catalog course current the catalog for current a ARCHIVALokcu.edu Not Visit 20 08-09 UNDERGRAD U ATE ATE C A T A L O G G O L A T A C UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2008-09 GENERAL INFORMATION catalog course current UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG the catalog 2008-09 for 2501 N. Blackwelder current Oklahoma City, OK 73106 a (405) 208-5000 ARCHIVAL (800) 633-7242 okcu.edu www.okcu.edu Not Visit NOTE: The electronic version of this catalog, found on the Oklahoma City University Web site, supercedes this publication. GENERAL INFORMATION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION Oklahoma City University, a private, church-related institution, aspires to be a premier university for the liberal arts and the professions, with respect to n Academic excellence that cultivates character catalog n Student success and welfare n Personalized education that encourages service, leadership, and spiritual growth n Local community and economic development,course including the use of global relationships n Cultural leadership in our community and state current the catalog for current a ARCHIVALokcu.edu Not Visit 2 OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MAP Virginia Avenue 240 Kentucky Avenue P 120 NW 27th St. A1 Indiana Avenue A2 NW 28th St. 334 450 225 332 451 220 335 330 333 452 P 331 P 221 P P 210 P J.R. Homsey Dr. P 336 440 Virginia Avenue Draper Dr. 322 A4 Paul Hansen Dr. 323 P 320 430 P NW 23rd St. 540 Florida Avenue 321 431 310 420 Kentucky Avenue 542 P P 541 Blackwelder Avenue 311 NW 26th St. NW 27th St. Noble Drive 421 312 P 530 531 catalog P 522 410 P 520 630 400 521 411 510 621 NW 23rd St. P 620 613 NobleA3 Drive McKinley Avenue 622 NW 25th St. (United Methodist Conference P parking only) P Blackwelder AvenueP NW 24th St. course P N 611 612 NW 23rd St. 614 McKinley Avenue P Parking (requires permit) Emergency Phones current 120. Lambda Chi Alpha 410. Bishop W. Angiethe Smith Chapel 541. Farmer House Annex 210. Kappa Sigma (Wimberly School of Religion) 542. Farmer House 220. Harris Hall catalog411. Edith Kinney Gaylord Center A4. Stars Soccer Field 221. Draper Hall (Ann Lacy School of American 611. Rowing facility 225. Cokesbury Court Apartments Dancefor and Arts Management) 612. Theatre costume storage 240. Theatre storage 420. Tom and Brenda McDaniel 613. Lacy Admissions and Visitor Center 310. Sarkeys Law Center University Center 614. Dance costume storage 311. Walker Hall 421. Dulaney-Browne Library 620. Wilson House (president’s home) 312. Gold Star Memorial Building 430. Physical Plant (boilers) 621. Children’s Center for the Arts (Law Library) 431. Physical Plant (shops) (Oklahoma Children’s Theatre) 320. Smith Hall current 440. Henry J. Freede Wellness 622. Oklahoma United Methodist 321. Banning Hall and Activity Center Conference Center 322. Centennial Hall 450. Ann Lacy Stadium (West building) 630. Meinders School of Business 323. Aduddella Center 451. Ann Lacy Stadium (press box) ARCHIVAL330. Gamma Phi Beta 452. Ann Lacy Stadium (East building) 331. Student Health Centerokcu.eduA2. Ann Lacy Stadium 332. Alpha Phi A3. Kerr-McGee Centennial Plaza Not333. Alpha Chi Omega 510. Clara E. Jones Administration Building 334. J.R. Homsey Press Box 520. Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center 335. C.R. Sutton Baseball Complex 521. Margaret E. Petree Recital Hall 336. Dawson-LoeerVisit Science 522. Wanda L. Bass Music Center and Mathematics Center 530. Walker Center for Arts and Sciences A1. Jim Wade Stadium 531. Norick Art Center 400. University Manor Apartments 540. Kramer School of Nursing 2008-09 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 3 GENERAL INFORMATION OKLAHOMA CITY MAP catalog course N current the catalog for DIRECTIONS TOcurrent OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY From I-35 (northa or south): Take I-35 to I-40. Follow I-40 west to Classen Boulevard. Take Classen north to NW Twenty-third Street. Turn left and take Twenty-third to Blackwelder. The campus is on the north ARCHIVALside of NW Twenty-thirdokcu.edu and Blackwelder. FNotrom I-40: Coming from the east, follow the directions for “From I-35” after “Take I-35 to I-40.” Coming from the west, take I-40 to Pennsylvania Avenue. Take Penn north to NW Twenty-third Street. Turn east on NW Twenty-third to Blackwelder. The campus is on the north side of NW Twenty-third Street between PennsylvaniaVisit and Blackwelder avenues. 4 OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION ACADEMIC SUPPORT PROGRAMS The University ............................................................. 7 Special Programs ...................................................... 53 Accreditation ............................................................... 7 International Education ............................................... 55 Assessment ................................................................ 