California University of Pennsylvania Undergraduate Catalog 2005-2006 August 2005, Volume 101, umber 1 Edited by the Academic Affairs Office Page layout and design by Lorish Marketing Group Printed by Von Hoffman Graphics, Inc. California University of Pennsylvania A member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Is a member of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities 1307 New York Avenue NW, Fifth Floor Washington, DC 20005-4701 202-293-7070 Fax 202-296-5819 www.aascu_edu.org American Association of Colleges of Teacher Educa tion American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE) 1307 New York Aven ue NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20005-4701 202-293-2450 Fax 202-457-8095 www.aacte.org Accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Associa tion of Colleges and Schools 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-662-5606 Fax 215-662-5501 www.msache.org Accredited in Teacher Education by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Educa tion 2010 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20036-1023 202-466-7496 Fax 202-296-6620 www.nca te.org nca te@ncate.org Accredited by the Pennsylvania Department of Health for Basic Life Support Training Programs Emergency Medical Service Institute 221 Penn Avenue, Suite 2500 Pittsburgh, PA 15221 717-787-8740 Accredited in Social Work by the Council on Social Work Ed uca tion 1725 Duke Street, Suite 500, Alexandria, VA 22314 703-683-8080 Fax 703-683-8099 www.cswe.org Accredited in Athletic Training by the Commission on Accred itation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 35 East Wacker Dri ve, Suite 1970, Chicago, IL 60601-2208 312-553-9355 Fax 312-553-9616 www.caahep.org caahep@caahep .org Accredi ted in N ursing by the National League for Nursing 61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006 800-669-9656 212-363-5555 Fax 212-812-0393 www.nln.org nl.nweb@nln.org 2 Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530 Washington, DC 20036 202-887-6791 Fax 202-887-8476 www.aacn.nche.edu Accredited in Communication Disorders by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association 10801 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852 800-498-2071 301-897-5700 Fax 301-571-0457 www.asha.org Accredited in Physical Therapist Assistant by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education American Physical Therapy Association 1111 N. Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 730-706-3245 www.apta.org Approved by the National Association of Sport and Physical Education/ North American Society of Sport Management Program Review Council 1900 Association Drive, Reston, VA 800-213-7193 FAX 703-476-9527 www.aahperd.org Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology Accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 410-347-7700 Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theatre Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA20190 703-437-0700 Bachelor of Arts Degree in Geography Accredited by the World Tourism Organization's Themis Institute for Quality in Tourism Education TedQual (Tourism Education Quality) Certification California University of Pennsylvania is an academic communihj dedicated to the ideals of justice, fairness and equal opportunihj for all. In compliance with federal and state laws, the universihJ is com mitted to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, ancestn;, sexual orientation, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. The university will not tolerate racial, ethnic or sexual discrimination. Sexual harassment is considered by law to be a form of sexual discrirnination and is, therefore, unacceptable. Direct equal opportunihj and affirmative action inquires or complaints to the Special Assistant to the President for EEEO/Universihj Ombudsperson, Office of Social Equity, South Hall 112, 724-938-4014. Direct inquiries regarding services or facilities accessibility to the ADA/504 Compliance Officer, Office of Student Development and Services, Azorskt; 105, 724-9384076. Direct Title IX inquiries to the Senior Women's Administrator/Title IX Coordinator, Department of Athletics, Hamer Hall 248, 724-938-4351 3 From President Angelo Armenti,Jr. The mission of California University of Pennsylvania is to build the character and careers of its students. And whi le building careers see ms norma l for universities, building character may seem less so. But the rationa le for building character as well as careers is bes t seen in these words by Theodore Roosevelt: "To educate a person in mind but not in morals is to ed ucate a menace to society." Since 1852, thousands of eager stu dents have seized the opportunity to develop their character and careers here and, in so doing, have improved their li ves and the lives of those around them. To advance its ultimate mission of building the character and careers of students, the University relies on commi tted faculty, m oti va ted students, challenging programs, and excep tional facili ties. We invite you to meet our fac ulty and students, to evaluate our academic programs, and to tour our fac ilities. Since learning at Ca lifornia Univers ity is not restricted to one's academi c major, the university experience here is a broad one, involving many co-curricular and extra-curricular opportunities. Students can select from a number of academic minors and concentrations, and can choose from a long list of student activities, ranging from athletics to honor fraternities and sororities, and from Greek organizations to service learning and scores of student clubs and organizations. We are a studen t-centered university that is committed above all to academic excellence and intellectual rigor in the con text of personal and institutional integrity, civility, and responsibili ty. We also foster a family atmosphere. We are large enough to be ab le to offer a variety of programs, yet small enough to care about individ uals. We have just opened new residence halls, three on the lower campus and an addition to the successful Jefferson@California , located adjacent to Roadm an Park on the upper camp us. These new residences reflect our commitment to students and their families. Included in all of them are amenities th at stud en ts want-air conditioning, private and semi-private baths, Internet connec tions, and sprinkler and security systems. The lower cam pus is a beehive of activity this year as two more residence halls are being buil t, renovations to Steele Auditorium are underway, and the construc tion of a new Duda World Cultures building welcomes visitors. We are a Uni versity on the move, and I welcome you to join us. 4 Table of Contents Mission .............. . ...... .... .. .. ... . . .. .. .... ...... .. ... .. ........ . .9 History ......... . .. ... ........................... ... .......... .. ........11 Admissions ..................................... . .. ..... .......... . .....13 Tuition and Fees . .. ..... ......... .. .. .. .. . .... . . . ...... . ...... . ..... . ...18 Financial Aid .. .. .... ..... ... . ..... . ...... .. ....... ...... ... . ... ...... ..21 Scholarship Directory . ... . ....... . . ........ . ...... .. ......... . . .... . . ... .31 Academic Policies .. . ..................... .. . . ................. ....... ...47 Academic Organization .......... .. ........ . ......... .. ..... .. . ... .. .... .61 College of Educa tion and Human Services ... . . . . .. . .. . . . ......... ..... .... 65 College of Liberal Arts ................... ..... . . . ...... . . .. . .... .. ..... .. 68 Eberly College of Science and Technology . . .. . . . ....... . ..... . . .. . .. .. ..... 69 Genera l Ed uca tion ... . ......... . ...... .... .... .... . .. .... . . ......... . .. . .73 Academic Departments & Programs . .. . .......... . ........... . ........ .. .82 Academk Development Services . . ..... . . . .. ... . . . .. .. . ..... .... .. . . . . .. .. 82 App lied Engineering and Technology ..... . ... .. . ... .. ... . .. . . . . .......... .83 Art and Design ................. . ...... . .. . ... . ........ . . . .. .. . .......... 99 Biological And Environmental Sciences .... .... . . ............. .. . . .. .. .. . .105 Business and Economics . ... . . .. . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . ...... ... . ... .. .. . . .. .114 Chemistry and Physics .. ... . .. .. .... . . ..... .. .. .. . . . . . . . . .... ..... . .... .121 Communication Disorders .. . . .. .. . ...... . ...... .. . .. . . . . .. . .. . . ... . .... .129 Communication Studies ... . .................... . . . .. ... ................. 131 Earth Science . . . .. . .. . .. . . . . .. . .. . . .. .... . . .. . ........... .. .. .. . .. ... . .. 136 Elementary /Ea rly Childhood Education .. ....... .. .... . . . .. .. ....... . ... .149 English .. .. .. .. . . .. . .. .. ................. . ......... ... . .. . ..... ...... .. 153 Heal th Science and Sport Studies ... . ... . . .. . ... ... . ..... ..... . . ...... . .. .157 History and Political Science ................... . . ......... .. . .. . ... . ... .165 Honor's Program ................ . . .. .... . .. . . . ..... . . .. ........... . .... 171 Justice Studies . . . ..... . .... . . .. . . ... . . . . .. . . .. .. . . ...... . ........ . . . . .. .173 Leadership Studies ............... . ...... ... .. .. .... ... . .. ............. .178 Liberal Studies ....................... . .. .. . .. ... . . .... . .. . . ..... . . ..... 180 Mathematics and Computer Science .. . ......... .. . . ..... . . . . . .... .. . ... .. 182 Military Science (ROTC) ................. ..... . .. . . .. . .... . . ... . . ... . .. . .188 Modem Languages and Cultures .. . ..... . .......... . .. . . . . .. . ...... . ..... 191 Music . . ... .. . .. . . .. . ... ................... . .. . ...... ...... . .. .. . . ..... 195 Nursing . . . . . .. .. ...... . . .. .. . ... .. . .. . .. . . .......... . . .. .. .. .. . .196 Philosophy ...................... . .......... . . . .. .. . . .... . ....... . ...... 199 Psychology . . .... .. .. .. .. .. . .. . .. . .. ... . ... . . .. .. .. ... . . .............. .201 Secondary Educa ti on and Administrative Program .. ............ .. ... . .. .. 204 Sociology ..... . .. . .. .. . . ....... . .. . ...... .. . .. . .. ... . . .. ........ . ... . . .216 Social Work and Gerontology ... . ...... .. .. .. . .. .. .... . . . . . .. ... . ........220 Special Education .. .. . .. ... . .. .. . . .. . .. ... . . . . . ....... . . .... . . .... . . . . ..222 Theatre and Dance ...... .. .. . ........ . .... . .. . .......... . . .. . .... . . . ....227 Women's Studies Program . . .. ........ . ... ..... ......... . .. ... . .. .. ...... 230 Course descriptions Accounting (ACC) ........ . . . . .. . .. . .. . . . ........... . . . . .. . . .......... .. 231 Anthropology (ANT) .. . . ..... . . ... . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . ... ........... . . . . .. .231 Arabic ......................... . ...... . ... . ... ....... . . . . ... . . .........233 5 Art (ART) .... . .. . .. . . .. ... . ... . ............ . .. . .......... . ....... . . . . . .233 Art Educa tion (AED) . . ...... . ..... . .. ... .. .. . . ........ . ... . . . ... .. . . . .. 235 Athletic Training (ATE) .............. .. .... . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . .. . . . . . ... 236 Biology (BIO) ........... . .. . . . . .. . . .. ... . . . .. . . .... . . . . . .. . .. .......... 237 Business (BUS) . . . . ... . . .. . . ... . ............ . .. . .. . . . ........... . .... . . .241 Career Planning (XCP) ...... . .. . . . . . .. .... . .. . .. . ... .. . .. .. . . . .. . .. .. . .. 241 Chemistry (CHE) .. ..... .. . .. .. . ... . . .. . .. .. ..... ... ....... . . . . . . . ......241 Communication Disorders (CMD) .... .. .. .. ...... . .. . . .. .. .. .. . .. 244 Communication Studies (COM) ............... . .. . . .. .......... ... .......232 Computer Engineering Technology (CET} . .. . . .. . .. ... . .. .. . . .... . ........ 247 Computer Science (CSC) . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . .. . .. ..• . .. . .. .. . . ... .. . . . . .247 Criminal Justice (CRJ, XJJ) . .. . ..... . .. . ..................... . .. . ... . . .. . .251 Dan ce (DAN) .. . .. . . ............ . . .. ... . . . . . . . . . . .... ... . .. . . . ..... 255 Earth Science (EAS) . . .. . . . . .. . ... . . . .. . .. ...... . .. . . . . ..... .. .... . ... . . .256 Early Childhood Educa tion (ECE) ........ . ... . . . . .. . . ... . ...... .. ........ 260 Economics (ECO) . .. . .. . . . . . .. .. . .. . .. .......... .. ..... . ..... . . . . ...... .261 Educa tion (EDU) . . .. . .. ... . .. .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ....... . .. . . . . . .. .. . . . .. 262 Educa tional Foundations (EDF) . . .. . . .. . . . .. . .. . . .... . ..... . .. . . . . . . . . .. .263 Educa tional Studies (EDS) .. . .. . ................ . .. . ... . ............. . .. .263 Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) .. . .... . ... . .... . ....... . ......... 264 Elementary Education (EDE) .... .. . .. . . .... . ....... . . . ......... . ... . ... .266 English (ENG) . . .. .. . . .................... .. . ... .. . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . .. . ... 267 Environmental Studies (ENS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . .. . .. 270 Finance (FIN) ..... . .................... . . . .. .. .. ... . ...... ... . ......... 272 French (FRE) . .. . .. . .. . ... . .. .. . . .. . . . .. . . .. .. . . . . .. . .. . ... . . . . . . . ...... 272 General Engineering Technology (GET) .............. . ........ .. . ......... 274 Geography (GEO) ... . .. . . . .. . .. . ....... . . .. .. . . .. . . . . ... . .. . .. . . . . . . . . .274 Gerontology (GTY) .. . . . .. ... . . .. . .. . . . .. . . . .....•. . .................... 277 Graphic Communica tion Technology (GCT) . . .. . ... .. ........ . .. . .. . .... . .278 Harrisburg In ternship Program (IBN) .. . . . ... . .. . . .. . .. . ... . . .... . ....... 280 Health and Physical Educa tion (HPE) .. . . .. . .. . . ..... . .. . ......... . . ..... 280 Health Science and Sport Studies (H SC) . . .. . ...... . .. ......... . .......... 280 History (HIS) .................. . .. .... ... .... . .... . . .... . ........ .. .. . .. 281 Honors Program (HON) . . . . . . .. . . .. ........... . ...................... 283 Information Systems Technology (1ST) .. . . . .. .. . .... .. .. . .. . .. . . . . ... .. . .. 285 Ind ustrial Technology (ITE) . . .......... ... ....... . . . . ........ .. .......... 286 Litera ture (LIT) ... .... .. ... . .. ........ . . . .... . . . . ... ... . .. . .... 291 Management (MGT) . . .. ... . .. . .. . . . . ... .. . .. ..... . ... .. . .. . ... .. ... . .. .291 Marketing (MKT) .. . . .. .... . .. . .. . .............. .. ........ . . . . ...... . .. .293 Ma thematics (MAT, incl uding DMA) . .... . .. . ... .. .......... . ............ 293 Multimedia Technology (MMT) .. . . ........ . . ..... . .. ... .... . . ....... .... 296 Music (MUS) . . .. . .. . . .... . .. . ................ . .. . ......... . ............ 296 anomanufacturing Technology (NMT) .. . ..... . . . . . .. .. . .. . . ..... . . ... . .298 ursing (NUR, NRN) . .. . .... . .. . . .. ... .. . .. . .. . . . . . . . .. .. . . .. . . . ... . , . .299 Philosophy (PHI) .. . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. ... . .. . .. .. . . . . .. . .. . . .. . . . . . .. .. .300 Physical Science (PHS) ................. .. ... . .. . . . ... .. ...... ... ....... .301 Physical Therapist Assistan t (PTA) ..... .. . . .. . . .... ... . . .. ... ... . ....... .302 Physics (PHY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. . .. . . . .. . . . . .. ...... .. . . .. . . .. .. 303 Political Science (POS) .. . . ...... . ...... . ...... . .. .. . . .. . .. ..... . ... . ... .304 Psychology (PSY) .. . . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . ... . . .. . ... . ..... . ... . . .. . . . ....... ..306 Sociology (SOC) . . .. . . . . . ... . .. . ..... . .... . . . .. . .. .. .. .. . .. .. . . . . ... . .. .309 Social Work (SOW) .... . ..... . ...... . ... . ...... .. . . . .. . . . .. . ...... . .. . . .311 6 Spanish (SPN) . . . .. . . ...... .... . .. .... . ... .... .. . ....... . ......... . .. . . .313 Special Education (ESP) ..... . ..... .. . ... .. .. . . .. . .. .. .. .. ... .. ... .... . . .315 Sports Management (SPT) . .. . .... ... . . .... .. .... . . .. .... . . .. ...... . .....316 Technology Education (TED) . . . ... . ................ . .... . . . . ..... . ..... .316 Theatre (THE) .. . . .. . ........ . .. . .... . ... . ... ... .. ... . .... . ............. 319 University College (UNI) .. .. .. . .. . ..... . ............. . . . ..... . . ... . ... . .321 Women's Studies (WST) .. . .. . . .. . . . ......... .. .... ... ........ . . .. . .. . .. .321 Workforce Development (WFD) . ... . .. . ... . .. .. . . . . . .... . .. . ....... . .... .322 University Services ... ......... .. . . ... .. .. . .. . .. .. ...... . ......... . .... .323 Louis L. Manderino Library .... . . . . . . ... .. . . .. . . . .. ............... ... ... 323 IT Services Center .. .. . .............. ... .... ...... . . . .. . .... . ..... .. .. . .324 Campus Leaming Labs .... . . . . .. ........ . .. ..... . .. . .. .... .. . . .. . .. .. . .325 Career Services .. .. . . .. ... .. .... ... . .. ... . . . .. . . .. .. . .. . . ...... . . ...... .326 Cooperative Ed ucation ....... . . .. . . .. . . .. . .. .. . .. . . .. .... . . . .. . . . . . ..... 327 Visiting Student Program .............. .. ... . .... . .... .... ...... . ....... .328 Public Safety ........ .. . .. . ..... . .. . .. . ... . ..... . . .. . . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . .328 Character Education Institu te ... . .. . . . . ............ .. . . ..... . . . .. ... .... .329 University Advancement ......... . .... . . . . . . . ..... . ...... . ............ .330 Student Development and Services . . .. .... ..... . ... .. . ... .. . . .. ... . .... .332 CaICard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . ... . .. . . .. . .... . . . .332 Cal U Student Bookstore ...... . .. . .. . .... . .. . .. . . .. . . .. . .. . . . . . . ........ 332 Campus Ministry .. . .. .. ..... . ........... . .. . .. . .............. . ......... 334 California TLmes ... .. . .. . .. . . . ......... .. . .. . .. . . . . ...... . ... . . ......... 334 Clubs and Organizations .. .. . .. . . . .. . .. .. . . . ... . . ... ...... ..... ..... .. . .334 Commuter Cen ter and Services .... . .. ... . . .... .. ..... ... . . . . .. . .... . .... 334 Counseling and Psychological Services . . .......... . .... . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . ...335 CUTV ..... .. ..... . . .. .. .............. . ....... . ... .. ........ .. .........335 Dining Services ... .. . .. ............... . .. .. . . .. . . .... .. . . ...............336 Drug and Alcohol Programs .. . .. .. . . .. . . . ........... . . ... . . .. .. . . ... .. . .336 Health Services . .. . .. .. ... . .. . .. . ................. . .... ....... . ........ .336 Housing ............ . .. . .. . ............ . ......... . .......... . . ........ .337 Off-Campus Housing ........ . . . .. . ... . .... . . .. .... . .. ...... .. . .. . ......340 Intercollegia te Athletics .............. . .. .... . .. . . . ... .. . .. .... .. ... . . .. .341 International Student Office .. . . . ... . .. .... .. ... .... . . .... . . .. . ....... .. .341 In tram urals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... .. .. . ......342 Judicia l Affairs .. . ....... . .. . .. . ....... . ................................342 Judicial System (Student) . . . . . . .. . .. . . .. ..... ....... .... ...... ........ .342 Multicultural Student Programming ... .... . .. .... . . . .... . ..... . . ..... . .. .342 Multimedia Access Center . ........ . .... . . .. .. . . . . .. . . .. . .. . . . . ... .. .. . . .342 The PEACE Project .... . ................. . ..... . . .... .. . . .. . . .. . . ... .. ..343 Recreational Services . .. .. ......... . . ... .. . . ... ..... .... . ...... . ... . . ... .343 Social Fraternities and Sororities ... . . . .. . .. . . .. .. . . . . .. . . . .. . . ... .. . . .343 Student Activities Board .. ............ . . . .. . .. . . . .. . . . ... .. . . . .. .. .. .. . . .343 Student Association, Inc. . . . . ...... . . .. . . . .. ... . . . . ... . . . .. . .. .. . . . . . .. ..343 Student Congress . . .. . . .... . .. .. . .. . . .. . . . ... . .... ...... . .... .. . . .. .....344 Student Leadership Development ... ... .. . . ....... . . . . .. . . . .. .... . . .. . .. .344 Office for Students with Disa bilities .. . ... ........ . .. .... . ........ . ...... .344 National Student Exchange . . . . . .. . ... .. .. . .. . .. ... .. . . . ... . .. . ... . ...345 Study Around the World Program . .. . . .. .... .. . . .. .......... . .. .. ........ 345 7 University Conference Services . .. . .. .. . . . .. . ... . ...... . .. .. .. . . . .... . ...345 Veterans' Affairs . .. ... . . . ... . . . . .. . ... . . . .. . .......... . . . . ... . . . .... . .. .345 Web Site Development .... . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . .. . ....... .. . . . . . . ......... . .. .346 Women 's Center ..... . .......... . ........... .. ... .. . . . .. .. . . . . . ... .. .. . .346 WVCS (Student Radio Station) ..... . .... . .. .. ..................... . . ..... 346 Office of Social Equity . . . . .... .. . . . . .... . . .... . .. . .... . . .. .... .. ...... .347 Governance & Administration . ..... . ......... . . . .. . . ... ... .. . . .. .. .... .349 Faculty . . .. .. ............ . .... . .. . .. . . .. . ..... . .......... . .. . ..... .. .. .352 Index ...... . .. . ...... .. ... .. . . .... .. . .... .. . .. . ....... . .............. .363 Calendar ... . . .. .. . ......... .. ....... . .. ...... . .... . ... . . . .... . .... . . . .372 This catalog is neither a contract nor an offer of a contract. The information it contains was accurate when it was printed and placed on the Internet. Fees, deadlines, academic requirements, courses, degree programs, academic policies, and other matters described in this catalog may change without notice. Not all courses are offered each academic year, and facu lhJ assignments may change. This catalog is updated annually. 8 CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA IDENTITY Californi a University of Pennsylvania, a comprehensive regional institution of hi gher education and a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a cliverse caring and scholarly learning community dedicated to excellence in the Liberal arts, science and technology, and professional studies that is devoted to builcling character and careers, broadly defined . The University is inspired by its core values of integrity, civili ty, and responsibility and is guided by its bill of rights and responsibilities: We have the right to safety and security, we have the responsibility to ensure the safety and security of others; We have the right to be treated with respect, we have the responsibili ty to treat others with respect; We have the right to expect the best, we have the responsibility to give our best; We have the right to be treated fairly, we have the responsibility to treat others fairly. MISSION: BUILDING CHARACTER AND CAREERS To ad vance its ultimate mission of building the character and careers of students, the University shall focus its effo rts on three goals: student achievement and success, institutional exceUence, and communi ty service. These interrelated ends will be fa cilitated by the foUowing means: high quali ty fac ulty, stud ents, p rograms, and fac i.lities. These means, in turn, will be funded through an energetic program of resource acquisition and stewardship. VISION Be recognized as the best comprehensive public university in America What does this mean? • Offer an exceptional, one-of-a-kind character and career-builcling experience; • Focus character-builcling on the University's three core values and four rights and responsibilities; • Define career-building broadly to include Life-wide (multiple life roles) and lifelong (legacy) aspects; • Recruit and retain a distinguished faculty who chaUenge and mentor students to attain their fullest potential; • Recruit and retain a talented, cliverse, and highly motivated student body; • Maintain an administrati ve staff dedica ted to the highest professional standards and service; • Maintain a lea rning community known for its academic excellence, intellectual rigor, and civil discourse; • Instill not just learning but the love of learning; • Be wi dely known as a center for thought, inquiry, dialogue, and action in matters of character and leadership; • Maintain a campus of natural and architectural bea uty fea turing state-of-the-art fa cilities and equipment; • Reflect a special mission in science and technology through programs in science, technology, and applied engineering, as weUas through emphasis on technology and inform ation Literacy across the curriculum; • Be widely known for high quality undergraduate and selected masters level graduate program s; • Foster increasingly higher admissions criteria, academic quality, and scholarly expectations; 9 • Incorporate continuous improvement into all programs and activities to ensure competitive excellence; • Prepare students for the world of work or further education from multiple locations through multiple technologies in order to meet the ever changing needs of the Commonwealth and the larger world; • Sustain a reputation for the University's academic excellence, its daring and entrepreneurial spirit, and the integrity, success, and loyalty of its graduates; • Instill a culture of philanthropy among students, faculty, staff, and alumni; • Create an ever larger community of supporters and an endowment that will perpetuate the work of the University and enable constant innovation and renewal. LEGACY Founded in 1852, and now in its second 150 years of service, the University is committed above all to academic excellence and intellectual rigor in the context of personal and institutional integrity, civility, and responsibility. Adopted by the Council of Trustees of California University of Pennsylvania on June 4, 2003. About California University The university lies within the Borough of California, a community of approximately 6,000 residents, located on the banks of the Monongahela River, less than an hour 's drive south of Pittsburgh. It is accessible via Interstate 70, Exits 15 (PA 43), 16 (Speers), or 17 (PA 88, Charleroi) or via U.S. 40 (PA 43 or 88). The Mon Valley / Fayette Expressway (PA 43) links California to the federal Interstate Highway system. The university is approxima tely 30 minutes from Exit 8 (New Stanton) on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, and an hour from Grea ter Pittsburgh International Airport. The main campus consists of 37 buildings situated on 90 acres. An additional 98acre recrea tion complex, George H. Roadman University Park, is loca ted one mile from campus. This complex includes a foo tball stadium, an all-weather track, tennis courts, a baseball diamond, a softball di amond, soccer and rugby fields, a cross-country course, areas for intramural sports, and picnic facilities. Roadman Park is also the site of a new upper campus student housing complex Qefferson at California) that is home to 768 students who live in attractive, furnished, four suites, most with individual baths, a living room, dining area, completely furnished kitchen, including dishwasher and microwave, and a fullsize washer and dryer. In fa ll 2004, the University opened three new residence halls on campus where students live in suites of two or four students, usually sharing a bathroom with no more that one other person. All residence halls are air-conditioned and have state-of-the-art sprinkler systems. The geographic location of the university gives the resident student opportunities to explore and pursue a wide variety of activities. Located on the Appalachian Platea u, an area of rolling hills, the university is a short drive from camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, white water rafting, canoeing, and skiing. In addition to varied cultural activities on campus, the student has easy access to the Pittsburgh metropolitan area, located only 35 miles north of the campus. This provides an opportunity to enjoy the Pittsburgh Symphony; the Pittsburgh Ballet; the Civic Light Opera; the David L. Lawrence Convention Center; the Pittsburgh Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates; various museums and all of the excitement and attractions of a major metropolitan area. History 1n June 2001, the university began a 17-month celebration of its sesquicentennial. The institution that is now California University of Pennsylvania began as an academy 150 years ago. It has evolved over the years into a multi-purpose university, one of the fourteen state-owned institutions that comprise the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Ed ucation. Important Milestones 1852: A two-story Academy, offering education from kindergarten through college was established in the recently founded community of California. 1865: The Academy obtained a charter as a Normal School for its district and became a teacher-preparatory insti tution. 1874: The institution was renamed the South-Western Normal School. 11 1914: The Commonwealth acql.lll'ed the institution and renamed it the California State Normal School. The curriculum became exclusively a two-year prepara tory course fo r elementar y school teachers. 1928: The institution became California State Teachers College, returning to its previous status as a four-year-degree-granting institution, concentrating on industrial arts and special education. 1959: Liberal arts curricula were introduced and the college became California State College. 1962: A graduate program was introduced . 1974: The college developed a special mission in science and technology. 1983: On July 1, 1983, the college became a part of the State System of Higher Educa tion and changed its name to California University of Pennsylvania. 1983: The College of Science and Technology became fully operational. 1992: Angelo Armen ti Jr. appointed president of California Uni versity. 1996: College of Science and Technology renamed Eberly College of Science and Technology in honor of the Eberly Foundation for its philanthropic generosity. 1997: Cal U Southpointe Center in the Southpointe Technology Center in Canonsburg, PA, opened offering a variety of courses and programs. 1998: The University fo rmally adopts three core values: integrity, civility and responsibili ty. 2002: The Uni versity Council of Trustees formall y adop ts a list of Rights and Responsibilities. 2004: The University responded to the needs of today's students and completely redesigned the concept of residence life wi th three new lower campus residence halls and upper cam pus Jefferson@California complex. (Additional information about the university and its history may be found in the book by Regis J. Serinko, California University of Pennsylvania: The People's College in Monongahela Va/lei;, published in 1992.) 