Academic Catalog 2020-2022
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X X X X Academic Catalog 2020-2022 X X X X N O I O R H T H O E R Y N T I U S N R I E V Catalog 2020-22 Communications Ohio Northern University is a private, United Methodist Church-related university in Ada, Ohio, including the Colleges of Arts & Sciences, Business Administration, with the Engineering, Pharmacy, and Law. University Ohio Northern University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, transgender status, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, General University (419) 772-2000 genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state, or President Daniel A. DiBiasio 772-2031 local law. Interim Provost, Vice President for Academic Affairs Julie Hurtig 772-2034 Vice President for Financial Affairs Jason Broge 772-2022 Title IX Coordinator Vice President for Enrollment William Eilola 772-2260 Liannie Parahoo Vice President and General Counsel Andrew Hughey 772-1022 ONU Legal Clinic Vice President for Student Affairs Adriane Thompson-Bradshaw 772-2433 121 W. High St. Ste 700, Lima, OH 45801 Vice President for University Advancement Shannon Spencer 772-2036 419-227-0061 Dean, College of Arts & Sciences Holly Baumgartner 772-2130 Dean, College of Business Administration John Navin 772-2070 The University’s electronic mail address: Dean, College of Engineering John-David S. Yoder 772-2385 [email protected] Dean, College of Law Charles H. Rose III 772-2205 Dean, College of Pharmacy Steven J. Martin 772-2277 Visitors Welcome Dean of Students Adriane Thompson-Bradshaw 772-2433 Visitors to the campus are welcome at any time. An appointment in Budget Analyst Connie McClain 772-3552 advance is suggested to avoid waiting or disappointment when an Chief Information Officer Jeff Rieman 772-3100 interview is desired. University personnel are usually available at their Controller Mark Russell 772-2011 offices between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. See the Director of Academic Assessment Eunhee Kim 772-3014 University Calendar for holiday office closing dates. There is limited Director of Admissions Deborah Miller 772-2464 staffing in offices during some portions of holiday periods. Director of Admissions (Law) Hailey Russell 772-2211 Director of Alumni Relations Barbara Meek 772-2729 Director of Athletics Thomas E. Simmons 772-2450 The University’s telephone number: Director of Center for the Advancement of Faculty Excellence (CAFE) (419) 772-2000 Forrest Clingerman 772-3090 Director of Community Relations Chris Burns-DiBiasio 772-2780 The University’s administrative FAX number: Director of Counseling Center Anthony Rivera 772-2190 (419) 772-1932 Director of Engineering Corporate and Alumni Relations Laurie Laird 772-2421 The University’s address: Director of Financial Aid Services Melanie Weaver 772-2271 Ohio Northern University Director of Heterick Library Kathleen Baril 772-2188 525 S. Main St. Director of Honors Program Forrest Clingerman 772-3090 Ada, Ohio 45810 Director of Human Resources Tonya Paul 772-2013 Director of Institutional Research Josh Deans 772-2529 Director of International Admissions Shawn Siferd 772-3518 The University’s Internet home page: Director of McIntosh Center David L. Dellifield 772-2400 http://www.onu.edu/ Interim Director of Multicultural Development Albertina Walker 772-3145 While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information Director of Residence Life Justin F. Courtney 772-2401 available at the time copy is prepared for this Catalog, the University Director of Summer Session Juliet Hurtig 772-2032 reserves the right to make changes at any time without prior notice. Melanie Hough 772-2024 Director of Taggart Law Library Nancy A. Armstrong 772-2692 Executive Director of Communications and Marketing Amy Prigge 772-3961 Registrar Melanie Hough 772-2024 University Chaplain David MacDonald 772-2200 THE OHIO NORTHERN PROMISE The Ohio Northern Promise is a set of initiatives to make an ONU education more affordable, to reduce student loan debt, to sustain academic quality, and to prepare students for career success. Simply put, it is about ensuring that higher education, historically a key enabler of social mobility, remains accessible and affordable for bright young students and their families. Key components of The Ohio Northern Promise 1. A four-year graduation guarantee (available across most undergraduate programs) 2. Hands-on high-impact learning, a core component of every academic major 3. Sustained job placement and graduate and professional school admissions rates for graduates Learn more: http://www.onu.edu/about COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE UNIVERSITY 1 Registrar .......................................................................... 24 University Academic Programs........................................ 29 Contents Getty College of Arts & Sciences..................................... 39 University at a Glance ....................................................... 2 Dicke College of Business Administration ..................... 156 University Calendar, Undergraduate ................................. 4 Smull College of Engineering ........................................ 174 General Information ........................................................... 5 Raabe College of Pharmacy.......................................... 189 Admission .......................................................................... 8 Pettit College of Law...................................................... 202 Expenses ......................................................................... 10 Scholarships and Loan Funds ....................................... 209 Scholarships and Financial Aid........................................ 14 The University Faculty ................................................... 227 Campus Student Life ....................................................... 16 Board of Trustees .......................................................... 237 Educational Program of the University ............................ 21 University Administration ............................................... 238 Academic Programs Between Colleges .......................... 23 Index .............................................................................. 241 University at a Glance Accreditation and Affiliations Association for Practical and Professional Ethics Association for Psychological Science Ohio Northern University, or its appropriate college or department, holds Association for Theatre in Higher Education membership in or is accredited by the following organizations: Association for Women in Mathematics UNIVERSITY Association of Departments of English Accredited by Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher Education The Higher Learning Commission, www.hlcommission.org; Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (312) 263-0456 College English Association of Ohio College Media Advisors Membership in American Association for Higher Education Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation Officers Fibonacci Association American Association of University Women International Technology and Engineering Educators Association American Council on Education Mathematical Association of America Association for Practical and Professional Ethics Midwestern Psychological Association Association of American Colleges and Universities Modern Language Association of America Association of College and University Housing Officer International Musical Theatre Educators Alliance The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges National Association of Schools of Music Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Ohio National Communication Association The College Board National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Council for Advancement and Support of Education National Dance Education Organization Council of Independent Colleges Ohio Academy of Science Great Lakes Association of College and University Housing Officers Ohio Association of Colleges for Teacher Education The Ohio College Association Ohio Association of Private Colleges for Teacher Education National Association of Campus Activities Ohio Biological Survey National Association of Fellowship Advisors Ohio Council of Criminal Justice Education The National Association of Schools and Colleges of the United Ohio Dance Methodist Church Ohio Historical Society National Collegiate Athletic Association Ohio Newspaper Association National Collegiate Honors Council Ohio Philosophical Association Ohio Athletic Conference Ohio Scientific, Education, and ResearchAssociation Ohio Technology and Engineering Educators Association Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges Sleep Research Society Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics GETTY COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES Society for Neuroscience Accredited by Society for Collegiate Journalists American Chemical Society Society of Manufacturing Engineers Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering South Eastern Theatre Conference Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs United States Institute of Theatre Technology Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education T. J. SMULL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences Accredited by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation Engineering