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Illinois State university Illinois'firstpublic university 111! if £ in iiiir 2008-2010 The 2009 Supplement to the 2008-2010 Undergraduate Catalog is loeated at: http: MMw.ilsru.edu home catalogpdf 2009_supplement.pdf Two ways to find the information you are interested in online,.. Catalog Undergraduate and Graduate University catalogs are available online through Illinois State University's home page. Aside from the ease ofsearching, downloadingthe catalog puts the most up-to-date information atyour fingertips. From theWeb site, there are quicklinks to each department and school's information. IllinoisState.edu/cataiog. CourseFinder The CourseFinder is Illinois State's online class SSS /SS£% rfii&i coursefinder schedule. Students, faculty, and staffare able to search Illinois State's course offerings using the power ofour Youcanstarchby on-campus Google search. iW^r^ Need to find a 200-level Monday, Wednesday, Fridayclass in English? Interested in knowing if anyclasses are usingyour most recentlypublished .^^MJ^^, textbook? Everwonder howmanyclasses are offered in Schroeder Hall over the summer? With the CourseFinder's free-form search field, you can search forcourses as specificallyor as broadlyasyou like. lllinoisState.edu/coursefinder 1 ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY Undergraduate Catalog 2008-2010 EffectiveMay12,2008 VisitourIllinoisStateUniversityWebsiteat: www.IllinoisState.edu Forthecataloginformationon-line,visitourcatalogWebsiteat: www.ilstu.edu/catalog University Offices UniversityOperator (309) 438-211 AcademicAdvisement 438-7604 Admissions 438-2181; www.IllinoisState.edu/admissions/ DisabilityConcerns 438-5853 DiversityandAffirmativeAction 438-3383 ExtendedUniversity 438-5288; www.exu.ilstu.edu/ FinancialAid 438-2231; www.financialaid.ilstu.edu/ GraduateSchool 438-2583 HonorsProgram 438-2559 InternationalStudies 438-5365 OfficeofParkingandTransportation 438-8391 ParentServices 438-3753 StudentAffairs 438-5451; www.StudentAffairs.ilsru.edu StudentServiceReferralCenter 438-2188; www.ssrc.ilstu.edu UniversityCollege 438-3217; www.ucollege.ilstu.edu UniversityHousingServices 438-8611; www.housing.ilstu.edu/ UniversityRegistrar 438-2188; www.registrar.ilstu.edu VeteransServices 438-2207; www.registrar.ilstu.edu The statements inthis catalog are forinformationalpurposes only and shouldnotbe construed as the basis ofa contract betweenastudentandIllinois StateUniversity. ThecourseofferingsandrequirementsoftheUniversityarecontinuallyunder reviewandrevision. This catalogpresentsthose ineffect atthetimeofpublication. Courses listed inthispublicationare sub- jecttorevisionwithoutadvancenoticeandarenotnecessarilyofferedeachtermoreachyear. Information regarding changes will be available in the Offices ofthe University Registrar, the Provost, and the major departmentsandschools. Itisespeciallyimportantthateach studentnotethatitishisorherresponsibilitytobeawareofcur- rentgraduationrequirementsforaparticulardegreeprogram. Illinois State Universityformally reiterates andreaffirms its commitment to theprinciples ofequal opportunity, affirmative actionanddiversity.Discriminationbaseduponrace,color,religion,gender, nationalorigin, age.disability, orveteransstatusisa violationoffederalandstatelawanduniversitypolicyandwillnotbetolerated. Discrimination basedupon sexualorientation isa violation ofIllinois State Universitypolicyandwillnot be tolerated. Thisnondiscriminationpolicyappliestoallprogramsadministeredbythe University: However, thispolicyshouldnotbecon- struedtoinfringeuponthefreeexchangeofideasessentialtotheacademicenvironment. To theextentallowedbylaw, allemploymentdecisions, includingthoseaffectinghiring, promotion, demotion, ortrans- fer;recruitment; advertisementofvacancies; layoff'andtermination; compensationandbenefits: orselectionfortrainingwill bemadeconsistentwithestablishedIllinoisState Universitypolicy. Responsibilityfor communicating, interpreting, and monitoring the University's equal opportunity policy