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Florida International University FIU Digital Commons FIU Course Catalogs Special Collections and University Archives 1993 Graduate catalog (Florida International University). [1993-1994] Florida International University Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/catalogs Recommended Citation Florida International University, "Graduate catalog (Florida International University). [1993-1994]" (1993). FIU Course Catalogs. 44. https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/catalogs/44 This work is brought to you for free and open access by the Special Collections and University Archives at FIU Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in FIU Course Catalogs by an authorized administrator of FIU Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. DO NOT REMOVE Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2010 with funding from Lyrasis IVIembers and Sloan Foundation http://www.archive.org/details/graduatecatalogf1993flor 71611 Florida International University Member of the State University System Miami, Florida 1993-1994 Gfoduote Catalog Contents 2 Academic Calendar 6 State Board of Education 6 Florida Board of Regents 6 University Officials 6 General Information 7 Accreditation and Memberships 7 Southeast Florida Educational Consortium 7 Academic Degree Programs 9 Certificate Programs 9 Admissions 12 Registrar 16 Florida Residency Information 1 Financial Aid 2 Student Fees and Student Accounts 22 Academic Affairs 28 Student Affairs 29 Business and Finance 31 North Miami, Budget, and Support Services 33 University Relations and Development 33 Centers and Institutes 40 Statew/ide Course Numbering System 42 Administration and Staff 44 College of Arts and Sciences 9 College of Business Admin Istratlon 1 1 College of Education 159 College of Engineering and Design 186 College of Health 20 School of Hospitality Management 205 School of Journalism and Mass Communlcatton 210 School of Nursing 214 School of Pu bile Affairs and Services 237 Index Editorial Preparation and typesetting by FlU Enrollment Support Services. Cover design by Office of Publications FlU and Florida International University are registered marks Florida International University believes in equal opportunity practices which con- with form to all laws against discrimination and is committed to nondiscrimination respect to race, color, creed, age, handicap, sex, marital status, or national ori- positive gin Additionally, the University is committed to the principle of taking the steps necessary, to achieve the equalization of educational and emp>loyment op- portunities Nof«: The programs, policies, requirements, and regulations published in this cata- log are continually subject to review in order to serve the needs of the University's various publics and to respond to the mandates of the Florida Board of Regents and the Florida Legislature Changes in programs, policies, requirements, and regulations moy bo made without advance notice Tt» ultlrrxjt* r»spon$ibllity for krvawing d»gr»« r»qulr»m»nts and tti« r*qulre- m«nt« lmpo»«d upon $tud«nt« by Sfat» law r»it» wltti fh« itud»n»» to in- This public document was produced at a cost of S27.956 of S 1.40 per copy form the public about University Programs Fees given in this catalog ore tentative pending legislative action 1 1 2 / Academic Calondar 1 993 - 1994 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 1993-1994^ Fall Semester 1993 April 1 Last day for International Students to submit applications for Fall Term admission. June 1 Last day to submit applications for Fall Term admission (except international students). • Last day for International Students to submit all required supporting documents for Fail Term admission. Julys-'9 Freshman Orientation Sessions July 12 13 Frestiman Orientation Sessions July 15 •• 16 Freshiman Orientation Sessions July 19-•20 Fresiiman Orientation Sessions July 23 Transfer Student Orientation Sessions. July 26 30 Control Cards available for student plcl<-up. • Short Term Tuition Loan Applications available to students planning to register. August 2-6 Official Registration Weel< (Degree-Seeking Students only) by appointment time and day. August 9- 13 Open Registration Weelc. August 11 Last day for students already registered to apply for Short Term Tuition Loans. August 13 Last day (by 5 p.m.) to pay tuition and fees to retain registered courses. • Last Day (by 5 p.m.) to apply for graduation at the end of Fall 1993 semester. • Last day for Financial Aid recipients to validate class schedules to retain registered courses. • Last day for students already registered to sign Short Term Tuition Loan promissory notes and validate class schedules. August 2 Housing Checi<-in 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. • Telephone Registration available. August 23 Short Term Tuition Loan Applications available to students planning to register on Registration Day. August 23 - 24 Freshman Orientation Sessions. August 25 Transfer Student Orientation. August 26 - 27 Registration Days (See Class Schedule for registration times) • Last day to