICATION PROBLEMSPrerequisite: COED 340Study of the physical, emotional, social, and psychological factors that form the nature of children andyoung adults with communication problems. Analysis of the categories, abilities, and servicesnecessary to cover their educational necessities in a less restrictive environment based on to theirIndividualized Education Program. Discussion of the importance of active involvement of parents andteam teaching among regular teachers and other professionals in the rehabilitation as well as theeducation process of the students. Emphasis on counseling and education for students with disabilities,parents, and the general community. Laboratory experiences are included.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsELED 347 – FOUNDATIONS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONPrerequisites: COED 101, 200, ELED 337Course designed for teachers and personnel in the field of early childhood and elementary education.It includes the historical development of the early childhood concept in Europe, United States, andPuerto Rico; the historical antecedents, and the contemporary trends in early childhood and elementaryeducation. General orientation on different professional organizations such as APENET and NAEYC,which support early childhood, will be given. Code of Ethics of both organizations will be studied.Practice experiences in different programs in the field of early childhood education, as well as parentinvolvement in the education. Development of professional competencies and humanistic valuesassociated with the Christian educator.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsELED 348 – CURRICULUM IN EARLY CHILDHOODPrerequisites: COED 101, 200, ELED 347Course designed to prepare teachers to successfully work in early childhood educational programsutilizing appropriate practices for early childhood. Integrated approach of the curricular areas based onchildren’s literature for the early childhood level, taking into consideration parameters such as interests,abilities and particular needs in order to develop the child’s potential to the maximum, so he/she canhave a happy childhood and become a citizen with positive attitudes in school. Demonstration classesfollowing the innovative curricular using learning centers and children’s literature as a support to thereading-writing approach. Clinical experiences in early childhood environment to develop criticalthinking competencies, research, and creative thinking. Development of professional competencies andhumanistic values associated with the Christian educator. Attention to students with special needs.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits303

ELED 350 – INFLUENCE OF PLAY IN CHILD DEVELOPMENTPrerequisites: COED 101, 200, ELED 337This course emphasizes the different theories, factors, and characteristics associated with child play. Itis designed to provide students with an introduction of the influence that play and toys have on thedevelopment of the child from early childhood, as well as the teacher’s role in play. Awareness of theeffect and importance of play in family and school settings. Presentation of experiences that enhancethe need to play as an exploratory activity where the child learns by playing. The course will presentsimulations with play, an exploratory activity that will become fundamental in the process of the child’seducation.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsELED 352 - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION OF HIGH-RISK STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIESPrerequisites: COED 101, 200, 340, ELED 337Study of the etiology of the different disabilities and their manifestations in the first stages of childdevelopment as well as the implications on the different areas of development. Discussion of theimportance of early childhood education and the inclusion of the child with disabilities. Analysis of theFederal and State Legislation in force that guarantee students with disabilities rights. Adaptations of theregular preschool curriculum, technological assistance, and specialized learning strategies for eachdisability. Includes field experiences.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPHED 359 - METHODOLOGY IN THE TEACHING OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN THEELEMENTARY SCHOOLPrerequisites: COED 313 and eighteen (18) credits in the concentrationStudy of the purpose and significance of physical education in curricular planning and the organizationand evaluation of physical education programs in the elementary level. Analysis of the curriculum, themethods, and recommended materials for the teaching of physical education at the elementary school.Particular attention is given to moral and spiritual values of the teacher. Emphasis on the trends,techniques, and principles that govern the teaching of modern physical education. Individual and groupactivities for children from kindergarten to sixth grade. Laboratory experiences related to the topicsunder study.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSEED 360 - LINGUISTICS APPLIED TO EDUCATIONAL PRACTICEPrerequisites: Twelve credits in English, ELED 208, SEED 301, and ENGL 311, 312Application of linguistics to American English phonology, morphology, and syntax. Analysis of curricularmaterials utilized for teaching ESL at the elementary and secondary levels. Includes lesson planningand production of didactic materials. Particular emphasis is given to educational practices for theteaching of English to non-speakers of the language.Laboratory experiences and demonstrations classes.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits304

SEED 361 - TEACHING OF READING IN ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGEPrerequisites: Twelve credits in English, ELED 208 or SEED 371Study of the nature and process of learning to read in a second language and the psychologicalinfluence of the social environment. Theoretical background, reading principles, and analysis of readingtexts utilized at the elementary and secondary levels. Discussion of related research and itseducational implications. Laboratory experiences and demonstrations. Application of teachingtechniques to the reading process.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsELED 363 - ASSESSMENT, EVALUATION, DIAGNOSIS, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMINGFOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDSPrerequisites: COED 101, 200, 340Study of different procedures, techniques, as well as evaluation and assessment instruments that areused with students with special needs. Integration and application of the assessment process resultsfor the identification of the least restrictive alternative and the elaboration of Individualized EducationPrograms. Workshop experiences for the preparation of diagnostic instruments at the classroom level.Development of professional competencies and humanistic values required of a Christian educator.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsELED 364 - NATURE AND NEEDS OF CHILDREN WITH MILD DISABILITIESPrerequisites: COED 101, 200, 340Study of the physical, emotional, social, and psychological factors that comprise the nature of childrenand young adults with mild disabilities. Analysis of the categories, abilities, and necessary services tocover the educational necessities in the least restrictive environment according to the students'Individualized Education Program. Discussion of the importance of active participation of parents andsupport of teamwork with regular teachers and related personnel in the education process of thesestudents. Observation experiences are provided through an educational laboratory.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsELED 366 - BEHAVIORAL MODIFICATIONPrerequisite: COED 340Study and analysis of the principles and techniques used in behavior modification, especially forspecial education students. Analysis of the different types of reinforcements and their application tocontracts, feedback, modeling, among other aspects. Preparation of behavior modification programsbased on observation techniques, register, and measurement that aims toward the improvement ofself-image and self-esteem of students in a responsible and Christian manner.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsELED 367 - NATURE AND NEEDS OF THE CHILD WITH SEVERE AND/OR ACUTE DISABILITIESPrerequisites: COED 101, 200, 340Study of the physical, emotional, social, and psychological factors that constitute the nature of childrenand young adults with severe and/or acute disabilities. Analysis of the necessary categories, abilities,305

and services to cover their educational necessities and integration in the least restrictive environmentaccording to their Individualized Education Program. Discussion of the importance of activeparticipation of parents and teamwork of related professionals in the education and therapeutic processof these students. Observation experiences are provided through educational laboratories.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsELED 369 - CURRICULUM, METHODS, TECHNIQUES, AND INNOVATIVE PRACTICES FOR THETEACHING OF CHILDREN WITH MILD DISABILITIESPrerequisites: COED 340, ELED 364Discussion of the adaptation process of the regular curriculum to the educational demands of studentswith mild disabilities taking into consideration their strengths and needs as well as the goals andobjectives of their Individualized Education Program. Workshops for the development of curriculummodification, application of methods, techniques, and preparation of didactic materials according tosituations given. Emphasis on instructional strategies relevant to the student population with milddisabilities. Demonstrations of team work encompassing regular teachers, parents, and otherprofessionals. Discussion of administrative processes inherent to special education.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSEED 370 - VISUAL ARTS TEACHING METHODOLOGY IN ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARYSCHOOLPrerequisites: COED 313 or 354 and 18 credits approved in the concentrationStudy and analysis of the Visual Arts Program modeled on the Curricular Framework of the Departmentof Education. Philosophy, functioning, and projections of the Visual Arts Program. Analysis of thevisual arts teacher’s performance and the application of pedagogical principles in the artistic educationat the elementary and secondary levels. Laboratory experiences on lesson planning anddemonstration classes using the areas of the program. Material design according to major area.Emphasis on the development of Christian values.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSEED 379 – METHODOLOGY IN TEACHING MUSIC (For elementary and secondary majors)Prerequisites: COED 354 and 18 credits approved in majorStudy and analysis of the Music Program with attention to the vision, mission, content and offerings.Study and analysis of program curriculum in accordance with the current by-laws and the CurricularFramework of Creative Arts with emphasis on content, performance, and evaluation standardspertinent to the subject and level. Explanation, study, and application of teaching planning. Study ofdifferent classroom management techniques. Discussion and analysis of observations seen in aclassroom.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsELED 383 - TEACHING CHILDREN WITH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT PROBLEMSPrerequisites: COED 340, ELED 343Discussion of the etiology, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of language and speech problemsencountered in the student population. Study of the basic speech principles to identify possible306

problems and offer rehabilitation help by means of techniques, methods, and specialized materials.Emphasis on the active participation of parents, regular teachers, and other professionals for thefulfillment of instructional objectives. Discussion of the rights and related services that Federal Law 94-142 and Puerto Rico Law No. 21 stipulate for students with language and speech problems.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsELED 385 – SIGN LANGUAGEAnalysis of the nature of auditory disability; the social, educational, and psychological implications, aswell as the communication systems; and the variations in the use of sign language. Experiences andsupervised practices in the acquisition and comprehension of sign language as an instrument ofcommunication and socializing agent between the hearing and hearing- disabled population. Signlanguage is recognized as a means of extended or alternate communication for other exceptionalpeople that exhibit significant difficulty in this area.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsELED 403 – MOTOR DEVELOPMENT FOR PRESCHOOLERSCourse designed for the personnel that works in Daycare Centers, Early Childhood Centers, HeadStart Centers, preschools, future home visitors, and other options for early childhood. This courseemphasizes that professionals or the future professionals related to these children need to understandtheir role in developing motor skills and why children should be encouraged at an early age. Theintrinsic value of the physical development in the integral development process is discussed. Thedevelopment of coordination and body control, as well as the development of perceptions which areaspects that indicate academic tasks. Presentation of different types of motor activities and how theseare involved in the cognitive development. Students will have the opportunity to design different typesof activities geared towards facilitating the development of these skills in preschoolers.3 hours, 1 semester 3 creditsELED 404 – READING-WRITING: INTEGRAL APPROACH FOR THE TEACHING OF READINGAND WRITING IN EARLY CHILDHOODPrerequisites: COED 101, 200, ELED 206Course designed for the personnel that works in Daycare Centers, Head Start Centers, Preschools,Home visitors and other options for the education in early childhood. The course will help theprofessional understand the reading and writing learning process. New trends in the field will bepresented in a way that the teacher will learn the tendencies and methodology approaches appropriatefor the integration of the preschool curriculum. Preparation of materials and activities to demonstratethat preschoolers can learn reading-writing as a natural process within the environmentalcircumstances, with parents’ participation.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsELED 405 - DESIGN AND CURRICULAR ADAPTATION AND PRESCRIPTIVE PROGRAMMING:METHODS FOR THE TEACHING OF CHILDREN WITH SEVERE AND/OR ACUTE DISABILITIESPrerequisites: COED 340, ELED 367Study of behavior aspects of students with severe and/or acute disabilities including their integration toschool and the community as well as communication skills, personal and social behaviors, generalizedproblems, and management of these aspects. Non-traditional preschool programs. Curriculum and307

instructional modifications of the regular classroom practices. A practical instructional emphasis basedon the student's environment and the need to become a member of it. Discussion of vocational andemployment alternatives. Development and adaptation of didactic materials and self-help.Demonstrations of performance in team work with regular teachers, parents, and other professionalsincluding community resources. A humanistic and Christian approach.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsELED 408 - PLANNING SEMINAR FOR THE TEACHING OF STUDENTS WITH MILD DISABILITIESPrerequisites: ELED 364, 369Emphasis in prescriptive education in accordance with the condition of students with mild disabilities.Case analysis as well as the analysis of resources and services available for the maximum integraldevelopment of the student within the least restrictive alternative. Revision of the curriculum and of thediverse approaches, methods, activities, and materials that apply to the cases studied. Evaluation ofthe inclusion process to regular classrooms. Active participation of parents in the education process oftheir children with mild disabilities. Experiences and supervised practices in the preparation ofIndividualized Education Programs and the performance of activities directed towards the achievementof goals and objectives through daily planning.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsELED 410 - ADMINISTRATION OF EARLY CHILDHHOD EDUCATION CENTERS: PARENTS ANDCOMMUNITYPrerequisites: COED 101, 200, ELED 347This course studies the development of programs for the early childhood population. Emphasis is givento the involvement of parents and the community services available to this population. Proceduremanuals and appropriate practices for the educational management of these children are included.Also included is the discussion of the existing procedures for design, administration, and operation ofpreschool centers. Emphasis on the study of preparation of budget, selection, and purchasing ofequipment in compliance with the requisites established by the Department of Education of Puerto Ricoand the NAEYC. Clinical experiences on preschool centers will be provided. Students will visit differentgovernment agencies for certification and accreditation according to NAEYC standards.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsELED 411 - TEACHING PRACTICUM SEMINAR(For candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education)Co-requisite: ELED 431 or 434To be taken concurrently with the Senior Professional Internship. Analysis of the problems encounteredin the student-teaching experience. Study of the psychological, philosophical, and sociologicalprinciples in each situation, the impact, and the students’ academic and behavioral proficiency. Specialattention given to a teacher’s moral and spiritual values.1 hour, 1 semester, 1 credit308

ELED 415 - TECHNOLOGICAL ASSISTANCE FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIESPrerequisite: COED 340Course develops general knowledge about technological assistance for students with disabilities. Studyof Federal and State legislation in force that guarantee the use of technology as the resource thatpromotes the independent participation of the disabled at home, schoolwork, or community. Studentswill have the opportunity to construct technological equipment to maximize the disabled student’spotential and contribute to a better life for him/her.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsELED 418 TEACHING PLANNING AND LEGAL ASPECTS IN SPECIAL EDUCATIONPrerequisite: COED 340Study and analysis of the Federal and State Legislation in force that guarantee rights for students withdisabilities. Emphasis on the teaching planning as well as the editing of models of IndividualizedEducative Programs.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsELED 420 - PLANNING SEMINAR FOR THE TEACHING OF CHILDREN WITH COMMUNICATIONPROBLEMSPrerequisites: ELED 343, 383, 385Emphasis on prescriptive education according to the nature of the communication impediment of thechild. Case analysis approach. Analysis of resources and services available to assure maximumintegral development of the student within the least restrictive alternative. Revision of the curriculumand of the different approaches, methods, activities, and materials used in the teaching and correctionof communication problems. Evaluation of the effectiveness of the inclusion process in the regularclassroom and of the active participation of parents in the rehabilitation process. Practical andsupervised experiences in the preparation of Individualized Education Programs and the performanceof activities directed toward the fulfillment of goals and objectives through daily planning.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsELED 425 - PLANNING SEMINAR AND THE TEACHING FOR CHILDREN WITH SEVERE AND/ORACUTE DISABILITIESPrerequisites: ELED 367, 369Emphasis on prescriptive education according to the severity of the child's condition and thedevelopment areas affected by the condition. Case analysis approach. Analysis of resources andservices available to assure maximum integral development of the student. Revision of the curriculumand of the different approaches, methods, activities, and materials that apply to the diversity of casesstudied. Evaluation of situations, placement alternatives, management, and teaching or training ofstudents with severe disabilities. Emphasis on the active participation of parents and otherprofessionals in related areas such as health, language, and psychology among others. Practical andsupervised experiences in the preparation of Individualized Education Programs and the performanceof activities directed toward the fulfillment of goals and objectives through daily planning.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits309

ELED 431 - TEACHING PRACTICUM(For candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education)Prerequisites: General index and specialization index no less than 2.5 in the scale of 4.0.Co requisite ELED 411Supervised teaching internship in an accredited public or private school at the elementary level (K-6 th )in the concentration area. The intern must attend a minimum of three (3) hours daily, five (5) days aweek, during one (1) semester in a Practicum Center under the daily supervision of a cooperativeteacher and a university professor, who will be responsible for the evaluation of the intern’sprofessional development.15 hours, 1 semester, 5 creditsELED 434 - SPECIAL EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL PRACTICUMPrerequisites: General index and specialization index no less than 2.5 in the scale of 4.0.Supervised teaching internship in the area of Special Education in a public school. The intern mustattend a minimum of three (3) hours daily, five (5) days a week, during one (1) semester in a PracticumCenter under the daily supervision of a cooperative teacher and a university professor who will beresponsible of the evaluation and the intern’s professional development.15 hours, 1 semester, 5 creditsELED 443 - CHILDREN'S LITERATURE (IN SPANISH)Prerequisites: COED 101, 200, ELED 206, 207Emphasis on the two basic aspects of children's literature: its origin and history and the teachingstrategies appropriate to develop and enhance in children love, good taste, and interest for literature.Study of basic children's literature giving special attention to the Puerto Rican folklore. Demonstrationson how children's literature stimulates creativity and aids in the development of ethic and spiritualvalues. Group practice experiences in K-3 classrooms.Preparation of a portfolio of materials to be used in the professional internship as well as for the use ofthe regular elementary school teacher.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsELED 445 - METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONPrerequisites: COED 101, 200, 328Study and discussion of the recommended methods for teaching children between ages 4 to 8.Preparation of materials and planning of teaching activities appropriate to the interests and needs ofthese children. Use of audiovisual resources adequate for teaching the early childhood population.Laboratory experiences in public schools.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits310

ELED 450 – INTEGRATIVE SEMINAR OF THE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES IN THEELEMENTARY LEVELPrerequisites: Have approved all the Foundation in Education courses including methodologyand COED 313 or ELED 334, also approval of 21 credits in the concentration.Integrative course with a reflexive, interactive, and applicable approach, which includes fundamentaltopics such as human development, psychological education, and exceptional children. Implications ofthe social and philosophical foundations in the education process, the curriculum, and the instructionaldesign and planning of teaching-learning process. Emphasis on the assessment process and thestudy of educational research. Analysis and application of the course content in pedagogical situationsthat respond to the contemporary Puerto Rican educational context.3 hours, 1 semester, 0 creditsELED 463 – METHODS IN COMMUNICTION FOR STUDENTS WITH AUTISM DISORDERSCourse based on the study and comparison between the typical and atypical development inindividuals with Autism. Disorder in the areas of communication. Discussion and analysis of the socialbasis in the language development and its impact in this area. This course will provide interventionstrategies in communication as well as visual methods to improve communication such as TEACCH,PECS and others, which have proven to be successful with population.Prof. Miriam Deida, DirectorFaculty:DEPARTMENT OF SECONDARY EDUCATION (SEED)Maribel León, Daily Mangual, Mirta Rivera, Rosany Rodríguez, Ada Vázquez, Ada Vázquez, GladysVidal, Francisco Soldevila.VISION:The Department of Secondary Education (SEED) at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico,Ponce Campus, desires to be among the best options in the Secondary School Teacher PreparationPrograms at the regional and national levels as well as in the Caribbean. Our vision is to attainexcellence in our academic programs for the integral formation of future teachers with knowledge,pedagogical methodology, and the necessary technological skills to satisfy the needs and demands ofour society. We want our graduates to be worthy role models for their students and be characterized bytheir ethical and moral basis embodied by the Gospels.MISSION:The mission of the Department of Secondary Education (SEED) is to provide an education of the sameinstitutional quality of excellence and to form Christian teachers. Our academic programs promote thebest practices, new trends in knowledge, and technical skills required at the secondary level. Wepromote investigation in the different areas of study to prepare students to pursue graduate studies andserve the community by integrating the principles of faith and Catholic life.311

MOTTO:“Our students are sole examples of academic excellence because their model and guide isChrist, Teacher of Teachers.”OBJECTIVES:1. To prepare teachers with the professional competencies required to teach at the secondarylevel.2. To emphasize the importance of the formation a Christian teacher aware of his/her spiritualand moral values.3. To contribute to the improvement of secondary education through the formation of competent,dedicated, and committed professionals with educational excellence.4. To make students conscience of their obligations and responsibilities as future teachers withina dynamic society.5. To promote in students educational research and academic excellence.6. To contribute to the compliance of the mission, vision, and philosophy of Pontifical CatholicUniversity of Puerto Rico and the goals of the College of Education.PROGRAMS OF STUDYThe Department of Secondary Education offers a study program leading to a Bachelor of Science inSecondary Education. In addition, programs to confer a Bachelor of Science in Family Science andCommunity, and an Associate in Applied Science in Fashion Designed are offered. Moreover, theDepartment offers graduates from other colleges or majors, the courses required by the Puerto RicoDepartment of Education for teacher certification.BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SECONDARY EDUCATIONThis is a four or five-year program designed for the preparation of secondary school teachers. Aminimum of 140 credits are required, depending on the major.Field of specialization (30) credits or more in one of the following areas related to the school program):Visual Arts, Biology, General Sciences, Computers and Instructional Technology, Home Economics,Business Education, Physical Education, Spanish, Social Studies, Physics, History, English,Mathematics, Music, Chemistry, School Health, Educational Technology and Multimedia.REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SECONDARY EDUCATION IN VISUALARTS (VISU)COURSES REQUISITOSCREDITSGeneral Education Courses 71Courses Required by the College 33Concentration and methodology 30312

CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SECONDARY EDUCATION IN VISUALARTS (VISU)FIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSSPAN 131 3 SPAN 132 3HIST 103 3 HIST 104 3ENGL 110 3 ENGL 114 3ORIE 003 0 ORIE 004 0SOCI 110 3 POSC 110 3MATH 117 3 MATH 118 3*COED 101 3 *COED 202 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSSPAN 205 3 ENGL 115 3CHEM 117 3 BIOL 118 3*COED 270 3 HIST 253 3*ART 103 3 *ART 104 3*ART 205 3 HIST 303 3*COED 203 3 *COED 204 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18THIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSPHIL 207 3 *COED 354 3*ART 105 3 *ART 106 3*ART 110 3 *ART 362 3THEO 130 3 THEO 131 3*COED 340 3 *PHED 205 2*COED 328 3 PHIL 312 3**COED 440 0CREDITS 18 CREDITS 17313

FOURTH YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS*MUSI 102 3 THEO 132 3*SEED 370 3 *SEED 401 1*ART 240 3 *SEED 481 5*ART 272 3*ART 280 3*COED 430 3**SEED 450 0CREDITS 18 CREDITS 9* All education and concentration courses must to be approved with a “B” or higher. The generaleducation courses must be approved with a grade no lower than a “C” (This will be applied tonew admission, readmitted, and transferred students beginning August 2007. In accordancewith the Bylaws for Teacher Certification stated by the Department of Education of Puerto Rico(2004), the student is required to have an average of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale in both the generalindex and concentration. Therefore, the minimum grade point average (GPA) required for thePracticum is 2.50.** The approval grade for Capstone Courses is P (Pass).Students transferred from other universities must register in Orientation 005.REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SECONDARY EDUCATION IN BIOLOGY(BIOL)COURSES REQUISITOSCREDITSGeneral Education Courses 72Courses Required by the College 33Concentration and methodology 30CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SECONDARY EDUCATION IN BIOLOGY(BIOL)FIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSSPAN 131 3 SPAN 132 3HIST 103 3 HIST 104 3ENGL 110 3 ENGL 114 3ORIE 003 0 ORIE 004 0*BIOL 107 3 *BIOL 108 3MATH 141 3 MATH 142 3*COED 101 3 *COED 202 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18314

SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSSPAN 205 3 ENGL 115 3SOCI 110 3 POSC 110 3*COED 203 3 HIST 253 3*BIOL 221 4 *BIOL 222 4*CHEM 105 4 *CHEM 106 4THEO 130 3CREDITS 17 CREDITS 20THIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSPHIL 207 3 HIST 303 3*COED 340 3 *COED 204 3*COED 270 3 *COED 354 3*COED 328 3 PHIL 312 3*BIOL 313 3 *BIOL 327 Ó 340 3 / 4*BIOL 314 1 THEO 131 3*PHYS 150 3**COED 440 0CREDITS 19 CREDITS 18 / 19FOURTH YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS*COED 430 3 THEO 132 3*SEED 373 3 *SEED 401 1*BIOL 399 1 *SEED 481 5*BIOL 427 4*PHED 205 2ART 101 / MUS 102 3**SEED 450 0**SEED 447 0CREDITS 16 CREDITS 9* All education and concentration courses must to be approved with a “B” or higher. The generaleducation courses must be approved with a grade no lower than a “C” (This will be applied tonew admission, readmitted, and transferred students beginning August 2007. In accordance315

with the Bylaws for Teacher Certification stated by the Department of Education of Puerto Rico(2004), the student is required to have an average of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale in both the generalindex and concentration. Therefore, the minimum grade point average (GPA) required for thePracticum is 2.50.** The approval grade for Capstone Courses is P (Pass).Students transferred from other universities must register in Orientation 005.REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SECONDARY EDUCATION IN GENERALSCIENCE (GESC)COURSES REQUIREMENTSCREDITSGeneral Education 72College 33Concentration 30CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SECONDARY EDUCATION IN GENERALSCIENCE (GESC)FIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSSPAN 131 3 SPAN 132 3HIST 103 3 HIST 104 3ENGL 110 3 ENGL 114 3ORIE 003 0 ORIE 004 0*BIOL 107 3 *BIOL 108 3MATH 141 3 MATH 142 3*COED 101 3 *COED 202 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSSPAN 205 3 ENGL 115 3SOCI 110 3 POSC 110 3*COED 203 3 HIST 253 3*PHYS 215 4 *PHYS 216 4*CHEM 105 4 *CHEM 106 4THEO 130 3CREDITS 20 CREDITS 17316

THIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSPHIL 207 3 HIST 303 3*COED 340 3 PHIL 312 3*COED 270 3 *COED 204 3*COED 328 3 *COED 354 3*BIOL – ELECTIVE 4 *BIOL 221 4*BIOL – ELECTIVE 3 THEO 131 3**COED 440 0CREDITS 19 CREDITS 19FOURTH YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS*COED 430 3 THEO 132 3*SEED 373 3 *SEED 401 1*BIOL 280 2 *SEED 481 5*BIOL – ELECTIVE 3*PHED 205 2ART 101 / MUS 102 3**SEED 450 0**SEED 447 0CREDITS 16 CREDITS 9Electives must be taken in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and/or Environmental and EarthScience.* All education and concentration courses must to be approved with a “B” or higher. The generaleducation courses must be approved with a grade no lower than a “C” (This will be applied tonew admission, readmitted, and transferred students beginning August 2007. In accordancewith the Bylaws for Teacher Certification stated by the Department of Education of Puerto Rico(2004), the student is required to have an average of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale in both the generalindex and concentration. Therefore, the minimum grade point average (GPA) required for thePracticum is 2.50.** The approval grade for Capstone Courses is P (Pass).Students transferred from other universities must register in Orientation 005.317

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SECONDARY EDUCATION IN HOMEECONOMICS (FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES) (HECO)COURSES REQUIREMENTSCREDITSGeneral Education 73College 33Concentration 36CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SECONDARY EDUCATION IN HOMEECONOMICS (FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES) (HECO)FIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSSPAN 131 3 SPAN 132 3HIST 103 3 HIST 104 3ENGL 110 3 ENGL 114 3ORIE 003 0 ORIE 004 0CHEM 123 4 *HECO 200 3MATH 117 3 MATH 118 3*COED 101 3 *COED 202 3CREDITS 19 CREDITS 18SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSSPAN 205 3 ENGL 115 3SOCI 110 3 THEO 130 3*BIOL 240 4 HIST 253 3*HECO 201 3 *BIOL 241 4*HECO 202 3 *HECO 203 3*ART 101 / MUS 102 3 *HIST 303 3CREDITS 19 CREDITS 19318

THIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSPHIL 207 3 *PHED 205 2*COED 203 3 *COED 354 3*COED 204 3 *HECO 301 3*COED 340 3 *HECO 302 3*COED 270 3 THEO 131 3*HECO 300 3 PHIL 312 3**COED 440 0CREDITS 18 CREDITS 17FOURTH YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSGESC 280 2 THEO 132 3*SEED 378 3 *SEED 401 1*HECO 400 3 *SEED 481 5*HECO 401 3 POSC 110 3*COED 430 3 *HECO 404 3*SEED 362 3**SEED 450 0CREDITS 17 CREDITS 14* All education and concentration courses must to be approved with a “B” or higher. The generaleducation courses must be approved with a grade no lower than a “C” (This will be applied tonew admission, readmitted, and transferred students beginning August 2007. In accordancewith the Bylaws for Teacher Certification stated by the Department of Education of Puerto Rico(2004), the student is required to have an average of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale in both the generalindex and concentration. Therefore, the minimum grade point average (GPA) required for thePracticum is 2.50.** The approval grade for Capstone Courses is P (Pass).Students transferred from other universities must register in Orientation 005.REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCES IN SECONDARY EDUCATION INBUSINESS EDUCATION (BUSE)COURSES REQUIREMENTSCREDITSGeneral Education 71College 36Concentration 33319

CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SECONDARY EDUCATION IN BUSINESSEDUCATION (BUSE)FIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSSPAN 131 3 SPAN 132 3HIST 103 3 HIST 104 3ENGL 110 3 ENGL 114 3ORIE 003 0 ORIE 004 0*ADA 121 3 *ADA 122 3MATH 117 3 MATH 118 3*COED 101 3 *COED 202 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSSPAN 205 3 ENGL 115 3THEO 130 3 POSC 110 3CHEM 117 3 HIST 253 3*ECON 105 3 BIOL 118 3*SECT 190 3 *ACCT 213 4*ART 101 / MUS 102 3 *SECT 191 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 19THIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS*COED 203 3 HIST 303 3*SECT 300 3 PHIL 312 3*OFAD 301 3 *COED 204 3*COED 270 3 *COED 340 3PHIL 207 3 *SEED 377 3*COED 354 3 *OFAD 350 3**COED 440 0CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18320

FOURTH YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS*ADA 355 2 THEO 132 3THEO 131 3 *SEED 401 1*SEED 362 3 *SEED 481 5*COED 430 3 *PHED 205 2*OFAD 495 3 SOCI 110 3*COED 328 3**SEED 450 0CREDITS 18 CREDITS 14* All education and concentration courses must to be approved with a “B” or higher. The generaleducation courses must be approved with a grade no lower than a “C” (This will be applied tonew admission, readmitted, and transferred students beginning August 2007. In accordancewith the Bylaws for Teacher Certification stated by the Department of Education of Puerto Rico(2004), the student is required to have an average of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale in both the generalindex and concentration. Therefore, the minimum grade point average (GPA) required for thePracticum is 2.50.** The approval grade for Capstone Courses is P (Pass).Students transferred from other universities must register in Orientation 005.REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SECONDARY EDUCATION IN SPANISH(SPAN)COURSES REQUIREMENTSCREDITSGeneral Education 72College 33Concentration 30CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SECONDARY EDUCATION INSPANISH (SPAN)FIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS*SPAN 131 3 *SPAN 132 3HIST 103 3 HIST 104 3ENGL 110 3 ENGL 114 3ORIE 003 0 ORIE 004 0MATH 117 3 MATH 118 3*COED 101 3 *COED 202 3CREDITS 15 CREDITS 15321

SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSSPAN 205 3 ENGL 115 3SOCI 110 3 POSC 110 3CHEM 117 3 BIOL 118 3THEO 130 3 HIST 253 3*COED 204 3 *COED 270 3*COED 340 3 *SPAN 305 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18THIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS*COED 203 3 *SPAN 308 3HIST 303 3 *SPAN 332 3*SPAN 307 3 *SPAN 336 3*SPAN 331 3 PHIL 312 3*SPAN 335 3 *COED 328 3PHIL 207 3 *COED 354 3**COED 440 0CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18FOURTH YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS*SPAN 341 3 *SPAN 342 3*SPAN 461 3 *SPAN 462 3*COED 430 3 THEO 132 3THEO 131 3 *SEED 401 1*PHED 205 2 *SEED 481 5*SEED 374 3 *ART 101 / MUS 102 3*SEED 450 0*SEED 444 0CREDITS 17 CREDITS 18* All education and concentration courses must to be approved with a “B” or higher. The generaleducation courses must be approved with a grade no lower than a “C” (This will be applied tonew admission, readmitted, and transferred students beginning August 2007. In accordancewith the Bylaws for Teacher Certification stated by the Department of Education of Puerto Rico(2004), the student is required to have an average of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale in both the general322

index and concentration. Therefore, the minimum grade point average (GPA) required for thePracticum is 2.50.** The approval grade for Capstone Courses is P (Pass).Students transferred from other universities must register in Orientation 005.REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SECONDARY EDUCATION IN SOCIALSTUDIES (SOST)COURSES REQUIREMENTSCREDITSGeneral Education 71College 33Concentration 30CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SECONDARY EDUCATION IN SOCIALSTUDIES (SOST)FIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSSPAN 131 3 SPAN 132 3*HIST 103 3 *HIST 104 3ENGL 110 3 ENGL 114 3ORIE 003 0 ORIE 004 0MATH 117 3 MATH 118 3*COED 101 3 *COED 202 3THEO 130 3CREDITS 15 CREDITS 18SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSSPAN 205 3 ENGL 115 3*SOCI 110 3 *POSC 110 3CHEM 117 3 BIOL 118 3THEO 131 3 *COED 328 3*COED 204 3 *HIST 212 3*HIST 211 3 *COED 340 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18323

THIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS*SOCI 325 3 *SOCI 303 3*HIST 301 3 *HIST 302 3*HIST 251 3 *HIST 252 3*HIST 213 3 PHIL 312 3*COED 270 3 *COED 354 3PHIL 207 3 *COED 203 3**COED 440 0CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18FOURTH YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS*SOCI 213 3 *HIST – ELECTIVE 3*HIST – ELECTIVE 3 THEO 132 3*ART 101 / MUS 102 3 *SEED 401 1*COED 430 3 *SEED 481 5*PHED 205 2*SEED 374 3**SEED 450 0**SEED 446 0CREDITS 17 CREDITS 12*ELECTIVE COURSES: HIST 201-417* All education and concentration courses must to be approved with a “B” or higher. The generaleducation courses must be approved with a grade no lower than a “C” (This will be applied tonew admission, readmitted, and transferred students beginning August 2007. In accordancewith the Bylaws for Teacher Certification stated by the Department of Education of Puerto Rico(2004), the student is required to have an average of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale in both the generalindex and concentration. Therefore, the minimum grade point average (GPA) required for thePracticum is 2.50.** The approval grade for Capstone Courses is P (Pass).Students transferred from other universities must register in Orientation 005.324

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SECONDARY EDUCATION IN HISTORY(HIST)COURSES REQUIREMENTSCREDITSGeneral Education 74College 33Concentration 30CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SECONDARY EDUCATION IN HISTORY(HIST)FIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSSPAN 131 3 SPAN 132 3*HIST 103 3 *HIST 104 3ENGL 110 3 ENGL 114 3ORIE 003 0 ORIE 004 0MATH 117 3 MATH 118 3*COED 101 3 *COED 202 3*COED 270 3CREDITS 15 CREDITS 18SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSSPAN 205 3 ENGL 115 3*HIST 201 3 *HIST 202 3CHEM 117 3 BIOL 118 3THEO 130 3 *COED 328 3*COED 204 3 *HIST 205 3*HIST 204 3 *COED 340 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18325

THIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS*SOCI 325 3 *HIST 212 3*HIST 301 3 *HIST 302 3*HIST 251 3 *HIST 252 3*HIST 211 3 PHIL 312 3PHIL 207 3 *COED 203 3*COED 354 3 POSC 110 3**COED 440 0CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18FOURTH YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS*HIST 371 3 *HIST 372 3ART 101 / MUS 102 3 THEO 132 3THEO 131 3 *SEED 401 1*COED 430 3 *SEED 481 5*PHED 205 2 *HIST – ELECTIVE3(SOCI 303)*SEED 372 3**SEED 450 0**SEED 446 0CREDITS 17 CREDITS 15ELECTIVE COURSES: HIST 408, 409 ó 370; SOCI 303.* All education and concentration courses must to be approved with a “B” or higher. The generaleducation courses must be approved with a grade no lower than a “C” (This will be applied tonew admission, readmitted, and transferred students beginning August 2007. In accordancewith the Bylaws for Teacher Certification stated by the Department of Education of Puerto Rico(2004), the student is required to have an average of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale in both the generalindex and concentration. Therefore, the minimum grade point average (GPA) required for thePracticum is 2.50.** The approval grade for Capstone Courses is P (Pass).Students transferred from other universities must register in Orientation 005.326

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SECONDARY EDUCATION IN ENGLISH(ENGL)COURSES REQUIREMENTSCREDITSGeneral Education 71College 33Concentration 30CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SECONDARY EDUCATION IN ENGLISH(ENGL)FIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSSPAN 131 3 SPAN 132 3HIST 103 3 HIST 104 3*ENGL 121 3 *ENGL 223 3ORIE 003 0 ORIE 004 0SOSC 110 3 POSC 110 3MATH 117 3 MATH 118 3*COED 101 3 *COED 202 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSSPAN 205 3 *ENGL 300 3CHEM 117 3 BIOL 118 3PHIL 207 3 HIST 253 3*ENGL 224 3 *COED 328 3*COED 340 3 HIST 303 3*COED 203 3 *COED 204 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18327

THIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSTHEO 130 3 *ENGL 312 3*ENGL 311 3 *SEED 361 3*ENGL 326 3 *ENGL – ELECTIVE 3*SEED 301 3 *SEED 371 3*SEED 360 3 PHIL 312 3*COED 354 3 THEO 131 3**COED 440 0CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18FOURTH YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS*COED 430 3 *PHED 205 2*COED 270 3 *SEED 401 1*ENGL – ELECTIVE 3 *SEED 481 5THEO 132 3 ART 101 / MUS 102 3**SEED 450 0 *ENGL – ELECTIVE 3**SEED 445 0CREDITS 12 CREDITS 14ELECTIVE COURSES: ENGL 323, 340, 343, 423* All education and concentration courses must to be approved with a “B” or higher. The generaleducation courses must be approved with a grade no lower than a “C” (This will be applied tonew admission, readmitted, and transferred students beginning August 2007. In accordancewith the Bylaws for Teacher Certification stated by the Department of Education of Puerto Rico(2004), the student is required to have an average of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale in both the generalindex and concentration. Therefore, the minimum grade point average (GPA) required for thePracticum is 2.50.** The approval grade for Capstone Courses is P (Pass).Students transferred from other universities must register in Orientation 005.328

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SECONDARY EDUCATION INMATHEMATICS (MATH)COURSES REQUIREMENTSCREDITSGeneral Education 71College 33Concentration 33CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SECONDARY EDUCATION INMATHEMATICS (MATH)FIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSHIST 103 3 HIST 104 3ENGL 110 3 ENGL 114 3ORIE 003 0 ORIE 004 0CHEM 117 3 BIOL 118 3*MATH 141 3 *MATH 142 3SPAN 131 3 SPAN 132 3*COED 101 3 *COED 202 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSSPAN 205 3 ENGL 115 3*COED 203 3 HIST 253 3SOSC 110 3 POSC 110 3*MATH 271 4 THEO 130 3*MATH 203 3 *MATH 272 4*PHED 205 2 *MATH 287 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 19329

THIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS*COED 340 3 THEO 131 3*COED 354 3 PHIL 312 3*COED 328 3 *COED 204 3*MATH 252 3 *MATH 253 3*MATH 373 4 *MATH 298 3PHIL 207 3 *SEED 380 3**COED 440 0CREDITS 19 CREDITS 18FOURTH YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS*MATH 401 3 THEO 132 3*MATH 402 3 *SEED 401 1*COED 270 3 *SEED 481 5ART 101 / MUS 102 3 HIST 303 3*COED 430 3**SEED 450 0**SEED 448 0CREDITS 15 CREDITS 12* All education and concentration courses must to be approved with a “B” or higher. The generaleducation courses must be approved with a grade no lower than a “C” (This will be applied tonew admission, readmitted, and transferred students beginning August 2007. In accordancewith the Bylaws for Teacher Certification stated by the Department of Education of Puerto Rico(2004), the student is required to have an average of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale in both the generalindex and concentration. Therefore, the minimum grade point average (GPA) required for thePracticum is 2.50.** The approval grade for Capstone Courses is P (Pass).Students transferred from other universities must register in Orientation 005.330

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SECONDARY EDUCATION IN MUSIC(MUSI)COURSES REQUIREMENTSCREDITSGeneral Education 71College 33Concentration 39CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SECONDARY EDUCATION IN MUSIC(MUSI)FIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSSPAN 131 3 SPAN 132 3HIST 103 3 HIST 104 3ENGL 110 3 ENGL 114 3ORIE 003 0 ORIE 004 0*MUSI 105 3 *MUSI 106 3MATH 117 3 MATH 118 3*COED 101 3 *COED 202 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSSPAN 205 3 ENGL 115 3CHEM 117 3 GESC 118 3*MUSI 205 3 *MUSI 211 3*MUSI 221 3 *MUSI 222 3SOSC 110 3 POSC 110 3*COED 203 3 HIST 253 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18331

THIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS*COED 354 3 PHIL 312 3*COED 204 3 *COED 328 3*COED 270 3 *MUSI 405 3THEO 130 3 *SEED 379 3*MUSI 212 3 *COED 340 3PHIL 207 3 THEO 131 3**COED 440 0CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18FOURTH YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS*MUSI 407 3 THEO 132 3*MUSI 415 3 HIST 303 3*MUSI 420 3 *SEED 401 1*COED 430 3 *SEED 481 5*PHED 205 2 *MUSI 408 3*ART 101 3 *MUSI 410 3**SEED 450 0CREDITS 17 CREDITS 18* All education and concentration courses must to be approved with a “B” or higher. The generaleducation courses must be approved with a grade no lower than a “C” (This will be applied tonew admission, readmitted, and transferred students beginning August 2007. In accordancewith the Bylaws for Teacher Certification stated by the Department of Education of Puerto Rico(2004), the student is required to have an average of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale in both the generalindex and concentration. Therefore, the minimum grade point average (GPA) required for thePracticum is 2.50.** The approval grade for Capstone Courses is P (Pass).Students transferred from other universities must register in Orientation 005.332

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SECONDARY EDUCATION INCHEMISTRY (CHEM)COURSES REQUISITOSCREDITSGeneral Education 72College 33Concentration 30CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SECONDARY EDUCATION IN CHEMISTRY(CHEM)FIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSHIST 103 3 HIST 104 3ENGL 110 3 ENGL 114 3ORIE 003 0 ORIE 004 0BIOL 107 3 BIOL 108 3MATH 141 3 MATH 142 3SPAN 131 3 SPAN 132 3*COED 101 3 *COED 202 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSSPAN 205 3 ENGL 115 3SOCI 110 3 HIST 253 3MATH 271 4 POSC 110 3*CHEM 105 4 THEO 130 3*COED 203 3 *CHEM 106 4*PHED 205 2 *COED 328 3CREDITS 19 CREDITS 19333

THIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS*COED 340 3 *COED 354 3*COED 270 3 PHIL 312 3*CHEM 201 1 *CHEM 202 1*CHEM 231 3 *CHEM 232 3*CHEM 220 4 PHYS 150 3PHIL 207 3 *COED 204 3**COED 440 0CREDITS 17 CREDITS 16FOURTH YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS*CHEM 452 1 THEO 132 3*CHEM 415 3 *SEED 401 1THEO 131 3 *SEED 481 5*SEED 373 3 HIST 303 3ART 101/ MUS 102 3*COED 430 3**SEED 450 0**SEED 447 0CREDITS 16 CREDITS 12* All education and concentration courses must to be approved with a “B” or higher. The generaleducation courses must be approved with a grade no lower than a “C” (This will be applied tonew admission, readmitted, and transferred students beginning August 2007. In accordancewith the Bylaws for Teacher Certification stated by the Department of Education of Puerto Rico(2004), the student is required to have an average of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale in both the generalindex and concentration. Therefore, the minimum grade point average (GPA) required for thePracticum is 2.50.** The approval grade for Capstone Courses is P (Pass).Students transferred from other universities must register in Orientation 005.334

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SECONDARY EDUCATION IN HEALTH(HE)COURSES REQUIREMENTSCREDITSGeneral Education 73College 33Concentration 30CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SECONDARY EDUCATION IN HEALTH(HE)FIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSSPAN 131 3 SPAN 132 3HIST 103 3 HIST 104 3ENGL 110 3 ENGL 114 3ORIE 003 0 ORIE 004 0MATH 117 3 MATH 118 3*COED 101 3 *COED 202 3CREDITS 15 CREDITS 15SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSSPAN 205 3 ENGL 115 3SOCI 110 3 POSC 110 3BIOL 240 4 *BIOL 241 4*HE 205 3 HIST 253 3*PHED (ELECTIVE) 1 *HE 344 3ART 101/ MUS 102 3 *HE 340 3THEO 130 3CREDITS 20 CREDITS 19335

THIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSPHIL 207 3 *COED 354 3*COED 203 3 *COED 204 3*COED 270 3 *COED 340 3HIST 303 3 *COED 328 3*HE 222 3 *HE – ELECTIVE 3*HE 341 3 *HE – ELECTIVE 3**COED 440 0CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18FOURTH YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS*HE – ELECTIVE 3 THEO 132 3*HE – ELECTIVE 3 *SEED 401 1*PHED – ELECTIVE 1 *SEED 481 5THEO 131 3 PHIL 312 3*SEED 398 3*HE 430 3*COED 430 3**SEED 450 0CREDITS 19 CREDITS 12ELECTIVE COURSES: *HE 342, 343, 345, 346, 350 ó *HECO 409* All education and concentration courses must to be approved with a “B” or higher. The generaleducation courses must be approved with a grade no lower than a “C” (This will be applied tonew admission, readmitted, and transferred students beginning August 2007. In accordancewith the Bylaws for Teacher Certification stated by the Department of Education of Puerto Rico(2004), the student is required to have an average of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale in both the generalindex and concentration. Therefore, the minimum grade point average (GPA) required for thePracticum is 2.50.** The approval grade for Capstone Courses is P (Pass).Students transferred from other universities must register in Orientation 005.336

TEACHER OF SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATEA post-graduate program designed for students who have obtained a bachelor’s degree in other fieldand want to obtain a teaching certificate for the secondary school. After fulfilling all requirementsrequired by the Puerto Rico Department of Education to obtain the certificate. (Teacher CertificationBylaw, 2004) including the required major credits, the student is eligible to request this document.In addition, the student should approve a one-semester internship (5 credits), concurrently with aninternship seminar (1 credit). Students interested in obtaining the teaching certificate in secondaryeducation should be interviewed by the department director to receive the appropriate orientation.COURSE DESCRIPTIONSEED 301 – COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS BETWEEN ENGLISH AND SPANISHStudy of the nature and process of acquiring a second language in contrast with the learning of thevernacular. The influence of psychological, sociological, and environmental factors in this process arediscussed. Discussion of related research and educational implications. Laboratory experiences(demonstration classes, class observations, examples). Analysis of the impact of these on thedevelopment of moral and spiritual values.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSEED 360 – APPLIED LINGUISTIC TO EDUCATIONAL PRACTICEPrerequisites: Have approved at least 12 credits in English and the following courses:including ENGL 311 and 312 (Previously 241 and 242)Application of linguistics to the major aspects of phonology, morphology, and American syntax.Continuous reference to the contrast patterns in the structural system of English and Spanish and theimplications to educational practice, particularly to English teaching to non-English speakers. Includeslaboratories and demonstration classes.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSEED 361 – TEACHING READING IN ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGEPrerequisites: Have approved at least 12 credits in English.Study of the techniques and reading process in a second language and the psychological influence thatthe social environment exert. Discussion and analysis of models, processes, and points of view ofreading in a second language. Discussion of research done and its educational implications.Laboratory experiences and demonstration classes. Applications of teaching reading techniques.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSEED 362 – FOUNDATIONS OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATIONStudy and analysis of the principles that direct the teaching of vocational education. Discussion of thedifferent theories, practices, and curriculum that provide orientation in the teaching of these subjectsand the social function of vocational education in a Christian society. Updated knowledge about337

vocational education in a changing world.based on the historical moment lived.Opportunities for employment and vocational decisions3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSEED 370 – VISUAL ARTS TEACHING METHODOLOGY FOR ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARYSCHOOLSPrerequisites: COED 354 and 18 credits approved in majorStudy and analysis of the Visual Arts Program modeled on the Curricular Framework of the Departmentof Education. Philosophy, functioning, and projections of the Visual Arts Program. Analysis of thevisual arts teacher’s performance and the application of pedagogical principles in the artistic educationat the elementary and secondary levels. Laboratory experiences on lesson planning anddemonstration classes using the areas of the program. Material design according to major area.Emphasis on the development of Christian values.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSEED 371 – METHODOLOGY IN TEACHING ENGLISH AT THE SECONDARY LEVEL (for Englishmajor students)Prerequisites: COED 354, SEED 301, SEED 360 and 15 credits in EnglishStudy and discussion of the influence that psychological factors exert on the language learning.Emphasis on oral and written English. Analysis of the principles that govern the teaching of a secondlanguage to adolescents and adults. Study and analysis of the current curriculum in the secondaryschools of Puerto Rico. Instructional material design according to the major area. Laboratoryexperiences and visits to schools acquired to connection with educational theory.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSEED 372 – METHODOLOGY IN TEACHING SOCIAL STUDIES AND HISTORY AT THESECONDARY LEVELPrerequisites: COED 354, and 18 credits approved in majorStudy and analysis of the Social Studies and/or History Program with attention to the vision, mission,contents, and offerings of the program. Study and analysis of the Program curriculum in accordance tocurrent by-laws and the Curricular Framework Document for Social Studies and/or History withemphasis on content, performance, and evaluation standards. Description, study, analysis, andapplication of the teaching methodology: strategies, methods, assessment techniques relevant to thesubject and level. Explanation, study, and application of teaching planning. Study of effectivetechniques of classroom management. Discussion and analysis of observations performance in aclassroom. Preparation and presentation of a demonstration class.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSEED 373 – METHODOLOGY IN TEACHING SCIENCE AT THE SECONDARY LEVELPrerequisites: COED 354, and 18 credits approved in majorStudy of the Science Curricular Framework of the Department of Education. Analysis of methods,techniques, means, organization systems, tendencies and materials used in science teaching at thesecondary level. Design of lesson units and daily plans aligned with the contents, performance, and338

assessment standards of the Department of Education. Writing of educational objectives, teaching,and evaluation techniques. Clinical experiences in secondary schools to give more relevance ofstudied topics. Emphasis on the role of a Christian science teacher. Design and presentation of ademonstration class.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSEED 374 – METHODOLOGY IN TEACHING SPANISH AT THE SECONDARY LEVELPrerequisites: COED 354, and 18 credits approved in majorStudy and analysis of the Spanish Program with attention to the vision, mission, content, and offeringsof the program. Study and analysis of program curriculum in accordance to current by-laws and theSpanish Curricular Framework Document with emphasis on content, performance, and evaluationstandards. Description, study, analysis, and application of the teaching methodology: strategies,methods, techniques, and assessment. Explanation, study and application of the teaching planning.Study of effective classroom management techniques. Discussion and analysis of observations donein a classroom.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSEED 376 – METHODOLOGY IN TEACHING PHYSICAL EDUCATION AT SECONDARY LEVELPrerequisites: COED 354 and 18 credits approved in majorStudy and analysis of the Physical Education Program with attention to the vision, mission, contents,and program offerings. Study and analysis of the program curriculum in accordance with current bylawsand the Curricular Framework with emphasis on content, performance, and evaluation standards.Description, study, analysis, and application of the teaching methodology: strategies, methods,teaching and assessment techniques pertinent to the level. Study and application of the teachingplanning. Study of techniques for effective classroom management, and areas related to the field, andsports facilities. Discussion and analysis of school wide and intramural programs in public and privateschools. Discussion and analysis of the observations completed in and out of the classroom. Designand presentation of a demonstration class.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSEED 377 – METHODOLOGY IN TEACHING BUSINESS SUBJECTS AT THE SECONDARY LEVEL(For Business Education major students only)Prerequisites: COED 354, and 18 credits approved in major coursesStudy and analysis of the Business Education Program of schools in Puerto Rico. Emphasis on theprinciples that direct it: curriculum, methods, materials, technical skills that are applied in teachingbusiness subjects. Design of educational materials according to major. Laboratory experiences in theuse of business technology to enrich and to give more significance to theoretical teaching. Emphasison the development of Christian values applied to the teaching of business.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits339

SEED 378 – METHODOLOGY IN TEACHING HOME ECONOMICS AT THE SECONDARY SCHOOLPrerequisites: COED 354 and 18 credits approved in majorCourse intended to provide experiences that permit observation of the functions and responsibilities ofthe educator of this area. The opportunity to visualize the program in all developmental stages and themeans in which it should be adapted to the students needs to reach a pertinent and integral educationis offered. Students may become familiar with the teaching process in classrooms, methods,techniques, curricular framework, standards, curricular materials, daily planning according to newpedagogical tendencies. Design of educational materials according to major. Emphasis on thedevelopment of Christian values applied to teaching of adolescents in a regular classroom, studentswith disabilities, as well as adults or school graduates.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSEED 379 – METHODOLOGY IN TEACHING MUSIC (For elementary and secondary majors)Prerequisites: COED 354 and 18 credits approved in majorStudy and analysis of the Music Program with attention to the vision, mission, content and offerings.Study and analysis of program curriculum in accordance with the current by-laws and the CurricularFramework of Creative Arts with emphasis on content, performance, and evaluation standardspertinent to the subject and level. Explanation, study, and application of teaching planning. Study ofdifferent classroom management techniques. Discussion and analysis of observations seen in aclassroom.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSEED 380 – METHODOLOGY IN TEACHING MATHEMATICS AT THE SECONDARY LEVELPrerequisites: COED 354 and 18 credits approved in majorStudy and analysis of the Mathematics Program Curricular Framework. The course focuses on thenew tendencies in mathematics education, such as curriculum, teaching and learning theories,assessment, and the intensive use of technology to enrich the educational process. In this course theprinciples and standards for school mathematics proposed by the National Council of Teachers ofMathematics (NCTM) are discussed. Particular attention will be given to the design of instructionalmaterials and teaching planning of secondary mathematics education. Technology will be used as anessential resource for the course.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSEED 390 – METHODOLOGY IN TEACHING HOME ECONOMICS FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIALNEEDSPrerequisites: COED 354 and 18 credits approved in majorCourse designed to provide experiences conducive to role exploration, functions, and design ofeducational materials to be used in home economics teaching for special education. Opportunities tovisualize the program in all developmental stages and in the means that it should be adapted to thedifferent needs of the exceptional population are offered. The opportunity of professional developmentis provided. This course gives students the opportunity to explore and discover how teaching in aspecial education classrooms is. Design of curricular materials and educational techniques based onteaching levels and special needs to be satisfied in the different educational locations. Courseintended to develop an effective, functional, and creative education to satisfy the exceptional students.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits340

