2016-17 Academic Catalog
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Upper Iowa University PO Box 1857 Fayette, Iowa 52142-1857 563-425-5200 800-553-4150 http://www.uiu.edu/ Notice: This Upper Iowa University Catalog contains information regarding fees, curricula, and related policies and procedures. Every effort has been made to make the catalog accurate as of the date of publication. However, Upper Iowa University reserves the right to change policies or revise the information contained in this catalog. All such changes will be effective at the time deemed appropriate by the proper institutional authorities and may apply to enrolled as well as prospective students. To view the most current version of this catalog, the reader is directed to our website: www.uiu.edu. In the event of discrepancies related to the information contained in the printed copy and electronic version of this catalog, the information contained in the printed copy will be superseded by the electronic version of this catalog. 1 ExtFayCatalog_rev07072016.indb 1 7/18/16 9:16 AM Our MISSION Upper Iowa University provides quality educational opportunities accessible through varied delivery methods to inspire success and empower lives. Our VISION Upper Iowa University will be recognized internationally for academic excellence and continual innovation in student-centering learning. Our Core Values Integrity, Excellence, Accessibility, Respect, Stewardship Our DIVERSITY Upper Iowa University is committed to promoting diversity by embracing, enhancing and celebrating diversity at all levels of the University and the surrounding communities. Upper Iowa University defines diversity beyond race and disability, embraces one’s culture, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, religion and variety of thought. Upper Iowa University seeks to attract and serve a diverse group of employees and students by developing and communicating a collective and inclusive understanding of diversity and its value. Upper Iowa University recognizes that diversity is fundamental to the quality and excellence of the faculty, staff, and student body of any institution of higher learning and is an important factor in helping students with their college selection and overall educational experience. 2 ExtFayCatalog_rev07072016.indb 2 7/18/16 9:16 AM Table of Contents About Upper Iowa University ..........................................................................................................................6 Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy ...................................................................................................... 11 Financial Aid ........................................................................................................................................................ 13 Graduation and Beyond.................................................................................................................................. 15 Fayette Undergraduate Program General Information ....................................................................... 17 Admission ............................................................................................................................................ 18 Transferring Credits .......................................................................................................................... 20 Tuition and Fees ................................................................................................................................ 23 Registration ......................................................................................................................................... 25 EU/CIE Undergraduate Program General Information ........................................................................ 29 Admission ............................................................................................................................................ 30 Transferring Credits .......................................................................................................................... 31 Tuition and Fees ................................................................................................................................ 34 U.S. Center Program Information ................................................................................................ 37 Self-Paced Degree Program Information ................................................................................. 39 Online Program Information ........................................................................................................ 42 International Center Information ................................................................................................ 44 Certificates and Associate Degrees............................................................................................................. 47 Fayette Programs of Undergraduate Study ............................................................................................. 51 School Business ................................................................................................................................. 52 Andres School of Education .......................................................................................................... 58 School of Liberal Arts ...................................................................................................................... 75 School of Science and Mathematics .......................................................................................... 84 EU/CIE Programs of Undergraduate Study .............................................................................................. 93 School Business ................................................................................................................................. 94 Andres School of Education .......................................................................................................... 98 School of Liberal Arts ....................................................................................................................108 School of Science and Mathematics ........................................................................................115 General Education Requirements .............................................................................................................119 Undergraduate Course Descriptions .......................................................................................................122 Graduate Program ..........................................................................................................................................166 Admission ..........................................................................................................................................167 Transferring Credits ........................................................................................................................167 Tuition and Fees ..............................................................................................................................167 Master of Business Administration ...........................................................................................173 Master of Education .......................................................................................................................176 Master of Public Administration ................................................................................................182 Master of Science in Counseling ...............................................................................................185 Master of Sport Administration ..................................................................................................186 Graduate Course Descriptions....................................................................................................................187 Directories ..........................................................................................................................................................200 Index ...................................................................................................................................................................205 Locations ............................................................................................................................................................206 3 ExtFayCatalog_rev07072016.indb 3 7/18/16 9:16 AM Fayette 2016-2017 Summer Session—Term II Classes Begin ......................................................................................July 3 Academic Calendar Fourth of July No Classes................................................................July 4 Last Day to Add Courses .................................................................July 5 Last Day to Drop Courses ........................................................ August 4 Fall Semester—Term I Last Day of Classes...................................................................August 27 New Students Arrive ...............................................................August 19 New Student Days ............................................................ August 20-21 Classes Begin .............................................................................August 22 Hong Kong’s AY 2016-2017 Last Day to Add Courses .......................................................August 24 Academic Calendar Labor Day-No Classes ....................................................... September