2013-2014 CATALOG THE ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-THIRD YEAR The University of North Alabama is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award bachelor’s, master’s and education specialist degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of the University of North Alabama. • • • ACCREDITED BY • • • The Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Hygiene is accredited by the Applied Science Accreditation Commission (ASAC) of ABET, http://www.abet.org The Bachelor of Science in Industrial Hygiene is accredited by the Applied Science Accreditation Commission (ASAC) of ABET, http://www.abet.org Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs The Bachelor of Business Administration in Computer Information Systems is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET, http:// www.abet.org The College of Education at the University of North Alabama is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), 2010 Massachusetts NW, Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20036; Telephone (202) 466‑7496 This accreditation covers institutions’ initial teacher preparation and advanced educator preparation programs at the University of North Alabama. However, the accreditation does not include individual education courses that the institution offers to P‑12 educators for professional development, relicensure, or other purposes. The Council on Social Work Education (Baccalaureate) The National Association of Schools of Music The National Association of Schools of Art and Design Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036; Telephone (202) 887‑6791 The Community Counseling (M.A.) and the School Counseling (M.A.Ed.) graduate programs in the Department of Counselor Education are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) under the 2001 Standards, and approved by the International Registry of Counselor Education Programs (IRCEP), an international affiliate of CACREP. 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Towers Cafeteria 62. Lafayette Hall 51. University Art Gallery (Visual Arts) 63. LaGrange Hall 52. University Police 64. Lions Gate Apartments 53. Varsity Tennis Courts 65. Rice Hall 54. Victory Flame & Frank Fleming Lion 66. Rivers Hall 55. Wesley Foundation 67. University Apartments (1-50) 56. Wesleyan Hall and Annex - W/WA 68. University Apartments (A 1-17; B 1-13) 57. (Mary Frances Potts) Wilbanks Memorial Garden 58. Willingham HallOff Campus Facilities 69. East Campus - 1640 Tune Ave. (formerly PoHousing and Residence Halls 70. Softball Field - Cox Creek Park 59. Appleby East & Appleby Wests 60. Covington HallIntracampus Bus Stop 61. 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Jack & Margie) Crocker Fountain University Police .........................................................................256-765-4357 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. u An Invitation The University of North Alabama cordially invites prospective students, parents, and other interested persons individually or in groups to visit the university campus. Guided tours are available daily Mondays through Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. during the fall and spring semesters. Tours are not available during holiday weekends, recess periods, summer terms, or between terms. To schedule a campus tour, contact the Office of Admissions, University of North Alabama, Florence, Alabama, 35632-0001. Telephone: Area Code 256-765-4608. This catalog is the official announcement of the facilities, programs, requirements, and regulations of the University, and students enrolling in the University are subject to the provisions stated therein. Statements regarding fees and other charges, courses, when courses are offered, requirements, and other conditions are subject to change without advance notice. The University reserves the right to cancel any class or section in which fewer than ten students are enrolled. NONDISCRIMINATION POLICIES It is the policy of the University of North Alabama to afford equal oppor- tunities in education and in employment to qualified persons regardless of age, color, creed, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex, in accor- dance with all laws, including Title IX of Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1991, and Executive Order 11246. The coordinator for non-discrimination policies for students is Irons Law Firm, 219 N. Court Street, Florence, AL, 35630. The coordinator for employees is the Director of Human Resources and Affirmative Action, Room 222, Bibb Graves Hall or telephone 256-765-4291. TABLE OF CONTENTS Page UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC CALENDAR...........................................................5 DESCRIPTION OF THE UNIVERSITY............................................................7 Mission and Vision........................................................................................7 University Values..........................................................................................7 University Goals............................................................................................7 History and Location.....................................................................................8 Literary Landmark.........................................................................................8 Organization.................................................................................................8 Academic Functions and Programs..............................................................9 Special Programs........................................................................................11 