12 Admissions How to Apply to California University Address inquiries to: Admissions Office California University of Pennsylvania 250 University Avenue California, PA 15419-1394 Phone: 724-938-4404 FAX: 724-938-4564 E-mail address: inquiry@cup.edu Apply online at www.cup.edu We encourage applicants to write, e-mail or call for an appointment to visit the university. General Admission Requirements To be considered for admission as a degree-seeking student, applicants must submit the following: 1. Completed applica tion form 2. Application fee 3. Official high school transcript which includes class rank (or GED certifica te and scores) 4. Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or American College Test (ACT) scores (may be waived for applicants who have been out of high school for at least two years or have an Associa te, R. N., or Baccalaurea te degree) 5. Transfer students must submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended . Students in special categories of admission should check the section on Specific Admission Requirements for required application materials. Specific Admission Requirements Freshmen Students attending a post-secondary institution for the first time are considered new freshmen. All students in th.is classification must submit the materials included in items 1 through 4 listed und er General Admission Requirements. Transfers Students seeking to transfer to California University from another post-secondary institution must submit the materials included in items 1-5 listed under General Admission Req uirements. [f a degree has not been earned beyond high school, applicants must also submit high school tran scripts, including the results of all standa rdized test scores. The awarding of an associate degree is considered to have sa tisfied the high school graduation requirement. Students seeking to transfer to California University must be in good academic and social standing at the last institution attended in order to qualify for admission. In cases where stud ents have been out of school for at least one semester, special considera tion will be given. See the Transfer Student Policies for more information on tran sfer credits. Students can apply online at www.cup.edu. Early Admission for High-School Students High school students may be eligible for admission to California University provided the following requirements ha ve been met: 1. The student must submit a completed application and pay the applica tion fee. 2. The applicant must have completed the sophomore year of high school and be enrolled in a college prepara tory curriculum. 13 3. An early admission clearance form must be completed with all necessary signa tures affixed. 4. The student's official high school transcript must be submitted and reflect a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 for the past two years. (For up-coming juniors, ninth- and tenth-grade averages will be used .) 5. The applicant must have taken the PSAT, SAT, or ACT examination and scored at least 1050 on the PSAT or SAT or 23 on the ACT. 6. The student's status will be classified as provisional for each session while still in high school. 7. The student must submit a completed early admission clearance form and a transcript fo r each session that enrollment at California University is desired . 8. At the completion of the student's high school program, a second applica tion must be submitted with the final high school transcript. A second application fee is not required. At this time the student will be in a degree program. Graduates of California University Post-associate and post-baccalaurea te stud ents who graduated from California University and are seeking an additional degree must re-apply to the Admissions Office. Other Post-Baccalaureate Students Students who graduated from another institution and want to enroll in undergraduate programs at California University must submit a completed applica tion, applica tion fee, and official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. International Students International students are required to submit an international student applica tion form to California University. All official transcripts, TOEFL scores, a statement of financial support, and letters of recommendation must be submitted. Assuming that all records indicate that international students could be successful, final admission is contingent upon acceptable clearance from the education au thorities of the home country and from the Department of Justice, Immigration and aturalization Service, of the United States. Applicants from fore ign countries must have competency in the use of English as demonstrated through the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination. The minimum TOEFL score is 450 on the paper version or 133 on the computerized version. International students must subscribe to the insurance plan of California Uni versity. For identification purposes, international students can obtain a United States Social Security number. Visiting Students Students who wish to enroll at California University with the expectation of transferring creclits to their home institution and do not wish to receive a degree from California University are classified as visiting students. An application with application fee must be submitted to the Office of Lifelong Leaming. Admission is gran ted for the approved semester only. Please contact the Office of Lifelong Learning for more information at 724-938-5840. Non-Degree Students Students may take courses at Califo rnia University without being a candidate fo r a degree. Non-degree stud ents must submit a completed applica tion, applica tion fee, and all appropriate official transcripts to the Office of Lifelong Learning. Tuition and fees are the same as for degree students. Students may complete up to 30 creclits in a non-degree seeking status. After reaching 30 credits, students must 14 either declare a major or indica te that they d o not plan to pursue a d egree at Ca lifornia University. Please contact the Offi ce of Lifelong Learning fo r more information. Veterans Veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have not attend ed an instituti on of higher educa tion since their hon orable discharge are admitted to California University upon foll owing the gen eral admission p rocedures. Veterans may be award ed credit for their military training and milita ry schools. All veterans, reservists, and Na tional Guard members w ho have been honorably d ischarged may be eligi ble for credits. C redits are award ed primarily in elective ca tegories. Each veteran or reservist seeking such an award must s ubmit a copy of DD 214 to the Director of Veterans Affairs. Army veterans w ho en tered the army after Octobe r 1, 1981, should submit an A. A.R.T.S. transcript; Air Force veterans w ho served after 1974 sh ould submit a CC.AF. transcript. Evaluations based on the latest American Council of Education Guides w ill be forwarded by the Veterans Affa irs Office to the Articula tion and Transfer Evalua tion O ffice. Evaluation of Applicants AU applications are individually evaiua ted. As soon as applications are complete, decisions are reached and applicants notified . Every attempt is mad e to complete this p rocess wi thin two weeks. Admission stand ards have been established by the university to select those students w ho w ill be most likely to succeed in the various program s of the university. 1. Academics. An applicant must be a graduate of an approved o r accredited secondar y sch ool or ha ve an equivalent preparation as determined by any state's Dep a rtment of Educa tion. 2. Assessment and Ability Standards. An ability to d o work in higher educa tion should be evident from an assessment examination such as the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAD. In certain instances, other kinds of evidence may be used to d etermine the abili ty to d o such wo rk. 3. Character and Personality. Applicants must be able to d emonstrate tha t they possess the personali ty traits, interests, attitudes, and personal char acteristics necessary fo r higher educa tion . 4. Admission to Special Curricula. A stud ent seeking admission to a special curriculum may be required to complete additionaI requirements or have earned sp eci.fic cred entials. The Admissions Office considers as many va riables as possible in making admission decisions: class rank, cumula tive grade point average, type of curriculum completed in rela tion to proposed major, guidance counselor or other recommend ations, on-campus interview, standardized test scores, activities, and maturi ty. Each of the variables contributes to the overall assessment of applicants. Student Credentials All cred entials p resented in support of an application fo r admission become the p roperty of the university and cannot be returned to the student. The complete file w ill be retained according to the provision of university p olicy and the Family Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended . All information fil ed in suppo rt of the application must be complete and authentic. Any false information may be grounds for d enial or dis missal. Pennsylvania Residency Residency is determined at the time o f admission. Ch ange of residen cy may only occur by appealing to the Residency Appeals Committee. For further informa tion, 15 contact the office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs after admission and prior to registration. Advanced Placement Credit A student who has taken Advanced Placement examina tions under the auspices of the Educational Testing Service may receive credit for them at California, provided the score is 3.00 or higher. Transfer Student Policies Please con tact the Articulation and Transfer Evaluation Office at 724-938-5939 or transfer@cup.edu for answers to any qu estions regarding articula tion agreements or transfer credits. Academic Passport and Student Transfer Policy Academic Passport is a transfer program designed to promote and facilitate the transfer of stud ents in community colleges to State System of Higher Education universities, and to support the transfer of undergrad uate credits earned by State System students to other System universities. 1. Academic Passport Students: A. Transferring with an Associate Degree: Students transferring w ith an AA or AS degree must have a 2.0 minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) in all course work presented for transfer from each institution attended. The AA or AS degree recognized for Academic Passport must contain, as a minimum, 30 hours of Liberal arts courses from the following fields of study: Composition / Communications, Humanities/Fine Arts, Behavioral/ Social Sciences, Biological / Physical Sciences, and Mathematics and Computer Science. A maximum of 45 general education credits and liberal arts course credits earned at the two-year college may be transferred to meet lower division requirements (a course by course match shall not be required). All additional course credits will be applied first to major courses and lastly, as electives. B. Intra-System Transfers: Incumbent State System university students w ho have attained a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher with a minimum of 12 credit hours of college level course work shall hold an Academic Passport enabling transfer to any other State System uni versity. Up to a maximum of 45 general ed ucation credi ts and / or liberal arts course credits earned at the sending university shall be used to meet lower division university general education requirements (a course by course match shall not be required). Capacity limits and /or higher admissions standard s may apply to certain high demand academic programs. State System students holding the Academic Passport shall be entitled to take any course offered through d istance learning and listed in the ca talogue at any other System university and ha ve those credits and the grade earned accepted by their home institution. 2. Students Transferring Without Academic Passport Students w ho have not completed the A.S. or A. A. degree may tran sfer: With a minimum of 12 credit hours of college level course work, up to a maximum of 45 credits in courses designated and credited as general education by an accredited community college which shall be used to meet lower division university general educa tion requirements (a course by course match will not be required). Additional transfer credits will be applied first to major courses and lastly, as electives. 16 With a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater in all course work presented for transfer from each institution attended . Transfer Credit Evaluation Policy 1. California University will accept the following transfer credits toward a baccalaureate degree (four years): A maxim um of 75 credits from an accred ited two-year community or junior college. A maximum of 90 credits from an accredi ted four-year institution. A maximum of 90 credits from a combination of accredited two-year and four-year colleges. 2. Stud ents transferring with a degree may transfer a maximum of 30 credits toward s an associate degree (two years); students transferring without a degree may transfer a maximum of 15 credits towards an associate degree at California University. 3. Developmental courses are not transferable. 4. Grades of D are not transferable unless they are counted as part of the Academic Passport or if they were completed at a college or university that has an articulation agreement with California University. 5. When credits are transferred, only the credits are counted as advanced standing, the grade point average of transfer courses is not calculated with California Univer ity earned courses. 6. Although cred its will always transfer according to these provisions, regulations that govern the national professional accreditation of certain programs offered at California University of Pennsylvania may not permit some courses taken in programs not similarly accredited at other two- and four-year institutions to be transferred as the equivalents of courses that may be similarly entitled or described in this catalog. 17 For the most up to date information on undergraduate tuition, fees, room and board, please visit the Cal U Web site at www.cup.edu/ administration/bursar 18 Payment Information Students who take advantage of early / rolling registration will receive a billing statement with instructions by mail. Students who enroll at residual registration should be prepared to make payment at the time of registration. Payment at Residual Registration All fees will be assessed at the time of registration. Payment may be made by cash, check, money order, or certified bank draft made payable to California University of Pennsylvania, or by VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card. If financial aid has been awarded, this amount will be deducted from the bill. Payment plans (with initial payment) may be contracted at this time. Payment Plans Payment plans are available each semester. Payment plans enable you to pay your costs on a monthly basis. Payment plan information and contracts will be included with each semester bill. Third Party Billing Some companies and governrnent agencies pay tuition directly to the university. If tuition is to be paid in this manner, please supp ly authorizing forms or letters to the Bursar's Offi ce. Veterans Deferment Military veteran s receiving G. I. Bill benefi ts may request deferment, if needed, from the Veterans Affairs office. Refund Policy Tuition is adjusted when a stud ent withdraws or drops/ adds a class. Fees are adjusted when a student withdraws from all classes. Refund s are made to the amount of the charge, not the amount that has been paid to date. The refund policy is available in the Bursar's Office. Financial aid recipients should refer to "refund / repayment policies" located in the Financial Aid section of the catalog. Advance Deposit All first-year students, transfers and readmitted students are required to submit a $75 advance deposit payable to California University of Pennsylvania. It is to be paid in advance of registration and is credited to the student's account for the first semester. This is a non-refundable fee. Room Deposit An advance room deposit of $100, held in the student's account and applied toward the spring semester, is required in order to reserve a room for the following academic year. First-year students will receive a housing contract with their admissions packet. The contract and card must be signed and returned to the Bursar 's Office with a $100 deposit. Late Registration Fee Students who register after the first day of the semester will be charged a $25 late registration fee. 19 Late Payment Fee A late payment fee of $25 will be assessed when a student fails to pay the required fees by the due date or when a student fails to pay according to an approved payment plan. Return Check Charge A $25 fee will be charged for any check which is made payable to California University of Pennsylvania and returned by the bank. Degree Fee A fee of $10 must be paid by each candidate for a degree from California University of Pennsylvania. A student is not permitted to complete graduation from the university until this fee has been paid. CLEPFee A one-time fee of $25 is charged for the administration and recording of CLEP (College Level Equivalency Program) credits regardless of the number of credits awarded. 20 Financial Aid Mission Statement The primary mission of the Financial Aid Office at California University of Pennsylvania is to provide financial planning and assistance to students and their families in meeting the costs of education. In fulfilling this mission, each student will be given careful consideration and the university will determine financial assistance based on federal, state, and institutional guidelines. Financial aid programs have been established to provide access to higher educa tion with guidelines to insure fairness in disbursing avai.lab le fund s to qualifying students. The Financial Aid Office stri ves to ensure that courteous, timely, and accurate financial aid services are deli vered to all students seeking assistance from our office. Location & Office Hours The Financial Aid Office is loca ted on the first fl oor of Dixon Hall . The office hours are 8:00-4:00, Monday through Friday. Appointments are encouraged but a dai.ly on-caUcounselor is available to assist walk-ins. Students can contact the Financial Aid Office by calling 724-938-4415 or by Fax at 724-938-4551. In adclition, general financial aid information may be obtained on our website at www.cup.edu / financial_aid . Specific financial aid and student account information is avai.lable 24 hours per day through our secure website at sisweb.cup.ed u. How to Apply About Financial Aid A coUege education is one the most important investments a stud ent and family can make. You and your famil y will be expected to contribute as much as you can from your own resources (income, savings, and assets) to help meet your coUege expenses. The purpose of finan cial aid is to help students and families meet educa tional expenses that cannot be met through their own resources. Financial aid can be either need-based or non-need-based. The results of the Free Appli cation for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) along with the cost-of-education will determine whether a student has financial need . There are several types of fin ancial aid avai.lable. Gran ts and scholarships are considered "gift aid" because they generally do not have to be repaid. Loans and employment are considered "self-help aid" because loans have to be repaid and by working, you earn money for educational expenses. Loans are by far the largest source of financi al aid for the majority of students and famili es. Most grants, some loans (Subsid ized Stafford and the Perkins Loan ), and Federa.l Work-Study are need-based financial aid programs. The Unsubsidized Stafford and the Parent Loan fo r Und ergrad uate Students (PLUS) are considered non-need-based . Scholarships can be based upon merit, financi a.l need or both. Approximately 78% of all students attending California University receive some type of financial aid . There are four main sources of financial aid. These include the federal government, the state government, and the institution and priva te entities. The federal government is by the far the largest source of financial aid. Eligibility Requirements In order to be eligible for most federal financial aid programs, you must meet the fo Uowing eligibility requirements: • have financial need, except for some loan programs. • have a high school cliploma or a General Education Development (GED) Certificate, pass a test approved by the U.S. Department of 21 • • • • • • Education, or meet other standards established by your state and approved by the U.S. Department of Education. be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a regular student working toward a degree or certificate in an eligible program. be an U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen. have a valid Social Security Number. make satisfactory academic progress. sign a sta tement of educational purpose and a certification statement indicating that you are not in default on a student loan and do not owe money back on a gran t. Both statements are fo und on the FAFSA. register with the Selective Service, if required. You can register online at the Selective Service System's website. (www.sss.gov) Completing the FAFSA Each year, you must complete the Free Appbcation for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Renewal FAFSA. The 2005-2006 FAFSA or Renewal FAFSA is available now. Prior year aid recipients will receive a renewal version of the FAFSA that can be used to apply for federal financial aid for the new award year. The Renewal FAFSA w ill be sent to the address you used on your 2004-2005 FAFSA and will have some information about you preprinted as well as items you must update. If you do not receive your Renewal FAFSA or you are a new aid appbcan t, you must complete a blank 2005-2006 FAFSA. You can obtain the 2005-2006 FAFSA from a high school guidance counselor, pubbc library, or the financial aid offi ce of a college or uni versi ty, including the Financial Aid Office at Californi a University. It is important that you read the instructions before completing your FAFSA because the instructions should answer most of your questions. If, after reading the insbuctions that accompany the FAFSA, you need help completing your form, there are several places you can contact to receive assistance. You can call 1-800-4-FED-AID (1 -800-433-3243), consult your high school guidance counselor, or contact the Financial Aid Office. Please ote: California Uni versity does not have an institutional financial aid appbcation. FAFSA on the Web The onli.ne FAFSA is a web-based version of the U.S. Department of Education's Free Applica tion for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). It enables you to apply for student financial aid over the Internet. Students wanting to complete the upcoming year FAFSA via the web can do so after January 1. After transmitting an appbcation over the Internet, you may sign electronically with your PIN (see Personal Identifica tion Number topic listed below), print a paper signature page to sign and mail in, or wai t for a signa ture page to arrive in the mail. If you are a dependent student, a parent will also need to sign. Once you submit your application, you'll be taken to a confirmation Page that shows your confirmation number and estimated Expected Family Contribution (EFC). You'll receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) Information Acknow ledgment in the mail about two weeks after submitting your onli.ne FAFSA. If you provided your e-mail address you'll receive an e-mail with a link to your SAR on the Web in no more than five days. The FAFSA on the Web site provides stud ents/ parents with numerous electronic options, such as checking on the status of your FAFSA form, requesting a duplica te set of SARs, tips and shortcu ts, and requesting a Personal Identification Number 22 (PIN). The web-based FAFSA is loca ted at: www.fafsa.ed .gov. ln addition to the web site, a customer service line (1-800-801-0576) is available in order to assist students/ parents access to the same type of info rmation provided at their web site. The Benefits of FAFSA on the Web • Onlin e FAFSA is free. • Students can save their application information for up to 45 days so tha t it can be completed and transmi tted later. • On.line FAFSA does not require software to be installed, so it takes less time before students can actually use the applica tion. • Stud ents can access the On.line FAFSA web page from anywhere, including school or home, making it more convenient to complete the applica tion. • OnJ.in e FAFSA automatically edits applicant answers before transmitting, resulting in better information and fewer applica tions rejected by the CPS. • On.line FAFSA uses skip logic, so it will only ask students those questions that they need to answer. • Online FAFSA can support an unlimited number of users, allowing thousands of students to apply at once. Renewal Financial Aid Applicants As a renewal financial aid applicant, you have two choices in completing your 2005-2006 Renewal FAFSA. You can complete the paper version of the Renewal FAFSA or submit an electronic version of the form over the lnternet. To use the electronic version you will need a special code called a Personal Identifica tion Number (PIN). The PIN serves as your identifier to let you access your personal information in va rious U.S. Department of Ed ucation systems. The PIN is simiJ.ar to the Personal Identifica tion Number that you get from your bank that enables you to access your bank account. Your PIN is confidential and should not be shared with an yone, even if someone else completes your FAFSA for you. Students can request a PIN by going to www.pin.ed.gov. If you are a dependent student, your parents should also apply for a PIN so they can electronically sign your FAFSA. Your PIN will be e-mailed to you within one to fiv e days. If you don't provide an e-mail address, your PIN will be mailed to your permanent mailing address wi thin seven to ten days. All prior year electronic FAFSA applicants will receive a "PIN" automatically. Your PIN is a valuable electronic tool, which allows you to electroni ca lly com plete your Renewal FAFSA on the web, sign your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Renewal FAFSA and make electronic corrections. The application process is faster if you use a PIN to sign your on.line Renewal FAFSA. PIN mailers will be sent out to all 2005-2006 FAFSA applicants as well. Both versions of the Renewal FAFSA contain preprinted information that you and your family (if app li cable) reported last year, making it fas ter and easier for you to complete. Please carefully review and upd ate any preprinted information, which needs to be changed for the 2005-2006 school year. Federal Campus-based Aid At Califo rnia University, we want to have the results of your 2005-2006 FAFSA or Renewal FAFSA by May 1, 2005 for you to be considered first-priority for federal camp us-based aid (Federal Supplemental Educa tional Opportunity Grant, Perkins Loan and Federal Work-Study). ln order for California University to receive the results of your FAFSA by our first-priority deadline, we strongly recommend that you file your FAFSA as soon as possible but no later than April 1, 2005, even if you have to use estima ted financial information. This will allow the federal government 23 enough time to process your FAFSA and send the results to California University by May 1, 2005. If you cannot or do not file your FAFSA by our first-priority d eadline, please file as soon as you can. You will s till be considered for the Pell Grant, student loans, work-stud y, etc. PHEAA State Grant In orde r to receive state grant assistance from PHEAA, students must file their 2005-2006 FAFSA or Renewal FAFSA by May 1, 2005. All students are urged to apply even if the d eadline has passed, since la te applications are considered if funds permit. Handling Special Circumstances Although the process of determining a student's eligibility for financial aid is the same for aJJ students, an adjustment sometimes can be made if a student has special circumstances. Special circumstances m ay include a reduction in income due to loss of employmen t, d ea th or disability of a wage earner, divorce or separation, loss of social security benefits, unusual medical expenses, etc. In addition, a stud ent w ho does not meet the federal definiti on of an independent student for financial aid purposes may be able to d ocument those exceptional circumstances in order to be considered an independent student. The Financial Aid Office has a Change of Incom e Information Form (CIIF), w hich should be used w hen the special circumstan ces in volve a loss of income / benefits or un-reimbursed medical expenses, w hich exceed 7.5% of the famil y's adjusted incom e. The Change of Income Information Form w ill be available after January 3, 2006, by contacting the Financial Aid Office. A student who wants to appeal his or her dependency status for financial aid purposes should file the Dependency Appeal Form for the appropriate school year. A student w ho d oes not meet the federal definition of an independent student normally must file as a dep endent student and include parental information on the FAFSA. Only students with exceptional circumstances should file the Dependency Appeal Form. Unfortunately, parents' unwillingness to help pay for college, not being claimed as an exemption on parents' tax return, or liv ing on your own does not make a student independen t for financial aid purposes. The Dependency Appeal Form is available upon request from the Financial Aid Office. If you think you have sp ecial circumstances that you want to discuss with a financial aid counselor, please feel free to contact our office. After You Apply FAFSA Results The federal government will process your Free Application for Fed eral Student Aid (FAFSA) and electronicaJJy send the results to the Financial Aid Office provided you listed California as one of the schools to receive the results of your FAFSA. You should receive a p aper Student Aid Report (SAR) in the mail approximately two weeks after the federal processor receives your FAFSA. You should review the SAR to see if any corrections are necessary. Otherwise, you can keep the SAR for your records. When you apply for Federal student aid, the information reported on the FAFSA is used in a formula approved by Congress. This Federal formula determines a student's Expected Family Contribution (EFC), the amount the family (student and parents, if applicable) is expected to contribute toward the student's educa tion. The basic 24 elements included in determining the EFC are: • contribution from the parents' income and assets • contribution from the student's income and assets • number of members in the household • number of family members enrolled at least half time in college You can obtain an estimate of your EFC yourself by using the web ca lculator available at www.finaid.org/ calculators/ finaidestimate. phtrnJ. The lower the EFC, the more financial need a stud ent will have. The lowest EFC possible is zero; the hi ghest is 99,999 or above. If the student's EFC is below 3850, the student may qualify for a Federal Pell Grant (only students pursuing their first baccalaureate degree are eligible). To determine eligibility for other Federal aid, a student's EFC is used in the following equation: Cost of Attendance less: E;,q,ected Family Contribution (EFCl = Financial Need Your demonstrated finan cial need will determine w hich program s you qualify for. Even if you have no financial need, you will still qualify for the Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan and /or Parent Loan fo r Und ergraduate Student (PLUS). Your parent must be willing to apply for the PLUS Loan and have a sa tisfactory credit history. Verification Each year the U.S. Department of Education selects financial aid applicants for federal verification review. This process requires California University of PA to verify the accuracy of data reported by students on their FAFSA forms. There are several possible reasons that a FAFSA record is selected to be verified. Some applications are selected randomly. Others are categorized as having a high p robability of error (e.g. applications on which students provided estimated, not actual, income tax information). Also, some applications may be selected because of incomplete data or conflicting information. The Student Aid Report (SAR) you receive from the Federal Processor will indicate if your application is selected for verification review. The Financial Aid Office at California University will also notify you that your FAFSA has been selected to be verified and will ask you to submit copies of certain documents you used to complete your FAFSA as foll ows: a complete signed copy of both the student and parent (if the student is dependent) U.S. Income Tax Returns (this includes any related 1099 forms and supporting schedules); a copy of student and parent (if the student is dependent) W-2 Wage Tax Statements (i.e. W-2 forms); and, a Verification Form which we will send you. (The Verifica tion Form is also available online at www.cup.edu / financial_aid . All documents should be sent to the Financial Aid Office for processing. These documents become part of your CUP financial aid fil e. The information on the documents submitted is then compared to the FAFSA information provided to us by the Federal FAFSA Processor. For many students, the process consists simply of a review of the tax returns, W-2 form s and the Verification Form they submit. But sometimes fo llow-up requests fo r additional information may be necessary. This occurs if inconsistencies are discovered which must be resolved. When this happens, we typicall y send requests fo r additional information by mail. 25 To expedite the verifica tion review, p lease submit all requested documents to the Financial Aid Office as soon as possible (include all requested documents at the same time). Make sure you send the 2004 Federal Tax Forms, not the state tax forms. In addition, it is important that the documents you submit are legible and signed where applicab le. Also, make sure all documents submitted are clearly labeled with the student's name and social security number. Typically, the stud ents selected for verification will receive an award packet, however these awards are tentative (estimate only) pending the completion and outcome of verification. 