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2010–2011 U N I V E R S I T Y CATALOG ______________________________________________________________________ 2010 - 2011 University Catalog This Catalog offers information about the academic programs and support services of the University. This Catalog is as accurate as possible, but the information may not remain current for all of the academic year. Circumstances may prompt changes in courses, course content, credit, fees, regulations, semester calendar, curriculum, degrees offered, and other University matters. Such changes authorized by the University apply both to prospective students and to those previously enrolled, unless the latter are specifically exempted. For information, write to Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, or call (405)744-5000; in Oklahoma, call toll free 1-800-233-5019. Send electronic mail requests to [email protected]. Publications concerning a number of topics are also available upon request. OSU information is available via the Internet: Main Page: http://osu.okstate.edu Admission: http://admissions.okstate.edu Catalog: http://registrar.okstate.edu/Catalogs/Catalog.html Schedule: http://registrar.okstate.edu/ClassSchedule/ClassSchedule.html The summer and fall class schedules are available in February and the spring class schedule in October and each may be obtained via the Internet at the link above. An application packet and viewbook, with information for prospective students on admission, residence halls, financial aid, scholarship, and the Honors College, is available from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. The OSU Catalog may be obtained by new students in the form of a CD, free of charge, during their new student orientation session prior to their first semester at OSU. Other persons may purchase the Catalog through the Student Union Bookstore by mail. The current catalog is made available at the website address above prior to the beginning of the fall term. To purchase a copy of the OSU Catalog contact the Student Union Bookstore at 1-800-831-4678. The domestic rate for the Catalog is $6.75 plus postage. The international rate is USD ($6.75 for the Catalog plus actual postage costs). In addition to these publications, many of OSU's colleges, schools and departments have printed material concerning their programs. Contact the individual departments for specific information. Oklahoma State University, in compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Higher Education Act), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other federal laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures. This provision includes, but is not limited to, admission, employment, financial aid and educational services. Photographs are courtesy of various OSU administrative offices and colleges. Cover artwork courtesy of University Marketing. University Catalog design and maintenance by Dionne Boling, Publication Specialist, Office of the Registrar. This publication, issued by Oklahoma State University as authorized by the Office of the Registrar, was printed by the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education, Stillwater, OK at a cost of $9,500/1.6M/July10. 2010-2011 University Catalog Table of Contents 5 Message From The President 6 The Administration 7 University Academic Calendar 9 The University 14 Institutional Diversity 16 Undergraduate Admissions 21 International Undergraduate Admissions 22 Degree Programs 32 New Student Orientation and Enrollment 33 Registrar 36 Scholarships and Financial Aid 39 Tuition, Fees and Cost Estimates 45 Academic Enrichment Programs 46 Special Academic Services, Programs and Facilities 54 Student Services 60 University Police Services 64 OSU Alumni Association / OSU Foundation 64 OSU-Oklahoma City 66 OSU Institute of Technology 66 OSU-Tulsa 67 University Academic Regulations 76 College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources 86 College of Arts and Sciences 107 College of Education 119 College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology 136 College of Human Environmental Sciences 143 Spears School of Business 151 Center for Health Sciences 153 Center for Veterinary Health Sciences 155 University Faculty 162 Graduate College Academic Calendar 163 Graduate College 183 Graduate Faculty 205 Course Descriptions 362 Index Oklahoma State University Message From The President Welcome to Oklahoma State University! We are delighted you are pursuing your higher education degree at OSU. This catalog shows the incredible breadth of academic offerings available to you at OSU. With more than 350 undergraduate and graduate degrees and options, as well as professional degree programs in medicine and veterinary medicine, OSU provides outstanding choice and value at a comprehensive research university. Oklahoma State University is proud of its heritage as one of our nation’s land-grant universities and remains fully committed to the land-grant mission of teaching, research