Catalog 2020-2021 2 | East-West University | Catalog 2020-2021 EAST-WEST UNIVERSITY CHICAGO | ILLINOIS CATALOG 2020-2021 The University Mission Pursuit of excellence by all The online academic catalog offers many features to assist students, including through relevant, effective advanced search options, intuitive navigation, and easier access to East-West and convenient education. University’s main web pages. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic adviser at least once each term and Equal educational reference the catalog under which they enroll as degree-seeking. opportunity for all racial, ethnic and socio-economic The online academic catalog will be published annually, allowing changes to groups. programs and courses in order to be more visible for each new academic year. The current schedule of classes is available on Program offerings of liberal East-West University’s main web page. arts and sciences along with The provisions of this catalog are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between job and career related the University and the student, nor an offer professional education to enter into a contract. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the geared to the service information provided in this catalog, it must be understood that all courses, course economy of modern times. descriptions, designations of instructors, curricular and degree requirements and other academic information described Service to humankind with a herein are subject to change or elimination at any time without notice or published global, multi-cultural and amendment to this catalog. The University future-oriented perspective. reserves the right to change any provision or requirement at any time. This right to change provisions and requirements includes, but is not limited to, the right to PURPOSE AND STATUS reduce or eliminate course offerings in This online academic catalog is the official academic fields to add requirements for source for East-West University academic graduation. Fees and all other charges are programs and courses. Students are subject to change at any time without encouraged to utilize the catalog along with notice. Students should consult the materials provided by the individual appropriate academic or administrative academic programs (and the advising department, or other service provider, for worksheet) to plan their path to graduation. currently accurate information on any matters described in this catalog. 4 | East-West University | Catalog 2020-2021 LOOKING FOR A DIFFERENT It is the policy of East-West University not CATALOG? to discriminate improperly against any Students are expected to meet the program matriculated student, employee or and degree requirements under the catalog prospective employee on account of age, year in which they are first enrolled as race, color, religion, ethnic or national degree-seeking, provided that they origin, gender, sexual orientation, or being complete graduation requirements within a differently abled. Such policy is in continuous period of no more than eight compliance with the requirements of Title years. See Catalog Year and Degree VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX Requirements for more information. of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other 2013-2019 Academic Catalog applicable federal, state, and local statutes, (Archived)- Select from the drop-down ordinances, and regulations. Inquiries menu in the top right corner of the concerning the application of any of these screen. laws may be directed to the University 2012 or earlier catalogs: Contact the Provost or to the Director of the Office for Registrar’s Office. Civil Rights, Department of Education, Washington, D.C. for laws, such as Title IX DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVITY of the Education Amendments of 1972 and East-West University strives to celebrate the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, administered humanity in all its wondrous and complex by that department. variation. Because we value diversity, it is our mission to sustain a community where ACCREDITATION all may flourish, safe to embrace both East-West University (the University) in shared experiences and differences. To this Chicago, Illinois, is accredited since 1983 end, we treat all with respect and by the Higher Learning Commission compassion. We respect, understand, and (HLC) of the North Central Association of embrace the differences and similarities Colleges and Schools. among our students, staff, faculty and the community we proudly serve. As a For information on NCA accreditation, community, East-West University contact (800) 621-7440 encourages the richness of diversity and 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, values the dignity of all