1f any errors are discovered during the verifica tion process, we will correct your FAFSA. The Federal FAFSA processor will send you a revised Student Aid Report (SAR), which will reflect the corrections we make to your FAFSA 1f the error(s) changes the amount of your financial aid, the new awards will be reflected on the web for student homepage at sisweb.cup.edu. Please Note: Federal Stafford Loans are not certified until the verifica tion process has been completed . Cost of Attendance Each year the University establishes a total "cost of attendance" budget based on a student's housing status (commuter, dormitory, or off-campus), enrollment status (full-tim e or part-time), and residency status (in-state or out-of-state). The cost of attendance budget represents the total educa tional expenses a stud ent may incur while attending our University, and is a critical element in determining a student's eligibility for Federal Stafford Loan assistance. The elements of this budget a.re both "direct" institutional expenses (tuition / fees and / or University room / board), as well as "indirect" costs (off-campus housing, books / supplies, and /or personal exp enses) not billed by the University. In some cases, we can build an individ ual budget for a student or add additional ed ucational expenses with appropriate documentation. Some of the more common expenses for which we can adjust a budget include the following: • art supplies • costs associated with studying abroad • dependent child care • purchase or lease of a Personal Computer (not to exceed $1,200) In order to discuss hav ing your budget adjusted, you would need to obtain appropriate documentation detailing the additional expenses and contact the Financial Aid Office to sched ule an appointment with a counselor. Please Note: The indirect/l iving expenses a student actually incurs will va ry significantly from student to student. A student's program of study, year-in-school, housing/board arrangements, student's budgeting skills, and many other variables will affect a student's total expenses within this budget element. The UniversihJ determines the indirect/living costs for each student tt;pe based on data collected from students, local bookstores, and local landlords. This data is analyzed to arrive at "average" expenses incurred by most students. Award Letters California University typically starts the awarding process in early April of each year. 1f you are an accepted freshman/new stud ent and we have received the results of your FAFSA by the date we begin our awarding cycle, yo u can expect to receive your Awa. rd Notification by April 1st. Award information may also be accessed on the "Web for Student" website at: http:/ / sisweb.cup.edu. For students who have not been accepted and / or their FAFSA has not been received at the point the awarding process begins, our office will send an Awa rd Notifica tion to 26 these students throughout the summer as their fil e becomes complete (accepted to the University and receipt of FAFSA record). Please Note: Only accepted students receive an Award Notification. Upper class or graduate student Award Notifica tions will be sent once we have received the results of your FAFSA and have determined that you are making Satisfactory Academic Progress for financial aid purposes (typically starting mid-May). Satisfactory Academic Progress In order to receive financial aid, you must make Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for financial aid purposes as defined by the Financial Aid Office. Our definiti on of SAP is different from the University's definition of being in good academic standing. Satisfactory Acadernic Progress (SAP) standards include three elements: 1) maximum time frame within which a degree or certifica te must be granted, (2) minimum credit hours earned per academic year, and (3) minimum cumulative grade point average (g.p.a.). The review of a student's "Satisfactory Academic Progress" (SAP) standing occurs annual.ly at the end of the spring semester. A student's SAP standing will be based on his/ her academic performance during the academic year [fall and / or spring semester(s)]. Students who are not making sa tisfactory academic progress are typically notified in early summer. A student who is found deficient in one or more components is put on Financial Aid Proba tion for the next school year. Students on financial aid probation will be eligible to receive federal Title IV fin ancial aid assistance during this probationary period. Please Note: Students will not be granted financial aid probation for two consecutive academic years. If a student is on probation for a year and is found deficient, the student is ineligible to continue to receive financial aid for the next school year. ln order to be reinstated, the student must successful.ly achieve the required grade point average as manda ted by the SAP Policy and / or successfully make up his/ her credit hour(s) deficiency at his/ her own expense. Students may use the summer or any semester of the academic year to resolve their deficiencies. Students who make up their deficiencies must complete and return the "Satisfactory Academic Progress Form", along with all required documents, to the Financial Aid Office before clearing their deficiency status. Only successfull y earned credits, not grades, are transferable to California from another approved institution. AU Title IV recipients have a right to appeal a financial aid suspension decision by submitting a "SAP Appeal Form" to the Financial Aid Office. Written explanation of the reason(s) why the student failed to meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards must be attached to the appeal form. Appeal forms are available in the Financial Aid Offi ce. The deadline date for filing an appeal for fall is October 1, 2005 and for spring, February 18, 2006. Stud ents will be notified of a decision within 7 to 10 days after filing the appeal form. If the appeal is denied, a student may file a final appeal to the Director of Financial Aid. This appeal must be fil ed within 10 working days from the date of the first denial letter. Grants Grants are considered gift aid and do not have to be repaid. Most grant aid is based on some type of need-based eligibility req uirement; therefore, yo u must 27 complete the FAFSA to apply for most grants. Sources of grants include federal, state, private, and institutional funds. Although grants are a very desirable source of financial aid, the availability of grants is generally limited to the neediest students. For more information about grants and other types of financial aid call 1-800-4-FEDAJD and ask for The Student Guide or read it on the Web at www.studentaid.ed .gov/ guide. Federal Pell Grants Federa l Pell Gran ts are awarded based upon the analysis of the FAFSA, cost-ofattend ance, and enrollment status (full time or part time). Pell Grants are awarded only to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor 's degree or professional degree. Pell Grants often provide a foundation of financial aid to which other aid is added for the neediest students. The United States Department of Education uses a standardized formula, established by Congress and called the Federal Needs Analysis Methodology, to evalua te the information you report on the FAFSA and produce an Expected Family Contr ibution (EFC) number. Your Student Aid Report (SAR) contains this number and will tell you if you are eligible for a Pell Grant. You can get a booklet called the EFC Formula Book, which describes how a student's EFC is calculated, by writing to: Federa l Student Aid Programs P.O. Box 84 Washington, DC 20044 The Pell Gran t for 2005-2006 will range from $400 to $4050. The maxim um Pell Grant award can change each year based upon Congressional funding levels. H owever, if you are eligible for a Pell Grant based upon your EFC number, you a.re guaranteed to receive it. For the 2005-2006 school year, full-tim e stud ents with EFCs from zero to 3850 qualify for a Pell Gran t award . Those w ith EFCs greater than 3850 a.re not eligible for a Pell Grant but could be eligible fo r other types of aid. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Gran t (FSEOG) is for undergraduate stud ents with exceptional financial need, i.e., studen ts with the lowest Expected Family Contributions (EFCs). Preference is given to Pell Grant recipients who file their FAFSA by our first priority deadline of May 1 in order to be considered for this grant; therefore, you should submit your FAFSA by April 1 of the award year. The FSEOG annual award typically ranges from $1000 to $1500. Pennsylvania State Grants PHEAA Grants provid e need-based state grant assistance of up to $3300 per year. The grant program is funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and is administered by PHEAA Grant Division. Student receives up to eight full-time semesters of PHEAA Gran t assistance or sixteen semesters of pa.rt-time assistance. Eligibility Criteria The studen t must: • be a Pennsylvania resident. • complete the FAFSA by May 1 each year. • be enrolled on at least a half-time basis in a PHEAA-approved undergrad ua te program of study. • be a high school gradua te or the recipient of a GED. • demonstra te academic progress for continued aid. 28 Athletic Grant-in-Aid California University of PA is a Division II member of the Na tional CoUegia te Athletic Associa tion (NCAA). There are 11 intercoUegiate teams for men and women. If you are interested in participating in intercollegiate athletics and possibly ob taining an athletic scholarship, you should contact the head coach of your preferred sport. Student Employment California University offers part-time student employment opportunities for students. Ou.r stud ent em ployment programs give ou.r students the opportunity to 1) earn part of his/ her educa tional expenses; 2) gain valuable work experience; and, 3) work with staff, facul ty, and / or communi ty members. Students who work a moderate number of hours per week often are able to manage their time better than those students who do not work at all. Of course, there are many factors you will want to consider when deciding if working is appropriate for you. Lf you do decide to work on a part-time basis while pursuing your ed ucation, California University has two student employmen t programs, Federal and Insti tutional Work-Study. In order to establish a reasonable balance between your academic efforts and your work schedule, studen ts typically work eight hours per week during the academic year. Students in both programs are paid the Federal minimum wage. California University is an Equal Opportuni ty/ Affirmative Action Employer. The Financial Aid Office reaffirms the University's commitment to the policy that there shall be no discrimination against any indi vidual in educational or employment opportunities beca use of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era, or d isability. Also, there shall be no discrimination because of age except in compliance with requirements of retirement plans or state and federal laws and guidelines. Federal & Institutional Work-Study Federal Work-Study is a federal financial aid program which aUows you to earn money to help pay ed uca tional expenses and encourages community service work and work related to your course of study to the extent possible. In order to qualify for Federal Work-Study you must demonstrate suffi cient financial need as determined from the results of your FAFSA. In addition, the Financial Aid Office must receive the results of your FAFSA by ou.r first-priority deadline of May 1. If selected to receive a Federal Work-Study award, the FAO will send you an award notice requesting your acceptance or rejection of the award . If you are not awarded Federal Work-Study and you are stiU interested in working, you are eligible to apply for an Institutional Work-Study position on campus. Ou.r Institutional Work-Study Program, which is funded by the Uni versity, provides student emp loyment opportunities to enroUed students regardless of financial need or the date you.r FAFSA is submitted to ou.r office. Application Procedures In order to apply for either the Federal or the Institutional Work-Study Program, you must complete the FAFSA and m ark "yes" to the question on the FAFSA that asks you if you are interested in student employment. A Work-Stud y Eligibility Card is automatically genera ted fo r any student who meets the foUowing criteria: • files a FAFSA; • is making Satisfactory Academic Progress; and • is currently enrolled at least half-time. 29 A "white" card is genera ted for those students awarded a Federal Work-Study position while a "pink" card is genera ted for studen ts interested in our Institutional Work-Study Program. Either card authorizes you to interview for a position (federa l or institutional) in one of our many on-campus and a number of off-campus employment locations. In addition, a work-study information packet will also be sent to you before the beginning of fall semester. California University does not assign or place students in positions, but ra ther our office posts the jobs that are available (both Federal and Institutional). Because the job posting service is centralized, studen ts are assured an equal opportunity to apply for available jobs. Job postings appear on the web at www.cup.edu, click on Financial Aid, then on Job Postings. Students are encouraged to check the postings on a daily basis. Jobs are posted when new positions become available and when vacancies occur. Summer Employment During summer sessions both part-time (10 hours a week) and full-time (maximum of 300 hours from May-August) employment opportunities are avaiJable to qualified students. Students interested in summer employment must complete a FAFSA and a "Summer Work-Study Applica tion." You can obtain this application by contacting the Financial Aid Office or clicking on "Forms" at the bottom of our opening web page. Payroll Procedures All students emp loyed by California University must complete the following payroll forms: 1.A Work-Study Eligibility Card signed by the hiring Department. 2.Federal 1-9 Employment Authorization Form, which requires both your driver's license and a social securi ty card (or other acceptable documents). 3. W-4 Withholding Form to determine the number of exemptions you are claiming for federal, state, and local income tax withholding purposes. 4. Exemption or Personal History Form to determine if retirement will be deducted from your earnings. 5. Payroll Authorization Card. Most students are paid by check every two weeks for the hours worked the previous two weeks. You pick up your paycheck from your student employment department. Your earnings are not credited to your accoun t to apply towa rd your tuition, room and board, and/or other charges, although you can use your earnings to make payments yourself. Direct deposi t to a bank account is available by contacting the Payroll Office. Scholarships California University of Pennsylvania offers academically talented and crea tively gifted students a variety of University and Endowed Scholarship opportunities. Each scholarship has special selection and awarding criteria, which was agreed upon by the University and the scholarship donor (if applicable). 1n order to streamline the selection process, California University does not use a scholarship application. Rather, all accepted students and currently enrolled students are considered for all possible University scholarships. However, selected applicants for some of the scholarship awards may be required to complete add itional information for final determination of the award. 30 The scholarships offered range from $100 to full-tuition for an academic year. Many of the scholarships are renewable awards based on the student maintaining minimum academic standards and demonstrating financial need, if applicable. The Financial Aid Office or designated selection committee will select the best applicant(s) from the "pool" of students who met the minimum qualifica tions for the scholarship. Most incoming freshman scholarships are awarded by May 1st, therefore all new students wishing to be considered must have applied and been accep ted to the University by March 15th. Most scholarships are awarded solely on acadernic merit or special talent; however some also require verification of finan cial need . Therefore, you are strongly encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 15 if you wish to be considered for all scholarship possibilities. If you do not have a FAFSA on file at the time we make our scholarship selections, you will not be considered for any scholarship that has a need-based requirement. If you are accepting an awarded scholarship, it means that you agree to abide by any applicable university, federal, and / or state regulations. In addition, you must: • be registered for at least 12 credit hours for each semester during the academic year for which you receive a scholarship, and • be making Satisfactory Academic Progress (not on financial aid suspension) as defined by the Financial Aid Office. Please refer to the Financial Aid webpage at www.cup.edu/financial_aid and click on "scholarships" for the current listing of scholarships available. State Scholarship Programs SciTech Scholarship Program The SciTech Scholarship is awarded to students majoring in an approved science or technology field of study. This award is up to $3,000 per year, for a maximum of three years. The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) and the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) jointly administer the SciTech Scholarship. (See below to view list of approved programs). To qualify, a student must: • Be a resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. • Be a high school graduate. • Be at least a sophomore who is enrolled as a full-time student pursuing a bachelor's degree in an approved science or technology field at an approved Pennsylvania public or private college or university. • Have had at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) at the time of application for this program and maintain at least that average throughout post-secondary study. • Complete an approved internship or relevant work experience in a technology-intensive field with a Pennsylvania company prior to receiving a degree. • Begin employment in the state within one year after completion of studies, one year for each year that the grant was awarded. A deferment of the work obligation is available for full-time graduate study that begins within one year of the student's receipt of a baccalaureate degree. • Apply for a Federal Pell and Pennsylvania State Grant. 31 Please Note: The scholarship will convert to a loan if a student fails to sa tisfy the requirements of the eligible program or fails to perform the internship or work obligation. Postsecondary Educational Gratuity Program The Postsecondary Educational Gratuity Program was established to assist the children of Pennsylvania police offi cers, firefi ghters, rescue and ambulance squad members, correction employees and National Guard members who died in the line of duty. The program recognizes and honors those individuals who lost their lives protecting the citizens of this Commonwealth by providing their children with a waiver of tuition, fees, and room and boa.rd charges. Eligible students receive waivers that cover tuition, fees, room and board charged by the institution, less awarded scholarships and federal and State Grants. This benefit is available for a maximum of five academic years, depending upon program of study. Eligibility Criteria: • be a resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. • be a child by birth or adoption of a deceased police officer, firefighter, rescue or ambulance squad member, correction employee or an acti ve National Guard member who died as a direct result of performing his or her official duties. • be 25 years of age or younger at the time of application for the program. • completed the Free Applica tion for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and listed California University of PA as one of school choices. • be enroUed full-time leading to an associa te or baccalaureate degree. In submitting an applica tion, the student must include a certified copy of the student's birth certificate or adoption record and a copy of the letter of admission to an eligible school. The program is available to students whose parents have died in the line of duty since January 1, 1976. The Postsecondary Educational Gra tui ty Program is administered by The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA). PHEAA wiUsend an application to the family once it receives notification of the parent's dea th. Individuals who believe they qualify and have not received an applica tion should contact PHEAA directly. To request an applica tion or to receive additional information, please write or call PHEAA at: POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL GRATUITY PROGRAM PHEAA Grant Division 1200 North Seventh Street Harrisburg, PA 17102-1444 1-800-692-7435 Electronic Scholarship Search Engines The Financial Aid Office staff is frequently asked the following questions: • "Which awards made by California University might I qualify to receive?" • "Are there other scholarships I should pursue?" • "If so, where can I get a listing of them and then obtain an application?" We trust that the links provided below will assist you in your search. 32 FastWeb (www.fastweb.com) is the largest and most complete scholarship search on the Internet. It provides access to a searchable database of more than 400,000 private sector scholarships, fellowships, grants, and student loans available to students. MACH 25 (www.mach25.com) is a simple and fast scholarship resource search engine. Students develop a profile of themselves to locate scholarships that best match their quahlications. We also encourage you to visit the University's Financial Aid Office homepage at www.cup.edu I financial_aid. Loans Student loans are a major source of financial aid for many students. All loans, including student loans, represent debts that must be repaid; however, most student loans do not go into repayment until after you leave school or graduate. In addition to delayed repayment, most student loans have relatively low interest rates, several repayment options from which to choose, circumstances under which you can postpone repayment, and other favorable terms and conditions. Student loans can be thought of as an investment in your future as long as you are prepared to meet your repayment responsibilities. Failure to repay your student loans will have serious adverse consequences. It is true that most students would prefer not to borrow; but student loans represent the largest source of financial aid assistance available to students today. Building a budget is one of the most important aspects of student loan borrowing. When borrowing, it is important to carefully plan your budget so that you only borrow what you need. In addition, it is important to keep track of the total amount borrowed each year so that you can determine what your repayment amount will be when you graduate. The Loan Estimator and Repayment Calculator are two electronic tools that can help you with this task. These are available at www.salliemae.com. In addition, the Career Services Office can provide you with information concerning entry-level salaries in most fields. At California University, the federal government funds nearly 95% of all loans processed. Over 50% of all financial aid awarded at California University comes from the Federal Stafford Loan Programs. Federal Perkins Loan The Federal Perkins Loan (formerly called the National Defense and National Direct Student Loan) is a federally funded low-interest loan. California University is the lender using funds from the federal government and/or payments collected from previous borrowers. The interest rate on the Perkins Loan is five percent, and repayment starts nine months after you leave school or graduate. In order to apply for the Perkins Loan, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Renewal FAFSA for the appropriate school year. California University must receive the results of your FAFSA by our first-priority deadline of May 1. You will need to submit your FAFSA by April 1 to allow time for processing to meet this deadline. In addition, you must have financial need in order to qualify for a Perkins Loan. In general, California University makes Perkins Loans that range from $1500 to $2500 per school year to be disbursed in equal semester payments, i.e., $750 and $1250 per semester, for two semesters, respectively. 33 lf you are awarded and do not decline your Perkins Loan, you will be sen t a Perkins Loan packet which contains a Promissory ote, Statement of Rights & Respons ibilities, and Repayment Chart to complete. You must complete and return these forms to the Bursar's Office in order to finalize receipt of your Perkins Loan. You must complete a Perkins Loan Ex.i t Interview when you graduate or leave school for other reasons. This Ex.it lnterview will give you more information about your repayment options, deferments, cancellation provisions, etc. You will be mailed a Perkins Loan Exit lntervi ew Packet the quarter you apply for graduation. You must complete and return the forms in the packet in order to meet your Exit Interview requirement. Failure to do so will result in a "HOLD" being placed on your grades, diploma, etc. lf you are leaving school for other reasons, such as transferring to a different school, you should contact the Bursar 's Office at 724-938-4431 to make arrangements to complete your Perkins Loan Ex.i t lnterview. Federal Family Educational Loan Programs (FFELP) In order to apply for any type of FFELP (subsidized, unsubsidized, and / or a PLUS loan), you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Renewal FAFSA for the appropriate school year and meet all general stud ent eligibility requirements necessary to receive federal financial aid. ln additi on, you can receive a loan i.f you a.re a regular student (must be ad mitted to California University as a degree- seeking student; non-degree students are not eligible), enrolled in an eligible program of study, and attending at least hal.f time each term. Half-time enrollment is defined as six hours for undergraduate students and fi ve graduate hours for graduate students. Federal Stafford Loan Program (Subsidized / Unsubsidized) The Federal Stafford Loan that you, the student, can borrow in your own nam e can be either subsidized or unsubsidized or a combination of both. In order to qualify for a subsidized loan, you must have financial need. To determine if you have financial need, your Expected Family Contrib ution, which is determined by the results of your FAFSA, is subtracted from the cost-of-education. Also, any other aid that you are receiving or are expected to receive is subtracted from the cost-ofed ucation to determine if you have any remaining financial need in order to qualify fo r a Federal Subsidized Loan. lf you do qualify for a subsidized loan, the federal government pays the interest on the loan, i.e., subsidizes the loan, while you are in school, during your six-month grace period prior to repayment and during any authorized period of deferment. Students without financial need are eligible for the Federal Stafford Unsubsidized Loan. This means that you will be responsible fo r the interest on the loan from the time you receive the fund s until the loan is paid in fu11. You have the option of allowing the interest to accumulate, or accrue, on the loan while you are in school and during your six-month grace period before repayment. You also have the Concentration of paying the interest on the loan as it accumulates. lf you decide to delay interest repayment, the interest that accum ulates will be "capitalized," that is, it will be ad ded to your loan principal when you begin repayment. This means your total loan principal will increase. It is better to pay the interest, if you can, because you will save money in the end. However, not all students can afford to pay the interest while still in school and that is why you have the option of letting the interest accumulate. 