and outreach. Today, we have a bold vision of a modern land-grant university; one that cuts across disciplines to form a truly new structure. We envision a creative, innovative, collaborative learning environment that better prepares students for future success. We are glad you are here at Oklahoma State University and wish you all the best as you prepare for a world of possibilities. Sincerely, V. Burns Hargis President of Oklahoma State University 2010-2011 University Catalog The Administration OKLAHOMA STATE REGENts FOR BOARD OF REGENTS FOR OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY/ HIGHER EDUCATION A&M COLLEGES William Stuart Price, Chair, Tulsa Calvin J. Anthony, Chair, Stillwater Joseph L. Parker, Jr., Vice Chair, Tulsa Greg L. Massey, Vice Chair, Durant Julie Carson, Secretary, Claremore Fred L. Boettcher, Member, Ponca City Marlin "Ike" Glass, Jr., Assistant Secretary, Newkirk Douglas E. Burns, Member, Norman Bill W. Burgess, Jr., Member, Lawton Joe D. Hall, Member, Elk City James D. "Jimmy" Harrel, Member, Leedey Jay L. Helm, Member, Tulsa John Massey, Member, Durant Andy Lester, Member, Edmond Michael C. Turpen, Member, Oklahoma City Terry L. Peach, Member, Mooreland Dr. Ronald H. White, Member, Oklahoma City Lou Watkins, Member, Stillwater Dr. Glen D. Johnson, Chancellor Dr. W. Douglas Wilson, Executive Secretary, Edmond OSU SYSTEM EXECUTIVE TEAM ACADEMIC DEANS V. Burns Hargis, JD, President Lawrence Crosby, PhD, Dean of the Spears School of Business Robert J. Sternberg, PhD, Provost and Senior Vice President, Pamela G. Fry, PhD, Dean of the College of Education Academic Affairs Sheila G. Johnson, MLS, Dean of Libraries Joseph Alexander, DVM, President, Center for Innovation and Michael D. Lorenz, DVM, Dean of the College of Veterinary Health Sciences Economic Development Mark Payton, PhD, Interim Dean of the Graduate College Lee E. Bird, PhD, Vice President for Student Affairs Karl N. Reid, ScD, Dean of the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology Peter M.A. Sherwood, PhD, ScD, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences David C. Bosserman, PhD, Vice President for Administration and Finance Robert Whitson, PhD, Dean of the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources and Vice President of Agricultural Programs Gary C. Clark, JD, Vice President for University Relations Stephan M. Wilson, PhD, Dean of the College of Human Environmental Sciences Mike Holder, MBA, Vice President for Athletic Programs and Selected administrators directly responsible for academic and service programs Director, Intercollegiate Athletics for students: Kirk Jewell, PhD, President and CEO, OSU Foundation Laurie Beets, MS, Bursar Stephen W.S. McKeever, PhD, Vice President for Research and Charles W. Bruce, PhD, Director of Scholarships and Financial Aid Technology Transfer K. Celeste Campbell, PhD, University Registrar Larry Shell, President, OSU Alumni Association Robert E. Graalman, PhD, Director of Scholar Development and Recognition Robert L. Spurrier, PhD, Director of The Honors College Robert Whitson, PhD, Vice President for Agricultural Programs and Dean of the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Kyle Wray, MA, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing Oklahoma State University University Academic Calendar Add, drop, withdrawal and refund dates listed below are for courses that extend through the entire term. Proportionate dates apply to block and short courses. See the class schedule page of the Registrar Web site (http://registrar.okstate.edu). 2010-2011 and 2011-2012** FALL SPRING SUMMER 2011 FALL SPRING SUMMER 2012 2010 2011 (8 wk session #2) 2011 2012 (8 wk session #2) Late enrollment fee assessed after this date Aug. 20 Jan. 7 June 3 Aug. 19 Jan. 6 June 1 Class work begins Aug. 23 Jan. 10 June 6 Aug. 22 Jan. 9 June 4 University Holiday (spring) Jan. 17 Jan. 16 100% Refund, Nonrestrictive Drop/Add Deadline* Aug. 30 Jan. 18 June 8 Aug. 29 Jan. 17 June 6 50% Refund, Restrictive Drop/Add Deadline* Sep. 3 Jan. 21 June 10 Sep. 2 Jan. 20 June 8 University Holiday (fall) Sep. 6 Sep. 5 Six week grades due from faculty Oct. 5 Feb. 22 Oct. 4 Feb. 21 Students' Fall Break Oct. 15 Oct. 7 Students' Spring Break Mar. 14-18 Mar. 19-23 Deadline to file diploma application Nov. 1 Nov. 1 (for name to appear in fall commencement program) Deadline to file diploma application April 1 April 1 April 2 April 2 (for name to appear in spring commencement program) (2011) (2012) University Holiday (summer) July 4 July 4 W Drop/Withdraw Deadline* Nov. 12 April 8 July 15 Nov. 11 April 6 July 13 Students' Thanksgiving break Nov. 24-26 Nov. 23-25 University Holiday (fall) Nov. 25-26 Nov. 24-25 W/F Withdraw Deadline* Dec. 3 April 22 July 22 Dec. 2 April 20 July 20 Pre-Finals Week Dec. 6-10 Apr. 25-29 Dec. 5-9 Apr. 23-27 Class work ends Dec. 10 April 29 July 29 Dec. 9 April 27 July 27 Final examinations Dec. 13-17 May 2-6 Dec. 12-16 Apr 30-May 4 Commencement weekend Dec. 17-18 May 6-7 Dec.