2015-2016 CATALOG THE ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIFTH YEAR The University of North Alabama is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award bachelor’s, master’s and education specialist degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of the University of North Alabama. UÊUÊUÊ , / Ê 9ÊUÊUÊU The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Industrial Hygiene are accredited by the Applied Science Accreditation Commission (ASAC) of ABET http://www.abet.org Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs The Bachelor of Business Administration in Computer Information Systems is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET http://www.abet.org The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET http://www.abet.org The College of Education and Human Sciences at the University of North Alabama is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), www.ncate.org This accreditation covers initial teacher preparation programs and advanced educator preparation programs. However, the accreditation does not include individual education courses that the institution offers to P-12 educators for professional development, relicensure, or other purposes. The Council on Social Work Education (Baccalaureate) The National Association of Schools of Music The National Association of Schools of Art and Design Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036; Telephone (202) 463-6930 The Community Counseling (M.A.) and the School Counseling (M.A.Ed.) graduate programs in the Department of Counselor Education are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) under the 2001 Standards, and approved by the International 5HJLVWU\RI&RXQVHORU(GXFDWLRQ3URJUDPV ,5&(3 DQLQWHUQDWLRQDODI¿OLDWHRI&$&5(3 The National Kitchen and Bath Association UÊUÊUÊ ,/ Ê 9ÊUÊUÊU The American Chemical Society UÊUÊUÊ - / Ê-ÊUÊUÊU A Literary Landmark by the Friends of Libraries USA Vol. XCVII August, 2015 An Invitation The University of North Alabama cordially invites prospective students, parents, and other interested persons individually or in groups to visit the university campus. Guided tours are available daily Mondays through Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. during the fall and spring semesters. Tours are not available during holiday weekends, recess periods, summer terms, or between terms. To schedule a campus tour, contact the Office of Admissions, University of North Alabama, Florence, Alabama, 35632-0001. Telephone: Area Code 256-765-4608. The University’s catalogs are for informational purposes only, and do not constitute a contractual agreement between a student and the University of North Alabama. The University reserves the right to make changes in curricula, degree requirements, course offerings, or academic regulations at any time when, in the judgment of the faculty, the President, or the Board of Trustees, such changes are in the best interest of the students and the University. NONDISCRIMINATION POLICIES It is the policy of the University of North Alabama to afford equal oppor- tunities in education and in employment to qualified persons regardless of age, color, creed, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, or sex, in accordance with all laws, including Title IX of Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1991, and Executive Order 11246. The coordinator for non-discrimination policies for students is the Title IX coordinator, Guillot University Center, 256-765-4223. The coordinator for employees is the Assistant Vice President for Human Resources. Contact information is on the web at http://www.una.edu/title-ix. Page UNIVERSITY ACADEMICTABLE CALENDAR............................................................................5 OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION OF THE UNIVERSITY ............................................................................6 Mission and Vision ......................................................................................................6 University Values.........................................................................................................6 University Goals ..........................................................................................................6 History and Location ...................................................................................................7 Literary Landmark .......................................................................................................7 Organization ................................................................................................................7 Academic Functions and Programs ............................................................................8 Special Programs ......................................................................................................10 Libraries.....................................................................................................................16 Alumni Relations .......................................................................................................17 The University of North Alabama Foundation ...........................................................17 Students with Disabilities ..........................................................................................17 Academic Freedom and Responsibility.....................................................................17 Student Right-to-Know ..............................................................................................18 Policy Statement on FERPA .....................................................................................18 Official UNA Correspondence & Response...............................................................19 Public Complaints......................................................................................................19 ADMISSION TO THE UNIVERSITY...............................................................................21 Policy of Nondiscrimination .......................................................................................21 Procedures for Admission .........................................................................................21 Requirements for Admission .....................................................................................23 Admission to Graduate Studies.................................................................................33 Advanced Standing Credit ........................................................................................33 EXPENSES ....................................................................................................................43 Estimated Expenses and Payment Policies..............................................................43 Undergraduate Course Fees.....................................................................................43 Withdrawal Refund Policy .........................................................................................46 Billing Information......................................................................................................46 Financial Hold............................................................................................................46 Monthly Payment Options for Students and Families...............................................46 Residence Hall Application Fee and Apartment Deposit ..........................................47 University Residences Rent Refund .........................................................................47 Residual Procedures .................................................................................................48 STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES................................................................................49 STUDENT AFFAIRS .......................................................................................................52 Objectives..................................................................................................................52 Student Services .......................................................................................................52 University Expectations for Student Conduct............................................................55 Campus Speaker’s Policy .........................................................................................57 Weapons Policy Statement .......................................................................................59 ACADEMIC PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS....................................................60 Registration ...............................................................................................................60 Basic Programs of Study...........................................................................................61 General Education Component.................................................................................61 Additional General Requirements .............................................................................64 Graduation Requirements .........................................................................................65 Scholastic Standards.................................................................................................67