has been assignedtotheOfficeforDiversityandAffirmativeAction (ODAA). The ODAA is locatedon campus in 2'OS HoveyHall. For additionalinformationconcerningthe Universitysequalopportunitypolicy,pleasecall(309) 438-3383. Illinois State University assigns a highpriority to the implementation ofits equal opportunitypolicy and to main- taining an inclusive environment. The realization ofthispriority requires the cooperation ofall members ofthe uni- versitycommunity. ) NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS UNDER disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting FERPA AND PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF anotherschoolofficialinperforminghisorhertasks. DIRECTORY INFORMATION A school official has a legitimate educational inter- Notification ofRights Under FERPA for Postsec- est if the official needs to review an education ondary Institutions: record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibilities forthe University. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect Upon request, the University also discloses educa- to their education records. These rights include: tion records without consent to officials ofanother schoolinwhichastudentseeksorintendstoenroll. t(i1onTrheecorridgshtwtiothiinnsp4ec5tdaanydsroefvitehwetdhaeysttuhdeenUtn'isveedrusciaty- (4) The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Depart- ment ofEducation concerning alleged failures by the receivesarequestforaccess. University to comply with the requirements ofFERPA. AstudentshouldsubmittotheUniversityRegistrara The name and address ofthe Office that administers written request that identifies the record(s) the stu- FERPAis: dent wishes to inspect. The University official will make arrangements foraccess and notify the student Family Policy Compliance Office ofthe time and place where the records may be 4U.0S0.MDaerpyalratnmdenAtveonfuEed,ucSaWtion Uinnsipveecrtseidt.y Ioffftihciealretcoowrdhsoamrethneotremqauiensttawianesdsbubymitth-e Washington, DC 20202-5901 ted,thatofficialshalladvisethestudentofthecorrect Public Notification ofDirectory Information: officialtowhomtherequestshouldbeaddressed. At its discretion, Illinois State University may pro- (2) The right to request the amendment ofthe student's vide "directory information" in accordance with the education records that the student believes are inaccu- provisions ofthe Family Educational Rights and Priva- rate, misleading, or otherwise in violation ofthe stu- cy Act of 1974 (FERPA). Directory information is dent'sprivacyrightsunderFERPA. defined as that information which would not generally A student who wishes to ask the University to be considered harmful or an invasion ofprivacy ifdis- amend a record should write the University offi- closed. Designated directory information at Illinois tcihaelpraretspoofnstihbelreecfoorrdththeersetcuodredn,tcwlaenatrlsycihdaenngteidf,y aStdadtreesUsniv(leorcsailty&inhcolmudee)s,ttheelfeoplhloonweingl:istsitnugd,enetl'esctnraomnei,c and specify why it should be changed. email address, date and place ofbirth, major field of study, dates ofattendance, grade level, enrollment sta- Ifthe University decides not to amend the record tus (e.g. undergraduate or graduate, full-time or part- as requested, the University will notify the stu- time), participation in officially recognized activities or dent in writing ofthe decision and the student's sports, weight or height ofmembers ofathletic teams, right to a hearing regarding the request for degrees, honors and awards received, and the most amendment. Additional information regarding recent educational agency or institution attended. Stu- tshteudehnetarwihnegnprnootciefdiuerdeosfwtihlelribgehtptroovaihdeeadrintog.the dentsmayblockthepublicdisclosureofdirectoryinfor- mation by notifying the Office of the University Registrarinwritingpriortothefirstdayofclasses. (3) The right to provide written consent before the University discloses personally identifiable information Please considervery carefully the consequences ofa from