34 How much you can borrow in a subsidized and /or unsubsidized loan depends upon several factors including your grade level in school and your dependency status fo r financial aid purposes. Stafford Loan Borrowing Chart Grade Level Annual Amount * Fresh.man Up to $2,625 Sophomore Up to $3,500 Junior/ Senior Up to $5,500 Grad uate Up to $8,500 * combined total of Subsidized & Unsubsidized Please Note: Independent stud ents and dependent students, whose parents cannot obtain a PLUS Loan, may increase their "Unsubsidized" Stafford Loan limit by the following amounts: Grade Level Fresh.man / Sophomore Junior/ Senior Grad uate Annual Amount Up to $4,000 Up to $5,000 Up to $10,000 The interest ra te on your Federal Stafford Subsidized or Unsubsidized Loan is variable, whicl1 means that the interest rate could cl1ange eacl1 year of repayment but will never exceed the cap of 8.25 percent. The interest rate is adjusted eacl1 July 1. Federal Stafford Loan Application & Master Promissory Note (MPN) Process Step 1: File the electronic or paper version of the 2005-2006 FAFSA and meek "Yes" to question 27. Step 2: The pre-certifica tion step is the most important step in the loan process. During this step the Financial Aid Office will notify the student of his/her maxin1um Federal Staffo rd Loan eligibility and type of Stafford Loan (subsidized and/or w1subsidized) based on the student's financial need and grade level. The student will have an opportunity to either decline and/ or reduce his/ her Stafford Loan estim ate by returning the enclosed "Federal Stafford Loan Adjustment Form" to the Financial Aid Office (FAO). Step 3: TI1e FAO w ill transmit your Federal Stafford Loan information to AES / PHEAA. If you have never completed a Federal Stafford Promissory Note, you will receive a p re-prin ted Federal Stafford Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN) Packet from AES / PHEAA. 1f you completed a MPN last year at either California or an other four-year college in Pennsylvania, you will only receive an approval notice (see step 5) from AES/PHEAA. Please Note: The MPN only needs to be completed once every ten years! Step 4: Complete the MPN electronically by logging on to AES/PHEAA website (www.aessuccess.org), and click on the "Apply Jo,· a Stafford Loan" link under "Apply For A Loan" and then click on "Apply Now." With your Department of Educa ti on Personal Identifica tion Number (PIN), you can even sign your MPN electronically. If you need a Department of Educa tion PIN, you can request one by logging at the PIN registration website (www.pin.ed.gov). or Step 4a: Complete the borrower section of the MPN. Please be sure that all questions are complete and that you (the student) sign and date the MPN. Submit the completed MPN to AES/ PHEAA. 35 Please Nole: When chasing a Stafford lender, our office strongly recommends that you select one from our list of "preferred lenders" which will appear in the drop-down box at the AES / PHEAA website when you complete your MPN electronically. If you are completing a paper MPN, the same list of preferred lenders wi ll appear on the pre-printed Stafford Loan material which will be mailed to you by AES/ PHEAA. Our preferred lenders participate in program s that offer the lowest fees in the business as well as prov iding cost-saving incentives to borrowers when they begin repaying the stud ent loan . Most im portan tly, each of our preferred lend er's were selected beca use of their outstanding commitment to customer service throughout the life of the loan. Step 5: Whether completing an electronic or a pre-prin ted paper MPN, AES/ PHEAA will send yo u an "App roval Notice". This notice will indica te the amount of your loan(s), the interest ra te and the disbursemen t da tes of your loan (s). Lf you are not interested in a Federal Stafford Loan, please do not complete or return this MPN. Step 6: AES/PHEAA will authorize the disb ursement of loan proceeds (Electronic Funds Transfer [EFT] or check) at the appropriate time to California Uni versity. Finally, all first-time Stafford Loan borrows must complete a loan counseling session before Stafford Loan proceeds can be d isbursed to the studen t. Th.is loan counseling session must be completed on-line by going to the Financial Aid Offi ce homepage at: www.cup.edu / financial_aid. Scroll down the page until you see "Links and Resources" and select "On-Line Student Loan Entrance Counseling." Federal PLUS Loan The Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) is a credit-worthy loan fo r the parent or legal guardian of a dependent student who has borrowed the maxim um amount of Stafford Loan assistance. If you are a dependent student, your parent(s) can request up to your cost of ed ucation less a11 other financial aid received . Repayment normaJJy begins within 60 days after the firs t disbursement of the loan. The lender you choose will determine (based on credit approval) whether or not they will fun d this loan. Because of our automated loan process with AES / PHEAA, it is strongly recommended that parents of out-of-state students apply fo r a PLUS Loan through an AES/ PHEAA-approved lend er. Listed below are the steps in the PLUS Master Promisso ry Note (MPN) processing cycle: Step 1: Complete the entire pre-approval (credi t check) and applica tion process on-Line at AES/ PHEAA website (www.aessuccess.org). Just click on "Apply For a Loan" and d ick on "Apply For a PLUS Loan". By u ing the online PLUS MPN process at AES/ PHEAA, borrower's receive an immediate response. If approved, a borrower can complete an electronic version of the PLUS application by fo llowing the instructions online or can prin t a paper copy and mail it to AES/ PHEAA. AES/PHEAA also offers PLUS pre-approvals over the telephone by calling 1-800-692-7392 between 7:30 a. m. and 7:30 p.m. on weekdays and between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on weekends. Step 2: If your loan is denied, the student may be eligible to borrow additional loan monies through the Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan program (assuming the stud ent's total financial aid assistance does not exceed the cost of educa tion). To request the additional loan, please submit a copy of the PLUS denial with the Stafford Loan Adjustment Form . The Stafford Loan Adjustment Form can be downloaded from our homepage at www.cup.edu / financial_aid and click on "Forms", select "2005-2006 Forms" and then select "Stafford Loan Adjustment Form. " 36 Step 3: California University will electronically certify your PLUS MPN and determine the am ount of your eligibility once we are notified by AES/ PHEAA (AES/ PHEAA-approved lenders only). Step 4: The lender will electronically transmit the Federal PLUS Loan funds to California University. Alternative Loans In addition to the Federal loan programs, there are also private sources of ed ucational loans. These Joans are sponsored by ban.ks, state agencies or private guarantors and are available to credit-worthy students. Since these loans are not subsidized by the federal government, they are usually higher-cost loans (higher interest rate) to the borrower and should only be considered as a last resort after all other financial aid options have been explored. Most alternative loans require a co-signer; however, repayment of principal and interest may be deferred in most cases. If you are interested in pursuing a !own interest alternative ed ucational loan, please apply online through one of the preferred alternative lenders listed below: Teri : Application and general in.formation regarding this alternative loan can be obtained by contacting Teri at 1-800-255-8374 or by visiting their website at: www.teri.org Campus Door : Application and general in.formation regarding this alternative loan can be obtained at: www.campusdoor.com CitiAssist : Application. and general in.formation regarding this alternative loan can be obtained at: www.studentloan.com Keystone Extra: Application and general in.formation regarding this loan can be obtained at: www.pheaa.org Please Note: In order to provide our students with the most efficient alternative loan application process as well as those alternative loan lenders that provide the best interest, deferral, and repayment options, our office will only process alternative loan applications through the lenders listed above. Disbursement of Financial Aid Crediting Financial Aid to a Student's Account In general, once a student's financial aid award(s) has been finalized (all requested fo rms received, verifica tion completed, enrollmen t verified, and default status reviewed), the student's semester award amount(s) (except Federal Stafford Loans and Federal College Work-Study) will be credited to his/ her account beginning with the second week of the semester. Federal Stafford Loans will also be credited to a student's accoun t once loan proceeds have been received and appropriate authorization (endorsem ent of loan check or EFT authorization) has been secured and all other eligibility criteria have been sa tisfi ed. Federal College Work-Study funds are disbursed bi-weekly to the student in the form of a payroll check based on the number of hours worked during the pay period. Please Note: Federal regulations prevent the delivery of the first disbursement of Federal Stafford Loan 37 proceeds to first-year, first-time borrowers until thirty days after the first day of classes. How Registration Affects Financial Aid Eligibility Federal regulations and institutional guidelines require students to be registered before any financial aid monies can be disbursed . In addition, all federal and state fin ancial aid programs specify minimum enrollment requirements in order for a student to receive an y (maximum or partial) assistance from these programs. These minimum enrollment requirements are broken into four enrollment classifications: full-tim e, three-quarter-time, half time, and less-than-half-time. The chart below defines the credit hour requirements for each of the fi ve federal aid and PHEAA Grant programs, as well as the percentage of the maximum award a student may qualify for under all four enrollmen t classifica tions. Financial Aid Program Enrollment Status Eligible For Award % of Maximum Award Pell Grant Full-time 100% 1/ 2-time YES YES YES 50% Less than1/ 2-time YES VARIES Full-time YES 100% 1/ 2-or 3/ 4-time YES, VARIES 3/ 4-time PHEAAGrant 75% Determined by AES/ PHEAA Less than1/ 2-time 0 NOAWARD Full-time to 1/ 2-time YES 100% Less than1/ 2-time NO NOAWARD Federal SEOG & Full-time 100% Perkins Loan 3 / 4-time to 1/ 2-time YES YES Stafford Loans Federal Work-Study 50% NOAWARD Less-than1/2 time 0 Full-time to 1/ 2-time YES 100% Less than1/2-time NO NO AWARD 38 Please Note: Federal and state financial aid awards may be adjusted according to this chart for an y stud ent whose enrollment status (as defined above) chan ges before 60% of the enrollment period, e.g., fall or spring semester, or a special summer session, has elapsed. This w ould occur when a stud ent drops a class(es) or withdrawals from the university. Financial Aid Refunds Financial aid which exceeds the amount the student owes to the University for direct costs will be disbursed to the student in the form of a refund check to cover non-institutional educa tional costs such as books & supplies, off-campus housing and transportation. These refunds will be available starting the second week of the semester if you have sa tisfied the eligibili ty requirements for each award . Please Note: Even though refund checks will be available starting the second week of the semester, your student financial aid refund check could be delayed if you meet one or more of the fo llowing: your federal and / or state aid has not been finalized, your Master Promissory Note (MPN) was filed late, and / or your MPN or "Free Applica tion fo r Federal Student Aid" (FAFSA) is delayed at PHEAA and / or federal processor due to missing or incorrect information. Financial Planning Students planning to attend California University of Pennsylvania should be aware that the cash from many of the financial aid p rograms is not available until the second week of the semester for which the funds are intended . Students should plan to come to the university with enough personal money fo r early term purchases (books, materials, art supplies, etc.) without depending upon financial a.id fund s. Maintaining Financial Aid Eligibility - Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy Federal regulations require all institutions that administer Title IV student assistance program s to monitor the academic progress towa rd a degree or certificate of those students applying for or receiving assistance from those programs. All California Un.iversity students applying for Title IV federal assistance must meet the standards stated in th.is policy, regardless of whether or not they previously received aid. The financial aid programs governed by these regulations are as follows: I. Federal Peli Grant 2.Federal Supplemental Educational Opportun.ity Gran t (SEOG) 3. Federal Perkins Loan 4.Federal Stafford Loan (Subsidized / Unsubsidized) 5.Federal Plus Loan 6.Federal Work-Study Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards include three elements: 1) maximum time frame with.in which a degree or certificate must be granted, 2) minimum credit hours earned per academ.ic year, and 3) minimum cumulative grade point average (g.p.a.). Review Period The review of a student's "Satisfactory Academic Progress" (SAP) standing occurs annually at the end of the spring semester. A student's SAP standing w ill be based on his/ her academic performance during the academic year [fall and /or spring semester(s)]. Students who are not making sa tisfactory academic p rogress are typically notified with.in two weeks after spring semester grades are posted on the system. 39 Maximum Trme Frame Maximum time frame is defined as the required length of time it will take a student to complete a degree program based on the appropriate enrollment status (fulltime, three-quarter time or half-time). For a student to remain eligible for federal aid, the student must conform to the fo Uowing time frame for completion of a degree: Associate Degree Enrollment Stat11s Full-time (12 or mo re credits) Three-quarter ti.me (9 to 11 credits) Half-time (6 to 8 credits) N 11mber of Eligib le Semes ters 6 semesters 9 semesters 12 semesters Bachelor Degree Enrollment Status Full-ti.me (12 or more credits) Three-quarter time (9 to 11 credits) Half-time (6 to 8 credits) N 11mber of Eligible Semesters 11 semesters 16 semesters 22 semesters Minimum Earned Credit Hours In order to monitor a student's progress towa rd completing a degree in a prescribed amount of time, a measure of annual progress has been established . The minimum earned credit hours component requires stud en t aid applican ts and recipients to successfully earn a minimum number of credit hours per year based on a stud ent's enrollment status. A stud ent must meet the following earned credit hour standards based on his / her enrollment status: Enrollment Status• Full-time (12 or more credits) Three-quarter time (9 to 11 credits) Half-time (6 to 8 credits) Total Earned Credits per Year 24 credits 18 credits 12 credits • Assumes a student's enrollment status (full-time, three-quarter time, or half-time) remained constant throughout the academic year. The minimum earned credit hours stand ard listed above will differ if the student's enrollment status varies throughout the academic year. Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average Each semester the university reviews the "grade point average" (g.p.a.) of each student in order to determine w hether the student is maintaining "good academic standing." The university has established minimum grade point averages that studen ts must maintain in order to achieve "good acade.rruc standing." Listed below are the minimum grade point averages for each class level: Freshman Sophomore 1.75 1.s5• Junior Senior 1.95 2.00 "Students pursuing an Associa te Degree must have a 2.0 g.p.a. in order to graduate ... A studen t who fails to meet minimum academic standards (required g.p.a), as defined by the university, will be p laced on academic probation sta tus for one semester. Students are eligible to receive financial aid during the probation semester(s). At the end of the proba tion semester(s), a stud ent must: (1) achieve the required minimum grade point average (studen t is removed from academic probation); or 40 (2) achieve at least a 2.0 grade point average during the probationary semester (if this requirement is met, the student will continue on academic probation). A student who is unsuccessful in attaining either one of these levels of academic perfo rmance will be acad emically dismissed from the university. Students who are academically dismissed are considered ineligible for Title IV federal aid . However, a student who is academically dismissed and is approved for re-admission (through the university's PASS Program only) will be placed on "financial aid probation." During financial aid probation a student is eligible to receive Title IV federal aid (see "Financial Aid Probation" section for additional information). Special Grades 1 (In complete): An incomplete grade does not earn credit or influence the grade point average in the semester in which the course work was taken. lf an incomplete has been resolved and the student has earned a passing grade, the credit and grade will be counted toward satisfying the minimum credit hour standards and grad e point average requirements. W (Withdrawa l): AU withdrawal categories do not earn credit(s) toward graduation or toward sa tisfying the credit requirements of the SAP Policy. P (Pass): Lf this grad e is awarded, the credits apply toward graduation and toward sa tisfying the minimum earned credit hour standards, but will not impact a student's grade point average. Repea ted Courses: For a course that has been repeated, only the last grade earned is used in calculating the grade point average and the credits are awarded only for the semester in which it was repeated. However, each time a student enrolls in a course, the course is counted as part of the maximum time frame. Military Transfer Credits In most cases, military training and /or service school experience credits can be counted in the total credit hours earned by a student for satisfying the minimum credit hour progression requirement. However, the military training and/or service school experience will only be used in satisfying the minimum earned credit hour requirement during the student's first year of attendance at California University. PHEAA Grant Progress Standard Even though the PHEAA Grant is a non-Title IV aid program, the sa tisfactory acad emic progress req uirements for this program are similar to the federal policy. For a student to remain eligible for a PHEAA Grant, he/she must meet the following minimum earned credit hour standard after every two semesters of state grant assistance: Enrollment Status* Full-time (12 or more credits) Part-time (6 to 11 credits) Total Earned Credits per Year 24 credits 12 credits For PHEAA Grant purposes, the repeated course(s) can be counted only once in meeting the 12 or 24 credit hour test. Please Note: A stud ent can only receive a maximum of 8 fuU-tim e or 16 part-time semesters of PHEAA Grant assistance. Financial Aid Probation lf a student fails to achieve the Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards during the review period as outlined in this policy, the student will be placed on financial aid p robati on. Students who fail to meet progress standards should refer to the "Financial Aid Suspension" section listed below. Students will remain on financial 41 ajd probation for the next award year and will be eligible to receive federal Title rv financial aid assistance during thjs probationary period. Please ote: Students will not be granted financial rud probation for two consecutive academic years. Financial Aid Suspension If a stud ent fails to achieve the mini.mum earned credit hour standard and / or the mi.njmurn gra de point average upon tl1e conclusion of a studen t's financial aid probationary period, the student will be placed on financial rud suspension. Students placed on financial rud suspens ion (progress) will become ineligible for future Title IV assistance until tl1e stud ent's SAP deficiency is resolved . Eligibility for Reinstatement In order to be reinstated, the student must successfully achieve tl1e required grade point average as mandated by the SAP Pol.icy and / or successfully make up hjs/ her cred it hour(s) deficiency at his/ her own expense. The studen t may use the summer or any semester of the academic year to eliminate his/ her deficiency. Students may take course work at another co llege or urtiversity to resolve the minimum credi t-hour deficiency, provided tl1at the credits earned at that institution are transferable to California University and the student's college dean or appointed designee has authorized the transient course wo rk. Any student w ho makes up their creel.it-hour deficiency at an institution other than California University must have an official transcript sen t to the Articulation and Transfer Office in ord er that the credits may be eva luated and added to tl1e stud ent's record. Students who make up their deficiency must complete and return the Satisfactory Academic Progress Form, along with all required documents, to the Financial Aid Office before their deficiency status can be cleared. Please ote: Only successfully earned credits, not grades, are transferable back to Calliornia from another approved institution. Students can onl y improve their grade point average by taking and successfully completing course work at California University. Appeal Procedures All Title IV recipients have a right to appeal a financial aid suspension decision by submitting a "SAP Appeal Form" to the Financia l Aid Office with a written explana tion of the reason(s) the student fruled to meet the Sa tisfactory Academic Policy Stand ard s. Appeal forms are available in the Financial Aid Office. The dead.line date for filing an appeal is the thud week of classes in any semester that the student is applying for financial ajd_ Students will be officially notified with.in 7 to 10 days after filing the appeal form. If the appeal is denied, final appeal must be made to the Director of Financial Aid within 10 working days of the date of the denial letter. Refund/Repayment Policies Refund Policy Students who officiall y withdraw from the University or from specific classes during the semester may be eligible fo r a refund of a po rti on of the tuition, fees, room and boa rd paid to California Unjversity for that semester. Refunds are based on the official date of wi thdrawal as recorded by the Academk Record s Office (for additional in.formation see "Witl1dra wal from the University" l.isted in the Academjc Pol.icies section of the ca talog). Students w ho do not follow tl1e official withdrawal procedure but who stop attencl.in.g classes for all of their courses will 42 be considered to have withdrawn at the 50% point of the semester unless attendance is documented after that time. Return of Title IV Funds Formula Two formulas exist for determining the am ount of the refund: California University's Refund Po licy (for additional information see "University Refund Policy" in Billing Section) and the federal "Return of Title IV Aid" formula. The federal formula is applicable to any student receiving federal aid and withdraws from the University during the first 60% of a semester. These students will have their federal finan cial aid (Pell Grants, Supplemental Educa tion Opportunity Grants, Perkins Loans, Federal Stafford and Plus Loans) adjusted based on the percent of the semester completed before the w ithd rawal. In essence, students will be entitled to reta in the sa me percent of the federal financial ai d received as the percent of the semester completed. This percent is calculated by dividing the number of days in the semester (excluding breaks of five days or longer) into the number of days completed prior to the withdrawal (excluding breaks of five days or longer). There w ill be no adjustment to federal financial aid after the completion of at least 60% of the semester. If any refund remains after the required return of Title IV aid, the refund will be used to repay California University funds, sta te grant funds, and other priva te sources and the student in proporti on to the amount paid by each non-federal source, as long as there was no unpaid balance due at the time of withdrawal. If there is an unpaid balance, then all aid sources will be repaid before any refund is p aid to the student. Distribution Policy Once the amount of the federal funds to be returned has been calculated, the funds w ill be returned to the appropriate program (s) in the foll owing priori ty order: Uns ubsidized Stafford Loans Subsidized Stafford Loans PLUS Loans Perkins Loans Pell Grant Supplemental Educa tional Opportunity Grant Repayment of Unearned Financial Aid Assistance Students who receive a refund of financial aid before withdrawing from the University may owe a rep ayment of federal financial aid funds received . Students w ill be notified by the Bursar 's Office and will be given 30 days to repay the funds to the University. Stud ents who fail to return the unearned portion of federal financial aid fund s given to them will have a "hold " placed on their University records, thereby preventing them from registering for future semesters until repayment is made in full . Financial Aid Glossary 1040 Form, 1040A Fo rm, 1040E Form: The Federal Income Tax Return that is required to be filed by each person who received incom e during the previous year. Academic Year: The period of time school is in session, consisting of 30 weeks of instruction. Appeal: An ap peal is a formal request made by the student to have a financial aid administrator review a studen t's unusual circumstances, which may affect the student's aid eligibility (i.e., dea th of a paren t, unemployment, etc.) 43 Award Letter: An official letter issued by the Financial Aid Office that lists the financial aid awarded to the student. Students are required to either accept or decline the awards you wish to receive, sign the award letter, and return it to the Financial Aid Office. Award information is also available on the web on our secure "Web fo r Student" website at: http:/ / sisweb.cup.edu . Bursar's Office: The Bursar 's Office is the university office responsible for the billing and coUection of university charges, recei ving loan proceeds and issuing refund checks. Campus-Based Aid Programs: There are three financial aid programs fund ed by the Federal Government but administered by the school, using Federal Guidelines. These program s are the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Federal Perkins Loan Program, and the Federal Work-Study Program. College Work-Study: CoUege Work-Stud y is a part-time job for undergraduate stud ents. This is often referred to as the Federal Work-Study Program. Commuter Student: A stud en t who resides at home and commutes to school daily. Cost of Attendance: The Cost of Attendance (COA), also known as the cost of education or "budget", is the total amount used to calculate a student's aid eli gibility. This amount includes tuition and fees, room and board, allowan ces for books and supplies, transportation, and personal and inciden tal expenses. Custodial Parent: In the event a student's parents are separated or d ivorced , the custodial parent is the one who is providing more than 1/ 2 of the stud ent's support. If both parents provide eq ual support, then the Custodial Parent is designated by the one with whom the student lived the most during the past 12 months. Dependent Student: A student who is 23 years old or younger and is supported by his/ her parents. A parent refusing to provide support for his/ her child 's education is not sufficient for the child to be declared independent. Disbursement: Disbursement is the release of loan proceeds to the school fo r delivery to the borrower. Disclosure Statemen t: The disclosure sta tement is a statement from the lending institution that provides the borrower with information regarding the approved am ount of the loan, interest rate, origination and insurance fees, and any other finance charges incurred. Electronic Funds Transfer: Used by most lenders to wire funds for Stafford Loan proceeds directly to participating schools wi thout requiring a check for the stud ent to endorse. Enrollment Status: Indication of total cred its scheduled for an enroUment period . For financial aid purposes, you must be enroUed at least half time to receive aid. Expected Family Contribution (EFC): Based on data reported on the FAFSA; the EFC is the amount of assistance that the family is expected to contribute toward a stud ent's educa tional expenses from their own resources. Financial Aid Transcript: The Financial Aid Transcript is a record of any federal aid received by the student at each post-secondary school attended. 44 Financial Aid Package: This includes an y aid such as grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study offered to the student to assist in the funding of their educa tion. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): The FAFSA is used to apply for all need-based aid. The information contained within this document is used to calculate all financial aid for the student. Gift Aid: Gift aid is financial aid, which is not repaid, such as scholarships and grants. Grant: Type of financial aid based on financial need that a student does not repay. Independent Student: An independen t student must meet at least one of the following criteria: • 24 or older. • Veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces • Enrolled in a graduate or professional program beyond a bachelor's degree • Married • Orphan or ward of the court, or a ward of the court until age 18 • Legal depend ents other than spouse fo r w hich you are responsible Loan: Loans are borrowed money that a student must repay with interest. Need: The difference between the Cost of Attendance and the Expected Family Contribution is known as financial need. Pell Grant: A Pell Grant is a federal need-based grant. Scholarship: A scholarship is gift aid, which is not repaid . Stafford Loan: A Stafford Loan comes in two forms, unsubsidized and subsidized. Students are required to pay interest on an unsubsidized loan; whereas, the governrnent pays the interest on a subsidized loan while the student is in school, during the six-month grace period, and during any deferment periods. Subsidized Loan: A subsidized loan is one on which the governmen t pays the interest w hile the student is in school, during a six-month grace period, and during any deferment periods. Subsidized loans are based on need, and may not be used to finance the family contribution. Supplemental Educa tional Opportunity Grant (SEOG): The SEOG is a Federal grant program. Un met Need: Unmet need is the difference between the student's financial need and the total need-based aid . Unsubsidized Stafford Loan: An Unsubsidized Loan is one on which the governmen t does not pay the interest. 