The Mission of the University of Michigan-Flint
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PIC 2 THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-FLINT THE MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-FLINT The Flint campus of the University of Michigan is a community of diverse learners and scholars, where students from this region and beyond prepare for leadership, achievement, and service through interactive instruction in the arts, sciences, humanities, and professions. Our mission rests on three pillars: excellence in teaching, learning, and scholarship; student- centeredness; and engaged citizenship. Our students become leaders in their fields, in their professions, and in their com- munities. CONTENTS General Information 5 How to Use the Catalog; Calendar; Introduction to the University; Admission; Tuition and Fees; Financial Aid, Extended Hours Academic Policies of the University 33 Academic Regulations; Student Rights and Responsibilities Resources for the University Community 45 Academic Resources; Student Life and Services; Additional Resources Programs of Study 63 Guide to Programs and Degrees; Undergraduate Study; Extension and Continuing Education General Education Program 69 General Education Worksheet and Requirements College of Arts and Sciences 75 Undergraduate Programs and Courses School of Education and Human Services 225 Undergraduate Programs and Courses School of Health Professions and Studies 247 Undergraduate Programs and Courses School of Management 271 Undergraduate Programs and Courses Graduate Programs and Courses 285 Campus-Wide Programs 355 University Honors Program; International & Global Studies Directory 365 Personnel Listings; Index; Maps; Contact Information The Catalog constitutes the official document of the University, although the information therein is subject to change at any time by official action of the University of Michigan-Flint. A printed version of this Catalog is published annually and a version is made available on the web at http://catalog.umflint.edu. Corrections not affecting graduation requirements will appear on the web at any time following approval. Program and degree requirements take effect at the beginning of the Fall semester following approval unless altered through official action of the University of Michigan-Flint. Regents of the University Julia Donovan Darlow, Ann Arbor Laurence B. Deitch, Bingham Farms Denise Ilitch, Bingham Farms Olivia P. Maynard, Goodrich Andrea Fischer Newman, Ann Arbor Andrew C. Richner, Grosse Pointe Park S. Martin Taylor, Grosse Pointe Farms Katherine E. White, Ann Arbor Mary Sue Coleman, ex officio Policy Against Discrimination The University of Michigan, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action, including Title IX of the Educa- tion Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The University of Michigan is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or Vietnam-era veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. Inquiries or complaints may be addressed to University Human Resources, The University of Michigan–Flint, Flint, MI 48502-1950; (810) 762-3150. Publication Information The University of Michigan-Flint Catalog is issued annually. Third class postage paid at Flint, Michigan. Catalog Coordinator, Stacy Lee Assistant Catalog Coordinator, Doris Clarke-Madison Faculty Editor, Dr. Kristina Hansen Cover Design and Layout, University Relations and Adair Printing 6 THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-FLINT GENERAL INFORMATION 7 week fall and winter semesters and 7-week spring and summer GENERAL terms. Some courses meet for more than seven weeks during the spring and summer. INFORMATION Course Numbers and Titles Course numbers and titles are printed in the Catalog in boldface How to Use the Catalog type. A number in parentheses following the course number indicates that the course had previously been listed by this number. Courses numbered 100 to 299 are introductory and intermediate Where to Find Information courses; those numbered 300 to 499 are usually advanced This Catalog is divided into twelve sections: undergraduate courses. Courses numbered 500 and above are for graduate students and may not be elected by undergraduates General Information except with approval from the school or college. Material on how to use the Catalog; the academic calendar; an introduction to the University including objectives, programs, and Prerequisites and Requirements a history; admission and orientation procedures, tuition and fees, Some courses carry specific prerequisites printed in italics residence regulations, financial aid, and extended hours. immediately following the course number and title. Academic Policies of the University Credits Academic Regulations; Student Rights and Responsibilities. Credit is indicated by an italic number in parentheses following the course title and prerequisites (if any). Credits are earned by Resources for the University Community semester hours. One credit is usually earned for each hour of lecture Information about the Library, Advising, Adult Resource, per week in courses offered during a fall or winter semester, or for Women’s and Writing Centers, Information Technology Services, each two hours of lecture per week during a spring or summer Experiential Education, and WFUM; descriptions of social, term. Courses with labs involve additional hours of meeting time recreational, and support services offered through the Student each week. Development Center and Office of Student Life. Symbols Used in Course Descriptions Programs of Study Many courses apply toward General Education Requirements. (See A guide to programs and degrees listing all concentration majors the section “General Education Program” for further explanation.) and minors, and information on undergraduate study, and The letter f, h, n, or s in italics immediately following the number Extension and Continuing Education. of credits, indicates the General Education Requirement to which a course applies: General Education Program f fine arts General education program requirements and a planning h humanities worksheet. n natural science College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) s social science Undergraduate Programs and Courses Special Information Information in italics following the course description gives any School of Education and Human Services (SEHS) special information. For example, if a course is listed in more than Undergraduate Programs and Courses one department, this crosslisting is given. If the course can be School of Health Professions and Studies (SHPS) elected more than once or must be taken concurrently with another course, this is designated here. Undergraduate Programs and Courses Grades School of Management (SOM) Most courses are graded on an ABCDE system. Unless another Undergraduate Programs and Courses grading system appears, this is the grading system used. When an alternate grading system is used, the information appears in italics Graduate Programs and Courses at the end of the course description. Pass/Fail indicates that a Specific information on regulations, procedures, programs, course is offered only on a pass/fail basis. In ABCN, ABCC-N, degrees and courses. ABCDN, and ABCDD-N courses, the grade printed last is the University Honors Program and Courses lowest grade for which credit is granted. Directory Sample Course Description Personnel listings; the index; maps of the campus; offices to The example which follows may help in interpreting the contact for further information. information included in course descriptions. HON 156 - Great Books II. HON 155 or consent of Honors How to Read a Course Description Director. (5)h. Course Offerings Continuation of HON 155, including two class periods a week The Catalog includes information for each academic department of written critical analysis. Works from the Enlightenment to the or program, followed by a list of course offerings. Courses with nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Completion of HON an omitted description indicate the course is offered infrequently. 155 and 156 fulfills the general education requirement in A schedule of courses to be offered in each semester or term is English composition. Graded ABCN. published prior to the registration period for that semester or term. Courses are offered during an academic year composed of 14- 8 THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-FLINT The number and name of the course are in bold type. The EGR Engineering prerequisites follow in italics. The student must have taken Honors ENG English 155 or obtain the consent of the Director of the Honors Program ENV Environmental Studies in order to elect this class. The (5) indicates that this is a five- FFS French and Francophone Studies credit class. The h means that it counts for humanities credit in the FOR Foreign Languages General Education Requirements. FRN French The course description is given, followed by special information, printed in italics. The grading system is given; the GEO Physical Geography lowest grade for which credit is granted for this course is a C. (If GER German no grading system is listed, the course is graded on an ABCDE HCR Health Care system.) HED Health Education HIS History Course Abbreviations HLS Hispanic Language and Literary Studies ADM Arts Administration HON Honors AFA Africana Studies INT International and