2 PREFACE This catalog provides information about the academic programs of Cameron University. It also contains information concerning admissions, academic regulations and requirements, services available to C A M E R O N students, academic offerings and a list of the administrative officers and faculty of the University. While every effort has been made to make this catalog as complete and accurate as possible, changes may occur at any time in requirements, deadlines, fees, curricula and courses listed in this catalog. All such changes U N I V E R S I T Y are effective at such time as the proper institutional authorities determine and may apply not only to prospective students but also to those who are already enrolled in the University. This catalog should not be construed as a contract between Cameron and any person. The courses listed in a curriculum are required, but the display of a curriculum does not in any way indicate the length of time required for a student to finish degree requirements. Rather, this display is intended as a guide to indicate the preferred order for completion of degree requirements. Exceptions to certain requirements may be petitioned through proper academic channels. Because this catalog was prepared well in advance of its effective date, the course descriptions may differ in some instances from actual content taught in some courses, due to advancements in the discipline or decisions to change the scope of the course. Thus, the descriptions that follow are not provided in the nature of a contractual obligation. Some of the newer courses and changes in courses are included in this catalog pending their approval by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. Consequently, students should consult the appropriate departmental advisor and refer to the class schedule for the offerings in any 2009-2011 given academic session. C A T A L O G ACADEMIC CALENDARS Cameron University’s academic calendar is approved by the President or his/her designee and submitted annually to the State Regents. The academic calendar shall describe any alternative schedules. Submission is due by January 1 prior to the summer semester to which the proposed calendar applies. The uniform academic calendar for institutions in The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education 2800 West Gore Boulevard consists of the fall and spring semesters and a summer term defined as follows: A. The summer session begins about the last week in May or the first week in June and ends late Lawton, Oklahoma 73505 July or early August. B. The fall semester begins mid- to late August or early September, closing just prior to the Christmas vacation period. C. The spring semester begins following the Christmas vacation in January and ends prior to the first of June. D. Academic terms shorter than a traditional semester or summer session, generally referred to as “intersessions,” may be conducted between semesters or between the summer session and spring and fall semesters. Block or alternative course schedules may also occur within the dates set forth for a semester or summer session. The approved calendar is distributed to all departments and is included in the Enrollment Schedule each semester and summer session. OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY Cameron University's comprehensive outcomes assessment program, mandated by the Oklahoma State In compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, the University does not Regents for Higher Education, consists of entry level assessment, general education assessment, program discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, political affiliation, outcomes assessment, and student satisfaction assessment. Participation by students may be required as a disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not condition of enrollment, continued enrollment, or graduation. limited to, admissions, employment, financial assistance, and educational services. 3 4 CONTENTS ACCREDITATION Page Cameron University is accredited by THE HIGHER LEARNING COMMISSION, A Accreditation ............................................................ 4 COMMISSION OF THE NORTH CENTRAL ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS, 30 North LaSalle, Suite 2400, Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504. Degree Programs Offered .................................................. 5 The undergraduate and graduate degree programs offered by the School of Business are accredited by General Information ...................................................... 9 the ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGIATE BUSINESS SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS (ACBSP), 7007 College Boulevard, Suite 420, Overland Park, Kansas 66211. The School of Business is also a member of the AACSB-THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MANAGEMENT EDUCATION, 600 Admissions ............................................................. 15 Emerson Road, Suite 300, St. Louis, Missouri 63141-6762. Academic Regulations ..................................................... 20 The Teacher Education programs at Cameron University are accredited by the State, OKLAHOMA COMMISSION FOR TEACHER PREPARATION, 4545 N. Lincoln Boulevard, Suite 275, Oklahoma Student Programs and Services .............................................. 27 City, Oklahoma 73105-3418 and by the NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE ACCREDITATION OF TEACHER EDUCATION (NCATE), 2010 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 500, Washington, D.C. General Education Requirements ............................................. 38 20036-1023. Approved graduates are recommended for teaching licenses in the elementary and secondary schools of Oklahoma. School of Business ........................................................ 40 The Bachelor of Arts in Music and Bachelor of Music Degrees offered by the Department of Music are accredited by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS OF MUSIC, 11250 Roger Bacon School of Education and Behavioral Sciences ................................... 51 Drive, Suite 21, Reston, Virginia 20190. Department of Education . 52 Department of Health and Physical Education . 63 The Computer Aided Design Drafting (A.A.S. Degree) curriculum is certified by the AMERICAN Department of Psychology and Human Ecology . .. 69 DESIGN DRAFTING ASSOCIATION, 105 E. Main Street, Newbern, Tennessee 38059. School of Liberal Arts. ................................................. 74 The Medical Technology curriculum is accredited by the NATIONAL ACCREDITING AGENCY Department of Art . 75 FOR CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES (NAACLS) in cooperation with the COMMISSION ON Department of Communication . 80 ACCREDITATION OF ALLIED HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS, 35 East Wacker, Suite 1970, Chicago, Illinois 60601-2208. Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology . 87 Department of English and Foreign Languages . 96 Department of History and Government . 113 Department of Music . 126 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Department of Theatre Arts . 133 Cameron University is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action and School of Science and Technology .......................................... 137 promotes an environment of awareness and understanding of culturally diverse groups in our society. The Department of Agriculture . 139 University strives to maintain a campus climate of mutual respect and tolerance that is free from Department of Biological Sciences . 146 discrimination. Discrimination is unlawful and undermines the freedom of students, faculty, and staff to Department of Computing and Technology . 153 productively learn and work at the University. Department of Mathematical Sciences . 172 To obtain information about applicable laws or to file a complaint of discrimination, including Department of Military Science . 178 harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, or status as a veteran, Department of Multimedia Design . 183 contact Dr. Sylvia Burgess, Equal Opportunity Office, 415 N. Shepler, 2800 W. Gore Blvd., Lawton, Oklahoma 73505, or you may call (580) 581-2946. Department of Physical Sciences . 187 Adult and Continuing Education ............................................ 197 University Interdisciplinary Degrees ......................................... 198 Officers and Faculty ..................................................... 208 Index ................................................................. 223 5 6 DEGREE PROGRAMS Spanish Romance Language Education Cameron University offers curricula leading to master's, bachelor's and associate degrees. The Degree Major Concentration following bachelor's degrees are offered: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Music (B.M.), Bachelor of Social Studies Education Science (B.S.), Bachelor of Accounting (B.Acctg.), and Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.). Associate of Science Communication Speech Communication (A.S.) and Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degrees are also offered. Associate and bachelor's degree programs include a general education requirement and a major or concentration. Bachelor's degree programs Radio/Television also include a minor (or major-minor) and electives. Development of expertise in a discipline occurs in the Journalism major courses; a minor broadens the student's education. General education provides the common experience Public Relations/Organizational and knowledge that characterize the academically educated person. Electives afford the opportunity for both Communication exploration and continued study in areas of particular interest. Students