Libraries......................................................................................................16 Alumni Relations.........................................................................................17 The University of North Alabama Foundation.............................................17 Students with Disabilities............................................................................17 Academic Freedom and Responsibility......................................................17 Student Right-to-Know................................................................................17 Policy Statement on FERPA.......................................................................18 Public Complaints.......................................................................................18 ADMISSION TO THE UNIVERSITY..............................................................20 Policy of Nondiscrimination........................................................................20 Procedures for Admission...........................................................................20 Requirements for Admission.......................................................................22 Admission to Graduate Studies..................................................................32 Advanced Standing Credit..........................................................................32 EXPENSES....................................................................................................42 Estimated Expenses and Payment Policies...............................................42 Undergraduate Course Fees......................................................................42 Withdrawal Refund Policy...........................................................................44 Billing Information.......................................................................................45 Financial Hold.............................................................................................45 Monthly Payment Options for Students and Families................................45 Residence Hall Fee and Apartment Deposit..............................................46 Residence Hall and Apartment Rent Refund..............................................46 Residual Procedures..................................................................................47 STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES................................................................48 STUDENT AFFAIRS.......................................................................................51 Objectives...................................................................................................51 Student Services.........................................................................................51 Student Expectations, Grievance and Student Conduct Processes..........54 ACADEMIC PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS...................................56 Registration.................................................................................................56 Basic Programs of Study............................................................................57 General Education Component..................................................................57 Additional General Requirements...............................................................60 Graduation Requirements...........................................................................60 Scholastic Standards..................................................................................63 Active Suspension......................................................................................64 Second Chance Provision..........................................................................65 Repetition of Courses.................................................................................66 General Regulations...................................................................................67 Classification, Grading System, Credits, Honors.......................................71 COLLEGES AND PROGRAMS.....................................................................74 College of Arts and Sciences.....................................................................74 College of Business..................................................................................152 College of Education and Human Sciences.............................................164 College of Nursing and Allied Health........................................................191 Interdisciplinary Studies............................................................................201 Graduate Studies......................................................................................203 COURSES OF INSTRUCTION....................................................................204 ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY, AND STAFF................................................350 INDEX..........................................................................................................376 MAP OF THE UNIVERSITY................................................