2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog

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. College Road 100 Weldon Boulevard 407-608-1440 Building 3 Ocala, FL 34474 Partnership Center Cocoa, FL 32922 352-854-2322, Ext. 1824 Sanford, FL 32773 UCF Valencia Osceola 321-433-7821 407-708-2471 (In partnership with Valencia College) UCF Palm Bay 1800 Denn John Lane UCF Daytona Beach (In partnership with Brevard UCF South Lake Building 3, Suite 319 (In partnership with Daytona State Community College) (In partnership with Lake-Sumter Kissimmee, FL 34744 College) 250 Community College Parkway Community College) 407-582-4190 1200 W. 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: Student Groups 1. Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a Prior approval for students or student organizations to host an event term or condition of an individual’s employment or enrollment; where alcoholic beverages are present in non-licensed campus locations 2. Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used must be obtained from the Director of Student Leadership Programs. as the basis for employment or enrollment decisions affecting such The following information must be supplied by the student organization individual; or, and approved by the appropriate university officials, no less than 15 3. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering calendar days prior to the event(s). These arrangements include but are with an individual’s work performance or enrollment, or creating an not limited to: sponsoring organization and nature of event; date, begin- intimidating, hostile, or offensive working or academic environment. ning and ending times, and location of event; number in attendance and Sexual harassment is strictly prohibited. Occurrences will be dealt with method of registering guests; method of designation for those of age/ in accordance with the guidelines above and University regulations. underage; contained area where alcohol consumption is permitted; type Employees, students, or applicants for employment or admission may of alcohol along with food and alternative non-alcoholic beverages to be obtain further information on this policy, including grievance proce- provided; method of security including number of campus police officers; dures, from the Equity Coordinator. The Director of the Office of Equal person to be contacted at event in case of questions or problems. Opportunity and Affirmative Action Programs is the campus Equity Approval Procedures: Non-Student Groups Coordinator responsible for concerns in all areas of discrimination. The When an event is properly scheduled to take place in a location for office is located on the Orlando campus, in Millican Hall 330, Orlando, which a campus concession holds a license, alcoholic beverages FL 32816-0030. The phone number is 407-UCF-1EEO. Policies and are to be sold through the concession and their license. Groups or guidelines are available online at http://www.eeo.ucf.edu/. organizations who seek to sell beer or wine along with a non-alcoholic choice at other locations on campus must obtain approval to secure Drug-Free Workplace/Drug-Free Schools a beer or wine license from the Director of Business Services prior to Policy Statement making application for the license. With approval the license is then Standards of conduct and disciplinary sanctions will be imposed for the to be obtained by the organization from the Alcoholic Beverages and unlawful possession, misuse or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by Tobacco Division of the Department of Business Regulations of the UCF students and employees on UCF property or as part of any of its State of Florida. Off-campus groups or organizations who seek to serve activities. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, posses- alcoholic beverages in a location and situation which does not require a sion or misuse of a controlled substance, prescription medication or the license must obtain prior approval to serve alcohol on campus from the unlawful possession and use of alcohol is harmful and prohibited in and Director of Business Services. on UCF owned and controlled property or as part of any of its activities. For the complete and definitive version of the Drug-Free Workplace/ Any UCF employee or student determined to have violated this policy Drug-Free Schools Policy Statement, please go to: shall be subject to disciplinary action for misconduct, which may include http://www.goldenrule.sdes.ucf.edu. termination/expulsion and referral for prosecution. No employee/student is to report to work/class or attend any University activity while under Academic Behavior Standards the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol. Violation of these policies by The University of Central Florida is committed to a policy of honesty in an employee/student will be reason for evaluation/treatment for drug/ academic affairs. Conduct that comprises a breach of this policy may alcohol disorder and/or for disciplinary action up to and including ter- result in academic action and/or disciplinary action. Academic action mination/expulsion and/or referral for prosecution consistent with local, affects student assignments, examinations or grades. Disciplinary state and federal law. action may affect student enrollment status. Academic Misconduct includes but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, assisting another in Campus Alcoholic Beverages Policy cheating or plagiarism, and commercial use of academic materials. The The sale, service, possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages violations of student academic behavior standards on the undergradu- shall comply with state and federal laws, city and county ordinances, ate and graduate level are listed and defined in the Rules of Conduct in and the licensing agreement with on-campus distributors which allows The Golden Rule Student Handbook. for the sale and service of alcoholic beverages. In addition the University Note: A student who has assisted another in any of the aforementioned has formulated the following policies governing the sale, service, pos- breach of standards shall be considered equally culpable. In cases of session and consumption of alcoholic beverages on campus. Refer to cheating or plagiarism, the instructor may document the incident and University of Central Florida Policy “Alcoholic Beverages on Campus” choose to take appropriate academic action ranging from loss of credit 3-115.1 for further information. for a specific assignment, examination, or project to removal from the course with a grade of “F.” The instructor may also choose to assign a Z designation that would be included with the earned grade on transcripts, designating that academic dishonesty occurred. Information regarding

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 12 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 University Notices the Z designation, its application or removal from a transcript can be most directly connected to the issue, unless there are compelling rea- found in The Golden Rule Student Handbook. Additionally, the instruc- sons not to do so. If the concerned individual does not want to contact tor may request disciplinary action through the Office of Student Rights a faculty or staff member directly, he or she begins with the next highest and Responsibilities, which may result in additional punitive and educa- level of authority, which typically is the department chair or director. If tion sanctions, as outlined in The Golden Rule Student Handbook. the problem or complaint is unresolved or the individual is not satisfied with the resolution, he or she may file a written grievance or appeal in Student Use of Technology most cases. Specific procedures included are in specific sections of the The University of Central Florida expects all students to have ready Catalog and The Golden Rule. access to a personal computer and software appropriate to his or her field of study. Students can meet this expectation by purchasing or leas- Accreditation ing a computer, sharing a computer with family or roommates, or using The University of Central Florida, a member institution of the State a UCF computer lab. University System, formerly was named Florida Technological All UCF students should expect to use a personal computer in many University. The name was changed by action of the Florida Legislature University activities, including coursework, accessing library informa- on December 6, 1978. tion, registering for classes, emailing correspondence to instructors or The University of Central Florida is accredited by the Southern fellow students, or taking online classes. In addition, many UCF courses Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges require the use of the Internet. (SACSCOC) to award degrees at the associate, baccalaureate, mas- The University of Central Florida has developed one of the nation’s ter’s, and doctoral levels. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 most advanced campus technology environments, and all UCF stu- Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for dents are provided free Knight’s EMail accounts and Internet access. questions about the accreditation of the University of Central Florida. Students wishing to acquire a personal computer are strongly advised Please note the commission’s expectation that contact occur only if to consider a laptop equipped with a wireless network adaptor. there is evidence to support significant non-compliance with a require- Recommended configurations can be found on the University’s Website ment or standard. For other information about UCF’s SACSCOC at http://cstore.ucf.edu/graphics/Computer Recommendations.pdf. accreditation, please contact the university’s SACSCOC liaison in UCF’s Office of Academic Affairs. Undeclared Policy College/Discipline Accrediting Body All students at the University of Central Florida are expected to officially declare a major prior to earning 45 college credit hours (this includes Arts and Humanities credits earned from CLEP, Dual Enrollment, AP, and IB). An admin- Music, Music Education National Association of Schools of Music istrative hold to prevent future university registration will be placed on (NASM) the records of all students that have not declared a major. Students Business Administration must meet with an academic advisor (within Student Development and (all disciplines) The Association to Advance Collegiate Enrollment Services, the Colleges, or Regional Campuses) to have the Schools of Business (AACSB hold released. International) Education Student Responsibility for University (all programs leading to State Accreditation - Florida Department initial teacher certification) of Education; National Council for Communication Accreditation of Teacher Education UCF uses email as the official means of notifying students of impor- (NCATE) tant information concerning registration, deadlines, financial assistance, scholarships, student accounts (including tuition and fees), Engineering and Computer Science academic progress and problems, and many other critical items. The Aerospace, Civil, Accredited by the Engineering university sends all business-related and academic messages to a Computer, Construction, Accreditation Commission of ABET, student’s Knights Email address to ensure that there is one repository Electrical, Environmental, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Industrial, Mechanical Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, and for that information. Every student must register for, and maintain, a Engineering Telephone: (410) 347-7700 Knights EMail account at http://www.knightsemail.ucf.edu and check it regularly to avoid missing important information from the university. Computer Science Accredited by the Computing Accreditation Any difficulty with establishing an account or with accessing an estab- Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, lished account must be resolved through the UCF Computer Services Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, Service Desk so that a student receives all important messages Telephone: (410) 347-7700 ([email protected] or 407-823-5117). Health and Public Affairs Athletic Training Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Additionally, each student must have an up-to-date emergency email Training Education (CAATE) address and cell phone number by which they can be reached in case of an emergency on campus. This emergency contact information Health Informatics and Commission on Accreditation for Health will be used only for emergency communication purposes. Also, both Information Management Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) permanent and local mailing addresses must be on record, so that any physical documents that must be mailed can be delivered. Health Services Association of University Programs Administration in Health Administration (AUPHA) It is critical that students maintain and regularly check their Knights Email Social Work Council on Social Work Education account for official announcements and notifications. Communications (CSWE) sent to the Knights EMail address on record will be deemed adequate notice for all university communications, including issues related to College of Medicine - Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences academics, finances, registration, parking, and other matters. The Medical Laboratory National Accrediting Agency for Clinical University does not accept responsibility if official communication fails to Sciences Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), reach a student who has not registered for, or maintained and checked 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, their Knights EMail account on a regular basis. Please ensure that this Rosemont, IL 60018-5119 information is current and that any changes in contact information are Nursing made online through the myUCF portal at https://my.ucf.edu/. Nursing Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Florida Board Complaint Policy of Nursing The University of Central Florida supports the right of students to file Sciences grievances, lodge complaints, and make appeals in a safe environment Chemistry American Chemical Society (ACS) free of fear, retaliation, or other adverse consequence. The University Committee on Professional Training has a number of offices and committees that are responsible for imple- UCF is listed in Transfer Credit Practices on Designated Educational menting the institution’s established procedures for addressing written Institutions with the highest level of credit acceptability. This handbook academic and non-academic student complaints. is published by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers and lists the acceptability of transfer credits based In most cases, the recommended strategy for complaints of any nature upon the reporting institutions in the states, commonwealths, territo- is to ask the concerned individual to first contact the person or office ries, and selected international institutions.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 13 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 UCF CoursesUNIVERSITY and Descriptions OF CENTRAL FLORIDA/CAMPUSES Online instruction modes are: The University WORLD WIDE WEB (W): These are courses conducted via web- 407-823-2000 based instruction and collaboration. Some courses may require mini- http://www.ucf.edu mal campus attendance or in-person/proctored examinations. UCF Stands For Opportunity: The University of Central Florida is MIXED-MODE/REDUCED SEAT TIME (M): These courses include a major metropolitan research university located in one of the most popular cities in the world. UCF is comprised of 12 colleges support- both required classroom attendance and online instruction. All M ing more than 58,000 students who attend classes on UCF’s main classes have substantial activity conducted over the web, which sub- campus in Orlando and 10 regional campuses. stitutes for some classroom meetings. A growing and dynamic university, UCF opened the College of VIDEO STREAMING (V): These are courses delivered over the web Medicine in 2009, and it is the centerpiece of the burgeoning medical via streaming digital video, which may be supplemented by additional city at Lake Nona. In 2010, UCF opened the School of Performing web activity, projects, or exams. Arts in the new on-campus Performing Arts Center, and in 2011, UCF became one of 40 public universities earning the Carnegie VIDEO STREAMING/REDUCED SEAT TIME (RV): In these courses, Foundation’s highest designation in two categories: community classroom-based content is available over the Web via streaming engagement and research activity. video and classroom attendance is not required. Other required activities that substitute for video instruction may include any of the follow- UCF offers more than 200 degree programs and is an academic and ing elements: web activity, in-person or proctored examinations, and research leader in numerous fields, such as optics; modeling and labs. See course notes for details. simulation; engineering and computer science; business administration; education; the sciences including biomedical sciences; hospitality Complete listings of all fully and partially web-based classes from management; and digital media. In 2010-11, UCF awarded $408 mil- the class schedule are also excerpted and available on the Learning lion in financial aid to students. Online website at http://learn.ucf.edu. Students who plan to enroll UCF annually ranks in the top 50 universities nationwide for the in any course with a web or streaming video component must have number of National Merit Scholars in its freshman class with the vast access to the Internet, a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or majority enrolled in the Burnett Honors College. Firefox, basic web-browsing knowledge, ability to use email, and basic The main campus stretches 1,415-acres and provides modern facili- computer skills such as word processing. ties. The Health Center is a full-service health clinic with on-site professionals, X-ray capabilities, dental services, a pharmacy, a medical Regional Campuses laboratory and physical therapy services. http://www.regionalcampuses.ucf.edu The Student Union has computer labs, study lounges, ballrooms and The University of Central Florida offers an opportunity to complete a meeting rooms, popular eating establishments, and a small shop- ping mall. Students also enjoy a 149,000-square-foot Recreation and number of programs through UCF Regional Campuses. Strategically Wellness Center complete with a three-story climbing wall, an indoor located within an 80-mile radius of the UCF Orlando campus, the track, and fitness equipment. multiple non-residential locations partner with six Florida community/ state colleges, fostering seamless and convenient advancement from The main campus features 800 acres of natural ecosystems resulting completion of an A.A. or A.S. degree to upper-level division work on a in habitats for more than 45 unique animal species. baccalaureate degree. Programs include 26 Bachelor’s programs, 16 Housing includes on-campus residence halls and affiliated apartments minors, 8 master’s degrees, and 6 graduate certificates with each of for almost 8,000 students. And the 10,000-seat UCF Arena and a the UCF Colleges represented within the system. With close proxim- 45,000-seat on-campus football stadium opened in 2007. ity to Orlando, resources are available at UCF and the UCF Regional UCF promotes a diverse and inclusive environment. Students come Campuses, such as admissions, registration, financial aid, advising, from all 50 states and over 140 countries. Study abroad programs student clubs and organizations, disability services, veteran’s affairs, allow students to study and conduct research with 98 institutions in “smart classrooms,” libraries, computer labs, and more. 36 countries. Students at UCF have been recognized throughout the world and include recipients of Rhodes, Mellon, and Goldwater UCF Regional Campuses provide a wide variety of instruction scholarships. modes and schedules, including web class availability. Admissions, Registration, Financial Assistance and Advising professionals are UCF regularly surpasses $100 million in annual research funding, and the university has earned more than $1.1 billion in research-related located at the following campuses: UCF Cocoa and Palm Bay, funding since 2000. Distinctive programs extend learning beyond the UCF Daytona Beach, UCF Sanford/Lake Mary, UCF South Lake classroom and include leadership programs, study abroad, coopera- and Leesburg, UCF Valencia West and Osceola, and UCF Ocala. tive education, mentorships, internships, service learning, and paid Times and dates for all courses are listed online prior to registration research positions. each term and all registration periods correspond to the overall UCF schedule. The Knights will begin competing athletically in the BIG EAST in 2013, resulting in nationally known teams visiting Central Florida and greater The Central Florida Higher Education Consortium, known as exposure for UCF across the country. DirectConnect to UCF, is a unique partnership between UCF and Kiplinger’s, the Princeton Review, and Forbes have all named a UCF Brevard Community College, Lake Sumter Community College, education as one of the best values in the country Seminole State College and Valencia College. This agreement provides entry for AA and AS graduates to UCF as an enhancement to the FL state-mandated 2 + 2 agreement. Students entering UCF as Center for Distributed Learning a DirectConnect to UCF student are admitted according to the UCF Assistant Vice President: Thomas B. Cavanagh policies when AA or AS degrees are awarded. UCF Center for Distributed Learning, 3100 Technology Parkway, Orlando, 32826; 407-823-4910 All locations provide students with an opportunity to enroll in selected http://online.ucf.edu/ courses (junior and senior level) contributing to undergraduate and The Center’s mission is to provide support to students, faculty and graduate degrees in a variety of disciplines within the university. At staff in the development and planning of distributed learning courses UCF Regional Campuses students may register full-time or part-time and programs. The Center serves as the central agent for online learn- for courses at any of the locations without additional paperwork. For ing at UCF, providing leadership in distance learning policies, strate- the most current information on any of the multiple UCF Regional gies, and practices. The Center also coordinates the university’s stan- Campus locations, programs or class schedules, check the website at dards and accreditation changes resulting from web-based instruction. http://www.regionalcampuses.ucf.edu. The Center for Distributed Learning provides opportunities for students to enroll in credit courses and selected degree and certificate Administration UCF Regional Campuses Administration programs delivered over the Internet through Online@UCF. The 12201 Research Parkway, Suite 101 instructional design of these courses maintains a high-quality learn- Orlando, 32826; 407-823-4547 ing environment for both nontraditional and campus-based students. Online courses are identified in the Class Schedule Search available Interim Vice Provost, UCF Regional Campuses ...... Joyce Dorner at https://my.ucf.edu/. In the “Additional Search Criteria” section use Senior Administrative Assistant ...... Kathi Harris the drop-down list next to “Mode of Instruction” to search for the values Associate Vice President, Executive Director, described below. Academic Initiatives ...... Stephen Holmes Associate Director, Academic Initiatives ...... Waheeda Illasarie Associate Director, Academic Initiatives ...... Mary Lynn Bresette

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 14 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 University of Central Florida/Campuses Facilities Scheduler ...... Denise Devlin Coordinator, Academic Advising Services I ...... Scott Larson Coordinator, Statistical Research...... Jeanne Walker Department IT Manager ...... Mei Wong Assistant Vice President, Student Services ...... A.J. Range Associate Vice President, Regional Campus Transfer UCF Cocoa Admission & Enrollment/Marketing...... Angé Peterson 321-433-7821 Director, RC Enrollment Services ...... Deborah Bradford (In partnership with Brevard Community College) Marketing Account Executive...... Michelle Fuentes Undergraduate Degree Programs Web Designer...... Tony Recascino Applied Science (B.A.S.) Office of Undergraduate Studies College/Division IT Manager ...... TBA Tracks: Criminal Justice, Health Services Administration, Senior Multimedia Specialist ...... Calston Llwellyn Information Technology, Legal Studies, Software Development Director, Academic Advising ...... TBA Director, Academic Support Services ...... Pam Cavanaugh and Supervision and Administration Associate Vice President, Business Affairs Business Administration (B.A.B.A.) College of Business and Operations ...... David Laney Administration Administrative Assistant ...... Jeanette Holder Communication Sciences and Disorders (B.A., B.S.) College of Director, Academic Support Services ...... Joe Schofield Health and Public Affairs Director, Library Services...... Cynthia Kisby Criminal Justice (B.A., B.S.) College of Health and Public Affairs Senior Art Specialist...... Mary Lou Wade Elementary Education (B.S.) College of Education Health Services Administration (B.S.) College of Health and Public Campuses Affairs UCF Valencia West, UCF South Orlando, UCF Valencia Osceola History (B.A.) College of Arts and Humanities Director, Academic Support Services ...... Edgar Martinez Interpersonal/Organizational Communication (B.A.) College of Administrative Assistant ...... Jacqueline Diaz Sciences Assistant Director, Enrollment Services ...... Kathy Butler Interdisciplinary Studies (B.A., B.S.) Office of Undergraduate Studies Coordinator, Enrollment Services...... Shellie Thomas-Small Legal Studies (B.A., B.S.) College of Health and Public Affairs Associate Director, Academic Support Services ...... Carol Black Nursing (B.S.N., R.N. to B.S.N.) College of Nursing Coordinator, Academic Advising Services I ...... Chris Miller Coordinator, Academic Advising Services I ...... Celena Lue Political Science (B.A.) College of Sciences Coordinator, Academic Advising Services II ...... Lisa Cruz Psychology (B.S.) College of Sciences Coordinator, Academic Advising Services II ...... Melissa Hanbery Sociology (B.A.) College of Sciences Coordinator, Academic Advising Services II ...... TBA Social Science (B.S.) College of Sciences Technical Education and Industry Training (B.S.) College of UCF Daytona Education Assistant Vice President and Director, Undergraduate Minors Daytona Beach Campus...... Linda Bradley Anthropology in Multicultural Studies Associate Director, Academic Support Services . . . . . Darryl Greeley Business (For non-business majors only) Coordinator, Administrative Services ...... Bonnie Marsh Communication Sciences and Disorders Director, Regional Campus Student Services ...... Diana Weidman Criminal Justice Assistant Director, Enrollment Services ...... Raphel Robinson English – Creative Writing Senior Admissions/Registrar Officer ...... Sheri Newble-Dunn Exceptional Education Coordinator, Academic Advising Services II ...... Tina Davis Health Services Administration Coordinator, Academic Advising Services II ...... Virginia LaRue History Coordinator, Academic Advising Services II . Angela Edwards-Johnson Interpersonal/Organizational Communication Department IT Manager ...... Joe Cassella Legal Studies UCF Sanford/Lake Mary, UCF Altamonte Mass Communication Associate VP, UCF Sanford/Lake Mary and Political Science UCF Altamonte Springs ...... David Mealor Psychology Associate Director, Academic Support Services . . . Sean Armstrong Sociology Administrative Assistant ...... Debbie Copertino Technical Education and Industry Training Coordinator, Student Services ...... Ashley Squillante Women’s Studies Coordinator, Enrollment Services...... Pamela Williams Graduate Degree Programs Coordinator, Academic Advising Services II ...... Jackie West-Lee Applied Sociology (M.A.) College of Sciences Coordinator, Academic Advising Services II . Andrea Velez-Vazquez Criminal Justice (M.S.) College of Health and Public Affairs Coordinator, Academic Advising Services I ...... Sarah Zoll Health Sciences: Health Services Administration (M.S.) College of Department IT Manager ...... TBA Health and Public Affairs UCF Cocoa, UCF Palm Bay UCF Daytona Beach Associate Vice President, Cocoa/Palm Bay...... Denise Young 386-506-4021 Director, Academic Support Services ...... Lauren Miller (In partnership with Daytona State College) Director, Regional Campus Student Services . . . . Randall Brumfield Coordinator, Regional Campus Student Services. .James C. Smith, Jr. Undergraduate Degree Programs Assistant Director, Enrollment Services ...... Kristina Watkins Applied Science (B.A.S.) Office of Undergraduate Studies Coordinator, Enrollment Services...... Nick Pantloni Tracks: Criminal Justice, Health Services Administration, Assistant Director, Academic Support Services...... Sonya Curtis Information Technology, Legal Studies, Software Development Coordinator, Academic Advising Services II . . . . .Angel Edgecombe and Supervision and Administration Coordinator, Academic Advising Services II ...... Angela Jones Business Administration (B.A.) College of Business Administration Coordinator, Academic Advising Services I ...... TBA Criminal Justice (B.A., B.S.) College of Health and Public Affairs Coordinator, Academic Advising Services II ...... John King Early Childhood Education (B.S.) College of Education Coordinator, Academic Advising Services II ...... Sheryl Schagen Elementary Education (B.S.) College of Education Department IT Manager ...... Sue Sorenson Health Services Administration (B.S.) College of Health and Public Affairs UCF South Lake, UCF Ocala, UCF Leesburg Interdisciplinary Studies (B.A., B.S.) Office of Undergraduate Studies Assistant Vice President, Academic Affairs ...... Cecelia Rivers Legal Studies (B.A., B.S.) College of Health and Public Affairs Director, Academic Support Services ...... Tanya Armstrong Nursing (B.S.N., R.N. to B.S.N.) College of Nursing Administrative Assistant ...... Lita Reyes Photography (B.S.) College of Arts and Humanities Director, Regional Campus Student Services ...... Pamela Brady Political Science (B.A.) College of Sciences Assistant Director, Enrollment Services ...... Christy Pasnisin Psychology (B.S.) College of Sciences Coordinator, Enrollment Services...... Thomas Silarek Social Sciences (B.S.) College of Sciences Coordinator, Academic Advising Services II ...... Selena Forrester Sociology (B.A.) College of Sciences Coordinator, Academic Advising Services II ...... Robin Tinsley Technical Education and Industry Training (B.S.) College of Coordinator, Academic Advising Services II ...... Bethany Larson Education

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 15 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 University of Central Florida/Campuses Undergraduate Minors Political Science Anthropology in Multicultural Studies Psychology Business (For non-business majors only) Health Services Administration Criminal Justice History Early Childhood Education Sociology English – Creative Writing Technical Education and Industry Training Exceptional Education Women’s Studies Health Services Administration History UCF Palm Bay Interpersonal/Organizational Communication 321-433-7838 Legal Studies (In partnership with Brevard Community College) Mass Communication Undergraduate Degree Programs Political Science Applied Science (B.A.S.) Office of Undergraduate Studies Psychology Tracks: Criminal Justice, Health Services Administration, Sociology Information Technology, Software Development, and Supervision Technical Education and Industry Training and Administration Women’s Studies Business Administration (B.A.) College of Business Administration Graduate Degree Programs Early Childhood Education (B.S.) College of Education Health Services Administration (B.S.) College of Health and Public Clinical Psychology (M.A.) College of Sciences Affairs Criminal Justice (M.S.) College of Health and Public Affairs Interdisciplinary Studies (B.A., B.S.) Office of Undergraduate Studies Social Work (M.S.W.) College of Health and Public Affairs Interpersonal/Organizational Communication (B.A.) College of UCF Leesburg Sciences 352-536-2113 Nursing (R.N. to B.S.N.) College of Nursing (In partnership with Lake Sumter Community College) Political Science (B.A.) College of Sciences Psychology (B.S.) College of Sciences Undergraduate Degree Programs Technical Education and Industry Training (B.S) College of Applied Science (B.A.S.) Office of Undergraduate Studies Education Tracks: Criminal Justice, Health Services Administration, Information Technology, Legal Studies, Software Development, Undergraduate Minors and Supervision and Administration Anthropology in Multicultural Studies Elementary Education (B.S.) College of Education Business (for non-business minors) Health Services Administration (B.S.) College of Health and Criminal Justice Public Affairs Early Childhood Education Interdisciplinary Studies (B.A., B.S.) Office of Undergraduate Studies English – Creative Writing Nursing (R.N. to B.S.N. and Concurrent) College of Nursing Health Services Administration Political Science (B.A.) College of Sciences History Technical Education and Industry Training (B.S.) College of Interpersonal/Organizational Communication Education Legal Studies Mass Communication Undergraduate Minors Political Science Anthropology in Multicultural Studies Psychology Criminal Justice Sociology English –Creative Writing Technical Education and Industry Training Health Services Administration Women’s Studies History Legal Studies UCF Sanford/Lake Mary Mass Communication 407-708-2471 Political Science (In partnership with Seminole State College) Psychology Undergraduate Degree Programs Sociology Applied Science (B.A.S.) Office of Undergraduate Studies Technical Education and Industry Training Tracks: Criminal Justice, Health Services Administration, Women’s Studies Information Technology, Legal Studies, Software Development, UCF Ocala and Supervision and Administration 352-854-2322, ext. 1824 Business Administration (B.A.) College of Business Administration (In partnership with Central Florida State College) Elementary Education (B.S.) College of Education Health Services Administration (B.S.) College of Health and Public Undergraduate Degree Programs Affairs Applied Science (B.A.S.) Office of Undergraduate Studies Interdisciplinary Studies (B.A., B.S.) Office of Undergraduate Studies Tracks: Criminal Justice, Health Services Administration, Legal Studies (B.A., B.S.) College of Health and Public Affairs Information Technology, Software Development and Supervision Nursing (R.N. to B.S.N. and Concurrent) College of Nursing and Administration Political Science (B.A.) College of Sciences Business Administration (B.A.) College of Business Administration Psychology (B.S.) College of Sciences Elementary Education (B.S.) College of Education (Cohort) Social Sciences (B.S.) College of Sciences Health Services Administration (B.S.) College of Health and Public Technical Training and Industry Training (B.S.) College of Education Affairs Undergraduate Minors Interdisciplinary Studies (B.A., B.S.) Office of Undergraduate Studies Anthropology in Multicultural Studies Nursing (R.N. to B.S.N.) College of Nursing Business (For non-business majors only) Political Science (B.A.) College of Sciences Criminal Justice Psychology (B.S.) College of Sciences English – Creative Writing Technical Education and Industry Training (B.S.) College of Health Services Administration Education History Undergraduate Minors Interpersonal/Organizational Communication Anthropology in Multicultural Studies Journalism Studies Business (for non-business majors) Legal Studies Criminal Justice Mass Communication English – Creative Writing Political Science Health Services Administration Psychology History Sociology Legal Studies Technical Education and Industry Training Mass Communication Women’s Studies

