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Appalachian L L STATE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR 1991-92, 1992-1993 Fall Semester, 1991 Fall Semester, 1992 August 17 Residence halls open for freshmen August 15 Residence halls open for freshmen August 18 Residence halls open for upperclasses August 16 Residence halls open for upperclasses August 19 Registration/faculty meetings August 17 Registration/faculty meetings August 20 Advance drop/add August 18 Advance drop/add August 21 First day ofclasses August 19 First day ofclasses August 27 Last day to add a class August 25 Last day to add a class September 2 Labor Day holiday September 7 Labor Day holiday September 5 Convocation (classes cancelled from September 10 Convocation (classes cancelled from 8:00 AM-12:30 PM) 8:00 AM-12:30 PM) September 25 Last day to drop a class September 23 Last day to drop a class Oct. 10 Oct. 8, Oct. 13 Fall break Oct. 11 Fall break Nov. 28, Nov. 26, Dec. 1 Thanksgiving holidays Nov. 29 Thanksgiving holidays December 6 Last day ofclasses December 4 Last day ofclasses December 7 Reading day December 5 Reading day December 8 Commencement December 6 Commencement Dec. 9-16 Final examinations December 7-14 Final examinations Spring Semester, 1992 Spring Semester, 1993 January 8 Residence halls open January 6 Residence halls open January 9 Registration/faculty meetings January 7 Registration/faculty meetings January 10 Advance drop/add January 8 Advance drop/add January 13 First day ofclasses January 11 First day ofclasses January 17 Last day to add a class January 15 Last day to add a class January 20 Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday January 18 Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday February 17 Last day to drop a class February 15 Last day to drop a class March 7, March 6, March 15 Spring break March 14 Spring break April 17, April 9, April 20 Easter holidays April 12 Easter holidays May 4 Last day ofclasses May 3 Last day ofclasses May 5 Reading day May 4 Reading day May 6-13 Final examinations May 5-12 Final examinations May 17 Commencement May 16 Commencement University Information Center (704) 262-2179 1 General Bulletin (USPS 028-220) Announcements for 1991-92, 92-93 LXXXVI Vol. Issued semi-monthly by Appalachian State University. Entered as second class matter at the PostOffice at Boone, North Carolina, undertheAct ofCongress, August 24, 1912. Postage has been paid at Boone, North Carolina. Postmaster: send address correc- tions to the Office of Admissions, Ap- palachian State University, Boone, North Carolina, 28608. N$# -"t *- .£H ** jV?%V Appalachian State University is committed to equality ofeducational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age or han- dicap. Moreover, Appalachian State Univer- sity is open to people ofall races and active- ly seeks to promote racial integration by recruitingand enrolling a larger numberof black students. 50,000 copies of this publication were printed at a cost of $60,842, or $1.22 per copy. The Appalachian State University General Bulletin is intended for information purposes only and does not constitute a contract between the University and the student. While this catalogpresents policies and programs as accurately as possible at the time ofpublica- tion, the University reserves the right to revise any section or part without notice or obligation. 2 Table of Contents The University 3 Special Programs for the Region 8 Student Life 9 University Services 12 Admissions, Expenses, Financial Aid 23 The Instructional Program 38 The General College 54 The College of Arts and Sciences 62 Anthropology; Biology; Chemistry; English; Foreign Languages and Literatures; Geography and Planning; Geology; History; Interdisciplinary Studies; Mathematical Sciences; Philosophy and Religion; Physics and Astronomy; Political Science and CriminalJustice; Psychology; Sociology and Social Work The College of Business 156 Accounting; Decision Sciences; Economics; Finance, Insurance and Real Estate; Management; Marketing The Reich College of Education 191 Curriculum and Instruction; Human Development and Psychological Counseling; Language, Reading and Exceptionalities; Leadership and Higher Education; Library Science and Educational Foundations The College of Fine and Applied Arts 226 Art; Communication; Health, Leisure and Exercise Science; Home Economics; Military Science; Technology; Theatre and Dance The School of Music 282 The Division of Continuing Education 294 The Cratis D. Williams Graduate School 298 The Register 299 The University The University Appalachian State University, founded in 1899 asWataugaAcademy, islocated in Boone, North Carolina, in the heart ofthe Blue Ridge ofthe Appalachian mountains, close to the borders ofVirginia and Tennessee and less than two hours from the region's major airports and population centers. Growing steadily through its transformations as Appalachian State Normal School in 1925 to Appalachian State Teachers' College in 1929 to Appalachian State University in 1967 and apart ofthe consolidated University ofNorth Carolina in 1972, the campus has come to occupy some 48 buildings on its 75-acre main campus as well as several new buildings on the new 180-acre west campus. Appalachian maintains two campuses away from Boone for experimental studies. The New York Loft, begun in 1974, consists ofsome 3,000 square feet ofcarefully designed living space for ten to twelve visitors at a time. Located at 67 Vestry Street in the SoHo district of New York City, the Loft is within easy walking distance of the World Trade Center, Chinatown, Little Italy and all SoHo area galleries. The Appalachian House, a satellite campus in Washington, D.C., opened