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EAST CENTRAL UNIVERSITY 1100 E. 14TH STREET ADA, OKLAHOMA 74820-6999 TELEPHONE (580) 332-8000 FAX (580) 559-5432 [email protected] www.ecok.edu CATALOG 2017-2018 FALL 2017 Announcements in the catalog concerning regulations, fees, curricula, or other matters are subject to change without notice. Catalog takes effect Fall 2017 iii CONTENTS Affirmative Action Compliance Statement .....................................iv Psychology ............................................................................. .......71 Americans with Disabilities Statement ...........................................iv Professional Education Sequence ..................................................72 Admission of Nonimmigrant Aliens ..............................................iv Program Sheets ..............................................................................73 Accreditation and Affiliation ..........................................................iv SECTION VII: COLLEGE OF HEALTH SECTION I: INTRODUCTION TO THE AND SCIENCES .......................................84 UNIVERSITY ..............................................1 Biology ..........................................................................................86 History and Functions .....................................................................1 Chemistry/Physics .........................................................................86 Mission Statement ..........................................................................2 Environmental Sciences ................................................................87 To the Prospective Student ..............................................................3 Mathematics and Computer Science ..............................................87 Nursing ...........................................................................................88 SECTION II: GENERAL INFORMATION OF THE Program Sheets ..............................................................................90 UNDERGRADUATE DIVISION ..........5 Institutional Admission and Retention Policy* ................................5 SECTION VIII: COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS Undergraduate Transfer and Articulation Policy* .........................14 AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ................ 112 *Includes Non-Native Speakers of English Art ............................................................................................... 115 Remediation Policy ........................................................................17 Communication and Performance Studies/Mass Comm ............. 115 Assessment Policy ........................................................................18 English and Languages ............................................................... 115 In-State/Out-of-State Status of Enrolled Students Policy ..............18 History and Native American Studies .......................................... 116 Fees and Financial Aid ..................................................................22 Human Resources ....................................................................... 116 Orientation ....................................................................................26 Music ........................................................................................... 118 Course Identification .....................................................................27 Political Science and Legal Studies ............................................. 119 Registration, Course Load and Overload .......................................27 Sociology .................................................................................... 119 Taking Courses and Earning Credit ..............................................28 Program Sheets ............................................................................120 Grading Policy; Attendance and Conduct Requirements; Retention Rates; Honor SECTION IX: UNIVERSITY STUDIES ......................157 Roll; and Honors Graduation ...................................................30 General Studies ...........................................................................157 Honors Program ............................................................................33 Program Sheet ..............................................................................158 Records, Graduation, and Planning for Graduate School .............34 Library, Audiovisual Resources, Computer SECTION X: OBTAINING TEACHERS’ Laboratories, Computer Use Policy, CERTIFICATES; NURSES’ LICENSES; Writing Center, High School AND COLLEGIATE OFFICER Meets, International Student Program and Services, CERTIFICATION ...................................160 Global Education Program, National Student Exchange Program, and Academic Success Center .................35 SECTION XI: SCHOOL OF GRADUATE Student Honor Societies and Awards, and STUDIES ..................................................165 Distinguished Alumnus Award ................................................36 Distinguished Family Award ...................................................37 SECTION XII: SUPERVISION, Distinguished Former Faculty Award ......................................38 ORGANIZATION, Distinguished Philanthropist Award ........................................38 FACULTY AND Distinguished Service Award ..................................................38 OTHER PERSONNEL .......................192 Communicable Disease, Grievance, and Sexual Harassment Policies......................................................38 SECTION XIII: COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ................. 211 SECTION III: REQUIREMENTS FOR Index ...........................................................................................281 BACHELOR’S DEGREES ....................42 Map and Description of Facilities ...............................................285 Degrees Offered ............................................................................42 Requirements for a Bachelors Degree ...........................................42 General Education Studies- Philosophy, Purposes, and Themes ...43 General Education Requirements ..................................................44 Student Outcomes ..........................................................................45 SECTION IV: PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS ..............................................48 SECTION V: HARLAND C. STONCIPHER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ...........................................51 Accounting .....................................................................................52 Business Administration ..............................................................52 Program Sheets ..............................................................................54 Certificates .....................................................................................63 SECTION VI: COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND PSYCHOLOGY ............................67 Education ......................................................................................68 Family and Consumer Sciences .....................................................70 Kinesiology ....................................................................................71 iv East Central University Accreditation and Affiliation Affirmative Action Compliance Statement Accredited by: East Central University, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis The Higher Learning Commission as a Master’s Degree granting of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual institution (1922-34; 1947). The Higher Learning Commission’s orientation, genetic information, or status as a veteran in any of its website is www.ncahlc.org and its phone number is (800) 621-7440. policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admission, employment, financial aid, and educational services. The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc., 1978* following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs, 2004 non-discrimination policies: Employment Services Director, 1100 E. Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education 14th, Adm 160, Ada, OK 74820, (580) 559-5217 Programs (CAATE), 2003 Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Americans with Disabilities Statement Educational Programs, 2014 Council on Rehabilitation Education, 1992 “East Central University, in compliance with all applicable Council on Social Work Education, 1984 Federal and State laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the National Association of Schools of Music, 1996 basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, 1954 status as a veteran, or special disabled veteran in any of its policies, National Environmental Health Science and Protection practices, or procedures.” This includes but is not limited to admission, Accreditation Council, 1975 employment, financial aid, and educational services. Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, 1948 East Central University is committed to providing equal Approved by: access to University programs and services for all students. Under university policy and federal and state laws, students with documented American Bar Association (for Legal Studies Program) disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations. If any Collegiate Officer Program member of the class has a documented disability requiring academic