WHEELING UNIVERSITY

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2020 CATALOG

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Table of Contents The Mission of (WU) ...... 8 Educating for Life ...... 8 Educating for Leadership ...... 8 Educating Men and Women for Others ...... 8 Wheeling University Mascot ...... 8 Wheeling University Motto ...... 8 History of Wheeling University ...... 8 General Information ...... 9 Accreditation and Memberships ...... 9 Non-discrimination Policy ...... 9 Adherence to Federal Guidelines ...... 9 Notice to all Current and Potential Students ...... 9 Campus Resources ...... 10 Student Success Center ...... 10 Bishop Hodges Library ...... 10 Campus Ministry ...... 10 Faculty ...... 10 Information Technology Services ...... 11 Media Services ...... 11 Additional Campus Resources ...... 11 Campus Services ...... 11 Athletic Activities ...... 11 Intercollegiate Athletics ...... 11 Intramurals ...... 11 Athletic Facilities ...... 11 Campus Public Safety and Parking ...... 12 Career Services ...... 12 Counseling Center ...... 12 Dining Services ...... 12 Disability Services ...... 12 Health Center ...... 13 Residence Life ...... 13 Student Government ...... 13

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Student Life ...... 13 Student Organizations ...... 13 Campus Activities Board (CAB) ...... 14 Student Publications ...... 14 Student Services ...... 14 Title IX ...... 14 Veteran Affairs ...... 14 Undergraduate Studies ...... 15 Admission Procedures ...... 15 First-Year Admissions ...... 15 Transfer Admissions ...... 15 Admission Requirements ...... 15 First-Year Students ...... 15 Transfer Students ...... 15 International Students ...... 16 Special Nursing Departmental Regulations ...... 16 Pre-Entrance Health Forms ...... 16 Special Admission Programs ...... 16 Advanced Placement ...... 16 Dual Enrollment - Classes for High School Students ...... 16 Tuition, Fees, Room and Board ...... 17 Explanation of Fees ...... 17 Room and Board ...... 18 Tuition Deposit ...... 19 Payments ...... 19 Payment Plan Option ...... 19 University Withdrawal Refund Policy ...... 19 Refund Checks ...... 20 Policy Concerning Students Affected by Military Mobilization ...... 20 Cardinal Card/Munch Money ...... 20 Financial Aid Information...... 20 Financial Aid Programs ...... 20 How to Apply ...... 21 Wheeling University and Federal Aid Programs ...... 21 Academic Scholarships ...... 21 Institutional Scholarships & Grants ...... 21

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Externally-Supported Scholarships ...... 21 Federal and State Aid Programs ...... 22 Rights & Responsibilities of Financial Aid Recipients ...... 23 Student Withdrawal - Financial Aid Refund Policy ...... 23 Federal Return of Title IV Aid (R2T4) ...... 24 Renewal of Financial Aid ...... 25 Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid ...... 25 Maximum time frame to earn a degree ...... 25 Withdrawals and Pass/Fail (Credit/No Credit) Courses ...... 25 Incompletes or Grade Changes ...... 25 Double Majors and/or Minors ...... 25 Change in Major ...... 25 Transfer Credit Hours...... 25 Repetition of Courses ...... 26 2nd Bachelor’s Degree ...... 26 Credit Hour Progression...... 26 Qualitative Standards-Grade Point Averages ...... 26 Procedures ...... 26 Financial Aid Warning ...... 26 Financial Aid Probation ...... 27 Lack of Satisfactory Progress Equals Loss of Federal Financial Aid Eligibility ...... 27 Right to Appeal ...... 27 Academic Plan Procedure ...... 28 Resources Available for Students ...... 28 Student Information ...... 28 Student Rights and Responsibilities ...... 28 Honor Code ...... 29 FERPA & Student Records Policy ...... 29 Use of Directory Information ...... 29 Access to Education Records ...... 29 Amendment of Education Records ...... 30 Disclosure of Education Records ...... 30 Annual Notification of Rights ...... 31 Law Enforcement Units and Education Records ...... 32 Complaints of Alleged Failures to Comply with FERPA ...... 32 Medical Leave of Absence Policy ...... 33