the student's education records, exceptto the extent decisiontowithholddirectoryinformation. Anon-disclo- thatFERPAauthorizesdisclosurewithoutconsent. sure block will call for Illinois State University not to release any ofthis "directory information;" thus, any The Universitydiscloseseducationrecordswithouta futurerequestsforsuchinformationfromnon-institution- student's prior written consent under the FERPA alpersonsororganizationswillberefused. exceptionfordisclosuretoschoolofficialswith legit- imateeducational interests. Aschoolofficial is aper- Illinois State University will honor your request to sonemployedbythe University in an administrative, withhold directory information but cannot assume supervisory, academic or research, or support staff responsibilitytocontactyouforsubsequentpermissionto position (including law enforcement unit personnel release this information. Regardless ofthe effect upon and health staff); a person or company with whom you, Illinois State University assumes no liability as a theUniversityhascontractedas itsagenttoprovidea resultofhonoringyourinstructionsthatsuchinformation bewithheld. service instead ofusing University employees or officials (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection Althoughthe initial requestmaybe filedatanytime, agent); aperson serving onthe Board ofTrustees; or requests for non-disclosure will be honored by the a student serving on an official committee, such as a Universityuntilremoved,inwriting,bythestudent. 11 Table of Contents UniversityCalendar Residence Halls 36 2008-2009 5 ApartmentLiving 37 2009-2010 6 Campus Dining Services/DiningonCampus 37 UsingtheCatalog 7 Campus Opportunities 37 UndergraduateCatalogRequirements 7 Recreation Services 37 Glossary 7 IntercollegiateAthletics/GolfCourse 38 TheCampus andtheCommunity 1 UUnniivveerrssiittyyGMaulsleeruimess 3388 Illinois StateUniversityMission Statement 1 UniversityCommitmenttoDiversity 1 CPalmapnuetsarSieruvmices 3388 Accreditation 1 Campus,Student,Faculty,andCommunityProfiles...1 DisabilityConcerns 38 Governance 12 StudentHealthProgram 39 DivisionofUniversityAdvancement 13 StudentCounseling Services 40 SpeechandHearingClinic 40 Admission Policies 14 ChildCare 40 AdmissionApplicationandProjectedDeadlines 14 Parking& Transportation 41 ContactVisitInformation 14 DeanofStudents 41 StudentClassifications 14 Bone StudentCenter/BradenAuditorium 41 FreshmenAdmission Standards 15 CommunityRights andResponsibilities 41 TransferAdmission Standards... 15 DiversityAdvocacy 41 SecondBachelor'sDegree 16 Parent Services 42 FormerStudents SeekingAdmission 17 StudentEnvolvementCenter 42 UnclassifiedStudents 17 International StudentAdmission 18 Academic Services 43 SpecialAdmissionPrograms 19 New StudentOrientation 43 ImmunizationandMedicalRequirements for UniversityCollege 43 Students 19 UniversityCollegeAcademicAdvisement 43 HonorsPrograms..... 20 Developmental Math 43 AdmissiontoHonors 20 FirstYearLearning inthe Communities 44 Academic Scholarships 20 MinorityStudentAcademic Center 44 AcademicPrograms inHonors 21 OrientationandTransition Services 44 ContinuationRequirements..... 22 Preview-Summer 44 AcademicHonors 22 TransferDays 44 UndergraduateDegreeswithHonors 22 Student Support Services 44 CampusHonors Societies 23 UniversityCenterforLearningAssistance 44 HonorsCourses 23 UniversityCollegeTestingOffice 45 UndergraduateExperience 25 MajorinUniversity Studies 45 FieldsofStudy 25 Additional Academic Services 45 ComputerInformation Services 45 Costs 26 MathematicsTutorCenter 46 EstimatedTotalYearlyExpenses 26 Student ServiceandReferral Center 46 UndergraduateTuitionandFees/Rate Schedule 26 ExtendingLearning 46 FinancialAssistance 28 SpecialAcademic Opportunities 46 FinancialAidOffice 28 Honors Program 46 FinancialAidApplicationProcedures 29 Academic Honors 46 Federal GrantsandBenefits 29 Undergraduate TeachingAssistants 4^ ISUGrants 30 Undergraduate Research 47 State ScholarshipsandGrants 30 International Studies and Programs 47 Private Scholarships 3 ISUMerit-Based Scholarships 