1l1e borrower is responsible for the interest on an Unsubsidized loan from the date the loan is disbursed, even while the student is still in school. Untaxed Income: Contribution to IRAs, Keoghs, tax-sheltered annuities, and 401(k) plans, as well as worker's compensa tion and welfare benefits. 45 U.S. Department of Education: The US Department of Education administers several Federal student financial aid programs, including the Federal Pell Grant, the Federal SEOG, the Federal Work-Study, the Federal Perkins Loan, the Federal Stafford Loan, and the Federal PLUS Loan. Verification: Verification is a review process in which the Financial Aid Office determines the accuracy of the information provided by the student and parents on their FAFSA. During this process, the student will be required to submit requested documentation. 46 Academic Policies Student Responsibilities Students are responsible for securing current information about university policies and for meeting all relevant requirements. Students follow the provisions of the ca talog that is in effect at the time of their initial enrollment. Students who have interrupted their ed ucation for more than one year are subject to the provisions of the catalog which is current at the time of their readmission to the university. The uni versity reserves the right to change policies, curriculum requirements, and other provisions as needed. Academic Advising Faculty advisors are available to assist students in planning their academic programs, but students have the responsibility for meeting all requirements for their degrees. Students are urged to take advantage of the advisory and consultation services available at the university. They should feel free to consult with professors, academic advisors, department chairpersons, the deans, staff of the Advising and Placement-Testing Cen ter and the Provost. All of these university representatives maintain regular office hours for student consultations. Semester System California University operates on a semester system with Fall and Spring semesters of approximately 16 weeks (including a final examination week). In addition, there is a Summer term, that typically includes a 10-week session and two five-week sessions, which runs from June to August, and special sessions in May and August. Course Numbering System Courses numbered 100 to 499 are undergraduate courses. Courses numbered 500 may be taken for undergraduate or graduate credit, and courses numbered 600, 700 and 800 are graduate level courses. In certain circumstances, undergraduate studen ts are allowed to take graduate level courses for either undergraduate or for graduate credit. Courses are generally numbered in the following way: 100-199 Freshman level 200-299 Sophomore level 300-399 Jtmior level 400-499 Senior level Generally, courses whose numbers end in 9 (such as 209 and 459) consist of independent study or internship and registering for such courses typically requires special permission. Credits Credit for course work is recorded in credit hours. For most courses, one credit hour represents one class meeting per week. For laboratory classes, the ratio may differ somewhat from one department to another, but usually two or three hours of laboratory work are worth one credit hour. A full-time student is one who is taking twelve or more credits. A studen t taking fewer than twelve credits is considered a part-time student. Only registered coursework in a given term is counted toward a student's full- or part-time status for that term. The work that a student might need to do for an Incomplete from a previous term will not count toward a student's full- or part-time status for the current term. Students expecting to progress from one class to the next on an armual basis and graduate in four years should complete an average of 30 credits per year, or 15 credits per semester. 47 Grad ing System California University uses the foll owing grading system for all courses: Grade Quality Points per Credit Interpretation A 4 Superior Attainment A- B+ B 8- C+ C CD F AU I IF p w wx uw 3.67 3.33 3 2.67 2.33 2 1.67 Above Average Average Below Average Failure Auclit Incompl ete Incomplete Failure Passing Official Withdrawal Administrati ve withdrawal Unofficial withdrawal 1 0 ot calculated ot calculated 0 ot calculated ot calculated ot calcula ted ot calculated Quality Point or Grade Point Average To calculate a quality point average (QPA) or grade point average (GPA) clivide the total number of quali ty points ea rned i.n regular courses at this uni versity by the total number of credit hours attempted . For exa mple, if a stud ent has attempted a total of 60 creclits with 9 credits of A(= 36 quali ty points), 6 credjts of A- (= 22 quali ty points), 12 credits of B+ (= 40 quality points), 9 creclits of B (= 27 quality points), 3 creclits of 8- (= 8 qu ali ty points), 6 creclits of C+ (= 14 quali ty points), 6 creclits of C (= 12 quali ty points), 3 credjts of C- (= 5 quality poin ts), 3 crecli ts of D (= 3 quahty points), and 3 credits of F (= 0 quality points), this student would have a total of 167 qual.ity poin ts, or a QPA of 2.78. In computing the QPA, the foll owing courses and credits are not included: courses and credits transferred from other institutions, advanced placement courses, courses passed by exammation, courses in wruch a P grade was assigned, CLEP creclits, credits granted for military servi ce, or other creclits earned through Prior Learnmg Assessment (PLA). If a student repeats a course, only the repeat grade is counted. Although developmental courses do not count towards graduation, the credjts earned in them are used in determining a stud ent's QPA. Appealing a Grade or Other Academk Decisions University decisions are based upon applicable policies, ra tional procedures, and sound decision-making principles. Concerning a student's grade, it must be understood that it is not the policy of the admmjstration to cl1ange a properly assigned grade - i.e., one based upon record ed grades fo r quizzes, exams, assignments, projects, and other grade criteria as indica ted on the course syllabus or outline. However, when a student alleges violations of sound academic gracli.ng procedures, the Uni versity admiiustration and facul ty mutuall y support a stud ent appeal procedure that gives both the studen t and the facul ty member a fair process to substantiate and / or refute those allegations. In appealmg a grade, a student should firs t contact the facul ty member who issued that grade to cliscuss the reason fo r the grade. If the student is not sa tisfied with the faculty member's exp lanation, the stud ent should then contact the faculty member's department chairperson. This contact must be in writing and must be 48 filed with the chairperson within thirty working days after the beginning of the fall or spring semester following the term in which the grade in question was given. The chairperson shall notify in writing the student and faculty member of his/her findings and decision within 15 working days of his / her receipt of the appeal from the student. If accord is not reached through the chairperson, the student may then appeal to the college dean. Such appeal must be in writing and must be filed with the dean within 15 working days from the date of the final written determination of the chairperson. The dean shall notify in writing the student and faculty member of his/ her findings and decision within 15 working days of his / her receipt of the appeal from the student. The final source of appeal is the Provost. This fin al step should be taken only if there is no possibility for resolution at an ea rlier stage, and only if the student is convinced that arbitrary and / or capricious standards were applied. The appeal to the Provost must be in writing and must be filed with the Provost within 15 working days from the date of the final written determination of the dean. The Provost shall review the matter and take action as necessary to provide equity in the situation. In the case of other academic decisions, the student should follow the same appeal procedure insofar as possible. In matters relating to student conduct and discipline, the Vice President for Student Development has au thority to review student appeals. In matters relating to financial aid, see the section on Fin.ancial Aid in this ca talog; in matters relating to teacher certification, see the relevan t section in this ca talog; and in matters relating to transfer credits, contact the articulation and transfer office as the first point of contact, and follow the same appeal procedure as listed above. Cheating and Plagiarism: Academic Integrity Truth and honesty are necessary prerequisites fo r all educa tion, and students who attempt to imp rove their grades or class standing through any fo rm of academic dishonesty may be penalized by disciplinary action ranging from a verbal reprimand to a failing grade in the course or dismissal from the university. If the situation appears to merit a severe penalty, the professor will refer the matter to the appropriate dean or to the Provost. The student may appeal the penalty as outlined above wi th the Academic Integrity Committee hearing appeals above the level of Dean. Class Attendance Regular class attendance is a prerequisite to successful class performance. University policy permits class absence for cause but places an obliga tion for successful completion of course work on the student. There is no single, universitywide policy on class attendance or on cuts; but professors may establish their particular policies on absences, assess reasonable penalties if students do not observe these policies, and treat unexplained absences as unexcused absences. The student must, in all cases, arrange to make up examinations or other work missed because of absence, according to terms and a schedule agreeable to the professors. It is the student's responsibility to inform professors of the cause of any absence, if possible, in advance. Students should notify their college Dean of lengthy absences due to illness or other ca uses, and appropriate documentation is required in such cases. The Dean will in turn notify the professors concerned. Requests for absence due to official university activities, such as field trips or athletic contests, must be made to the appropriate university official. The Health Center does not issue medical excuses. Under certain circumstances the Health Center will notify professors about students' absences (or other failure to fu1fil1 academic obligations) due to medical conditions; on the basis of this 49 notification, individual professors in turn w ill d etermine whether or not to excuse the absences. Good Academic Standing Students who achieve the minimum Quality Point Average (QPA) or Grad e Point Average (QPA) for their class rank as follows are in good acad emic standing: Freshman (1-29) 1.75 Sophomore (30-59) 1.85 Junior (60-89) 1.95 Senior (90 or more) 2.00 All earned credits including transfer credits and other ad vanced standing credits that have been officially accepted are counted in determining a student's class rank. All attempted credits at California University are used in d etermining a student's QPA. Students who do not achieve the minimum QPA for their class rank will be subject to Acad emic Proba tion or Academic Dismissal. Satisfactory Acad emic Progress is required for continued eligibility for financial aid. Academic Probation A student whose total number of credits attempted has reached or exceed ed twelve and whose overall QPA is below the specified minimum for his or her class rank w ill be placed on Acad emic Probation . Students on Academic Probation must agree to satisfy additional requirements during the probationary semester. A student on Academic Probation who: • attains the minimum overall QPA for his or her class rank and satisfies other requirements will be rem oved from Academic Probation, • attains a 2.00 QPA d uring the probationary semester and satisfies other requirements, but fails to attain the minimum overall QPA for his / her class rank will be permitted to return to the university on Continuing Academic Probation, • d oes not attain the overall QPA for his or her class rank and d oes not achieve a 2.00 QPA for the probationary semester, or fails to sa tisfy other requirements w ill be dismissed from the university. Academic Dismissal The university reserves the right to refuse the privilege of further attendance to students w ho have failed to meet minimum acad emic requirements. If a student's cumulati ve grad e p oint average remains below the required minimum after a p robationary semester, the term grade point average during a probationary semester is below 2.00, and the student fails to meet other requirements, he or she w ill be dismissed from the university. Incomplete Grades An Incomplete (I) is assigned when a professor is convinced the student can complete or make up work. Faculty members may submit a final grade based on work completed and not accept late work. However, when approp riate explanation and documentation of an illness are given, professors w ill not penalize students if make-ups are possible or if grading on work completed is reasonable. After the required work has been completed , the professor will submit a Change of Grade form to the Acad emic Records Office. The student, however, is responsible for contacting the p rofessor regarding arrangements that should be made to comple te the work for the course. (Students are not required to register for the course again.) If the required work is not completed wi thin one calendar year, the Incomplete grade will be con verted to 1-F. This conversion w ill occur even if the 50 stud ent has not been enrolled at the university during this calendar year. The 1-F grade is considered in the compu tation of the studen t's grade point average as an F grade. Students w ho wish to have an extens ion of the time allowed to complete the work must obtain app roval from the dean of their college. Graduating seniors must resolve their Incomplete grades by the last day of classes of the term in w hich they intend to graduate. Otherwise, these lncompletes immediately become I-F's, and graduation may be corresponding ly affected . The wo rk tha t a studen t needs to do during one term for an Incomplete fro m a previ ous term w i.11 not count towa rd a student's fu ll- or part-time status for the current term. Grade Reports At the end of each semester and summer session, grade repo rts are available to students online. A grade repo rt w ill not be available if a student's academic records have been sealed . Midterm grades a re also reported and a re available online. Transcripts Transcr ipts are issued by the Academic Records Office, Dixon Hall. Each transcript co ts $3, and payment must be received before the transcript is issued . Checks and money o rders should be made payable to California University of Pennsylvania. All transcripts are issued according to the provisions of the Family Educa tion Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 as amended : see also the section on Confidentiality of Record s in this ca talog. A request fo r a transcript must be made in w riting, to ensure that academic information is not imp roperly disclosed . Telephone req uests for transcripts cannot be honored. The request may be made by completing a form in the Academic Records Office or by w riting a letter to that office indicating (a) the number of transcripts required, (b) the type of transcripts required (i.e., undergraduate, graduate, or both), and (c) the nam e and address of the person o r institution where the transcript should be sent. Transcripts w ill not be issued to a third party w ithout the written consent of the student. U a transcript is issued to a student, a notation to that effect appears on the transcript. Transcrip ts marked in this manner are sometimes not consid er d offi cial when presented to a third pa rty by the student. Transcripts are issued as quickly as possible, but in busy periods of the academic year there may be some delay. Requests should therefore be made well before the transcript is due elsewhere. o transcript w ill be issued to a student whose financial obligations to the university have not been met in full. Registration Eligibility to Register All students w ho have been admitted to the university and who are in good academic, financial, and d isciplinary standing are eligible to register. Enrollment and Matriculation A stud ent seeking a degree or cred it certifica te from California University is considered a ma triculated student and must meet the graduation or completion req uirements for his or her declared major o r program. An individual who enrolls for classes but is not seeking a degree or credit certificate from Califo rnia 51 University is considered a non-degree student. A non-degree student wishing to matriculate into a degree or credit certificate program must sa tisfy admission requirements for that program. Registration Procedures Registration for an upcoming semester may be completed dur ing the registration periods identified in the Schedule of Classes published each semester. This publication contains specific information and instructions regarding these registration periods. Registration includes academic advising, scheduling courses, and payment of tuition and fees. Prior to scheduling classes, each student should meet with his or her academic ad visor to discuss his or her progress and develop a schedule for the upcoming semester. Entering a student's schedule into the university's registration system crea tes a financial obligation by the student to the university, and students who do not make payment arrangements by the due date will have their semester schedules canceled . Credit Overload During the Fall and Spring semesters, full-time students may register for 18 credits w ithout special permission. Students wishing to register for 19 or more credits must obtain written permission from their advisor and the Dean of their college. Only in exceptional circumstances will a student be allowed to register for more than 21 credits. Additional tuition and fees are charged for all credits in excess of 18. During the Summer terms, students may register for 6 credits in any one session or 18 credits for the summer without special permission. Degree-seeking students wishing to register for additional credits during the Summer terms must obtain written permission from the Dean of their college, and non-degree stud ents wishing to register fo r additional credits must obtain permission from the Director of the Summer School Program. Students are charged tuition and fees on a per credit basis fo r all courses during the summer. Admission to a Closed Section A student seeking admission to a closed section should obtain a schedule adjustment form and consult with the instructor or chairperson of the department that offers the course. Admission to a closed section requires the signature of the instructor or department chair and the dean of the college that offers the course. Repeating a Course A student may repeat a course previously taken at California University. In such cases, only the later grade will be counted in the student's QPA. The original grade, however, will remain on the student's transcript. Some courses may be repeated for credit and are exempt from this policy. Auditing a Course A student may audit a course with the understanding that he or she will receive neither a grade nor credit for the course. The course will be listed on the student's transcript without affecting the QPA. Once a course is registered for audit, it cannot be converted back to a credit course. Students may register to audit a course according to the foll owing schedule: 15 week session - within the first 6 weeks 5 week session - within the first 2 weeks 10 week session - within the first 4 weeks Audit courses are billed at the same rate as courses taken for credit. Audit forms are available in the Academic Records Office, Dixon Hall. 52 Credit by Examination/Course Challenges Students may earn credit for a course by passing an examination rather than taking the course. In order to do so, the student must obtain permission from the chairperson of the department that offers the course and the Provost. The student must register for the course and pay tuition and fees for the course. Once a student registers to challenge a course, it cannot be converted back to a regular course. Stud ents may register to challenge a course according to the following schedule: 15 week session - within the first 6 weeks 5 week session - within the firs t 2 weeks 10 week session - within the first 4 weeks Only grades of P (Pass) or F (Fail) will be record ed, and the course will be further identified on the student's transcript by the symbol CE. A passing grade d oes not affect the QPA; however, a failing grad e will lower the QPA. Earned credits will count towards graduation. Course challenge forms m ay be obtained in the Academic Records Office, Dixon Hall. Schedule Adjustments (Add/Drop) Class schedules may be changed during the add / d rop period using the schedule adjustment forms. All schedule adjustments are governed by the following regulations. • Prior to making schedule adjustments, a student should consult with his or her acad emic advisor to discuss how the adjustment w ill affect his or her acad emic progress. • Courses may be added during the first week of classes during the Fall and Spring semesters and during the first day of a summer term. Adding a course may require the signature of the instructor, department chair, and / or college dean. • No student is permitted to d rop a course: d uring the last three weeks of a semester; during the last two weeks of a five-week summer term; or d uring the last three weeks of a ten-week summer term. • Ceasing to attend class d oes not constitute official withdrawal! Students must officially drop from a course. Leaving a course without officially dropping it may result in the assignment of an F grad e by the professor. If the professor does not assign a grade, the designa tion of UW (unauthorized withdrawal) will be assigned by the Registrar. • Students who d rop below full-time (less than 12 credits) or to less than half-time (less than six credits) should contact the Financial Aid Office prior to completing the drop. Withdrawal from the University A student who decid es to wi thdraw from the university d uring any academic term, regardless of the reason, must contact the Academic Records Office immediately. All withdrawals are governed by the following regulations: • An honorable d ismissal is granted to a student w ho withdraw s from the university in the offi cial manner, has met all financial obligations to the university, and has been properly cleared by the Registrar. • If the studen t withdraws officially d uring the first six weeks of a semester, a W grade is recorded for each course scheduled . A W grade carries no academic penalty and is not counted in the student's QPA. For an offi cial withdrawal from a five-week session, W grad es will be recorded during the first two weeks only. • No student is permitted to withdraw officially from the university during the last three weeks of a semester or summer term . • Leaving the wl..iversity without notifying the Acad emic Records Office and making an official withdrawal may result in a utomatic fail ure for all courses scheduled . It also makes the student ineligible for refund of tuition and fees, and may affect academic status and financial aid. Improper withdrawals will be 53 classified as unauthorized withdrawal and the designation UW used for all registered courses if another grade has not already been assigned by the professor. • Students planning on withdrawing from the University should consult with the Financial Aid Office prior to completing the withdrawal process. Administrative Withdrawals The wl.iversity administration has the authority to withdraw a student from the wl.iversity and to revoke that student's registration at any time for the following reasons: • Registration in violation of wl.iversity regulations (e.g., academic ineligibility to register). • Failure to comply with academic requiremen ts (e.g. unsatisfactory class attendance, violation of the learning contract for students on academic probation, etc.). • Failure to pay wl.iversity tuition and fees by the due date. • Disciplinary suspension or dismissal for the remainder of an academic term or longer. • Severe psychological or health problems such that the student cannot be permitted to continue in attendance. • Other reasons deemed appropriate by the proper administrative officer. A grade WX is recorded for Administrative Withdrawals. The grade of WX is not computed in the student's grade point average and therefore involves no academic penalty. The Registrar must authorize the recording of this grade. If a student registers in violation of the academic eligibility rule, the registration is declared invalid, the tuition and fees paid by the student are refunded in fuJJ, and no grades are recorded. In other cases of Administrative Withdrawal, the date of the withdrawal and the reason for the withdrawal are used to determine the grade to be recorded and the amow1t of tuition and fees to be assessed or cancelled. In most cases, the regul.a r tuition and fee assessment and refund policies of the wl.iversity prevail. For Administrative Withdrawals during the first six weeks of a semester or two weeks in a five-week summer session, the grade of WX is recorded for all courses on a student's schedule. No other grades, such as Incomplete, are assigned. After this period, the date of the Administrative Withdrawal and the reason for the withdrawal are considered. The Registrar has the authority to anteda te an administrative withdrawal if circumstances warrant such action. Disciplinary suspensions or dismissals are initiated by the appropriate authority in the Office of Student Development and written notification is sent to the Academic Records Office, who cancels the student's registration and notifies other administrative offices and faculty members as necessary. If faculty members have reason to inquire about a specific case of Administrative Withdrawal, they should consult the Registrar or the Provost. In certain cases, the student's right to confidentiality may not permit full disclosure of the circumstances. Readmission to the University Studen ts who wish to return after an absence of three consecutive terms and are in good standing with the wl.iversity must apply for readmission to the dean of the undergraduate college in which they will be enrolled following their readmission. In cases of Academic Dismissal, readmission to the wl.iversity is not automatic. Students who have been dismissed for unsatisfactory academic performance will 54 be considered for readmission only if they have satisfied the conditions for readmission that were stipulated at the time of their dismissal. Students who have been academically dismissed must apply for readmission through the Office of Student Retention. Any student who has been academically dismissed will be denied Title N financial assistance (federal grants, loans, and student employment). Therefore, if readmitted, the student must attend without the benefit of Title fV financial aid until the required minimum QPA for his/her class rank and / or the completion of the minimum credit hour standard have been achieved. Exceptions may be considered for students on Financial Aid probation or who have filed a Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) appeal (please refer to the Satisfactory Academic Progress policy statement issued by the Office of Financial Aid). In the case of Disciplinary Suspensions or Dismissals, students must sa tisfy the conditions for readmission that were stipulated at the time of their dismissal and receive permission from the Vice President for Student Development to return to the university. Applications for readmission should be submitted at least one week before the registration date for the term in which the student desires to enroll. Former students will not be readmitted to the university until all past indebtedness has been paid. Academic Forgiveness Policy Academic Forgiveness is intended for the student who is returning to the University with a grade point deficiency and who has not been enrolled at California University of Pennsylvania for four consecutive academic years irnrnediately preceding the readmission semester. Only students applying after the effective date of this policy will be eligible for forgiveness under this policy. This policy supersedes all previous Academic Forgiveness Policies at California University of Pennsylvania. When forgiveness is granted, all California University grades earned prior to the four consecutive academic year period as well as grades transferred from classes completed at other institutions before or during the four-year period, are excluded from the computation of the grade point average; however, no grades will normally be removed from the permanent record . Academic forgiveness will be granted only once for any student and forgiveness extended by California University might not be recognized by other academic institutions to which the student may transfer. The Registrar will give consideration for academic forgiveness when a signed written request is received. If the student attended any institution of higher education, during the specified four-year period, he/she must identify the institution(s) and arrange to have offi cial transcripts sent to the Registrar. All students requesting academic forgiveness must earn at least a 2.0 GPA during the first twelve credit hours of course work attempted at California University after readmission. The student's request for forgiveness may be submitted during the semester of readmission or thereafter and must identify the four-year non-enrollment period . If all prerequisite conditions have been met, academic forgiveness will be granted . Other decisions regarding academic forgiveness are subject to approval by the Provost of the University. College Level Examination Program (CLEP) The university offers the