2020-2021 FALL 2020 Announcements in the Catalog Concerning Regulations, Fees, Curricula, Or Other Matters Are Subject to Change Without Notice
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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 2020-2021 FALL 2020 Announcements in the catalog concerning regulations, fees, curricula, or other matters are subject to change without notice. Catalog takes effect Fall 2020 iii CONTENTS Affirmative Action Compliance Statement .....................................iv Human Development, Hospitality, and Food Science ...................67 Americans with Disabilities Statement ...........................................iv Kinesiology ....................................................................................68 Admission of Nonimmigrant Aliens ..............................................iv Psychology ............................................................................. .......69 Accreditation and Affiliation ..........................................................iv Professional Education Sequence ..................................................70 Program Sheets ..............................................................................71 SECTION I: INTRODUCTION TO THE UNIVERSITY ..............................................1 SECTION VII: COLLEGE OF HEALTH History and Functions .....................................................................1 AND SCIENCES .......................................82 Mission Statement ..........................................................................2 Biological & Environmental Sciences ...........................................84 Shared Horizons Strategic Plan for 2019-2024 ..............................2 Physical Science ............................................................................85 To the Prospective Student ..............................................................5 Mathematics and Computer Science ..............................................85 Official University Communications................................................5 Nursing ...........................................................................................86 Program Sheets ..............................................................................88 SECTION II: GENERAL INFORMATION OF THE UNDERGRADUATE DIVISION ..........6 SECTION VIII: COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS Institutional Admission and Retention Policy* ................................7 AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ................ 111 Undergraduate Transfer and Articulation Policy* .........................14 Art & Design: Media & Communication ..................................... 114 *Includes Non-Native Speakers of English English and Languages ............................................................... 114 Remediation Policy ........................................................................22 History.......................................................................................... 115 Assessment Policy ........................................................................22 Interdisciplinary Studies .............................................................. 115 In-State/Out-of-State Status of Enrolled Students Policy ..............18 Native American Studies .............................................................. 115 Fees and Financial Aid ..................................................................23 Performing Arts ............................................................................ 115 Orientation ....................................................................................27 Politics, Law, and Society ............................................................ 116 Course Identification .....................................................................28 Professional Programs in Human Services .................................. 116 Registration, Course Load and Overload .......................................28 Program Sheets ............................................................................ 119 Taking Courses and Earning Credit ..............................................29 Grading Policy; Attendance and Conduct SECTION IX: OBTAINING TEACHERS’ Requirements; Retention Rates; Honor CERTIFICATES; NURSES’ LICENSES; Roll; and Honors Graduation ...................................................31 AND COLLEGIATE OFFICER Honors Program ............................................................................36 CERTIFICATION ...................................155 Records, Graduation, and Planning for Graduate School .............35 Library, Audiovisual Resources, Computer SECTION X: SCHOOL OF GRADUATE Laboratories, Computer Use Policy, STUDIES ..................................................159 Writing Center, High School Meets, International Student Program and Services, SECTION XI: SUPERVISION, Global Education Program, National Student ORGANIZATION, Exchange Program, and Academic Success Center .................35 FACULTY AND Student Honor Societies and Awards .............................................37 OTHER PERSONNEL .......................187 Distinguished Alumnus Award ................................................39 Distinguished Family Award ...................................................39 SECTION XII: COURSE DESCRIPTIONS .................205 Distinguished Former Faculty Award ......................................39 Distinguished Philanthropist Award ........................................39 Index ...........................................................................................275 Distinguished Service Award ..................................................39 Map and Description of Facilities ...............................................279 Communicable Disease, Grievance, and Sexual Harassment Policies......................................................40 SECTION III: REQUIREMENTS FOR BACHELOR’S DEGREES ....................43 Degrees Offered ............................................................................43 Requirements for a Bachelors Degree ...........................................43 General Education Studies- Philosophy, Purposes, and Themes ...44 General Education Requirements ..................................................45 Student Outcomes ..........................................................................46 SECTION IV: PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS ..............................................48 SECTION V: HARLAND C. STONCIPHER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ...........................................50 Accounting .....................................................................................51 Business Administration ..............................................................51 Program Sheets ..............................................................................53 Certificates .....................................................................................62 SECTION VI: COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND PSYCHOLOGY ............................64 Education ......................................................................................65 iv East Central University account as an acceptable method of official communication. Students, Affirmative Action Compliance Statement faculty, and staff are required to read the official e-mail from this account on a regular basis. 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Inquiries, complaints and requests for accommodation under Title IX, the Rehabilitation Act, and other non- Accreditation and Affiliation discrimination policies should be directed to Employment Services Director, 1100 E. 14th, Adm 160, Ada, OK 74820, (580) 559-5217 Accredited by: Americans with Disabilities Statement The Higher Learning Commission as a Master’s Degree granting institution (1922-34; 1947). The Higher Learning Commission’s “East Central University, in compliance with all applicable website is www.ncahlc.org and its phone number is (800) 621-7440. Federal and State laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc., 1978* status as a veteran, or special disabled veteran in any of its policies, Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs, 2004 practices, or procedures.” This includes but is not limited to admission, Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related employment, financial aid, and educational services. Educational Programs, 2014 Council on Rehabilitation Education, 1992 East Central University is committed to providing equal Council on Social Work Education, 1984 access to University programs and services for all students. Under National Association of Schools of Music, 1996 university policy and federal and state laws, students with documented National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, 1954 disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations. 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