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Undergraduate Catalog 2007-2008 W toaa/son UNIVERSITY Thinking Outside (fJi _£-. Towson University Academic Calendar Information about course offerings and registration is found online, http://onestop.towson.edu Fall Term 2007 Minimester 2008 Classes begin August 27 (M) Minmiester begins January 2 (W) Change ofSchedule period begins August27 (M) Minimester Change ofSchedule period January 2-3 (W-Th) — Labor Day No classes September 3 (M) Last daytowithdraw from Minimester January 9 (W) Change ofSchedule period ends. Lastday to — drop acourse with nograde posted to Martin LutherKing Day Noclasses January 21 (.M) academic record September 5 (W) Mmimesterends January 22 (T) Lastday towithdraw from first 7-week courses with a grade of*'W" September 24 (M) Snow Days: January 23-25 (W-F) Mid-term and end offirst 7-week courses . . . .October 12 (F) Spring Term 2008 Second 7-week courses begin October 15 (M) Springclasses begm January 28 (M) Lastday to withdraw from term courses ChangeofSchedule period begins January 28 (M) with a grade of "W." Lastday tochange Pass Auditgradingoption November 7 (W) ChangeofSchedule period ends. Last day to drop a course with nograde Last dayto withdraw from second 7-week posted to academic record. Last day to courses with a grade of "W" November 12 (M) add a course February 5 (T) Thanksgiving Holiday November 21-25 (W-F) Last day to withdraw from first 7-week courses with a grade of "W" . . . .February 25 (M) Classes resume November26 (M) Spring Break March 16-23 (SU-SU) Lastday ofclasses December 10 (M) (Saturday, March 15 classes will meet but Saturday, March 22 classes will not.) Final examinations begin* December 11 (T) Classes resume March 24 (M) Last dayofexaminations and end ofterm December 17 (M) Mid-term and end offirst 7-week course March 25 (T) Commencement TBA Check www.towson.edu/conimencement for details. Second 7-week courses begin March 26 (T) Last day to withdraw from a term course with a grade of "W." Last day tochange to "Saturdayexams will be held at the regularly scheduled meeting time. Pass or Auditgradingoptions April 7 (M) Lastday to withdraw from second 7-week courses April 16 (W) Lastday ofclasses May 13 (T) Final examinations begin May 14 (W) Last day ofexaminations and end ofterm .May 20 (T) . . . Commencement TBA Check www.towson.edu/comniencement for details. Thepurpose ofthis catalog is to provide information about the universityand existing resourcesandservices andcurrent curriculum programs, rules, regulations andpolicies. Catalog information is thus to he usedas an informationalguide andpractical resource. The university, however, in its discretion andfrom time to time, may amend the information contained in this catalog by modifica- tion, deletions oradditions to it. Accordingly, the catalogand information it contains do not constitute a contract. EMERGENCY CLOSING POLICY Announcements aboutschedule changes or cancellations wilt be broadcast over the follownig }naior radut and TVstations: \i'BAL (AM/1090), WYPR (FM/S8.I), WMZQ {VM/9H.7), WI.IF (FM/IOl.9), WTUP (FM/IOIS). WBAL-TVi1 1). WfZ-IV (U). WMAR- TV (2) and WRC-TV (4). InformatioiTwillalso be available by calling 410-704-NEWS or 410-704-2000. 0207.086 *lln The World 2002Gold Chapter (ollege(ifBusinessand Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2011 with funding from LYRASIS members and Sloan Foundation http://www.archive.org/details/coursecatalog0708tows Table of Contents TOWSON UNIVERSITY Letter from the President iv The University 1 University Curriciihim 4 Academic Regulations 20 Undergraduate Planning Guide 27 Undergraduate Admissions 29 International UndergraduateAdmissions 35 Student Lifeand Campus Services 36 Academic Resources 46 Housing and Residence Life 50 Expenses 51 Financial Aid 56 THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS 61 Accounting, Departmentof 64 Business Administration Program 67 Economics, Department of 70 Finance, Departmentof 73 Management, Departmentof 74 Marketing ande-Business, Departmentof 77 THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION 81 Early Childhood Education, Department of 85 EducationalTechnology and Literacy, Departmentof 88 Elementary Education, Department of 89 Secondary Education, Departmentof 92 Special Education, Department of 94 THE COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION 100 Art, Department of 101 Dance, Department of 106 Electronic Media and Film, Departmentof 109 Mass Communication and Communication Studies, Departmentof 112 Music, Departmentof 117 Theatre Arts, Departmentof 123 THE COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS 126 Allied Health Program 127 I Audiology, Speech-Language Pathologyand