Western Illinois University Graduate Catalog 2009-2010
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Western Illinois University Graduate Catalog 2009-2010 1 University Circle Macomb, Illinois 61455-1390 WIU Telephone: (309) 298-1414 Text Telephone: (309) 298-4444 Graduate School Telephone: (309) 298-1806 or (877) WIU-GRAD Graduate School Fax: (309) 298-2345 E-mail Address: [email protected] WIU website: wiu.edu Graduate School website: wiu.edu/grad Western Illinois University-Quad Cities 3561 60th Street Moline, IL 61265 Telephone: (309) 762-9481 Fax: (309) 762-6989 Website: wiu.edu/qc Printed by authority of the State of Illinois. Western Illinois University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. Information about the Commission may be obtained by contacting the commission offices and staff at ncahigherlearningcommission.org or (312) 263- 0456. The provisions of this catalog are not to be regarded as irrevocable contractual commitments between Western 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. 1 For More Information Inquiries about Western Illinois University are welcome. Please direct all inquiries to the appropriate departments listed below: Athletics Department of Intercollegiate Athletics (309) 298-1106 Billing Questions Billing and Receivables Office (309) 298-1831 Counseling Center (309) 298-2453 Disability Services Disability Support Services (309) 298-2512 Text Telephone (309) 298-1856 Financial Aid Financial Aid Office (309) 298-2446 Graduate School (309) 298-1806 Toll-free (877) WIU-GRAD Fax (309) 298-2345 Health Insurance Student Insurance Office (309) 298-1882 Health Services Beu Health Center (309) 298-1888 Housing University Housing and Dining Services (309) 298-2461 Center for International Studies International Admissions (309) 298-2426 Library (309) 298-2705 Parking Questions Parking Services (309) 298-1921 Registrar’s Office (309) 298-1891 Scholarships 2 Scholarship Director (309) 298-2001 WIU-Quad Cities Campus (309) 762-9481 Graduate Admissions (309) 762-9481 ext. 323 Deans' Offices College of Arts and Sciences (309) 298-1828 College of Business and Technology (309) 298-2442 College of Education and Human Services (309) 298-1690 College of Fine Arts and Communication (309) 298-1552 Libraries (309) 298-2762 Academic Departments Accountancy (309) 298-1152 African American Studies (309) 298-1181 Biological Sciences (309) 298-1546 Business Administration (309) 298-2442 Chemistry (309) 298-1538 College Student Personnel (309) 298-1183 Communication (309) 298-1507 Communication Sciences and Disorders (309) 298-1955 Computer Science (309) 298-1452 Counselor Education (309) 762-1876 Curriculum and Instruction (309) 298-1961 Economics (309) 298-1153 Educational and Interdisciplinary Studies (309) 298-1183 Educational Leadership (309) 298-1070 Elementary Education (309) 298-1961 Engineering Technology (309) 298-1091 English and Journalism (309) 298-1103 Geography (309) 298-1648 Health Sciences (309) 298-1076 History (309) 298-1053 Instructional Design and Technology (309) 298-1952 Kinesiology (309) 298-1981 Liberal Arts and Sciences (309) 298-1828 Mathematics (309) 298-1054 Museum Studies (309) 762-9481 ext. 266 Physics (309) 298-1596 Political Science (309) 298-1055 Psychology (309) 298-1593 Reading (309) 298-1961 Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration (309) 298-1967 School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration (309) 298-1038 3 School of Music (309) 298-1544 Sociology (309) 298-1056 Special Education (309) 298-1909 Sport Management (309) 298-1981 Theatre and Dance (309) 298-1543 Women’s Studies (309) 298-2214 4 Table of Contents General Information The History and Heritage of Western Illinois University ..........................................9 The Present and Future of Western Illinois University .............................................9 Our Vision ..................................................................................................................10 Our Mission ...............................................................................................................10 Our Values .................................................................................................................10 Mission of the Graduate School .................................................................................11 Accreditation ..............................................................................................................11 Equal Opportunity and Access ..................................................................................11 Student Right-to-Know ..............................................................................................12 Administrative Organization ......................................................................................12 Academic Colleges ....................................................................................................12 Trustees of the University ..........................................................................................13 Officers of the University ..........................................................................................13 Graduate Council .......................................................................................................13 Campus and Facilities The University ...........................................................................................................14 Housing ......................................................................................................................14 University Libraries ...................................................................................................15 Laboratories, Clinics, and Special Facilities ..............................................................15 Student Union ............................................................................................................18 Western Illinois University-Quad Cities Campus .....................................................19 University Services and Special Programs Alumni Association ...................................................................................................20 Athletics .....................................................................................................................20 Campus Recreation ....................................................................................................21 Career Services ..........................................................................................................21 Counseling Center ......................................................................................................22 Cultural Programs ......................................................................................................22 Disability Support Services .......................................................................................23 Go West Transit .........................................................................................................23 International Education ..............................................................................................23 Medical Services ........................................................................................................23 Multicultural Services ................................................................................................24 Parking Services ........................................................................................................24 Public Safety ..............................................................................................................24 Registration ................................................................................................................25 Student Judicial Programs .........................................................................................25 Student Legal Services ...............................................................................................25 University Foundation and Development ..................................................................26 5 University Technology ..............................................................................................25 Western’s English as a Second Language Institute ...................................................26 Writing Center ...........................................................................................................27 Admission .................................................................................................................28 Academic Guidelines and Graduate School Policies ............................................34 Costs and Financial Assistance Cost Guarantee ...........................................................................................................46 Tuition and Fees .........................................................................................................46 Room Rates for Residence Halls ...............................................................................48 The Billing System ....................................................................................................48 Payment Plans ............................................................................................................49 University Credit/Refund Policy ...............................................................................49 Financial Assistance