Bulletin 2008–2009 University Calendar
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Bulletin 2008–2009 University Calendar 2008-09 2009-10 Fall Semester Aug. 25 Mon. Aug. 31 Semester begins: Classes begin at 8:10 a.m. Aug. 25 Mon. Aug. 31 Late registration begins Aug. 29 Fri. Sept. 4 Last day to drop courses with full tuition refund Aug. 29 Fri. Sept. 4 Last day to register or change registration (drop/add) Sept. 1 Mon. Sept. 7 Labor Day (Classes in session, offices closed) Oct. 13-17 Mon.-Fri. Oct. 19-23 Fall vacation, no classes Oct. 17 Fri. Oct. 23 Mid-semester (academic warnings) Nov. 1 Varies Nov. 1 Last day to apply for degree in May Nov. 14 Fri. Nov. 20 Last day to change pass/no pass Nov. 14 Fri. Nov. 20 Last day to withdraw from courses Nov. 4-7 Tue.-Fri. Nov. 10-13 Advanced registration for spring semester, seniors and juniors Nov. 10-13 Mon.-Thurs. Nov. 16-19 Advanced registration for spring semester, sophomores and freshmen Nov. 27-28 Thurs.-Fri. Nov. 26-27 Thanksgiving vacation (begins 4 p.m., Wednesday) Dec. 5 Fri. Dec. 11 Last day of classes Dec. 8-11 Mon.-Thurs. Dec. 14-17 Semester examinations Dec. 11 Thurs. Dec. 17 Meal service ends with evening meal Dec. 12 Fri. Dec. 18 Degree candidates’ grades due in registrar’s office, 11 a.m. Dec. 12 Fri. Dec. 18 Christmas vacation begins, residence halls close Dec. 15 Mon. Dec. 21 Grades due in registrar’s office, 1 p.m. 2008-09 2009-10 Spring Semester Jan. 12 Mon. Jan. 11 Semester begins: Classes begin at 8:10 a.m. Jan. 12 Mon. Jan. 11 Late registration begins Jan. 16 Fri. Jan. 15 Last day to drop courses with full tuition refund Jan. 16 Fri. Jan. 15 Last day to register or change registration (drop/add) Feb. 1 Varies Feb. 1 Last day to apply for degree in August Mar. 2 Mon. Mar. 1 Advanced registration for Summer Session begins Mar. 6 Fri. Mar. 5 Mid-semester (academic warnings) Mar. 9-13 Mon.-Fri. Mar. 8-12 Spring vacation, no classes Apr. 3 Fri. Mar. 26 Last day to change pass/no pass Apr. 3 Fri. Mar. 26 Last day to withdraw from courses Mar. 24-27 Tue.-Fri. Mar. 16-19 Advanced registration for fall semester, seniors and juniors Mar. 30-Apr. 2 Mon.-Thurs. Mar. 22-25 Advanced registration for fall semester, sophomores and freshmen Apr. 7 Tue. Apr. 13 Founders Day (Special Schedule) Mar. 10-13 Fri.-Mon. Apr. 2-5 Easter Vacation — No Classes (begins 4 p.m. Thursday) Apr. 24 Fri. Apr. 23 Last day of classes Apr. 27-30 Mon.-Thurs. Apr. 26-29 Semester examinations Apr. 30 Thurs. Apr. 29 Meal service ends with evening meal May 1 Fri. Apr. 30 Degree candidates’ grades due in registrar’s office, 11 a.m. May 2-3 Sat.-Sun. May 1-2 Commencement May 4 Mon. May 3 Residence halls close for graduating students May 4 Mon. May 3 All remaining grades due in registrar’s office, 1 p.m. May 18 Mon. May 17 Continuous registration for Summer Session 2009 2010 Summer Session May 18 Mon. May 17 Classes begin Aug. 7 Fri. Aug. 6 Summer Session ends For more information about the University, Contents contact the people listed below: General Information Academic Affairs 6 Curriculum Br. Donald J. Stabrowski, C.S.C., Ph.D., 8 Special Academic Programs Provost, (503) 943-7105 14 Academic Regulations [email protected] 21 Records Admissions 23 Financial Information Jason S. McDonald, M.Ed., Dean, (503) 943-7147 26 Athletics [email protected] 28 Garaventa Center for Catholic Intellectual Athletics Life and American Culture Lawrence R. Williams II, J.D., Director, 28 University Center for Entrepreneurship (503) 943-7704 29 Enrollment Management and Student Life [email protected] 34 Public Safety Campus Ministry 37 Information Services Division Rev. William D. Dorwart, C.S.C., 41 Wilson W. Clark Memorial Library Director, (503) 943-7131 43 College of Arts and Sciences [email protected] 73 Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr. Development School of Business Administration J. Bryce Strang, Associate Vice President, (503) 85 School of Education 943-7395 95 School of Engineering [email protected] 111 School of Nursing Financial Aid 115 Graduate School Craig Sneider, M.A., Director, (503) 943-7311 137 Course Descriptions Registrar 251 Administration Roberta D. Lindahl, M.B.A., Registrar, 253 Faculty (503) 943-7321 267 Degrees Conferred [email protected] 283 Index Students With Disabilities, Office for Melanie J. Gangle, M.S., Coordinator, Notes About This Bulletin (503) 943-7134; FAX: (503) 943-7119; TTY: (503) The Bulletin has been published solely for infor- 943-7484 mation; information as of June 1, 2008. Every University Health Center effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. Its Paul R. Myers, Ph.D., Director, (503) 943-7134 contents do not constitute a contract between [email protected] the University and its students. If regulations, Arts and Sciences, College of program requirements, or services described Rev. Stephen C. Rowan , Ph.D., Dean, herein