PLYMOUTH STATE UNIVERSITY 2017-2018 | ACADEMIC CATALOG 17 High Street Plymouth, NH 03264-1595 (603) 535-5000 plymouth.edu Catalog Limitations Affirmative Action Statement This catalog describes policies, programs, and procedures of Plymouth State Plymouth State University, in accordance with federal and state laws and University that are in effect at the time of its preparation, March 2017. regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, Plymouth State University reserves the right to change any of its rules and age, veteran’s status, or disability, in admission or access to, treatment of, regulations at any time, including those relating to admission, instruction, or employment in its programs or activities. Inquiries regarding this policy and graduation. The right to withdraw curricula and specific courses, to should be made to the vice president for enrollment management and alter course content, to change the calendar, and to impose or increase student affairs, Plymouth State University. Further inquiries may also be tuition or other fees similarly is reserved. All changes are effective at addressed to the Director, Office of Civil Rights, United States Department such times as the proper authorities determine and may apply not only of Education, Washington DC 20201. to prospective students but also to those who are already enrolled in the University. The provisions of the catalog are not, and should not be construed to be, a contract between students and the University. Plymouth State University Academic Catalog 2017-18 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 President’s Message Graduate Programs 4 The University 222 Accounting 223 Applied Meteorology 6 Admissions, Financial Aid, Tuition, and Fees 225 Art Education 16 Academic Resources 227 Arts, Leadership, and Learning 28 Undergraduate Academic Policies and Procedures 228 Athletic Training 230 Biology 48 Academic Programs 232 Clinical Mental Health Counseling 59 Integrated Clusters 236 Couples and Family Therapy Undergraduate Departments 239 Curriculum and Instruction 61 Department of Art 240 Education Technology Integrator 72 Department of Atmospheric Science 241 Educational Leadership and Chemistry 249 Elementary Education 78 Department of Biological Sciences 250 English Education 84 College of Business Administration 251 Environmental Science and Policy 97 Department of Communication and Media Studies 252 Experiential Learning and Development 102 Department of Computer Science and Technology 253 General Management 106 Department of Criminal Justice 256 Health Care Administration 108 Department of Early Childhood Education 257 Health Education 114 Department of Elementary Education 260 Heritage Studies and Youth Development 261 Higher Education 118 Department of English 265 Historic Preservation 123 Department of Environmental Science and Policy 266 Hospitality and Tourism Management 126 Department of Health and Human Performance 267 Human Relations 140 Department of History, Philosophy, and 268 Integrated Arts Social Studies Education 269 Language Education 146 Interdisciplinary Studies 271 Learning, Leadership, and Community 152 Department of Languages and Linguistics 273 Library Media 156 Department of Mathematics 275 Literacy and the Teaching of Writing 162 Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance 279 Mathematics Education 171 Department of Nursing 281 Music Education 176 Department of Psychology 282 Online Instructional Design 181 Department of Social Science 283 Personal and Organizational Wellness 195 Department of Social Work 285 Physical Education 287 Physical Therapy 198 Center for School Partnerships 292 School Counseling and Educator Preparation 296 School Psychology 201 Graduate Academic Policies and Procedures 302 Science Education 210 Graduate Academic Support and Student Services 304 Special Education 213 Graduate Financial Information 310 Undergraduate and Graduate Course Listings 218 Graduate Admission 487 University Administration and Faculty 220 Graduate Certification Educator and Specialist 508 Appendix 514 Academic Calendars Click on a section above to navigate directly to that chapter. To search the entire document by keyword(s), select Find under the menu or use CTRL+F. Plymouth State University Academic Catalog 2017-18 2 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE There has never been a more exciting time to be at Plymouth State University. We are pioneering a new academic model for the twenty-first century: one that is built around the key principles of exploration and discovery through to innovation and entrepreneurship—of learning by doing and leveraging our resources in creative ways. What will this mean for you as a Plymouth State student? You will have an educational experience that is second to none. From your first year through graduation, you will explore your major in depth and participate in strategic academic clusters, which are families of programs that will enrich your educational experience and deepen your mastery of the skills you will need for your future career. Our seven academic clusters focus on areas that are essential to creating a healthy and prosperous society, a strong economy, and unprecedented opportunity for our graduates: Arts and Technologies; Education, Democracy, and Social Change; Exploration and Discovery; Health and Human Enrichment; Innovation and Entrepreneurship; Justice and Security; and Tourism, Environment, and Sustainable Development. Within these integrated clusters, you will collaborate on teams with talented faculty, fellow students, staff, and community and business leaders in open labs where you will apply what you are learning to help solve real-world issues. Extraordinary people teach, learn, create, and innovate here at Plymouth State University. Because of our small class sizes and strong sense of community, you will get to know your professors and fellow students, both in and out of class. You will make lifelong friends and cherished memories all while receiving an exceptional education. Because the social and co-curricular life is central to the student experience at Plymouth State, we offer a wide variety of student organizations, athletic teams, and recreational sports for our students to choose from. Our campus also offers opportunities for recreation and exercise at the state-of-the-art Active Living, Learning, and Wellness (ALLWell North) facility and the Plymouth State Ice Arena; and for enjoying the visual and performing arts at the Museum of the White Mountains, the Karl Drerup Art Gallery, and the Silver Center for the Arts. Our newest building, Merrill Place and Conference Center, is a seven-story residence hall that houses up to 350 students and demonstrates Plymouth State’s enduring commitment to energy efficiency and sustainability. With the beautiful Lakes Region and majestic White Mountains of central New Hampshire right in our backyard, you could not choose a better place to spend your college years than Plymouth State University. Up here, you will see further potential in yourself than you ever imagined, and the rich opportunities that our state and region offers. Join us, Donald L. Birx President Plymouth State University Academic Catalog 2017-18 3 THE UNIVERSITY Mission benefit our region focused on sustainable, environmentally Plymouth State University serves the state of New Hampshire connected, work that enhances our sense of place and purpose; and the world beyond by transforming our students through • the rights and dignity of all people; advanced practices where engaged learning produces well-educated • free speech, diversity of opinion, and the opportunity to learn undergraduates and by providing graduate education that deepens from one another; and advances knowledge and enhances professional development. • collective responsibility for the health, safety, and wellbeing of With distinction, we connect with community and business partners our community; for economic development, technological advances, healthier living, • accountability for decisions, actions, performance, and conduct. and cultural enrichment with a special commitment of service to the North Country and Lakes Region of New Hampshire. Accreditation Plymouth State University is accredited by the New England Vision Association of Schools and Colleges, the nationally recognized, non- Plymouth State University is a visionary institution at the hub of governmental organization whose mission is to evaluate the quality an ever-growing creative community where students, faculty, staff, and integrity of educational programs. Institutions earning this and alumni are actively transforming themselves and the region. accreditation are judged to be providing educational experiences We develop ideas and solutions for a connected world and produce that can be transferred to any other accredited college or university society’s global leaders within interdisciplinary integrated clusters, in the nation. open labs, partnerships and through entrepreneurial, innovative, and experiential learning. In addition to being accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Plymouth State University is approved by the New Hampshire Department of Education – Division of Higher Values Education – Higher Education Commission. The professional Our values shape the environment in which our campus community education programs at Plymouth State University are accredited members learn, teach, and serve. Our values guide our decision by the National Council