YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE BULLETIN 2011–2012 EFFECTIVE AUGUST 2011 Youngstown, Ohio 44555 Although current at the time of publication, the information in this catalog is subject to change without notice. The University reserves the right to change requirements, fees, course offerings, or other policies at any time. Please check with the department or dean’s office for the most current information. Youngstown State University is committed to a campus environment that values all individuals and groups, and to non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons without regard to sex, race, religion, color, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, handicap/disability, or identification as a disabled and/or Vietnam Era veteran. The University is also committed to the principles of affirmative action and acts in accordance with state and federal laws. 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UNDERGRADUATE BULLETIN VOLUME 80 EFFECTIVE AUGUST 2011 YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO Table of Contents Academic Calendar .......................................................................................................................................................... i University Mission ...........................................................................................................................................................5 Accreditation ....................................................................................................................................................................7 Assessment .........................................................................................................................................................................7 Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity ..................................................................................................................7 Historical Sketch ...............................................................................................................................................................7 Academic Organization ..................................................................................................................................................8 Degrees Granted ...............................................................................................................................................................9 Majors ................................................................................................................................................................................9 Admission .......................................................................................................................................................................11 New Freshman Applicants ............................................................................................................................................13 Transfer ...........................................................................................................................................................................15 International Admission ................................................................................................................................................20 Tuition, Fees, and Charges ............................................................................................................................................22 Financial Aid and Scholarships ....................................................................................................................................28 Academic Policies and Procedures ..............................................................................................................................34 Placement Tests ..............................................................................................................................................................34 Registration .....................................................................................................................................................................35 Credit Hours/Class Standing/Majors ..........................................................................................................................36 Grading System ..............................................................................................................................................................39 Grade Requirements ......................................................................................................................................................42 Transcripts ........................................................................................................................................................................43 Academic Honors ...........................................................................................................................................................43 Student Records .............................................................................................................................................................44 Graduation Requirements ............................................................................................................................................45 General Education Requirements ................................................................................................................................47 Student Services .............................................................................................................................................................51 Academic Resources ......................................................................................................................................................55 Housing Services ............................................................................................................................................................59 Campus Safety ................................................................................................................................................................61 Student Activities ...........................................................................................................................................................62 Campus Facilities ...........................................................................................................................................................67 University/Community Outreach ................................................................................................................................70 Special Academic Programs .........................................................................................................................................73 The Honors Program .....................................................................................................................................................76 The Williamson College of Business Administration ...............................................................................................81 The Beeghly College of Education ................................................................................................................................95 The College of Fine and Performing Arts ..................................................................................................................115 The Bitonte College of Health and Human Services ...............................................................................................133 The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences .......................................................................................................173 The College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics ....................................................................199 Minor Areas of Study ...................................................................................................................................................237 Courses of Instruction ..................................................................................................................................................255 Course Area Abbreviations ........................................................................................................................................402 University Administration ...........................................................................................................................................403 University Full-Service Faculty ...................................................................................................................................404 Faculty and Staff Emeriti ..............................................................................................................................................424 Watson Awards ..............................................................................................................................................................434 Heritage Award ............................................................................................................................................................435 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