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    A
    Academic
      Administrative Studies Specialization 183
      Advanced Placement Program (AP) 61
      Advising 22
      Calendar 5
      Common Market 46
      Honors 62
      Probation 52
      Programs 11
      Standing 52
      Suspension 52
    Accounting
      Bachelor's Program, B.S.B.A. 72
        Controllership Specialization 73
        Professional Accoountancy Specialization 73
      Master's Program, M.Acc. 173
    Accreditation 10
    Activities/Organizations, Student 27
    Administration
      Business, Master's Program, M.B.A. 177
      Public, Program, M.P.A. 206
      University 330
    Administrative and Professional Staff 330
    Admissions 15
      Appeals 21
      Application Fee 15
      Beginning Freshman 15
      Early 16
      General Policies 15
      Graduate 17
      International 19
      Non-Degree 21
      Readmission 20, 54
      Teacher Education 17
      Transfer 17
    Advertising Specialization 87
    Advising Centers 22
    Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity 2
    Africana Studies Minor 166
    Aging
      Center on 68
      Studies Minor 161
    Air Force, Military Science 26
    Alcohol and Drug Information 29
    Alma Mater 1
    Alternative Education, M.Ed. 174
    Ambassadors, University 27
    Anthropology
      Bachelor's Program, B.A. 73
        Archaeology Specialization 74
        Cultural Anthropology Specialization 74
        General Anthropology Specialization 74
      Minor 75
    Appeals
      Academic 63
      Admission 21
      Grade 52
    Archaeology Master's Specialization 175
    Army, Military Science 26
    Art, Studio, Bachelor's Program, B.A. 75
      Art Education Specialization 76
      Art History Specialization 76
      Minor 77
      Studio Art Specialization 75
    Assistantships, Graduate 26
    Associate of Arts Degree 64
    Athletic Training Internship Program 120
    Athletics, Intercollegiate 26
    Attendance 59
    Audit Courses 43

    B
    Bachelor's Degree Programs 11

      Requirements 64
    Behavioral Medicine, Center for 68
    Biology
      Bachelor's Program, B.S. 78
        General Biology Specialization 79
        Marine Biology 127
        Microbiology Specialization 79
        Molecular Biology Specialization 79
        Plant Science Specialization 79
        Pre-Dental Specialization 80
        Preprofessional Specialization 80
      Master's Program, M.S. and M.S.T. 175
        Coastal Zone Studies Specialization 176
        Thesis Specialization 175
    Board of Education 330
    Board of Regents 330
    Bookstore 29
    Budget, Estimated Student 34
    Business
      Administration, Master's Program, M.B.A. 177
      Minor 81

