2006-2007 Undergraduate Bulletin
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2006 – 2007 Undergraduate Bulletin Baccalaureate Studies WILKES UNIVERSITY Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18766 Telephone (570) 408-5000 Printed on recycled paper Page 1 STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION Wilkes University does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, national ori- gin, sex, age, or disability in the administration of or admission to any of its educa- tional programs, activities, or with respect to employment, in compliance with Title VII, Title IX, Section 504, ADA, and the Age Discrimination Act. It is the policy of Wilkes University that no person, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or affectional preference, or Vietnam-era veteran status, shall be discriminated against in employment, educational programs and activities, or admissions. Inquiries may be directed to the Dean of Student Affairs or the Affirmative Action Office (Ext. 4500). The University complies with the Ethnic Intimidation Act of 1982 of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania which provides additional penalties for the commis- sion of illegal acts of intimidation when such actions are motivated by hatred of the victim’s race, color, religion or national origin. FEDERAL AND STATE ACT COMPLIANCE The Department of Public Safety at Wilkes University prepares and distributes the “For Your Safety” annual safety and security report. This document is prepared in compliance with Act 73 of 1988 of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, 20 USC §1092(f). This report is available in hard copy format upon request, dur- ing normal business hours, at the Department of Public Safety, Bedford Hall, Public Safety Office; the Office of Admissions, Chase Hall’s Reception Area; and the Office of Student Affairs, Conyngham Hall’s Reception Area. Additionally, an electronic copy of this report is available on the University website at: www.wilkes.edu/campuslife/ safety/disclose.asp. In addition, daily logs and crime logs are available for review during normal business hours at the Department of Public Safety. Any questions regarding this report and the specific requirements of the Acts that govern its production can be addressed to Gerald C. Rebo, Manager of Public Safety, ext. 4984. Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS A Message from the Provost . 6 Our Vision. 7 Our Mission . 7 A Guide to Learning. 8 ADMISSIONS An Inclusive Community . 9 Admission Procedures . 9 Advanced Placement. 13 EXPENSES AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Student Expenses . 14 Payment of Charges . 17 Financial Aid . 20 Application Procedures . 20 Types of Financial Assistance . 20 STUDENT AFFAIRS AND ATHLETICS Student Affairs and Athletics . 24 Student Services . 26 Counseling . 27 University College . 28 ACADEMIC INFORMATION Accreditation. 30 Calendar . 30 Degree Programs. 31 Center for Continued Learning . 36 Academic Policies and Procedures. 39 Academic Requirements. 40 Graduation Requirements. 42 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS COLLEGE OF ARTS, HUMANITIES, AND SOCIAL SCIENCES . 46 Integrative Media Major . 47 Integrative Media Minor. 49 Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences . 54 Criminology Major. 54 Criminology Minor . 55 Economics Minor . 56 International Studies Major . 57 International Studies Minor. 58 Political Science Major . 60 Political Science Minor . 60 Policy Studies Minor. 60 Psychology Major . 62 Psychology Minor. 64 Neuroscience Minor . 64 Sociology Major . 66 Sociology Minor . 66 Department of Communication Studies . 68 Communication Studies Major . 68 Communication Studies Minor. 74 Page 3 Department of Education . 75 Elementary Education Major with Certification . 75 Reading Minor. 77 Special Education Certification . 78 Early Childhood Education Certification . 79 Secondary Education Certification and Minor . 80 Division of Humanities . 90 English Major . 90 English Minor. 91 Foreign Languages (French and Spanish) Major . 94 Foreign Languages (French and Spanish) Minor . 94 History Major . 96 History Minor. 97 Philosophy Major . 98 Philosophy Minor . 98 Department of Visual and Performing Arts. 99 Art History Minor . 99 Studio Art Minor . 99 Dance Minor . 99 Music Minor. 99 Musical Theatre Major . 100 Theatre Arts Major . 102 Theatre Arts Minor . 102 COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING . 108 Department of Air and Space (Air Force ROTC) . 110 Air and Space (Air Force ROTC) Minor . 110 Division of Biology, Chemistry, and Health Sciences. 113 Biochemistry Major . 113 Biology Major. 115 Biology Minor . 116 Biology Major/Marine Science Option/ Minor in Earth and Environmental Sciences . 117 Chemistry Major. 119 Chemistry Minor ..