University of North Carolina at Wilmington catalogue: graduate

196 Pages·2002·5.9 MB·English

by  University of North Carolina, Wilmington

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The University of North Carolina at Wilmington is committed to equality of educational and
employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, gender, age, color, national origin,
ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, marital status or
relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age or ability represent bona fide
educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established
eligibility criterion forstate-funded employee benefit programs.
Further,the universityseeksto promotecampusdiversitybyenrollingandemployinga larger number
of minorities and women where these groups have historically been and continue to be under-
represented within the university in relation to availability and extends preference in staff
employment to veterans and current state employees seeking promotion. Related policies are
included in the Equal Opportunity, Diversity, and Unlawful Harassment section ofthis publication.
INFORMATION
Graduate Admissions-[phone] or(910) 962-4117 http://www.uncwil.edu/grad_into/
Financial Aid and Veterans Services- [phone] http://www.uncwil.edu/finaid/
Registrar- [phone] http://www.uncwil.edu/reg/
UniversityOperator- [phone]
email: [email protected]
http://www.uncwil.edu/
Coverphotographs:Jack MellotandErin Wall
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Greetings from the Chancellor and Board of Trustees 3
Calendar of Events 5
Administrative Officers 9
Graduate Council 12
The University of North Carolina 13
The University of North Carolina at Wilmington 15
Equal Opportunity, Diversity, and Unlawful Harassment 19
The Campus 23
Student Life 33
Expenses 42
Financial Aid and Veterans Services 48
Academic Regulations 54
The Graduate School 62
Graduate Admissions 62
The College of Arts and Sciences 66
Additional Graduate Courses 123
The Cameron School of Business 126
The Watson School of Education 135
The School of Nursing 161
Special Academic Programs 167
Graduate Faculty 169
Index 189
A separate undergraduate catalogue is available in the UNCW Bookstore.
All provisions, regulations, degree programs, course listings, etc., in effectwhen this
catalogue wentto pressare subjectto revision bythe appropriategoverning bodies
of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.
This catalogue is published by the University of North Carolina at Wilmington under the
auspices of the Office of the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. Questions
and comments pertaining to the contents or access to documents cited may be directed
to that office.
3,500 copies of this public document were printed at a cost of $1.87 percopy (G.S. 143-
170.1).
Printed in Canada on recycled paper
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Greetings from the Board of Trustees of the As you begin your academic career at the
University of North Carolina at Wilmington. University of North Carolina at Wilmington, you
You are joining a university that is in the are entering a new phase of your life, one that
midst of significant growth. The numbers and will be devoted to rigorous pursuitsofthe mind
quality of students, staff and faculty are on the and personal development. You havechosen an
rise, and it is an exciting time for all of us as institution where faculty care about students
UNC Wilmington takes its place as one of the and wherestudentscare about buildingatradi-
premier institutions in the South. tionofacademicachievement. Theenvironment
These nextyearsofferto each ofyou unpar- of this lovely old port city will make living and
alleled opportunities for personal growth and studying a memorable experience.
development. Seize them! Academics must welcome you to this institution and chal-
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comefirst, andyou will find manydoorsopened lengeyou totakefull advantageoftheopportu-
to you as you prove yourself as a student. Your nitiesfor intellectual and emotional growth. Get
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university is also dedicated to service on to know your professors debate with them,
campus, in the Wilmington community and in speak out in class, hear new and different
thesurroundingregions. Reach out! Our univer- ideas, learnthejoyofdiscovery. Takeadvantage
sity's economic and civic force in this area is of cultural offerings. Become a campus leader.
significant, but the needs are great. Get involved in politics. Enjoy an active social
I urge you to find ways to fulfill your duties life. Study abroad to learn about another
as a citizen and to learn more about yourself culture.
and the world around you. And have fun! Never UNCWfacultyand staffarevitally interested
forget to enjoythe company ofyourclassmates inyoursuccess, and are heretohelpyou. I keep
and teachers and take pleasure in the joys of regular office hours for students, and want you
the area while pursuingyour collegiate endeav- tocome see me ifyou think I can helpyou or if
ors. you justwantto chat.
