BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY HAWAI‘I BULLETIN 2005-2007 GENERAL CATALOG Volume 100. Number 4 April, 2003 Provo, Utah 84605 BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY BULLETIN (USPS #065-120). Published by Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84602 eight times a year: monthly during January, March, August, and December; bimonthly in April and September. Periodicals postage paid at Provo, Utah 84605. POSTMASTER: Send address corrections to BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Provo, Utah 84602-1930 Catalog at a Glance Admission to the University 29 Calendar 2005–2006; 2006–2007 9 Continuing Student Ecclesiastical Endorsement 25 Academic Departments and Degrees 87 Dress and Grooming Standards 28 Financial Aid 39 General Education 71 Grading and Student Records 57 Graduation Requirements 65 Honor Code 27 Honors Program 73 Housing 45 Major, Choosing a 47 Majors, Undergraduate 49 Map of Campus 198 Minors, Undergraduate 51 Registration 53 Scholarships 39 Tuition and Fees 35 Obtaining Catalogs To order a copy of the BYU-Hawai‘i General Catalog, please contact Admissions, telephone # (808) 293-3738. The general catalog costs $10 if mailed within the United States and $12 if mailed internationally. These prices include postage and handling. VISA, MasterCard, check, or money order is accepted for payment. On campus, the catalog can be purchased at the BYU-Hawai‘i Bookstore for $10. The general catalog as well as the class schedules are available on the Web at http://www.byuh.edu/registration/catalog/catalog_frame.htm Graphic Design and Layout: Kristoffer Wei Zhong Tan Photography: Monique Saenz Wally Barrus Rachael Yer Assistants: Lila Magalei Heather Norton Leialoha Benson Printing and Bindery: BYU Print & Mail Production Center (Provo) If there are any questions or updates to the content, please contact Dr. William Neal, (808) 293-3457 or [email protected]. Brigham Young University Hawai'i 2005-2007 General Catalog A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT In Hawaiian, hauma-na — the word for student — derives from receiving knowledge, much like a parent would feed a child. Mahalo, or thank you, for your interest in Brigham Young projects and attend and present at seminars and conferences. University Hawai‘i, a four-year comprehensive undergraduate BYU-Hawai‘i also emphasizes career preparation, including school located in Laie, Hawaii, adjacent to the world-famous graduate and professional schools, operates a strong placement Polynesian Cultural Center. program, and encourages students to participate in domestic BYU-Hawai‘i, which celebrated its 50th anniversary on and international internships. February 12, 2005, was founded by President David O. McKay The faculty is committed to working closely with their of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is an students and take an active role in their education. They will get integral part of the Church Educational System, which includes to know you personally and mentor you. BYU in Provo, Utah, BYU-Idaho in Rexburg, and the LDS Beyond the classrooms, three Latter-day Saint stakes provide numerous opportunities for the spiritual growth and Business College in Salt Lake City, Utah. leadership development of every student. The beautiful Hawai‘i Approximately 46 percent of our 2,400 students come Temple is also located within a short walk from the campus. from 70 nations outside the United States, as well as a Over 700 BYU-Hawai‘i students work next door at the significant percentage from Hawai‘i's multi-ethnic population. Polynesian Cultural Center — Hawaii's number-one paid visitor BYU-Hawai‘i is perhaps the most internationally diverse attraction. The majority of these students participate in one of university in the country on a per capita basis. the finest work-study scholarship programs in the world that Indeed, alumni and current students say the harmonious enables them to graduate from college debt-free. intercultural environment and the opportunity to mingle, study All of the above, and much more, merge so well that U.S. and work in the Latter-day Saint milieu of the university, the News and World Report has consistently ranked BYU-Hawai‘i in Polynesian Cultural Center and the community of Laie is a the top tier of “comprehensive” undergraduate institutions in valuable and unforgettable component of their BYU-Hawai‘i the western United States. education. A BYU-Hawai‘i education can change the way you We offer over 24 bachelor degree programs in three appreciate and interact with the peoples of the world forever. If professional schools and the College of Arts and Sciences, you are a serious student and would like to know more, please specifically: contact us. ● The School of Business with its outstanding Center for International