3 English Language Institute (ELI) 48 LoanPrograms 32 CareerCenter 48 FinancialAidDisburs,ement 33 Preparation forGraduate Study 4^ SatisfactoryAcademic Progress 33 Graduate School 49 EnrollmentChanges-FinancialAidEligibility 34 Preparation forProfessional Study 49 Confidentiality 34 HealthProfessions 49 StudentEmployment 34 Engineering 50 Veterans' Services 35 Law 50 CampusExperience 36 Academic Policies and Practices 51 CampusLiving 36 Course RegistrationandWithdrawal 51 UniversityHousing Services 36 Final Examinations 53 4 TableofContents UniversityGradingSystem 53 ClinicalExperiences inTeacherEducation 95 Academic ProgressAlert 54 StudentTeachingRequirements 95 AdditionalAcademic Requirements 54 Academic Integrity 57 CollegeofApplied ScienceandTechnology 97 ProficiencyandPlacementExaminations 57 DepartmentsorSchools: Agriculture 97 Academic Program Information 60 CriminalJustice Sciences 103 University-WidePrograms ,...60 FamilyandConsumerSciences 106 ExchangePrograms 60 Health Sciences 113 Departmental ProgramsListedByCollege 60 InformationTechnology 123 ProgramandCourseExplanations 61 KinesiologyandRecreation 131 UnitsofInstruction 61 Military Science 142 CourseOfferings 61 Technology 144 CourseInformation 62 CourseNumbering 62 CollegeofArts andSciences 153 CourseDescriptions 62 DepartmentsorSchools: DepartmentalAbbreviations 63 Biological Sciences 154 CourseInformation 63 Chemistry 159 Communication 163 DegreeRequirements 64 Communication SciencesandDisorders 170 GeneralRequirements forGraduation 64 Economics 172 BaccalaureateDegreePrograms 65 English 176 BachelorofScienceGraduationRequirement Geography/Geology 184 in Science, MathematicsandTechnology 66 History 189 Global StudiesGraduationRequirements 67 Languages, Literatures, andCultures 197 GraduationProcedures 67 Mathematics 207 Philosophy 215 GeneralEducation 69 Physics 218 General EducationRequirements/Options 69 PoliticsandGovernment 221 GeneralEducationProgram-Illinois State Psychology 228 University 70 SocialWork 232 General EducationCourseRequirements 71 Sociology-Anthropology 234 TransferringGeneral EducationCourses- IllinoisArticulationInitiative 73 College ofBusiness 241 Departments: University-WideCurriculum 76 University-WideMajors 76 Accounting 243 Finance,InsuranceandLaw 248 MajorinInterdisciplinary Studies 76 MajorinUniversityStudies 77 ManagementandQuantitativeMethods 251 University-WideMinors 78 InternationalBusiness 255 Marketing 257 African-American Studies 78 BusinessTeacherEducation 259 African Studies 78 Children's Studies 79 CollegeofEducation 262 Cognitive Science 79 Departments: Environmental Studies 80 CurriculumandInstruction 262 Ethnic Studies 80 EducationalAdministrationandFoundations 268 Interdisciplinary Studies 81 Special Education 269 International Studies 81 LatinAmerican, Caribbean, Latino/aStudies 82 CollegeofFineArts 274 & MiddleEastern SouthAsian Studies 82 ArtsTechnologyProgram 274 NativeAmerican Studies 83 Schools: PeaceandConflictResolution Studies 83 Art 275 Tourism Studies 84 Music 285 Urban Studies 84 Theatre 295 Women'sandGenderStudies 84 University-WideCourses 85 MennoniteCollegeofNursing 304 HonorsCourses 86 Department: Interdisciplinary StudiesCourses 86 Nursing 306 National StudentExchange Programs 87 SemesterStudyAbroadPrograms 87 FacultyInformation 311 BoardofTrustees 311 University-WideTeacherEducation Programs 89 UniversityAdministrativeOfficers 311 ApprovedTeacherEducationPrograms 92 UniversityFacultyandAdministrative Staff. 313 Certificates 93 Index 332 FieldsofStudy 94 1 1 UniversityCalendar Univcjrsity Calendar, 2008-2009 2008 2008SummerSession May May 12 Openingofsummersession. s M T W Ti F2 S3 May26 MemorialDayholiday. A 5 6 7 8 9 10 June 13 Lastdayforundergraduatestudentstoapplyforgraduationatendofsummersession. 1181 1129 2103 2114 2125 2136 14 July4 IndependenceDayholiday-noclasses. 