CAMERON UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG CAMERON UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE TM 2017-2019 CAMERON UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2017-2019 TM TM This page intentionally left blank. CAMERON UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2017 − 2019 2800 West Gore Boulevard Lawton, Oklahoma 73505-6377 580-581-2200 [email protected] www.cameron.edu EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY This institution, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, housing, financial aid, and educational services. This page intentionally left blank. PREFACE This catalog provides information about the academic programs of Cameron University. It also contains information concerning admissions, academic regulations and requirements, services available to students, academic offerings and a list of the administrative officers and faculty of the University. While every effort has been made to make this catalog as complete and accurate as possible, changes may occur at any time in requirements, deadlines, fees, curricula and courses listed in this catalog. All such changes are effective at such time as the proper institutional authorities determine and may apply not only to prospective students but also to those who are already enrolled at the University. This catalog should not be construed as a contract between Cameron and any person. The online Undergraduate Catalog reflects the most recent changes to requirements, deadlines, fees, curricula, and courses. The courses listed in a curriculum are required, but the display of a curriculum does not in any way indicate the length of time required for a student to finish degree requirements. Rather, this display is intended as a guide to indicate the preferred order for completion of degree requirements. Exceptions to certain requirements may be petitioned through proper academic channels. Because this catalog was prepared well in advance of its effective date, the course descriptions may differ in some instances from actual content taught in some courses, due to advancements in the discipline or decisions to change the scope of the course. Thus, the descriptions that follow are not provided in the nature of a contractual obligation. Some of the newer courses and changes in courses are included in this catalog pending their approval by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. Consequently, students should consult the appropriate departmental advisor and refer to the class schedule for the offerings in any given academic session. ACADEMIC CALENDARS Cameron University’s academic calendar is approved by the President or his/her designee and submitted annually to the State Regents. The academic calendar shall describe any alternative schedules. Submission is due by January 1 prior to the summer semester to which the proposed calendar applies. The uniform academic calendar for institutions in The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education consists of the fall and spring semesters and a summer term defined as follows: A. The summer session begins about the last week in May or the first week in June and ends late July or early August. B. The fall semester begins mid- to late August or early September, closing just prior to the Christmas vacation period. C. The spring semester begins following the Christmas vacation in January and ends prior to the first of June. D. Academic terms shorter than a traditional semester or summer session, generally referred to as “intersessions,” may be conducted between semesters or between the summer session and spring and fall semesters. Block or alternative course schedules may also occur within the dates set forth for a semester or summer session. The approved calendar Academic Calendar is distributed to all departments and is available online. OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT Cameron University's comprehensive outcomes assessment program, mandated by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, consists of entry level assessment, general education assessment, program outcomes assessment, and student satisfaction and engagement assessment. Participation by students may be required as a condition of enrollment, continued enrollment, or graduation. 2017-2019 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG Table of Contents GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................................................................. 6 ACCREDITATION ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 8 DEGREES AND MAJORS ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 MINORS ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10 PRE-PROFESSIONAL STUDIES ..................................................................................................................................................................... 12 ADMISSIONS ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12 ACADEMIC REGULATIONS ............................................................................................................................................................................ 15 STUDENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ...................................................................................................................................................... 20 GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................................................................. 26 UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 27 TEACHING AND LEARNING ........................................................................................................................................................................... 28 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 28 SCHOOL OF GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES ..................................................................................................................... 29 DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ...........................................................................................................................................................................................29 ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE MAJOR IN BUSINESS (505) ........................................................................................................................................... 29 BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTING DEGREE MAJOR IN ACCOUNTING (305) ....................................................................................................... 29 BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MAJOR IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (320) .......................................................... 30 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 30 DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTING AND TECHNOLOGY ......................................................................................................................................... 34 ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE MAJOR IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (514) ............................................................. 34 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE MAJOR IN COMPUTER SCIENCE (415) .................................................................................................. 34 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE MAJOR IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (414) ................................................................................ 34 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 34 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ................................................................................................................................................................................... 41 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE MAJOR IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (350) ..................................................................................... 42 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE MAJOR IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (355) .......................................................................... 42 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS .................................................................................................................................................................................................