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FAIRMONT STi^E P ^\m FAIRMONT STATE UNIVERSITY/ PIERPONT COMMDNITY & TECHNICAL RESERVE COLLEGE LIBRARY USE ONLY '! Fairmoni SI.lieCollege Library .y rjT ^miti^Mv).'^S':Miii:-:m^m'M:4 006-2007 CATALOG INCLUDING Pierpont Community & Technical College Digitized by tlie Internet Arciiive 2012 funding from in witli LYRASIS IVIembers and Sloan Foundation http://archive.org/details/catalogs20062007fair FAIRMONT STATE UNIVERSITY 2006-2007 Undergraduate Catalog Volume Number 120, 1 Fairmont, West Virginia INCLUDING PIERPONT COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE A DIVISION OF FAIRMONT STATE UNIVERSITY ' ,;: CONTENTS ^ 2006-2008ACADEMIC CALENDAR 3 POLICIES '. 4 INTRODUCTION 5 ; Pierpont CommunityandTechnical College 5 ^ Fairmont StateUniversity 7 ADMISSIONS 8 ' Pierpont CommunityandTechnical College 8 Fairmont State University 13 EXPENSESAND FINANCIALAID 19 STUDENTAFFAIRS 25 SPECL\L PROGRAMS 32 Pierpont Community andTechnical College 34 ~, , Fairmont State University 36 ACADEMIC INFORMATION 40 DEGREE PROGRAMSAND REQUIREMENTS 46 „ Pierpont CommunityandTechnical College 46 Fairmont State University 48 PROGRAMS OF STUDY 53 ]^ Pierpont CommunityandTechnical College 53 Fairmont State University 87 College ofLiberalArts 87 College ofScience andTechnology 106 School ofBusiness 132 School ofEducation 143 . ;* School ofFineArts 156 ;f School ofNursingandAllied HealthAdministration 163 InterdisciplinaryPrograms 166 COURSES OFINSTRUCTION '. 169 FACULIY 236 Pierpont CommunityandTechnical College 236 Fairmont State University 238 EMERITI FACULTYAND STAFF 247 INSTITUTIONAL DIRECTORY 250 CORRESPONDENCE DIRECTORY 253 Introduction FairmontState University Academic Calendar 2006-2008 2006 FALL SEMESTER *2007 FALL SEMESTER Monday-Friday,August 14 - 18 FacultyProfessionalDevelopmentWeek Monday- Friday,August13 - 17 SaturdayAugust19 WeekendCollegeBegins-1st8Weeks Saturday,August 18 Sunday,August20 ResidenceHallsOpenForNewStudents Sunday,August 19 Sun., Mon.,Tues.,August20, 21, 22 Orientation Sun.,Mon.,Tues,Aug. 19,20, 21 Monday,August21 SchedulingForNewStudents Monday,August20 Monday,August21 ClassesMeetingMondaysOnly4P.m.AndAfterBegin Monday,August20 Tuesday,August22 ClassesMeetingTuesdaysOnly4P.m.AndAfterBegin Tuesday,August21 Tuesday,August22 SchedulingForReturningStudents Tuesday,August21 Wednesday,August23 Daytime ClassesBegin Wednesday,August22 Thursday,August31 ApplicationsForMay2007GraduationDue ApplicationsForMay2008 Graduation Due Thursday,August30 Monday, September4 LaborDay,No Classes Monday, September3 Friday,October13 Mid Semester Friday,October12 Saturday,October21 Weekend CollegeBegins-2nd 8Weeks Saturday, October20 Monday, Oct.23-Thurs.,Nov. 16 Advanced SchedulingForSpringSemester Monday, Oct. 22-Thur.,Nov. 15 Monday-Friday,November20-24 ThanksgivingRecess,No Classes Monday-friday,November19-23 Monday,November27 ClassesResume, 8 a.m Monday,November26 Friday,December8 LastDayOfClasses Friday,December 7 Monday-Friday,December 11-15 FinalExams Monday-Friday,December 10-14 Friday, December 15 ResidenceHallsClose Friday,December 14 Saturday,December16 Commencement Saturday, December 15 2007 SPRING SEMESTER * 2008 SPRING SEMESTER Monday- Friday, January8-12 FacultyDevelopmentWeek Monday-Friday,January7-11 Friday,January12 ResidenceHallsOpen Friday,January11 Friday,January12 Scheduling/Orientation Friday,January11 Saturday,January13 Weekend CollegeBegins-1st8Weeks Saturday,January12 Monday,January 15 MartinLutherKingDay,No Classes Tuesday,January16 ClassesBegin Monday,January14 Thursday,January25 ApplicationsForDec. 2007Gradution Due ApplicationsForDec.2008 GraduationDue Thursday,January24 MartinLutherKingDay,No Classes Monday,January21 Friday,March9 Mid Semester Friday, March 7 Monday-Friday,March 12-16 SpringBreak,No Classes Monday-Friday,March 10-14 Saturday, March 17 Weekend CollegeBegins-2nd8Weeks Saturday,March 15 Monday,March 19 '. ClassesResume, 8 a.m Monday,March 17 GoodFriday,No Classes Friday,March21 Mon.March26 -Thurs.,April 19 AdvancedSchedulingForFallSemester Monday,Mar.24-Thurs.,April 17 Friday,April6 GoodFriday,No Classes Friday,May4 LastDayOfClasses Friday,May2 Monday-friday,May7-11 FinalExams Monday-Friday,May5-9 Friday,May11 ResidenceHalls Close Friday,May9 Saturday,May12 Commencement Saturday,May10 2007 FIRST SUMMERTERM * 2008 FIRST SUMMERTERM Monday,May21 Scheduling/feePayment/classesBegin Monday, May19 May28 MemorialDay,No Classes Monday,May26 ApplicationsForAug. 