DeafStudies,Departmentof 129 Gerontology Program 133 Health Science, Departmentof 133 Kinesiology, Department of 137 Nursing, Department of 140 OccupationalTherapvand Occupational Science, Departmentof 142 THE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS 146 Cultural Studies Program 147 English, Departmentof 148 Environmental Science and Studies Program 151 Family Studies and Community Development, Departmentof 154 Foreign Languages, Department of 157 Geography and Environmental Planning, Departmentof 160 History, Departmentof 164 Interdisciplinary Studies Program 166 International Studies Program 176 Law and American CivilizationProgram 181 Metropolitan Studies Program 183 Philosophy and Religious Studies, Departmentof 184 Political Science, Department of 186 Psychology, Departmentof 189 Social Sciences Program 191 Sociology, Anthropology and CriminalJustice, Departmentof 192 Women's Studies, Department of 198 THEJESS AND MILDRED FISHER COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS 200 Center for Science and Mathematics Education 201 Interdisciplinary Studies 201 Biological Sciences, Departmentof 202 Chemistry, Departmentof 207 Computer ancfInformation Sciences, Department of 210 Environmental Science and Studies Program 217 Mathematics, Departmentof 219 Molecular Biology, Biochemistryand Bioinformatics Program 223 Physics, Astronomy and Geosciences, Department of 224 Dual Degree Programs 228 Pre-Professional Programs 234 THE HONORS COLLEGE 237 DIVISION OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH 245 BOARDS, OFFICERSAND FACULTY 249 APPENDICES A. Mission Statement/University Goals 274 B. Marvland Higher Education Commission 276 C. Residency Policy 280 D. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act 282 E. Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy 283 F. Code ofConduct 284 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 294 INDEX 363 CAMPUS DIRECTORY 367 Dear Student: Welcome to another exciting year of learning and discovery, both in the classroom and beyond. Whether it is your first or last term at Towson University, I urge you to embrace the many opportunities on and off campus for intellectual and personal development. During your time here, seize every opportunity to learn and to grow. Talk with your professors outside the classroom, engage in conversations with people of different backgrounds, and attend arts performances, athletic events and lectures by visiting scholars. Become active in at least one student organization. Retain a sharp focus on your academic subjects, but remember that an important part of education and learning occurs beyond the classroom and computer screen. Become part of the broader communities both on and off campus. I once saw this quote in a classroom: "Grasp even one small idea for the first time, and you have found a whole new world." Keep this in mind as you navigate your way through your college years. Make the most of what we have to offer at Towson University and you will be able to offer your best to the world. Sincerely, ^jlXvOH. C©U^JC^ Robert L. Caret President The University Towson University. Maryland'sMetropolitan University, is nationally recognizedfor its excellentprograms in the arts andsciences, communications, business, healthprofes- sions, education,fineartsandcomputerscience. Theun!versir\-is locatedin thesuburban community'ofTowson.Maryland,justeightmilesnorthofdowntownBaltimore. Itsbeautifullylandscaped328-acresettingprovidesapleasantenvironmentforstudy anda diversecampus life,as wellaseasyaccess toa wealth ofuniversityandcommunity resources. Towson Universityenrollsandgraduatesmoreundergraduatestudentsfromthe region than anyotherinstitution. The University HISTORY GOVERNANCE The institution known today as Towson Universit\' opened its Towson University is a member of the University System of doors in 1866 in downtown Baltimore as the Maryland State Maryland (USM), which comprises 11 campuses, about 70 centers Normal School—the only institution devoted exclusively to the and institutes and three research and public service institutes. preparation of teachers for the public schools of Maryland. The A Board of Regents, consisting of 17 regents appointed by the first class consisted of 11 students. governor, has oversight over the USM campuses and institutes. In 1915theschoolmovedtoTowson. By 1935,itestablishedthe The president and his or her designees are responsible for the Bachelor of Science degree in education and changed its name to day-to-daygovernanceofthe universit)'. The University' Senateand Maryland StateTeachersCollegeatTowson. In 1946 it introduced its committees develop university policies and procedures, with the an arts and sciences program, and in 1963 the institution