SEED 398 - METHODOLOGY IN THE TEACHING OF HEALTH AT THE SECONDARY SCHOOL(For students majoring in School Health)Prerequisites: COED 354 and 18 credits in advanced courses in the concentrationThe study of the basic principles, guidelines, trends and techniques that govern the teaching of healthat the secondary school. Emphasis on the basic skills required for the teaching of school health inaccordance with the curriculum in the secondary schools in Puerto Rico. Preparation of materials inaccordance with the area of specialization. Preparation of lesson plans, utilization of resources,documents, and materials. Laboratory experiences and visits to schools in order to provide relevantinsights of the material under study.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSEED 401 – PRACTICUM SEMINAR IN SECONDARY SCHOOLCo-requisite: SEED 481Analysis of the student teacher’s experience and the situations experienced in the teaching andlearning process. Study of the psychological, philosophical, and sociological principles of eachsituation and their impact on the academic achievement and behavior of students. Special attentiongiven to moral and spiritual values of a teacher.1 hour, 1 semester, 1 creditSEED 435 - ADMINISTRATIONS AND SUPERVISION OF THE PRACTICUMCourse designed for cooperating teachers and supervisors of practicum. Analysis of all the legal basisof the practicum, description of the responsibilities and functions of the student-teacher, cooperatingteacher, cooperating director and university supervisor. Definition and explanation of the three basicaspects of the practicum: observation, participation and teaching; analysis of the teaching skills andtechniques, styles and teaching models; supervision techniques, and student-teacher evaluationprocess.45 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSEED 444 – INTEGRATIVE SEMINAR OF THE MAJOR IN SPANISHPrerequisites: COED 354 and 21 credits approved in the concentration, 2.50 academic average.Integrative course with emphasis on grammatical-linguistic knowledge that is necessary in order toteach Spanish, as well as the knowledge and competencies for literary analysis. Opportunities forwritten communication, writing, and composition are provided. Analysis and evaluation of pedagogicalsituations where the student applies knowledge of teaching methodology and evaluation (assessment)of the Spanish language.3 hours, 1 semester, 0 creditsSEED 445 – INTEGRATIVE SEMINAR OF THE MAJOR IN ENGLISHPrerequisites: COED 354 and 21 credits approved in the concentration, 2.50 academic average.Integrative seminar for students who aspire to become English teachers. The course content considersthose essential and common aspects of the English curricula, especially, the general but fundamental341

elements in the teaching of English as a second language. It includes the areas such as linguistics,literature, reading, writing English as a second language methodology, among others. Integration ofnecessary concepts for the understanding of the syntactic structures of English morphology andsemantics, phonology and phonetics, as well as the comparative analysis of English and Spanish. Areview of the characteristics of literary genres: drama, essay, story, and poetry. Practical andmethodological applications through pedagogical situations.3 hours, 1 semester, 0 creditsSEED 446 – INTEGRATIVE SEMINAR OF THE MAJOR IN SOCIAL STUDIES AND HISTORYPrerequisites: COED 354 and 21 credits approved in the concentration, 2.50 academic average.Integrative course that includes the content areas that are the basis for curriculum development ofSocial Studies and History at the secondary schools in Puerto Rico: History of Puerto Rico, History ofUnited States, History of Latin America as well as the essential knowledge of Ancient and MedievalHistory and Modern and Contemporary History. It includes general knowledge of Geography,Sociology, and Economy. Practical applications with exercises in each area. Analysis and evaluation ofpedagogical situations so the student can apply knowledge on teaching methodology and evaluation(assessment) of the subject matter.3 hours, 1 semester, 0 creditsSEED 447 – INTEGRATIVE SEMINAR OF THE MAJOR IN SCIENCEPrerequisites: COED 354 and 21 credits approved in the concentration, 2.50 academic average.Integrative course that includes six content areas, which are the basis for curriculum development ofScience in the secondary schools of Puerto Rico: biology, chemistry, physics, science, technology, andsociety. Practical applications with exercises in each of these areas. Analysis and evaluation ofpedagogical situations so the student can apply knowledge of teaching methodology and the evaluation(assessment) of the sciences.3 hours, 1 semester, 0 creditsSEED 448 – INTEGRATIVE SEMINAR OF THE MAJOR IN MATHEMATICSPrerequisites: COED 354 and 21 credits approved in the concentration, 2.50 academic average.Integrative course that includes six content areas which are the basis for curriculum development ofMathematics in the secondary schools of Puerto Rico: numbering system, operations, geometry,measurement, relations, probabilities and statistics. Practical applications with exercises in each ofthese areas. Analysis and evaluation of pedagogical situations so the student can apply knowledge ofteaching methodology and the evaluation (assessment) of the mathematics.3 hours, 1 semester, 0 creditsSEED 450 – INTEGRATIVE SEMINAR OF THE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES IN THESECONDARY LEVELPrerequisites: Have approved all the Foundation in Education courses including methodologyand COED 354, also approval of 21 credits in the concentration.Integrative course with a reflexive, interactive and applicable approach. Reinforcement of theconceptual and theoretical content of the basic courses of the Teacher Preparation Programs at the342

secondary level: philosophical, psychological, and sociological foundations in education, humandevelopment and growth, exceptional student, principles of teaching methodology, evaluation of theacademic performance, and research. Analysis and application of the course content in pedagogicalsituations with emphasis on the contemporary reality of the Puerto Rican people and the educationalcontext at the secondary level.3 hours, 1 semester, 0 creditsSEED 481 – PRACTICUM IN SECONDARY SCHOOLPrerequisites: GPA of 2.50 or higher is required in core and major courses.courses must be approved and at least 21 approved credits in major.All educationSupervised teaching practicum in a public or an accredited private school at the secondary level in thearea of specialization. Student will attend an internship center a minimum of 3 hours per day, fivehours weekly during one semester, under the daily supervision of a cooperative teacher and theperiodic supervision of a university professor who will be responsible for the evaluation of the intern’sprofessional development.15 hours, 1 semester, 5 creditsHE 205 – HEALTH AND PERSONAL CARECOURSES FOR A MAYOR IN HEALTH EDUCATIONThis course discusses the factors that affect healthy and responsible behavior, as well as theapproaches to health education. Study of the integration of the physical, mental, emotional, sociocultural,spiritual, and vocational health in personal care is emphasized. Discussion of the benefits ofhaving good eating habits, exercising managing stress adequately, being cautious of the consumptionof certain products and services and maintaining a good personal hygiene and quality health. Analysisof basic strategies of health education as a discipline and the fundamental strategies to teach people toadopt responsible and healthy behaviors and to enable them to defend their own health rights. Thegoal is to help them become agents of positive changes to promote and protect personal andcommunity health, in order to avoid illness and non-desired health situations, and also to resistnegative strategies to reach those goals.Emphasis on the development of critical and creative thinking to solve health problems related withliving styles, good health care planning, illness prevention, personal security, and the effects of anatural and social environment. To promote and protect health care in order to enjoy and expand lifeusing the physical, scientific, technical, and professional resources available in our society with itsinstitutions, programs, and strategies. Design of a model plan to improve health and personal care.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHE 222 – FOUNDATIONS OF HEALTH EDUCATIONKnowledge of the factors that support health education focusing on the physical, mental, philosophical,ethical, moral, historical, social, cultural, emotional, and spiritual. Study and analysis of thedevelopment and historical evolution of the Program of Health Education in Puerto Rico from its goalsand objectives up to the design and organization in the different dimensions of its contents.Analysis of the basic principles of health education as a field of study and the fundamental strategies topromote healthy and responsible behaviors and to enable people to defend their health rights so that343

they can become agents that promote and protect personal and community health in order to preventillness and/or undesired health situations. Conceptualization and application of the integral focus thatsustain the Health Education Program to offer health education with emphasis on the promotion model,articulating the curricular integration with the different academic areas. Study and discussion of thedifferent programs and intervention models to health education that are used at government andprivate levels for the promotion and protection of health.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsBIOL 240-241 - HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGYPlease refer to the Department of Psychology under the College of Science.PSYC 250 - SEMINAR ON HUMAN SEXUALITYPlease refer to the Department of Psychology under the College of Science.HE 340 –HEALTH AND PERSONAL SECURITYStudy of accidents in different scenarios in daily life such as natural disasters and those caused by manand the importance of security to protect health and life. Knowledge of accident causes and thesituations of risks at home, school, work, recreational and social activities, and sports practices; also,studied are the environmental dangers, management of toxic and/or poisonous substances, humanerrors, and identifying the conditions of human risks.Analysis and discussion of high-risk behaviors that require modifications, the need of acting responsiblywith health and personal, security, with fairness respecting and recognizing the needs and the rights ofall.Development of prevention strategies or methods to appropriates manage situations, before, during,and after an accident or disaster, including traffic security and first aid. Emphasis on the importance ofusing a constructivist approach in a health class to develop in students the skills and needed attitudesto adopt security measures in order to protect health and life. Also, the application of critical thinking ina responsible manner to the available resources and the existent needs. Self-evaluation of practicesand risk behaviors that attempt against the personal and community security and the unnecessary useof first aid articles. Course includes the development of a plan to modify them, considering basicstrategies of individual counselors in personal security and responsible health behavior affairs.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHE 343 - PREVENTION AND HEALTH ATTENTION OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTSThe course approaches prevention of diseases and the promotion of health in children andadolescents. Provides for the acquisition of knowledge on the most common and different categories ofhealth conditions in Puerto Rico: congenital and hereditary, genetic disorders, nutritional deficiencies,contagious infections, allergies, metabolic disorders, coordination problems, abuse, and maltreatment.Includes manifestations, prevention, attention, and the role of counseling in health education. Revisionof the teacher-required competencies as well as other related professionals involved in the diseaseprevention and promotion of health in children and adolescents.The course also relates to the prevention and promotion of health in its stages. Mention ofprofessionals that will help in the prevention and health in children and adolescent. The student willhave the opportunity to acquire knowledge, develop the skills and attitudes towards childhood and344

adolescent in order to serve as facilitator so students can recognize its unity, value its stages and enjoythem without affecting their quality of life in other stages.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHE 344 - PERSONALITY AND BEHAVIOR PROBLEMSPrerequisite: PSYC 250Emphasis on those concepts that promote the reinforcement and development of a healthy personality.Analysis of the topics such as respect and human dignity, enhancement of self-esteem, sexuality,interdependence, and decision-making. Study of the most recent findings on the use and abuse ofalcohol and illegal drugs, violence in general, and the victims of any kind of violence. Analysis of thefindings and their applicability in the promotion and maintenance of a useful and productive personality;also included are moral, ethical, legal, social, and cultural issues. The human being as a person andsocial entity. Student is motivated to design management strategies for the behavioral disturbancesstudied under a responsible and Christian approach. Discussion of the importance of activeparticipation of parents and teamwork with other professionals in the therapeutic and educationprocess of students. Emphasis on the prevention and referral to supportive agencies in the community.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHE 345 - MENTAL HEALTH AND THE EDUCATION PROCESSStudy of the main mental health problems that affect the Puerto Rican school population. Emphasis onthe implications of these problems in the integral development of the student and in the teachinglearningprocess. The teacher's role in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of these conditions atthe school and community settings is highlighted.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHE 346 - HUMAN HEALTHCourse designed for the future health educator. Sexuality is viewed as a vital aspect in the integraldevelopment of the individual. Includes physiological, sociological, socio-cultural, and spiritual aspectsof human sexuality. Includes educational implications for sexual development from childhood to old ageDiscussion of normal human sexuality problems, transmission of sexual diseases, and sexualdepressions. Learning experiences provide for clarification of doubts and myths regarding humansexuality and the development of positive attitudes leading to healthy sexuality. Emphasis on high-risksexual behaviors embedded in the social dogmas of the Church: abstinence, couple relationships,family planning, and sexual abuse of children and young adults. The course will equip health educatorswith the necessary skills to explain different situations regarding human sexuality.3 hours, 1 semester 3 creditsHE 430 - HEALTH IN THE COMMUNITY: ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGYAnalysis of the concepts of community, environment, and ecology. Study of community health in thehistorical context. Study of the environmental and ecological dangers, as well as the models andstrategies of health promotion and disease prevention. Recommendations are offered in order to fosterand promote a better life quality among the students.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits345

Prof. Miriam Deida, DirectorHOME ECONOMICS (HECO)BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SCIENCE(HOME ECONOMICS) (HECO)Faculty: Rosany Rodríguez, Matilde Cruz, Rosabel Reyes,OBJECTIVESThe focus of home economics is family in its various forms. Family is defined as a unit of intimatetransaction and of interdependent people who share some values and goals, responsibility fordecisions and resources, and have commitment to one another over time. Home economics views thefamily as a major source of nurture, protection, and renewal for the individual. As an educational force,the family significantly contributes to the qualitative development of its individual members and has thepotential to prepare them to be productive for themselves and society. From this perspective, homeeconomics works through family to reach an optimum balance between people and their environment.Home economics accepts the challenge of helping people to adjust to change and to shape the future.As a professional area of study, home economics offers an attractive career preparation forstrengthening the individual, family, and community within the social reality of Puerto Rico. It utilizesknowledge of natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences applying them to daily situations withthe purpose of improving the quality of life. Therefore, it aims to clarify and develop values in order toutilize fully the available resources in the improvement of the environmental aspects of family life. Theprofessional in home economics, in order to perform at maximum level, should possess leadership,sense of service, human warmth, integrity, responsibility, scientific attitude, open-mindedness andcreativity. He/she should recognize the value and needs of the human person in order to contributetoward his/her realization. Consequently, in the Department of Home Economics of the College ofScience, propose to:1. Contribute to the formation and development of competent, dedicated professional, consciousof their duties and responsibilities in the changing and dynamic Puerto Rican society.2. Foment an authentic interest in the knowledge that will motivate the individual to excel in allaspects of life.3. Develop and clarify values, which will enable the individual to fully utilize the availableresources to improve the quality life.4. Identify, study, and analyze, in an integral form, the socio-economic aspects of the family andits community, with emphasis on economy and administration, nutrition and health, immediatephysical environment and human development during the life cycle.5. Provide community services by offering conferences, seminars, exhibitions, orientation, andother educational means in order to contribute to the physical, mental, and social well-being ofthe family.346

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HOME ECONOMICS (FAMILY ANDCOMMUNITY SCIENCES) (HECO)COURSES REQUIREMENTSGeneral Education 72College 0Concentration 56CREDITSCURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HOME ECONOMICS (FAMILY ANDCOMMUNITY SCIENCES) (HECO)FIRST SEMESTERFIRST YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSSPAN 131 3 SPAN 132 3ENGL 110 3 ENGL 114 3ORIE 003 0 ORIE 004 0THEO 130 3 THEO 131 3MATH 117 3 MATH 118 3*CHEM 123 4 *GESC 280 2*PHED 107 1 HIST 101HIST 102CREDITS 17 CREDITS 173SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSENGL 115 3 PHIL 207 3*BIOL 240 4 *BIOL 241 4*HECO 100 3 *HECO 201 3*HECO 200 3 *HECO 203 3*HECO 202 3 *MATH 298 3*COMP 210 3 *PSYC 100 3CREDITS 19 CREDITS 19THIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSPHIL 312 3 POSC 110 3347

THIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSHIST 103 3 HIST 104 3SOCS 110 3 *BIOL 105 4*HECO 300 3 *HECO 301 3*HECO 380 3 *HECO 302 3*PSYC 250 3 *PHED 251 - 301 1CREDITS 18 CREDITS 17FIRST SEMESTERFOURTH YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSHIST 253 3 SPAN 205 3THEO 132 3 PHIL 340 3*HECO 400 3 *HECO 412 1*HECO 401 3 *HECO 422 3*ELECTIVAHECO 403 – 410*ELECTIVAGERO 102 – 40233CREDITS 18 CREDITS 10* All education and concentration courses must to be approved with a “B” or higher. The generaleducation courses must be approved with a grade no lower than a “C” (This will be applied tonew admission, readmitted, and transferred students beginning August 2007. In accordancewith the Bylaws for Teacher Certification stated by the Department of Education of Puerto Rico(2004), the student is required to have an average of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale in both the generalindex and concentration. Therefore, the minimum grade point average (GPA) required for thePracticum is 2.50.*** Students transferred from other universities must register in Orientation 005.COURSE DESCRIPTIONHECO 100 - INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SCIENCEIntroduction to the study of the profession of family and community science. Study of the historicbackground of the profession, different related academic disciplines, and different areas of professionalperformance for improvement of quality of life of the individual, the family, and the community.3 lecture hours, 1 semester, 3 credits348

HECO 200 - HUMAN DEVELOPMENTStudy of physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and moral aspects of human growth and developmentthrough the life cycle. Emphasis through observation and study on the influence of family and socialinstitutions of the different stages of human development. Application of principles of responsibleparenting through life cycle using an infant simulator.3 lecture hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHECO 201 - FAMILY ECOSYSTEMDiscussion of different aspects of family as a basic institution in society. Analysis of role changes andfamily interaction within the family and social ecosystem. Study of various aspects relevant forimproving the quality of family life such as planning before marriage, conflict and crisis solution, lawsrelated to family matters, domestic violence prevention, and adolescent pregnancy.3 lecture hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHECO 202 - TEXTILES AND THE CONSUMERIntroduction to the study of the textile-science, oriented toward the consumer. The properties andcharacteristics of fiber and textile products on the market. Emphasis on the processes of production offiber, yarns, and fabrics. Basic experience to determine fiber content, classification, products reaction,types of yarns and weaves.4 lecture hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHECO 203 - HOUSING DESIGN AND DECORATIONApplication of art principles and techniques in the selection of housing and furniture; the economic,social and aesthetic aspects. Analysis of dwelling design to satisfy individual and family needs.3 lecture hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHECO 300 - HUMAN NUTRITIONPrerequisites: BIOL 241, CHEM 122Study of the nature and function of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins, minerals, water, and theirrelationship to the well-being of individuals. Emphasis on the importance of nutritional needs during thelife cycle and how to satisfy them in families with different incomes. Nutritional needs in the differentstages of the life cycle are also studied.4 lecture hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHECO 301 - FOOD SCIENCEPrerequisite: HECO 300Study of the composition, nutritional value, selection, sanitation, storage, and conservation of food.Discussion, analysis, and evaluation of scientific principles involved in the preparation of food topreserve its nutritional value, color, and taste. Laboratory experience to apply these principles.2 lecture hours, 4 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 3 credits349

HECO 302 - PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES OF CLOTHINGPrerequisite: HECO 202Discussion of the economic, social, and psychological principles involved in the production,consumption, and distribution of clothing, accessories, commercial patterns: and techniques in makingclothes. Laboratory incorporates basic and advanced techniques of dressmaking.2 lecture hours, 4 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHECO 380 - RESEARCH AND METHODOLOGY IN HOME ECONOMICSPrerequisites: HECO 100, COMP 210, MATH 298Discussion of the investigative process in the family and consumer science areas of study. Thepresentation of investigative work under the supervision of the professor of the course is required.Discussion, application, and preparation of didactic material in the Family and consumer science areasof study.3 lecture hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHECO 400 - HOUSING, HEALTH, AND THE CONSUMERCo-requisite: HECO 401Study of housing and its influence on the physical and mental health of the individual, family, andcommunity. Analysis of positive or negative factors which affect home-life, based on the Puerto Ricanreality. Study of public and private agencies available to solve these problems. A research projectrelated to housing problems is required from every student.3 lecture hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHECO 401 - MANAGEMENT AND FAMILY ECOSYSTEMPrerequisites: HECO 100, 200, 201, 202, 203, 300, 301, 302Co-requisite: HECO 400Discussion of theories and management processes, and their effect upon the family ecosystem and thechanging social and economical situation. Integration and application of concepts.3 lecture hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHOME ECONOMICS 403 - ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF PATTERNPrerequisites: Home Economics 202, 302Clothing design and construction by the flat pattern method. Design analysis and application of thetechniques in the transformation of the commercial pattern. Application of these techniques to a seriesof half-scaled designs and full-scaled designs in the laboratory experience.2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 3 credits350

HECO 404 - MEAL PLANNING AND SERVICEPrerequisites: HECO 301Discussion of methods and techniques in the planning, organization, preparation, and service of mealsfor various occasions, considering the nutritional need, economic level, and family size. Considerationof efficient use of money, time, energy, and equipment as well as aesthetic principles in mealpreparation.2 lecture hours, 4 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHECO 405 - PASTRY PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUESStudy of the principles, methods, and techniques for the preparation and decoration of pastry; their useas a possible family income. Confection of pies, sweet pastry, cakes, icings, candies, doughnuts andtheir decoration during the laboratory phase.2 lecture hours, 4 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHECO 407 - TEACHING METHODS IN NUTRITIONPrerequisites: HECO 301Teaching methods and preparation of materials in nutrition. Emphasis on the use of demonstration andaudio- visual material. Particular attention is given to educational problems in Puerto Rico consideringthe varied age and socio-economic levels; opportunity to apply the acquired knowledge.3 lecture hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHECO 409 - CHILD NUTRITIONStudy of principles of human nutrition and factors, which influence the development of habits essentialfor the preservation of health and the prevention of disease from early childhood through adolescence.3 lecture hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHECO 410 - NUTRITION IN AGINGIntroduction to the study of feeding the elderly. Emphasis on the importance of the recommendeddietary allowance in order to prevent illness in this life cycle. Study of the financial, physical,physiological, sociological, and psychological factors which influence nutrition in aging.3 lecture hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHECO 412 - SUPERVISED PRACTICUM SEMINARPrerequisites: HECO 380, 400, 401Co-requisite: HECO 422Analysis of the situations students find during their practice experience. Study of the characteristics andneeds of different clients and finding solutions to problems to help improve the family's quality of life.1 lecture hour, 1 semester, 1 credit351

HECO 422 - SUPERVISED PRACTICUMPrerequisite: HECO 380Co-requisite: HECO 412Professional experience provided in the area of specialization guiding students to observe, analyze,plan, perform, and evaluate activities according to area of study. The student is required to complete225 hours during the semester under the supervision of a university supervisor.15 hours per week, 1 semester, 3 creditsHECO 480 - SEMINARDiscussion of the interaction between the individual and the environment that contributes to theformation of competent, dedicated professionals conscious of their duties and responsibilities in achanging, dynamic Puerto Rican society.3 lecture hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsASSOCIATE DEGREE IN APPLIED SCIENCE IN FASHION DESIGNPROF. MIRIAM DEIDA, DIRECTORFaculty: Daily Mangual, Francisco Soldevila, María CabreraThe Associate Degree in Applied Science in Fashion Design offers an alternative of study at theuniversity level to satisfy interest and need in the community for technical training and self-employmentin the field of fashion design.OBJECTIVES1. To offer an alternative of study in the field of fashion design of the Puerto Rican community.2. To provide an education of academic excellence in a short period of time.3. To satisfy interest and need of the community for technical training and self-employment.4. To contribute to the professional formation of individuals with the abilities needed to work in thefashion design field.5. To prepare professionals that can contribute to the industrial and technical development of thecommunity.6. To train personnel with the skills and knowledge for the work market and self-employment.7. To encourage the interest for knowledge, and the desire to excel in every aspect of life.REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN APPLIED SCIENCE IN FASHION DESIGNCOURSES REQUIREMENTSCREDITSGeneral Education 30College 0Concentration 40352

CURRICULUM FOR THE ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN APPLIED SCIENCEIN FASHION DESIGN (FASD)FIRST SEMESTERFIRST YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS*HECO 101 3 COMP 210 3*HECO 102 3 ENGL 115 3ENGL 114 3 ORIE 004 0ORIE 003 0 *HECO 103 3*HECO 202 3 *HECO 204 3*HECO 302 3 *HECO 206 3MATH 117 3 *HECO 303 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSTHEO 130 3 SOSC 110 3SPAN 131 3 SPAN 132 3*HECO 205 3 THEO 131 3*HECO 207 3 *HECO 104 3*HECO 403 3 MGNT 230 3CREDITS 15 CREDITS 15FIRST SEMESTERTHIRD YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS*HECO 218 1*HECO 228 3CREDITS 4All the Concentration courses need to be approved with a “C” or higher.Students transferred from other universities must register in Orientation 005.CREDITS353

COURSE DESCRIPTIONHECO 101 - FASHION THEORIES AND TRENDSDiscussion of the chronology of the development and evolution of clothing styles in the western world.Emphasis on events and characteristics of every historical period and its relation to political, cultural,economic, and technological development with clothing.3 lecture hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHECO 102 - FASHION ILLUSTRATIONDiscussion and practice of the principles and elements of fashion illustration through drawing andpainting techniques.2 lecture hours, 4 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHECO 103 - FASHION MARKETINGPrerequisite: HECO 101Principles and processes involved in the marketing and production of clothing. Emphasis on the nature,development, and operation of the fashion industry as a business.3 lecture hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHECO 104 - FITTING AND ALTERATIONSPrerequisites: Home Economics 202, 302, 303Application of techniques and principles to clothing confection with emphasis on fitting alterations andhaute couture techniques.2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHECO 202 - TEXTILES AND THE CONSUMERCo-requisite: HECO 302 - For students of Associate Degree in Applied Sciences in FashionDesignIntroduction to the study of the textile-science, oriented toward the consumer. The properties andcharacteristics of fiber and textile products on the market. Emphasis on the processes of productionfiber, yarns, fabrics, and finishes. Basic experience to determine fiber content, classification, productsreaction, types of yarns and weaves.4 lecture hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHECO 204 - FASHION DESIGN IPrerequisite: HECO 102Introduction to the principles of fashion designs for diverse clothing. Practical application of techniques.2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 3 credits354

HECO 205 - FASHION DESIGN IIPrerequisites: HECO 204Illustration and creation of collection of original designs collections. Preparation of portfolio.2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHECO 206 - INDUSTRIAL PATTERNPrerequisite: HECO 202, 302Design and confection of patterns using industrial techniques and draping. Creation of patterns withrequirements by the industry.2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHECO 207 - GRADINGPrerequisites: HECO 202, 206, 302, 303Study of measurements according to figure types. Discussion and practice of grading techniquesaccording to the size of the human body.2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHECO 215 - FASHION DRAPINGPrerequisites: HECO 207, 303, 403Study of traditional French Couture method of draping muslin or fabric on mannequins to createpatterns. Students learn to recognize properties of different fabrics and project them on mannequins. Anotebook of transferred patterns is required.3 lecture hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHECO 218 - INTERNSHIP SEMINARPrerequisites: HECO 103, 104, 205, 207, 303, 403Analysis of the situations students find during their practice experience. Instruction for professional andpersonal improvement that offers students exposure to topics related with employment and socialenvironment. Preparation of professional portfolio.2 lecture hours, June-July, 1 creditHECO 228 - INTERNSHIPFor students of Associate Degree in Applied Science in Fashion Design.Prerequisites: HECO 101, 103, 104, 205, 207, 303, 403Corequisite: HECO 218Coordinated and supervised training to offer students work exposition and experience in fashion designand clothing confection, fitting and alteration of clothing, and clothing manufacture. Students willobserve, analyze, evaluate, and execute activities related to the clothing industry. Students arerequired to complete 225 hours during summer under the supervision of a university supervisor.225 hours, June-July, 3 credits355

HECO302 - PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES OF SEWINGFor students of Associate Degree in Applied Science in Fashion DesignCo-requisite: HECO 202Discussion of the economic, social, and psychological principles involved in the production,consumption, and distribution of clothing, accessories, commercial patterns, and techniques in makingclothes. Laboratory incorporates basic and advanced techniques of dressmaking.2 lecture hours, 4 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHECO 303 - ADVANCED SEWINGPrerequisites: HECO 202, 302Application of principles and techniques for the creation of clothing for children, men, pregnant women,the physically- impaired, and the elderly.2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHECO 403 - PATTERN ANALYSIS AND DESIGNPrerequisites: HECO 202, 302Clothing design and construction by the flat pattern method. Design analysis and application of thetechniques in the transformation of the commercial pattern. Application of these techniques to a seriesof half-scaled designs and full-scaled designs in the laboratory experience.2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsRafael Torres Santos, DirectorDEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATIONFaculty: Marta González Torres, Edgardo Guilbe Alomar, Sebastián Isidro Pombo, Gamalier ToroZayasOBJECTIVESIn accordance with the philosophy of an integral education of Pontifical Catholic University of PuertoRico, the Department of Physical Education is responsible for providing instruction in physicaleducation to all registered students as part of their general education requirements. The Departmentconsiders, as its major responsibility, the preparation of teachers for the public and private schoolsystems. The primary objective pursued through the teaching of physical education is to contribute tothe physical, mental, social, emotional, spiritual, and cultural development of students. In accordancewith this primary objective, the Physical Education Department aims specifically to:1. Prepare teachers with the skills required to teach physical education at all levels ofeducation.2. Develop the desirable habits, attitudes, skills, and abilities to help improve their quality oflife.3. Promote interest toward sports and activities related to their professional field.356

4. Further their responsibility, honesty, and personal values in the light of the Gospel ofChrist.5. Contribute to the development of leadership in order to create and promote recreationalprograms in the community.6. Contribute to the achievement of the vision, mission, and educational philosophy ofPontifical Catholic University.PROGRAMS: The Department offers two different programs.TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM AND SPORTS SCIENCEThe primary goal of this program is to prepare teachers for secondary and elementary schoolinstruction. Thirty-two credits in physical education are required of all students interested in obtainingthe Physical Education Teacher Certificate at the secondary school level. As part of the general andprofessional education programs, students interested in the Elementary School Certification must takeadditional concentration courses. The program of sports science in physical conditioning is for allstudents who want to work in different scenarios, such as recreation leader, gym supervision, and othergovernment or private institutions that have sports programs.PHYSICAL EDUCATION SERVICE PROGRAMThis program includes Physical Education 107 and all basic courses from which students select one, inorder to fulfill the two-credit general education requirement for graduation.REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SECONDARY EDUCATION INPHYSICAL EDUCATION (PHED)COURSES REQUISITESCREDITSGeneral Education 71College 33Concentration 31CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SECONDARY EDUCATION IN PHYSICALEDUCATION (PHED)FIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDIT COURSE CREDITSPAN 131 3 SPAN 132 3HIST 103 3 HIST 104 3ENGL 110 3 ENGL 114 3ORIE 003 0 ORIE 004 0SOCI 110 3 POSC 3MATH 117 3 MATH 118 3*COED 101 3 *COED 202 318 CREDITS 18 CREDITS357

SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDIT COURSE CREDITSPAN 205 3 ENGL 115 3CHEM 117 3 GESC 118 3*PHED 200 3 *COED 203 3*PHED 306 3 HIST 303 3*PHED 260-261 3 *PHED 309 3HIST 253 3 *PHED 338 318 CREDITS 18 CREDITSTHIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSPHIL 207 3 *PHED 340 3THEO 130 3 *COED 354 3*COED 340 3 *PHED 205 2*COED 204 3 *COED 430 3*PHED 380 3 *COED 328 3PHIL 312 3 *PHED 341 3*COED 440 018 CREDITS 17 CREDITSFOURTH YEARFIRST YEARSECOND YEARCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSTHEO 131 3 ART 101*SEED 376 3 MUSI 1023*PHED 406 3 THEO 132 3*PHED 451 3 *SEED 401 1*PHED 478 3 *SEED 481 5*SEED 450 015 CREDITS 12 CREDITS* All education and concentration courses must be approved with a “B” or higher. The generaleducation courses must be approved with a grade no lower than a “C” (This will be applied tonew admission, readmitted, and transferred students beginning August 2007. In accordancewith the Bylaws for Teacher Certification stated by the Department of Education of Puerto Rico(2004), the student is required to have an average of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale in both the generalindex and concentration. Therefore, the minimum (GPA) (general point average) required forthe Practicum is 2.50.** The approval grade for Capstone Courses is P (Pass).** Students transferred from other universities must register in Orientation 005.358

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION INPHYSICAL EDUCATION (PHED)COURSES REQUISITESGeneral Education 72College 24Concentration 42CREDITSCURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION IN PHYSICALEDUCATION (PHED)FIRST SEMESTERFIRST YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSSPAN 131 3 SPAN 132 3HIST 103 3 HIST 104 3ENGL 110 3 ENGL 114 3ORIE 003 0 ORIE 004 0SOCI 110 3 POSI 110 3MATH 119 3 MATH 120 3*PHED 105 1 *PHED 106 1*COED 101 3 *COED 202 319 CREDITS 19 CREDITSSECOND YEARFIRST YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSSPAN 205 3 ENGL 115 3CHEM 119 3 GESC 120 3*COED 270 3 HIST 253 3*PHED 200 3 THEO 130 3*COED 340 3 HIST 303 3*COED 203 3 *PHED 306 3*PHED 260-261 119 CREDITS 18 CREDITS359

THIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSPHIL 207 3 *PHED 340 3*PHED 406 3 *ELED 207 3*ELED 206 3 PHIL 312 3*COED 204 3 *COED 313 3*PHED 309 3 *COED 328 3*PHED 338 3 *PHED 341 3*COED 440 018 CREDITS 18 CREDITSFOURTH YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSTHEO 131 3 THEO 132 3*PHED 380 3 *PHED 205 2*PHED 359 3 *ELED 411 1*PHED 478 3 *ELED 431 5*ELED 106/108 2*COED 430 3*ELED 450 017 CREDITS 11 CREDITS* All education and concentration courses must be approved with a “B” or higher. The generaleducation courses must be approved with a grade no lower than a “C” (This will be applied tonew admission, readmitted, and transferred students beginning August 2007. In accordancewith the Bylaws for Teacher Certification stated by the Department of Education of Puerto Rico(2004), the student is required to have an average of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale in both the generalindex and concentration. Therefore, the minimum (GPA) (general point average) required forthe Practicum is 2.50.** The approval grade for Capstone Courses is P (Pass).** Students transferred from other universities must register in Orientation 005.REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SPORTS SCIENCES IN PHYSICALCONDITIONING (PHCO)COURSES REQUISITESGeneral Education 71College 21Concentration 40CREDITS360

CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SPORTS SCIENCES IN PHYSICALCONDITIONING (PHCO)FIRST SEMESTERFIRST YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSSPAN 131 3 SPAN 132 3HIST 103 3 HIST 104 3ENGL 110 3 ENGL 114 3ORIE 003 0 ORIE 004 0THEO 130 3 THEO 131 3MATH 117 3 MATH 118 3*PHED 202 3 *PHED 205 218 CREDITS 17 CREDITSSECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSSPAN 205 3 ENGL 115 3BIOL 240 4 POSC 110 3*PHED 200 3 BIOL 241 4*PHED 309 3 *PHED 336 3*PHED 338 3 *PHED 340 3*PHED 406 3 *HECO 300 319 CREDITS 19 CREDITSTHIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSPHIL 207 3 PHIL 312 3THEO 132 3 *PHED 451 3*PHED 409 3 *PHED 479 3*PHED 478 3 *PHED 480 3*COED 270 3 *COED 328 3HIST 253 318 CREDITS 15 CREDITS361

FIRST SEMESTERFOURTH YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSSOCS 110 3 ART 101/MUS 102 3PHIL 340 3 *PHED 489 3MNGT 230 3 *PHED 490 1*PHED 481 3 *ELECT PHED 320,323, GERO 209*PHED 482 3*ELECT PHED 320, 323,GERO 209217 CREDITS 9 CREDITS*All the core courses and concentration courses need to be approved with a “C” or higher.**Students transferred from other universities must register in Orientation 005.2COURSE DESCRIPTIONPHED 105 - GAMES FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IRequired course for students in the teacher-preparation program for the elementary school. Study ofappropriate games for the elementary school, practice in conducting and organizing basic games,singing games, and rhythmic activities, including simple folk dances.2 hours, 1 semester, 1 creditsPHED 106 - GAMES FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IIRequired courses for students of the teacher – preparation program for the elementary school. Study ofappropriate games adapted to the level. Practice and organization of beginning sports games leadingto recreation; rhythmic activities.2 hours, 1 semester 1 creditsPHED 107 - HEALTH AND PHYSICAL FITNESSBasic course required for all college students with the exception of those enrolled in the teacherpreparation program. Participation in a variety of activities and the development of proficiency inconditioning exercises for physical fitness.2 hours, 1 semester, 1 creditStudents may choose one course from the following one-credit courses in order to complete theadditional one-credit education requirement in physical education. The courses meet twice a week.362

PHED 250 SoftballPHED 251 VolleyballPHED 235 Tae Kwon DoPHED 252 SoccerPHED 253 BasketballPHED 254 Tennis for BeginnersPHED 255 Intermediate Tennis (Requisite: P.E. 254 or consent of instructor)PHED 256 ArcheryPHED 257 Folk DancingPHED 258 Judo and Self Defense IPHED 259 Judo and Self Defense II (Requisite: P.E. 258)PHED 260 Swimming for BeginnersPHED 261 Intermediate Swimming (Requisite: P.E. 260 or consent of instructor)PHED 262 Advanced Swimming (Requisite: P.E. 260-261 or consent of instructorPHED 263 Aerobic DancingPHED 264 Advanced Aerobic Dance (Requisite P.E. 263)PHED 265 GymnasticsPHED 266 Wrestling (Olympic)PHED 355 Advanced Tennis (Requisite: P.E. 254-255)PHED 356 Advanced Archery (Requisite: P.E. 256)PHED 357 Advanced Dancing (Requisite: P.E. 257)The above courses include background, demonstration, practicing skills, and knowledge in selectedsports and dance activities.PHED 200 - FOUNDATIONS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATIONStudy of the principles, foundations, and bases of physical education and their application to practicalproblems related to curriculum, methods, administration, evaluation, and research in this field.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPHED 202 - SOCIAL AND PHYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF SPORTSCourse presents theoretical research and theories related to the mental, emotional, and psychologicalaspects taking into account individual differences of participants in sports.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPHED 205 - PERSONAL, SCHOOL, AND COMMUNITY HEALTHThis course offers students a study of the beneficial and harmful factors that affect the human body,especially children and adolescents. Brief study of the precursors of health in general and school healthas affected by its environment, health services offered to school children, and the importance of ahealthy school environment. Analysis of contemporary strategies to solve health problems through363

esearch. Study of other problems that affect the person at the local, national, or international level. Thestudent is provided with different suggestions to follow as a teacher in the observation measures,medical evaluation, and school inspection to complete the accumulative register and otherdocumentation of the Health Department through the Department of Education of Puerto Rico.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsPHED 235 - TAE KWON DOThis course offers students theory and training in Olympic Tae Kwon Do, in accordance with the TaeKwon Do World Federation program. While learning the basic skills of the sport, students willexperience marked physical and mental development. Any interested student may enroll in this course.2 hours, 1 semester, 1 creditPHED 240 - SPORTS ORIENTATION(Course for students who, by medical order, cannot participate in courses listed under theService Program)Theory, analysis, and demonstration of fundamentals and techniques in different sports; interpretationof rules of team and individual sports; theory and practice of spectator participation in sportscompetitions are discussed.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPHY ED 251 - VOLLEYBALL FUNDAMENTSOptional course for all students, except those registered in the teacher preparation program. Studentsparticipate in exercises and techniques in volleyball.2 hours, 1 semester, 1 creditPHY ED 253 - BASKETBALLOptional course for all students, except those registered in the teacher preparation program.Participation in exercises and techniques in basketball.2 hours, 1 semester, 1 creditPHY ED 254 - TENNIS FOR THE BEGINNERSOptional course for all students, except those registered in the teacher preparation program. Studentsparticipate in exercises and techniques in tennis.2 hours, 1 semester, 1 creditPHY ED 256 – ARCHERYOptional course for all students, except those registered in the teacher preparation program. Basicskills of archery are taught.2 hours, 1 semester, 1 credit364

PHY ED 260 - SWIMMING FOR BEGINNERSThis course is designed for the beginners in swimming. Basic movements in the water, with emphasison the different styles of swimming are taught.2 hours, 1 semester, 1 creditPHY ED 261 – SWIMMINGThis course is designed for advanced level students or those who took PHED 260. Basic andcompetitive styles of swimming are taught. Emphasis on the techniques and skills of swimming isgiven.2 hours, 1 semester, 1 creditPHY ED 263 - AEROBIC DANCEThis course studies the efficiency of the aerobic capacity, resistance, and muscular flexibility beyondthe exercise experiences; dance steps that need more oxygen and prepare people to work withpleasure and obtain better health are also studied.2 hour, 1 semester, 1 creditPHED 303 - TRACK-AND-FIELD COACHING (Training Techniques)Theory, analysis, and advanced performance techniques of track-and- field, including cross-countryand marathons. Participation in local track-and- field meets, playing the role of officials and recorders.Laboratory experiences included.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsPHED 304 - BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL(Training Techniques)Theory, analysis, and advanced performance techniques in baseball and softball, emphasizingstrategy, offensive, and defensive techniques. Laboratory experiences are an integral part of thiscourse.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsPHED 306 - CREATIVE DANCE AND RHYTHMS (Same as ELED 306)Study of the modern techniques followed in the development of rhythmic skills. Creative improvisationsfor the enrichment of physical education and music education programs followed at the elementary andintermediate levels. Creativity and enrichment of dances and rhythmic exercises for the elementary andsecondary levels are fostered.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits365

PHED 307 - VOLLEYBALL (Training Techniques)Theory, analysis, and advanced performance techniques of volleyball, emphasizing strategy andoffensive and defensive techniques. Laboratory experiences are an integral part of this course.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsPHED 308 - BASKETBALL (Training Techniques)Theory, analysis, and advanced performance techniques of basketball emphasizing strategy andoffensive and defensive techniques. Laboratory experiences are integral part of this course.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsPHED 309 - PHYSICAL EDUCATION ADAPTED TO SPECIAL EDUCATION(EQUIVALENT TO ELED 309)This course studies the basic background for the adaptation of physical education to the specialeducation area. Students are introduced to the development and improvement of the body's physicalcondition through motor, psychomotor, and perceptual- motor activities. Physical laboratory experiencein various situations and environments are provided. Emphasis on the physical, mental, and emotionalareas involved in the education of the disabled.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPHED 320 - EVALUATION AND PRESCRIPTION OF PHYSICAL APTITUDE FOR PEOPLE WITHCHRONIC DISEASES AND DISABILITIESCourse focused to the study, discussion and analysis of the evaluation procedures, principles, andphysical conditioning methods for people with chronic diseases and disabilities. Prescription ofexercises as a prevention mean and rehabilitation for this special population is emphasized.2 hours, 1 semester 2 creditsPHED 321 - EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION FOR THE PEDIATRIC POPULATIONStudy, discussion, and analysis of the physiological limitations of the child and the changes andadaptation required for the child’s integration to an exercise program. Evaluation processes and thephysical conditioning methodology are emphasized. Analysis of the five components of physicalaptitude: cardiovascular resistance, muscle resistance and strength, body composition, and flexibility.2 hours, 1 semester 2 creditsPHED 322 - EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION FOR THE GERIATRIC POPULATIONStudy, discussion, and analysis of the physiological changes modification, adaptation, and limitationduring the aging process. Emphasis on exercise evaluation and prescription for geriatric population.Analysis of the components of physical aptitude.2 hours, 1 semester 2 credits366

PHED 323 - ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT OF SUMMER CAMPSStudy of the organization and administration of summer camps in the public and private sectors.Featured are the minimum requirements for the license, budget, legal issues, sales, and care ofequipment, and public relations.2 hours, 1 semester 2 creditsPHED 336 - PHYSICAL CONDITIONING TECHNIQUESAnalysis of the rationale of methods followed in physical conditioning for physical education programsat the elementary and secondary levels.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPHED 338 - PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISEStudy of the effects of muscle activity on the human organism. Neuromuscular contraction, adaptationto the circulatory and respiratory systems, pulmonary ventilation, fatigue, nutrition, body temperature,and metabolism. Laboratory experiences will become an integral part of the course.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPHED 340 - SAFETY IN SPORTS AND FIRST AIDAnalysis of the causes and prevention of accidents in sports, including treatment of injuries. Referenceto the standard American Red Cross First-Aid course.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPHED 341 - ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF PHYSICAL EDUCATIONStudy of the organization and administration of school and community physical education programs:budget, legal aspects, purchase and care of equipment, program and public relations, among others.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPHED 359 - METHODOLOGY IN THE TEACHING OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION ATTHE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPrerequisites: (46) COED 313/354 and 18 credits in advanced concentration coursesThis course studies the meaning and purpose of physical education in the curriculum, planning,organization, and evaluation of the physical education programs. Analysis of the curriculum, themethods and recommended materials for the teaching of physical education at the elementary school.Particular attention to moral and spiritual values of the teacher is given. Modern trends, techniques,and principles that govern the teaching of modern physical education are emphasized. Individual andteam activities for children from kindergarten to sixth grade as well as laboratory experiences related tothe topics under study are provided.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits367

PHED 380 - MOVEMENT EDUCATIONThis course studies the foundations of movement during the child's first years. Exploration andexperimentation in the teaching of the basic skills and other aspects of movements are used.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPHED 403 – MOTOR DEVELOPMENT FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDRENCourse designed for the personnel that work in Head Start Centers and preschools settings and thosethat visit homes as well as other options in early childhood. In this course, the professional related tothis field must understand the need for motor skills and physical development as well as its intrinsicvalue to children’s integral development. Influence on academic tasks of coordination and body controlskills as foundations of perceptual-motor development are discussed. Different motor activities will bepresented and their implications in cognitive development. Students will have an opportunity to designdifferent activities directed to facilitate the development of these skills in preschool children.PHED 405 - THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM IN PUERTO RICOStudy of the philosophy, objectives, phases, organization norms, and special projects of the physicaleducation programs in Puerto Rico. Emphasis on the activity programs.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPHED 406 - MEASUREMENT, ASSESSMENT, AND EVALUATION IN PHYSICALEDUCATION(For Physical Education majors only) Requisites: A minimum of 18 credits in the concentrationand 12 credits in professional education courses; instructor's authorization.Analysis, evaluation, interpretation, and use of tests and other measurement tools used in physicaleducation; application of statistical procedures, experimental design, assessment, and evaluationprinciples and techniques used in this area.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPHED 409 – ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAMS OF WELL-BEING ANDFITNESSThis course studies the planning, organization, and administration of gymnasiums in private entities,government, and hospitals. Design and planning facilities, selection of personnel norms andprocedures are studied.PHED 414 - TENNIS (Training techniques)Theory and analysis of advanced performance techniques in tennis are studied. Emphasis on strategyand offensive and defensive techniques. Laboratory experiences are an integral part of this course.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 credits368

PHED 443 - ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF ATHLETIC PROGRAMSThis course studies the organization and administration of school and community athletic programs.Special emphasis is given to intramural programs, state level control, and opportunities for educatingthe community. The planning and preparation of tournaments, budget, leadership, schedules, facilities,and equipment are discussed.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPHED 451 - RECREATION FOR LEISUREOpportunity to become familiar with all types of recreation from early childhood through adulthood,laboratory experiences through visits to various recreational places to foster the best use of leisuretime.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPHED 460 - INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICSCourse designed for those students who have participated in intercollegiate sports for at least one year.Interuniversity sports promoted by the faculty staff for the highly skilled students. Eligible studentsreceive the benefits of competition, travel, sportsmanship, friendship, etc. This course can be countedtoward credit only once, but cannot be repeated for such purposes.1 hour, 1 semester, 1 creditPHED 478 - KINESIOLOGYPrerequisites: PH. ED. 338 AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE DEPARTMENT DIRECTORAnalysis of the concepts of human movement and motor performance, emphasizing effects of internaland environmental variables. Laboratory.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPHED 479 - SCIENTIFIC METHOLOGY OF ATHLETIC TRAININGCourse designed to discuss in detail the scientific factors that influence the preparation, organization,and structure of physical conditioning and performance training programs. Covers updated concepts inthe training for performance of the high level athletic. Facilitates the development of skills for weekly,semi-annual, and annual planning.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPHED 480 - SCIENTIFIC STRENGTH TRAININGStudy of the methods for strengthening the human body. Provides a detailed description of thephysiological principles of strength training. Emphasis on specialized equipment used for optimaltraining results.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits369

PHED 481 - SPORTS NUTRITION, WEIGHT CONTROL, AND ATHLETIC PERFORMANCEStudy of the nutritional needs before, during, and after physical training. Analysis of popular diets,vitamins and minerals, supplements, and other ergogenic products. Weight control recommendations.3 hours, 1 semester 3 creditsPHED 482 - CARDIORESPIRATORY CONDITIONING; MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATIONStudy, analysis, and discussion regarding cardiovascular illnesses, EKG before, during, and after theexercise; “stress test” tolerance to exercise test administration. Implementation of cardiovascularrehabilitation programs: Phase 1, 2, 3.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPHED 489-490 - PRACTICE AND SEMINAR EXERCISE PRESCRIPTIONThe internship provides experiences and practice in work performance and health related physicalconditioning programs in businesses and hospitals under the supervision of professionals. The internswork as assistant coordinators in administrative tasks, physical evaluation, and prescription of exercise,as well as participate in special projects such as health fairs and educational presentations in healthlifestyles, marketing, and recreational leadership. Students will develop the necessary skills foroperating a gymnasium and must elaborate and implement a special project.4 hours, 1 semester, 4 creditsACTIVITIESThe Department sponsors the following activities:1. Tennis, Archery, Tae Kwon Do, and Judo Clubs2. Association of Physical Education Students3. Inter-class tournaments4. Physical Education Week5. Summer Camp – “Campionero”6. Swimming SchoolEDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND MATERIALS LABORATORYThe Educational Resources and Materials Laboratory (LERMA) provides support for students needinghelp in the areas of English, Spanish, and Mathematics. Other support centers of the institutionavailable for students are the Academic Computing Center and the Educational Technology Center.370

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONDr. Jaime L. Santiago Canet, DeanEdgar Rodríguez Ríos, DBA, Associate DeanHISTORYThe College of Business Administration was established in 1966 when the Departments of BusinessAdministration and Secretarial Sciences, formerly under the College of Arts and Science, were mergedunder a new Dean. Upon reorganization of the College in 1969, the following departments wereestablished: Management, Marketing, General Studies in Business Administration, Accounting,Economics and Finance, and Secretarial Science. The Graduate Program in Business Administrationwas also established on that date. The concentrations in Computer Management in Business andOffice Administration were established in 1983 and 1985 respectively. The Business Communicationsprogram was established in 1987. In 1997, the programs Global Business, and Public Accounting andthe Associate Degree in Tourism were incorporated.In 1998, majors in Organizational Communications, Entrepreneurship, Tourism Entrepreneurship,Entrepreneurial Experience, Advertising, Radio and Television Production, Human Resources andInternational Public Relations were incorporated to the Bachelor of Business Administration.Also, during the same period majors in Accounting, Finance, General Business, Human Resources,Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, and Office Administration wereestablished in the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.). The program of Master of Science(M.S.) in Office Administration was established during at the end of the 1990’s. Four binary programsleading to the combined program of Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of BusinessAdministration (BBA/MBA) are also offered since the late nineties.The program leading to the Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) was initiated in 2001. In 2006,the College of Business Administration signed a collaboration agreement with Maine MaritimeAcademy. As a result of this, two new programs were established in 2008: the major in InternationalBusiness and Logistics in the bachelor’s program and the post graduate Professional Certificate inTransportation and Maritime Logistics.GOALS AND OBJECTIVESThe goal of the College of Business Administration is to qualify students to enter into professionalpositions in both business and government environments. Student decision-making capabilities will beexpanded to enhance their overall performance in the different business specializations.THE CURRICULUM WAS DEVELOPED CONSIDERING THE FOLLOWING SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES1. To incorporate strong ethical and Christian values in managerial decisions.2. To create an awareness of the continuous flux of technological, economic, political, and socialchanges in our society in which business enterprises play an important role.3. To develop a clear understanding of business functions and, their interrelationship andrelationship to other human activities.4. To create an understanding of organizational structures and on individual and group conductwithin these structures.371