(inside back cover) 4 Calendar 2013 JANUARY APRIL JULY OCTOBER 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 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 7 8 910 11 1213 7 8 910 11 1213 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 1516171819 14 15 1617181920 14 15 1617181920 13 14 1516171819 20 21 2223242526 21 22 2324252627 21 22 2324252627 20 21 2223242526 27 28 293031 28 29 30 28 29 3031 27 28 293031 FEBRUARY MAY AUGUST NOVEMBER 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 1 2 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 5 6 7 8 910 11 4 5 6 7 8 910 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1213141516 12 13 1415161718 11 12 1314151617 10 11 1213141516 17 18 1920212223 19 20 2122232425 18 19 2021222324 17 18 1920212223 24 25 262728 26 27 28293031 25 26 2728293031 24 25 2627282930 MARCH JUNE SEPTEMBER DECEMBER 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 1 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 121314 8 9 10 11 121314 10 11 1213141516 9 10 11 12131415 15 16 1718192021 15 16 1718192021 17 18 1920212223 16 17 1819202122 22 23 2425262728 22 23 2425262728 24 25 2627282930 23 24 2526272829 29 30 29 30 31 31 30 2014 JANUARY APRIL JULY OCTOBER 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 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 6 7 8 910 11 12 6 7 8 910 11 12 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 1415161718 13 14 1516171819 13 14 1516171819 12 13 1415161718 19 20 2122232425 20 21 2223242526 20 21 2223242526 19 20 2122232425 26 27 28293031 27 28 2930 27 28 293031 26 27 28293031 FEBRUARY MAY AUGUST NOVEMBER 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 1 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 5 6 7 8 910 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12131415 11 12 1314151617 10 11 1213141516 9 10 11 12131415 16 17 1819202122 18 19 2021222324 17 18 1920212223 16 17 1819202122 23 24 25262728 25 26 2728293031 24 25 2627282930 23 24 2526272829 31 30 MARCH JUNE SEPTEMBER DECEMBER 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 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 121314 7 8 910 11 1213 7 8 910 11 1213 9 10 11 12131415 15 16 1718192021 14 15 1617181920 14 15 1617181920 16 17 1819202122 22 23 2425262728 21 22 2324252627 21 22 2324252627 23 24 2526272829 29 30 28 2930 28 29 3031 30 31 University Academic Calendar 5 *UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2013 FALL SEMESTER August 19 Monday—Required assembly for orientation of beginning freshmen who did not attend Summer Orientation and Advanced Registration (SOAR) and new transfer students who did not attend Transfer SOAR August 21 Wednesday—Regular classes begin September 2 Monday—University closed for Labor Day holiday October 11 Friday—Midterm October 25-27 University closed for Fall Break November 27- University closed for Thanksgiving holidays December 1 December 5 Thursday—Study Day December 6-11 Semester examinations December 13 Friday—Close of term; midyear commencement program, Flowers Hall 2014 SPRING SEMESTER January 6 Monday—Required assembly for orientation of beginning freshmen and new transfer students January 8 Wednesday—Regular classes begin January 20 Monday—University closed for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday February 21-23 University closed for Winter Break February 28 Friday—Midterm March 24-30 University closed for spring holidays April 18 Friday—University closed May 1 Thursday—Study Day May 2-7 Semester examinations May 10 Saturday—Close of term; commencement program, Flowers Hall *All dates contained in this calendar are tentative and subject to change without prior notice. 6 University Academic Calendar MAY INTERSESSION PERIOD The May intersession period runs from May 12 through May 30, 2014. May 26 Monday—University closed for Memorial Day holiday 2014 SUMMER TERM SESSION ONE June 2 Monday—Required assembly for orientation of beginning freshmen and new transfer students June 3 Tuesday—Regular classes begin June 26 Thursday—Last day of classes June 27 Friday—Final examinations and close of session one SESSION TWO July 1 Tuesday—Regular classes begin July 4 Friday—University closed for Independence Day holiday July 25 Friday—Last day of classes July 28 Monday—Final examinations and close of session two SESSION ONE & TWO COMBINED (EVENING PROGRAM AND SPECIAL COURSES) June 2 Monday—Required assembly for orientation of beginning freshmen and new transfer students June 3 Tuesday—Regular classes begin July 4 Friday—University closed for Independence Day holiday July 25 Friday—Last day of classes July 28 Monday—Final examinations and close of summer term *All dates contained in this calendar are tentative and subject to change without prior notice. Description of the University 7 DESCRIPTION OF THE UNIVERSITY MISSION AND VISION As a regional, state-assisted institution of higher education, the University of North Alabama pursues its Missionof engaging in teaching, research, and service in order to provide educational opportunities for students, an environment for discovery and creative accomplishment, and a variety of outreach activities meeting the professional, civic, social, cultural, and economic development needs of our region in the context of a global community. The Vision of the University of North Alabama builds upon nearly two centuries of academic excellence. We commit ourselves to design and offer a rich undergraduate experience; to respond to the many educational and outreach needs of our region, including the provision of high quality graduate programs in selected disciplines; to provide an extracurricular environment that supports and enhances learning; to provide a global edu- cation and participate in global outreach through distance learning pro- grams; and to foster a diverse and inclusive academic community. We promote global awareness by offering a curriculum that advances under- standing of global interdependence, by encouraging international travel, and by building a multinational student population. We pledge to support and encourage intellectual growth by offering primarily small, interactive classes taught by highly educated professionals, and through mentoring, internships, and other out-of-class educational