opportunity to earn undergraduate credit through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), which has two testing ca tegories, the General Examination and the Subject Examination. The General Examination is a series of tests in five separate areas: English Composition, Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Humanities, and Social Science/ History. A student may earn up to thirty crecli ts by passing the appropriate tests in these areas. California University 55 does not accept English Composition CLEP credits. The Subject Examina tion comprehensively tests a single subject, such as Genera] Psychology, Statistics, etc. A student who passes one of these examinations is awarded credit fo r a comparable course at the wtiversity. The CLEP program is administered by the Ad vising and Placement Testing Cen ter and the Southpointe Center. There is a one-time fee of $25.00 for evalu ation of the CLEP results and recording the results on the student's transcripts. Undergraduate Credit for Graduate Courses Undergraduate students may enroll in gradua te courses fo r undergraduate credit if they meet the necessary requirements for those courses. Individual departments determine the prerequisites for each course. Grad uate status may be a prerequisite for admission to some courses. Graduate credits used to fulfill undergraduate requirements may not also be used to fulfill requirements in a grad uate program. Graduate Credit Load for Seniors Und ergrad uates who are in their last term on campus and who are completing or have completed all the requirements for their undergraduate degree may enroll in grad uate classes for grad uate credit. They must fulfill all requirements for entrance into Graduate School (other than the undergraduate degree or teaching certification). Transfer Credits Curren t California University students who wish to take courses at some other college or wti versity to transfer back to California University, shou.Jd get approval to do so horn their ad visor and horn the dean of their college at California University before registering fo r and taking such courses. Students seeking to transfer credits to California University shou.Jd note the following guidelines and shou.Jd refer transfer credi t questions to the Articulation and Transfer Evalua tion Office: • Transfer credits are usu.ally determined by their equivalency to California University courses. • Only courses in which a grade of C or better is earned will transfer u.nJess a student qualifies under the Academic Passport Policy (See Academic Passport Policy in the ad.missions section of this catalog.) • Credits transfer, but grades and quality points do not. Transfer credits cannot raise a student's QPA; therefore, do not take repeat courses at another institution. • Cow·ses taken at a commwtity college, the equivalents of which are designated as upper-level courses at California, may transfer only as electives rather than equivalents to courses offered at California University. Dual Majors, Second Majors, Second Degrees, and Dual Degrees California University grants the following undergrad uate degrees: B.A.; B.S.; B.S. in Education; B.S.N; and A.S., A.A.S. (All except the last two are four-year, baccalaurea te degrees.) These are referred to below as degree areas. A distinction is drawn between the following objectives and opportunities and between the means to achieve them: (1) a Dual Major; (2) a Second Major; (3) a Second Degree and (4) a Dual Degree. These opportunities, as explained below, are the onl y ones offered. The wtiversity will, for example, award only one degree horn any degree area. None of these opportunities should be con.fused with any certification programs, such as those in Teacher Educa tion. l. More than One Major: (a) A Dual Major is the pursuit of two separate baccala ureate majors in the same degree area sirn u.Jtaneou.sly. These majors may be in a single department or two departments, and each must be recorded in the appropriate dean's office. Courses horn one major area may be used to satisfy requirements in the other major. Both 56 majors are recorded on the transcript, but all requirements for each major must be sa tisfied before the degree is conferred, and only one degree is conferred. (b) A Second Ma jor may be pursued (a) after the completion of a baccalaureate degree and (b) in the same degree area as a first major. It does not lead to a second degree. The prospective student must apply through the Office of Admissions, register the intenti on of pursuing a Second Major, and fulfill any of the requirements of that Second Major that have not yet been sa tisfied . Please note: Students seeking a Second Major after graduating with a bachelor's degree are not eligible for financial aid as per fed eral Title rv guidelines. 2. More than one Baccalaureate Degree (a) A Dua l Degree is the simultaneous pursuit of two degrees in different degree areas. Courses from one major area may be used to satisfy requirements in the other major; however, a minimum of 150 credi ts must be accumulated in order for both degrees to be awarded. All departmental, college and university requirements for the two degree areas must be sa tisfied. There will be one transcript with both degree areas recorded . (b) Any student who has previously earned a degree from a regionally accredited institution (incl uding California University of Pennsylvania) may pursue a Second Degree. This degree must be in a different degree area than the first. Transfer credits from other institutions and prior credits from California University of Pennsylvania may be used to satisfy requirements for the second degree; however, a minimum of 30 resident credits must be accum ulated beyond the number of credits completed at the time the first degree was awarded . Free elective courses must be taken, if necessary, to fulfill this 30 credit requirement. All departmental, college and university requirements for this degree must be satisfied. All courses completed will be recorded on a separa te transcript. Students seeking a second degree must apply for admission in the Office of Admissions. (The university will not award an associate degree to a student who holds a baccalaureate degree in the same area.) Graduation Requirements Students should become acquainted with the graduation requirements for their program of study. Students are responsible for meeting all graduation requirements and for submitting the required forms on time. Compliance with the following general policies and procedures will help students prepare for grad uation: • The period during which applica tion for gradua tion must be made is posted throughout cam pus and prin ted in the Schedule of Classes and the California Times. Students must apply for graduation in the appropriate dean's office by the deadline. All credentials for graduation, including an applica tion for a teaching certifica te where appropriate and transcripts of credits from other institutions, must be submitted on time. Graduation may be delayed if a student's record is incomplete. • A minimum of 120 semester credi ts, including the satisfactory completion of all required courses, is necessary for graduation. Developmental courses, ENG 100, EDU 110, OMA 092 and OMA 094, do not count towards graduation, though the credits earned in them are used to determine class standing and grade point average. • Students in all curricula must complete a minimum of thirty credits of the last sixty credits at California University of Pennsylvania. • A candidates for Teacher Educa tion must possess a grade point average of 3.0 in his/ her major and overall and must successfully complete student teaching before graduation. An overall grade point average of 2.0 is req uired in most programs of study. Certain other program s may require minimum grades in courses within the major. • All financial obligations to the university must be paid in full before grad uation can be approved. 57 Conferring of Degrees Degrees are conferred in May (at the end of the spring semester), in August (at the end of the summer session), and in December (a t the end of the fall semester); but Commencement is held only twice a year, in May (only May gradua tes) and in December (August and December graduates). Diplomas and official university transcripts record the student's date of graduation as of the month and year in which the degree was conferred. Attendance at the Commencement exercises is appropriate, unless unusual circumstances warrant graduation in absentia. Permission to grad uate in absentia is granted by the President of the university, or his designee. Candidates for graduation should contact the President's Office, or his designee's office, and request permission to be excused from the Commencement ceremony. A gradua te of California University of Pennsylvania is a member of the class of that calendar year in which the degree was conferred. That is, if one grad uated in May, August, or December of 2001, one is a member of the class of 2001 regardless of the year one may have attended Commencement. Honors at Graduation Commencement Honors are awarded to students in the grad uating class who have earned 60 credi ts at California University in a baccalaureate degree program and achieved the required QPA. 3.75 to 4.0 Highest Honors (Summa Cum Laude) 3.50 to 3.74 High Honors (Magna Cum Laude) Honors (Cum Laude) 3.25 to 3.49 Credits, grades, and quality points earned as part of a previously completed associate or first degree are not used to calculate commencement honors designations. Dean's List/ Semester Honors 3.75 to 4.0 Highest Honors High Honors 3.50 to 3.74 3.25 to 3.49 Honors Honors Convocation The university recognizes, encourages and rewards academic excellence on the part of Master's, baccalaurea te, and associate degree-seeking students by naming Presidential Scholars at the annual Honors Convocation in the spring semester. This award is a unique distinction, separate and apart from Commencement Honors. A baccalaureate degree-seeking student designated as a Presidential Scholar must have a cumulative QPA of 3.25 in a baccalaureate program and have completed 60 credits Qunior) and 90 credits (senior), of which at least 30 must have been taken at California (calculated beyond an associa te degree or other first degree, if applicable, and in the present baccalaurea te degree program). An associa te degree-seeking student designated as a Presidential Scholar must have a cumulative QPA of 3.25 at California and have completed 45 credits; all of which must have been taken at this university. Both full-time and part-time students may, if qualified, be named Presidential Scholars. Confidentiality of Records The university's policies on the confidentiality and disclosure of student records are based on the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (Public Law 93380), as am ended. I. Introduction Official student records are established and maintained in a number of administrative offices for a variety of legi timate ed ucational purposes. In assuming responsibility 58 for the reasonable protection of these student records, the university recognizes its obliga tion to comply with the Family Educa tion Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. Important sections of this federal law are summarized below. II. Ownership of Records All records kept concerning students, including those records originating at other colleges or universities and required fo r admission, are the property of California University of Pennsylvania. III. Definition of a Student A student is defined as any person currently or previously matriculated on an official basis in any academic program of the University. IV. Public Information Regarding Students 1. The following information is classified as public and may be released without the prior consent of a student: a student's nam e, address (both local and permanent), telephone number, e-mail address, place and date of birth, academic curriculum, dates of attendance, date of graduation, degrees and awards received, most recent educational institution attended, participation in student activities (including athletics), and height and weight (for athletic teams). 2. Stud ents may request that any or all of this information not be made public. Such requests must be submitted in writing to the Academic Records Office or (in the case of graduate students) to the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Research before the beginning of any academic term. V. Disclosure of Student Records 1. Upon proper identification, students may inspect their own official records in the presence of the administrator in charge of record s. 2. After a request to inspect a record has been received, the request must be honored within a reasonable period of time: according to federal law, not to exceed 45 days. 3. Limitations on the Right of Access by Stud ents The fo llowing are not subject to inspection by students: a. Confidential letters and statements of recommendation w hich were placed in the ed uca tional records before January 1, 1975. b. Financial records of the parents of the student, or any information contained therein. c. Medical, psychiatric or similar records that are used solely in connection with trea tment. Such records can be reviewed by a physician or other appropriate professional of the student's choice. 4. Disclosure of Information to Third Parties ln most circumstances students have the right to withhold their records from external third parties requesting to inspect these records. Exceptions to this general principle are as follows: a. Disclosure of student information w ill be made to a third party if written consent is given by the student in question. b. Information concerning a student will be released if properly subpoenaed pursuant to a judicial proceeding. c. All necessar y academic and / or financial records of students may be disclosed to the appropriate persons or agencies wi thout a student's prior consent in connection with a student's applica tion fo r, or receipt of, financial aid. d . Further limited disclosure of certain kinds of information may be required in special drcumstances in compliance with the federal law previously cited. 59 VI. Student Challenge to Record Entries 1. Students have the right to submit wri tten or typed reb uttals to negative information contained in their files. A rebuttal statemen t shall become part of the file, and in cases where the negative information is reviewed by or transmitted to a third party, it must be accompanied by the student's sta tement of rebuttal. 2. Students may challenge the accuracy and / or appropriateness of material combined in their files. Once such a challenge has been made in wri ting, it will be the responsibility of the university official in charge of the file to determine the validity of the chaUenge, if possible. The university official shall make a written response to the challenge of the student, specifying the action taken. Should a factual error be found in any materials, the university official is authorized to make the appropriate correction. 3. lf options 1 and 2 of this section are unsatisfactory, students may request a formal hearing to challenge inaccurate, misleading, or inappropriate information in their records. The University Record Hearing Committee shall conduct a hearing in accordance w ith the procedures ou tlined in Public Law 93-380, as amended. 4. The substantive judgment of a faculty member or administrator about a student's work, as expressed in grades and / or written evaluations, is not within the purview of this policy statement. Such challenges by students may be made through the regular administrati ve channels already in existence for such purposes. vn. Responsibility of University Officials 1. University officials in charge of student files are responsible fo r the reasonable care and protection of such files in accordance with University policy. This includes the responsibility for the release of confidential information only to authorized persons. 2. A log sheet, indicating the inspection or release of a student's file, must be kept in the student's fil e. 3. University officials may classify student materials and records under their supervision as active or inactive as circumstances warrant. At the discretion of the official in charge, inactive records may remain in the file but need not be circulated . Inactive records may be reviewed by a student upon request. 4. A University official may take the initiative in an attempt to purge unfavorable evaluations, or opinion records of a prejudicial nature, in a student's file. This may be done by returning the material to the person who submitted it or by requesting from the author that the material be destroyed. VIII. University Officials Responsible for Student Records The following uni versity officials are responsible for maintaining stud ent records with.in their respective administrative areas in accordance with the policies of this statement and the relevant state and federal laws.: 1. Provost and Vice-President for Academic Affairs 2. Vice-President for Student Development and Services 3. Vice-President for Administration and Finance 4. Vice-President for University Advancement lf further information is required, contact the appropriate university official. 60 Academic Organization Under the direction of the Provost, three undergrad uate colleges and the Sch ool of Graduate Studies and Research administer the academic affairs of the uni versity. Each of these divisions is administered by a d ean w ho is responsible for the operation of the college o r school. ln addition, University College, Lifelong Learning and the Evening-Weekend College, and the Southpointe Center provide specialized programs and services to distinct student populations. The College of Education and Human Services The College of Education and Human Services is composed of the Departmen ts of Academic Develo pment, Communication Disorders, Counselor Education & Services, Elementary & Early Childhood Ed ucation, Health Science and Sport Studies, Secondary Education and Administrative Programs, Social Work & Gerontology, and Special Educa tio n. Teach er educa tio n programs are offered through the Departments of Elementary & Early Childhood Education, Secondary Education and Administration and Special Education and thro ugh the department of Applied Engineering and Technology in the Eberly College of Science and Technology. The departments of Academic Develo pment Services, Communication Disorders, Health Science & Sports Studies, and Social Work & Geron tology form the human services component of the College. Counselor Educa tio n & Services offers p rograms leading to graduate degrees and to elementary and secondary counselor certification. Teacher Education Program California University has a long and distinguished history of preparing teachers for the schools of the Commonwealth w ith nearly 30,000 teacher educa tion alumni . The College of Educa tion and Human Services has developed and maintained a reputation of excellen ce in the preparation of teachers. Because of its accreditation by NCATE and the Commonwealth of PA, and its requirement of the PRAXIS I (Pre-P rofessio nal Skills Test) and PRAXIS Il (Content Knowled ge and Principles of Learning and Teaching) teacher certifica tion examinations, California's g raduates are able to obtain teacher certification in most states in the United Sta tes. California University has been given a snapshot of where it stands in comparison to other colleges and universities in the Commonwealth tha t prepare teachers. The comparison d ata is based on the number of students who completed all the academic requirements o f the College of Education's programs in elementary, early childhood , secondary, technology and special educa tion from September 2001 to Augus t 2002, totaling 328 students. The Educational Testing Service (ETS) released info rmation to all teacher prepara tion institutions regarding the HEA litle Il report. While the data uses a s tatewid e cohort for comparisons, ETS plainly noted , "Within the sam e state, compa risons made between institutions are eq ually unsubstantia ted beca use each institutio n prepares students for different licenses utilizing different testing requirements." There are other factors that impact on percentages including the number o f students ta king specific tests, so tha t the size of the tested population is very important. · California had almost 100% of its teacher preparation students pass the basic skills portions of the PRAXIS I (Pre-Professional Skills Test-PPST) and the Fund am ental Subjects Content Knowledge exam . These exam s test general know led ge and communica tio n skills. It sho uld be noted that the College requires all students who w ish to continue in teacher education to pass the PRAXIS I exam s and the Fundamental Subjects, Content Knowledge exam before they can be admitted to Teacher Ed ucation. 61 The PRAXIS II exam tests specialty areas. In the academic specialty areas of math, English, biology, citizenship, French, Spanish, physics, science, elementary, and early childhood 215 out of the 255 California University students who took the tests, passed them for a pass ra te of 84 percent. The statewide rate was 91 percent. In technology educa tion 55 out of 55 students passed the exam for a 100 percent pass rate. The statewide rate was 98 percent. In the teaching of special populations, 42 out of 42 students passed the exam for a 100 percent pass rate. The statewide ra te was 99 percent. The university was awarded a summary totals and pass rate of 81 percent, based on the number of students who successfuJJ y completed one or more tests across aJJ categories used by the state for licensure and the total pass ra te. This was based on 328 taking the assessment, and 267 passing. The statewide rate was 84 percent. California University will use the data collected by ETS to foc us con tinued discussions on teacher prepara tion concentrating on continuous im provement and outcome assessment. Admission to Teacher Education Admission to the university is not a guarantee that a student majoring in education will be admitted to Teacher Educa tion, complete the program, which includes student teaching, and receive teaching certifica tion. The Pennsylvania Department of Educa tion and the College of Education and Human Services ha ve established standards that all education majors must meet in order to enroll in certain courses, student teach, and complete the Teacher Education Progran1. Some of these standards are embodied in the Admission to Teacher Ed uca tion Program, which must be completed by the candidate during the semester fo llowing the completion of 48 credits. Program Admission Requirements: Student must: 1. Possess an overall grade point average of 2.80 to be admi tted to teacher education in 2005-06. 2. Earn at least a "C or better" (2.00) in each required content and educational methodology course as determined by their major. department. These courses are identified on the official ad visement sheet. 3. Have met the Admission to Teacher Education Admission Window requirements. Admiss ion Window is 48 to 65 credit hours (or the equivalen t). Students not Admitted to Teacher Education at this time will be denied admission at a later date. Students transferring in to a Teacher Education program wi th more than 65 credits will be given a one-semester extension. 4. Complete a speech and hearing test. 5. Successfully complete the PRAXIS I (PPST Reading, PPST Writing, and PPST Mathematics) for all education majors. SuccessfuJJy completed Fundamental Subjects: Content Knowledge exam for K-6 and K-12 majors. 6. Possess current, valid Act 34 (Criminal Record) and Act 151 (Child Abuse) clearances at the time of applica tion for Admission to Teacher Ed uca tion. Students are advised to apply for both clearances immediately as many schools are requiring the fo r early fie ld experience work. 7. Complete 30 hours of field experience at approved sites and document hours with their major department. 8. Complete 3 credit hours in composition, 3 credit hours in American /English literature, and 6 credit hours in mathematics. All coursed must be at the college level. All courses must be "C or better (2.00)". 9. Sign an Admission and Retention to the Teacher Ed ucation Program form (see below). 62 GPA Admission Matrix for Transfer Pre-Education Majors The rationale fo r the GPA Admission Matrix is to assure that tran sfer students who are accepted to Cal U in a teacher certifica tion program have every chance to meet the Admission to Teacher Educa tion and Recommendation for Student Teaching GPA requirements mandated by the Pennsylvania Department of Educa tion. TI1e manner in which Cal U calculates the GPA fo r Pre-Education Transfer students will be standard for each department that is preparing students fo r their intial teacher certifica tion. The new proced ure will use the GPA Admission Ma trix fo r Pre-Educa tion Majors (see below). When a transfer student meets the GPA requirement (cumulati ve fro m all previous colleges attended) and is accepted into a teacher prepara tion program as a Pre-Educa tion major, his / her GPA for both Admission to Teacher Educa tion and Recommendation for Student Teaching will be based on the student's Cal U GPA_Qill)[. This decision to accept a transfer student as a Pre-Education major will be made by the Office of Admissions and will be considered final. GPA Admission Matrix for Transfer Pre-Education Majors It is Cal U policy to accept only those transfer students who have a 2.00 GPA or higher The Pennsylvania Department of Education mandates that a student have a 2.80 GPA for Admission to Teacher Education, which starts at 48 credits and a 3.00 GPA for Student Teaching. Therefore, the Admission Matrix includes a 2.00 GPA for transfer students with 12 credits, a 2.80 GPA for transfer students with 48 credits and a 3.00 GPA for students who transfer 66 or more credits. This mirrors the requirements fo r Cal U students without transfer credits. No. of Credi ts Min. G PA Range 1 to23 24 to 27 28 1031 32 to 35 36 to 39 40 to 43 44 to 47 48 to 65 66+ 2.00 2.19 2.202.29 2.30 2.39 2.40 2.49 2.502.59 2.60 2.69 2.70 2.79 2.80 2.99 3.00+ GPA CA LU required admission for w indow student teaching The above policy attempts to address the inequality of GPA histories between transfer pre-education majors and Cal U students. While no policy can address every concern, the Admission Matrix assures that transfer students and Cal U students are accountable for their academic pasts. Missing the Teacher Education Admission Window Some students may not meet their Admission Window and miss their mance to be "Admitted to Teacher Education." In these cases, the studen t may file an appeal fo r a one-semester extension. This appeal will be examined by a boa rd of five members. These members are to be: 1. Two department chairs from different departments than the appealing student. 2. Two undergraduate students (who have been admitted to teacher educa tion) to be appointed by the Dean of Educa tion and Human Services and 3. One Cal U administrator to be appointed by the Dean of Ed uca tion and Human Services. The Cal U administrator shall serve as Chair of this committee. 63 The following are the requirements of the Cal U Admission to Teacher Education which are not eligible for an Admission Window extension: • Possess an overall 2.80 or higher Grade Point Average (GPA) at Admission to Teacher Education. The GPA Admission Matrix for Transfer Pre-Education Majors will help to ensure that this is met. • Possess current Act 34 and Act 151 Clearances. Student is responsible for keeping clearances up to date at all times. • Complete 30 hours of approved field work. This can be completed the first semester at Cal U. • Complete 3 credits of English composition. This can be completed the first semester at Cal U. • Take a Speech and Hearing test. This can be completed the first semester at Cal U. The following are the requirements of the Cal U Admission to Teacher Education which are eligible for an Admission Window extension under special circumstances: • Pass all Praxis I exams for your certification area. • PPST Reading • PPST Writing • PPST Mathematics • Pass the Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Content Knowledge exam.(K to 6 & K to 12 certifications only) • Complete 6 creruts of college level math (100 level and above). • Complete 3 credits of American/English literature. There is no automatic extension; student must document why Cal U is responsible for student not meeting the requirements. Students receiving a poor grade, failing to take a Praxis exam, or dropping out of a class is not Cal U's responsibility. Student Teaching Admission Requirements Students must: 1. Have been previously earned Admission to Teacher Education. 2. Complete 45 hours of field experience at approved sites and document hours with their major department. 3. Possess an overall grade point average of 3.00 at the time of application for student teaching. Students are reminded that the application date is several months prior to the beginning of student teaching - June 1 for a fall semester assignment and November 1 for a spring semester assignment. 4. Students must earn at least a "C or better" (2.00) in each required content and educational methodology course as determined by their major. 5. Students must successfully complete the Praxis II exam(s) for their certification area at the time of application for student teaching. 6. Students must submit negative TB Test results a time of application. 7. Possess current, valid Act 34 (Criminal Record) and Act 151 (Child Abuse) clearances at the time of application for student teaching. 8. Possess evidence of one million dollar liability insurance coverage prior to the 1st day of student teaching. 9. Pass a department review. Graduation Requirements: Student must: 1. Complete all required course work in his or her major(s). 2. Possess the overall grade point average that was required at the time of admission to the Teacher Education and have at least a "2.00" in each major course as determined by the department. 3. Submit an application for graduation and have completed a university department clearance form. 64 *Graduation requirements are based on the Commonwealth's mandated GPA for teacher certifica tion. Students w ho entered Teacher Education in Fall 2001, must maintain a GPA of 2.6, those who entered in Fall 2002, must maintain a 2.8 and those entering in Fall, 2003 must ma intain a 3.0. Program Completion Requiremen ts: Stud ent must: l. Complete all course work for his / her major. 2. Achieve the qualifying grad e point average overall and have a t least a "2.00" in each major course as d etermined by the d epartment. 