Undergraduate Catalog 2003-2004
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Undergraduate Catalog 2003-2004 UNIVERSITY OF NORfH FIDRIDA JACKSONVILLE The University of North Florida is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Baccalaureate, Master’s, and Doctor of Education Degrees. Professional Accreditations/Approvals: AACSB International — The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (Undergraduate and Graduate — Business, Accounting) American Chemical Society (Undergraduate) American Council for Construction Education (Undergraduate — Construction Management) Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (Undergraduate — Athletic Training) Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (Undergraduate and Graduate — Developmentally Accredited) Computing Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (Undergraduate — Computer Science) Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (Undergraduate — Engineering) Florida Board of Nursing (Undergraduate) Florida Department of Education (Undergraduate and Graduate) National Association of Schools of Music National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (Undergraduate and Graduate) National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (Undergraduate and Graduate — Nursing) This catalog is intended to be a description of the policies, academic programs, degree requirements, and course offerings in effect for the 2003-2004 academic year. It should not be construed as an irrevocable contract between the student and the university. The University of North Florida reserves the right to change any policies, academic programs, procedures, or fees described in this catalog and to apply these changes to any or all of its students as required by university, Florida Board of Education, or Florida legislative mandate. Mailing Address University of North Florida 4567 St. Johns Bluff Road, South Jacksonville, Florida 32224-2645 Area Code for the University (904) • University Operator 620-1000 • TDD available UNF Web Site: http://www.unf.edu/ Office of Admissions E-mail: [email protected] ACCESS TO r:fxcellence THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA CAMPAIGN The University of North Florida has launched the three- UNIVERSITY OF year public phase of its first comprehensive capital campaign. The initiative, Access to Excellence, is the NORfH largest philanthropic drive in Jacksonville’s history, raising more than $78 million. FIDRIDA The University of North Florida celebrated its 30th anniversary in The Campaign is raising support for four key areas of the 2002, capping more than a quarter century of strong growth and University: student scholarships, faculty enrichment, academic excellence. The University was chartered by the state in program enhancement, facilities and equipment. 1965 and began recruitment of faculty and staff in 1970. The doors opened to a 2,000-member junior and senior student body in Access to Excellence will support a variety of initiatives 1972. In 1984, UNF admitted its first freshman class, followed by designed to provide financial assistance to students sophomores in 1985. By the fall of 2002, the student body had including a broad array of scholarships, including the grown to more than 13,600 students, enrolled in 49 undergraduate, University Scholars program, a merit-based scholarship 25 graduate, and one doctoral degree programs. Sixty-eight program targeting highly achieving Florida high school percent of the students come from the five-county area of students who stand to benefit from a superior UNF Northeast Florida. Students also have come from all 50 states and education. from 101 foreign countries. The Campaign will fund endowed faculty positions to allow The University’s excellent academic reputation has been recognized UNF to recruit and retain faculty who are outstanding nationally. UNF’s faculty has grown from 117 in 1972 to more than scholars and teachers. Support for faculty research and 440 full-time faculty members today teaching in five colleges. development will translate into enriched learning experiences for students. The physical plant also has expanded dramatically since 1972 when the campus consisted of a core of a half dozen buildings. Through additional funding for special educational Today the campus encompasses 26 major buildings with nearly activities, such as study abroad programs and undergraduate 2.8 million square feet of space. research projects, the Campaign will enhance students’ UNF emphasizes quality undergraduate and graduate education academic experience at UNF. while playing a vital role in the cultural, economic and civic fabric of the Jacksonville community. Funds from the Campaign will be earmarked to provide excellent classrooms, laboratories and equipment. Foremost