Now is the time to develop your academic
and personal skills for lifelong learning. The With all best w^ishes,^^
university is here to help you prepare for a life
of purpose, service and satisfaction. When you
leavewe hopethateach ofyou will beequipped
foryour life'sjourney. W Jr. James R. Leutze
Chancellor
Sincerely,
LarryJ. Dagenhart
Chair ofthe Board ofTrustees
2002
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
2002-2003
Fall Semester, 2002
Registration and SEALINEdates-Please refertotheCalendarof Eventsatwww.uncwil.edu/reg/
August 12, Monday Academic year begins
August 15, Thursday Transfer student orientation and advising
August 17, Saturday On-campus housing opens for new and transfer
students only
August 18-19, Sunday-Monday Orientation and advising
August 18, Sunday Convocation
August 19, Monday On-campus housing opens for returning students
August 20, Tuesday Faculty meeting
August 21, Wednesday Classes begin
August 28, Wednesday Last day for registration/Last day to drop (without a
grade) or add a class. Tuition/fee payment after this
date will be subject to a late payment charge.
September 2, Monday Labor Day holiday — —
September 16, Monday Graduation application deadline Fall 2002 under-
graduate students
October 2, Wednesday Lastdaytowithdrawwith W-undergraduatestudents
October 10, Thursday Fall vacation begins
October 14, Monday Fall vacation ends/Classes resume
November 13, Wednesday Last day to withdraw with W—graduate students
November 27, Wednesday Thanksgiving vacation begins
December 2, Monday Thanksgiving vacation ends/Classes resume
December 11, Wednesday Last day of classes
December 12, Thursday Reading Day
December 13-14, Friday-Saturday Final Examinations
December 16-19, Monday-Thursday Final Examinations
December 19, Thursday Flailnle—sSepmreisntger20e0n3d—s/gGrraadduuaatteiosntuadpepnltiscation dead-
December 20, Friday Commencement
December 21, Saturday On-campus housing closes 10 a.m.
Spring Semester, 2003
Registration and SEALINE dates-Please refertothe Calendarof Eventsatwww.uncwil.edu/reg/
January 2, Thursday Spring semester begins
January 5, Sunday On-campus housing opens 10 a.m.
January 6, Monday Orientation and Advising
January 8, Wednesday Classes begin
January 15, Wednesday Last day for registration/Last day to drop (without a
grade) or add a class. Tuition/fee payment afterthis
date will be subject to a late payment charge.
January 20, Monday Martin Luther King holiday
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February 17, Monday Graduationapplicationdeadline Spring2003 under-
graduate students
February 19, Wednesday LastdaytowithdrawwithW—undergraduatestudents
March 8, Saturday Spring vacation begins/On-campus housing closes
10 a.m.
March 16, Sunday On-campus housing opens 10 a.m.
March 17, Monday Spring vacation ends/Classes resume
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April 2, Wednesday Last dayto withdraw with W—graduate students
April 10, Thursday Faculty Meeting
April 17, Thursday Eastervacation begins
April 21, Monday Easter vacation ends/Classes resume
May 2, Friday Last day of classes
May 3, Saturday Reading Day
May 5-10, Monday-Saturday Final Examinations
May 10, Saturday Spring semester ends
May 11, Sunday On-campus housing closes 10 a.—m.
May 16, Friday Graduation application deadline Summer 2003-
graduate students
May 17, Saturday Commencement/Academic year ends
Summer Session 2003
I,
Registration and SEALINEdates-Please refertotheCalendarof Eventsatwww.uncwil.edu/reg/
May 21, Wednesday On-campus housing opens 10 a.m.
May 22, Thursday Classes begin
May 26, Monday Memorial Day holiday
May 27, Tuesday Last day for registration/Last day to drop (without a
grade) or add a class. Tuition/fee payment after this
June 4, Wednesday dLaatstedwailyltboewistuhbdjercatwwtoitahWlat—e upnadyemregnrtadcuhaatreges.tudents
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June 13, Friday Last day to withdraw with gr—aduate students
June 16, Monday Graduation application deadline Summer 2003
undergraduate students
June 24, Tuesday Last day of classes
June 25, Wednesday Final examinations/Term ends
June 26, Thursday On-campus housing closes 10 a.m.
Summer Session II, 2003
Registration and SEALINE dates-Please refertothe Calendarof Eventsatwww.uncwil.edu/reg/
June 29, Sunday On-campus housing opens 10 a.m.
June 30, Monday Classes begin
July 2, Wednesday Last day for registration/Last day to drop (without a
grade) or add a class. Tuition/fee payment afterthis
date will be subject to a late payment charge.