    C
    Calendar

      Academic 5
    Calendar, Academic 5, 41
    Cancellation, Registration 45
    Career and Technical Studies
      Bachelor's Program, B.S. 82
        Vocational Program Development Specialization 82
        Vocational Teacher Education Specialization 82
      Education Master's Specialization 178
    Career Center 29
    Cashier 29
    Catalog, Choice of 54
    Center, Counseling, Personal 29
    Centers 68
      Aging 68
      Archaeology, Institute 68
      Behavioral Medicine 68
      Business Research & Economic Development 68
      Career 29
      Child Development, Educational/Research 68
      Coastal & Estuarine Research 68
      Community/University Partnerships 68
      Counseling, Personal 29
      Educational Research and Development (ERDC) 68
      Florida Small Business Development (FSBDC) 68
      Florida/China Linkage 68
      Florida/Japan Linkage Institute (FJLI) 68
      Health 30
      International Education & Programs (IEP) 69
      Learning Through Organized Volunteer Efforts (CLOVE) 27, 31, 69
      Small Business Development 69
      Social Science Research 69
      Statistical Center 69
      Whitman Center for Public Service 69
    Change of Address 47
    Chemistry
      Bachelor's Program, B.S. 83
        Chemistry Specialization 83
        Chemistry/Biochemistry Specialization 84
        Pre-Dental Specialization 85
      Minor 86
    Child Care 29
    Child Development, Research Center 68
    Class Attendance 59
    Classification of Students 41
    CLAST (Alternative) 58
    CLAST (College Level Academic Skills Test) 57
    CLEP (College-Level Examination Program) 61
    Clinical Teaching of Exceptional Children Master's Program, M.A. 209
    CLOVE (Center for Learning Through Organized Volunteer Efforts) 31
    Clubs, Student 27
    Coastal and Estuarine Research 68
    Coastal Zone Studies, Master's Specialization, M.S. 176
    Code of Conduct 23
    College
      Level
        Academic Skills Test (CLAST) 17, 32, 57
        Examination Program (CLEP) 32, 61
      Reach Out Program 32
    Commencement 64
    Common Market, Academic 46
    Commons, University 32
    Communication Arts
      Bachelor's Program, B.A. 86
        Advertising Specialization 87
        Journalism Specialization 87
        Organizational Communication Specialization 87
        Public Relations Specialization 88
        Telecommunication & Film Specialization 88
      Master's Program, M.A. 179
      Minor 89
    COMPASS 30, 41
    Computer
      Engineering, Bachelor's Program, B.S.C.E. 89
      Resources 30
      Science
        Master's Program, M.S. 180
    Computer Science
      Bachelor's Program, B.S. 91
        Computer Information Systems Specialization 92
        Computer Science Specialization 93
      Master's Program, M.S.
        Computer Science Option 181
        Software Engineering Option 181
      Minors
        Computer Information Systems 92
        Computer Science 92
        Computer Technology 93
        Internet Technologies 93
    Conduct, Student 23
    Confidentiality, Student Records 47
    Continuous Enrollment 41
    Cooperative Education Programs 29
    Core Curriculum 55
    Corequisites 42
    Correspondence Study 61
    Counseling
      Academic 22
      Center, Personal 29
      Center, Vocational 29
      Psychology, Master's Concentration 205
    Course
      Attendance 59
      Audit 43
      Classification 213
      Equivalencies 213
      Fees 34
      Gordon Rule 56
      Identifiers 212
      Level 213
      Listings/Descriptions 216
      Load 42
      Numbering System 212
      Prefix 213
      Preparatory Courses 42
      Prerequisites/Corequisites 42
      Repeated 35, 44
      Transferability 60
      Waivers and Appeals 63
      Withdrawal 44
    Creative Writing, Master's Specialization 193
    Credit
      Advanced Placement Program (AP) 61
      College-Level Examination (CLEP) 61
      Cooperative Education 93
      Correspondence 61
      Graduate for Undergraduate 43
      International Baccalaureate (IB) 61
      Military Service Schools 61
      Non-Degree Student 43
      Non-traditional Sources 61
      Pass-Fail 43
      Proficiency Examination 61
      Recency of 60
      Transfer 60
      Traveling Scholar 47
      USAFI/DANTES 61
    Credit by Proficiency Examination 61
    Credit, Cooperative Education 29
    Criminal Justice
      Bachelor's Program, B.A. 94
        Criminal Justice Specialization 94
        Forensic Studies Specialization 94
        Juvenile Justice Specialization 95
        Probation & Parole Specialization 95
      Minors 96
    Cultural Anthropology Specialization 74
    Curriculum & Diversity Studies 184
    Curriculum & Instruction, Programs
      Doctoral, Ed.D. 182
      Master's, M.Ed. 184
      Specialist, Ed.S. 188

    D
    Dantes/USAFI 61
    Dead Week 45
    Dean's Honor Roll 62
    Debate 27
    Deferments, VA 38
    Degree Programs List 11
    Degrees

    Diploma Replacement Fee 35
    Directed Independent Study 43
    Directory Information, Disclosure 49
    Disabled Student Services 29
    Distance Learning 45
    Doctoral Degree
      Academic Standing 53
      Admission 15, 21
      GRE/GMAT 32
      Probation/Suspension 53
      Program 13
      Readmission 21
    Driver Education Certification Program 116