5. To be skilled in current technical techniques requiring the analysis of data, measurement ofhuman conduct, and use of production and consumption factors.ORGANIZATIONAt the academic level, the College of Business Administration is composed of four undergraduatedepartments and a graduate program. Department of Accounting, Economics, Finance, and Business Law Department of Management, Information Systems, and General Business Department of Marketing, Communications and Tourism Department of Secretarial Sciences and Office Administration Graduate Program in Business AdministrationOPERATIONEach department functions as an administrative unit under the direction of a chairperson who isresponsible to the Dean. These five departments function as decision-making centers that generate theacademic and professional activities. The Dean coordinates and works with the faculty, standing andad hoc committees, staff, and department chairs to attain the College objectives.PROGRAMS OF STUDYThe College of Business Administration offers the following academic programs: five associatedegrees; two bachelor’s: Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science of Technologyand Office Systems; five postgraduate professional certificate; the Master of Business Administration(MBA), the Master of Science (MS), and the Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA). Furthermore,the College of Business Administration in conjunction with the School of Law offers the programleading to the MBA and JD degree.A. Associate in Applied Science in:1) Business Administration2) Information Technology Support3) Secretarial Sciences4) Office Techniques5) Tourism TechniquesB. Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with the following majors:1) Office Administration2) General Business3) International Business4) International Business and Logistics5) Organizational Communications6) Accounting7) Public Accounting [5 years]8) Business Law9) Managerial Economics10) Entrepreneurship11) Tourism Entrepreneurship12) Entrepreneurial Experience372

13) Finance14) Management15) Communication Media in Business16) Marketing17) Radio and Television Production18) Advertising19) Human Resources20) International Public Relations21) Information Systems22) Office SystemsC. Bachelor of Science of Technology and Office Systems (BSTOS)D. Combined program leading to the Bachelor of Business Administration and the Master ofBusiness Administration (B.B.A./ M.B.A.) in areas such as:1) General Business2) Accounting3) Management4) Human Resources5) Management Information SystemsE. Postgraduate Professional Certificates1) Accounting2) Management3) Human Resources4) Management Information Systems5) Transportation and Maritime LogisticsF. Master of Business Administration (MBA) with concentration in:1) Office Administration2) General Business3) International Business4) Accounting5) Finance6) Management7) Marketing8) Human Resources9) Management Information SystemsG. Master of Science (M.S.) in Office AdministrationH. Combined program: Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration (MBA - JD)I. Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.)For the general education, college, and major requisites, students should refer to the information foreach individual program.373

Prof. Ana I. Báez Rodríguez, BSS, MA, DirectorDEPARTMENT OF OFFICE ADMINISTRATIONFaculty: Ana I. Báez Rodríguez, Migdalia de Jesús Acevedo, Ana Gutiérrez de Marrero, KathrynHernández Burgos, Blanca E. Nieves Pérez.OBJECTIVESA. Bachelor of Science in Technology and Office Systems1. To prepare capable secretaries who will contribute to the economic, social, ethical, andChristian progress of the community.2. To provide our students with experiences and activities according to their needs andinterests so that, when they graduate, they will show desirable working habits,attitudes and traits, as well as a pleasant personality where Christian and ethicaltraits will prevail.3. To instill in our students the achievement and manifestation of desirable attitudes suchas cooperation, initiative, neatness, honesty, responsibility, and efficiency.4. To enforce the development of secretarial skills as well as moral values.B. Concentration in Office Administration1. To provide skills and knowledge, as well as ethics principles that will enable studentsto perform efficiently the proper tasks of an Office Administrator.2. To prepare professionals with human, moral, and Christian traits to perform tasks asoffice administrators.REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREECONCENTRATION IN OFFICE ADMINISTRATION -136 CRS.CREDITSRequired General Education Courses 68Courses Required for the College and the MajorADA 105ACCT 213 – 214 3MGNT 111 8MGNT 410 3MGNT 416* 3COMP247 2ADA 392 3ADA 121-122-223 -224 12ADA 353-354 6OFAD 202 3ADA 201 3374

OFAD 306 2OFAD 401 3OFAD 404 3ADA 355 3OFAD 487 3OFAD 499 ** 5ELECTIVE 3ORIE 003-004 0TOTAL CREDITS 68* This course satisfies part of the Philosophy requirements of the General Program.**One seminar hour, fifteen hours of Internship weekly.PROGRAM FOR THE BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION INOFFICE ADMINISTRATIONFIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSENGL 114 3 ENGL 115 3HIST 103 3 HIST 104 3SPAN 131 3 SPAN 132 3ADA 121 3 MATH 118 3THEO 130 3 THEO 121 3PHED 107 1 PHED (Elective) 1ORIE 003 0 ORIE 004 0CREDITS 16 CREDITS 16SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSENGL 383 3 ADA 105 3MATH 117 3 MATH 118 3SPAN 205 3 HIST 253 3MGNT 111 3 ADA 201 3SOCS 110 3 POSC 110 3PHIL 207 3 PHIL 312 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18375

THIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSOFAD 202 2 ACCT 214 4ACCT 213 4 ADA 224 3OFAD 306 3 ADA 392 3ADA 223 3 ADA 354 3ADA 353 3 COMP 247 2CHEM 117 3 BIOL 118 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18FOURTH YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSMGNT 416 3 OFAD 499 5MGNT 210 3 ART 101 or MUSI 102 3OFAD 401 3 OFAD 487 3OFAD 404 3 ELECTIVE 3ADA 355 3THEO 132 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 14OFAD 100 - KEYBOARDINGTraining in the use of the computer basic external parts and keyboarding software. Development ofkeyboarding skills. Speed and accuracy emphasis with a minimum of 15 words a minute and amaximum of 5 errors in three-minute writings.2 hours, 1 semester, 1 creditOFAD 202 – PROFESSIONAL IMAGE AND INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSStudy of the relationship among the concept of personality, effective interpersonal skills, and success inorganizational and personal settings.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsOFAD 305 - MACHINE TRANSCRIPTIONRequisite: ADA 223Emphasis on business documents from dictation machines. Application of grammar, punctuation,accentuation, penmanship, logical order of ideas. Characteristics of style and document format.4 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits376

OFAD 306 – PROCEDURES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE LEGAL OFFICERequisite: ADA 122Emphasis on dictation and transcription in the computer of legal material. It will also include themanagement of files, records, legal calendars, and may other material related to legal offices. Thestudents will acquire knowledge of legal vocabulary. They will work 20 hours in the office of a lawyer.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsOFAD 350 - AUTOMATED OFFICE: METHODS AND PROCEDURESRequisites: ADA 122Course designed for the business education student to acquire the skills and knowledge in themanagement and operation of electronic and telecommunications equipment. Emphasis on thelearning of essential office administrative and functioning skills which the professor should convey tothe business student.4 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsOFAD 400 - CPS EXAM REVIEW SEMINARDiscussion of the six areas which are included in the CPS test. Materials prepared byInternational Association of Administrative Professionals.2 hours, 1 semester, 1 creditOFAD 401 - OFFICE ADMINISTRATIONRequisite: ADA 122, ADA 353The correct way to administer an office effectively and efficiently through the process of planning,organizing, and controlling information related to the activities of the firm.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsOFAD 404 – MEDICAL OFFICE PRACTICERequisite: ADA 122Emphasis on the study of medical terminology. Machine transcription of medical documents.Management of records, patient, appointments, business transactions particular to a medical office.Preparation of payroll, inventories of equipment and material.4 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsOFAD 410 - DESKTOP PUBLISHINGRequisite: ADA 122Study of the procedures for test production, art, photographic, illustrations, and other typography tasksrelated with computers.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 credits377

OFAD 487 – ORAL COMMUNICATION FOR THE BUSINESS PERSONNELRequisites: 9 credits in ENGLEmphasis on the development of the necessary skills for oral presentations in English. Studentsparticipate in exercises and practice of verbal communication. Understanding of the speechcommunication process, application of tools to skillfully reduce speech barriers as well as learning towork with people within the structure of business situations.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsOFAD 490 – SEMINAR IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN OFFICE ADMINISTRATIONCourse based on prior participation of students in seminar for the professional improvement in thesecretarial field. Students are required to write a composition about each seminar and to present theoriginal evidence of participation.1 semester, 1 creditOFAD 497 –OFFICE ADMINISTRATION EXPERIENCEStudents demonstrate proficiency in office administration through: in her or his portfolio, essays, casestudies, and interviews with an evaluation committee and departmental coordinator. A minimum of acontinuous one-year experience in office administration is required.1 semester, 1 creditOFAD 499 - OFFICE ADMINISTRATION PRACTICERequisite: ADA 201, ADA 223, ADA 353Fourth-year students will work fifteen hours per week in assignments related to officeadministration. In a one-hour weekly seminar, different problems related to their workexperience will be discussed.15 hours practice, 1 seminar hour, 1 semester, 5 creditsB. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN TECHNOLOGY ANDOFFICE SYSTEMS -136 CRS.378CREDITSRequired General Education Courses 68Courses Required for the College and the MajorADA 105 3ADA 121-122 6ADA 223-224 6ADA 190 3ADA 191 3

ADA 201 3ADA 220 3ADA 292 4ADA 293 4ADA 353-354 6ADA 355 3ADA 392 3ADA 486 2ADA 499** 3COMP 247 2MGNT 111 3MGNT. 416*OFAD 202 2OFAD 306 3OFAD 487 3ELECTIVE 3ORIE 003-004 0Total 68* This course satisfies part of the Philosophy requirements of the General Program.** One seminar hour, fifteen hours of practice per week.PROGRAM FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN TECHNOLOGYAND OFFICE SYSTEMS (36)FIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSENGL 114 3 ENGL 115 3HIST 103 3 HIST 104 3SPAN 131 3 SPAN 132 3SOCS 110 3 COMP 247 2ADA 121 3 ADA 122 3THEO 130 3 THEO 131 3ORIE 003 0 PHED 108 1ORIE 004 0CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18379

SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSSPAN 205 3 MATH 118 3ENGL 383 3 THEO 132 3MATH 117 3 ADA 220 3ADA 190 3 ADA 224 3ADA 223 3 ADOF 202 2MGNT 111 3 ADA 191 3PHED (Elective) 1CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18FIRST SEMESTERTHIRD YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSADA 292 4 ADA 105 3ADA 353 3 POSC 110 3PHIL 312 3 ADA 392 3ADA 201 3 ADA 293 4ADA 355 3 ADA 354 3CHEM 117 3 BIOL 118 3CREDITS 19 CREDITS 19FOURTH YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSPHIL 207 3 ADA 486 2HIST 253 3 ADA 499 3ART 101 or MUSI 102 3 OFAD 487 3OFAD 306 3 MGNT 416 3ELECTIVE 3CREDITS 12 CREDITS 14380

C. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE INSECRETARIAL SCIENCE-67 CRS.CREDITSRequired Courses in General EducationENGL 114-115 6SPAN 131-132 6PHIL 207 3THEO 130-131 6Total 21CREDITSRequired Courses for the College and ConcentrationADA 105 3ACCT 213 4ADA 392 3ADA 121-122 6ADA 190 3ADA 191 3ADA 201 3ADA 223-224 6ADA 293 4ADA 353-354 6OFAD 202 2ADA 499 3ORIE 003-004 0TOTAL CREDITS 46381

PROGRAM FOR THE ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCEIN SECRETARIAL SCIENCEFIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSENGL 114 3 ENGL 115 3SPAN 131 3 SPAN 132 3ADA 190 3 ADA 191 3THEO 130 3 THEO 131 3ADA 121 3 ADA 122 3ADA 105 3 OFAD 202 2ORIE 003 0 ORIE 004 0CREDITS 18 CREDITS 17SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSADA 293 4 ADA 499 3ACCT 213 4 PHIL 207 3ADA 223 3 ADA 224 3ADA 201 3 ADA 392 3ADA 353 3 ADA 354 3CREDITS 17 CREDITS 15D. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE IN OFFICETECHNIQUES-72 CRS.Required Courses in General Education:CREDITSENGL 114-115 6SPAN 131-132 6MATH 117-118 6PHIL 207 3THEO 130-131 6TOTAL CREDITS 27Required Courses for the College and Major382CREDITS

ADA 105 3MGNT 111 3COMP 247 2ACCT 213-214 8ADA 392 3ADA 121-122 6ADA 201 3ADA 223-324 6ADA 353-354 6ADA 355 3OFAD 202 2ORIE 003-004 0TOTAL CREDITS 45PROGRAM FOR THE ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCEIN OFFICE TECHNIQUESFIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSENGL 114 3 ENGL 115 3SPAN 131 3 SPAN 132 3MATH 117 3 MATH 118 3THEO 130 3 PHIL 207 3MGNT 111 3 OFAD 202 2ADA 121 3 ADA 122 3ORIE 003 0 ORIE 004 0CREDITS 18 CREDITS 17383

SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSCOMP 247 2 THEO 131 3ACCT 213 4 ACCT 214 4ADA 223 3 ADA 224 3ADA 105 3 ADA 355 3ADA 353 3 ADA 354 3ADA 201 3 ADA 392 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 19COURSE DESCRIPTIONADA 105 INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICSStudy of the foundations of the economy, changeable functions of the trade in our modern society;practical applications of the economic principles. Designed specially for the students of the Programsof Office Administration.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsADA 121 KEYBOARDINGTraining in the use of computer’s components. A word processing program is used to create basisdocuments: memorandums and letters. Proficient keyboard stroking. Develop basic skills (speed andaccuracy), at a minimum of 25 words a minute within a maximum of errors.4 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsADA 122 DOCUMENT PROCESSING IRequisite: ADA 121Gives emphasis in the development of higher levels of speed in computer use. Extends the wordprocessing skills to include business documents such as: letters, memorandums, reports, tables,newsletters, and electronic communications. Develop basic skills at a minimum rate of 32 words aminute within a maximum of six errors. Correct use of grammar, proofreading, and the electronicdictionary (thesaurus).4 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsADA 190 SPANISH ABBREVIATED WRITING SYSTEMStudy and learning of the recommendations for the Spanish Alphabetic Writing System. Guided,gradual intensive practice will contribute to the development of recording dictation skill in abbreviatedwriting. Introduction to punctuation and grammar rules.4 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits384

ADA 191 ENGLISH ABBREVIATED WRITING SYSTEMThis course is designed to study an ENGL abbreviated alphabetical system. Students will learn, apply,practice and develop the ability to read, write, take dictation and transcribe from this abbreviated formof writing. Through intensive practice, students not only will improve their English knowledge but willbe able to transcribe correctly from printed and dictated material.4 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsADA 201 MANUAL AND ELECTRONICS RECORDS MANAGEMENTStudy of the need to keep a system of records; how they are created, stored, and recovered; includedare the different systems of file, procedures, equipment, and materials.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsADA 220 LEGAL ASPECTS FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTThis course will familiarize students with labor legislation related to: employee’s duties and rights; laboragreement, wages and salaries, collective bargaining and employment relief.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsADA 223 DOCUMENT PROCESSING IIRequisites: ADA 122Focus on the understanding of advanced word processing concepts. The application of these conceptsin document production. Integration of spread sheet, database, presentation, graphics, software, andthe use of the internet in business processes.4 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsADA 224 ADVANCED METHODS FOR DOCUMENT DESIGNRequisite: ADA 223Application for advanced functions of information processing for the design and production of businessand administrative documents4 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsADA 292 ACCOUNTING FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTAccounting designed specially for the Administrative Assistant. It includes the basis knowledge of theaccounting: the accounting cycle, how to work with the procedures of closing of the period, how toprepare an inventory, it differentiates between assets, liabilities and capital, and preparation of thepayroll. The student will have the opportunity to work with payable and receivable accounts4 hours, 1 semester, 4 credits385

ADA 293 TECHNIQUES FOR COMPUTERIZED TRANSCRIPTIONRequisites: ADA 122, ADA 190, ADA 191Dictation and transcription of usable business documents (Spanish and English) at a minimum rate of15 words a minute.4 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsADA 353 MANAGEMENT OF AN AUTOMATED OFFICE IRequisite: ADA 122Integration of skills required for the successful performance of the administrative professional. Theory,techniques, and procedures related to the automated office. Relation of time management, stress,ethic behavior, teamwork, and communications for the achievement of a productive office environment.4 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsADA 354 MANAGEMENT OF AN AUTOMATED OFFICE IIRequisite: ADA 353Integration of techniques, theory, and administrative procedures for the execution of office tasks.Practical and significant experience in the use of the appropriate technology for the automated office.4 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsADA 355 INTEGRATION OF SOFTWARE APPLICATIONSRequisite: ADA 122, COMP 247This course provides for the integration and interrelationships between software application such asword processing, data base, spreadsheet, electronic presentation and the use of the Interned toaccomplish business activities.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsADA 392 BUSINESS COMMUNICATION WRITING IN SPANISHRequisite: 6 credits in SpanishThis course offers the student the opportunity to apply writing techniques in Spanish to situations andtopics related to the business world. Also to accept and know the innovations in the commercial stylethe answer to the technological advances that affect the commercial communications in their differentmanifestations. Furthermore to maintain the actualization of the vocabulary and the commercialtechnicisms as to give the correspondence a modern sound.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsADA 486 INTEGRATED SEMINAR FOR THE OFFICE PROFESSIONALThis course consists of different seminars dealing with relevant aspects of the business world. Amongtopics to be covered are trouble-shooting computer organizations, Plan 401K, investments, basismanagerial concepts, technological trends, and others. Each student is required to organize andconduct a seminar for office personnel.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 credits386

ADA 499 INTERNSHIPRequisite: ADA 224, ADA 293, ADA 353Students will work in a practice center a total of 15 hours a week for a total of 225 hours. They will besupervised by a professor from the department and a representative from the firm. Student will bevisited twice to be evaluated.15 practice hours, 1 seminar hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCOURSE DESCRIPTIONDEPARTMENT 31SECT 300 TECHNICAL TRANSCRIPTION IN ENGLLISH AND SPANISHRequisite: ADA 190-ADA 191Course designed to provide the business education student with the necessary knowledge to transcribeSpanish and English documents from dictated material directly to the computer. Emphasis on correctlanguage usage in the production of business documents.4 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsSECT 490 SEMINAR IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN SECRETARIAL SCIENCECourse based on prior participation of students in seminars for professional improvement in thesecretarial field. Students are required to write a composition about each seminar and to presentevidence of participation.1 semester, 1 creditsSECT 495 OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCEStudents of the Business Education Program of the Department of Secondary Education will participatein a supervised office practice in a profit or nonprofit organization. Fifteen office hours per week (225and one hour seminar session).225 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits387

E.BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREE CONCENTRATION IN OFFICESYSTEMS-137 CRS.CREDITSRequired General Education Courses 68Courses Required for the College and the MajorECON 201 3ACCT 213-214 8FINA 211 3MGNT 111 3MGNT 210 3MGNT 313 3MGNT 416*ADA 392 3OFAD 487 3OFSY 100 2OFSY 110 3OFSY 120 3OFSY 200 2OFSY 210 3OFSY 220 2OFSY 301-302 6OFSY 320 2OFSY 498 1**OFSY 499 2MAJOR ELECTIVES 11ELECTIVE 3ORIE 003-004 0OFSY 400- Office Resource AdministrationOFSY 401-Introduction to TelecommunicationOFSY 405-Operating Systems AnalysisOFSY 408-Integration of Software ApplicationsTOTAL CREDITS 69ELECTIVE COURSESOFSY 410-Graphic Design* This course satisfies part of the Philosophy requirements of the General Program.**Ten hours of Internship weekly.388

PROGRAM FOR THE BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREECONCENTRATION IN OFFICE SYSTEMSFIRST SEMESTERFIRST YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSENGL114 3 ENGL 115 3HIST 103 3 HIST 104 3SPAN 131 3 SPAN 132 3OFSY 100 2 OFSY 110 3THEO 130 3 THEO 131 3PHED 107 1 PHED (Elective) 1ORIE 003 ORIE 004CREDITS 15 CREDITS 16FIRST SEMESTERSECOND YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSENGL 383 3 CHEM 117 3MATH 151 3 MATH 152 3SPAN 205 3 OFSY 210 3MGNT 111 3 OFSY 200 2ECON 201 3 ACCT 213 4OFSY 120 3 PHIL 207 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18THIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSPOSC 110 3 OFSY 320 2ACCT 214 4 SOCS 110 3AAD 392 3 FINA 211 3OFSY 220 2 OFSY 302 3OFSY 301 3 MGNT 210 3HIST 253 3 BIOL 118 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 17389

FIRST SEMESTERFOURTH YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSMGNT 416 3 OFSY 498 1MGNT 313 3 OFSY 499 2OFSY ______ 2 OFAD 487 3OFSY ______ 2 OFSY ______ 2OFSY ______ 3 OFSY ______ 2THEO 132 3 PHIL 312 3ART 101 or MUSI 102 3 ELECTIVE 3CREDITS 19 CREDITS 16OFSY 100 – PROFESSIONAL IMAGE AND INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSStudy of the relationship among the concept of personality, effective interpersonal skills, and success inorganizational and personal settings.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsOFSY 110 – KEYBOARDINGTraining in the use of a computer’s components. A word processing program is used to create basisdocuments: memorandums and letters. Proficient keyboard stroking. Develop basic skills (speed andaccuracy) at a minimum of 25 words a minute within a maximum of errors.4 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsOFSY 120 – DOCUMENT PROCESSING IRequisite: OFSY 110Gives emphasis to the development of higher levels of speed in computer use. Extends the wordprocessing skills to include business documents such as: letters, memorandums, reports, tables,newsletters, and electronic communications. Develop basic skills at a minimum rate of 32 words aminute within a maximum of six errors. Correct use of grammar, proofreading, and the electronicdictionary (thesaurus).4 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsOFSY 200 – OPERATING SYSTEMTraining in the process of interfacing computer work with different operating system such as Windows,Macintosh, and others. Study of the principle components of the computer system; terminology andcommands of these systems. Includes basic operations such as formatting diskettes, creating, copyingand changing names. Presentation of the course functions and how it helps to know the variousfunctions of the systems.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 credits390

OFSY 210 – MANUAL AND ELECTRONICS RECORDS MANAGEMENTStudy of the need to keep a system of records; how they are created, stored, and recovered; includedare the different systems of file, procedures, equipment, and materials.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsOFSY 220 – SPREADSHEETThe course provides the student with the basic knowledge for using an electronic worksheet in thesolution of business-related problems. The course entails creation, order, and classification of data;graphics and projections; one day in the classroom and one day in the computer laboratory.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsOFSY 301-ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNOLOGICAL PROCESSES IRequisite: OFSY 120Integration of skills required for the successful performance of the administrative professional. Theory,techniques, and procedures related to the automated office. Relation of time management, stress,ethic behavior, teamwork, and communications for the achievement of a productive office environment.4 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsOFSY 302–ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNOLOGICAL PROCESSES IIRequisite: OFSY 301Integration of techniques, theory, and administrative procedures for the execution of office tasks.Practical and significant experience in the use of the appropriate technology for the automated office.4 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsOFSY 320 – PROBLEM SOLVINGPresentation of the most common technical problems found in the office and the means to managethem.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsOFSY 400 – OFFICE RESOURCES ADMINISTRATIONRequisite: OFSY 301, OFSY 302Study of the skills and tools necessary to supervise personnel and technology of the modern office.Development of skills for problem solving and critical thinking as applied to various situations whichpresent themselves in the office.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 credits391

OFSY 401 – INTRODUCTION TO TELECOMMUNICATIONRequisite: OFSY 400This course will provide the student an introduction to the operations and the technical aspects withthe communication through the microcomputers and the local networks with the area. Presentation ofthe technology, equipment and programs, commands, formats, protocol, e-mail, etc, which maketelecommunications possible.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsOFSY 405 – OPERATING SYSTEMS ANALYSISDevelopment of the skills used to analyze the different operating systems and to plan and prepareprocedural manuals for the office.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsOFSY 408 – INTEGRATION OF SOFTWARE APPLICATIONSPrerequisite: OFSY 120, COMP 247This course provides for the integration and interrelationships between applications such as wordprocessing, data base, spreadsheet, electronic presentation, and the use of the Internet to accomplishbusiness activities.3 hours, 1 semester, 3creditsOFSY 410 – GRAPHIC DESIGNPrerequisite: OFSY 120Study of the procedures used to produce texts, art, illustrations, and other typographical work oncomputers.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsOFSY 490-SEMINAR IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN OFFICE SYSTEMSCourse based on prior participation of students in seminars for professional improvement in officesystems. Students are required to write a composition about each seminar and to present the originalevidence of participation.1 semester, 1 creditsOFSY 497-OFFICE SYSTEMS EXPERIENCEStudents demonstrate proficiency in office administration through a portfolio, essays, case studies, andinterviews with an evaluation committee and a department coordinator. A minimum of a continuousone-year experience in office administration is required.1 semester, 1 credits392

OFSY 498 – SEMINARPrerequisites: OFSY 301, OFSY 302, OFSY 400, OFSY 401, OFSY 408Discussion of the various problems related with the work experience. Lectures presented on differentareas of office administration. Readings and topic reports discussed.1 hours, 1 semester, 1 creditsOFSY 499 – INTERSHIPPrerequisites: OFSY 301, OFSY 302, OFSY 400, OFSY 401, OFSY 408Ten hours of work weekly at a practice center in tasks related to the administration of office systems.Supervision by a university professor and a representative of the business.10 hours practice, 1 semester, 2 creditsAccounting DepartmentProf. Víctor M. Rivera Rosado, DirectorDEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING, ECONOMICS,FINANCE, AND BUSINESS LAWFaculty: Ivelit Irizarry Pagán, José M. Irizarry Ruíz, Luis A. Lugo Cortijo, Fredyz Martínez Martínez,Juan Muñiz Belbrú, Lourdes M. Peña Santiago, Luis A. Rivera Rosado, Víctor M. Rivera Rosado,Edgar Rodríguez Ríos, Irma I. Rodríguez Vega, Juan E. Román Toro.A. PUBLIC ACCOUNTINGOBJECTIVESTo provide the basic academic courses in according with the requirements of the AmericanInstitute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), in order to apply for the CPA Examination.To develop the required basic knowledge and skills of the accounting profession in order toenable students to perform professionally, applying the Generally Accepted AccountingPrinciples (GAAP).To develop professional high standards of human, ethical, and Christian values. To develop inaccountants high standard of integrity and objectivity in the profession.To develop in students analytical and effective communication skills.To develop in students discipline, organization and effective use of the time.To make opportunities for continuing education available to further students' professionaldevelopment.393

REQUISITES FOR THE BACHELOR OFBUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN PUBLIC ACCOUNTING394CREDITSGeneral Education Courses 68College Courses 41Major Courses(Required 32 and electives 6)Free Elective 3COURSESTOTAL CREDITS 150COURSES REQUIRED BY THE COLLEGE38CREDITSECON 201 Foundations and Applications of Economics I 3ECON 202 Foundations and Applications of Economics II 3ECON 304 Economic Development of Puerto Rico 3# FINA 211 Business Statistics I 3FINA 315 Financial Management I 3# FINA 318 Business Statistic II 3MGNT 111 Fundamental Management 3MGNT 210 Organizational Conduct 3MGNT 313 Business Law I 3MGNT 414 Business Law II 3MGNT 410 Global Business 3*MGNT 416 Business Ethics -MKTG 211 Fundamental Marketing 3#COMP 247 Electronic Spreadsheets 2ADA 392 Business Communication in Spanish 3TOTAL CREDITS 41NOTES:# Courses required Laboratory Fee* Management 416 (three credits) substitutes Philosophy 340 (Ethics) of the General EducationRequirements.+ Requirements for the Major in Public AccountingCOURSESCREDITS# ACCT 213 Fundamental Accounting I 4# ACCT 214 Fundamental Accounting II 4# ACCT 317 Intermediate Accounting I 3

# ACCT 318 Intermediate Accounting II 3ACCT 320 Governmental Accounting 3***ACCT 322 Tax Law I 3ACCT 419 Advanced Accounting 3ACCT 422 Cost Accounting 3ACCT 423 Auditing 3ACCT 425 Contemporary Accounting Theory 3Electives in Accounting 6COURSESTOTALCREDITS 38+ELECTIVE COURSES IN ACCOUNTINGCREDITSACCT 315 Managerial Accounting 3ACCT 325 Accounting for Non Profit Entities 3ACCT 340 International Accounting(Equivalent to Global Business 340)#ACCT 420 Information Systems 3ACCT 424 Internal Auditing 3ACCT 426 Cost Accounting II 3ACCT 430 Federal Income Tax 3***ACCT 431 Income Tax II 3ACCT 498 Accounting Internship 2ACCT 499 Accounting Seminar 1NOTES# Courses requires a laboratory fee.***This course is subject to change as Puerto Rico and United States legislation change.+The required and elective courses in accounting major should be approved with a minimum score ofC.3395

CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OFBUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN PUBLIC ACCOUNTINGFIRST SEMESTERFIRST YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CODE CREDITS COURSE CODE CREDITSBasic Reading-WritingIntro. to the Social Sciences:Social and Cultural AspectsENGL114SOCI110Oral CommunicationSPAN131Business Mathematics I MATH151PHEDHealth and Physical Fitness107+# Fundamental Accounting I ACCT213OrientationORIE00333English OralCommunication-ListeningComprehensionIntro. to the SocialSciences: Politics andEconomics3 Written Communication3 Business Mathematics II1+# FundamentalAccounting IIENGL115POSC110SPAN132MATH152ACCT2144 Orientation ORIE 004 00CREDITS 17 CREDITS 1633334SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CODE CREDITS COURSE CODE CREDITSWestern Civilization I HIST 103 3 Western Civilization II HIST 104 3+# IntermediateACCT 317+#Intermediate Accounting ACCT 3183Accounting III3Foundations andECONApplications of Economics 201 3IElective Physical PHED ___1EducationFoundations andApplications of Economics IIECON 202Management Fundamentals MGNT 111The Divine Revelation THEO 130 3 Introduction Study Literature SPAN 205 3# Electronic Spreadsheets COMP2247CREDITS 15 CREDITS 1533396

THIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CODE CREDITS COURSE CODE CREDITS+***Tax Law IACCT3223 + Advanced Accounting I ACCT 419 3History of PRHIST 253(Condensed)3 Organizational Conduct MGNT 210 3#Business Statistics I FINA 211 3 #Business Statistic II FINA 318 3The Church of ChristTHEO1313 #Business Communication ENGL 383 3+GovernmentalACCTPHIL 2073 Elementary LogicAccounting3203CREDITS 15 CREDITS 15FOURTH YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CODE CREDITS COURSE CODE CREDITSEconomicDevelopment of ECON 304 3 Fundamental Marketing MKTG 211 3Puerto RicoPhilosophy of Man PHIL 312 3 Business Law II MGNT 414 3+ Cost Accounting ACCT 422 3Science: PhysicalScienceCHEM 117 3BusinessCommunication inSpanishADA 392 3+ Elective inAccountingACCT ___ 3Business Law I MGNT 313 3 + Auditing ACCT 423 3CREDITS 15 CREDITS 15Global BusinessFIRST SEMESTERFIFTH YEAR397SECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CODE CREDITS COURSE CODE CREDITSGen Sci:Biological Sciences+ Contemporary AccountingTheoryThe Christian FamilyMGNT410BIOL 118ACCT 425THEO 132Free Elective 33+ Elective inACCTAccounting33Financial ManagementFINA 315I33 * Business EthicsMGNT41633Art Appreciation 101or Music Appreciation102CREDITS 15 CREDITS 12ART 101MUSI 102 3

NOTES# Courses requires a laboratory fee.* Management 416 (3 credits) substitutes Philosophy 340 of the General Education requirements.*** This course is subject to change as the legislation of Puerto Rico and the United States changes.+ The required and elective courses in accounting major should be approved with a minimum grade ofC.B. ACCOUNTING (26)OBJECTIVESTo provide the required basic skill of the accounting profession in order to enable students toperform professionally, applying the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).To develop professional high standards of human, ethical and Christian values. To develop inaccountants high standard of integrity and objectivity in the profession.To develop in students analytical and effective communication skills.To develop in students discipline, organization, and effective use of the time.To offer students continuing education opportunities in order to enhance their professionaldevelopment.REQUISITES FOR THE BACHELOR OFBUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN ACCOUNTINGCREDITSGeneral Education Courses 68College Courses 38Major Courses(Required 32 and electives 6)26Free Elective 3TOTAL CREDITS 135COURSES REQUIRED BY THE COLLEGECOURSESCREDITSECON 201 Foundations and Applications of Economics I 3ECON 202 Foundations and Applications of Economics II 3ECON 304 Economic Development of Puerto Rico 3# FINA 211 Business Statistics I 3FINA 315 Managerial Finance I 3# FINA 318 Business Statistics II 3MGTN 111 Fundamental Management 3MGTN 210 Organizational Conduct 3MGTN 313 Business Law 3MGTN 410 Global Business 3* MGTN 416 Business Ethics -MKTG. 211 Fundamental Marketing 3398

# COMP 247 Electronic Spreadsheets 2ADA 392 Business Communication in Spanish 3TOTALCREDITS 38NOTES:# Courses required Laboratory fee.* Management 416 (three credits) substitutes Philosophy 340(Ethics) from General EducationREQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR IN ACCOUNTING# ACCT 213 Fundamental Accounting I 4# ACCT 214 Fundamental Accounting II 4# ACCT 317 Intermediate Accounting I 3# ACCT 318 Intermediate Accounting II 3*** ACCT 322 Tax Law I 3ACCT 422 Cost Accounting 3Electives in Accounting 6TOTAL CREDITS 26+ELECTIVE COURSES IN ACCOUNTINGCOURSECREDITSACCT 315 Managerial Accounting 3ACCT 320 Governmental Accounting 3ACCT 325 Accounting for Non Profit Entities 3ACCT 340 International Accounting(Equivalent to Global Business 340)3ACCT 419 Advanced Accounting I 3# ACCT 420 Information Systems 3ACCT 423 Auditing 3ACCT 424 Internal Auditing 3ACCT 425 Contemporary Accounting 3ACCT 426 Cost Accounting II 3ACCT 430 Federal Income Tax 3***ACCT 431 Tax Law II 3ACCT 498 Accounting Internship 2ACCT 499 Accounting Seminar 1NOTES# This course requires laboratory fee+ Requirements and elective courses in the major must be approved with a grade of "C" or higher.*** This course is subject to change as the legislation of Puerto Rico and the United Stated changes399

CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OFBUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN ACCOUNTINGFIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CODE CREDITS COURSE CODE CREDITSBasic Reading-Writing ENGL 114 3Intro. to the SocialSciences: Social andCultural AspectsSOCI 110 3Oral Communication SPAN 131Business Mathematics I MATH 151Health and PhysicalFitness+# FundamentalAccounting IPHED 107ACCT 213English OralCommunication-ListeningComprehensionIntro. to the SocialSciences: Politics andEconomics3 Written Communication3 Business Mathematics II1+# FundamentalAccounting II4 Orientation 004Orientation ORIE 003 0CREDITS 17 CREDITS 16ENGL115POSC110SPAN132MATH152ACCT214ORIE004333340FIRST SEMESTERSECOND YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CODE CREDITS COURSE CODE CREDITSWestern Civilization I HIST 103 3 Western Civilization II HIST 104 3+# Intermediate ACCT 317+#IntermediateACCT 31833Accounting IAccounting IIFoundations andApplications ofEconomics IElective PhysicalEducation# ElectronicSpreadsheetsECON201 3PHED___COMP24712Foundations andApplications ofEconomics IIIntroduction StudyLiteratureManagementFundamentalsECON 202SPAN 205MGNT 111The Divine Revelation THEO130 3 Elementary Logic PHIL 207 3CREDITS 15 CREDITS 18333400

THIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CODE CREDITS COURSE CODE CREDITS+*** Tax Law IACCT 322+Elective in ACCT ___3Accounting3Organizational ConductMGNT 210Business MGNT 3133Law I3#Business Statistics IFINA 211#Business FINA 3183Statistics II3BusinessENGL 383Fundamental MKTG 2113CommunicationMarketing3History of PR(Condensed)Philosophy of ManHIST 253Science: CHEM 117 33 PhysicalSciencePHIL 312The Church THEO 13133of ChristCREDITS 18 CREDITS 18FOURTH YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CODE CREDITS COURSE CODE CREDITS+ Cost Accounting ACCT 422 3 +Elective in Accounting ACCT ___ 3Global BusinessMGNT 410MGNT3 *Business Ethics4163FINA 315BusinessADA 392Managerial Finance3 Communication in3SpanishEconomic Development of ECON 304Art Appreciation 101 or ART 1013Puerto RicoMusic Appreciation 102 MUSI 1023Gen Sci:Biological BIOL 118___3 Free ElectiveSciences3The Christian Family THEO 132 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 15NOTES# Courses requires a laboratory fee.* Management 416 (3 credits) substitutes Philosophy 340 of General Education.*** This course is subject to change as the legislation of Puerto Rico and the United Stated changes.+ The required and elective courses in accounting major should be approved with a minimum grade ofC.401

COURSE DESCRIPTIONACCT 213 FUNDAMENTALS OF ACCOUNTING IStudy the fundamental accounting principles. Includes accounting cycles for individuals, services, andmerchandising enterprises, journal entries, ledger, preparation and basic analysis of financialstatements; use of special journals and controlling accounts, elemental SOX issues, receivables,appraisement of inventories and cash.2 conference hours and 2 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 4 creditsACCT 214 FUNDAMENTALS OF ACCOUNTING IIRequisite: ACCT 213Study of the fundamental accounting principles. Emphasis on: Property, Plant and Equipment;Intangible Assets, Accounting System, Business Organizations, Current Liabilities and Payroll, LongtermLiabilities, Investment, preparation of the Cash Flow Statements, Financial Statement Analysisand Ethic Issues.4 hours, 1 semester, 4 creditsACCT 315 MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTINGRequisite: ACCT 214Analysis and evaluation of accounting information; is usefulness within the business planning in orderto maximize the resources in managerial decision making.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsACCT 317 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING IRequisite: ACCT 214Intensive study of accounting behavior and theoretical frame related to financial accounting.Classification and valuation of balance sheet, income statement, capital changes statement and cashflow statement. Include also other aspect of financial statement procedure. Corporation andpartnership features, the current operation concept of net income, and the all inclusive theory (cleansurplus); cash and accrual basis; cash and receivables; inventories and special methods for valuatinginventories.4 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsACCT 318 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING IIRequisite: ACCT 317Study of acquisition, depreciation, disposition, and leases of property, plant and equipment; includingdepletion for the natural resources and amortization of intangible assets. Accounting for long-termliabilities and receivables, and investments on financial assets. Study of corporate capital structure,earnings per share, retained earnings and dividends. Analysis of financial statements related withdiscussion topics.402

ACCT 320 GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTINGRequisite: ACCT 317Study of financial reporting, accounting principles, operating and budgetary statement accounts,accounting for governmental operating activities, illustrative transactions and financial statementsaccording to GASB #34 pronouncements model and more resenting pronouncements for state andlocal governments. Accounting for general capital assets, capital projects, general long-term liabilitiesand debt service, business-type and fiduciary activities for state and local governments.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsACCT 322 TAX LAW IRequisite: ACCT 213-214Study of the principles procedures and applications of Puerto Rico Income Tax Law including individualtax payers, partnerships, estates, trusts and corporations, preparation of Income Tax and other forms.Study of the Internal Revenue Code of Puerto Rico related to the above areas, governmental agencyand decisions of Courts. Workshops about practical problems related to tax corporations andaddendums.4 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsACCT 325 ACCOUNTING FOR NONPROFIT ENTITIESRequisite: ACCT 320Study of accounting for nonprofit entities, regulatory, taxation, and performance issues. Including:colleges, universities, health care organizations, and others entities. Accounting and reporting for thefederal government, budgeting and costing of governmental services as part of the nonprofit sector.Analysis of financial performance and auditing for nonprofit organizations.4 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsACCT 340 INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTINGRequisite: ACCT 213-214Study of the international accounting dimensions related to foreign currency; auditing procedures;financial statements and taxes. Include: efforts to harmonize and issuing international accountingstandards; comparison of foreign countries accounting procedures; economic, political, legal andcultural factors, managerial accounting systems for gather information, for planning and control and forestablishing performance measures.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsACCT 419 ADVANCED ACCOUNTINGRequisite: ACCT 318Intensive study of specialized areas of accounting involving organization liquidation of partnership.Discussion of complex accounting areas such as: Consolidation; of Interest theories. Preparation ofconsolidated financial statement. In addition the course covers discussion of accounting for a segmentreport and interim Financial Statement.4 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits403

ACCT 420 INFORMATION SYSTEMSRequisite: ACCT 317; COMP 247Study of the accounting information systems and their uses to achieve a significant and accurateaccounting data. Includes: concepts, techniques, functions, and analysis of manual and computerizedaccounting information systems; designs an use of accounting information system exposure totechnological information and utilization of most recent software available as tool to enhanceaccounting transaction processing and enhance communication skills; finally, study internal controlareas as tool for managerial accounting planning and control.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsACCT 422 COST ACCOUNTINGRequisite: ACCT 317Theory and practice of the different accounting methods used by enterprises as a tool for planning andcontrol of operational cost. Emphasis on classification, accumulation and interpretation of accountingdata. Includes: job order, process costing and standard costing.4 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsACCT 423 AUDITINGRequisite: ACCT 422, COMP 247, FINA 318, MGNT 111An integrated, systematic study of Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS) of the American Institute ofCertified Public Accountants (AICPA). Special emphasis on Auditing Theory and its application to aninternal control system; auditor's independence; Code of Ethics; Statistical Sampling; Theory ofEvidential Auditing using computers.4 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsACCT 424 INTERNAL AUDITINGRequisite: ACCT 422, FINA 318, COMP 247, MGNT 111Study and application of the Standards issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors. Includes the use ofstatistic sampling, principles of internal control, evaluation of information system and internal auditingreports.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsACCT 425 CONTEMPORARY ACCOUNTINGRequisite: ACCT 318Study and analysis of contemporary accounting theory related to complex aspect application aboutofficial pronouncement of the entities that regulate de profession. Analysis of the earnings manipulationeffects, alternatives to recognize income, theoretical and practical difference in the tax expenserecognition, pension plans and other employee compensations, derivatives, contingent events,business segments, interring reports, accounting changes, error corrections and other dimensions offinancial reports.4 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits404

ACCT 426 COST ACCOUNTING IIRequisite: ACCT 422Study and application of Advanced-cost accounting techniques. Includes: capital budgeting, projectsmanagement and control, time and quality productivity, price policy, and decentralization.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsACCT 430 FEDERAL INCOME TAXStudy of Internal Revenue Code, regulations, Federal Treasury Department rulings, tax jurisprudenceanalyzed to develop student capacities to solve federal income tax problems, analyze the federaltaxation of Puerto Rican residents, 933 section of the Federal Internal Revenue Code and itsimplications for our jurisdiction. Also, practical problems preparation of tax returns.4 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsACCT 431 TAX LAW IIRequisite: ACCT 322Study of applications and procedures of the following laws: Personal and Real Properties tax, Use andConsumer Excise Tax, Municipal Patent, Donations, Inheritance, Payroll Contribution, and Formspreparation.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsACCT 490 SEMINAR IN ACCOUNTING FOR PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENTThis course is based on Seminars in Accounting for Professional Improvement in which students haveparticipated. The course requires that the student prepares an essay about the seminar’s topic andpresents evidence of participation.1 semester, 1 creditACCT 493 BOOKKEEPING EXPERIENCEThe entrepreneurship experience course in Bookeeping should provide students an opportunity todemonstrate proficiency in the area of bookkeeping. The faculty would use the following criteria toevaluate if student has proficiency in the area: portfolio, essays, cases, evaluation committee,interviews and supervisor interview. It is required that student has at least one (1) year of continuouspractice in the area.1 semester, 3 creditsACCT 494 TAX EXPERIENCEThe course is an enterprise experience based on taxes. It will provide the student an opportunity todemonstrate proficiency in the area of taxes through the following criteria; portfolio, essay, cases,interview with the Evaluation Committee and interview with the Supervisor. At least one consecutiveyear of practice is required in the taxes area.1 semester, 3 credits405

ACCT 495 GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCEThe course of governmental experience will give the student the opportunity to demonstate proficiencyin the specialty area through the following criteria: portfolio presentation, essays, cases, completing aninterview in the work’s field. At least one continuous year experience is required in the governmentalaccounting or nonprofit organizations accounting.1 semester, 3 creditsACCT 496 EXPERIENCES IN COSTThe course will provide the student the opportunity to demonstrate proficiency in the cost area usingthe following criteria: portfolio, essay, cases, interview with the Evaluating Committee and an interviewwith the Supervisor. It is required at least one full year of experience in the cost area.1 semester, 3 creditsACCT 497 AUDIT EXPERIENCEThe Audit Experience course provides the student opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge in theaudit works, using the following evaluations tools: portfolio preparation, essays, case study, interviewswith the evaluator’s committee and work’s supervisor. The course requires one full year of experiencedeveloping audit procedures, in any Audit Firm.1 semester, 3 creditsACCT 498 ACCOUNTING INTERNSHIPRequisite: 20 credits approved in accounting. General Index: 2.50Major Index: 3.00Course offers a supervised experience in the Accounting area. The student will attend a practice centerfor a duration of 195 hours, where he/she will be under the supervision of a Department coordinator aswell as a representative of the pertinent business enterprise where the student is undergoing theinternship.195 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsACCT 499 ACCOUNTING SEMINARCo-requisite: ACCT 498Analysis and discussion of practical situations that emerge during the internship. In addition, willdiscuss readings and reports of accounting special projects.1 hour weekly, 1 semester, 1 credit406

Víctor M. Rivera Rosado, DirectorMANAGERIAL ECONOMICS DEPARTMENTFaculty: Ivelit Irizarry Pagán, José M. Irizarry Ruíz, Luis A. Lugo Cortijo, Fredyz Martínez Martínez,Juan Muñiz Belbrú, Lourdes M. Peña Santiago, Luis A. Rivera Rosado, Víctor M. Rivera Rosado,Edgar Rodríguez Ríos, Irma I. Rodríguez Vega, Juan E. Román ToroMANAGERIAL ECONOMICS (27)OBJECTIVES1. To develop professionals with the capacity to apply economic principles and analytical techniquesto the identification, analysis and solution of problems about the business resources' allocation.2. To develop professionals with a high degree of ethical, Christian and human values.3. To provide the conceptual and analytical framework to comprehend and evaluate the local as wellas international economic environment within which the business operates.4. To develop in students a strategic vision of the decisional process in business.5. To stimulate the systematic study of the domestic and international economic phenomena thataffects the business activity.6. To provide the students the necessary skills and knowledge to be successful in the labor marketas well as in graduate studies in Economics.REQUISITES FOR THE BACHELOR OF BUSINESSADMINISTRATION IN MANAGERIAL ECONOMICSCREDITSGeneral Education Courses 68College Courses 37Major Courses(Required 18 and Electives 9)Free Elective 3TOTAL CREDITS 13527COURSES REQUIRED BY THE COLLEGECOURSECREDITS# ACCT 213 Fundamental of Accounting I 4# ACCT 214 Fundamental of Accounting II 4# FINA 211 Business Statistics I 3FINA 315 Managerial Finance I 3# FINA 318 Business Statistics II 3MGNT 111 Fundamental Management 3MGNT 210 Organizational Conduct 3407

MGNT 313 Business Law I 3*MGNT 416 Business Ethics -MGNT 410 Global Business 3MKTG 211 Fundamental Marketing 3#COMP 247 Electronic Spreadsheets 2ADA 392 Business Communication in Spanish 3TOTAL CREDITS 37Note:# Required a laboratory fee*Management 416 (three credits) substitutes Philosophy 340 of General Education.+ REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS MAJORCREDITSCREDITSECON 201 Foundations and Applications of Economics I 3ECON 202 Foundations and Applications of Economics II 3ECON 301 Managerial Economics 3ECON 302 Applied Intermediate Macroeconomics 3ECON 304 Economic Development of Puerto Rico 3ECON 430 Seminar in Managerial Economics 3Electives in Managerial Economics 9TOTAL CREDITS 27COURSE+ELECTIVE COURSES IN MANAGERIAL ECONOMICSECON 305 Public Finance 3ECON 317 Urban Economics 3ECON 367 Introduction to Econometrics 3ECON 415 Human Resources Economics 3ECON 425 Economic Development 3ECON 426 International Economics(Equivalent to Global Business 426)ECON 452 History of Economic Systems 3CREDITSNote:+ Requirements and elective courses in the major must be approved with a "C" or higher grade3408

CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF BUSINESSADMINISTRATION IN MANAGERIAL ECONOMICSFIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CODE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSBasic Reading-WritingIntro. to the SocialSciences: Social andCultural AspectsOral CommunicationBusiness Mathematics IHealth and PhysicalFitness# FundamentalAccounting IENGL1143SOCI 110 3SPAN131MATH151PHED107ACCT213English OralCommunication-ListeningComprehensionIntro. to the SocialSciences: Politics andEconomicsENGL 115 3POSC 110 33 Written Communication SPAN 132 33 Business Mathematics II MATH 152 314Elective PhysicalEducation# Fundamental AccountingIIPHED___ 1ACCT 214 4Orientation ORIE 003 0 Orientation ORIE 004 0CREDITS 17 CREDITS 17SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CODE CREDITS COURSE CODE CREDITSWestern Civilization I HIST 103Western Civilization II HIST33104# ElectronicSpreadsheets# Business Statistics I+Foundations andApplications ofEconomics ICOMP2472FINA 211 3ECON2013ManagementFundamentalsMGNT111# Business Statistics II FINA318+Foundations andApplications ofEconomics II33ECON202 3The Divine Revelation THEO130 3 Elementary Logic PHIL 207 3Art Appreciation 101 orMusic Appreciation102ART 101MUSI 1023Introduction StudyLiteratureSPAN205CREDITS 17 CREDITS 183409

THIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CODE CREDITS COURSE CODE CREDITS# BusinessBusiness Communication ADA 392ENGL 383 33Communicationin Spanish+ManagerialEconomicsOrganizationalConductFundamentalMarketingHistory of PR(Condensed)ECON301MGNT210MKTG2113+Economic Development ofPuerto Rico3 Business Law I3 +Elective in EconomicsHIST 253 3 The Church of ChristECON304MGNT313ECON__THEO131Philosophy of Man PHIL 312 3 Science: Physical Science CHEM117CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18FOURTH YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CODE CREDITS COURSE CODE CREDITSGlobal BusinessThe Christian Family+ Applied IntermediateMacroeconomicsGen Sci:BiologicalSciencesMGNT410THEO132ECON302BIOL 1183 * Business Ethics3 Managerial Finance IMGNT416FINA 3153 Free Elective ______ 33 +Seminar in EconomicsECON430+Elective in Economics ECON __ 3 +Elective in Economics ECON __ 3CREDITS 15 CREDITS 15NOTES# Required a laboratory fee*Management 416 substitutes Philosophy 340 of General Education.+ Requirements and elective courses in the major must be approved with a "C" or higher grade33333333410

COURSES DESCRIPTIONECON 201 FUNDAMENTALS AND APPLICATIONS OF ECONOMICS IRequisite: MATH 152Study of the principles that governs the economic system from the micro point of view. It includessupply and demand theory and resource allocation under different market structures.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsECON 202 FUNDAMENTALS AND APPLICATIONS OF ECONOMICS IIRequisite: ECON 201Study of the principles that governs the economic system from the macro point of view. Measurementand determination of the national income, employment, and prices. Includes the operation of fiscal andmonetary policy and the basic principles of international trade.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsECON 301 MANAGERIAL ECONOMICSRequisite: ECON 201, FINA 318Application of microeconomic analysis to the decision-making process of the firm. Emphasis ondemand, production and cost functions, optimization, price policy, and projects-investment analysis.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsECON 302 APPLIED INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMICSRequisite: ECON 202, FINA 318Application of macroeconomic analysis in formulation of forecasting of aggregate economic activity, aspart of planning and decision making in the firm. The economic determinants and the forecastingtechniques for production, employment and aggregate level of prices are analyzed.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsECON 304 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF PUERTO RICORequisite: ECON 202Study of the main characteristics Puerto Rican economy and the factors that determined the structuralchanges and growth of income, employment, and trade. Analysis of the main economic problems, theeffectiveness of the economic policy, and the possible strategies for the future of Puerto Rico.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsECON 305 PUBLIC FINANCERequisite: ECON 302Study of basic principles and concepts of fiscal administration and public finance, based ongovernment income and expenditures at Federal State and local levels, according to supply anddemand of public goods and services and their consequences, within private enterprise. Public debt,budgetary function, techniques of budgetary evaluation, functioning of the public sector, incidence and411

transfer of different types of taxes as well as the problems inherent to the different State and localtaxes.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsECON 317 URBAN ECONOMICSRequisite: ECON 202Study of the economics of community growth and the application of economic principles to fix salaryproblems. Analysis of the opportunities generated by the process of urban development.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsECON 367 INTRODUCTIONS TO ECONOMETRICSRequisite: FINA 211, ECON 301, 302, MATH 152Study of statistical models and method used in estimating the parameters of economic relations inlinear models. The validity of the parameters discussed along with other topics such as: dummyvariable, heteroscedasticity, auto-correlation, multicolinearity, and identification problems.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsECON 415 HUMAN RESOURCES ECONOMICSRequisite: ECON 202Economics analysis of human resources and its importance for the decision-making process in the firm.Includes: labor costs and employment, labors supply, salaries determination, minimum wages, laborunions and investment in human resources.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsECON 425 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTRequisite: ECON 301Study of the general problems of economic growth in developing countries. Includes theirgeneral characteristics, obstacles to growth, the role of government and of international tradeand finance. Study of economic theories to promote development.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsECON 426 INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICSRequisites: ECON 201-202Analysis of trade and international finance and its importance for the decision-making process in thefirm. Includes: exports and imports, balance of payment, international financial markets and foreigninvestments.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits412

