2017-2018 University Catalog
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University of the Ozarks 415 N College Avenue, Clarksville, AR 72830 1-800-264-8636 www.ozarks.edu Academic Year 2017-2018 This catalog is published for the purpose of providing information about University of the Ozarks and its programs. Announcements contained herein are subject to change without notice and may not be regarded in the nature of binding obligations to the university. University of the Ozarks reserves the right to change prices, policies, and practices as described in this catalog as circumstances, efficiency of operation, and fiscal contingencies may require. Accreditation University of the Ozarks is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500Chicago, IL 60604-1411; (800) 621-7440; http://www. hlcommission.org. The Division of Education at University of the Ozarks is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), www.ncate.org and is pending accreditation by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), http://www.caepnet.org. This accreditation covers initial teacher preparation programs at the University of the Ozarks. However, the accreditation does not include individual education courses that the institution offers to P-12 educators for professional development, re-licensure, or other purposes. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act University of the Ozarks follows all procedures as required by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. https://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html Equal Opportunity University of the Ozarks, in all manner and respects, is an equal opportunity employer and offers a program of equal educational opportunity. University of the Ozarks, in compliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and other federal laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, creed, age, religion, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies or procedures. This includes – but is not limited to – admission, employment, financial aid, and educational services. Church Relationship University of the Ozarks is related to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in a voluntary covenant with the Synod of the Sun. In keeping with that covenant, the University of the Ozarks proclaims God’s love and seeks to foster both love of God and love of neighbor, including respect for the dignity of each person. Diversity Statement University of the Ozarks is committed to diversity. Our first priority is the education of students who come to us from diverse religious, cultural, educational, and economic backgrounds. Guided by our Christian heritage and the values of lifelong learning, community, and respect, we are mindful of diverse points of view and of what it means to be an academic community working for social integrity. We honor human dignity, equality, and differences that include, but are not limited to, religion, age, class, gender, physical abilities, learning differences, sexual orientation, race, and ethnicity. 2 Press Alt + Left Arrow to return to previous catalog location Table of Contents The University…………………………………………….……..………….. 7 Admission………………………………………………….………………… 9 Financial Affairs…………………………………………...………………..... 11 Campus Life Spiritual Life & Cultural Life……………..……………….……………………. 16 Athletics………………………………..…………………………………….... 17 Career Services………………………..……………………………………... 18 Residential Life…………….……………..……………..…………………….. 18 Dining Services…………………………..………………………………..…. 19 Health Services……………………………..………………………………... 19 Student Organizations and Activities……..……………………………..… 19 Academic Affairs................................................................................... 20 Degrees………………………………………..……………………………... 21 Degree Requirements: An Overview………..…………………………..... 21 Major and Minor Requirements………………..…………………………... 22 Grades and Grading Policies…………………..………………………….. 23 Registration Policies……………………………..………………………….. 27 Other Forms of Academic Credit………………..……………………….... 27 Other Academic Policies…………………………..……………………….. 29 Student Success Center…………………………………………………..... 31 Jones Learning Center……………………………………………………... 31 Students with Disabilities…………………………………………………... 32 Academic Programs and Requirements ................................................ 33 Majors and Minors in Humanities & Fine Arts American Studies………………………………………………………….... 34 Art……………………………………………………………………………... 34 Classics…………………………………………………………………….... 36 Creative Writing and Thought……………………………………………… 36 English……………………………………………………………………….. 37 History………………………………………………………………………... 37 Interfaith Studies………………………………………………………......... 38 Music………………………………………………………………….…........ 38 Philosophy……………………………………………………….…………... 40 Religion………………………………………………………….………….... 41 Spanish…………………………………………………………....…….….... 42 Theatre……………………………………………………………….……..... 42 Majors and Minors in Social Sciences & Social Applications Business Administration……………………………………….………….... 44 Accounting............................................................................................. 46 Economics............................................................................................... 46 International Business............................................................................. 47 Management.......................................................................................... 47 Marketing................................................................................................ 47 Communication Studies.......................................................................... 47 3 Press Alt + Left Arrow to return to previous catalog location Communication Studies Minors .............................................................. 49 Criminal Justice....................................................................................... 49 Education and Teacher Licensure........................................................... 50 Elementary Education (K-6)...................................................................... 55 Health and Physical Education Licensure (K-12)........................................ 57 Political Science....................................................................................... 58 Psychology of Human Behavior................................................................ 60 Sociology................................................................................................. 61 Majors and Minors in Natural Sciences & Mathematics Biology..................................................................................................... 61 Chemistry................................................................................................. 63 Computer Science................................................................................... 64 Environmental Studies............................................................................. 64 Health Science......................................................................................... 65 Mathematics............................................................................................ 67 Physics.................................................................................................... 67 Pre-Professional Curricula....................................................................... 68 Psychology.............................................................................................. 70 Quantitative Reasoning ...............………………………………………….. 71 Sustainable Agriculture........................................................................... 72 Course Descriptions Accounting............................................................................................... 72 Art............................................................................................................. 73 Biology..................................................................................................... 76 Business Administration.......................................................................... 80 Chemistry................................................................................................ 81 Communication....................................................................................... 82 Computer Science.................................................................................. 83 Developmental........................................................................................ 84 Economics.............................................................................................. 85 Education............................................................................................... 86 English.................................................................................................... 92 Enviromental Studies.............................................................................. 96 Foreign Languages................................................................................ 96 Spanish................................................................................................... 97 Geography.............................................................................................. 100 Health Science........................................................................................ 100 History....................................................................................................