Academic Bulletin 2013–2015
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BUTLER UNIVERSITY INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA 2013–2015 bulletin BUTLER UNIVERSITY 2013–2015 B ULLETIN V OL . XCIV J ULY 2013 I NDIANAPOLIS , I NDIANA The Butler University Bulletin (USPS 081-140) is published by Butler University, 4600 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46208-3485. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Butler University Bulletin, Butler University, 4600 Sunset AAve.,BOUT Indianapolis, BUTLER U NIVERSITYIN 46208-3485. ii ACADEMIC CALENDAR Fall 2013 Aug. 28 W First day of instruction Sept. 2 M Labor Day Holiday (no classes) Oct. 17–18 R–F Fall Break (no classes) Nov. 25–29 M-F Thanksgiving Holiday (no classes) Dec. 14 S Reading Day Dec. 16–20 M–F Final examinations Dec. 22 Sun. Commencement Dec. 23 M Grades due in R&R by 3 p.m. Spring 2014 Jan. 13 M First day of instruction Jan. 20 M Martin Luther King holiday (no classes) March 10–14 M–F Spring break (no classes) Apr. 28 M Last meeting of classes Apr. 29 T Reading day Apr. 30–May 6 W–T Final examinations May 8 R Grades due in R&R by 10 a.m. May 10 S Commencement Fall 2014 Aug. 27 W First day of instruction Sept. 1 M Labor Day Holiday (no classes) Oct. 16–17 R–F Fall Break (no classes) Nov. 24–28 M–F Thanksgiving Holiday (no classes) Dec. 13 S Reading day Dec. 15–20 M–S Final examinations Dec. 21 Sun. Commencement Spring 2015 Jan. 12 M First day of instruction Jan. 19 M Martin Luther King holiday (no classes) Mar. 9–13 M–F Spring break (no classes) Apr. 27 M Last meeting of classes Apr. 28 T Reading day Apr. 29–May 5 W–T Final examinations May 9 S Commencement ii ACADEMIC CALENDAR CONTENTS About Butler University .............1 Admission Information The goals of the University ............................. 1 and Requirements ....................39 Student learning ............................................. 1 Visiting campus ........................................... 39 Butler University today................................... 1 Freshmen (First–time students) .................... 39 Advanced course placement .......................... 39 Academic Programs ...................7 Applying for Freshman Admission ................ 40 The Core Curriculum .................................... 7 Freshman Application Dates ......................... 42 Academic programs ...................................... 12 Early Action ................................................. 42 Graduation honors ....................................... 14 Regular Decision .......................................... 42 International Education ............................... 16 Enrolling in the University as a Freshman .... 42 Domestic off-campus programs .................... 18 Explanation of Benefits ................................ 42 ROTC programs .......................................... 18 Transfer Students .......................................... 42 Applying for Transfer Admission .............. 43 Areas of Distinction .................22 College of Pharmacy and Center for Citizenship and Community ....... 22 Health Sciences Transfer Applicants — Center for Faith and Vocation ...................... 22 Special Requirements ............................... 43 Center for Global Education ........................ 23 Enrolling in the University Center for High Achievement and Scholarly as a Transfer Student ................................. 44 Engagement (CHASE) ............................. 23 Other Admission Options ............................ 44 CUE: Center for Urban Ecology .................. 23 Non-degree .................................................. 44 Non-degree to Degree-Seeking Status ........... 45 Academic Enhancement Programs and Resources ..........25 Tuition and Fees ......................47 The Center for High Achievement and Educational Costs 2013–2014 ..................... 47 Scholarly Engagement (CHASE) .............. 25 Educational Costs 2014–2015 ..................... 48 Internship and Career Services ..................... 26 Accept Financial Responsibility .................... 48 Learning Resource Center ............................ 27 Payment Terms ............................................. 48 Student Disability Services ........................... 29 Monthly Payment Plan Option .................... 48 Information Technology ............................... 29 E-Pay and E-Bill ........................................... 48 Learning Assistance ...................................... 30 Prepaid Tuition ............................................. 49 Butler University Libraries ............................ 31 Federal Student Permissions ......................... 49 Irwin Library ................................................ 31 Tuition Refund Schedule .............................. 49 Lilly Science Library ..................................... 32 Withdrawals ................................................. 49 Butler University Return of Funds Campus Services ......................33 Procedures ................................................ 49 Credit Balance Accounts .............................. 49 The Division of Student Affairs .................... 33 Unpaid items charges ................................... 50 Campus safety .............................................. 33 Delinquent bills............................................ 50 Diversity programs ....................................... 33 Outside billing ............................................. 50 Health and Recreation Complex .................. 34 Business services ........................................... 50 Residence Life and Dining Services .............. 35 Greek life...................................................... 36 Leadership and Service Programs .................. 36 Financial Aid ...........................53 University Band and Spirit Programs ............ 36 Freshman Academic Scholarships ................. 53 Spiritual life .................................................. 36 JCA Audition Awards ................................... 53 Athletic events .............................................. 37 Athletic Grant-In-Aid ................................... 53 Grants .......................................................... 54 Loans ........................................................... 54 Financial Aid and Study Abroad at Butler University .................................. 55 Leave of absence policy ................................. 55 CONTENTS iii Academic Regulations Science, Technology and Society ............ 157 and Definitions ........................59 Sociology and Criminology .................... 159 Unit of instruction ....................................... 59 Grading system ............................................ 59 College of Education .............167 Repeat policy ................................................ 60 Graduation requirements ............................ 167 Independent study policy ............................. 60 Educational Placement ............................... 167 Dean’s list ..................................................... 60 College of Education Undergraduate Classification of Students ............................. 60 Transition Points .................................... 167 Registration .................................................. 60 College of Education Core I and Consortium for Urban Education ................ 60 College of Education Core II .................. 168 Pass/Fail Option ........................................... 60 College of Education Core III Special Non-Credit ....................................... 60 Program Specific ..................................... 168 Grade Reports and Transcripts ...................... 61 College of Education Core IV: Student Social Security Numbers ................. 61 Student Teaching and Internship ............ 169 Final year of Academic Residence ................. 61 Elementary Education ................................ 169 Graduation ................................................... 61 Middle/Secondary Education ..................... 169 Education courses....................................... 170 Physical Education/Health Education ........ 177 The College of Liberal Arts College of Education Graduate Programs ... 183 and Sciences .............................63 Experiential Program for Preparing Core Values of the College of Liberal Arts School Principals (EPPSP).................. 183 and Sciences ................................................. 63 Effective Teaching and General Information .................................... 64 Leadership Program (METL) ............. 184 Areas of instruction ...................................... 67 Graduate Initial Licensure Program African Studies Minor .............................. 67 (GILP) ............................................... 188 Biological Sciences Department................ 67 School Counseling Program ....................... 190 Chemistry Department ............................ 74 Accelerated Alternative Program for Initial Classical Studies Program ......................... 78 Licensure in Mild Intervention (P–12) ... 192 Computer Science and Software Engineering .......................................... 81 The College of Business .........195 Economics Program ................................. 85 Undergraduate Program Requirements Engineering Dual-Degree Program for Graduation ....................................... 196 (EDDP) ............................................... 88 Student Learning Objectives....................... 196 English Language and Literature .............. 89 Curriculum ...............................................