ECON 430 MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS SEMINARRequisites: ECON 201-202Study and research of current topics at the microeconomic and macroeconomic levels, related toplanning and decision-making stages in the firm.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsECON 452 HISTORY OF ECONOMIC SYSTEMSRequisites: ECON 301-302Comparative study of the different economic systems such as Capitalism, Socialism, Com-monism andFascism. Analysis of the methods for solving fundamental economic problems caused by eachsystem.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsECON 490 PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT SEMINAR IN ECONOMICSThe course is based on professional improvement seminars in economics in which the student hasparticipated.1 semester, 1 creditsVíctor M. Rivera Rosado, DirectorDEPARTMENT OF FINANCEFaculty: Ivelit Irizarry Pagán, José M. Irizarry Ruíz, Luis A. Lugo Cortijo, Fredyz Martínez Martínez,Juan Muñiz Belbrú, Lourdes M. Peña Santiago, Luis A. Rivera Rosado, Víctor M. Rivera Rosado,Edgar Rodríguez Ríos, Irma I. Rodríguez Vega, Juan E. Román ToroOBJECTIVES1. To provide the skills necessary for analysis and decision-making process in the field of Finance.2. To develop high standards of human and Christian ethical values. To develop professionals withhigh standards of integrity and objectivity in the field of Finance.3. To develop in students a research vision preparing them to develop alternatives on diversefinancing environments.4. To prepare the students with the necessary analytical tools so as to be able to evaluate andunderstand the rapid changes in the Finance field.REQUISITES FOR THE BACHELOR OF BUSINESSADMINISTRATION IN FINANCECREDITSGeneral Education Courses 68College Courses 43Major CoursesRequired 15 credits, 6 Elective in FinanceFree Elective 3TOTAL CREDITS 13521413

COURSES REQUIRED BY THE COLLEGECOURSECREDITS# ACCT 213 Fundamental of Accounting I 4# ACCT 214 Fundamental of Accounting II 4ECON 201 Fundamentals and Applications of Economics I 3ECON 202 Fundamentals and Applications of Economics II 3ECON 304 Economics Development of Puerto Rico 3# FINA 211 Business Statistics I 3# FINA 318 Business Statistics II 3MGNT 111 Fundamental Management 3MGNT 210 Organizational Conduct 3MGNT 313 Business Law I 3MGNT 410 Global Business 3* MGNT 416 Business Ethics -MKTG 211 Fundamental Marketing 3COMP 247 Electronic Spreadsheets 2ADA 392 Business Communication in Spanish 3TOTAL CREDITS 43NOTES# This Course requires laboratory fee.* Management 416 (3 credits) substitutes Philosophy 340 of general education.+REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR IN FINANCECOURSECREDITSFINA 313 Money and Banking 3FINA 315 Managerial Finance I 3FINA 316 Managerial Finance II 3FINA 416 Investments 3FINA 430 Seminar in Finance 3Electives in Finance 6TOTAL CREDITS 21414

COURSE+ELECTIVE COURSES IN THE CONCENTRATIONCREDITSFINA 301 Risks and Insurance Management 3FINA 302 Real Estate 3FINA 305 Public Finance and Fiscal Policy 3FINA 360 Personal Financial Planning 3FINA 402 Life Insurance 3FINA 405 Real Estate Appraisal 3FINA 414 Management and Banking Operations 3FINA 425 Financial Markets 3FINA 420 International Finance(Equivalent to Global Business 420)Note: # This Course requires laboratory fee.* Management 416 substitutes Philosophy 340 from General Education.+ Required and Elective courses should be approved with a minimum grade of C.CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OFBUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN FINANCEFIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CODIGO CREDITS COURSE CODIGO CREDITSBasic Reading-Writing ENGL 114 3English OralCommunication-ListeningComprehensionENGL 115 3Intro. to the SocialSciences: Social andCultural AspectsSOCI 110 3Intro. to the SocialSciences: Politics andEconomics3POSC 110 3Oral Communication SPAN 131 3 Written Communication SPAN 132 3Business Mathematics I MATH3 Business Mathematics II MATH 152 3151Health and PhysicalFitness# Fundamental AccountingIPHED107ACCT 2131# Fundamental AccountingIIACCT 214 44 Orientation ORIE 004 0Orientation ORIE 003 0CREDITS 17 CREDITS 16415

SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CODE CREDITS COURSE CODE CREDITSWestern Civilization I HIST 103 3 Western Civilization II HIST 104 3# ElectronicCOMP 247ManagementMGNT2SpreadsheetsFundamentals 1113# Business Statistics I FINA 211 3 # Business Statistics II FINA 318 3Foundations andApplications ofEconomics IECON 201 3Foundations andApplications ofEconomics IIECON202The Divine Revelation THEO 130 3 Elementary Logic PHIL 207 3Elective Physical PHED __Introduction Study SPAN13EducationLiterature205CREDITS 15 CREDITS 183THIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CODE CREDITS COURSE CODE CREDITSBusinessCommunication+ Money and Banking+ Managerial Finance IFundamentalMarketingHistory of PR(Condensed)OrganizationalConductENGL383FINA313FINA315MKTG211HIST253MGNT2103Business Communication inSpanish3 +Managerial Finance II3 Business Law I3 Philosophy of Man3 The Church of Christ3 Science: Physical ScienceCREDITS 18 CREDITS 18ADA392FINA316MGNT313PHIL312THEO131CHEM117333333416

Global BusinessFIRST SEMESTERFOURTH YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CODE CREDITS COURSE CODE CREDITSMGNT4103 Free ElectiveThe Christian Family THEO 132 3 * Business Ethics___MGNT416+ Elective in Finance FINA __ 3 + Elective in Finance FINA __ 3+ Investments FINA 416 3 + Seminar in Finance FINA 430 3Gen Sci:Biological Sciences BIOL 118 3Economics Development ofPuerto RicoECON304Art Appreciation 101Appreciation or Music 102CREDITS 18 CREDITS 15NOTES# This Course requires laboratory fee* Management 416 substitutes Philosophy 340 from General Education.+ Required and Elective courses should be approved with a minimum grade of C.COURSE DESCRIPTION3ART 101MUSI 102FINA 211 BUSINESS STATISTICS IRequisite: MATH 151-152Study of descriptive statistical methods and their applications in business administration: arrangingdata to convey meaning, frequency distribution, measures of central tendency, dispersion, introductionto probability and probability distributions.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsFINA 301 RISK AND INSURANCE MANAGEMENTRequisite: ECON 202Study of the principles and practices of insurance and risk management. Life insurance, health, andpublic responsibility from a personal, business and society view.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsFINA 302 REAL ESTATERequisite: ECON 202Study of the Financing, the markets and legal aspects of Real Estate. Topics such as horizontalproperty, property taxes, mortgage, property register, illegal practices, and real estate ethics.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits333417

FINA 305 PUBLIC FINANCE AND FISCAL POLICYRequisite: ECON 201-202Studies the reasons why the public sector is necessary in the society. Analyzes the functions of thepublic sector in countries with mixed economies including the provision of social services, adjustmentof the distribution of income and wealth, and contribution toward economic stabilization. Studies thetools available to fiscal institutions with which to comply with their function, while operating within thepublic budget. Evaluation of the budgeting process and interaction between a. politics and the budget,and b. priorities of the fiscal policy and the budget.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsFINA 313 MONEY AND BANKINGRequisite: ECON 202Analysis of the role of money and the banking system in the economy. Includes:financial intermediaries; bank regulations; the money supply; the Federal Reserve System; majormonetary policy tools and international financing.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsFINA 315 MANAGERIAL FINANCE IRequisite: ECON 202; ACCT 214; FINA 211Study of the role and importance of managerial finance and the financial manager in a firm. Analysisand consideration of the economical, financial, and fiscal environment from a corporative financialdecision framework. Financial Statement analysis; discussion of the analysis in assessing an assetsrisk and return; introduction to stocks and bond valuation and the basic fundamentals of capitalbudgeting on long term decision making.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsFINA 316 MANAGERIAL FINANCE IIRequisite: FINA 315Study of the fundamental elements of long - term finances and investing decisions; short term financingdecisions. Includes financial planning, administration of capital, cash, marketable securities, accountsreceivable and inventories.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsFINA 318 BUSINESS STATISTICS IIRequisite: FINA 211Study of inferential statistics as a tool in decision making. Topics such as: sampling theory, statisticalestimation, testing hypothesis, analysis of variance, regression and correlation techniques, priceindexes, time series analysis and other methods used in decision making with the use of the computerare viewed.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits418

FINA 360 PERSONAL FINANCIAL PLANNINGIntroduction to personal finances from an approach of planning and financial management; strategiesof managing personal financial resources; financial problems of individual consumers, budgeting,insurance planning, personal investments and retirement planning.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsFINA 402 LIFE INSURANCERequisite: FINA 301Study and analysis of personal insurance versus personal risks. Topics such as: life, health and groupinsurance, programming and politics of pricing.3 hours, I semester, 3 creditsFINA 405 REAL ESTATE APPRAISALRequisite: FINA 302A study of the sources of real estate value, the techniques for estimating property value, and theeffective use of appraisal information.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsFINA 414 MANAGEMENT AND BANKING OPERATIONSRequisite: FINA 313Study and analysis of how banking operates in the economy and finance. Topics such as: legalregulations, loans and investments, bank statements, and internal-external control systems incommercial banking.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsFINA 416 INVESTMENTSRequisite: FINA 315Study and analysis of the fundamentals of the investment environment, the basic concepts, vehicles,techniques and strategies of investments from a framework of risk and return. Emphasis on thesecurities market, the mechanism of negotiation and transactions on the securities markets; analysisand valuation of major financial instruments.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsFINA 420 INTERNATIONAL FINANCERequisite: FINA 315Study of the performance of the international financial markets, the exchange risks and theinternational investments with an emphasis in the formulation of financial strategies for the firm.Includes: balance of payments, foreign currency markets, exchange rates, international monetarysystem, economical, political and accounting risks, short and long-term financial investment.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits419

FINA 425 FINANCIAL MARKETSRequisites: FINA 313Study of the structure and operation of the principal financial markets. Includes: determinants of thelevel and structure on interest rates; supply and demand of funds; financial securities valuationtechniques and an introduction to the international markets and "futures" contracts.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsFINA 430 FINANCE SEMINARRequisite: FINA 316; FINA 416Analysis, discussion and investigation of contemporary and advance topics in the field of finance.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsFINA 490 PROFESSIONAL FINANCE IMPROVEMENT SEMINARSCourse based on professional finance improvement seminars in which the student has participated.1 semester, 1 creditProf. Víctor M. Rivera Rosado, DirectorDEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS LAWFaculty: Ivelit Irizarry Pagán, José M. Irizarry Ruíz, Luis A. Lugo Cortijo, Fredyz Martínez Martínez,Juan Muñiz Belbrú, Lourdes M. Peña Santiago, Luis A. Rivera Rosado, Víctor M. Rivera Rosado,Edgar Rodríguez Ríos, Irma I. Rodríguez Vega, Juan E. Román ToroOBJECTIVESThe program seeks to develop a business student with the capacity to:1. Evaluate the moral implications of laws and regulations relevant to the business and economicworld.2. Identify the legal rights and obligations of the enterprise’s stakeholders, such as owners,workers, consumers, society, and government.3. Apply the knowledge about the laws and regulations relevant to the business and economic worldin the decision making process of the firm.4. Formulate competitive strategies compatible with the legal enviroment of the firm.5. Identify and evaluate the legal implications of different types of business organization.6. Identify information sources and conduct research in legal areas related to Business andEconomics.420

REQUISITES FOR THE BACHELOR OFBUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN BUSINESS LAWCREDITSGeneral Education Courses 68Business Education Courses 43Major Courses(Required 18 and Electives 6)24Free Electives 3TOTAL CREDITS 138COURSES REQUIRED BY THE COLLEGECOURSESCREDITS#ACCT 213 Fundamental of Accounting I 4#ACCT 214 Fundamental of Accounting II 4ECON 201 Foundations and Applications of Economics I 3ECON 202 Foundations and Applications of Economics II 3ECON 304 Economics Development of Puerto Rico 3# FINA 211 Business Statistics I 3FINA 315 Financial Management I 3# FINA 318 Business Statistics II 3MGNT 111 Fundamental Management 3MGNT 210 Organizational Conduct 3MGNT 410 Global Business 3* MGNT 416 Business Ethics -MKTG 211 Fundamental of Marketing 3# COMP 247 Electronic Spreadsheets 2ADA 392 Business Communication in Spanish 3TOTAL CREDITS 43Note:# Required laboratory fee*Management 416 (3 credits) substitutes Philosophy 340 from the General Education Requirements421

+ REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR IN BUSINESS LAWCOURSESCREDITSMGNT 313 Business Law I 3BLAW 315 Corporations 3BLAW 317 Consumer Law 3***ACCT 322 Income Tax Law I 3MGNT 217 Labor Relations and Legislation 3BLAW 430 Business Law Seminar 3Elective in Business Law 6TOTAL CREDITS 24+ ELECTIVES COURSES IN BUSINESS LAWCOURSESCREDITS*** ACCT 431 Income Tax Law II 3BLAW 325 Maritime Law 3BLAW 410 Environmental Law 3#BLAW 490 Seminar on Academic Aptitude Test 3COMM 311 Legal Aspects and Ethics of Communication 3GLBM 335 Global Business Law 3MGNT 390 Collective Bargaining 3MGNT 414 Business Law II 3TOUR 290 Hospitality and Travel Law 3Note:# This Course requires laboratory fee.+ Required and Elective courses should be approved with a minimum grade of C.*** This course is subject to change as the legislation of Puerto Rico and the United Stated changes.422

CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OFBUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN BUSSINES LAWFIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTER CODE CREDITS SECOND SEMESTER CODE CREDITSBasic Reading-WritingIntro. to the SocialSciences: Social andCultural AspectsOral CommunicationBusinessMathematics IThe Divine RevelationHealth and PhysicalFitnessENGL1143SOCI 110 3SPAN131MATH151THEO130PHED107English OralCommunication-ListeningComprehensionIntro. to the SocialSciences: Politics andEconomicsENGL 115 3POSC 110 33 Written Communication SPAN 132 33 Business Mathematics II MATH 152 331ManagementFundamentalsElective PhysicalEducationMGNT 111PHED __Orientation ORIE 003 0 Orientation ORIE 004 0CREDITS 16 CREDITS 1631SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTER CODE CREDITS SECOND SEMESTER CODE CREDITSWestern Civilization HIST 103HIST 1043 Western Civilization II3I# FundamentalAccounting IFoundations andApplications ofEconomics IIntroduction StudyLiteratureOrganizationalConductACCT213ECON201SPAN205MGNT21043# FundamentalAccounting IIFoundations andApplications ofEconomics II3 + Business Law I3# ElectronicSpreadsheetsACCT 214 4ECON 202MGNT 313COMP 247Elementary Logic PHIL 207 3CREDITS 16 CREDITS 18332423

FIRST SEMESTER+Corporations+Labor Relations andLegislation#Business Statistics I#BusinessCommunicationCODEBLAW 315MGNT 217FINA 211ENGL 383THIRD YEARSECONDCREDITSSEMESTER3 +Consumer Law333+***Income Tax LawI#Business StatisticsIIFundamental ofMarketingCODEBLAW317ACCT322CREDITS33FINA 318 3MKTG211The Church of Christ THEO 131 3 Philosophy of Man PHIL 312 3FINA 315History of PRFinancial Management I3HIST 253 3(Condensed)CREDITS 18 CREDITS 183FIRST SEMESTER+ Elective in BusinessLaw+ Elective in BusinessLawThe Christian FamilyBusiness Communicationin SpanishEconomics Developmentof Puerto RicoCODEBLAW___FOURTH YEARSECONDCREDITSSEMESTER+Business Law3SeminarBLAW___ 3 Free ElectiveTHEO1323Gen Sci:BiologicalSciencesADA 392 3 Global BusinessECON304Science: Physical Science CHEM1173Art 101 or Music 1023 *Business EthicsCODEBLAW430___CREDITS33BIOL 118 3MGNT410ART 101MUSI 102MGNT416CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18Note:# This Course requires laboratory fee.+ Required and Elective courses should be approved with a minimum grade of C.** This course is subject to change as the legislation of Puerto Rico and the United Stated changes.333424

COURSES DESCRIPTIONSBLAW 315 CORPORATIONSPrerequisite: MGNT 313Study of the legal aspects related to the organization, operation, and regulation of the privatecorporations. This course includes different types of corporations and the rights and obligations of thecorporation, their stockholders, officials, and directors.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsBLAW 317 CONSUMER LAWPrerequisite: MGNT 313Study the rights that the citizens in Puerto Rico posses in their role as consumers and thecorresponding responsibilities of both, seller and consumer.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsBLAW 325 MARITIME LAWThe course covers admiralty jurisdiction areas, emphasizing maritime transportation, contracts, claimsand maritime insurance. Furthermore, constitutional and federalism affairs are discussed as well asthe maritime jurisdiction in contractual cases.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsBLAW 410 ENVIRONMENTAL LAWStudy of the environmental law and its implications on the social responsibility of business andmanagement decisions. This course also includes the areas as emission control, usage and dischargeof substances and materials.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsBLAW 430 BUSINESS LAW SEMINARPre-requisite: The student must have approved at least 12 credits in Business Law,Including among these MGNT 313Contemporary issues in the field of business law. The course includes a research paper and an oralpresentation on a topic chosen by the student. The issues covered may vary each semester.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsBLAW 490 SEMINAR ON ACADEMIC APTITUD TESTThis course involves training students to successfully pass the Business Graduate School AdmissionTest @ EXADEP and the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT). Students will be trained in thetechniques needed to answer both objective and subjective test.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits425

DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT, COMPUTERS IN BUSINESS, AND BUSINESSProf. Lourdes De León Fortier, DirectorFACULTY: Vivianne P. Asad Pérez, Nilda M. Seda Cuevas, Lillian Velázquez Zamora, Juan D. VilaróColón.BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN MANAGEMENTOBJECTIVES1. To contribute in the academic and spiritual development of the human resources who will occupypositions in business and industry.2. To develop the managerial skills that will enable students to hold positions of responsibility inadministration and leadership of a business.3. To make students conscious of the global problems and to motivate them to find solutions withinthe social doctrine framework of the Catholic Church.4.REQUIREMENTSCOURSES426CREDITSGeneral Education 68College 35Major 30Free Elective 3TOTAL 136COURSESCOURSES REQUIRED BY THE COLLEGECREDITSECON 201 Fundamentals and Applications of Economics I 3ECON 202 Fundamentals and Applications of Economics II 3ECON 304 Economic Development of Puerto Rico 3ACCT 213 Fundamentals of Accounting I 4ACCT 214 Fundamentals of Accounting II 4COMP 117 Introduction to Computers 3MKTG 211 Marketing Fundamentals 3FINA 211 Business Statistics I 3FINA 315 Managerial Finance I 3FINA 318 Business Statistics II 3ADA 392 Business Communication Skills in Spanish 3MGNT 416 Business Ethics* **MGNT 416 substitutes PHIL 340 of the General Education courses.TOTAL CREDITS 35

COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR**COURSECREDITSMGNT 111 Management Fundamentals 3MGNT 210 Organizational Behavior 3MGNT 217 Labor Relations and Legislation 3MGNT 313 Business Law I 3MGNT 320 Strategic Management of Human Resources 3MGNT 410 Global Business 3MGNT 425 Business Policy 3Major Elective Courses 9TOTAL CREDITS 30**The courses required for the major must be approved with C or higher.MAJOR ELECTIVE COURSESCOURSECREDITSMGNT 230 Entrepreneurship 3MGNT 250 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation 3MGNT 315 Sales Management 3MGNT 340 Consumer Behavior 3MGNT 370 Collective Bargaining 3MGNT 400 Supervision 3MGNT 405 Compensation Management 3MGNT 414 Business Law II 3MGNT 417 Production and Operations Management 3MGNT 419 Risk Management 3MGNT 420 Fundamentals of Purchasing and Material Handling 3MGNT 430 Entrepreneurship 3MGNT 440 Techniques for Development of the Human Resources 3MGNT 450 Franchises 3MGNT 460 Business Plan Development 3MGNT 470 Family Business Administration 3MGNT 480 Strategic Corporate Entrepreneurship 3MGNT 498 Management Internship 2MGNT 499 Management Seminar 1COMM 206 Public Relations 3COMP 432 Information System Administration 3427

CURRICULUM SEQUENCE FOR THE BACHELOR OF BUSINESSADMINISTRATION IN MANAGEMENTFIRST YEARCOURSE REQ CREDITS COURSE REQ CREDITSSPAN 131 G 3 POSC 110 G 3ENGL 114 G 3 SPAN 132 G 3ORIE 003 G 0 ENGL 115 G 3SOCI 110 G 3 ORIE 004 G 0MATH 151 G 3 MATH 152 G 3PHED 107 G 1 MGNT 111 E 3COMP 117 C 3 PHED (Elective) G 1CREDITS 16 CREDITS 16SECOND YEARCOURSE REQ CREDITS COURSE REQ CREDITSSPAN 205 G 3 HIST 103 G 3ENGL 383 G 3 ACCT 214 C 4ACCT 213 C 4 ECON 202 C 3ECON 201 C 3 MGNT 217 E 3MGNT 210 E 3 MKTG 211 C 3CREDITS 16 CREDITS 16THIRD YEARCOURSE REQ CREDITS COURSE REQ CREDITSHIST 104 G 3 PHIL 207 G 3THEO 130 G 3 BIOL 118 G 3CHEM 117 G 3 FINA 318 C 3ECON 304 C 3 MGNT 313 E 3FINA 211 C 3 MGNT (Elective) E 3MGNT 320 E 3 ADA 392 C 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18428

FOURTH YEARCOURSE REQ CREDITS COURSE REQ CREDITSART 101 or MUSIC102G 3 HIST 253 G 3PHIL 312 G 3 THEO 132 G 3THEO 131 G 3 MGNT 416 G 3FINA 315 C 3 MGNT 425 E 3MGNT 410 E 3 MGNT (Elective) E 3MGNT (Elective) E 3 FREE (Elective) L 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18COURSE DESCRIPTIONMGNT 111 MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALSStudy of management in fundamental business. The management philosophy, mission, vision, andpolitics are studied from an organizational perspective. The local environment, technology, quality oflife, and organizational changes are relevant factors in the course. Interpersonal relations, leadership,motivation, and team work in the managerial decision-making process within a moral and ethical frame.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMGNT 202 ENTREPRENEURSHIPThis course covers in detail the operation of the small business within our economy, attaining theproper balance between the functions of production, marketing, finance, organization, direction, andcontrol. The discussion of real cases provides a close look at the prevailing situation of smallbusinesses in the United States and Puerto Rico. It stresses and illustrates the basic managerialconcepts and the way they are applied to the successful operation of a small business.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMGNT 210 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIORRequisite: MGNT 111Human conduct in the working environment will be discussed on an individual and group level,interaction in their structure, technique, and human resource. At the individual level, it will stressaspects such as perception, attitudes, and motivation among others. At the group level, it will integrateconcepts such as communication, leadership, and organizational culture.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMGNT 217 LABOR RELATIONS AND LEGISLATIONRequisite: MGNT 111Analysis of the labor relations and the most important labor legislation, emphasizing: employees, rights,strikes, pickets, boycotts, and other activities, the injunction in labor disputes, jurisdictional problems,representation issues, collective bargaining, labor agreement, conciliation, mediation, arbitration, unfairemployment practices, and wage and hour laws in Puerto Rico and governmental agencies.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits429

MGNT 230 ENTREPRENEURSHIPRequisite: MGNT 111Diverse perspectives related to the entrepreneurial behavior are illustrated and studied.Entrepreneurship is studied as an important factor within our society’s economic growth. Theentrepreneurship concept is identified within the legal, ethical, and international contexts. The differentstages of the entrepreneurial process are described; these are applied by the student in a feasibilitystudy of the market.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMGNT 250 ENTREPRENEURIAL CREATIVITY AND INNOVATIONRequisite: MGNT 230To acquire the knowledge for developing and applying creativity and innovative ideas andorganizations, as well as process and strategic planning of the business. The course will provide thefuture business entrepreneurs knowledge and resources to increase theirs skills of analysis of newideas and organizational changes. The course will develop the culture of change and organizationalinnovation as a basic component of entrepreneurial capabilities.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMGNT 313 BUSINESS LAW IRequisite: MGNT 111The most relevant legislation and regulations governing commercial activities in Puerto Rico arestudied. The course emphasizes commercial contracts; civil and criminal responsibilities of thebusiness person, his/her agents and employees; different legal forms of establishing a business; legalresponsibilities in oral and written communication; personal and automatized information systems.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMGNT 315 SALES MANAGEMENTRequisites: MGNT 111 and MKTG 211Different kinds of activities related to the management area in charge of supervising the salesrepresentatives of an enterprise will be discussed. The functions of sales planning and control,predictions, budgets, and distribution by territories and routes will be studied. Analysis of the norms andexisting problems in recruiting, selecting, supervising, evaluating, motivating, and trainingsalespersons. Application oriented toward the problems of the sales representatives. Also ethics, legal,and international concepts related to the sales representative will be studied.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMGNT 320 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCESRequisite: MGNT 217Study of functions of human resource management: planning, hiring, testing, interviewing, selecting,placing, performance appraisal and measurement, compensation, and retirement. Other topics such asmotivation, supervision, leadership, professional development processes, and total quality will bediscussed.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits430

MGNT 330 ENTREPRENEURIAL FINANCERequisites: MGNT 111, ACCT 214, ECON 202, ECON 304Study of the role and performance of a small business on the conceptualization, analysis, execution,and design of finances. Analysis of small business development strategies, and its competitivenessand productivity. Analysis and consideration of the financial, economic and political environmenttowards the entrepreneurial financial decision making. Financial statement analysis, risk-return tradeoffanalysis, capital budgeting fundamentals; strategies for the working capital management, capitalinvestments, profitability and profit analysis, financial and personal financial planning are rehearsedand administered.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMGNT 340 CONSUMER BEHAVIORRequisite: MKTG 211Study of the decision-making process and the activities performed by individuals in the evaluation,acquisition, utilization, and disposal of consumer goods and services. Further analysis concerning theeffects of environmental changes affecting consumer behavior. Motivation and learning theories, andlegal and ethical aspects are discussed.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMGNT 370 COLLECTIVE BARGAININGRequisite: MGNT 217Practical analysis of the conflicts that emerge between unions and management during collectivebargaining. Study of the process from the beginning of the conflict until the final resolution is made.Economical, human, and ethical implications of collective bargaining; the meaning of peace and justicein the workplace is discussed.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMGNT 400 SUPERVISIONRequisites: MGNT 210 and MGNT 320Study and application of supervision functions, including management and development of associates,leadership for total quality and productivity improvements. Supervision skills are developed throughcase analysis of motivation training, legal issues, among others. Also includes the analysis of diverseproblem-situations to apply the knowledge obtained.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMGNT 405 COMPENSATION MANAGEMENTRequisite: MGNT 320This course focuses on work evaluation, compensations, benefits, and incentive programs. The workevaluation topics include methods, errors, and interviews. Other topics are payment plans,compensation management, flexible benefits, individual and group incentives, legal restrictions,associate motivation, and information systems for the evaluation of positions, performance, andcompensation. Moral and ethical issues are considered in the development of a compensation plan.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits431

MGNT 410 GLOBAL BUSINESS (Equivalent GLBM 310)Requisite: MKTG 211The course examines the manager's role in a global economy. Topics include the evolution of globalmanagement, cultural differences, effective use of human resources, and factors affecting planning,organizing, direction, and control of global operations.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMGNT 414 BUSINESS LAW IIBased on the Uniform Code of Commerce; emphasis on the areas of Business Law for CPAcandidates, such as bails, guarantee contracts, bankruptcy, negotiable instruments, agency,corporations, partnerships, trusts, and hereditament. Case studies and guidelines for answeringquestions on business law in the CPA exam are studied.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMGNT 416 BUSINESS ETHICSRequisites: MGNT 111Analysis of ethical perspective that the private enterprise should adopt in order to endure. Study ofethics applied to cases and specific business examples: the worker and capital, employment andwages. Includes rights and responsibilities of both the business person and employee, the workobjective, and the worker’s goal. Emphasis on the business area as a profession of honor. Ethics isapplied to business relations for the business to be successful and effective.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMGNT 417 PRODUCTION AND OPERATION MANAGEMENTRequisite: MKTG 211This course presents the fundamentals, analytical techniques, and decision-making processes inoperations and production management. It includes conventional decision-making models, quantitativemodels, construction and layout, inventory control, quality-control costs, and storage. The student willuse computer applications of transportation techniques and inventory theory. Include laboratory.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMGNT 419 RISK MANAGEMENTRequisite: MKTG 211Analysis of risk and expectation of exposition to individual or organizational losses in local andinternational environment. Risk as an object of managerial work as well as the tools, such asinsurance, that can be used to compensate for losses are studied.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits432

MGNT 420 FUNDAMENTALS OF PURCHASING AND MATERIAL HANDLINGRequisite: MKTG 211Study of administrative concepts related to purchasing and material handling in manufacturing.Important topics are the steps of a purchasing system, procedures, computerization and informationflow, and the objectives for effective management in the purchasing and management of materials.Also included are market speculation, research planning, budgetary techniques, transportationmethods, and public purchasing processes.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMGNT 425 BUSINESS POLICYRequisite: MKTG 211This course integrates the application of concepts and topics included in the study ofmanagement, economics, accounting, finance, marketing, and other business related areas. Includescase analysis for the integration of knowledge and skills to establish, develop, and obtain businessgoals.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMGNT 430 ENTREPRENEURSHIPRequisite: MKTG 211Diverse perspectives of business conduct are studied. Also, a business vision is developed usingtechniques for innovation and creativity. The student will identify economic opportunities to supporthis/her development as a business person.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMGNT 440 TECHNIQUES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE HUMAN RESOURCESRequisites: MGNT 210 and MGNT 320Development and implementation of training programs intended for people that occupy specificpositions, including methods for improving the learning process, professional development, andtransformation of the employee as he/she adapts to the norms, practices, politics, rules, and ethicalsocialvalues that result from the new goals.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMGNT 450 FRANCHISESRequisites: MGNT 250, MGNT 330, MGNT 313The franchise course presents an embraced framework about the creation and administration of thistype of business in Puerto Rico. It exposes in detail the advantages and potential risks which need tobe considered before investing in a franchise business. The course give more emphasize to thediscovery and evaluation of franchises. It also discusses the viability of the entrepreneurs to convert anexisting business into a franchise chain. The course emphasizes the business ethics and socialresponsibility, which franchises in Puerto Rico should maintain.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits433

MGNT 460 BUSINESS PLAN DEVELOPMENTRequisites: MGNT 230, MGNT 250, MGNT 340, MGNT 330, MGNT 313Integrative course in which students applied entrepreneurial concepts in the areas of entrepreneurship,finance, economics, marketing, management, ethics, legislation, among others. It exposes in detail theusers, the need, and the characteristics of a business plan. The student will develop a business planwhich includes: an overview of the business, products and service plan, marketing plan, administrationplan, operational plan, financial plan, etc. The course emphasizes the business ethics and socialresponsibility, which business in Puerto Rico should maintain.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMGNT 470 FAMILY BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONRequisite: MGNT 250Basic tools for administering family businesses cene presented. This course provides the futuremanager the knowledge and tools to increase their skills in the handling of conflicts, plans ofsuccession, the impact of family relations in the decisions of businesses. The student will understandthe functions of family businesses as an economic and social organization. The course will develop theculture of business administration taking into consideration family relations and interactions in themanagement of the companies.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMGNT 480 STRATEGIC CORPORATE ENTREPRENEURSHIPRequisite: MGNT 210, MGNT 250Different theories concerning innovative behavior are studied. The entrepreneurial concepts isidentified within the internal corporate context. The need to develop this concept within the strategicplanning processes is stand out. Description of the various obstacles encountered in the innovationprocess is illustrated from the national and global perspectives. The profile of corporate entrepreneursare described within the legal, ethical and international contexts.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMGNT 485MARITIME LOGISTICA thorough analysis of maritime capabilities in facilitating contemporary supply chains from a globalperspective; examines the supply chain needs of the end customer as well as those of the maritimeentities. Topics include ship, ownership and operation, intermodal transportation management, portand terminal operations, outsourcing, legislative developments, and supply chain security.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMGNT 490 SEMINAR IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN MANAGEMENTThis course is based on professional management development seminars the student has attended.This course requires that the student prepare an essay on the seminar topic and present evidence ofparticipation (original copy only).1 semester, 1 credits434

MGNT 491 SEMINAR IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN SMALL BUSINESSThis course is based on professional Small Business development seminars the student has attended.This course requires that the student prepare an essay on the seminar topic and present evidence ofparticipation (original copy only).1 semester, 1 creditsMGNT 492 SEMINAR IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN HUMAN RESOURCESThis course is based on professional Human Resources development seminars the student hasattended. This course requires that the student prepare an essay on the seminar topic and thatpresent evidence of participation (original copy only).1 semester, 1 creditsMGNT 496 EXPERIENCE IN PURCHASINGThe course provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate proficiency in the field ofpurchasing. The practical aptitudes related to the general and technical work, as well as acquiredknowledge focus on. Minimum requirements include a year of uninterrupted experience in one or all ofthe following areas:1. Purchasing process2. Procedures3. Computer use4. Vendors5. Budget6. Means of Transportations1 semester, 3 creditsMGNT 497 MANAGERIAL EXPERIENCEThe course provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate proficiency in the field ofmanagement. Minimum requirements include a year of uninterrupted experience in one or all of thefollowing areas:1. Management2. Assistant Manager3. Director4. Director of the Human Resource Department5. Coordinator6. Administrator1 semester, 3 credits435

MGNT 498 MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIPRequisites: The student must be in his/her last semester with a general grade point average of2.5 and a major grade point average of 3.0.The course offers practical experience for business students. The student will spend 15 hours per weekin a real working environment where he/she will strengthen skills obtained in theoretical courses.195 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsMGNT 499 MANAGEMENT SEMINARCo-requisite: MGNT 498Analysis and discussion of practical situations and problems that occur during the internship. Readingsand special project reports will also be discussed. The course meets for an hour a week.15 hours, 1 semester, 1 creditOBJECTIVESBACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION INENTREPRENEURSHIP1. To establish a program that will distinguish us from other universities due to the specializationoptions.2. To develop the managerial skills in the entrepreneurship area that will enable students to holdpositions of responsibility in administration and leadership of a business.3. To prepare professionals capable of establishing their own business.4. To help to consolidate the island economy through this major.5. To develop leadership skills that will enable students to make important decisions followingChristian, ethics, and moral principles.6. To make students conscious of the global problems and to motivate them to find solutions withinthe social doctrine framework of the Catholic Church.COURSESREQUIREMENTSGeneral Education 68College 32Major 27Free Elective 3TOTAL CREDITS 130CREDITS436

COURSES REQUIRED BY THE COLLEGECOURSECREDITSECON 201 Fundamentals and Applications of Economics I 3ECON 202 Fundamentals and Applications of Economics II 3ECON 304 Economic Development of Puerto Rico 3ACCT 213 Fundamentals of Accounting I 4ACCT 214 Fundamentals of Accounting II 4COMP 117 Introduction to Computers 3MKTG 211 Marketing Fundamentals 3FINA 211 Business Statistics I 3FINA 315 Managerial Finance I 3ADA 392 Business Communication Skills in Spanish 3MGNT 416 Business Ethics* *TOTAL CREDITS 32*MGNT 416 substitutes PHIL 340 of the General Education courses.COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR**COURSECREDITSMGNT 111 Management Fundamentals 3MGNT 230 Entrepreneurship 3MGNT 250 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation 3MGNT 313 Business Law I 3MGNT 330 Entrepreneurial Finance 3MGNT 340 Consumer Behavior 3MGNT 450 Franchises 3MGNT 460 Business Plan Development 3COMP 140 Data Base 2Elective in management 3TOTAL CREDITS 29**The courses required for the major must be approved with C or higher.437

COURSEMAJOR ELECTIVE COURSESCREDITSMGNT 315 Sales Management 3MGNT 320 Strategic Management of Human Relations 3MGNT 370 Collective Bargaining 3MGNT 405 Compensation Management 3MGNT 410 Global Business 3MGNT 414 Business Law II 3MGNT 417 Production and Operations Management 3MGNT 419 Risk Management 3MGNT 420 Fundamentals of Purchasing and Material Handling 3MGNT 425 Business Policy 3MGNT 440 Techniques for Development of the Human Resources 3MGNT 470 Family Business Administration 3MGNT 480 Strategic Corporate Entrepreneurship 3MGNT 498 Management Internship 2MGNT 499 Management Seminar 1COMM 206 Public Relations 3COMP 247 Spreadsheet 2COMP 432 Information System Administration 3ACCT 315 Managerial Accounting 3MKTG 320 Retailing 3CURRICULUM SEQUENCE FOR THE BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION INENTREPRENEURSHIPFIRST YEARCOURSE REQ CREDITS COURSE REQ CREDITSSPAN 131 G 3 POSC 110 G 3ENGL 114 G 3 SPAN 132 G 3ORIE 003 G 0 ENGL 115 G 3SOCI 110 G 3 ORIE 004 G 0MATH 151 G 3 MATH 152 G 3PHED 107 G 1 MGNT 111 E 3COMP 140 C 2 PHED (Elective)___ G 1OFAD 100 C 1CREDITS 16 CREDITS 16438

SECOND YEARCOURSE REQ CREDITS COURSE REQ CREDITSSPAN 205 G 3 HIST 103 G 3ENGL 383 G 3 ACCT 214 C 4ACCT 213 C 4 ECON 202 C 3ECON 201 C 3 MGNT 250 E 3MGNT 230 E 3 MKTG 211 C 3CREDITS 16 CREDITS 16THIRD YEARCOURSE REQ CREDITS COURSE REQ CREDITSTHEO 130 G 3 PHIL 207 G 3CHEM 117 G 3 HIST 104 G 3ECON 304 C 3 MGNT 330 E 3FINA 211 C 3 MGNT 313 E 3MGNT 210 C 3 MGNT 340 E 3MGNT 217 C 3 ADA 392 C 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18FOURTH YEARCOURSE REQ CREDITS COURSE REQ CREDITSART 101 or MUSI102G 3 HIST 253 G 3PHIL 312 G 3 THEO 132 G 3BIOL 118 G 3 MGNT 460 E 3THEO 131 G 3 MGNT 416 G 3MGNT 450 E 3 Major Elective E 3OBJECTIVESFree Elective L 3CREDITS 15 CREDITS 18BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN HUMAN RESOURCES1. To contribute to the academic and spiritual development of the human resources who will holdpositions in business and industry.2. To develop the managerial skills that will enable students to hold positions of responsibility inadministration and leadership of a business.3. To make students conscious of the global problems and to motivate them to find solutions withinthe social doctrine framework of the Catholic Church.439

REQUIREMENTSCOURSESCREDITSGeneral Education 68College 35Major 27Free Elective 3TOTAL CREDITS 133COURSES REQUIRED BY THE COLLEGECOURSECREDITSECON 201 Fundamentals and Applications of Economics I 3ECON 202 Fundamentals and Applications of Economics II 3ECON 304 Economic Development of Puerto Rico 3ACCT 213 Fundamentals of Accounting I 4ACCT 214 Fundamentals of Accounting II 4COMP 117 Introduction to Computers 3MKTG 211 Marketing Fundamentals 3FINA 211 Business Statistics I 3FINA 315 Managerial Finance I 3FINA 318 Business Statistics II 3ADA 392 Business Communication Skills in Spanish 3MGNT 416 Business Ethics* *TOTAL CREDITS 35*MGNT 416 substitutes PHIL 340 of the General Education courses.COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR**COURSECREDITSMGNT 111 Management Fundamentals 3MGNT 210 Organizational Behavior 3MGNT 217 Labor Relations and Legislation 3MGNT 313 Business Law I 3MGNT 320 Strategic Management of Human Resources 3MGNT 370 Collective Bargaining 3MGNT 400 Supervision 3MGNT 405 Compensation Management 3MGNT 440 Techniques for Human Resource Development 3TOTAL CREDITS 27**The courses required for the major must be approved with C or higher.440

COURSEMAJOR ELECTIVE COURSESCREDITSMGNT 315 Sales Management 3MGNT 410 Global Business 3MGNT 414 Business Law II 3MGNT 417 Production and Operations Management 3MGNT 419 Risk Management 3MGNT 420 Fundamentals of Purchasing and Material Handling 3MGNT 425 Business Policy 3MGNT 430 Entrepreneurship 3MGNT 498 Management Internship 2MGNT 499 Management Seminar 1COMM 206 Public Relations 3COMP 432 Information System Administration 3CURRICULUM SEQUENCE FOR THE BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION INHUMAN RESOURCESFIRST YEARCOURSE REQ CREDITS COURSE REQ CREDITSSPAN 131 G 3 POSC 110 G 3ENGL 114 G 3 SPAN 132 G 3ORIE 003 G 0 ENGL 115 G 3SOCI 110 G 3 ORIE 004 G 0MATH 151 G 3 MATH 152 G 3PHED 107 G 1 MGNT 111 E 3COMP 117 C 3 PHED (Elective) G 1CREDITS 16 CREDITS 16441

SECOND YEARCOURSE REQ CREDITS COURSE REQ CREDITSSPAN 205 G 3 HIST 103 G 3ENGL 383 G 3 ACCT 214 C 4ACCT 213 C 4 ECON 202 C 3ECON 201 C 3 MGNT 217 E 3MGNT 210 E 3 MKTG 211 C 3CREDITS 16 CREDITS 16THIRD YEARCOURSE REQ CREDITS COURSE REQ CREDITSHIST 104 G 3 PHIL 207 G 3THEO 130 G 3 BIOL 118 G 3CHEM 117 G 3 FINA 318 C 3ECON 304 C 3 MGNT 313 E 3FINA 211 C 3 MGNT 370 E 3MGNT 320 E 3 ADA 392 C 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18FOURTH YEARCOURSE REQ CREDITS COURSE REQ CREDITSART 101 OR MUSI102G 3 HIST PR 253 G 3PHIL 312 G 3 THEO 132 G 3THEO 131 G 3 MGNT 405 E 3FINA 315 C 3 MGNT 416 G 3MGNT 400 E 3 Free Elective L 3MGNT 440 E 3OBJECTIVESCREDITS 18 CREDITS 15BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MAJOR INGENERAL BUSINESS1. To develop in students the ability to assume managerial positions in business.2. To develop basic skills and knowledge that will enable students to work in the marketing andmanagement fields.3. To apply acquired knowledge in the fields of accounting, finance, computers, economics, andtourism; and to perform their professional duties efficiently.4. To make students conscious of the global problems and to motivate them to find solutions withinthe social doctrine framework of the Catholic Church.442

REQUIREMENTSCOURSESCREDITSGeneral Education 68College 41Major 24Free Elective 3TOTAL CREDITS 136COURSES REQUIRED BY THE COLLEGECOURSECREDITSECON 201 Fundamentals and Applications of Economics I 3ECON 202 Fundamentals and Applications of Economics II 3ECON 304 Economic Development of Puerto Rico 3ACCT 213 Fundamentals of Accounting I 4ACCT 214 Fundamentals of Accounting II 4COMP 117 Introduction to Computers 3MGNT 210 Organizational Behavior 3MGNT 313 Business Law I 3MGNT410 Global Business 3FINA 211 Business Statistics I 3FINA 318 Business Statistics II 3FINA 315 Managerial Finance I 3ADA 392 Business Communication Skills in Spanish 3MGNT 416 Business Ethics* *TOTAL CREDITS 41*MGNT 416 substitutes PHIL 340 of the General Education courses.COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR**COURSESCREDITSMGNT 111 Management Fundamentals 3MKTG 211 Marketing Fundamentals 3Elective Courses in Management 6Elective Courses in Marketing 6Elective Courses in Business Administration 6TOTAL CREDITS 24**The courses required for the major must be approved with C or higher..443

MAJOR ELECTIVE COURSESThe student may enroll any course of the College, if he/she has approved the prerequisites.CURRICULUM SEQUENCE FOR THE BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION INGENERAL BUSINESSFIRST YEARCOURSE REQ CREDITS COURSE REQ CREDITSSPAN 131 G 3 POSC 110 G 3ENGL114 G 3 SPAN 132 G 3ORIE 003 G 0 ENGL 115 G 3SOCI 110 G 3 ORIE 004 G 0MATH 151 G 3 MATH 152 G 3PHED 107 G 1 MGNT 111 E 3COMP 117 C 3 PHED (Elective) G 1CREDITS 16 CREDITS 16SECOND YEARCOURSE REQ CREDITS COURSE REQ CREDITSENGL 383 G 3 SPAN 205 G 3THEO 130 G 3 HIST 103 G 3ACCT 213 C 4 ACCT 214 C 4ECON 201 C 3 ECON 202 C 3MGNT 210 C 3 MKTG 211 E 3CREDITS 16 CREDITS 16THIRD YEARCOURSE REQ CREDITS COURSE REQ CREDITSHIST 104 G 3 ART 101 OR MUSI102G 3CHEM 117 G 3 BIOL 118 G 3FINA 211 C 3 ECON 304 C 3MGNT 313 C 3 FINA 318 C 3MGNT (Elective) E 3 MGNT (Elective) E 3ADA 392 C 3 MKTG (Elective) E 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18444

FOURTH YEARCOURSE REQ CREDITS COURSE REQ CREDITSPHIL 207 G 3 PHIL. 312 G 3HIST PR 253 G 3 THEO. 132 G 3THEO 131 G 3 FIN. 315 C 3MGNT 410 C 3 MGT. 416 G 3MKTG (Elective) E 3 All Business (Elective) E 3All Business (Elective) E 3 Free Elective L 3OBJECTIVESCREDITS 18 CREDITS 18ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN APPLIED SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION1. To contribute to the academic and spiritual development of the human resources who will occupypositions in business and industry.2. To develop the managerial skills that will enable students to hold positions of responsibility inadministration and leadership of a business.3. To make students conscious of the global problems and to motivate them to find solutions withinthe social doctrine framework of the Catholic Church.COURSESREQUIREMENTS445CREDITSGeneral Education 40College 31COURSESTOTAL CREDITS 71COURSES REQUIRED BY THE GENERAL EDUCATIONCREDITSSPAN 131 Oral and Written Communication I 3SPAN 132 Oral and Written Communication II 3ENGL 114 Basic Reading Written 3ENGL 115 Oral Communication and Listening Comprehension 3ENGL 383 Business Communication 3ORIE 003 Introduction to University Life I 0ORIE 004 Introduction to University Life II 0SOCI 110 Introduction to Social Sciences: Social and Cultural Aspects 3MATH 151 Business Mathematics I 3MATH 152 Business Mathematics II 3THEO 130 The Divine Revelation 3THEO 131 The Church of Christ 3PHIL 207 Elementary Logic 3

MGNT 416 Business Ethics * 3BIOL 118 oCHEM 117Biological Sciences orPhysical SciencesPHED 107 Health and Physical Fitness 1COURSES REQUIRED BY THE COLLEGECOURSETOTAL CREDITS 40ECON 201 Fundamentals and Applications of Economics I 3ECON 202 Fundamentals and Applications of Economics II 3ACCT 213 Fundamentals of Accounting I 4ACCT 214 Fundamentals of Accounting II 4COMP 117 Introduction to Computers 3COMP 247 Electronic Worksheet 2MGNT 111 Fundamentals of Management 3MGNT 313 Business Law I 3MKTG 211 Marketing Fundamentals 3ADA 392 Business Communication Skills in Spanish 3MGNT 416 Business Ethics* **MGNT 416 substitutes PHIL 340 of the General Education courses.TOTAL CREDITS 31CURRICULUM SEQUENCE FOR THE ASSOCIATE DEGREE INAPPLIED SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONFIRST YEAR3CREDITSCOURSE REQ CREDITS COURSE REQ CREDITSSPAN 131 G 3 SPAN 132 G 3ENGL 114 G 3 ENGL 115 G 3ORIE 003 G 0 ORIE 004 G 0SOCI 110 G 3 THEO 130 G 3MATH 151 G 3 MATH 152 G 3MGNT 111 C 3 MGNT 313 C 3COMP 117 C 3 PHED 107 G 1CREDITS 18 CREDITS 16446

SECOND YEARCOURSE REQ CREDITS COURSE REQ CREDITSPHIL 207 G 3 ENGL 383 G 3THEO 131 G 3 ACCT 214 C 4ACCT 213 C 4 ECON 202 C 3ECON 201 C 3 MGNT 416 G 3ADA 392 C 3 MKTG 211 C 3CHEM 117 or BIOL 118 G 3 COMP 247 C 2CREDITS 19 CREDITS 18OBJECTIVESBACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MAJOR ININFORMATION SYSTEMS1. To contribute to the academic and spiritual development of the human resources who will occupypositions in business and industry.2. To develop the managerial skills that will enable students to hold positions of responsibility inadministration and leadership of an enterprise.3. To make students conscious of the global problems and to motivate them to find solutions withinthe social doctrine framework of the Catholic Church.4. To develop skills in the design and operation of computers systems for data processing.COURSESREQUIREMENTSGeneral Education 68College 32Major 35Free Elective 2TOTAL CREDITS 137CREDITS447

COURSES REQUIRED BY THE COLLEGECOURSECREDITSECON 201 Fundamentals and Applications of Economics I 3ECON 202 Fundamentals and Applications of Economics II 3ACCT 213 Fundamentals of Accounting I 4ACCT 214 Fundamentals of Accounting II 4MKTG 211 Marketing Fundamentals 3FINA 211 Business Statistics I 3FINA 315 Managerial Finance I 3MGNT 111 Fundamentals of Management 3MGNT 313 FIN. 318 Business Statistics II 3ADA 392 Business Communication Skills in Spanish 3MGNT 416 Business Ethics* *TOTAL CREDITS 32*MGNT 416 substitutes PHIL 340 of the General Education courses.COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR**COURSECREDITSCOMP 138 Electronic Data Processing and Basic Programming 3COMP 140 Data Base 2COMP 275 Software and Hardware Installation 2COMP 285 Web Page Publishing 2COMP 322 System Analysis and Design 3COMP 326 Operating System and Hardware 3COMP 350 Network 2COMP 432 Information System Administration 3Major Electives Courses 15TOTALCREDITS 35**The courses required for the major must be approved with C or higher.448

MAJOR ELECTIVE COURSESCOURSECREDITSCOMP 241 Report Program Generator (RPG) 2COMP 242 COBOL Programming Language 3COMP 244 PASCAL 2COMP 247 Spreadsheet 2COMP 262 Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) 3COMP 265 Introduction to Electronic Commerce 3COMP 305 Structured Query Language (SQL) 3COMP 310 C Language 2COMP 315 Java Programming Language 3COMP 425 Development of System Applications 3COMP 498 Computer in Business Internship 2COMP 499 Computer in Business Seminar 1CURRICULUM SEQUENCE FOR THE BACHELOR OF BUSINESSADMINISTRATION IN INFORMATION SYSTEMSFIRST YEARCOURSE REQ CREDITS COURSE REQ CREDITSSPAN 131 G 3 POSC 110 G 3ENGL114 G 3 SPAN 132 G 3ORIE 003 G 0 ENGL115 G 3SOCI110 G 3 ORIE 004 G 0MATH 151 G 3 THEO 130 G 3PHED 107 G 1 MATH 152 G 3COMP 138 E 3 PHED (Elective) G 1COMP 140 E 2CREDITS 16 CREDITS 18449

SECOND YEARCOURSE REQ CREDITS COURSE REQ CREDITSENGL 383 G 3 SPAN 205 G 3ACCT 213 C 4 HIST 103 G 3ECON201 C 3 ACCT 214 C 4MGNT 111 C 3 ECON202 C 3COMP 275 E 2 COMP 285 C 2COMP (Elective) E 3 COMP (Elective) E 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18THIRD YEARCOURSE REQ CREDITS COURSE REQ CREDITSTHEO 131 G 3 ART 101 ó MUSI 102 G 3FINA 211 C 3 PHIL 207 G 3MGNT 313 C 3 MKTG 211 C 3ADA 392 C 3 COMP 350 E 2COMP 326 E 3 COMP 322 E 3COMP (Elective) E 2 COMP (Elective) E 3CREDITS 17 CREDITS 17FOURTH YEARCOURSE REQ CREDITS COURSE REQ CREDITSPHIL 312 G 3 HIST 253 G 3HIST 104 G 3 THEO 132 G 3CHEM 117 G 3 BIOL 118 G 3FINA 315 C 3 MGNT 416 G 3COM P 432 E 3 COMP (Elective) E 2COMP (Elective) E 2 Free Elective L 2CREDITS 17 CREDITS 16OBJECTIVESASSOCIATE DEGREE ININFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT1. To develop capable professionals in the area of operating system maintenance.2. To prepare technicians that provide support in the business environment.3. To prepare professionals that provide technical support to computer users.4. To prepare professionals in technology that are willing to participate in continuing educationtrainings and studies.450