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 16 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 University of Central Florida/Campuses UCF South Lake UCF Valencia West 352-536-2113 407-582-5500 (In partnership with Lake Sumter Community College) (In partnership with Valencia College) Undergraduate Degree Programs Undergraduate Degree Programs Applied Science (B.A.S.) Office of Undergraduate Studies Applied Science (B.A.S.) Office of Undergraduate Studies Tracks: Criminal Justice, Health Services Administration, Tracks: Criminal Justice, Health Services Administration, Information Technology, Software Development, and Supervision Information Technology, Legal Studies, Software Development and Administration and Supervision and Administration Business Administration (B.A.) College of Business Administration Architecture (B.D.) College of Arts and Humanities Early Childhood Education (B.S.) College of Education Business Administration (B.A.) College of Business Administration Elementary Education (B.S.) College of Education Criminal Justice (B.A., B.S.) College of Health and Public Affairs Health Services Administration (B.S.) College of Health and Public Electrical Engineering (3rd year) (B.S.E.E.) College of Affairs Engineering and Computer Science Interdisciplinary Studies (B.A.) Office of Undergraduate Studies Elementary Education (B.S.) College of Education Political Science (B.A.) College of Sciences Health Services Administration (B.S.) College of Health and Public Psychology (B.S.) College of Sciences Affairs Sports and Exercise Science (B.S.) College of Education Interdisciplinary Studies (B.A., B.S.) Office of Undergraduate Studies Technical Education and Industry Training (B.S.) College of Legal Studies (B.A., B.S.) College of Health and Public Affairs Education Nursing (R.N. to B.S.N. and Concurrent) College of Nursing Political Science (B.A.) College of Sciences Undergraduate Minors Psychology (B.S.) College of Sciences Anthropology in Multicultural Studies Sociology (B.A.) College of Sciences Business (For non-business majors only) Social Sciences (B.S.) College of Sciences Criminal Justice Technical Education and Industry Training (B.S.) College of Early Childhood Education Education English – Creative Writing Health Services Administration Undergraduate Minors History Anthropology in Multicultural Studies Legal Studies Business (for non-business majors) Mass Communication Criminal Justice Political Science English-Creative Writing Psychology Interpersonal/Organizational Communication Sociology Legal Studies Technical Education and Industry Training Mass Communication Women’s Studies Political Science Psychology UCF South Orlando Sociology 407-608-1440 Technical Education and Industry Training 7300 Lake Ellenor Drive, Orlando, FL 32809 Women’s Studies This location provides junior and senior level course work contribut- Graduate Degree Programs ing to undergraduate degrees. Please check the schedule for course Business Administration (Cohort, Professional M.B.A. track) offerings. Criminal Justice (M.S.) College of Health and Public Affairs UCF Valencia Osceola General Regional Campus information: 407-582-4190 Website: http://www.regionalcampuses.ucf.edu (In partnership with Valencia College) Programs are offered via multiple delivery methods: web, video- Undergraduate Degree Programs streaming, and face-to-face. Delivery methods vary by location. Applied Science (B.A.S.) Office of Undergraduate Studies Bachelor of Applied Science: A degree option for transfers with an Tracks: Criminal Justice, Health Services Administration, Associate of Science degree. Availability of tracks varies by location. Information Technology, Software Development, and Supervision and Administration Central Florida Research Park Business Administration (B.A.) College of Business Administration The Central Florida Research Park, adjacent to the main UCF campus, Elementary Education (B.S.) College of Education is a University-related research park established as a result of legisla- Health Services Administration (B.S.) College of Health and Public tion passed by the Florida Legislature in 1978. The Research Park Affairs is a cooperative effort between UCF, the Orange County Research Interdisciplinary Studies (B.A., B.S.) Office of Undergraduate Studies and Development Authority, and the Orange County Board of County Nursing (R.N. to B.S.N.) College of Nursing Commissioners (which appoints the members of the Authority). The Political Science (B.S.) College of Sciences governing body of the Research Park is the Orange County Research Psychology (B.S.) College of Sciences and Development Authority. Technical Education and Industry Training (B.S.) College of Education The objectives of the Central Florida Research Park are in keeping * Additional academic programs to be announced Fall 2012 with the legislative action that enabled its creation “to encourage and promote the establishment of research and development activity com- Undergraduate Minors bining the resources of institutions of higher learning, private sector Anthropology in Multicultural Studies enterprise involved in pure or applied research, and state or federal Business (for non-business majors) governmental agency research.” Criminal Justice English – Creative Writing The ultimate goal of University-related research parks is to establish Health Services Administration an academic/industrial community. The University and officials of History the Central Florida Research Park believe that the potential for the Legal Studies establishment of close ties between the University and industry will Mass Communication create an environment conducive to the location of research-oriented Political Science industry in the Research Park. This activity will enrich and support Psychology the academic, teaching, and research programs of the University. Sociology The University, in turn, can provide the necessary expertise and Technical Education and Industry Training human resources to enhance the research and development activities Women’s Studies required and planned by Research Park residents. * Additional academic programs to be announced Fall 2012 The Central Florida Research Park consists of over 1,000 acres of land. Businesses desiring a “university relationship” can purchase or lease land in the Research Park on which to construct a facility or can lease space for office, office/lab, or light manufacturing activities.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 17 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 University of Central Florida/Campuses Research Park tenants are involved with the University of Central DeVos Eminent Scholar in Sport Business Management Endowed Florida through sponsored research, using faculty as consultants, and Scholar Chair: Created in 2001 to attract a nationally or internation- using graduate and undergraduate students for intern programs and ally prominent scholar in the field of sports, with a strong commitment part-time employment. Research Park tenants can also contract with to graduate sport business management programs. Chair: Richard E. the University for use of the library, computer resources, and labora- Lapchick. tory facilities. Cooperative projects range from technical research to Richard T. Crotty Orange County Endowed Scholar Chair: developing business plans and employee training programs. Created in 2004 to attract a nationally or internationally prominent scholar to conduct research in his/her primary field and to assist in Endowed Chairs the development of research, programs, and support service as the Endowed chairs are established under the Florida Major Gifts Trust faculty liaison to the Institute for Economic Competitiveness, College Fund, which provides $420,000 in state funds to match $600,000 in of Business Administration. Chair: TBA. contributions from private sources within a five-year period. Florida Photonics Center of Excellence Eminent Scholar Chair of Phillips-Schenck Chair in American Private Enterprise: Created Nanophotonics: Created in 2003 to strengthen and support teaching in 1980 as the focal point for a continual dialog on major economic and research in the field of nanophotonics at the College of Optics and issues, comparative economic systems, and economic decision- Photonics. Chair: Dennis Deppe. making in business. Chair: TBA. Agere Systems, Inc. Eminent Scholar Chair of Computer Science: Charles N. Millican Chair in Computer Science: Created in 1983 Created in 2005 in recognition of the university’s leadership in the and dedicated to probing the frontiers of computer science, with Florida High Tech Corridor and the FHTC Council’s objective of emphasis on the direction that the discipline will take over the next attracting, retaining, and growing tech-based industry in our region decade. Chair: Narsingh Deo. and in the preparation of the workforce needed for our region. Chair: William S. and Alice M. Jenkins Chair in Community Arts: Created Mubarak A. Shah. in 1986 to enable UCF to design and oversee programs covering art Beat M. and Jill L. Kahli Endowed Chair in Oncology Nursing: administration, art therapy, and art education within the Central Florida Created in 2005 to support work with researchers and clinicians in community. Chair: Kevin Haran. helping to improve the lives of cancer survivors. Chair: TBA. Carl H. Galloway Chair for Excellence in Business: Created in Chatlos Foundation Endowed Chair in Nursing: Created in 1996 1986 to honor Carl Galloway, a pioneer in telecommunications. The to support a key faculty member of distinguished reputation who will purpose is to enhance scholarly activity in teaching and research in engage in teaching, research, and scholarly activities relating to nurs- the College of Business Administration. Chair: Shelby Gerking. ing. Chair: Karen Aroian. The Cobb Family Eminent Chair in Optical Sciences and Kenneth G. Dixon Eminent Scholar Endowed Chair in Accounting: Engineering: Created in 1988 to support the work of an internationally Created in 2004 as a key component of the Dixon School of recognized scholar in laser and optical sciences. Chair: TBA. Accounting. Chair: TBA. Darden Eminent Scholar Chair in Restaurant Management: Howard Phillips Eminent Scholar Chair in Real Estate: Created in Created in 1990 to develop a program of excellence in restaurant 2005, as a key component of the Dr. P. Philips School of Real Estate. management. This chair, the first of its kind in the country, also Chair: Randy I. Anderson. serves as a critical resource for the hospitality industry. Chair: William 21st Century Scholar Chair: Created in 2006 to strengthen and sup- Fisher. port teaching and research in the field of lasers and medicine at the SunTrust, N.A. Eminent Chair in Banking for Teaching Excellence: College of Optics and Photonics. Chair: TBA. Created in 1989 to attract a nationally or internationally prominent Florida 21st Century Chair. Created in 2007 to strengthen and expert in banking with a strong commitment to undergraduate, gradu- support teaching and research in the fields of control and signal pro- ate, and executive development. Chair: TBA. cessing in the College of Engineering and Computer Science. Chair: Al and Nancy Burnett Eminent Scholar Chair in Accounting: Marwan A. Simaan. Created in 1989 to support an exceptional faculty member in the Dr. Neil Euliano Chair in Italian Studies: Created in 2005. This is School of Accounting. Chair: Robin W. Roberts. the first Chair in Italian Studies in the State of Florida and is designed Bert Fish Memorial Eminent Scholar Chair: Created in 1990, the to support the teaching and research of an internationally recognized first chair to be established at the Daytona Campus, to improve nurs- scholar of Italian and Italian American Culture. Chair: Paolo Giordano. ing education and ease the shortage of nurses. Chair: Angeline A. NAIOP Eminent Scholar Chair in Real Estate: Created in 2005 as Bushy. a key component of the Dr. P. Philips School of Real Estate. Chair: Lockheed Martin Academy in Math and Science Education: Geoffrey K. Turnbull. Created in 1992 to stress content enhancement and problem solving Judith & David Albertson Eminent Scholar Endowed Chair: approaches in the teaching of science and mathematics. Chair: Lisa Created in 2004 to attract a key faculty member of distinguished repu- A. Dieker. tation who will engage in teaching, research, and scholarly activities CFHLA Eminent Scholar Chair in Hotel Management: Created in relating to Visual Arts. Chair: TBA. 2002 to support the teaching and research of an internationally recog- Lester N. Mandell Eminent Scholar Endowed Chair: Created in nized scholar in hotel management. Chair: TBA. 2004 to assist in the development of an Ethics Center. Chair: TBA. Linda Chapin Eminent Scholar Chair in Tourism Management: Endowed Chair in Transportation: Created in 2006 to attract and Created in 2002 to support the teaching and research of an interna- retain an experienced and recognized professor specializing in trans- tionally recognized scholar in tourism management. Chair: Abraham portation research and education. Chair: TBA. Pizam. Capital Campaign Engineering Endowed Chair: Created in 1983 to William Peeper Eminent Scholar Chair in Destination Marketing: provide support for a chair in Engineering. Chair: TBA. Created in 2002 to support the teaching and research of an interna- FL Hospital Endowed Chair in Nursing Simulation: Created in tionally recognized scholar in destination marketing. Chair: TBA. 2011 to support a leading expert in simulation to advance simulation William P. Fisher Eminent Scholar Chair in Restaurant in Nursing and other health disciplines. Chair: TBA. Management: Created in 1990 to support the teaching and research Karl H. Guenther Endowed Chair in Thin Film Optics: Created in of an internationally recognized scholor in restaurant management. 1998 to support the School of Optics Education in Thin Film Optics. Chair: William Fisher. Chair: TBA. Kurdish Political Studies Endowed Chair: Created in 2007 to Orange County Convention and Visitors Bureau endowed Chair: expand studies in Political Science and the Middle East. Chair: TBA. Created in 1996 to support the teaching and research of an interna- Florida Photonics Center of Excellence Endowed Chair in tionally recognized scholar in convention management, hospitality and Biophotonics: Created in 2003 to strengthen and support teaching travel industry. Chair: TBA. and research in the field of biophotonics at the College of Optics and Mildred W. Coyle Eminent Scholar Chair: Created in 2000 to Photonics. Chair: TBA. support the teaching and research of an internationally recognized Florida Hospital Endowed Chair in Cardiovascular Science: scholar in various disciplines of professional education. Chair: Sandra Created in 2011 to build collaborative research programs with Florida L. Robinson. Hospital and other Central Florida scientists while providing leader- Robert N. Heintzelman Eminent Scholar Chair: Created in 2002 to ship to the research enterprise in the Burnett School of Biomedical conduct research into the determination of the basic cause of greed Sciences, College of Medicine. Chair: Sampath Parthasarathy. in humanity and to determine the appropriate manner and methods of Hugh F. and Jeannette G. McKean Endowed Chair in Nursing: eliminating the cause of greed and fostering altruism. Chair: Edward Created in 2011 to strengthen and support the preparation of nurse H. Robinson, III. educators. Chair: TBA.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 18 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 University of Central Florida/Campuses University Ombuds Office Ombuds Officer: Shreya Trivedi MH 247; 407-823-6440 http://ombuds.ucf.edu/ The Ombuds Office is an informal, impartial, independent and confidential resource for all members of the University community. It is not an office of notice of wrongdoing and cannot participate in any formal grievance or appeal process. The Office provides assistance and advice regarding concerns related to the University. These services are available to every member of the University community: students, staff, faculty, and others. Any type of concern may be brought to the attention of this office: academic, financial, housing, consumer, work-related, or personal. The University Ombuds Officer is a neutral facilitator and will listen to concerns, help individuals explore options, offer suggestions and advice, and assist in the resolution of the concern. Referral and direction to appropriate individuals and offices, and clarification of University policies and procedures are services of the office. All proceedings in individual cases will be held confidential by the Ombuds Officer unless otherwise authorized by the complainant, or otherwise required by applicable law, including without limitation, Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. The University Ombuds Office is located in Millican Hall, Suite 243, room 247. Appointments may be made by calling 407-823-6440. UCF Public Safety and Police Chief: Richard Beary Office of Undergraduate Studies Building #150, Libra Drive; 407-823-5242 Interim Vice Provost and Dean: Elliot Vittes http://www.police.ucf.edu/ MH 218; 407-823-2373 http://www.undergrad.ucf.edu/ The UCF Police Department is a full-service law enforcement agency which prides itself on providing professional services to the univer- The Office of Undergraduate Studies supports the colleges and units sity community through prevention, education and enforcement. The in their curricular planning, collaborates with faculty curricular over- University Police officers provide police services twenty-four hours a sight, works with faculty and administrators to assure the strength of day, seven days a week to the university community. university wide programs such as general education, and advocates for an undergraduate education that offers an outstanding learning The Communications Center (407-823-5555) provides a mechanism experience to UCF students. Interdisciplinary academic degrees such for persons to receive assistance in the event of an immediate threat, as the Bachelor of Applied Sciences, and the Bachelor of Sciences danger, injury, fire, or criminal occurrence by calling 9-1-1. University and Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, are conferred from Police are part of the county-wide “Enhanced 9-1-1” system and auto- this office. Units within Undergraduate Studies include the Office of matically receive calls related to campus. The system ensures that Academic Services, the Office of Experiential Learning, the Office of the correct emergency responder - police, medical or fire - is directed Undergraduate Research, the Office of Interdisciplinary Studies, the to the right place in the shortest amount of time. Since telephone Office of Pre-Professional Advising, and the McNair and Research numbers appear on the police computer screen, callers who are either and Mentoring Programs. The Dean serves as the final arbitrator for too young or too incapacitated to give their number or location can all undergraduate academic appeals. still receive emergency assistance. Communications Operators are on duty 24 hours a day. Blue light emergency phones are located at Academic Services various locations on campus to allow persons in need of assistance to Interim Associate Dean and Director: Heath Martin contact the Police Department. All Blue Light Emergency phones dial MH 210; 407-823-2691 into the Communications Center to ensure a swift response if needed. http://www.academicservices.ucf.edu/ The Patrol Division (407-823-5555) provides proactive police services This office is responsible for administering State of Florida and to the campus community by means of foot patrols, and marked University academic policies pertaining to academic record chang- vehicle patrols. The Patrol Division additionally contains specialized es, curriculum file management, the degree audit program, and patrol units such as K-9, marked motorcycle units, bicycle patrol units University-wide academic policies and graduation requirements. The and all-terrain vehicles to meet the unique needs of an expanding primary goals of the office are to apply these policies fairly, promptly urban university. and evenly according to established guidelines; to provide timely The Investigations Division (407-823-5980) consists of five detectives, response to requests from students, faculty, and staff; and to main- a forensic technician and a criminal analyst who conduct latent inves- tain accurate and effective computer records for advisement and tigations for all criminal cases. graduation certification. The Community Relations Division (407-823-5555) offers crime pre- International Services Center vention seminars regarding the protection of personal property and Executive Director: Nataly Chandia safety. The Community Relations Division manages the Safe Escort CMMS (Building #81); 407-823-2337 Patrol Service (SEPS) 407-823-2424, providing a safe escort for all http://www.intl.ucf.edu/ individuals on campus. The International Services Center (ISC), provides immigration advis- The Victim Services Unit, located at University Towers, Ste. 450, ing and assistance to the international students and scholars at the 12201 Research Parkway, (the main office number: 407-823-2425; University of Central Florida. ISC supports the international population provides services for: 1) advocacy and practical assistance; 2) infor- in its adjustment to a new academic and cultural environment by pro- mation and referrals; and 3) educational programming. viding a wide range of services and programming. Services include: The University Police Department publishes an annual brochure admissions guidance, interpreting immigration regulations, explain- entitled “Annual Security and Fire Safety Guide.” The Annual Security ing employment options, issuing travel authorization signatures, and and Fire Safety Guide presents an overview of all police services end of year tax filing guidance. Programming includes: orientation, and offers crime prevention and fire safety tips and campus crime welcome week activities, employment and tax workshops, holiday and residential fire statistics in compliance with the Federal Crime celebrations, and International Education Week events. From orien- Awareness and Security Act of 1990. A copy of the Annual Security tation to graduation, ISC strives to enhance the overall educational and Fire Guide is available at the Undergraduate Admissions experience at UCF for its international students and scholars and to Office, Human Resources Office, John T. Washington Center Police increase cultural awareness and understanding on campus. ISC also Office, Welcome Center, Housing Office and the University Police works with UCF departments to: facilitate the hiring of international Department. For further information visit the University Police website at faculty and staff, process H-1B employment visas, and ensure tax http://www.police.ucf.edu. compliance on payments made to international vendors.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 19 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 University of Central Florida/Campuses Services are provided for students with disabilities. In collabora- Information Technologies and Resources tion with the University’s Office of Student Disability Services Vice Provost and CIO: Joel L. Hartman students may request assistance with retrieval of materi- MH 338K; 407-823-6778 als by contacting the Circulation Desk. A workstation equipped http://www.itr.ucf.edu with Jaws and Zoomtext software is available, as well as a The Division of Information Technologies and Resources has Kurzweil reading machine. More information is available at University-wide responsibility for planning, implementation, and sup- http://library.ucf.edu/Services/DisabilityServices.asp. port of information technology and related information resources. Units within the Division include the Library, Computer Services & Primary source material from Special Collections and the University Telecommunications, Instructional Resources, and the Center for Archives http://library.ucf.edu/SpecialCollections/ supports the Distributed Learning. The services and resources of each unit are research, teaching, and service activities of the UCF community. described in the following sections. These special materials include books, manuscripts, historic public records, ephemera, photographs, art, and more. The Libraries’ University Libraries digitization projects http://library.ucf.edu/Systems/DigitalCollections/ Director of University Libraries: Barry B. Baker continue to make more of these unique materials available on the LIB 512; 407-823-2564 Web. UCF Libraries partners with other libraries and local institutions http://library.ucf.edu through Central Florida Memory, Florida Heritage, Digital Library of the Caribbean, and similar web-based projects to provide digital Associate Director for Administrative Services: Frank R. Allen access to special and historic images and documents. LIB 512; 407-823-2892 Associate Director for Public Services: Meg K. Scharf The Curriculum Materials Center (CMC), a unit of University Libraries, LIB 512; 407-823-2564 is located in the College of Education Building. The CMC provides representative K-12 curriculum materials for preview, review, Assistant Director for Systems and Technology: Selma K. Jaskowski analysis and circulation. Although the CMC primarily serves edu- LIB 512; 407-823-5444 cation students and faculty, it is open to all campus faculty, staff, Associate Director for Collections and Technical Services: Mary and students. For more information see the CMC web page at Page; LIB 502H; 407 823-2575 http://library.ucf.edu/cmc or call 407-823-2791. University Libraries offers a variety of information resources and ser- The Universal Orlando Foundation Library is located at the Rosen vices. An extensive resource collection includes. 2.4 million volumes, College of Hospitality Management in the heart of the tourist corridor 40,800 journal subscriptions, 3.1 million microforms and 51,000 media on Universal Boulevard, and open to the entire UCF community as titles. The Libraries’ rapidly growing electronic resources include 363 well as to hospitality industry professionals. The Library provides databases, 593,000 e-books, and 27,000 electronic journals. UCF access to most of the services available through the main campus Libraries is a partial depository for United States and Florida govern- library. For additional information go to http://library.ucf.edu/Rosen or ment publications and U.S. patents and trademarks. call: 407-903-8100. The main library is open 105 hours per week. Operating hours are Regional Campus Libraries collections and services are available available on the website: http://library.ucf.edu or by calling 407-823- through partner libraries in Cocoa, Palm Bay, Daytona Beach, 2756. Over 285 computer workstations are available for public use. Clermont, Sanford/Lake Mary, Ocala, Kissimmee, Leesburg, and Sixty-three wireless laptops can be checked out for use anywhere in Metro West. The university partners with local community col- the library building. Available for weeklong checkout are 45 iPads, five leges to provide complete information services. Two examples Android tablets, cameras, DVD players, scanners and digital video of websites customized for Regional Campus needs are the recorders. Wireless technology enables patrons who have laptops Services for Distance Learners page http://library.ucf.edu/Services/ with wireless cards to connect to the Libraries’ electronic resources DistanceServices.asp and the Regional Campus Libraries page and to the Internet from anywhere in the building. Twenty-eight group http://library.ucf.edu/BranchCampuses/Locations/. UCF librarians pro- study rooms and one presentation practice room are available for vide in-person service at partner campuses in Cocoa, Palm Bay, students. The main library has two classrooms outfitted with 43 com- Daytona, Clermont, and Sanford as well as at other partnership sites puter workstations for hands-on instruction in the use of electronic by appointment. resources. All locations provide electronic access to library and University The Knowledge Commons, the Libraries’ newest learning space, resources on the web. Courier and intercampus loan services make provides 479 seats in a variety of configurations including collabora- the main library’s collections available to UCF students at all regional tive group study areas, 196 PC workstations, single station carrels, and branch campus sites. For more information see the website at and upholstered lounge chairs with flip-up tablets. Two-thirds of seat- http://library.ucf.edu/BranchCampuses/Locations/default.asp. ing in the area offers a desktop PC or immediate access to power. Complementing the Knowledge Commons are rolling white boards, acoustical treatments, upgraded wireless network service and natural light throughout. Nearby, the Libraries’ multipurpose cybercafé, named Infusion, offers food and beverage items, 34 desktop PCs, comfortable seating areas, closed captioned television, and a browsing collection for leisure reading. The Libraries’ web-based catalog can be accessed from any computer or mobile internet device, offering a gateway to hundreds of electronic databases, journals and e-books. For help and advice in the use of resources and materials, the Reference Desk is open most library hours. Individual appointments can also be made for in-depth research consultation. The website http://library.ucf.edu/ask/ connects students with Ask a Librarian, where questions are submitted and answered by Instant Messaging; email; telephone at 407-823-2562, or toll-free at 866-271-7589. The Libraries supports the development of information literacy skills through the provision of InfoLit modules, http://infolit.ucf.edu, which provide just-in-time instruction for students on topics such as citing resources and plagiarism. Faculty can include the modules in coursework as well. The Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery Services Department (ILL/DDS) assists students and faculty members in obtaining materials not owned by the UCF Libraries. Most book loans, photo- copied materials, and electronically delivered items can be acquired free of charge within two weeks. Request forms are available at http://library.ucf.edu/ill. For more information, call 407-823-2383 during office hours or visit the ILL website.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 20 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 University of Central Florida/Campuses Office of Instructional Resources Campus Bookstores Interim Director: Donald Merritt CL1 203; 407-823-2571, Fax 407-823-2109 UCF’s main campus is home to two Barnes & Noble bookstores. http://www.oir.ucf.edu John T. Washington Center Location The Office of Instructional Resources (OIR) supports the academic, The UCF Bookstore, a Barnes & Noble College division bookstore, research, and administrative goals of the University of Central Florida located in the John T. Washington Center, is the textbook and course utilizing multimedia, interactive, and digital media resources. OIR material destination. It offers a complete line of UCF clothing, logo provides creative, technical, consulting, and multimedia production gift items, snacks, convenience items and a full service café that services to faculty and university departments. proudly brews Starbucks coffee. For store hours and information, visit http://www.ucf.bncollege.com or call 407-823-2665. The Faculty Multimedia Center (FMC) is OIR’s media production facility dedicated to faculty members and electronic thesis and dis- Knights Plaza Location sertation (ETD) support. Located in Classroom Building 1 room 202, The Barnes & Noble @ UCF, located next to the UCF Arena in Knights the FMC houses equipment and staff faculty can call upon to create Plaza, is the official headquarters for all of your graduation supplies. multimedia materials for their teaching and research needs. OIR staff It offers a complete line of UCF clothing, logo gift items, general read- can provide project support for those faculty with more expansive ing books, snacks, convenience items and a full service café that media needs. The FMC also partners with the College of Graduate proudly brews Starbucks coffee. For store hours and information, visit Studies to provide computer and media support for students who are http://www.shopucf.com or call 407-882-0364. completing their ETD. OIR also maintains videoconference and other online collaboration Parking and Transportation Services facilities for university use, including thesis and dissertation commit- Director: Kris Singh tees. OIR can also provide consultation to determine the most appro- Visitor and Parking Information Center; 407-823-1371 priate method of collaboration to meet your needs. For consultation Email: [email protected] services, to reserve a videoconference space, or to discuss potential http://www.Parking.ucf.edu costs, please contact OIR at 407-823-2571 and speak with a collabo- Through the efforts of the Department of Parking and Transportation ration specialist. Services, UCF constituency has varied transportation options to, from, Although OIR installs and repairs classroom equipment, we do not and around the campus. The UCF Shuttle provides transit needs for schedule classroom spaces. If you need to reserve a room, please students residing in 18 off-campus apartment communities, as well as contact Classroom Reservations in the Registrar’s office. Faculty numerous locations in Central Florida Research Park. Normal operat- members should speak with their College’s scheduler to reserve a ing hours range from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. classroom or to change a class’s meeting space. UCF also has an intra-campus shuttle service on the Black and Gold Line. Two routes serve up to 9 stops on campus. They operate Intercollegiate Athletics continuously from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. during the fall and spring Vice President and Director: Todd Stansbury semesters, and from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during the summer terms. WD2; 407-823-2261 An inter-campus transportation service is provided between the UCF http://www.UCFAthletics.com main campus and the Rosen College of Hospitality Management. It makes nine round-trip runs between 6:45 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., Monday The University of Central Florida, a member of the National Collegiate through Thursday, during the Fall and Spring semesters, and six Athletic Association (NCAA), Division I, competes in all sports in round-trip runs between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. during the summer Conference USA. UCF’s intercollegiate sports for men include base- semester. Our latest addition is an inter-campus transportation ser- ball, basketball, golf, football, soccer and tennis. Women’s sports vice between UCF main campus and the Health Sciences Campus. include bas-ketball, cross-country, golf, rowing, soccer, softball, out- It makes six round trips between 7:20 a.m. and 10:45 p.m. Monday door and indoor track and field, tennis and volleyball. through Friday. UCF’s athletics teams are successful on the field, in the classroom These services are free to all UCF students, faculty, and staff mem- and in our community. bers, and operate on all class days, including exam weeks. Please UCF has won 15 conference titles and played in 26 NCAA tourna- refer to the webpage at http://parking.ucf.edu/Shuttle.html or call 407- ments since joining Conference USA in 2005. 823-2131 for detailed information. UCF Athletics’ 83 percent graduation success rate is tied for the top In addition, two LYNX bus routes, Links 13, and 30, , serve the UCF rating among Florida’s public universities. campus from Oviedo, Downtown Orlando, Valencia Community College, and East campus. Commuters may connect to most any- During the past three years, UCF student-athletes have contributed a where in the Greater Orlando area. The LYNX buses normally operate total of more than 360,000 hours of community service. at 30 to 60 minute intervals. Route maps may be obtained at the UCF Visitors and Parking Information Center and the Information Kiosk at Graduation Rate Disclosure the Student Union. Further details, including rates and information on The completion or graduation rate is the rate at which full-time, special passes, may be obtained by calling LYNX at 407-841-8240, or certificate-seeking or degree-seeking undergraduate students who from their website, http://golynx.com. are enrolling for the first time at the institution, and who have not previously enrolled at any other institution of higher education, graduate Orlando Shakespeare Theater from their programs. The 6-year graduation rate for the Summer-Fall 2005 full-time cohort is 62.5 percent. The retention rate for Summer- in Partnership with UCF Fall full-time 2010 students is 87.3 percent. The information is public Artistic Director: Jim Helsinger and available for review on the Institutional Research website. 812 E. Rollins St., Suite 100, Orlando FL 32803 Email: [email protected] UCF Arena at Knights Plaza http://www.orlandoshakes.org http://www.ucfarena.com The Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF, is Central Florida’s professional classical theater. An AEA union company, the The UCF Arena is the largest live entertainment and sports facility in theater presents a signature series of Shakespeare and other plays, a East Orlando. With seating for more than 10,000 fans, it is home to theater for young audiences series, The Harriett Lake Festival of New UCF athletic events, university graduation ceremonies and a diverse Plays, and innovative educational programming that includes sum- lineup of world famous entertainers, beloved family shows and festivi- mer camps, a summer high school performance group, and the K-12 ties rivaling any in the country. “Shakespeare Alive” and Shakesperience” programs. Performances Nestled on the north side of the UCF Arena, The Venue at UCF Arena are presented in Margeson, Goldman and Mandell Theaters at the is a more intimate space showcasing established and up-and-coming Lowndes Shakespeare Center in Loch Haven Park. acts, special events and selected athletic activities including volleyball The theater has achieved a position of national recognition, attract- games and basketball practices. ing artists from across the country. The theater has been featured Knights Plaza, home of the UCF Arena and The Venue, features an in national publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Southern exciting mix of services, shops and dining. Come early and stay late. Living, Theater Week, Backstage, American Theater, Stage Directions For event, retail or rental information, visit http://www.ucfarena.com or and Southern Theater. The third year of UCF’s Acting MFA in Theatre http://www.knightsplaza.com. is spent in residence at the theater. Internships and independent

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 21 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 University of Central Florida/Campuses studies for UCF undergraduates are also available with the theater in For more information about the UCF Alumni Association or to join 4EK many departments. $10 rush tickets are available for UCF students stop by the FAIRWINDS Alumni Center (across from the UCF Arena); 1/2 hour before performances with student ID. To purchase tickets, call 407-UCF-ALUM (823-2586); toll-free 800-330-ALUM (330-2586); contact the box office at 407-447-1700. For internship information connect anytime at http://www.ucfalumni.com; or find us on Facebook and other questions, contact Artistic Director Jim Helsinger at jimh@ at http://www.facebook.com/ucfalumni. orlandoshakes.org. UCF Foundation, Inc. UCF Alumni Association Associate Director of Donor Relations: Sean Helton Executive Director: Tom Messina PVL 250; 407-882-1220 FAIRWINDS Alumni Center; 407-UCF-ALUM (823-2586) Email: [email protected] or 800-330-ALUM (330-2586) http://ucffoundation.org http://www.ucfalumni.com The UCF Foundation, Inc. is the official fund raising organization for The University of Central Florida Alumni Association creates alumni the University of Central Florida. It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organiza- awareness and provides resources for alumni to stay connected to the tion and the university’s primary partner in securing philanthropic university and each other through many active chapters and clubs, fun resources. activities and events, and enlightening communication pieces. Alumni The Foundation was established in 1969 as the Florida Technological receive several benefits, such as discounts for hotels, restaurants, University Foundation, Inc. and became the University of Central insurance products and theme park tickets as well as UCF logo mer- Florida Foundation, Inc. when the university changed its name in chandise discounts at locations on and off campus. A complete list of 1978. benefits can be found at www.ucfalumni.com/benefits. The role of the UCF Foundation, Inc. is to enhance relationships with Students can join the 4EVER KNIGHTS (4EK) Student Alumni alumni, friends, faculty, staff and community partners and to promote Association, one of the largest on-campus student organizations. 4EK philanthropic participation within the UCF community. offers its members a wide variety of fun events and valuable ben- The foundation employs over 100 staff members who are dedicated efits including invitations to free ice cream and pizza socials, Movie to making the most effective and responsible use of your contribu- Knights, Oozefest, Homecoming, Family Weekend, networking with tions. The foundation team is responsible for gift acceptance and alumni, discounts on logo merchandise on and off campus, restau- administration, gift processing and receipting, financial accounting rant discounts, free scantrons, leadership and scholarship opportuni- and reporting, donor and alumni record maintenance, and donor and ties and much more. alumni stewardship.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 22 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 DIVISION OF STUDENT DEVELOPMENT AND ENROLLMENT SERVICES

adhere to Conference USA and UCF rules, regulations and procedures. Division of Student Development Lastly, ASSA assists student-athletes with their career planning goals. and Enrollment Services (SDES) ASSA services include: Vice President for Student Development and Enrollment Services:  Providing transition services that promote the academic success of Maribeth Ehasz student-athletes; MH 282; 407-823-4372  Guiding student-athletes in their selection of meaningful and appro- http://www.sdes.ucf.edu priate major and minor fields of study; Introduction  Assisting student-athletes with course registration, understanding The Division of Student Development and Enrollment Services (SDES) of policies and procedures, and tracking progress towards degree engages students in the total collegiate experience; from matricula- completion;  Organizing study halls, academic mentoring, and tutorial services; tion, to successful progression, graduation, and employment in a  Directing students to utilize the full spectrum of other University global workforce. This is accomplished by providing opportunities for services; enriched student development, leadership growth, experience based  Preparing student-athletes in their career planning and develop- learning, values education and civic engagement which lead to overall ment; student success.  Assisting learning-disabled student-athletes with assessments and SDES affirms that the student who comes to UCF should not be the accommodations; and, same student who graduates from UCF. We embrace the tenets of  Providing student-athletes with computer access and services. the UCF Creed – Integrity, Scholarship, Community, Creativity, and Excellence as a framework for developing student learning outcomes Activity and Service Fee Business Office to facilitate transformational learning. Director: Paul Constantino SU 215; 407-823-5548 Goals of the division are to: Email: [email protected]  Promote student progression to graduation, graduate and profes- http://www.asf.ucf.edu sional school, and productive employment. The Activity & Service Fee Business Office services the accounting,  Create opportunities for students to develop and strengthen lead- personnel, and purchasing needs of Activity & Service Fee funded ership skills.  Assist students to further develop purpose, integrity, ethical prac- Departments and Agencies and provides a variety of services to UCF tices, and civic responsibility. students. The Activity & Service Fee Business Office is also a support  Embrace diversity and inclusiveness. office for registered student organizations and UCF students that are  Foster student engagement in the Central Florida city-state and allocated Activity & Service Fee funds by the Student Government the global community. Association. We provide an online financial training workshop for student organization officers and their faculty/staff advisors and provide a The division is comprised of the following areas: variety of equipment for check-out to any student free of charge. Academic Services for Student-Athletes (ASSA) In addition, our office manages the operation of the Student Government Director: Kimya Massey Computer Lab located on the second floor of the Student Union and WD I; 407-823-5896 the Student Government Express Print Lab located on the first floor Email:[email protected] of the Student Union. The Student Government Computer Lab has http://assa.sdes.ucf.edu 42 computer stations available and the Student Government Express The Office of Academic Services for Student-Athletes, which is housed Print Lab has 14 computer stations available and provides limited free within the Division of Student Development and Enrollment Services printing to currently enrolled students. Our office also manages the works in collaboration with the Athletics Department to assist student- Student Government Ticket Center which sells a variety of specially- athletes in their efforts to establish and achieve their personal, aca- priced tickets to local theme parks, movie theaters and attractions. The demic goals. In addition, ensure that they understand what is needed Student Government Ticket Center is also an authorized TicketMaster to maintain their NCAA Division I academic-athletic eligibility, as well as Retail Outlet.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 41 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 Division of Student Development And Enrollment Services Alcohol and Other Drug Education, Prevention, and Creative School for Children Wellness Director: Rhonda Moore Director: Tom Hall CSC; 407-823-2726 COUN; 407-823-0879/407-823-5841 Email: [email protected] http://www.aod.sdes.ucf.edu http://www.csc.sdes.ucf.edu Alcohol and Other Drug Education, Prevention, and Wellness offers The Creative School for Children is an Educational Research Center comprehensive behavioral health to assist every UCF student in being for Child Development that provides an early experience educa- a “Healthy Knight.” Alcohol and Other Drug Education, Prevention, tional program for children ages 2-5 years old. The school is accred- and Wellness recognizes the role of lifestyle in health, academic ited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children success, and disease prevention by offering a wide range of health (NAEYC). The learning environment in the Creative School classroom promotion and intervention services on topics including: sexual well- is facilitated by highly skilled, degreed teachers who offer a wide ness, nutrition, financial wellness, stress management, sleep hygiene, variety of experiences in art, music, language, motor skills, science, body acceptance, smoking cessation, sexual violence, healthy rela- math, social studies, perceptual development, socialization, and self- tionships, gambling, and internet addiction. A variety of services are discovery. Planned field trips and special family programs are part of provided, including education, prevention, alcohol and other drug the yearly schedule. The Creative School for Children also offers the assessment and evaluation, short term intervention, and referrals for Florida State Voluntary PreK (VPK) program for age eligible four year treatment, along with HIV counseling, massage, and biofeedback. old children. Experiences in observation and training in academic Campus Faiths & Ministries areas also are made available to university students. Opportunities Director: Brad Crawford for educational research are available to university faculty, under- FC-G 152-154; 407-823-5336 graduate and graduate students. The school enrolls children of univer- http://cfm.sdes.ucf.edu sity students, employees of the university, and community members. Operating hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Campus Faiths & Ministries is a network of faith-based organizations dedicated to meeting the personal, religious and social needs of univer- First Year Advising and Exploration (FYAE) sity students, faculty and staff. Each organization seeks to enrich lives Director: Stephen O’Connell by providing opportunities for growth through fellowship, educational pro- PH 116; 407-823-3789 grams, worship services, recreation, entertainment and the development Email: [email protected] of one’s faith. Each adheres to the principles of its own tradition, but all http://fyae.sdes.ucf.edu/ accept and support the work of other members of the campus network. UCF recognizes that starting in a new learning environment can pres- Career Services ent many challenging life transitions for incoming freshman students. Executive Director: Lynn Hansen First Year Advising and Exploration has been established to prepare CSEL; 407-823-2361 and advise first-time-in-college students not assigned to other first Email: [email protected] year advising offices. The overriding mission of the office is to assist http://career.sdes.ucf.edu first-year students by providing numerous academic advising support Career Services offers a comprehensive range of services to help services and other programs that will lead to their overall satisfaction, UCF students of any major reach their academic and career goals success and retention at UCF. Students who have not selected a with a talented staff of career professionals. These comprehensive major (Undeclared students) are provided focused advising support services are designed to help First Year through Graduate students services through the Major Exploration Program to assist them in the with all phases of career development to include: major selection process. Major and Career Choices To fulfill this mission, each student is assigned a specific academic Academic and Career Information advisor who connects with the student through various activities such Resumes and Cover Letters as orientation, individual appointments, outreach programs, and email Interviewing Skills and phone communication. The office focuses its efforts on providing Job Search Strategies proactive academic advising support, establishing early and regular Employment Assistance (Career Fairs, On-Campus Recruiting, communication, and providing outreach advising activities for first- and Job Postings) year students residing in both on-and selected off-campus facilities. Graduate School Information FYAE also offers academic advising at their satellite office located in These programs and services are available through drop-in assis- Academic Village. FYAE advisors have been designated for first-year tance, scheduled appointments, workshops, and major events. students in the EXCEL, Freshman LEARN living learning community, STEP, Pegasus Success, SOAR, CAP and Out of State Student Counseling Center Mentoring (OSSM) living learning community programs. In addition, Executive Director: Stacey Pearson-Wharton high school students admitted to UCF as part of the Early Admission COUN; 407-823-2811 or Dual Enrollment programs are advised through First Year Advising Email: [email protected] and Exploration. http://www.counseling.sdes.ucf.edu Major Exploration Program (MEP) The Counseling Center serves enrolled UCF students, who seek PH 116; 407-823-3789 assistance with mental-health related concerns, and the broader cam- http://dk.sdes.ucf.edu/ pus community by offering a wide variety of programs in direct support The Major Exploration Program has been developed to provide struc- of the university mission. The Center is composed of a professional tured experiences to assist students are undecided about a major. staff including psychologists, mental health counselors, social work- Students are provided major exploration and career development con- ers, and counselors in training who provide a confidential atmosphere nections as primary advising initiatives so they can make an informed and a safe environment in which students may explore and resolve decision on their future major at UCF. MEP has several components issues of concern. The Center also provides advanced training and including coordinated academic advising services from a first year supervision for graduate students in counseling. The Center is open advising office, major and career exploration programming activities, Monday through Friday 8-5 and Tuesdays and Wednesdays 8-7 dur- and online assessments. The program services are also available to ing fall and spring semesters. first-year students who are unsure about their major choice and to The Counseling Center offers: those considering a change of major.  Short-Term Individual Counseling First Year Experience (FYE)  Group Counseling and Workshops Director: Keira Kant  Crisis Intervention and Walk-Ins PH 216; 407-823-5105 * Crisis afterhours hotline: 407-823-2811 Press #5 Email: [email protected]  Couples Counseling http://www.fye.sdes.ucf.edu  Outreach Presentations and Workshops  Consultation to Faculty and Staff The First Year Experience Office combines orientation with extended  Referral Services (Care Management) first year transition programs including UCF’s official Welcome Week: Pegasus Palooza, LINK and the Strategies for Success course. It For additional information, visit the Counseling Center website at assists entering freshmen and transfer students with their transition http://www.counseling.sdes.ucf.edu. to the University of Central Florida by providing information about stu-

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 42 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 Division of Student Development And Enrollment Services dent services, campus life, academic support, academic advising, and UCF endorses an optional health and accident insurance plan for stu- registration. Every freshman and transfer student is required to attend dents. Our current student health insurance plan is offered by United an orientation session prior to registering for classes. Students reg- Health Care Student Resources and may be purchased by enrolling ister for the program by visiting the First Year Experience website at at (http://www.gallagherkoster.com/FloridaUSystem). This voluntary http://www.fye.sdes.ucf.edu. In addition, LINK assists FTIC students plan is separate from the health fee students are required to pay each in their transition by creating, coordinating and promoting campus- semester. However, when purchased, the insurance will cover most wide co-curricular educational programming and activities. Students of the Health Services charges without a co-pay and also provides also have the opportunity to serve as Orientation Team (O-Team) benefits for services that are beyond the scope of the campus Health leaders and peer mentors for the Strategies for Success course. Services program, such as hospital referrals and specialty care (sub- Finally, FYE oversees the Pegasus Parent program which aims to ject to co-pays and deductibles). Charges incurred outside the Health provide parents and family members of UCF students with important Center are the responsibility of the student, including transport by information about UCF and its resources. Family Weekend is a part of ambulance. the Pegasus Parent program and occurs every fall semester during a The Dental Center is the newest addition to the broad range of health home football game weekend. services available to students and is staffed with a dentist, dental Fraternity and Sorority Life hygienists, dental assistants, financial counselor and clinic coordina- Assistant Vice President, Student Development and Enrollment tor. This state-of-the-art facility is located in the on-campus Health Services, and Director: Belinda Boston Center and provides preventive, restorative and cosmetic dental SU 154 (Greek Council Office); 407-823-2072 services by appointment at 407-823-1635. The Dental Center accepts http://fsl.sdes.ucf.edu Dental Insurance PPO plans and the financial counselor can assist with payment for various treatment plan options. The Fraternity and Sorority Life office is committed to providing the best possible fraternity and sorority experience for students and the The UCF Pharmacies are state-of-the-art facilities, staffed with phar- university community. This office fosters and promotes the develop- macists passionate about patient education and providing excellent ment of national fraternities and sororities by providing advising, customer service. Patients are individually counseled and provided services, and programs to ensure all members engage in high-quality with written drug information. Each prescription is monitored for dupli- undergraduate fraternal experiences that reinforce the organization’s cate therapy, drug allergies and interactions. The Pharmacies accept founding principles: scholarship, community service, campus involve- over 250 prescription insurance plans and offer competitive prices ment, and sisterhood/brotherhood. It encompasses small group for those students who do not have insurance coverage. The UCF living and more importantly, developmental programming for indi- Pharmacy is located on the first floor of the Health Center; addition- viduals, chapters, chapter alumni boards, house corporation officers, ally, Knight Aide, our satellite pharmacy which features an expanded and collegiate governing boards (i.e., Panhellenic Council (PAN), convenience store, is located in Knight’s Plaza - near the UCF Arena Interfraternity Council (IFC), National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), and Towers residence halls. Diversified Greek Council (DGC), and the Greek Council). When the Health Center is closed, students may obtain information Sororities or fraternities can offer students a “home away from home,” and help from the Health Services telephone message at 407-823- a scholastic support system, networking opportunities, an organiza- 2701 or its website that provides access to FreeMD (the web-based tion for community service, hands-on experience in running a working interactive system to help make decisions about health needs). If the entity, and a foundation for long-lasting friendships. You can follow situation is urgent, students should call 911 or access one of the hos- what’s happening within the Greek community via our Facebook pitals or walk-in clinics identified via http://hs.sdes.ucf.edu (charges for page or on Twitter. Currently we have 47 fraternities and sororities on services are the student’s responsibility). UCF’s campus with more than 3,500 active Greek students. Greek organizations give college men and women a chance to excel in any Housing and Residence Life area they choose and include students of every race, religion, culture, Executive Director: Christi Hartzler and background. HAB; 407-823-4663 http://www.housing.ucf.edu Students are encouraged to take a closer look at UCF’s Greek community through participation in fraternity or sorority recruitment. The The Department of Housing and Residence Life offers regularly Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Council sponsor “Recruitment” enrolled single students paying tuition and fees for a minimum of nine or “Rush,” which actually consists of visiting the various chapters to credit hours housing on the Orlando campus and the Rosen College meet current members and to ask questions about their organizations. of Hospitality Management campus. Orlando main campus housing is Diversified Greek Council (DGC) sponsors “Meet the Greeks” and the reserved primarily for incoming first-year students. A limited amount National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) sponsors a Greek Expo, which of space is available for upper-class students. The Rosen College allow students to become familiar with those groups comprising their of Hospitality Management campus has housing available for lower- governing body. Whether an individual chooses to join a fraternity or level, upper-level, and graduate students. Married and family student sorority, Recruitment, Greek Expo, and Meet the Greeks are excel- housing is not available. lent ways to meet people and become acquainted with involvement Students can apply for housing after being admitted to the university. opportunities at the University of Central Florida. The online application process is available through myUCF. There is Health Services (HS) not enough on-campus housing for all first-year students who apply. Director: Michael Deichen, M.D. Therefore, those first-year students desiring to live on-campus should HC 309; 407-823-2094 apply as soon as possible. Application periods include Fall/Spring http://www.hs.ucf.edu academic year agreements with a separate application for Summer or 11.5 month annual agreement. UCF Health Services is accredited by The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. The mission of the University of Central Housing choices range from suite style residence halls to single bed- Florida Health Services is to provide excellent healthcare that delivers rooms in apartments. Most first-year students who apply for academic value and promotes lifelong well-being to the UCF community. year agreements will receive assignments in shared bedroom suite style residence halls. Single bedrooms in apartments are available in The UCF Health Center is staffed by Board-certified physicians, the Towers at Knights Plaza located on the Orlando main campus or advanced registered nurse practitioners, physician assistants, regis- the Rosen College of Hospitality Management Student Apartments. tered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified medical assistants and a full complement of other medical support personnel who provide More information on the different housing options, rates, floor plans, laboratory and radiology services. The state-of-the-art 50,000 square- etc. is available online at http://www.housing.ucf.edu. foot Health Services building is centrally located on the UCF Orlando Several different meal plans are available through UCF Dining campus. Services. Information about meal plans is available online at The UCF HS Insurance office staff will assist students with filing claims http://www.ucfdining.com. with their medical insurance company. Currently, UCF HS physicians are contract in-network providers with BlueCross BlueShield PPO and Blue Options, United Healthcare, Aetna, and AvMed health insurance plans. This entitles faculty, staff, and students to use UCF HS providers for their primary care needs and realize cost savings through covered services. We will bill any insurance company as a courtesy to our patients as they may be eligible for out-of-network benefits.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 43 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 Division of Student Development And Enrollment Services Multicultural Academic and Support Services (MASS) Office of Integrity and Ethical Development Director: Wayne Jackson Director: Jennifer Wright PH 102; 407-823-2716 FC 142; 407-823-3477 http://mass.sdes.ucf.edu http://ied.sdes.ucf.edu The Office of Multicultural Academic and Support Services provides The Office of Integrity and Ethical Development specializes in the comprehensive academic support, cultural enrichment, consultation, promotion of individual responsibility and personal development. and referral services that promote the retention, and graduation of Programs are designed to develop awareness toward integrity, ethi- multicultural and First Generation College Students. MASS offers cal decision-making, conflict management and resolution, civility, and personalized advising and support; monitors academic progress; professionalism. Services include mediation sessions and training, sponsors a six-week summer program, Seizing Opportunities for college life skills coaching sessions, and outreach programs. These Achievement and Retention (SOAR); coordinates the Brother to services are designed to provide students (undergraduate and gradu- Brother mentoring program; and designs and coordinates cultural and ate) with the college life skills necessary for academic and personal social activities to assist students in realizing their academic, career success at UCF. and personal goals. MASS serves as the focal point of operations in Office of Student Conduct addressing the specific needs, issues and concerns that confront mul- Associate Director: Nicholas Oleksy ticultural and First Generation College Students at UCF. FC 227; 407-823-4638 http://osc.sdes.ucf.edu Off-Campus Student Services and Student Neighborhood Relations (OCSS-SNR) The Office of Student Conduct addresses alleged violations of the “Rules of Conduct” contained within the Golden Rule student hand- Assistant Vice President, Student Development and Enrollment book. Our goal is to educate students, faculty and staff on the issues Services: TBA related to the student conduct, community responsibilities, and behav- HAB 101; 407-823-6505 ioral expectations in the Rules of Conduct in the Golden Rule Student http://www.housing.ucf.edu/offcampus/ Handbook. This office is also responsible for admission clearances, Off-Campus Student Services and Student Neighborhood Relations dean’s certification, and student eligibility checks. The rules of conduct assist students in their search for off-campus housing accommoda- can be found in the Golden Rule student handbook and copies may tions. The OCSS-SNR provides listings of off-campus apartments and be obtained at the Office of Student Conduct, or can be viewed on the resources for students needing to find roommates, storage, sublease, internet at http://www.goldenrule.sdes.ucf.edu. transportation, and furniture rental information. Students are encouraged to apply for the Student Conduct Board, OCSS-SNR also provides UCF students who live off campus with which determines whether a student has violated the Rules of information regarding a variety of on-campus programs and services. Conduct and recommends sanctions that may be imposed when a OCSS-SNRR fosters a supportive environment for off-campus stu- rules violation has been committed. dents by providing an advocacy for resolving problems, “on the spot” or through campus referrals, and exploring other available resources PRIME STEM Student Support Services Program for students. Director: Rebekah McCloud PH 208; 407-823-4165 Office of Student Involvement (OSI) Email: [email protected] Director: Michael Preston http://www.prime.sdes.ucf.edu SU 208; 407-823-6471 Email: [email protected] The PRIME STEM Student Support Services Program addresses the http://www.GetInvolvedUCF.com academic and social needs of eligible students enrolled at UCF who The mission of the Office of Student Involvement (OSI) supports are first-generation in college, have a documented disability, and/or the mission of UCF by providing quality programs, services, and demonstrate financial need that are pursuing STEM related majors: leadership opportunities that enrich students’ academic endeavors. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. All PRIME Students and staff members collaborate to explore various paths that STEM Project scholars have an opportunity to participate in a student encourage personal growth, promote civic responsibility, embrace success course, complete mandatory academic advising, be exposed differences, and connect students to the campus and the community. to faculty, staff, and community partners who are employed in STEM occupations, and a host of other services including: tutoring, financial To fulfill our mission, the Office of Student Involvement staff members literacy, academic success workshops, professional and cultural oversee the registration and management of over 425 registered events, personal and career counseling, mentoring, graduate school student organizations (RSO’s), as well as the advisement and coor- services and opportunities for undergraduate research, service learn- dination of the following student groups: Campus Activities Board ing, and conference attendance. (CAB), Homecoming, Knightcast, Knights of the RoundTable (KoRT), Late Knights, Student Government Association (SGA), and Volunteer Recreation and Wellness Center (RWC) UCF (VUCF). OSI wishes to support all members of our UCF com- Director: James Wilkening munity and encourage any person in need to an accommodation or RWC; 407-823-2408 assistance to participate in our programs or services to email us at http://rwc.sdes.ucf.edu [email protected]. OSI is funded by the Student Government The Recreation and Wellness Center (RWC) supports and strength- Association. ens the mission of the University of Central Florida. The mission of the department is to foster healthy lifestyle choices and wellness through Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities (OSRR) efficient services, comprehensive programs and high-quality facilities. Director: Dana Juntunen The Recreation and Wellness Center is designed to enrich campus life FC 227; 407-823-6960 and advance the university’s educational mission. Benefits of partici- http://osrr.sdes.ucf.edu pation include the application of leadership, decision-making, problem By offering a wide range of services designed to assist as well as solving, conflict management, communication and social skills. We educate students in resolving their disputes, the Office of Student strive to provide the safest, cleanest, highest quality, most dependable Rights and Responsibilities (OSRR) includes the Office of Integrity and enjoyable services. The RWC aspires to create an environment and Ethical Development and the Office of Student Conduct. OSRR in which we celebrate the differences we share across the spectrum provides a forum that contributes to the individual growth and devel- of human diversity. opment of the student’s knowledge of community responsibilities, RWC is comprised of six different programs: Athletic Training, due process, conflict resolution skills, and university student conduct Aquatics, Fitness, Intramural Sports, Outdoor Adventure and Sport rules. OSRR also publishes the, the Golden Rule Student Handbook, Clubs. The Recreation and Wellness Center and the programs it offers which contains more detailed information on student life. Copies of the is open to students of any ability with a valid UCF ID. Memberships Golden Rule can be obtained at OSRR, or can be viewed on the inter- are available to non-students. The RWC is funded by the Student net at http://www.goldenrule.sdes.ucf.edu. This office also advises Government Association (SGA). the Golden Rule Review Committee which is a standing committee of students charged with making recommendations for updating the Golden Rule Student Handbook.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 44 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 Division of Student Development And Enrollment Services Regional Campuses Student Services The UCF Regional Campuses Student Services offices provide stu- Assistant Vice President: A.J. Range dent services at each regional campus, including transfer orientation, University Tower, Suite 101, 12201 Research Parkway, Orlando, FL career services, experiential learning, veteran services, transition 32826; 407-823-4547 assistance, and accommodations for students with disabilities. In Email: [email protected] addition, the offices provide programming and assistance to student organizations as well as provide various standardized test information. Student Services, UCF Daytona Campus Director: Diana Weidman Registrar’s Office 386-506-4024 University Registrar: Brian C. Boyd Email: [email protected] MH 161; 407-823-3100, Registration HelpLine: 407-823-3533 Student Services: UCF Cocoa and UCF Palm Bay Campuses Email: [email protected] Director: Randall Brumfield http://registrar.sdes.ucf.edu 321-433-7950 The Registrar’s Office, with a commitment to quality service and Email: [email protected] leading edge technology, provides timely and accurate enrollment Student Services: UCF South Lake, UCF Leesburg and UCF Ocala information and access for students, colleges and departments, effec- Campuses tively meets student administrative needs, ensures complete records Director: Pamela Brady management from registration through graduation and archived data 352-536-2219 stores. The office maintains the integrity of student permanent aca- Email: [email protected] demic records and coordinates and enforces University policies and procedures campus-wide through cooperation, communication, and Student Services: UCF Valencia West, UCF Valencia Osceola and leadership. In addition, the Registrar’s Office is responsible for man- UCF South Orlando Campuses agement and publication of course offerings, Undergraduate Advising Associate Director: Carol Black Guide, the online Undergraduate Catalog, online Web Enrollment 407-582-5487 Guide, the efficient utilization of classroom resources, readmissions, Email: [email protected] SUS transient students, residency reclassifications, student veteran Student Services: UCF Sanford/Lake Mary Campus services, and Commencements. Coordinator: Ashley Squillante 407-708-2805 Email: [email protected]