2008 GraduationDue Thursday,May29 Thursday,May31 ApplicationsForAug. 2007GraduationDue Saturday,June 2 SummerWeekendCollegeBegins Saturday,May31 Thursday,June 21 FirstSummerTermEnds Thursday,June 19 2007 SECOND SUMMERTERM * 2008 SECOND SUMMERTERM Monday,June 25 Scheduling/feePayment/classesBegin Monday,June 23 Wednesday,July4 IndependenceDay, No Classes Thursday,July3 Thursday,July26 Second SummerTermEnds Thursday,July24 *2007-08AcademicCalendarsubjecttochange 2006-2007Catalog Introduction 3 CATALOG POLICY interestareallowedaccesstostudenteducation records.These membersincludepersonnelin theofficesofAdmissionsand Itisthe responsibilityofstudents tobeknowledgeableof officialFairmont StatepoUciesandtomeetallrequirementsin Records, StudentServices,FinancialAid,Business,academiccol- legesandschools, departments, academicadvisorsand athletic the Catalog.Itprovidesthebestpossible currentinformation departments. onpracticesand intentionsoftheinstitution. FairmontState reservestherighttochangeprovisionsorrequirementsatany Atitsdiscretion theinstitution mayprovide Directory Informationin accordancewiththeprovisionsoftheActto timetoreflectcurricularchangesandadministrative regulations include: studentname, address, telephonenumber,dateand andprocedures.The Catalogisnotconsidered abindingcon- placeofbirth, majorfieldofstudy,datesofattendance,degrees tractbetweenthestudentandtheinstitution.Itisforinforma- andawardsreceived,themostrecentpreviouseducational tionalpurposesonly. agencyorinstitutionattendedbythestudent, participation in Studentsshouldkeepinformedofcurrentdegree, cur- officiallyrecognizedactivities andsports, andweightandheight riculum,andcourserequirements.The academicadvisorsand appropriate administrativeofficesofFairmontStatemaybe ofmembersofathletic teams. Studentsmaywithholddirectory informationbynotifyingtheRegistrar'sOfficeinwriting. consulted forfurtherinformation. Astudentwho enrollsatFairmontStateshallfollowthe FairmontStatemaydiscloseacademicinformationtoparents ofstudentsbyhavingparentsestablishthe student'sdepen- provisionsofthecataloginuseatthetimeofadmissionorany dencyasdefinedbythe InternalRevenue Codeof1954, Section subsequentcatalog,providingallofthesubsequentcatalogis 152.Dependencystatusmaybeestablishedbythepresentation adopted. Studentswhohave interrupted theirschoolingformorethan ofacertifiedcopyofthe parents'mostrecentfederalincome tax formlistingthe studentasadependent. oneyearwillbecomesubjectto theprovisionsofthecurrent catalog. DRUG-FREE AWARENESS PROGRAM POLICY ON EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Incompliancewith theDrug-FreeWorkplaceActof1988 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION andtheDrug-Free Schoolsand CommunitiesActAmendments of1989,FairmontStatehasaDrug-FreeAwarenessProgram FairmontStateisan EqualOpportunity-AffirmativeAction designedtopreventtheunlawfulpossession, use, ordistribution institution.In compliancewithTitleVIofthe CivilRightsAct ofillicitdrugs andalcoholbystudentsand employees.Further of1964,TitleVIIofthe CivilRightsAct,WestVirginiaHuman inquiriesmaybe directedtotheAssistanttothe Presidentorthe RightsAct,Title IX (EducationalAmendmentsof1972), Sec- VicePresidentforStudentAffairs. tion 504 oftheRehabilitationActof1973, theAmericanswith DisabilitiesActof1990, andthe otherapplicablelawsand regulations,theinstitutionprovidesequalopportunitytoallpro- SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH spectiveandcurrentmembersofthestudentbody, faculty, and staffonthebasisofindividual qualificationsandmeritwithout DISABILITIES regard torace,sex,religion,age,national origin, disability, or Asrec]uiredbySection 504 oftheRehabilitationActof1973 sexualorientationasidentifiedanddefinedbylaw. andtheAmericanswith DisabilitiesActof1990, reasonableac- Fairmont State neitheraffiliatesknowinglywithnorgrants commodationsareprovidedforthose studentswhose disability recognitiontoanyindividual,group ororganizationhavingpoli- mayaffecttheirpursuitofacollege