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 August8 Summersessionends. August 12 Gradesdueby 12:00noon. June 2008FallSemester s M 1 W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 Aug. n-n Registrationandprogramchange.Pleaseseeregistrationinformation 15i 196 1170 1118 1129 2103 214 atwww.registrar.ilstu.edu. 22 23 24 25 26 2" 28 Aug. 17 Lastdaytowithdrawfromclasseswithafullrefundoftuitionandfees. 2U 30 Aug. 18 Classesbegin. Aug.22 Lastdayforlateregistration. July ASeupgt..219 LLaasbtordaDyafyorhoplriodgayr.amchange. s M T1 W2 T3 4F s Sept. 12 LastdayforundergraduatestudentstoapplyandpayfeeforgraduationinDecember. 6 7 8 9 10 11 :: Oct. 10 Lastdaytowithdrawortoremovecredit/no-creditorauditoptionfrom afull 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 semesterclass. 2270 2281 2_29 2330 2314 25 26 Oct. 1 Firsthalfofsemesterends. Oct. 13 Secondhalfofsemesterbegins. August Nov.22 Thanksgivingvacationbeginsat 12:00noon. S VI T W T P S Dec. 1 Classesresume. 1 ; Dec.6 Lastdayofclasses. 3 4 5 6 7 * 9 Dec. 8-12 Evaluationandreviewperiod. rin 11!8 1129 2103 2114 15 16 Dec. 12 Fallsemesterends. 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Dec. 13 Commencement. 31 Dec. 16 Gradesdueby 12:00noon. September 2009SpringSemester s M T W T F S Jan.5-11 Registrationandprogramchange. Pleaseseeregistrationinformation - s1 9 10; 114 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 [9 atwww.registrar.ilstu.edu. 21 24 25 26 Jan. 11 Lastdaytowithdrawfromclasseswithafullrefundoftuitionandfees. 28 29 30 Jan. 12 Classesbegin. Jan. 16 Lastdayforlateregistration. Cctober Jan. 19 MartinLutherKing,Jr.holiday. s M T W T F s Jan.26 Lastdayforprogramchange. 1 2 3 4 FMeabr..66 LLsaaessmttesddtaaeyyrftcoolrawsusin.tdehrdgrraawduoartdersotpudtehnetscrteodaitp/pnloy-carneddiptayorfeaeudfiotrogprtadiuoantfiornominaMfauyll. >i192 221"03 22[1S4 21058 31069 321140 1>1 Mar.7 Firsthalfsemesterends. Springvacationbeginsatnoon. Mar. 16 Classesresume. November May2 Lastdayofclasses. S \l T W T F s May4-8 Evaluationandreviewperiod. 1 May8 Springsemesterends. : 4 5 6 s MMaayy81-29 CGroamdmeesndcueemebnyt1.2:00noon. 1p 2r14 118'. 112° 2103 2114 ;1~5 30 TheIJniversitywillaccommodate,withinreason, studentswhosereligiousobligation December rgeiqouuisrerseaasbosnesnscheofurlodmcocnlassusl.tStthueidrenitnsstwruhcotoarrseiunnaadbvlaentcoeaatbtoeuntdcallatsesrnoartitvaekearerxaanmgienmaetnitosn.s forreli- ' M1 T W3 T4 F sG 10 11 12 3 14 ll 16 1" 18 19 2009 228- 20 30 3214 25 2o January February March April May S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F s S M T W T F S s M T W T F > 1 2 3 12 1 114 12- 163 147 185 196 1170 8 9 130 114 125 136 147 158 1l6> 1170 1118 1129 2103 2114 125 163 174 158 196 1170 11! 10 114 125 1e3> 14 158 >- 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2^ 2S 19 20 21 22 23 24 2. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 22 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30 3 26 2" 2S 20 30 24 25 2c 2" 2S 20 30 31 1 UniversityCalendar University Calendar, 2009-2010 20091 May 2009SummerSession S M T W T F s May 11 Openingofsummersession. 3 4 5 6 7 81 29 May25 MemorialDayholiday. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 June 12 Lastdayforundergraduatestudentstoapplyforgraduationatendofsummersession. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 July3 IndependenceDayholiday-noclasses. 2314 25 26 27 28 29 30 August7 Summersessionends. August 11 Gradesdueby 12:00noon. June S M T W T F s 2009FallSemester 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Aug. io-ie> Registrationandprogramchange.Pleaseseeregistrationinformation 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 atwww.registrar.ilstu.edu. 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Aug. 16 Lastdaytowithdrawfromclasseswithafullrefundoftuitionandfees. Aug. 17 Classesbegin. July Aug.21 Lastdayforlateregistration. Aug.28 Lastdayforprogramchange. S M T W T F s Sept.7 LaborDayholiday. 1 2 3 4 Sept. 1 LastdayforundergraduatestudentstoapplyandpayfeeforgraduationinDecember. 125 136 1y4 158 196 1170 1118 Oct.9 Lastdaytowithdrawortoremovecredit/no-creditorauditoptionfromafull 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 semesterclass. 