2009-2010 JULY 1, 2009 VOLUME XXV Table of Contents
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THE MISSION The Mission The University of Tampa is a comprehensive, independent The University is committed to the development of each university that delivers challenging and high quality educational student to become a productive and responsible citizen. To experiences to a diverse group of learners. Four colleges offer this end, the University ensures that students balance “learning more than 120 areas of study through a core curriculum rooted by thinking” with “learning by doing.” Students are taught by in a liberal arts tradition. Beginning with an innovative first-year highly qualified, experienced faculty members who are commit- student experience, University of Tampa students explore global ted to teaching, academic advising and continued intellectual issues, examine career possibilities, and refine communication growth. Classes are conducted in personalized settings in which and critical thinking skills. Professional master’s programs in learning is enhanced through application. Students participate in business, nursing, and education and an Evening College ex- learning partnerships with faculty and the community through emplify the University’s commitment to the professions and to independent studies, internships, research, and other practical ex- the community. periences that complement classroom learning. The University’s The University’s 100-acre residential campus in the heart of academic services and co-curricular activities support individual downtown Tampa provides an historical and cultural setting for discovery and development and provide leadership opportunities. learning both on and off campus. Valuing the community’s Involvement and participation inside and outside the classroom international heritage, the University attracts students, faculty, are valued. Through complete engagement with the educational and staff from around the world with diverse backgrounds to environment, UT students are prepared for careers, graduate and facilitate intercultural awareness and understanding. professional education, and lifelong learning. 1 THE UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA 2009-2010 JULY 1, 2009 VOLUME XXV Table of Contents The Mission ...........................................................1 Incomplete Work ................................................................ 33 Independent Study Courses ................................................ 33 Academic Calendar .............................................4 Class Attendance and Participation ...................................... 33 Declaring/Changing Your Advisor or Major ....................... 33 Undergraduate Admission ..................................8 Dean’s List ......................................................................... 33 Admission Policy .................................................................. 8 Final Grades ....................................................................... 34 General Information about Admission ................................ 10 Regulations on Academic Warning and Dismissal ................ 34 Admission Appeals .............................................................. 10 Policy on Academic Appeals ................................................ 34 Withdrawal from the University .......................................... 35 Costs and Financial Information ......................11 Requirements for Graduating Seniors .................................. 35 Payment of Accounts .......................................................... 11 Graduation Honors ............................................................ 36 Application Fees ................................................................. 11 Transfer Credit Evaluation .................................................. 36 Undergraduate Tuition and Fees (per semester) .................. 11 Graduate Tuition ................................................................ 12 The UT Academic Experience .........................39 International Medical Insurance .......................................... 12 Undergraduate Degree Requirements ................................. 39 Deposits ............................................................................. 12 Graduate Degree Requirements .......................................... 40 Room and Board Costs ....................................................... 12 Second Bachelor’s Degree Requirements ............................ 40 Other Expenses ................................................................... 12 Baccalaureate Experience .................................................... 40 Miscellaneous Fees .............................................................. 13 First-Year Student Programs ................................................ 42 Total Costs ......................................................................... 13 Office of International Programs ......................................... 42 The University of Tampa’s Tuition Payment Plan (TPP) ..... 13 Experiential Learning .......................................................... 43 Dropping Courses, Withdrawals and Refunds ...................... 13 Honors Program ................................................................. 43 Refunds .............................................................................. 14 Academic Support Services ................................................. 45 International Check Policy .................................................. 15 Delinquent Accounts .......................................................... 15 Areas of Study .....................................................46 Undergraduate Areas of Study ............................................ 47 Financial Aid .......................................................16 Graduate Areas of Study ..................................................... 50 How Financial Need Is Determined .................................... 16 The Total Cost of a College Education ............................... 16 College of Arts and Letters ...............................51 Undergraduates .................................................................. 16 Department of Art .............................................................. 51 Undergraduate Part-time and Evening College ................... 19 Department of Communication .......................................... 54 Graduate Students .............................................................. 20 EMAT: Electronic Media Art and Technology General Information for All Students .................................. 20 Degree Program .............................................................. 58 Withdrawals ........................................................................ 21 Department of English and Writing .................................... 59 Federal Drug Conviction Policy .......................................... 22 Department of Languages and Linguistics ........................... 61 Caveat ................................................................................ 22 Department of Music .......................................................... 62 Department of Philosophy and Religion .............................. 66 Student Life and Services .................................23 Department of Speech, Theatre and Dance ......................... 67 Life on Campus .................................................................. 23 Campus Organizations ........................................................ 24 John H. Sykes College of Business ................71 University Services .............................................................. 24 Vision ................................................................................. 71 Technology Policies ............................................................ 25 Mission and Values ............................................................. 71 Residence Life .................................................................... 28 Essential Competencies ....................................................... 71 Sykes Chapel and Center for Faith and Values ..................... 28 Program Description ........................................................... 71 Vaughn Center ................................................................... 28 Center for Ethics ................................................................ 72 The Arts at the University ................................................... 28 TECO Energy Center for Leadership .................................. 72 Athletics at the University ................................................... 29 Florida Directors’ Institute .................................................. 72 The Naimoli Institute for Business Strategy ......................... 72 Academic Policies and Procedures ...............30 Florida Entrepreneur and Family Business Center ............... 72 Frequency of Course Offerings ........................................... 30 Student Organizations ........................................................ 73 The Calendar ...................................................................... 30 Independent Studies Courses and Special Studies Courses ... 73 Semester-Hour Credits and Honor Points ........................... 30 Core Requirements ............................................................. 74 Course Load/Credit-Hour Overload .................................. 31 COB — College of Social Sciences, Mathematics and Student Classification .......................................................... 31 Education