expanded senate also serving in an advisory capacity to the universit)- presi- its offerings in the arts and sciences and became Towson State dent. College. Towson was granted universit)' status onJuly 1, 1976, in recog- STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCL\TION nition ofits development into a comprehensive university. In 1988 The Student Government Association (SGA) is the representative Towson StateUniversity joinedtheUniversity SystemofMaryland. governing body of undergraduate students authorized by the OnJuly 1, 1997,TowsonStateUniversini'becameTowsonUniversity, administrationoftheuniversity. Workingjointlywith students,fac- achangethatreflects itsevolution froma state-supportedtoastate- ulty, staff and administration, the SGA is dedicated to improving assisted institution. As of May 2006, the universit)' has graduated students' academic, social and cultural environments. Beyond 108,533 students, 14,916 of them having received advanced proactively pursuing this goal, the SGA also approves and governs degrees. student organizations and their budgets. The SGA comprises an Enrollment for the 2006 fall term was 13,539 full-time under- executive branch, directors, representatives, and a legislative body, graduates, 1,835 part-time undergraduates, and 3,547 graduate the Senate. The SGA's 32 student officers work diligently to better students. the Towson Universit)' community. PHILOSOPHY OF LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION ACCREDITATION/AFFILL\TION AT TOWSON UNIVERSITY The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (3624 Excellence at Towson University begins with its commitment to a Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19104, 267-284-5000), the Maryland sound liberal arts education forevery student. All students explore State Department of Education, The National Council for the the historical development and interrelationships among the four Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), the National centralareasofknowledge (fineans,humanities,scienceandmath- Association of Schools of Music, the National Association of ematics,and social and behavioral sciences), and howeachofthem Schools ofDance, the National Association ofSchools ofTheatre, addresse—stheworld, investigates, reachesconclusions,and presents the Maryland State Board of Nursing, the National League for findings extendingthereaches ofhumanknowledge. The univer- Nursing, the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy sity helps all students develop a range ofintellectual skills thatwill Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy continuetoenrichand shapetheirlives longaftertheir formaledu- Association (AOTA), Council on Academic Accreditation of the cation hasended. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, AACSB — International The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of COLLEGES Business forboth business and accountingprograms, theAmerican Students choose their programs ofstudy from the university's aca- Chemical Society, the American Association for Health demiccolleges: theCollegeofBusinessand Economics,theCollege Education/National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher of Education, the College of Fine Arts and Communication, the Education (AAHE/NCATE), the Commission on Accreditation of College of Health Professions, the Honors College, the College of Allied Health Education Programs (CA.\HEP), the Association of Liberal Arts, and the Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA), and the and Mathematics. All undergraduate programswithin eachcollege Computing Accreditation Commission ofABET. are fully described in the Undergraduate Catalog. For information The university is a member of the American Council on on the College of Graduate Studies and Research, see the descrip- Education, the American Association of State Colleges and tion in this catalog. Universities, and the Association ofAmerican Colleges. FACULTY ASSESSMENT TowsonUniversityoffers many opportunities forclose student-fac- Assessment isthe ongoingprocess ofestablishingclear, measurable ulty contact and promotes a supportive environment that encour- expected outcomes of student learning; systematically gathering, ages exploration and personal growth. A student-facult)' ratio of analyzing and interpreting evidence to determine howwell student approximately 18:1 allows students to interact frequently with performance matches those expectations, and using the resulting their professors. More than 75 percent ofthe 694 full-time perma- information to understand and improve student learning through- nent faculty have earned the highest degree of academic prepara- outTowson Universit)'. A—llTowson