in 1977. The 150-year-old house is in the heart ofthe Capitol Hill Historic District. It is next door to the Folger Shakespeare Library, only minutes away from the U.S. Senate and House chambers, Congressional offices, the Library ofCongress, and the Supreme Court. The Appalachian House and Loft, supervised by the associate vice chancellor for academic affairs, are not open to the general public, but are reserved forusebyAppalachian faculty, students and staff. The University welcomes and encourages prospective students, alumni and friends to visit the campus and to tour the surrounding area which encompasses six ski resorts, nine golf courses, and several major tourist attractions. Mission Founded in 1899 asWataugaAcademy, Appalachian State University evolved into a state teachers college, later broadened its mission to include the liberal arts, gained regional university status, and in 1971 became a part ofThe University ofNorth Carolina system. From itsbeginningas a smalllocal institution, Appalachian has developed into auniver- sity with an enrollment ofover 10,000 students from every section of North Carolina, aswell as from otherstatesand nations. Throughout its growth, the Universityhas maintained a strong sense ofcommunity. It continues to provide educational leadership and service to the state and region and to foster an understanding ofAppalachian culture. Appalachian State University is a comprehensive university, offering a broad range of undergraduate programs and awide selection ofgraduate programs. TheUniversity serves a large traditional undergraduate student body in a residential environment. Undergraduatesareofferedawell-roundedliberaleducationandtheopportunitytopursue aspecialfieldofinquiryinpreparation foradvanced studyoraspecificcareer. Graduate The University students engage in advanced study and research while developing and extending their academic or professional specializations. With instruction as its primary mission, the University is committed to excellence in teaching and the fostering ofscholarship. As an academic community, it takes pride in its tradition of faculty commitment to students both inside and outside the classroom. Mindful ofthe relationship between the curricular and extracurricular, Appalachian seeks to promote the intellectual, cultural and personal development of its students. At Appalachian, scholarship and service are complementary to the instructional mission. The major purposes of scholarship, including research, writing and other creative activities, are threefold: to serve as abasis for instruction, toensure avital and intellectual- lyengaged faculty, and to contribute to the advancement ofknowledge. Professional and public service is provided in the form ofcontinuing education programs and activities, consultation services, the extension into the community of the professional knowledge and skills ofthe faculty, staff and students, and the sharing ofthe University's cultural and recreational activities. The following educational goals have been adopted for the baccalaureate degree: 1. Breadth ofknowledge through the study of the arts, the humanities, mathematics, the natural sciences and the social sciences. 2. Depth of knowledge in at least one area of study. 3. Effective communication skills. 4. An enhanced capacity for logical and creative thinking, analysis, synthesis and evaluation. 5. The ability to apply methods of inquiry. 6. Computational skills and the ability to interpret numerical data. 7. An understanding of the interrelatedness of knowledge. 8. An awareness ofthe world's diversity ofcultural and national experiences, identities and values. 9. An understanding of the issues and problems facing the contemporary world. 10. An understanding of, and respect for, diverse opinions and ideas. 11. An awareness of ethical issues and ethical behavior. 12. A commitment to learning as a lifelong process. In support of these goals, Appalachian State University will provide: 13. An intellectually and aesthetically stimulatingatmosphere throughout the university. 14. An environment that encourages interaction among members of the University community. 15. A variety of learning experiences both within and outside the classroom. 16. Experiences that promote personal growth and development. 17. A environment that fosters a commitment to public responsibility and community service. 18. Opportunities to develop career goals and to prepare for specific careers. Accreditation Appalachian State University is accredited by the Commission onCollegesofthe Southern Association ofColleges and Schools to award Bachelor's, Master'sand Specialistdegrees. In addition to this comprehensive accreditation, otherspecial accreditation byappropriate agencies includes: The University The American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business (undergraduate and graduate) The American Chemical Society (undergraduate) The American Dietetics Association The American Home Economics Association (undergraduate) The American Speech-Language and Hearing Association The Association of University Programs in Health Administration The Computer Sciences Accreditation Board, Inc. The Council for the Accreditation ofCounseling and Related Education Programs The National Association of Schools of Music The National Association for the Education of Young Children The National Athletic Training Association The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction The Universityisamember ofappropriate state and national associations and organizations to which its professional programs are related. These include: The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education The American Association of