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 45 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 Division of Student Development And Enrollment Services Rosen College of Hospitality Management Student Life examination accommodations), and information and referral to cam- Assistant Director: Tiffany Greenis pus and community services for students with disabilities. 9907 Universal Blvd., Suite 204-F, Orlando, FL 32819; 407-903-8150 To be eligible for disability-related accommodations, students must Student’s campus life needs are met at the Rosen College of have a documented disability as defined by applicable federal and Hospitality Management campus through the Student Life office in state laws. Accommodations are available to students whose dis- conjunction with partnership with Student Outreach Services. Staffing abilities include, but are not limited to, attention-deficit hyperactivity and services provided through this office include: registered student disorder, deaf and hard-of-hearing, physical disability and/or health- organization support, student activities programming guidance and related impairment, psychological and/or psychiatric disability, spe- support, and the Golden Rule interpretation. cific learning disability (such as dyslexia), speech impairment, visual impairment, or other disabilities requiring administrative or academic Sophomore and Second Year Center (SSYC) accommodations. Students seeking accommodations are required to Director: Robert Snow provide recent documentation from an appropriate health care pro- PH 215; 407-823-3375 vider or professional. Email: [email protected] If a student needs special admission consideration based on a dis- http://ssyc.sdes.ucf.edu ability, the student should answer this question on the Application for The Sophomore and Second Year Center (SSYC) has a mission Admission form and send the requested appropriate documentation to to retain sophomore and second year students at the University of the Undergraduate Admissions Office. Central Florida. This mission is accomplished by providing academic advising and support services to targeted student populations, devel- After admission to the university, students who have a disability oping and conducting programs that guide students toward declaration and may require academic accommodations must contact Student of a major (degree program), connecting students to the appropriate Disability Services. Students submit appropriate disability documenta- campus resources and services, providing enhanced information and tion, along with a Request Documentation Review form, to SDS. SDS advising resources through technology (Video Chat Advising), and staff will contact the student either to schedule an intake interview assisting students with their progression towards graduation from UCF. or request further documentation. Students must be registered with SSYC provides on-going communication throughout the year with SDS to be eligible to receive academic accommodations. All informa- these students to keep them aware of various major exploration out- tion is confidential and will be used only to assist the student. A Text reach events, and to help sophomore and second year freshmen stu- Telephone (TTY)/Telecommunication Device for the Deaf (TDD) is dents stay connected and engaged with the UCF campus community. available for deaf/hard-of-hearing or speech-impaired persons with TTYs/TDDs to contact Student Disability Services (TTY/TDD calls The SSYC office has primary responsibility for connecting undeclared only phone 407-823-2116). (no major) and undecided sophomores and second year freshmen students to various campus resources, academic advising for major Student Government Association (SGA) & career exploration, academic support services, and transition assis- Advisors: Michael Preston and Kerry Welch tance to the appropriate college advising office or department. SSYC SU 214; 407-823-2191 also provides advising support to accelerated FTIC’s (First Time In http://www.ucfsga.com College students) entering UCF with 30 or more college credits earned The Student Government Association’s purpose is to represent from AP, IB, CLEP, and/or dual enrollment courses; and sophomores student views on issues affecting UCF and to promote progres- and second year freshmen who are changing their majors or need sive changes that improve campus life. In advocating better com- assistance in transitioning to the appropriate college advising support munication and understanding among the UCF family, the Student office. Government Association also provides numerous services that Student Academic Resource Center (SARC) affect student life. These services include; free printing in the SGA Computer and Express Printing labs, discount tickets to movie the- Director: Rebecca Piety aters and theme parks, legal services, recreational opportunities PH 113; 407-823-5130 through the Recreation and Wellness Center and Sport Club Council, Email: [email protected] programming through the Campus Activities Board, Homecoming, http://sarc.sdes.ucf.edu Volunteer UCF, Late Knights, Multicultural Student Center, Knights The Student Academic Resource Center provides high-quality proof the RoundTable, Knightcast, and much more. Money allocated grams and services that enable UCF students to achieve their by the Student Government Association for these services comes academic goals. Programs include: Supplemental Instruction, peer from Activity and Service Fees that students pay during registration. tutoring, learning consultations, and academic success workshops. Additionally, student organizations may receive funding for events, activities, and travel to conventions. SGA coordinates its efforts with The Supplemental Instruction (SI) program focuses on providing the Florida Student Association in lobbying for students’ rights at the assistance to students in historically difficult courses such as anatomy, local, state, and national levels. biology, chemistry, microbiology, and physics. These peer-led study sessions give students in these courses an opportunity to meet Student Government Association’s structure is modeled closely after outside of class to compare notes, discuss important concepts, and the United States federal government system in that it contains three develop strategies on how to learn the subject matter. branches: executive, legislative, and judicial. The executive branch, comprised of the Student Body President, Vice President, and cabinet, Free peer tutoring is also available for many UCF subject areas, such oversees the daily administrative operation of SGA. The legislative as accounting, physics, engineering, statistics, and biology, to name branch funds student organizations and also passes bills and resolu- a few. In total, SARC provides individual and group tutoring for more tions benefiting the student body. The judicial branch oversees hear- than 25 different courses. ings concerning constitutional and legislative issues. Learning skills specialists are also available for students who need All students are encouraged to take an active role in the Student study skills advice or those who wish to enhance their educational Government Association. For information about how to become experience. involved with SGA or how your student organization can receive fund- Each semester, SARC offers a series of academic success working, contact the Student Government Association office. shops designed to address common student issues. Among these are test-taking strategies, time management, goal setting and classroom Student Leadership Development (SLD) etiquette. SARC also offers students study skills assessments and Director: Stacey Malaret resources to learn more about successful college level learning. SU 207; 407-823-2223 http://sld.sdes.ucf.edu Student Disability Services (SDS) Director: Pamela Rea The mission for Student Leadership Development (SLD) is to establish FC 185; 407-823-2371 an environment that will provide comprehensive leadership educa- http://www.sds.sdes.ucf.edu tion, development, and civic engagement opportunities for the UCF community. Through collaboration and partnerships, SLD will incor- The Office of Student Disability Services provides information and porate the UCF CREED and the Social Change Model of Leadership individualized accommodations consistent with the student’s docu- to create professional, academic and experiential opportunities that mented disability. Such accommodations may include, but are not challenge, empower, and educate students to become social change limited to, assistance with classroom accommodations (including agents in a global society.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 46 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 Division of Student Development And Enrollment Services The primary vision for the area is the development of an intentional  Referral to DirectConnect advisors at partnering colleges: and comprehensive program that targets specific groups, as well as Brevard and Lake Sumter Community Colleges, Seminole State provides campus-wide opportunities for students regardless of their College, and Valencia College; class standing and/or level of involvement experience. Leadership  DirectConnect advisor and support at Valencia College East programs will vary in duration from a one-day workshop to an extend- Campus; ed program that may last several weeks to two years. The focus is  Academic exploration and advising for transfer students who are to provide a variety of programmatic options that recognize students undeclared majors, undecided, or changing majors; have different needs, time constraints, and levels of interest.  Current information about university programs and policies The LEAD Scholars Program, designed for the first two years at UCF, including entrance and exit requirements; provides academic, service and experiential opportunities for students  Advocacy and assistance in resolving transfer issues; to combine in and out of class challenges and learn to understand the  Transition advising services for currently enrolled juniors and inter-relationship of all aspects of a college career. The application seniors who are undeclared or changing majors; process for this program is open to all first time in college students  Peer Mentors provide transfer advising services and connections at the beginning of their career and has resulted in high persistence to the campus community, including Transfer Knights club; rates of its participants.  Written articulation agreements and inter-institutional relation- Lead Out Loud is an experiential program that focuses on the leader- ships between the University of Central Florida and secondary ship development of multicultural students at the University of Central schools, community colleges or universities; and, Florida. This program promises to enhance leadership skills, strength-  Articulation workshops and conferences involving instructional, en life skills and encourage positional leadership in this population of advising, and administrative personnel from the university, com- students at UCF. These are essential learning outcomes for students munity colleges, and other institutions. who will not only be retained by the university, but will be able to serve as effective leaders on campus and in the community. University Testing Center (UTC) Director: Rebecca Piety Additional programs are developed throughout the year to provide PH 106; 407-823-5109 leadership enhancement and empowerment opportunities for UCF Email: [email protected] students. Through programming, networking, mentoring, personal http://utc.sdes.ucf.edu development or experiential training, UCF students learn the skills needed to hold various leadership positions on campus and in the The University Testing Center administers the Accuplacer; Critical work arena. Thinking Test, Distance Learning/Correspondence Exams; Foreign Language Proficiency Exam (FLPE); Grammar Proficiency Exam Student Legal Services (GPE); Math Placement Test; Post Secondary Education Readiness Director and Associate General Counsel: Patricia Dullaghan Test (PERT); R/N Predictor, and Test of Essential Academic Skills FC 142; 407-823-2538 (TEAS). http://sls.sdes.ucf.edu UTC administers the following national standardized examinations: Student Legal Services provides students with advice and consultation, including court representation, in selected areas of law such as College Level Examination Program (CLEP) landlord/tenant disputes, consumer issues, wills, uncontested divorc- Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) – Subject Areas Only es, name changes, Chapter 7 Bankruptcies, traffic tickets, criminal Praxis cases including misdemeanors and felonies of third degree, and Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) sealing and expungement of criminal records. Services are provided Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT) free of charge to students who are currently enrolled at UCF and paying activity and service fees. Students in need of legal services Upward Bound Program should contact the Student Legal Services office. This service is by Director: Rebekah McCloud appointment only and no legal advice is given over the phone. PH 208; 407-823-5595 Email: [email protected] Student Union http://www.upwardbound.sdes.ucf.edu Director: Suzanne Halpin SU 312; 407-823-2117 The Upward Bound Program provides first-generation, low-income http://www.ucfsu.com high school students with access to postsecondary education as full participants. The program is designed to enhance the academic The Student Union is the Heart of Campus and provides the cam- and personal skills of students. It prepares them while in high school pus community with a variety of meeting rooms, offices, programs, for college admission, retention, and graduation. This program is and services. The Union is home to a great variety of restaurants supplementary to the students’ regular high school curriculum, and including Joffrey’s Coffee, Greens Salad Bar, Balagan Kosher Café, assists students to overcome barriers by providing tutoring, mentoring, Smoothie King, Sub-way, Sbarro, Pita Spot, Wackadoo’s Grub and academic workshops, academic counseling, academic instruction, Brew, Crepe Royale, Qdoba, BK Whopper Bar, Asian Chao, All Stirred assistance with standardized testing, life skills workshops, financial Up, and Corner Café. Retail stores include Greek Unique, Knight Stop literacy, cultural events, college visits, assistance with the college Convenience Store and Sushi, and College Optical. Other services admissions and the financial aid process, and a six-week summer located in the Union include the SGA Ticket Office, SGA Computer residential program. and Express Print Labs, Kaplan Test Services, ATMs from SunTrust, Bank of America, Chase Bank, and the UCF Federal Credit Union Veterans Academic Resource Center (VARC) as well as self-service postal and DVD rental kiosks. Located at the Director: Paul Viau Ferrell Commons is the Knights Helping Knights Food Pantry and Veterans Academic Resource Center, ARNA; 407-823-2707 Ferrell Hideaway. The Student Union also operates the All Knight Email: [email protected] Study Lounge located at the UCF Arena. All Knight Study is generally http://varc.sdes.ucf.edu/ open 24 hours, 7 days a week, and the Union is open 24 hours, 5 days a week, to provide additional study options. For information, call the The Veterans Academic Resource Center (VARC) recognizes and Information Desk at 407-823-0001. The Student Union is funded by supports student veterans as they transition from military to student the Student Government Association. life. The VARC, a unit of the Registrar’s Office, is a collaboration among the offices of Career Services, the Counseling Center, Student Transfer and Transition Services Academic Resource Center, Student Disabilities Services, and Director: Charlene A. Stinard Transfer and Transition Services, and provides the home for Veteran PH 221; 407-823-2231 Services. VARC has been designated as a Center for Excellence http://transfer.sdes.ucf.edu for Veteran Student Success and is partially funded by a grant from Transfer and Transition Services helps transfer students make the U.S. Department of Education Fund for the Improvement of a seamless transition for a more successful experience at the Postsecondary Education (FIPSE). University of Central Florida. The office provides the following Located at UCF Knights Plaza/Arena, across from Barnes & Noble, resources and services: VARC is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays;  General advising and referral for transfer students before and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and provides study, after they enroll at UCF; tutor and lounge areas for student veterans and programs and events designed specifically for student veteran needs.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 47 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 Division of Student Development And Enrollment Services Veteran Services Transient Form and consult with Veterans Services. Veterans and Assistant University Registrar: James Middlekauff eligible dependents who desire to change their major, or pursue a dual Veterans Academic Resource Center, ARNA; 407-823-2707 major, dual degree, or who add a minor may receive VA educational Email: [email protected] benefits but must obtain approval from DVA before taking any of the http://www.va.ucf.edu applicable courses. This includes a minor in military science. NOTE: Veteran Services serves all veteran students and eligible dependents some majors may have extra elective hours that can be used for who are using VA educational benefits to further their education. The courses for a minor or another major. office provides information concerning entitlements, filing claims to To continue to be able to receive VA educational benefits, stu- the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), certifying enrollment at dents must maintain satisfactory academic progress and conduct. the University, and deferring tuition and fee payments. Veterans and Individuals placed on academic probation must raise their grades to a eligible dependents must be certified through Veteran Services each UCF GPA of 2.0 or above and be removed from probation within the term to receive VA educational benefits. All veterans and eligible next two semesters to continue to receive benefits. dependents are urged to consult Veteran Services early in the UCF Accordingly benefits will be terminated for individuals who are dis- admissions process for information about Veteran Services. qualified, excluded, suspended, or expelled from the University. If To maintain eligibility for VA education benefits, stu- reinstated by the University following disqualification, exclusion, sus- dents must adhere to the policies and procedures for pension, or expulsion, the veteran or eligible dependent must contact VA educational benefits as noted on the GI Bill website Veterans Services to have their VA educational benefits re-activated. (http://www.gibill.va.gov/). Veterans and eligible dependents also may draw VA benefits during UCF, being a member of SOC (Service Members Opportunity the periods of eligibility while on Cooperative Education assignments. College), provides credit for various military training and education. Payment is received during both the on-campus and off-campus work Credit is awarded for regionally accredited schools and courses terms. Contact Veterans Services for more specific benefit information only. Transfer credit is awarded per the recommendations of the on Cooperative Education. American Council on Education (ACE) Guide, based upon courses and/or training listed on the DD Form 214, SMARTS, ARTS, or other Wellness and Health Promotion Services official military record. U.S. Air Force veterans must coordinate with Director: Tom Hall the Community College of the Air Force to provide official CCAF tran- COUN; 407-823-0879/407-823-5841 scripts to the Undergraduate Admissions Office. http://aod.sdes.ucf.edu Students eligible for VA educational benefits may also be eligible for Wellness and Health Promotion Services offers comprehensive a VA deferral of tuition and fees. The VA Deferment due date is con- behavioral health to assist every UCF student in being a “Healthy tained in the “Academic Calendar.” Students eligible for financial aid Knight.” Wellness and Health Promotion Services recognizes the role adequate to cover tuition and fees are not eligible for this deferment. of lifestyle in health, academic success, and disease prevention by For Fall and Spring semesters, undergraduates must carry at least offering a wide range of health promotion and intervention services 12 credit hours for full-time VA benefits, 9 to 11 credit hours for three- on topics including: sexual wellness, nutrition, financial wellness, quarter time benefits, and 6 to 8 credit hours for half-time benefits. stress management, sleep hygiene, body acceptance, smoking ces- Five credit hours or less will be reimbursed at the cost of tuition and sation, sexual violence, healthy relationships, gambling, and internet fees or quarter-time depending on VA Chapter. Check Veterans addiction. A variety of services are provided, including education, Services website for Summer term course load and other FAQs. prevention, alcohol and other drug assessment and evaluation, short term intervention, and referrals for treatment, along with HIV coun- Students currently enrolled at UCF and another institution may receive VA educational benefits, but first must complete the appropriate seling, massage, and biofeedback.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 48 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Office of Student Financial Assistance Federal Pell Grants and Federal Stafford Loans are available on a Executive Director: Mary H. McKinney year-round basis. Students may apply for financial aid in advance MH 120; Switchboard: 407-823-2827, Appointment: 407-823-5285, of any term and receive aid from these programs, if eligible; Fax: 407-823-5241 Students should have a complete financial aid file at least 60 days prior to the beginning of the semester. Students who apply late for Email: [email protected] http://finaid.ucf.edu aid should be prepared to cover their own living expenses, out-of- pocket, well into the term; Office Hours: A broad range of scholarships is available with diverse criteria. Monday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Please review the Scholarship Listing on the website for specific Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. deadline dates for individual scholarships. Thursday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Application Procedures (Hours subject to change during holidays and semester breaks.) The FAFSA can be filed electronically at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. The mission of the Office of Student Financial Assistance is to provide A link is provided on the website. UCF students and the University community comprehensive quality Using the IRS Retrieval tool in the online FAFSA application is service by offering options for financial assistance and efficient deliv- the fastest, easiest, and most secure method of providing the ery of aid. Financial aid counseling is available by appointment. Due required tax information. Applicants who use the unchanged data to confidentiality, counseling by phone and email is limited. Student from IRS Retrieval tool will not be required to provide verification Financial Assistance, a unit of Strategy, Marketing, Communications of tax information. Students who are selected for Verification who and Admissions, is dedicated to the attainment of UCF’s mission and goals. did not use the IRS Retrieval tool, or changed data after using the tool, will be required to submit IRS tax transcripts to verify tax Student Rights and Responsibilities information. Per federal law, copies of tax returns are no longer Students have the right to full information about the financial aid pro- acceptable beginning in 2012-2013. The only exceptions to this grams available at UCF, our application procedures, aid deadlines, rule include those who file tax returns in Puerto Rico or foreign and the criteria used to determine a financial aid package. Students countries. have the right to appeal decisions made by the Office of Student Messages from the federal processor should be reviewed thor- Financial Assistance. Students also have the right to equitable treat- oughly; ment of their financial assistance applications. Although each stu- Review all correspondence, follow instructions on the Student Aid dent’s case is analyzed individually, eligibility standards are applied Report (SAR), and follow through promptly. Delays can be costly uniformly without regard to race, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or physical handicap. All students’ records are confidential. as well as frustrating; Federal Regulations require that some students be selected It is the student’s responsibility to review and understand all informa- for Verification. If selected, students will be required to provide tion and instructions, meet all deadlines, and provide all information documents supporting the information submitted on the FAFSA. and documentation accurately. Errors and omissions can cause delays and prevent students from receiving assistance. Misrepresentation is Sometimes subsequent requests for data may be necessary after a violation of the law. initial submissions are reviewed. Prompt response to requests for additional documentation will expedite completion of this process; Student Eligibility Offered federal funds and other need-based financial aid are not To receive aid from most federal and state financial aid programs, stu- considered firm until Verification is complete and all necessary dents must meet certain requirements. All students are encouraged corrections have been made. to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) annually, before March 1, to determine eligibility. The FAFSA results Specific Eligibility Requirements and Conditions for are required for many programs. The federal processor, using a stan- Receiving Financial Aid dardized formula, calculates financial need. Those results are then Students must be accepted and classified as degree-seeking at forwarded to the schools that were identified on the application as considered for attendance. UCF must be listed on the FAFSA in order UCF in an eligible program. Only courses toward degree require- to receive the data. UCF’s Title IV code is 003954. Regulations are ments count for financial aid purposes; subject to change at any time. Students must maintain UCF’s Standards for Satisfactory Academic Progress; Application Priority Date Students are required to inform the Office of Student Financial All students must apply or reapply yearly for financial aid. Assistance of any additional sources of aid they expect to receive To be considered for the full range of financial aid available, stu- beyond those listed on the award notification or award informa- dents should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid tion provided on the Student Center on myUCF. Any subsequent (FAFSA)/Renewal FAFSA by mid-February. The processed results awards or income may necessitate a revision of the financial aid of the FAFSA must be received by UCF by March 1st to meet our award/s. This includes, but is not limited to, any private scholar- application priority date. ships or third party tuition payment/waivers; If the priority date is missed, students should apply as soon as Students may not receive aid in excess of their Cost of Attendance; possible after that date to be considered for the financial aid that Students must not be in default on any federal educational loan or is still available, such as the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Stafford owe repayment on a federal grant at this or any other institution; Loan, and Federal PLUS Loan; Students should not wait to be admitted to UCF before applying for financial aid; UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 34 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 Student Financial Assistance Students must provide all information requested for the comple- Financial Aid Programs Available at UCF tion of their file. If selected, Verification must be completed within Financial aid comes in many forms, such as grants, loans, employ- specified deadlines and prior to the receipt of all federal and most ment, waivers, and scholarships. The Program Eligibility Charts on the state and institutional funds; website under “Receiving Aid” list the various programs and their spe- Students must notify the Office of Student Financial Assistance cific enrollment requirements. Detailed information for each program of any changes in their housing status, household size, or family can also be found on the website under its particular title. members in college from that listed on their FAFSA; Grants are considered gift aid and do not have to be repaid. Only Students must reapply annually for financial aid; undergraduate students who have not previously received a bach- Students must accept, reduce or decline offered loan(s) on the elor’s degree and who demonstrate financial need may be eligible for myUCF View Financial Aid screen. First time borrowers must grant programs. Awards are based on the amount of available funds complete an online Entrance Counseling and Master Promissory and the number of eligible applicants. To be considered for grant Note (MPN) for a Federal Stafford Loan at UCF; awards, students must meet eligibility requirements and have a valid Students must be U.S. citizens or an eligible non-citizens, (e.g. FAFSA on file at UCF. resident aliens). Eligible non-citizens include I-151, I-551, and Loans are borrowed funds that must be repaid. They provide I-688 cardholders as well as some I-94 classifications; undergraduate students with an opportunity to invest in their future. Students must have a high school diploma or GED certificate; Undergraduate students must enroll for at least six hours at UCF in For need based programs, students must show a financial need UCF classes to be considered for federal loans. as determined by the FAFSA; Male applicants must be registered with Selective Service, if appli- Federal Work Study is designed to provide students who demonstrate cable. financial need a chance to earn money while pursuing a degree. Individual departments hire students while the Office of Student Program Eligibility Charts Financial Assistance determines the eligibility, award amount, and To ensure enrollment in sufficient hours for the various financial aid pay rate. programs, please refer to the Program Eligibility Charts on the website, under Receiving Aid. Scholarships are awarded based on various criteria, including financial need, campus/community activities, leadership positions, aca- Helpful Hints demic success, and work experience. Scholarships are designed to Apply early to be considered for the full range of financial aid reward, encourage, and assist students in pursuing academic excel- available each year by completing the Free Application for Federal lence and leadership roles. Student Aid (FAFSA)/Renewal FAFSA. The processed results of Award Notification the FAFSA must be received by UCF from the federal processor Award notifications are mailed to first time UCF students after March by March 1 to meet our application priority date; 15th, while email award notifications are sent to continuing students. Use the IRS Retrieval tool in the online FAFSA application. Initial awards may be amended due to factors such as contingent Applicants who use the unchanged data from IRS Retrieval tool admission status, less than minimum hours enrolled, lack of academic will not be required to provide verification of tax information. progress, changes needed due to Verification, incomplete files, addi- Students who are selected for Verification who did not use the IRS tional resources, etc. Retrieval tool, or changed data after using the tool, will be required Student awards will be based upon the student’s financial need, the to submit IRS tax transcripts to verify tax information. Per federal amount of available funds, the number of UCF students who qualify law, copies of tax returns are no longer acceptable beginning in for aid, and the date the student completes the application process. 2012-2013. The only exceptions to this rule include those who file The amounts listed on the award notifications are estimates based on tax returns in Puerto Rico or foreign countries; full-time enrollment. For purposes of financial aid, enrollment is based Start a folder to save financial aid information and photocopies of solely on classes that count toward degree completion. If a class is not all documents filed and received. Include student’s name and PID required to earn a degree, then the hours of that class are not used to on all documents submitted. (Do not submit originals; documents calculate a student’s enrollment. will be shredded after scanning.) Admission to UCF must be finalized with no contingencies. Students Activate Knights Email account and check it regularly to avoid must be classified as degree-seeking. missing important and critical information from the Office of Verification, if required, must be completed. Students must meet the Student Financial Assistance and the university; Standards for Satisfactory Academic Progress. If all eligibility is met, Complete all items necessary to apply for both a Federal Pell financial aid funds may be disbursed. Grant and a Federal Stafford Loan, even if it doesn’t seem advan- It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of minimal hourly require- tageous at the time. The law requires that students be considered ments for each program, which can be found on the Program Eligibility for a grant before a loan is offered. Charts on the website. When requirements are no longer met, awards Respond promptly to all information requests; will be adjusted as necessary and will appear on myUCF. All awards If there are extenuating circumstances or problems at any time, are subject to change. call the appointment line, 407-823-5285, to meet with a counselor; Comprehensive information can be found on the website: Deferrals of Tuition and Fees http://finaid.ucf.edu. Financial aid awards will normally result in a deferment of tuition and fee payments. Deferments allow for the time lag that normally occurs School Costs between the date that tuition and fees are due and the date on which Estimated student budgets have been developed as a guide to help financial aid disbursements are made, which is normally two to three students anticipate their costs at UCF. Please refer to the website for weeks after the term begins. Students are responsible to pay any the estimated Cost of Attendance. amount owed to the university that is not covered by estimated aid and/or other resources by the payment deadline. The deferment process occurs automatically if the student is meeting Estimated Cost of Attendance for 2012-2013 all general eligibility requirements and has enrolled in suffi- Undergraduate Students cient hours for the financial aid program/s. Please refer to the Fall/Spring based on 14 hours per term Program Eligibility Charts on the website for more information. Florida Residents Non-Florida Residents Students should use myUCF to obtain up-to-date information. Living Arrangement On/Off Campus Parent/Relative On/Off Campus Parent/Relative Since awards are subject to change, deferments are also subject to change. In order for loans to defer tuition and fees, stu- Tuition and Fees $5,806 $5,806 $21,732 $21,732 dents must accept the offered loan on myUCF View Financial Books 1,146 1,146 1,146 1,146 Aid screen. To have access to accept loans, all required items on the To Do List must be submitted. Students must drop Room & Board 9,300 4,806 9,300 4,806 classes prior to the end of Drop/Swap in order to not be fee Transportation 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800 liable for those classes. If students do not drop their classes, a financial aid deferment may keep the classes active even if Personal Expenses 2,276 2,276 2,276 2,276 they are never attended. Total Costs $20,328 $15,834 $36,254 $31,760

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 35 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 Student Financial Assistance Disbursements To appeal, the student must: Timing of disbursements is contingent upon students meeting all Complete the Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Form; conditions for receiving aid. Disbursement of financial aid begins the (available on the Office of Student Financial Assistance website second week of the semester. At the end of Drop/Swap and Add, at: http://finaid.ucf.edu, under Forms). awards are adjusted based on student’s enrollment. The week fol- Attach documentation that supports specific circumstance(s) to lowing, the disbursement process is initiated by moving awards to the the appeal form; student’s account. Once funds are disbursed to the office of Student Meet with Academic Advisor to complete an Academic Plan; Account Services, the disbursement record is posted on myUCF Submit the appeal and the supporting documentation to the Office under View My Account on the Student Center. Charges appearing of Student Financial Assistance. After a thorough evaluation of the on the student’s account will be deducted at that time. Any remaining written request and all supporting documentation, the Financial financial aid will be processed as a refund with the exception of any Aid Review Committee will notify the student of the decision by PLUS Loan for Parents, which will be disbursed to the parent at their email communication or the student may view the updated status mailing address. If charges remain on the account after disburse- on myUCF, under View Financial Aid Status. ments, or if subsequent charges are made to the student’s account, it is the student’s responsibility to make sure they are paid. Students Satisfactory Academic Progress Probation signed up for direct deposit should allow up to four business days for Students who submit a SAP Appeal that is approved will be placed on funds to show in their bank account. For refund checks that are being Financial Aid Probation, and will be continued on probation as long mailed, students should allow at least a week to receive their check at as they successfully comply with the prescribed academic plan that is their current mailing address on myUCF. submitted as part of the SAP Appeal. Progression will be monitored Students should be aware of the disbursement process so that they during the probationary period at the beginning and end of each are prepared to use their personal savings for anticipated expenses semester to ensure the student is following the prescribed academic such as books and supplies at the beginning of the term. The Short plan and successfully matriculating through their program of study. Term Advance (STA) for Books or the Textbook Purchase Program is Disbursements will not be made for a semester unless it is verified available for students to help with these expenses. The STA applica- that the prior review (if applicable) was acceptable and student is in the proper classes for the term in question. tion is available for download prior to each term, so that funds may be available as early as the week before the first day of classes. Transfer Students For additional information regarding these two programs, visit: Be informed. Not all financial aid programs are transferable and eligi- http://finaid.ucf.edu/receiving/funds_for_books.html. bility for some programs will be determined by UCF. The application Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) process must be complete; pay close attention to priority filing dates. If Federal regulations require the University to establish Standards of a FAFSA for the year in question has already been filed, request that Satisfactory Academic Progress as a general eligibility requirement the federal processor forward the information to UCF, School Code for financial aid. A student must maintain satisfactory academic prog- 003954, by utilizing Part II of the Student Aid Report, by adding the ress in a course of study regardless of whether the student previously UCF School Code to the online FAFSA, or calling the Federal Student received financial aid or transferred in from another institution. Aid Information Center at 1-800-4 FED AID. The To Do List on myUCF will indicate any required forms. To meet the standards adopted by the University of Central Florida, a student must: Independent Students Complete a minimum of 70% of all credit hours attempted. You will be classified as independent for financial aid purposes if at Compliance of this requirement is checked at the end of each least one of the following applies: term. Students who do not earn 70% of all credit hours attempted you are 24 years of age or older by December 31 of the award will be placed on financial aid warning for the next term/semester. year; At the end of the following semester, students must meet the you are married at the time the original FAFSA was filed for the 70% standard or aid will be canceled for future terms until student year; either meets the standards or the student has an appeal approved you are or will be enrolled in a master’s or doctorate degree putting them on financial aid probation with an academic plan on program (beyond a bachelor’s degree) at the beginning of the file demonstrating the requirements for the student to get back on academic year; track towards graduation. you have children who receive more than half their support from Graduate within the number of hours allowed by the Satisfactory you; Academic Progress policy. Students are allowed a specific num- you have dependents (other than your children or spouse) who ber of UCF attempted hours, based on their academic level at the live with you and who receive more than half their support from time of admission to UCF (see chart below). you and will continue to receive more than half their support from For detailed SAP policy information, please refer to the Office of Student Financial Assistance website at: http://finaid.ucf.edu. you through June 30th of the school year; you are currently serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces for purposes other than training; Classification Maximum UCF Hours Allowed you are a Veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces. (“Veteran” includes For Completing Degree students who attended a U.S. Service Academy and who were released under a condition other than dishonorable.) Undergraduate Undergraduate at age 13 or older, both your parents were deceased, you were in (All undergraduates, including 180 Attempted Hours Second Degree) (including all undergraduate level hours) foster care or you were a dependent/ward of the court; you are an emancipated minor as determined by a court in your Masters 70 Attempted Hours state of legal residence; Specialist 100 Attempted Hours you are in legal guardianship as determined by a court in your (including all graduate level hours) state of legal residence; your high school or school district homeless liaison determined Doctoral 120 Attempted Hours you were an unaccompanied youth who was homeless; (including all graduate level hours) you were determined, by the director of an emergency shelter Re-establishing Eligibility after Cancellation program funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Any student with extenuating circumstances, (i.e., death of a relative, Development, to be an unaccompanied youth who was homeless; an illness or injury of the student, etc.), who is placed on cancellation or, status may appeal to the Financial Aid Review Committee for rein- you were determined, by the director of a runaway or homeless statement based on his/her special case. youth basic center or transitional living program, that you were an If the student was canceled for the failure to complete 70% of the unaccompanied youth who was homeless or were self-supporting attempted hours and since cancellation, has brought up the per- and at risk of being homeless. centage to a minimum of 70%, the student will be reinstated during the end of the semester review process. If a student was canceled for not meeting the GPA requirement, they will be placed back on a reinstated status once their GPA has been brought up to the proper level during the end of semester review process.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 36 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 Student Financial Assistance Transient Enrollment Over Awards Students who have been approved to take classes at another insti- An over award occurs when a student’s award package has exceeded tution while attending UCF might have those hours counted toward either the unmet need or Cost of Attendance, depending on the type meeting financial aid requirements for some programs at UCF. of aid that has been awarded. To prevent over awards, it is extremely Transient enrollment will not meet eligibility criteria for institutional important to notify the Office of Student Financial Assistance of any aid programs, such as UCF Grant, UCF Scholars Award or Pegasus potential awards not already listed on the student’s financial aid award Scholarships. Courses taken elsewhere must meet some major or summary on myUCF, Student Center. In the event of an over award, general education requirements to be calculated as part of student a student’s award package is reduced to eliminate the over award, aid eligibility. All of the following documents must be submitted to the which may result in a repayment of the over award. Office of Student Financial Assistance on or before the withdrawal deadline of the term in which aid is to be disbursed: Refunds and Return of Title IV Funds 1. Transient Form for Financial Aid; Students should be aware that if they withdraw from the university 2. Approved Advisor Authorization Form obtained from after having received financial assistance, they will be required to http://www.FACTS.org or Transient Student Approval Form with repay a portion of that assistance. Students who received Federal all required signatures; Stafford Loans should also know that the Registrar’s Office is required 3. A copy of the fee invoice and class schedule from other institu- to notify the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) of student tion confirming that the classes and hours enrolled match the withdrawals Transient Form for Financial Aid; and, 4. A completed Consortium Agreement Form signed by the financial Professional Judgment The formula used to determine eligibility for federal student aid is aid office of the transient school. basically the same for all applicants. However, in some cases, spe- Transient enrolled students must make arrangements to pay tuition cial circumstances may be taken into consideration. Students with and fees at the visited school since there is no system for deferral of extenuating circumstances should schedule an appointment to review those tuition and fees. In addition, it is the student’s responsibility to the situation with a counselor. There must be a very good reason to insure that the visited school promptly provides the UCF Registrar’s make any adjustments and proof must be provided to support any Office with academic transcripts at the conclusion of the term, con- adjustments. firming that the attempted hours are completed. This will help avoid academic progress problems. Students who expect to receive funds under any of the federal loan programs must enroll for a minimum of six undergraduate hours at UCF in UCF classes to meet eligibility requirements. Students may not receive financial aid from two institutions at the same time. Students must decide which of the two institutions is the primary school at which they are degree seeking and apply for aid there. Any inaccuracy will result in a mandatory repayment to one of the two schools for the overpayment.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 37 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 STUDENT TUITION AND FEES Student Account Services check or a credit card in this system. Payments cannot be trans- Associate Controller: Dan Mayo acted by telephone. MH 109; 407-823-2433, Acceptable forms of payment: Email: [email protected] Checks http://www.studentaccounts.ucf.edu/ Credit Cards (Acceptable credit card types are subject to change). General Information Please review the Student Account Services website at Student Account Services is here to serve the students who attend http://www.studentaccounts.ucf.edu/ for current payment informa- the University of Central Florida by maintaining accurate finan- tion. cial records and communicating with students concerning their E-Pay - https://my.ucf.edu – E-Check or Credit Card accounts.  A nonrefundable convenience fee or processing fee will apply The Student Account Services office is responsible for: per credit card transaction.  Tuition and Fee Assessment/Refunds  Payments made at any time on day of the published fee pay- (Student Account Services, MH 109) ment deadline through 11:59 P.M. Eastern Standard Time will  Processing Payments be considered on time.  Overdue payment and institutional loans collection (Loans and E-Pay process: Collections)  Sign in the myUCF portal as usual then click on the link for Student Self Service; this will open your Student Center page. Schedule of Fees Use the right scroll bar to scroll to the Finance section. You will Note: 2012-2013 tuition and fees had not been estab- find a section for Student Accounts. lished at the time of this publication. Rates for the  Click on the link for the Tuition Fee Invoice. Select the cur- 2012-2013 academic year will be available in July 2012 rent term (i.e. Sum 2012, Fall 2012, or Spring 2013). The Fee Invoice will provide you your schedule, the charges, the Amount at http://www.iroffice.ucf.edu/character/ Due and deferrals. current_tuition.html. Fees are subject to change with-  Annotate the Amount Due as you will need that amount once out notice. you are on the E-Pay system. Tuition and Fees: Tuition and fees are established by the State  Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the Due Legislature and the University Board of Trustees and are subject to Charges/E-Pay link to make a payment. change without notice. Fees are affected by residency status. Tuition Mailed payments: (Please do not send cash) and fees are charged per semester or term for main campus, regional  Include student’s name and PID# on checks or money orders campus, and continuing education courses. Tuition is assessed on (make check payable to University of Central Florida) a per credit hour basis. Students classified as zero-hour registration  Address payments to: University of Central Florida students are assessed one credit hour at the Florida Resident Tuition Student Account Services rate at the course level for which the student is registered. Attn: Payment Processing Tuition Fee Invoice: A printed Tuition Fee Invoice confirms fees P.O. Box 160115 and course registration. Tuition Fee Invoices are available 24/7 on Orlando, FL 32816-0115 the web at http://www.my.ucf.edu, kiosks, and from the student’s Payment Drop – 24-Hour Depository at main campus (located on college advising offices. Students should review their current Tuition Reflecting Pond side entrance of Millican Hall) Fee Invoice prior to making payment at one of the payment locations. Tuition Fee Invoices are not mailed. The Tuition Fee Invoice should Payment Locations (Call respective campus for office hours be reviewed once after initial registration of courses and also after and options): making any changes to the initial registration to ensure that the fees Main Campus - provides various payment stations on the campus are adjusted accordingly. for on-line payments – (407) 823-2433; 24-Hour night depository – Millican Hall at Reflection Pond Entrance (No Cash) Fee Payment Deadlines: All University tuition and fees must be paid by the published dates. Tuition and fees not paid or deferred by the Regional Campuses: The University of Central Florida now requires payment deadline for each term will result in late fees and may result all tuition and fees to be paid electronically. While there are no lon- in the cancellation of all classes. Refer to the Academic Calendar ger direct cashiering services available on the Regional Campuses, each term for the fee payment deadlines. students can pay all tuition and fees electronically, either by credit card or check, in the student services area at each major Regional Limited Non-Degree Enrollment Classes: Payment guidelines Campus location. Additionally, payments may be mailed to: UCF for Limited Non-Degree enrollment classes can be found on the Student Account Services, Attn: Payment Processing, P.O. Box “Registration Form for Non-Admitted Students.” It is the student’s 160115, Orlando, FL 32816-0115. responsibility to officially drop from courses to avoid additional financial obligations. Other Forms of Payment Tuition and fees may be partially or completely paid by financial aid, Student Financial Responsibility Statement Florida Prepaid, tuition waivers, or departmental grants. The student Registration at UCF requires students to acknowledge the following is responsible to pay any amount that is not covered by these types of financial responsibility statement: payments by the fee payment deadline as described under Payment “I understand that I will be responsible for tuition and fees for all Procedures. courses that remain on my record after the drop deadline and that Financial Aid – see Student Financial Assistance for rules and proce- the courses will be graded. dures. All fees not deferred by financial aid are due by the fee payment deadline. I accept responsibility for payment of my term tuition and fees by the published deadline. I understand that if I do not pay my tuition For information regarding Florida Prepaid College Plan or Tuition and fees or do not pay these fees by the deadline, I will be charged Waivers, please refer to Student Account Services website. a $100 Late Payment Fee, my records will be placed on hold, my Tuition and Fees for Senior Citizens account may be referred to a collection agency, and I may incur Persons 60 years of age or older who meet Florida residency require- other financial responsibilities. ments may register to audit classes on a space-available basis without payment of tuition and application fees. Registration is on a space- The deadline to DROP classes without incurring a W Grade and Fee available basis; see the appropriate term’s Academic Calendar Liability will be one day earlier than the deadline to ADD classes. http://www.registrar.sdes.ucf.edu/calendar/academic/ for registration Please consult the Academic Calendar or the Enrollment Bulletin dates and times. The tuition fee waiver cannot be used for courses Board in Student Self Service for these deadlines.” that require increased costs (such as thesis, dissertation, and Payment Procedures directed individual study). A “Florida Residency” Affidavit is required Payment must be received or postmarked no later than the fee pay- to establish Florida residency. A completed “Student Health History” ment deadlines as specified on the Academic Calendar. The primary form must be filed prior to registration. Inquiries should be directed to form of payment of most account holders is on-line through the E-pay the Registrar’s Office (MH 161; Telephone: 407-823-3100). system via the myUCF portal. Currently students can pay using a