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Re-enrollment after MLOA ...... 34 Academic Information ...... 35 The University Catalog ...... 35 Academic Dishonesty and Integrity Policy ...... 35 Academic Dishonesty Guidelines ...... 35 What is academic integrity? ...... 35 Why is academic integrity important? ...... 35 What constitutes a violation of academic integrity? ...... 36 What does “intellectual property” mean? ...... 36 What actions constitute a violation of academic integrity ...... 36 What are the consequences for violating academic integrity? ...... 37 Academic Appeal Process ...... 38 Grades ...... 38 Transcripts ...... 39 Transfer of Credit – while a current student ...... 39 Repetition of Courses ...... 39 Double-Counting Course Requirements ...... 39 Prerequisites ...... 39 Course Numbering ...... 39 Subject Abbreviations ...... 40 Academic Procedures & Regulations ...... 41 Registration ...... 41 Add/Drop Policy ...... 41 Course Withdrawal Policy (prior to the Withdrawal Date)...... 41 Course Withdrawal (after Withdrawal date) with Mitigating Circumstances ...... 41 Incomplete Grade Policy ...... 41 University Withdrawal Refund Policy ...... 41 Graduation Requirements ...... 42 Academic Standing ...... 42 Student Status ...... 42 Satisfactory Academic Progress ...... 42 Academic Warning ...... 43 Academic Probation ...... 43 Academic Suspension ...... 43 Appeal Process for Academic Suspension ...... 44 Academic Dismissal ...... 44

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Evaluation of Part-time Students ...... 44 Clinical Progression Policy: Nursing and Health Science Majors ...... 44 Additional Academic Regulations ...... 44 Class Attendance...... 44 Non-Degree Status ...... 45 Limitations on Courses ...... 45 Day/Evening Crossover Policy ...... 45 Disciplinary Suspension ...... 45 Readmitted Students ...... 45 Student Achievement ...... 45 Graduation Honors ...... 45 Awards for Student Achievement ...... 46 Graduate School Preparation ...... 48 Health Pre-Professional Programs ...... 48 Pre-Physical Therapy ...... 48 Graduate and Professional Studies ...... 48 Academic Programs of Study ...... 49 Majors ...... 49 Minors ...... 49 Majors and Minors ...... 49 Double Major ...... 49 Special Academic Programs ...... 50 Teacher Education Department ...... 50 Laut Honors Program ...... 50 Study Abroad Programs ...... 50 Academic Internship Program ...... 50 The Core Curriculum ...... 52 Core Requirements ...... 52 Program Curricula ...... 53 Accounting (Bachelor of Science) ...... 53 Accounting Minor ...... 54 Bachelor of Liberal Arts...... 55 Biology (Bachelor of Science)...... 56 Biology Minor ...... 58 Business Administration (Bachelor of Science) ...... 58 Business Minor...... 61

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Criminal Justice (Bachelor of Arts) ...... 61 Criminal Justice Minor ...... 63 Education (Bachelor of Arts) ...... 63 4-Year Plan of Study – Elementary Education ...... 67 Secondary Education Major ...... 68 SPECIAL EDUCATION (Multi-categorical) Major ...... 71 4-Year Plan of Study – Special Education (Multi-categorical) Major ...... 72 Engineering Science (Bachelor of Science) ...... 74 English (Bachelor of Arts) ...... 76 English Minor ...... 78 Exercise Science (Bachelor of Science) ...... 78 General Science (Bachelor of Science)...... 80 Nursing (Bachelor of Science) ...... 80 Psychology (Bachelor of Science) ...... 83 Psychology Minor ...... 85 Respiratory Care Practitioner (Bachelor of Science) ...... 85 Course Descriptions ...... 89

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The Mission of Wheeling University (WU)

Educating for Life The Catholic traditions of educational excellence and service guide all programs at Wheeling University. By integrating learning, research, and economic development with classical knowledge and Christian revelation, the University seeks to foster competence, creativity, and innovation both throughout and beyond the campus community. Graduates of the University enter the world of work with socially responsible goals, a lifelong appetite for learning, and the desire to make our universe a better place.

Educating for Leadership To model the Catholic concern for regional and global neighbors, t