2019-2020 Academic Catalog
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University of Charleston 2019-2020 Academic Catalog http://www.ucwv.edu The Mission of the University of Charleston is to educate each student for a life of productive work, enlightened living, and community involvement. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission https://www.hlcommission.org/ 1-800-621-7440 Regional Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Specialized Accreditations Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Council for the Accreditation of Educator Education (ACOTE) Preparation (CAEP) Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) (ACPE) Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Accreditation Review Commission on Education for Technology (JCERT) (AS and BS) the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA) Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Continuing (Charleston) Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS) American Health Systems Pharmacists (ASHP) Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (ACEN) (Registered Program) West Virginia State Board for Registered Professional Commission on the Accreditation of Athletic Training Nurses (ADN and BSN) Education (CAATE) Memberships Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Mountain East Conference (MEC) Programs (ACBSP) [Candidate for Accreditation] National Association of Colleges and Employers The American Council on Education (ACE) (NACE) American Association of Colleges for Teacher National Association for Developmental Education Education (AACTE) (NADE) American Association of Colleges of Nursing National Association of Independent Colleges and (AACM) Universities (NAICU) The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy National Collegiate Athletic Association / Division 2 (AACP) (NCAA/D2) American Library Association National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Appalachian College Association (ACA) Agreements (NC-SARA) Association of American Colleges & Universities National League for Nursing (NLN) (AAC&U) Nursing Education Foundation of West Virginia Association of Governing Boards (AGB) (NEFWV) Association on Higher Education and Disability Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) (AHEAD) Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic (RFB&D) College Entrance Examination Board State Authorization Network (SAN) Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) West Virginia Independent Colleges and Universities Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) (WVICU) Community-Campus Partnerships for Health (CCPH) West Virginia Rural Health Association Interior Design Educator’s Council (IDEC) Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education LOEX (Clearinghouse for Library Instruction) Cooperative for Educational Technologies (WCET) Medical Library Association (MLA) The University of Charleston operates at the following locations and on an ad hoc basis at other locations throughout West Virginia; online courses may be pursued through any of our three locations. 2300 MacCorkle Avenue, S.E. 127-B Dye Drive 1 Sugar Maple Lane Charleston, WV 25304-1099 Beckley, WV 25801 Buffalo, WV 25033 Telephone: (304) 357-4800 or (800) 995-GOUC (4682) Fax: (304) 357-4715 The provisions within this Academic Catalog are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the student and the University of Charleston. The University reserves the right to make and designate the effective date of changes in curriculum, course offerings, fees, requirements for graduation, and other regulations at any time such changes are considered to be desirable or necessary. Notice of Non-discrimination Policy The University of Charleston does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or veteran status in administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, admissions, employment, athletics, and other school-administered programs in accordance with the laws of the United States and the state of West Virginia. 2019-20 University of Charleston Academic Catalog / Page 2 Return to the Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS ACADEMIC CALENDAR ....................................................................................................10 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT.....................................................................................13 THE UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON ................................................................................14 The UC Mission ............................................................................................................14 History of the University of Charleston ........................................................................15 THE CURRICULUM ...........................................................................................................16 The Liberal Learning Outcomes ...................................................................................16 Liberal Learning Definitions and Competencies ..........................................................17 Adult Learning Pathway ...............................................................................................19 Assessment – To Demonstrate Learning.......................................................................20 DEGREE PROGRAMS – ACADEMIC MAJORS ....................................................................21 Statement on Specialized Accreditation ........................................................................22 Academic Minors ..........................................................................................................23 OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS ..................................................................................................24 Undergraduate Admission Requirements .....................................................................24 Admission by Academic Contract for Freshmen Students ...........................................26 Home School Admission ..............................................................................................27 Adult Learner Fast Track Admissions ..........................................................................28 Adult Admissions and Fast Track Admissions Process and Policy ..............................29 General Transfer Admission .........................................................................................30 Contract Transfer Students ...........................................................................................31 Admission to Undergraduate Degree Completion Programs ........................................32 Students Seeking Re-Admission ...................................................................................32 Military Student Admission ..........................................................................................32 The University is a supporter of the US Military ..........................................................32 International Student Admission ...................................................................................33 Special Student / Non-Degree Admission .....................................................................34 Undergraduate Admission and Enrollment Procedures ................................................35 Graduate Admission......................................................................................................36 Tuition & Fees ..............................................................................................................36 Room & and Board Costs – 2019-2020 Academic Year ..............................................37 Board Rates ...................................................................................................................37 FINANCIAL AID .................................................................................................................38 POLICY ON SMOKING AND TOBACCO USE ......................................................................48 ACADEMIC POLICIES .......................................................................................................49 Placement ......................................................................................................................49 2019-20 University of Charleston Academic Catalog / Page 3 Return to the Table of Contents Majors ...........................................................................................................................50 Individualized Majors ...................................................................................................50 General Studies and Multidisciplinary Studies .............................................................50 Minors ...........................................................................................................................51 Concentrations ..............................................................................................................51 Double Majors ..............................................................................................................51 Undergraduate Degree Requirements ...........................................................................52 RESIDENCY POLICY .................................................................................................52 Associate Degree ..........................................................................................................53 Bachelor’s Degree .........................................................................................................53