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EAST CENTRAL UNIVERSITY 1100 E. 14TH STREET ADA, OKLAHOMA 74820-6999 TELEPHONE (580) 332-8000 FAX (580) 559-5432 [email protected] www.ecok.edu CATALOG 2016-2017 FALL 2016 Announcements in the catalog concerning regulations, fees, curricula, or other matters are subject to change without notice. Catalog takes effect Fall 2016 iii CONTENTS Affirmative Action Compliance Statement .....................................iv Professional Education Sequence ..................................................70 Americans with Disabilities Statement ...........................................iv Program Sheets ..............................................................................71 Admission of Nonimmigrant Aliens ..............................................iv Accreditation and Affiliation ..........................................................iv SECTION VII: COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND SCIENCES .......................................79 SECTION I: INTRODUCTION TO THE Biology ..........................................................................................81 UNIVERSITY ..............................................1 Chemistry/Physics .........................................................................81 History and Functions .....................................................................1 Environmental Sciences ................................................................82 Mission Statement ..........................................................................2 Family and Consumer Sciences .....................................................83 To the Prospective Student ..............................................................3 Mathematics and Computer Science ..............................................83 Nursing ...........................................................................................84 SECTION II: GENERAL INFORMATION OF THE Program Sheets ..............................................................................86 UNDERGRADUATE DIVISION ..........5 Institutional Admission and Retention Policy* ................................5 SECTION VIII: COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS Undergraduate Transfer and Articulation Policy* .........................12 AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ................109 *Includes Non-Native Speakers of English Art ............................................................................................... 112 Remediation Policy ........................................................................14 Communication and Performance Studies/Mass Comm ............. 112 Assessment Policy ........................................................................15 English and Languages ............................................................... 112 In-State/Out-of-State Status of Enrolled Students Policy ..............15 History and Native American Studies .......................................... 113 Fees and Financial Aid ..................................................................18 Human Resources ....................................................................... 113 Orientation ....................................................................................24 Music ........................................................................................... 115 Course Identification .....................................................................25 Political Science and Legal Studies ............................................. 116 Registration, Course Load and Overload .......................................25 School of Fine Arts ...................................................................... 111 Taking Courses and Earning Credit ..............................................26 Sociology .................................................................................... 116 Grading Policy; Attendance and Conduct Program Sheets ............................................................................ 117 Requirements; Retention Rates; Honor Roll; and Honors Graduation ...................................................28 SECTION IX: UNIVERSITY STUDIES ......................157 Honors Program ............................................................................31 General Studies ...........................................................................157 Records, Graduation, and Planning for Graduate School .............32 Program Sheet ..............................................................................158 Library, Audiovisual Resources, Computer Laboratories, Computer Use Policy, SECTION X: OBTAINING TEACHERS’ Writing Center, High School CERTIFICATES; NURSES’ LICENSES; Meets, International Student Program and Services, AND COLLEGIATE OFFICER Global Education Program, National Student CERTIFICATION ...................................160 Exchange Program, and Academic Success Center .................33 Student Honor Societies and Awards, and SECTION XI: SCHOOL OF GRADUATE Distinguished Alumnus Award ................................................34 STUDIES ..................................................165 Distinguished Family Award ...................................................36 Distinguished Former Faculty Award ......................................36 SECTION XII: SUPERVISION, Distinguished Philanthropist Award ........................................36 ORGANIZATION, Distinguished Service Award ..................................................36 FACULTY AND Communicable Disease, Grievance, and OTHER PERSONNEL .......................193 Sexual Harassment Policies .....................................................37 SECTION XIII: COURSE DESCRIPTIONS .................212 SECTION III: REQUIREMENTS FOR BACHELOR’S DEGREES ....................41 Index ...........................................................................................279 Degrees Offered ............................................................................41 Map and Description of Facilities ...............................................283 Requirements for a Bachelors Degree ...........................................41 General Education Studies- Philosophy, Purposes, and Themes ...42 General Education Requirements ..................................................43 Student Outcomes ..........................................................................44 SECTION IV: PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS ..............................................47 SECTION V: HARLAND C. STONCIPHER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ...........................................49 Accounting .....................................................................................50 Business Administration ..............................................................50 Program Sheets ..............................................................................53 Certificates .....................................................................................61 SECTION VI: COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND PSYCHOLOGY ............................65 Education ......................................................................................66 Kinesiology ....................................................................................68 Psychology ............................................................................. .......69 iv East Central University Accreditation and Affiliation Affirmative Action Compliance Statement Accredited by: East Central University, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis The Higher Learning Commission as a Master’s Degree granting of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual institution (1922-34; 1947). The Higher Learning Commission’s orientation, genetic information, or status as a veteran in any of its website is www.ncahlc.org and its phone number is (800) 621-7440. policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admission, employment, financial aid, and educational services. The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc., 1978* following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs, 2004 non-discrimination policies: Employment Services Director, 1100 E. Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education 14th, Adm 160, Ada, OK 74820, (580) 559-5217 Programs (CAATE), 2003 Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Americans with Disabilities Statement Educational Programs, 2014 Council on Rehabilitation Education, 1992 “East Central University, in compliance with all applicable Council on Social Work Education, 1984 Federal and State laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the National Association of Schools of Music, 1996 basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, 1954 status as a veteran, or special disabled veteran in any of its policies, National Environmental Health Science and Protection practices, or procedures.” This includes but is not limited to admission, Accreditation Council, 1975 employment, financial aid, and educational services. Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, 1948 East Central University is committed to providing equal Approved by: access to University programs and services for all students. Under university policy and federal and state laws, students with documented American Bar Association (for Legal Studies Program) disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations. If any