26 27 28 29 30 31 Oct. 10 Firsthalfofsemesterends. Oct. 12 Secondhalfofsemesterbegins. August Nov.21 Thanksgivingvacationbeginsat 12:00noon. S M T W T F s Nov.30 Classesresume. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Dec. 5 Lastdayofclasses. 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Dec. 7-11 Evaluationandreviewperiod. 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Dec. 11 Fallsemesterends. 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Dec. 12 Commencement. 30 31 Dec. 15 Gradesdueby 12:00noon. September 2010SpringSemester S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Jan.4-10 Registrationandprogramchange. Pleaseseeregistrationinformation 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 atwww.registrar.ilstu.edu. 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Jan. 10 Lastdaytowithdrawfromclasseswithafullrefundoftuitionandfees. Jan. 11 Classesbegin. c Utiuuei Jan. 15 Lastdayforlateregistrationandcoursechanges. Jan. 18 MartinLutherKing,Jr.holiday. S M T W T F s Jan.25 Lastdayforprogramchange. 4 5 6 7 81 29 130 Feb. 12 LastdayforundergraduatestudentstoapplyandpayfeeforgraduationinMay. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Mar. 5 Lastdaytowithdrawordropthecredit/no-creditorauditoptionfrom<ifull 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 semesterclass. 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Mar. 6 Firsthalfsemesterends. Springvacationbeginsatnoon. Mar. 15 Classesresume. November MMMaaayyy371-7 LESavpsartliundagatysieoomnfeascntladesrsreeesnv.dise.wperiod. SX1 M29 1T30 W114 1T25 1F63 1s47 May7-8 Commencement. 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 May 11 Gradesdueby 12:00noon. 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 2^ 30 TheIJniversitywill accommodate, withinreason, studentswhosereligiousobligation December requiresabsence fromclass. Studentswhoareunabletoattendclassortakeexaminationsforreli- s M T W T F s giousreasons shouldconsulttheirinstructors inadvanceaboutalternativearrangements. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2010 27 28 29 30 31 January February March April May S M T W T F S S M12T W T F S S M12T W T F S S M T W T F S s M T W T F s 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 30 31 USING THE CATALOG The University provides this Undergraduate Catalog published while heorshe is in attendance atthe Universi- as a guide to answer some ofyour basic questions and ty. Astudentwhochangestonew UndergraduateCatalog guide you in the right direction when you need assistance. requirements, however, must meet all the requirements You are encouraged to review the entire Undergraduate including General Education and graduation require- Catalog carefully to gain an overview ofthe opportunities ments,inthatcatalog. offeredbytheUniversity,aswellastheUniversity'sexpec- tationsofyou. GLOSSARY This publication contains important facts about acade- In reading this catalog, you may encounter some micprogramsandrequirements, admission,costs, financial aid, housing, and student services and activities ofIllinois words or phrases that are unfamiliar. The following list defines terms frequently used within the Illinois State State University. For specific information about particular community and will help you more easily understand concerns,consulteithertheTableofContentsortheIndex. informationyouwillreceivefromthe University. In this catalog you will find descriptions ofa wide variety ofundergraduate programs (majors and minors) in Academic Affairs One ofthe fourmajor divisions ofthe morethan 167 separate fields ofstudy. Review the depart- University, headedbythe Vice President and Provost, that ment and school sections for an understanding ofthe focusesoneducationalneedsofstudents. requirements for each ofthese specific programs. In addi- tion, the Academic Policies and Practices section details Academic Good Standing A minimum cumulative grade the general requirements necessary for completion ofthe point average of2.00, which is required for continued