2004-2005 CATALOG

Table of Contents Welcome Telephone Directory Academic Calendars      Year 2004/2005      Fall Semester 2004      Spring Semester 2005      Summer Semester 2005 University Mission Accreditations Degrees, Areas of Specialization, Minors Admissions After Admission Financial Assistance Student Activities Student Services and Resources Tuition and Fees Military and Veterans Information Registration and Records Academic Policies Graduation and General Degree Requirements Public Service and Research Centers College Mission Statements Undergraduate Degree Programs Master's Degree Programs Specialist Degree Programs Doctoral Degree Programs Course Numbering System Course Listings and Descriptions Administration Faculty Index

Course Listings/Descriptions Semester offering codes corrected and posted on June 7, 2004.

SLS-Student Life Skills (Learning) SLS 1XXX Introduction to Diversity: Diversity Consciousness- The American College as a Microcosm of Multicultural America . . . . . 2(F,S) Corequisite: SLS 2948 (one hr. service learning is required). Designed to expand students' awareness of the cognitive knowledge and skills necessary to effectively interact with and serve culturally diverse populations. Will particularly emphasize attitudes and competencies that are important in their lives beyond the college, as well as in their interactions with others. Students will be asked to select one of the listed cultures for in-depth study. Students will be expected to be consistently involved in discussions, learning projects, writings, relevant web sites and videos related to that culture. Meets Multicultural requirement. SLS 1260 University 101 . . . . . 2(F) Designed to provide introductory knowledge and skills that allow students to understand and participate in leadership activities within the university and community settings. SLS 1301 Freshman Year Experience . . . . . 2(F,SS) Assists first-time-in-college students to make a favorable transition to the university setting, to adjust to the academic demands that will be made of them within a university environment, and to investigate the possibilities of personal and intellectual growth. SLS 2401 Major Exploration/Career Choice . . . . . 2(F) Exploration of occupational interests, personality, strengths, and basic academic abilities. Students will examine career and life goals; how to select a university program to help achieve these goals and all aspects of getting from college to career. The focus will be on building decision-making and critical thinking skills. SLS 2531 Academic Retention Seminar . . . . . 2(F) Assists students with their re-entry into the University following academic suspension by self-assessment of previous academic performance and development of a personalized academic plan. Permission is required. SLS 2948 Service Learning Field Study I . . . . . 1-3(F,S,SS) Placement in community agency or other social organizational setting related to field of study. Supervision by faculty and agency. Students and faculty "customize" courses to fit a full range of services that are available in the setting. Student must be able to draw correlation between the discipline and field study. Journal and reflective experience paper are required. With the agreement of the student's faculty sponsor, a minimum of 4-6 hours per week must be done at the field site per semester hour of credit. Permission is required. SLS 3948 Service Learning Field Study II . . . . . 1-3(F,S,SS) Placement in community agency or other social organizational setting related to field of study. Supervision by faculty and agency. Students and faculty "customize" courses to fit a full range of services that are available in the setting. Student must be able to draw correlation between the discipline and field study. Journal and reflective experience paper are required. With the agreement of the student's faculty sponsor, a minimum of 4-6 hours per week must be done at the field site per semester hour of credit. Permission is required.