University Women The American Council on Education The Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning The Association for Gerontology in Higher Education The Association for Library and Information Sciences Education The Association for Theatre in Higher Education The Association of Teacher Educators The Conference of Southern Graduate Schools The Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences The Council of Graduate Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders The Council of Graduate Schools The Highlands Biological Foundation The National Association of Business Teacher Education The National Business Education Association The National Collegiate Honors Council The National Community Education Association The National Council on Rehabilitation Education The National Film and Video Association The National Middle School Association The National Organization on Legal Problems of Education The North Carolina Association of Colleges and Universities The North Carolina Association of Colleges for Teacher Education The North Carolina Association of Community Educators The North Carolina League of Middle Schools The North Carolina Theatre Conference Professional and Organizational Development South Atlantic States Association for Asian and African Studies The Southeastern Theatre Conference The Teacher Education Council of State Colleges and Universities The U.S. Institute of Theatre Technology The University Corporate History The University of North Carolina is comprised of all the public institutions of higher education in North Carolina that confer degrees at the baccalaureate level orhigher. The University was authorized by the State Constitution in 1776, and it was chartered in 1789 by the General Assembly. The University of North Carolina opened its doors to students at Chapel Hill in 1795. Thereafter, beginning in the latter part ofthe nineteenth century, the General Assembly ofNorth Carolina has established and supported fifteen other public senior institutions in keeping with Article IX, Section 8, ofthe Constitution ofNorth Carolina which provides that the "General Assembly shall maintain a public system ofhigher education, comprisingThe University ofNorth Carolinaand such other institutions ofhighereduca- tion as the General Assembly may deem wise." By 1969, The University ofNorth Carolina included six constituent institutions, governed by a single Board ofTrustees. This multi-campus Universityhad itsbeginninginlegisla- tion enacted in 1931 thatdefined The UniversityofNorth Carolinato includeTheUniver- sity ofNorth Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina State University at Raleigh, and The University of North Carolina in Greensboro. In the 1960's three additional campuses were added: The UniversityofNorth Carolina atCharlotte, The UniversityofNorth Carolina at Asheville, and The University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Beginning in 1877, the General Assembly ofNorth Carolina established or acquired ten additional separately governed state-supported senior institutions ofhighereducationThey are: Appalachian State University, East Carolina University, Elizabeth City State Univer- sity, Fayetteville State University, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State Univer- sity, North Carolina Central University, North Carolina School ofthe Arts, Pembroke State University, Western Carolina University and Winston-Salem State University. Then, in 1971, the General Assembly redefined The University ofNorth Carolina, and under the terms ofthat legislation all sixteen public senior institutions became constituent institutions of The University of North Carolina. The constitutionally authorized Board ofTrustees ofthe six-campus University ofNorth Carolinawas designated the Board ofGovernors and this body is by law The University of North Carolina. The Board ofGovernors consists of thirty-two members elected by the General Assembly, and it is charged with "the general determination, control, super- vision, management, and governance ofall affairs ofthe constituent institutions." The chief executive officer of The University is the President. Each constituent institution officer of The University has its own faculty and student body. The chief administrative officer of each institution is the chancellor, and the chancellors are responsible to the President. Each constituent institution also has a board oftrustees composed ofthirteen members: eightelected bythe BoardofGovernors, fourappointed bytheGovernor, and the elected president ofthe student bodyexofficio. (The School oftheArtshas two additional exofficio trustees.)The principalpowersofthese institutionalboardsareexercisedunderadelegation of authority from the Board of Governors. The University 7 Research Facilities Faculty research, grant activity, and publication costs are supported through the Cratis D. WilliamsGraduate School. The OfficeofResearch and Grants intheGraduate School provides assistance to faculty and graduate students in identifyingboth public and private sourcesofexternal fundingand in the preparationofgrant proposals. The IllinoisResearch Information System (IRIS), housed in the OfficeofResearch and Grants, is an on-line computerized file containingdescriptions ofover 3,000 fundingopportunities from federal agencies, private and corporate foundations, and other non-profit organizations which can aid faculty and students in identifying potential funding support for research, program development, travel, teaching, and advanced study. In addition, the Office of Research and Grants offers assistance at all stages of proposal development from proposal writing to proposal typing. All submission