education.These students ciesthatdiscriminate on thebasisofrace,color, age,religion, mustcontacttheCoordinatorforServicesforStudentswith bseyx,apnpaltiicoanballeolraigwisn,andidsarbeigliutlya,tioornss.exFuuarltohreireinntqautiiroinesasmdaeyfibneed Disabilities,whoislocatedin StudentAffairs, ColebankHall d50i4r,ecTtietdletIoX,thaenDdiAreDctAorCooofrAdfifniartmoart,ivReoAocmti2on22wHhaordiswtahyeHSaelclt,ion 3irte0yq7tuhiifarttehmiesestneotssbeeravraieccaecvsoaaimrlmeaobdldeeasitorneeddt.hfeoDrwoiecsbusrmietqeueni.traedtP.riiooDnroiotcyfumtshceehnetddaiustlaibioinlng- telephone 304-367-4247. procedureshavebeenestablishedforstudentswithdisabilities. Studentsshouldcontacttheiradvisorforpriorityclasspre-reg- THE FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND istration. Foradditionalinformation contactthe Coordinator forStudentDisabilityServicesat367-4686orconsultFairmont PRIVACY ACT State'sDisabilityServicesWebpage at http://www.fairmont- state.edu/studentlife/disabilityservices/default.asp The FamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyActof1974pro- videsstudentswiththerighttoinspectandreviewinformation containedintheireducationalrecords,tochallengethecontents ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT ACADEMIC oftheireducationalrecords,tohave ahearingiftheoutcome ofthechallengeisunsatisfactoryandtosubmitexplanatory ACHIEVEMENT statements forinclusion in theirfilesiftheyfeel the decisionsof FairmontState is committed toprovidingqualityeducational thehearingpanelsareunacceptable.Studentswishingtoreview opportunitiesand experiences foreverystudent.Whilegi'ades theireducationalrecordsmustcontactthecampusofficialin are onemeasureofstudentperformance,theydo notprovide chargeofthe officeinwhichtherecordsarelocated. Students the insHtutionwith thenecessarydatatoascertain the areasof maynotinspectrecordstowhichtheyhavewaivedtheirrights thecurriculum thatarestrongandareasthatneedimprove- ofinspection and review. ment.Therefore,studentsattendingFairmontStatearerequired Within the Fairmont Statecommunity, onlythose members, toparticipateinperiodicassessmentactivities asdirectedby individuallyorcollectively, actingin the student'seducational theinstitution. StudentassessmentwiUnormallyoccuratthe Introduction FairmontState University followingtimesinthestudent's collegecareer: upon entering Fairmont State operatesunderthe authorityofthe Fairmont theinstitutionforcourseplacementandforgatheringbaseline StateBoardofGovernorsand isgovernedbyitspresidentswith data,atthe end ofthesophomoreyearforUniversitystudents, theaid andadviceofitsBoardofGovernors,Administrators, andpriortograduation forallstudents. Assessmentdatamay FacultySenate, FacultyAssembly,and StudentGovernment. becollectedatadditionaltimesatthediscretionoftheinstitu- PierpontCommunity&TechnicalCollege, acomprehensive tion.Thepurpose ofgatheringassessmentdatais tomonitorthe communitycollege, providesacademic,technical/occupational, qualityoftheacademicprogramsand toimprove,whenneces- andgeneral educationprogramsoftwoyearsduration, one-year sary,the educationalexperience ofstudents. certificates,developmentalskillscourses, continuingeducation courses, communityserviceprograms,andworkforcedevelop- mentandtraining. Theresulthasbeenasharpincreasein the COMPLIANCE WITH MILITARY SELECTIVE numberofnontraditionalstudentswhohavereturned toformal SERVICE ACT educahonforreasonsofjobobsolescence,tostartnewcareers, orwishingto achieveupward social mobilityalonga career Statelawprovidesthata malepersonwhohasattained the age ladder. The Community&Technical College takesprideinthe ofeighteen (18)yearsmaynotenrollinastate-supportedin- diversityofitsprogramsanditscommitmentto makinglearning stitutionofpostsecondaryeducationunlessheisincompliance a lifelongprocessforallagegroupsonafull-timeand part-time withthe MilitarySelective ServiceAct (50U.S. Code,Appendix studentbasis. Thereareapproximately3,500studentsenrolled 451, etseq.andthe amendmentsthereto).Also, amaleperson onthe main campusand atoffcampussites. maynotreceivealoan,grant,scholarshiporotherfinancialas- Fairmont StateUniversityofferscoursesofstudyleading sistanceforpostsecondaryhighereducationfundedbystaterev- toassociate'sdegreesinnursingandtechnology; bachelor's