undergraduatedegree. enrollmentintheUniversity. In this catalog you will also find descriptions for the Academic ProgressAlert Anassessment oftheundergrad- undergraduate courses offered by the 35 academic depart- uatestudent'sperformanceineach 100-levelcourseinwhich ments and schools ofthe University. To learn what specific the student is enrolled. This assessment is available through courses are offered in a given semester, consult your major the iCampus Portal by accessing www.icampus.ilstu.edu at department/school or the University Web site at www.Illi- theendofthefirsthalfofthesemester. noisState.edu. Academic Progress Summary The University's assess- UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG ment ofa student's work toward completing graduation REQUIREMENTS requirementsforthebachelor'sdegree. For a student who attends at least one term ofeach AcademicYear Theperiodoftime commencing with the fall semester(16weeks) andcontinuing through the spring academic year, graduation requirements are specified in semester(16weeks)andsummerterm(12 weeks). the Undergraduate Catalog for the year ofentry to the University. Ifattendanceisnotcontinuous,astudentmust Advanced Placement Program Sponsored by the Col- meet the requirements specified in the Undergraduate lege Entrance Board, this program allows students to be Catalog in effect when he or she reenters the University. awardedcredit orexemptions from required courses based Ifsuchastudentcontinues inthecurriculumchosenorigi- ontestscores. nally, thehours earnedinmeetingthe requirements ofthe original program may apply to the hour requirement ofa Also offered as (cross-listed course) means that the specified revisedprogram. coursesareidenticalandarethusconsideredinterchangeablein In all instances, the University may adjust graduation meetingallrequirements. requirementstoensurethateachgraduateofateacherprepa- Alumni Individuals who have attended or graduated from ration curriculum meets the course requirements foran Illi- noisTeachingCertificate. aparticularcollegeoruniversity. A student who transfers from an Illinois public com- Audit Thecompletionofacoursetakenwithoutcredit. munitycollegetothisuniversitymaychoosetomeetgradua- tion requirements specified in the Illinois State University Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree Degree earned by stu- Undergraduate Catalog in effect at the time the student dents who complete the General Education requirements: entered the community college if(1) attendance was not general requirements for graduation: required field(s) oi interrupted(notincludingsummerterms),and(2)transferto study;andaforeignlanguagerequirement. Illinois State occurred within nine months ofattendance at BachelorofFine Arts (B.F.A.) Degree Degree earnedby thecommunitycollege. students who complete the General Education require- Since Universityprogramsareconstantlyevaluatedand ments; generalrequirements forgraduation: and artfield of improved, a student may graduate under new requirements studyrequirements forB.F.A. degree. 8 UsingtheCatalog Bachelor ofMusic (B.M.) Degree Degree earned by stu- Dean Thehighestadministrativeofficerofacollege. dents who complete the General Education requirements; general requirements for graduation; and music field of DepartmentChairperson Anadministrativeofficerhold- studyrequirementsforB.M. degree. ing facultyrank; responsible fortheprimaryunitofacade- micorganization. Bachelor ofMusic Education (B.M.E.) Degree Degree earned by students who complete the General Education Email An electronic system of sending and receiving messages. Students are strongly encouraged to use the requirements; general requirements for graduation; music University email program to facilitate communication field ofstudy requirements for B.M.E. degree; and profes- with faculty and staff. Instructions for using the system sionaleducationrequirements. aregivenduringorientation. Bachelor ofScience(B.S.)Degree Degreeearnedbystu- dents who complete the General Education requirements; Enrollment Verification Undergraduate students