5. To educate professionals capable of working in group activities.6. To develop professionals with ethical and Christian principles.COURSESREQUIREMENTSCREDITSGeneral Education 27College 13Major 18Major Electives 5COURSESTOTAL CREDITS 63COURSES REQUIRED BY GENERAL EDUCATIONCREDITSENGL 114 English Basic Reading-Writing 3ENGL 115 English Oral Communication-Listening Comprehension 3SPAN 131 Oral Communication I 3SPAN 132 Written Communication II 3THEO 130 The Divine Revelation 3THEO 131 The Church of Christ 3PHIL 207 Elementary Logic 3ORIE 003 Introduction University Life I 0MATH 151 Business Mathematics I 3MATH152 Business Mathematics II 3COURSETOTAL CREDITS 27COURSES REQUIRED BY THE COLLEGECREDITSACCT 213 Fundamentals of Accounting I 4MGNT 111 Fundamentals of Management 3COMP 117 Introduction to Computers 3MKTG 211 Marketing Fundamentals 3TOTAL CREDITS 13451

COURSECOURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJORCREDITSCOMP 138 Electronic Data Processing and Basic Programming 3COMP 140 Data Base 2COMP 285 Web Page Publishing 2COMP 350 Network 2COMP 272 Supporting Users and Troubleshooting an Operating System 3COMP 432 Information System Administration 3COMP 274Supporting Users and Troubleshooting Desktop Applications on anOperating SystemMajor Electives 3Major Electives 2TOTAL CREDITS 23**The courses required for the major must be approved with C or higher.3MAJOR ELECTIVE COURSESCOURSECREDITSCOMP 275 Software and Hardware Instalation 2COMP 247 Spreadsheet 2COMP 310 C Language 2COMP 241 Report Program Generator (RPG) 2COMP 244 PASCAL 2COMP 242 COBOL Programming Language 2COMP 326 Operating System and Hardware 3COMP 322 System Analysis and Design 3COMP 425 Development of System Applications 3COMP 498 Computer in Business Internship 2COMP 499 Computer in Business Seminar 1452

CURRICULUM SEQUENCE FOR THE ASSOCIATE DEGREE ININFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORTFIRST YEARCOURSE REQ CREDITS COURSE REQ CREDITSENGL114 G 3 ENGL115 G 3SPAN 131 G 3 SPAN 132 G 3MATH 151 G 3 MATH 152 G 3COMP 117 C 3 THEO 130 G 3COMP 285 E 2 Comp. ELEC E 2COMP 138 E 3 COMP 140 E 2ORIE 003 G 0CREDITS 17 CREDITS 16SECOND YEARCOURSE REQ CREDITS COURSE REQ CREDITSACCT 213 C 4 MKTG 211 C 3MGNT 111 C 3 COMP 274 E 3COMP 272 E 3 COMP 432 E 3COMP ELEC E 3 PHIL 207 G 3THEO 131 G 3 COMP 350 E 2CREDITS 16 CREDITS 14COURSE DESCRIPTIONCOMP 117 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERSThis course provides the student with an up-to-date vision of computer principles applied to dataprocessing. A synthesis of the different systems and data processing methods will be discussed in theclassroom. The student will acquire knowledge in operating systems and computer applications suchas Word Processing, Data Base, Electronic Worksheet and Electronic Graphics. The course entailsone day (1.5 hours) in the classroom and one day (1.5) hours in the computer laboratory.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCOMP 120 INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGYCo-requisites: COMP 121, OFAD 100The course covers personal computers and information systems, emphasizing their importance inbusiness, government, and education, as well as indicating how the respective agencies in those fieldsare using the technology. Topics include input and output devices, processing, secondary storage,system software, programming languages, application software, multitasking, systems development,information resource management, and telecommunications. Requires additional time in an openlaboratory.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 credits453

COMP 121 WINDOWS OPERATING SYSTEMCo-requisites: COMP 120, OFAD 100Practical knowledge and insight into Windows and software using character and graphical-basedapplications and multitasking; installation, configuration, and optimization will be discussed during thesemester. The course will provide a comprehensive introduction to an extensive range of Windowsfeatures including managing files, windows explorer, customizing Windows and security management.Include laboratory.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsCOMP 130 DATABASE APPLICATIONSRequisites: COMP 120, COMP 121, OFAD 100The course provides a comprehensive introduction to the extremely powerful relational database forWindows. An extensive range of features will be discussed. Topics include: introduction to databaseterminology, viewing and opening a table, creating a database, finding specific records, databasedesign, validating data, creating queries, creating and modifying a form, and creating a report. Studentswill prepare business documents such as payroll, inventory control, balance sheets, and projections,among others. Require laboratory.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsCOMP 138 ELECTRONIC DATA PROCESSING AND BASIC PROGRAMMINGCo-requisite: MATH 151The student learns about the general concepts of electronic data processing and its relation tobusiness activities. Includes the use of general concepts of BASIC programming language and itsbusiness applications. The course entails one day 1.5 hours in the classroom and one day 1.5 hours inthe computer laboratory.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCOMP 140 DATA BASERequisite: COMP 138DBASE programming. Emphasis on the importance and use of this language as a tool for the solutionof typical business problems. The course entails one day 1 hour in the classroom and one day 1 hourin the computer laboratory.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsCOMP 232 BUSINESS PRESENTATIONSRequisites: COMP 117 OR COMP 118, COMP 120, COMP 121, OFAD 100The course focuses on how to create professional business presentations and audio-visual aids. It willprovide students with the knowledge and skills needed to handle the latest Microsoft Power Pointfeatures. Topics include: creating and editing presentations, adding slide numbers, image introductionand adjustment, using the Auto Content Wizard, importing Word files and Excel worksheets, andincorporating sound, animation, and video to business presentations. Requires laboratory.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 credits454

COMP 241 REPORT PROGRAMMING GENERATOR (RPG)Requisites: COMP 138 and ACCT 213Provides a synthesis of programming tools and techniques for the development of computer programsin RPG language. Emphasis is given to electronic data processing in business, working on programsrelated to payroll, production reports, accounting systems, and inventory control. Entails one day 1hour in the classroom and one day 1 hour in the computer laboratory.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsCOMP 242 COBOL PROGRAMMING LANGUAGERequisite: COMP 138Co-requisite: ACCT 213Provides an analysis of programming tools and techniques for the development of COBOL programs.The course includes language interactions, disk files, mathematical applications, conditions, arrays,tables, control break, interactive processes and others. Payroll applications, accounting systems, andproduction reports are coded. Entails one day (1.5) hours in the classroom and one day (1.5) hours inthe computer laboratory.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCOMP 244 PASCALRequisite: COMP 138Provides emphasis in concepts for programming PASCAL. The course will cover the solution ofproblems in PASCAL and the process to develop, execute and compile programs will be explained.Simple application programs will be performed. Entails one day (1 hour) in the classroom and one day(1 hours) in the computer laboratory.2 hrs, 1 semester, 2 creditsCOMP 247 SPREADSHEETRequisites: COMP 117 o COMP 138, ACCT 213 and FINA 211The course provides the student with the basic knowledge to use an electronic worksheet in thesolution of business-related problems. The course involves the creation, order, and classification ofdata; graphics and projections. Entails one day (1 hour) in the classroom and one day (1 hour) in thecomputer laboratory.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsCOMP 262 HYPERTEXT MARKUP LANGUAGE (HTML)Study of basic skills needed to design Web Pages using Hypertext Markup Language. Allows studentto manage hypertext, hyperlink, and other elements through programming. Includes laboratory.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits455

COMP 265 INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONIC COMMERCERequisites: ACCT 213, MKTG 211, MGNT 111 and two Programming LanguageProvides a vision of the principle of electronic commerce. Students acquire working knowledge ofelements of electronic commerce, such as Business to Business (B2B) and Business to Consumer(B2C). Issues such as security, privacy, legal aspects, and Web marketing are discussed.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCOMP 270 VISUAL DBASE FOR WINDOWSRequisites: COMP 120, COMP 121, and OFAD 100Covers the latest Windows version of this powerful database software. Designed with the beginner inmind; hands-on activities and step-by-step instructions, guiding users through database creation andmodification, queries, forms, and reports using this powerful database program. Requires laboratory.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsCOMP 271 LOGIC AND STRUCTURED DESIGN CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONSRequisites: COMP 120, COMP 121, and OFAD 100The course is designed to develop analytical skills through a comprehensive introduction to logic andstructured design tools available to individuals who wish to enter the computerized-information field. Noprogramming experience is required. The course is designed to be useful to the student who learnsfrom examples as well as the student who learns from explanations. Flowcharting software will be usedto create different types of diagrams. Requires laboratory.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsCOMP 272 SUPPORTING USERS AND TROUBLESHOOTING AN OPERATING SYSTEMRequisites: COMP 117 and COMP 326This course presents and emphasizes the maintenance and diagnosis of the operating systems mostcommonly used by businesses. Moreover, it will train students to offer technical support in the use,managements, and solution of problems of their computer operating system. Concepts will bepresented on the operating system’s installation and functioning of the operating system, as well as onhow to diagnosis problems. Lab is required.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCOMP 274 SUPPORTING USERS AND TROUBLESHOOTING DESKTOP APPLICATIONS ON ANOPERATING SYSTEMRequisites: COMP 117 and COMP 140This course introduces students to applications included with operating system, such as e-mail, webbrowsers, and maintenance utilities. It emphasizes the necessary concepts for providing technicalsupport and problem solving. Furthermore, it will train students to offer technical support to users in themanagement and use of the desktop programs most commonly used by businesses, as well as solveany user-related problems. Lab is required.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits456

COMP 275 SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE INSTALLATIONRequisites: COMP 117 or COMP 138, COMP 120, COMP 121, and OFAD 100Intended to teach students how to install, upgrade, and maintain personal computer hardware andsoftware. Hands-on exercise will allow students to equate theory with practice. Requires laboratory.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsCOMP 285 WEB PAGE PUBLISHINGRequisites: COMP 117 or COMP 138; COMP 120, COMP 121, OFAD 100The course is designed to combine both theory and practice on web-page publishing.This hands-on course provides students with an introduction to hypertext and design issues, and webpagecreation using HTML. Requires additional time in an open laboratory.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsCOMP 298 COMPUTER IN BUSINESS INTERNSHIP (Equivalent COMP 498)Requisites: The student must be in his/her last semester with a general grade point average of2.5 and a major grade point average of 3.0.The course offers practical experience for computer students. The student will spend 10 hours perweek in a real-working environment where he/she will receive reinforcement of skills and knowledgeobtained in class.195 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsCOMP 305 STRUCTURED QUERY LANGUAGE (SQL)Requisite: COMP 140Offers students a theorical and practical knowledge of Structure Query Language. Emphasis on thecreation, update, maintenance, and administration of relational database through Structure QueryLanguage command. Course requires the creation of a data base application. Includes laboratory.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCOMP 310 C LANGUAGERequisites: COMP 138, COMP 140The fundamentals and general concepts of the C Language and their application in business activities(will be included). Also involves discussion of the basic instructions and commands of the language,using formulae and commercial application. A business-mathematics approach will be applied toEconomic, Financial, Managerial, and Statistical concepts. The course entails one day (1 hour) in theclassroom and one day (1 hour) in the computer laboratory.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 credits457

COMP 315 JAVA PROGRAMMING LANGUAGERequisite: COMP 310Study of Java programming language and how it can be used to develop WEB programs. Providestudent with the opportunity to design Web pages, interacting outside of the server environment.Students will develop systems capable of running under any platform. Includes laboratory.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCOMP 322 SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGNRequisites: MGNT 111 and COMP 140Involves the study of the procedure and techniques to modify computer or manual systems. Includesthe use and preparation of flowchart, screens, reports, and file design. Also includes the functions ofsystems analyst and other general concepts of analysis and design of computer systems. Entails oneday (1.5 hours) in the classroom and one day (1.5 hours) in the computer laboratory.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCOMP 326 OPERATING SYSTEMS AND HARDWARERequisites: COMP 138 and one programming languageEmphasis on the concept that computer systems are a set of hardware that performs operationsessential for data processing. Techniques employed by operating systems to improve hardwareefficiency are discussed. Techniques include: operating system functions, hardware and processmanagement, concept of networking, distributed systems, virtual memory and others. In-depth analysisof an operating system as a software interface between computer system hardware and the applicationprogram of the computer users. Laboratory.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCOMP 350 NETWORKRequisite: COMP 326Emphasis on the study and design of the different communication networks for electronic dataprocessing systems possible. Includes analysis of the effectiveness and uses of these networks inbusiness operations, especially centralized and decentralized systems. Research project required.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsCOMP 425 DEVELOPMENT OF SYSTEM APPLICATIONSRequisites: MGNT 111, ACCT 214, COMP 140, COMP 242, and COMP 322An in-depth analysis of applications systems, requiring the definition of reports, program files, andspecifications. Portions of the system will be programmed as a requirement. Entails one day (1.5hours) in the classroom and one day (1.5 hours) in the computer laboratory.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits458

COMP 432 INFORMATION SYSTEM ADMINISTRATIONRequisites: ACCT 213, MGNT 111 and two programming LanguagesDiscussion of concepts and terms of an information system in a commercial company and how itaffects in the decision making and the establishment of the policies of the company. The systemsbased on computers are discussed, which provide the capacity for the processing with the data, as wellas the necessary information for the decision making on the part of the management. Emphasis on theelimination of duplicity and the integration of all the systems of the company. Entails (1.5 hours) ofweekly class and (1.5 )hours of weekly laboratory.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCOMP 490 PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR IN COMPUTERSThe course is based on computer professional development seminars taken by students. The courserequires participants to prepare an essay of each seminar taken. Participants must also presentoriginal documents demonstrating seminar attendance.1 semester, 1 creditCOMP 494 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN C PROGRAMMING LANGUAGEThe course provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate proficiency using the C programminglanguage. Minimum requirements include a year of uninterrupted experience in one or all of thefollowing areas:1. Statistical programming2. Finance programming3. Managerial programming4. Economy programming5. File creation and manipulation6. Modification and/or revision of existing applications7. Designing and programming interactive screens8. Program documentation9. End-user support training1 semester, 3 creditsCOMP 495 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN RPG PROGRAMMING LANGUAGEThe course provides students the opportunity to demonstrate proficiency using the RPG programminglanguage. Minimum requirements include a year of uninterrupted experience in one or all of thefollowing areas:1. Payroll programming2. Production programming3. Accounting and inventory control programming4. Modification and/or revision of existing applications5. Designing and programming interactive input and output screens6. Program documentation7. End-user support training1 semester, 3 credits459

COMP 496 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN COBOL PROGRAMMING LANGUAGEThe course provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate proficiency using the COBOLprogramming language. Minimum requirements include a year of uninterrupted experience in one or allof the following areas:1. File creation and maintenance2. Payroll programming3. Accounting programming4. Production programming5. Modification and/or revision of existing applications6. Designing and programming interactive input and output screens7. Experience working with complicated and complex mathematical equations and situations.8. Programming arrays processing and table handling9. Program documentation10. End-user support training11. File maintenance with sorting concepts1 semester, 3 creditsCOMP 497 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGNThe course provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate proficiency in the field of systemsanalysis and design. Minimum requirements include a year of uninterrupted experience in one or all ofthe following areas:1. Analysis of information systems or computer applications.2. Preparation of questionnaires to collect data.3. Preparation of interviews to obtain data.4. Preparation of observations to obtain data.5. Preparation and use of prototypes to implement or improve a system.6. Use of the data flow for analysis.7. Use of the entity relational diagram.8. Design of input window.9. Design of output window.10. Design of files for the handling of such in a system.11. Using specification process: English Structured, Decision Table, Decision Tree.12. Preparation of reports to describes the files in a system.1 semester, 3 creditsCOMP 498 COMPUTERS IN BUSINESS INTERNSHIPRequisite: The student must be in his/her last semester with a minimum general point averageof 2.5 and a minimum major grade point average of 3.0.The course offers practical experience in the computer field. The student will spend 15 hours per weekin a real working environment where he/she will receive reinforcement of skills and knowledge obtainedin the classroom.195 hours, 1 semester, 2 credits460

COMP 499 COMPUTERS IN BUSINESS SEMINARCo-requisite: COMP 498Includes an analysis and discussion of problem/situations encountered during the internship. Readingand reports on special projects in computers will also be discussed. The group meets one hour perweek.15 hours, 1 semester, 1 creditOBJECTIVESBACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ININTERNATIONAL BUSINESS1. To provide students with the alternative of recognizing, within a global economy, the role thathuman resources play while occupying diverse job positions in global commerce.2. To stimulate students to develop planning, organizational, leadership, and controlling skills thatcan be used in global commerce.3. To emphasize and analyze the importance of possessing diverse abilities such as innovation,design, and experimentation that will allow students to participate in different organizationswithin global markets.4. To develop student’s abilities to participate in the creative and innovation process of globalmarkets.COURSESREQUIREMENTSCREDITSGeneral Education 68College 44Major 18Major Electives 6TOTAL CREDITS 136COURSES REQUIRED BY THE COLLEGECOURSECREDITSECON 201 Fundamentals and Application of Economics I 3ECON 202 Fundamentals and Application of Economics II 3ECON 304 Economic Development of Puerto Rico 3ACCT 213 Fundamentals of Accounting I 4ACCT 214 Fundamentals of Accounting II 4COMP 117 Introduction to Computer 3461

MKTG 211 Marketing Fundamentals 3FINA 211 Business Statistics I 3FINA315 Managerial Finance I 3FINA 318 Business Statistics II 3ADA 392 Business Communication Skills in Spanish 3MGNT 111 Management Fundamentals 3MGNT210 Organizational Behavior 3MGNT 313 Business Law I 3MGNT 416 Business Ethics* *TOTAL CREDITS 44*MGNT 416 substitute PHIL 340 of the General Education courses.COURSES REQUIRED BY THE MAJOR**COURSECREDITSGLBL 230 Cultural Conscience about Global Business 3GLBL 310 Global Business (Equivalent to MGNT 410) 3GLBL 316 Global Marketing (Equivalent to MGNT 416) 3GLBL 340 International Accounting (Equivalent to ACCT 340) 3GLBL 420 International Finance (Equivalent to FINA 420) 3GLBL 426 Global Economics (Equivalent to ECON 426) 3Major Elective Courses 6TOTAL 24**The courses required for the major must be approved with C or higher.MAJOR ELECTIVE COURSESCOURSESCREDITSGLBM 335 Global Business Law 3GBLM 445 Transportation and Global Logistics 3GBLM 498 Global Business Internship 2GBLM 499 Global Business Seminar 1MGNT 217 Labor Relations and Legislation 3MGNT 320 Strategic Management of Human Resources 3MGNT 370 Collective Bargaining 3MGNT 400 Supervision 3MGNT 405 Compensation Management 3MGNT 425 Business Policy 3MGNT 430 Entrepreneurship 3462

MKTG 314 Marketing Research 3MKTG 320 Retailing 3MKTG 322 Sales Promotion and Advertising 3MKTG 330 Consumer Behavior 3MKTG 424 Direct Marketing 3MKTG 430 Service Marketing 3ACCT 315 Managerial Accounting 3ECON 415 Human Resources Economics 3FINA 313 Money and Banking 3FINA 425 Financial Markets 3COMM 206 Public Relations 3COMP 432 Information System Administration 3CURRICULUM SEQUENCE FOR THE BACHELOR OFBUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSFIRST YEARCOURSE REQ CREDITS COURSE REQ CREDITSSPAN 131 G 3 POSC 110 G 3ENGL114 G 3 SPAN 132 G 3ORIE 003 G 0 ENGL115 G 3SOCI110 G 3 ORIE 004 G 0MATH 151 G 3 MATH 152 G 3PHED 107 G 1 MGNT 111 C 3COMP 117 C 3 PHED ELEC G 1CREDITS 16 CREDITS 16SECOND YEARCOURSE REQ CREDITS COURSE REQ CREDITSENGL383 G 3 SPAN 205 G 3ACCT 213 C 4 HIST 103 G 3ECON201 C 3 ACCT 214 C 4MGNT 210 C 3 ECON202 C 3MKTG 211 C 3 GLBM 230 E 3CREDITS 16 CREDITS 16463

THIRD YEARCOURSE REQ CREDITS COURSE REQ CREDITSHIST 104 G 3 PHIL 207 G 3CHEM 117 G 3 THEO 130 G 3FINA 211 C 3 FINA 315 C 3MGNT 313 C 3 ADA 392 C 3GLBM 310 E 3 GLBM 340 E 3GLBM 316 E 3 GLBM ELEC E 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18FOURTH YEARCOURSE REQ CREDITS COURSE REQ CREDITSPHIL 312G3ART 101 óMUSI 102THEO 131 G 3 HIST 253 G 3ECON304 C 3 THEO 132 G 3FINA 315 C 3 BIOL 118 G 3GLBM 426 E 3 MGNT 416 G 3GLBM ELEC E 3 GLBM 420 E 3OBJECTIVESCREDITS 18 CREDITS 18INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSBACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MAJOR ININTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND LOGISTICS1. To provide students with the alternative of recognizing, within a global economy, the role thathuman resources play while occupying diverse job positions in global commerce.2. To stimulate students to develop planning, organizational, leadership, and controlling skills thatcan be used in global commerce.3. To emphasize and analyze the importance of possessing diverse abilities such as innovation,design, and experimentation that will allow students to participate in different organizations withinglobal markets.4. To develop student’s abilities to participate in the creative and innovation process of globalmarkets.LOGISTIC PROGRAM1. To stimulate the application of logistic concepts, techniques, and principles and supply chainmanagement.464G3

2. To provide students with the knowledge to understand the relationship of business processes(both national and international) within and between organizations.3. To emphasize the various approaches associated with logistics to solve managerial and businessproblems.4. To provide students with the knowledge to understand the impact of current and future tendenciesin logistics and management.5. To develop individuals whose professional performance will be based on Christian principlesenabling them to occupy job positions of high responsibilities both in the private and governmentsector.6. To shape professionals who will acknowledge the importance of global and international problemsand provide them with the ability to find and apply ethical and moral solutions.REQUIREMENTSCOURSESCREDITSGeneral Education 68College 44Major Internacional Business 18Major Logistics 15Major Electives 6TOTAL 151COURSES REQUIRED FOR GENERAL EDUCATIONCURSOSCRÉDITOSART 101 0 Art Apreciation 3MUSI 102 Music Apreciation 3POSC 211 Politics and International Organizations 3SPAN 131 Oral Communication I 3SPAN 132 Writting Communication II 3PHIL 207 Elementary Logic 3PHIL 312 Philosophy of Man 3HIST 103 Western Civilization I 3HIST 104 Western Civilization II 3HIST 211 Basic Geography 3ENGL 114 English Basic Reading-Writing 3ENGL 120 English Conversational 3ENGL 213 Advanced Reading Skills 3ORIE 003 Introduction to University Life I 0ORIE 004 Introduction to University Life II 0SOCI 110 Introduction to Social Sciences-Cultural Aspects 3465

THEO 130 The Divine Revelation 3THEO 131 The Church of Christ 3THEO 132 The Christian Family 3BIOL 118 Biological Sciences 3MATH 151 Business Mathematics I 3MATH 152 Business Mathematics II 3CHEM 117 Physical Sciences 3MGNT 416 Business Ethics* 3PHED 107 Health and Physical Fitness 1*MGNT 416 substitute PHIL 340 of the General Education requirements.COURSES REQUIRED BY THE COLLEGECOURSEDCREDITSMGNT 111 Fundamental Management 3MGNT 210 Organizacional Behavior 3MGNT 313 Business Law I 3MGNT 410 Global Business 3ECON 201 Fundamentals and Applications of Economics I 3ECON 202 Fundamentals and Applications of Economics II 3ACCT 213 Fundamentals of Accounting I 4ACCT 214 Fundamentals of Accounting II 4COMP 117 Introduction to Computers 3MKTG 211 Marketing Fundamentals 3FINA 211 Business Statistics I 3FINA 315 Managerial Finance I 3FINA 318 Business Statistics II 3ADA 392 Business Communication Skills in Spanish 3TOTAL CREDITS 44466

COURSES REQUIRED BY THE MAYOR**Internacional BusinessLogisticsGLBM 230Cultural Conscience aboutGlobal Business3 GLBM335GLBM 416 Global Marketing 3 MGNT417GLBM 445Transportation andLogisticsGLBM 310 Global Business 3 MGNT420GLBM 426 Global Economy 3 MKTG400GLBM 320 Global Strategy 3Global Business Law 3Operations Management 33 FINA 313 Money and Bank 3Fundamentals of Purchasingand Material HandlingMarketing Channels andLogisticsTotal de créditos 18 Total de créditos 15**The courses required for the major must be approved with C or higher.33Internacional BusinessGLBM 340 Internacional Accounting MGNT320MKTG 440 Marketing Management MGNT485MAYOR ELECTIVES COURSES (6 CREDITS)LogisticsHuman Resourse Strategic ManagementMaritime LogisticMKTG 430 Service Marketing BLAW 325 Maritime LawMKTG 314 Marketing Research GLBM460GLBM 498 Global Business Internship GLBM___GLBM 499 Global Business Seminar GLBM___GLBM 497InternacionalEntrepreneurial ExperienceGLBM___Port and Transportation SecurityManagementPort Management and Economy**Org. and Adm. of Free Zone**Transportation Management andEconomy**467

CURRICULUM SEQUENCE FOR THE BACHELOR OFBUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ININTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND LOGISTICSFIRST SEMESTERFIRST YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE REQ CREDITS COURSE REQ CREDITSSPAN 131 G 3 POSC 110 G 3ENGL114 G 3 SPAN 132 G 3ORIE 003 G 0 ENGL120 G 3SOCI110 G 3 ORIE 004 G 0MATH 151 G 3 MATH 152 G 3PHED 107 G 1 MGNT 111 C 3COMP 117 C 3 PHED ELEC G 1CREDITS 16 CREDITS 16FIRST SEMESTERSECOND YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE REQ CREDITS COURSE REQ CREDITSENGL213 G 3 Language Elective G 3ACCT 213 C 4 HIST 103 G 3ECON201 C 3 ACCT 214 C 4MGNT 210 C 3 ECON202 C 3MKTG 211 C 3 GLBM 230 E 3CREDITS 16 CREDITS 16FIRST SEMESTERTHIRD YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE REQ CREDITS COURSE REQ CREDITSHIST 104 G 3 PHIL 207 G 3CHEM 117 G 3 THEO 130 G 3FINA 211 C 3 FINA 318 C 3MGNT 313 C 3 ADA 392 C 3MGNT 410 E 3 GLBM 320 E 3CREDITS 15 CREDITS 15468

FIRST SEMESTERFOURTH YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE REQ CREDITS COURSE REQ CREDITSPHIL 312 G 3ART 101 óMUSI 102G 3THEO 131 G 3 HIST 211 G 3FINA 315 C 3 THEO 132 G 3GLBM 316 E 3 BIOL 118 G 3FINA 313 E 3 GLBM 426 E 3CREDITS 15 CREDITS 15FIRST SEMESTERFIFTH YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE REQ CREDITS COURSE REQ CREDITSGBLM 335 E 3 MGNT 417 E 3GBLM ELEC E 3 MGNT 420 E 3MKTG 400 E 3 GBLM Elective E 3GBLM 445 E 3 FREE ELEC L 3MGNT 416 G 3CREDITS 15 CREDITS 12COURSE DESCRIPTIONGLBM 230 CULTURAL CONSCIENCE ABOUT GLOBAL BUSINESSThis course is to familiarizes the student with protocol and etiquette techniques, so they canunderstand the global environment in which an international organization operates. The student willalso understand the variety of rationality and reasoning occurring as a result of the cultural diversitywhich prevails in an agency operating in a global environment.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsGLBM 310 GLOBAL BUSINESS (Equivalent MGNT 410)Requisite: MKTG 211This course studies the manager's role in a global economy. Topics include the evolution of globalmanagement, cultural differences, emphasis in the effective use of human resources and factors thataffect the executive management function in strategic planning, organization, direction and globaloperation controls.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits469

GLBM 316 GLOBAL MARKETING (Equivalent MKTG 416)Requisite: MKTG 211This course examines the nature of marketing activities beyond national frontiers. It includes ways toenter foreign markets and the involvement levels of global marketing. It also studies the globalenvironment and management of the marketing mix in these areas. Ethical aspects of global operationsare also studied.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsGLBM 335 GLOBAL BUSINESS LAWRequisite: MGNT 313All essential legal aspects regarding global business will be studied. It includes a discussion of howinternational law treaties and the different legal systems of the world affect global business. Emphasison how the administration of a business enterprise operating in a global market is benefited, based onthe legal aspects which apply.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsGLBM 340 INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING (Equivalent to ACCT 340)Requisite: ACCT 214Study of the global dimensions of accounting in relation to transactions in foreign currency, taxes,audits, financial statements, and the efforts to harmonize accounting standards.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsGLBM 420 INTERNATIONAL FINANCE (Equivalent to FINA 420)Requisite: FINA 315Study of the roles of international financial markets, exchange risks, and international investments indeveloping financial strategies for the company. It includes balance of payments, currency markets,rate of exchange, international currency systems, accounting, economics, and short/long term politicalrisks, and financial investments.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsGLBM 426 GLOBAL ECONOMICS (Equivalent to ECON426)Requisite: ECON 202Business analysis of global finance and its relevance to business decisions: imports and exports,cards, balance of payments, international financial markets, foreign direct investments.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsGLBM 445 TRANSPORTATION AND GLOBAL LOGISTICSRequisite: GLBM 310Discussion of the role of transportation in society and the different alternatives; the development,structure, cost, and service of different transportation means; air and maritime industries. Theinteraction between cost and demand in price determinations; the government's role in the regulation470

and promotion, and inherent difficulties in the interaction between government and the private sectorwill be analyzed. The administrative problems, public policy, and transportation in metropolitan areaswill be evaluated and applied to a global perspective.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsGLBM 455 INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENTA study of the management of various modes of transportation with particular emphasis on maritimeand intermodal issues; examination of transportation economics and policies in a global contextincluding activities of key interest groups, governmental and nongovernmental organizations, andcontemporary market trends.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsGLBM 460 PORT SECURITY MANAGEMENTThe course is designed to study of the different modes of transportation, their history, importance andsecurity, including the discussion on the regulations, legislation, and treaties that local, national, andinternational trade must follow and comply with. The impact of the Homeland Security EnhancementAct, the Patriot Act, and the Domestic Security Act and their impact on business activities are analyzed.The use of technologies, devices, and strategies that are used in ports and cargo handling isdiscussed.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsGLBM 498 GLOBAL BUSINESS INTERNSHIPPrerequisites: The student must be in his/her last semester with a minimum cumulative averageof 2.5 and a minimum concentration average of 3.0.The course affords practical experience in a company or agency to students in the Global Businessarea. During the course, the student will work fifteen (15) hours a week in a real working environmentwhere he/she can reinforce the skills learned during the course.195 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsGLBM 499 GLOBAL BUSINESS SEMINARCo-requisite: GLBM 498Readings and special-Analysis and discussion of problems-situations that occur in the internship.project reports will be discussed. This course will meet one hour weekly.15 hours, 1 semester, 1 creditMAJOR IN ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCEOBJECTIVES1. To offer students a new alternative that adjusts to their own needs, validating their job relatedexperiences. Offering this curriculum will differentiate us from other universities.471

2. To offer professionals, who are working the opportunity to broaden their knowledge or toobtain a specialized degree.3. To graduate excellent professionals who will be ready to compete in a hostile and difficultenvironment.4. To prepare graduates to occupy managerial positions of notable responsibilities in the privateor public sector in a well-define Christian way.5. To help consolidate our economy through our major.6. To graduate professional who will become good leaders, prepared to make importantdecision following Christian, ethic, and moral principles.7. To understand the importance of global and international problems and will learn to findsolutions within an ethical and moral frame work.REQUIREMENTSCREDITSGeneral Education 68College 27Major 23Free Electives 3TOTAL CREDITS 121COURSES REQUIRED BY THE COLLEGECOURSECREDITSECON 201 Fundamentals and Applications of Economics I 3ACCT 213 Fundamentals of Accounting I 4ACCT 214 Fundamentals of Accounting II 4COMP 117 Introduction to Computers 3MKTG 211 Marketing Fundamentals 3FINA 211 Business Statistics I 3OFAD 100 Keyboarding 1MGNT 111 Management Fundamentals 3ADA 392 Business Communication Skills in Spanish 3MGNT 416 Business Ethics* *TOTAL CREDITS 27*MGNT 416 substitutes PHIL 340 of the General Education courses.472

MAJOR ELECTIVE COURSES**The student may enroll any course of the College if he/she has approved the prerequisites or thefollowing courses:COURSE473CREDITSTOUR 495 Hospitality Experience 3TOUR 496 Experience in Tourism Information 3MGNT 496 Experience in Purchasing 3MGNT 497 Experience in Management 3MKTG 495 Experience in Service 3MKTG 496 Experience in Sale 3MKTG 497 Experience in Marketing 3COMP 494 Professional Experience in C Programming Language 3COMP 495 Professional Experience in RPG Programming Language 3COMP 496 Professional Experience in COBOL Programming Language 3COMP 497 Professional Experience in Systems Analysis and Design 3COMM 494 Television Production Experience 3COMM 495 Radio Production Experience 3COMM 496 Experience in Public Relations 3COMM 497 Experience in Advertising 3ACCT 493 Professional Experience in Bookkeeping 3ACCT 494 Experience in Tax 3ACCT 495 Governmental and Non Profit Account Experience 3ACCT 496 Cost Experience 3ACCT 497 Auditing Experience 3OFSY 497 Office Systems Experience 3OFAD 497 Office Administration Experience 3ADA 497 Occupational Experience 3MGNT 490 Seminar in Professional Development in Management 1MGNT 491 Seminar in Professional Development in Small Business 1MGNT 492 Seminar in Professional Development in Human Resources 1MKTG 490 Seminar in Professional Development in Marketing 1COMM 489 Seminar in Professional Development in Television 1COMM 490 Internship in Organizational Communication 1COMM 491 Seminar in Professional Development in Advertising 1COMM 492 Seminar in Professional Development in Public Relations 1COMM 493 Seminar in Professional Development in Radio 1COMP 490 Professional Seminar in Computers 1

TOUR 490 Seminar in Professional Development in Tourism 1ADA 490 Seminar in Professional Development in Secretarial Sciences 1OFAD 490 Seminar in Professional Development in Office Administration 1OFSY 490 Seminar in Professional Development in Office Systems 1ACCT 490 Seminar in Professional Development in Accounting 1ECON 490 Seminar in Professional Development in Economic 1FINA 490 Seminar in Professional Development in Finance 1**The courses required for the major must be approved with C or higher.CURRICULUM SEQUENCE FOR THE BACHELOR OF BUSINESSADMINISTRATION IN ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCEFIRST YEARCOURSE REQ CREDITS COURSE REQ CREDITSSPAN 131 G 3 POSC110 G 3ENGL114 G 3 SPAN 132 G 3ORIE 003 G 0 ENGL115 G 3SOCI110 G 3 ORIE 004 G 0MATH 151 G 3 MATH 152 G 3PHED 107 G 1 MGNT 111 C 3COMP 117 C 3 PHED ELEC G 1OFAD 100 C 1CREDITS 17 CREDITS 16SECOND YEARCOURSE REQ CREDITS COURSE REQ CREDITSSPAN 205 G 3ART 101 orMUSI 102G 3HIST 103 G 3 PHIL 207 G 3CHEM 117 G 3 HIST 104 G 3ACCT 213 C 4 ACCT 214 C 4ECON201 C 3 Business Elective E 2CREDITS 16 CREDITS 15474

THIRD YEARCOURSE REQ CREDITS COURSE REQ CREDITSENGL383 C 3 PHIL 312 G 3THEO 130 C 3 THEO 131 G 3MKTG 211 C 3 FINA 211 C 3ADA 392 C 3 Business Elective E 3Business Elective E 3 Business Elective E 3CREDITS 15 CREDITS 15FOURTH YEARCOURSE REQ CREDITS COURSE REQ CREDITSHIST 253 G 3 THEO132 G 3MGNT 416 G 3 BIOL 118 G 3Business Elective E 3 Business Elective E 3Business Elective E 3 Business Elective E 3Free Elective L 3CREDITS 15 CREDITS 12DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION, MARKETING, AND TOURISMDirector : Marisol López FelibertyFacultyDr. José L. Rodríguez, Dr. Felix Cortés, Prof. Marisol López, Prof. José Javier Irizarry, Prof. RubénRodríguez – Communications,Prof. Carlos Iván Falto – Communications, Prof. Victor Figueroa- Communications, Prof. Mary LouGiles- Communications, Prof. Amado Vega- Communications, Prof. Wilberto Vélez- CommunicationsProf. Joselyn Ortiz- Communications, Lcda. Vanessa Bello- Communications and TourismProf. María Rivera – TourismObjective of the Bachelor of Business Adminsitration are:1. Provide students with skills in resource managements and personnel training incommunicative processes.2. To make students aware of the need of effective communication as an important factorin the management of an organization.3. To develop in students the ability to participate in the creatives innovation of thecorporations.475

THE BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION INORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION (42)REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN COMMUNICATIONORGANIZATIONALCREDITSCourses Required in General Education 68Courses Required by the College 23Courses Required by the Major in Communication Organizational 30Major Elective 3Elective course 3TOTAL CREDITS 127COURSES REQUIRED BY THE COLLEGECOURSECREDITSMGNT. 111 Management Fundamentals 3MGNT. 313 Business Law I 3ECON. 201 Fundamentals and Application of Economics I 3ACCT. 213 Fundamentals of Accounting I 4COMP. 117 Introduction to Computers 3MKTG. 211 Marketing Fundamentals 3MKTG. 340 Sales Promotion and Advertising 3OFAD 100 Keyboarding 1TOTAL CREDITS 23This curriculum applies to students, who declare or change major effective August, 2004.476

COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR IN COMMUNICATION ORGANIZATIONALCOURSECREDITSMGNT 210 Organizational Conduct 3COMM. 115 Communication Psychology 3COMM. 202 Gender and Communication 3COMM. 200 Public Speaking and Announcing 3COMM. 204 Communication and Leadership 3COMM. 205 Ethical Problems in Organizational Communication 3COMM. 300 Processes of Small Groups 3COMM.206 Public Relations 3COMM. 309 Intercultural Communication 3COMM. 306 Organizational Messages Composition 3TOTAL CREDITS 30Minimum Grade for the approval of major courses is a C .MAJOR ELECTIVE COURSESMGNT 320 Human Resources Administration 3COMM. 215 Design and Planning of Print Media 3COMM. 432 Corporate Video Production 3COMM. 498 Communication Internship 2COMM. 499 Communication Seminar 1MNGT 320 Human Resources Administration 3Comp 432 Management Information Systems 3477

CURRICULUM SEQUENCE FOR THE BACHELOR OF BUSINESSADMINISTRATION IN COMMUNICATION ORGANIZATIONALFIRST SEMESTERFIRST YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSENGL 114 3 MGNT 111 3SOCI 110 3 ENGL 115 3SPAN 131 3 POSC 110 3MATH 151 3 SPAN 132 3PHED 107 1 MATH 152 3COMP 117 3 PHED Elec. 1ORIE 003 0 ORIE 004 0CREDITS 16 CREDITS 16FIRST SEMESTERSECOND YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSTHEO 130 3 ACCT 213 4MGNT 210 3 MKTG 211 3ECON 201 3 ART 101 OR MUSI 102 3SPAN 205 3 ENGL 383 3COMM 115 3 COMM. 202 3OFAD 100 1CREDITS 16 CREDITS 16478

THIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSHIST 103 3 HIST 104 3PHIL 207 3 COMM 206 3COMM 204 3 COMM 309 3COMM 300 3 COMM 205 3COMM 200 3 THEO 131 3CREDITS 15 CREDITS 15FOURTH YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSMGNT 416 3 FREE Elective 3MGNT 313 3 BIOL 118 3PHIL 312 3 HIST 253 3CHEM 117 3 COMM 306 3THEO 132 3 COMM ELECT 3MKTG 340 3CREDITS 15 CREDITS 18THE BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION OFCOMMUNICATION MEDIA IN BUSINESSObjective of the Bachelor of Business Administration of Communiction are:1. To develop in students creative skills which they can apply in the management of mass media.2. To understand the impact and responsibilities of mass media in business.3. To develop the skills of planning, organizing, and managing in the areas of mass media production,public relations and publicity.479

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN BUSINESS MEDIACOMMUNICATIONCREDITSCourses Required in General Education 68Courses Required by the College 29Courses Required by the Major in Communication Media in Business 36Elective course 3TOTAL CREDITS 136COURSES REQUIRED BY THE COLLEGECOURSECREDITSMGNT. 111 Management Fundamentals 3ECON. 201 Fundamentals and Application of Economics I 3ECON. 202 Fundamentals and Application of Economics II 3ACCT. 213 Fundamentals of Accounting I 4FINA. 211 Quantitative Methods I 3COMP. 117 Introduction to Computers 3MKTG. 211 Marketing Fundamentals 3ADA 392 Business Communication Skills in Spanish 3OFAD 100 Keyboarding 1MKTG 340 Sales Promotion and Advertising 3TOTAL CREDITS 29This curriculum applies to students, who declare or change major effective August, 2004.480

COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR INCOMMUNICATION MEDIA IN BUSINESSCOURSECREDITSCOMM. 113 Communication Theory 3COMM 200 Public Speaking and Announcing 3COMM 201 Journalism Techniques 3COMM. 206 Public Relations 3COMM 207 Script Writing for Radio and Television 3COMM. 215 Design and Planning of Print Media 3COMM 311 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Communication 3COMM. 317 Radio Production 3COMM 319 Television Production 3COMM 400 Communication Media Management 3COMM 430 Media Buying 3COMM 498 Communication Internship 2COMM 499 Communication Seminar 1TOTAL CREDITS 36CURRICULUM SEQUENCE FOR THE BACHELOR OF BUSINESSADMINISTRATION IN COMMUNICATION MEDIA IN BUSINESS (42)FIRST SEMESTERFIRST YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSENGL 114 3 COMM 113 3SOCI 110 3 ENGL 115 3SPAN 131 3 THEO 130 3MATH 151 3 SPAN 132 3PHED 107 1 MATH 152 3COMP 117 3 PHED 1ORIE 003 0 ORIE 004 0CREDITS 16 CREDITS 16481

SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSMGNT 111 3 COMM 311 3POSC 110 3 SPAN 205 3COMM 200 3 COMM 201 3THEO 131 3 PHIL 207 3ACCT 213 4 THEO 132 3OFAD 100 1CREDITS 16 CREDITS 16THIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSHIST. 103 3 COMM 215 3COMM 207 3 HIST 104 3ECON 201 3 ECON 202 3COMM 206 3 ADA 392 3MGNT 416 3 COMM 317 3CHEM 117 3 BIOL 118 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18FOURTH YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSMKTG 211 3 Free Elective 3FINA 211 3 HIST 253 3ART 101OR MUSI 102 3 MKTG 340 3ENGL 383 3 COMM 400 3COMM 319 3 COMM 430 3PHIL 312 3 COMM 498 2COMM 499 1CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18NOTE: Minimum Grade for the approval of major courses is a C .482

THE BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN RADIO AND TELEVISION PRODUCTIONOBJECTIVESTo stimulate the development of communicative skills in the student for effective managementof the social diffusion media.To understand the responsibilities of the diffusion media in commercial processes.To develop in the student the capacity for innovation and creativity in the telecommunicationsfield.CREDITSCourses Required in General Education (G) 68Courses Required by the College (C) 23Courses Required by the Major (E) 39TOTAL CREDITS 130COURSES REQUIRED BY THE COLLEGECOURSECREDITSMGNT 111 Management Fundamentals 3MKTG 211 Marketing Fundamentals 3MKTG 340 Sales Promotion and Advertising 3COMP 117 Introduction to Computers 3ACCT 213 Fundamentals of Accounting I 4ECON 201 Fundamentals and Applications of Economics I 3FINA 211 Quantitative Methods I 3OFAD 100 Keyboarding 1This curriculum applies to students, who declare or change major effective August, 2004.483

COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJORCOURSECREDITSADA 392 Business Comm. Skills in Spanish 3COMM 113 Communication Theory 3COMM 201 Journalism Techniques 3COMM 207 Script Writing for Radio and Television 3COMM 208 Photojournalism 3COMM 311 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Communication 3COMM 317 Radio Production 3COMM 319 Television Production 3COMM 320 Advanced Production for Television 3COMM 400 Communication Media Management 3COMM 432 Corporate Video Production 3COMM 430 Media Buying 3COMM 498 Communication Internship 2COMM 499 Communication Seminar 1NOTE: Minimum Grade for the approval of major courses is a C .CURRICULUM SEQUENCE FOR THE BACHELOR OFBUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN RADIO AND TELEVISION PRODUCTIONFIRST SEMESTERFIRST YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSSPAN 131 3 SPAN 132 3ENGL 114 3 ENGL 115 3THEO 130 3 SOCI 110 3MATH 151 3 MATH 152 3PHED 107 1 PHED ELECT 1COMM 113 3 COMP 117 3ORIE 003 0 ORIE 004 0CREDITS 16 CREDITS 16484

SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSPOSC 110 3 ACCT 213 4ECON 201 3 SPAN 205 3MGNT 111 3 HIST 103 3OFAD100 1 MKTG 211 3ADA 392 3 COMM 201 3COMM 207 3CREDITS 16 CREDITS 16THIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSPHIL 207 3 HIST 104 3THEO 131 3 THEO 132 3FINA 211 3 COMM 320 3HIST 253 3 COMM 208 3COMM 317 3 COMM 311 3COMM 319 3 ENGL 383 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18FOURTH YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSPHIL 312 3 MGNT 416 3CHEM 117 3 ART 101 OR MUSI 102 3MKTG. 340 3 COMM 430 3COMM 400 3 BIOL 118 3COMM 432 3 COMM498 2COMM 499 1CREDITS 15 CREDITS 15485

THE BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN ADVERTISINGOBJECTIVES To provide students information of the role publicity has in all business process. To develop creative ability to implement promotion and campaigns.4. To develop skills in planning, organizing, and managing in the publicity area.CURRICULUM SEQUENCE FOR THE BACHELOR OFBUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN ADVERTISINGCREDITSCourses Required in General Education (G) 68Courses Required by the College (C) 34Courses Required by the Major (E) 27Major Elective 3Elective Course 3TOTAL CREDITS 135COURSES REQUIRED BY THE COLLEGECOURSECREDITSMGNT 410 Global Business 3MGNT 111 Management Fundamentals 3MGNT 210 Organizational Behavior 3MKTG 211 Marketing Fundamentals 3COMP 117 Introduction to Computers 3ACCT 213 Fundamentals of Accounting I 4ECON 201 Fundamentals and Applications of Economics I 3ECON 202 Fundamentals and Applications of Economics II 3FINA 211 Quantitative Methods I 3FINA 315 Financial Management I 3ADA 392 Business Communication Skills in Spanish 3486

COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJORCOURSECREDITSCOMM 113 Communication Theory 3COMM 115 Communication Psychology 3COMM 215 Design And Planning Of Print Media 3COMM 311 Legal And Ethical Aspects Of Communication 3COMM 307 Communication Media Analysis 3COMM 430 Media Buying 3MKTG 314 Marketing Research And Analysis 3MKTG 340 Sales Promotion And Advertising 3MKTG 330 Consumer Behavior 3NOTE: Minimum Grade for the approval of major courses is a C .MAJOR ELECTIVE COURSESCOURSECREDITSCOMM 201 Journalism Techniques 3COMM 317 Radio Production 3COMM 319 Television Production 3COMM 400 Communication Media Management 3COMM 425 Corporate Image Campaign Development 3COMM 432 Corporate Video Production 3COMM 498 Communication Internship 2COMM 499 Communication Seminar 1MKTG 416 Global Marketing 3MKTG 424 Direct Marketing 3COMP 432 Management Information Systems 3487

CURRICULUM SEQUENCE FOR THE BACHELOR OFBUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN ADVERTISINGFIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSENGL 114 3 COMM 113 3SOCI 110 3 ENGL 115 3SPAN 131 3 POSC 110 3MATH 151 3 SPAN 132 3PHED 107 1 MATH 152 3THEO 130 3 PHED ELEC 1ORIE 003 0 ORIE 004 0CREDITS 16 CREDITS 16SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSMGNT 111 3 MGNT 210 3COMP 117 3 SPAN 205 3COMM 115 3 COMM 215 3ENGL 383 3 MKTG 211 3ECON 201 3 ACCT 213 4HIST 103 3 ECON 202 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 19THIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSMKTG 314 3 CHEM 117 3COMM 311 3 HIST 104 3PHIL 207 3 MGNT 410 3THEO 131 3 ADA 392 3FINA 211 3 MKTG. 330 3MKTG 340 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 15488

FIRST SEMESTERFOURTH YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSMGNT 416 3 FREE ELECTIVE 3FINA 315 3 THEO 132 3PHIL 312 3 BIOL 118 3HIST. 253 3 ART 101 OR MUSI 102 3COMM 430 3 COMM 307 3OBJECTIVESCOMM/MKTG ELECT 3CREDITS 15 CREDITS 18THE BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ININTERNATIONAL PUBLIC RELATIONS1. To enable students to understand multicultural aspects in the area of public realations.2. To enhance students skills in research in control of planning and organizing campany imagecampaigns in international environment.3. To make students aware of the importance of having diverse ability of the international publicrelation area.CURRICULUM SEQUENCE FOR THE BACHELOR OFBUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC RELATIONSCREDITSCourses Required in General Education (G) 68Courses Required by the College (C) 28Courses Required by the Major (E) 33Major Electives 6TOTAL CREDITS 135489

COURSES REQUIRED BY THE COLLEGECOURSECREDITSMGNT111 Fundamentals of Management 3MGNT210 Organizational Behavior 3MKTG211 Marketing Fundamentals 3COMP117 Introduction to Computers 3ACCT 213 Fundamentals of Accounting I 4ECON 201 Fundamentals and Applications of Economics I 3ECON 202 Fundamentals and Applications of Economics II 3FINA 211 Quantitative Methods I 3MKTG 416 Global Marketing 3COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJORCOURSECREDITSCOMM 113 Communication Theory 3COMM 115 Communication Psychology 3COMM 206 Public Relations 3COMM 209 International Public Relations 3COMM 215 Design and Planning of Print Media 3COMM 307 Communication Media Analysis 3COMM 311 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Communication 3COMM 425 Corporate Image Campaign Development 3COMM 428 Health Care Public Relations 3COMM 498 Communication Internship 2COMM 499 Communication Seminar 1ADA 392 Business Communication Skills in Spanish 3TOTAL CREDITS 33NOTE: Minimum Grade for the approval of major courses is a C .490

MAJOR ELECTIVE COURSESCOURSECREDITSCOMM 201 Journalism Techniques 3COMM 309 Intercultural Communication 3COMM 317 Radio Production 3COMM 319 Television Production 3COMM 400 Communication Media Management 3COMM 432 Corporate Video Production 3POSC 221 International Politics and Organization 3POSC 325 International Public Law 3COMP 432 Management Information Systems 3CURRICULUM SEQUENCE FOR THE BACHELOR OFBUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC RELATIONSFIRST SEMESTERFIRST YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSSPAN 131 3 SPAN 1 32 3ENGL 114 3 ENGL 115 3THEO 130 3 SOCI 110 3MATH 151 3 MATH 152 3PHED 107 1 PHED Elective 1COMM 113 3 COMM 115 3ORIE 003 0 ORIE 004 0CREDITS 16 CREDITS 16SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSENGL 383 3 POSC 110 3ECON 201 3 SPAN 205 3MGNT 111 3 ECON 202 3ADA 392 3 MKTG 211 3COMM 215 3 COMP 117 3COMM 206 3 COMM 209 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18491

FIRST SEMESTERTHIRD YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSHIST 103 3 HIST 104 3THEO 131 3 ACCT 213 4FINA 211 3 MKTG 416 3MGNT 210 3 COMM 307 3COMM ELEC. 3 COMM Elect. 3COMM 311 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 16FIRST SEMESTERFOURTH YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSPHIL. 312 3 THEO 132 3CHEM 117 3 ART 101 OR MUSI 102 3HIST 253 3 PHIL 207 3COMM 428 3 BIOL 118 3COMM 425 3 COMM 498 2MGNT. 416 3 COMM 499 1COURSE DESCRIPTIONCREDITS 18 CREDITS 15COMM. 113 COMMUNICATION THEORYStudy of communication media and their activities. These include the characteristics, objectives,organization, function and history. Analysis of the different theories which evaluate the communicationprocess considering their effects and social implications.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCOMM. 115 COMMUNICATION PSYCHOLOGYPrerequisite: Comm. 113A study of human behavior and its applications for mass communication. Analysis of communicationas an instrument for persuasion.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits492

COMM. 200 PUBLIC SPEAKING AND ANNOUNCINGPrerequisites : Comm. 113 and Span. 131Study of the theory and practice of the different types of public speaking situations, their characteristicsand applications. It provides the student with the opportunity to plan, design, an develop different typesof oral messages using simulations, parliamentary discussions; scenic mastery, nonverbalcommunication, correct use of microphones, and other audiovisual aids.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCOMM. 201 JOURNALISM TECHNIQUESRequisites: Comm. 113, Span. 131, and Span. 132Study of journalism techniques used in the communication media. Includes information gathering,evaluation, writing, editing, dissemination of news, and news releases for the communication media.Entails one session in the classroom and one session in the laboratory.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCOMM. 202 GENDER AND COMMUNICATIONThe course introduces the student to the concepts of differences of gender and their importance incommunication.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCOMM. 204 COMMUNICATION AND LEADERSHIPRequisite: Comu. 113, Comu. 203Study of the relation between the leadership and the effective organizational communication. Itexamines the narrow relation that exist between directing an organization successfully and the ability tocommunicate indeed with the personnel of the same one.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCOMM. 205 ETHICAL PROBLEMS IN ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATIONRequisites: Comm. 203The course offers to guides and transponder philosophical to enable the student to prove its ownethical position in several situations of businesses.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCOMM. 206 PUBLIC RELATIONSRequisites: ST 392, Mgt. 111, and Eng. 383Study of the fundamentals of Public Relations. Integrated analysis of the public, media, and methodsto be utilized in the organization for the efficient practice of Public Relations. Laws related to thepractice of Public relations will be studied, with emphasis on ethical-Christian values.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits493