July 4, Friday Independence Day holidayW—
July 11, Friday Lastdaytowithdrawwith undergraduatestudents
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July 22, Tuesday Last dayto withdrawwith graduate students
July 31, Thursday Last day of classes
August 1, Friday dFienaadllienxea—miFnaallti2o0n0s/3T—ergmraednudast/eGrsatduudaetnetsapplication
August 2, Saturday On-campus housing closes 10 a.m.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
2003-2004
Fall Semester, 2003
Registration and SEALINE dates-Please refertothe Calendarof Eventsatwww.uncwil.edu/reg/
August 11, Monday Academic year begins
August 15, Friday Transfer student orientation and advising
August 16, Saturday On-campus housing opens for new and transfer
students only
August 17, Sunday Convocation
August 17-18, Sunday-Monday Orientation and advising
August 18, Monday On-campus housing opens for returning students
August 19, Tuesday Faculty meeting
August 20, Wednesday Classes begin
August 27, Wednesday Last day for registration/Last day to drop (without a
grade) or add a class. Tuition/fee payment after this
date will be subject to a late payment charge.
September 1, Monday Labor Day holiday — —
September 15, Monday Graduation application deadline Fall 2003 under-
graduate students
October 8, Wednesday Lastdaytowithdrawwith W-undergraduatestudents
October 9, Thursday Fall vacation begins
October 13, Monday Fall vacation ends/Classes resume
November 12, Wednesday Last dayto withdraw with W—graduate students
November 26, Wednesday Thanksgiving vacation begins
December 1, Monday Thanksgiving vacation ends/Classes resume
December 10, Wednesday Last day of classes
December 11, Thursday Reading Day
December 12-13, Friday-Saturday Final Examinations
December 15-18, Monday-Thursday Final Examinations
December 18, Thursday Flailnle—sSepmreisntger20e0n4d—s/gGrraadduuaatteiosntuadpepnltiscation dead-
December 19, Friday Commencement
December 20, Saturday On-campus housing closes 10 a.m.
Spring Semester, 2004
Registration and SEALINEdates- Please refertotheCalendarof Eventsatwww.uncwil.edu/reg/
January 2, Friday Spring semester begins
January 4, Sunday On-campus housing opens 10 a.m.
January 5, Monday Orientation and Advising
January 7, Wednesday Classes begin
January 14, Wednesday Last day for registration/Last day to drop (without a
grade) or add a class. Tuition/fee payment afterthis
date will be subject to a late payment charge.
January 19, Monday Martin Luther King holiday —
February 16, Monday Graduation application deadline Spring 2004
undergraduate students
February 25, Wednesday Lastdaytowithdrawwith W—undergraduatestudents
March 6, Saturday Spring vacation begins/On-campus housing closes
10 a.m.
March 14, Sunday On-campus housing opens 10 a.m.
March 15, Monday Springvacation ends/Classes resume
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March 31, Wednesday Last dayto withdrawwith graduate students
April 8, Thursday Easter vacation begins
April 12, Monday Eastervacation ends/Classes resume
April 15, Thursday Faculty Meeting
April 30, Friday Last day of classes
May 1, Saturday Reading Day
May 3-8, Monday-Saturday Final Examinations
May 8, Saturday Spring semester ends
May 9, Sunday On-campus housingcloses 10 a.—m.
May 14, Friday Graduation application deadline Summer 2004-
graduate students
May 15, Saturday Commencement/Academic year ends
Summer Session 2004
I,
Registration and SEALINE dates-Please refertotheCalendarof Eventsatwww.uncwil.edu/reg/
May 19, Wednesday On-campus housing opens 10 a.m.
May 20, Thursday Classes begin
May 25, Tuesday Last day for registration/Last day to drop (without a
grade) or add a class. Tuition/fee payment after this
date will be subject to a late payment charge.
May 31, Monday Memorial Day holiday W—
June 3, Thursday Lastdaytowithdrawwith undergraduatestudents
June 14, Monday Last dayto withdraw with W—gr—aduate students
June 15, Tuesday Graduation application deadline Summer 2004
undergraduate students
June 22, Tuesday Last day of classes
June 23, Wednesday Final examinations/Term ends
June 24, Thursday On-campus housing closes 10 a.m.
Summer Session II, 2004
Registration and SEALINE dates-Please refertotheCalendarof Eventsatwww.uncwil.edu/reg/
June 27, Sunday On-campus housing opens 10 a.m.
June 28, Monday Classes begin
June 30, Wednesday Last day for registration/Last day to drop (without a
grade) or add a class. Tuition/fee payment after this
date will be subject to a late payment charge.
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July 20, Tuesday Last dayto withdraw with graduate students
July 29, Thursday Last day of classes
July 30, Friday Final examinations/Term ends
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