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Undergraduate Catalog Undergraduate 2007-2008 UNDERGRADUATECATALOG UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2007–2008 UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES • HANKAMER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS SCHOOL OF EDUCATION • SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE HONORS COLLEGE • SCHOOL OF MUSIC LOUISE HERRINGTON SCHOOL OF NURSING SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK • INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMS 2007- 2008 Bulletin Volume 110 • May 2007 2 BAYLOR UNIVERSITY PURPOSE OF THIS PUBLICATION This publication provides a description of those programs and activities of Baylor University which are indicated in the title and text. It is not an offer to make a contract. The administration and faculty of Baylor University believe that the educational and other programs of Baylor University, including those described herein, are effective and valuable, and that they provide skills and/or understanding in keeping with the subject matter of the program. The ultimate results of programs offered, however, in terms of achievement, employment, professional licensing, or other measure, are also dependent on factors outside the programs, such as the personality and energy of the students, governmental or institutional regulations, and market conditions. Therefore, except as specifi cally stated herein, Baylor University makes no representation or contract that following a particular course or curriculum will result in specifi c achievement, employment or qualifi cation for employment, admission to degree programs, or licensing for particular professions or occupations. It is sometimes necessary or appropriate to change the programs offered. Baylor University retains the right to terminate or change any and all other aspects of its educational and other programs at any time without prior notice. NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY Baylor University complies with all applicable federal and state nondiscrimination laws, and does not engage in prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, color, nationality or ethnic origin, gender, age, or disability in either employment or the provision of services. The University is controlled by an all-Baptist Board of Regents and is operated within the Christian-oriented aims and ideals of Baptists. Baylor is also affi liated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, a cooperative association of autonomous Texas Baptist churches. As a religiously-controlled institution of higher education, Baylor University is exempted from compliance with some provisions of certain civil rights laws, including some provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. EQUAL ACCESS TO UNIVERSITY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS Baylor University provides equal access to all University educational programs to every qualifi ed student. However, if any student requires special personal services or equipment, the student will be responsible for the expenses thereof. This policy includes the expense of providing personal tutors, per- sonal attendants, medical technicians, and so forth. The Offi ce of Access and Learning Accommodation will assist such student in communicating with the proper community or governmental agency to secure any available fi nancial assistance to meet his or her needs. DIRECTORY INFORMATION Directory information is that information that is customarily made public without the written consent of the student. However, under the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, a student may ask Baylor University not to disclose directory information by making written notice to the Offi ce of the Registrar during the fi rst twelve class days of the fall semester. Request for nondis- closure will be honored by the University for only one academic year, or until notifi ed in writing that information should no longer be withheld, whichever event occurs fi rst. Directory information includes: name, address, telephone number, dates of attendance, classifi cation, previous institution(s) attended, major fi eld of study, awards, honors, degree(s) conferred with date(s), past and present participation in offi cially-recognized sports and activities, physical factors of athletes (e.g. age, height, weight), and date and place of birth. STUDENT AID INFORMATION Baylor’s student fi nancial aid program of scholarships, grants, educational loans, and part-time em- ployment is designed to help deserving students meet college expenses. Students interested in making application should write to the Assistant Vice President and Director of Academic Scholarships and Financial Aid, Baylor University, One Bear Place #97028, Waco, TX 76798-7028. The provisions of this catalog do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, between Baylor University and any applicant, student, student’s family, faculty, or staff member. Baylor University reserves the right to withdraw courses at any time, or change fees, tuition, rules, calendar, curricula, degree programs, degree requirements, graduation procedures, and any other requirement affecting students. Changes will become effective at the time the proper authorities so determine, and the changes will apply to both prospective students and those already enrolled. This catalog is a general information publication only, and it is not intended to, nor does it contain all regulations that relate to students. UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG / General Information 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information ........................................................................................................................... 4 Mission Statement of Baylor University ...................................................................................4 Historical Highlights of Baylor University ...............................................................................5 Board of Regents ....................................................................................................................... 6 Administration ........................................................................................................................... 7 Accreditations and Memberships ...............................................................................................8 GENERAL INFORMATION Academic Calendar .................................................................................................................. 10 Admissions .............................................................................................................................. 13 Credit by Examination ............................................................................................................. 16 Advanced Placement in Foreign Language ............................................................................. 17 National and International Scholarships .................................................................................. 17 Academic Scholarships and Financial Aid .............................................................................. 18 Financial Costs ......................................................................................................................... 24 General University Regulations ...............................................................................................28 Registration and Course Load ..................................................................................................30 Post Registration Changes ....................................................................................................... 31 Curriculum Organization ......................................................................................................... 33 Examinations ............................................................................................................................ 35 Grading Policies ....................................................................................................................... 35 Deans’ Academic Honor List ................................................................................................... 36 Graduation With Honors .......................................................................................................... 36 Academic Actions .................................................................................................................... 37 Degree Requirements ............................................................................................................... 37 Other Requirements for Graduation .........................................................................................38 College of Arts and Sciences ............................................................................................................ 41 Hankamer School of Business ........................................................................................................ 131 School of Education ........................................................................................................................ 171 School of Engineering and Computer Science .............................................................................. 205 Honors College ............................................................................................................................... 239 School of Music .............................................................................................................................. 261 Louise Herrington School of Nursing ............................................................................................. 283 School of Social Work ...................................................................................................................
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