3. Successfull y complete one semester of student teaching. January 2005 ADMJSSIO AND RETENTION TO THE TEACHER EDUCATIO PROCESS Admission and Retention to the Teacher Education Program Admission and Retention Form for Undergraduate Students that Started at Cal U in September 2003 and Later The Pennsylvania State Board of Ed ucation passed new entrance requirements for admission to and exit from teacher ed ucation program s. These new regulations were given final approval during the fall of 2000 with an implementation date of fall 2001. The implementations of these rules are now in full force. Transitional information has been deleted from this document. Transfer and out-of-state students must meet these same standards. You should read and sign this form indicating that 11ou understand comvlete/11 the effect these regulations have on 11our admission to and completion ofa teacher education program. Admission to California University of Pennsylvania does not constitute Admission to Teacher Education. TO EARN ADMJSSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION, A STUDENT MUST: l. Ha ve completed 48 to 65 credit hours, or the equivalent, of coUege level study (developmental courses d o not count). Transfer students that begin Cal U wi th over 65 credit hours are given a one semester extension. 2. Possess a minimum 2.80 Overall GPA. (A 2.80 Overall GPA is required at the time of the application for admission to teacher educa tion.) 3. Complete a speech & hearing test. 4. Pass the PPST tests: Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. 5. Candidates seeking K-6 a nd /or K-12 certification must a lso pass the Fw1damental Subjects: Content Knowled ge test. 6. Possess curren t Act 34 (Criminal Record) and Act 151 (PA Child Abuse History) clearances. 7. Complete 30+ hours of fi eld experience/ observations a t approved sites. See your department for details. 8. Complete 6 credit hours of coUege level mathematics with a grade of "C" or better. 9. Complete 3 credit hours of En glish Composition with a g rade of "C" or better. 10. Complete 3 credit hours of English / American litera ture with a grad e of "C" or better. 11. Pass a departmental review. See your d epartment for d etails. 65 TO EARN A RECOMMENDATIO FOR STUDENT TEACHING, A STUDENT MUST: 1. Have earned Admission to Teacher Education. 2. Complete a cumulative total of 45+ hours of field experience/ observations at approved sites. See your department for details. 3. Possess a minimum 3.00 Overall GPA. (A 3.00 Overall GPA is required at the time of the application for recommendation for student teaching. Deadlines for application are Nov. 1st for Spring Semester Stud ent Teaching and June 1st for Fall Semester Student Teaching.) 4. Provide evidence of negative TB test. 5. Provide evidence of $1,000,000 liability insurance. 6. Possess current Act 34 (Criminal Record) and Act 151 (PA Child Abuse History) clearances that will be valid until your student teaching assignment is ended. (Previous clearances may have expired, or will expire in the middle of student teaching.) 7. Pass the Praxis II test for appropria te certification area. lf more than one certifica tion area, student must pass all tests. 8. Complete all required education methodology and content courses with a grade of "C" or better. Current co urses must have "C" or better at end of semester. 9. Complete all courses required for graduation. With exception of current courses. 10. Student may not take courses during or after student teaching without prior approval (in writing) from the Dept. Chair and the Director of Student Teaching. Plan ahead so you do not need to take a course during or after student teaching. 11. Pass a departmental review. See your departm~nt for details. TO BE APPROVED FOR GRADUATIO , A STUDENT MUST: 1. Submit an application for grad uation to the College of Education and Human Services. 2. Submit a grad uation clearance form to the College of Educa tion and Human Services. TO BE ENDORSED FOR CERTIFICATTO , A STUDENT MUST: 1. Complete all graduation requiremen ts. 2. Meet current PA state requirements fo r Praxis I and Praxis II exams (passing scores can change). 3. Maintain a minimum 3.00 Overall GPA. 4. Submit a completed Pennsylvania Department of Ed uca tion Applica tion for Certificati on to the Dean of the ColJege of Education and Human Services. 66 I have read and understand the above conditions for Admission to Teacher Education, earning a Recommendation for Student Teaching, Graduation from California University of Pennsylvania and Certification from Pennsylvania Department of Education. I also understand that it is my responsibility to meet these requirements in order to complete the program. Print Name Student's Signature Major Date Phone Number Student ID No. Student Teaching Student teaching is conducted under the supervision of the Director of Student Teaching. Students who are candidates for certification are required to student teach for a minimum of twelve weeks. Student teaching is a competency-based program and may continue beyond one semester. Canclidates are certified to teach only if they demonstrate ability to teach effectively. The Director of Student Teaching, the university supervisor, and the cooperating teacher or teachers determine teaching competency. The student teacher is also required to take a practicum while student teaching. Student teachers are not generally permitted to enroll in other courses during the student teaching experience. Student teaching is normally conducted in selected public schools located in the service area of the university. Alterna tive programs are also available. Interested students should discuss this possibility with the Director of Student Teaching. The institutional philosophy regarding student teaching is to prepare students adequately to assume their responsibilities in the teaching profession wi th the knowledge and skill essential to their areas of specialization. Student teaching is designed to provide a climate wherein the student may exhibit creativity and the ability to make critical judgments based upon knowledge and reason. Applications for student teaching may be secured at the Office of the Dean of Education & Human Services, Room 202 of the Keystone Education Center. Applications must be submitted by June 1 for the fall semester student teaching placement and by November 1 for spring semester student teaching placement. Transfer students are not assigned to student teaching until they have completed at least 24 credits of work at this university. Graduates of other colleges and universities must meet the California University requirements of admission to teacher education before being assigned to student teaching. Appeal Procedure for Certification Students Students wishing to appeal a decision regarding teaching certification should contact the Dean of Education and Human Services to discuss their concern. If accord is not reached at this level, the student may appeal to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. 67 The final source of appeal is with the Certification Appeals Committee, Department of Education in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This step should be taken only if there is no possibility for a resolution at an earlier stage, and only if the student is convinced that arbitrary and / or capricious standards were applied. U.S. Citizenship-A Requirement for Teacher Certification in Pa. A permanent certificate will not be granted to any person who is not a citizen of the United States, and no provisional certificate may be granted to any person who is not a citizen or who has not declared in writing to the Department of Educa tion the intention of becoming a citizen. Graduation in General Education Students who have been working toward teacher certifica tion but are unable to complete the requirements of the teacher educa tion program or w ho change their career plans will not graduate with the Bachelors Degree in Educa tion. Students may elect to change their major and graduate with a Bachelors Degree. Students must meet requiremen ts of the new degree in order to gradua te. Such requests must be initiated wi th the College of Ed ucation Office. Accommodations for Students with Disabilities Accommodations for students with disabilities are approved through the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD). It is the responsibility of the studen ts to adhere to OSD procedures for self-identifying, providing documentation and requesting accommodations in a timely manner. Students must meet the academic standards of the classes/program s for which they are applying and /or in which they are enrolled . [n those instances where class/program requirements simulate responsibilities of in-service personnel, students m ust meet the essential functions of the job. For accommodations assistance, contact the Office for Students with Disabilities in the Keystone Education Building, Room 110. You may also reach this office by telephone at 724-938-5781 or visit the ODS website at http: / / sai.cup.edu/ osd . The College of Liberal Arts The College of Liberal Arts is comprised of the departments of Art, Comm unication Studies, Earth Science, English, Foreign Languages and Cultures, History, Justice Studies, Music, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Sciences, and Thea tre. These departments offer a diverse array of major and minor programs of stud y. A broad general education course of study, based on the liberal arts, encourages students to explore a variety of course offerings and to become aware of the ways many different disciplines understand and view the world. The Liberal Arts are concerned with human values and social issues. They depend on the ability to think analytically, to understand other cultures and their history, as well as our own, and to appreciate artistic responses to our world. Liberal Arts disciplines enrich life by giving it grea ter meaning and by enabling people to adapt to changing employment, personal, and social demands. Many programs offer internship opportunities that allow students to gain professional experience and app ly classroom knowledge to the world of work. Students should select a major by the end of the third regular semester or upon the completion of 45 credit ho urs. This does not prohibi t studen ts from changing their major later in their careers; however, they will have difficulty completing requirements within eight semesters if they change majors after three semesters. Students who do not want a major limited to a single discipline have program options in 68 Liberal Studies, Humanities, and Social Sciences. The cur riculum in each is fl exible and permits interdisciplinary study. The Eberly College of Science and Technology The Eberly College of Science and Technology incl ud es the departments of Applied Engineering and Technology, Biological and Environmental Sciences, Business and Economics, Chemistry and Physics, Earth Science, Mathematics and Computer Science, Nursing, and Professional Studies. The College offers Associate and Bachelor degree programs designed to prepare students to meet present an d future requirements of specific professions and / or to und erta ke furth er study in graduate and professional schools. Each curriculum in the Eberly College includes both general educa tion and a professional educa tion component. The genera] ed uca tion component ensures that students will receive a well-rounded education; such breadth of knowledge w ill increase their usefulness as p rofessional empl oyees and as citizens in the community. The professional component includ es the necessary technical, scientific, business, and/or support courses to provide the basis for ad van ced stud y in a professional area. Classroom theory is frequently supplemented by labora tory and workshop exp eriences w here the interrela tionship between general principles and applica tion is emphasized. Additionally, several program s p rov ide students with opportunities to participate in either an internship in business or industry or a clinical year of study in a hospital setting w here the students' educa tional experiences are utilized in the workplace. The School of Graduate Studies and Research The School of Graduate Studies and Research offers program s of study lead ing to the Master of Arts, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Educa tion, Master of Social Work, and the Master of Science degrees, as well as sta te-accredited supervision certifica tes. Some of these program s are delivered in the traditional classroom mode, some are 100% onJine, and some are a blend of the two. Students completing their graduate educa tion at California University have enjoyed success in pursuing doctoral and p rofessional degrees at distinguished graduate schools throughout the United States. The academic programs and courses offered by the School of Graduate Studies and Research are listed in the graduate ca talog. Information or course schedules may be obtained by calling the Graduate School at 724-938-4187, or checking www.cup.edu . University College University College is a means to aid studen ts in achieving educational, career, and personal goa ls through the utilization of a full range of institutional and community resources. University College provides: l. A guided transition from high school or the world of work into university life by developing personal ad visor-ad visee relationships (using facul ty and peer/ student mentors); assessing basic skills and knowledge; assessing career interests and related activities; helping to develop an academic plan based on student skills and interests. 2. An introduction to a liberal education and its importance in life-long learning by developing proficiency in basic academic skills necessary fo r academic success at the University (reading, writing and mathematical skills); developing proficiency in personal skills which support learning (study skills, time management and interpersonal skills); introducing students to the breadth of human knowledge, including historical consciousness, issues of cultural ethnicity and nationality, global interdependence, and values and ethics in personal, professional, and community li fe. 3. Opportunities to explore various areas of interest, major areas of study and 69 career options by introducing students to the concepts, strategies and resources associated with career planning; on-the-job experiences (co-ops, internships and field experiences); the ability to evaluate career options, to set realistic personal and academic goals, and to measure progress toward the attainment of those goa.Js. Advising and Placement Testing Center The Advising and Placement Testing Center serves to coordina te placement-testing, coordinate schedule development for entering students, advise undecided students, pre-register students in developmen tal courses, monitor successful completion of developmental course work, and provide retesting opportunities for students. The Center does not replace faculty advising but helps to coordinate and supplement it. First-Year Seminar UNI 100 First Year Seminar (FYS) is designed to help students make a smooth transition into the University environment. It is a one-credit course required of most firs t-time students. Topics covered in the course include: time management, campus life issues, informaton literacy, writing/studying skills, math /reading skills, financial aid, academic and career planning, heal th issues and individual assistance. Transfer students are not required to complete FYS is they transfer a course equivalent to UNI 100 First Year Seminar or if they transfer a total of 24 or more credits. Probationary Assistance (PASS) Program The PASS Program provides the add itional structure and support that may be necessary fo r student academic success. Participation in the PASS Program is required of students who are on First Academic Probation and students who have been dismissed fo r academic reasons and are subsequently readmitted . Students meet weekly with faculty, staff or grad uate assistants to reinforce life and academic goals, time-management, study skills, campus resources, academic advisee responsibilities and the appeal process. Da ta indicate that students who participate actively in PASS have a greater probability of succeeding academically than those who do not. Ombudsperson The Office of Student Retention is contacted by stud ents who need information and /or general assistance, or who encounter difficulties with processes, procedures or personalities on campus. Established means of dealing with such concerns are used (i.e., students are informed of the appropri ate processes or proced ures to fo llow and are expected to use these). The Office of Student Retention monitors the concem (s) and becomes involved directly only if established means do not resolve the issue(s). Developmental Courses At California University student success is the priority. Ensuring that students are scheduled in classes of sufficient, but not excessive, challenge is a key to academic success. All new freshmen (students attending a post-secondary institution for the first time) and some transfer stud ents take placement tests before their first registration at California University to determine their levels of ability in mathematics and writing. Students who do not submit SAT scores or have a score of less than 450 on the Verbal SAT (Recentered) are encouraged to take the placement test in reading. 70 Students who do not achieve predetermined scores on these tests must enroll in appropriate developmental courses. These courses, ENG 100 English Language Skills, OMA 092 Introductory Algebra, and OMA 094 Intermediate Algebra, are described in the course listings in th.is catalog. Because these developmental courses are preparatory to a university academic experience, the credits awarded in them do not count toward the fulfillment of the number of credits for graduation, nor may they be used in fulfillment of General Education requirements. However, the grades achieved in these courses are used in establishing a student's grade point average, class standing, eligibility for financial aid, and eligibility for participation in co-curricular activities. Moreover, experience shows that studen ts who do well in preparatory courses also do well in college-level classes. Remember, student success is our priority. Office of Lifelong Learning (and Evening Weekend College/Summer College) The Office of Lifelong Learning serves learners interested in both credit and noncredit learning opportunities. Programs of study are flexible and can be customized to meet students' desires to further their ed ucation. The classes are offered at times intended to accommodate the busy schedules of most adults. The Office of Lifelong Learning provides "one-stop" ease in processing admission, registration and any questions students may have. The Office of Lifelong Learning is an admission site for evening and weekend degree students and non-degree students. The Evening Weekend College offers degrees in liberal arts, social sciences and natural sciences. Classes may be taken for personal or professional enrichment without obtaining a degree. Senior citizens may attend credit classes, tuition free, through our 60+ College Advantage Program. Qualified high school students may take credit classes through our Early Admit program, as well as the summer Science and Technology Leadership Academy. The Summer College, which offers gradua te and undergraduate courses, is run through the Office of Lifelong Learning. The Summer Educational Enrichment for Kids (SEEK) program offers students in grades 2 to 9 fun and educational noncredit programming. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays (except during university recesses). Southpointe Center California University offers a number of programs and courses at an off-campus site located in the Southpointe Industrial Complex in Canonsburg, PA. Programs are geared to the needs of the population and businesses in the area. Most classes are offered in the evenings and on weekends to accommodate adult student schedules. The facility incl udes computer labs, a science Jab, a library with electronic accessibility, and distance learning and video teleconferencing. Students may earn degrees in several undergraduate programs at the Southpointe Center. Bachelor degree programs are offered in business administration, social sciences, and nursing. An accelerated business completion degree is also offered for students with prior academic experience. An associate degree program in information technology is curren tly available, as well as certificate programs in multimedia technology and computer science. Several gradua te degrees are offered including current programs in business, multimedia technology, geography and regional planning, and elementary education. For additional information, please contact the center at 1.888.333.CALU or 724.873.2760 or visit the university website. 71 Pittsburgh Center The University has an urban center located in the Regional Enterprise Tower (the former ALCOA building) in downtown Pittsburgh. Credit graduate-level programs and courses are offered, as well as customized training programs designed specifically to meet corporate needs. Located on the fourth floor of the RET, the Pittsburgh Center houses the department of professional studies and the Institute for Law & Public Policy. For additional information, contact the center at 412.565.2207 or visit the university website. 72 General Education California University believes that a liberal educa tion is essential for all students, regardless of the profession for which they may be preparing. The goals, objectives, and courses that comprise the General Educa tion program are designed to provide students with the knowledge, understanding, and skill they will need to pursue their careers and lead productive and rewarding lives. Goals and Objectives Building a Sense of Community (1 Credit) Students will have a common core of integrated educa tional experiences, learning how to become excellent students, how to survive and thrive in a college environment, and how to achieve their educa tional, personal, and career goals. Students will develop the skills necessary to adjust to university life; they will sense that the curriculum is organically related and holistic, not a collection of courses. Objectives: To establish a personal mentor/ mentee relationship, To design an academic plan of study based upon skills and interests in conjunction with her / his advisor, To critique, analyze, and utilize time management skills, To summarize the various elements of campus life, To use information retrieval systems: library, campus nen,vork and Internet, To loca te and explain the services provided by various learning resources available on camp us, To identify the steps necessary to complete an application for finan cial aid, To perform a computer-based, self-directed career search utilizing the fa cilities and resources provided by Career Services, To iden tify 10 health /wellness issues and campus resources for dealing with them, To summarize the history of California University, and To attend and critique three cultural/sports activities. Required Course UNI 100 First Year Seminar OR HON 100 Honors and University Orientation. Critical Thinking Skills (3 Credits) Students will have the skills necessary to evaluate real life situations and to develop conclusions based on a critical analysis of information ga thered through a variety of sources and methods. Critical thinking skills encompass "various forms of inquiry, abstract logical thinking, inductive reasoning, critical analysis, and ability to find and use information" using appropriate methods and techniques. (Board of Governors' Policy [BOG] 1993-01) Objectives: To describe and apply methods of inquiry, abstract logical thinking, inductive and deductive reasoning, To demonstrate critical analysis, To iden tify and use problem solving techniques, and To demonstrate techniques used to locate, use and evaluate information in relation to the above objectives. 73 Menu Courses Critical Thinking ANT 225, ANT 325, ART 496, ART 497, ART 498 ,Cl-IE 381, COM 220, COM 230, CSC 120, EAS 340, EAS 361, EAS 425, EDE 350, EDU 110, E G 254, E G 306, ENG 308, GCT 342, GCT 445, GEO 340, GEO 474, GTY 300, I-IlS 240, !TE 471, MAT 110, MAT 120, MAT 130, MAT 191, MAT 199, MAT 282, MAT 303, PI-Il 201, PI-Il 211, PI-Il 307, PI-Il 320, PI-Il 325, PHJ 405, PHS 137, PHY 121, PHY 122, POS 228, POS 229, POS 415, PSY 360, TED 426, THE 211, THE 231, THE 271, THE 341 Communication Skills (9 Credits) Students will ha ve the ability to develop and present ideas. Communica tion skills includ e "those required for effecti ve reading, writing, speaking, and listening" and "awareness of the challenges of cross-cuJturaJ communication" (BOG). Objectives: To be ab le to demonstrate the theory and application of public speaking, To construct and arrange arguments, ev idence, information, and appea.ls in speeches designed to accomplish informative and persuasive communication goa.ls, To demonstra te the use of language in speeches designed to accomplish informative and persuasive communication goals, To prepare and deliver effecti ve communica tion with audiences in the presentation of speeches, and To make critical and ethicaJ evaluation of publ.ic speeches. Menu Courses Public Speaking COM 101, COM 201, COM 230, COM 250 Compos ition (6 credits) Knowledge and Comprehension: To demonstra te a capacity to carry out the planning, drafting, revising, and editing stages of the w riting process, To acquire the ability to construct, explain, and illustrate interpretati ons of readings, and To recognize both what a tex t says and how it works (its rheto rical strategies). Applica tion and Ana.lysis: To analyze the elements of the writing situation (subject, purpose, audience) as a fo und ation for writing, To appl y rhetorical stra tegies in w riting expository and argumentative essays, and To produce prose that is clear, coherent, convincing, and correct. Synthesis and Eva.luation: To w rite essays that formulate origin al positions on a problem or issue in the context of a syn thesis of multiple published sources, To assess the usefulness and reliability of potentiaJ print and electronic resources fo r a proposed research project, and To plan, develop, and w rite an appropriately documented and formatted research paper. Required Courses ENG 101 and 102 OR HON 150 and 250. Mathematics (3 Credits) Students will have the "ability to und erstand numerical data and use mathematicaJ methods fo r analysis and problem-solving" (BOG). Mathematics is the science of 74 numbers and their operations, interrelations, combinations, generalizations, and abstractions and of space configurations and their structure, measurement, transformations, and generalizations. Objectives: To identify the components of a mathematics system (i.e., elemen ts, operations, relations, and rules), To demonstrate rigor, exactness, precision, and accuracy in mathematical problem solving, To illustrate the use of inductive and deductive reasoning to prove basic mathematical theorems, To demonstrate the use of theoretical mathematical concepts in solving real-world problems, To employ mathematics as a tool to manipulate numbers and data, and To analyze the role mathematics p lays in the study of nature, particularly in cooperation with science. Menu Courses EAS 538, HON 201, MAT 100, MAT 110, MAT 120, MAT 130, MAT 181, MAT 182, MAT 191, MAT 199, MAT 215, MAT 225, MAT 272, MAT 273, MAT 281, MAT 282, MAT 303, PSY 331 Natural Sciences (6-8 Credits) Students will have a basic w1derstanding of the natural sciences, which are concerned with people's relationship wi th the physical world. The various branches of natural science seek to understand the processes and componen ts of the natural world and encompass physics (matter and energy, and their interrelations and transformations), biology (living organisms and their essential processes), chemistry (the physical properties and composition of nature and its products), and other disciplines. Objectives: To identify major concepts in natural science disciplines, which provide insights into the breadth of those disciplines and their relationship to other disciplines, To illustrate the relationship between models, experimen ts, theories, and laws, To illustrate the generation and testing of data, To apply concepts and knowledge to the solu tion of problems, and To analyze and evaluate the limitations of collected data and design possible alternative interpretations. Menu Courses BIO 103, BIO 112, BIO 115, BIO 120, BIO 125, BIO 206, BIO 301, CHE 100, CHE 101, CHE 102, CHE 381, CMD 204, EAS 100, EAS 131, EAS 150, EAS 163, EAS 242, ENS 101, ENS 205, HSC 110, HSC 120, ITE 311, PHS 117, PHS 120, PHS 135, PHS 137, PHS 145, PHY 101, PHY 121, PHY 122, PHY 202 Social Sciences (6 Credits) Students will have a ''basic understanding of ... the social sciences and their significance in contemporary society" (BOG) and will have an "awareness of the social, economic, political, and environmental interdependence of countries and regions of the world" (BOG). The social sciences focus on human behavior, how people in teract with each other in the past and present; how people interact with the environment; and how people organize, govern and trade among themselves. 