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 38 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 Student Tuition and Fees Refund of Fees And A refund of fees will be processed under the conditions noted below. Have established a legal residence in this state and maintained that The student must submit a written appeal for a refund or other appeal legal residence for 12 months immediately prior to the term in which action to the University within six months of the close of the semester/ they are seeking Florida resident classification. The student’s resi- term to which the refund or other appeal action is applicable. Any dence in Florida must be as a bona fide domicile rather than for the debts to the University will be deducted from the refund, up to the full purpose of maintaining a mere temporary residence or abode inciden- amount. tal to enrollment in an institution of higher education, and should be Full Refund Eligibility demonstrated as indicated below (for dependent students, as defined The following conditions allow a full refund: 1) A class is dropped by Internal Revenue Service regulations, a parent or guardian must by the end of the Drop period; 2) Cancellation of a course by the qualify), University; or 3) The student is denied admission for any reason to a And course offered by the University. Submit the following documentation (or in the case of a dependent Partial Refund (25%) student, the parent must submit documentation) prior to the last day of 25% of tuition and fees is refundable when the student withdraws registration for the term for which resident status is sought: completely from the University prior to the end of the fourth week 1. Documentation establishing legal residence in Florida (this of classes during a 16 or 17 week semester, or at the end of the first document must be dated at least one year prior to the quarter of classes during a summer session. first day of classes of the term for which resident status Exceptional Circumstances is sought). The following documents will be considered in Refunds for exceptional circumstances are available upon an adminis- determining legal residence: trative withdrawal from one or more courses. Up to 100% of tuition and a. Declaration of Domicile (Note: the Declaration of registration fees are refundable if due to circumstances determined by Domicile will support a claim of residency for tuition the University to be exceptional, including, but not limited to, sickness, purposes only after a period of 12 months from the death, involuntary call to military service, or University administrative date that the Clerk of the Court notes that the decla- error. If approved, a Late Withdrawal does not result in a refund of ration was sworn and subscribed to them.) tuition and fees. b. Proof of purchase of a home in Florida in which the student resides; Direct Deposit c. Proof that the student has maintained residence in Students are strongly encouraged to establish direct deposit with the state for the preceding year (e.g., rent receipts, the University. Direct Deposit prevents delays due to lost checks or employment records). change of address. All refunds from students’ accounts can be direct 2. Documentation establishing bona fide domicile in Florida deposited into the student’s checking account to any U.S.A. bank of which is not temporary or merely incidental to enrollment in their choice. Funds are usually available within 24-48 hours after dis- a Florida institution of higher education. The following docu- bursement, and enrollment only takes a few minutes. To enroll, sign ments will be considered evidence of domicile even though in at https://my.ucf.edu and click on Student Self Service. Go to the no one of these criteria, if taken alone, will be considered as Student Account Services link, then click on Direct Deposit and follow conclusive evidence of domicile: the instructions. a. Declaration of Domicile; Past Due Accounts b. Florida voter registration; All financial obligations to the University must be met. Failure to meet c. Florida vehicle registration; obligations can result in the withholding and denial of registra- d. Florida driver license or Florida identification; tion, diploma, transcripts and readmission to the University. The e. Proof of real property ownership in Florida (e.g., services of a professional collection agency and recourse to the courts deed, tax receipts); may also be invoked if deemed necessary. All costs of collection, f. Verification of permanent employment in Florida by including attorney’s fees, are borne by the debtor. the employer, employment records, or other employment-related documentation (e.g., W-2 paycheck Do not assume your registration will be canceled if you fail to pay fees receipts), other than for employment normally pro- or attend classes. Tuition deferrals, for example, will prevent class vided on a temporary basis to students or other tem- cancellation for non-payment. Payment guidelines for off-campus reg- porary employment. The document must show 12 istration are contained on the off-campus registration form. consecutive months of Florida employment prior to Late Fees the first day of classes of the term for which the stu- Late Payment Fees apply to students who do not pay their fees or who dent requests Florida residency; do not pay their fees (or obtain a full fee deferment) by the payment g. Proof of membership in or affiliation with community deadline. The Late Payment Fee is $100 per term. or state organizations or significant connections to the State; Late Registration Fees are charged to students who enroll following h. Proof of continuous presence in Florida during peri- the close of the Add period for the term, who re-register, or who enroll ods when not enrolled as a student; for the first time that term during Late Registration and Drop/Swap and i. Proof of former domicile in Florida and maintenance Add period. The Late Registration Fee is $100.00 per term. of significant connections while absent; j. Proof of reliance upon Florida sources of support; Florida Residency for Tuition Purposes k. Proof of domicile in Florida of family; At University of Central Florida, three offices are responsible for the l. Proof of admission to a licensed practicing profession review of residency for tuition purposes under Florida Statute 1009.21 in Florida; (formerly 240.1201) and Board of Regents chapter 6C-7.005. The m. Any other factors peculiar to the individual that tend offices of Undergraduate Admissions and Graduate Studies deter- to establish the necessary intent to make Florida a mine residency for all first-time-on-campus students; thereafter, the permanent home and that the individual is a Registrar’s Office will review student requests for changes in resi- bona fide Florida resident, including the age and dency for Undergraduate Students. The College of Graduate Studies general circumstances of the individual; will review student requests for changes in residency for graduate n. Proof of graduation from a high school located in students. A first-time-on-campus student will be classified according Florida. to the information he or she includes on the application for admission, 3. No contrary evidence establishing residence elsewhere; providing that no other information is available that calls into question 4. Documentation of dependent/independent status (notarized the information contained on the application. copy of most recent IRS tax return) To qualify as a Florida resident for tuition purposes in accordance Or with State regulations, the student must be a United States citizen, Be married to a person who has been a legal resident of resident alien, parolee, Cuban national, Vietnamese refugee, or other the State of Florida for the required 12-month period and refugee or asylee so designated by the United States Citizenship and relinquish legal ties to any other state, Immigration Service, Or Be a member of the Armed Forces on active duty stationed in Florida, or a spouse or dependent, or active drilling members of the Florida National Guard,

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 39 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 Student Tuition and Fees Or Residency Reclassification Be a member of the full-time instructional or administrative The offices of Undergraduate Admissions and the College of Graduate staff of a state public school, community college, or univer- Studies determine first term at UCF residency for tuition purposes sity in Florida, a spouse or dependent, for all newly admitted students. Thereafter, the Registrar’s Office will Or review student requests for changes in residency for Undergraduate Military Personnel (and spouse/dependent children) not Students. The College of Graduate Studies will review student requests stationed in Florida whose home of record or state of legal for changes in residency for graduate students. The Registrar’s Office residence certificate is Florida, cannot review student requests for residency reclassification to be Or effective with the student’s first term of enrollment. Be a dependent and have lived five years with an adult relative, who has established legal residence in Florida, To request a residency review, the student must submit a completed Or “Residency Reclassification Application and Affidavit” and supporting Be a person who was enrolled as a Florida resident for documents to the Registrar’s Office (MH 161) or Graduate Studies tuition purposes at a Florida institution of higher education, (MH 230). This form is available either at the Registrar’s Office or but who abandoned Florida residency and then re-enrolled online at http://registrar.ucf.edu. This form must be accompanied in Florida with 12 months of the abandonment, by copies of all documents that support the student’s Florida resi- Or dency claim. Residency reclassification requests are subject to Florida Be a full-time Latin American or Caribbean student who Statute 1009.21, Florida State Board of Education Administrative receives scholarships from the federal or state government, Code 6A-10.044, and State Board of Education rule 6C-7.005. In addi- Or tion, University policy requires students requesting residency reclas- Be a United States citizen living on the Isthmus of Panama sification to provide documentation establishing that they have income who has completed 12 consecutive months of college work or personal sources to meet financial obligations of attendance and at the Florida State University Panama Canal Branch, or a living expenses. Contact the Registrar’s Office at 407-823-3100 for spouse or dependent, additional information regarding all residency reclassification require- Or ments. Be a graduate student of the Southern Regional Education When building a case for Florida residency for tuition purposes, the Board’s Academic Common Market attending Florida’s student must submit documents from a variety of categories. Students state universities, may consult the Registrar’s Office before submitting the reclassifica- Or tion request and supporting documents. The submission of docu- Be a full-time employee of a state agency or political sub- ments in itself does not qualify the student for Florida residency for division of the state when the student fees are paid by the tuition purposes. The Registrar’s Office will evaluate the submitted state agency or political subdivision for the purpose of job- documents and available information and will render an eligibility related law enforcement or corrections training, determination. UCF is authorized to make discretionary judgments as Or to residency within the bounds of the law and in reaching this profes- Be a U.S. Citizen who is a McKnight Doctoral Fellowship sional judgment will evaluate all documents submitted and information recipient, available. No single document shall be conclusive. Or Students seeking residency reclassification should understand that Be a qualified beneficiary under the Florida Pre-paid Post- living in or attending college in Florida does not automatically establish secondary Expense Program per s.240.551(7)(a), residency in Florida for tuition purposes. The student who comes to Or Florida to enroll in a Florida post-secondary educational institution as Be an active duty member of the Canadian military resid- an out-of state resident and continuously enrolls in a Florida institution ing or stationed in this state under the North American Air normally will not meet the Florida residency requirement for in-state Defense (NORAD) agreement, or a spouse or dependent, tuition regardless of the length of time enrolled. Living or attending And school in Florida merely evidences physical presence. The student Submit a statement as to the length of residence in Florida and their must provide documentation verifying that he or she has formed residency qualifications under the above criteria. Students requesting significant legal ties to the State of Florida. This documentation must Florida residency for tuition purposes shall apply to the appropriate establish that the Florida residence constitutes a bona fide domicile admissions office if they have not yet enrolled, or to the Registrar’s rather than serving the purpose of maintaining a mere temporary Office if they already are enrolled. residence or abode incident to enrollment in an institution of higher education. Evidence establishing legal ties to states other than Florida may disqualify the student from Florida residency for tuition purposes. All determinative documents must be dated at least 12 months before the first day of class for the term in which residency is sought. Students entering the second term of enrollment at UCF or later who believe that they qualify for Florida residency must submit the “Residency Reclassification Application and Affidavit” and all documents to the Registrar’s Office (MH 161) or Graduate Studies (MH 230) prior to the close of “Late Registration and Add period” for the term in which Florida residency is requested. Approved residency reclassification will not be applied retroactively to previous terms. The Registrar’s Office or Graduate Studies may require additional documentation beyond that initially submitted by the student or the claimant before it can render a reclassification eligibility determination and it will not complete its review of the residency reclassification application until both the student and the claimant have submitted all requested documents. All readmitted students are required to submit copies of two documents (more may be requested) such as, driver’s license, vehicle registration, and/or voter registration, to verify that they qualify and to update residency information on file. Requests for proof of residency for UCF students looking to transfer or become transient students at another institution must be submitted in person or in writing. UCF is authorized to make discretionary judgments as to residency within the bounds of the law and in reaching this professional judgment will evaluate all documents submitted and information available. Students who feel an erroneous decision was made regarding their residency reclassification may request an appeal in writing to the UCF Residency Appeals Committee through the Registrar’s Office.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 40 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 ACADEMIC ADVISING Responsibilities The Burnett Honors College Academic advising is a process that assists students in the clarifica- New students will: tion of life goals and the translation of these goals into educational Attend the UCF Orientation designated for The Burnett Honors plans. It provides assistance to students as they explore educational College. At this time students meet with Honors staff and learn about opportunities and develop educational plans and objectives. Academic The Burnett Honors College courses and GPA requirements, and advising connects students with the University by bringing meaning to register for Honors and non-Honors classes. its mission, its curriculum and to the learning environment that is the University community. Academic advising is committed to assisting Continuing students will: and supporting students with developing their educational, career and 1. Contact the department of their major and meet with their advisor life goals. It provides access to campus resources, and coordinates the in the department during the first two months of any semester to integration of all aspects of student life into learning experiences. It is review progress and plan a program of study; an individualized avenue of communication that assists students in the 2. Meet with their advisor in the department of their major prior to planning and decision-making process. registration; 3. Contact the Office of Honors Advising (BHC 109) and based on the Although academic advisors provide assistance, it is the student’s recommendation from their academic advisor and the requirements responsibility to know the university policies, procedures, require- for University Honors, an Honors Advisor will assist with Honors ments, and seek out assistance when needed. There are a variety of course selection; academic advising systems available at UCF in each of the colleges, 4. Continue to register for classes online; schools, and the Division of Student Development and Enrollment 5. Check their “Fee Invoices/Schedule” to ensure accuracy of class Services. schedule; and, Freshman (First Time in College - F TIC) 6. Attend any mandatory Honors advising appointments. Every incoming freshman is assigned a professional first year aca- College of Arts and Humanities demic advisor in one of the five offices listed below. These advisors Majors within the College of Arts and Humanities should meet also collaborate with the University’s Colleges and Schools, and link with their major/minor advisor concerning major/minor require- students to advisors in various academic programs. The assignment ments and with an advisor in CAHSA regarding all other issues. of a first year advising office will be based on the specialized services CAHSA is located in Colbourn Hall (CNH) room 201 and advi- of each program and the student’s particular needs. Please know that sors can be reached by phone at 407-823-3312 or via email at although you have been assigned to an advisor in one of the offices, [email protected]. Students can also access CAHSA’s website at: you are not limited to seeking help there. Academic advising is one http://www.cahsa.ucf.edu of the most important services provided at UCF and can impact a student’s successful progression to graduation. New students will: New FTIC Students can expect to: 1. Meet with a CAHSA advisor in a group setting during Orientation 1. Attend a mandatory UCF Orientation that will provide: to discuss college policies and procedures; a. Initial academic advising in a group setting and preparation 2. Meet with a major advisor to discuss major requirements, career for the first term, including schedule planning and opportunities, and plan a class schedule; registration 3. Register for classes at a central location; and, b. An assessment of high school grades, entrance and 4. Check their “Fee Invoices” to ensure accuracy of their class placement test scores, and AP, dual enrollment and CLEP credit; schedule. c. An awareness of expectations for success at UCF; and, 5. Create and regularly check their Knights Email account. d. Information about key academic policies and important Continuing students will: deadlines. 1. Meet with their major and/or minor advisor in the department to 2. Connect with their first year advising office according to the review academic progress and plan a program of study for subse- following designated priority order: quent semesters. Review this plan each term with their major/minor a. First Year Advising and Exploration (FYAE) - for first year advisor and prior to registration; students in the EXCEL, LEARN Living Learning Community, 2. Access their Degree Audit at least every term and understand all STEP, the College Achievement Program (CAP), Pegasus degree requirements; Success Program, SOAR program and the Out of State Student 3 Refer any questions pertaining to university credit hour require- Mentoring (OSSM) Living Learning Community programs and ments and college/university policies and procedures to CAHSA. those not in a special population listed below (PH 116) All questions pertaining to major/minor requirements should be b. Academic Services for Student-Athletes (ASSA) - for directed to the department advisor in the major/minor program; and, student athletes (WDSC 110) 4. Meet with their major/minor advisor to conduct a graduation review c. Sophomore and Second Year Center (SSYC) - for freshman of major/minor requirements in the semester prior to the intended students entering UCF with 30 or more college credits semester of graduation. After seeing the major/minor advisor and earned through accelerated mechanisms from AP, IB, in the semester prior to the term of graduation, eligible students CLEP, and/or dual enrollment courses (PH 215) will receive an email from CAHSA indicating how to file their “Intent These offices provide students with general education advising, aca- to Graduate” forms and in order to conduct a graduation review. demic exploration for undeclared students, academic support, regis- Please refer to the academic calendar for the deadline to file your tration assistance, and on-going information about University policies Intent to Graduate. and procedures throughout the first year experience. For more infor- 5. Regularly check their Knights Email account. mation about the first year advising offices and their services, please see the “Student Development and Enrollment Services” chapter of Graduating students will: this Undergraduate Catalog. 1. File the online intent to graduate form by the posted deadline for 3. Participate in programs and advising activities that will promote a the semester in which they intend to graduate. Please note that the successful transition from high school to the university. deadline for filing is always the semester prior to the semester in 4. Transition to an academic advising office within the college of the which you intend to graduate. student’s chosen major after the completion of his or her first year. 2. Meet with a CAHSA advisor after filing the online intent to graduate and prior to the deadline for filing the intent. 3. Maintain current contact information and regularly check their Knights Email account.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 52 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 Academic Advising College of Business Administration College of Engineering and Computer Science The College of Business Administration (CBA) seeks to provide its New students will: students with the highest quality academic advising. The intent of the advising system is to assist prospective and current business majors in 1. Meet with the Engineering and Computer Science Academic Affairs the development of an educational plan. representative in a group setting during Orientation to: a. Review the College of Engineering and Computer Science New students will: (CECS) academic policies and procedures 1. Meet college advising representatives in a group setting during b. Plan an appropriate first term schedule; Orientation to discuss college policy, procedures, and degree pro- 2. Meet with a faculty advisor in the department of their major to: grams; a. Understand the career options of the major 2. Review degree requirements at Orientation using the Degree Audit b. Discuss degree program requirements; and, and CBA literature to better understand degree requirements and a 3. Be advised in the CECS Academic Affairs Office (ENGR 107) if Degree Audit; Engineering Pending majors. Students are encouraged to seek 3. Meet with an academic advisor in the Office of Undergraduate advisement on determining a major as soon as possible. Failure to Student Support (USS; BA2 101) during the first enrolled term to declare a major by the end of the first year may result in a delay of petition any relevant transfer work into their degree program; graduation. 4. Meet with a Career advisor in the College of Business Administration, Continuing students will: BA2 Room 222 (Career Services Satellite Office), to understand the 1. Meet with an advisor in the CECS Academic Affairs Office or the career options of your major; and, department of their major during each term. Computer Science 5. Be advised in the USS if the major is Business Pending and the majors will be assigned a faculty advisor once they have passed student is classified as at least Sophomore standing. the Computer Science Foundation Exam. Until that time, Computer Continuing students will: Science majors will be advised by the CECS Academic Affairs 1. Meet with an academic advisors in the USS to review academic Office or Computer Science Undergraduate Advising Office in HEC progress and develop or update an academic plan. This plan 345; should be reviewed prior to registration each term; 2. Set up an appointment with an advisor to review your academic 2. Review Degree Audit on myUCF. Check myUCF, CBA TV moni- progress and to develop an academic plan. Review this plan each tors, or the USS Office for registration dates each term; term with the advisor prior to registration; 3. Register at your scheduled appointment time. Register in myUCF if 3. Use the flow diagram or four year plan received during Orientation admitted to the major. All changes to your class schedule must be to progress through the degree requirements; completed by the end of the drop/swap and add periods; 4. View a Degree Audit, the registration time, and search for 4. Complete all prerequisites prior to admission to upper division classes (once the class schedule is available) through myUCF at classes; and, https://my.ucf.edu; 5. Meet with an academic advisor in USS during the semester/term 5. Register at the scheduled appointment time in myUCF, or in person prior to the anticipated graduation term. File the “Intent to Graduate in the CECS Academic Affairs Office (AAO). Complete all schedule Form” by the end of the term prior to the term preceding that which changes by the end of the published Add period; is planned for graduation. 6. Participate in the college designated intervention plan if you have been placed on an engineering or computer science advisement College of Education hold. An intervention through the CECS Academic Affairs Office will be required each semester a student is on advisement hold; and, New students will: 7. File the “Intent to Graduate” through myUCF and meet with an 1. Meet college advising representatives in a group setting during advisor for graduation check in the CECS Academic Affairs Office, Orientation to: by the last day of classes of the term prior to the term in which the a. Discuss College of Education admission requirements needed student intends to graduate. for enrollment in upper division education classes b. Review degree program requirements College of Health and Public Affairs c. Understand expectations and responsibilities associated with a career in education New students will: Meet college advising representatives in a group setting during 2. Be advised by the College of Education Academic Advising Center Orientation to: (ED 115) if their major is Elementary Education or Education 1. Discuss degree program requirements; Pending. Academic advising sessions may be scheduled by calling 2. Understand career options of the major program of study; and 407-823-5369 or 407-823-3723; 3. Plan an appropriate first semester class schedule. 3. Be assigned to an academic advisor in the area of their major upon completion of College of Education admission requirements. The Continuing students will: advisor’s name and telephone number appear on the Degree Audit 1. Meet with COHPA Undergraduate Student Services advisors and in myUCF to assist students in making an advising appoint- (HPA2, 115) during the first few weeks of each semester to check ment; and selection of program courses, assignment of a faculty advisor, and 4. Purchase and utilize LiveText software at the beginning of the first progress toward graduation; semester of enrollment in the College of Education based on pro- 2. View a Degree Audit through myUCF frequently to check progress gram requirements. toward course requirements; and Continuing students will: 3. File an “Intent to Graduate Form” through MyUCF and meet with an advisor in the COHPA Undergraduate Student Services office 1. Set up an appointment with their academic advisor upon accep- by the end of the term prior to the term in which graduation will tance to their major, or the Academic Advising Center, if a occur. “Pending” major, to review academic progress and to develop an academic plan. Review this plan each term with an advisor prior to registration; College of Medicine 2. View a Degree Audit through myUCF; Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences 3. Register at scheduled appointment time in myUCF. Students must complete any changes to their schedules by the end of the New students will: published Add/Drop period; Meet with the Office of Student Services and Advisement (OSSA) advisors in group settings during Orientation to: 4. Utilize LiveText software based upon program requirements; and 5. File an on-line “Intent to Graduate Form” by the end of the term 1. Discuss degree program requirements; prior to the term in which graduation is intended. 2. Understand career options of the major program of study; and 3. Plan an appropriate first semester class schedule.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 53 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 Academic Advising Continuing students will: Biochemistry/Molecular Lab BCH 4103L or BSC 3403C 1. Meet with an advisor in the Office of Student Services and Microbiology MCB 3020C Advisement (OSSA) in HPA2, room 335 every semester to check Calculus MAC 2253 (prefer MAC 2311, 2312 progress toward graduation and selection of program courses; Physics PHY 2053C, 2054C 2. See their faculty advisor each semester to check on possible or PHY 2048, 2049 career and research opportunities; Statistics STA 2023 3. See an advisor in the Office of Student Services and Advisement *Biomedical Sciences and Biotechnology majors substitute BSC (OSSA) if pending major for limited-access Medical Laboratory 3403C (Quantitative Biological Methods) for BSC 2011C Sciences program during the first few weeks of each semester to check progress toward eligibility for application to the major; For additional recommended courses, contact the Pre-Health 4. View a Degree Audit, registration time, and search for classes Professional Advisement Office (HPA 124). (once the class schedule is available) through myUCF; Dates of Importance 5. Register for courses at the scheduled appointment time. The preprofessional screening process is initiated every February. Complete all schedule changes by the end of the published add Application packets are available at the Pre-Health Professions period; Advisement Office during the month of February. Dental and vet- 6. File the “Intent to Graduate” through myUCF and meet with an erinary medicine applicants should return completed packets by April advisor for graduation check in the Office of Student Services 15. All other applicants (chiropractic, medical, optometry, podiatry, and and Advisement (OSSA), by the end of the term prior to the term pharmacy) are encouraged to return completed packets by May 1. in which graduation will occur; and, All students should be aware of registration deadlines and test dates 7. Pre-health professional students: See Pre-Health Professions for their specific admissions exam (DAT, MCAT, OAT, GRE, etc.). Advisor in HPA 124, 407-823-2670. In addition, most four-year health professions schools subscribe to professional application services (AMCAS, ADDSAS, ACOMAS, etc.), Pre-Health Professions Advisement thus require completion of a thorough application packet provided The Pre-Health Professions Advisement Office (HPA 124; 407-823- by the various application services. Otherwise, the student applicant 2670) serves all students University-wide preparing for and seeking must deal directly with the admissions office of the school. admission to professional schools of medicine, osteopathic medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, podiatry, veterinary medicine, chiropractic, physical therapy, and physician assistant programs. The ser- College of Nursing vices range from basic advising in pre-health professions matters, to New students will: providing a Composite Evaluation of the student to each professional Meet college advising representatives in group settings during school to which the student applies (upon his/her request after at Orientation to: least 30 credit hours of typical undergraduate pre-health professions 1. Discuss degree program requirements; courses taken at UCF). 2. Understand career options of the major program of study; and, Pre-Health Professional Planning 3. Plan an appropriate first term class schedule. Preprofessional advisement deals primarily with application and Continuing students will: admission procedures to professional schools. 1. If accepted in a nursing program, see a faculty advisor during Admission to a health professional school is highly competitive. Pre- the first few months of each semester to review program courses health professions students are expected to be high achievers, and to and check progress toward graduation. obtain good grades with heavy loads and rigorous course combina- 2. If a nursing pending major, see an advisor in the College of tions. Nursing, Office of Undergraduate Student Services, during the Most professional schools expect applicants to present at least a “B” first few weeks of each semester to check progress toward eligibil- average and to carry a minimum of 15 credit hours each term, with the ity for application to the major. exception of Summer term. 3. View a Degree Audit through myUCF; and, Each student is urged to carefully select a degree-granting major. This 4. File an “Intent to Graduate” online through myUCF by the end of will not only allow one to become more competitive for admission, the term prior to the term in which graduation will occur. but also to prepare for an alternate career in the event admission to a professional school is denied. Any degree-granting program may College of Sciences be selected as a major; however, the science majors generally lend Although students may have multiple advisors, College of Sciences themselves most adequately to pre-health professions preparation as majors must meet with an academic advisor within their major depart- their curricula includes many courses required for admission to most ment and/or the staff of COSAS (College of Sciences - Academic professional schools. Support, located in CSB 250) as soon as possible. All students seeking admission to health professional schools should New students will: enroll in SLS 2311, Overview of Selected Medical Careers, in their first 1. Meet in a group setting during Orientation with representatives Spring semester at UCF. from the College of Sciences to discuss college policies and proce- Additionally, prudent use of elective hours in the curricula will permit dures; other appropriate pre-health professions courses to be obtained. 2. Meet with representatives of the department of the major to discuss All pre-health professions students are strongly encouraged to par- major requirements and plan what courses to take; ticipate in the activities of one or more of the student health related 3. Refer to COSAS any questions pertaining to General Education organizations. requirements, AP and CLEP credit, Gordon Rule, university credit hour requirements, university policies and procedures, etc; Curricula Guidelines 4. Register for classes at a central location; and, All pre-health professions students are strongly encouraged to enroll 5. Check their “Fee Invoices” to ensure accuracy of their class sched- in SLS 2311 (Overview of Select Medical Careers) the first Spring ule. semester they are enrolled. This course provides a broad exposure to the various four-year health professions. In addition, the entire pre- Continuing students will: professional process (academic preparation, applications, admission 1. Contact the department of their major and meet with a faculty or tests, interviews, admissions, scholarships, etc.) is explained in depth. professional advisor during the first two months of any semester to review progress and plan a program of study; All pre-health professions students should complete the following sci- 2. Meet with their academic advisor in the department of their major ence courses (many of which are applicable to the GEP) to meet the prior to registration, and before the beginning of the term to ensure variable requirements of the Florida medical schools: their schedule is still appropriate. General Biological Sciences BSC 2010C, 2011C* 3. Access the class schedule and Degree Audit online at Genetics PCB 3063 https://my.ucf.edu; General Chemistry CHM 2045C, 2046, 2046L 4. Register for classes through https://my.ucf.edu. Special assisted Organic Chemistry CHM 2210, 2211, 2211L registration (e.g., overrides, independent study, thesis) for COS Biochemistry BCH 4053 courses must be handled in COSAS;

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 54 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 Academic Advising 5. Refer to COSAS any questions pertaining to the Degree Audit 4. File an “Intent to Graduate” online through myUCF by the appro- regarding GEP, CLEP, AP credit, Gordon Rule, university credit priate deadline at the end of the term prior to the term in which hour requirements, as well as policies and procedures. Questions graduation will occur; and, about major requirements in the Degree Audit should be directed to 5. Check their Fee Invoices to ensure accuracy of their class sched- the department; and, ule. 6. Check their “Fee Invoices” to ensure accuracy of their class schedule. Rosen College of Hospitality Management Students placed on probation due to low UCF GPA will: New students will: 1. Attend a COSAS workshop; Meet college advising representatives in group settings during orienta- 2. Design a plan of study with an advisor for the upcoming semester; tion to: and; 1. Discuss degree program requirements; 3. Bring the plan of study to their COSAS advisor prior to the with- 2. Understand career options and major programs of study; drawal deadline of the current semester and prior to registration for 3. Plan an appropriate first semester class schedule; and, the subsequent semester. 4. Review and learn how to interpret a Degree Audit through myUCF. Graduating students will: Continuing students should: 1. During the term prior to your term of graduation, do all of the follow- 1. See a Faculty Advisor for assistance with selecting a concentration ing: of study; 2. Review COS graduation instructions available at 2. See a Program Advisor prior to registration to select courses and to http://undergrad.cos.ucf.edu/current/graduation.php (click on grad- make sure you are on track for graduation; uation tab); 3. View a Degree Audit through myUCF and contact a program advi- 3. Schedule and attend a graduation review appointment with a sor in the Office of Student Services regarding questions or con- COSAS advisor; and, cerns; and, 4. Complete the on-line graduation application on myUCF within the 4. File an “Intent to Graduate” online through myUCF by the end of dates specified at http://www.registrar.sdes.ucf.edu/calendar/ the term prior to the term in which you plan to graduate. Office of Undergraduate Studies Regional Campus System Office of Interdisciplinary Studies http://regionalcampuses.ucf.edu All students must make an appointment to meet with a member of New transfer students are given the opportunity to meet with a the Interdisciplinary Studies Advising Team prior to declaring a major Professional or Faculty Advisor prior to applying to UCF and at any in Interdisciplinary Studies. time while enrolled to discuss programs and requirements. Students New students will: are asked to meet in a pre-advising session prior to Orientation to 1. Meet with a member of the Interdisciplinary Studies Advising determine if the student is a Regional Campus or Orlando Campus Team during Orientation to discuss policies and procedures, student. Orlando Campus students are asked to attend Orientation on degree program requirements and tracks, and to plan an appropri- the Orlando Campus with the College of their choice. Regional Campus ate first semester class schedule; students are required to attend live or virtual Orientation on the Regional 2. Schedule a meeting with a member of the Interdisciplinary Studies Campus they plan to attend. The student will receive: Advising Team to officially declare a major and create an indi- 1. Information about the degree programs offered at the Regional vidual plan of study, including declaring a minor; Campus; 3. Meet with an advisor in the department of the minor to review the 2. An understanding of the career options associated with their major minor’s program requirements; program of study; and, 4. Refer to Academic Services any questions pertaining to general 3. An appropriate program of study along with the first term class education requirements, AP and CLEP credit, Gordon Rule, and schedule. other policies and procedures as appropriate; and, Regional Campus students have several opportunities to obtain aca- 5. Register for classes online. demic advising which begins as co-advising with the College in the Continuing students will: DirectConnect to UCF program and continues with professional advisors available at the Regional Campuses. Current students will continue 1. Meet with a member of the Interdisciplinary Studies Advising to receive advising on the Regional Campus of their choice for the Team prior to registration and/or before the beginning of each programs that are available on that campus. For a list of the academic term to review progress and selection of courses and address any programs available through the Regional Campus System, see ‘UCF questions pertaining to the program; Regional Campuses’ within the “University of Central Florida” section of 2. Access the class schedule and Degree Audit and register online the Undergraduate Catalog. during their scheduled appointment time at https://my.ucf.edu; Orlando Campus students may receive supplemental advising on the 3. Meet with an advisor in the department of their minor to review Regional Campus, in partnership with the College of the major on progress and, prior to graduation, confirm that the minor require- the Orlando Campus; this will aid the student in taking courses that ments have been met; are offered at the Regional Campus if they are a part of the students’ degree program.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 55 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Requirements for Graduation thetic foundations necessary to make informed choices; to accept the Students must fulfill both the requirements for a major and University responsibilities of working and living in a rapidly changing world; and requirements to receive a bachelor’s degree from the University of to lead a productive and satisfying life. Central Florida. The student must: Courses that fulfill the General Education Program requirements are specified, but in some cases an alternate course in the same discipline Fulfill the requirements for the chosen major; may be substituted for GEP requirements. These alternate courses, Earn a minimum of 120 unduplicated credit hours with at least a approved by the Faculty Senate Undergraduate Common Program “C” average (2.0 GPA) for all UCF course work attempted. Some Oversight Committee, are listed in the section identified as “Alternate majors require more than 120 hours; Courses: General Education Program.” Students should consult with Earn at least 48 of these 120 credit hours in 3000-level courses or an advisor before enrolling in an alternate course. Undergraduate stu- above (upper-division); dents who have not completed requirements for the Associate of Arts Earn a minimum of 30 of their last 39 hours in regular courses degree and who desire to transfer to another Florida public university at UCF. Credit by Examination may not be used to satisfy this can have their transcripts indicate “General Education Requirements requirement; Met” upon written request, if they have completed UCF’s GEP require- Earn a minimum of 25% of the total hours required for the degree ments with a GPA of 2.0 or better. UCF will accept a similar statement in residence at UCF. For programs that require the minimum of on transcripts received from Florida public community colleges and 120 total hours, residency will be 30 hours. For programs that universities in lieu of completion of the University’s General Education exceed 120 hours, the specific residency requirement increases Program. Students enrolled in courses that use the “NC” grade must proportionally and is listed with the requirements for the specific earn a grade of “C-” (1.75) or better. degree program; Earn a minimum of 60 credit hours after CLEP credit has been General Education Program Learning Objectives awarded; Communications Foundation Apply no more than 45 credit hours in any combination of exten- Demonstrate the ability to analyze the situational characteristics of sion, correspondence, CLEP, University Credit by Examination a communication act: audience, purpose, and source/author. and Armed Forces credits toward an undergraduate degree;  Demonstrate the ability to understand communication and speak- Fulfill the General Education Program requirements; ing skills. Fulfill the Gordon Rule requirements;  Demonstrate the ability to write in a clear, logical and appropriate Fulfill the Foreign Language requirements as defined elsewhere in manner. this section;  Demonstrate the ability to research academic topics and present Earn a minimum of nine credit hours during Summer terms, if the synthesis of that research: 1) in speech with appropriate cita- applicable; and, tions; and 2) in texts with correct documentation. Be registered at UCF during the semester of graduation. Demonstrate an awareness of diversity in American society. Degrees Awarded Posthumously Cultural and Historical Foundation Students will be considered for posthumous degrees by the  Be able to gather, synthesize, and analyze information from appro- Commencement and Convocations Committee if they are in good priate resources and be able to critically evaluate information and academic standing at the time of their death, have a 2.0 GPA or better sources for accuracy and credibility. and are within at least 15 credit hours of completion of all require-  Identify and deepen appreciation of common human themes and ments or are in the final term of completion of all their requirements. the richness of diverse cultures. Be able to analyze and discuss meaning of an artwork, perfor- Choice of Catalog (Catalog Year) and mance, or text in diverse aesthetic, historical and cultural contexts.  Demonstrate knowledge and critical thinking of the concepts, Continuous Enrollment styles, and aesthetic, theoretical, and critical principals in an art. A student must graduate under the provisions of any UCF  Demonstrate knowledge of the chronology and significance of Undergraduate Catalog in effect since the student began continuous major events and movements in western civilization, U.S. history enrollment at UCF. New Catalog policies and requirements take effect or world civilization. with the Summer term. A student transferring from Florida public community colleges, state colleges, or state universities may use the UCF Mathematical Foundation Undergraduate Catalog in effect at the time he or she began the most  Demonstrate the skills needed to solve quantitative problems recent period of continuous enrollment in academic good standing at including choosing the proper technique and/or technology. any of the Florida public institutions.  Be able to solve real-world quantitative problems.  Demonstrate qualitative understanding of mathematical, statistical, Continuous enrollment is defined as being enrolled in classes without and computing concepts. a break of two or more consecutive regular semesters/terms (i.e., Fall Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential comput- and Spring, or Spring, Summer, and Fall). Continuous enrollment is ing concepts common to academic degrees and their related automatically broken when a student moves from one transfer institu- professions. tion to another following academic disqualification or exclusion.  Demonstrate essential computing skills common to academic Students who change majors between different colleges must adopt degrees and their related professions, and in particular, skills relat- the most current Catalog. Additional information is included in the ing to professional use of computers and application software. program descriptions. Students pursuing a single degree (including Social Foundation double majors and/or minors) must use a single catalog and cannot  Be able to gather and synthesize information from appropriate use a combination of catalogs for graduation. In cases when required resources, and be able to evaluate information and sources for courses are no longer taught by the University, the appropriate accuracy and credibility. department, college, or Academic Services (MH 210) may designate  Understand how an individual’s place in the world is affected by a reasonable substitute. If a student desires to change the catalog social, economic, and political institutions. for graduation, the student should first discuss with the advisors how  Gain a deeper appreciation of one’s role and potential impact in such a change would affect University, college, and major require- social, economic, and political institutions. ments. If a student decides to request a change, he or she must sub-  Demonstrate an understanding of the interaction among social, mit a “Catalog Year Change Request Form” to the Registrar’s Office economic, and political structures and functions. (MH 161). This form is available at the Registrar’s Office or online at Understand how individuals behave and interact with other indi- http://www.registrar.ucf.edu. viduals in their psychological, political, economic and social envi- General Education Program (GEP) ronments. The purposes of the UCF General Education Program (GEP) are Science Foundation to introduce students to a broad range of human knowledge and  Demonstrate an understanding of science as an empirical attempt intellectual pursuits, to equip them with the analytic and expressive to acquire information about the real world, develop possible skills required to engage in those pursuits, to develop their ability to explanations of these phenomena, and test the explanations by think critically, and to prepare them for life-long learning. The GEP predicting the outcome of future observations. curriculum provides students with the intellectual, ethical, and aes-