8 Dulaney-Browne Library .............................................. 56 Diversity ..................................................................... 8 Career Services ....................................................... 57 Mission ...................................................................... 8 Oklahoma City ............................................................. 9 GENERAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM Undergraduate Majors ............................................... 10 Vision, Goals, and Objectives...................................... 61 Graduate Degree Programs ....................................... 10 General Education Requirements ................................ 61 ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS General Admission Policy ........................................... 12 Petree College of Arts and Sciences ...........................catalog 64 Admission Procedure ................................................. 12 Meinders School of Business .................................... 103 First-time Freshmen .............................................. 12 Ann Lacy School of American Transfer Students ................................................. 13 Dance and Arts Management .............................. 109 Unclassified Students ........................................... 13 Bass School of Music .............................................. 118 Concurrent Enrollment .......................................... 13 Department of Theatre............................................. 132 Conditional Admission ........................................... 14 Kramer School of Nursing ........................................ 136 International Student Admission .................................. 14 Wimberly School of Religion andcourse Graduate Theological Center .............................. 141 EXPENSES AND FINANCIAL AID General Financial Information ...................................... 16 UNDERGRADUATE Payment of Tuition ..................................................... 16 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS .................................. 147 Special Service Fees ................................................. 16 Veterans Benefits ...................................................... 17 UNIVERSITY TRUSTEES, Tuition Adjustments ................................................... 17 ADMINISTRATORS, STAFF, Financial Assistance .................................................. 18 ANDcurrent FACULTY..................................................... 206 Endowed Scholarships ............................................... 20 Endowed Chairs and Professorships ........................... 31 INDEX .................................................................. 215 STUDENT SERVICES the On-Campus Housing ..................................................catalog 33 Student Life .............................................................. 33 Extracurricular Activities ............................................for 35 Cultural Enrichment Events ......................................... 36 Student Assistance Services ...................................... 37 Policies on Student Privacy and Sexualcurrent Harassment ........................................ 38 ACADEMIC REGULATIONS Generala R equirements for Degrees ............................. 40 ARCHIVALAcademic Honesty .................................................... 40 Academic Advisement................................................okcu.edu 42 Advanced Standing Credit .......................................... 42 NotTransfer of Undergraduate Credit ................................ 44 Evaluation of Academic Work ..................................... 45 Academic Probation and Suspension........................... 49 AVisitcademic Dismissal................................................... 49 Graduation Procedures and Commencement ............... 50 University Honors ...................................................... 51 2008-09 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 5 GENERAL INFORMATION THE UNIVERSITY ACCREDITATION ASSESSMENT MISSION OKLAHOMA CITY UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS catalog GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS course current the catalog for current a ARCHIVALokcu.edu Not Visit 6 GENERAL INFORMATION THE UNIVERSITY Located in the capital city, Oklahoma City University’s Oklahoma City University is one of the nation’s highly beautiful campus occupies over seventy-six acres in a respected educational institutions. A private, United diverse and vibrant metropolitan area. The architecture Methodist-related university, Oklahoma City University on campus is a pleasing blend of American collegiate, combines a unique blend of tradition, quality, community, gothic, and functional contemporary. and innovation. U.S. News and World Report consistently ranks Oklahoma City University among the best mas- A broad spectrum