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FAIRMONT
STATE
UNIVERSITY
2006-2007
Undergraduate Catalog
Volume Number
120,
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Fairmont, West Virginia
INCLUDING
PIERPONT COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE
A DIVISION OF FAIRMONT STATE UNIVERSITY
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CONTENTS
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2006-2008ACADEMIC CALENDAR 3
POLICIES '. 4
INTRODUCTION
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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 ~,
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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
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School ofFineArts 156
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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
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telephone [phone].
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
[phone]. 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, [phone]. 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, [phone].
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, [phone]. 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