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 69 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 Undergraduate Degree Requirements cient basis for evaluation may be requested. Courses are General Education Program (GEP) Courses (36 credit hours required) evaluated on the basis of equivalency with the content (Some majors require a specific course or a higher level course in some areas. of the courses required by the University. The evalua- Consult your major requirements and advisor.) tion conducted is entered into a computerized Degree Satisfactorily complete one course in each of the twelve numbered areas...... 36 hours Audit system and then is available to the colleges and A. Communication Foundation ...... 9 hours departments through the University’s computer network 1, 2 and for the student online access through myUCF at 1. ENC 1101 Composition I ...... 3(3,0) https://my.ucf.edu. Appeals of transfer credit decisions 2. ENC 1102 Composition II PR:ENC 1101 1, 2 ...... 3(3,0) should be directed to Academic Services (MH 210). Substitution requests for college or major requirements 3. SPC 1608 Fundamentals of Oral Communication ...... 3(3,0) are processed within those administrative offices. SPC 1603 Fundamentals of Technical Presentations ...... 3(3,0) COM 1000 Introduction to Communication ...... 3(3,0) Alternate Courses: B. Cultural and Historical Foundation ...... 9 hours General Education Program 1. EUH 2000 Western Civilization I 2...... 3(3,0) Courses that may be taken in substitution for the stated EUH 2001 Western Civilization II 2 ...... 3(3,0) GEP requirements are listed below: 2 HUM 2210 Humanistic Tradition I ...... 3(3,0) GEP Requirement Acceptable Substitutions HUM 2230 Humanistic Tradition II 2 ...... 3(3,0) MAC 1105C (College Algebra)1 MAC 1114C, MAC 1140C, AMH 2010 U.S. History: 1492-1877 2 ...... 3(3,0) MAC 2233, MAC 2253, MAC 2311, AMH 2020 U.S. History: 1877-present 2 ...... 3(3,0) MAC 2312, MAC 2313 WOH 2012 World Civilization I 2...... 3(3,0) WOH 2022 World Civilization II 2 ...... 3(3,0) MGF 1106 (Finite Mathematics) MGF 1107 PHY 2053C (Physics) PHY 2048C, PHY 2049C, 2. ARH 2050 History of Western Art I ...... 3(3,0) PHY 2054C, PHY 5015C ARH 2051 History of Western Art II...... 3(3,0) CHM 1020 (Chemistry) CHM 2045C, CHM 1032, MUL 2010 Enjoyment of Music ...... 3(3,0) CHS 1440, CHM 2040 THE 2000 Theatre Survey...... 3(3,0) & CHM 2041 FIL 1000 Cinema Survey...... 3(3,0) BSC 1005 or BSC 2010C REL 2300 World Religions ...... 3(3,0) BSC 1050 (Biology) PHI 2010 Introduction to Philosophy ...... 3(3,0) LIT 2110 World Literature I PR: ENC 1102 2 ...... 3(3,0) GEO 1200 (Geography) GEO 2370 LIT 2120 World Literature II PR: ENC 1102 2...... 3(3,0) CGS 1060C CGS 2100C, COP 2500C, 3. Take one additional course from either B1 or B2. (Intro to Computer)1 COP 3502C, COT 3100C C. Mathematical Foundation ...... 6 hours STA 2014C (Statistics) STA 2023, STA 3032 1. MAC 1105C College Algebra 2...... 3(3,0) THE 2000 (Theatre) THE 2020 MGF 1106 Finite Mathematics 2 ...... 3(3,0) . . . FIL 1000 (Cinema Survey) FIL 2030, FIL 3036, FIL 3037 2 MUL 2010 (Enjoyment of Music) MUH 2017, MUH 2019, MUH 3212, 2. CGS 1060C Introduction to Computer Science ...... 3(3,0) MUL 2016, MUL 2720 STA 1063C Basic Statistics using Microsoft Excel 2...... 3(3,0) STA 2014C Principles of Statistics 2 ...... 3(3,0) 1For all of the acceptable substitutions in this GEP requirement, a grade of D. Social Foundation ...... 6 hours “C-” (1.75) or better satisfies three hours of the Gordon Rule requirement. 1. ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics ...... 3(3,0) Diversity Requirement ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics...... 3(3,0) POS 2041 American National Government...... 3(3,0) The University recognizes that communities are comprised of, and enriched by, people of diverse backgrounds. The study of diversity is encouraged to pro- 2. PSY 2012 General Psychology ...... 3(3,0) mote an understanding of the needs of individuals, the SYG 2000 Introduction to Sociology ...... 3(3,0) University, and society. Thus, all students completing ANT 2000 General Anthropology ...... 3(3,0) their first bachelor’s degree from UCF must complete at E. Science Foundation ...... 6 hours least one course that explores the diverse backgrounds 1. AST 2002 Astronomy PR: High School Algebra or MAC 1105C ...... 3(3,0) and characteristics found among humans, including: PSC 1121* Physical Science PR: High School Algebra or MAC1105C. . .3(3,0) race/ethnicity, gender, social class/caste, religion, age, PHY 2053C College Physics I: MAC 1105C and MAC 1114C ...... 4(3,3) sexual orientation, and level of physical ability. CHM 1020 Concepts in Chemistry PR: High School Algebra ...... 3(3,0) Students are exempt from this requirement if they have completed an Associate of Arts degree or the General 2. BSC 1005* Biological Principles ...... 3(3.0) BSC 1050* Biology and Environment ...... 3(3,0) Education Program at a Florida public state university or GLY 1030 Geology and its Applications ...... 3(3,0) community college. Students who have previously com- GEO 1200* Physical Geography ...... 3(3,0) pleted a baccalaureate degree also are exempt. ANT 2511 The Human Species...... 3(3,0) The requirement is satisfied by the successful comple- MCB 1310 Intro to Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering ...... 3(3,0) tion of a diversity course selected from the following list. *A one credit laboratory is also available for this course. Additional courses may be approved subsequently by the Common Program Oversight Committee, so students 1A grade of “C-” (1.75) or better is required in this course. should consult their departmental advisor for the most 2A grade of “C-” (1.75) or better satisfies three hours of the Gordon Rule requirement. current listing.

 Demonstrate an ability to assess the extent to which claims pre- General Education Courses: sented as “scientific” satisfy the empirical character of scientific ENC 1102 Composition II explanations. SPC 1608 Fundamentals of Oral Communication SYG 2000 Introduction to Sociology  Demonstrate understanding of scientific knowledge and problem ANT 2000 General Anthropology solving in a physical or life science. POS 2041 American National Government Substitution of Courses: General Education Program and PSY 2012 General Psychology Other Requirements WOH 2022 World Civilization II LIT 2120 World Literature II The student degree audit system is coordinated by the Office of Academic Services for the evaluation of transfer courses for the Other Courses: University’s General Education Program and Foreign Language AMH 3422 Frontier Florida Proficiency requirements. When the transfer course work is entered AMH 3425 Sunbelt Florida into the UCF computer system (usually during the first semester at AMH 3562 Women in American History II UCF), course descriptions and other information to provide a suffi- AML 3283 Contemporary American Women’s Fiction

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 70 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 Undergraduate Degree Requirements AML 3615 Harlem, Haiti, and Havana 4. The foreign language proficiency requirement does not apply to AML 3682 Ethnic Literature in America students seeking a second baccalaureate degree. ANT 3245 Native American Religions 5. A student who is required and furnishes a passing TOEFL (Test ASH 4304 Women in China of English as a Foreign Language) score for admission to the CCJ 4129 Cultural Diversity in Criminal Justice CCJ 4670 Women and Crime University is considered to have satisfied the requirements. CJE 4174 Comparative Justice Systems American Sign Language COM 4014 Gender Issues in Communication COM 4461 Intercultural Communication Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts Degree may substitute American CPO 3034 Politics of Developing Areas Sign Language for the foreign language exit requirement, except EDF 2085 Introduction to Diversity for Educators where one or more foreign languages have been specified by a col- GEO 3471 World Political Geography lege, school, or program for a specific degree (see individual degree JST 3401 Jewish People in Antiquity program listings for more information). Proficiency is met either by JST 3402 Wanderings: The Jewish People in Dispersion successful completion of ASL 4161C (previously numbered SPA LIN 4615 African-American Styles of Communication 4614C) or an appropriate score on the ASL proficiency exam. Contact LIN 4643 Cross Cultural Communication the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders regarding LIT 3192 Caribbean Literature the proficiency examination. MMC 4300 International Media MUL 2720 Music of the World NUR 3805 Dimensions of Professional Nursing Practice SUS Foreign Language Admission Requirement PAD 4446 Multiculturalism in Public Administration Students who have not satisfied the Foreign Language Admission PLA 4020 Law and Society Requirement (two high school units in the same language) at the time PLA 4830 World Legal Systems they are admitted to the University must satisfy this requirement prior PLA 4472 Employment Discrimination Law to graduation. This requirement applies to all undergraduates and is POS 3627 Cultural Pluralism and Law separate from the UCF Foreign Language proficiency requirement. PUP 3325 Women and Political Behaviors POS4622 Politics and Civil Rights The Gordon Rule PUP 3314 Women and Political Behavior The “Gordon Rule” (State Rule 6A-10.30) applies to students who PUP 3204 Sustainability first enrolled in any college or university after October 1982. The rule SOW 3620 Social Work with Diverse Populations requires students to complete four courses (twelve credit hours) of SPW 4772 Black Presence in Contemporary Latin American Literature writing and to complete two courses (six credit hours) of mathematics SYD 3800 Sex and Gender in Society SYP 4732 Minority Aging at the level of college algebra or higher. Each course must be com- THE 4230 Cultural Diversity in Theater pleted with a minimum grade of “C-” (1.75). WST 3561 Third Wave Feminisms UCF courses that are required by the General Education Program also WST 3015 Introduction to Women’s Studies may be used to satisfy the Gordon Rule. “Gordon Rule” requirements Transfer work from other colleges and universities is evaluated by the may be satisfied by the General Education Program as follows: student’s major department to determine if courses meet the diversity Gordon Rule Requirement: GEP Courses Which Satisfy: requirement. Satisfaction of this requirement remains in effect if the 1. Six hours of mathematics at (1) College algebra or finite math student changes majors. the level of college algebra or higher (2) Statistics or computer science Any 3000-level or above course in mathematics, statistics, or computer science also Exit Exams may be used toward fulfillment of the mathematics portion of the “Gordon Rule” In order to measure their effectiveness, some departments and col- Requirement. leges may require graduating students to participate in an exit exam 2. Six hours of English coursework (1) Six hours of English Composition designed to measure the students’ understanding of the discipline. and six hours of additional (2) Specifically identified courses and Foreign Language Proficiency Requirement college level writing those from the following list: General Education courses that apply to the Gordon Rule (Bachelor of Arts Degree) Writing Requirement: Students graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree must demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language equivalent to one year of ENC 1101 Composition I college instruction. This requirement may be met either by successful ENC 1102 Composition II completion of the appropriate college-level course or by examination. LIT 2110 World Literature I LIT 2120 World Literature II Languages that may be used include those taught at UCF and any AMH 2010 U.S. History: 1492-1877 others for which the University can obtain standardized proficiency AMH 2020 U.S. History: 1877-Present tests. Students who have previously received a baccalaureate degree EUH 2000 Western Civilization I are exempt from this requirement. EUH 2001 Western Civilization II HUM 2210 Humanistic Tradition I Placement in Language Courses HUM 2230 Humanistic Tradition II Placement in foreign language courses is based on one year of WOH 2012 World Civilization I high school language being equivalent to one semester of college WOH 2022 World Civilization II work. For example, four years of one high school foreign language Non-Gen Ed courses that also apply to the Gordon Rule Writing Requirement: place the student in the first semester of the third year. AMH 2010H Honors U.S. History: 1492 - 1877 Native speakers or students who have completed appropriate AMH 3402 History of the South to 1865 advanced foreign language education abroad will be considered AMH 3403 History of the South Since 1865 AMH 3441 History of the Frontier: Eastern America to have satisfied the requirement. AMH 3442 History of the Frontier: Western America Several departments, colleges, and schools have additional AMH 3541 U. S. Military History To 1900 requirements. See “Special College and/or Departmental AMH 3561 Women in American History I Requirements” within each listing. AMH 3571 Black American History I AMH 3800 Canadian History 1. This requirement is for proficiency and not a requirement for a AMH 4110 Colonial America, 1607-1763 particular number of hours of course work. For example, success- AMH 4130 The Age of the American Revolution, 1763-1789 ful completion of only SPN 1121C (Elementary Spanish Language AMH 4160 Jacksonian America and Civilization II) would satisfy the B.A. requirement. Appropriate AMH 4201 The Gilded Age and Progressivism scores on Advanced Placement and CLEP examinations will also AMH 4270 United States History: 1939-1960 satisfy the requirement. AML 3031 American Literature I 2. This is a University-wide requirement for all B.A. majors. AML 3041 American Literature II AML 3283 Contemporary American Women’s Fiction 3. The Testing Administrator of the University Testing Center will AML 3286 Early American Women’s Words offer the Foreign Language Proficiency Examination throughout AML 3614 Topics in African-American Literature each term. Students must register in advance with that office to AML 3615 Harlem, Haiti, and Havana take the examination (PH 106). AML 3643 Contemporary American Prose and Poetry

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 71 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 Undergraduate Degree Requirements AML 3682 Ethnic Literature in America LIT 3192H Honors Caribbean Literature AML 3682H Honors Ethnic Literature in America LIT 3313 Science Fiction AML 4101 American Novel LIT 3313H Honors Science Fiction Literature AML 4153 American Poetry at Mid-Century LIT 3381 Women Writers of Color AML 4155 Modern American Poetry LIT 3383 Women in Literature AML 4261 Literature of the South LIT 3383H Honors Women in Literature AML 4265 Florida Writers LIT 3394 Literature of AIDS AML 4300 Major American Authors LIT 3394H Honors Literature of AIDS AML 4304 Whitman and His Heirs LIT 3482 Literature & Popular Culture AML 4321 Modern American Literature LIT 3823 Hispanic Women Writers AML 4630 Latino/Latina Literature LIT 4043 Modern Drama as Literature ANT 3163 Mesoamerican Archaeology LIT 4244 World Authors ARH 4450 20th Century Art LIT 4303 Post-World War II Fiction ARH 4800 Theory and Criticism of the Visual Arts LIT 4374 Literature of the Bible EAS 4700C Aerospace Design I LIT 4374H Honors Literature of the Bible EGN 4412C Interdisciplinary Design I LIT 4433 Literature of Science and Technology EML 4501C Engineering Design I LIT 4554 Advanced Feminist Theories ENC 1101H Honors Freshman Composition I PAD 3733 Professional Administrative Writing in the Public Sector ENC 1102H Honors Freshman Composition II PAD 4034 The Administration of Public Policy ENC 3241 Writing for the Technical Professional PHH 3100 Ancient Philosophy ENC 3241H Honors Writing for the Technical Professional PHH 3200 Medieval Philosophy ENC 3250 Professional Writing PHH 3460 Modern Western Philosophy ENC 3310 Magazine Writing I PHH 3700 American Philosophy ENC 3311 Essay as Cultural Commentary PHI 3083 Research Methods in Philosophy ENC 4215 Technical Publication and Project Management PHI 3323 Minds and Machines: Philosophy of Cognitive Science ENC 4218 The Visual in Technical Documentation PHI 3451 Philosophy of Psychology ENC 4262 International Technical Communication PHI 3670 Ethical Theory ENC 4265 Writing for the Computer Industry PHI 3800 Aesthetics ENC 4280 Technical Writing Style PHI 3805 Contemporary Aesthetics ENC 4293 Documentation and the Collaborative Process PHI 4221 Philosophy of Language ENC 4294 Documentation and Client-Based Collaboration PHI 4321 Philosophies of Embodiment: Mind/Body/Self ENC 4313 Research Writing PHI 4500 Metaphysics ENC 4360 Nature Writing PHI 4804 Critical Theory ENC 4414 Writing and Hypertext PHI 4931 Philosophy in the News ENG 3010 Practical Criticism PHM 3401 Philosophy of Law ENG 3014 Theories and Techniques of Literature Study PHP 4782 Phenomenology ENG 3073 Cultural Studies Literature PLA 3155 Legal Writing ENG 4114 Literature and Film PLA 4935 Capstone: Legal Issues ENG 4614 Discourse of Global Culture Studies REL 3131 Religion in America ENL 2012 English Literature I REL 3432 Roots of Western Mysticism ENL 2022 English Literature II RTV 4403 Electronic Media, Technology, and Society ENL 3296 Gothic Literature THE 2081C Introduction to UCF Theatre ENL 4101 English Novel THE 2304 Script Analysis ENL 4220 English Renaissance Poetry and Prose TPP 3310C Directing for Theatre I ENL 4230 18th Century Studies TPP 4940L Theatre Internship ENL 4240 English Romantic Writers WOH 2012H World Civilization I - Honors ENL 4253 The Victorian Age: Poetry ENL 4262 Nineteenth Century British Prose ENL 4303 British Authors Summer Attendance Requirement ENL 4311 Chaucer A student entering the State University System with fewer than 60 ENL 4333 Shakespeare Studies credit hours of credit is required to enroll in a minimum of nine hours EUH 2000H Honors Western Civilization I of credit in the summer at a State of Florida university. Petition forms EUH 3122 Medieval Society and Civilization for exemption are available from the Academic Services website EUH 3142 Renaissance and Reformation http://www.academicservices.ucf.edu/summer-waiver/. EUH 3242 Modern Europe and the First World War EUH 3281 Second World War and Rebirth of Europe Admission to the Upper Division EUH 3451 History of Modern France To be classified as an upper division student at the University of EUH 4284 Fascism and Nazism in the Interwar Europe Central Florida, a student must complete the following: EUH 4465 Hitler’s Third Reich 1. A minimum of 60 credit hours of academic work; EUH 4500 English History to 1485 EUH 4501 English History: 1485-1815 2. The English and mathematics requirements of the Gordon Rule; EUH 4502 British History: 1815-Present 3. One year of college instruction in a single foreign language. (This EUH 4571 History of Russia to 1801 requirement applies to those students admitted to the University EUH 4574 History of Russia: 1801-1917 without the required two units of foreign language in high school.) EUH 4576 History of Russia in the 20th Century EUH 4620 European Great Powers: 1815-1914 Graduation Application Deadline HIS 4150 History and Historians Students must complete the “Intent to Graduate” online at HUM 2210H Honors Humanistic Tradition I https://my.ucf.edu in the term preceding the one in which they intend HUM 3320 Contemporary Multicultural Studies to graduate (see the “Academic Calendar” for specific dates). Students HUM 3394 Representations of Place and Space who have not applied for graduation by the last day of classes in HUM 3401 Asian Humanities the term preceding the graduation term may not be listed in the HUM 3431 Ancient Humanities Commencement Program. Graduating students must be enrolled HUM 3460 Latin American Humanities HUM 3553 Moses, Jesus and Muhammad at UCF during the term of graduation. Graduates may contact the JOU 2100C News Reporting Registrar’s Office for Commencement ceremony and guest ticket infor- JOU 3101 Advanced Reporting mation or refer to http://www.registrar.sdes.ucf.edu/commencement. JOU 4181 Public Affairs Reporting Successful completion of the degree requirements stated in the JOU 4300 Feature Writing Undergraduate Catalog under which the student plans to graduate JOU 4306C Critical Writing shall constitute a recommendation of the respective college faculty JOU 4308 Freelance Writing that the degree be awarded, assuming the student is in good stand- LAH 3200 Modern Latin America ing at the University. A student must complete all requirements for LAH 3400 History of Mexico and Central America a baccalaureate or graduate degree no later than the date of the LAH 3470 History of the Caribbean LIT 3082 Continental European Fiction Since 1900 Commencement. A student may not be enrolled as a transient student LIT 3192 Caribbean Literature in another institution during the term in which the baccalaureate degree or the Associate of Arts degree is to be awarded.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 72 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 Undergraduate Degree Requirements Correspondence Courses A student may earn two degrees, either both BA or both BS, if the The University of Florida’s Division of Continuing Education, degrees are earned in separate colleges and a minimum of 150 Department of Independent Study by Correspondence administers all (or more) credit hours are earned. correspondence instruction for the State University System of Florida A student may earn two degrees, either both BA or both BS, within (SUS). College credit, high school credit, and continuing professional the same college if allowed by the particular college and a mini- education courses are available through regular mail and Fax (several mum of 150 (or more) credit hours are earned. by email). Independent Study offers more than 150 courses to students Students earning two degrees may use different Catalog years who would like a flexible schedule or an opportunity to take extra for each degree. If different Catalog years are used, the general classes. It is possible to enroll any time during the year. university requirements in the latest of the two catalogs will be In 1996, the State revised the General Provisions Rule 64-4.002, at the applied to both degrees. Bureau of Teacher Certification for the State of Florida. Any teacher in the state now can use credit correspondence courses, as appropriate, More Than Two Majors, or More Than Two to apply toward the recertification of the teaching license. Moreover, Degrees, or a Combination there is no limit to the number of courses that may fulfill the require- Students attempting multiple majors or degrees beyond two must ments. consult with the Registrar’s Office for coordination among degree The current Catalog details enrollment procedures, fees, and course programs. Responsibility for doing so rests with the student. The information. A copy may be obtained at no cost by calling or writ- stipulations for two majors and/or two degrees will apply as well as ing to: University of Florida, Independent Study, Suite D, 2209 NW other minimum amount of hours and prohibitions about combinations. 13th St., Gainesville, FL 32609; 352-392-1711, Ext 200; Email: Graduates from regionally accredited four-year U.S. institutions who [email protected]. Website: http//www.doce.ufl.edu. apply for admission to work toward a second baccalaureate degree at UCF must meet the regular admission requirements of the major Double Majors department and the UCF residency requirement of 30 additional credit A student may earn one degree, a BA or BS, with two majors, by hours for that degree. Students holding the baccalaureate degree from completing the requirements for both majors. If both majors are regionally accredited U.S. institutions are considered to have complet- within the same college and are of the same degree type (BA or ed Gordon Rule, foreign languages, and General Education Program BS), both majors will be indicated on the diploma; however, if the Requirements. Students who hold degrees from non-regionally majors are from different colleges or are of different degree types, accredited U.S. institutions and foreign institutions may be required only one major will appear on the diploma. Students earning a by the Office of Academic Services (MH 210) to fulfill all or part of the double major must use the same Catalog year for both majors. UCF General Education Program requirements as stipulated in the UCF Undergraduate Catalog. Two Degrees The University requirements specified in the preceding paragraphs A student may earn two degrees, a BA and a BS, by completing are minimum requirements. Departments and colleges may require the requirements for both majors and earning a minimum of 150 more than 150 credit hours for a second degree or more than 30 credit hours. credit hours to be taken in residence at UCF. Students should confirm department, school, and college requirements with their academic advisors.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 73 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 ACADEMIC REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES Registration Policies Drop/Swap and Add Policy During each academic term, registration is held for all new, currently Drop/Swap and Add are the periods following initial registration enrolled, degree-seeking and non-degree seeking students for the when students may make class schedule adjustments (as listed in following term. Registration sessions consist of Registration and the Academic Calendar). Drop/Swap or Add may be done using the Late Registration (held during the first week of classes for each term/ myUCF system (https://my.ucf.edu) or in the college advising offices. session). Spring Registration begins following midterm for the Fall After the Drop-Swap period, no course may be dropped without being semester. Summer and Fall Registrations begin following the midterm fee liable. Courses meeting for the first time after the end of the Drop/ of the Spring semester. Class listings are available only online through Swap or Add period may be dropped the next business day in the the Class Schedule and Course Catalog Search at https://my.ucf.edu. Registrar’s Office, MH 161. If a student drops courses for an entire term with the intent of not returning to UCF, they must also drop Registration is available over the web using the myUCF system at courses for any future terms or will be fee liable and receive a grade. https://my.ucf.edu and in the college advising offices. The dates For withdrawal after the Drop/Swap period, refer to the “Withdrawal and times for each registration period are included in the “Academic Policy” of the Undergraduate Catalog. Please consult the Academic Calendar” online at http://www.registrar.ucf.edu/calendar/academic/. Calendar for Drop, Add, and Withdrawal deadlines. Web Enrollment Guide Audit Registration The Web Enrollment Guide is maintained online. It provides the offi- Audit students are those who desire to attend class(es) without receiv- cial “Academic Calendar” and describes the policies and procedures ing academic credit. Regular tuition and fees are assessed for Audit governing registration each term. The Guide is available on the registration. See the “Fee Schedule” in the “Financial Information” Registrar’s Office website at http://www.registrar.ucf.edu/weg/. section of the Undergraduate Catalog. Audit registration is on a Terms and Credit Hours space-available basis at the prescribed time of Registration, or at The University of Central Florida academic schedule consists of two any time during Late Registration and Drop/Swap and Add when semesters (Fall and Spring), and the Summer term. The graduation Late Registration fees will apply. Audit requests for students who credit value of each course of instruction is stated in terms of credit register prior to this time will be denied. Students may not change hours. A credit hour is an amount of work represented in intended to Audit status after Late Registration and Add, but must remain learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement in the course or withdraw through normal withdrawal procedures. that is an institutionally established equivalency that reasonably New students must be accepted for admission to be eligible to approximates not less than: audit a course. Audit forms, available on the Registrar’s website (http://www.registrar.ucf.edu) and in the Registrar’s and college advis- (a) One hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum ing offices, must be signed by the instructor and presented to the of two hours of out of class student work each week for approximately Registrar’s Office at the time of registration. fifteen weeks for one semester or the equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time; or Senior Citizen Audit (b) At least an equivalent amount of work as required in paragraph (a) Senior Citizens (60 years of age or older) who have been residents of this definition for academic activities as established by the institu- of the State of Florida for at least one year as of the first day of tion including laboratory work, internships, practica, studio work, and classes, may enroll tuition free as Audit students (i.e., no academic other academic work leading to the award of credit hours. credit) on a space-available basis. Forms to be completed include the “Residency Affidavit,” the “Student Health History,” the “Senior Undergraduate Enrollment Status Credit Hours Citizen Audit Application” and “Senior Citizen Audit Registration Full Time 12 or more Form” These forms are available in the Registrar’s Office (MH Three Quarter Time 9-11 161) or at the Registrar’s website: http://www.registrar.ucf.edu. It Half Time 6-8 is necessary to complete the required forms during the last hours Less Than Half Time less than 6 of registration as noted in the “Academic Calendar” online at Note: Graduate and post-baccalaureate students please refer to the http://www.registrar.ucf.edu/calendar/academic/. Direct student online Graduate Catalog for enrollment status policies. expenses after the completion of registration include the campus ID card, vehicle registration and textbooks. Credit Hour Limits Undergraduate students are limited to 14 credit hours for the Summer State of Florida Employee & UCF Employee Registration term and to 17 credit hours for the Fall and Spring semesters. The State of Florida employee and UCF employee enrollment into department chair and college advising office must approve overloads. courses for which the employee will seek a tuition waiver will occur Overloads may be processed at the college advising offices. on a space-available only basis on the last day of Registration each term at the time specified on the “Academic Calendar” online at Excess Hours http://www.registrar.ucf.edu/calendar/academic. For waiver eligibil- Effective Fall 2009, pursuant to Florida Statute 1009.286, students ity and application information, For waiver eligibility and application entering a Florida community college, state college, or state university information, please refer to the Student Account Services website at for the first time in Fall, 2009, and thereafter, may be subject to the http://www.studentaccounts.ucf.edu/. excess hours surcharge for hours exceeding baccalaureate degree program completion requirements. Students should regularly review Limited Non-Degree Seeking Applicants their degree audits and consult with an academic advisor to make sure This classification allows a student to enroll in selected courses when they are not enrolling in excess courses. More detailed explanation of the student may have no immediate intention of pursuing a degree the excess hours rule can be found on the University Registrar’s Office program. Most opportunities in this status will occur away from the website at http://registrar.sdes.ucf.edu. Orlando campus, for courses that are taught out of the regular semester or term cycle, or for special programs mandated by the State of Students beginning Fall Semester 2009 through Summer 2011 will be Florida. Successful completion of courses while in this classification charged 1.5 times the tuition rate for each credit hour beyond 120% does not provide a basis for regular admission at a later date. of the required hours of that degree program. Students beginning Fall Programs using the Limited Non-Degree Seeking status include: 2011 through Summer 2012 will be charged two times the tuition rate for each credit beyond 115% of the required hours of that degree High school Dual Enrollment Soldiers-to-Scholars program. Students beginning Fall 2012 and beyond will be charged Continuing Education Regional Campuses Off-campus credit Teacher Certification or re-certification two times the tuition rate for each credit beyond 110% of the required hours of the degree program. Students registering for classes in the Limited Non-Degree Seeking status are subject to the following regulations: Holds 1. Students are required to provide evidence of their educational A hold (negative service indicator) may be placed on a student’s qualifications for attending classes in order to meet the intent of records, transcripts, grades, diplomas or registration due to financial this enrollment classification; or other obligations to the University. Satisfaction and clearance of 2. Students who have been previously denied admission or disquali- the hold is required before a release can be given. Students may fied for enrollment are not eligible; check for holds on the myUCF system at https://my.ucf.edu under the 3. Non-degree-seeking students are subject to the same rules and Student Self Service link. To obtain a release for financial holds, pay- regulations as degree-seeking students; ment to the Cashier’s Office must be made either in cash, credit card, 4. Registration is permitted on a space-available basis; cashier’s check, or money order. 5. A maximum of 15 undergraduate credit hours or 6 graduate credit hours may be earned as a limited non-degree seeking student; UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 56 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 Academic Regulations and Procedures 6. International students may not register as non-degree-seeking degree verifications online at http://www.degreeverify.org. A fee will since immigration regulations prevent foreign nationals from be assessed for all such requests. UCF has contracted with National enrolling without admission to a degree or certificate program; Student Clearinghouse to provide current enrollment and degree veri- 7. Limited Non-degree students are not eligible to receive financial fications online 24 hours a day, seven days a week. National Student aid nor to participate in intercollegiate sports; and, Clearinghouse Customer Service is available at 1-703–742–4200, 8. Students must complete a Limited Non-Degree Seeking Status Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., & Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 Registration Form. p.m., ET. Students registering in this category should be aware of the limitations of this status, and are encouraged to apply for regular admission to Withdrawal Policy the University. Withdrawal for each term begins after the drop deadline. Students State Tuition Exemption Program (STEP) remain fee liable for any classes from which they withdraw. Students may withdraw from a class and receive the notation of (National Guard) Registration “W” until the deadline noted in the “Academic Calendar” online at State Tuition Exemption Program (STEP-National Guard) http://www.registrar.ucf.edu/calendar/academic. A student may with- students register on a space-available basis only. Registration draw from courses using myUCF at https://my.ucf.edu, or by visiting is on a space-available basis during the last hours the Registrar’s Office (MH 161), certain college advising offices, or a of registration as noted in the “Academic Calendar” online at Regional Campus records office. Students may withdraw by fax at 407- http://www.registrar.ucf.edu/calendar. STEP students must present 823-5652. Faxed requests must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the last day a “Certification” letter to the Student Accounts Office (MH 107) to to withdraw and must include the student’s identification number, the receive waiver of eligible fees. Registration before the time specified course(s) from which to be withdrawn and his or her signature. Students in the “Academic Calendar” online at http://www.registrar.ucf.edu/ may also mail a written request to the Registrar’s Office, P.O. Box calendar will result in the student being assessed regular fees. The 160114, Orlando, FL 32816-0114. This letter must be time-stamped or tuition fee waiver cannot be used for courses that require increased postmarked before the published withdrawal deadline and must include costs, including, but not limited to courses offered through the Center the student’s identification number, the course(s) from which to be with- for Continuing Education, independent study, supervised research, drawn and his or her signature. Students seeking to withdraw in person supervised teaching labs, thesis hours, dissertation, internships, co- must sign the request and must provide photo identification. The official ops, practicums, or applied, individualized instruction in music, art, date of withdrawal is the date the University receives the withdrawal or dance. Eligible members of the active Florida National Guard may request. Requests received by mail are processed using the postmark receive a waiver of 50% of tuition and material and supply fees. as the official date of withdrawal. Withdrawing from classes may have State University System (SUS) financial aid, NCAA eligibility or international visa consequences. Florida Transient Students Students should seek appropriate advisement prior to withdrawing from An SUS Transient Student is a student in good standing who is seek- a class. If a student withdraws from courses for an entire term with the ing a degree from one of the other Florida public universities (SUS) intent of not returning to UCF, they must also drop courses for any and desires to take courses with UCF. Students must complete future terms or be fee liable and receive a grade. the “SUS Transient Application Form” which is available online at A student is not automatically withdrawn from a class for not http://www.facts.org. No application fee is required. The “SUS Transient attending, nor can an instructor withdraw a student from a class. Application Form” must be completed each term and should be com- No withdrawal is permitted after the withdrawal dead- pleted online or delivered/mailed to the Registrar’s Office (MH 161), line except in extraordinary circumstances. Unsatisfactory aca- by the application deadline noted in the “Academic Calendar” online at demic performance is not an acceptable reason for withdraw- http://www.registrar.ucf.edu/calendar/academic. Students should visit al after the deadline. Students seeking to petition for a the Registrar’s Office website at http://www.registrar.ucf.edu or con- late withdrawal should view the Academic Services website at tact the Registrar’s Office for registration information at 407-823-3100. http://www.academicservices.ucf.edu/academic_record/ and consult Academic Services (MH 210). Students who are granted a late with- UCF Students Attending Another Florida Public Institution drawal will be given a passing or failing grade from the instructor of UCF students who desire to attend another Florida Public institution the course. If the student was passing, a “WP” will be recorded on the as a Transient Student are encouraged to complete the “Transient student’s permanent record; if failing, a “WF” will be entered which will Student Form” online, which is available on the FACTS website be applied to the Grade Point Average. Late withdrawals normally are at http://www.facts.org under “College Students” > “Transferring”. for all courses taken in the term. Students wanting to attend a Florida private institution or an institution outside the State of Florida may obtain a printed form from the UCF Students who seek a withdrawal because they are ill must apply for Registrar’s Office. The prior permission of the department, school, and a medical withdrawal following the medical withdrawal procedure. All college advising office is required to ensure that the courses attempted requested forms must be submitted to initiate the review process. The at another institution will transfer and meet the UCF Degree/General student’s physician provides the University with the appropriate medi- Education Program requirements. cal information, using the forms available in the Office of Academic Services (MH 210). A medical withdrawal must be for all classes in UCF Students Attending a Non-SUS Institution the term. Medical withdrawals can only be approved in cases where A UCF degree-seeking student desiring to earn credit at another col- the student is unable to finish the term. lege or university for transfer back into a UCF degree program must obtain prior transient approval for specific courses from the Dean or If a medical withdrawal is approved, a “WM” will be recorded for each Department Chair of his/her respective college or school. Transient course. Students who receive a medical withdrawal will be placed on approval of courses to be applied to the UCF General Education hold for any subsequent semester until the University can determine Program must be obtained in advance from Academic Services that the student is ready to return. If a medical withdrawal is approved, (MH 210). Credit earned without prior transient approval may not be it is expected that the student not enroll at the University in the imme- accepted. Plus/minus grades will be transferred for course work earned diately subsequent term, but will use that time to address the medical Fall 2001 and after using UCF’s grade point system. Because of gradu- condition that necessitated the withdrawal. It is the student’s responsi- ation certification, students may not take courses in transient status dur- bility to drop all courses for any future term or be fee liable. If a medical ing the term in which they expect to graduate. Student seeking transient withdrawal is not approved, the request may be approved as a late status must complete the “Transient Approval Form,” available from the withdrawal and grades of “WP” or “WF” will be recorded. A grade of college or school advising office or at http://www.facts.org and must “WF” will affect the calculation of the student’s grade point average. submit the completed, approved and signed form to the Registrar’s Students who apply for a medical withdrawal after the next semester Office (MH 161). Transient credit cannot be used to reduce the last 30 has already begun may be dropped from their courses because there semester hour residency requirement for a baccalaureate degree, the is no evidence that they have addressed the medical condition for last 20 semester hour residency requirement for an Associate of Arts which the withdrawal was requested. degree, or any departmental residency requirements. Following the close of the Late Registration and Drop/Swap period each term, students withdrawing from courses will incur both grade Enrollment and Degree Verifications and fee liability. Students with circumstances determined by the Students may obtain their enrollment verification online through University to be exceptional and beyond their control may apply myUCF at https://my.ucf.edu. Enrollment certification is free to cur- for a cancellation of enrollment and an elimination of fee liability. rently enrolled students. Parents, employers, background checking Exceptional circumstances include, but are not limited to documented firms, and other third party agencies may request enrollment and sickness, death, involuntary call to military service, or administrative