requirements, including acquiring pro- per administrative approvals, making all necessary copies for submission, and mailing of proposals, are the responsibility of the Office of Research and Grants. The Graduate School, with recommendations from the University Research Committee, administers funds which provide modest grants to faculty for research equipment and supplies, publication and travel costs, and manuscript preparation. Research assistance is provided through the allocation ofGraduate Research Assistants to departments dur- ing the academic year and to individual faculty for research projects in the summer. Ac- cess to research library facilities on the Chapel Hill campus is provided by scheduled van service for faculty and graduate students. Information regarding the research activities ofAppalachian faculty and students isdisseminated through theResearchNewswhich is published yearly by the Graduate School. Research facilities maintained by Appalachian include the Carol Grotnes Belk Library and the Office of Computer and Management Services. The W.L. Eury Appalachia Regional collection, provides research as well as instructional support to faculty and students. The Office ofComputer and Management Services assists faculty and students in research computing and in Statistical treatment of data. The Faculty Development Fund, administered through the Faculty Development and Instructional Services Center, provides funds forfaculty study and professional development. The Office ofGrants Ac- counting assists faculty with the financial administration of grants and contracts. The College ofArts and Sciences maintains specialized research facilities which include theAppalachian State University Map Library, the Center forAppalachian Studies, the Program for the Study of Environmental Change, the Dark Sky Observatory, the Meteorological ReportingStation, and the Regional Bureau ofGovernment. The Bureau of Economics and Business Research in the Walker College of Business assists faculty and students in research efforts, and the College ofFine and Applied Arts has research facilities and support through the Statistics/Testing/Research Laboratory, the Educational ComputerLaboratory, theTeacherEducation Student DataBank, theSpeech and Hearing Clinic, the ReadingEducation Curriculum Laboratory, the CenterforLearningEvalua- tion and Research, the Early Childhood Learning Center, and the Western Carolina Research Center. In addition, Appalachian allocates faculty time and financial support toward the publication of numerous research journals and periodicals. Special Programs for the Region 8 Special Service Programs for the Region In accordance with its mission "to serve the people ofthe region in which it is located," Appalachian State University sponsors several programs designed to serve the educational, cultural, social, economic and governmental needs ofthe people and institutions of its region: Appalachian Consortium The Appalachian Consortium is a non-profit, educational association whose member- ship is composed ofinstitutions ofhigher education and cultural agencies in the Southern Highlands. The purpose ofthe Appalachian Consortium is to promote among the general public an understanding and appreciation ofthe culture of the region. The purpose is achieved through the sponsorship ofconferences, forums, festivals and workshops with special emphasis on Appalachian traditions and environment. The consortium serves as a vehicle for the development ofcooperative projects initiated by regional scholars and teachers at member institutions and agencies. The Appalachian Consortium is supported by public and private grants and member contributions. The Appalachian Consortium Press is a division ofthe Appalachian Consortium which publishes works dealing with the Southern Highlands. Center for Management Development The Center for Management Development is an integral part oftheJohn A. WalkerCol- lege ofBusiness. Human resource development programs are designed and coordinated to assist individuals, corporations, and public and private institutions. Both Appalachian faculty and outside consultants are used in the facilitation ofseminars, conferences, and custom-tailored courses to meet the needs ofthe business, industry, government, and non- profit sectors in Appalachian's geographic region. Specific programs can be designed for managers and personnel at any organizational level. Extension Instruction The Office of Extension Instruction assists university departments in creating and operating off-campus courses leading to graduate degrees, teacher certification, and renewal credit. The office also makes available non-credit instruction for professional development and training. The Broyhill Inn and Conference Center The Broyhill Inn and Conference Center brings to the campus adult students from throughout the region as well as hosts professional meetings for state, regional, national and international organizations. Someofthe areasofinterest include agriculture, medicine, science, business, and law. Special courses are alsodesigned to assist people in theirdaily lives and vocations. The Broyhill Inn and Conference Center provides not only educational programs but also lodging, dining, meetingfacilities, and audio-visual equipment support. Program development specialists and conference coordinators are available to assist in conference design and implementation. National Center for Developmental Education The center is the nation's primary resource for information, training and research in the field of developmental education. Each year hundreds of postsecondary educators take advantage of Center services. The center is located within the Reich College of Education.