2017-2019 Undergraduate Catalog Undergraduate

UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2017-2019 Table of Contents F S U A T A G L A N C E Majors Accounting Accreditation ii iii iv 1 Adventure Sports Management Art & Design Athletic Training Biology Business Administration Chemistry Communication Studies Computer Information Systems Computer Science Early Childhood/Elementary Education Earth Science Message From the President Academic Calendar The University Mission of the University Statement on Liberal Education Diversity & Equal Opportunity Undergraduate Institutional Learning Goals Academic Programs 11123 Economics Elementary Education Elementary/Middle School Dual Certification Engineering English Admission 7 Environmental Analysis & Planning Ethnobotany Exercise & Sport Science Foreign Languages & Literature Geography Health & Physical Education Health Science Expenses, Financial Aid & Scholarships 11 Expenses Financial Aid Scholarships Financial Responsibility Policy 11 15 17 18 History Information Technology International Studies Interpretive Biology and Natural History Law and Society Liberal Studies Mass Communication Mathematics Academic Life 19 The Academic Program The General Education Program Academic Regulations & Procedures 19 21 27 Mechanical Engineering Music Nursing (RN to BSN) Philosophy Physics Political Science Programs of Study 35 The College of Business The College of Education FSU’s Teacher Education Report Card The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences 35 49 50 73 Psychology Recreation & Parks Management Secondary Teacher Education Secure Computing & Information Assurance Social Science Social Work Sociology Course Descriptions Personnel Register Policies 159 221 231 245 Theatre Wildlife & Fisheries Index Pre-Professional Programs Dental Hygiene Dentistry Law Medical Technology Medicine Nursing Occupational Therapy Optometry Pharmacy Physical Therapy Veterinary Medicine INSIDE PAGES PRINTED ON 100% RECYCLED PAPER; COVER PRINTED ON 30% PCW RECYCLED PAPER Undergraduate Catalog 2017-2019 F R O S T B U R G S T AT E U N I V E R S I T Y 101 Braddock Road Frostburg, Maryland 21532-2303 <a href="/goto?url=http://www.frostburg.edu" target="_blank">www.frostburg.edu </a>Published for the Division of Academic Affairs by the FSU Office of Publications Frostburg State University is a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. Accreditation Frostburg State University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267.284.5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Accreditors Approved by the U.S. Secretary of Education: BSN in Nursing: Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) •Teacher Education Programs: National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) •Other Accreditors: BA/BS in Recreation and Parks •BA/BS in Athletic Training: Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) •Management: Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions (COAPRT) College of Business programs: AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) •BA/BS in Social Work: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) ••Teacher Education Programs: Also approved by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) as consistent with the Maryland Redesign of Teacher Education MS in Counseling Psychology: Master’s in Psychology Accreditation Council (MPAC) ••BA/BS program in Mechanical Engineering, in collaboration with the University of Maryland College Park: Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc. Brady Health Center: Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) ••BS Engineering Program Concentrations in Materials Engineering and Electrical Engineering were accredited by ABET through September 2020. ••Counseling and Psychological Services: International Association of Counseling Services BS Engineering Program Concentration in Electrical Engineering was accredited through September 2020. These programs join our already ABET accredited Collaborative Mechanical Engineering Program. The provisions of this catalog are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the University and the student. The University reserves the right to change any provisions of requirement at any time, but its practice is to not make changes in degree and admission requirements retroactive. Other regulations and procedures and course offerings may change during the period of your enrollment. Whenever possible, such changes will be published in official University publications such as the Undergraduate Catalog and Registration Guidelines, and on the University Web site, with prior notice of changes provided. However, if circumstances require, such changes may be made without notice. NOTE: Notwithstanding any other provision of this or any other University publication, the University reserves the right to make changes in tuition, fees, and other charges at any time such changes are deemed necessary by the University and the University System of Maryland Board of Regents. FSU is committed to making all of its programs, services and activities accessible to persons with disabilities. To request accommodation through the ADA Compliance Office, call 301.687.4102 or use a Voice Relay Operator at 1.800.735.2258. Frostburg State University is an Equal Opportunity institution. Admission as well as all policies, programs and