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 57 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 Academic Regulations and Procedures errors created by the University. Students must submit a petition The Grade Point Average (GPA) is the average number of grade and all supporting documentation for a Late Drop of all courses to points per semester hour attempted. GPA is computed by dividing Academic Services (MH 210) within six months of the end of the term the total number of grade points assigned by the total number for which the Late Drop is sought. of credit hours attempted, less hours resulting from NC, W, WP, If a student withdraws from a course while an alleged academically and I grades. GPA is recalculated after each term; for Summer GPA dishonest act is under consideration, and the case is not subsequently is recalculated only after all Sessions and end of term. The GPA for resolved in favor of the student, the University reserves the right to graduation requirement is a minimum UCF 2.0 (“C”). assign the appropriate grade for the course. Example: A student has completed 13 credit hours for a given term. Withdrawal and Academic Behavior Violations To calculate the Term GPA: Should an alleged violation of academic behavior standards arise 1) Multiply the number of credit hours per course by the number of before the withdrawal deadline in a term, the instructor shall notify grade points per grade. Then add each amount to arrive at the total the unit head who will notify the University Registrar that the student number of grade points earned for that term: shall not be withdrawn from the course in question. Only a written Course #1 B+ 3 credit hours X 3.25 grade points = 9.75 release from the authorized party deciding a student appeal will permit withdrawal. However, if the student appeals the academic action and + Course #2 A- 3 credit hours X 3.75 grade points = 11.25 desires to withdraw from the course, the process shall be initiated by + Course #3 A 4 credit hours X 4.00 grade points = 16 the student immediately in the normal University manner. Such with- + Course #4 B 3 credit hours X 3.00 grade points = 9 drawal requests will be held in abeyance until a ruling on an appeal is obtained. If resolved in favor of the student, the withdrawal request = 13 credit hours = 46 total grade points will be processed at the time. The individual empowered to rule on the 2) Divide the total number of grade points by the total number of student appeal shall appropriately notify both the University Registrar credit hours earned that term: and the Director of the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities 46.00 total grade points / 13 credit hours = 3.54 GPA for that term. or designee of the outcome. For additional information regarding Academic Behavior Violations, see the current Golden Rule UCF Cumulative GPA. If prior to this term the student had earned a (http://www.goldenrule.sdes.ucf.edu). total of 162 grade points for a combined 54 term hours of coursework, his or her cumulative grade point average entering this term would be Grade System 162/54= 3.00. Including this term of coursework, the cumulative grade The University uses an alphabetic system to identify student grades point average would be (162 + 46) / (54 + 13) = 3.10. and other actions regarding student progress or class attendance. Beginning Fall 2001, a plus/minus grading system became effective, Incomplete Grade with a grade point equivalent per semester hour as follows: A grade of “I” (Incomplete) may be assigned by the instructor when Grade Points Per a student is unable to complete a course due to extenuating circum- Grades Semester Hour of Credit stances, and when all requirements can be completed in a short A 4.00 time following the end of the term. When an instructor assigns an A- 3.75 “I” grade for a course, the student is notified through email about B+ 3.25 the grade. The student is responsible to arrange with the instructor B 3.00 for the completion of the requirements of the course. Effective with B- 2.75 Incomplete grades assigned in the Fall semester 1997 and thereafter, C+ 2.25 a student cannot graduate from the University with an “I” on the tran- C 2.00 script. The Incomplete must be changed within one year of the last C- 1.75 day of the term attempted or prior to graduation from the University, D+ 1.25 whichever comes first. Unresolved Incomplete grades automatically D 1.00 will be changed to “F” by the Registrar’s Office. Unresolved “I” grades D- 0.75 in courses graded with “S” or “U” will be converted to “U.” F 0.00 NC - No Credit * Grade Change *Available only in CHM 1032, CHM 2045C, CHS 1440, ENC A grade change is the change of any originally assigned grade to 1101, ENC 1102, MAC 1105H, MAC 1105, MAC 1114, MAC another grade, including grades of “I” and grades earned by administra- 1140, MAC 2147, MAC 2233, MAC 2241, MAC 2253, MAC tive withdrawals. GPA is recalculated after the grade change. Grade 2281, MAC 2281H, MAC 2311, MAC 2311H, and STA 2014C. In changes other than medical withdrawals will be considered only dur- these classes NC replaces the use of D+, D and D-. ing the term immediately following the one in which the grade was assigned, except that grades assigned during the Spring semester may Legend Action Grade Points be changed during either the following Summer term or Fall semester. A I Incomplete - change in grade must be approved by the dean of the college or school. N No grade reported by instructor - A grade will not be changed after a degree has been conferred. The (followed by grade) Registrar will change a student’s academic status if necessitated by a R Repeated course (Grade Forgiveness) change of grade, except in cases of academic suspension. If a student S Satisfactory (w/credit)/Satisfactory Progress - is suspended, the Admissions and Standards Committee may review the (Research, Thesis, or Dissertation) suspension and readmit the student if the Committee decides readmis- T (followed by grade) Subsequently sion is warranted. repeated (no credit) - U Unsatisfactory (no credit) - Grade Reports W Withdrawn - Grades are available from myUCF at https://my.ucf.edu. WF Withdrawn Failing 0.00 WH Health Form Withdrawal - Attendance, Absences, or Unsatisfactory Work WM Medical Withdrawal - Under University policy, students are not authorized to attend class WP Withdrawn Passing - unless they are on the class roll, or have been approved to audit and X Audit (no credit) - have paid audit fees. Students are responsible for satisfying the entire range of academic objectives as defined by the course instructor The designation of “N” will be assigned temporarily by the Registrar’s and ensuring that their class work and attendance are satisfactory. Office only in the case when a grade has not been submitted by the Students should understand that attendance policies and procedures faculty by the grade submission deadline. The designator will be vary among instructors and academic units, and they must observe replaced by the earned letter grade at the earliest opportunity in the any special attendance regulations stipulated by their college, school, term that immediately follows and prior to graduation. The “N” desig- department, program, or instructor. Reasons for acceptable absences nator may not be assigned by the instructor. may include illness, serious family emergencies, special curricular In the event of academic dishonesty, faculty members may assign requirements (e.g., judging trips, field trips, professional confer- a Z in front of a final course grade on a students academic record. ences), military obligations, severe weather conditions, and religious For further information regarding the addition, removal and appeals holidays. process of the Z designation, see http://z.ucf.edu/.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 58 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 Academic Regulations and Procedures Students also should be excused for participation in official University- Post-Baccalaureate: sponsored activities, such as music performances, athletic competi- Any student enrolled in courses, regardless of course level (except tion, or debate. Students chosen for such events, including intercol- one working toward another baccalaureate degree), who has a bac- legiate athletics, band, choir, and academically related programs, calaureate degree but has not been admitted to a graduate program. shall be listed on a “Program Verification” form. Program Directors All post-baccalaureate students are considered as non-degree under- shall provide each student with a copy of this form. It is the student’s graduates for all University policies and procedures. responsibility to present a copy of this form to the faculty member(s) responsible for the class from which the student will be absent. This Graduate: verification is to be provided prior to the class period whenever pos- Any student enrolled in graduate courses who has been admitted to sible and no later than the first class following the event. A copy of the a graduate program. form listing students selected to represent the University and signed Other Student Classifications: by the Program Director shall be filed with the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities (FC 155). If further verification is needed, contact Auditor: the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities (FC 142; 407-823- A student registered for any credit course who is not seeking credit. 6960) or, for athletic events only, Academic Services for Student- Co-op Student: Athletes, Wayne Densch Center 1, 103A; 407-823-5896. A student enrolled in the Center for Cooperative Education and Absences from classes for court-imposed legal obligations (e.g., jury Applied Learning Program remains a registered student during all duty and subpoenas) must be excused. The student may offer other off-campus assignment semesters. Furthermore, there is no lapse in sound reasons. When absences threaten a student’s satisfactory continuity in the co-op academic calendar: a co-op student either is on completion of a course, the instructor may report the absence to the assignment or attending class during each term. appropriate Dean of the student’s college/school and may choose to call upon the college/school office to request additional information Special Student: and insight into the significance of or reason for the absences. A student of demonstrated academic ability who does not meet the regular requirements for admission (Early Admission, non degree- Classroom Responsibility seeking, transient, and auditor). Students are responsible for maintaining classroom decorum appro- Temporary: priate to the educational environment. When the conduct of a student A student who applied before the deadline and who is permitted to or group of students varies from acceptable standards and becomes register and attend class pending completion of the admission file. disruptive to normal classroom procedures, the instructor has the authority to remove the offending party from the room and refer the Transient: student to the Office of Student Conduct (FC 142) for disciplinary Students temporarily registered (for one term) at UCF with the approv- action. al of another university or college where they are regularly enrolled, In the event of academic dishonesty, faculty members may assign or a UCF student temporarily in attendance at another university or a Z in front of a final course grade on a student’s academic record. college, with the approval of UCF. A UCF student may not be enrolled For further information regarding the addition, removal and appeals as a Transient student in another institution during the term in which process of the Z designation, see http://z.ucf.edu/. the baccalaureate degree or the A.A. degree is to be awarded. Limited Non-Degree Seeking: Student Conduct A student earning credit, but not working on a degree program. Students are subject to federal and state laws and local ordinances as well as regulations prescribed by the University of Central Florida and Provisional: the Florida Board of Governors. The breach or violation of any of these A student entering from a regionally unaccredited high school, college, laws or regulations may result in disciplinary action. Detailed conduct or university may be admitted on provisional status where appropri- regulations and procedures are presented in The Golden Rule. ate. By obtaining a minimum 2.0 GPA (“C” average) at the end of A person applying for admission to UCF who has declared a violation the first term of attendance, the provisional status will be removed. of conduct policies at a previous college or university or has been Earning less than a “C” (2.0) average the first term would result in charged with a violation of the law (including traffic violations that disqualification. resulted in a fine of $200 or more) may have circumstances of the case reviewed by the Office of Student Conduct (FC 154) to consider Academic Honors eligibility for admission. President’s Honor Roll Certificate (Full-Time Award) The President’s Honor Roll Certificate (Full-Time Award) is awarded in Religious Observances recognition of scholastic honors to degree-seeking undergraduate stu- It is the practice of the University of Central Florida to reasonably dents who maintain a 4.0 GPA, complete 12 or more hours, excluding accommodate the religious observances, practices, and beliefs of satisfactory/unsatisfactory course work, and did not earn any “I,” “U,” individuals in regard to admissions, class attendance, and the sched- “N,” “NC” or “WF” grades during a given term. uling of examinations and work assignments. A student who desires to observe a religious holy day of his or her religious faith must notify President’s Honor Roll Certificate (Part-Time Award) all of his/her instructors at the beginning of the term to be excused The President’s Honor Roll Certificate (Part-Time Award) is awarded in from classes to observe the religious holy day. recognition of scholastic honors to degree-seeking undergraduate students who maintain a 4.0 GPA in two consecutive part-time terms. The The student will be held responsible for any material covered during student must complete at least 15 hours, with no more than 11 in each the excused absence, but will be permitted a reasonable amount of consecutive term, excluding satisfactory/unsatisfactory course work, time to complete any work missed. Where practicable, major exami- and not earn any “I,” “U,” “N,” “NC” or “WF” grades during a term. Hours nations, major assignments, and University ceremonies will not be utilized in the awarding of a President’s Honor Roll Certificate may not scheduled on a major religious holy day. be utilized in the determination of a subsequent certificate. Students who are absent from academic or social activities because of religious observances will not be penalized. A student who believes Dean’s List that he/she has been unreasonably denied an educational benefit due The Dean’s List is compiled in recognition of scholastic honors to to his/her religious belief or practices may seek redress in accordance degree-seeking undergraduate students who earn a minimum 3.4 with the Student Grievance Procedure, as listed in The Golden Rule. GPA, complete a minimum of 12 credit hours, earn no grade less than “C” (2.0) and no “I,” “U,” “N,” “NC” or “WF” grades during a term. Student Classifications Students will be classified by level, on the basis of credit hours satis- Baccalaureate Honors and Diplomas factorily earned as follows: The University shall confer baccalaureate honors recognition on those Freshman: 0-29 credit hours students who have completed a minimum of 48 credit hours at UCF and who: Sophomore: 30-59 credit hours 1. Attain an overall grade point average (this includes transfer Junior: 60-89 credit hours credit) that is in the upper 10 percent of the range established Senior: 90 or more credit hours, prior to completion of baccalaureate by all students graduating in the same college/school during the requirements previous two years;

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 59 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 Academic Regulations and Procedures 2. Attain at least a 3.20 overall grade point average; and, 11. With prior approval from the Dean’s office in which the course 3. Honors awarded will be: is offered, a student can only substitute a course different from Summa Cum Laude for those students in the upper 2.5 percent the original one if: 1) the substitute course reflects a change Magna Cum Laude for those students in the upper five percent, in prefix, number, hours, or title but not in substance; or 2) the but not in the upper 2.5 percent substitute course replaces a course no longer offered by UCF. In Cum Laude for those students in the upper 10 percent, but not this case, the student must submit the paper version of the Grade in the upper five percent Forgiveness Form which can be obtained at the Registrar’s Office Records for the term of graduation are incomplete at the time the (MH 161). Commencement Program is printed. Identification of these students Repeated Enrollment in Same Course: Beginning Fall 1997, a stu- at graduation therefore is presumptive of honors and not conclusive, dent enrolled in the same undergraduate college credit course more since final term grades may result in changes in relative rankings. than twice shall pay matriculation at 100% of the full cost of instruction Consult the Academic Honors list at (Non-Florida Resident rates). http://www.iroffice.ucf.edu/character/honorscutpoints.html for the most up-to-date UCF Honors minimum GPA requirements. Academic Standing All academic actions are shown on myUCF at https://my.ucf.edu and Diplomas are mailed six to ten weeks after Commencement to the on the transcript. The action is generated due to course completion. address indicated in the online ”Intent to Graduate.” Changing a course grade does not necessarily change academic action. An exception may be made when an error is committed and is Honors in the Major so stated by the instructor on the “Change of Grade Request Form.” Please see “Honors in the Major” in the The Burnett Honors College portion of the Undergraduate Catalog. Good Standing Good standing indicates only that the student is meeting the minimum Grade Forgiveness academic standard for retention by the University (minimum term Grade Forgiveness offers a student the opportunity to retake a GPA, 2.0). To meet graduation requirements, however, the student course and earn a second grade that will be substituted for the must have a minimum UCF GPA of 2.0. previous grade. You may apply for Grade Forgiveness online at https://my.ucf.edu > Student Self Service > Student Center. Academic Probation Requests must be submitted no later than the withdrawal dead- Action taken when a student’s UCF cumulative GPA drops below line for the term/session in which the student has registered 2.0. Academic Probation will continue until the current term and UCF for the course being repeated. Consult the web calendar at cumulative GPA reach 2.0 or better. http://www.registrar.ucf.edu/calendar/academic/. The following poli- First-time-in-college students may be admitted on Academic cies apply: Probation at the discretion of the Undergraduate Admissions Office 1. Grade Forgiveness is limited to two courses; or the Admissions and Standards Committee. Transfer students 2. Grade Forgiveness may not be used twice for the same course; may be admitted on Academic Probation at the discretion of the 3. Grade Forgiveness will only be awarded if the original and repeat- Undergraduate Admissions Office or the Admissions and Standards ed courses both are taken at UCF; Committee. Academic Probation is intended to inform students making unsatisfactory progress of their need to alter study habits and seek 4. All grades will remain on the student’s official transcript. The additional counseling. Early recognition will indicate to the student the original course grade will be marked with a “T” to indicate that the possible jeopardy to academic goals and will also allow an opportunity course subsequently has been repeated, or a note describing the to demonstrate acceptable performance. initial attempt, and the repeat course grade will be marked with an “R.” The original grade will appear on the transcript but only the Disqualified (First Suspension) repeated course grade will be calculated into the GPA or meet A student on Academic Probation is Disqualified upon failure to degree requirements; achieve a minimum 2.0 GPA during the subsequent term. A student 5. If it is determined that the student is ineligible for the Grade who is Disqualified may not enroll at the University for two semes- Forgiveness policy, neither a refund of fees nor automatic with- ters following disqualification. Readmission after two semesters is drawal from the course will be made. In addition, if the student is not automatic. Disqualified students are required to have completed ineligible, the two grades will be averaged for the calculation of the the Florida AA degree, or have completed UCF’s general educa- GPA; tion program and Gordon Rule requirements, before petitioning for 6. If a student applies for Grade Forgiveness and later withdraws, or readmission. A Disqualified student must submit an application for receives an “I” grade or “NC” grade in the course, the attempt will Readmission supported by a letter documenting the reasons for previ- count as one of the allotted Grade Forgiveness attempts, and the ous academic difficulties, clear evidence of satisfactory academic performance since leaving the university, and plans for achieving a GPA GPA will calculate both grades; of 2.0 or better. A disqualified student is limited to petition for readmis- 7. UCF does not honor Grade Forgiveness granted at other institu- sion once per year (365 days). The total record will be reviewed and tions unless it is part of an Associate in Arts or a specific statewide action on readmission will be taken by the University Registrar. Any articulated Associate in Science degree transferred from a Florida Disqualified student whose UCF grade point deficiency is equal Public Community College or State University. Grade forgiveness to or greater than 30 grade points is not eligible for readmission. awarded within a bachelor’s degree from a Florida State System For readmission purposes only, “grade point deficiency” is defined as institution is not honored at UCF. UCF’s Grade Forgiveness policy the number of UCF credit hours earned with a “B” (3.0 GPA) grade may not be honored by other colleges, universities, professional that a student requires to raise his or her UCF grade point average schools, or national testing associations; to 2.0. 8. Due to the two-course limit, a student who has repeated two or more courses at a Florida Public Community College or State Exclusion (Second Suspension or more) University and included those courses in the transfer of an AA or A student readmitted following Disqualification who fails to achieve a a specific statewide articulated AS degree will not be granted any minimum 2.0 Term GPA is excluded from the University. Exclusion is Grade Forgiveness at UCF; most serious and students are not eligible for readmission after 9. Grade Forgiveness awarded for repeated courses will not retro- Exclusion. An individual who has been Excluded will not be consid- actively alter any previous academic action (i.e. academic proba- ered for readmission, and may not appeal any failure to be readmitted tion or disqualification). In addition, no academic records can be following Exclusion. altered after a student graduates; 10. Grade Forgiveness is not retroactive and, therefore, may not be Earning Credit While Disqualified used for a course repeated before Fall 1981. If a student who A student disqualified while a freshman or sophomore who subsequently repeated a course at UCF before 1981 and did not use the previ- receive an A.A. degree with a minimum “C” average (2.0 GPA) on all ous forgiveness policy may repeat the course again. In this case, college work attempted from a Florida public community college has the the lower of the previous two grades will be forgiven. This special right to appeal for readmission, in accordance with standard University circumstance is the only one in which a student will be allowed to policies. However, readmission is not guaranteed, and the student seeking readmission will be required to follow all academic regulations and repeat a course more than once; and, procedures associated with readmission after suspension.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 60 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 Academic Regulations and Procedures colleges offering the student’s current field of study and the field Readmission of study to which the student is seeking the change; and A student must apply for readmission to the Registrar’s Office (MH 161) if: 3. Submit to the Registrar’s Office official transcripts from all other schools attended during suspension (if applicable). 1) the student has not enrolled at UCF for two consecutive semesters (not including the Summer term); The Registrar’s Office will review the readmission application only when it receives all of the documents listed above. A student denied 2) the student has been academically suspended from UCF; readmission by the Registrar’s Office has thirty (30) days from the 3) the student failed to enroll or withdrew from all classes during the date of the denial to appeal that decision to the Admissions and readmitted term; or, Standards Committee. See ‘Right of Appeal’ below for details. Disqualified students are limited to one readmission appeal during the 4) the student has previously attended, or is currently enrolled at UCF, disqualification period. as “degree-seeking” and desires to pursue a second bachelor’s degree. Readmission Prior to Completion of the Required The application deadline for readmission is as follows: for Summer, Suspension April 1; for Fall, July 1; and for Spring, November 1. A student who has been academically Disqualified by UCF who has Readmission Following Non-Enrollment for Two not completed the academic suspension period is not eligible for readmission to the University. Students may appeal for an excep- Consecutive Semesters tion to this policy to the Admissions and Standards Committee. See The student must complete and submit the “Readmission ‘Right of Appeal’ below for details. Disqualified students are limited Application Form,” available at the Registrar’s Office or online at to one readmission appeal during the disqualification period and one http://www.registrar.ucf.edu. If the student has attended another appeal per 12-month period following the disqualification period. regionally accredited institution since leaving UCF, the student must request an official transcript be sent to the Registrar’s Office. If the student was previously admitted to a UCF limited-access program, the Readmission Following Suspension: Disqualification student will be placed in pending status for that major and must apply (with a Grade Point Deficiency of 30 or more Grade to the College for readmission to the program. Plus or minus grades Points) will transfer for course work earned Fall 2001 and after using UCF’s Students who are disqualified (with a grade point deficiency of 30 grade point system. grade points or more) are not eligible for readmission to the Readmitting students classified as a “Florida resident” during the last University. The Registrar’s Office will deny readmission to ineligible term at UCF who have resided outside of the State of Florida for one students. A student denied readmission by the Registrar’s Office has year may not be eligible for readmission as a Florida resident for thirty (30 days) from the date of the denial to appeal that decision tuition purposes. Students approved for readmission may be classified to the Admissions and Standards Committee. See ‘Right of Appeal’ as a non-resident for tuition purposes and must submit documentation below for details. For readmission purposes only, grade point defi- to the Registrar’s Office establishing his or her eligibility for Florida ciency is defined as the number of UCF credit hours earned with a “B” residency for tuition purposes. For eligibility requirements, refer to (3.0 GPA) grade that a student requires to raise his or her UCF cumu- ‘Florida Residency for Tuition Purposes’ within “Financial Information” lative grade point average to 2.0. A student’s grade point deficiency is of the Undergraduate Catalog. calculated when the student applies for readmission. A student must remain on readmission plan until removed from probationary status Any readmitted student whose UCF GPA is less than 2.0 at the time following readmission, a student will not be allowed to change majors of the last enrollment at the University will be readmitted on “Academic unless prior approval is authorized by all departments/schools/col- Probation.” leges offering the student’s current field of study and the field of study All applicants seeking readmission who have attempted course work to which the student is seeking the change. at another regionally accredited institution since last attending the University will be required to be in “Good Standing” (minimum 2.0 Dropping or Withdrawing During Readmitted Term GPA) at the last institution attended with no allowance for grade Disqualified or excluded students who drop or withdraw from all forgiveness and must be eligible to return to the last institution courses during the readmitted term for whatever reason must apply attended. for readmission. Readmission Following Suspension: Disqualification, Limitations on the Number of Readmission Appeals with a Grade Point Deficiency of Less than 30 Grade Disqualified students are limited to one appeal for an exception to Points University policy to the Admissions and Standards Committee during A student who has been academically Disqualified by UCF (with the disqualification period and one appeal per 12-month period fol- a grade point deficiency less than 30 grade points) who has com- lowing the disqualification period. pleted the two term academic suspension period may petition for Excluded students are not eligible to appeal for an exception to readmission by submitting the “Readmission Application Form” to University policy to the Admissions and Standards Committee. the Registrar’s Office. For readmission purposes only, grade point deficiency is defined as the number of UCF credit hours earned with Non-Academic Admission Clearances a “B” (3.0 GPA) grade that a student requires to raise his or her UCF grade point average to 2.0. A student’s grade point deficiency is According to the Florida Board of Regents Rule 6C-6.001(2) “...If calculated when the student applies for readmission. The petitioning determined not to be in the best interest of the University to admit student must satisfy the following requirements before a decision will an applicant because of past misconduct the University may do so.” be made: This authorizes universities to refuse readmission to applicants due to past misconduct. The University further requires the Vice President 1. Submit a written statement indicating the reason for the previous of Student Development and Enrollment Services or his/her designee academic difficulties and a plan for ensuring success in future to review all applications disclosing information regarding any prior terms: criminal conviction or conduct problem at another institution and to a. The written statement should be limited in length to one make a decision as to whether the admission of this applicant will be typed page; it must be signed and dated, and include the in the best interest of the University. This statement describes the student’s UCF Personal Identification Number (PID). procedure and assigns responsibility for the review of these applica- b. A “Readmission Application Form” not accompanied by the tions for admission. Applicants who fail to disclose any prior criminal required written statement will not be reviewed; conviction or conduct problem at another institution and such fact is subsequently discovered by the University shall be denied admission 2. Contact the Registrar’s Office for information specific to readmis- or readmission, or other academic and/or disciplinary action up to and sion following disqualification. Please note that a plan to complete including expulsion. the program of study from your intended major’s department/ school/college may be required as part of the readmission appli- Appeal cation packet. Until removed from probationary status following There is no appeal of the University’s decision not to admit or read- readmission, a student will not be allowed to change majors mit a student based on past misconduct. According to the Florida unless prior approval is authorized by all departments/schools/ Administrative Code 6C-6.001(4): ”Applicants denied admission shall

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 61 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 Academic Regulations and Procedures be given notice of the denial within a reasonable period of time following the decision. Upon the applicant’s written request, the University Academic Amnesty Program shall provide the reasons for the rejection in writing.” Effective Fall 2004, the Academic Amnesty Program provides undergraduate students who are not eligible for readmission for academic Admissions and Standards Committee reasons the opportunity to readmit to UCF after five or more years of The Admissions and Standards Committee is a reporting committee of separation. This program allows the student to nullify up to two con- the Faculty Senate. Its membership includes faculty and non-faculty secutive terms worth of UCF coursework from his or her UCF grade representatives of the faculty Senate, several academic colleges, the point average. Students may not select specific courses within the two Division of Student Development and Enrollment Services, and identified terms. If the student satisfactorily completes the Academic Student Government Association. The Admissions and Standards Amnesty Program, the University will remove from the student’s UCF Committee meets regularly to consider appeals from: 1) persons GPA all UCF coursework for which the student enrolled during the denied admission; 2) students denied readmission; and 3) student selected consecutive terms. While grades nullified by satisfactory appeals of University academic actions, policies or standards. All completion of the Academic Amnesty Program are not used in calcu- decisions rendered by the Admissions and Standards Committee are lating the student’s UCF GPA, all course work will remain part of the final. Decisions can only be appealed in the event new evidence or student’s permanent record. information has been determined by the Chair of the committee to be To apply for entrance into the Academic Amnesty Program, the stu- relevant and is subsequently approved for further committee review. dent must: Right of Appeal 1) Gain the written support for the Academic Amnesty Program from A student who is ineligible for readmission or has been denied read- the student’s college or school and present to the Admissions and mission has thirty (30) days from the date of the denial to appeal for Standards Committee an academic plan of action approved by the an exception to University policy to the Admission and Standards college advising office. This plan will include the following: Committee. The appealing student must satisfy the following require- a. The specific terms of the student’s academic history to ments before the Registrar’s Office will forward the appeal to the be nullified by satisfactory completion of the Academic Committee: Amnesty Program; 1. Complete the “Application for Readmission as an Exception to b. Approved courses in which the student will enroll during the University Policy Form,” available at the Registrar’s Office (MH two terms that comprise the Academic Amnesty Program; 161); c. Any additional requirements mandated by the college advis- 2. Prepare a written statement specifying the extenuating circum- ing office (i.e., academic advising or mentoring, required stances that led to their poor academic performance or academic tutoring or academic support services, etc.); and, dismissal. d. Complete and submit an Academic Amnesty Agreement to a. The written statement should be limited in length to one type the Admission and Standards Committee. page; it must be signed and dated, and include the student’s 2) The UCF Admissions and Standards Committee will determine UCF Personal Identification number (PID). a student’s eligibility for entrance into the Academic Amnesty Program. The student will be required to appear before the b. An “Application for Readmission as an Exception to Admissions and Standards Committee. University Policy” form not accompanied by the required written statement will not be forwarded to the Admissions Obtain the Academic Amnesty form at http://www.registrar.ucf.edu. and Standards Committee; Athletic Eligibility and Retention Committee 3. Provide documents which support and/or verify the extenuating The Athletic Eligibility and Retention Committee (AERC) has oversight circumstances (if applicable); of the athletic participation of students who engage in intercollegiate 4. Supply official transcripts from all other schools attended during athletics. It relies on information gathered from the Office of Athletic the suspension (if applicable); Compliance, the Office of Academic Services for Student-Athletes, 5. Order one official copy of the UCF official transcript ($10 per coaches and the individual student. Student-athletes who desire to copy). The Registrar’s Office will forward this transcript to the continue their athletic participation while being on academic proba- Admissions and Standards Committee; tion, must have the written support of their coach, complete a written document stating their methods and dedication to improve their level 6. Submit ten stapled packets of appellant materials to the Registrar’s of academic achievement and the approval of the AERC. The commit- Office (MH 161) by 12:00 p.m. (noon) Monday prior to the sched- tee shall review each applicant’s academic potential and current sta- uled Admissions and Standards Committee meeting. The packet tus and determine conditions for the individual’s degree of continued must contain the following documents, arranged in the following participation in intercollegiate athletic activities. order: a. A completed “Application for Readmission as an Exception to Name Changes University Policy Form”; To change the legal name maintained on the student’s official UCF record, the student must submit a completed “Change of Name” form b. Written statement indicating the extenuating reasons for the and supporting documentation to the appropriate UCF office. Attach to previous academic difficulties and a plan for ensuring suc- the form a copy of a legal name change document (e.g., marriage cer- cess in future terms; tificate, divorce decree, etc.). Undergraduate students must submit the form to the Registrar’s Office (MH 161). Graduate students must sub- c. Any supporting documentation as directed by the college, mit the form to the Graduate Studies Office (MH 230). Current UCF school or other University personnel; employees and those students who have been UCF employees within d. Any additional supporting documentation (optional); and, 12 months of the date the name change is requested must submit the form to the Human Resources Office (12565 Research Parkway). The e. Degree Audit (obtained from myUCF at https://my.ucf.edu). “Change of Name” form is available from the Registrar’s Office at MH Excepting students who have not completed the required suspension 161 or online at http://www.registrar.ucf.edu. period, the appellant will be afforded the opportunity to personally In addition to legal name changes, the University provides students appear before the Committee before it renders a decision. the option for a Preferred Name. Students wishing to establish a pre- Upon receipt of both the appeal and all required supporting docu- ferred name option may accomplish this by submitting the Change of mentation, the Admissions and Standards Committee will render a Name Form to the Registrar’s Office. decision. The decision of the Admissions and Standards Committee is final. Decisions can only be appealed in the event new evidence or Address and Email Changes information has been determined by the Chair of the committee to be The student’s address is initially obtained from the “Application relevant and is subsequently approved for further committee review. for Admission or Readmission.” It is the students’ responsibility to make appropriate changes to the address online at myUCF as they occur. Address and email changes also can be made by writing the Registrar’s Office, P.O. Box 160114, Orlando, FL 32816-0114 or fax to 407-823-5652. Written requests must be signed and the student identification number provided.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 62 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 Academic Regulations and Procedures Transcript Requests Major, Minor, Undergraduate Certificate Policies Requests for official transcripts are made online via myUCF (https://my.ucf.edu), through the Registrar’s Policy for Undeclared Students Office in person, or by mail. “Transcript Request Forms” All students at the University of Central Florida are expected to offi- are also available on the Registrar’s Office website at cially declare a major prior to earning 45 college credit hours (this http://www.registrar.ucf.edu/forms/transcript_request/. A student’s includes credits earned from CLEP, Dual Enrollment, AP and IB). academic record can be released only upon written authorization An administrative Hold to prevent future university registration will signed by the student. Telephone and email requests are not be placed on the records of all students that have not declared a accepted. Transcripts cannot be released if the student is on Hold major. Students must meet with an academic advisor (within Student due to a financial obligation to the University. Transcript requests must Development and Enrollment Services, the Colleges, or Regional include the student’s signature, full name, identification number, and campuses) to have the hold released. the name and complete address of the person(s) or organizations to whom transcripts are to be sent. If final grades or degree statement Majors are needed, indicate that the transcript request is to be held until all The University assigns the major that the student indicated on the requested data are posted. “Application for Admission or Readmission.” It is the student’s respon- A $10 per transcript charge is assessed for each transcript sibility to make appropriate major changes. Students who change request. Payment for official transcripts is required at the time of majors between different colleges must adopt the most current request and may be satisfied by credit card, cash, check or money Catalog. Students changing from a declared major to an “Undeclared” order (made payable to UCF), or UCF Card. Requests received by or “Undecided” major also must adopt the most current Catalog. For mail must be accompanied by a check, money order, or credit card each of these students, the University automatically will update the information (i.e., card type, card number, 3-digit Security Number, Catalog year when processing the change in major. Students may expiration date, and the name to which the card is registered.) Cash retain their Catalog when changing tracks/concentrations within the payments can be accepted only by the Cashier’s Office during that same major (e.g., English: Literature to English: Creative Writing), office’s regular business hours. The UCF Card payment option is or when moving from a “Pending” category to the equivalent major available only at the main Orlando campus and must be made in (e.g., “Business Pending” to “Accounting”). If the new major is a dif- person at the Registrar’s Office (MH 161). Mail written requests for ferent subject from the “pending” major (e.g., “Business Pending” transcripts to: Registrar’s Office, Attn: Transcripts, P. O. Box 160114, to “History”), the student must adopt the most current Catalog and Orlando, FL 32816-0114. Requests require at least 2 business days the University automatically will update the Catalog year when pro- to process. Transcripts not claimed with 30 days of printing will be cessing the change in major. If they have not interrupted residency, discarded and must be reordered. A $10.00 per reordered transcript students entering UCF in an “Undeclared” or “Undecided” category fee must be submitted with the reorder request. Grades are available may retain their Catalog when initially selecting a major. Students can from myUCF at https://my.ucf.edu. change majors online at https://my.ucf.edu > Student Self Service > Student Center > other academic (drop down menu) > Change Major: Third Attempt Course Repeat Surcharges Request. Follow the directions on that page. All students enrolled in undergraduate courses for the Fall 1997 term Minors and beyond are subject to an additional surcharge fee when they A Minor is a complement to a bachelor’s degree program/major requir- enroll in the same undergraduate college credit course three or more ing at least 18 credit hours in a field. A student may declare a minor times. Completed courses, withdrawals, and courses with incomplete at any point during the first term of enrollment up to but no later grades are counted as attempts, including courses repeated in order than the online submission of the online “Intent to Graduate to raise the GPA or to achieve a specific grade. Courses that specify Form.” Students strongly are urged to declare a minor as early as they may be repeated for credit are exempt. Students seeking exemp- possible. Minors are optional unless required by your specific major. tions for extenuating circumstances or financial hardship may submit All graduation requirements (i.e., the minor and major) must be from a written petition with documentation to the Fee Appeals Committee, a single UCF Undergraduate Catalog for which a student is eligible. Student Accounts Office (MH 107). Minors must be certified at the same time as the student’s baccalaureate degree. Unless a second degree is earned, certification will not be Exemptions to the third attempt surcharge will be considered through made at a later time even if additional courses have been completed. a Fee Appeal Process. Students can declare, change, or drop minors online at Exceptions to the repeat course fee requirement shall be based only https://my.ucf.edu > Student Self Service > Student Center > other on extenuating circumstances, or financial hardship. academic (drop down menu) > Change Major: Request. Follow the directions on that page. Extenuating Circumstances Those circumstances determined by the University to be exceptional Undergraduate Certificates and beyond the control of the student. These may include, but not be An undergraduate Certificate is a supplement to the bachelor’s degree limited to, the following: program/major. Certificates are optional. Students must be admitted in a degree seeking program to be eligible to receive an undergraduate 1) Medical condition or serious illness preventing completion; Certificate, and a Certificate will only be granted together with comple- 2) Death of an immediate family member; tion of a UCF baccalaureate degree. All graduation requirements (i.e. the certificate and major/minor) must be from the same UCF 3) Involuntary call to active duty; or, Undergraduate Catalog for which a student is eligible. Certificates can 4) Other emergency circumstances or extraordinary conditions. be declared or changed online at https://my.ucf.edu. Special Limitation: students who withdraw or fail a class due to extenuating circumstances may be granted an exemption only once Student Records for each class. Student records submitted become the property of the University and cannot be returned to the student or released to a third party. Copies Financial Hardship: of student records will be released only upon receipt of a written Should include, but not be limited to, the following: request signed by the student. Student records are stored in paper 1) Qualification for federal need-based financial aid; or, form or are digitally scanned. Once the student has been absent from the University for three academic years, all records may be transferred 2) Other documented financial hardship may be to optical disk storage and the paper copies destroyed. considered. For details, contact the Student Accounts Office (MH 107) at 407- 823-2433.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 63 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 Academic Regulations and Procedures Family Policy Compliance Office Family Educational Rights and U.S. Department of Education Privacy Act (FERPA) 400 Maryland Avenue, SW The procedures for protecting the confidentiality of student records Washington DC, 20202-4605 are based on state regulations and the federal Family Educational Directory Information Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. FERPA affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. They are: FERPA authorizes the University to classify certain information concerning students as “directory information,” which means that it may 1. The right to inspect and review the student’s education records be released to anyone upon request. Directory information at UCF within 30 days of the day the University receives a written request includes: for access. Students should submit to the University Registrar, dean,  name head of the academic department, or other appropriate official, writ-  current mailing address ten requests that identify the record(s) they desire to inspect. The  telephone number University official will make arrangements for access and notify the  date of birth student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. If  major field of study the records are not maintained by the University official to whom the  dates of attendance request was submitted, that official shall advise the student of the cor-  enrollment status rect official to whom the request should be addressed;  degrees and awards received 2. The right to request the amendment of the student’s education  participation in officially registered activities and sports records that the student believes are inaccurate or misleading. The  athletes’ height and weight student may ask the University to amend a record that he or she The University extends to students the opportunity to withhold believes is inaccurate or misleading. The student should write the even directory information from disclosure, by opting out of the University official responsible for the record, clearly identify the part of University’s directory information policy. Students can do this online at the record to be changed, and specify why the current record is inac- https://my.ucf.edu > Student Self Service > Student Center > Personal curate or misleading. If the University decides not to amend the record Information > FERPA/Directory Restriction or complete the Directory as requested by the student, the University will notify the student of the Disclosure/Release Authorization form available at the Registrar’s decision and advise the student of his or her right to a hearing regard- Office (MH 161) or at http://www.registrar.sdes.ucf.edu, requesting ing the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the that this information be withheld. hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing; Other Disclosures: FERPA also authorizes the University to forward educational records 3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable infor- to other agencies or institutions that have requested the records AND mation contained in the student’s education records, except to the in which the student seeks or intends to enroll or is already enrolled so extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. One excep- long as the disclosure is for purposes related to the student’s enroll- tion that permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school ment or transfer. officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the University in an administrative, supervisory, All other disclosures of education records and information will academic or research, or support staff position (including law enforce- be made in accordance with FERPA. In most cases, but not all, ment unit personnel and health staff); a person or company with whom this requires the student’s prior written and signed consent. The the University has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, National Golden Rule outlines the University procedures for confidential- Student Clearinghouse, or collection agent); a person serving on the ity. For additional information describing FERPA policy, enter the Board of Trustees; or a student serving on an official committee, such Department of Education Family Policy Compliance Office website at as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school http://www.ed.gov/offices/OM/fpco/. official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record Higher Education Act in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility; and Lists, descriptions, and sources of information required for disclosure under the Higher Education Act may be obtained from the Registrar’s 4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education Office (MH 161) or from http://www.registrar.ucf.edu/hea/. concerning alleged failures by a State University to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is:

