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UNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 2003-2006 Volume 12, Number 1 Published by the University of the District of Columbia 4200 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20008 Web site: www.udc.edu The University of the District of Columbia provides equal opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical disability, political affiliation, source of income, or place of residence, in accordance with the provisions of the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977 (D.C. Law 2-38). NOTICE TO ALL STUDENTS UNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE POLICY The unlawful possession, use, or distribution of alcohol and illicit drugs on University property or as part of any University activity is prohibited. Federal and District of Columbia laws prohibit the unlawful use, manufacture, possession, control, sale and dispensation of any illegal narcotics and dangerous drugs. The health risks associated with the use of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol include physical and mental impairment, emotional and psychological deterioration, fine and gross motor degeneration, and death. Students who unlawfully possess, use or distribute illicit drugs shall be sanctioned. Sanctions may include referral for criminal prosecution, expulsion, suspension, reprimand, or requiring the student to complete an appropriate rehabilitation program. The University of the District of Columbia Counseling Services provide confidential counseling and referral services to students with problems related to drug use and alcohol abuse. The University also provides information about substance abuse and treatment programs available to UDC students. SMOKING RESTRICTIONS Pursuant to the provisions of the District of Columbia Smoking Restrictions Act of 1979, as amended, D.C. Code, §6-011, et seq. (the “Act”), smoking shall be prohibited in all University facilities, including all portions of buildings and structures owned or leased by the University. ii BOARD OF TRUSTEES Charles J. Ogletree, Jr., Chair Peter D. Rosenstein, Vice President Ramona Hoage Edelin, Secretary George S. Willie, Treasurer J. Fernando Barrueta Reginald E. Gilliam, Jr. Eugene Dewitt Kinlow Antoinette Mingo Mark Palmer William L. Pollard, Ex-officio Albert E. Ruiz* Harris M. Taylor Willie F. Wilson *Student Trustee (AY 2002-2003) The material contained in this catalog is for information only and does not constitute a firm offer or contract between the applicant or student and the University of the District of Columbia or its Board of Trustees. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this catalog is accurate and current. The information printed in this catalog is subject to change. The Board of Trustees and the University reserve the right to add, revise, or repeal policies, rules, requirements, and procedures at any time. The specific financial charges stated in this catalog, including tuition and fees, are subject to change at any time. The Board of Trustees and the University may increase, add, delete, or modify the tuition, fees, and other charges in accordance with the notice provision of D.C. Code, §1-1501, et seq. iii UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION William L. Pollard, Ph.D., President Ernest L. Jolly, B.S., Executive Vice President Wilmer L. Johnson, Ph.D., Acting Vice President, Academic Affairs Earl C. Cabbell, M.B.A., CPA, Vice President, Management Bobby Austin, Ph.D., Interim Vice President, Student Affairs DEANS Katherine S. Broderick, J.D., Dean, UDC David A. Clarke School of Law Albert J. Casciero, M.A., Dean, Learning Resources Ben O. Latigo, Ph.D., Dean, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Rachel M. Petty, Ph.D., Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Herbert G. Quigley, D.B.A., Dean, School of Business and Public Administration Vacant, Dean, Community Outreach and Extension Services ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS Cassandra Alexander, B.S., CPA, Chief Financial Officer Robin C. Alexander, J.D., University Counsel Lucious Anderson, B.S., Acting Director, Continuing Education LaHugh Bankston, M. Ed., Registrar Lawrence H. Barnes, M.P.A., Director, Grants Management Delores Bridgette, M.S., Interim Associate Dean, Outreach/Associate Director, Cooperative Extension Service Katherine Brisbane, J.D., State Director, (Adult Education) Melba Broome, B.S., Assistant Dean, Learning Resources Melanie Brown, Ph.D., Assistant Dean, School of Business and Public Administration Saundra Carter, M.Ed., Director, TRIO and College Preparatory Programs Agnita Coleman, M.A., Director, Student Support Services Alvin Darby, Ph.D., Assistant Dean, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Peggy