General Catalog 2000-2001
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Dear Student, Welcome to San Diego State University. SDSU is a wonderfully talented, diverse, energetic learning community that is dedicated to providing educational experiences, in and out of the class room, which will embrace and develop the abilities of all individu als. As a member of this community of learners, your success at SDSU will depend upon the effort you are prepared to invest in your own growth and development. No university can be adequately reflected in the pages of a catalog such as this. The spirit of our students, the talent and dedication of our faculty, the care and concern provided by administrative, professional, and support staff cannot be captured on these pages – yet each is essential to the spirit of San Diego State University. This catalog provides a starting place in which you can find some basic information which we hope will be helpful. Don’t hesitate to supplement it with personal inquiries. We are proud of San Diego State University and are eager to answer any questions you may have. We will do our best to be of assistance to you. We are people who live and learn together and share a common vision of academic excel lence through teaching, research, and service. I am pleased that you have chosen to be a part of our community. SDSU is one of this state’s and nation’s great universities; we look to you to help us become still better as we shape our global future together. Stephen L. Weber President Table of Contents Welcome to San Diego State University............................................................................................................ 2 Annual Calendar ............................................................................................................................................. 11 Academic Calendar........................................................................................................................................ 12 Administration and Organization .................................................................................................................... 14 Academic Advising......................................................................................................................................... 18 Student Services............................................................................................................................................. 22 Financial Aid and Scholarships ...................................................................................................................... 27 Colleges.......................................................................................................................................................... 34 Imperial Valley Campus .................................................................................................................................. 52 Division of Undergraduate Studies ................................................................................................................. 56 Graduate Division ........................................................................................................................................... 58 Nondegree Curricula ...................................................................................................................................... 60 Continuing Education ..................................................................................................................................... 63 Admission and Registration ............................................................................................................................ 68 Schedule of Fees ............................................................................................................................................ 77 Graduation Requirements............................................................................................................................... 82 Summary of Curricula ..................................................................................................................................... 93 Major and Credential Codes........................................................................................................................... 96 Courses and Curricula .................................................................................................................................. 100 Special Programs and Services.................................................................................................................... 402 University Policies......................................................................................................................................... 412 General Information ...................................................................................................................................... 426 The California State University ...................................................................................................................... 430 Addenda Faculty and Administration....................................................................................................................... 436 Index ........................................................................................................................................................ 472 SDSU Campus Map ................................................................................................................................. 478 San Diego State University maintains and promotes a policy of nondiscrimination and nonharassment on the basis of race, religion, color, age, gender, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and national origin. The policy stands as a statement of this University’s moral commitment to the right of all persons to equal opportunity in a nondiscriminating, harassment-free atmosphere. The Office of Diversity and Equity oversees that commitment to equal opportunity. San Diego State University places high priority on that objective and expects all members of the University to support this policy fully. Refer to the University Policies section for the California State University policy pertaining to nondiscrimination. 10 Annual Calendar CALENDAR 2000 JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH SM TWT F S SM TWT F S SM TWT F S 1 12345 1234 2345678 678910 11 12 56789 10 11 CALENDAR 2001 9 101112131415 1314151617181912131415161718 JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 SM TWT F S SM TWT F S SM TWT F S 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 26 27 28 29 30 31 123456 123 123 30 31 78910 11 12 13 456789 10 456789 10 APRIL MAY JUNE 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1 123456 123 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 2345678 78910 11 12 13 456789 10 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 9 101112131415 1415161718192011121314151617 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 APRIL MAY JUNE 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 1234567 12345 12 30 8910 11 12 13 14 6789 10 11 12 3456789 JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 12345 12 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 2345678 678910 11 12 3456789 29 30 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 9 101112131415 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1234567 1234 1 30 31 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5678910 11 2345678 OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 101112131415 1234567 1234 12 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 8910 11 12 13 14 56789 10 11 3456789 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 30 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 123456 123 1 31 78910 11 12 13 456789 10 2345678 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 11 Academic Calendar 2000 –2001 SUMMER SESSIONS 2000* WINTER SESSION 2001* May 30-June 16 Term A (3 weeks). January 2-22 Winter Session. May 30-June 23 Term B (4 weeks). January 15 Holiday–Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. May 30-July 7 Term C (6 weeks). Staff holiday (no classes). May 30-August 18 Term Z (12 weeks). SPRING SEMESTER 2001 June 19-July 21 Term D (5 weeks). January 15 Holiday–Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. June 19-July 28 Term E (6 weeks). Staff holiday (no classes). June 19-August 11 Term F (8 weeks). January 22 Opening date of semester for faculty. July 4 Holiday – Independence Day. January 29 First day of classes. Staff holiday (no classes). Jan. 29-Feb. 9 Late registration. July 10-August 18 Term G (6 weeks). February 1 Applications for bachelor’s degree for July 31-August 18 Term H (3 weeks). December 2001 graduation accepted. February 9 Last day to drop classes. FALL SEMESTER 2000 February 12 Last day to apply for refunds. August 1 Applications for admission or readmission to February 16 Last day to file application for bachelor’s San Diego State University for the spring degree for May and August 2001 graduation. semester 2001 accepted. Applications are February 16 Last day to add classes, change grading NOT accepted after August 31 (postmarked).