UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA 20082009 UNDERGRAD U ATE CATALOG www.ucok.edu University of Central Oklahoma Undergraduate Catalog 2008-2009 University of Central Oklahoma 2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog Equal Opportunity Statement In compliance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of The Education Amendments of 972, Sections 503 and 504 of The Rehabilitation Act of 973, the Americans With Disabilities Act of 990, the Family and Medical Leave Act of 993, the Civil Rights Act of 99, and other Federal Laws and Regulations, the University of Central Oklahoma does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, handicap, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures; this includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, financial aid, and educational services. 2 University of Central Oklahoma Undergraduate Catalog 2008-2009 Table of Contents Welcome from the President ...................................................................................................................................................................4 Welcome from the Provost ......................................................................................................................................................................5 About UCO .............................................................................................................................................................................................6 Mission Statement ............................................................................................................................................................................. 6 Beliefs and Values ............................................................................................................................................................................. 6 Statement of Administrative Policy ................................................................................................................................................... 6 Accreditation ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Degrees Offered ................................................................................................................................................................................. 6 Location ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 6 History of the University ................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Campus and Buildings ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Living Accommodations ................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Academic Calendar ......................................................................................................................................................................... 0 People of UCO ...................................................................................................................................................................................... Administration ................................................................................................................................................................................. 2 Academic Colleges - Departments .................................................................................................................................................. 3 Central Contacts .............................................................................................................................................................................. 4 Full-Time Faculty ............................................................................................................................................................................ 6 UCO Admissions Information ..............................................................................................................................................................36 Undergraduate Admissions .............................................................................................................................................................. 36 Admission Requirements ................................................................................................................................................................. 36 Application Fee ...........................................................................................................................................................................36 Non-Academic Admission Requirements ...................................................................................................................................36 Assessment .................................................................................................................................................................................37 Readmission ................................................................................................................................................................................37 Matriculation ...............................................................................................................................................................................37 Admission of Academically Suspended Students From Other System Institutions ....................................................................37 Resident Status ............................................................................................................................................................................37 English Proficiency Requirement ................................................................................................................................................37 Definition of Admission Terms ...................................................................................................................................................38 New Freshman Admission ..........................................................................................................................................................38 Remediation of Curricular and ...................................................................................................................................................38 Performance Deficiencies ............................................................................................................................................................38 Special Admission Programs .......................................................................................................................................................39 Admission by Transfer ................................................................................................................................................................40 Transfer Center ............................................................................................................................................................................4 Transfer Probation .......................................................................................................................................................................4 Articulation Policy for Transfer Credit .......................................................................................................................................4 Academic Forgiveness Policies ...................................................................................................................................................42 International Student Transfer Admission ...................................................................................................................................42 I.D. Cards ....................................................................................................................................................................................42 Admission to Teacher Education ..................................................................................................................................................... 43 Admission to Student Teaching ...................................................................................................................................................43 Teacher Certification ........................................................................................................................................................................ 44 General Degree Information .................................................................................................................................................................49 Academic Advisement ....................................................................................................................................................................