conflict with current practice the latter (503) 943-7221 will prevail. e-mail..... [email protected] Course descriptions appear alphabetically by Business Administration, Dr. Robert B. subject following the Graduate School section. Pamplin, Jr. School of Course offerings and class times are published Robin D. Anderson, Ed.D., Dean, (503) 943-7224 in the Registration Information and Course [email protected] Schedule available annually in April. Education, School of The University reserves the right to modify, Sr. Maria J. Ciriello, O.P., Ph.D., Dean, change, or discontinue at any time, any element (503) 943-7135 in its structure or organization, including its [email protected] professional schools, departments, programs of Engineering, School of study, undergraduate and graduate majors, and Zia A. Yamayee, Ph.D., Dean, (503) 943-7314 individual courses, as well as any other services [email protected] offered, or fees charged. Nursing, School of The University of Portland Bulletin is pub- Joanne R. Warner, D.N.S., Dean, (503) 943-7211 lished by the Office of Marketing and Commu- [email protected] nications, University of Portland, 5000 N. Graduate School Willamette Boulevard, Portland, Oregon 97203- Thomas G. Greene, Ed.D., Associate Provost, 5798, Br. Donald J. Stabrowski, C.S.C., Publisher. Dean of the Graduate School Contacts (503) 943-7107 The University address is 5000 N. Willamette [email protected] Blvd., Portland, Oregon 97203-5798. The general information telephone number is (503) 943-8000; FAX: (503) 943-7399; Internet: www.up.edu. 2 Non-Discrimination credited by the Council on Social Work Educa- The University, in its educational policies, tion, 1725 Duke Street, Suite 500, Alexandria, programs, and procedures, provides equal VA, 22314-3457, phone (703) 683-8080; Fax: opportunity for all its students without regard to (703) 683-8099; E-mail: [email protected]. race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic Approvals origin, or disability. The School of Education is approved at the un- The University of Portland does not discrimi- dergraduate and graduate level by the Oregon nate against qualified individuals with disabilities Teacher Standards and Practices Commission in the recruitment and admission of students, (TSPC): Public Service, 255 Capitol, N.E., Suite the recruitment and employment of faculty and 105, Salem, OR 97310-1332, (503) 378-3586. staff, and the operation of its programs and ac- University of Portland is authorized by the tivities, as specified by applicable federal laws Washington Higher Education Coordinating and regulations. The designated coordination Board (HECB) and meets the requirements and point for University compliance with Section minimum educational standards established for 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and for degree-granting institutions under the Degree ADA is the Vice President for Financial Affairs, Authorization Act. This authorization is valid in coordination with the University Health Cen- until September 30, 2009, and authorizes Uni- ter, Human Resources, and the Office for Uni- versity of Portland to offer the following pro- versity Events. gram: Master of Education in Educational Accreditation Leadership. Any person desiring information The University of Portland is accredited by the about the requirements of the Act or the applic- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Univer- ability of those requirements to the institution sities, 8060 165th Avenue N.E., Ste. 100, Red- may contact the HECB office at P.O. Box 43430, mond, WA, 98052-3981. Olympia, WA, 98504-3430. The bachelor’s and master’s degrees in drama Prospective Washington state students are ad- are accredited by the National Association of vised to contact the Office of the Superinten- Schools of Theatre, 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, dent of Public Instruction at (360) 725-6320 or Suite 21, Reston, VA, 20190, (703) 437-0700. [email protected] to determine whether The bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music this education program is approved for teacher and music education are accredited by the certification or endorsements in Washington National Association of Schools of Music, 11250 state. Additionally, teachers are advised to con- Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA, 20190, tact their individual school district as to (703) 437-0700. whether this program may qualify for salary ad- The Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr. School of Busi- vancement. ness Administration’s undergraduate and The School of Nursing is approved by the graduate programs are accredited by the Associ- Oregon State Board of Nursing, 800 N.E. Oregon ation to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business St., Suite 465, Portland, OR, 97232, (503) 731- (AACSB International), 777 South Harbour Is- 4745.