activities of the University are determined without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, creed, political or religious opinion or affiliation, disability, veteran’s status or marital status, in conformity with all pertinent Federal and State laws on non-discrimination and equal opportunity. FSU is a smoke-free campus. Welcome to Frostburg State University This catalog is designed to be a road map to your future at Frostburg State University. It will direct you to valuable information regarding the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the College of Education and the College of Business. It will lead you through our many programs of study, giving details about every course available at the time of printing, and it will guide you to the best opportunities for financial aid. It will give you useful information about our academic policies and procedures. In short, this catalog will provide a description of what we offer and how you can become a part of Frostburg State University. Like any map, what it cannot provide is the experience of Frostburg State University. It cannot describe the quality of our faculty and our support personnel. You may note that more than 80 percent of our Ronald Nowaczyk, Ph.D. President, Frostburg State University faculty have Ph.D.’s, but it is important to know that they publish in the most prestigious books and journals in the world, while still giving their full support and attention to their students. They pride themselves on the close and personal connections they form with students. It doesn’t tell you that we employ one faculty member for every 18 students and that you will never sit in a lecture hall with hundreds of students. It also cannot express the importance we place on providing support through our Center for Academic Advising and Retention, our Orientation Program or our Learning Connections in which all incoming freshmen join a group of students with similar interests, then take some of their general education courses with those same students. Enduring friendships are often born of these communities. This catalog cannot give you a true sense of this beautiful, uncrowded campus in the mountains of Western Maryland, nor can it convey the environment that so many students say enhances both their learning and their development as human beings.These qualities can only be realized from experiencing this campus and allowing us the privilege of providing you an education. We are glad you have chosen Frostburg and look forward to your becoming an engaged member of our community who will remember mentors, friends, and intellectual challenges when you think of Frostburg State University in years to come. Ronald Nowaczyk President Undergraduate Academic Calendar 2017-2018 For all deadlines: action must be completed by 4:30 p.m. on the date specified. <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Fall Semester 2017 </li><li style="flex:1">Spring Semester 2018 </li></ul>March 27 April 3 – 21 April 21 Registration Guidelines Booklet Available Fall 2017 Undergraduate Registration Period Last Day to Register without Late Fees – Undergraduate Continuing Students Fall Tuition Payment must be received in Billing De-Registration May Occur, Late Payment Fee Assessed - All Continuing Students Residence Halls open for Non-Registered New Students Non-Registered Transfers Testing, Advising, and Registration and Freshmen Testing Non-Registered Freshmen Advising and Registration Residence Halls open for registered new students at 12 noon Residence Hall open for registered returning students at 9 a.m. First ORIE Class and Freshman Welcome Events Classes Begin <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">October 23, 2017 </li><li style="flex:1">Spring 2018 Registration Guidelines Booklet Available </li></ul>October 30 – Nov 17, 2017 Spring 2018 Undergraduate Registration Period November 17, 2017 December 18, 2017 December 19, 2017 Last Day to Register without Late Fees – Undergraduate Continuing Students August 8 August 9 Spring Tuition Payment Due – Undergraduate Students (Payments must be received in the Billing Office) De-Registration May Occur, Late Payment Fee is Assessed – Undergraduate Continuing Students Spring Tuition Payment Due – Graduate/Doctoral M.L. King Holiday – Offices Closed, No Classes Residence Halls Open for Non-Registered New Students Testing (New Non-Registered Students Only) Advising and Registration (New Undergraduate Non-Registered Students Only) August 24 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">August 24 </li><li style="flex:1">January 2 </li></ul>January 15 January 25 January 25 January 26 August 25 August 26 August 27 August 27 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">August 28 </li><li style="flex:1">January 28 </li><li style="flex:1">Residence Halls Open at 9:00 a.m. </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">August 28 – Sept 1 </li><li style="flex:1">Drop/Add Period and Late Registration (PAWS and Academic </li></ul>Departments) All unpaid accounts are charged $60 in late fees Labor Day – Offices Closed, No Classes Last Day to File Pass/Fail Option for Undergraduate Courses Unpaid Account assessed $150 Payment Plan Fee Last Day for Undergraduate Grade Changes for Spring 2017 and Summer 2017 (Including Removal of “I” Grades) Mid-Semester Warnings Available in PAWS Last Day to Register for Six-Week 