UCF Stands For Opportunity 2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog University of Central Florida UCF Rosen College of 4000 Central Florida Boulevard Hospitality Management Orlando, FL 32816 9907 Universal Boulevard http://www.ucf.edu Orlando, FL 32819 407-823-2000 http://hospitality.ucf.edu 407-903-8000 UCF REGIONAL CAMPUSES http://regionalcampuses.ucf.edu UCF Cocoa UCF Ocala UCF Sanford/Lake Mary UCF South Orlando (In partnership with Brevard (In partnership with College of Central (In partnership with Seminole State 7300 Lake Ellenor Drive Community College) Florida) College) Orlando, FL 32809 1519 Clearlake Road 3001 S.W. 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International Speedway Blvd. Building 3 1250 North Hancock Road Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Palm Bay, FL 32909 Clermont, FL 34711 UCF Valencia West 386-506-4021 321-433-7838 352-536-2113 (In partnership with Valencia College) 1800 South Kirkman Road UCF Leesburg Building 11, Room 104 (In partnership with Lake-Sumter Orlando, FL 32811 Community College) 407-582-5500 9501 U.S. Highway 441 Leesburg, FL 34788 352-536-2113 UNDERGRADUATE INFORMATION Undergraduate Admissions Office of Student Financial Registrar’s Office Housing and Residence University of Central Florida Assistance University of Central Florida Life PO Box 160111 University of Central Florida PO Box 160114 University of Central Florida Orlando, FL, 32816-0111 4000 Central Florida Boulevard Orlando, FL 32816-0114 PO Box 163222 http://admissions.ucf.edu Millican Hall, Room 120 http://registrar.ucf.edu Orlando, FL 32816-3222 407-823-3000 Orlando, FL 32816-0113 407-823-3100 http://www.housing.ucf.edu http://finaid.ucf.edu 407-823-4663 407-823-2827 May 2012 Volume 45, Number 1 The current Undergraduate Catalog is published at http://www.catalog.sdes.ucf.edu each May. Compiled and edited by the University of Central Florida Registrar’s Office, Division of Student Development and Enrollment Services. Pre-press production & supervision by Brian Pate, Assistant Director, Information and Publication Services, University of Central Florida Registrar’s Office. New Catalog policies and requirements take effect with the Summer term. © and TM 2012 University of Central Florida. This publication is copyrighted by the University of Central Florida and may not be reprinted or republished in whole or in part in any fashion or any media whatsoever without the prior written consent of a duly authorized University of Central Florida official. The UCF Creed Integrity, scholarship, community, creativity, and excellence are the core values that guide our conduct, performance, and decisions. These values comprise the guiding principles that direct the actions of the University, its students, and its employees. Integrity I will practice and defend academic and personal honesty. Scholarship I will cherish and honor learning as a fundamental purpose of my membership in the UCF community. Community I will promote an open and supportive campus environment by respecting the rights and contributions of every individual. Creativity I will use my talents to enrich the human experience. Excellence I will strive toward the highest standards of performance in any endeavor I undertake. PEGASUS was the winged horse of the muses in Greek Mythology. It carried their hopes, their aspirations, and their poetry into the skies. PEGASUS is as futuristic as tomorrow’s space exploration in our solar system and into the universe beyond. The seal also bridges the gap between the humanities and space technology. UCF Stands For Opportunity Mission Statement The University of Central Florida is a public multi-campus, metropolitan research university that stands for opportunity. The university anchors the Central Florida city-state in meeting its economic, cultural, intellectual, environmental and societal needs by providing high-quality, broad-based education and experienced-based learning; pioneering scholarship and impactful research; enriched student development and leadership growth; and highly relevant continuing education and public service initiatives that address pressing local, state, national, and international issues in support of the global community. UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 3 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 Welcome to the University of Central Florida! I hope you are excited about the new academic year and the many opportunities that await you at UCF. Work hard in your classes and participate fully in extra-curricular activities, and you will be rewarded with an excellent education along with experiences that will enrich your life. A college education is all about learning, and excellent learning occurs in our classrooms, laboratories, and studios. But you will also learn important lessons when you volunteer to tutor grade-school students, play sports, get involved in student government, and participate in any of the numerous clubs and organizations on campus. Take pride in your university. Our academic programs are setting the standard for institutions of higher education, our faculty members are nationally renowned for their teaching and research, our academic service- learning program is among the largest in the nation, and our athletic teams compete with the best in the country. Take pride in yourself. Make the UCF Creed an integral part of your value system: practice personal honesty, cherish learning, respect the rights of every individual, enrich the human experience, and strive toward the highest standards of personal performance. In short, conduct yourself on campus and in the community to bring distinction to you and to our university. You have my best wishes for success during this coming year. UCF faculty members and staff members are here to help you to learn, to grow, and to excel. Upon graduation, you will join the more than 188,000 alumni whose lives have been changed by their UCF experience. Remember, UCF stands for opportunity. Seize this opportunity for your success and happiness. Cordially yours, John C. Hitt President UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 4 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 UNIVERSITY NOTICES Undergraduate Academic Policy Statement Guidelines The University of Central Florida, may change any of the announce- The sale and service of alcoholic beverages to persons younger than ments, information, policies, rules, regulations, or procedures set forth 21 years of age is prohibited. Possession or consumption of alcoholic in the Undergraduate Advising Guide and the Undergraduate Catalog. beverages is prohibited by persons younger than 21 years of age. The Undergraduate Catalog is published online once a year and can- Possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages in open or not always reflect new and modified regulations. Statements in the unsealed containers is prohibited except in designated areas or as Undergraduate Advising Guide and the Undergraduate Catalog may approved with special events. not be regarded in the nature of binding obligations on the institution or the State of Florida. While every effort will be made to accommodate Individuals are responsible for their actions regardless of their mental the curricular needs of students, limited resources may prevent the or physical state as it may be affected by mind-altering chemicals such University from offering all required courses in each semester or in day as alcohol and other drugs. and evening sections. Student organizations may develop more stringent regulations regard- Students will be held accountable for the requirements, policies, and ing alcohol use. procedures described in the Undergraduate Advising Guide and the Locations Undergraduate Catalog. Additional information or clarification of any The sale of alcoholic beverages to individuals of legal age will be permit- policy or procedure may be obtained from the specified office. ted in licensed areas by licensed on-campus distributors. The sale or service of alcoholic beverages to individuals of legal age will Non-Discrimination Policy be permitted at other select campus locations for catered functions by (including sexual harassment) properly authorized distributors. The University of Central Florida values diversity in the campus com- The serving, possession or consumption of alcohol by individuals of munity. Accordingly, discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, legal age may be permitted in private residential rooms in the residence national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, genetic halls and other on-campus or affiliated housing unless otherwise prohib- information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or ited by the governing organization. Consumption of alcoholic beverages veteran status is prohibited. in public or common areas within on-campus residential units shall fol- Sexual harassment, a form of sex discrimination, is defined as unwel- low guidelines provided by their governing organization, and local, state come sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or verbal or physical and federal law. conduct of a sexual nature when: Approval Procedures: