CATALOG OF COURSES 2006-2007 The Catalog of Courses outlines, in detail, course requirements needed to complete the various degree programs offered at Fort Lewis College. Students assume the responsibility of reading the catalog, completing a minimum of 120 credits as outlined by the degree program, and maintaining a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 and a minimum grade point average of 2.0 for those courses accepted to meet the requirements for the major and minor course of study. Students will be assigned an advisor to help them with the appropriate course selections, but students assume the ultimate responsibility of knowing and completing all graduation requirements. For more information, contact: Registrar’s Office 1000 Rim Drive Durango, CO 81301-3999 Phone: 970-247-7350 E-mail: [email protected] Admission Office 1000 Rim Drive Durango, CO 81301-3999 Phone: 970-247-7184 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.fortlewis.edu CATALOG OF COURSES 2006-2007 • 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2006-2007 ………………………………….........................……5 OTHER RESOURCES ………………………………………….....................…………………6 GENERAL INFORMATION ……………………………………………................……………7 BASIC SKILLS REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................10 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................11 STUDENT BILL OF RIGHTS...........................................................................................13 TRANSFER, EXAM, AND MILITARY CREDIT ..................................................................14 CREDIT BY EXAMINATION...........................................................................................18 GENERAL EDUCATION ………………………………………........…………………………23 MAJORS, OPTIONS, AND MINORS ...................................……..................................28 COURSE LISTINGS AND DESCRIPTIONS ....................................................................108 ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY ............................................................................180 INDEX .....................................................................................................................194 CAMPUS MAP .........................................................................................................198 Prospective students: You have a right to request an annual report of campus crime statistics and security practices. This report includes specific crime statistics relating directly to the Fort Lewis College campus, as well as campus security policies on crime prevention and reporting procedures. A full copy of the report is available on the College web site, www.fortlewis.edu, or if you would like a full copy of this report, please notify the Vice President for Student Affairs Office, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive, Durango, CO, 81301- 3999; 970-247-7331. Fort Lewis College does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, political beliefs, or veteran status.␣ Accordingly, equal opportunity for employment, admission, and education shall be extended to all persons.␣ Inquiries concerning Title VII, Title IX, Section 504 and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may be referred to the Equal Opportunity Office, Fort Lewis College, (970) 382-6977, or to the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204, (303) 844-5695. 4 • FORT LEWIS COLLEGE ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2006-2007 FALL SEMESTER 2006 Last day to withdraw with no financial penalty Sunday, August 27 *Classes begin Monday, August 28 Deadline for adding classes (Census date) Tuesday, September 12 Deadline for dropping individual classes without a recorded grade (Census date) Tuesday, September 12 Mid-term grades due Monday, October 16 Winter Semester Registration: Advising Monday-Friday, October 23-November 3 Registration Monday-Friday, November 6-17 Thanksgiving Break Monday-Friday, November 20-24 **Last day of classes Friday, December 8 Final exams Monday-Friday, December 11-15 Commencement Saturday, December 16 Final grades due Monday, December 18, 10:00 am WINTER SEMESTER 2007 Last day to withdraw with no financial penalty Sunday, January 7 *Classes begin Monday, January 8 Deadline for adding classes (Census date) Tuesday, January 23 Deadline for dropping individual classes without a recorded grade (Census date) Tuesday, January 23 Mid-term grades due Monday, February 26 Spring Break Monday-Friday, March 5-9 Fall Semester and Summer Registration: Advising Monday-Friday, March 12-23 Registration Monday-Friday, March 26-April 6 **Last day of classes Friday, April 20 Final exams Monday-Friday, April 23-27 Commencement (two ceremonies) Saturday, April 28 Final grades due Monday, April 30, 10:00 am SUMMER SEMESTER 2007 May Session Last day to withdraw with no financial penalty Sunday, April 29 *Classes begin Monday, April 30 Deadline for adding classes (Census date) Friday, May 4 Deadline for dropping individual classes without a recorded grade (Census date) Friday, May 4 **Last day of classes Friday, June 1 Final grades due Monday, June 4, 10:00 am June Session Last day to withdraw with no financial penalty Sunday, June 3 *Classes begin Monday, June 4 Deadline for adding classes (Census date) Friday, June 8 Deadline for dropping individual classes without a recorded grade (Census date) Friday, June 8 **Last day of classes Friday, July 6 Final grades due Monday, July 9, 10:00 am July Session Last day to withdraw with no financial penalty Sunday, July 8 *Classes begin Monday, July 9 Deadline for adding classes (Census date) Friday, July 13 Deadline for dropping individual classes without a recorded grade (Census date) Friday, July 13 **Last day of classes Friday, August 10 Final grades due Monday, August 13, 10:00 am * This date is also deadline for submitting petitions for in-state residency and documents for Native American Tuition Waivers. ** This date is also the deadline for withdrawing from the term (see the Pro-rata schedule in the Tuition and Fee brochure or www.fortlewis.edu) CATALOG OF COURSES 2006-2007 • 5 OTHER RESOURCES The Fort Lewis College Catalog of Courses is intended to guide students in degree planning. The Fort Lewis College website and numerous departmentally-sponsored publications provide additional information. Academic Policies and Procedures Academic policies and procedures are not catalog-specific. For this reason, the policies and procedures in effect for the coming academic year are published in newsprint form each fall by the Registrar’s Office. The document is also available electronically via the Records Office website: www.fortlewis.edu/academics/records_office/default.asp Admission All the information prospective students need regarding the admission process can be found at the Office of Admission website: www.fortlewis.edu/prospective_students/admission/ Assessment Information about the college-wide and departmental assessment efforts can be found at the Office of Assessment website: www.fortlewis.edu/faculty_staff/assessment/ Campus Life Information about student clubs and organizations can be accessed through the College Union website: www.fortlewis.edu/current_students/student_clubs_orgs/ Community and Regional Services Information about the Center for Academic Readiness, Child Development Center, Community Concert Hall, Office of Community Services, Office of Economic Analysis and Business Research, Education Outreach, Events Planning Office, Extended Studies, Fort Lewis College Foundation, Library, Office of Local Affairs, Professional Associates, San Juan Forum, Small Business Development Center, Center of Southwest Studies, and Center for Tourism Research can be found by searching the Fort Lewis College website: www.fortlewis.edu Financial Aid Information about financial aid, including the latest edition of the Financial Aid Handbook, can be found on the Office of Financial Aid website: www.fortlewis.edu/current_students/financial_aid/ Student Conduct Code The Student Conduct Code is published on the Fort Lewis College website: www.fortlewis.edu > Current Students > Student Services and Policies > Student Conduct Code Student Services Information about the Academic Advising Center, Bookstore, Career Services, Computing Services, Counseling Center, Disability Services, Food Services, Health Center, Housing, Learning Support and Success Services, Police and Parking Services, Post Office, and Recreational Services can be found on the Fort Lewis College website: www.fortlewis.edu Tuition, Fees, and Expenses Information about tuition, fees, expenses, and payment policies can be found on the Office of Accounting website: www.fortlewis.edu/administrative_services/accounting_office/ 6 • FORT LEWIS COLLEGE GENERAL INFORMATION MISSION Fort Lewis College offers accessible, high quality, baccalaureate liberal arts education to a diverse student population, preparing citizens for the common good in an increasingly complex world. THE COLLEGE Fort Lewis College is a four-year, state-assisted, undergraduate institution that offers quality baccalaureate degree programs in the arts and sciences and in the professional areas of education and business. The College has an enduring commitment to develop and maintain its programs at a level equal to those of other outstanding undergraduate institutions in the nation. Fort Lewis College has an approximate enrollment of 4,500 students.