    E
    Early Admission 16
    Economics

      Bachelor's Degree Program, B.S.B.A. 96
      Minors 97
    Education
      Cooperative 29, 93
      Minor 98
      Teacher Education 23
    Educational Leadership
      Master's Programs, M.Ed. 184
      Specialist Programs, Ed.S.
        Curriculum & Instruction 185
        Educational Leadership 185
    Electrical Engineering Bachelor's Program, B.S.E.E. 98
    Elementary Education
      Bachelor's Program, B.A. 100
      Master's Program, M.Ed. 190
    Emotional Handicapped Specialization 165
    Employment
      Federal Work-Study 26
      Student 26
    Engineering
      Computer Bachelor's Program, B.S.C.E. 89
      Electrical, Bachelor's Program, B.S.E.E. 98
      Physics Specialization 147
      Pre-Engineering Program 150
      Technology, Bachelor's Program, B.S. 101
        Construction Specialization 102
        Electrical Specialization 102
        Instructional Support Specialization 102
        Manufacturing Specialization 103
      Technology, Minors 104
        Building Construction 104
        Electrical Engineering Technology 104
        Manufacturing Engineering Technology 104
    English
      Bachelor's Program, B.A. 104
        English Liberal Arts Specialization 105
        English Writing Specialization 105
      Language Proficiency 19
      Master's Program, M.A. 192
      Minor 106
    Enrollment
      Continuous 41
      Definition 41
      Dual 46
    Environmental Health & Safety 31
    Environmental Studies
      Bachelor's Program, B.S. 106
        Environmental Policy Specialization 106
        Natural Science Specialization 107
      Minor in Environmental Studies 108
      Minor in Geography 108
    Escort Service 29
    European Studies Minor & Specialization 118
    Exercise Science Specialization 113

    F
    Faculty Listings 331
    FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) 24
    FEEDS (Florida Engineering Education Delivery System ) 193
    Fees 34

      Alabama Differential 35
      Appeals 38
      Application 35
      Deadlines 5
      Deferred Payment 38
      Delinquent 37
      Dependent, Special Risk 37
      Diploma Replacement 35
      Florida Prepaid College Program 37
      Foster Care Students 37
      Health 35
      Late Payment 35
      Late Registration 35
      Materials & Supply 35
      National Guard 37
      Nautilus Card 35
      Orientation 35
      Payment 36
      Refunds 38
      Registration 34
      Reinstatement 35
      Repeat Course Surcharge 35
      Returned Check 35
      Senior Citizens 37
      Special 35
      State Employees 37
      Test 35
      Third Party Billing 38
      Transcript 35, 45
      Tuition Loan Program 36
      Veterans Deferment 38
      Waivers 37
    Final Exams, Course 5
    Finance
      Bachelor's Program, B.S.B.A. 108
        Finance Specialization 109
        Financial Services Specialization 109
        Minor 109
    Financial Aid, Student 24
      Delivery 36
      Employment Loans, Grants, Scholarships 24
    Financial Services Specialization 109
    Fine Arts, Bachelor's Program, B.F.A. 110
    Food Services 30
    Foreign Language Requirements 59
    Forensic Studies
      Minor 96
      Specialization 94
    Forensics Team 27
    Fort Walton Beach Campus 1
      Majors 14
    Freshman
      Admission 15
      Orientation 22

    G
    General

      Education Requirements
        General Studies 54
      Information, University 2
    Geography Minor 108
    Gordon Rule 56
    Grades
      Appeal 52
      Audit 51
      Forgiveness Policy 51
      Grading System 51
      Incomplete 52
      Pass-Fail Option 51
      Point Average (GPA) 51
      Repeated Courses 52
    Graduate
      Admission 17
      Appeals 21
      Grants, Loans 24
      Management Admission Test (GMAT) 18
      Programs 13, 172
      Readmission 21
      Record Examination (GRE) 18
      Scholarships, Fellowships, Assistantships 26
      Studies, Office of 30
    Graduation
      Application for 64
      Disabled Students 64
      Master's 65
      Requirements
        Associate 64
        Bachelor's 64
        Doctoral 66
      Second Degree 65
      Specialist 65
    Grants, Student 24
    Grievances, Student 23

    H
    Handicapped Individual Services Minor 166
    Harassment, Prohibition of 23
    Health Education