on the list is funding to equip the new Science and The Office of Enrollment Services (includes Admissions, Center Engineering Building. for Freshman and Sophomore Advising, Financial Aid and Scholarships, and the Registrar’s Office) is normally open 8 a.m. The University of North Florida stands on the threshold of to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on becoming one of the foremost public, comprehensive, urban Friday. University operating hours may vary during registration, universities in the nation. holidays, and spring break. Please contact the appropriate office or department for operating hours during these times. Note: Individuals who require reasonable accommodation in order to participate must notify the appropriate department, University of North Florida, 4567 St. Johns Bluff Road South, Jacksonville, FL 32224-2645, at this address and at the phone number indicated at least five working days in advance. Upon request, for individuals with documented print related disabilities, this publication is available in alternate format. Contact the Vice President for Academic Affairs 620-2700 for more information. For persons with hearing or speech impairments, when contacting an office on campus that does not list a TDD number, use the Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955-8771 (TDD). This catalog has been printed on recycled paper. Cover photograph by Peter Finger Table of Contents Campus Maps vi - ix Florida Student Assistant Grant (FSAG) 18 Jacksonville Area Map x UNF Institutional Grants 18 Academic Calendar xi Federal Stafford Loan Program 18 Holiday Calendar xii Federal Plus Loans 18 Federal Work-Study 18 Seal, Logo and Mascot xiii University Student Loan 18 General Information 1 Half-and-Half Loans 18 Non-Florida Tuition Waivers 18 Admissions 5 Appeals Procedures 18 General Policies 5 Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy 19 General Procedures 5 Required Grade Point Averages 19 Beginning Freshmen 5 Required Completion Rate 19 Academic Requirements 6 Requirement of Maximum Time Frame 19 Dual Enrollment/Early Admission 6 Probation and Reinstatement Procedures 19 Honors Program for Entering Freshmen 7 Reinstatement of Aid 19 Transfer Admission 7 Policy for Student Appeals 19 Lower Level Study: Admissions Requirements 7 Appeal Deadline 19 Upper Level Study: Admissions Requirements 8 Withdrawals and Incompletes 19 Foreign Language Requirement 8 Return of Title IV Aid 20 Foreign Culture Substitution for Disabled Students 9 Scholarship Programs 20 CLAST 9 Institutional Scholarships 20 UNF/Military Policy Agreement 9 Foundation Scholarships 20 Special Admission Requirements/Limited Access Programs 9 State Scholarships 20 Bachelor of Arts in Education 9 Private Scholarships 20 Bachelor of Fine Arts (Graphic Design and Multimedia tracks) 9 Tuition Deferment 20 Bachelor of Science in Nursing 10 Financial Aid & Scholarship Check Disbursement 20 Bachelor of Science in Health - Athletic Training 10 Estimated Expenses Per Academic Year 21 Bachelor of Arts in Music, Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies, Veterans Assistance - Certifications 21 and Bachelor of Music in General Music (Voice/Piano only)10 Post-Baccalaureate Students 10 Academic Policies and Regulations 23 International Students 10 General Policies and Regulations 23 Inter-institutional Transient Students 12 University Classification 23 Transient Students 12 Credit Transfers 23 Re-Admission 12 Credit by Examination (CLEP) 24 Non-Degree Seeking/Missed Admissions Deadlines 12 Advanced Placement 24 Non-Degree Seeking/Special Students 13 International Baccalaureate 24 Criminal Offense Charges 13 General Education Program 24 General Education Curriculum 24 Financial Information 14 General Education Program for Transfer Students 26 Tuition and Student Fees 14 College-Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST) 26 Florida Residency for Tuition Purposes 14 Credits 28 Reclassification 15 Course Designations 28 Tuition and Student Fee Schedule 15 Academic Load 28 Fee Payment 16 Student Classification 29 Reinstatement of Registration 16 Dual Enrollment 29 Fee Refunds 16 Concurrent Enrollment 29 Fee Petitions 16 Limited Concurrent Enrollment Hrs for Lower Div Students 29 Financial Holds 17 Transient Enrollment 29 Waiver of Tuition 17 Undergraduate Enrollment in Graduate Courses 29 Student Employment at UNF 17 Adding, Dropping and Withdrawing Courses 30 Student Financial Aid 17 Dropping and Adding Courses 30 Application Procedures 17 Withdrawals 30 Types of Financial Aid 18 Late Withdrawals 30 Federal Pell Grant 18 Grading System 30 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Academic Average (Grade Point Average) 31 Grant Program (SEOG) 18 Academic Progress 31 ii Table of Contents Good Academic Standing 31