persons. We strive Chicago, IL 60604-1411 to foster an equal and positive learning environment that reflects the diverse nature of the people of Chicago, Illinois, the nation, and the world. We seek to connect East-West University campus culture and behavior to our commitment to inclusivity and diversity by cultivating an environment of acceptance using open conversations to improve awareness and enhance harmonies and by hosting events and sponsoring activities that reflect our mission. East-West University | Catalog 2020-2021 | 5 Contents 7 Academic Calendar 9 Looking for Something 13 The University 21 Admission and Registration Information 39 Academic Information 49 Liberal Arts and Sciences 70 Computer and Information Science 75 Electronics Engineering Technology 80 Business Administration 86 Office Administration 88 Special Academic Programs 91 Course Descriptions 164 Directory 167 Glossary of Terms 6 | East-West University | Catalog 2020-2021 Academic Calendar 2020-2021 Fall Quarter 2020 September 28 - December 10 New Student Orientation Tuesday and Wednesday, September 15 and 16 New Student Orientation Tuesday and Wednesday, September 22 and 23 Last day to withdraw without penalty Friday, September 25 Last day for proficiency testing Friday, September 25 Classes begin Monday, September 28 Late registration Monday, September 28 - Friday, October 2 Last day to change schedule Friday, October 2 Midterms Wednesday, October 28 - Thursday, October 29 Last day to withdraw from a class (W grade recorded) Friday, November 13 Thanksgiving break (University closed) Thursday, November 26 - Sunday, November 29 Final examination period Wednesday, December 9 - Thursday, December 10 Winter break (for students) Saturday, December 12 - Sunday, January 10 Winter break for staff (University closed) Monday, December 21 - Friday, January 1 Winter Quarter 2021 January 11 - March 25 New Student Orientation Friday, January 8 Last day to withdraw without penalty Friday, January 8 Last day for proficiency testing Friday, January 8 Classes begin Monday, January 11 Late registration Monday, January 11 - Friday, January 15 Last day to change schedule Friday, January 15 Martin Luther King Jr. day (University closed) Monday, January 18 Midterms Wednesday, February 10 - Thursday, February 11 Last day to withdraw from a class (W grade recorded) Friday, February 26 Final examination period Wednesday, March 24 - Thursday, March 25 Spring break (for students) Saturday, March 27 - Sunday, April 4 Spring Quarter 2021 April 5 - June 17 New Student Orientation Thursday, April 1 Last day to withdraw without penalty Monday, April 5 Last day for proficiency testing Thursday, April 1 Classes begin Monday, April 5 East-West University | Catalog 2020-2021 | 7 Late registration Monday, April 5 - Friday, April 9 Good Friday Friday, April 2 Last day to change schedule Friday, April 9 Midterms Wednesday, May 5 - Thursday, May 6 Apply for graduation Monday, May 10 - Friday, May 14 Last day to withdraw from a class (W grade recorded) Friday, May 21 Major field assessment test(required for all seniors and optional for juniors) Friday, May 14 Memorial day ( University closed) Monday, May 31 Final examination period Wednesday, June 16 - Thursday, June 17 Graduation ceremony Saturday, June 19 Summer break (for students) Saturday, June 19 - Sunday, July 4 Summer Quarter 2021 July 5 - August 26 Last day to withdraw without penalty Friday, July 2 Classes begin Monday, July 5 Late registration Monday, July 5 - Tuesday, July 6 Last day to change schedule Friday, July 9 Midterms Wednesday, July 28 - Thursday, July 29 Last day to withdraw from a class (W grade recorded) Friday, August 13 Final examination period Wednesday, August 25 - Thursday, August 26 8 | East-West University | Catalog 2020-2021 LOOKING FOR ROOM CALL (312) Academic Advising and Counseling The L Lounge/E102 939-0111 ex. 2102 Admissions Admissions Office/W830 939-0111 ex. 1830 Alumni Services Development Office/W819 939-0111 ex. 1819 Academic Program Director Receptionist/W800 939-0111 ex. 1800 Building Management Management Office/W610 312-427-9580 Book Store Bookstore/SLC Lobby 312-450-3752 Career Services W813 939-0111 ex. 1813 Chancellor Chancellor's Office/W804 939-0111 ex. 1804 Computer Services Computer Services/E210 939-0111 ex. 3620 Co-op Education Co-op Office/W410 939-0111 ex. 1410 Credit by Examination Associate Provost’s Office/SLC 5th Floor 939-0111 ex. 3501 Development and Grants Office Development Office/W819 939-0111 ex. 1819 Financial Aid Financial Aid Office/W806 939-0111 ex. 1806 General Information Receptionist/W800 939-0111 ex. 1800 Human Resources Business Office/W808 939-0111 ex. 1808 Instructors Receptionist/W800 939-0111 ex. 1800 International Student Advisor Admissions Office/W829 939-0111 ex. 1829 Library Services