Universityactivitiesthataim to tion in their fields from some ofthe finest colleges and universities deepen student learning undergraduate and graduatecourses and in the world. .Vlany faculty are recognized nationally and interna- programs, co-curricular activit—ies, student life programs, and the tionallyfortheirpublishedw—orksand honors.Smallclasses—andthe General Education curriculum systematically assess learning out- traditionthatall instructors includingmostfull professors teach comes. Because assessment is an integral part of the teaching- intr—oductorycourseshelpstoenhancethestrength ofTowson'sfac- learningprocess,Towson studentsparticipate in a variet)'ofassess- ulty their dedication to excellent teaching. ments as part oftheireducation experience. The Universit)' Assessment Council works closely with the Director ofAssessment to oversee Towson University's assessment efforts. For more information on Towson's assessment program, contact the Office of Assessment at 410-704-2557. Information is also available online at www.towson.edu/assessment. The University PRIVACY RIGHTS OF STUDENTS NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL CLERY CAMPUS Towson University is in compliance with the Family Educational SECURITY REPORT Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (aka Buckley In accordance with the guidelines established by Towson Amendment). As such, it is the policy ofthe university (1) to per- University, and pursuant to federal law, identified as the "Jeanne mit students to inspect their academic records; (2) to limit disclo- Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime sure to others of personally identifiable information from educa- Statistics Act of 1998," all currently enrolled students, campus tion records without students" prior written consent; and (3) to employees and all prospective students and prospective employees provide students the opportunit)' to seek correction oftheir educa- are entitled to request and receive a copyofthe Towson University tion records where appropriate. Annual Campus Security Report known as the Clery Report. The A more complete description ofthe policy and the records con- report contains crime statistics about certain specified crimes/inci- sidered confidential may be found in Appendix D. dents that have been reported to the Towson University Police Department and/or campus security authorities over the past three NON-DISCRIMINATION IN EDUCATION AND years and that have occurred either on campus, in off-campus EMPLOYMENT buildings or property owned or controlled by the university, or on Towson University's policies, programs and activities comply with public properrv' adjacentto campus. The report also contains poli- federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination cies and practices pertaining to campus security, crime reporting, on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, dis- alcohol and drugs, victims' assistanceprograms, studentdiscipline, ability and sexual orientation. For further information, contact the campus resources, community safety alerts, crime prevention, Towson University Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity, accesstocampus facilities/propertiesaswell as personalsafetytips. 410-704-2360, www.towson.edu/aa. The report encourages the reporting ofall crime occurrences. The report describes how and to whom to reportcrimes. Copies of this report may be obtained from the Towson University Police by visiting the department in person, calling 410-704-2505, or by requesting the report online at www.towson.edu/police. University Curriculum University Curriculum Bachelor of Science Students must fulfill the following requirements tograduatewith a Bachelor of Science degree: CURRICULUM L Completion of the online graduation application Towson University takes pride in the breadth and depth of its (http://onestop.towson.edu) according to the following dead- undergraduateacademic programs. Students acquire a broad back- lines: ground in the liberal arts and sciences based on the General • May graduates file by September 30 of the year prior to Education (GenEd) requirements, upon which they build concen- graduation. trated study in one subject, their major field of study. They may • August graduates file by March 30 of the year of gradua- select courses ranging from the traditional to the contemporary. tion. Thisundergraduatefoundation preparesthemtotaketheirplacein • Decembergraduates file by May 30 ofthe year of gradua- theThpreofuensisvieornsailty'wsorsledveonr iunndgerragdruaadtueastteudiceosl.leges—the College of 2. Attlieoans.t 120 earned units Business and Economics, the College of Education, the College of 3. Aminimumof43 unitsofGeneralEducation (GenEd) require- Fine