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FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY STATE FROSTBURG OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY 101 BRADDOCK ROAD FROSTBURG, MD 21532-2303 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG UNDERGRADUATE 2017-2019 WWW.FROSTBURG.EDU UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2017-2019 FSU AT A GLANCE Table of Contents For Visits and Further Information Majors Visitors are always welcome at Frostburg State University. Applicants can contact the Office of Admissions, 301.687.4201, to Accounting Accreditation ii arrange a date and time. Administrative offices are generally open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Adventure Sports Management mailing address for the Frostburg State University main campus is 101 Braddock Road, Frostburg, Maryland 21532-2303. Art & Design Athletic Training Message From the President iii Biology Business Administration Information 301.687.4000 Academic Calendar iv Chemistry Communication Studies Academic Programs and Policies Hitchins 213 301.687.4211 Computer Information Systems The University 1 Computer Science [email protected] Mission of the University 1 Early Childhood/Elementary Education Admissions Pullen 114 301.687.4201 Earth Science Statement on Liberal Education 1 [email protected] Economics Diversity & Equal Opportunity 1 Elementary Education Undergraduate Institutional Learning Goals 2 Center for Advising & Career Services Sand Spring Hall 301.687.4403 Elementary/Middle School Dual Certification Academic Programs 3 [email protected] Engineering English Financial Aid Pullen 114 301.687.4301 Admission 7 Environmental Analysis & Planning [email protected] Ethnobotany On-Campus Housing - Residence Life Office Basement, Annapolis Hall 301.687.4121 Exercise & Sport Science Expenses, Financial Aid & Scholarships 11 Foreign Languages & Literature (moving to Pullen Hall in 2018) [email protected] Expenses 11 Geography Registration and Transcripts Pullen 144 301.687.4346 Health & Physical Education Financial Aid 15 Health Science Scholarships 17 [email protected] History Financial Responsibility Policy 18 Student Affairs Hitchins 116 301.687.4311 Information Technology [email protected] International Studies Academic Life 19 Interpretive Biology and Natural History University & Student Billing Pullen 148 301.687.4321 The Academic Program 19 Law and Society [email protected] Liberal Studies The General Education Program 21 Mass Communication Academic Regulations & Procedures 27 USM-Hagerstown 32 W. Washington St. 240.527.2060 Mathematics Hagerstown, MD 21740 [email protected] Mechanical Engineering Programs of Study 35 Veterans Center 150 Park Ave. 301.687.0131 Music [email protected] Nursing (RN to BSN) The College of Business 35 Philosophy The College of Education 49 Physics FSU’s Teacher Education Report Card 50 Political Science The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences 73 Psychology Recreation & Parks Management Course Descriptions 159 Secondary Teacher Education Secure Computing & Information Assurance Social Science Personnel Register 221 Social Work Sociology Theatre Policies 231 Wildlife & Fisheries Index 245 Pre-Professional Programs Dental Hygiene Dentistry Law Medical Technology Medicine Nursing Occupational Therapy Optometry Pharmacy Physical Therapy Veterinary Medicine INSIDE PAGES PRINTED ON 100% RECYCLED PAPER; COVER PRINTED ON 30% PCW RECYCLED PAPER Undergraduate Catalog 2017-2019 FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY 101 Braddock Road Frostburg, Maryland 21532-2303 www.frostburg.edu Published for the Division of Academic Affairs by the FSU Office of Publications Frostburg State University is a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. i Accreditation INTRODUCTION Frostburg State University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267.284.5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Edu- cation is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Accreditors Approved by the U.S. Secretary of Education: • BSN in Nursing: Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) • Teacher Education Programs: National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) Other Accreditors: • BA/BS in Athletic Training: Commission • BA/BS in Recreation and Parks on Accreditation of Athletic Training Management: Council on Accreditation Education (CAATE) of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions (COAPRT) • College of Business programs: AACSB International (Association to Advance • BA/BS in Social Work: Council on Social Collegiate Schools of Business) Work Education (CSWE) • MS in Counseling Psychology: Master’s in • Teacher Education Programs: Also Psychology Accreditation Council (MPAC) approved by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) as • BA/BS program in Mechanical consistent with the Maryland Redesign of Engineering, in collaboration with the Teacher Education University of Maryland College Park: Engineering Accreditation Commission of • Brady Health Center: Accreditation ABET, Inc. Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) • BS Engineering Program Concentrations in Materials Engineering and Electrical • Counseling and Psychological Services: Engineering were accredited by ABET International Association of Counseling through September 2020. Services • BS Engineering Program Concentration in Electrical Engineering was accredited through September 2020. These programs join our already ABET accredited Collaborative Mechanical Engineering Program. The provisions of this catalog are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the University and the student. The University reserves the right to change any provisions of requirement at any time, but its practice is to not make changes in degree and admission requirements retroactive. Other regulations and procedures and course offerings may change during the period of your enrollment. Whenever possible, such changes will be published in official University publications such as the Undergraduate Catalog and Registration Guidelines, and on the University Web site, with prior notice of changes provided. However, if circumstances require, such changes may be made without notice. NOTE: Notwithstanding any other provision of this or any other University publication, the University reserves the right to make changes in tuition, fees, and other charges at any time such changes are deemed necessary by the University and the University System of Maryland Board of Regents. FSU is committed to making all of its programs, services and activities accessible to persons with disabilities. To request accommodation through the ADA Compliance Office, call 301.687.4102 or use a Voice Relay Operator at 1.800.735.2258. Frostburg State University is an Equal Opportunity institution. Admission as well as all policies, programs and activities of the University are determined without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnic background, gender, sexual orienta- tion, age, genetic information, creed, political or religious opinion or affiliation, disability, veteran’s status or marital status, in conformity with all pertinent Federal and State laws on non-discrimination and equal opportunity. FSU is a smoke-free campus. ii INTRODUCTION Welcome to Frostburg State University This catalog is designed to be a road map to your future at Frostburg State University. It will direct you to valuable information regarding the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the College of Educa- tion and the College of Business. It will lead you through our many programs of study, giving details about every course available at the time of printing, and it will guide you to the best opportunities for financial aid. It will give you useful information about our academic policies and procedures. In short, this catalog will provide a description of what we offer and how you can become a part of Frostburg State University. Like any map, what it cannot provide is the experience of Frostburg State University. It cannot describe the quality of our faculty and our support personnel. You may note that more than 80 percent of our faculty have Ph.D.’s, but it is important to know that they publish in the most prestigious books and Ronald Nowaczyk, Ph.D. President, Frostburg State University journals in the world, while still giving their full support and attention to their students. They pride themselves on the close and personal connections they form with students. It doesn’t tell you that we employ one faculty member for every 18 students and that you will never sit in a lecture hall with hundreds of students. It also cannot express the importance we place on providing support through our Center for Academic Advising and Retention, our Orientation Program or our Learning Connec- tions in which all incoming freshmen join a group of students with similar interests, then take some of their general education courses with those same students. Enduring friendships are often born of these communities. This catalog cannot give you a true sense of this beautiful, uncrowded campus in the mountains of Western Maryland, nor can it convey the environment that so many students say enhances both their learning and their development as human beings. These qualities can only be realized from experienc- ing this campus and allowing us the privilege of providing you an education. We are glad you have chosen Frostburg and look forward to your becoming an engaged member of our community who will