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Blackwelder • oklahoma city, oK 73106 • (405) 208-5000 • (800) 633-7242 • www.okcu.edu graduate catalog general inFormation 1 2012-13 general information oklahoma city university embraces the united methodist tradition of scholarship and service and welcomes all faiths in a culturally rich community dedicated to student success. men and women pursue academic excellence through a catalog rigorous curriculum focused on students’ intellectual, moral, and spiritual development to prepare them to become effec- tive leaders in service to their communities. course current the catalog for current a ARCHIVALokcu.edu Not Visit 2 o Klahoma city university 2012-13 campus map catalog course current 120. Lambda Chi Alpha 410. Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel 531. Norick Art Center 210. Kappa Sigma (Wimberly Schoolthe of Religion) 540. Intergenerational Computer Center (ICC) 220. Harris Hall catalog(The Saint Paul School of Theology) 541. Kramer School of Nursing 221. Draper Hall 411. Edith Kinney Gaylord Center 551. Stars Soccer Ticket Booth 225. Cokesbury Court Apartments (Ann Lacy School of American 552. Jim Wade Press Box 240. Theatre storage Dancefor and Arts Management) A4. Stars Soccer Field 310. Sarkeys Law Center 420. Tom and Brenda McDaniel 610. SACE Admission 311. Walker Hall University Center 611. Innocence Project (OCU Law) 312. Gold Star Memorial Building 421. Dulaney-Browne Library 612. Dance and Arts Management (Law Library) (Center for Excellence in costume storage 320. Smith Hall Teaching and Learning) 613. Lacy Admissions and Visitor Center 321. Banning Hall current 430. Facilities Department 614. Dance and Arts Management 322. Oklahoma United Methodist Hall 431. Facilities Department (shops) costume storage 323. Aduddell Centera (tness center) 440. Henry J. Freede Wellness 620. Wilson House (president’s home) 330. Gamma Phi Beta and Activity Center 621. Children’s Center for the Arts ARCHIVAL331. University Health Center 450. Ann Lacy Stadium (West building) (Oklahoma Children’s Theatre) 332. Alpha Phi okcu.edu451. Ann Lacy Stadium (press box) 622. Oklahoma United Methodist 333. Alpha Chi Omega 452. Ann Lacy Stadium (East building) Conference Center 334.NotJ.R. Homsey Press Box A2. Ann Lacy Stadium 630. Meinders School of Business 335. C.R. Sutton Baseball Complex A3. Kerr-McGee Centennial Plaza (Love’s Entrepreneurship Center) 336. Dawson-Loeer Science 510. Clara E. Jones Administration Building and MathematicsVisit Center 520. Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center A1. Jim Wade Stadium 521. Margaret E. Petree Recital Hall Not Numbered 351. Facilities Department (Housekeeping) 522. Wanda L. Bass Music Center BLUEtique - 1933 NW 23rd Street 400. University Manor Apartments 530. Walker Center for Arts and Sciences graduate catalog map 3 2012-13 general information oklahoma city map catalog course N current the catalog for oklahoma city uniVersity 2501 n.current Blackwelder a Directions to oklahoma city uniVersity ARCHIVALFrom i-35 (north or south):okcu.edu take i-35 to i-40. Follow i-40 west to classen Boulevard. take classen north to nW 23rd street. turn left and take 23rd to Blackwelder. the campus is on the north side ofNot nW 23rd and Blackwelder. From i-40: coming from the east, follow the directions for “From i-35” after “take i-35 to i-40.” comingVisit from the west, take i-40 to pennsylvania avenue. take penn north to nW 23rd street. turn east on nW 23rd to Blackwelder. the campus is on the north side of nW 23rd street between pennsylvania and Blackwelder avenues. 4 o Klahoma city university graduate catalog 2012-13 table of contents general information acaDemic Degree programs the university ............................................................. 7 petree college of arts and sciences ........................... 39 accreditation ............................................................... 7 school of adult and continuing education ............... 41 mission ...................................................................... 8 master of arts in mass communications .............. 42 assessment ................................................................ 8 master of liberal arts ........................................ 42 diversity ..................................................................... 8 school of liberal arts and sciences ....................... 44 oklahoma city ............................................................. 8 master of arts in applied sociology— graduate degree programs ....................................... 10 nonprofit leadership ....................................... 45 master of arts in teaching english to graDuate aDmission speakers of other languages .......................... 46 general admission policy ........................................... 12 graduate certificate in teaching chinese transfer credit .......................................................... 13 to speakers of other languages ......................catalog 47 nondegree-seeking student admission ....................... 13 master of education in international graduate admission procedure ................ 13 applied Behavioral studies ............................... 48 master of education .......................................... 50 expenses anD financial aiD master of Fine arts in creative Writing ................. 50 general Financial information ...................................... 16 graduate certificate in creative Writing ............... 51 rules governing payment of tuition ............................ 16 master of science in criminology ........................ 51 special service Fees ................................................. 16 Wimberly school of religion .................................. 53 veterans Benefits ...................................................... 16 certification studies in thecourse united tuition adjustments ................................................... 17 methodist church ............................................ 54 Financial assistance .................................................. 18 master of religious education ............................ 54 endowed scholarships ............................................... 20 meinders school of Business ...................................... 57 endowed chairs and professorships ........................... 20 master of Business administration ......................... 59 master of science in accounting ............................ 63 stuDent serVices master of science in computer science ................. 64 on-campus housing ................................................... 23 master of science in energy legal studies ............. 65 religious life ............................................................ 23 mcurrentaster of science in energy management .............. 66 student life .............................................................. 23 school of law ........................................................... 69 extracurricular activities ............................................ 25 Wanda l. Bass school of music .................................. 71 cultural enrichment events ......................................... 26 master of music .................................................... 74 theschool of theatre ...................................................... 76 acaDemic regulations catalog master of arts in theatre ....................................... 78 general requirements ................................................ 28 Kramer school of nursing .......................................... 79 thesis, dissertation and capstone project enrollment master of science in nursing .................................. 80 and grading policy ..................................................for 30 doctor of nursing practice ..................................... 81 academic honesty .................................................... 31 doctor of philosophy ............................................. 82 academic probation and dismissal ............................. 34 graduation procedures and commencement ............... 35 graDuate course Descriptions ............... 85 uniVersity serVices anD programs uniVersity trustees, aDministrators, internationalcurrent education ............................................... 37 faculty, anD STAFF ....................................... 114 centera for interpersonal studies through Film and literature ......................................................... 37 inDex .................................................................. 123 ARCHIVALdulaney-Browne l ibrary .............................................. 37 computer and informationokcu.edu resources ......................... 37 career services ........................................................ 38 Notlearning enhancement center .................................... 38 elsVisit language centers .............................................. 38 graduate catalog ta Ble oF contents 5 2012-13 general information t i he un Versity accreDitation mission assessment DiVersity catalog oklahoma city unDergraDuate majors graDuate Degree programs course current the catalog for current a ARCHIVALokcu.edu