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 64 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 Academic Regulations And Procedures Accelerated Educational Opportunities Advanced Placement Language (all modern languages) The University of Central Florida provides a number of options by A score of 3 earns a minimum of one semester (min. 3 credits - XXX which students may shorten the time required to complete the bac- 2230 or 2200) of 2000-level language. A score of 4 or 5 earns a mini- calaureate degree. These options permit the University to recognize mum of two semesters (min. 6 credits XXX 2230 and 2231 or XXX high levels of academic achievement and acquisition of knowledge 2200 and 2201) of 2000-level language. No literature credit will be prior to or during attendance at the University. Procedures that may awarded for AP foreign language exams. be used include the Advanced Placement Program (AP), the College Advanced Placement Literature (all modern languages) Level Examination Program (CLEP), University Course Credit by A score of 3 earns a minimum of one semester (min. 3 credits) of Examination, DANTES, and the International Baccalaureate. A introductory literature. A score of 4 or higher earns a minimum of two maximum of 45 credit hours in any combination of extension, AP, IB, semesters (min. 6 credits) of introductory literature. correspondence, CLEP, Armed Forces Service School Credits, and University Credit by Examination will be accepted by the University Advanced Placement Latin for application toward an undergraduate degree. Credit earned by The AP Latin course focuses on one or two authors. Students either acceleration mechanisms also applies toward satisfaction of the study Vergil, or follow a “Latin Literature” syllabus that includes Summer Attendance Requirement. In addition, there are acceler- Catullus and either Horace, Ovid, or Cicero. A minimum of one ated Undergraduate - Graduate Programs linking the bachelor’s and semester (min. 3 credits) should be awarded for a score of 3 Master’s degree listed in the Undergraduate Catalog. or higher. AP Latin: Vergil LNW 2321 Test credit is applied according to the published policy at the AP Latin: Latin Literature LNW 3700 (number unique to exam) time the credit is received and posted by the University. Advanced Placement Program (AP) (see table below) International Baccalaureate Program Students who have participated in the Advanced Placement Program (see table on next page) in high school and have received a score of 3, 4, or 5 on the national Students who have participated in the International Baccalaureate examinations will receive college credit in the appropriate subject areas. program in high school may receive a maximum of 30 hours of credit Students should consult their high school guidance counselor or write for scores of four or higher in the subsidiary and higher level program to the Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ 08540, for additional areas. The table below labeled “International Baccalaureate” provides information. The table labeled “Advanced Placement Exams” provides information related to the International Baccalaureate program credit. information related to Advanced Placement examination areas and subtest areas for which credit may be awarded

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) Exam Score of 3 GEP Usage Score of 4 Score of 5 GEP Usage

Art History ARH 1000 ARH 2050 and 2051 Same as 4 CUL & HIS Found 2 Biology BSC 1005/1005L SCI Found 2 BSC 2010C BSC 2010C SCI Found 2 and BSC 2011C Calculus AB MAC 2311 MAT Found 1 Same as 3 Same as 3 MAT Found 1 Calculus BC* MAC 2311 MAT Found 1 MAC 2311 and 2312 Same as 4 MAT Found 1 Chemistry CHM 1020 & 1020L SCI Found 1 CHM 2045C or CHM 2045C and SCI Found 1 CHM 2045 and 2045L CHM 2046 & 2046L Chinese Language & Culture CHI 2200 CHI 2200 and 2201 Same as 4 Computer Science A CGS 1075 MAT Found 2 Same as 3 Same as 3 MAT Found 2 Computer Science AB CGS 1076 MAT Found 2 Same as 3 Same as 3 MAT Found 2 Economics: Macro ECO 2013 SOC Found 1 Same as 3 Same as 3 SOC Found 1 Economics: Micro ECO 2023 SOC Found 1 Same as 3 Same as 3 SOC Found 1 English Language and Composition ENC 1101 COM Found 1 ENC 1101 and 1102 Same as 4 COM Found 1 and 2 English Literature and Composition ENC 1101 COM Found 1 ENC 1101 and LIT 1005# Same as 4 COM Found 1 and 2 or COM Found 1 and CUL and HIST Found 2 Environmental Science ISC 1051 SCI Found 2 Same as 3 Same as 3 SCI Found 2 European History EUH 1009 EUH 2000 and 2001 Same as 4 CUL and HIS Found 1 and 3 French Language FRE 2200 FRE 2200 and 2201 Same as 4 French Literature FRW 3100 FRW 3100 and 3101 Same as 4 German Language GER 2200 GER 2200 and 2201 Same as 4 Government and Politics: Comparative CPO 1002 Same as 3 Same as 3 Government and Politics: United States POS 2041 SOC Found 1 Same as 3 Same as 3 SOC Found 1 Human Geography GEO 2400 Same as 3 Same as 3 Italian Language & Culture ITA 2200 ITA 2200 and 2201 Japanese Language & Culture JPN 2200 JPN 2200 and 2201 Latin: Literature LNW 3700 Same as 3 Same as 3 Latin: Vergil LNW 2321 Same as 3 Same as 3 Music Theory MUT 1001 if composite score is 3 or higher Same as 3 Same as 3 MUT 1111 and MUT 1241 if both aural and non-aural subscores are 3 or higher Physics B PHY 2053C SCI Found 1 PHY 2053C and 2054C Same as 4 SCI Found 1 Physics C: Electricity/Magnetism PHY 2054C SCI Found 1 PHY 2049C Same as 4 SCI Found 1 Physics C: Mechanics PHY 2053C SCI Found 1 PHY 2048C Same as 4 SCI Found 1 Psychology PSY 2012 SOC Found 2 Same as 3 Same as 3 SOC Found 2 Russian Language & Culture RUS 2230 RUS 2230 and 2231 Same as 4 Spanish Language SPN 2230 SPN 2230 and 2231 Same as 4 Spanish Literature SPW 3100 SPW 3100 and 3201 Same as 3 Statistics STA 2023 MAT Found 2 Same as 3 Same as 3 MAT Found 2 Studio Art: Drawing Portfolio ART 2300C Same as 3 Same as 3 Studio Art: 2-D Design Portfolio ART 2201C Same as 3 Same as 3 Studio Art: 3-D Design Portfolio ART 2203C Same as 3 Same as 3 United States History AMH 1000 AMH 2010 and 2020 Same as 4 CUL & HIS Found 1 & 3 World History WOH 2022 CUL & HIS Found 1 Same as 3 Same as 3 CUL & HIS Found 1 *The AB subscore on the Calculus BC exam is regarded the same as a Calculus AB score. #If the student has previous credit for ENC 1101 and ENC 1102, credit will be awarded for LIT 1005.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 65 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 Academic Regulations and Procedures International Baccalaureate (all modern languages) tions. Institutions may wish to award additional credit for higher-level International Baccalaureate offers examinations in many languages exams. and literatures at different levels: B, A2, and A1. Most students in Language B (most common) Florida take English as their A1 level language (literature for native or Students earn a minimum of one semester (3 credits) of language near-native speakers) and one or more foreign Language B exams. credit at the Elementary Language II or equivalent level (usually Within each category, there are “standard” and “higher” level examina- 1121C) level for a score of 4. Students who score 5-7 earn a mini-

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE Exam Score of 4 GEP Usage Score 5-7 GEP Usage Biology BSC 1005/1005L SCI Found 2 BSC 1005/1005L and BSC 2010C SCI Found 2 Business Management GEB 2011 GEB 2011 and 2905 Chemistry CHM 1020 and 1020L SCI Found 1 CHM 1020/1020L and CHM 2045C SCI Found 1 Computer Science CGS 1078 MAT Found 2 CGS 1078 and 1906 MAT Found 2 Design Technology ETI 1410 ETI 1410 and 1906 Economics ECO 1000 ECO 2013 and 2023 SOC Found 1 Ecosystems and Societies EVR 1017 EVR 1017 and 1906 English A1 ENC 1101 COM Found 1 ENC 1101 and 1102 COM Found 1 and 2 Environmental Systems ISC 1050 SCI Found 2 ISC 1050 and 1906 SCI Found 2 Film Studies FIL 1001 CUL and HIS Found 2 FIL 1001 and 1002 CUL and HIS Found 2 French FRE 1121 FRE 1121C and 2200 Further Mathematics MHF 1202 MAT Found 1 MHF 1202 and 1209 MAT Found 1 (Advanced Mathematics) Geography GEA 1000 GEO 1200 and 1400 SCI Found 2 German GER 1121 GER 1121C and 2200 SCI Found 2 History WOH 1030 CUL & HIS Found 1 WOH 1030 and WOH 1999 CUL & HIS Found 1 Information & Information Technology IDS 1906 (3 credits) IDS 1906 (6 credits) for a Global Society Islamic History ASH 1906 (3 credits) ASH 1906 (6 credits) Latin LAT 2230 LAT 2230 and 1906 Math Methods MAC 1105 MAT Found 1 MAC 1105 and 1140 MAT Found 1 Math Studies MAT 1033 MAT 1033 and MGF 1106 MAT Found 1 Mathematics MAC 1147 MAT Found 1 MAC 1147 and 2233 MAT Found 1 Music MUL 2010 CUL & HIS Found 2 MUL 2010 and HUM 1906 CUL & HIS Found 2 Philosophy PHI 2010 CUL & HIS Found 2 PHI 2010 and 1906 CUL & HIS Found 2 Physics PHY 1020C SCI Found 1 PHY 2053C and 2054C SCI Found 1 Psychology PSY 2012 SOC Found 2 PSY 2012 and 1906 SOC Found 2 Social Anthropology* ANT 2410 SOC Found 2 ANT 2410 and 1906 SOC Found 2 Spanish SPN 1121 SPN 1121 and 2230 Theatre Arts THE 2000 CUL & HIS Found 2 THE 2000 and 1906 CUL & HIS Found 2 Visual Arts ART 1012 ART 1012 and 1906 *This use for General Education applies only to I.B. credit.

COLLEGE LEVEL EXAMINATION PROGRAM (CLEP) Scale Score of 50 for passing GEP Usage Comments

Accounting, Financial ACG 1001 Accounting, Principles of ACG 1001 Algebra, College MAC 1105 MAT Found 1 Algebra-Trigonometry, College MAC 2147 MAT Found 1 American Government POS 2041 SOC Found 1 American Literature AML 1000 CUL & HIS Found 2 Biology, General BSC 1005 SCI Found 2 Business Law, Introduction to BUL 1241 Calculus MAC 2233 MAT Found 1 Chemistry, General CHM 1020 SCI Found 1 College Composition ENC 1101 and ENC 1102 Educational Psychology, Introduction to EDP 1002 English Composition with Essay ENC 1101 COM Found 1 English Literature ENL 1000 CUL & HIS Found 2 French Language FRE 1120C Score of 59 or higher earns FRE 1120C and 1121C German Language GER 1120C Score of 60 or higher earns GER 1120C and 1121C History of the United States I: Early Colonizations to 1877 AMH 2010 CUL & HIS Found 1 or 3 History of the United States II: 1865 to Present AMH 2020 CUL & HIS Found 1 or 3 Human Growth and Development DEP 2004 Humanities HUM 2250 Information Systems and Computer Applications CGS 1077 MAT Found 2 Macroeconomics, Principles of ECO 2013 SOC Found 1 Management, Principles of MAN 2021 Marketing, Principles of MAR 2011 Mathematics, College MGF 1106 MAT Found 1 Microeconomics, Principles of ECO 2023 SOC Found 1 Precalculus MAC 1140 MAT Found 1 Psychology, Introductory PSY 2012 SOC Found 2 Sociology, Introductory SYG 2000 SOC Found 2 Spanish Language SPN 1120C Score of 63 or higher earns SPN 1120C and 1121C Trigonometry MAC 1114 MAT Found 1 Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 EUH 2000 CUL & HIS Found 1 or 3 Western Civilization II: 1648 to Present EUH 2001 CUL & HIS Found 1 or 3

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 66 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 Academic Regulations and Procedures mum of two semesters (min. 6 credits) of Elementary Language II College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and Intermediate Language I or their equivalents (usually 1121C/ (see table on previous page) 2200) level. No literature credit will be awarded for International Credit is awarded for scaled scores of 50 or higher on computer-based Baccalaureate Language B exams. CLEP exams taken after July 1, 2001. A percentile score of 50 or high- Language A2 (language and literature courses for highly er is required on CLEP examinations taken prior to July 1, 2001. CLEP proficient speakers; uncommon in Florida) credit may be earned by CLEP subject examinations. Successful No direct equivalent. Content of Language A2 varies widely. Minimum completion of CLEP examinations means performance at or above 3 credits language or literature for score of 4, 6 credits of language or the minimum qualifying score. CLEP credit cannot be used to reduce literature for a score of 5-7. a grade point deficiency. For example, CLEP cannot be substituted for Language A1 (literature courses for native speakers; a grade awarded for a previously completed course. CLEP may not be used to fulfill the senior institution requirements. languages other than English) No direct equivalent. Content of Language A1 varies widely. Minimum Awarding of CLEP credit is subject to the conditions listed below. 3 credits in literature for score of 4, 6 credits for score of 5-7.  Credit may be awarded in the CLEP subject examination area, IB Latin provided the student: a) is not within 60 credit hours of graduation; b) has not previously received comparable college course credit LNW 3700. This is a unique number assigned to this exam. The IB Latin in the CLEP examination area; c) does not receive comparable course includes a reading component and a selection of two out of four college credit in the CLEP examination area in the same term the authors on a list that changes periodically. Minimum 3 credits for score examination is taken or in a subsequent term; d) has not previ- of 4, 6 credits for score of 5-7 (all exams for diploma holders, higher ously completed, failed, nor received credit by UCF (transfer or level exams only for others). otherwise) in a more advanced course in the examination area; and e) does not complete nor receive credit by UCF (transfer or

CAMBRIDGE AICE EXAMS Exams Passing score of “A”, “B”, “C”, “D” or “E” GEP Usage

Accounting (AS-Level) ACG 1001 Accounting (A-Level) ACG 1001 and ACG 1906 Art and Design (AS-Level) ART 1906 Art and Design (A-Level) ART 1906 and ART 1907 Biology (AS-Level) BSC 1005/1005L SCI Found 2 Biology (A-Level) BSC 2010C and BSC 1906 SCI Found 2 Business Studies (AS-Level) GEB 2011 Business Studies (A-Level) GEB 2011 and GEB 2905 Chemistry (AS-Level) CHM 1020/1020L SCI Found 1 Classical Studies (AS-Level) CLA 1010 Chemistry (A-Level) CHM 1020C and CHM 2045C SCI Found 1 Computing (AS-Level) CGS 1073 MAT Found 2 Computing (A-Level) CGS 1073 and CGS 1074 MAT Found 2 Design & Technology (AS-Level) ETI 1482C Design & Technology (A-Level) ETI 1482C and ETI 1906 Economics (AS-Level) ECO 1000 Economics (A-Level) ECO 2013 and ECO 2023 SOC Found 1 English - English Language (AS-Level) ENC 1101 COM Found 1 English - Language & Literature in English (AS-Level) ENC 1101 COM Found 1 English - Literature in English (AS-Level)* ENC 1101 or ENC 1102 COM Found 1 or COM Found 2 English - Literature in English (A-Level)# ENC 1101 and ENC 1102 COM Found 1 and 2 or COM Found 1 and CUL and HIST Found 2 Environmental Management (AS-Level) EVR 1001C SCI Found 2 French Language (AS-Level) FRE 1121 French (A-Level) FRE 1121 and FRE 2200 French Literature (AS-Level) FRW 3100 Further Mathematics (A-Level) MAC 2311 and MAC 2312 MAT Found 1 General Paper IDS 1110 Geography (AS-Level) GEA 1000 Geography (A-Level) GEO 1200 and GEO 1400 SCI Found 2 German Language (AS-Level) GER 1121 German (A-Level) GER 1121 and GER 2200 History (AS-Level) HIS 1906 (3 credits) Subject to review by History Dept History (A-Level) HIS 1906 (6 credits) Subject to review by History Dept Latin (AS-Level) LAT 1121C Marine Science (AS-Level) OCE 1001 Marine Science (A-Level) OCE 1001 and OCB 1000 Mathematics (AS-Level) MAC 1147 MAT Found 1 Mathematics (A-Level) MAC 2311 and MAC 1906 MAT Found 1 Music (AS-Level) MUH 1001 Music (A-Level) MUH 1001 and 2011 Physics (AS-Level) PHY 1020C SCI Found 1 Physics (A-Level) PHY 2053C and 2054C SCI Found 1 Psychology (AS-Level) PSY 2012 SOC Found 2 Psychology (A-Level) PSY 2012 and PSY 1906 SOC Found 2 Sociology (A-Level) SYG 2000 SOC Found 2 Spanish Language (AS-Level) SPN 1121 Spanish (A-Level) SPN 2230 and SPN 2231 Spanish Literature (AS-Level) SPW 3100 Thinking Skills (AS-Level) PHI 1103 Thinking Skills (A-Level) PHI 1103 and 1906 Travel and Tourism (AS-Level) HFT 1000 Travel and Tourism (A-Level) HFT 1000 and 1906 *If the student has previous credit for ENC 1101, credit will be awarded for ENC 1102. #If the student has previous credit for ENC 1101, credit will be awarded for ENC 1102 and LIT 2100.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 67 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 Academic Regulations and Procedures otherwise) in a more advanced course during the term in which examination may not be used to reduce the 30 credit hours residency the CLEP examination is taken. requirement. Credit by examination will not be given for any course The table labeled “College Level Examination Program” provides lower in content than courses in the same discipline in which students information related to the CLEP examination areas and subtest areas are currently enrolled or which they have already completed or failed. for which credit may be awarded. In addition, this table delineates the Permission to take an examination is approved by the chair of the minimum qualifying score and the UCF course for which each exami- department and the dean of the college in which the course is offered. nation can substitute. Cambridge AICE Exams (see table on previous page) The Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) program CLEP Language Examinations is an international, advanced secondary curriculum and assessment A score of 50 on any of the language exams earns a minimum of one program equivalent to the British system of “A-Levels.” Information semester (4 credits) of Elementary Language I or equivalent level (gen- about the program, including course syllabi, can be found online at erally numbered 1120). A score at or above the second CLEP threshold http://www.cie.org.uk/qualifications/academic/uppersec/alevel. level (currently 59 for French, 60 for German, or 63 for Spanish) earns a minimum of two semesters (8 credits) of Elementary Language I and II or DANTES Examination Credit (see table below) equivalent level (generally numbered 1120C-1121C). No literature credit The University will award credit to students presenting qualify- should be awarded for CLEP foreign language exams. ing scores in DANTES examinations. The table labeled “DANTES Credit by Examination Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)” provides information relat- Regularly enrolled (excludes transient and non-degree) undergradu- ed to the Dantes Examination credit. For additional information: ate students at the University of Central Florida may obtain credit for http://www.getcollegecredit.com. specific University courses through departmental examinations. A stu- Excelsior College Examinations (see table below) dent who believes he or she has acquired the knowledge and/or skills The table labeled “Excelsior College Examinations” provides informa- of a specific University course should consult his or her advisor and tion related to the Excelsior examination areas and subtest areas for the chair of the department in which the course is offered to arrange which credit is awarded. More detailed information about Excelsior for an examination. Degree credit will be awarded for those courses College Examinations, including detailed test descriptions, can be successfully completed by departmental examination. Credit by found online at http://www.excelsior.edu. DANTES SUBJECT STANDARDIZED TESTS (DSST) Exam Course Number GEP Usage Passing Grade Credit Passing Score 2008 Revised Exams Art of the Western World ARH 2000 48 Astronomy AST 2002 48 Business Law II BUL 2242 44 Business Math QMB 1001 48 Criminal Justice CCJ 1000 49 400 Environment and Humanity EVR 1017 46 Ethics in America PHI1630 46 400 Foundations of Education EDF 1002 46 Fundamentals of College Algebra MAT 1033 47 400 Fundamentals of Counseling PCO 1202 45 General Anthropology ANT 2000 SOC Found 2 47 Here’s to Your Health HSC 1100 48 400 History of the Vietnam War AMH 2059 44 Human Resources Management MAN 1300 46 Human/Cultural Geography GEO 1400 48 Intro to Computing CGS 1060 MAT Found 2 45 400 Intro to the Modern Middle East ASH 2044 47 Intro to World Religions REL 2300 CUL and HIST Found 2 48 400 Introduction to Business GEB 2011 46 Introduction to Law Enforcement CCJ 1100 45 Lifespan Developmental Psychology DEP 2004 46 Management Information Systems ISM 1000 46 400 Money and Banking BAN 1501 48 Organizational Behavior INP 1002 48 Personal Finance FIN 1100 46 400 Physical Geology GLY 1000 SCI Found 2 46 Principles of Finance FIN 1000 46 Principles of Financial Accounting ACG 1001 47 Principles of Physical Science I PSC 1121 SCI Found 1 47 Principles of Public Speaking SPC 1600 COM Found 3 47 Principles of Statistics STA 2014 MAT Found 2 48 400 Principles of Supervision MNA 1345 46 Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union EUH 1066 45 Substance Abuse HSC 2140 400 Technical Writing ENC 2210 46 The Civil War and Reconstruction AMH 1056 47

EXCELSIOR COLLEGE EXAMINATIONS TABLE Exam Title Course Number GEP Usage Passing Grade Credit (3 credits per course)

Abnormal Psychology CLP 1140 45 English Composition ENC 1101 COM Found 1 40 Ethics: Theory and Practice PHI 1630 46 Foundations of Gerontology GEY 1000 46 Human Resources Management MAN 1300 44 Life Span Developmental Psychology DEP 2004 45 Microbiology MCB 1000 45 Psychology of Adulthood and Aging DEP 1401 45

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 68 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 ACADEMIC DEGREES, MAJORS AND MINORS Associate of Arts Degree College of Engineering and Computer Science University of Central Florida students who satisfactorily complete 60 Bachelor of Science (B.S.) credit hours of acceptable college work may apply for an Associate Majors: Aerospace Engineering (B.S.A.E.), of Arts degree. University requirements include achievement of Civil Engineering (B.S.C.E.), a minimum UCF GPA of 2.0, fulfillment of the General Education Computer Engineering (B.S.P.E.), Program requirements, and completion of the last 20 credit hours in Computer Science (B.S.), residence at UCF. In addition, any student who desires to receive an Construction Engineering A.A. degree must have satisfied the Gordon Rule requirement and (B.S.Con.E.), Electrical Engineering the College Level Academic Skills requirement. (B.S.E.E.), Environmental Engineering (B.S.Env.E.), Industrial The Associate of Arts degree is awarded only upon application. The Engineering (B.S.I.E.), Information application form may be obtained in Academic Services, MH 210 Technology (B.S.), Mechanical and completed by the end of the first week in the term in which the Engineering (B.S.M.E.) Associate of Arts degree is to be awarded. A student may not be enrolled as a transient student in another institution during the term College of Health and Public Affairs in which the Associate of Arts degree is to be awarded. An Associate Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) of Arts degree will not be awarded in the same term that the bac- Majors: Communication Sciences and calaureate degree is to be awarded or in any term following the Disorders, Criminal Justice, Legal completion of the baccalaureate degree. Studies, Public Administration Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Baccalaureate Degrees Majors: Athletic Training, Communication The University offers the degrees of Bachelor of Applied Science, Sciences and Disorders, Criminal Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Justice, Health Informatics and Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Engineering Technology, Bachelor Information Management, of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Education, Health Sciences, Health Services Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Administration, Legal Studies, Bachelor of Science in Education, Bachelor of Science in Public Administration Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences, and Bachelor of Social Work. These degrees are Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) available in the following Colleges with majors or areas of specializa- Major: Social Work tion as indicated: College of Medicine College of Arts and Humanities Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Majors: Biomedical Sciences, Majors: Art, Digital Media, English, Film, Biotechnology, French, History, Humanities, Latin Medical Laboratory Sciences American Studies, Music, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Spanish, Theatre Studies College of Nursing Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) Major: Architecture Major: Nursing Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) College of Sciences Majors: Art, Film, Theatre Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Bachelor of Music (B.M.) Majors: Advertising-Public Relations, Bachelor of Music Education (B.M.E.) Anthropology, International and Global Studies, Interpersonal/ Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Organizational Communication, Majors: Photography Journalism, Political Science, Radio - Television, Sociology College of Business Administration Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) Majors: Biology, Chemistry, Forensic Majors: Accounting, Business Economics, Science, Mathematics, Physics, Finance, General Business, Psychology, Social Sciences, Management, Marketing, Statistics Real Estate Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Rosen College of Hospitality Management Major: Economics Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Majors: Event Management, Hospitality Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (B.A.B.A.) Management, Restaurant and (Regional campuses only) Foodservice Management Office of Undergraduate Studies College of Education Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) Bachelor of Science (B.S.) (Regional campuses only) Majors: Art Education, Early Childhood Development and Education, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Elementary Education, Major: Interdisciplinary Studies English Language Arts Education, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Foreign Language Education, Major: Interdisciplinary Studies Mathematics Education, Science Education, Social Science Education, Sport and Exercise Science, Technical Education and Industry Training

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 74 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 Academic Degrees, Majors, and Minors Academic Minors by College College Awarding Minor Name of Minor College Awarding Minor Name of Minor College of Sciences Actuarial Science, Anthropology, Anthropology in Multicultural College of Arts and Humanities African American Studies, Studies, Astronomy, Biology, American Studies, Art - Studio, Chemistry, Crime, Law, and Art History, Asian Studies, Deviance, Diplomacy, Diversity and Cognitive Sciences, Community Social Inequality, European Arts - PAVE, Dance, Digital Studies, International and Global Media, Diplomacy, English - Studies, Interpersonal/ Creative Writing, English - Organizational Communication, Linguistics, English - Literature, Journalism Studies, Magazine English - Technical Journalism, Mass Communication, Communication, Film - Cinema Mass Culture and Collective Studies, French, History, Behavior, Mathematical Biology, Humanities, Italian, Judaic Studies, Mathematics, Medical Latin American Area Studies, Anthropology, Medical Sociology, Medieval and Renaissance North American Indian Studies, Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Physics, Political Science, Political Music, Performing Arts Science/Prelaw, Psychology, Administration, Philosophy, Sociology, Statistics Philosophy, Religion and Popular Culture, Religious Studies, Spanish, Theatre, Women’s Rosen College of Hospitality Hospitality Management Studies, Writing and Rhetoric Management

College of Business Administration Accounting, Business, Office of Undergraduate Studies Environmental Studies, Economic Policy, Leadership Studies, Economics, Entrepreneurship, World Comparative Studies Finance, International Business, Marketing, Real Estate, Sport Business Management, Minors are authorized only for certification with baccalaureate Technological Entrepreneurship degrees. Minors must be certified at the same time as the student’s baccalaureate degree. Unless a second baccalaureate degree is College of Education Coaching, Early Childhood earned, certification will not be made at a later time even if additional Development and courses have been completed. Education, Education, English Language Arts Education, A student may declare a minor up to but no later than the submis- Exceptional Student Education, sion of the “Intent to Graduate Form.” However, students are strong- Fitness Training, Foreign ly urged to declare a minor as early as possible. Contact the student Language Education, Mathematics support office of the college offering the minor. Education, Recreation, Science Education, Social Science Education, Technical Education Graduate Programs and Industry Training See description at the beginning of each college section. For further information on a particular program or graduate fellowships, contact College of Engineering Aerospace Studies, the departmental office in the respective college or see the Graduate and Computer Science Bioengineering, Computer Catalog; http://www.graduate.ucf.edu/catalog/. Science, Energy and Sustainability, Engineering Leadership, Information Technology, Intelligent Robotic Systems - Interdisciplinary, International Engineering, Military Science, Secure Computing and Networks

College of Health and Public Affairs Aging Studies, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Criminal Justice, Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Health Informatics and Information Management, Health Sciences, Health Services Administration, Legal Studies, Nonprofit Management/National Certification Program in Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Urban and Regional Planning

College of Medicine Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences Biomedical Sciences

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 75 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 THE BURNETT HONORS COLLEGE

The Burnett Honors College Students must maintain a minimum 3.2 UCF GPA and a minimum 3.0 Dean: Alvin Wang GPA in Honors courses to remain in University Honors. In addition to 407-823-3449; Fax: 407-823-6583 meeting the GPA requirements, to graduate with University Honors http://www.honors.ucf.edu students must: 1) complete 4 Honors lower-division courses1; 2) complete the Honors Freshmen Symposium2; and 3) fulfill upper-division Associate Dean: Martin Dupuis Honors course requirements determined by college or major3. Director of Accounting: Lesanne Brunswick Director of Advising: Rex Roberts By the end of the second week of the term in which a student plans Director of Information Systems: Michael Callahan to graduate with University Honors, the student must file a completed Director of Prestigious Awards: Nicole Gelfert “Intent to Graduate with University Honors” form with TBHC and Director of Research and Civic Engagement: Kelly Astro complete an exit interview. A student who completes all of the require- Director of Student Affairs: Jill Norburn ments for University Honors will have the designation of “University Honors” entered on the diploma and transcript. Note: No student with Director of Student Services: Madi Dogariu a “Z” designation on his/her final transcripts is eligible to graduate with Committed to diversity in both the composition of its student body and University Honors. the programs that it supports, The Burnett Honors College (TBHC) at UCF provides a challenging and exciting educational experience to Summary Table of University academically talented students. TBHC combines the atmosphere of Honors Requirements a small liberal arts college with the intellectual stimulation of a large Symposium: IDH 1920H metropolitan research university. Honors students receive an education that prepares them to enter the best graduate and professional Lower-division: 4 courses schools as well as pursue distinguished careers. Upper-division Major: 3 courses; Vary by College and Major (see below) Honors classes are small, and course work crosses traditional disciplinary boundaries to encourage critical thinking. Beyond the The current upper-division3 requirements are as follows: classroom, special guest lecturers, field trips, study abroad, research University Honors Upper-Division Program Requirements: opportunities, and university-related service activities expand the College of Arts and Humanities, College of Education, College horizons of Honors students. of Sciences, Rosen College of Hospitality Management, College Students in TBHC are actively involved in social activities and course of Nursing, College of Health and Public Affairs, Medical programming. They also have priority registration privileges and Laboratory Sciences, Information Technology, Economics (B.A.) access to the Honors Reading Room, Computer Lab, Meditation and Interdisciplinary Studies majors Garden, and Honors Housing. 1. Complete one Honors Interdisciplinary Seminar3 2. Complete two Honors upper-division courses or Students may pursue Honors through two distinct programs, University Interdisciplinary Seminars3 Honors and/or Honors in the Major. University Honors Upper-Division Program Requirements: University Honors College of Business Administration (Excluding Economics B.A. Admission to University Honors is granted by TBHC to qualified majors) incoming freshmen. Students who seek admission to University 1. Complete one Honors Interdisciplinary Seminar3 Honors must apply directly to TBHC. It is the student’s responsibil- 2. Complete two Honors upper-division Business courses ity to obtain the appropriate Honors College admissions information BUL 3130H Legal & Ethical Environment of Business from the TBHC Office of Student Services and follow the procedures GEB 3356H Introduction to International Business necessary to enter the program. Prospective Honors students and MAR 3023H Marketing their families are encouraged to contact Honors staff at honors.admis- FIN 3403H Business Finance [email protected] if they have questions. MAN 3025H Management of Organizations Qualified students who transfer to UCF with an AA Degree with MAR 3391H Professional Selling Honors from a Florida state or community college that have an Honors Note: Please refer to the “UCF Courses and Descriptions” section of this Under- Articulation Agreement with TBHC will be admitted into University graduate Catalog for information on direct prerequisites for the above courses. Honors with junior standing. Further information is available from the Consult with an Honors advisor to find out when these courses are being offered. Honors Office of Student Services at [email protected].

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 76 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 The Burnett Honors College University Honors Upper-Division Program Requirements: Requirements for admission to Honors in the Major are: completion of College of Engineering and Computer Science (Excluding at least 60 credit hours of college credit including at least 12 graded Computer Science and Information Technology majors upper-division hours at the University of Central Florida; at least a 1. Complete one Honors Interdisciplinary Seminar3 3.5 GPA within the major and at least a 3.2 GPA in all upper-division 2. Complete two Honors upper-division Engineering courses courses regardless of institution. Students must also seek approvals STA 3032H Probability and Statistics for Engineers by the department from which Honors in the Major is sought and from EGN 3310H Engineering Analysis-Statics the Director of Research and Civic Engagement of TBHC. EGN 3321H Engineering Analysis-Dynamics Honors in the Major is awarded upon completion of an advanced EGN 3373H Principles of Electrical Engineering Honors Thesis, and the completion of at least three but not more than EEL 4818H Machine Learning I six hours of Directed Readings course work as determined by the EEL 4817H Machine Learning II academic department; and at least three but not more than 12 hours Consult with an Honors advisor to find out when these courses are being offered. of Honors Thesis or Project work taken in the college or department University Honors Upper-Division Program Requirements: of major. Engineering majors can take EGN 4931H in lieu of Directed Computer Science majors Readings and will write a thesis proposal as part of their coursework. 1. Complete one Honors Interdisciplinary Seminar3 Departments or colleges may set additional requirements for Honors in the Major to be completed. 2. Complete two Honors upper-division Computer Science courses COP 3223H C Programming The Honors Thesis is to be completed under the direction of a com- COP 3502H Computer Science I mittee of three faculty members, one of whom is the project or thesis COP 3503H Computer Science II Chair. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain an Honors in the Major COT 3100H Introduction to Discrete Structures Committee Chair who will undertake the responsibility of directing the ENC 3241H Writing for the Technical Professional Honors Directed Readings and Thesis and, in consultation with the Consult with an Honors advisor to find out when these courses are being offered. student, form the Honors in the Major faculty committee. The Thesis Committee Chair and at least two committee members must be ten- University Honors Upper-Division Program Requirements: ured or tenure-earning faculty. The student is responsible for filing College of Medicine (excluding Medical Laboratory Sciences an application with TBHC to begin Honors in the Major, which must majors) be signed by the Thesis Committee Chair, the Honors Coordinator 1. Complete one Honors Interdisciplinary Seminar3 of the major department, and the Director of Research and Civic 2. Complete two of the following Honors upper-division courses Engagement of TBHC. The student must receive a grade of at least BSC 3403H Quantitative Biological Methods “B” in all Honors in the Major course work to be awarded Honors in MCB 3020H Microbiology the Major. ZOO 3733H Human Anatomy The student must file an “Intent to Graduate with Honors in the Major” PCB 3703H Human Physiology form with the TBHC Office of Research and Civic Engagement by the PCB 4524H Molecular Biology II third day of classes of the semester of their anticipated graduation ZOO 4704H Clinical Neuroanatomy date. A student who completes all of the requirements for Honors in Consult with an Honors advisor to find out when these courses are being offered. the Major, including maintaining at least a 3.5 GPA within the major 1 and at least a 3.2 GPA in all upper-division courses, will have the ENC 1101 and ENC 1102 must be taken in Honors sections if the student does designation of “Honors in (subject area)” noted on the diploma and not have alternative credit for them at the time he/she is admitted in to the University the University transcript. Note: No student with a “Z” designation on Honors Program. Extra Upper Division course(s) can substitute for Lower Division his/her final transcripts is eligible to graduate with Honors in the Major. courses. If you have any questions about these requirements, please contact 2 Honors Freshmen Symposium is a mandatory two credit hour course offered for TBHC at 407-823-6402 or [email protected]. freshmen in the Fall semester of each year. This course includes guest lectures and discussions. Honors Freshmen Symposium also includes a Service Learning Student-Mentor Academic Research Teams component. TBHC oversees the Student-Mentor Academic Research Teams 3 An Honors Interdisciplinary Seminar normally is an upper-division 3 credit hour (SMART) Program which is designed to assist sophomores and course intended for all majors. Many seminars are team-taught, and present cutting- juniors identify and work with faculty mentors in a research area of edge topics. Enrollments are limited to 20 students. shared interest. SMART is open to all UCF students with a minimum For more information about Honors requirements and advising, visit overall GPA of 3.2. A limited number of SMART grants are com- http://ooha.honors.ucf.edu petitively awarded to students and faculty for fall, spring, or summer semester research. Students seeking more information about SMART Acceptable Waivers should visit http://research.honors.ucf.edu/SMART/. Please see The Burnett Honors College website at If you have any questions about SMART or the grants program, http://honors.ucf.edu/Students/Current_Students/Earning_ please contact the Office of Research and Civic Engagement in BHC Opportunities for a listing of acceptable waivers. Students should 107 or by phone at 407-823-6402. obtain waivers from the Office of Honors Advising (BHC 109) prior to their participation in the listed programs. Students may only receive one waiver of credit per undergraduate career. Office of Prestigious Awards The Office of Prestigious Awards (OPA) provides all UCF students Notes with information and advising for major national and international Students who are pursuing University Honors in two degrees must fellowships and scholarships. OPA serves as the UCF campus complete an extra Upper-Division course or Interdisciplinary Seminar representative for all awards requiring university endorsement or in order to receive University Honors distinction on both diplomas. nomination, including the Rhodes, Marshall, Fulbright, Goldwater, and Truman scholarships. While OPA is housed within The Burnett Honors Honors in the Major (HIM) courses do NOT count for University College, it serves the entire UCF community. Honors requirements. However, EGN 4931H and NUR 3165H can count for HIM Directed Readings. OPA works closely with students throughout all stages of their application process. Because of the competitive nature of these awards preparation is both intensive and extensive, and can begin as early Honors in the Major as a student’s freshman year. Students who are applying for a pres- Application for admission to the Honors in the Major program tigious scholarship or fellowship are encouraged to contact the OPA will be made to TBHC following consultation by the student with for assistance with their applications, even if the award does not the Department Chair or Honors in the Major Coordinator in the require institutional endorsement. Students seeking more information student’s major department. This program is designed to encour- should contact OPA by phone at 407-823-4019, visit BHC 103 or age original and independent work by the student. Two copies http://www.opa.honors.ucf.edu. of the thesis, project, or creative work will be published through the University library. An Honors in the Major Handbook outlining the procedures for completing this program is available online at http://research.honors.ucf.edu/Honors_in_the_Major/.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 77 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

