Northeastern Illinois University 2011­2012 Academic Catalog CollegeSource® Visit the CollegeSource® Online website at http://www.collegesource.com GENERAL INFORMATION 2011-2012 NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY 5500 N. ST. LOUIS CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60625 Telephone: 773 / 583-4050 Fax: 773 / 442-4900 Home Page: www.neiu.edu BOARD OF TRUSTEES Carlos M. Azcoitia, Chair Carole Balzekas Omar A. Duque, Secretary Edward G. Dykla Marvin Garcia Jin Lee, Vice-Chair Jonathan J. Stein Winston A. Rysdahl, Student Trustee Sharon K. Hahs, President This issue of the Northeastern Illinois University Catalog is for the academic period 2011-2012. Provisions of this catalog are not to be regarded as irrevocable contractual commitments between Northeastern Illinois University and the student. The university reserves the right to change any provisions or requirements contained herein at any time within the student’s term of residence. Northeastern Illinois University subscribes to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information .........................................................1 Justice Studies .........................................................158 The University ..................................................................5 Latin & Latin American Studies ................................161 Admissions ......................................................................9 Linguistics ................................................................163 Residency Status ...........................................................28 Mathematics ............................................................169 Statement of Fees ..........................................................30 Music .......................................................................176 General Education Program ...........................................35 Philosophy ...............................................................187 Academic Regulations ...................................................37 Physics.....................................................................191 Registration and Records...............................................41 Political Science .......................................................194 Bachelor’s Degree Requirements ...................................42 Psychology ..............................................................203 Instructional Support Services .......................................44 Social Work ..............................................................210 Student Life ...................................................................45 Sociology .................................................................213 Academic Development .................................................46 Teaching English as a Second Language/ English Language Program ........................................47 Foreign Language (TESL/TEFL) ............................217 Reading Development ................................................49 Women’s Studies .....................................................221 Mathematics Development .........................................50 World Languages and Cultures ................................224 Pedroso Center for Diversity and Intercultural Affairs ....51 College of Business and Management .........................232 Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies ........................52 Graduate Programs ..................................................236 Center for Academic Writing (CAW) ...............................53 Accounting, Business Law and Finance ...................239 Center for Teaching and Learning ..................................54 Management and Marketing .....................................246 El Centro ........................................................................54 College of Education ....................................................253 First-year Experience (FYE) ............................................55 Chicago Teachers’ Center ........................................257 Global Studies ...............................................................59 Clinical Experiences and Student Teaching .............257 International Programs/International Students ...............60 Counselor Education ................................................264 McNair Scholars Program ..............................................61 Educational Inquiry and Curriculum Studies .............272 Middle Level Education Program Educational Foundations ......................................273 in Math and Science (MLED) ......................................61 Inner City Studies .................................................276 Math and Science Concepts Minor (MSTQE) .................67 Secondary Education ...........................................281 Nontraditional Degree Programs ....................................72 Educational Leadership and Development ...............288 University Honors Program ............................................74 Educational Leadership ........................................289 Weekend Institute for Professional Development ...........76 Human Resource Development ............................293 The Graduate College ....................................................78 Health, Physical Education, College of Arts and Sciences .........................................83 Recreation and Athletics ......................................297 African & African American Studies ............................85 Exercise Science ..................................................300 Anthropology ..............................................................88 Reading ....................................................................307 Art ..............................................................................95 Special Education ....................................................311 Asian Studies .............................................................99 Teacher Education ...................................................324 Biology .....................................................................100 Bilingual/Bicultural Education ...............................324 Chemistry .................................................................107 Early Childhood Education ...................................329 Communication, Media and Theatre ........................113 Elementary Education ..........................................333 Computer Science ...................................................121 Language Arts ......................................................337 Earth Science ...........................................................129 Special Certification Programs .............................339 Economics ...............................................................132 Faculty and Administration ..........................................342 English .....................................................................135 Academic Calendar ......................................................356 Geography and Environmental Studies ....................145 Index ............................................................................360 History......................................................................152 2 NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY / 2011-2012 UNIVERSITY MISSION STATEMENT Mission Northeastern Illinois University, as a public comprehensive university with loca- tions throughout Chicago, provides an exceptional environment for learning, teaching, and scholarship. We prepare a diverse community of students for leadership and service in our region and in a dynamic multicultural world. Vision Northeastern Illinois University will be a leader among metropolitan universities, known for its dedication to its urban mission, for the quality of its programs, for the success of its graduates, and for the diversity of its learning environment. Values Northeastern Illinois University is committed to a set of shared values that, taken collectively, guides our actions and interactions as we work together to prepare graduates for the responsible exercise of citizenship. We, the NEIU community, believe it is critical for our democracy to create a space in which the commitment to these values results in a thriving educational community that transforms the lives of all. As we take stock of the present and look to the future, these values serve as the touchstone for planning how we will best achieve the educational mission entrusted to us. Integrity NEIU is accountable to those we serve and to those from whom we receive support. We are committed to honesty, respect, and transparency in our words and our actions. In that regard, we work to be good stewards of the resources we are entrusted to use. This includes human, physical, fiscal, and environmental resources. Excellence In our pursuit of and commitment to excellence, we value the highest quality of learning and teaching, scholarship, and service. We value opportunities and experiences that support personal and professional development for all members of our community. In all that we say and do, we are committed to the process and products of excellence. Access to Opportunity NEIU values access to opportunity; we value a welcoming environment that provides appropriate support as well as encourages