      Bachelor's Program, B.S. 111
      Master's Program, M.S. 194
        Psycho-Social Emphasis Specialization 194
      Minor 111
    Health, Leisure & Exercise Science
      Bachelor's Program, B.S. 112
        Exercise Science Specialization 113
        Parks, Recreation & Leisure Facilities Management Specialization 112
        Physical Education Specialization 114
        Sports Medicine/Athletic Training Specialization 115
      Minor, Leisure Studies 115
      Special Programs
        Athletic Training Internship Program 116
        Driver Education Certification Program 116
    Health, Leisure, & Exercise Science Master's Program, M.S. 195
    Historical Archaeology, Master's Specialization 197
    History
      Bachelor's Program, B.A. 116
        European History Specialization 118
        Gender and Diversity Studies 117
        History Specialization 117
        Pre-law Program Specialization 118
        Public History Specialization 118
      Master's Program, M.A. 196
      Minors
        European Studies 118
        History 118
    Holidays, Classes Suspended 5
    Homecoming 27
    Honors
      Dean's Honor Roll 62
      President's Honor Roll 62
      Program 44
    Housing
      Student 30
      University Village 30
    Humanities, Interdisciplinary
      Bachelor's Program, B.A. 119
        Fine Arts Specialization 119
        Interdisciplinary Humanities Specialization 119
      Master's Program, M.A. 198

    I
    I.D. Cards 23
    Immunization Requirement 22
    Information

      Center 2
      Disclosure of Directory 47
    Instructional
      Development Specialization, M.Ed. 186
      Technology Ed.D. Specialization 187
    Intercollegiate Athletics 27
    Interdisciplinary
      Humanities Bachelor's Program, B.A. 119
      Humanities Master's Program, M.A. 198
      Science Bachelor's Program, B.S. 156
      Social Sciences Bachelor's Programs, B.A. 159
    International
      Baccalaureate Program (IB) Credit 61
      Students
        Admission 19
        Advisor 20
        English Proficiency (TOEFL) 19
        Finances, Certification of 20
        Insurance 20
        Passports and Visas 20
    International Studies
      Bachelor's Program, B.A. 120
        Area Studies Option 121
        Generalist Option 121
      Minor 121
    Internet 30
    Internet Technologies Minor 93
    Intramural Activities 27

    J
    Journalism Specialization 87
    Juvenile Justice Specialization 96
    Juvenile Justice Minor 95

    L
    Law and Social Issues Minor 123
    Learning Disabled Bachelor's Specialization 165
    Legal Studies/Paralegal

      Bachelor's Program, B.A. 122
        Advanced Option 123
        Applied Option 122
        Pre-Law Option 123
      Minors
        Law and Social Issues 123
        Pre-Law 124
    Leisure Studies, Minor 115
    Library 31
    Lighthouse 23
    Literature, Master's Specialization 192
    Loans, Tuition 36
    Loans, Student 24

    M
    Major

      Change of 53
      Dual 54
      Programs 11
    Management
      Bachelor's Program, B.S.B.A. 125
      Minor 126
    Management Information Systems (MIS)
      Bachelor's Program, B.S.B.A. 125
      Minor 126
    Manufacturing Engineering
      Minor 104 Specialization 103
    Marine Biology, Bachelor's Program, B.S. 127
    Marketing
      Bachelor's Program, B.S.B.A. 128
      Minor 129
    Master's Degree Programs 12
    Mathematics
      Bachelor's Program, B.S. 130
        Mathematics Specialization 130
        Mathematics/Secondary Teaching Specialization 131
      Master's Programs, M.S., M.A.T. 199
      Minor 131
    Maximum Hours Per Semester 42
    Medical Sciences Preprofessional Program 153
    Medical Technology Bachelor's Program, B.S. 132
    Mental Handicaps Bachelor's Specialization 166
    Mentoring, Student Success 34
    Mentors, University 27
    Microbiology, Bachelor's Specialization 79
    Middle Level Education
      Bachelor's Programs, B.A. 133
        English/General Science Specialization 135
        English/Mathematics Specialization 135
        English/Social Science Specialization 135
        General Science/Social Science Specialization 136
        Mathematics/General Science Specialization 135
        Mathematics/Social Science Specialization 136
      Master's Program 200
    Military
      Change of Residency Status 49
      National Guard Duty 60
      Science Veteran's Benefits 39
    Minors 54
    Mission Statements
      College 73
      University 9
    Molecular Biology Specialization 79
    Music
      Activities 27
      Bachelor's Program, B.A. 139
        Music Education Specialization 142
        Music Performance Specialization 140
        Music Performance/Jazz Specialization 141
        Music Performance/Sacred Music Specialization 141
      Minor 143

