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LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY www.LaTech.edu Leslie K. Guice, PhD President UNIVERSITY CATALOG 2013-2014 Louisiana Tech University practices a Policy of Equal Opportunity for all qualified persons in admission to, participation in, or employ- ment in the programs and activities which the University conducts without regard to race, creed, color, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, or veteran’s status. Anyone who believes they have been subjected to discrimination and/or harassment in violation of this policy, or have questions or complaints regarding equal opportunity at Louisiana Tech University should contact Mrs. Carrie Flournoy, Executive Assistant, Title IX & Compliance Coordinator, located within the Office of the University President, Room 1620, Wyly Tower of Learning,Ruston, Louisiana 71272; telephone 318-257-3785. Volume MMXIII Louisiana Tech University is a member of the University of Louisiana System Published by the University Catalog Committee and the University Registrar’s Office of Louisiana Tech University, 207 Keeny Circle, Ruston, Louisiana, 71272. This catalog (available online at www.LaTech.edu/registrar/bulletin) is neither a contract, nor an offer to con- tract. Any and all aspects of the education programs described herein, including the identity of the programs, may be subject to change. Changes could include rules or policies and be applied to all matriculated students. The service marks of Louisiana Tech University are registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office: T-and-state logo; Louisiana Tech seal; Louisiana Tech University; Louisiana Tech; LA Tech; Lady Techsters™; and the Tech Bulldog™ i Table of Contents PART I – OVERVIEW Louisiana Board of Regents ........................................................................................................................................................................... iv University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors .................................................................................................................................. iv Campus Map ................................................................................................................................................................................................... v Organization Chart ......................................................................................................................................................................................... vi Accreditation ................................................................................................................................................................................................. vii Undergraduate Degrees ................................................................................................................................................................................viii Graduate Degrees ............................................................................................................................................................................................ x University Academic Calendar ..................................................................................................................................................................... xii Chapter 1 – University Overview ....................................................................................................................................................................... 1 History............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1 Mission Statements ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 Louisiana Board of Regents’ Mission Statement for Louisiana Tech University ........................................................................................1 Mission – Louisiana Tech University ..........................................................................................................................................................1 Mission – Intercollegiate Athletics ..............................................................................................................................................................2 Strategic Plan .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2 Equal Opportunity Policies ............................................................................................................................................................................. 2 Admissions ...................................................................................................................................................................................................3 Disability Services .......................................................................................................................................................................................3 Employment .................................................................................................................................................................................................3 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) ................................................................................................................................... 3 University Emergency Announcements .......................................................................................................................................................... 3 Student Representation in University Activities ............................................................................................................................................. 3 Chapter 2 – Undergraduate Admissions.............................................................................................................................................................. 5 Undergraduate Admissions Overview ............................................................................................................................................................ 5 Immunization Policy ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Admission Requirements and Procedures ...................................................................................................................................................... 5 Freshman Admission ....................................................................................................................................................................................5 In-State Student Admission Criteria ............................................................................................................................................................5 Out-of-State Student and Home-Schooled Admission Criteria ...................................................................................................................5 Transfer Admission ......................................................................................................................................................................................5 Readmission Students ..................................................................................................................................................................................6 International Admission ...............................................................................................................................................................................6 Visiting and Special Admission ...................................................................................................................................................................6 Inter-Institutional Cooperative Program ......................................................................................................................................................7 Early and Concurrent Admission .................................................................................................................................................................7 Summer Enrichment Program for High School Students ............................................................................................................................7 Summer Scholars Program ..........................................................................................................................................................................7 Summer Orientation ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 7 Scholarships .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Louisiana’s Residency Regulations ...............................................................................................................................................................