Arts and Communication, the College of Health Professions, ments (see below). tMhieldHroendorFisshCeorllCeoglel,egteheoCfolSlceigeenceofaLnidbeMraalthAermtastaincds—thoeffJeerssmoarnde 4. Aletvelleawstor3k2 u(nciotusrs(epsarntuomfbtehree1d2030t0ot+alanundit4s00r+eq)u;irceodu)rsoefsutpapkeern- than 60 undergraduate majors leadingtothe baccalaureatedegree. at two-year institutions cannot count as part ofthe 32 upper- The university also offers specialized programs, including minors, level units required. Courses from four-year institutions will concentrations, tracks, combined majors and double majors. transfer at the numerical level as they were taken at the transfer institution and may not be converted to an equivalent TU DESIGNING YOUR COURSE OF STUDY number or level. Although many students enter the university fully aware of their 5. CompletionofWritingfora Liberal Education (ENGL 102) or academic and occupational goals, others have yet to select a field its equivalent with a grade equivalent of2.00 or higher or program of specialization. Frequently, students change their 6. Completion of a major (a grade equivalent of 2.00 or higher must be earned in all courses applied toward themajorand, if majors several times over the course of their college careers. applicable, minor) Students may explore the range of programs that interest them in 7. A cumulative GPA ofat least 2.00 several ways: • consulting with an adviser at the Academic Advising 8. Completion ofatleast 15 unitsafterformal matriculation as a degree candidate Center, Lecture Hall, 410-704-2472 9. Completion ofat least 30 units in residence atTowson unless • meeting with their assigned faculty adviser or with a faculty member whose field ofstudy interests them pCeormmmiiststioene itsogeraarnntetdheinunaitdsvaantcaenobtyhetrheinAsctiatduetimoinc Standards • exploring career opportunities and vocational interests through the Counseling Center, Glen Esk, 410-704-2512 The undergraduate records of all persons receiving a bachelor's • investigatingcareer opportunities at the Career Center, degree are CLOSED 180 days following graduation. Any changes 410-704-2233 tothepermanentrecordMUSTbemadewithinthisperiodoftime. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Bachelor ofArts Student Responsibility The requirements for the Bachelor ofArts degree mirror those for Students are expected to familiarize themselves with the the Bachelor of Science degree, but Bachelor of Arts candidates Undergraduate Catalogand to satisfy all published degree require- must also complete a foreign language through the intermediate ments. Failure to do so does not provide a basis for exceptions to (202) level (or the equivalent). See the Department of Foreign academic requirements or policies. It is expected that students will Languages section in this catalog. receive assistance from general academic and faculty advisers, but students must assume responsibility for completing published Bachelor of Fine Arts degree requirements. The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is available only to students who Students are also expected to be familiar with regulations per- complete the major in Dance. The requirements for the Bachelor taining to campus life and deportment, and to conduct themselves ofFine Arts degree are identical to those for a Bachelor ofScience in a way that reflects well upon themselves andTowson University. degree, but Bachelor of Fine Arts candidates must also fulfill the Finally, students are expected to maintain communication with performance and studio requirements specified by the Department the university and to assure that their current addresses and tele- ofDance. phone numbers are on file in the Office ofthe Registrar. Bachelor of Music Changes in Terminology The Bachelor of Music degree is available only to students who Students use Towson Online Services to register for classes and completethe major in Music.The requirements for the Bachelorof track their academic progress. Please note that some academic Musicdegreeare identicaltothosefora BachelorofSciencedegree, termsusedonlineandinthecatalogareinterchangeable. Forexam- but Bachelor of Music candidates mustalso fulfill the performance ple: majors and minors are referred to as Academic Plans; concen- and studio requirements specified by the Department ofMusic. trations and tracks are referred to as Academic Sub-Plans. Bachelor ofTechnical and Professional Studies The Bachelor ofTechnical and Professional Studies (BTPS) isavail- able only to students in specifically articulated programs between Towson University and area community colleges. For example, the Chemical Dependency Counseling and Education major within the Health Science curriculum is a BTPS program.