Cameron University Undergraduate Catalog 2011-2013
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2 PREFACE C A M E R O N This catalog provides information about the academic programs of Cameron University. It also contains information concerning admissions, academic regulations and requirements, services available to students, academic offerings and a list of the administrative officers and faculty of the University. While U N I V E R S I T Y every effort has been made to make this catalog as complete and accurate as possible, changes may occur at any time in requirements, deadlines, fees, curricula and courses listed in this catalog. All such changes are effective at such time as the proper institutional authorities determine and may apply not only to prospective students but also to those who are already enrolled in the University. This catalog should not be construed as a contract between Cameron and any person. The online undergraduate catalog, available at http://www.cameron.edu/catalog, reflects the most recent changes to requirements, deadlines, fees, curricula, and courses. The courses listed in a curriculum are required, but the display of a curriculum does not in any way indicate the length of time required for a student to finish degree requirements. Rather, this display is intended as a guide to indicate the preferred order for completion of degree requirements. Exceptions to certain requirements may be petitioned through proper academic channels. Because this catalog was prepared well in advance of its effective date, the course descriptions may 2 0 1 1 - 2 0 1 3 differ in some instances from actual content taught in some courses, due to advancements in the discipline or decisions to change the scope of the course. Thus, the descriptions that follow are not provided in the nature of a contractual obligation. Some of the newer courses and changes in courses are included in this C A T A L O G catalog pending their approval by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. Consequently, students should consult the appropriate departmental advisor and refer to the class schedule for the offerings in any given academic session. ACADEMIC CALENDARS Cameron University’s academic calendar is approved by the President or his/her designee and submitted annually to the State Regents. The academic calendar shall describe any alternative schedules. Submission 2800 West Gore Boulevard is due by January 1 prior to the summer semester to which the proposed calendar applies. Lawton, Oklahoma 73505 The uniform academic calendar for institutions in The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education consists of the fall and spring semesters and a summer term defined as follows: A. The summer session begins about the last week in May or the first week in June and ends late July or early August. B. The fall semester begins mid- to late August or early September, closing just prior to the Christmas vacation period. C. The spring semester begins following the Christmas vacation in January and ends prior to the first of June. D. Academic terms shorter than a traditional semester or summer session, generally referred to as “intersessions,” may be conducted between semesters or between the summer session and spring and fall semesters. Block or alternative course schedules may also occur within the dates set forth for a semester or summer session. The approved calendar is distributed to all departments and is available online at http://www.cameron.edu/info/schedules/enroll.html. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT In compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, political affiliation, Cameron University's comprehensive outcomes assessment program, mandated by the Oklahoma disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is State Regents for Higher Education, consists of entry level assessment, general education assessment, not limited to, admissions, employment, financial assistance, and educational services. program outcomes assessment, and student satisfaction assessment. Participation by students may be required as a condition of enrollment, continued enrollment, or graduation. 3 4 CONTENTS ACCREDITATION Page Cameron University is accredited by THE HIGHER LEARNING COMMISSION, A COMMISSION OF THE NORTH CENTRAL ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS, Accreditation ................................................................................................................................................. 4 30 North LaSalle, Suite 2400, Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504. They can be reached by phone at 800-621- Degree Programs Offered .............................................................................................................................. 5 7440, or at http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org. Admissions .................................................................................................................................................. 14 The undergraduate and graduate degree programs offered by the School of Business are accredited by Academic Regulations ................................................................................................................................. 19 the ACCREDITATION COUNCIL FOR BUSINESS SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS (ACBSP), 11520 West 119th Street, Overland Park, Kansas 66213. The School of Business is also a member of the Student Programs and Services .................................................................................................................... 26 AACSB-THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MANAGEMENT EDUCATION, 600 General Education Requirements................................................................................................................. 36 Emerson Road, Suite 300, St. Louis, Missouri 63141-6762. School of Business....................................................................................................................................... 38 The Teacher Education programs at Cameron University are accredited by the State, OKLAHOMA School of Education and Behavioral Sciences ............................................................................................. 47 COMMISSION FOR TEACHER PREPARATION, 4545 N. Lincoln Boulevard, Suite 275, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105-3418 and by the NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE ACCREDITATION OF Department of Education ....................................................................................................................... 48 TEACHER EDUCATION (NCATE), 2010 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20036-1023. Approved graduates are recommended for teaching licenses in the elementary and secondary Department of Health and Physical Education ...................................................................................... 59 schools of Oklahoma. Department of Psychology .................................................................................................................... 65 The Bachelor of Arts in Music, Bachelor of Music, and Bachelor of Music Education Degrees offered School of Liberal Arts ................................................................................................................................. 70 by the Department of Music are accredited by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS OF MUSIC (NASM), 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, Virginia 20190. Department of Art ................................................................................................................................. 71 Department of Communication ............................................................................................................. 76 The Medical Technology curriculum is accredited by the NATIONAL ACCREDITING AGENCY FOR CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES (NAACLS) in cooperation with the COMMISSION Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology ...................................................................................... 83 ON ACCREDITATION OF ALLIED HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS, 35 East Wacker, Suite 1970, Chicago, Illinois 60601-2208. Department of English and Foreign Languages ..................................................................................... 92 Department of History and Government ...............................................................................................108 The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Professional Option) offered by the Department of Physical Sciences is certified by the AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (ACS), 1155 Sixteenth Street, NW, Department of Music ............................................................................................................................120 Washington, DC, 20036. Department of Theatre Arts ..................................................................................................................128 School of Science and Technology ............................................................................................................ 132 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Department of Agriculture ....................................................................................................................134 Department of Biological Sciences .......................................................................................................141 Cameron University is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action and promotes an environment of awareness and understanding of culturally diverse groups in our society. The