enue,includingfederalfundsorgiftsandgrantsacceptedbythis degreesinthehumanities, socialandnatural sciences,teacher State,orreceiveastudentloan guaranteedbythe Stateunless education,nursing,business, technology, andfinearts; and heisincompliancewiththeMilitarySelective ServiceAct. Se- selectmaster's degreeprograms. Pre-professional studyis lective ServiceActregistrationinformation shouldbe available availableinseveralfields,includingmedicine,dentistry,law, atallUnitedStatesPostal Servicefacilitiesandmaybeavailable pharmacy,architecture,engineeringandphysicaltherapy. The atsome high schools.The Selective Service Systemalsoprovides Universityenrollsapproximately4,000 students. information throughawebsiteathttp://www.sss.gov. Academicexcellenceandpersonal growthandfulfillment, theprincipalpurposesofFairmontState,are complementedby activefinearts,publicationsandsportsprograms. Year-round contemporaryfilm, lecture andmusic seriesareimportantparts Introduction ofthe socialandculturalcalendar. Fairmont State's 115-acrecampusislocatedonahillside overlookingLocustAvenueinFairmont,WV. Fairmont,witha FairmontStateconsistsofPierpontCommunity&Technical populationofabout20,000, istheseatofgovernmentforMarion CollegeandFairmontStateUniversity. The institutionsshare County. Itislocatedapproximately90milessouth ofPittsburgh, thesame campusfacilitiesandstudentshave access to allthe PA. servicesbothinstitutions havetooffer. Facilitiesofparticular interestincludetheAdministrationBuilding,HardwayHall, whichtracesitsoriginsto 1915when itscornerstonewaslaid. It Pierpont Community & isincludedon the NationalRegisterofHistoricPlaces. The RobertC.ByrdNationalAerospaceEducation Centerin Technical College Bridgeport,isa40,000-squarefootstructure designedtoprovide programsessentialtotheaviationindustry.Inthefallof1999, FairmontStateopeneditsnewGaston CapertonCenterin MISSION STATEMENT downtownClarksburg,a36,000-square footfacilitywith class- rooms,naturalsciencelaboratories,computerlabs,conferencing The mission ofPierpont Community&TechnicalCollegeis areasandamultipurposeroom. toenhancethe qualityoflifeforpeopleofnorth-centralWest Inthefallof2004,Fairmont Statededicatedanew940-space Virginia throughaccessible, affordable, comprehensive, respon- parkinggarageanditsnewestResidenceHall,BryantPlace. sive,workforce-relatedtraining,andqualityhighereducation Falcon Center,the newstudentactivitycenter,openedin 2005. opportunities. Ithousesdiningfacilities,thebookstore,fitnesscenter,meeting Tofulfillthismission, PierpontCommunity&TechnicalCol- rooms,swimmingpoolandotherfacilitiesthatmakelivingaway legewill: fromhomealittlebiteasier. OtherofficesintheFalconCenter • Provideacomprehensiveselectionofcareer/technical includeHealthServices,DepartmentofPublic Safety,andthe educationalopportunitiesatthe certificate andassociate CopyCenter. Plans arealsounderwaytoconstructanewTech- degree levels developedthroughinteractionwith employers, nologyBuildinganda CenterforFineArts. employees,andcollegepersonnel Fairmont State hasmadeasignificantinvestmenttoupgrade • Offertransfereducation opportunitiesenablingstudentsto andmaintainitstechnologyequipment,softwareandinfrastruc- acquireanaffordablegeneral educationbackgroundbefore ture. Campusbuildingsareinterconnectedbyfiberopticcabling, matriculatingtothe college oruniversityofchoice withInternetaccessavailableinallclassrooms,offices,labsand residencehalls.Also, awide-areanetworkconnectsthe Gaston • Provideopportunitiesforseamlesstransitionfromcertificates CapertonCenter,theRobertC.ByrdNationalAerospaceEduca- toassociateandbaccalaureate degrees tionCenter,andthe CenterforWorkforce Education%dththe • Makeavailabledevelopmentaleducationalopportunities to maincampus. studentswhoneedassistanceinimprovingacademicskillsto besuccessfulinhighereducation 2006-2007Catalog Introduction • Develop anddelivercontinuingand communityeducational them.The Collegefullysupportstheidealofawell- educated opportunities throughoutnorth-centralWestVirginiasuch as societyandupholdsthe academicfreedomofitsfacultyand lifelonglearningopportunities, occupationalrecertification students, confidentthatthebestinterestsofthecommunityare programs, andhighereducation opportunitiesforstudents servedwhen