PIC 2 THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-FLINT THE MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-FLINT The Flint campus of the University of Michigan is a community of diverse learners and scholars, where students from this region and beyond prepare for leadership, achievement, and service through interactive instruction in the arts, sciences, humanities, and professions. Our mission rests on three pillars: excellence in teaching, learning, and scholarship; student- centeredness; and engaged citizenship. Our students become leaders in their fields, in their professions, and in their communities. CONTENTS General Information 7 How to Use the Catalog; Calendar; Introduction to the University; Admission; Tuition and Fees; Financial Aid, Extended Hours Academic Policies of the University 29 Academic Regulations; Student Rights and Responsibilities Resources for the University Community 41 Academic Resources; Student Life and Services; Additional Resources Programs of Study 58 Guide to Programs and Degrees; Undergraduate Study; Extension and Continuing Education General Education Program 64 General Education Worksheet and Requirements College of Arts and Sciences 71 Undergraduate Programs and Courses School of Education and Human Services 225 Undergraduate Programs and Courses School of Health Professions and Studies 249 Undergraduate Programs and Courses School of Management 272 Undergraduate Programs and Courses Graduate Programs and Courses 286 Campus-Wide Programs 344 University Honors Program; International & Global Studies Directory 354 Personnel Listings; Index; Maps; Contact Information The Catalog constitutes the official document of the University, although the information therein is subject to change at any time by official action of the University of Michigan-Flint. A printed version of this Catalog is published biannually and an updated version is made available on the web at http://www.umflint.edu/Departments/catalog. Corrections not affecting graduation requirements will appear on the web at any time following approval. Program and degree requirements take effect at the beginning of the Fall semester following approval unless altered through official action of the University of Michigan-Flint; these requirements will appear on the Catalog web page in years that a printed version of the Catalog is not produced. Regents of the University Julia Donovan Darlow, Ann Arbor Laurence B. Deitch, Bingham Farms Olivia P. Maynard, Goodrich Rebecca McGowan, Ann Arbor Andrea Fischer Newman, Ann Arbor Andrew C. Richner, Grosse Pointe Park S. Martin Taylor, Grosse Pointe Farms Katherine E. White, Ann Arbor Mary Sue Coleman, ex officio Policy Against Discrimination The University of Michigan, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The University of Michigan is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex*, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or Vietnam-era veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. Inquiries or complaints may be addressed Human Resources and Affirmative Action, The University of Michigan – Flint, Flint, MI 48502-1950; (810) 762-3150. *Includes discrimination based on gender identity and gender expression. Publication Information The University of Michigan-Flint Catalog is issued biannually. Third class postage paid at Flint, Michigan. Catalog Coordinator, Stacy Lee Faculty Editor, Dr. Kristina Hansen Cover Design and Layout, Michael Ashby, University Relations GENERAL INFORMATION 7 courses to be offered in each semester or term is published prior GENERAL to the registration period for that semester or term. Courses are offered during an academic year composed of 14-week fall and winter semesters and 7-week spring and INFORMATION summer terms. Some courses meet for more than seven weeks during the spring and summer. How to Use the Catalog Course Numbers and Titles Course numbers and titles are printed in the Catalog in boldface Where to Find Information type. A number in parentheses following the course number indicates that the course had previously been listed by this number. 100 299 This Catalog is divided into twelve sections: Courses numbered to are introductory and intermediate courses; those numbered 300 to 499 are usually General Information advanced undergraduate courses. 500 Material on how to use the Catalog; the academic calendar; an Courses numbered and above are for graduate students introduction to the University including objectives, programs, and may not be elected by undergraduates except with approval and a history; admission and orientation procedures, tuition and from the school or college. fees, residence regulations, financial aid, and extended hours. Prerequisites and Requirements Some courses carry specific prerequisites printed in italics Academic Policies of the University immediately following the course number and title. Academic Regulations; Student Rights and Responsibilities. Resources for the University Community Credits Credit is indicated by an italic number in parentheses following the Information about the Library, Advising, Adult Resource, course title and prerequisites (if any). Credits are earned by Women's and Writing Centers, Information Technology Services, semester hours. One credit is usually earned for each hour of Experiential Education, and WFUM; descriptions of social, lecture per week in courses offered during a fall or winter semester, recreational, and support services offered through the Student or for each two hours of lecture per week during a spring or Development Center and the Office of Student Life. summer term. Courses with labs involve additional hours of Programs of Study meeting time each week. A guide to programs and degrees listing all concentration majors and minors, and information on undergraduate study, and Symbols Used in Course Descriptions Extension and Continuing Education. Many courses apply toward General Education Requirements. (See the section "General Education" for further explanation.) General Education Program The letter f, h, n, or s in italics immediately following the General education program requirements and a planning worksheet. number of credits, indicates the General Education Requirement to which a course applies: College of Arts and Sciences f fine arts Undergraduate Programs and Courses h humanities n natural science School of Education and Human Services s social sciences Undergraduate Programs and Courses Special Information School of Health Professions and Studies Information in italics following the course description gives any Undergraduate Programs and Courses special information. For example, if a course is listed in more than one department, this crosslisting is given. If the course can be School of Management elected more than once or must be taken concurrently with another Undergraduate Programs and Courses course, this is designated here. Graduate Programs and Courses Grades Specific information on regulations, procedures, programs, Most courses are graded on an ABCDE system. Unless another degrees and courses. grading system appears, this is the grading system used. When an alternate grading system is used, the information appears in italics University Honors Program and Courses at the end of the course description. Pass/Fail indicates that a course Directory is offered only on a pass/fail basis. In ABC>N, ABCC->N, Personnel listings; the index; maps of the campus; offices to ABCD>N, and ABCDD->N courses, the grade printed just before contact for further information. the > sign is the lowest grade for which credit is granted. Sample Course Description How to Read a Course Description The example which follows may help in interpreting the information included in course descriptions. Course Offerings The Catalog includes information for each academic department 156. Great Books II. HON 155 or consent of Honors or program, followed by a list of course offerings. Brackets [ ] Director. (5)h. enclosing a course entry, with the description omitted, indicate a low probability that this course will be offered. A schedule of Continuation of HON 155, including two class periods a week 8 THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-FLINT of written critical analysis. Works from the Enlightenment to EDT Technology Education the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Completion of EHS School of Education and Human Services Courses HON 155 and 156 fulfills the general education EDU Education requirement in English composition. Graded ABC>N. EGR Engineering ENG English The number and name of the course are in bold type. The ENV Environmental Studies prerequisites follow in italics. The student must have taken Honors FOR Foreign Languages 155 or obtain the consent of the Director of the Honors Program in FRN French order to elect this class. The (5) indicates that this is a five-credit class. GEO Physical Geography The h means that it counts for humanities credit in the General GER German Education Requirements. HCR Health Care The course description is given, followed by special information, HED Health Education printed in italics. The grading system is given; the lowest grade for HIS History which credit is granted for this course is a C. (If no grading system is HON