for fall general requirements for graduation; field(s) ofstudy and springare considered full-time ifthey are enrolled 12.0 requirements; and an additional course in science, mathe- ormore semesterhours, half-time iftheyare enrolled fewer matics, statistics, or technology beyond the General Educa- than 12.0 but at least 6.0 semester hours, and part-time if theyareenrolledfewerthan6.0 semesterhours. Undergrad- tionrequirements. uatestudentsforsummerareconsideredfull-timeiftheyare Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S. in Ed.) Degree enrolled 6.0 or more semester hours, half-time ifthey are DegreeearnedbystudentswhocompletetheGeneralEduca- enrolled fewerthan 6.0 but at least 3.0 semester hours, and tion requirements; general requirements for graduation; part-timeiftheyareenrolledfewerthan3.0semesterhours. TeacherEducation approvedmajor; andprofessional educa- EscrowCredit Creditawardedtoregisterednursesfortheir tionrequirements. previouslearninginthefieldofnursing. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) Degree Degree earned by students who complete the General Finance and Planning One ofthe four major divisions Education requirements; general requirements for of the University, headed by the Vice President for graduation; and nursing field ofstudy requirements. Finance and Planning, that focuses on financial manage- mentandplanning. BachelorofSocialWork(B.S.W.)Degree Degreeearned by students who complete the General Education require- FirstYearLinC (Learningin theCommunities) Fresh- ments: general requirements for graduation; and Social men transition program offered fall semester: provides a Workmajorrequirements. small community structure thatpromotes connections with peers, facultyandstaff;providesexperiencestolearnabout Board of Trustees The governing body for Illinois resources ofthe University; and offers opportunities to State University. become involved in university life. First Year LinC stu- dents are enrolled in several courses with the same small Clinical Experience Apartoftheprogramthatallows for groupofstudents. observation, participation, studies ofindividual pupils or clients, individual field work, andpracticums both on and FormerlyOfferedAs Acoursepreviouslyofferedundera offcampus. different number or title. The course is interchangeable withthepreviouscoursenumberortitle. College Level Examinations Program (CLEP) A pro- gram that allows students to receive credit by examination FreeApplication forFederalStudentAid(FAFSA) The ratherthancompletingcoursework. form required for financial aid consideration at Illinois StateUniversity. Credit Hour A standard unit ofmeasuring course work; credit hours are assigned to a particular course and count GeneralEducation Program Theintegrated42credithour toward graduation, except in remedial courses. Typically foundation courses insubjectsoutside astudent'smajorthat a course that meets for three hours a week is worth three mustbecompletedtoobtainabaccalaureatedegree. credithours. Grade Point Average (GPA) The total number ofgrade Cross-listed Course Course offered by more than one points divided by the total graded semesterhours attempted department,buttreatedasonecourseforcreditpurposes. atIllinoisStateUniversity. Curriculum A program of study covering the entire Honors Program Program designed to serve the needs undergraduate or graduate career and designed to satisfy ofacademically talented, high-achieving students. therequirementforadegree. iCampus Portal The iCampus portal, at Daily Vidette, The Illinois State's studentnewspaper,pub- www.icampus.ilstu.edu, allows students to register for lished Monday through Friday during the academic year classes, confirm attendance, to view their grades, sched- exceptforsemesterbreaksandonceaweekduringthesum- ule, textbooks, financial aid status, email, Redbird card mer. Articlesandnoticesare directed toward the interests balance and more through a Web browser from anywhere ofstudents and employees. intheworld.

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