College of Business Administration Provide a Platform for Partnerships: The College is engaged in specific areas of excellence that provide opportunities for learning, Dean: Paul Jarley exploration, and sharing. These specific areas of excellence take the BA 230; 407-823-2181 form of Centers and Institutes, and selected niche areas of College http://wclaseb.bus.ucf.edu units. Associate Dean: Foard Jones All undergraduate and graduate programs are accredited by the BA 230; 407-823-2181 Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International Associate Dean: E. Taylor Ellis (AACSB). BA2 101-W; 407-823-2187 Admission to the University of Central Florida does not imply admis- Interim Associate Dean: TBA sion to the College of Business Administration. For the BSBA and BA2 307 BABA degrees, students will only be allowed to enroll in the 3000/4000 The College Mission Statement can be condensed into one sentence: level courses taught by the College of Business Administration after The College of Business Administration advances the University’s they have been admitted to the College. Admission to the College will mission and goals in providing intellectual leadership through teach- be granted for BSBA and BABA students when the following are ing, research, and service. The vision is to create within the College complete: an environment that nurtures learning and exploration, provides Completion of the University General Education Program or an AA opportunities for faculty to disseminate information, provides educa- degree from a Florida Public Community College, and a minimum tional opportunities for students, businesses and the general public, overall GPA of 2.0. and provides a platform for many and various forms of partnerships. Common Program Prerequisites with a minimum of a 2.0 GPA Nurturing Learning and Exploration: The College is a catalyst for and “C” or better in each class. students, faculty, and the general public to gain a better understand- Completion of all Gordon Rule requirements. ing of the various fields of business. Educational experiences inspire learning and encourage exploration. Students who otherwise meet the University admission requirements, such as entering freshmen and transfer students, will be placed in Dissemination of Information: Students are encouraged through a major pending category until they meet the requirements set forth the learning process to gather information to be used by them in above. Only grades of “C” (2.0) or higher will transfer into the pro- future business vocations. Both students and faculty are encouraged gram. Each student should attend orientation for academic advising to pursue outlets to share “new” information within their fields and to business practitioners. and should meet with an academic advisor in the College to outline a program of study. Courses taken at community colleges do not substi- Provide Educational Opportunities: Degree seeking individu- tute for upper division courses. Courses transferred must be formally als are provided with curricula leading to baccalaureate, masters, evaluated for equivalency credit. The student must provide a course and doctoral programs. The College is also committed to providing syllabus and any other supporting information with his/her petition for more opportunities with structured learning experiences that “certify” this evaluation. non-degree seeking individuals as having accomplished a minimum requirement for a selected career.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 83 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 College of Business Administration BE 2020 4. Courses taken at community colleges do not substitute for upper UCF Business. . . the Best Undergraduate Business Education division courses. in Florida. In 1993 the UCF Business faculty established a goal to 5. Courses transferred must be formally evaluated for equivalency deliver the best undergraduate business education in Florida. The credit. The student must provide a course syllabus and any other product of the alumni, faculty, business leaders, and students, the supporting information with his/her petition for this evaluation. Business Education 2000 (BE2000) curriculum focused on four com- 6. Professional courses should not be taken at a community/junior petencies that are integrated throughout all coursework: Teamwork, college in the areas of Accounting, Economics, Management, Communication, Creativity, and Adapting to Change. These four Marketing, Real Estate, or Finance. These professional areas competencies were expanded in 2002 to include Ethics and Diversity. are third and fourth year course areas in the College of Business Today the BE 2020 degree program is a continuing refinement of the Administration and cannot be satisfied with community/junior col- curriculum based on the ever changing needs of business. Faculty, lege courses. working with representatives from the business community, help 7. A minimum of 12 credit hours must be completed at UCF within you develop these competencies as you work through the following each individual major and a minimum of 30 hours of upper level required courses in the Business Core: courses within the UCF College of Business. GEB 3031 Cornerstone GEB 3356 Introduction to International Business Advisement BUL 3130 Legal and Ethical Environments of Business Undergraduate Student Services ECO 3411 Quantitative Business Tools II Director: TBA FIN 3403 Business Finance BA2 101; 407-823-2184 MAN 3025 Management of Organizations MAR 3203 Supply Chain and Operations Management The Office of Undergraduate Student Services (USS) is the pri- MAR 3023 Marketing mary office for undergraduate assistance in the College of Business. MAN 4720 Strategic Management Degree requirements, registration, and any questions concerning University and College academic policies affecting Business majors Grade Point Average Requirements should be directed to the Office of Undergraduate Student Services For graduation the student must have maintained a minimum 2.0 GPA staff in BAII 101 or by calling 407-823-2184. Visit USS’s home page in course work taken in the College of Business Administration and at: http://www.bus.ucf.edu/uss/. a minimum 2.0 GPA in the course work required in the major, and a UCF minimum GPA of 2.0. In addition, all majors within the College of Programs and Degrees Business Administration also require a grade of “C” (2.0) or better in Title Degree each course and prerequisite within the major. Accounting BSBA, MSA, MST College of Business majors must maintain a 2.0 or higher cumula- Business Administration MBA, Ph.D. tive Grade Point Average in all classes taken within the College of Economics BA, BSBA, MS, Ph.D. Business Administration at UCF. Failure to maintain the required 2.0 Finance BSBA GPA, will result in the student being placed on Lack of Progress (LOP) General Business BSBA in the College. Lack of Progress in the College will continue until such Management BSBA, MS HR time as the student’s cumulative GPA, in all business courses reaches Marketing BSBA 2.0 or higher. If a student on LOP in the College of Business, fails to Business (Regional campuses only) BABA achieve a 2.0 cumulative minimum GPA in all business classes in the Real Estate BSBA, MSRE subsequent term, that student will be dropped as a Business major. A student who is dropped may seek re-admission as a Business major Departments and Programs by submitting a petition indicating the reasons for academic difficulties Kenneth G. Dixon School of Accounting and positive plans for achieving a College of Business GPA of 2.0 or Director: Sean Robb higher. Readmission is not automatic BA 437; 407-823-2871 Student Load Assistant to Director: M. Hampton A student who is enrolled in 15 – 16 credit hours of course work is BA 438; 407-823-5678 considered to be carrying a normal academic load. Students in the Faculty: Allen, Arnold, Dennis, Desai, Durham, Dwyer, Goldwater, College of Business Administration desiring to take more than 17 Hampton, Hornik, Judd, Kelliher, Klintworth, Lako, Robb, Roberts, credit hours in the Fall and Spring terms, and 14 credit hours in the Roush, Schmitt, Smith, Sutton, Trompeter, Veit, Welch, Yu Summer term must obtain permission from the College. Mission Statement Community/Junior College Transfer Notes The mission of the Kenneth G. Dixon School of Accounting is to 1. Admission requirements can and do vary among the business and develop and deliver strong undergraduate and graduate programs, accounting programs at the ten universities comprising the State support and produce nationally and internationally relevant accounting University System. To ensure that they have met all prerequisite research, and engage meaningfully with the academic and practitioner course eligibility requirements, transfer students from Florida’s accounting communities. community and junior colleges should complete the following Distinctive Benefits common program prerequisites as part of their Associate of Arts Strong industry ties allowing for unique opportunities for place- degree: ACG 2021 (or ACG 2001 and ACG 2011), ACG 2071, ment and advancement. ECO 2013, ECO 2023, MAC 2233, STA 2023, (or QMB 2100) and A competitive internship program that places graduate students in CGS 2100. At UCF, students who have completed MAC 2233 and positions with major employers in the community. STA 2023 will be waived from ECO 3401 Business Quantitative The opportunity to enroll in outstanding graduate programs in Tools I. Students who have completed either MAC 2233 or STA accounting and taxation. 2023, but not both, must take ECO 3401. Completion of these A very strong faculty known for their teaching and research excel- courses will satisfy all prerequisite course requirements for all lence. business and accounting degree programs and will ensure that a Over a dozen scholarships available to advanced students. student will receive further consideration for admission. Active student organizations including the Student Accounting 2. Subject to the general grade and residence requirements, credit Society and Beta Alpha Psi. will be granted for transferred course work equivalent to that A faculty committed to the continuous improvement of the required in UCF’s Business program. Only grades of “C” (2.0) or accounting and taxation programs. higher transfer into the program. Outstanding pass rates on the CPA exam. 3. Florida Public Community College students are advised to complete the Associate of Arts Degree including: Degrees: Accounting (BSBA, MSA, MST, Ph.D.) Minors: Accounting a. The general education requirements, including Gordon Rule requirements; b. All of the common program prerequisite courses.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 84 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 College of Business Administration Degrees: Finance (BSBA), Real Estate (BSBA) Department of Economics Minors: International Business, Real Estate, Finance Chair: M. Dickie Certificates: Banking, Investments, Real Estate Brokerage, BA2 305-D; 407-823-3266; Corporate Finance, Mortgage Brokerage, Email: [email protected] Real Estate Appraisal Faculty: Aysun, Braun, Buhagiar, Butterfield, Caputo, Dickie, Euzent, Gerking, Gibbs, Guldi, Hofler, Martin, Milon, General Business Moore, Pennington, Potter, Scrogin, Soskin, Underwood Faculty Advisor: S. Goodman Faculty Advisors: BA 335; 407-823-2679 Michael Caputo BA2 302Q, 407-823-1405 This option allows students to develop a general program of study Email: [email protected]; which will satisfy career objectives not provided for by the specialized D. Scrogin areas of concentration. To pursue this option, students should seek BA2 302U, 407-823-4129 advisement in the Department of Management. An academic advisor N. Underwood will be assigned to assist each student in developing a meaningful BA2 302N; 407-823-1403 program of study. Economic issues dominate today’s news and public debates more Degrees: General Business (BSBA, MBA, Ph.D.) than ever before. Inflation, unemployment, health care, economic Minors: For non-Business majors growth, pollution, poverty, and international economic relations are a few of these issues. The primary strength of Economics is that it pro- Department of Management vides a logical, ordered way of looking at most problems and issues. Chair: Stephen Goodman Undergraduate education in Economics equips individuals to both BA 335; 407-823-2679 better understand and seek solutions to these issues. Faculty: Ambrose, Baz, Becker, Blencke, Boettcher, Ciuchta, The Department of Economics participates in two undergraduate Cleavenger, Connell, Crossley, Ford, Harris, Holland, Jarley, Jones, degree programs: a BSBA degree and a BA degree. The purpose of Kutkut, Migenes, Nichols, O’Donnell, O’Neal, Porter, Quinn, Rains, the BSBA Economics Program is to provide students with a profes- Rockmore, Saunders, Schminke, Taylor, Viggiano sional business background that prepares them for careers in private business and government. The purpose of the economics BA Program Tomorrow’s managers must be prepared to meet the challenges of is to provide a broad-based liberal arts background that can serve as a highly dynamic and rapidly changing business environment. The a strong foundation for further graduate studies in law, social sciences, objective of the Management program is to prepare students for the and other fields or as training for careers in politics, teaching, research, excitement and opportunities that this presents. To learn about man- social service, and other areas. Both programs enable students to bet- agement, students study the processes and techniques of leadership, ter understand the economic and non-economic issues that are con- planning, controlling and staffing of both small and large organizations. fronted in their jobs and their private lives and to provide the analytical The curriculum is designed so that students can choose to con- skills that will allow them to resolve them. centrate in specialized areas of Entrepreneurship and Human Distinctive Benefits Resource Management, or students can choose to major in General Management which allows them to take a broader variety of course Flexible Curriculum: Students tailor the program to their individual work and prepares them for general management responsibilities. interests through a large selection of electives. The General Management track prepares students for a career that  Interdisciplinary Linkages: Economics provides a solid foundation involves decision making responsibilities regardless of organization to link with many other disciplines allowing for a double major in or assignment. The department goal is to emphasize the expertise, Finance, Real Estate, Mathematics and Political Science. knowledge, and skills necessary to be not only a team player, but ide- Teaching quality: Many of the Economics faculty have received ally a team leader. Whether the student is studying leadership, motiva- Excellence in Teaching Awards. tion, staffing, or international management, the curriculum will sharpen Opportunity for strong quantitative and analytical training. students’ skills in problem identification, analysis, and solution. The Student Organizations: The Economics Club is an active student General Management track can lead to a variety of rewarding careers organization linking students to Alumni. in management positions throughout the organization. The depart- Excellent preparation for law school admission. ment offers more specialized training - using the same approach - via our Human Resource Management track. Career paths include posi- Degrees: Business Economics (BSBA) tions in training and development, personnel and employee relations, Economics (BA) equal opportunity and labor relations, human resource consulting, and Minors: Economics, Economic Policy more. For students interested in starting their own business or working for smaller fast growing organizations, the department offers special- Department of Finance ized training via the Entrepreneurship Track. Chair: A. Byrd BA 409; 407-823-3575 Distinctive Benefits Excellent faculty, known for their creativity and enthusiasm in the Faculty: Ajayi, Anderson, Borde, Byrd, Chen, Choi, Curcio, Frye, Gatchev, Gilkeson, Gregg, Park, Ramanlal, Schnitzlein, Smith, Strum, classroom, and their commitment to students in and out of the Sweo, Turnbull, Whyte classroom. A broad-based training that will open up opportunities in high- The program in finance is designed to provide the student with broad growth career areas. knowledge in finance, including business finance, investments, finan- Internships that provide real-world experience and enhanced job cial institutions, international finance, risk management and insurance, opportunities. and real estate. The program provides the student with the theoretical A “hands-on,” applied focus in our courses. background and tools of analysis required for making effective financial decisions. The study of finance prepares the student for careers Degrees: Management (BSBA), Human Resources (MS) in business financial management, investments, banking and real Tracks: General Management, Entrepreneurship, estate. Human Resource Management Distinctive Benefits Minor: Entrepreneurship  Students prepare for career opportunities in business and corporate financial management, commercial banking, real estate, Department of Marketing investment management and counseling, investment banking, Chair: Ronald E. Michaels mortgage banking, multinational business, insurance and govern- BA2 307; 407-823-2108 ment. http://www.bus.ucf.edu/marketing/  Students who major in finance are sought by both financial and Faculty: Allen, Bhardwaj, Cole, Desiraju, Gundy, He, Joshi, non-financial firms. Krishnamoorthy, Leon, Mao, Massiah, Mayfield-Garcia, Michaels,  The rapidly changing domestic and international economies need Quaintance, Sooder, Steiger, Stock, Vadakkepatt, Valdez, Wang individuals who have the skills to make sound financial decisions. The marketing major provides a superior education in foundation areas such as research, consumer behavior, professional selling,

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 85 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 College of Business Administration marketing management, and strategy. Our curriculum focuses on Seven certificate programs are available for marketing majors. building skills in communication, teamwork, critical thinking, analysis, A 19-hour marketing minor is available for students with majors and thinking strategically. Among the things you will learn are how to other than marketing. conduct sales calls, analyze sales and profit reports, prepare market- Twenty dynamic faculty members are among the strongest ing plans, and construct marketing strategies – knowledge and skills teachers in the College. that will make you highly marketable and successful. A wide assort- Comprehensive course offerings are available each semester ment of marketing electives is designed to let each student round out and summer---you can finish! his/her education according to individual career interests, whether Strong emphasis on preparing students for careers in marketing that might be retailing, advertising, e-business, research, professional management. selling, sport marketing, healthcare marketing, entertainment market- Approximately 15 scholarships are awarded annually on a coming, or services. The curriculum is delivered by highly-talented faculty members and offers you a superior educational experience while at petitive basis. UCF. Students majoring in marketing have the opportunity to earn a Opportunities to participate in internships and honors in the personalized certificate in any of seven special interest areas. The major programs. certificate program combines elective courses with an internship, and Opportunities to participate in student chapters of the Society enhances your value to potential employers. for Marketing Professional Services, the Ad Club, and the Sales Club. The department’s highest visibility offering is the professional selling program (track within the major). Admission to this renowned program Degrees: Marketing (BSBA) is competitive; application and interview are required. Scholarships Tracks: Generalist, Professional Selling Program for this program are available and awarded on a competitive basis. Minor: Marketing Please see our department website for more details. Certificates: Selling and Sales Management, Retailing A minor in marketing requires 19 hours. This course of study provides Management, e-Marketing, Sports Marketing, a strong basic education in marketing for College of Business students Healthcare Marketing, Services Marketing, with majors other than marketing or students with majors from other Entertainment Marketing Colleges. Earning a minor in marketing can add significant value For more information, visit http://www.bus.ucf.edu/marketing/ or call and career flexibility for any UCF student with any major. Marketing 407-823-2108. The department’s office is located in BA2 307S. internships are available (application necessary) and there are several vibrant marketing-related student organizations in which you can participate. Program Academic Learning Compacts (student learning outcomes) for undergraduate programs in the College of Business Administration Distinctive Benefits are located at: http://www.oeas.ucf.edu/alc/alc_students_cba.htm Innovative curriculum for marketing majors and minors. Renowned Professional Selling Program is offered within the marketing major; application required.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 86 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 UCF Degree Programs Economics (B.A.) 3. Core Requirements: Basic Level None College of Business Administration 4. Core Requirements: Advanced Level (12 hrs) Department of Economics, ECO 3101 Intermediate Microeconomics 3 hrs ECO 3203 Intermediate Macroeconomics 3 hrs Business Administration II, Room: 305 http://www.bus.ucf.edu/economics Select one of the following sequences of courses: Michael Caputo, BA2 302Q, [email protected], 407-823-1405 ECO 3401 Quantitative Business Tools I 3 hrs Nora Underwood, BA2 302N, 407-823-1403 David Scrogin, BA2 302U, 407-823-4129 or Phone: 407-823-3266 MAC 2233 Concepts of Calculus and 3 hrs STA 2023 Statistical Methods I 3 hrs The Bachelor of Arts in Economics is designed for students who Students must receive a “C” (2.0) or better in MAC 2233 wish to receive specialized training in Economics within a broad and STA 2023 to be waived from ECO 3401 liberal arts education. Flexibility to select from a variety of courses Select one of the following sequences of courses: allows students to customize their education to their personal interests and career goals. These courses can be coupled with a ECO 3411 Quantitative Business Tools II 4 hrs minor from many different Colleges to create a unique program for or each student. An Economics degree provides skills and training for STA 4163 Statistical Methods II 3 hrs careers in business, law, government, politics, teaching, research, or and a variety of other areas. This degree also provides a strong STA 4321 Statistical Theory I 3 hrs foundation for future graduate studies in business, economics, law 5. Restricted Electives (21 hrs) and public administration. Successful completion of this program All B.A. Economics majors will be required to take leads to the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Economics. Not a minimum of seven (7) electives by choosing from the eligible for a double degree with the BSBA in Economics. following Admission Requirements ECO 3223 Money and Banking 3 hrs None ECO 3410 Mathematical Economics 3 hrs ECO 3703 International Microeconomics 3 hrs Degree Requirements ECO 3704 Global Economic Policy 3 hrs Students who change degree programs and select this ECO 4303 History of Economic Thought 3 hrs major must adopt the most current catalog requirements. ECO 4412 Econometrics 3 hrs Students should consult with the major advisor for the ECO 4504 Public Economics 3 hrs Department. ECO 4713 International Macroeconomics 3 hrs General Education Program and Common Program ECO 4751 Law and Economics 3 hrs Prerequisite courses are usually completed in the first 60 ECP 3203 Labor Economics 3 hrs ECP 4303 Environmental and Natural Resource 3 hrs hours. Economics 1. UCF General Education Program (GEP) (36 hrs) ECP 4403 Industrial Organization and Game Theory 3 hrs A: Communication Foundations (9 hrs) ECS 4013 Development Economics 3 hrs Prefer SPC 1608 Fundamentals of Oral 3 hrs ECO 4934 Topics in Econometrics 3 hrs Communication For those students interested in preparing for graduate B: Cultural & Historical Foundations (9 hrs) school in Economics and other graduate studies, the C: Mathematical Foundations (6 hrs) following courses are strongly recommended Required STA 2023 Statistical Methods I 3 hrs Prefer MAC 1105C College Algebra 3 hrs ECO 3410 Mathematical Economics 3 hrs D: Social Foundations (6 hrs) ECO 3703 International Microeconomics 3 hrs ECO 4412 Econometrics 3 hrs Select 1: 3 hrs ECO 4504 Public Economics 3 hrs Suggested ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 hrs ECP 4403 Industrial Organization and Game Theory 3 hrs or ECO 4934 Topics in Econometrics 3 hrs Suggested ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics 3 hrs 6. Capstone Requirements (3 hrs) Select 1: 3 hrs ECO 4934 Topics in Econometrics 3 hrs Suggested ANT 2000 General Anthropology or 3 hrs Suggested PSY 2012 General Psychology or 3 hrs 7. Foreign Language Requirements Suggested SYG 2000 Introduction to Sociology 3 hrs Admissions E: Science Foundations (6 hrs) Two years of one foreign language in high school, or 2. Common Program Prerequisites (CPP) (3 hrs) one year of one foreign language in college (or equivalent See “Common Prerequisites” in the Transfer and proficiency exam) prior to graduation. Transitions Services section for more information. Graduation ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics GEP Proficiency equivalent to one year of college instruction ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics 3 hrs in a foreign language taught by the Department of Modern

Languages and Literatures or Judaic Studies. Standardized examinations for foreign languages may be used to meet the requirement 8. Electives Select primarily from upper level courses after meeting with a departmental advisor. Courses may be outside the department. 9. Additional Requirements None

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 UCF Degree Programs 10. Required Minors Sophomore Year - Spring 16 hrs Students may select a minor from any of the authorized ECO 3101 Intermediate Microeconomics 3 hrs minors listed in the UCF Undergraduate Catalog. Students Foreign Language 4 hrs are strongly encouraged to consult with an advisor about PSY/ANT/SOC 3 hrs Science Elective 3 hrs the choice of a minor that is compatible with their career Free Elective 3 hrs interests. 11. Departmental Exit Requirements Junior Year - Fall 16 hrs Students majoring in Economics must earn a grade of ECO 3203 Intermediate Macroeconomics 3 hrs “C” (2.0) or better in every course applied towards the major 1 ECO 3411 Quantitative Business Tools II 4 hrs as well as a 2.0 overall average in the major. ECO Elective 3 hrs 2 Elective / Minor 3 hrs Computer Competency met by Research Methods Free Elective 3 hrs course. 12. University Minimum Exit Requirements 1 (or STA 4163 or STA4321) A 2.0 UCF GPA 2 18 hours (minimum) of minor required. 60 semester hours earned after CLEP awarded Junior Year - Spring 15 hrs 48 semester hours of upper division credit completed ECO Elective 3 hrs 30 of the last 39 hours of course work must be ECO Elective 3 hrs completed in residency at UCF 1 Elective / Minor 3 hrs A maximum of 45 hours of extension, correspondence, 1 Elective / Minor 3 hrs Free Elective 3 hrs CLEP, Credit by Exam, and Armed Forces credits permitted Complete the General Education Program, the Gordon 1 Rule, and nine hours of Summer credit 18 hours (minimum) of minor required. Total Semester Hours Required Senior Year - Fall 15 hrs ECO Elective 3 hrs 120 ECO Elective 3 hrs Honors In Major ECO Elective 3 hrs None 1 Elective / Minor 3 hrs Related Programs 1 Elective / Minor 3 hrs Economics, Business 1 Certificates 18 hours (minimum) of minor required. None Senior Year - Spring 15 hrs Related Minors 1 Elective / Minor 3 hrs Computer Science Free Elective 3 hrs Legal Studies Free Elective 3 hrs ECO Elective 3 hrs Mathematics ECO 4934 Topics in Econometrics 3 hrs Political Science Psychology 1 18 hours (minimum) of minor required. Sociology Program Academic Learning Compacts Statistics Program Academic Learning Compacts (student learning Advising Notes outcomes) for undergraduate programs are located at: None http://www.oeas.ucf.edu/alc/academic_learning_compacts.htm Transfer Notes Equipment Fees Courses taken at community colleges do not substitute Part-Time Student: $15 per term for Upper Division courses. Full-Time Student: $30 per term Courses transferred must be formally evaluated for equivalency credit. The student must provide a course syllabus and any other supporting information with his/her petition for this evaluation. ECO 2013 and 2023 are prerequisites for all subsequent economics courses. Acceptable Substitutes for Transfer Courses None Plan of Study Freshman Year - Fall 15 hrs ENC 1101 Composition I 3 hrs SPC 1608 Fundamentals of Oral Communication 3 hrs MAC 1105C College Algebra 3 hrs Free Elective 3 hrs Cultural History 3 hrs Freshman Year - Spring 15 hrs 1 ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics 3 hrs 1 ENC 1102 Composition II 3 hrs 1 STA 2023 Statistical Methods I 3 hrs Cultural History 2 3 hrs Art, Music, or Lit 3 hrs 1 “C” (2.0) or better grade required in each class Sophomore Year - Fall 16 hrs 1 ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 hrs 2 ECO 3401 Quantitative Business Tools I 3 hrs Foreign Language 4 hrs Science Elective 3 hrs Free Elective 3 hrs 1 “C” (2.0) or better grade required in each class 2 (if no prior Calculus)

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 MINORS AND CERTIFICATES Minors are authorized only for certification with baccalaureate A student may declare a minor up to but no later than the submis- degrees. Minors must be certified at the same time as the student’s sion of the online “Intent to Graduate Form.” However, students are baccalaureate degree. Unless a second baccalaureate degree is strongly urged to declare a minor as early as possible. Contact the earned, certification will not be made at a later time even if additional student support office of the college offering the minor. courses have been completed.

Minors Legal Studies Marketing: Services Marketing Certificate Accounting Magazine Journalism Marketing: Sport Marketing Management Actuarial Science Marketing Certificate Aerospace Studies Mass Communication Nonprofit Management Certificate African American Studies Mass Culture and Collective Behavior Public and Professional Writing Certificate Aging Studies Mathematical Biology Real Estate: Mortgage Brokerage American Studies Mathematics Certificate Anthropology Mathematics Education Real Estate: Real Estate Appraisal Anthropology in Multicultural Studies Medical Anthropology Certificate Art - Studio Medical Sociology Real Estate: Real Estate Brokerage Art History Medieval and Renaissance Studies Certificate Asian Studies Middle Eastern Studies Security Management Certificate Astronomy Military Science Service-Learning Certificate Bioengineering Music Substitute Teaching Certificate Biology Nonprofit Management/National Certification Teaching English as a Foreign Language Biomedical Sciences Program in Nonprofit Management Certificate Business North American Indian Studies Translation and Interpretation Certificate Chemistry Performing Arts Administration Victim Advocacy Certificate Coaching Philosophy Women’s Studies Certificate Cognitive Sciences Philosophy, Religion and Popular Culture Communication Sciences and Disorders Physics Additional UCF Programs Community Arts - PAVE Political Science Study Abroad Programs: Computer Science Political Science/Prelaw Argentina Crime, Law, and Deviance Psychology Austria Criminal Justice Public Administration Australia Dance Real Estate Bahamas Digital Media Recreation Botswana Diplomacy Religious Studies Brazil Diversity and Social Inequality Science Education China Early Childhood Secure Computing and Networks Costa Rica Development and Education Social Science Education Czech Republic Economic Policy Sociology Ecuador Economics Spanish France Education Sport Business Management Germany Emergency Management Statistics Honduras and Homeland Security Technical Education and Industry Training Japan Energy and Sustainability Technological Entrepreneurship Italy Engineering Leadership Theatre Lithuania English - Creative Writing Urban and Regional Planning Netherlands English - Linguistics Women’s Studies Peru English - Literature World Comparative Studies Panama English - Technical Communication Writing and Rhetoric Poland English Language Arts Education Russia Entrepreneurship Certificates South Africa Environmental Studies Aging Studies Certificate Spain European Studies Behavioral Forensics Certificate Sweden Exceptional Student Education Children’s Services Certificate UK Film - Cinema Studies Crime Analysis and Crime Mapping Finance Certificate Fitness Training Crime Scene Investigation Certificate Foreign Language Education Criminal Profiling Certificate French Cultural Tourism Certificate Health Informatics Diplomacy Certificate and Information Management Educational Studies Certificate Health Sciences Finance: Banking Certificate Health Services Administration Finance: Corporate Finance Certificate History Finance: Investments Certificate Hospitality Management Judaic Studies Certificate Humanities Language Development and Disorders Information Technology Certificate Intelligent Robotic Systems Leadership Studies Certificate International and Global Studies Marketing: e-Marketing Certificate International Business Marketing: Entertainment Marketing International Engineering Certificate Interpersonal/Organizational Communication Marketing: Healthcare Marketing Italian Certificate Journalism Studies Marketing: Retailing Management Judaic Studies Certificate Latin American Area Studies Marketing: Selling and Sales Management Leadership Studies Certificate

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 326 Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 Minors Computer Science - Minor College of Engineering and Computer Science Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Harris Corp. Engineering Center, Room: 346 http://www.eecs.ucf.edu Dr. Mark Llewellyn, [email protected] Phone: 407-823-3327

Minor Admission Requirements Not open to Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Information Technology majors. Minor Requirements None Prerequisite Courses None Required Courses (19 hrs) COP 3223 Introduction to Programming with C 3 hrs COP 3330 Object Oriented Programming 3 hrs COP 3502C Computer Science I 3 hrs COP 3503C Computer Science II 4 hrs CDA 3103 Computer Logic and Organization 3 hrs

Select 1: 3 hrs COT 3100C Introduction to Discrete Structures or 3 hrs MAD 2104 Foundations of Discrete Math 3 hrs

Restricted Electives None Foreign Language Requirements None Total Semester Hours Required 19 Other Requirements Not open to Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Information Technology majors. A grade of “C” (2.0) or better is required in each course used to satisfy the minor. At least 9 hours used in the minor must be earned within Computer Science at UCF. No credit by exam (TSD, Military credit) may be used. Internship, cooperative education, or Independent Study credit cannot be used toward the minor.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 UCF GLOSSARY A.A.: associate in arts degree. A degree designed College: collection of related academic departments. Drop/Swap: a student may drop or swap a course(s) for transfer to an upper division college or university. There are twelve colleges at UCF: Burnett Honors during the official Drop/Swap period. A dropped course A Florida A.A. degree satisfies General Education College (BHC), Arts and Humanities (CAH), Business will not appear on the student’s permanent record. (GEP) at all Florida SUS Schools. Administration (CBA), Education (CED), Engineering Students are not fee liable for dropped courses. and Computer Science (CECS), Graduate Studies, Accreditation: certification that the college/school or Health and Public Affairs (COHPA), Medicine Elective: any course not required as part of the program has met established standards and is nation- (COM), Nursing, Optics and Photonics (CREOL), General Education Program or as part of your major/ ally recognized by appropriate accrediting agencies. Sciences (COS), and Rosen College of Hospitality minor. ACT: American College Testing program is used for Management (RCHM). Email: primary official means of communication with undergraduate admission purposes. COM: College of Medicine. students regarding University business and information. Add: online procedure used to alter class schedules Common Course Numbering: the statewide course after registration. During this time, students can adjust numbering system (SCNS) uses a course designation Enrollment: the act of registering in classes. This their schedules through myUCF that consists of a 3-letter prefix and a 4-digit number may be done through myUCF at https://my.ucf.edu, (https://my.ucf.edu) by adding courses. Students and when necessary a one-letter laboratory (L) or kiosk and in limited circumstances at the colleges’ should check the appropriate term’s Web Enrollment lecture/laboratory (C) suffix. advising offices. Guide for details. Common Program Prerequisite: the State of Florida Enrollment Certification: an official University A.S.: associate in science degree. A broad-based has identified Common Program Prerequisites for all document that provides a student’s enrollment his- degree designed to prepare students to enter a wide University programs. These prerequisites must be tory including status, dates enrolled, and degrees variety of careers. completed by all students entering that field of study, awarded, available online at https://my.ucf.edu in ASSA: Academic Services for Student Athletes. must be accepted by all state universities and must Student Self Service. be applied towards the degree. Audit (course): to attend classes without receiving Equipment Fee: a charge associated with some academic credit. Contact hours: number of hours students meet in majors to cover the use and replacement of equip- class. ment. Audit (Degree): computerized summary of progress toward completion of degree requirements to be used Continuous Enrollment: enrollment not interrupted Excluded: a student readmitted following disquali- with academic advising and registration. Available by non-attendance for either consecutive Fall and fication who fails to achieve a minimum 2.0 GPA is from myUCF at https://my.ucf.edu. (See also “Degree Spring terms, or consecutive Spring, Summer term, excluded from the University. Students are not eligible Audit”) and Fall. for readmission after exclusion. See “Readmission” for details. BA: Business Administration. This abbreviation COS: College of Sciences. appears in the listing of courses and refers to the Fee Invoice: a printout of courses for which the stu- CR: co-requisite is an additional course in which dent has registered that lists each specific course, its College of Business Administration (CBA). Also see you must enroll during the same term as the primary Bachelors Degree. meeting time(s) and day(s). The amount of tuition and course you desire to take. fees due for all courses registered and the payment Baccalaureate or Bachelors Degree: completion of Credit Hour or Semester Hour: every course taught deadline date also is indicated. Available online at all University and major graduation requirements as is designated a total number of credit hours. The https://my.ucf.edu in Student Self Service. certified by the University (B.A. is the Bachelor of Arts number of credit hours for a class reflects approxi- degree and B.S. is the Bachelor of Science degree). Freshman and Sophomore Courses: lower level mately the total hours a student spends per week in courses with common course numbers ranging from BHC: Burnett Honors College class. Most lecture courses are three credit hours and 1000-2999 (e.g., ENC 1101, English Composition I). meet three hours each week. Students should expect Generally, freshmen should enroll in 1000 and 2000 Breaking Catalog: loss of eligibility to follow gradua- to spend at least two hours of study time outside of level courses. tion requirements in a specific catalog. class for every hour spent in class. One semester hour equals 1.5 quarter hour. FTIC: abbreviation for “First Time In College,” refer- BSBS: Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences. ring to those students who currently are in their first Degree Audit: a computerized degree audit lists cours- term as a UCF college student after high school. CAH: College of Arts and Humanities. es completed toward major and degree requirements. Catalog: resource for UCF academic policies and Full-Time Course Load: for undergraduates, a mini- Diploma: official certificate displaying earned degree, mum of 12 credits in the fall and spring and summer procedures, college/school and degree requirements, major and baccalaureate honors. terms. course descriptions and faculty listings. It is published annually and its contents are subject to change. Directory Information: information items that the FYAE: First Year Advising and Exploration. Available online at http://www.catalog.sdes.ucf.edu. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as Amended (FERPA) authorizes the University to GEP: General Education Program: Specific courses Catalog Year: the edition of the University catalog release without the student’s prior consent, unless required for all UCF degree programs providing skills that governs course prerequisites, co-requisites and the student has filed a “Directory Disclosure/Release and knowledge in general subject areas essential to graduation requirements for a particular academic Authorization Form” with the Registrar’s Office. continued learning and success, not only in college but throughout the student’s life. year. Directory information at UCF includes the student’s CBA: College of Business Administration. name, current mailing address, telephone number, Gordon Rule: requires students to complete four date of birth, enrollment status, dates of attendance, composition courses (12 semester hours) and two CECS: College of Engineering and Computer major field of study, degree and awards received, par- courses (six semester hours) of mathematics at the Science. ticipation in officially recognized activities and sports, level of college algebra or higher. Each course must and athletes’ height and weight. CED: College of Education. be completed with a grade of “C-” (1.75) or better. Disqualified: a student on academic probation is GPA: “Grade Point Average”: the average number of Certificate: special program of study supplemental disqualified upon failure to achieve a minimum 2.0 to a major. grade points per semester hour attempted. GPA is UCF GPA during the subsequent term. A student who computed by dividing the total number of grade points CI: consent of instructor. is disqualified may not enroll at the University for two assigned by the total number of semester hours terms following disqualification. Readmission after two attempted, less hours resulting from NC, W, WP, and Class Schedule Search: a component of the online terms is not automatic. I grades. myUCF system (at https://my.ucf.edu) that lists courses and class sections offered each academic term. Distance and Distributed Learning: learning online Grade Forgiveness: refers to when a course taken through the UCF Virtual Campus, which provides at UCF is repeated, and for grade point average COHPA: College of Health and Public Affairs. opportunities for students to enroll in credit courses purposes, the grade earned in the first attempt is and select degree programs through a variety of inter- replaced by the grade earned in the second attempt active distributed technologies. at UCF (may be used only twice in the student’s academic career). Double Major: awarded when the student concur- rently satisfies requirements for two majors.

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Grade Point Deficiency: for readmission purposes Pending Status: category assigned to students who Term: the academic year at UCF is divided into seg- only, this term is defined as the number of UCF desire to enter limited or restricted access programs. ments called “terms” (also called “semesters”). Each credit hours earned with a “B” (3.0 GPA) grade that Typically, students are required to complete the GEP lasts approximately 16 weeks. Some universities a student requires to raise his or her UCF cumulative and all major pre-requisites prior to admission into break the year into fourths and call them “quarters.” grade point average to 2.0. A student’s grade point the desired limited access program. (Department will UCF is on the semester system; however, we usu- deficiency is calculated when the student applies for change student’s status upon acceptance into the ally speak of “Fall Term,” “Spring Term,” or “Summer readmission. program.) Sessions.” Health Form: documentation of immunity for measles PID: (Personal IDentification Number): personal eight- Term GPA: grade point average (GPA) on work and rubella, as well as consent for treatment at the digit code required when entering myUCF or the UCF attempted during any given term. University Health Center (must be completed and Information Kiosks. returned to Student Health Services prior to the first Third Attempt Charge: see “Repeat Surcharge.” registration). PR: prerequisite refers to a specific course that must be taken and passed prior to enrolling in the primary Track: one of two or more significant variations in a Hold: also called a “negative service indicator”, this is course the student desires to take. degree program or major. Approximately 50% of the a block on activity for transcripts, grades, diploma, or courses in one track differ from the courses required registration because of financial or other obligations Probation: action taken when a student’s UCF over- in other tracks. all GPA drops below 2.0. to UCF. Transcript: official academic record mailed from the Incomplete: grade assigned by the instructor when a Readmission: reapply to the Registrar’s Office after Registrar’s Office. an absence of two or more terms. student is unable to complete a course due to extenu- TSD: Time Shortened Degree or Accelerated ating circumstances. Must be completed in 12 months Registration: the act of enrolling in classes. This Education Opportunities. or by graduation, whichever comes first. may be done through myUCF at https://my.ucf.edu, TSR: Transfer Summary Report is a listing of all Junior and Senior Courses: upper level courses kiosk and in limited circumstances at the colleges’ advising offices. coursework transferring to the University for credit. with common course numbers ranging from 3000- A preliminary TSR is generated at the time of accep- 4999 (e.g., ENG 3311, Advanced Expository Writing). Repeat Surcharge: additional fee applied when a tance. A final TSR is processed after all final tran- Kiosk: stand-alone PCs located in UCF public areas student enrolls in the same course three or more scripts have been received by the Admissions Office. times. providing access to student records and general Transient Student: a UCF student enrolled in cours- information. Restricted Access: a major that has additional es at another regionally-accredited institution. Limited Access: certain academic programs desig- admission requirements (e.g. early application date, a separate application or specific GPA require- UCF Regional Campus System: UCF Cocoa, UCF nated as “limited access” only guarantee admission to Daytona Beach, UCF Leesburg, UCF Ocala, UCF a limited number of applicants. ments). There is no limit to the number of students who can be enrolled. Students meeting the specified Palm Bay, UCF Sanford/Lake Mary, UCF South Lake, Lower Level Courses: courses with a number of requirement(s) normally will be admitted. UCF South Orlando, UCF Valencia Osceola, and 1000-2999 (not less than 1000). UCF Valencia West. Restricted Electives: a specified group of courses Major: group of related courses that constitute a within a major from which students must make selec- UCF GPA: grade point average (GPA) on all work focused program of study in a specific area of knowl- tions. attempted while in attendance at UCF. edge. Retention: a term used to describe students’ con- Upper Level Courses: courses with a course num- MASS: Multicultural Academic and Support Services tinued enrollment at the University until successful ber of 3000-4999. completion of their educational goals. Material and Supply Fee: a charge associated with VARC: Veterans Academic Resource Center pro- some courses to cover items consumed within the RHM: Rosen College of Hospitality Management viding GI Bill educational benefit certification and class. academic support programs, including supplemental SARC: Student Academic Resource Center provides instruction, tutoring, academic advising, career advis- MEP: Major Exploration Program to assist students academic support programs, including supplemental ing, student disabilities services, counseling services, who are undecided about a major. instruction, tutoring, academic advising, and various and various other programs and services for student Minor: a complement to a bachelor’s degree program/ other programs and services to students. veterans. major requiring at least 18 credit hours in a field. SAT: Scholastic Assessment Test is an assessment Web Enrollment Guide: online at myUCF: the UCF/student information portal online used for University admission purposes. http://registrar.ucf.edu/weg/. Provides the “Academic at https://my.ucf.edu. myUCF is a powerful, security- Calendar;” guides to registering online, Class encrypted, PID (Personal IDentification Number) and Satisfactory Academic Progress: a general eli- Schedule Search and the Fee Invoice, and contains Password-access information system that will facilitate gibility requirement for financial assistance. (see the policies that govern course registration. Each a variety of transactions in which students will engage the “Student Financial Assistance” section of this term’s class listings are available only online through at UCF. In myUCF, students may obtain a list of cur- Undergraduate Catalog.) myUCF Class Schedule Search at https://my.ucf.edu. rent holds, change the Password, sign up for a Knights Second Bachelors Degree: awarded when the Email account, telephone number, and permanent/ Withdrawal, Withdraw from a Course: to formally student meets the requirements for both degrees and request an official departure from one or more cours- mailing addresses; search for courses each term; reg- earns a minimum of 150 credit hours. ister, drop/swap and add courses each term; withdraw es during the first half of the term or session through from courses following the close of Late Registration Section: refers to one of several offerings of the myUCF (https://my.ucf.edu) or at the Registrar’s and Drop/Swap, print the “Degree Audit,” obtain same course scheduled at different days of the week Office. Students are still responsible for tuition and the registration appointment day and time for each and hours of the day. For example: There may be 40 fees for withdrawn courses. term, print a “Fee Invoice,” pay fees by credit card, different sections of ENC 1101 offered within a term. gain access to financial aid and accounts receivable information; obtain the term final grades, and a list of Sequence: a series of courses within the same sub- current courses. ject area. Generally, the student takes these courses in numerical order (e.g., PHY 2053 then 2054). NID: Network Identification Number that students use Students should consult the advisor before registering to log in to web courses and UCF computer labs. out of sequence. Nursing: College of Nursing. SSYC: Sophomore & Second Year Center Overall GPA: cumulative GPA of UCF and transfer STEP: State Tuition Exemption Program course work. Student Success Center: advising offices and other Password: a series of four to eight characters and academic support services for first-year students numbers chosen by the student that is associated located on the first two floors of Howard Phillips Hall. with the PID (Personal IDentification Number). Each time you use the PID to enter myUCF, you also will SUS: State University System. All eleven Florida pub- enter your Password. lic universities are part of the SUS.

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