2 Undergraduate Intensive Online Courses January 29 January 29 – Feb 2 Classes Begin Drop/Add Period and Late Registration (PAWS and Academic Departments) All unpaid accounts are charged $60 in late fees Last Day to File Pass/Fail Option for Undergraduate Courses Unpaid Accounts assessed $150 Payment Plan Fee Last Day for Undergraduate grade changes for Fall 2017 and Intersession 2018 (including removal of incomplete grades) Mid-Semester Warnings Available in PAWS Residence Halls Close at 7:00 p.m. Spring Break – No classes Residence Halls Open at 12 noon Classes Resume Fall 2018 and Summer 2018 Registration Guidelines Booklets Available September 4 September 12 September 15 October 6 February 16 February 19 March 9 October 9 October 23 March 12 March 16 March 17 – 25 March 25 March 26 March 26 October 23 October 30 Spring 2018 and Intersession 2018 Registration Guidelines Booklet Available First Day of Six-Week 2 Undergraduate Intensive Online Courses October 30 – Nov 17 October 30 – Dec 4 November 3 November 21 November 22 – 26 November 26 November 27 December 4 Spring 2018 Undergraduate Registration (Without Payment) Intersession 2018 Registration (Without Late Fee) Last Day to Withdraw from Undergraduate Courses with a “W” Residence Halls Close at 7:00 p.m. Thanksgiving Recess Residence Halls Open at 12 noon <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">March 26 </li><li style="flex:1">Last Day to Register for Six-Week 2 Undergraduate Intensive </li></ul>Online Courses Fall 2018 Undergraduate Registration Period Fall 2018 Graduate Registration Begins Summer 2018 Registration Begins First Day of Six-Week 2 Undergraduate Intensive Web Courses Last Day to Withdraw from Undergraduate Courses with a “W” Last Day to Withdraw from Courses with a “WF” Last Day of Classes April 2-20 April 2 April 2 April 2 April 6 May 15 May 15 May 16 Classes Resume Payment Due Date for Intersession 2018 Last Day to Withdraw from Courses with a “WF” Last Day of Classes December 11 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">December 11 </li><li style="flex:1">Reading Day </li></ul>December 12 – 15 December 16 Final Exams Common Exams May 17 – 18 May 19 Final Exams Common Finals December 18 December 18 Final Exams Residence Halls Close at 7:00 p.m. May 21 – 23 May 23 Final Exams Residence Halls Close at 7:00 p.m. <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">December 19 </li><li style="flex:1">Commencement </li><li style="flex:1">May 24 </li><li style="flex:1">Commencement </li></ul>Summer Sessions 2018 Intersession 2018 See the Summer Session Schedule Booklet for complete calendar. October 30, 2017 December 4 Registration Begins Intersession Payment must be received in Billing Office (Payment is due by the due date or enrollment in an approved payment plan) December 5 December 11 December 19 January 2, 2018 January 3 Late Payment Fee Begins ($30) Deregistration for Non-Payment Begins Cancellation Date for Courses with insufficient enrollment Classes Begin Last Day to Withdraw with a Refund (Spring financial aid may not be used for Intersession) January 3 January 3 January 11 January 15 January 26 Last Day to Add a Course Last Day to Drop Course without “W” Last Day to Drop a Course with a “W” M.L. King Holiday – No Classes, Offices Closed Last Day of Classes Calendar subject to change without notice. The University The Mission of the University Summary Mission Statement FrostburgStateUniversityisastudent-centeredteachingandlearninginstitutionfeaturingexperientialopportunities.TheUniversityoffersstudentsadistinctiveanddistinguishedbaccalaureate education along with a select set of applied master’s and doctoral programs. Frostburg serves regional and statewide economic and workforce development; promotes cultural enrichment, civic responsibility and sustainability; and prepares future leaders to meet the challenges of a complex and changing global society. Approved by the Board of Regents of the University System of Maryland. Approval of the Maryland Higher Education Commission. Statement on Liberal Education Webelievethatliberaleducationempowersstudentsandfreesthemfromignorancebyinforming them about the world, its histories, methods of inquiry, and values. Liberal education develops students’ intellects and enhances their love of learning and awareness of individual and social responsibility by encouraging them to learn and apply knowledge to solve important problems. Diversity and Equal Opportunity Frostburg State University affirms its commitment to a campus environment which values human diversity and respects individuals who represent that diversity. Fostering diversity and respect for difference is a fundamental goal of higher education, ranking among the highest priorities of this institution. In this spirit, Frostburg State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and to the elimination of discrimination in both education and employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, creed, political or religious opinion or affiliation, disability, veteran’s status or marital status, in conformity with all pertinent Federal and State laws on non-discrimination and equal opportunity. The following policies guide the University in meeting its aims of diversity and equal opportunity. Copies of these policies are available in the ADA/EEO and Immigration Compliance Office (301.687.4102) and Office of Gender Equity (301.687.4733). Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (PN 1.002) •Policy on Diversity (PN 1.006) •Policy of Non-Discrimination/Equal Opportunity (PN 1.008) •Policy on Compliance with Disability Discrimination Laws (PN 3.073) •Policy On Reasonable Accommodations for Disabilities Due to Pregnancy (PN 3.119) •Americans With Disabilities Act Frostburg State University does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admissions or in access to any of its programs or activities. ItiscommittedtofullcompliancewiththeAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct(ADA).TheADArequires that all University programs, services, and activities be accessible to qualified individuals with disabilities. If a program or service is inaccessible to disabled persons, the University maintains responsibility for providing reasonable accommodation to ensure accessibility. This includes, but is not limited to, access to classes, lectures and all campus-sponsored events, on-campus housing, and all facilities used by students and visitors. To request accommodation through the ADA Compliance Office, call 301.687.4102 or use a Voice Relay Operator at 1.800.735.2258. U n d e r g r a d U at e I n s t I t U t I o n a l l e a r n I n g g o a l s Undergraduate Institutional Learning Goals Frostburg State University’s Institutional Learning Goals reflect the mission of the University through a focus on five specific areas of student learning. Individual departments, programs, and services will provide opportunities, where appropriate, for you to attain the skills and dispositions identified by the University as essential to education. 1. Liberal knowledge and skills of inquiry, critical thinking and synthesis You will acquire knowledge in the humanities, the natural sciences, the social sciences, and the arts, which collectively embody the human cultural heritage. You will develop your abilities to practice higher-level critical thinking. You will a. apply different methods of inquiry from various perspectives and disciplines to gather information; b. comprehend and apply various research methods to evaluate information critically; c. analyze complex issues and construct logical conclusions; d. use problem-defining and problem-solving skills by synthesizing ideas within and across disciplines; e. demonstrate sustained intellectual curiosity. 2. Core skills You will become proficient in reading, writing, speaking and listening. You will also develop quantitative literacy and technological fluency. You will a. comprehend and critically interpret information in written and oral forms; b. communicate information and ideas effectively; c. understand and apply mathematical reasoning to solve quantitative problems and to evaluate quantitative information and arguments; d. use technological resources to access and communicate relevant information. 3. Acquisition and application of specialized knowledge You will gain knowledge and skills appropriate both for your field of study and to enter into the professional sector and/or graduate school. You will a. demonstrate technical and analytic skills that are appropriate to your field of study and applicable to future careers; b. acquire research skills and specialized vocabulary for critical discourse; c. demonstrate competencies and achievements appropriate to your field of study; d. apply classroom learning in a combination of reflective practice and experiential education. 4. Values & social responsibility You will critically explore, evaluate, and define your values and become a responsible citizen in a complex and changing society. You will a. demonstrate respect and tolerance for other cultures and societies; b. make professional and personal judgments based on ethical considerations and societal values; c. exhibit civic responsibility and leadership; d. understand the purpose and value of community service in advancing society; e. demonstrate an awareness of and appreciation for the natural environment. 5. Appreciation of cultural identities You will gain insight into the ways cultural identities and experiences shape individual perspectives of the world and influence interactions with people from different backgrounds. You will a. demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential for communicating and cooperating effectively with people of diverse backgrounds; b. understand the cultural and social exercise of power; c. recognize and appreciate arguments supporting perspectives different from your own. a c a d e m I c P r o g r a m s Academic Programs You can make the most of your undergraduate education by fully exploring the options open to you. Selecting your major is only one step in the process. The University offers many special areas of study within your major and outside your major which can enhance your learning and future job possibilities. Majors Frostburg State University offers 47 different undergraduate majors, many of which allow you to choose a specialization within a broader field of study. In addition, a major in mechanical engineering is offered in collaboration with the University of Maryland, College Park. These programs are taught by faculty assigned to one of three colleges: the College of Business, the College of Education and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

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