2001-2002 CATALOG SOUTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY 901 South National Springfield, Missouri 65804-0094 www.smsu.edu See directory on page 3 for telephone numbers VOLUME XCVI NUMBER 3 MAY, 2001 SMSU (USPS 507-780) is published 5 times a year in February, March, May, June and October by Southwest Missouri State University, 901 South National, Springfield, Missouri 65804. Periodicals Postage paid at Springfield, Missouri. Postmaster: send address changes to SMSU, Records and Registration, 901 South National, Springfield, Missouri 65804-0094. This catalog is effective from the beginning of the fall 2001 semester through the end of the 2002 summer session. Students are expected to read and comply with the regulations, policies, and requirements described herein. The catalog is published for informational purposes only. Requirements, curricula, regulations, policies, fees, courses, and other matters described in this publication are subject to change. Should changes be necessary, appropriate notice will be given. Edited by Kim R. Bell and Linda M. Johnson, Records and Registration 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Directory of Correspondence . 3 Academic Calendar . 4 University Profile . 6 Governance . 8 Mission, Role and Scope . 9 Admission . 13 Costs . 17 Financial Assistance . 23 Housing . 27 Student Services . 30 Student Activities . 39 Student Rights and Responsibilities . 44 Academic Regulations . 46 Undergraduate Degrees and Requirements . 59 Description of Course Listings . 68 College of Arts and Letters . 69 College of Business Administration. 117 College of Education . 142 College of Health and Human Services . 168 College of Humanities and Public Affairs . 221 College of Natural and Applied Sciences . 256 University College . 306 College of Continuing Education and the Extended University . 314 Graduate College . 320 West Plains Campus . 322 The Administration. 323 Faculty and Staff Recognition Award Recipients . 325 Emeritus Faculty. 328 Faculty and Administrative Staff . 334 Index . 356 Campus Map . Inside Back Cover 2 DIRECTORY OF CORRESPONDENCE President - Dr. John H. Keiser . (417) 836-8500 Academic Affairs - Dr. Bruno F. Schmidt, Vice President . 836-5119 Academic Affairs - Dr. Frank A. Einhellig, Associate Vice President . 836-5335 Academic Affairs - Dr. Kathy J. Pulley, Associate Vice President . 836-5022 Academic Affairs - Dr. Jeanne A. Phelps, Assistant Vice President . 836-4589 Center for Assessment and Instructional Support - Dr. Martha J. Kirker, Director . 836-6300 Institutional Research - Dr. Paul D. Langston, Director . 836-5274 Library Services - Karen L. Horny, Dean . 836-4525 College of Arts and Letters - Dr. David O. Belcher, Dean . 836-5247 College of Business Administration - Dr. Ronald R. Bottin, Dean . 836-5646 College of Continuing Education and the Extended University - Dr. J. Ronald Fairbairn, Dean . 836-4127 College of Education - Dr. David L. Hough, Dean . 836-5255 College of Health and Human Services - Dr. Cynthia L. Pemberton, Dean . 836-4176 College of Humanities and Public Affairs - Dr. Lorene H. Stone, Dean . 836-5529 College of Natural and Applied Sciences - Dr. Lawrence E. Banks, Dean . 836-5249 Graduate College - Dr. Frank A. Einhellig, Dean . 836-5335 University College - Dr. Curtis P. Lawrence, Dean . 836-5872 Administrative Services - Kent D. Thomas, Vice President . 836-5233 Human Resources - Mary J. Routh, Director . 836-6616 Human Resources - Jana Long, Equal Opportunity Officer . 836-4252 Information Services - Gregory L. Burris, Associate Vice President and Chief Information Officer . 836-8505 Physical Plant - Robert T. Eckels, Director . 836-6865 Procurement Services - Nicholas B. Roach, Director . 836-5260 Safety and Transportation - John K. Groves, Director . 836-5509 Finance - Thomas E. Allen, Vice President . 836-5632 Finance - Douglas B. Willson, Bursar. 836-5128 Finance - Nila B. Hayes, Controller . ..