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Periodicals postage paid at Tucson, AZ. Registrar's Office VOL. XCII NO.1 May 1999 Residence Classification, Administration Building, Room 210 (520) 621 -3636 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Student Information, Administration Building, Room 210 (520) 621 -3113 The University of Arizona CCIT, Room 337 Residence Life (Housing) PO Box 210073 Babcock Building, 1717 E. Speedway Blvd. (520) 621 -6500 Tucson, AZ 85721 -0073 Copyright 1999 Arizona Board of Regents Student Union All Rights Reserved. On the UA Mall (520) 621 -7755 Printed in the U.S.A. Summer Session Announcements in this Catalog concerning regulations, fees, curricula, or other matters University Services Building, 888 N. Euclid Ave. (520) 626 -8200 are subject to change without notice. The electronic catalog, found at <http: // Transcripts catalog.arizona.edu >, is the official general Administration Building, Room 210 (520) 621 -3212 catalog of The University of Arizona. Students may access the catalog from any computer Veteran's Certification connected to the Internet. Please refer to the Administration Building, Room 210 (520) 621 -9501 electronic catalog for the most current information. Campus Visitors Center UA Mall and Cherry Ave. Cover photo: Jay Rochlin (520) 621 -5130 UA Alumni Association UA Main Switchboard (520) 621 -2211 Welcome to The University of Arizona A Message from the Interim Dean of the Graduate College We're glad that you are interested in graduate study at The University of Ari- zona. Whether you are already enrolled or still considering enrollment, I hope this catalog will give you a sense of the out- standing opportunities for study provided by our university. You will find in these pages the require- ments and course descriptions for each graduate program, and information on Graduate College requirements. More detailed and specific information is available from the Graduate Advisors and Graduate Secretaries in each graduate program. The catalog also contains general information regarding campus services, centers and research units, resources and faculty members. I encourage you to work closely with faculty in the department of your choice. Explore the many artistic, cultural, scientific, and other creative pursuits at the University and in southern Arizona. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn about yourself, to make lifelong friendships, and to acquire the knowledge and skills that will help you build a satisfying life. The Graduate College staff is here to assist you -please do not hesitate to call on us for information and help. Sincerely, Dennis L. Jones Interim Dean THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA RECORD (USPS 650 -800) VOL. 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