Entrepreneurship; ● The School of Education, which prepares teachers for Hawai‘i, the U.S. mainland and the international arena; ● The School of Computing with emphases on computer Aloha, science, information systems and mathematics; and Eric B. Shumway, President ● The College of Arts and Sciences with a broad range of liberal arts programs, including English language proficiency for international students through the English as an International Language program. All curricula are designed so students can graduate within four years. During that time many students participate with faculty in professional-level research Brigham Young University Hawai‘iHawai'i 2005-2007 General Catalog 1 2 Brigham Young University Hawai‘iHawai'i 2005-2007 General Catalog CONTENTS Abbreviated Directory 5 Hawaiian Studies 109 Using This Catalog 7 History 111 Abbreviated University Calendar 9 Hospitality and Tourism 113 The Mission of Information Systems 115 Brigham Young University Hawai‘i 13 Interdisciplinary Studies 117 Historical Sketch 15 International Business Management 118 The Polynesian Cultural Center 17 International Cultural Studies 119 Brigham Young University Hawai‘i Environment 19 Mathematics 123 Religious Environment 19 Political Science 126 Academic Environment 19 Psychology 129 Cultural Environment 22 Religious Education 131 Recreational Environment 22 Secondary Education 132 Church Educational System Honor Code 25 Social Work 138 BYU-Hawai‘i Honor Code 27 Special Education 141 BYU-Hawai‘i Dress and Grooming Reserve Officers Training Corps 143 Standards 28 Joseph F. Smith Library 145 Admissions 29 Center for Instructional Technology Tuition and Fees 35 and Outreach 147 Financial Aid and Scholarships 39 Planning, Institutional Research, Student Activities and Leadership 43 Assessment & Testing 149 Housing 45 Course Listings 151 Choosing a Major 47 Administration 189 Undergraduate Majors 49 Faculty Index 191 Undergraduate Minors 51 Index 193 Registration 53 Campus Map 198 Academic Standards 55 Grading and Records 57 Discontinuance 63 Graduation 65 Religious Education 69 General Education and Honors 71 College of Arts and Sciences 75 School of Business 77 School of Computing 79 School of Education 81 Academic Departments and Degrees 87 Accounting 85 Biochemistry and Physical Science 87 Biology 90 Computer Science 92 Elementary Education 94 English 95 English Language Teaching 98 Exercise and Sport Science 101 Fine Arts 104 Brigham Young University Hawai‘iHawai'i 2005-2007 General Catalog 3 4 Brigham Young University Hawai'i 2005-2007 General Catalog ABBREVIATED DIRECTORY Information: Campus directory assistance, Human Resources: BYU–Hawai‘i #1969 55-220 (808) 293-3211. Kulanui Street, Laie, HI 96762, (808) 293-3713 Please refer to the last page for a campus map and page 8 for International Student Services: BYU–Hawai‘i #1978, the key to building abbreviations. 55-220 Kulanui Street, Laie, HI 96762, (808) 293-3521 Library: BYU–Hawai‘i #1966, 55-220 Kulanui Street, Laie, College/Schools: HI 96762, (808) 293-3850 College of Arts and Sciences, W. Jeffrey Burroughs, Dean Registration: BYU–Hawai‘i #1974, 55-220 Kulanui BYU–Hawai‘i #1938, 55-220 Kulanui Street, Laie, Street, Laie, HI 96762, (808) 293-3736 HI 96762, (808) 293-3923 Scholarships and Awards: BYU–Hawai‘i #1980, 55-220 School of Business, Brent Wilson, Dean Kulanui Street, Laie, HI 96762, (808) 293-3740 BYU–Hawai‘i #1956, 55-220 Kulanui Street, Laie, Security: BYU–Hawai‘i #1922, 55-220 Kulanui Street, Laie, HI 96762, (808) 293-3580 HI 96762, (808) 293-3503 School of Computing, Bret Ellis, Dean Student Government (BYUHSA): BYU–Hawai‘i #1924, BYU–Hawai‘i #1854, 55-220 Kulanui Street, Laie, 55-220 Kulanui Street, Laie, HI 96762, (808) 293-3552 HI 96762, (808) 293-3470 Student Employment: BYU–Hawai‘i #1980 55-220 School of Education, John Bailey, Dean Kulanui Street, Laie, HI 96762, (808) 293-3749 BYU–Hawai‘i #1954, 55-220 Kulanui Street, Laie, Transfer Evaluation: BYU–Hawai‘i #1974, 55-220 HI 96762, (808) 293-3885 Kulanui Street, Laie, HI 96762; International (808) 293-3742; Domestic (808) 293-3746 Departments: Tuition and Fees: BYU–Hawai‘i #1980, 55-220 Kulanui Street, Laie, HI 96762, (808) 293-3530 Admissions: BYU–Hawai‘i #1973, 55-220 Kulanui Street, Laie, HI 96762, (808) 293-3738 University Accessibility Center: BYU–Hawai‘i #1837, 55-220 Kulanui Street, Laie, HI 96762, (808) 293-3999 Alumni Association: BYU–Hawai‘i #1951, 55-220 Kulanui Street, Laie, HI 96762, (808) 293-3648 Veteran’s Support: BYU–Hawai‘i #1973, 55-220 Kulanui Street, Laie, HI 96762, (808) 293-3532 Campus Visits and Tours: BYU–Hawai‘i #1952, 55-220 Kulanui, Street Laie, HI 96762, (808) 293-3660 CITO (Centerfor Instructional Technology and Outreach) BYU–Hawai‘i #1963, 55-220 Kulanui, Street Laie, HI 96762, (808) 293-3780 Counseling and Career Center: BYU–Hawai‘i #1837, 55-220