the searchfortruthisimaginative andvigorous. enrolledinsecondaryschools The Collegefollowsaliberalpolicyofstudentadmissions • Provideworkforce trainingandeconomicdevelopment andbelievesthatitcanhelphighly-motivatedstudentstoover- activitiesforthe citizensofnorth-centralWestVirginiabased comemanydeficienciesintheiracademicpreparation.Because onneedsofthecommunityandregion academicstandardsarehigh, the PierpontCommunity&Tech- nicalCollegedegreerepresentsalevelofachievementrespected • Focusondevelopmentofcognitive, affective, andpsychomo- throughoutthenation. troerspsokinlslisbtloefcoisttiezrenisnhdiipv,idaunadlcgoromwmtiht,mceanrteertodleivfeelloonpgmelneatr,ning Drawingmanystudentsfrom itsimmediatevicinity,the Collegewelcomes theenthusiasticsupportitreceivesfromFair- studTehnetsC,omllaengyecofonwchenotrmataerseitthseefnierrstgigeesnearnadtiroensooufrtcheesironfamitislies mcpuoobmnlmticuananindtdyssuperrrrovjoeeuscnttdsh,iensgchoaarmreemasus.intisItnpyrroeagtsurraanmcsietnaptanerrdtiofcfaicipilnaitfteoisersmaawcttiiitvohenltyahenind toattendcollege,adults, returningtocollege orenrollingin culture. highereducationforthe firsttime, andtransferstudentsfrom Specifically,themissionofPierpontCommunity&Technical communityandtechnicalcolleges.TheCollege, therefore,of- Collegeistoprovideprogramsneededbythoseinitsgeograph- fersitsdiversestudentbodyav«derange ofprograms,flexible ic service areatotheextentpermittedbyitsfinancialandhuman scheduling,and supportservices, alldesignedtofostersuccess resourcesanditsassignedroleinthe State'ssystemofpublic isntutdheentmsodpuerrsnuiwnogrlad.deTgorsetereatngPtiheernpoinntteClloemctmuualnidetvyel&opTemcehnnti,caalll highereducation.Thismission isaccomplishedbymeeting theseobjectives: Collegeareengagedinageneraleducationprogram,abodyof courseworkdesignedtoexpandtheirknowledgeofcivilization, • Providing, throughanadministratively-linkedCommunity society,scientificinquiry,andartisticexpressionwhilepreparing andTechnicalCollege,avarietyofvocational/occupational them to thinkinterrelationships amongdisciplinesandprepare programsoftwoyearsdurationorless. foralifetimeoflearning. • Providingopportunitiesforoccupationallyoriented study The Collegeiscommittedtostudentlearningandfocuses throughexpansionofexistingindustrialtechnologypro- itsresourcesonprogramsthatprepare studentsforcareers gramsandthedevelopmentofadditional career-related andadvancededucationinWestVirginiaandbeyond.Pierpont curricula. Community&Technical College providesabroadspectrumof • Bringingselectedcollegestudyopportunitiesintocommuni- degreeoptionsin businessandoffersprogramswithspecialized tiesinthe College'sserviceregionthroughtheuseofthe accreditationinengineeringtechnologyandhealth careers.Asa massmedia,regionaleducationalcenters, external degree multipurposeinstitution,PierpontCommunity&Technical Col- programsandotherformsofnontraditional study. legeprovidesseamlesstransitionsfrom publicschoolsorcertifi- • Encouragingabroadsegmentofthepopulace,including cate programsorassociate degreestobaccalaureatedegrees. Pierpont Community &Technical College iscloselyidentified variousagegroupsand theeconomicallydeprived,to avail themselvesofeducationalopportunities. withitscommunity.Partnershipswithbusinessandindustry, publicschools,governmentagenciesandotherorganizations • ServingthegreatestnumberofstudentsbyholdingCollege contribute tothe economicprograms, the Collegefostersen- costsatthelowestpossiblelevelandprovidingfinancial lightenedandproductive citizenshipinitsimmediatelocation, supporttothosewhoneedittogainequalaccesstohigher theregion andtheworld. education. • Relatingthebreadth ofthe curriculumtotheavailability ofappropriateemploymentopportunitiesandtheneeds PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVES ofbusiness,industrialandpublicserviceagenciesinthe Pierpont Community&TechnicalCollege, anundergradu- College'sservicearea. ateinstitution operatingunderthe authorityoftheFairmont • Offeringcontinuingeducation programstoprovidecareer StateBoardofGovernors, isgovernedbyitspresidentwith the updating,culturalenrichmentand personal skilldevelop- aidandadviceofitsBoardofGovernors, administrators.Faculty