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1999-2001 Graduate Catalog Item Type Book Authors University of Arizona Publisher University of Arizona Rights Permission to use or to order reproductions must be obtained from the University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections. Contact us at [email protected], or (520) 621-6423. Download date 06/10/2021 09:36:25 Link to Item http://hdl.handle.net/10150/555503 THEUNIVERSITYOF ARIZONA RECORD r r r su uni rrr III I I I rrr rrr rrr rrr rrr rr. us rrr ¡ n. IIIn, 1krrnr . Who to Contact at The University of Arizona Arizona is on Mountain Standard Time all year. 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Periodicals postage paid at Tucson, AZ. Registrar's Office VOL. XCII NO.1 May 1999 Residence Classification, Administration Building, Room 210 (520) 621 -3636 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Student Information, Administration Building, Room 210 (520) 621 -3113 The University of Arizona CCIT, Room 337 Residence Life (Housing) PO Box 210073 Babcock Building, 1717 E. Speedway Blvd. (520) 621 -6500 Tucson, AZ 85721 -0073 Copyright 1999 Arizona Board of Regents Student Union All Rights Reserved. On the UA Mall (520) 621 -7755 Printed in the U.S.A. Summer Session Announcements in this Catalog concerning regulations, fees, curricula, or other matters University Services Building, 888 N. Euclid Ave. (520) 626 -8200 are subject to change without notice. The electronic catalog, found at <http: // Transcripts catalog.arizona.edu >, is the official general Administration Building, Room 210 (520) 621 -3212 catalog of The University of Arizona. Students may access the catalog from any computer Veteran's Certification connected to the Internet. Please refer to the Administration Building, Room 210 (520) 621 -9501 electronic catalog for the most current information. Campus Visitors Center UA Mall and Cherry Ave. Cover photo: Jay Rochlin (520) 621 -5130 UA Alumni Association UA Main Switchboard (520) 621 -2211 Welcome to The University of Arizona A Message from the Interim Dean of the Graduate College We're glad that you are interested in graduate study at The University of Ari- zona. Whether you are already enrolled or still considering enrollment, I hope this catalog will give you a sense of the out- standing opportunities for study provided by our university. You will find in these pages the require- ments and course descriptions for each graduate program, and information on Graduate College requirements. More detailed and specific information is available from the Graduate Advisors and Graduate Secretaries in each graduate program. The catalog also contains general information regarding campus services, centers and research units, resources and faculty members. I encourage you to work closely with faculty in the department of your choice. Explore the many artistic, cultural, scientific, and other creative pursuits at the University and in southern Arizona. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn about yourself, to make lifelong friendships, and to acquire the knowledge and skills that will help you build a satisfying life. The Graduate College staff is here to assist you -please do not hesitate to call on us for information and help. Sincerely, Dennis L. Jones Interim Dean THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA RECORD (USPS 650 -800) VOL. XCII NO. 1 May 1999 {} ; w The University of Arizona Record /iii The University of Arizona Record(USPS 650 -800) All colleges and departments establish Inquiries regarding graduate admission certain academic requirements which and policies should be addressed to: must be met before a degree is granted. These requirements are concerned with Graduate College such things as curricula and courses, Administration 322 majors and minors, and campus resi- P.O. Box 210066 dence. Advisors, directors, department The University of Arizona heads, and deans are available to help the Tucson, Arizona 85721 -0066 student understand and arrange to meet Phone: (520) 621 -3132 these requirements, but the student is FAX: (520) 621 -7112 responsible for fulfilling them. At the end of a student's course of study, if all Prospective graduate students may requirements have not been satisfied, the receive a complimentary copy of The degree will not be granted. For this University of Arizona Graduate Catalog reason, it is important for each student to from the Graduate College. In addition, become acquainted with and remain the Graduate Catalog is available on -line at currently informed about all regulations http://gratiadmin.arizona.edu. and to be responsible for completing requirements. Courses, programs, and The University of Arizona's official requirements described in the Graduate General Catalog is available electronically Catalog may be suspended, deleted, at http: / /catalog.arizona.edu. Students restricted, supplemented, or changed in may access the General Catalog from any any other manner at any time at the sole computer connected to the Internet. discretion of The University of Arizona Information regarding the times and and the Arizona Board of Regents. 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