Table of Contents A Message from the President . 3 A Message from the Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs . 4 Academic Rules and Regulations . 30 Auxiliary Services . 17 Calendar at a Glance . 6 Campus Facilities, Research Institutes & Other Resources . 10 CNAS Agricultural Experiment Station . 16 Colleges and Schools . 45 College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences . 45 College of Natural and Applied Sciences . 57 College of Professional Studies . 68 School of Business and Public Administration . 70 School of Education . 80 School of Nursing, Social Work and Health Sciences . 88 Learning Resources . 94 Course Descriptions by Colleges . 97 College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences . 97 College of Natural and Applied Sciences. 119 College of Professional Studies . 135 School of Business and Public Administration . 135 School of Education . 143 School of Nursing, Social Work and Health Sciences . 150 Learning Resources . 160 Interdisciplinary Courses (Counseling) . 161 Course Listings . 95 Degree Programs . 5 Enrollment Management and Student Services . 17 General Education Requirements . 39 General Information . 8 Index . 175 Libraries . 10 Quick Reference Numbers . 173 Regents, Administrators and Faculty Listing. 165 Research Institutes . 14 Society of Emeritus Professor and Retired Scholars . 172 Tuition and Fees . 38 Undergraduate Admission Policies and Procedures . 21 University Advisement Liaisons . 162 University Centers . 11 2004-2005 UNIVERSITY OF GUAM COMPREHENSIVE NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY The University of Guam (UOG) does not discriminate based on gender, race, color religion, national origin, disability, or age in any of its policies, procedures, or practices in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Additionally, the University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation with regard to all matters under the authority and control of the University. The University also complies with the Readjustment Assistant Act of 1974 pertaining to Vietnam Era Veterans and qualified special disabled veterans. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 makes it illegal to discriminate because of pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of age. This non-discrimination policy covers admission and access to, treatment and employment in the University’s programs and activities. Inquires concerning the application of these programs and activities of the University of Guam may be referred to: Beatrice T. Cruz Equal Employment Opportunity Office American With Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) Office UOG Station Mangilao, GU 96923 Regular Phone: (671) 735-2971 Telephone Device for the Deaf (TDD) (671) 735-2243 Email: [email protected] The University of Guam is accredited by: The Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities 985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100 Alameda, CA94501 Phone: 1-510-748-9001 Fax: 1-510-748-9797 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.wascweb.org The University of Guam is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider. 1 2004-2005 AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 (ADA) MISSION STATEMENT The University of Guam (UOG) is committed to achieving equal opportunity and full participation of persons with disabilities by providing for non-discriminatory access to its services and facilities through the ADA Office. The Mission of the ADA Office is to ensure non-discriminatory access to all benefits, privileges, opportunities and obligations to students with disabilities and to ensure a process for full compliance by UOG with the ADA of 1990, as amended, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, taking into account the economic climate and multi-culture diversity of the institution. The ADA Office provides the following services for students with disabilities: Adapted Testing, Library Assistance, Note Takers, Readers, Academic Support Center/Tutors, Sign Language Interpreters, Special Equipment, and Building Accessibility. The ADA Office can be contacted by calling the regular telephone number (671) 735-2244 and the Telephone Device for the Deaf (TDD) is (671) 735-2243. The student must directly request for all ADA services four (4) to eight (8) weeks in advance. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) OFFICE MISSION STATEMENT The President of the University of Guam (UOG) is committed to ensuring a work environment free of discrimination and sexual harassment. Administrators, directors, managers and supervisors must inform employees of the policies prohibiting discrimination and sexual harassment, emphasize the policy of Zero tolerance, and deal promptly with any problem situations. Each of us is expected to maintain high standards of honesty, integrity and conduct. Discrimination and sexual harassment violate those standards. Sexual Harassment complaints involve sensitive and complex issues. A prompt and effective inquiry into allegations is critical; not only to avoid liability and prevent future harassing behavior, but also to lay the groundwork for successful resolution. A healthy equal opportunity environment does not just happen. It takes commitment and active involvement – by everyone. Ultimately it is not laws, regulations, or policies that create a quality equal opportunity environment, it is people respecting and encouraging other people. BEATRICE T. CRUZ EEO OFFICER/ADA COORDINATOR TELEPHONE NUMBER: (671) 735-2971/2244 TDD (Telephone Device for the Deaf): (671) 735-2243 E-Mail: [email protected] NOTE TO THE READER The University reserves the right to withdraw or modify courses of instruction at any time. Review of academic, financial, and other considerations leads to changes in the policies, rules, and regulations applicable to students, and the faculty of the University therefore reserves the right to make changes at any time. These changes may affect such matters as tuition and all other fees, degrees and programs offered (including the modification or possible elimination of degrees and programs), degree and other academic requirements, academic policies, rules pertaining to student conduct and discipline, fields or areas of concentration, and other rules and regulations applicable to students. While every effort has been made to ensure that this catalog is accurate and up-to-date, it may include typographical of other errors. Changes are periodically made to this publication and will be incorporated in supplements and/or new editions. 2 2004-2005 A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Hafa Adai! On behalf of the faculty, staff and administration, it is a pleasure to welcome you to the University of Guam, a world-class educational institution located in one of the most beautiful places on earth: the island of Guam. In 2004, the University moved forward on several important projects. We opened the Cancer Research Center as part of a $3.6 million National Institutes of Health funded partnership with the Cancer Research Center of Hawaii. This coming year you will also see construction begin on the $13.5 million Jesus S. and Eugenia A. Leon Guerrero School of Business and Public Administration Building. Last academic year our Social Work program was accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and our Nursing Program boasts a 100% first time pass rate on NCLEX, the nursing certification examination. Student success can be seen in the number of Truman Scholars and East-West Center scholars produced by this institution. The University of Guam is also a wonderful place to meet people from all over the world. As you pursue your academic programs we hope that you will participate in our many social, cultural, recreation and athletic activities. We encourage you to pursue excellence in all you do and to explore all that the University of Guam has to offer. Sincerely, Dr. Harold L. Allen President 3 2004-2005 a message from the SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC & STUDENT AFFAIRS Dear Students, On behalf of the faculty, staff, Board of Regents, and administration of the University of Guam, welcome to your university! Since 1952, first the Territorial College of Guam, then in 1968 as the University of Guam, we have served the needs of Guam, the Pacific and Asia. We are committed to our mission statement: Inina, Diskubre, Setbisio – To Enlighten, To Discover, To Serve- to serve the diverse communities of Guam, Micronesian and the neighboring regions of the Pacific and Asia. This Undergraduate Catalog demonstrates our continued focus on quality in our academic programs and co- curricular activities. The University of Guam offers you an excellent, committed faculty, a dedicated support staff, and a caring administration. In addition, you have the advantage of a student community that is diverse and talented. Please get to know your fellow students, faculty, and other members of our island community. We are proud of our accomplishments, but we would not survive without you, the student. Your time at the University of Guam provides an education at the baccalaureate level as a means for you to achieve your goals in life, not an end in itself. Always strive for higher and better goals, study hard, open your mind, debate the issues, ponder life, and, most of all, enjoy your time at the University of Guam. We join you in celebrating your culture