ment. Assembly,andStudentGovernment. • Providingadvisory, counselingandplacementservicestoen- TheCollegeoffersprogramsofcareer-technicaleducation ablestudentstomake satisfactorydecisionsaboutacademic and grantsaone-yearcertificateandthedegreesofAssociatein and personalproblemsand tomakesuccessful careerand Arts,Associate in Science,orAssociate inApplied Scienceafter employmentchoices. twoyearsofstudy. • Offeringavarietyofcultural,recreational, andsocialactivities PierpontCommunity&TechnicalCollegeconsidersthatits tocomplementacademicpursuits. broadobjectiveistoeducateitsstudentsasintelligentandpro- ductivepersons,capableofparticipatingin andunderstanding theworldofthe twenty-firstcentury.Accordingly, the College ACCREDITATION seeks toprovide a suitable environmentforfreeandresponsible inquiryinto thenature,sourcesandimplicationsofhuman Ofgreatimportancetothe reputation ofa collegeishowit knowledgeand culture; anditchallengesstudentstopromote ranksscholasdcallywithothercolleges.Accreditationmeans theirown intellectual,social andpersonal development. thatacollegehasbeencarefullyevaluatedandapprovedinits The College facultyserves thisobjectivebyguidingstudents governance,in each curriculum,inthequalityofitsfaculty, in inacquiringknowledge andbymaintaininga dialoguewith theadequacyoffacilities,library, equipment,andlaboratories. 6 Introduction FairmontState University Toassureitsstature andacademicexcellence,a college ob- society,itrequiresoutstandingacademicperformance ofits tainsaccreditationfrombothregionaland nationalagenciesand teachercandidatesand offersthem soundprofessionaltraining joinscertainaccreditingorganizations. forelementaryand secondaryteaching. PierpontCommunity&Technical Collegeisaccreditedbythe Drawingmanystudentsfromitsimmediatevicinity,the HigherLearningCommission,theNorthCentralAssociation,30 Universitywelcomestheenthusiasticsupportitreceivesfrom NorthLaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago,Illinois60602-2504, Fairmontandsurroundingareas.Inreturn itparticipatesactively (800) 621-7440. in communityprojects, sharesitsprogramsandfacilitieswith SelectedprogramsofTechnologyare accreditedbytheTech- thepublic andservesthe communityasacenterofinformation nologyAccreditation CommissionoftheAccreditationBoard and culture. forEngineeringandTechnology, 111 MarketPlace, Suite 1050, Specifically,the mission ofFairmont StateUniversityisto Baltimore,MD 21202-4012, (410) 347-7700. TheA.A.S.degree provideprogramsneededbythose initsgeographicservice area, inAviation MaintenanceTechnologyisapprovedbythe Federal to the extentpermittedbyitsfinancialandhumanresourcesand AviationAdministrationandmeets 15 requirementsofFederal itsassignedroleinthestate'ssystemofpublic highereducation. AviationRegulation 147.Food Serviceprogramsareaccredited Thismissionisaccomplishedbymeetingthese objectives: byAmerican CulinaryFederation.Twoprogramsarerecognized bytheNationalRestaurantAssociation. • Offeringabroad range oftraditionalbaccalaureate degree HealthCareerprogramsareaccreditedbytheirrespec- programsintheartsandsciences, teachereducation and tiveaccreditingagencies.TheMedicalLaboratoryTechnology business administration. programisaccreditedbytheNationalAccreditationAgencyfor • Providingopportunitiesforoccupationally-orientedbac- ClinicalLaboratorySciences; the HealthInformationTechnol- calaureate studythroughexpansionofexistingindustrial ogyprogramisaccreditedbythe CommissiononAccreditation technologyprogramsandthe developmentofadditional ofAlliedHealthEducationPrograms; theVeterinaryTechnology career-relatedcurricula. programis accreditedbytheVeterinaryMedicalAssociation; and • Bringingselectedstudyopportunitiesinto communitiesin thePhysicalTherapistAssistantprogramisaccreditedbythe theUniversity'sserviceregionthroughtheuse ofthe mass CommissiononAccreditationinPhysicalTherapyEducationof media,regionaleducationalcenters,externaldegreepro- theAmerican PhysicalTherapyAssociation. gramsandotherformsofnontraditionalstudy. Fairmont Stateisalsoa memberoftheAmericanAssocia- • Encouragingabroadsegmentofthepopulace,including tionofState CollegesandUniversities,AmericanCouncilon variousage groupsandthe economicallydeprived, toavail Education,AmericanLibraryAssociation,WestVirginiaLibrary