2008-2010 GRADUATE BULLETIN Academic Calendar These dates are subject to change. SPRING TERM 2008 SUMMER TERM 2009 First day of classes: January 14 First day of classes: May 26 Martin Luther King Day: January 21 Memorial Day: May 25 Spring Break: March 17 - 21 End of 1st 5-weeks: June 26 Last day of classes: April 28 Start of 2nd 5-weeks: June 29 Reading Days: April 29 - 30 July 4: Saturday Finals: May 1 - 2, 5 - 8 Summer session ends: July 31 Commencement: May 10 FALL TERM 2009 SUMMER TERM 2008 First day of classes: August 24 First day of classes: May 27 Labor Day: September 7 Memorial Day: May 26 Thanksgiving Break: November 23 - 27 End of 1st 5-weeks: June 27 Last day of classes: December 7 Start of 2nd 5-weeks: June 30 Reading Days: December 8 - 9 July 4: Friday Finals: December 10 - 11, 14 - 17 Summer session ends: August 1 Commencement: December 19 FALL TERM 2008 SPRING TERM 2010 First day of classes: August 25 First day of classes: January 11 Labor Day: September 1 Martin Luther King Day: January 18 Thanksgiving: November 24 - 28 Spring Break: March 15 - 19 Last day of classes: December 8 Last day of classes: April 26 Reading Days: December 9 - 10 Reading Days: April 27 - 28 Finals: December 11 - 12, 15 - 18 Finals: April 29 - 30, May 3 - 6 Commencement: December 20 Commencement: May 8 SPRING TERM 2009 SUMMER TERM 2010 First day of classes: January 12 First day of classes: May 24 Martin Luther King Day: January 19 Memorial Day: May 31 Spring Break: March 16 – 20 End of 1st 5-weeks: June 25 Last day of classes: April 27 Start of 2nd 5-weeks: June 28 Reading Days: April 28, 29 July 4: Sunday Finals: April 30, May 1, 4 – 7 Summer session ends: July 30 Commencement: May 9 Graduate Bulletin 2008-2010 Published by The University of Tulsa 800 South Tucker Drive Tulsa, Oklahoma 74104-9700 (918) 631-2336 1-800-882-4723 www.utulsa.edu Email Address: [email protected] Equal Opportunity Policy The University of Tulsa is an equal opportunity employer and institution of higher educa- tion. The university endeavors to create and nurture an informed and inclusive environ- ment in its workplace and educational programs. Affirmative action and equal employ- ment opportunity are integral parts of The University of Tulsa, not just because they are legally mandated but because we recognize that the present and future strength of the university is based primarily on people and their skills, experience, and potential. The University of Tulsa does not discriminate on the basis of personal status or group charac- teristics, including, but not limited to, the classes protected under federal and state law. The University of Tulsa seeks to recruit, select, and promote students, faculty, and all other employees on the basis of individual merit. The University of Tulsa, an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity insti- tution, recognizes the need to increase representation by underrepresented groups. The Associate Vice President of Human Resources and Risk Management at The University of Tulsa has responsibility for implementing and monitoring the Affirmative Action Plan of the University and assisting with the application and interpretation of pertinent laws. The university has made no statements contrary to this policy. If any such statements have been made, the university expressly disavows them. Notice The University of Tulsa Graduate Bulletin is published every two years as a guide to cur- ricula, course descriptions, costs, University policies, and other information. In keeping with established procedures, the University may change programs of study, academic requirements, faculty, curricula, course descriptions, costs, University policies, other infor- mation, or the announced academic calendar without prior notice. The University also reserves the right to correct factual errors whenever they are discovered. It is the student’s responsibility to stay abreast of current regulations, curricula, and the status of the specific program being pursued. All University bulletins are available on the University’s website: www.utulsa.edu. Undergraduate programs are offered by all colleges and are described in the current Undergraduate Bulletin. Information concerning the University’s College of Law may be found in a separate bulletin. The Mission of The University of Tulsa The University of Tulsa is a private, independent, doctoral-degree-granting institution whose mission reflects these core values: excellence in scholarship, dedication to free inquiry, integrity of character, and commitment to humanity. The university achieves its mission by educating men and women of diverse backgrounds and cultures to • become literate in the sciences, humanities, and arts; • think critically, and write and speak clearly; • succeed in their professions and careers; • behave ethically in all aspects of their lives; • welcome the responsibility of citizenship and service in a changing world; and • acquire the skills and appetite for lifelong learning. Accreditation The University of Tulsa is a fully accredited national doctoral institution and is on the approved lists of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. The various colleges and professional schools are accredited by their own professional agencies as well. All programs for the preparation of teachers and school service personnel are accredited by the Oklahoma Council for Teacher Preparation and by the Teacher Education Accredi- tation Council. The School of Music is a member of the National Association of Schools of Music. The curriculum in deaf education is endorsed by the Council on Education of the Deaf, and the graduate program in speech-language pathology is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. The Ph.D. pro- gram in clinical psychology is accredited by the American Psychological Association. The graduate and undergraduate business programs of The Collins College of Business are accredited by AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business). The School of Nursing is approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing and is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. The Athletic Training program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education and the Exercise and Sports Science program is recognized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. The College of Engineering and Natural Sciences is an institutional member of the American Society for Engineering Education. The B.S. degrees in chemical engineer- ing, electrical engineering, engineering physics, mechanical engineering, and petroleum engineering are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). The B.S. degree program in computer science is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET. The B.S. degree program in Chemistry is approved by the American Chemical Society. The College of Law is approved by the American Bar Association and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools. University Assessment The University has comprehensive programs for assessment of student learning at the institu- tional, program and course levels. At the institutional level, assessment is conducted through sev- eral programs: (1) Mission Statement Assessment Project (MSAP), a direct measure that relies on externally developed instruments; (2) Tulsa University Learning Assessment Project (TULAP), a direct measure that reviews course-embedded artifacts under internally developed processes; (3) National Survey on Student Engagement (NSSE), Faculty Survey on Student Engagement (FSSE), and Law Student Survey on Student Engagement (LSSSE), indirect measures that focus on processes; (4) online student evaluations of courses, an indirect measure that focuses on pro- cesses; and (5) ongoing review of graduation rates, placement rates, graduate school acceptance, and passage on licensing exams. This combination of measures ensures that all Mission State- ment learning goals will be evaluated within a three year cycle. Both TULAP and MSAP gather assessment data on student learning outcomes under the University’s six Mission Statement goals. The MSAP focuses on undergraduates while TULAP addresses all academic levels in all colleges; every course has the possibility of being included. Student confidentiality is ensured by removing all identifiers from course-embedded artifacts prior to their review. Contents Academic Calendar . Inside Front Cover The Mission of The University of Tulsa. 3 Accreditation . 4 University Administration . 6 About The University of Tulsa . 10 History of The University of Tulsa . 11 The Graduate School . 14 Information Services . 37 Other Academic Resources . 39 Financial Information: Tuition, Fees, Housing, Dining . 43 Student Financial Services . 49 Student, Academic, and Support Services. 57 Special Opportunities, Facilities, and Services. 61 Student Rights, Freedoms, and Responsibilities. 69 Programs in The Henry Kendall College of Arts and Sciences . 71 Programs in The Collins College of Business . 117 Programs in The College of Engineering and Natural Sciences . 143 Interdisciplinary Programs . 214 Combined Degree Programs . 221 Joint Degree Programs . 222 Certificate Programs . 229 Resident Faculty . 236 Index . 250 Campus Map . Inside Back Cover 6 University Administration University Administration Board of Trustees The University of Tulsa’s Board of Trustees