Undergraduate Catalog 2013-2014
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UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2013-2014 siue.edu Contents Chancellor’s Welcome .................................................... 3 College and Schools of the University Visits and Information ..................................................... 4 College of Arts and Sciences ....................................69 Academic Calendar ........................................................ 4 School of Business ..................................................181 SIUE Overview ............................................................... 5 School of Education ...............................................205 Mission, Vision, Values, Diversity, Goals .....................6-7 School of Engineering ........................................... 231 Admission to the University ............................................ 8 School of Nursing ...................................................253 Academic Policies and Requirements ........................... 17 School of Pharmacy ...............................................265 Financial and Scholarship Information ..........................25 School of Dental Medicine..................................... 273 Advanced Studies .......................................................... 36 Graduate School .................................................... 279 Study Abroad ................................................................. 37 Non-Traditional Credit Programs and Services ........... 283 Instructional Services .................................................... 38 Environmental Resources Training Center ..................284 Student Development and University Activities ............39 Non-Credit Programs and Services ............................. 286 Services for Students ..................................................... 45 Community Services ................................................... 287 Degrees and Programs ...................................................57 East St. Louis Center ................................................... 287 Minor Programs of Study .............................................. 58 University Policies ...................................................... 288 General Education ......................................................... 59 University Facilities .................................................... 291 Illinois Articulation Initiative ........................................ 66 Of cers and Faculty Emeriti ........................................297 Assessment and the Senior Assignment .........................66 Course Descriptions .................................................... 307 Index ........................................................................... 385 Of ce Directory .......................siue.edu (click A-Z Index) Campus Maps ............siue.edu (click Maps & Directions) Accreditation Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is accredited Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Educational Programs Many of its departments and schools are accredited by Council on Social Work Education professional agencies, including the following: National Association of Schools of Music National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology Administration Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education National Association of Schools of Theater Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education Mass Communications American Council for Construction Education In addition, the American Art Therapy Association, American Dental Association Commission on American Chemical Society, and National Association Dental Accreditation of School Psychologists have formally reviewed and American Speech-Language-Hearing Association approved SIUE’s programs as meeting their standards. Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business — International Disclaimer This catalog represents all courses and requirements in This catalog is not a contract, nor does it provide any effect at the time of its publication. Subsequent to its contractual rights to the courses or bene ts stated publication, the University may nd it necessary to make herein. If you have a question about a course and/or changes to courses, curriculum, tuition, fees or other requirement within this catalog, please contact the Of ce details herein. The Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois of the Registrar and/or the Of ce of Admissions of the University, its respective of cers and agents reserve the University to obtain current information about courses right to modify, add or delete courses, information and/or of interest. requirements contained herein without prior notice. 2 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Welcome to the University On behalf of the faculty and staff of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, welcome and congratulations on having made a great choice for your college experience. Listed for the third consecutive year as one of 46 “up-and-coming schools” by U.S.News & World Report, SIUE has so much to offer — from quality faculty and academic programs to a wide variety of extracurricular activities and special events. Also for the third straight year, the University is listed on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, in the Distinction category, for giving back to the Southern Illinois region and the greater community. At SIUE, you will receive an excellent education in your chosen field. A significant number of our programs are accredited by their national divisions, and all are founded on the University’s Mission, Vision, Values and Diversity Statement, as well as its long-term goals. These documents may be found in the following pages and are worthy of your review because they serve as the governing principles of SIUE. In addition to your focusing on academic studies, be sure to take advantage of the many opportunities available to you as extracurricular activities. With more than 200 student organizations from which to choose, you can participate in intellectual, artistic, leadership, athletic or social activities — or any combination of these — and create for yourself a very rewarding university experience. Also, SIUE recently has been accepted as a full member of NCAA Division I sports, eligible for post-season play and already highly competitive. These activities are all a significant part of your education and an excellent way to build character, friendships and interests. Our faculty and staff are here to help you make the most of your time at SIUE. Don’t hesitate to ask for what you need, and be sure to take full advantage of the activities, both academic and extracurricular, that will assist in your growth. I wish you all the best for a very successful SIUE experience. Tomorrow depends on what you learn today! Go SIUE! Julie Furst-Bowe, Ed.D. Chancellor 2013–2014 Undergraduate Catalog 3 Visits and Information Phone: 1-800-447-SIUE or 618-650-3705 Website: siue.edu Email: [email protected] Schedule a Campus Visit Catalogs and Class Schedules Guided walking tours of the campus are offered Monday SIUE publishes annual undergraduate and graduate through Saturday throughout the year. All tours are catalogs and fall, spring and summer class schedules. directed by undergraduate STARs (Students Assisting in The undergraduate catalog provides information about Recruiting). For a complete schedule of available dates and academic programs; class schedules provide information to schedule an appointment, go to our website: about courses offered each term. siue.edu/visit, or call 1-800-447-SIUE or 618-650-3705. Course catalogs and class schedules are available online The Office of Admissions is on the second floor of at siue.edu/registrar. Rendleman Hall, Room 2120. Academic Calendar — 2013–2014 Fall 2013 Summer 2014 August 19 — Fall classes begin May 26 — Memorial Day Holiday August 24 — Weekend classes begin May 27 — Summer classes begin September 2 — Labor Day Holiday May 31 — Weekend classes begin November 25 – December 1 — Thanksgiving Break Holiday July 4 — Independence Day December 9–13 — Final exams Aug. 4-8 — Final Exams December 14 — Commencement August 9 — Commencement Note: No weekend classes August 31 – September 1 or November Note: Final exams for weekend classes are August 2 following the 30 – December 1. Final exams for weekend classes are last class session. December 7 following the last class session. Fall 2014 Spring 2014 August 18 — Fall classes begin January 13 — Spring classes begin August 23 — Weekend classes begin January 18 — Weekend classes begin September 1 — Labor Day Holiday January 20 — Martin Luther King Day November 24-28 — Thanksgiving Break Holiday March 10-16 — Break Week December 8-12 — Final Exams May 5-9 — Final Exams December 13 — Commencement May 10 — Commencement Note: No weekend classes August 30-31 and November 29-30. Final Note: No weekend classes March 15-16 and April 19-20. Final exams exams for weekend classes are December 6 following the last for weekend classes are May 3 following the last class session. class session. 4 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville SIUE Overview student needs through the availability of weekday, evening and weekend classes. In every format, SIUE Southern Illinois University Edwardsville traces its students are assured quality instruction. origin to a recommendation in 1956