themselvesofeducationalopportunities. Association,WestVirginiaPressAssociation, andAmericanAs- • ServingthegreatestnumberofstudentsbyholdingUniver- sociationofCommunityColleges. sitycostsatthelowestpossiblelevel andprovidingfinancial support to thosewhoneedittogain equal accesstohigher education. • Relatingthebreadthofthe curriculumto the availability ofappropriateemploymentopportunitiesandtheneeds ofbusiness,industrialandpublic service agenciesinthe Fairmont State University University's service area. • Offeringcontinuingeducation programstoprovidecareer PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVES enhancement, culturalenrichmentandpersonal skilldevel- opment. Fairmont StateUniversityconsidersitsbroadobjectivetobe • Providingadvisory, counselingandplacementservicesto en- the educationofitsstudentsasintelligentandproductiveper- able students tomake satisfactorydecisionsaboutacademic sons,capableofparticipatinginandunderstandingtheworld andpersonalproblems andtomake successfulcareerand ofthetwenty-firstcentury.Accordingly,theUniversityseeksto employmentchoices. provideasuitable environmentforfreeandresponsibleinquiry • Offeringavarietyofcultural,recreational,andsocial activities intothe nature,sourcesandimplicationsofhumanknowledge tocomplementacademicpursuits. andculture, anditchallengesstudentstopromotetheirown intellectual,socialandpersonaldevelopment. TheUniversityfacultyservesthisobjectivebyguidingstu- ACCREDITATION dentsin acquiringknowledgeandbymaintainingadialogue wciattehdtshoecmi.etTyhaenUdniuvpehroslidtsyftuhlelyascuapdpeomritcsftrheeeiddoemalooffitaswfealclul-teydu- htioonwOfmitegraraennasktstihsmacpthooarltausantniivcceearlstlioyttwyhihetahrseopbtuehteeanrtiiconasnrteioftfuulatliyuonnesiv.vaeAlrcuscairtteeyddiistaan-d andstudents, confidentthatthebestinterestsofthecommunity are servedwhenthesearchfortruthisimaginativeandvigor- iatpspfracouvletyd,iinnittshegoavdeerqnuaanccye,ofinfaecialcihtiecsu,rlriibcruarlyu,me,qiunitphmeeqnutalaintdyof ous. laboratories. TheUniversityfollows aliberalpolicyofstudentadmissions acnodmebemliaenvyescthhaaltleitncgeasnihneltphehirigahclayd-emmoitcivparteepdarsattuidoenn.tBsetcoaouvseer- obtTaionassascucrreeditistasttiaotunrferaonmdbaoctahdreemgiiconeaxlcealnldenncaet,iaonuanlivaegresnictiyes andjoins certainaccreditingorganizations. itsacademicstandardsarehigh,theFairmontStateUniversity degreerepresentsalevelofachievementrespectedthroughout Fairmont StateUniversityisaccreditedbyTheHigher LearningCommissionandamemberoftheNorthCentralAs- thenation. TheUniversityhasatraditionalinterestinpreparingteachers sociation,30NorthLaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago,Illinois forpublicschoolsinWestVirginia,aswellasinotherstates. 60602-2504, (800) 621-7440. Recognizingtheimportance ofableteachers toaprogressive TheTeacherEducationprogramisapprovedbytheWestVir- 2006-2007Catalog Introduction giniaBoardofEducationandaccreditedbythe National Council reatedegrees.Inkeepingwithitstradition ofacademicexcel- fortheAccreditation ofTeacherEducation. In addition, selected lence, theUniversitypromotesgraduateeducationbyoffering teachingspecializationsare nationallyapprovedbytheirrespec- selectgraduate programsandbyprovidingon-campusaccessto tivelearnedsocietyand/orprofessional organization. graduateprogramsofotherinstitutions. SelectedprogramsintheDepartmentofTechnologyare FairmontStateUniversityiscloselyidentifiedwithitscom- accreditedbytheTechnologyAccreditation Commissionofthe munity.Partnershipswithbusinessandindustry,public schools, AccreditationBoard forEngineeringandTechnology, 111 Market governmentagenciesandotherorganizationscontributeto MD Place, Suite 1050,Baltimore, 21202-4012, (410) 347-7700. theeconomic,cultural and social developmentoftheregion. Tliefollowingprograms arecurrentlyaccreditedbyTACof Throughthese communityrelationshipsand educational ABET:A.S.andB.S. Civil,A.S.andB.S. Electronics, andA.S.and programs, theUniversityfostersenlightenedandproductive B.S.MechanicalEngineeringTechnology. citizenshipinitsimmediatelocale,theregionandtheworld. TheA.S.NursingprogramisaccreditedbytheWestVirginia Board ofExaminersforRegistered ProfessionalNursesandthe NationalLeagueforNursingAccreditation Commission; the DESIRED PROFILE OF A FAIRMONT STATE B.S.Nursingprogramisaccreditedbythe Commission on Col- UNIVERSITY GRADUATE legiateNursingEducation. TheUniversityisalso amemberoftheAmericanAssociation 1.) Studentsshould acquireaninformedappreciation ofthe ofCollegesforTeacherEducation,AmericanAssociation ofState arts,the humanitiesand thesocialandnaturalsciences; they CollegesandUniversities,American CouncilonEducation, Na- shouldbecomeawareoftherelationshipsofthe academic tionalLeagueforNursing,AmericanLibraryAssociation,West disciplinesamongthemselvesandwith broadersocial and VirginiaLibraryAssociation, andWestVirginiaPressAssociation. ethicalissues. 