O KLAH O MA S TATE U NIVER TO A HIGHER DEGREE S ITY -O KLAH O CATALOG 2011-2012 MA C ITY | C ATAL O G 2011-2012 900 N. PORTLAND AVE. | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73107 405.947.4421 | WWW.OSUOKC.EDU [email protected] AD - Administration LRC - Learning Resource Center A MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT First Floor First Floor Institutional Grants and Research Information Services Print & Mail Services Technology Support Center NATALIE SHIRLEY: Wellness Center Second Floor Second Floor Family Resource Center Academic Affairs Administrative Learning Center We are truly embarking on a new era at OSU in Oklahoma City and are excited that YOU are Offices Project REACH here to witness the transformation. As your new president I look forward to continuing OSU- Administrative Conference Room Project Second Chance OKC’s excellence in education and student experience, including making the campus more Business and Industry Training and Student Computer Lab Education Center Third Floor “orange.” Business Services Division of Arts and Sciences (LRC Communications and Marketing 331) Finance and Operations Fourth Floor It was 50 years ago the first OSU-OKC class was held. A total of 92 students enrolled that semes- Human Resources Library ter. Today enrollment nears 7,700 students! President’s Office PLTC - Oklahoma City Police Training ARC - Agriculture Resource Center Center Over the next year we invite you to be a part of the commemoration of 50 years of education excellence in Oklahoma City. The 50th Division of Agriculture Technologies PSTC - Public Safety Training Center anniversary celebration begins in September at the grand opening of the Engineering Technology Center, located on the north end Horticulture Horticulture Pavilion Center for Safety and Emergency of campus. Veterinary Technology Preparedness (CSEP) Crime Victim/Survivor Services BT - Business Technologies Early Care Education I encourage you to come by and tour this modern “green” building, featuring a wind turbine, solar panels and an environmentally First Floor Division of Human Services friendly parking lot. This building will house engineering programs, including the Wind Turbine Technology and Renewable/Sus- Campus Security (BT 100) Precision Driving Training Second Floor tainable Energy degree programs. Information Services Administrative SC - Student Center First Floor Offices Admissions/Registrar Services With 43 degree programs and seven certificate programs, you will find a diverse range of choices, with many classes offered online. Third Floor Advisement Center Whether you are planning on transferring to a four-year university or working on a new career, we are glad you have chosen OSU- Division of Business Technologies Career Resource Center (BT 300) Cooperative Alliance Services OKC as your pathway to success. We look forward to seeing you! Educational Talent Search CDC-LS - Child Development Center - Lab School Financial Aid and Scholarships Project SOAR COEXT - County Extension Records Most Sincerely, Recruitment/Campus Tours ETC - Engineering Technology Center Services to Students with Division of Science and Engineering Disabilities Technologies Student Government Association Office FTC - Oklahoma City Fire Training Student Life President Natalie Shirley Center Student Services Administrative [email protected] Offices HC - Horticulture Center Testing and Assessment All-America Trial Gardens Veterans’ Services Center Golf Course Welcome Center Greenhouses Second Floor Turf Management Training Facility Bookstore This catalog offers information about the academic programs of Oklahoma State Cafeteria University-Oklahoma City. It is as accurate as possible, but the information may HSEC - Human Services Education Cyber Café/Student Lounge not remain current for all of the academic year. The right is reserved to change Center Third Floor any of the rules and regulations, courses, course content, credit, fees, regulations, Bachelors of Technology-Emergency Blair Room semester calendar, curriculum, degrees offered and other college matters. Such Responder Administration Conference Center (North, South & changes are effective at such times as the proper authorities determine, and the Emergency Medical Services West) changes apply both to prospective students and to those previously enrolled, un- Municipal Fire Protection Conference Room 304 less the latter are specifically exempted. Police Science Mother’s Room OSU Foundation HT - Health Technologies Pistol Pete Room Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Policy First Floor Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City is in compliance with Section 22 (The Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Amendment President Suite of 1989) of Title XII of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and imposes a standard of conduct which prohibits the unlawful possession, Cardiovascular (HT 102) Student Center and Campus Events use or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees on the OSU-Oklahoma City campus or as a part of any of Second Floor its activities. Failure to comply with this policy will result in sanctions as outlined in the Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy and/or OSU Employee Responsibilities. A complete copy of the text of the Title XII Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Policy is Division of Health Sciences (HT UB – Upward Bound available at the Office of Admissions/Records and Financial Aid. A copy of the full text of the OSU Employee Responsibilities is on file in the Personnel Office. 205) Dietetic Technologies (HT 208) WEC - West Education Center Equal Educational Opportunity Policy Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City in compliance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 Nurse Science (HT 205) First Floor as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, American Disabilities Act of 1990, and other federal laws and regulations, Third Floor does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability or status as a veteran in any of its policies Deaf Student Services (WEC 100) practices or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, financial aid and educational services. 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(1M/7/11) Workforce Development (WEC 200) OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY-OKLAHOMA CITY CATALOG 2011-2012 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Table A Message from President Natalie Shirley ........................................................(inside front cover) Administration ..............................................................................................................................2 Academic Calendar .......................................................................................................................2 Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City ...................................................................................3 Student Life...................................................................................................................................6 Services to Students ..............................................................................................................6 Wellness Services ..................................................................................................................7 Assistance, Resources, Policies .............................................................................................8 Student Life ........................................................................................................................10 Security .......................................................................................................................................12 Financing Your Education ...........................................................................................................16 Financial Aid .......................................................................................................................16 Business Services ...............................................................................................................21 Money Matters ....................................................................................................................22 Admissions Process and Academic Regulations ..........................................................................23 Admission General Information .........................................................................................23 Academic Regulations .........................................................................................................27 O-Key and the Online Classroom ........................................................................................39 Technical Education Graduate Performance Guarantee .............................................................40 Degrees, Certificates and Course Descriptions ............................................................................41 Degrees and Certificates .....................................................................................................41