COMM. 207 SCRIPT WRITING FOR RADIO AND TELEVISIONPREREQUISITE: COMM 113The course provides the opportunity to know several ways of writing scripts used in theproduction of radio and television programs in Puerto Rico. It also provides practice inscript writing for commercial and public services, advertising, entertainment programs,newscasts, humoristic programming, and others. Computer lab.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCOMM. 208 PHOTOJOURNALISMPrerequisite: Comm 113, Comp.117This course introduces the student to the world of photojournalism. Students learn to write succintnarrations to accompany photographs. They also become familiar with photo and video cameras andcorresponding accessories. They learn artistic and commercial photography, and the basics of digitalphotography.COMM. 209 INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC RELATIONSRequisite: Comm 206Study of Public Relations beyond national and cultural frontiers. Disciplinary models to deal withinternational, multicultural and multiethnic aspects are applied. The importance of Public Relations inmultinational and global business is explored.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCOMM. 215 DESIGN AND PLANNING OF PRINT MEDIARequisites: Comm. 113 and Comp. 117The student will get acquainted with design and production techniques of the print communicationmedia (newspapers and magazines) used for the corporate image. Also, they will design newspaperand magazine advertisements as required by corporate clients. The course will include fundamentalconcepts of photography. Includes computer and photographic laboratories.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCOMM. 300 PROCESSES OF SMALL GROUPSRequisites: Comm. 204Study that includes the importance of the communication in small groups in an organization like abilityof importance for the maintenance of the organization.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCOMM. 306 ORGANIZATIONAL MESSAGES COMPOSITIONThe course emphasizes the design of technical documents and reports. Stresses the importance thataudience and purpose molds the report.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits494

COMM. 307 COMMUNICATION MEDIA ANALYSISRequisites: Comm. 113 and Fin. 211The course includes theoretical and practical analyses of communication media. Study and applicationof statistical methods for the analysis and recompilation of data: study design, sampling, questionnairesand hypothesis testing.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCOMM. 309 INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATIONRequisite: Comm 206Study of communication beyond national, ethnic and cultural frontiers. Disciplinary models to deal withgroup communication interaction among cultures, gender, and age are applied. Study of the effect thatthis factor has in international, multicultural and multiethnic business relations.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCOMM. 311 LEGAL AND ETHICAL ASPECTS OF COMMUNICATIONPrerequisite: Comm 113One discusses to the communication and the first amendment of the Constitution of the United States.In addition sections 4 and 9 of the Constitution of the Associated Free State of Puerto Rico are studied.Subjects are included such as: promotion, oral communication, articles and the news of newspapers,the means and the revolution in the field of the communications and jurisprudence, right and duties ofthe reporter, books, monopolies, freedom of press, access to the cases in courts and others.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCOMM. 317 RADIO PRODUCTIONRequisite: Comm. 113The course provides the student with the theory and practice for the design, script writing, andproduction of messages for radio transmission. Includes the purposes, types, and styles to use whenconstructing these messages. The course is designed to introduce the student to the basic radio liveand recorded production elements and techniques. Includes laboratory.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCOMM. 319 TELEVISION PRODUCTIONRequisite: Comm. 317Theories and techniques for the production of programs for television as required by the businessorganization will be taught. The course will discuss fundamental skills for television production such asscript writing, set design and use of production equipment. Includes laboratory.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits495

COMM. 320 ADVANCED PRODUCTION FOR TELEVISIONRequisite Comm 319This course is designed to present theory and practice for the design and production of commercial andpublic-service messages and to program in different formats to be televised. It includes the purpose,type, and style of the messages and programs that are transmitted by television stations. The courseis designed for the student to carry out live and pre-recorded production for television in Puerto Ricoand the exterior. TV lab included.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCOMM. 400 COMMUNICATION MEDIA MANAGEMENTRequisites: Comm 113, Mgnt 111Communication media management techniques will be discussed. Among these are: budgeting,magazine, newspaper, television and radio format design, contract writing, and radio traffic designtechniques. These techniques will be applied to the local, regional, national and internationalenvironment.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCOMM. 425 CORPORATE IMAGE CAMPAIGN DEVELOPMENTRequisite: Comm. 424Study of the strategic planning of corporate image campaigns of organizations with external andinternal environments. Emphasis will be given to the need for coordination among organizationaldepartments. Includes the development of an image campaign and case studies.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCOMM. 428 HEALTH CARE PUBLIC RELATIONSRequisites: Comm. 113, Comm. 206This course provides basic concepts of public relations in the healthcae field. Students can acquirebasic notions about internal and external communication with special emphasis in regulatory agencies,medical faculty, patients and their families.3 hours, 1 semester 3 creditsCOMM. 430 MEDIA BUYINGRequisites: Comm. 215 and Comm. 319Students will learn about the fundamental strategies of media buying. Emphasis will be given tostrategies based on data analysis of audience, markets, and psycho graphic. Includes the study oftraditional media and new media in the market.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits496

COMM. 432 CORPORATE VIDEO PRODUCTIONRequisites: Comm. 215 and Comm. 319Students are introduced to the strategies and techniques of pre-production and post production ofcorporate videos. The students are made aware of the fact that knowledge of these strategies andtechniques become essentials for marketing and management functions. They are applied withinvarious business environments. Includes laboratory.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCOMM. 488 ADVERTISING EXPERIENCEThis course provides the student with the opportunity to demonstrate proficiency in advertising.Emphasis is given to the practical attitudes related with the work, general and technical knowledgeacquire. A minimum of one uninterrupted year in one or more areas is requested.Means departmentTraffic departmentCreative departmentContact with clients (account executive)Production1 semester, 3 creditsCOMM. 489 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR OF TELEVISIONThis course consists of a series of professional development seminars in the area of Television. Thecourse requires that the student prepare an essay on the theme of each seminar and that he/shesubmit original evidence of participation.1 hours, 1 semester, 1 creditsCOMM. 490 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR IN ORGANIZATIONALCOMMUNICATIONSThis course consists of a series of professional development seminars in the area of OrganizationalCommunications. The course requires that the student prepare an essay on the theme of eachseminar and that he/she submit original evidence of participation.1 hours, 1 semester, 1 creditsCOMM. 491 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR IN PUBLICITYThis course consists of a series of professional development seminars in the area of Publicity. Thecourse requires that the student prepare an essay on the theme of each seminar and that he/shesubmit original evidence of participation.1 hours, 1 semester, 1 credits497

COMM. 493 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MENT SEMINARS IN RADIOThis course consists of a series of professional development seminars in the area of Radio. The courserequires that the student prepare an essay on the theme of each seminar and that he/she submitoriginal evidence of participation.1 hours, 1 semester, 1 creditsCOMM. 494 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR IN TELEVISION PROGRAMMING ANDPRODUCTIONThe student has the opportunity to demonstrate proficiency in TV production. Practical aptitude areconsidered as will as general and technical knowledge. It requires a minimum of a year in one orseveral of the following are:News writing, news release writing, advertisements and public service announcements.InterviewsTalks shows and musical programs.News anchor.TV station general manager.Assistants TV station manager.News department director.Photojournalist, JournalistProduction StaffCamera ManMaster Control DirectorProgramming DirectorProducer, DirectorTraffic Department DirectorSales DirectorPublic Relations DirectorScriptwriterAudio DirectorLighting TechnicianMake Up Artist1 semester, 3 creditsCOMM. 495 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR IN RADIO PRODUCTIONThe student has the opportunity to demonstrate proficiency in Radio Production. Practical aptitude areconsidered as will as general and technical knowledge. It requires a minimum of a year in one orseveral of the following are:News writing, news release writing, copy writing and public service announcements writing.Radio interviews.Music and talk o how production.News anchor.498

Radio Station Manager.Assistant Radio Station Manager.News department Director.Journalist.Production Director.D.J. and Radio producer.Traffic Department Director.Sales Director.Scriptwriter.Public Relations AssociatesProgramming Director1 semester, 3 creditsCOMM. 496 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR IN PUBLIC RELATIONSThe student has the opportunity to demonstrate proficiency in Public Relations. Practical aptitude areconsidered as will as general and technical knowledge. It requires a minimum of a year in one orseveral of the following are:Media CoordinatorPress AgentryWriting of informational BrochuresActivities PlannerLobbyingImage Consultant1 semester, 3 creditsCOMM. 498 COMMUNICATION MEDIA IN BUSINESS INTERNSHIPRequisite: The student must be in his/her last semester with a minimum general grade point,average of 2.5 and a minimum major grade point average of 3.0.This course enables the students to gain practical experience in management of a business or agency.During the course of the internship, the students will engage in 15 hours of real-life work experience,where they can reinforce knowledge-acquired n the classroom.195 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsCOMM. 499 COMMUNICATION MEDIA IN BUSINESS SEMINARCo-requisite: Comm.498Analysis and discussion of problem-situations, which occur during the internship. Discussion ofreadings and reports on special communication projects. The session meet one hour per week.15 hours, 1 semester, 1 credit499

THE BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN MARKETING (30)OBJECTIVES:1. Provide the students with the knowledge related to functions, process, and activities of themarketing system using humanistic, Christian, and ethical concepts.2. Create and develop skills and entrepreneurial knowledge as a basis for opportunities to compete inthe international and global markets.3. Motivate and develop new entrepreneurs capable of competing in the international markets and inthe globalization of markets.4. Study the different stages of the marketing process analyzing consumer needs including ethical,business, and legal aspects.REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF BUSINESSADMINISTRATION IN MARKETING (30)CREDITSCourses required in General Education 68Courses required by the College 44Courses required for the Major in Marketing 24TOTAL CREDITS 136COURSES REQUIRED BY THE COLLEGECREDITSMGNT 111 Management Fundamentals 3MGNT 210 Organizational Behavior 3MGNT 313 Business Law I 3MGNT 410 Global Business 3ECON 201 Fundamentals and Applications of Economics I 3ECON 202 Fundamentals and Applications of Economics II 3ECON 304 Economic Development of Puerto Rico 3ACCT 213 Fundamentals of Accounting I 4ACCT 214 Fundamentals of Accounting II 4COMP 117 Introduction to Computers 3FINA 211 Quantitative Methods I 3FINA 315 Managerial Finance I 3FINA 318 Quantitative Methods II 3ADA 392 Business Communication skills in Spanish 3TOTAL CREDITS 44This curriculum applies to students who declare or change major effective August 1, 2005.500

COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR IN MARKETINGCREDITSMKTG. 211 Marketing Fundamentals 3MKTG. 314 Marketing Research 3MKTG. 330 Consumer Behavior 3MKTG. 340 Sales Promotion and Advertising 3MKTG. 350 Internet Marketing 3MKTG. 440 Marketing Management 3Major in Marketing Elective 6TOTAL CREDITS 24NOTE:. Minimum Grade for the approval of major courses is a C .MAJOR ELECTIVE COURSESCREDITSMKTG 320 Retailing 3MKTG 369 Personal Selling 3MKTG 410 Agricultural Marketing 3MKTG 416 Global Marketing 3MKTG 424 Direct Marketing 3MKTG 430 Services Marketing 3MKTG 400 Marketing Channels 3MKTG 498 Marketing Internship 2MKTG 499 Marketing Seminar 1COMM 206 Publics Relation 3COMM 215 Design and Planning of Print Media 3COMM 430 Media Buying 3501

CURRICULUM SEQUENCE FOR THE BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION INMARKETINGFIRST SEMESTERFIRST YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSSPAN 131 3 SPAN 132 3HIST 103 3 ENGL 115 3ENGL 114 3 MATH 152 3SOCI 110 3 MGNT 111 3MATH 151 3 PHED Elect. 1PHED 107 1 HIST 104 3ORIE 003 0 ORIE 004 0CREDITS 16 CREDITS 16FIRST SEMESTERSECOND YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSENGL 383 3 ACCT 214 4THEO 130 3 ECON 202 3ACCT 213 4 COMP 117 3ECON 201 3 MGNT 210 3MKTG 211 3 MKTG 314 3CREDITS 16 CREDITS 16FIRST SEMESTERTHIRD YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSPHIL 207 3 FINA 318 3FINA 211 3 MGNT 410 3MGNT 313 3 POSC 110 3ADA392 3 MKTG 340 3MKTG 330 3 CHEM 117 3SPAN 205 3 MKTG 350 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18502

FOURTH YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSPHIL 312 3 ART101 OR MUSI102 3HIST253 3 THEO 132 3THEO 131 3 FINA 315 3BIOL 118 3 MNGT 416 3MKTG ElECTIVE 3 MKTG 440 3MKTG ELECTIVE. 3 ECON 304 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18COURSES DESCRIPTIONMKTG. 211 MARKETING FUNDAMENTALSRequisites: Mngt. 111The fundamentals of marketing activities in a global economy; markets, goods and services;organizational structures and distribution, promotion, prices, planning and evaluation of the marketingeffort are studied. Emphasis on systems, programs and concepts; the human factor; solutions tomarketing problems; and the process of decision-making in marketing.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMKTG. 314 MARKETING RESEARCH AND ANALYSISRequisite: Mktg. 211Co-requisite: Fin. 211Ways of planning and performing studies and research in the industrial and consumer markets arediscussed. Analysis of the principal internal and external procedures used in collecting, processing, andevaluating both quantitative and qualitative data; research design, management of information. Thenature of experimentation and the errors affecting experimental results.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMKTG. 320 RETAILINGRequisites: Mktg. 211 and Acct. 214Historical development of the retail institutions is discussed. The social influences in consumerbehavior, store location, store layout, and their strategies are studied. Also, the merchandising policies,brand merchandise policy and control; the merchandise budget, source of supplies, pricing policies andpractices. Retail promotion, advertising media, selection and creativity, security, legal, and ethicalaspects are considered.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits503

MKTG. 330 CONSUMER BEHAVIORRequisite: Mktg. 314Study of the decision-making process and the activities performed by individuals in the evaluation,acquisition, utilization, and disposal of consumer goods and services. Further analysis concerning theeffects of environmental changes affecting consumer behavior. Motivation and learning theories, andlegal and ethical aspects are discussed.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMKTG. 340 SALES PROMOTION AND ADVERTISINGRequisite: Mktg. 211Study of the psychology of sales, basic up-to-date principles of advertising and sales promotion.Consideration is given to ethical, social, and economical aspects of commercial advertising and salespromotion functions; also, the following topics: media selection, campaigns, display, research, sourcesof information, budgeting, evaluation of advertising methods are discussed.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMKTG. 350 INTERNET MARKETING STRATEGIESRequisite: MKTG 211This course studies the internet marketing activities as part of the organization marketing activities.Emphasize strategies that permit the development of distinctive marketing activities in the internet andthe marketing role in the execution of the strategies using internet. The integration of the implementedstrategies in the internet and physical world is studies.3 hours, 1½ laboratory, 1 semester, 3 creditsMKTG. 369 PERSONAL SELLINGRequisite: Mktg. 211Discussion of the practical aspects of personal selling with emphasis on sales techniques and salesplanning. The personal selling process, such as identification of prospective buyers, pre-approach,presentation, demonstration, closing and follow up. Study of the factors that influence consumerbehavior. Retail selling, direct selling to consumer, and industrial selling are included. Ethical and legalaspects of personal selling are also discussed.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMKTG. 410 AGRICULTURAL MARKETINGRequisites: Econ. 202, Mktg. 211, and Acct. 214This course is oriented toward practical aspects of agricultural marketing and all activitiesrelated to production, processing, and distribution of agricultural products for final consumers.It includes analysis of needs, motive, and buying behavior of the consumer.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits504

MKTG. 416 GLOBAL MARKETINGRequisite: Mktg. 211The course involves the study of the nature of the marketing activities beyond nationalboundaries. It includes the entry modes to foreign markets, and the level of involvementin global marketing. It also studies the international environment and the management ofthe marketing mix in global marketing. It includes the ethical, aspects of global operations.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMKTG. 424 DIRECT MARKETINGRequisite: Mktg. 314The course covers the use of the communication media to interact with consumers to obtainimmediate response. It includes the use of direct mail, catalogs, telephone, and television,among others.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMKTG. 430 SERVICES MARKETINGRequisite: Mktg. 330The course covers the different aspects of services marketing, positioning of services in the market,and the tools to be used to market services. The nature of the different types of services and theircharacteristics are studied. The course includes the ethical aspects of services marketing.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMKTG. 440 MARKETING MANAGEMENTRequisites: Mktg. 314 and Mktg. 320This course involves a broad study of the marketing field, with particular attention to planning,implementation, control, and decision making. Topics such as consumer behavior, marketing research,market segmentation, forecasting, product development, price, promotion, sales-force management,distribution, and the integral marketing strategy are studied. It includes ethical, social, and legal aspectsof marketing.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMKTG. 490 SEMINAR OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN MARKETINGThe course is based in seminars of professional development in marketing the student took. Theevaluation is based on an essay the student must prepare. It also requires evidence of the studentparticipation in the seminar.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits505

MKTG 495- EXPERIENCE IN SERVICESThe student must prove to be proficient in services. The practical aptitudes related to the job areimportant as is the general and technical knowledge. It requires a year in one of the following areas:vendor, advertising, consultant.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMKTG. 496 - SALES EXPERIENCEThe student must prove to be proficient in sales. The practical aptitudes related to the job are importantas is the general and technical knowledge. It requires a year in one of the following areas: Prospectingand qualifying, as sales representative or in a supervising position, telemarketing, retail selling,industrial products seller, etc.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMKTG. 497 MARKETING EXPERIENCEThe student must prove to be proficient in marketing. The practical aptitudes related to the job areimportant as is the general and technical knowledge. It requires a year in one of the following areas:marketing research, new products development, Price, Promotion and Distribution of Products,Customer Service, Sales.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMKTG. 498 MARKETING INTERNSHIPRequisite: The student must be in his/her last semester with a minimum general grade pointaverage of 2.500 and minimum major grade point average of 3.0.Students must concurrently enroll in Mktg. 499 - Marketing Seminar.The course offers a practical experience to marketing students in a marketing organization oragency.During the internship, the student will be involved in a realistic work environment where he/she will beable to strengthen the skills learned in the classroom.195 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsMKTG. 499 MARKETING SEMINARCo-requisite: Mktg. 498Analysis and discussion of problem-situations encountered in the internship. Readingsand readings project reports will also be discussed. Students will meet one hour per week.15 hours, 1 semester, 1 credit506

ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN TOURISM TECHNIQUESOBJECTIVESThe goal of the program of Degree Associated in Tourism Techniques is the one to form and to enablegraduated in this specialty, through an approach to multidisciplinary and scientist on the one hand, andthrough Christian principles and values, by another one.REQUIRED IN GENERAL EDUCATIONCREDITSGeneral Education 33Concentration 40TOTAL CREDITS 73COURSES REQUIRED IN GENERAL EDUCATIONCREDITSENGL 114 Basic Of Writing And Lecture 3ENGL 120 Conversational English 3HIST 103 Occidental Civilization I 3HIST 104 Occidental Civilization II 3HIST 253 Puerto Rico History 3THEO 130 Introduction To The Bible 3THEO 131 Fundamental Dogmatic Theology 3SPAN 131 Communication Oral And Writing 3SPAN 132 Communication Oral And Writing 3Art 101 Art Appreciation 3PHIL 207 Or 312 Elemental Logistic Or Human Philosophy 3ORIE 003 University Introduction 0ORIE 004 University Introduction 0COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJORCREDITSTOUR 220 Management Fundamentals 3TOUR 225 Fundamentals Of Accounting I 4TOUR 230 Marketing Fundamentals 3TOUR 285 Human Relations 3TOUR 240 Introduction To Tourism 3TOUR 245 Tour Conducting 3TOUR 250 Introduction To Computers 3507

TOUR 255 Travel Agency Administration 3TOUR 260 Hotel Administration 3TOUR 275 Computerized Travel Reservation Systems 3TOUR 315 Quality Services 3TOUR ELECTIVE 3TOUR 300 Internship I 1TOUR 301 Internship II 1TOUR 302 Internship III 1NOTE: Minimum Grade for the approval of major courses is a C .MAJOR ELECTIVE COURSESCREDITSTOUR 265 Touristic Overview of Latin America and the Caribbean 3TOUR 270 Touristic Itinerary Planning 3TOUR 280 International Destination Geography 3TOUR 235 Entrepreneurship 3TOUR 290 Hospitality And Travel Law 3COMP 432 Management Information Systems 3CURRICULUM SEQUENCE FOR THE ASSOCIATE DEGREEIN TOURISM TECHNIQUESFIRST SEMESTERFIRST YEARSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSSPAN 131 3 ART 101 or MUSI 102 3HIST 253 3 SPAN 132 3ENGL 114 3 PHIL 207 or 312 3TOUR 220 3 ENGL 120 3THEO 130 3 TOUR 245 3TOUR 240 3 TOUR 250 3ORIE 003 0 TOUR 300 1ORIE 004 0CREDITS 18 CREDITS 19508

SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSHIST 103 3 HIST 104 3TOUR 225 4 TOUR ELEC 3TOUR 230 3 TOUR ELEC 3TOUR 255 3 TOUR 235 3TOUR 275 3 TOUR 260 3TOUR 301 1 TOUR 302 1THEO 131 3CREDITS 17 CREDITS 19This curriculum applies to students who declare or change major effective August 1, 2008THE BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION INTOURISM ENTREPRENEURSHIP509CREDITSCourses Required in General Education (G) 68Courses Required by the College (C) 32Courses Required by the Major (E) 33Elective 3TOTAL CREDITS 136COURSES REQUIRED BY THE COLLEGECOURSECREDITSTOUR 220 Management Fundamentals 3TOUR 225 Fundamentals of Accounting I 4TOUR 230 Marketing Fundamentals 3TOUR 235 Entrepreneurship 3TOUR 250 Introduction To Computers 3ACCT 214 Fundamentals Of Accounting II 4ECON 201 Fundamentals & Applications Of Economics 3FINA 211 Quantities Methods I 3ECON 304 Economic Development Of PR 3FINA 315 Managerial Finance 3TOTAL CREDITS 32NOTE: Minimum Grade for the approval of major courses is a C .

COURSE REQUIRED OF THE MAJORCREDITSTOUR 240 Introduction To Tourism 3TOUR 245 Conducting Tour 3TOUR 255 Travel Agency Administration 3TOUR 260 Hotel Administration 3TOUR 275 Computerized Travel Reservation Systems 3TOUR 290 Hospitality And Travel Law 3TOUR 305 Organizational Conducting 3TOUR 315 Quality Services 3TOUR 415 Hospitality Human Resources 3TOUR 498 Tourism Internship 2TOUR 499 Tourism Seminar 1TOUR ELECTIVE 3TOTAL CREDITS 33Major Electives CoursesTOUR 285 Human Relations 3TOUR 400 Reception Administration 3TOUR 410 Food and Beverages Administration 3TOUR 425 Cruises 3TOUR 430 Educational Travel 3TOUR 497 Disney Experience 6This curriculum applies to students who declare or change major effective August 1, 2008CURRICULUM SEQUENCE FOR THE TOURISTIC ENTERPRENEURSHIPFIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCreditsCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSMATH 151 3 SPAN 132 3SPAN 131 3 ENGL 120 3ENGL 114 3 MATH 152 3PHED 1 PHED 1TOUR 240 3 TOUR 220 3SOCI 110 3 TOUR 245 3ORIE 003 0 ORIE 004 0CREDITS 16 CREDITS 16510

SECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSPHIL 207 3 HIST 253 3TOUR 280 3 THEO 130 3ART 101/MUSI 102 3 BIOL 202 3BIOL 118 3 TOUR 250 3TOUR 230 3 TOUR 255 3TOUR 290 3 TOUR 275 3CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18THIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSTHEO 131 3 POSC 110 3TOUR 225 4 ACCT 214 4PHIL 312 3 ECON 304 3ECON 201 3 FINA 315 3FINA 211 3 TOUR 305 3TOUR 260 3CREDITS 16 CREDITS 18FOURTH YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCOURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITSFOLG 3 ENGL 213 3HIST 213 3 MGNT 416 3THEO 132 3 TOUR ELECT. 3TOUR 415 3 ELECTIVE 3TOUR 315 3 TOUR 498 2TOUR 235 3 TOUR 499 1CREDITS 18 CREDITS 15511

COURSE DESCRIPTIONTOUR 220 MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALStudy of the fundamentals of management in a business. The management in a business. Themanagement philosophy, mission, vision, and policies are studied from an organizational perspective.The local environment, technology, quality of life and organizational changes are relevant factors in thestudy of the course. Interpersonal relations, leadership, motivation and teamwork in the managerialdecision making process within a moral and ethical framework.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsTOUR 225 FUNDAMENTALS OF ACCOUNTING IStudy of the following fundamentals principles of accounting: accounting cycles for individuals,services and merchandising enterprises; preparation and analysis of financial statements; use ofspecial journals; controlling accounts over receivables and valuation of inventories.4 hours, 1 semester, 4 creditsTOUR 230 MARKETING FUNDAMENTALSRequisite: Tour. 220The fundamentals of marketing activities in a global economy; markets, goods and services;organizational and distributional structures and prices, and promotion, planning and evaluation of themarketing effort are studied. Emphasis on systems, programs, and concepts; the human factors;problem-solution, and the process of decision making in marketing.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsTOUR 235 ENTREPRENEURSHIPRequisite: Tour. 230 , TOUR 240Description of the entrepreneurial theory and feasibility of principles for identification of economicalopportunities. Study of entrepreneurial establishment and development, financial planning organization,and marketing; also the legal and ethical aspects, which affect the continuity of various businesses.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsTOUR 240 INTRODUCTION TO TOURISMAnalysis of basic concepts of tourism. Studies the historical and geographical development of Tourism,and its relationship to other disciplines. Analysis of socioeconomic importance of tourism as a massphenomenon. The main components of hospitality and travel industries are described and analyzed.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits512

TOUR 245 CONDUCTING TOURRequisite: Tour.240Study of a tour guide’s functions and responsibilities. Analysis and description of materials, routinesand touristy itineraries. Customer and service supplier psychologies are examined as well as somehelpful techniques to solve possible inconveniences. Planning of guided visits to cities, museums,monuments and other touristic landmarks. Development of skills that will enable students to read andinterpret maps as well as to program tours.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsTOUR 250 INTODUCTION TO COMPUTERSThis course provides the student with an actualized vision of computer principles applied to dataprocessing. A synthesis of the different systems and data processing methods will be discussed in theclassroom. The student will acquire knowledge of operating systems and computer applications suchas: Word Processing, Data Base, Electronic Worksheet and Electronic Graphics. The course entailsone day in the classroom and one day in the computer laboratory.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits.TOUR 255 TRAVEL AGENCY ADMINISTRATIONRequisite: Tour. 240The structure and functions of a travel agency are studied. Analysis of the most important activitiescarried out by a travel agent. Examination of its relationship with other organizations such as travelwholesalers, airlines, ground transportation companies, accommodations, food service suppliers andother.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsTOUR 260 HOTEL ADMINISTRATIONRequisite: Tour. 240General principles of hotel administration are studied. Examination of a hotel’s organizational chart.Includes the analysis of the departments that make up a hotel. Their main purposes, tasks, and therelationship among them.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsTOUR 265 TOURISTIC OVERVIEW OF LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEANRequisite: Tour. 240Examination of main tourist destinations in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. A description of theattractions of the country and evaluation of basic infrastructure such as gateways, accommodations,transportation, food service industry, safety and other aspects of interest to visitors. Evaluation ofdifferent touristic offering and their short and long-term projections.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits513

TOUR 270 TOURISTIC ITINERARY PLANNINGRequisites: Tour. 240Techniques and procedures for the planning and development of touristic itineraries. Touristattractions, as well as means of transportation and accommodations are studied. Cost determinations,pricing, and marketing of an itinerary are explored.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsTOUR 275 COMPUTERIZED TRAVEL RESERVATION SYSTEMSRequisites: Tour. 240 and Tour. 250Hands-on study of the characteristics and features of a computerized reservation system (CRS).Students will obtain hands-on experience in a real-life CRS program simulation. Progression frombasic functions such as creating and modifying passenger name records (PNR), requesting airavailability and ticket rates to printing tickets, pricing fares and itineraries, among others.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsTOUR 280 INTERNATIONAL DESTINATION GEOGRAPHYRequisite: Tour. 240Analysis of spatial factors and effects in the interaction between tourists and the geographicalenvironment. Study of the tourism phenomenon from a natural resource perspective. Description ofthe most important tourist destinations, as well as their main tourist attractions.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsTOUR 285 HUMAN RELATIONSAnalysis of human behavior from an interactions perspective. Personality development andinterpersonal relations. Study of theorical aspects of communication and assertive communicationskills development. It provides students with the experience of bringing into practice acquired skills, aswell as solving problem-situations such as conflicts and crisis management.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsTOUR 290 HOSPITALITY AND TRAVEL LAWRequisite: Tour. 240Exposure and analysis to law regarding different aspects of the hospitality and tourism industry in theU.S. and Puerto Rico. Discussion and commentary of rules and laws applying mainly to travelagencies, transportation, accommodations and food service. Immigration and tax regulations are alsoincluded. Labor laws as they pertain to tourism will also be analyzed.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits514

TOUR 300 INTERNSHIP IRequisite: Minimum of 60 hours of practice during the semester and TOUR 245 as co-requisiteIt will take place in an institution devoted to show tourist attractions to visiting groups, e.g., museums.Students will have the opportunity to practice what they have learned in their courses, as well as todemonstrate their knowledge of spoken Spanish and English. Student performance will be evaluatedon-site.1 semester, 1 creditTOUR 301 INTERSHIP IIRequisite: Tour. 300 and a minimum of 60 hours of practice during the semester.Co-requisites: Tour. 255 and Tour. 275It will take place in a travel agency. This will give students the chance to practice their acquiredknowledge and skills. They will gain experience in travel agency procedures, reservations andcustomer relations. Student performance will be evaluated on-site.1 semester, 1 creditTOUR 302 INTERSHIP IIIRequisite: Tour. 301Co-Requisite: Tour. 260It will take place in a hotel. It will include all the processes both before and after the customer’s stay atthe hotel. Tasks such as room reservation, customer check-in, customer check- out, customerassistance, and administrative tasks will be learned. Student performance will be evaluated on-site.1 semester, 1 creditTOUR 310 INTRODUCTION TO HOSPITALITYThis course introduces students to all aspects of the hospitality industry: housing, food and drinks, tripsand the tourist business. Focus on touristic activities, emphasizing legal, ethical, and cultural aspects.Interrelationship between the different sectors of the hospitality industry and the importance ofdeveloping effective communication techniques, as well as promoting human relations. Visits toestablishments.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsTOUR 405 MEETINGS AND CONGRESSES ORGANIZATIONRequisite: Tour. 310Analysis of basic elements for the holding of meetings and conventions and economic impact theyentail. Process for planning, budgeting, and implementation of meetings and congresses isemphasized. Includes ethical, legal, and fiscal aspects of meetings and congresses. Visits to relatedenterprises.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits515

TOUR 410 FOODS AND DRINK SERVICES ADMINISTRATIONThis course is designed to familiarize students with processes for the control of food and drinkdepartments with emphasis on benefits obtained thru the planning of menus, letters, etc. Visits torelated enterprises.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsTOUR 415 HOSPITALITY HUMAN RESOURCESRequisite: Tour 310Study of management styles and motivational theories. Students learn to design organizational chartsused by the hotel industry, as well as how to handle stress problems. Emphasis on personnel hiring,the importance of continuing training, and service to the client. Students become familiar withbudgeting procedures and preparation of work schedules. Visits to related establishments.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsTOUR 420 SERVICES QUALITYAnalysis of products and services. Study of the characteristics of service quality andthe importance of client satisfaction. Analysis of the elements for higher-quality services.Students receive appropriate training for personal and professional development throughclient-worker relationship. Visits to related enterprises.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsTOUR 425 CRUISESStudy of the principal cruising routes. Study of the typical tasks performed aboard ship.Analysis of the functions before, during, and after the trip. Emphasis on the importance of service to theclient.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsTOUR 430 EDUCATIONAL TRIPEducational trip to different places every year organized by the Department of Tourism.Participants will learn about traditions, customs, political, social, economic, and cultural aspects ofplaces visited.Variable Period: 2 weeks to 1 month, 3 creditsTOUR 490 PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR IN TOURISMThe course is based on professional tourism seminars taken by students. The course requiresparticipants to prepare an essay of each professional tourism seminar taken. Participants most alsopresent original documents demonstrating seminar assistance.1 hour, 1 semester, 1 credit516

TOUR 497 DISNEY EXPERIENCESelected students may participate in the Walt Disney World College Program. This experience consistsof preparatory sessions before the trip, work experience, and study at Disney University. Students mustdo homework and prepare a portfolio.500 practical-experience hours , 30 contact education hours, 6 creditsTOUR 498 TOURISM INTERNSHIPRequisites: The student must be in his/her last semester with a minimum general grade pointaverage of 2.5 and a minimum major grade point average of 3.0.The course offers practical managerial experience in a business agency. The student will spend 15hours per week in a real working environment where he/she will reenforce the skills obtained in theclassroom.210 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsTOUR 499 TOURISM SEMINARCorequisite: Tour. 498Analysis and discussion of problem-situations that occur during the internship. Readings and specialproject reports will also be discussed. The course meets one hour per week.15 hours, 1 semester, 1 creditROTC PROGRAMUnder the provisions of the ROTC Vitalization Act of 1964 (PL 88-647), the Department of the Armygrants scholarships or stipends to outstanding students interested in pursuing and joining the ROTCprogram. These scholarships are given for a period of one to four years and include payment of tuition,books, laboratory fees, and $ 100 a month for ten months during the duration of the scholarship.Cadets with scholarships also receive approximately $ 600.00 during their Advanced Course SummerCamp.Pontifical Catholic University has an agreement with the ROTC (Reserve Corps of the United StatesArmy) which permits its students to register for ROTC courses given at UPR Ponce Campus withprevious permission from our Institution. This program will be optional for the students.Applicants for this program: Must be pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree at the University Must complete the Basic Course and senior Division of the ROTC or as in the case ofveterans, be given advanced placement credit for the Basic Course Must possess the physical qualifications required when entering the United States ArmyReserve May agree to enlist in the United States Army Reserve while pursuing the Advanced Course ifnecessary May accept an assignment with a rank of 2LT in the Army Reserve if offered Must have a letter of recommendation from a professor of military Science and the authorizeduniversity personnel517

COURSES OF INSTRUCTIONMS 101-102 BASIC COURSE ITwo credit hours per semester. One lecture and one two-hour drill per week each semester. Thiscourse includes information on military uniforms, discipline, military psychology, oral expressiontechniques, military customs, first aid procedures, military leadership, and military history.MS 201-202 BASIC COURSE IIPrerequisite: MC 101 and 102Two credit hours per semester. One lecture and one two-hour drill period per week each semester.This course includes the historical development and growth of United States Amry, individual andmilitary skills basic tactics, and a leadership laboratory.MS 301-302 ADVANCED COURSE IPrerequisite: Ms 201-202 or completion of the ROTC Basic CampFour credit hours per semester. One two-hour lecture and one two-hour drill period per week eachsemester, and a three-day weekend training period each semester, plus the six week summeradvanced Camp at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. This course includes advanced individual military skills,advanced small unit tactics. techniques of written communication, pre-camp orientation, and leadershiplaboratory.MS 401-402 ADVANCED COURSE IIPrerequisite: MS 301-302Four credit hours per semester. One two-hour lecture and one two-hour drill period per week eachsemester, and a three-day weekend training period each semester. This course includes serviceorientation, military command and staff operations, principles of military intelligence, the military judicialsystem, contemporary international relations, recommissio-ning orientation, and leadership laboratory.AFROTC PROGRAMGENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAMThe Reserve Corps of the United States Army (ROTC) offers a curriculum for the professionalformation for future officers of the United States Air Force. Its purpose is to identify, select, andprepare qualified students to be officers in the United States Air Force. The Department of AerospaceStudies allows the student to obtain a rank as Second Lieutenant in the Air Force, and also receive theacademic degree in his\her field of study. The Department of Aerospace Studies offers a four-yearprogram and a two-year program.FOUR-YEAR PROGRAMThis program is offered as an elective and consists of a total of eight courses in Aerospace Studiesnamely: Basic Course – ESAE 3001-3002 and ESAE 3011-3012 and (2) Advanced Course – ESAE4001-4002 and ESAE 4011-412.The Basic Course emphasizes what the Air Force is today and examines the development of the powerof the United States Air Force. It includes a total of four courses, mentioned above, which areequivalent to eight credits.518

The advanced course admits students that have demonstrated adequate potential to become officersof the Air Force. The course includes leadership techniques, teaching methods, communications,administration and policy of the United States.During the summer, the attendance and participation in a four-week field training is required in thiscourse. The course consists of the abovementioned four courses which are equivalent to sixteencredits.TWO-YEAR PROGRAMThis program has been designed for third year students that have not taken the basic course andstudents in post-graduate programs who have not previously taken Aerospace Studies. Applicantsmust complete a basic six-week summer camp before they register in the advanced course. This campis equivalent to the Basic Course in the four-year program.In order to promote and stimulate the study of Aerospace Science, the Air Force offers the followingscholarships to outstanding students selected for admission: (1) A four-year Scholarship - pays for thecost of tuition, research and books, laboratories and a monthly allowance of $100.00 for a period of tenmonths per year, during the four years; (2) A one, two, and three-year scholarship provides the samebenefits as the four-year scholarship. In both scholarships, the student must agree to enlist in theUnited States Air Force for six years after receiving the Rank of Second Lieutenant.Students with scholarships also receive approximately $600.00 during their Advanced Course SummerCamp, plus travel expenses.Student registered in the Aerospace Course will receive all required textbook, uniforms and equipmentfree of charge.PROGRAM OBJECTIVESThe main objectives are: To identify, select, educate, and motivate qualified students that will participate in the programof Aerospace Studies. To provide university level education that will prepare students to be officers in the UnitedStates Air Force. To develop and increase in each student the concepts of integrity, honor, and personalresponsibility. To increase his/her knowledge of the contribution of the Air Force in theinterest of the nation; to enlarge his/her ideas about the professionalism of an officer in the AirForce; and develop his/her potential as a leader and manager. To develop abilities to speak and write English.To comply with its mission and accomplish its principle objectives, a program of instruction is designedto produce individuals inclined towards a military career, who can apply their academic instruction totheir commission as officers of the Air Force.COURSES OF INSTRUCTIONESAE 3001-3002 TODAY'S AIR FORCE (UPR)The Air Force in the contemporary world through the study of the power of the structure, as a whole,the strategies of the force, offensive and defensive, general forces, and the capacity of the support ofthe Air Force.1 lecture hours; 1.5 laboratory hours, 2 credits per course519

ESAE 3011-3012 THE DEVELOPMENT OF AIR POWERThe study of air power from its beginnings from aeronautic balloons and air blimps through the era ofjet propulsion. The historical use of air power in military operation and the non military support ofnational objectives; and a look at the evolution of air power concepts and doctrine.1 lecture hour, 1.5 laboratory hours, 2 credits per courseESAE 4001-4002 AIR FORCE LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENTPrerequisite: Department Director PermissionThe fundamentals of leadership and management. Instruction on communicative skills and militaryethics. Case studies are used to examine Air Force leadership and management.3 lecture hours; 1.5 laboratory hours, 4 credits per courseESAE 4011-4012 NATIONAL SECURITY FORCES IN CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN SOCIETYPrerequisite: Department Director PermissionStudy of the United States National Security Policy including the formulations, organization, andimplementation of national security; contents of national security; general conflict and civil-militaryinteraction. The concept of the professional military and the military judicial system. The course isdesigned to provide future Air Force officer with the necessary knowledge about the politics of UnitedStates Security Policy so that they can function effectively in today's Air Force.3 lecture hours; 1.5 laboratory hours, 4 credits per courseJosé E. Valentín Mercado, RectorARECIBO CAMPUSThe Arecibo Campus serves the academic needs of the towns of Arecibo, Camuy, Hatillo, Isabela,Lares, Manatí, Morovis, Ciales, Barceloneta, Florida, Quebradillas, Utuado and Vega Baja in harmonywith the institutional norms of PCUPR in Ponce. Its facilities are located on Road No. 662 in theSantana area of Arecibo, in front of the Arecibo Airport. Persons interested may apply directly to theAdmissions Office, Call Box 144045, Arecibo, Puerto Rico 00614-4045. Three sessions daytime,evening, and Saturday are offered with the same services.OBJECTIVESThe Arecibo Campus has the same mission, objectives and goals as the main Campus. In view of itslocation with a different socioeconomic and cultural environment, it also aims to:1. Serve the specific educational needs of the Arecibo area and the neighboring towns.2. Promote knowledge of the region and its special needs.3. Encourage an attitude of commitment and service, guided by the Catholic philosophy of education.520

ACADEMIC PROGRAMSI.Bachelor's Degree ProgramsA.College of Arts and Humanities1) B.A. in Sociology2) B.A. in Social Deviance and Criminology3) B.S. in Science in Liberal StudiesB.College of Science1) B.S. in Biology2) B.S. in General ScienceC. College of Business Adminsitration1) B.S. in Secretarial Science2) B.B.A. in Accounting3) B.B.A. in General Business4) B.B.A. in Management5) B.B.A. in Information SystemsD. College of Education1. Elementary Educationa. B.S. Ed. in Elementary Education (Kindergarten to 3 th )b. B.S. Ed. in Elementary Education (General Education) (4 th to 6 th )c. B.S. Ed. in Elementary Education (English)d. B.S. Ed. in Elementary in Special EducationMinor DisabilitiesSevere DisabilitiesSpeech Disability2. Secondary Educationa) B.S. Ed. in Secondary Education with specialization in:EnglishHistorySpanishBiologyMathematicSocial StudiesII. Associate Degree Programs:a) A.A.S. in Business Administration and Computer Programmingb) A.A.S. in Office Techniques521

c) A.A. in General Businessd) A.A. in GerontologyIII. Courses of the first two years of other majors are also offered for students who wish to transfer andfinish their degrees at the Ponce Campus.OBJECTIVESCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN BUSINESSADMINISTRATION AND COMPUTER PROGRAMMINGProvide an academic program to enable students in the development of computer skills and to acquireknowledge in the science of data processing.REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ASSOCIATE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND COMPUTERPROGRAMMINGCREDITSRequired Courses in General Education 37Required Concentration Courses 34TOTAL CREDITS 71CURRICCULUM FOR THE ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ANDCOMPUTER PROGRAMMINGCREDITSGeneral Education 37Concentration 34TOTAL 71FIRST YEARAUGUST CREDITS JANUARY CREDITSComp 138 3 Comp 326 3Eng 114 3 Comp 140 2Span 131 3 Eng 115 3Math 151 3 Span 132 3Mgt 111 3 Math 152 3Theo 130 3 Phys Ed 107 1Orient. 003 1 Phil 207 3Orient. 004 1CREDITS 19 CREDITS 19522

SECOND YEARAUGUST CREDITS JANUARY CREDITSComp 310 2 Pol Sci or Soc 110 3Comp 350 2 Comp 322 3Acct 213 4 Acct 214 4Span 392 3 Comp 247 2Econ 201 3 Eng 383 3Theo 131 3 Gen Sci 117 or 118 3CREDITS 17 CREDITS 18Comp. 138Comp. 140Comp. 247Comp. 310Comp. 322Comp. 326Comp. 350LEGEND:Electronic Data Processing & Basic ProgrammingData BaseElectronic Spread SheetC LanguageSystems Analysis & DesignOperation Systems and EquipmentOn line data communication systemsAll computer courses must be approved with a “C” or higher. These courses include an additionallaboratory cost.COURSE DESCRIPTIONS.T. 392 BUSINESS COMMUNICATION IN SPANISHRequisite: Nine (9) credits in SpanishApplication of the fundamental techniques in letter-writing and business-related topics. Innovation ofbusiness styles which respond to advanced technologies affecting business communication in differentsituations. Updating vocabulary and business terminology to enhance correspondence.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsENG. 383 BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONSRequisite: Nine (9) credits in basic English; English 213Study of the correct up-to-date forms for business communications in English, plus the use, selection,and definition of business vocabulary. Preparation of written and oral business messages. Study of theproper forms for footnotes and bibliography as needed in formal reports. Different types of businessmessages, emphasizing the use of psychology, logic, empathy, and tact.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits523

ACCT. 213 FUNDAMENTALS OF ACCOUNTING IStudy of the following fundamental principles of accounting: accounting cycle for individuals, services,and merchandising enterprises; use of special journals; controlling accounts; preparation and analysisof financial statements; valuation of inventories; plant assets and intangible assets; systems andcontrols.4 hours, 1 semester, 4 creditsACCT. 214 FUNDAMENTAL OF ACOUNTING IIRequisite: Acct. 213The study of the accounting fundamentals. Includes fixed assets and intangible assets, Principles &Systems, introduction to different types of organizations such as partnerships and corporations; longtermliabilities and investments. Preparation of the cash-flow statement.4 hours, 1 semester, 4 creditsECON. 201 FUNDAMENTALS AND APPLICATIONS OF ECONOMICS IRequisite: Math. 152Analysis of the principles of the economic system from the micro perspective. Theory of supply anddemand, determination of resources by the price system under the different market structures.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMGT. 111 FUNDAMENTALS OF MANAGEMENTThe study of the management fundamentals in a company. It studies management philosophy, missionapproach and policy from an organizational perspective. The general environment, technology, qualityof life, and organizational changes are studied, as well as human relations, leadership, motivation andteamwork in the process of decision-making within an ethical framework.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCOMP. 138 ELECTRONIC DATA PROCESSING AND BASIC PROGRAMMINGCo-requisite: Math. 151Study of general concepts in Electronic Data Processing and its relation to business activities; the useof BASIC programs. Analysis of the equipment, data, programs, and procedures for a comprehensivesystem to serve data processing, management information, and decision-support systems. The courserequires one hour of class and one hour of laboratory per week.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits524

COMP. 140 DATA BASERequisite: Comp. 138Focuses on the fundamentals of DBASE programming. Emphasis on the importance and use of thislanguage for problem solving in business. The course entails one hour of class and one hour oflaboratory per week.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsCOMP. 247 ELECTRONIC SPREADSHEETRequisite: Comp. 117 or 138, Acct. 213The student learns how to use the worksheet in business problem-solving. The course also includescreating, arranging, and classification of data, graph processing, and projections. One hour of classand one hour of lab per week.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsCOMP.310CLANGUAGERequisite: Comp. 138, Mgt. 111, Eco. 201Study of the fundamentals and general concepts of C Language and their applications to businessactivities. Includes instructions and basic language commands, utilizing formulas, and commercialapplications. Focus on business and mathematics aimed toward the application of Economics,Finance, Management and Statistics concepts. The course requires one hour of class and one hour oflab per week.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsCOMP. 322 SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGNRequisite: Mgt. 111 & Comp. 140Study of the procedures and tools to modify manual and computerized systems. Includes the use andpreparation of system flowchart, screen design, files and reports. Studies the functions of the systemsanalyst and other general concepts in the computerized system design. The course requires one hourof class and one hour of lab per week.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCOMP. 326 OPERATING SYSTEMS & EQUIPMENTRequisite: Comp. 138 and one programming languageEmphasis on the concept that two computerized systems become the local area network equipmentnecessary to carry out data-processing operations. Discussion of techniques to improve equipmentperformance through operating systems. Study of operating system functions, equipment handling,process handling, on-line data communications, LAN systems and virtual memory, among others.Discussion of the operating system as a program that connects hardware and application programs.Lab only.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits525

COMP. 350 ON-LINE DATA COMMUNICATION SYSTEMEmphasis on the study and design of different On-Line Data communications for Data-Processingsystems. Includes for analysis of data communications and their effectiveness commercial applications,especially in ON-LINE and LAN. A research project is required.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsMATH. 151-152 BUSINESS MATHEMATICSStudy of the basic concepts of mathematics applied to business: real numbers system, equations, andinequalities. Functions and their graphs: polynomials, exponentials, logarithmic functions, equationsystems, matrices and determinants; ratios and proportions, maximum and minimum, introduction tolinear programming, compound interest, bank deductible negotiable instruments, annuities,amortization, funds, cost-analysis methods, volume and benefits, growth rate, and other basic conceptsof applied math for problem-solving and decision-making in business.3 hours, 2 semester, 6 creditsGENERAL OBJECTIVEPROGRAM FOR THE ASSOCIATES DEGREE IN PERSONNELSUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENTThe program offers the students not only a complete education, in which the general requisites, facultyrequisites, and concentration requisites are combined but are also directed toward a global vision ofthe human resources market. It will also develop qualified professionals who are prepared to face thechallenges of a complicated world. It will form responsible and sensible professionals with knowledgeof Christian and moral values, who will be able to occupy positions that require high responsibilitystandards in both the private sector and the government. It will provide the student with the skills andknowledge necessary to perform successfully in the consolidation of our county’s economy.REQUISITS FOR THE ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN PERSONNEL SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENTGeneral Education Requisite Courses 27Faculty Requisite Courses 13Concentration Requisite Courses 26TOTAL CREDITS 66CREDITS526

Concentration Requisite CoursesLEGEND:CREDITSMgt. 111 - Fundamental of Management 3Mgt. 210 - Organizational Behavior 3Mgt. 217 - Labor Relations and Legislation 3Mgt. 320 - Strategic Management of Human Resources 3Mgt. 370 - Collective Bargaining 3Mgt. 400 - Supervision 3Mgt. 405 - Compensation Management 3Mgt. 416 - Business Ethics 3Mgt. 298 - Management Internship 2TOTAL CREDITS 26CURRICULUM FOR THE ASSOCIATE DEGRRE IN PERSONNELSUPERVISION ANDMANAGEMENTFIRST YEARAUGUST CREDITS JANUARY CREDITSEnglish 114 3 English 115 3Theology 130 3 Theology 131 3Spanish 131 3 Spanish 132 3Mathematic 151 3 Mathematic 152 3Management 111 3 Management 210 3Orientation 003 1 Orientation 004 1SUMMERCREDITS 16 CREDITS 16CREDITSManagement 217 3Computer 117 3TOTAL CREDITS 6527

SECOND YEARAUGUST CREDITS JANUARY CREDITSManagement 320 3 Management 298 2Accounting 213 4 Management 400 3Management 370 3 Management 405 3S. T. 392 3 Management 416 3Economy 201 3 Physical Ed. 107 1CREDITS 16 CREDITS 12All concentration courses must be approved with a “C” or higher. Computer courses include anadditional laboratory cost.COURSE DESCRIPTIONGeneral requisitesMATH. 151-152 BUSINESS MATHEMATICSStudy of the basic concepts of mathematics applied to business: real numbers system, equations, andinequalities. Functions and their graphs: polynomials, exponentials, logarithmic functions, equationsystems, matrices and determinants; ratios and proportions, maximum and minimum, introduction tolinear programming, compound interest, bank deductible negotiable instruments, annuities,amortization, funds, cost-analysis methods, volume and benefits, growth rate, and other basic conceptsof applied math for problems-solving and decision-making in business.3 hours, 2 semesters, 6 creditsENGL. 114 BASIC PRINCIPLES OF READING AND WRITINGThis course will offer students the opportunity to develop basic writing skills through practice of variedsentence patterns and short-paragraph writing evolving into a five-paragraph essay. This course willalso concentrate on the practice and reinforcement of reading skills. In addition, basic dictionary skillswill be emphasized.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsENGL. 115 ORAL COMMUNICATION AND LISTENING COMPREHENSIONThis course is geared towards the improvement of oral communication through the intensive practice ofphonological patterns of English and structured communicative activities involving relevant social andfunctional of the language. In addition, listening discrimination and comprehension skills are reinforcedutilizing drills and natural speech in structured situations.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits528

SPANISH 131-132 ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONThese courses emphasize the process of communication and the discourse variations that areappropriate for each circumstance. Oral and written skills will include narration, description, andargumentation. Written skills will underscore text structure, vocabulary, and sentence and paragraphconstruction.3 hours, 2 semesters, 6 creditsPHYS. ED. 107 HEALTH AND PHYSICAL FITNESSBasic course required for all college students with the exception of those enrolled in the teacherpreparationprogram. Participation in a variety of activities and development of proficiency inconditioning exercises for physical fitness.2 hours, 1 semester, 1 creditTHEO. 130 THE DIVINE REVELATIONThis course seeks to present Divine Revelation centered on Jesus Christ together with its sources inSacred Scripture and the Tradition of the People of God. God has revealed Himself to man through theIncarnate Word as Creator and Father. Revelation begins with the selection of Israel as the chosenpeople and attains its fullness in the New Testament with the Messiah, the only Son of God and theSon of the Ever Virgen Mary. The mystery of Jesus is manifested throughout His life until His deathand resurrection. Man responds to the Divine through obedience and love (the first commandment)and filial prayer.3 hour, 1 semester, 3 creditsTHEO. 131 THE CHURCH OF CHRISTThis course will explain the mission of the Church, led by the Holy Spirit, to make known the livingJesus in today’s world and in history through the lives of its members and through its liturgy andsacraments. It will explain how man’s freedom is shaped and redeemed by the the grace of Christ inorder to lead each individual to a full, happy life, imperfect now but perfect after death. Sacraments ofthe Church bestow, nourish, and strengthen eternal life in the human heart and restore it when lostthrough sin. They also organize the priestly, prophetic, and kindly community through the priesthoodand the ministry of the faithful.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCollege coursesS.T. 392 BUSINESS COMMUNICATION IN SPAHISHRequisite: Nine (9) credits in SpanishApplication of the fundamental techniques in letter-writing and business-related topics. Innovation ofbusiness styles which respond to advanced technologies affecting business communication in differentsituations. Updating vocabulary and business terminology to enhance correspondence.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits529