2.) Studentsshould developcompetenceinmathematics, oral andwrittencommunication,readingandlistening. THE MISSION STATEMENT OF FAIRMONT 3.) Studentsshould acquire problem-solvingskillstoaidthem STATE UNIVERSITY in makingdecisionsaboutpersonalvalues andcareerstrate- gies.Theyshoulddemonstrate proficiencyintheirmajor FairmontStateUniversity,acomprehensive, multi-site, fieldsofstudysoastobecompetitivein thejob marketor selectiveinstitution, offersa qualityeducationina diverseand gainadmission torespected graduate orprofessionalschools. supportive learningenvironmentthatfostersindividualgrowth, professionalandcareerdevelopment,lifelonglearning, global 4.) Studentsshould have techniquesforcopingwith thevast understanding,andacommitmenttoexcellenceinacademic amountsofinformation availableinarapidlychanging andcommunitypursuits. Servingthecitizenryofnorthcen- society; theyshouldembrace thenecessityandsatisfaction of tralWestVirginia andbeyond,Fairmont StateUniversityisa lifelonglearning. student-centeredinstitution offirstchoice amongstudentswho 5.) Studentsshoulddevelop sensitivityin mattersofsocial desireaflexibleandrelevantlearningexperience.TheUniversity justice,acceptingandappreciatingethnicorpersonaldif- providesawell-roundededucation,enablingstudentstogain ferencesamongindividualsin oursociety. Studentsshould theknowledge andskillsneededforself-fulfilling,responsible maintainanethicalviewthatrespectsthelife,property, citizenshipand employabilityin arapidlychangingglobalenvi- opinions,andfeelingsofothers. ronment. 6.) Studentsshouldhavetheknowledge and attitudesthatlead TheUniversityconcentratesitsenergiesand resourceson tophysicalhealthandwell-being. itsstudents, manyofwhomarethefirstgenerationoftheir familiestoattendcollege,adultsreturningorenrollinginhigher education forthefirsttime,and transferstudents fromcom- munityand technicalcolleges. TheUniversity, therefore,offers itsdiverse studentbodyawiderange ofprograms, flexible Admission schedulingandsupportservices, alldesignedtofostersuccess in themodernworld.To strengthenintellectualdevelopment, all studentspursuinga degree atFairmontStateUniversityare engagedinageneral educationprogram,abodyofcoursework Pierpont Community & designedtoexpand theirknowledge ofcivilization,society, sci- entificinquiryandartisticexpression,whilepreparingthemto Technical College thinkcriticallyandcommunicateclearly.Throughthesestudies, studentsalsoexplore theinterrelationshipsamongdisciplines andprepare foralifetimeoflearning. OPEN ADMISSIONS PHILOSOPHY TheUniversityiscommitted to studentlearningand focuses itsresourcesonprograms thatpreparestudentsforcareersand PierpontCommunity&Technical College operatesan"open advancededucation inWestVirginiaandbeyond.Alongwithits door"admissionpolicy.Admission isopen toanyonewithahigh significanthistoryofteachereducation,FairmontStateUniver- schooldiplomaorGED orACT/SATscoresorCompasstest sityprovidesabroadspectrum ofdegreeoptionsinbusiness, scoresandwhoisbeyondtheageofcompulsoryattendancein fine and liberalarts,and social andnatural sciencesandoffers thestateofWestVirginia. Evenwithoutahigh schooldiploma, programswith specializedaccreditation in engineeringtechnol- individualsmayenrollin manyoftheCommunit}'&Technical ogyandhealthcareers.Asa multipurposeinstitution,Fairmont Collegecourses,asaspecial student.This"opendoor,"however, StateUniversityprovidesseamlesstransitionsfrompublic doesnotguaranteeaneducationtoeveryone, butitdoesmake schools,certificateprogramsorassociate degrees tobaccalau- itpossibleforeveryonetoenterthe Collegeand tohave theop- Intwduction FainnontState University

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