General Catalog 2002-2003 President's Message Welcome to a new frontier. It is seldom that any of us really has an opportunity to cross a new frontier, but that is what you will be doing when you enroll at Nevada State College. Not only will you be crossing the frontier to your future by engaging in education and training designed to unlock your potential and prepare you to confidently and competently enter the competitive professional world, but you will also be crossing a new frontier in Nevada higher education. Nevada State College is a new college within the University and Community College System of Nevada, but it is also a fresh new approach to higher education in our state. NSC is a college specializing in four-year baccalaureate education and dedicated to providing our students with outstanding teaching, mentoring, and advising. Nevada State College is committed to one thing, your success. Whether you are looking for a career in teaching or nursing, two principal areas of emphasis for NSC, or seeking careers and education with one of our other liberal arts or sciences degrees, Nevada State College is the college which can meet your needs and can do so on a personal, caring level. We invite you to join with us on this new frontier; we invite you to help us design the framework for the future of higher education in Southern Nevada and to be a part of history; and, most importantly, we invite you to experience education at an individual level guided by professionals dedicated to your success. We welcome the chance to assist you as you prepare for your future, and we are certain your experience at Nevada State College will prove both challenging and rewarding. President Kerry D. Romesburg This catalog is subject to change. Table of Contents President's Message ................................................................................................................................................... 1 Directory Information Release Policy .......................................................................................................................... 3 College Calendar ....................................................................................................................................................... 5 Policy Statements ....................................................................................................................................................... 6 About Nevada State College ..................................................................................................................................... 6 College Services ......................................................................................................................................................... 7 Admissions Information .............................................................................................................................................. 8 Registration and Records ........................................................................................................................................... 8 Regulations for Student Records ..............................................................................................................................14 Regulations for Determining Residency for Tuition .....................................................................................................15 Fees .........................................................................................................................................................................19 Financial Aid .............................................................................................................................................................20 Student Rights and Responsibilities ........................................................................................................................... 21 University and Community College System of Nevada Student Conduct Code ......................................................... 22 Nevada State College Alcohol Policy .......................................................................................................................23 Degrees Offered ...................................................................................................................................................... 26 The College Core Curriculum ................................................................................................................................... 27 Biology - Bachelor of Science ................................................................................................................................. 28 Business Administration – Bachelor of Science ****** Economics - Bachelor of Arts ................................................................................................................................. 29 Education .................................................................................................................................................................30 Teacher Preparation Program ..........................................................................................................................30 Elementary Education - Bachelor of Arts .......................................................................................................31 Elementary Education with a Concentration in Bilingual Education - Bachelor of Arts .....................................32 Elementary Education with a Concentration in Special Education - Bachelor of Arts .........................................33 Concentration in Secondary Education ............................................................................................................34 English - Bachelor of Arts ......................................................................................................................................34 Environmental and Resource Science - Bachelor of Science ...................................................................................36 History - Bachelor of Arts ......................................................................................................................................37 Integrated Studies – Bachelor of Science or Arts *********** Law Enforcement - Bachelor of Public Administration ............................................................................................38 Mathematics with a Concentration in Secondary Education - Bachelor of Science ...................................................38 Nursing - Bachelor of Science ................................................................................................................................39 Psychology - Bachelor of Arts ................................................................................................................................40 Psychology – Bachelor of Science ************* Visual Media and Computing – Bachelor of Science (proposed degree) Concentrations in Interactive Media, Digital Cinema, and Computer Programming ******* College Terminology ................................................................................................................................................42 Course Information .................................................................................................................................................44 Course Descriptions ...............................................................................................................................................45 UCCSN Board of Regents .....................................................................................................................................56 Administration, Faculty, and Professional Staff .........................................................................................................56 Directory Information Release Policy Nevada State College defines directory information as student name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, and the most recent educational institution attended. Directory information about current and former students may be provided to individuals or mailing services outside the college for a variety of purposes. When requested, this information is provided solely at the discretion of the college. For example, directory information could be used by the college to mail notices to all students about changes in policies, fees, or services. Directory information may also be provided for commercial solicitation, honorary societies, or other purposes at the discretion of the college. If you do not wish the college to release directory information concerning you, please complete this form and return it to the Office of Admissions and Records. This request will apply permanently to your record until, or unless, you choose to rescind it. Last Name First Name MI Student ID No. Address City State Zap Telephone Number E-mail Address I request that directory information not be released until further notice. Student Signature Date Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Nevada State College strongly adheres to the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, regarding student educational records, their privacy, the right of inspection, and the appeal rights of students. Complete, make a copy, and return to Office of Admissions