    N
    Natatorium 28
    Natural Sciences Specialization 107
    Nautilus Card (ID) 35
    Non-Accredited Institutions, Transfer from 17
    Non-Degree Students 43
    Nursing Bachelor's Program, B.S.N. 145

    O
    Ombudspersons 31
    Organization

      Student 27
      University 331
    Organizational Development Leadership Certificate Program 178
    Organizational Communication Specialization 87
    Orientation 22

    P
    Paralegal, Legal Studies

      Bachelor's Program, B.A. 122
        Advanced Option 123
        Applied Option 122
      Minor, Pre-Law 124
    Parking 23
    Parks, Recreation, & Leisure Facilities Management Specialization 112
    Philosophy & Religious Studies
      Bachelor's Program, B.A. 145
        Philosophy Specialization 145
        Religious Studies Specialization 146
      Minors
        Philosophy 146
        Religious Studies 146
    Physical Education
      Bachelor's Specializations 114
        Non-Teacher Certification Specialization 115
      Master's Specialization 195
    Physics
      Bachelor's Program, B.S. 146
        Engineering Physics Specialization 147
        Physics Specialization 147
        Physics with Computer Sciences Specialization 147
      Minor 148
    Political Science
      Bachelor's Program, B.A. 148
        Political Science Specialization 149
        Pre-Law Specialization 149
      Master's Program 202
      Minor 149
    Post Office 31
    Pre-Civil Service Specialization 159
    Pre-Dental Program 150
    Pre-Dental/Biology 80
    Pre-Dental/Chemistry 85
    Pre-Dental/Interdisciplinary Science 158
    Pre-Engineering Program 150
    Pre-Law Specializations 118, 123, 149, 159
    Prekindergarten/Primary Education, Bachelor's Program, B.A. 151
    Preparatory Courses 42
    Preprofessional
      Biology Specialization 80
      Program, Medical Sciences 153
    Prerequisites/Corequisites 42
    Primary Education, Master's Program, M.Ed. 202
    Probation & Parole Specialization 95
    Professional Accountancy Specialization73
    Proficiency, Credit by Examination 64
    Programs
      Accreditation 10
      Degrees, Specializations, & Minors 11
    Psychology
      Bachelor's Program, B.A. 154
      Master's Program, M.A. 204
        Industrial-Organizational Psychology Concentration 205
      Minor 155
    Public
      Administration
        Master's Program, M.P.A. 206
        Minor 155
      History Specialization 118
      Relations Specialization 88
      Safety and Security, Department of 31

    R
    Reading

      Education Specialization 191
      Master's Program 191
    Records
      Change of Student Information 47
      Confidentiality of 47
      Directory 47
      Fraudulent 15
      Ownership 15
      Transcripts 45
    Recreation and Sports Services 27
    Refund of Fees 45
    Regents, State Board of 301
    Registration 41
      Audit 43
      Cancellation of 45
      Change of Student Information 47
      COMPASS 41
      Course Planning Guide 42
      Deadlines 5
      Drop/Add 44
      Dual Enrolled 46
      Fees 36
      Holds 42
      Independent Directed Study 43
      Late 41
      Maximum Hours 42
      Pass-Fail 43
      Policies 42
      Preparatory Courses 42
      Prerequisites/Corequisites 42
      Procedures 42
      Repeat Course Surcharge 44
      Schedule Changes 44
      Senior Citizen 46
      State Employees 46
      Student Classification 41
      Transient 46
      Withdrawal 44
    Reinstatement Fees 45
    Release of Student Information 49
    Religious Studies Minor & Specialization 146
    Repeated Courses 44
    Residence Halls 28
    Rights and Responsibilities, Student 23

