CSU STANISLAUS C ALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, STANISLAUS 2 0 0 1 - 2 0 0 3 QUALITY EDUCATION…That Lasts a Lifetime THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Dear Student: Welcome to CSU Stanislaus You have every reason to be proud. In choosing California State University, Stanislaus, you have chosen well. The following points of distinction will elucidate why: • CSU Stanislaus is known for academic excellence within a human-scale learning environment. The highly accessible, friendly faculty is made up of outstanding members who are renowned for their teaching, research and scholarship, publica- tions and service. Eighty-six percent of the faculty hold a doctoral degree or its equivalent. Professors, not graduate students, teach most courses. • For six consecutive years, CSU Stanislaus has been ranked in the top 58 schools in the Western region out of 500 surveyed by U.S. News & World Report in its Best Colleges special edition. The University ranked second for least amount of student debt. Only 32 percent of our students graduate owing money for their education at an average of $5,820 — considerably lower than the national average of more than $10,000. • The University placed high in class size rankings, with 40 percent of its classes under 20 students, and an overall 18-to- 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Among the other assets identified were a first-year student retention rate of 74 percent, high college- entrance test scores, an applications acceptance rate of 74 percent and comparatively high graduation rates. • As a university located in an area where fewer people attend college than in most parts of the state, CSU Stanislaus recognizes its responsibility to provide public higher education opportunities to a wide range of learners, including first-genera- tion college students, working parents and returning students. Personalized outreach, schedule flexibility and off-site learning centers contribute to the University’s fulfillment of its charge. • CSU Stanislaus proactively seeks partnerships with educational and business entities in the community to enhance the intellectual, cultural, scientific and economic lives of citizens Marvalene Hughes, Ph.D. in the region. President • While CSU Stanislaus serves a global student popula- tion, the large majority of our more than 7,000 students live and work in the six counties that comprise the northern San Joaquin Valley and Central Sierra Foothills. Many of our 26,000-plus alumni and alumnae remain in the region after graduation and give back to the community. This is a special place where a hunger for lifelong learning is nurtured, and where a dedicated faculty, staff and administration are committed to the learning needs and career aspirations of students. Please become familiar with this catalog so that you may take full advantage of the resources that will assist you in making the best choices for your future. We look forward to your becom- ing and remaining an integral part of the CSU Stanislaus commu- nity. Catalog 2001-2003 801 West Monte Vista Avenue Turlock, California 95382-0299 (209) 667-3122 http://www.csustan.edu 2 / Publication Credits Changes in Rules and Policies The CSU Stanislaus catalog is prepared by the Office of the Although every effort has been made to assure the accuracy Associate Vice President for Academic and Human Resources. of the information in this catalog, students and others who use this catalog should note that laws, rules, and policies change from Editor/Project Coordinator: Connie Bratten time to time and that these changes may alter the information contained in this publication. 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Table of Contents / 3 Contents A Learning-Centered University....................................... 4 Nursing .............................................................................214 Academic Calendar ......................................................... 5 Permaculture ..................................................................218 The CSU System .................................................................. 8 Philosophy .......................................................................220 Trustees and Officers........................................................10 Physics, Physical Sciences .............................................224 Campuses of The California State University ................ 11 Politics and Public Administration ................................230 California State University, Stanislaus ............................ 12 Psychology ......................................................................240 California State University Stanislaus - Stockton ........... 21 Social Sciences ...............................................................250 Distance Learning ............................................................22 Master of Social Work ....................................................257 University Extended Education ....................................... 23 Sociology .........................................................................260 Undergraduate Admission to the University ................. 24 School of Fine and Performing Arts .............................265 Student Affairs ...................................................................38 Art .....................................................................................266 Registration and Other Fees ...........................................43 Music ................................................................................274 Financial Aid and Scholarships ...................................... 48 Theatre .............................................................................285 Academic Policies and Procedures ..............................50 College of Business Administration .............................288 Academic Standards ......................................................56 Accounting .....................................................................292 Office of Global Affairs ....................................................59 Finance ............................................................................295 The Graduate School ......................................................72 Management .................................................................298 Course Numbering System.............................................. 81 Marketing ........................................................................302 College of Arts, Letters, and Sciences ..........................82 Operations Management .............................................305 Anthropology ...................................................................