Edler-Mack, Ed.D., Acting Director, Vocational and Adult Education Program Wossen Encubahre, Ph.D., Agency Chief Contracting Officer Clavin Fields, M.A., Director, Institute of Gerontology LaShahn Gaines, B.S., CPA, Controller, Finance Division LaVerne Hill-Flanagan, M.A., Director, Enrollment Services C. Gerard Johnson, M.S., Director, Campus Services Edward Jones, Jr., B.A., General Manager, UDC Cable Television James Lockwood, B.S., Director, Financial Aid Deborah L. Lyons, Ph.D., Director, Center for Applied Research and Urban Policy Clarene Martin, J.D., Assistant University Counsel Michael McLeese, M.A., Director, Intercollegiate Athletics Bertha Minus, Ph.D., Assistant Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Maduker Ohal, Sr., Ph.D., Senior Director, Student Services Alford H. Ottley, Ph.D., Associate Vice President, Academic Affairs John Page, M.S., Associate Dean, Learning Resources Ernesta P. Pendleton, Ed.D., Acting Special Assistant to the Vice President, Academic Affairs and Title III Officer Christine Poole, B.B.A., Director, Human Resources Herman S. Prescott, II, M.A., Executive Assistant to the Vice President, Academic Affairs Ann Richardson, J.D., Associate Dean, UDC David A. Clarke School of Law Susan D. Saunders, J.D., Director, Governmental Affairs Janice Washington, J.D., Associate Dean, UDC David A. Clarke School of Law Gloria Wyche-Moore, Ph.D., Associate Dean, Community Outreach and Extension Services iv DIRECTORY University of the District of Columbia 4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20008 General Information (202) 274-5000 Academic Affairs (202) 274-5072 College of Arts and Sciences (202) 274-5194 Education (202) 274-7404 English (202) 274-5137 Languages and Communication Disorders (202) 274-7405 Mass Media, Visual and Performing Arts (202) 274-7402 Biological and Environmental Sciences (202) 274-7401 Chemistry and Physics (202) 274-7410 Mathematics (202) 274-5153 Urban Affairs, Social Sciences and Social Work (202) 274-7407 Psychology and Counseling (202) 274-7406 School of Business and Public Administration (202) 274-7000 Accounting, Finance and Economics (202) 274-7002 Management, Marketing and Information Systems (202) 274-7001 School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (202) 274-7000 Engineering , Architecture and Aerospace Technology (202) 274-5126 Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (202) 274-7409 Nursing and Allied Health (202) 274-6167 David A. Clarke School of Law (202) 274-7400 Community Outreach and Extension Services (202) 274-7100 Division of Learning Resources (202) 274-6370 Office of Admissions (202) 274-5010 Registrar (202) 274-6200 Office of Intercollegiate Athletics (202) 274-5024 Division of Student Affairs (202) 274-5210 Student Accounts (202) 274-5168 Services to Students with Disabilities Office (202) 274-6152 TTY - 274-5579 Office of Financial Aid (202) 274-5060 Student Life and Services (202) 274-5900 v Blue = Spring Blue = Spring Blue = Spring Blue = Spring Academic Calendar Red = Summer Red = Summer Red = Summer Red = Summer Calendar Year 2003-06 Black = Fall Black = Fall Black = Fall Black = Fall Spring Semester Spring Semester Spring Semester Spring Semester AcademicYear 2002-03 AcademicYear 2003-04 AcademicYear 2004-05 AcademicYear 2005-06 Continuing Student Registration November 12-15, 2002 November 12-14, 2003 November 16-19, 2004 November 15-18, 2005 Tuition Installment Plan Enrollment Period: Continuing Students December 9, 2002 December 8, 2003 December 13, 2004 December 12, 2005 Last day for payment for Continuing Student Registration (Classes will be dropped by the Close of Business) January 6, 2003 December 15, 2003 December 14, 2004 December 19, 2005 Professional Development Day TBA TBA TBA TBA New & Transfer Student Orientation January 3, 2004 January 4, 2005 January 3, 2006 New, Readmit and Transfer Student Advising and Registration January 3 & 6, 2003 January 5-7, 2004 January 5-7, 2005 January 4-6, 2006 Special/Transfer Student Registration January 6, 2003 January 7, 2004 January 7, 2005 January 6, 2006 Late Registration January 7-8, 2003 January 8-9, 2004 January 10-11, 2005 January 9-10, 2006 Classes Begin January 9, 2003 January 10, 2004 January 12, 2005 January 11, 2006 Add/Drop January 13-14, 2003 January 12-15, 2004 January 13-14, 2005 January 12-13, 2006 Withdrawal Deadline for 100% Refund (Tuition only) January 15, 2003 January 16, 2004 January 18, 2005 January 17, 2006 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Observance (University Closed) January 20, 2003 January 19, 2004 January 17, 2005 January 16, 2006 Classes Resume January 21, 2003 January 20, 2004 January 18, 2005 January 17, 2006 Inauguration Day (University Closed) N/A N/A January 20, 2005 N/A Classes Resume N/A N/A January 21, 2005 N/A Last Day to Apply