ACCT. 213 FUNDAMENTALS OF ACCOUNTING IStudy of the following fundamental principles of accounting: accounting cycle for individuals, services,and merchandising enterprises; use of special journals; controlling accounts; preparation and analysisof financial statements; valuation of inventories; plant assets and intangible assets; systems andcontrols.2 hours, 1 semester, 4 creditsCOMP. 117 INTRODUTION TO COMPUTERSThis course provides the student with an updated vision of computer principles applied to dataprocessing. A synthesis of the different systems and data processing methods will be discussed inthe classroom. The student will acquire knowledge in operating systems and computer applicationssuch as: Word Processing, Data Base, Electronic Worksheet and Electronic Graphics. The courseentails one day in the classroom and one day in the laboratory.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsECON. 201 FUNDAMENTALS AND APPLICATIONS OF ECONOMICS IRequisite: Mat. 152Analysis of the principles of the economics system from its micro perspective aspects. Theory ofsupply and demand, and determination of resources by the price system under the different marketstructures.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMGT. 111 FUNDAMENTALS OF MANAGEMENTThe study of management fundamentals in a company. Study of management, philosophy, missionapproach and policy from an organizational perspective. The general environment, technology, qualityof life, and organizational changes are studied, as well as human relations, leadership, motivation, andteamwork in the process of decision making within an ethical framework.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMGT. 210 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIORRequisite: Mgt. 111Human conduct in the working environment will be discussed on an individual and group level;interaction of structure, technique, and human resource At the individual level it will stress aspectssuch as perception, attitudes, and motivation, among others. At the group level, it will integrateconcepts such as communication, leadership, and organizational culture.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits530

MGT. 217 LABOR RELATIONS AND LEGISLATIONRequisite: Mgt. 111Analysis of the labor relations and the most important labor legislation with emphasizes on: employee,rights, strikes, pickets, boycotts, and other activities; the injunction in labor disputes, jurisdictionalproblems, representation issues, collective bargaining, labor agreement, conciliation, mediation,arbitration, unfair employment practices, and wage and hour laws in Puerto Rico and governmentalagencies.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMGT. 298 INTERNSHIP BUSINESS APPLICATIONRequisites: The student must be in his/her last semester with a general grade point average of2.5 and a mayor grade point average of 3.0The course offers practical experience in the management area in an agency or company. During theinternship, the student will be in a real working environment for fifteen hours per week; the student willbe able to improve the skills acquired from the theory courses.195 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsMGT. 320 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCESRequisite: Mgt. 217Study of the functions of human resource management: planning, hiring, testing, interviewing,selecting, placing, performance appraisal and measurement, compensation, and retirement Othertopics such as motivation, supervision, leadership, professional development processes, and totalquality will be discussed.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMGT. 370 COLLECTIVE BARGAINGINGRequisite: Mgt. 217Practical analysis of the conflicts that emerge between unions and management during collectivebargaining. Study of the process from the beginning of the conflict until the final resolution is made.Economical, human, and ethical implications of collective bargaining; the sense of peace and justice inthe workplace is discussed.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsMGT. 400 SUPERVISIONRequisites: Mgt. 210 and Mgt. 320Study and application of the functions of supervision including management and development ofassociates, leadership for total quality and productivity improvements. Supervision skills are developedthrough case analysis of motivation training, legal issues, among others. Also includes the analysis ofdiverse problem situations to apply the knowledge obtained.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits531

MGT. 405 COMPENSATION MANAGEMENTRequisite: Mgt. 320The course focuses on performance evaluations, compensations, benefits and incentive systems. Inthe performance evaluations area, the following topics will be discussed: methods, errors, endinterviews. Other topic that will be explored are: payment compensation management, flexiblebenefits, individual and group incentives, legal restrictions, associates motivation, and informationsystems for jobs, performance, and compensation evaluation. Study of the moral and ethic aspectsapplied to the development of a compensation plan.3 hours, 1 semesters, 3 creditsMGT. 416 BUSINESS ETHICSRequisite: Mgt. 111Analysis of ethical perspective that the private enterprise should adopt in order to subsist. Study ofethics applied to cases and specific business examples: the worker and capital, employment andwages. Includes rights and responsibilities of both business person and employee, the work objective,and the workers goal. Emphasis on the business area as a profession of honor. Ethics is applied tobusiness relations for the business to be successful and effective.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsProf. Mei-Ling Velásquez Sepúlveda, ChancellorHISTORYMAYAGÜEZ CAMPUSThe Mayagüez Campus of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico is a young, academic institution.Given its dynamism, rapid growth and development, it has become a unique option for highereducation in western Puerto Rico. This campus, which began as an extension in the early 1960's, wasawarded the title of Center 1982. It became the Mayagüez Campus of Pontifical Catholic University ofPuerto Rico (PCUPR) in 1996.The Mayagüez Campus Rico offers its services to two groups of students: the traditional high schoolgraduates and the adult students. The traditional students, for the most part, come from low-incomefamilies and have limited opportunities for personal and professional growth. The adult students,undergraduate and graduate and who usually take evening courses, are looking to advance theireducation for personal growth and better job opportunities. In accordance with the institutional mission,the Mayagüez Campus of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico offers this population theopportunity to obtain top quality, higher education.Graduate programs being offered at the Mayagüez Campus are providing yet another group ofstudents the opportunity to enhance and further its education and professional development. Theseprograms began in 1998 on the semester system; the trimester system was established in August2004.PHYSICAL PLANT AND EQUIPMENTThe Mayagüez Campus is comprised of modern buildings, equipment, and other facilities that supportacademics. The Main Building, a large three-story structure, houses a library; classrooms including an532

electronic classroom; offices for the administration, student services, and faculty; and numerouslaboratories: natural sciences, optics, secretarial sciences and computer labs for general use bystudents and faculty. The Student Center, a two-story building, houses the chapel, auditorium;pregular classrooms and electronic classrooms for the graduate program; laboratories for language; theHotel and Restaurant Program and physical education and a game room. The third, a smaller twostorybuilding, houses the Infirmary, the Communications Lab on the first floor, and a workshop andstorage area for the maintenance personnel. The laboratories are continuously upgraded with thenewest technology.VISIONThe Mayagüez Campus of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico is an institution of highereducationcommitted to Catholic tradition and to the Southwestern area, which it serves andrepresents.Our commitment is to promote a learning community focused on the development of skills for decisionmaking,problem solving, critical and creative thinking, and the human skills consistent with thedevelopment of upstanding individuals who accept God's will to honor family and community; theintegral formation of the student through curricular programs; the prevalence of Christian values whichgive meaning to our life; the knowledge and search for Truth through study, research, and theinterdisciplinary dialogue between science and faith in light of the Gospel; service to the community,the essential principle of the Christian professional, through the search for solutions to social problemsGOALSThe Mayagüez Campus organizes its academic and administrative processes toward the fulfillment ofthe Mission of the University and the Vision of the Campus. It acknowledges and accepts its uniqueposition in Southwestern Puerto Rico and is determined to maintain an enrollment of about 2,000students as an essential goal.The Mayagüez Campus intends to:Strengthen the recruitment and retention systems for promising students.Continue to strengthen the recruitment and retention of traditional students, non-traditionaladult students, and students in the Academic Recovery Program.Enhance the Campus' public image to have it acknowledged as an excellent option for a highereducation in the region.Continue developing innovative academic programs and non-traditional programs consonantwith the needs and trends of society, and, at the same time, develop professionals with anenterprising vision.Develop academic plans aimed at the overall development of the student, promoting anauthentic student-professor encounter including new educational paradigms.Establish that service to God and community is the essential principle of the Christianprofessional.Establish and promote technology to enhance student services and the professionaldevelopment of the students.Strengthen the recruiting, retention, and professional development of a faculty committed tothe total development of students.533

Continue strengthening the scholarship fund for students and look for more ways of attractingother types of external funds. Develop a Continuing Education Program in the different areas of interest within thecommunity. Develop an effective assessment system to obtain valid information about our achievements. Strengthen relations with industry, business, and government agencies. Promote seeking the Truth through research and interdisciplinary dialogue.HUMAN RESOURCESThe most valuable and important resource of the Mayagüez Campus is its personnel who arecommitted to the Institution and the students. There are 110 full-time and part-time professors all whohave the academic preparation and experience required in their field of study for the programs offered.The support personnel who provide student services, orientation, and counseling are dedicated,knowledgeable and highly competent.STUDENT AFFAIRSThe intellectual development and formal learning through instruction and study is of the utmostimportance to the Mayagüez Campus. Another important consideration is the students’ spiritual,personal and social development.LIBRARYProf. Edwin Ramos Cabán, DirectorMission and GoalsThe library aspires to contribute to reaching the mission and goals of the Mayagüez Campus ofPontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, especially the goal of developing a highly competentprofessional with vast humanistic, scientific, Christian, and technical knowledge which will enable thisindividual to develop professionally as well as personally and be capable of “learning to learn.”The primary mission of the Library is to support the educational process by updating the collectionsaccording to curriculum priorities and by enhancing the services, especially the library's instructionalprogram. Special emphasis is given to teaching those skills that are necessary to perform biographicresearch. (Information Literacy)The Library has planned the following objectives to reach its aspirations:1. Develop, organize, and maintain the collections in harmony with the programs offered andprovide rapid, efficient, and effective access to the resources.2. Contribute to the students’ development of bibliographic research through an effectiveinstructional program.3. Attain maximum usage of services and resources by the university community.4. Have highly competent human resources who provide excellent service and are propitious toprofessional development thus fortifying the education process.534

5. Collaborate with the professional development of the faculty providing educationalopportunities according to their needs and foment their effective participation in thedevelopment of the library.6. Optimize the audio-visual services providing the equipment and resources necessary tostrengthen the educational process in light of the new technology.7. Strengthen the administrative processes and provide the Library with the resources necessaryto provide excellent service to the university community.PersonnelThe library has highly competent professionals committed to offering the best service possible. Thefull-time personnel consists of three Professional Librarians and one Assistant Librarian; the part-timepersonnel is made up of one Professional Librarian and two Assistant Librarians.Physical FacilitiesThe Mayagüez Campus Library is located on the first floor of the main building. There are two mainservice areas that offer quality service to the university community and the general public. The first andlargest area, Information Services, includes Reference, Circulation, and Reserve Sections. Included inthis area are the Library Director’s Office, the bookshelves, and a study area. The second area,Periodical and Journals, includes Magazines and Audiovisual Services. There is an area reserved forelectronic research and two group-study rooms in this section. There are two Projection Roomsequipped with the audiovisual equipment needed for conferences and instruction.ScheduleThe library’s schedule during the reular semester is:Monday through ThursdayFridaysSaturdays8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Audiovisual services has the following schedule during the academic semester:Monday through Thursday8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.Fridays8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Note: For special occasions such as academic recesses, summer sessions, and other specialdates, special hours will be arrange, and the academic community will be dully informed. Thelibrary will be open from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. on official holidays.CollectionsThere are 29,623 printed titles and 34,735 volumes in Circulation. There is an online Data Base with17,000 titles providing the complete text. Reference has 4,034 titles and 4,605 volumes. TheMagazine collection has 577 titles that come from subscriptions, donations or free. The audiovisualcollection consists of 1,094 titles and 11,913 pieces in such different formats as 16mm films, VHS,slides, filmstrips, audiocassettes, DVD and others.The Mayagüez Campus Library also has various online Data Bases that are available to the universitycommunity through the Internet, on or off campus. The following data bases are available: ESCO Host,ProQuest Direct, H.E. Wilson, Social Work Abstracts, HAPI, E-Books, Infotract, Puerto Ricanperiodicals Index, Puerto Rican Magazines Index and Adendi.com.535

ServicesThe library offers numerous services. These include: photocopying machines, formal instruction on theimportance of the on-line programs available and how to use them and inter-library loans. The Libraryalso has available Census Data for Puerto Rico and the United States since 1996.The library provides specialized facilities and equipment for the physically impaired students.ACADEMIC PROGRAMSThe Mayagüez Campus is comprised of four colleges, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration,Education and Sciences, which offer programs leading to associate, bachelor and master’s degrees.The Mayagüez Campus has 42 academic programs distributed within the four colleges: Arts andHumanities, Business Administration, Education and Sciences. The Mayagüez Campus of PUCPRuses two academic calendars. The undergraduate program is based on the traditional semester thatconsists of 15 weeks of classes. The graduate program uses the trimester that is 9 weeks.The Mayagüez Campus offers the following programs with are unique to this campus:1. Hotel and Restaurant Administration – Associate degree and BBA2. Optics – Associate degree3. Sale and Distribution of Pharmaceutical Products - BS4. Binary Program in Medicine BS/MD5. Criminal Investigation – BACOLLEGE OF ARTS AND HUMANITIESMAJORCriminal InvestigationDEGREEAssoc. BA MACriminology X XSocial WorkLiberal ArtsXXXCOLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONMAJORDEGREEAssoc. BBA MBAAccounting X XCommunication in BusinessXGeneral Studies in Business X XHotel and Restaurant Administration X XHuman Resource Management X XInformation Systems Management X XManagementXMarketing X X536

Office AdministrationXOffice Techniques X XPublic AccountingXSmall BusinessXAssoc. BSS MSSSecretarial Sciences X XCOLLEGE OF SCIENCESMAJORBiologyGeneral ScienceOpticsSales Representative or Scientific ProductsMedicine: Autonomous Univ. of Guadalajara, MexicoDEGREEAssoc. BS MSXXXXBinaryProgramCOLLEGE OF EDUCATIONMAJORDEGREEAssoc.BSEEElementaryEnglish X XGeneral Education (4 th – 6 th )XBSSESecondaryPrimary Grades ( K – 3) X XPhysical Education X XSpecial EducationSchool Administration /SupervisionCurriculum and Teaching inPhysical EducationPROGRAMS UNIQUE TO THE MAYAGÜEZ CAMPUSCOLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION HOTEL AND RESTAURANT MANAGEMENTOBJECTIVESXMEd.XXDevelop in the students the skills needed to prepare them to occupy supervisory andadministrative positions in the industry encompassing hotels, restaurants, clubs, resorts, andparks.Integrate the general concepts of the hotel and restaurant business and their application in thisever-changing world.537

Awaken students’ interest in today’s local and international problems without forgetting theimportance of moral and Christian principals.Improve the level of professional competence and the image of the ideal Christian, in thefaculty as well as in the students, which will result in a better integral education of men andwomen.Prepare personnel to become involved in the business world with knowledge of the hotelindustry which will facilitate their tasks in:a. establishing new businessesb. working with tourism related information and research systemsc. the use of the diversification of businesses related to the hotel industryd. the use of humanitarian and Christian ethical concepts in rendering servicesPrepare competent personnel to be aware of the recent changes in the hotel and tourismmarket.Be a means of support and provide a source of effective recruitment.Take the initiative in the hotel and tourism industry in western Puerto Rico.The graduates should posses the following attributes:1. The necessary skills to efficiently accomplish the preparation of food and beverages and incatering.2. The necessary skills to fulfill services related to reception, reservations, housekeeping,laundry, and standard procedure.3. Knowledge regarding rules and means for hygiene and sanitation with emphasis on the legalresponsibility.4. The ability to carry out their responsibilities with the highest level of professional technique andethical, Christian, and moral principles.REQUIRED CREDITS - 69ASSOCIATE DEGREE INHOTEL AND RESTAURANT MANAGEMENTDistribution Credits CodeGeneral Courses 33 GCollege Courses 09 CMajor Courses 21 DDirected Electives 06 E538

CURRICULUMFIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCourse Credits Code Course Credits CodeEnglish 114 3 G English 115 3 GSpanish 131 3 G Spanish 132 3 GMathematics 151 3 G Mathematics 152 3 GTheology 130 3 G HRM 115 3 DHRM 110 3 D HRM 200 3 DComputers 117 3 C HRM Elect. 3 EOrientation 003 0 G Orientation 004 0 G18 CREDITS 18 CREDITSFIRST SEMESTERSECOND YEARSECOND SEMESTERCourse Credits Code Course Credits CodeSocial Sciences orPolitical Sciences3 G BIOL 117 orCHEM 1183 GManagement 320 3 C Economy 3 CPhilosophy 312 3 G Theology 131 3 GHRM Elect. 3 E HRM 310 3 DHRM 220 3 D HRM 300 3 DHRM 293 3 D15 CREDITS 18 CREDITSBACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION INHOTEL AND RESTAURANT MANAGEMENTREQUIRED CREDITS - 137Distribution Credits CodeGeneral Courses 65 GCollege Courses 21 CMajor Courses 42 DDirected Electives 06 EFree Elective 03 L539

CURRICULUMFIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCourse Credits Code Course Credits CodeEnglish 114 3 G English 115 3 GSpanish 131 3 G Spanish 132 3 GMathematics 151 3 G Mathematics 152 3 GTheology 130 3 G Theology 131 3 GSocial Sciences 110 3 G HRM115 3 DOrientation 003 0 G Orientation 004 0 GHRM 110 3 D HRM 200 3 D18 CREDITS 18 CREDITSSECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCourse Credits Code Course Credits CodeHIST 103 3 G HIST 104 3 GPolitical Science 110 3 G History 253 3 GCOMP 117 3 C HRM 225 3 DHRM 230 3 D HRM elective 3 EHRM 220 3 D Spanish 205 3 GPhysical Ed. 205 2 G17 CREDITS 15 CREDITSTHIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCourse Credits Code Course Credits CodeManagement 320 3 C ADA 392 3 CHRM 300 3 D Philosophy 207 3 GCHEM 117 3 G Economy 304 3 CEnglish 383 3 G HRM 305 3 DHRM elective 3 E HRM 310 3 DHRM 299 3 D CHEM 118 3 G18 CREDITS 18 CREDITS540

FOURTH YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCourse Credits Code Course Credits CodeFinance 211 3 C Management 416 3 CArt 101 or 102 3 G OFAD 487 3 CPhilosophy 312 3 G HRM 499 3 DHRM 413 3 D Free elective 3 LHRM 410 3 D Theology 132 3 GHRM 420 3 D15 CREDITS 18 CREDITSREQUIRED MAJOR COURSES – 42 CreditsCOURSEPRE-REQUISITESHRM 110 Fundamentals of TourismHRM 115 Hotel and Restaurant AdministrationHRM 200 Purchasing Supplies HRM 110HRM 220 Preparation of Food and Beverages I HRM 110, 200HRM 225 Preparation of Food and Beverages II HRM 110, 200HRM 230 Cost Control for Food and Beverages HRM 110, 200HRM 300 Hotel Accounting Math 151, 152HRM 305 Hotel LawHRM 310 Rooms Management HRM 110HRM 410 Planning & Marketing Conventions/Groups HRM 110HRM 413 Maintenance & Administration of Premises HRM 110HRM 420 Marketing Strategy and Development HRM 110, 115HRM 298 Hotel/Restaurant Management Internship I18 CreditsHRM 498 Hotel/Restaurant Management Internship II20 HRM CreditsDIRECTED ELECTIVE COURSES – 6 creditsHRM 205 SanitationHRM 210 Menu PlanningHRM 306 Wine AppreciationHRM 315 NutritionHRM 340 Introduction to CasinosHRM 401 Special TopicsPre-requisite: ADHR 110541

DESCRIPTION OF COURSESHRM 110 PRINCIPLES OF TOURISMIntroduce the student to the operations related to travel and tourism. It includes topics such as tourismdevelopment, sociology, local and international culture and the economic and social impact.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHRM 115 HOTEL AND RESTAURANT MANAGEMENTIntroduction to the management aspects of hotels, the different departments and the interdepen-denceof these functions. Concepts and basic principles of management of casinos, ballrooms and otherservices.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHRM 200 PURCHASING SUPPLIESPre-requisite: ADHR 110Study of the adequate supply of food and beverages.purchasing process.Specifications and problems related to the3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHRM 205 SANITATION (an elective)Study of rules and measures of hygiene and sanitation with special attention to the legal responsibility.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHRM 210 MENU PLANNING (an elective)Apply basic nutrition concepts in food preparation, with special attention on its presentation.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHRM 220 PREPARATION OF FOOD AND BEVERAGES IPre-requisites: ADHR 110, ADHR 200Principles and methods used in the preparation of food and beverages. A variety of dishes anddressings adapted to the services in restaurants and hotels. Includes laboratory.5 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHRM 225 PREPARATION OF FOOD AND BEVERAGES IIPre-requisite: ADHR 110, ADHR 200Learn the procedures and techniques for the large-scale preparation of meals. Includes planning andcreating menus, cost of recipes, preparation and service. Includes laboratory.5 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits542

HRM 230 FOOD AND BEVERGE SYSTEMS CONTROLPre-requisites: ADHR 110, ADHR 200Study and application of control systems and analytical techniques in the preparation of food andbeverages.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHRM 298 HOTEL/RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP IPre-requisites: ADHR 110, 115, 200, 220Internship in the Hospitality Industry. This experience will consist of 195 work hours during thesemester in a hotel or restaurant. The student will do his/her practice in all areas of the chosenhospitality workplace or center. The work is lead, supervised, and evaluated by the professor from theuniversity and by the immediate supervisor from the work or practice division where the student isperforming. This internship includes one weekly class hour at the university campus during which thetopics relates to practice will be discussed.195 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHRM 300 HOTEL ACCOUNTINGPre-requisite: Math 151, 152Study of hotel and restaurant accounting cycle. Included are the registry and control of rooms, foodsupply, drinks and other hotel services. Auditing, cost system, daily reports, and preparation offinancial statements.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHRM 305 HOTEL LAWSLegal principles applied to the hotel industry.services and civil rights.Legislation related to gambling, food and beverage3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHRM 306 WINE APPRECIATION (an elective)Study of the wine producing regions of the world and the different types of wine that are produced.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHRM 310 ROOMS MANAGEMENTPre-requisite: ADHR 110Introduce the students to the related operations of reception, reservations, housekeeping, laundry, andsecurity services. Includes laboratory.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits543

HRM 315 NUTRITION (an elective)Study of the principles and concepts of adequate nutrition of the population served.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHRM 340 INTRODUCTION TO CASINOS (an elective)The subject includes its interface with the hotel, organization and terminology. Also, different Casinogames are studied.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHRM 401 SPECIAL TOPICS (an elective)Pre-requisite: ADHR 110A series of special subjects designed for the academic faculty and the industry.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHRM 410 PLANNING AND MAKETING CONVENTIONS AND GROUP ACTIVITIESPre-requisite: ADHR 110Study of the planning, operation and control of groups, focusing on marketing methods andadministrative responsibilities.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHRM 413 MAINTENANCE OF PREMISESPre-requisite: ADHR 110Techniques and mechanisms for the maintenance of hotels.techniques.Included are problems and prevention3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHRM 420 MARKETING STATEGY AND DEVELOPMENTPre-requisites: ADHR 110, 115Study of the basic tenets of marketing as applied to hotels. Characteristics of the different of thesegments of the marketing consumer's perception, marketing strategies, promotion and advertising anddemand.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsHRM 498 HOTEL/RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP IIPre-requisites: ADHR 110, 115, 200, 220, 225, 230, 299, 305, 310, 410, 413Internship in the Hospitality Industry. This experience will consist of 195 work hours during thesemester in a hotel or restaurant. The student will do his/her practice in a specific area of the chosenhospitality workplace or center. The work is lead, supervised, and evaluated by the professor from theuniversity and by the immediate supervisor from the work or practice division where the student is544

performing. This internship includes one weekly class hour in the university campus during which thetopics related to practice will be discussed.195 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCOLLEGE OF SCIENCESASSOCIATE DEGREE IN OPTICSThis program provides an alternative to the student who wants to study a technical career in thesciences. It prepares students to work in an optical, in a plant making contact lens, or start a business.OBJECTIVES1. Contribute to the preparation of future professionals through specialized training in the area ofapplied sciences.2. Contribute to the academic preparation and development of future professional in healthrelated sciences.3. Foster the development of appropriate professional attitude in the different branches of pureand applied sciences:a. interest in applying scientific methods to solve problemsb. acknowledge the importance of the applied sciences in our daily life, our society, ourbody and in human developmentc. respect for the ideas and opinions of othersd. make good use of time, organization and punctuality.4. Stress the importance of the integral formation of Christian professionals who areconscientious of their moral, ethical and spiritual values and their mission to society.The graduates should be able to:1. develop a scientific and Christian commitment to the individual, the family and society.2. contribute to the solution of the social, material, mental, and spiritual problems of Puerto Rico.3. put the acquired knowledge to the service of the community and apply it to the well being ofsociety.4. analyze concepts and techniques with a positive, creative and a critical attitude.5. contribute to the enrichment of the Puerto Rican culture and to the improvement of the qualityof life in Puerto Rico by applying the acquired knowledge.ASSOCIATE DEGREE OPTICSREQUIRED CREDITS - 63Distribution Credits CodeGeneral Courses 24 GCollege Courses 06 CMajor Courses 30 DDirected Electives 03 E545

CURRICULUMFIRST YEARFirst SemesterSecond SemesterCourse Credits Code Course Credits CodeGeneral Science 118 3 C Spanish 132 3 GSpanish 131 3 G Mathematics 142 3 GMathematics 141 3 G OPTI 117 3 DOPTI 110 - Lab 4 D OPTI 118 - Lab 1 DOPTI 111 1 D OPTI 130 3 DOPTI 270 4 D OPTI 131 - Lab 1 DOrientation 003 0 G Orientation 004 0 G18 CREDITS 14 CREDITSFIRST SEMESTERSECOND YEARSECOND SEMESTERCourse Credits Code Course Credits CodeOPTI 120 3 D OPTI 242 3 DOPTI 121 - Lab 1 D OPTI 243 - Lab 1 DOPTI 230 3 D OPTI 271 3 DOPTI 231 - Lab 1 D Philosophy 340 3 GEnglish 110 or 114 3 G English 114 or 115 3 GTheology elective 3 G Political Science 110 orSocial Science 110Directed elective 3 E17 CREDITS 14 CREDITS3 GREQUIRED MAJOR COURSES – 30 CreditsCOURSE CREDITS REQUISITESOPTI 110 Fundamentals of Optics *OPTI 111 Fundamentals of Optics LaboratoryOPTI 117 Ophthalmic Materials I *OPTI 118 Ophthalmic Materials I LaboratoryOPTI 120 Ophthalmic Materials II *OPTI 121 Ophthalmic Materials II LaboratoryOPTI 130 Contact Lenses I *OPTI 131 Contact Lenses I LaboratoryOPTI 230 Contact Lenses II *OPTI 231 Contact Lenses Laboratory5464131313131Math 141Taken togetherOPTI 117OPTI 118OPTI 130OPTI 131

OPTI 242 Ophthalmic Dispensing *OPTI 243 Practicum Ophthalmic Dispensing31OPTI 120, 230OPTI 121, 231OPTI 270 Eye Anatomy and Physiology 4 CIGE 118OPTI 271 Subnormal Vision 1 CIGE 118ELECTIVESTHEOLOGY*Class and laboratory to be taken simultaneously.DIRECTEDTheology 130 Divine Revelation Computers 210Theology 131 Church of ChristTheology 132 Christian FamilyDESCRIPTION OF COURSESOPTI 110 FUNDAMENTALS OF OPTICSPre-requisite: Math. 141Management 202 Small Business Admin.This course studies the fundamental laws and concepts of physics related to optics. Emphasis is onunderstanding major theories of light and the principles of plane and curved surfaces of mirrorsand lenses. Topics include the nature of light, lighting, reflection and refraction, dispersion, lensesmagnification, image formation, aberration, lens combination, diffraction, polarization and prisms.4 hours, 1 semester, 4 creditsOPTI 111 PRINCILES OF OPTICS: LABORTORYPre-requisite: OPTI 110Experiments related to lenses, mirrors and prisms, image formation, lens combination, diffraction,interference and lens magnification phenomena are studied.3 hours, 1 semester, 1 creditOPTI 117 OPHTHALMIC MATERIALS IThis course introduces laboratory practices and procedures. Emphasis is on the knowledge of therequired equipment and the necessary techniques to manufacture lenses with the adequate finishing.Topics include: terminology, materials selection, finishing and surfacing techniques, inspection andinsertion of lenses.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsOPTI 118 OPHTHALMIC MATERIALS I: LABORATORYPre-requisite: OPTI 117 - Ophthalmic Materials IThis course provides laboratory practice of techniques in lens production. Topics include:selection, lens surfacing and finishing, inspection of lenses and insertion techniques.materials3 hours, 1 semester, 1 credit547

OPTI 120 ORTHALMIC MATERIALS IIPre-requisite: OPTI 118This course continues the study of lens making. Emphasis is on special materials, bifocal lenses andfinishing techniques. Topics like multi-focal lenses, special materials, inspection of multi-focal lenses,maintenance of optical equipment, optical calculations and frame repairs.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsOPTI 121 OPHTALMIC MATERIALS II: LABORATORYPre-requisite: OPTI 118, 120This course continues the practice of lens making. Emphasis is on special materials, bifocal lensesand finishing techniques. Also included are inspection practices of multi-focal lenses and otherspecialty lenses; optical calculations, frame repair and maintenance of the optical equipment.3 hours, 1 semester, 1 creditOPTI 125 OCULAR ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGYPre-requisite: BIOL. 118In this course is study in detail the organs than form the eye and its relation with the sense of vision.The structures of each part of the eye, the origin, the function, the metabolism and degenerativechanges due to pathologuies, as well, are discussed in this course.3 hours, 1 semester, 4 creditsOPTI 130 CONTACT LENSES IThis course introduces contact lens fitting. Emphasis is on clinical applications, patient selection,design parameters, instrumentation, and corneal physiology. Upon completion, students should beable to describe basic patient evaluation and fitting procedures for rigid and soft lenses and determineeffective and appropriate solutions.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsOPTI 131 CONTACT LENSES I: LABORATORYPre-requisite: OPTI 130This course includes practices of design, ordering, fitting, verification and modification of soft and rigidcontact lenses. Lens materials, contact lens care products, complications and specialty lens areincluded.3 hours, 1 semester, 1 creditOPTI 230 CONTACT LENSES IIPre-requisite: OPTI 130This course continues the study of contact lens fitting. Emphasis is on advanced fitting techniques andthe design and care of bifocals, flexible and other specialty lenses.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits548

OPTI 231 CONTACT LENSES II: LABORATORYPre-requisite: OPTI 130, Opt 131This course continues contact lens fitting. Emphasis is on advanced fitting techniques. Design andcare of bifocal contact lens, flexible and other specialty lenses.3 hours, 1 semester, 1 creditOPTI 242 DISPENSING OPHTHALMIC PRESCRIPTIONSPre-requisites: OPTI 118, 230This course studies frame types and parts, facial measurements for fitting and frame alignment. Frameadjusting and repair are included.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsOPTI 243 DISPENSING OPHTALMIC PRESCRIPTIONS: LABORATORYPre-requisites: OPTI 121, 230This course covers frame types and parts, facial measurements and frame alignment including frameadjusting and repair.4 hours, 1 semester, 1 creditOPTI 270 EYE ANATOMIES AND PHYSIOLOGYPre-requisite: CIGE 118Study of the cells, eye structure and function and its associated structures. Includes the brain, thenervous system, and ocular mobility and reflexes. Experiments are designed to apply the theoreticalconcepts and to develop in the students a scientific attitude.3 hours of class and 1 hour of lab, 1semester, 4 creditsOPTI 271 SUBNORMAL VISIONPre-requisite: CIGE 118Study of eye abnormalities that cause vision problems in the cornea, iris, ciliary body, lens, retina, andoptic nerves and other problems.1 hour, 1 semester, 1 creditDIRECTED ELECTIVESMGT 202 SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENTThis course covers in detail the operation of the small business within our economy, attaining theproper balance between the functions of production, marketing, finance, organization, direction, andcontrol. The discussion of real cases provides a close look at the prevailing situation of smallbusinesses in the United States and Puerto Rico. It stresses and illustrates the basic managerialconcepts and the way they are applied to the successful operation of a small business.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits549

COMP. SCI. 210 APPLICATIONS SOFTWARE OF COMPUTERSRequisites: Math. 117-118 or Math. 141Practice in use of the Disk Operating System (DOS), and the different means for the input, output andstorage of data in computers. Introduction to the use of the applications most commonly used incomputers: word processing, data base, electronic spread sheet, and electronic graphics.3 hours lecture, 1 semester, 3 creditsBACHELOR DEGREE IN SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OFPHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTSThe major in Sale and Distribution of Pharmaceutical Products is an alternative for students who wantan interdisciplinary specialization that offers the necessary knowledge of natural sciences andpreparation for work in the field of marketing chemical and pharmaceutical products.This program prepares students to work in industries, government, or private business in positions thatrequire knowledge in the sale and marketing of chemical and pharmaceutical products. They also earna minor degree in small business administration in order to establish a business related to themarketing of chemical and pharmaceutical products.REQUIRED CREDITS (133-135)Distribution Credits CodeGeneral Courses 65 GCollege Courses 21 CMajor Courses 49 DDirected Elective 1 or 3 EBACHELOR DEGREESALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTSCURRICULUMFIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCourse Credits Code Course Credits CodeBiology 107 3 G Biology 108 3 GChemistry 105 4 C Chemistry 106 4 CMathematics 141 3 G Mathematics 142 3 GSpanish 131 3 G Spanish 132 3 GEnglish 110 3 G English 114 3 GPhysical Ed. 107 1 G Physical Ed. Elective 1 GOrientation 003 0 G Orientation 004 0 G17 CREDITS 17 CREDITS550

SECOND YEARFIRST SEMSTERSECOND SEMESTERCourse Credits Code Course Credits CodeBiology 205DD3Biology 222 4Mathematics 271Chemistry 231 3 D Chemistry 232 3 DChemistry 201 1 D Chemistry 202 1 DSpanish 205 3 G Computers 210 3 CEnglish 115 3 G Philosophy 207 3 GManagement 111 3 G Theology 130 3 G16 CREDITS 17 CREDITSTHIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCourse Credits Code Course Credits CodeBiology 260 4 D Biology 261 4 DPhysics 211 4 C Physics 212 4 CPhysics 201 1 C Physics 202 1 CTheology 131 3 G Philosophy 312 3 GHumanities 103 3 G Theology 132 3 GEconomics 201 3 D Marketing 211 3 D18 CREDITS 18 CREDITSFOURTH YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCourse Credits Code Course Credits CodeBiology 313 3C Chemistry 346 /C1Pharmacy 301Biology 314 1 C Music 10 / Art 101 3 GMarketing 322 3 G Elect. Marketing 1 or 3 GMarketing 369 3 G Social Science 110 3 GPolitical Science110 3 G History 253 3 GHum. 104 3 G Management 416 3 G16 CREDITS 16 CREDITSMathematics 271Biology 222Biology 260-261Biology 313Biology. 314Pharmacy 301Management 111Economics 201REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES - 30Calculus IPlant BiologyHuman Biology I and IIMicrobiologyMicrobiology LaboratorySpecial Topics in PharmacologyFundamentals of ManagementFundamentals and Applications in Economy551

Marketing 211Marketing 322Marketing 369Management 416Fundamentals of MarketingPromotion of Sales and PublicityPersonal SellingBusiness EthicsELECTIVE COURSES(1 or 3 CREDITS)Mktg. 314 Marketing Research 3Mktg. 320 Retailing 3Mktg. 412Marketing Management 3Mktg. 498 Marketing InternshipMktg. 499 SeminarChem. 346 Introduction to Toxicology 1*Should take simultaneouslyBINARY PROGRAM IN MEDICINE BS/MD CONSORCIUM WITH THE MEDICAL SCHOOL OF THEAUTONAMOUS UNIVERSITY OF GUADALAJARA, MEXICOThe College of Sciences of the Mayagüez Campus offers the talented student the opportunity ofcompleting a medical degree in just 7 years.Admission requirements: students must have:1. A diploma from an accredited high school.2. A minimum high school GPA of 3.00 on a scale of 4.00.3. A minimum score of 550 on the aptitude and achievement tests of the College Entrance Exam.4. Passed one-year courses in biology, chemistry and physics and three years of mathematics inhigh school.5. An interview by a joint committee from PUCPR and UAG.2*1*BINARY PROGRAM IN MEDICINE BS/MDREQUIRED CREDITS – 110Distribution Credits CodeGeneral Courses 59 GCollege Courses 21 CMajor Courses 30 D552

CURRICULMFIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCourse Credits Code Course Credits CodeBiology 107 3 C Biology 108 3 CChemistry 105 4 C Chemistry 106 4 CMathematics 141 3 C Mathematics 142 3 CSpanish 131 3 G Spanish 132 3 GEnglish 114 3 G English 115 3 GPhysical Ed. 107 1 G Physical Ed. elective 1 GOrientation 003 0 G Orientation 004 0 G17 CREDITS 17 CREDITSSUMMERJUNEJULYCourse Credits Code Course Credits CodePhysics 211 4 C Physics 212 4 CPhysics 201 1 C Physics 202 1 C5 CREDITS 5 CREDITSSECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCourse Credits Code Course Credits CodeBiology 260 4 C Biology 261 4 CChemistry 231 3 C Chemistry 232 3 CChemistry 201 1 C Chemistry 202 1 CBiology 427 4 C English 214 3 GEnglish 213 3 G Theology 130 3 GPsychology 103 3 G Psychology 104 3 G18 CREDITS 17 CREDITSTHIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCourse Credits Code Course Credits CodeBiology 446 4 C Theology 132 3 GTheology 131 3 G Computer 210 3 CHumanities 103 3 G Humanities 104 3 GSociology 211 3 G Philosophy 312 3 GPolitical Science 110 3 G History 253 3 G16 CREDITS 15 CREDITS553

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGYCurricular Sequence (Total: 134 credits)First YearFirst Semester Cr Second Semester CrENGL 110 3 ENGL 114 3SPAN 131 3 SPAN 132 3MATH 117 3 MATH 118 3BIOL 107 3 BIOL108 3SOCS 110 3 POSC110 3PSYC 100 3 PSYC 120 3ORIE 003 0 ORIE 004 0CREDITS 18 CREDITS 18Second YearFirst Semester Cr Second Semester CrTHEO 130 3 THEO 131 3BIOL 260 4 BIOL 261 4HiIST 103 3 HIST 104 3PSYC 231 Humano 3 PSYC 235 1COMP 210 3 PSYC 270 3PHED107 1 PHIL 207 3Electiva PHED ____ 1CREDITS 17 CREDITS 18Third YearFirst Semester Cr Second Semester CrENGL115 3 CRIM 321 3PSYC 352 3 THEO 132 3MATH 298 3 SPAN 205 3CHEM 123 4 GESC 280 2Elective ____ 3 PSYC 373 3PSYC 374 3CREDITS 16 CREDITS 17Fourth YearFirst Semester Cr Second Semester CrPSYC 410 3 HIST 253 3PHIL 312 3 PHIL 340 3PSYC 421 3 PSYC 450 3ART101/MUSI101 3 PSYC 498 3PSYC 442 3 Elective ____ 3CREDITS 15 CREDITS 15554

Electives:PSYC 380 Interventions in Difficult SituationsPSYC 351 Theories of PeronalityPSYC 308 Behavioral, Emotional, and Learning ProblemsPSYC 220 Dinamic GroupsCOURSE DESCRIPTIONSPSYC 120 Introductions to Forensic PsychologyStudy of the historical roots of forensic psychology, the biological and environmental bases of thebehavior, learning, motivation and its relation with the crime. Is the study, also, of the Science, thatusing procedures of Psychology and Neurosciences, gives a diagnosis on the way of being of theindividuals in specific acts, in accordance to the necessities of the law in all its slopes. It is alsomentioned the main tasks that Forensic Psychologist makes in the System of Criminal JusticePSYC 270 Correctional PsychologyThis course is about the exposition of the frequent psychological upheavals in the penal population, aswell as the models of treatment. Emphasis to the violent offendor, the antisocial personality, thealcoholic offendor, the sexual offendor, the offending drug addict, the offending woman and the youthfuloffendor.PSYC 380 Interventions in Difficult SituationsIdentification of the appropriate ways to detect, by means of interrogations, the truth in criminal andnon-criminal investigations. This course teaches all the information that an investigator needs to knowon obtaining answers of a witness, a victim or a suspect and how to interpret them with exactitude.PSYC 450 Psychology and the LawStudy of the existing relation between the legal system, the system of criminal justice and thepsychology. Among the subjects to discuss are the family rights, the civil rights, the penitentiary rights,the labor rights, the right to mental health and the mistreat of minors, among others.Forensic Psychology Professional PracticeThis course consists in a field practice in private and public institutions and agencies that offersservices to the communities in Forensic Psychology. Pretends, the students to understand the realfunctional problems of this institutions and agencies. Emphases in the practice of the theory learn in thecourse. The student will present an oral and written investigative analysis in a related subject chosenby the professor.555

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN REHABILITATION SERVICESFIRST YEARI SemesterII SemesterNum. Course Crds. Num. Course Crds.BIOL 107 Biology I 3 BIOL 108 Biology II 3PSYC 103 Psychology 1 3 PSYC 104 Psychology II 3MATH 141 Mathematic I 3 MATH 142 Mathematic I 3SPAN 131 Spanish I 3 SPAN 132 Spanish II 3ENGL 110 English I 3 ENGL 114 English II 3ORIE 003 Orientation 0 ORIE 004 Orientation II 0PHED 107 Physical Education 1 PHED ___ Elective Physical Edu 116 16SEGUND YEARI SemesterII SemesterNum. Course Crds. Num. Course Crds.SPAN 205 Spanish III 3 ENGL 115 English 3THEO 130 Theology I 3 THEO 131 Theology II 3PSYC 231 Psychology III 3 PHIL 207 Philosophy I 3REHA 100 Introduction to3 COMP 210 Computer 3Rehabilitation ServicesREHA 101 Foundations in Reha 3 REHA 102 Rehabilitation Services 3ServicesAdministrationin Mental Health15 15THIRD YEARI SemesterII SemesterNum. Course Crds Num. Course Crds.PHIL 312 Philosophy II 3 PHIL 340 Philosophy III 3POSC 110 Political Sciences 3 SOCS 110 Social Sciences 3THEO 132 Theology III 3 HIST 103 History I 3REHA 103 Case Management 3 REHA 105 Disability Policy 3REHA 104 Family and3 REHA 106 Occupation Therapy 3PsychosocialDysfunctionAspects in Rehabilitation15 15556

FOURTH YEARI SemesterII SemesterNum. Course Crds. Num. Course Crds.HIST 104 History II 3 HIST 253 History III 3ART/MUSI Arte/Music 3 MATH 298 Mathematic III 3REHA 107 Introduction to3 REHA110 Vocational Assessment 3Addiction StudiesREHA 108 Assistive Technology 3 REHA 111 Clinical Practicum in 3Reha ServicesREHA 109 Independent Study 2 REHA 112 Clinical Practicum in 2Reha Services IIREHA ____ Elective en REHA 3 REHA____ Elective en REHA 3Total: 126 créditosElectives (6 credits):17 17REHA 114REHA 115REHA 116Dual DisordersThe Recuperation ProcessCounseling Strategies to Families and FriendsCOURSE DESCRIPTIONSREHA- 100- INTRODUCTION TO REHABILITATION SERVICESIntroduction to the field of rehabilitation and rehabilitation professions and specialties (e.g.,Rehabilitation Counseling Assistant, Vocational Evaluation, Work Adjustment, Job Placement). Thecourse addresses theory and practice of rehabilitation as well as the history, philosophy and legislativebasis for the program and profession. Includes an overview of the needs of individuals with disabilitiesand the effects upon personal, social, and vocational adjustment.REHA- 101- FOUNDATIONS IN REHABILITATION SERVICES ADMINISTRATION.This course includes the definition, history, and philosophical development of the Services inRehabilitation. It also teaches the evolution of the health systems in Puerto Rico and in the USA. Theadministration foundations in the supervision, planning, organization and coordination areas.REHA- 102- REHABILITATIVE SERVICES IN MENTAL HEALTHThis is an introductory course where students will be exposed to the history and development in thearea of mental health and how the services in rehabilitation contributes to this evolution. It studies thefunctional and dysfunctional development of an individual’s mental health from the social, cultural,economic, familiar and environmental standpoints.557

REHA- 103- CASE MANAGEMENTIntroduction to case management skills and techniques to a perfect interviewing and how to get all theinformation needed with the exact interpretation.REHA- 104- FAMILY AND PSYCHOSOCIAL DYSFUNCTIONThe course emphasizes the benefits of the intervention of the family in psychosocial dysfunctions. Thepsychosocial and cultural development of the individual is presented from the beginning of thepathological condition, as well as the effect of mental problem on the function associated withoccupational roles.REHA-105- DISSABILITY POLICYIn this course the state and federal laws that affect the people with physical and/ or mental disabilitiesare discussed. Is also studied the federal and state incentives available that contribute to return to anindependent living.REHA- 106- MEDICAL ASPECTS IN REHABILITATION SERVICESIt includes general concepts of the human body and the prevention and maintenance of health over theentire life span as well as basic concepts of public health. It includes lectures and discussion aboutdysfunction, etiology, pathogenesis, major clinical manifestations, and general medical treatment ofphysical conditions, especially those related to the nervous, muscular-skeletal, cardiovascular andrespiratory systems.REHA- 107- INTRODUCTION TO ADDICTION STUDIESProvides an introduction to the antecedents to addictive behavior, including nicotine, alcoholism,prescription medication and illegal drugs.REHA- 108- PHYSIOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY OF ADDICTIONStudy of the effects of alcohol and other drugs in the human body, also the conduct, the thinking andthe emotional changes occurring simultaneously.REHA- 109- INDEPENDENT STUDYIndividualized study and investigation of rehabilitation topic under the direct supervision of a facultymember.REHA-110- VOCATIONAL ASSESMENTEconomic and sociological aspects of rehabilitative services, with specific attention to the analysis ofcommunity demands, patient needs and interpersonal communication.REHA- 111- ADDICTION STUDIES ON SPECIAL POPULATIONThe course focuses on alcoholism and substance abuse in special populations. The legal and ethicalaspects in regards to special populations who have a substance abuse disability will be addressed.558

REHA- 112- CLINICAL PRACTICUM IN REHABILITATIONSupervised, field-based, clinical experience in a public or private setting assisting people withdisabilities. The practicum setting must meet specific Program requirements and be approved by theProgram Practicum SupervisorREHA 113 - INTERMEDIATE ASPECTS IN ADDICTIONS STUDIESProvides an examination of cultural, ethical, legal, biological, psychopharmacological, and familiaraspects of addictions. Included will be issues related to dual diagnoses in the area of mental healthand addictions.REHA 114- DUAL DISORDERSThis course studies the integration of strategies for the treatment of mental health problems andaddictive behavior disorders.REHA 115- THE RECUPERATION PROCESSThe signals for possible co-dependency and stress related uncontrolled behavior is discussed in thiscourse and also the techniques to recuperation. Spiritual health and personal growth are reinforcedREHA 116- COUNSELING STRATEGIES TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF THE ADDICTED.This course studies the effects of the addictive behavior of patients to family and friends and theimportance of familiar counseling.OBJECTIVESCOLLEGE OF ARTS AND HUMANITIESBACHELOR OF ARTS CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION1. Contribute to the academic preparation and development of future professionals in their field ofstudy.2. Promote the integral formation in our graduates, their intellectual, spiritual, ethical, Christianand scientific development, so they may create a better society.3. Establish the necessary academic basis enabling them to pursue graduate studies.4. Offer professional options to those sectors of the population that are not interested in studyingfor careers in technology or business, but prefer humanistic alternatives.5. Prepare competent professionals to face the social crisis that of today the problem of crimeintegrate with his skills relevant for the detection and prevention of crime with the sociologicsensibility required to promote the rehabilitation of the delinquent.6. Prepare competent professionals to face and deal with crime, the social crisis in today’ssociety, by integrating into skills the technical aspects needed to detect and prevent crimeswith the sociologic sensibility required to promote the rehabilitation of the delinquent.559

Graduates will have:1. A solid spiritual formation enabling them to face life as a model citizen.2. A true scientific aptitude for research in their field of specialization.3. Become a critical thinking individual.4. A clear understanding of the techniques and content of their field of specialization.5. A general understanding of the diverse branches of human knowledge such as humanities,social and natural sciences philosophy and theology.6. The necessary academic preparation to pursue graduate studies and successfully compete inthe job market.BACHELOR OF ARTS CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONREQUIRED CREDITS - 130Distribution Credits CodeGeneral Courses 32 GCollege Courses 53 CMajor Courses 45 DElectives 2 EREQUIRED MAJOR COURSESCOURSESPRE-REQUISITESCRIM 213 Fundamentals of SociologyCRIM 218 Statistic Methodology in Criminology Math 117, 118CRIM 250 CriminologyIC 258 Penal CodeIC 259 Processing Crime Scene and EvidenceIC 301 Criminal Investigation IIC 302 Criminal Investigation IIIC 301 Criminal Investigation IIC 358 Civil RightsIC 480 Internship SeminarAll major courses1C 481 InternshipAll major coursesELECTIVESMAJOR COURSESSOCIAL SCIENCESIC 260 Interrogations Criminology 314IC 356 Vice and Addiction Control Criminology 350IC 361 Fraud and Illegal Appropriation Criminology 355IC 362 Public Security Systems Criminology 357Criminology 460 Open Seminar Political Science 215Political Science 250Political Science 329Social Work 210560

CURRICULUMFIRST YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCourse Credits Code Course Credits CodeOrientation 003 0 G Orientation 004 0 GEnglish 110 3 G English 114 3 GSpanish 131 3 G Spanish 132 3 GMathematics 117 3 G Mathematics 118 3 GSocial Science 110 3 G Political Science 110 3 GTheology 130 3 G Theology 131 3 GPhysical Ed. 1 G Physical Ed. 1 G16 CREDITS 16 CREDITSSECOND YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCourse Credits Code Course Credits CodeCRIM 213 3 D IC 258 3 DCRIM 218 3 D IC 259 3 DEnglish 115 3 G CRIM 250 3 DHumanities 103 3 G Humanities 104 3 GSpanish 205 3 G Philosophy 207 3 GTheology 132 3 G CRIM 314 3 D18 CREDITS 18 CREDITSTHIRD YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCourse Credits Code Course Credits CodePhilosophy 312 3 G Philosophy 340 3 GIC I 301 3 D IC II 302 3 DCI 260 3 D IC 356 3 EGeneral Science 117 3 G General Science 118 3 GHistory 253 3 G History 360 3 CHispano-American Lit. I 3 C Hispano-American Lit. II 3 C34134218 CREDITS 18 CREDITS561

FOURTH YEARFIRST SEMESTERSECOND SEMESTERCourse Credits Code Course Credits CodeIC 358 3 D Internship Seminar 480 2 DSocial Science Elec. 3 E Supervised Internship 481 4 DArt 101 3 C Social Sciences Elec. 3 EHumanities 116 3 C Music 102 3 CUS History (Comp.) 3 C14 CREDITS 12 CREDITSDESCRIPTION OF COURSESSOC. 213 FUNDAMENTALS OF SOCIOLOGYA compendium of Soc. 211-212. The course familiarizes students with the concepts of socialinteraction and social processes. Analysis of the nature and functions of social institutions.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCRIM 218 STATISTICAL METHODS IN CRIMINOLOGY(Equivalent to Soc. 218)Prerequisites: Math 117-118The introductory course of statistics in Social Science is designed to provide students with thefundamental elements of statistics theory. Discussion of descriptive statistics and principles aboutpredictive and inferential statistics. Introduction to the analysis and presentation of statistical data.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCRIM 250 CRIMINOLOGY (Equivalent Soc. 351)Analysis of the nature, extension, and characteristics of criminal behavior from a sociologicalperspective to an interdisciplinary one. Study of different theoretic considerations of criminal behaviorand resulting social reactions.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsIC 258 PENAL LAWStudy the basic concepts of penal law and its application. The students will analyze the Penal Codeand the laws and special regulations of a penal natural and interpret its applications in the socialcontext of Puerto Rico.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsIC 259 CRIMINAL PROCEDURE AND EVIDENCEStudents will analyze the basic rules for criminal procedure and rules of evidence for forensic practicein Puerto Rico in order to understand and apply the concepts and procedural limitations within theinvestigation of crimes.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits562