register without incurring a $ 1 00.00 late registration fee. August 30 Classes Begin. September 1 Last day for students who registered on or after Registration Day to apply for Short Term Tuition Loans. Aug. 30 - Sept. 3 Registration for State Employees using fee waivers. September 3 Last day (by 5 p.m.) to complete Late Registration • Drop/Add Period ends at 5 p.m. • Last day (by 5 p.m.) to drop courses or withdraw from the University without incurring a financial llabilltY • Last day to change grading option. • Last day (by 5 p.m.) to pay tuition and fees to avoid cancellation of enrollment. • Last day for Financial Aid recipients who registered on Registration Day to validate class schedules to retain registered courses. • Last day for students who registered on Registration Day to sign Short Term Tuition Loan promissory notes. • Last day to register for the October 2nd CLAST exam. September 6 Labor Day Holiday (University closed). September 16-17 Rosh Hashanah (No examinations or major quizzes may be given during the designated hours. JevAsln holidays begin at 4 p.m. the day before the holiday and end at 7 p.m. the day of the holiday.) September 24 Last day (by 5 p.m.) to withdraw from the University with a 25% refund of tuitiori less bonding fees. September 25 Yom KIppur (No examinations or major quizzes may be given during the designated hours. Jewish holidays begin at 4 p.m. the day before the holiday and end at 7 p.m. the day of the holiday.) October 1 Faculty Convocation. October 2 CU\ST Test. October 22 Last day (by 5 p.m.) to drop a course with a DR grade. • Last day (by 5 p.m.) to withdraw from the University with a Wl grade. November 1 Veterans' Day Holiday (University closed). November 25 -27 Thanl<sgiving Holiday (University closed). December 3 Last day (by 5 p.m.) to apply for graduation at the end of the Spring 1 994 semester. December 10 Classes End. 1 11 Academic Calendar 1993 - 1994 / 3 December 11-17 Official Examination Period. December 20 Commencement Exercises. December 2 1 Grades due. December 23 Grades Mailed to Students. December 24 Christmas Holiday (University Closed). Spring Semester 1994 September 1 Last day for International Students to submit applications for Spring Term admission. October 1 Last day to submit applications for Spring Term admission (except international students). • Last day for International Students to submit ail required supporting documents for Spring Term admission. November 4 - 5 Freshmen Orientation Sessions Novembers - 12 Control Cards available for pick-up. • Short Term Tuition Loan Applications available to students planning to register for Spring Term. November 12 Transfer Student Orientation Session. November 15-19 Official Registration Week (Degree-Seeking Students only) by appointment time and day. November 2 Telephone Registration continues. (Check Schedule of Classes for days and times.) Nov. 29 -Dec. 3 Open Registration. December 3 Last day (by 5 p.m.) to pay tuition and fees to retain registered courses. • Last day for Financial Aid recipients to validate class schedules to retain registered courses. • Last day for students already registered to sign Short Term Tuition Loan promissory notes and validate class schedules. • Last day (by 5 p.m.) to apply for graduation at the end of the Spring 1994 semester December 8 Last day for students already registered to apply for Short Term Tuition Loar\s. December 27 Telephone Registration available. December 3 New Year's Day (University Closed). January 3 Short Term Tuition Loan Applications available to students registering on Registration Day. January 4 Housing check-In 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. January 6, 7 Registration Days (Check Class Schedule for registration times) • Last days to register without incurring a $ 100.00 late registration fee. January 10 Classes Begin. • Rnanciai Aid Applications available for 1 994- 1 995. January 10 - 14 Registration for State Employees using fee waivers. January 12 Last day for students who registered on or after Registration Day to apply for Short Term Tuition Loans. January 14 Last day (by 5 p.m.) to complete Late Registration. • Drop/ Add Period ends at 5 p.m. • Last day to change grading option. • Last day (by 5 p.m.) to drop courses or withdraw from the UnlvGfslty wittiout Incurring a financial liability. • Lost day (by 5 p.m.) to pay tuitkjn and fees to avoid cancellation of enrollment. • Last day for Financial Aid recipients who registered on or after Registration Day to validate class schedules to retain registered courses. • Lost day for students who registered on or after Reglstratkxi day to sign Short Term Tuition Loan promissory notes arvd valkdate class schedules. January 17 Martin Luther King Holiday (University Closed). January 21 Last day to register for the February 19th CLAST exam. February 4 Last day (by 5 p m.) to withdraw from the University with a 25% refund of tuition less bonding tees. February 19 CLAST Test. Feb. 28 - Marcl^ 5 Spring Break. March 1 Last day (by 5 p.m.) to drop a course wtth a DR grade » Last day (by 5 p.m.) to vi/lthdraw from the University wtth a Wl grade.