opportunities. UNIVERSITY VALUES The members of the University of North Alabama community maintain a culture that: • Adheres to personal academic and intellectual integrity; • Embraces the diversity of cultural backgrounds, personal characteris- tics, and life situations represented in this community; • Values an environment for the free expression of ideas, opinions, thoughts, and differences in people; and • Respects the rights, dignity and property of all. UNIVERSITY GOALS The University of North Alabama has identified five broad university goals that guide planning and resource allocation throughout the University. These goals are intended to be aspirations in that they are assumed to inspire, to guide, and to be on-going. Each university goal should result in a number of long-term and annual initiatives that support progress toward accomplishing the broader aspiration. The five university goals are: • To offer high quality programs; 8 Description of the University • To build and maintain a student-centered university; • To promote and celebrate diversity; • To foster a strong university community; and • To enhance and support regional development and outreach. HISTORY AND LOCATION The University of North Alabama traces its origin to LaGrange College, which was established in 1830 at LaGrange, Alabama, by the Methodist Church, and then to its successor, Wesleyan University, established in Florence in 1855. In 1872, the school was established as a State Normal School, the first of its kind in the South. Across the years, the continued growth of the institution in size, scope, and purpose is reflected by a series of name changes: Florence State Teachers College (1929), Florence State College (1957), Florence State University (1968), and the University of North Alabama (1974). The University occupies over 200 acres in Florence, Alabama, which is located just north of the Tennessee River and is the largest of four cities that make up an area referred to as the “Shoals.” According to the Shoals Area Chamber of Commerce website, the entire metropolitan area has a population of approximately 142,950 people. The University is a state-assisted, coeducational institution offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs. It is organized into four academic colleges: arts and sciences, business, education and human sci- ences, and nursing and allied health. LITERARY LANDMARK The University was designated as a Literary Landmark by Friends of Libraries U.S.A. in 2006. UNA is the first site in the State of Alabama to receive this honor. The designation is based upon the role of the University in the life and writing of Pulitzer Prize winning author T.S. Stribling. Stribling, a 1903 graduate of the institution, was awarded the Pulitzer for Literature in 1933 for THE STORE. THE STORE was the second work in his epic trilogy portraying the lives of a fictional family in Lauderdale County, Alabama, as they dealt with the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the boom period of the 1920s. The University library houses an extensive col- lection of Stribling writings, research materials, and memorabilia. ORGANIZATION The governing control of the University is vested in a Board of Trustees established by action of the State Legislature (HB 650, Act No. 773, September 9, 1967). The board is composed of the Governor as president ex officio, the State Superintendent of Education as a member ex officio, and nine members—six from within the area comprising the Fourth and Fifth Congressional Districts and three from the state at large—appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the State Senate. Description of the University 9 The chief administrative officer of the University is the President. The President is assisted and advised by an administrative staff, by members of the faculty and faculty agencies such as the Faculty Senate and the Graduate Council, and by various university committees. Each college of the University is administered by a dean, and each department by a chair. The academic programs and courses of instruction of the University are organized under colleges and departments, as follows: College of Arts and Sciences Department of Art Department of Mathematics Department of Biology Department of Military Department of Chemistry Science (ROTC) and Industrial Hygiene Department of Music Department of Communications and Theatre Department of Criminal Justice Department of Physics Department of English and Earth Science Department of Entertainment Industry Department of Psychology Department of Foreign Languages Department of Social Work Department of Geography Department of Sociology Department of History and Family Studies and Political Science College of Business Department of Accounting Department of Economics and Business Law and Finance Department of Computer Science Department of Management and Information Systems and Marketing College of Education and Human Sciences Department of Elementary Department of Health, Education Physical Education, and Department of Secondary Recreation Education Department of Human Department of Counselor Environmental Sciences Education College of Nursing and Allied Health Department of Nursing – Traditional (includes accelerated alternative) Department of Nursing – Online (RN-to-BSN, RN-to-MSN, & MSN) ACADEMIC FUNCTIONS AND PROGRAMS The University operates on the semester system. Credit is based on the semester hour and each course of instruction carries a specific number of semester hours of credit. The school year is composed of two semesters, two 4-week summer sessions, and/or an eight-week summer term. The first semester begins in late August and ends in December; the second semes-