IC 260 INTERROGATION (an elective)Study the basic concepts and diverse forms of obtaining information during the investigation of acrime. The student will also study the strategies used for writing reports using information obtainedduring interrogation interpreting the information, and making deductions and inferences.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsIC 301 CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION ITheoretic study of the organization and procedures followed during a criminal investigation. Thisincludes the theoretic aspects of criminal investigation; control of the crime scene, collection, handlingand admissibility of evidence use of information obtained; and use of scientific evidence.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 hoursIC 302 CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION IIPrerequisite: IC 301Applied study of the principal techniques of criminal investigation the handling of evidence; the use ofadvanced technology in the identification of suspects’ prints. Voice prints, DNA analysis, dentalrecords, ballistics, handwriting, photographs, polygraph.3 ours, 1 semester, 3 creditsIC 356 CONTROL OF VICE AND ADDICTION (an elective)Study the causes of addiction and its effects on society. Study the special laws for vice control and themechanics for their enforcement. Analyze the diverse sociological phenomenons that are a part ofaddiction to drugs, alcohol, and gambling.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsIC 358 CIVIL RIGHTSStudy the constitutional rights of the accused in light of the Bill of Rights of the Puerto Rico and the USConstitutions.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsIC 361 FRAUD AND OTHER ILLEGAL APPROPRIATION (an elective)Study the diverse kings of illegal appropriation including fraud and corruption in public agencies andprivate businesses.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsIC 362 PUBLIC SECURITY SYSTEMS (an elective)Study the mission, ethics, and basic plans for the organization and operation of the differentgovernmental police groups dealing with the investigation and prevention of crime.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits563

IC 480 SEMINAR FOR INTERNSHIP IN CRIMIINAL INVESTIGATIONPre-requisites: All the specialty coursesAnalyze the different social agencies and institutions that deal with matters related to criminalinvestigations. Study topics related to students experiences in these agencies and institutions and theirapplication to the diverse phenomenon of crime.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsIC 481 INTERNSHIP IN CRIMINAL IVESTIGATIONPre-requisites: All the specialty coursesSupervised internship in a public or private agency that offers the student the opportunity to acquirepractice experience which helps develop a professional and scientific attitude toward crime and itsprevention.2 hours, 1 semester, 2 creditsCRIM 460 OPEN SEMINARSubject to be developed by lectures and chairman. It is suggested, nevertheless, that the themes ofcriminology and criminal justice administration in Puerto Rico be studied.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCRIM 314 SOCIAL PROBLEMS (Equivalent Soc. 314)Study of the most common social problems in contemporary society. Analysis of social problems in thelight of sociological theories and related Social Science disciplines. To be analyzed are demography,health, crime, delinquency, poverty and others.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCRIM 350 SOCIAL DEVIANCE IN JUVENILESThe study of the nature, manifestations and magnitude of juvenile antisocial behavior. Analysis offactors that contribute to deviant behavior in juveniles and related deterrent and treatment programs.Historical, social and legal bases of juvenile justice programs in Puerto Rico.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsCRIM 355 CRMNINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM OF PUERTO RICOPre-requirement: CRIM. 210 & Cram. 250Legal and historical aspects of criminal justice system of Puerto Rico. The relationship between crimeand components of justice (police, courts and correction) and its organization and function. Criticalexamination of resources, accomplishments in the investigation of criminal justice systems as means ofsocial control. Perspective of criminal justice in Puerto Rico.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 credits564

CRIM 357 THEORY ON SOCIAL DEVIANDE AND CRIMINOLOGYRequirement: CRIM. 250The course is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge of some paradigms about socialdeviance. Comparative analysis of social deviance in different societies using as reference someparadigms.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPOL. SC. 215 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AND POLITICSThe elements of the US political system. The problems of American federalism. The legislative,administrative and judicial functions. Modern trends in American government and politics.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPOL. SC. 250 GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS OF PUERTO RICOA general view of the political system. Traditional and between Puerto Rico and the United States: thepolitical parties, the pressure groups, the government and political behavior of Puerto Ricans.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsPOL. SC 329 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW(Equivalent to Public Administration 329)Analysis of fundamental concepts and principles of the constitutions of the US and PR through thestudy of judicial decision. Emphasis will be placed on Civil Rights.3 hours, 1 semester, 3 creditsDoris N. Soto, CoordinatorCOAMO EXTENSIONHISTORYThe Coamo Extension began its academic offerings in 1980 in the facilities of Our Lady of ValvaneraSchool in the town of Coamo. It offers the atmosphere of Catholic spirituality which the Universitydesires to develop, as well as being a center for professional and cultural formation for the town and itsoutlying areas. It attends students who come mainly from the town of Coamo and its neighborhood aswell as those from nearby areas.The Extension was established to offer services to those students who are unable to travel to thePonce Campus due to lack of transportation, work schedules, and other circumstances. Therefore,classes are offered beginning at 4:30 p.m. from Monday to Thursday and on Saturday mornings.The basic courses for all the baccalaureate degrees are offered. Based on demand, additional coursesrequired for bachelor degrees in Business Administration and Education are also offered; however, theExtension remains a transfer unit. Faculty personnel are mainly from Coamo and the surroundingtowns. Some full-time faculty members from the Ponce Campus also offer their services at theExtension.565

ADMINISTRATION & FACULTYUNIVERSITY OFFICERSProf. Marcelina Vélez de Santiago....................................................................................................................................... PresidentProf. Irma Rodríguez Vega ........................................................................................Vice Ppresident of Finance and AdministrationProf. Carl B. Sauder.................... ..........…...........….Vice Ppresident for Academic Affairs and Delegate of the Institutional MissionRev. Fr. Edgardo López Hernández ............................................................................... …............Vice-president for Student AffairsOFFICE OF THE PRESIDENTProf. Marcelina Vélez de Santiago ...................................................................................................................................... PresidentDr. José Arnaldo Torres Santiago..............................................................................................…Interim Rector of Arecibo CampusProf. Mei-Ling Velázquez de Padilla ..................................................................................…………….Rector of Mayaguez CampusMrs. Carolyn Costas Lugo, Esq. .............................................................…............Assistant to the President and In-house CounselMr. Enrique J. Arroyo Acosta…..................................... ........................... Assistant to the President and VPAA for Special ProjectsProf. José Irizarry Ruiz............................................. ……………………………………………………………….Director, Internal AuditMiss Gilda Rivera Aponte .............................................................. …......Executive Director, Technology, and TelecommunicationsRev. Fr. Angel Berríos Berrios ....................................................................................... …...Assistant for Academic Planning AffairsProf. Gaspar Torres Rivera............................………………………………………….……………….Director Institutional AssessmentMrs. Rosita Archeval Zayas ...............................……………………….……………………………………..Director, Cultural ExtensionDr. Félix M. Cortés Morales .......................... ...................................... Interim Director, Institutional Development and InvestigationMrs. Irem Poventud de Alberti .......................................... ……………………………………………………. Director, Public RelationsMrs. Carmen A. Rosaly Torres .............................. ……………………………………Director, Alumnae and Economic DevelopmentMiss. Gladys M. Diaz Rodríguez............................................................................................ Interim Director of External ResourcesMrs. Hilda Santiago Santiago ................................................. ………………………………………Coordinator, Environmental OfficeMr. Vidal Pérez Negrón............................................................................................................................................... …...StatisticianACADEMIC AFFAIRSProf. Carl B. Sauder .................................................................................................................................................... Vice PresidentDr. Juan A. Quintana Lugo .............................. ………………………..........…..............…............................Associate Vice PresidentMiss Elizabeth Silva Méndez ......................................................................... ……..Administrative Assistant for the Vice PresidencyDr. Jaime L. Santiago Canet................................................. ............................................Dean, College of Business AdministrationProf. Alfonso Santiago Cruz........................................................................ ............................Dean, College of Arts and HumanitiesProf. Carmen L. Velázquez Almodóvar............................................................... ......................................Dean, College of SciencesDr. Lillian Negrón de Rivera.....................................................................................................................Dean, College of EducationDr. Hernán A. Vera Rodríguez .........................Dean, College of Graduate Studies in Behavioral Sciences and Community AffairsMr. Angel A. González Roman, Esq. .............................................. ...................................................................Dean, School of LawDr. Adalecia Hassell Barrera.. ……………………..Director, Liberal Studies Program, Night and Saturday Sessions, and ExtensionProf. Iván E. Dávila Ostolaza ................................. …...........................................................................................................RegistrarMiss Carmen J. Acosta Fumero............................................. ……………………………………………..Director, Accreditation OfficeRev. Fr. Edwin Vazquez Vega .....................................…………………………………………………………………………….ChaplainDr. Giuseppe Zafarroni .................................. ………………………………………Director, Institute of Social Doctrine of the ChurchDr. Gilbert Toro Ventura.…..Executive Director, Institutional Office for Curricular Revision and Institute for Excellence in TeachingDr. Ana. M. Montero Vélez........................................................................ Liaison to the Board of Regents of the State of New YorkMrs. Milagros G. Mayoral Penne ..............................................…………………….…………Director, Continuing Education InstituteProf. Haydee Piris de Maldonado ............................................. ……………………………………………….Director, Special ProjectsProf. Yolanda Rentas Rodríguez ................................ ……………………………………….Coordinator, Student Exchange ProgramLIBRARIESMrs. Esther Irizarry Vazquez.....................................................................................................Director, Encarnación Valdes LibraryDr. Cirilo Toro Vargas ...........................................................................................................................Associate Director of LibariesMrs. Noelia Padua de Rosario, Esq...................................................... Director, School of Law Library Msgr. Fremiot Torres OliverSTUDENTS AFFAIRSRev. Fr. Edgardo López Hernández....................................................................................................... ..................... Vice PresidentProf. Freddy Martínez Sotomayor.......................................................................................................Assistant to the Vice PresidentProf. Carmen T. González Martínez..................................................................................... .....................Director, Guidance CenterProf. Amelia Velázquez Rivera........................................................... ........................Director, Student Development and RetentionMrs. Ana O. Bonilla de Sánchez….................................................................................................... ................ Director, AdmissionsMrs. Wanda Soto Maldonado ..............................................................................Coordinator, Services for Persons with Disabilities566

Mrs. Betzaida Perez Blanco.................................................................................................................. Officer Employment ServicesDr. José E. Ortiz Zavala…..................................................................................................... ...........................Physician/DispensaryMr. Freddie Ramos Lugo............................................................................. ...................... Director, Sports and Recreation ProgramMr. José R. Ramirez Santos ..................................... ......................................................Administrator Sports and Cultural ComplexSister Rosa Magda Perez Torres.........................................................................................................Director, Women’s ResidenceRev. Deacon Francisco Lugo.................................................................................................................... Director, Men’s ResidenceMrs. Jennifer Ruberté Lespina…...................................................................... ....................Coordinator, Institutional Tutorial OfficeMr. José A. Torres Olivencia…………………………………….……………………………………… ............................... PhotographerFINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIONProf. Irma I. Rodríguez Vega .......................................................................................Vice President of Finance and AdministrationProf. José E. Roman Toro…………………………………………………………………….……….……… ..................Interim TreasurerMr. Wilfredo Cornier Hernández…………………………………................. Director, Human Resources for Administrative PersonnelMrs. Rosalia Martinez Rodríguez………………………………………………………………….................Director, Financial Aid OfficeMrs. Damaris Rosado Marrero........................................................................................................................ Director, Budget OfficeMrs. Evelyn Alvarado Cancel ................................................................................................................... Director, Accounting OfficeMrs. Zoraida Velázquez Bracero ............................................................................................................. Director, Purchasing OfficeMrs. Isis Ortiz Nieves ...................................................................................................................................... Director, Benefit OfficeARECIBO BRANCH CAMPUSArocho Torres, Sandra I...........................................……………………………………………….Department of Secondary EducationM.A. Ed. Phoenix University; B.A. Inter American University of Puerto RicoBedoya Gaviria, Omar A, Rev. Fr .................................... . …………………………………………….………………………….ChaplainM.TH. Seminario NacionalBetancourt Marquez, Carmen G ...................................................... ………Department of Management, Computers, and BusinessM.P.A.; B.B.A. University of Puerto RicoBosques Cardona, Carlos J ..........................................………………………………………………………….Upward Bound ProgramM.B.A. University of Puerto Rico; B.A. Inter American University of Puerto RicoCarrion Urdaz, Juan R ................................................................................ Department of Management, Computers, and BusinessAssociate Professor; M.B.A.; B.B.A. Inter American University of Puerto RicoCruz Negron, Jorge L.................................. ……………………………………………………Department of Theology and PhilosophyAssociate Professor; M.R.E. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico; M.S.W. University of Puerto RicoEchevarria García, Lourdes .................................... ………………………………………………………………..Department of BiologyM.S. Metropolitan University; B.S. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoFerrer Ruiz, Gisela Enid.....................................………………………………………………………………….Upward Bound ProgramM.C. University of Phoenix; B.A. University of Puerto RicoGarcía de López, Nora M................................. ............................................................................................................AdministrationLibrarian III; M.L.S.; B.A. University of Puerto RicoMartínez Gerena, Uldaliz......................................................................................... ................ Department of Elementary EducationM. Ed. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico; B.A. University of Puerto RicoPerez Riestra, Carmen L ..................................................................................................................... Department of Social ScienceAssistant Professor; M.A. Inter American University of Puerto Rico; B.A. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoRuiz Cruz, Carlos A...................................................................................................................... ................Upward Bound ProgramM.S.W. University of Connecticut; B.A. Inter American University of Puerto RicoSaavedra Galan, Mabel ................................... ........................................................................Department of Elementary EducationM. Ed. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico; B.A. University of Puerto RicoSánchez Vega, Zoraya ........................................ ...……………………………………………………….Department of Social ScienceM.A.; B.A. Inter American University of Puerto RicoSantiago González, Joaquin .........................................……………………………………………Department of History and Fine ArtsAssistant Professor; M.A.; B.A. University of Puerto RicoSoberal Martínez, Angel ............................. .................................................................................................................AdministrationAssociate Professor; M.A. Inter American University of Puerto Rico; B.A. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoSoler de Abdulrahmán, Mirta .......................................... ..........................……………......................Department of Spanish StudiesProfessor; M.A.; B.A.Ed. University of Puerto RicoTorres Santiago, José Arnaldo ................................................................….................................................................AdministrationEd. D. California Cost University; M.A. Universidad de Oklahoma; BA. University of Puerto Rico567

MAYAGUEZ BRANCH CAMPUSBáez Camacho, José F., Rev. Fr.............................................................. ...............................................……………………ChaplainInstructor; M.A. Seminary of St. Vincent De Paul, Florida; B.A. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoCamacho Camacho, Gerinaldo.......................................................................................………….........……………….AdministrationLibrarían I; M.L.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico; B.A. University of Puerto RicoCancel Sepulveda, Hector M.....................................................................………………………................. Department of ChemistryAssistant Professor; M.S. University of Puerto RicoCaraballo Roman, Euripides ..................................... ..................................................…...........Department of History and Fine ArtsAssociate Professor; M.A. University of Puerto Rico; B.A. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoCofresí Salas, Fernando .................................... ........…..................................................................................Department of BiologyProfessor; M. P. H. University of Puerto RicoInstructor; D.B.A. Argosy University; M.B.A.; B.S. Inter American University of Puerto RicoCrespo Acevedo, Wilfredo ............................................……................................................................Department of Social ScienceAssistant Professor; J.D., Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico; B. S. University of Puerto RicoCrespo Hernández, Jorge L.........................................................................………..................Department of Elementary EducationAssistant Professor; M.S.; B.A. Inter American University of Puerto RicoEgipciaco Molinary, Reinaldo A .................................................. ................................................…...Department of Spanish StudiesAssistant Professor; M.A. University of Puerto RicoFernández, Sandra R................................. .................................................………...Department of English and Foreign LanguagesAssistant Professor; M.A. Eastern Kentucky University; M.A.; B.A. Inter American University of Puerto RicoGarcía Ruiz, María del Pilar.............................................................................................................................Department of BiologyAssistant Professor; M.S. University of Puerto RicoGelpí Lebrón, Ana.....................................................................................................Department of English and Foreign LanguagesAssociate Professor; M.A.; B.A. Inter American University of Puerto RicoGonzález Muñiz, Elisa I ................................................................................................................................................AdministrationLibrarian II; M.L.S.; B.A. University of Puerto RicoGuzmán Nazario, Domingo.......................................................... ........................................................Department of Social ScienceAssistant Professor; M.A.; B.A. Inter American University of Puerto RicoLozada Contreras, Frank ...............................……………………………….Department of Communications, Marketing and TourismInstructor; M.B.A. Texas University; B.B.A. University of Puerto RicoMorales Arroyo, Sandra I ..............................................................................................................................................AdministrationAssociate Professor; M.A. Ed. Inter American University of Puerto Rico; B.A. University of Puerto RicoMuñiz García, María D.L.A ................................ .........................................................................................Department of ChemistryAssistant Professor; M.S. University of Puerto RicoMuñoz Román, Vilma E ............................................ .................................................................Department of Office AdministrationAssistant Professor; M.A. New York UniversityNazario López, Angela I.................................. .................................................Department of Accounting, Economics, and FinanceAssistant Professor; M.B.A., Inter American University of Puerto Rico; B.C.A.E. University of Puerto RicoNegrón Vázquez, Mayra ............................................... ……………………….............................Department of Office AdministrationAssistant Professor; M.A.; B.A. Inter American University of Puerto RicoOrtiz Albino, Edgar........................................ ....................................................................................……Department of Social WorkAssistant Professor; M.S.W. University of Puerto Rico; B.A. Inter American University of Puerto RicoOrtiz Pérez, Antonio A .................................. …………………………………………..Department of English and Foreign LanguagesAssistant Professor; M.A. University of the State of New York College of Fredonia; B.A. University of Puerto RicoOrtiz Vega, Jaime .................................. ..................................................................................Department of Elementary EducationProfessor; Ed. D. New York University; M.A.E. Inter American University of Puerto Rico; B.A. University of Puerto RicoPadilla González, Ingrid M ................................................................................................................... Department of Social ScienceInstructor; M.A. Inter American University of Puerto Rico; B.A. University of Puerto RicoPérez Laguillo, Oscar..................................... ………………………………………………….…………………..Department of BiologyAssociate Professor; Ph.D.; M.S.; B.S. University of Puerto RicoRamos Cabán, Edwin ...................................................................................................................................................AdministrationLibrarian II; M.L.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico; B.A. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoRivera López, Inoel ............................................................................................................Department of Physics and, MathematicsProfessor; M.S; B.S. University of Puerto RicoRivera Suárez, Ramón......................................................................................…....................Department of Elementary EducationAssistant Professor; M.A. Inter American University of Puerto Rico; B.A.Ed. University of Puerto RicoRodríguez de Santiago, Sara.................................. ....................…...................................Department of Physics and, MathematicsProfessor; M.S. University of Puerto RicoRodríguez Montalvo, Astrid..................................……………………………………………..…….……………………….AdministrationAssistant Professor; M.A.; B.A. Inter American University of Puerto Rico568

Rubero Reyes, Miguel A .......................... ...........................................................................Department of Theology and PhilosophyAssistant Professor; M.P.A. University of Puerto RicoRodriguez Vientos, Luis A. Rev. Fr……………………….……………………………………………………………................... ChaplainM.A. Universidad de SalamanSánchez Cortés, Jesús ............................................... ................................Department of Management, Computers, and BusinessAssistant Professor; M.S.; M.S. Pace University of New York; B.S. Inter American University of Puerto RicoSantiago Gutierrez, David................................. ...............................................Department of Accounting, Economics, and FinanceAssistant Professor; M.B.A.; B.A. Inter American University of Puerto RicoSierra Cortés, Frank J.................................. ....................................................Department of Accounting, Economics, and FinanceAssociate Professor; Ph.D. Universidad Complutense de Madrid; M.B.A. Inter American University of Puerto RicoSoto Cruz Nilsa .............................................................................................................................................................AdministrationAssistant Professor; M.B.A. Inter American University of Puerto Rico; C.P.A. Certified Public Accountant Board of theCommonwealth of Puerto RicoToro Efre, Gloria I ................................... ……………………………………………………………………………………..AdministrationAssistant Professor; M.A. Inter American University of Puerto Rico; B.A. University of Puerto RicoTorres Cruz, Delia.................................. ..................................................................................Department of Elementary EducationAssistant Professor; M.Ed.; B.A. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoValentín Sanabria, José A ................................. ...........................................................................Department of Physical EducationAssistant Professor; M.A.Ed. Inter American University of Puerto Rico; B.A. University of Puerto RicoVargas Vélez, Sandra I .................................. ..........................................................................Department of Elementary EducationAssistant Professor; M.Ed. Universidad de Illinois; B.A. Inter American University of Puerto RicoVázquez Ortiz, Viola I ........................................................................................................................Department of Spanish StudiesAssistant Professor; M.A.; B.A. University of Puerto RicoVelázquez Sepúlveda, Mei-Ling .................................. ................................................................................................AdministrationAssociate Professor; M.B.A Inter American University of Puerto Rico; B.C.A.E. University of Puerto RicoPONCE CAMPUSAcciaro, Fabrizio ................................................................................................................. Department of Theology and PhilosophyLic. Filosofía Universita Degli Studi Di MilanoAcevedo Alfaro, Juan Fernando ......................................... ...…......................................................................Department of BiologyAssistant Professor; M.S. University of Puerto Rico; B.S. Inter American University of Puerto RicoAcosta Fumero, Carmen J ............................................……………….……………………………………………..Accreditations OfficeM.Ed.; B.S.S.; Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoAlbizu Rivera, Felicita ....................................................................................................................…………..Department of NursingM.S.; B.S.N. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoAlbizu de Cintrón, Alma ............................................. ..............................................…...................................Department of NursingAssociate Professor; M.Ed.; B.S.N.; M.S. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoAlbors Meliá, Carmen A ............................................... ……………………………………………Department of Secondary EducationM.Ed., Pennsylvania State University; B.S., Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoAlvarado Quiñones, Emérita ....................................... .............................................................................Department of Social WorkAssistant Professor; M.S.W. University of Puerto Rico; B.A., Universidad MundialAlvarado Ramos, Noemí..................................................................................... ..................Department of Physic and MathematicsProfessor; Ed.D. Universidad de Columbia; M.S. University of Puerto RicoAlvarado Rodríguez, Waleska ................................ ............................................................................School of Medical TechnologyAssistant Professor; M.S.; B.S. Inter American University of Puerto RicoAmill Acosta, Ileana ........................................…........................................................……………………Encarnación Valdes LIbraryLibrarian II; B.S., Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico; M.L.S., Inter American University of Puerto RicoAparicio Bolaños, Joaquin A ......................... ...…........................................………………Department of Physics and MathematicsAssistant Professor; Lic., Universidad del Atlántico; M. S. University of Puerto RicoArroyo Acosta, Enrique J ............................................................................................................................................. AdministrationM.B.A. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoArvelo López, Xenia...............................................................................................................Program of Students Support ServicesM.Ed. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoAsad Pérez, Vivianne P. .................................................................................... Department of Management, Computers, BusinessInstructor; M.B.A. University of Puerto RicoAsencio López, Carmen I.................................................................................................................................Department of BiologyAssociate Professor; M.S.; B.S. University of Puerto RicoAvilés Garay, Edgardo José ..........................................…………….…………………………….Department of Secondary EducationAssistant Professor; Ed. D. University of Illinois; M. Ed. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico; B.A. InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico569

Báez Belen, Virginia.........................................................................................................................................Department of BiologyAssociate Professor; M.S.; B.S. University of Puerto RicoBáez Fumero, José Juan ........................................... ....................................…………….…………..Department of Spanish StudiesAssociate Professor; M.A. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoBáez Rodríguez, Ana I................................................... ……………………….……………………..Department Office AdministrationAssistant Professor; M.A., New York University; B.S.S., Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoBatista Parra, Adalgisa .................................... ………………………………………………………………….Department of ChemistryAssistant Professor; Ph.D., University of the State of Georgia; M.S. University of Puerto Rico; B.S. UniversidadAutónoma de Santo DomingoBizoso de Montilla, Olga ....................................................................................................................Department of Spanish StudiesM.A.; B.S. Sec. Ed. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoBonilla de Sánchez, Ana O .................................... ...........................................................................................................AdmissionsPh.D.; M. Ed.; B.A. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoBurgos Ortiz, Noemí ...............................…...............................................................................................................McNair ProgramM.Ed. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoCalzada Cordero, Conrado M ..........................................................................................................................Department of BiologyAssociate Professor; Ph.D.; M.S.; B.S. University of Puerto RicoCamacho Santiago, Marisol....................................... .............................................................……………Department of PsychologyAssistant Professor; D. PSY. Ponce School of Medicine; M.Ed. University of HarvardCarrasquillo Coriano, Edwin ......................................... ……………………………………………………………Department of BiologyAssistant Professor; M.S. University of Puerto Rico; B.S. University of TuraboCedeño Rentas, Rosalind ............................................ .............................................Interdisciplinary Clinic for Community ServicesM.S.W.; B.A. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoChaparro de Escabi, María I .................................................. …………………………………………..Department of Spanish StudiesAssociate Professor; M.A. Texas A & M UniversityColón Santini, Clara M ...................................... .................................……………….………………………Department of PsychologyAssociate Professor; Ph.D.; M.S. Centro Caribeño de Estudios Posgraduados Psicología ClínicaColón Tarrats, Rubén............................................. ....................................................................Department of History and Fine ArtsAssistant Professor; M.A. Merits Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico; B.A. Inter American University of Puerto RicoCornier López, Cantaliz ....................................... ............................................................................................Department of HistoryAssistant Professor; M.A. University of Puerto RicoCortés Morales, Félix M ....................................... ......................................Department of Communications, Marketing and TourismInstructor; D.B.A.; M.B.A. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico; B.B.A. Eckerd CollegeCruz Alfonso, Lesbia M......................................................................................................................Department of Spanish StudiesAssociate Professor; M.A. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoCuevas Cintrón, Amarilys ......................................... ...............................................................................................Guidance CenterAssociate Professor; M.Ed.; B.S. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoDávila Ostolaza, Iván E.................................................... ................................................................................................RegistrationAssociate Professor; M.Ed. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoDeida Colón, Miriam ........................................... ………………………………….………….……Department of Secondary EducationAssistant Professor; M.Ed.; B.S. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoDe Jesús Acevedo, Migdalia................................................... ...................................................Department of Office AdministrationAssistant Professor; M.A. University of New YorkDe Jesús Viera, Herminio, Mons ........................................................................................ Department of Theology and PhilosophyAssistant Professor; M.Ed. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoDe León Fortier, Lourdes .................................................................. ..........Department of Management, Computers, and BusinessAssistant Professor M.B.A., Sacred Heart University; B.B.A., Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoDiaz Hernández, Luis E .................................................. ...……………………………………… Department of History and Fine ArtsProfessor; Ph.D. Universidad de Navarra, SpainDiaz Santiago, Xedric H......................................... ..................................................................................................Guidance CenterAssistant Professor; B.A., University of Puerto Rico; M.Ed., Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoEllis, John C ..............................................................................................................Department of English and Foreign LanguagesAssociate Professor; M.A., Mississippi UniversityEmmanuelli de Muñoz, Mildred................................. ..........................………………………….Department of Elementary EducationAssociate Professor; M.A., University of New YorkEscabí Pérez, José R ................................... ..............................................................................................Department of ChemistryProfessor; Ph.D. Texas A & M University; M.S. University of Puerto Rico; B.S. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoEscabí Pérez , Hilda M .......................................... .........................................................................................Department of NursingAssociate Professor; B.S.N.; M.S. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoFeliciano Aponte, Freddie ................................................................................................... …...Department of History and Fine ArtsAssistant Professor; M.M., University of Miami; B.A., University of Puerto Rico570

Feliciano Rivera, José R .................................................................................................................. .Department of Spanish StudiesProfessor; Ph.D. Tulane University of New OrleansFigueroa Peña, Maribel................................. ...............................................…………...………………School of Medical TechnologyAssistant Professor; M.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico; M.T.C. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico;B.S. University of Puerto RicoFlores Figueroa, Abraham F ............................................................................................................................Department of BiologyProfessor; Ph.D.; M.S.; B.A. University of Puerto RicoGandía Pabón, José A..........................................................................……………………………..………Department of PsychologyInstructor; M.S. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico; B.A. University of Puerto RicoGarcía de Avilés, Estela............................................ ........…………………………………………..….Department of Spanish StudiesProfessor; M.A. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoGarcía Cabrera, Roberto J............................................... ................................................................... Department of Social ScienceAssistant Professor; J.D. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoGierbolini Rodríguez, Arnaldo....................................................................................................Department of History and Fine ArtsProfessor; D.A. Universidad de Valladolid, SpainGomez Berreta, Néstor J ............................... ……………..................................................Department of Theology and PhilosophyProfessor; Ph.D. Universidad Complutenses de Madrid; M. Sacra Teología, Pontificia Universitas Gregoriana,Romae; M. Filosofía, Pontificia Studiorum Universitas, A.S. Thomas Aq. Urbe, Romae; B.A., St. Joseph Seminar,Buenos Aires, ArgentinaGonzález González, Juan Rev.Fr ............................... …………..……………………………Department of Theology and PhilosophyM.A. Universidad Central de Bayamón; B.A. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoGonzález Martínez, Carmen T................................................................................................................................. Guidance CenterAssistant Professor; B.A.; M.Ed., Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoGonzález Perez, Migdalia ................................................................................................................. Department of Spanish StudiesAssociate Professor; M.A. University of Puerto RicoGonzález Rivera, José Angel....................................................................………………….Department of Physics and MathematicsAssistant Professor; M.S. University of Delaware; B.S. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoGonzález Rivera, Leila………......................................................................................................................... Department of NursingAssociate Professor; M.S. Recinto de Ciencias Médicas; M. Ed.; B.S.N. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoGonzález Serrano, Wanda I ........................................................................................................................... Department of NursingAssistant Professor; M.S.; B.S.N. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoGonzález Torres, Marta. ................................... ............................................................................Department of Physical EducationAssistant Professor; M.Ed. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoGotay Cruz, Mayra B .............................................. ..............................…………………………….…Department of Spanish StudiesAssistant Professor; B.A.; M.A. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoGuilbe Alomar, Edgardo...................................... ....................................…………..………………Department of Physical EducationAssistant Professor; M.Ed. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoGutierrez de Marrero, Ana M..................................................................................................... Department of Office AdministrationAssociate Professor; M.A. University of New York; B.A., University of Puerto RicoGuzmán Alvarado, Brunilda ......................................................................................Department of English and Foreign LanguagesAssistant Professor; M.Ed. University of the State of Pennsylvania; B.A. University of Puerto RicoHassell Barrera, Adalecia ................................................... Liberal Studies Program, Night and Saturday Sessions, and ExtensionProfessor; Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University; M.Ed., Brigham Young University; B.A. Pontifical Catholic University ofPuerto RicoHernández Burgos, Kathryn.................................................. ……..............................................Department of Office AdministrationAssistant Professor; M.A. Inter American University of Puerto RicoHernández Ortiz, Carmen J ..........................................................................……………..........................Students Support ServicesAssociate Professor; ED.D. Nova Southeastern University; M.A. Universidad de Phoenix; M.Ed., Pontifical CatholicUniversity of Puerto RicoHernández Pagán, José A ...............................................…………………………………………………Department of Social ScienceInstructor; M.S.S.; B.A. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoIbarra Perez, Renato del C ..................................................................................………….Department of Theology and PhilosophyProfessor; B.S.T., Lic. Teología Dogmática, Lic. Filosofía, Pontificia Universitas Gregoriana, Romae Doktors derPhilosophie, Hockschule Für Philosophie, Müncheon, Western GermanyIrizarry Pagán, Ivelit .............................. ...........................................................Department of Accounting, Economics, and FinanceAssociate Professor; Ph.D. The Union Institute; M.B.A.; B.A. Inter American University of Puerto RicoIrizarry Ruiz, José M ............................... .........................................................Department of Accounting, Economics, and FinanceAssistant Professor; M.B.A.; B.B.A. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoIrizarry Vazquez, Esther........................................ ..................................................................................Encarnación Valdes LIbraryLibrarian III; M.L.S. University of Puerto Rico571

Isidro Pombo, Sebastian................................... ............................................................................Department of Physical EducationAssociate Professor; CR. AD. EQ. M. Instituto Nacional de Educación Física, La Habana, CubaJavier Irizarry, José L................................................................................ Department of Communications, Marketing, and TourismAssociate Professor; M.B.A., Inter American University of Puerto Rico; B.A. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoJunco de Maldonado, Ada E.................................................................................................Department of Physic and MathematicsAssociate Professor; M.A.; B.S. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoKercado Robles, Ada I .............................................. ……………………………Clínica Interdisciplinaria y Servicios a la ComunidadM.Ed. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoLanause Rodríguez, Roxana .............................................. ............................................................................Department of NursingM.S.; M.Ed.; B.S.N. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoLaracuente González, Nahir C...................................... .............................................................Department of History and Fine ArtsAssociate Professor; M. Mississippi University; B.A., Inter American University of Puerto RicoLázaro Martínez, S.E.R Msgr. Félix, SCH.P ............................................................................................................ .Grand CancellorProfessor; S.T.D. Universidad Pontificia Gregoriana, RomaLebrón López, Ligia ......................................... ……………………………………………………………………..Department of BiologyPH.D; M.S.; B.S. University of Puerto RicoLeón Santiago, Maribel .................................... …………………………………………………….Department of Secondary EducationInstructor; M.; B.S. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoLespier Ruiz, Mildred M .............................................. …………………………………………………………….Department of NursingAssociate Professor; MSN Recinto de Ciencias Médicas; B.S.N. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoLind Crepo, Vivian A ................................. …………………………………………………………………School of Medical TechnologyAssistant Professor; M.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico; B.S. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoLópez Colón, Ramón L ........................................... ...................................................................Department of History and Fine ArtsAssistant Professor; M.F.A., Temple University, PA; B.A., Inter American University of Puerto RicoLópez Diaz, Carmen L ..................................................................................................................................Program Upward BoundM. Ed., B.S. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoLópez Domínguez, José M .............................................................................................................. …Department of Social ScienceProfessor; Ph.D. Universidad Complutenses de MadridLópez Feliberty, Marisol............................. ................................................Department of Communications, Marketing and TourismAssistant Professor; M.B.A. University of Puerto RicoLópez Hernández, Edgardo J., Rev. F....................................... .................................................Vice Presidency of Students AffairsInstructor; M. Divine Seminary of St. Vincent De Paul; B.A. Seminario Pontificio Santo TomásLópez Martínez, Mildred ....................................... ..................................................................................Encarnación Valdes LIbraryLibrarian III; M.L.S. University of Puerto RicoLópez Vázquez, José R. ............................................................................................................................. Department of ChemistryInstructor; M.S. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoLópez Velázquez, Myriam D ................................................. ……………………………………………………………Guidance CenterAssistant Professor; M.Ed. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoLoyola Santiago, Migdalia.............................................………………………………………………………Department of Social WorkAssistant Professor; M.S.W. University of Puerto Rico; B.A. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoLugo Cortijo, Luis A........................................ ……………………………………Department of Accounting, Economics, and FinanceAssistant Professor; M.B.A. University of TuraboLugo Esclavón, Camille ...................................... ……………………………………………………………… Department of ChemistryM.S. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico; B.S. University of Puerto RicoLugo Ortiz, Carlos R .......................................... ……………………………………………………………………Department of BiologyPh.D.; M.S. Perdue University; B.S. University of Puerto RicoLugo Ruiz, Sylvia I ................................................. ……………………………………………………………Students Support ServicesM. Ed. Sacred Heart University; M. Ed. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoMaldonado Medina, Ruth I....................................... ........................................................ …………………….Department of NursingAssistant Professor; M.S.N.; B.S. N., University of Puerto RicoMangual Vazquez, Daily W..............................................…………………………………………Department of Secondary EducationInstructor; M.A. Texas Woman’s University; B.A. University of Puerto RicoMartínez de Alicea, Ada H .................................................................................................................Department of Spanish StudiesAssociate Professor M.A., University of Florida; B.A., Inter American University of Puerto RicoMartínez Martínez, Fredys M ............................................................................ Department of Accounting, Economics and FinanceAssociate Professor; C.P.A. Certified Public Accountant Board of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico M.B.A. InterAmerican University of Puerto RicoMartínez Pastoriz, William Rev.Fr................................ ……………………………………….Department of Theology and PhilosophyLic. Bioeti Ateneo Pontificio Re; B.S. AGR. University of Puerto RicoMartínez Sotomayor, Freddie ................................................................ .....................................Vice Presidency of Students AffairsAssociate Professor; M.S. University of Florida; B.S. University of Puerto Rico572

Masso González, Antonia ......................................………………………………………………………………………Gear Up ProgramAssistant Professor; M.Ed. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoMastrangelo Tuscano, Mario Rev. P........................................................ .......................................................Department of NursingAssistant Professor; M.R.E. Capuchin College; B.S.N. Universidad CentralMateo Mayol, Zaira ......................................... ……………………………………………………………………...Department of BiologyAssistant Professor; M.S. Universidad de Texas; B.S. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoMayoral Penne, Milagros G ..................................……………………………………………………..Institute of Continuing EducationM.R.E. University of St. Thomas; B.A. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoMejías Crespo, Hilda M .......................................................................................................................Department of Social ScienceAssistant Professor; M.P.A. University of Puerto Rico; B.A. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoMercado Morales, Andrea......................................………………………………………………………………………Gear Up ProgramM.Ed.; B.A. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoMiranda Matos, Enid A.......................... ..............................................................................Department of Theology and PhilosophyProfessor; Ph.D. Universidad Complutense de MadridMojica de Jesús, William................................. .................................................……………..Department of Physic and MathematicsAssistant Professor; M.S. University of Puerto RicoMolina Colón, Sandra ......................................................................................................................................Department of BiologyAssociate Professor; Ph.D.; M.S. University of Puerto Rico; B.S. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoMolina González, Carmen A ............................................ ……………………………………………………Department of Social WorkInstructor; M.S.W.; M.S.; B.A. University of Puerto RicoMontero Vélez, Ana M ..............................................................................................Department of English and Foreign LanguagesProfessor; Ph.D., Georgetown University; M.A., University of Illinois; B.S. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoMonsanto Villalí, Nylda ................................... .........................................................................Department of Elementary EducationAssistant Professor; M.A., University of New York; B.A. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoMorales de Maltés, Haydeé .......................................................................……………....................................Department of BiologyAssociate Professor; M.S. University of Puerto Rico; B.S. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoMorales Irizarry, Virgilio ................................... ...........................................…………………Department of Physic and MathematicsM.S. University of Puerto Rico; B.S. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoMuñiz Belbrú, Juan ................................... ........................................................Department of Accounting, Economics and FinanceAssociate Professor; J.D. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoNazario Rivera, Kenia ..........................................………………………………….…………………………Encarnación Valdes LibraryLibrarian I; M.L.S., Inter American University of Puerto RicoNazario Lugo, Medeline E........................................ ...............................................................................Encarnación Valdes LibraryLibrarian II; M.L.S.; B.A. Inter American University of Puerto RicoNegrón de Rivera, Lillian................................... ..............................................…………….................................College of EducationProfessor; Ph.D.; University of the States of Pennsylvania; M.Ed.; B.A. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoNieves Pérez, Blanca E ............................................... .....................................…………………Department of Office AdministrationAssistant Professor; M.A. University of New York; B.S. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoOndarra de Fombellida, María A........................................ ........................................................Department of History and Fine ArtsAssistant Professor; M.M. Diploma, Conservatorio Vizcaíno de Música, Bilbao, SpainOquendo Rodríguez, Elí D........................................... ..............................................................Department of History and Fine ArtsAssociate Professor; M.A. University of Puerto Rico; B.A., Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoOrtiz Ortiz, Frances.................................... ................................................................................Department of History and Fine ArtsAssociate Professor; Ph.D. Universidad Complutense de Madrid; M.A.; B.A. University of Puerto RicoPacheco Molina, Miriam...................................... ………………………………………………….Department of Elementary EducationAssistant Professor; M.Ed.; B.A. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoPeña Santiago, Lourdes M .......................................... .....................................Department of Accounting, Economics and FinanceAssistant Professor; M.B.A Inter American University of Puerto Rico; B.S. University of Puerto RicoPereira Solá, Rubén................................ ......................................................................……Department of Physic and MathematicsAssociate Professor; M.S.; B.S University of Puerto RicoPérez Almodóvar, Norma I......................................... ……………………………………………………………Upward Bound ProgramM. Ed.; B.A. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoPérez Almeyda, Ladislao .......................................... ………………………………………………Department of History and Fine ArtsAssistant Professor; M.A. Centro de Estudios Avanzados; B.A. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoPérez Hernández, William ....................................................................................................Department of Physic and MathematicsAssistant Professor; M.S.; B.S. University of Puerto RicoPérez Suárez, Pedro J.............................................. ………………………………………………Department of History and Fine ArtsAssistant Professor; M.A.; B.A; B.S. University of the State of IowaPérez Toro, María .................................................. ………………………………………………………Department of Spanish StudiesProfessor; Ph.D.; M.A.; B.A. University of Puerto Rico573

Pietri Gómez, Laura M ................................. ............................................................................................Department de PsychologyAssociate Professor; M.Ed. Universidad de Boston; B.A. University of Puerto RicoPillot de Torres, Luisa .................................................................................................................................. Upward Bound ProgramM.S. Universidad de HofstraPortalatín, Antonio, Rev. P................................ ……………………………………………….Department of Theology and PhilosophyS.S.D., S.S.L. Pontificio Instituto Bíblico de Urbe, Romae; B.A. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoQuiñones Hernández, Luzaray ........................... .......................................................................Students Support Services ProgramM.A.; B.A. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoQuintana Alsina, Myriam........................................................................................................………………Department of ChemistryAssistant Professor; M.S.; B.A. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoQuintana Lugo, Juan A ............................................... ..............................................Associate Vice-presidency of Academic AffairsAssociate Professor; Ph.D. Universidad de Arizona; M.S.; B.S. University of Puerto RicoQuirindongo Rivera, Iris Y....................................... ........................................................................................Department of NursingAssistant Professor; M.S. Recinto de Ciencias Médicas en Enfermería; B.S.N. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoRamirez Cruz, Edna............................................ ……………………………………………………….………….Department of NursingB.S.N.; A.A.S. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoRamirez Torres, Edna A ..................................... ....................................................................................Encarnación Valdes LibraryLibrarian II; M.Ed.; B.A. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico; M.L.S. University of Puerto RicoRamos González, Félix A ..................................................................……………………………………Department of Social ScienceAssistant Professor; M.A., Inter American University of Puerto Rico; B.A. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoRamos López, Sandra I ................................................................... ....................................................Department of Social ScienceAssistant Professor; M.A. Inter American University of Puerto RicoReyes de Orama, Maribel ............................................................ ........................................................Department of Social ScienceAssociate Professor; M.A. Inter American University of Puerto RicoRiera Busigó, Ildefonso....................................................................................................................................Department of BiologyAssociate Professor; SC.D.; M.S. Universitat Bonn, Alemania; B.S. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoRivera Aponte, Gilda........................................……………………………………………………Center of Integrated CommunicationsM.S. State University of New York in Albany; B.A. Albertus Magnus CollegeRivera Bodón, Carmen J............................................... …………………………………………………………………Gear Up ProgramM. Ed. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico; B.A. University of Puerto RicoRivera Lugo, Carmen I.................................... ........................................................................……………Department of PsychologyProfessor; M.S. Instituto Psicológico de Puerto Rico; B.A. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoRivera Pagán, José A ................................... ..............................................................................................Department of ChemistryProfessor; Ph.D.; M.S. University of Puerto RicoRivera Ramos, Mirta E....................................... . …................................……………………….Department of Secondary EducationAssistant Professor; M.Ed.; B.S. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoRivera Rosado, Luis A ............................... ..................................................... Department of Accounting, Economics, and FinanceAssistant Professor; M.A. University of Puerto RicoRivera Rosado, Victor M ................................. .................................................Department of Accounting, Economics, and FinanceAssistant Professor; J.D. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico; M.B.A. Universidad del Turabo; B.A. Universityof Puerto RicoRivera Saez, Adalin, Rev. Fr......................... ......................................................................Department of Theology and PhilosophyAssistant Professor; M. DIVINITY Credenciales EducacionalesRodríguez de Almodovar, Evelyn .........................................................................................Department of Physic and MathematicsAssistant Professor; M.A. Ed.; B.S. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoRodríguez Carreras, Vidalina......................................... .........................................................................Encarnación Valdes LibraryLibrarian II; M.L.S. Florida State UniversityRodríguez de Rodríguez, Nilda E .............................................. ........................................……......................Department of NursingAssociate Professor; M.S.N. University of Puerto Rico; B.S. N. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoRodríguez Cintrón, Rosany........................................... …………………………………………...Department of Secondary EducationAssistant Professor; M.Ed. University of Puerto Rico; B.S. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoRodríguez Claudio, Gladys .................................... ……………………………………Department of English and Foreign LanguagesAssistant Professor; M.A. University of New YorkRodríguez Cruz, Juan C ........................................ ..................................................................................................Guidance CenterAssistant Professor; M.Ed. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoRodríguez Deynes, Neysa .......................................................................………………………..Department of History and Fine ArtsProfessor; Ph.D.; M.A.; B.A, University of MississippiRodríguez Fontánez, José L.............................................................…….Department of Communications, Marketing, and TourismAssociate Professor; D. B.M. Argosy University; M.A. Sacred Heart University;B.A. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico574

Rodríguez López, Margarita ....................................…………………………………………………………….Department of ChemistryAssistant Professor; Licenciatura en Química Analítica, Universidad de Oviedo, EspañaRodríguez Maldonado, Gladys ............................................................................……………………………Department of ChemistryProfessor; Ph.D.; M.S. University of Puerto Rico; B.S. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoRodríguez Ríos, Edga................................ r.....................................................Department of Accounting, Economics, and FinanceAssociate Professor; D.B.A. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico; M.A. University of Puerto RicoRodríguez Vega, Irma I............................................. .....................................………Vice Presidency of Finance and AdministrationAssociate Professor; M.B.A.; B.B.A Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoRodríguez Vélez, Nelson ............................ ........................................................................Department of Theology and PhilosophyAssistant Professor; M.A. Franciscan University of Steubenville; B.A., Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoRolón Borrero, Néstor ..............................………………………………………………………Department of Theology and PhilosophyInstructor; M. Divinity; B.A. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoRoman Toro, Juan E................................ ........................................................Department of Accounting, Economics, and FinanceAssistant Professor; C.P.A. Certified Public Accountant Board of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; B.B.A.University of Puerto RicoRomero Pérez, Rosaura .................................. .......................................................................................Encarnación Valdes LibraryLibrarian III; M.S.L. University of Puerto Rico; B.A., Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoRuiz Báez, Denis ............................................. ...............................................................................................Department of NursingD. PSY; M.S.; B.S.N. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoSánchez Otero, Alfonso .............................................. ......................................................................Department of Spanish StudiesAssociate Professor; M.A. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoSantiago de Sepúlveda, Delma ..................................... ……………………………………………………..Department of Social WorkAssociate Professor; M.S.W. University of Puerto RicoSantiago Canet, Jaime L........................................ .......................................................…………College of Business AdministrationProfessor; Ph.D.; the Union Institute; M.B.A.; B.S. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoSantiago Cortes, Alma L.…………………………………………………………………………………..................Department of BiologyAssociate Professor; PH.D Ponce School of Medicine; B.S. University of Puerto RicoSantiago Cruz, Alfonso ......................................................................................................................College of Arts and HumanitiesAssociate Professor; M.Ed. University of Puerto Rico; B.A. Inter American University of Puerto RicoSantiago Hernández, Shirley ................................ ............................................……Department of English and Foreign LanguagesAssociate Professor; M.A. University of New York; B.S. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoSantos Santori, Lizette.................................. ...................................................………….............................Department of ChemistryProfessor; Ph.D. Ponce School of Medicine of Puerto RicoSantos Vega, José G.………………………………….………………………….. ………………................. Encarnación Valdes LibraryLibrarian I; M.L.S.; B.A. University of Puerto RicoSauder, Carl B .................................... .....................................................………………............Vice Presidency of Academic AffairsAssociate Professor; Maitrese en Philosophie, Université Laval, Québec, Canada; B.A., Thomas Aquino College,Calabasas, CaliforniaSeda Cuevas, Nilda M ........................................................... .....................Department of Management, Computers, and BusinessProfessor; Ph.D. Universidad de Walden, Minneapolis, Minnesota; J.D. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico;M.B.A.; B.A. University of Puerto RicoSerrano Mercado, Nydia ..................................... .....................................................……………….........................Gear Up ProgramB.A. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoSievens Irizarry, Otto ...........................................................................................................................Department of Social ScienceProfessor; Ph.D., Universidad Complutense de Madrid; M.P.A.; B.A. University of Puerto RicoSoldevila Soldevila, Francisco .................................... ...............................................................Department of History and Fine ArtsInstructor; M.Ed.; B.A. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoSoto Lamboy, Juan E..........................................................................................................Department of Physics and MathematicsAssociate Professor; M.S., University of Puerto Rico; B.S. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoSoto Maldonado, Wanda ............................................... ............................................Office of Services for Persons with DisabilitiesM.Ed. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoTirado de Guevara, Maricely........................................... ...................................……………………….Department of Social ScienceAssistant Professor; J.D. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico; M.P.A. University; B.S. University of Puerto RicoToro Quintana, María I..............................................................................................................................Students Support ServicesM.B.A. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoToro Vargas, Cirilo ...................................... ............................................................................................Encarnación Valdes LibraryLibrarian IV; Ph.D. The Union Institute; M.L.S., University of Puerto Rico; M.Ed.; B.A. Pontifical Catholic University ofPuerto RicoToro Zayas, Gamaliel.................................. ..................................................................................Department of Physical EducationAssistant Professor; M.A. Universidad de Adelphi, Nueva York; B.S. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico575

Torres Almodóvar, Mercedes....................................................................................Department of English and Foreign LanguagesAssistant Professor; M. Ed. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoTorres Arroyo, Daisy .............................................. .........................................................................................Department of NursingAssociate Professor; M.S.; B.S.N Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoTorres Echevarria, Lourdes .................................. ....................................................................................................McNair ProgramM. Ed. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoTorres Giorgi, Elizabeth ............................................... ...................................................................................Department of NursingAssociate Professor; M.S.; B.S.N. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoTorres Hernández, Carmen ......................................................................................................................Students Support ServicesM. Ed. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoTorres Hernández, Yliris .....................................................................................................Department of Physics and MathematicsAssociate Professor; M. Ed.; B.S. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoTorres Lozano, María F................................................................................................... .......... Department of History and Fine ArtsAssistant Professor; M.Ed.; B.A. Ed. University of Puerto RicoTorres Oliveras, Myriam............................................... ...................................................................................Department of NursingAssociate Professor M.S.; B.S.N. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoTorres Reyes, Edgardo J ..................................... . ……………………………………Department of English and Foreign LanguagesM.A. University of New York; B.A. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoTorres Rivera, Gaspar ........................................................................................................Department of Physics and MathematicsAssistant Professor; M.Ed.; B.S. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoTorres Santos, Rafael E.................................. ............................................................……………Department of Physical EducationAssistant Professor; M.A. Ed. Inter American University of Puerto Rico; B.S. Ed. Sec., Pontifical Catholic University ofPuerto RicoTorres Torres, Edward .................................……………………………………………Department of English and Foreign LanguagesInstructor; M.A. University La Salle; B.S. Sec. Ed. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoTorres Vera, Ivette M ....................................................................... ...........................................................Department of ChemistryAssistant Professor; M.S.; B.S. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoTorres Villafañe, María D.L.A..............................................………...........................................Department of Elementary EducationAssistant Professor; M. Ed. University of Puerto Rico, BS Catholic University of AmericaTrigo Castillo, Ana M...................................................... ..........................................................................Department of Social WorkAssistant Professor; M.S.W., University of America; B.A. University of Puerto RicoVargas Rodríguez, Magda I ...................................................................…….. ……………………………Encarnación Valdes LibraryLibrarian II; M.L.S.; B.A. University of Puerto RicoVázquez Matos, Ada I.......................................... .....................................................................Department of Secondary EducationAssistant Professor; M.S. Bridgeport University; B.S; Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoVázquez Vega, Edwin Rev. Fr ........................................................................................................................................…...ChaplainM. Divinity Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoVelázquez Almodóvar, Carmen L......................................................................................................... ................ College of ScienceAssociate Professor; M.S. University of Puerto Rico; B.S. Pontifical Catholic University of University of Puerto RicoVelázquez Morales, Florencia.......................................... ……………………………………………………Department of Social WorkM.A. University of Puerto Rico; B.A. Universidad Central de BayamónVelázquez Rivera, Amelia M............................................. .........................................………… Student Development and RetentionAssociate Professor; M.Ed.; B.S. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoVelázquez Zamora, Lillian..................................................................………Department of Management, Computers and BusinessAssociate Professor; Ph.D.; The Union Institute; M.B.A.; B.B.A. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoVélez de Santiago, Marcelina ............................... .....…………………………………….....................................................PresidencyProfessor; M.S.; B.S. University of Puerto RicoVidal González, Gladys M.....................................................................................................….Department of Secondary EducationAssociate Professor; M.Ed. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoWestwood Walsh, Lygia I..........................................................................................Department of English and Foreign LanguagesAssistant Professor; M.A. University of New York; B.S. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoWilson Carway, Lisa M ........................................... ..................................................................... Vocational Rehabilitation ProgramAssociate Professor; PhD; M.S. University of the State of Florida; B.S.A. University of Puerto RicoZaffaroni Carnelli, Giussepe ...................................................... .........................................Department of Theology and PhilosophyAssociate Professor; PhD Universidad Central de Madrid; M. Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore576