Chapman University 2007-2008
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2007-2008 Catalog For more information please call: 866-CHAPMAN or visit our website at www.chapman.edu/cuc Message From The President: Commitment to Access Chapman University College is a pioneer in offering quality academic programs within flexible course schedules designed to meet the needs of working adults. For nearly half a century, we have been committed to providing a challenging and exciting intellectual environment in which adult learners can reach their full potential and achieve their educational goals. In the pages that follow, I invite you to become acquainted with Chapman in such a way that you will come to know the values and visions that drive us. I encourage you to visit one of our 27 University College campuses throughout California and Washington State and experience the sense of community of which we are so proud. Only then will you understand how we can help you expand your intellectual and professional horizons and prepare you to participate more fully in an increasingly complex world. James L. Doti President CONTENTS 1 Table of Contents Table of Contents..........................................................................................1 Conditions of Accuracy..................................................................................2 Academic Calendar 2007-2008...................................................................3 Academic Programs ......................................................................................6 General Information....................................................................................10 Financial Aid and Expenses........................................................................20 Undergraduate Admission ..........................................................................23 Undergraduate Academic Policies and Procedures ..................................24 Undergraduate Degree Requirements.......................................................39 Undergraduate Degree Programs ..............................................................43 Graduate Admission....................................................................................66 Graduate Academic Policies and Procedures............................................68 Graduate Degree Programs........................................................................84 Course Descriptions................................................................................. 159 Directories ................................................................................................ 253 Academic Campuses ............................................................................... 267 Index ......................................................................................................... 268 2 CONTENTS Conditions of Accuracy The information within is accurate at the time of publication. Students are responsible for informing themselves of and satisfactorily meeting all requirements pertinent to their relationship with the University. Chapman reserves the right to make changes as circumstances demand with reference to admission, registration, tuition and fees, attendance, curriculum requirements, student conduct, academic standing, candidacy, and graduation. Chapman University admits qualified students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the institution. Chapman does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, or disability in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other school-administered programs, and employment. The University recognizes that students with documented disabilities, such as mobility, sensory, health, psychological and learning disorders may need additional resources to enable successful completion of academic coursework. Chapman will make efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to the extent that they do not compromise the integrity of any degree or certificate, do not fundamentally alter the nature of a program, or are unduly burdensome to the institution. ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2007-2008 3 Academic Calendar 2007-2008 University College students attend concentrated nine week sessions in which classes meet once a week, typically on weeknights. Sessions are offered on a year-round, five-session schedule. Fall Semester- August 20, 2007 - January 13, 2008 Fall Semester Session 1 – 2007 - August 20, 2007 - October 21, 2007 Deadline to file Degree Conferral for Fall Semester Session 1 July 1 Graduate Comprehensive Examinations August 18 Pre-Registration July 23 - August 19 First day of instruction August 20 Tuition and other charges due August 20 Last day to add classes August 26 Deadline to file Degree Conferral for Fall Semester Session 2 September 1 Last day to withdraw without record of enrollment September 2 Labor Day (Administrative Office closed) September 3 Last day to withdraw from classes without receiving an "FW" October 7 Last day for change of grade option October 7 Last day of instruction October 21 All Grades due October 26 Degree Conferral Date October 31 Fall Semester Session 2 – 2007 - October 29, 2007 - January 13, 2008 Deadline to file Degree Conferral for Fall Semester Session 2 September 1 Pre-Registration July 23 – October 28 First day of instruction October 29 Tuition and other charges due October 29 Last day to add classes November 4 Last day to withdraw without record of enrollment November 11 Thanksgiving (Administrative Offices closed) November 22 – November 23 Deadline to file Degree Conferral for Spring Semester Session 1 December 1, Graduate Comprehensive Examination Deadline to Apply December 7 Last day to withdraw from classes without receiving an "FW" December 16 Last day for change of grade option December 16 Holiday Break (No classes) December 17 – Jan 2 Last day of instruction January 13, 2008 All Grades due January 18, 2008 Graduate Comprehensive Examinations January 19, 2008 Degree Conferral Date January 31, 2008 4 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2007-2008 Spring Semester- January 21, 2008 - June 1, 2008 Spring Semester Session 1 – 2008 - January 21, 2008 - March 23, 2008 Deadline to file Degree Conferral for Spring Semester Session 1 December 1, 2007 Pre-Registration January 2 – January 20 First day of instruction January 21 Tuition and other charges due January 21 Last day to add classes for Session 1 January 27 Deadline to file Degree Conferral for Spring Semester Session 2 February 1 Last day to withdraw without record of enrollment February 3 Graduate Comprehensive Examination Deadline to Apply February 29 Last day to withdraw from classes without receiving an "FW" March 9 Last day for change of grade option March 9 Good Friday (Administrative Offices closed) March 21 Last day of instruction March 23 All Grades due March 28 Graduate Comprehensive Examinations March 29 Degree Conferral Date March 31 Spring Semester Session 2 – 2008 - March 31, 2008 - June 1, 2008 Pre-Registration January 2 – March 30 Deadline to file Degree Conferral for Spring Semester Session 2 February 1 First day of instruction March 31 Tuition and other charges due March 31 Deadline to file Degree Conferral for Summer Session April 1 Deadline to participate in regional commencement ceremonies April 3** Last day to add classes April 6 Last day to withdraw without record of enrollment April 13 Graduate Comprehensive Examination Deadline to Apply May 9 Last day to withdraw from classes without receiving an "FW" May 18 Last day for change of grade option May 18 Memorial Day (Administrative Offices closed) May 26 Last day of instruction June 1 All Grades due June 6 Graduate Comprehensive Examinations June 7 Degree Conferral Date June 30 **Graduation Ceremony Participation – Students graduating at the end of Spring Semester Session 2 who wish to participate in this year’s CUC commencement ceremony must submit their Degree Conferral Application by February 1, 2008 and their Commencement Participation Reply online by April 3, 2008. Students who wish to participate in this year’s commencement ceremony but will complete degree requirements in Summer Session must complete their Degree Conferral Application by April 1, 2008 and Commencement Participation Reply by April 3, 2008. See Graduate and Undergraduate Commencement Policy. ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2007-2008 5 Summer Session – 2008 - June 9, 2008 - August 10, 2008 Deadline to file Degree Conferral for Summer Session April 1 Pre-Registration May 12 – June 8 First day of instruction June 9 Tuition and other charges due June 9 Last day to add classes June 15 Last day to withdraw without record of enrollment June 22 Independence Day (Administrative Offices closed) July 4 Graduate Comprehensive Examination Deadline to Apply July 18 Last day to withdraw from classes without receiving an "FW" July 27 Last day for change of grade option July 27 Last day of instruction August 10 All Grades due August 15 Graduate Comprehensive Examinations August 16 Degree Conferral Date August 31 College Graduate Comprehensive Examination application examination dates and deadlines are as follows: Comprehensive Exam Dates Deadline To Apply August 18, 2007 July 20, 2007 January 19, 2008 December 7, 2008 March 29, 2008 February 29, 2008 June 7, 2008 May 9, 2008 August 16, 2008 July 18, 2008 University College Degree Conferral Application deadlines are as follows: Session Session Date Conferral Application Dates Due