    S
    Sacred Music Specialization 141
    Schedule Changes (Drop/Add) 44
    Scholarships 25
    School Curriculum Development Specialization, M.Ed. 185
    Science, Interdisciplinary, B.S. 156
    Sciences & Social Sciences, Ed.D. Specialization 183
    Secondary Education Master's 207
    Service Learning 31
    Skill Improvement Centers 32
    Social Science, Interdisciplinary Bachelor's Program, B.A. 159

      General Specialization 159
      Pre-Civil Service Specialization 159
      Pre-Law Specialization 159
      Special Option Specialization 160
    Social Work
      Bachelor's Program, B.A. 160
      Minors
        Aging Studies 161
        Child Welfare 161
        Social Welfare 162
        Substance Abuse 162
    Sociology
      Bachelor's Program, B.A. 162
        Applied Sociology Specialization 163
        General Sociology Specialization 163
        Sociology Honors Specialization 163
      Minor
        Africana Studies 163
        Sociology 163
    Software Engineering, Master's Specialization 181
    Space, Use of Instructional 23
    Special Education
      Bachelor's Program, B.A. 164
        Emotionally Handicapped Specialization 165
        Learning Disabled Specialization 165
        Mental Handicaps Specialization 166
      Master's Program, M.A., M.Ed. 208
        Clinical Teaching of Exceptional Children 209
      Minor in Handicapped Individual Services 166
    Specialist Degree Programs 13
    Sports Medicine/Athletic Training 115
    State Employees Tuition Waiver 46
    Statistics Master's Specialization 20
    Student
      Activities 27
      Affairs, Office of 32
      Ambassadors 27
      Campus Activity Board 27
      Classification 41
      Clubs and Organizations 27
      Conduct 23
      Counseling Center 29
      Disabled Student Services 29
      Employment Services 26
      Financial Aid 24
      Government Association 28
      Grievance 23
      Handbook 23
      Harassment 23
      Health Center 30
      Housing 30
      Insurance, Health 20
      Publications 28
      Rights/Responsibilities 23
      Scholarships 25
      Services 29
      Success Programs 32
    Substance Abuse Minor 165

    T
    Teacher

      Certification 167
      Education, Program 23
      Education, Program 167
    Teacher Education Specialization, Ed.D. 183
    Telephone Numbers 4
    Terms 5
    TESS (Teacher Education Student Services) 167
    Test
      ACT (American College Testing Program) 16, 17, 32
      AP (Advanced Placement) 61
      CLAST (College Level Academic Skills Test) 17
      Florida Teacher Certification Examination 32
      GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) 18
      GRE (Graduate Record Examination) 18
      SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) 17
      TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) 32
    Testing Office 32
    Theatre
      Bachelor of Arts 170
      Bachelor of Fine Arts
        Acting Specialization 169
        Design/Technical Theatre Specialization 170
        Musical Theatre Specialization 170
      Minor 170
      University 28
    Training Management Education Master's Specialization 186
    Transcripts
      Fees 45
      From Secondary Schools 15
      Transfer 17
    Transfer
      Admission 16
      Orientation 22
    Transient Students 46
    Tuition
      Alabama Differential 35
      Grants 24
      Loan Program 36
      Loans 25

    U
    Undergraduate

      Admission 15
      Programs 11
    University
      Accreditation 10
      Address 1
      Commons 32
      Home Page 1, 2
      Locations 1
      Mission 9
      Organization 331
      Village 30

    V
    Varing Exceptionalities Specialization, M.A. 209
    Vehicle Registration 23
    Veteran's

      Benefits 40
      Fee Deferments 40
    Vocational Bachelor's Program, B.S. 82
      Vocational Program Development Specialization 82
      Vocational Teacher Education Specialization 82

    W
    Waivers/Appeals 63
    Welcome Address 2
    Women's Studies, Minor or Certificate 171
    Work-Study Program 28
    World Wide Web 1, 2
    Writing Skills

      College Requirement 56
      Gordon Rule 56

 


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