75 Objectives: To identify major concepts in the social sciences, which provide insight into the breadth of these disciplines and their relationship to other disciplines, To understand how the various social sciences describe, analyze and explain human behav ior, To understand about cultural heritage, from where people come, where people are and where they may be going, and To identify, explain, apply and evaluate the moral and ethical codes of a social science discipline. Menu Courses ANT 200, BUS 100, CMD 100, CMD 105, CMD 108, CMD 220, CR) 101, CRJ 211, CRJ 429, CRJ 470, ECO 100, E G 347, GEO 100, GEO 105, GEO 150, GEO 175, ~~~m~~~m~~~~~~~~~ 111, HIS 112, HIS 200, HIS 217, HIS 236, HIS 238, HIS 240, HIS 288, HIS 304, HIS 311, HIS 348, HIS 375, HIS 445, HIS 495, MGT 311, NUR 105, POS 100, POS 105, ~~~m~m~~~~~~~~~m~ 322, POS 326, POS 335, PSY 100, PSY 209, PSY 211, PSY 345, SOC 100, SOC 205, soc 240, soc 315, soc 317, soc 395, SOC 410, soc 411, sow 150, sow 270, SOW 295, SOW 340, SOW 364, WST 200 Humanities and Fine Arts (6 Credits) Credit distribution: three credits in Humanities and three credits in Fine Arts. Students will have an "appreciation of and experience with literature and the arts" (BOG), as well as with other traditional areas of the humanities. The humanities deal with human values, beliefs, and emotions, and the way these are expressed through human creations. The humanities are typically subdivided into two areas, humanities and fine arts. Humanities courses present organized values, beliefs, or emotions using language and ideas as the creative vehicle, and include literature, philosophy, and foreign language study. Fine arts courses are those which present organized values, beliefs, or emotions using the senses and physical expression as the creative vehicle, and includ e courses in art, music, and theatre. Fine Arts Objectives: To present, cri tique or analyze human values, beliefs, and emotions as they are conceptualized, formulated, and expressed through verbal and physical action and artifacts and perceived through the senses, and To attend and react to a performance or exhibit related to the discipline studied, in at least one course. Menu Courses ART 106, ART 119, ART 120, ART 310, ART 381, ART 382, ART 385, ART 413, ART 493, ART 496, ART 497, ART 498, COM 275, DAN 132, DAN 133, FRE 345, FRE 346, MUS 100, MUS 104, MUS 191, MUS 192, MUS 196, MUS 198, MUS 199, MUS 202, MUS 211, MUS 215, MUS 300, MUS 301, MUS 303, MUS 306, MUS 308, MUS 315, MUS 313, THE 100, THE 101, THE 131, THE 150, THE 201, THE 231, THE 240, THE 245, THE 309, THE 350, THE 351, THE 354, THE 356 Humanities Objectives: To present, critique or analyze human values, beliefs and emotions as they are conceptualized, formulated, and expressed through language and ideas. Menu Courses ARB 101, ART 321, ART 322, ART 323, CMD 350, COM 224, ENG 106, ENG 107, ENG 108, ENG 203, ENG 205, ENG 206, ENG 301, ENG 302, ENG 315, ENG 337, 76 ENG 338, ENG 355, ENG 356, ENG 357, E G 371, E G 425, ENG 487, FRE 101, FRE 102, FRE 203, FRE 204, FRE 311, FRE 312, FRE 340, FRE 341, FRE 342, FRE 343, ~~~~~~~m~m~~~~~~~ 202, MUS 301, MUS 304, MUS 306, MUS 308, MUS 317, PHI 100, PHI 200, PHI 206, ~m~m~m~m~ ~~~~m ~~~m SPN 102, SPN 203, SPN 204, SPN 311, SPN 312, SPN 342, SPN 345, SPN 346, SPN 348, SPN 349, SPN 350, SPN 401, SPN 421, SPN 422 Multicultural Awareness (3 Credits) Students will have an "understanding of how people's experiences and perspectives are shaped by gender, ethnicity, culture, and other fac tors that distinguish groups of people, coupled with recognition of common elements within human experience that transcend time, space, race and circumstances" (BOG). Multicultural awareness assists individuals, regardless of ethnicity, gender, disabilities, social class or race, to understand and apprecia te events and people from various points of view. Courses could focus on one or more of the following: gend er, ethnicity, racial diversity, world religious belief systems, non-western cultures. Objectives: To outline diversity, either historically or cross-culturally for the population(s) under study, To explain how cultural groups define social constructs (e.g., gender roles, gender attribution, gender ideology and gender identity) and how these are expressed, To identify and explain the social behavior of the population(s) under study, To compare and contrast different cultural groups under study, and To explain w hy tensions exist between cultural groups and how such tensions are expressed, such as attribution and ideology. Menu Courses ANT 100, ANT280, ANT 300, ANT 355, ARB 101, CMD 220, COM 320, CRJ 305, CRJ 429, EDU 310, ENG 155, ENG 371, FRE 101, FRE 102, FRE 203, FRE 204, PRE ~~*~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ GEO 205, GEO 325, GEO 328, GTY 200, HIS 106, HIS 112, HIS 309, HIS 312, HIS 325, HIS 347, HIS 366, HIS 445, LIT 127, MUS 202, NUR 101, PHI 200, POS 210, ~m~~~~~m~m~~~~~~~ 101, SPN 102, SPN 203, SPN 204, SPN 342, SPN 346, SPN 348, SPN 349, SPN 350, SPN 421, SPN 422, WST 200 Values (3 Credits) Students will have an "understanding of the role of values in personal, professional, and civic life; experience in recognizing and analyzing ethical issues" (BOG). The study of values includes the acts, customs, and institutions regarded in a particular, usually favorable, way by a group of people. Values must be a major theme in the course, not just a topic. Course syllabi must provide the definition(s) of value that will be explored . All courses must examine values as they relate to concrete situations within the realm of experience of most studen ts. Objectives: To utilize bodies of knowledge to form the basis for an analysis of values, To explain how values are developed within diverse human fram eworks, To analyze, synthesize and evaluate how ethical concepts are formed, To apply an analysis of values to other branches of knowledge or to issues of universal human concern, To acquire the critical use of sources and evaluation of evidence, To exercise judgment in the expression of ideas, and To appraise knowledge bases on the basis of informed and independent eval uations. 77 Menu Courses CRJ 215, CRJ 395, EAS 131, EDF 321, ENG 306, GEO 165, GEO 240, GEO 426, GYT 350, HIS 309, HIS 312, ITE 305, LIT 127, MGT 375, PHI 200, PHI 220, PHJ 231, PHI 307, PHI 320, PHI 370, POS 228, POS 229, POS 315, POS 327, PSY 211, SOC 315, SOC 395, SPT 305, TED 210, WST 200 Technological Literacy (6 Credits) Students w ill have a basic understanding of the curren t and potential significance of technology, as well as its impact on contemporary society. Technological literacy means knowing how to use tools, resources, processes, and systems to change or to control the natural and artificial en vironmen t, thus altering the human condition. (Lntemational Technology Educa tion Association) Objectives: To explain major concepts in technology, providing insights into its breadth and into its relationship to other areas of study, To use research skills to understand m aterials, en ergy, information, people, time and tools as they apply to technological systems designed to meet human need s, To d esign, produce, test, and analyze possible solutions to technological problems, To critically evalua te the implications and varying interpretations of technological ch anges as they relate to and determine impacts on individuals, society, the environment, and the future, and To demonstrate computer literacy. Menu Courses BIO 301, CIS 101, CIS 150, CIS 201, CSC 105, CSC 120, CSC 123, CSC 124, CSC 260, CSC 304, CSC 306, EAS 273, EAS 365, EDF 301, EDF 302, EET 235, ENG 21 7, GCT 100, GCT 211, GCT 220, GCT 225, GCT 240, GCT 300, GCT 302, GEO 123, GEO 223, GEO 303, GEO 311, GET 101, HON 187, ITE 123, ITE 223, ITE 341, ITE 345, ITE 355, MAT 290, MMT 310, PHS 137, TED 302, TED 316, TED 326 Health and Wellness (3 Credits) Students w ill have an understanding of the various means by which they m ay fulfill their potential as healthy people living in healthy communities. Wellness is the result of individuals making intelligent decisions concerning the various fac tors that can affect their overall h ealth. Courses m ust include one or more of the follow ing emphases: ea ting and exercising toward a healthy lifestyle; building healthy relationships; understanding and preventing disease; explaining drug use and abuse; making healthy choices. Objectives: To comp are and contrast healthy and unhealthy (lifestyles, relationships, drug use, choices, etc.), To explain and pred ict factors affecting health, To interpret and appl y health principles to their lives, and To analyze, d esign, and assess individual health plans. Menu Courses ANT 231, ATE 340, BIO 103, BIO 112, HPE 105, HPE 314, NUR 101, NUR 105, PSY 222, sow 215, sow 303 Upper Division Writing Component Courses The gen eral ed uca tion plan calls for students to tak e two upper division (300 level or above) writing intensive courses in their major. The writing component courses should contain a minimum of 30 pages of writing distributed throughout the 78 semester and offer students opportunities for significant revision of their writing as initiated by an instructor 's written comments on a draft. Menu Courses ~ ~ ~ m ~~~~~ m ~m~ ~ ~~~ 452, COM 331, COM 332, COM 335, COM 363, COM 461, COM 490, CSC 490, CSC 492, EAS 465, EAS 538, EAS 541, EAS 542, EAS 548, EDE 320, EDE 321, EDE 461, EDF 302, EDS 300, ENG 334, ENG 337, ENG 371, ENG 372, ENG 448, ENS 420, ~ ~ ~ ~~ m ~~~ ~ ~ ~~m~m GEO 485, GTY 400, GTY 430, HIS 402, HIS 416, HIS 420, HIS 495, !TE 420, MAT 304, MAT 400, MAT 496, POS 307, POS 312, POS 327, POS 450, PHY 301, PHY 495, ~ ~~~ ~ ~~~ ~ ~~~~m~m~ 370, SOW 405, SPT 425, TED 450, TED 500, THE 304, THE 306, THE 312 Laboratory Courses Four criteria have been established for laboratory courses. ALL fo ur criteria must be reflected in the course syllabus. 1. A laborato ry course should emphasize discipline-specific methodologies and logic used to systematically investigate the world . 2. A labora tory course should provide students w ith the opportunity to use the methodologies and models of inquiries specific to their discipline in the selection, definition, solution, analysis, and evaluation of problems/questions independently and / or collaboratively. 3. A laboratory course should include the evaluation and assessment of student performance from the laboratory experiences. 4. A minimum of 30% of instruction time and 30% of the final grad e of a course must be devoted to laboratory acti vities in order for the course to be considered fo r the laboratory component menu of general educa tion. [Specific discipline is relative to the course and not to the student's discipline of study.I Menu Courses BIO 115, BIO 120, BIO 125, BIO 206, CHE 101, CHE 102, EAS 100, EAS 150, ENS 205, HIS 311, HSC 120, PHS 120, PHS 137, PHY 101, PHY 121, PHY 122, PHY 202, THE 341 Notes Cal U's General Education Program goal menus will be updated througho ut the implementation process. Students entering the university under this catalog will be able to sa tisfy General Educa tion requirements by using courses added to goal menus in subseq uent years w ithout being required to change to a new catalog. Genera.J educa tion courses may include any courses in a student's career, including major courses. Major courses included on a goal menu may be used to satisfy that goa.J. Althoug h a course may appear on more than one menu, a given course may be used to sa tisfy only one genera.1 education goal. When external accreditati on agencies require specific competencies, departments may ad vise students to take specific courses included on a goal menu to complete the goal. Students should contact their advisors or department chairs for information on such requirements. Any required course within a general educa tion goa.J (e.g., UNI 100, ENG 101, ENG 102) that is fail ed must be retaken by the student and a passing grade earned for the course. Students should retake such courses as soon as possible. 79 Students must complete appropriate developmental courses or satisfy other prerequisites prior to completing a course listed on a general education goal menu. Students must complete two upper-level "writing intensive" courses in the major. Major departments must affirm that the writing intensive courses they propose require writing experiences that are relevant to that major; writing component courses must offer students opportunities for significant revision of their writing, revision typically initiated by instructors' written comments on drafts; students in writing intensive courses must be assigned a minimum of 30 pages of writing, distributed throughout the semester. 80 NOTE For all freshman students entering Fall 2005 and after, 40 percent of the credits required to complete their program (a minimum of 48 credits) must be taken in 300 or 400-level courses. 81 Academic Departments Academic Development Services Facul ty: Sally (Chairperson), Crawford, Johnson, Mace, Rodriguez-Naeser, Seelye, Solomon Purpose The Department of Academic Development Services operates fo ur grant-funded programs: Act 101, Student Support Services, and Upward Bound-Fayette and Greene Counties. These p rograms help students enter and graduate from college. Services 1. Instruction Faculty teach EDU 110 Critical Thinking, Reading and XCP 194 Career Planning, and First Year Seminar UNI 100 is offered to freshman. 2. Counseling Counselors provide educational and career counseling and academic advisement. New program students are interviewed and receive both an orientation and academic plan. Counselors help students schedule and register for courses; monitor each student's academic performance; and provide students with information concerning academic policies, procedures, and practices. Program students may also be eligible for a non-punitive grading option. 3. Tutoring Tutoring is p rovided for most en try level courses. Tutors review lecture notes, check and review the student's knowledge of textbook and course materials and provide individual and group study sessions. The Department of Academic Development Services is located in oss Annex. Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and weekends and evenings by appointment. Anyone desiring services or information is encouraged to stop at the office or call 724-938-4230. 82 Applied Engineering and Technology Faculty: Komacek (Chair), Amrhein, Bronakowski, Coomar, Dreucci, Engstrom, Hider, Horath, Kallis, Kolick, Kruse, Loney, Means, Nowak, Prokic, Salim, Schickel, Sumey, Thompson, Urbine, Vaverka, Whitehead, Wright Department Mission Curricula in Applied Engineering and Technology integra te a comp rehensive program in the applica tion of tedmology with a broad general educa tion to prepare graduates to function in technology-related fields in industry or educa tion. Students develop a strong background in the fundamentals of science, mathematics and technology so they may apply their knowledge and skills to tedmical and management situations in industry or educa tion. In addition, students become aware of the impact of technology on the global community and the quality of life, both for the indi vidual and for society. Programs Applied Engineering and Technology offers the following programs: Bachelor Degree Programs: Computer Engineering Technology Electrical Engineering Technology Graphic Communica tions Technology Industrial Technology Technology Education Associate Degree Programs: Computer Engineering Technology Drafting and Design Technology Electrical Engineering Technology Industrial Technology Tedmica1 Studies (flex degree) Computer Engineering Technology (Associate and Bachelor Degrees) Computer Engineering Technology combines theoretical concepts and practical applica tions in electrical/electronic systems, computer science, and engineering technology. Students study digital electronics, microprocessors, embedded systems, computer networking, systems design, and software programming. The associate degree program emphasizes developing tedmical solutions to computer-related problems. Associate degree graduates can apply for p rofessional certifica tion as an Associate Computing Professional through the Institute for Certifica tion of Computing Professionals. They are also eligible to enter the bachelor degree p rogram with no loss of time or credits. The bachelor degree program builds on the technical fo und ation of the associate degree by enhancing theoretical knowledge and engaging students in software and hard ware design and development projects. Bachelor degree gradu ates may apply for p rofessional certifica tion as a Certified Computing Professional through the Institute for Certifica tion of Computing Professionals. Employment Opportunities Associate degree graduates find employment as tedmicians, w hile bachelor degree graduates secure engineering technologist positions. The U.S. Burea u of Labor Statistics and the Pennsylvania Labor Market Information Data Systems project computer engineering technology-related positions will be among the fas test growing occupations by 2008, experiencing more than 80 percent growth in Pennsylvania and more than 100 percent grow th nationwide. Employment opportunities exist in hardware systems, software, embedded systems, digital 83 electronics, microcontrollers, automation / robotics, networking, wireless communica tions, product sales and marketing, and many other computer-related fields. Electrical Engineering Technology (Associate and Bachelor Degrees) Program Goal - to provide students with a well-rounded education that meets the needs of the Commonwealth. Specifically, the goal is to prepare graduates for technically oriented careers related to analog and digital systems with an emphasis in the area of microprocessor technologies. The program integrates teamwork and leadership skills in a blend of theoretical and applied competencies to prepare students for changing technologies and lifelong learning. The Electrical Engineering Technology program received accreditation through the Technology Accreditation Commission (TAC) of Accredita tion Board of Engineering Technology (ABET) through 2010. All graduates from the Electrical Engineering Technology program will receive accredited degrees. Graduates from an ABET accredited program will be eligible to sit for a pre-licensing, Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE Exam). Program Educational Objectives - produce graduates who can: A. think critically to assess and evaluate complex technical and non-technical problems in a corpora te environmen t, B. communicate effectively in oral, written, visual, and graphical modes in interpersonal and group situa tions at a level of effectiveness expected of industry employers, C. remain technically current and adapt to rapidly changing technologies, D. perform ethically and professionally in business, industry, and society, E. function effectively in team-oriented open-ended activities in an industrial environment, F. blend theoretical and practical knowledge and skills to solve technical problems, and G. apply microprocessor based technology to solve technical problems. Program Educational Outcomes - by the time of grad uation, Electrical Engineering Technology graduates will demonstra te the following: A. the knowledge, skills, techniques and application of modem tools in the electrical engineering technology discipline, B. the ability to use computers and applica tion software that pertain to electrical engineering technology, C. the ability to use appropriate laboratory and test equipment, D. technical problem solving skills, including the ability to identify problems, conduct experiments, gather data, analyze data and produce results, E. the ability to produce written documents, to deliver oral presentations, to develop, prepare and interpret visual information; and to communicate these with a specific audience at a level of effectiveness expected in industry, F. knowledge of social, technical and professional ethics, G. effective discipline-related project management and teamwork skills, H. the ability to apply mathematics including transform methods and applied differential equations in support of electrical / electronic systems, I. the application of physics and/ or chemistry to electrical/ electronic circuits in a rigorous mathematical environment at or above the level of algebra, J. the ability to analyze, design and implement analog and microprocessor systems through a blend of theoretical and practical methods, K. a recognition of the need for, and the ability to engage in lifelong learning, and L. the ability to apply crea tivity in the design of systems, components, or processes appropriate the program objectives. 84 The bachelor degree program in Electrical Engineering Technology blends minds-on theory with hands-on applications to develop the knowledge and skills required to design, develop, modify, troubleshoot, maintain, calibrate and repair electrical and electronic systems. Students are required independently to design rnicroprocessor/ rnicrocontrolJer systems that interface to the analog world . The associate degree program prepares graduates to install, test, maintain, calibrate and repair electrical and electronic systems. In addition, both programs emphasize computer application skills, computer programming, and technical report writing. Associate degree graduates may transfer to the bachelor degree program with no loss of time or credits. Employment Opportunities Demand for graduates is on the increase. Associate degree graduates fin d employment as technicians in a va riety of electrical- and electronic-related fields, while bachelor degree graduates find positions as electrical engineering technologists, network administrators, software developers and programmers, instrumentation designers, systems technicians, field representati ves, and managers. Graphic Communications Technology (Bachelor Degree) Graphic Communications Technology encompasses all the processes involved in designing, preparing, and reproducing text, photographs, artwork, illustrations, and symbols in printed form on physical media, such as paper, plastic, metal, or textiles; and in electronic form for web and multimedia presentations. Students develop skilJs in design, layout, digital prepress, desktop publishing, flexography, offset lithography, screen printing, estimating, cost analysis, digital photography, packaging, and color imaging while developing technical service, management, and supervisory competencies. Employment Opportunities Shortages exist for professionals in all phases of the printing and publishing industry with experts estimating 35,000 to 50,000 unfilled positions due to a lack of qualified workers. Graduates find employment in design, production, customer service, technical support, supervision, and management with companies engaged in printing, publishing, web design, photography, advertising, and equipment manufacturing. Graphic Communications Technology Student Clubs Graphics students can join two clubs; the Screen Printing Student Association and the Student Club of Printing House Craftsmen . The latter club is an affiliate of the Pittsburgh Club of Printing House Craftsmen, an organization of printing industry managers and professionals. Student club members perform printing services, conduct industrial tours, and attend conferences. They also contribute to Calibrations, a literary arts magazine published by students and faculty in graphics, art and English. Graphic Communications Technology Scholarships The Kenny Hager Memorial Scholarship and the Kurt Nordstrom Scholarship are offered through California University. Scholarships are also available from the Pittsburgh Club of Printing House Craftsmen, the Foundation of Flexographic Technical Association, the Graphic Arts Technical Foundation, and the International Publishing Management Association. Industrial Technology (Associate and Bachelor Degrees) Industrial Technology is a field of study designed to prepare technically competent Industrial Technologists and management professionals for employment in business, 85 industry and government. The career focus fo r graduates of the Industrial Technology program is industrial and managemen t supervision. The National Association of Industrial Technology has determined that certification as an Industrial Technologist req uires an educa tional background in production /operations management, quality control, safety management and production and inventory control. Associate and bachelor degrees are offered in Industrial Technology. Associate degree students develop technical skills in industrial safety, machine tool manufacturing, computer numerical control, materials technology, automation /robotics, electronics, d raftin g and design, CAD, and quality control. The bachelor degree program focuses on the principles of production, industrial cost analysis, production analysis, project management, computer-integrated manufacturing, and production and in ventory contro l. The Industrial Technology bachelor degree is an upper division program. Admission is onJy open to students who have completed an approved associate of science degree. The following California University associate degrees are approved as prerequisites for the upper-division bachelor degree in Industrial Technology: Compu ter Engineering Technology, Computer Science Technology, Drafting and Design Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, and Industrial Technology. Technology-related associate of science degrees from other colleges and universities qualify. Associate of applied science degrees qualify provi ded they include algebra, trigonometry, and physics. The addi tional courses required to complete the Industrial Technology bachelor degree are offered via the web. For information on eligible programs, contact the department chair: komacek@cup.edu, or 724-9384085. Employment Opportunities The associa te degree program prepares technically competent professionals for employment in industrial and manufacturing enterprises as industrial technicians. The career focus for bachelor degree grad uates is industrial and manufacturing supervision. Employment opportuni ties in Industrial Technology are diverse with graduates finding careers as CAD operators, drafters, designers, engineering technicians, production supervisors, purchasing agen ts, industrial researchers, safety managers, manufac turing technicians, systems analysts, quality control managers, C C machin e programmers, robotic technicians, industrial trainers and sales representati ves. Nanofa brication Manufacturing Technology Concentration Industrial Technology offers optional concentrations in Nanofabrica tion Manufacturing Technology (NMT) through Penn State University's anofabrica tion Center. Associate degree students who select the NMT concentration complete the NMT Capstone Semester at Penn State. To pursue the NMT concentration in the bachelor degree program, students must first complete an NMT-related associate degree. To learn more about the NMT center at Penn State, visit www.nanofab.psu.edu. Industrial Technology Student Club Majors are encouraged to join the National Association of Industrial Technology Student Club, which provides opportunities to enhance technical skills and professionalism. Club members participate in industrial tours, attend conferences and develop technical skills through service projects. 86 Technology Education (Teacher Certification Bachelor Degree) This program prepares graduates for K-12 Technology Education teaching certification through the Pennsylvania Department of Educa tion (PDE). The program has an established international reputation for excellence, having received the Outstanding Technology Teacher Education Program Award from the International Technology Educa tion Association's (ITEA) Council on Technology Teacher Education (CTTE) and having conducted a Na tional Technology Education Demonstration Project funded by the U.S. Departmen t of Educa tion. Also, the program was one of the first in the nation to be accredited by the National Council fo r the Accreditation of Teacher Educa tion (NCATE), and the ITEA's CTTE. The program conducted the Pennsylvania Governor 's Institute for Technology Educa tion from 2000-2003. In lecture-labora tory courses focused on bio-related technology, communica tion, construction, manufac turing, and transportation, Technology Educa tion majors develop knowledge and skills in the safe and appropria te use of technological tools, materials and p rocesses as they design, p roduce, use and eval uate products and systems. Computer applica tions are emphasized . Students also complete educa tion courses and the requirements necessary fo r professional teaching certifica tion in Pennsylvania. Employment Opportunities Currently, there is a significant shortage of Technology Education teachers within Pennsylvania and throughout the nation that has resulted in the p rogram having excellen t placement rates. The shortage of teachers is projected to continue for the next six to ten years. Most graduates teach, but others excel in industry, government, and priva te business positions and some pu rsue ad van ced degrees to secure positions as college professors. Technology Education Student Club The Technology Educa tion student dub is TEAC (Technology Education Association of California). Ln recent years, TEAC members have taken first place honors in academic competitions several times at the eastern U.S. regional and international conferences of the Technology Educa tion Collegia te Association. Technology Education Scholarships The Donald Maley Technology Education Scholarship, the Technology Education Association of Pennsylvania William J. Wilkinson Scholarship, the Technology Education Faculty Scholarship, the John C. McCrory Memorial Technology Educa tion Scholarship, and the TSA (Technology Student Association) Scholarship are available. All are one-time scholarships fo r entering students. For applications, visit http: / / workforce.cup.ed u / komacek. Drafting and Design Technology (Associate Degree) The principal objecti ve of the Computer Aided Drafting and Design Technology program is to provide students with sufficient skills and expertise to secure employment in Computer-Aid ed Drafting, design, and related fields. Upon completion of the program, the graduate is expected to be able to communica te technical ideas through modeling and crea tion of technical drawings that fulJ y describe a design idea, solve technical problems using Computer Aided Design (CAD) techniques, p repare technical drawings, write technical reports that are clear, concise, and accurate; and be highly skilled in the opera tion of the latest CAD software and hardware systems. Graduates may complete the bachelor degree program in Industrial Technology or other Engineering Technology degree programs at CAL U with no loss of time or credit to expand their job options and career opportunities. 87 Employment Opportunities The need for personnel in drafting, design and CAD fields will continue to as projected by the US Department of Labor studies. Increasingly, industry is adding new computer hard ware and software technologies to their drafting, design and engineering departments. As companies implement new draftin g and CADD technologies their need for highly knowled geable and skilled employees continues to increase. Graduates of this program a.re prepared to meet the increasing employment demands of high tech industries using comp uters. Technical Studies "Flex Degree" (Associate Degree) The requirements for this program are fl exible. Ca.lifornia University collaborates w ith companies, governmental agencies, labor unions, ed uca tional institutions, and ind ividuals to design and deliver a technical concentration that includes the knowledge and skills employers demand. A general educa tion component provides a balanced associate degree. The program addresses the rapidly expanding technician-level employment opportunities available in the new economy by p roviding customized technical concentrations that meet the ever-changing needs of business and industry. Departmental Lab Facilities Applied Engineering and Technology courses are taught in three buildings on campus. The Eberly Science and Technology Center houses the EET Analog Lab, the Digital / Embedded Systems Lab, and the Ca.lifornia Manufacturing Assistance Center, which incl udes labs for CADD, Materials Testing, Metrology, Computer N umerical Control, and Automated Manufacturing. Coover Hall has labs for CADD/ Drafting, Digital Prepress, Electronics, Foundry, Graphics / Printing, Machine Tools, Man ufacturing Technology, Multimedia Technology, Photography Darkroom, and Photogra phy Studio. The Historic Industrial Arts Building has labs for Drawing and Design, Elem entary School Technology, Screen Printing, Flexography, Metal Fabrication and Physical Technologies. Internships During an internship, students work in an organization related to their employment goals w here they receive practical experience in applying the knowled ge and skills they have learned a t the University. Graphic Communica tions Technology students are required to complete an internship. Bachelor degree students in Computer Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology and Industrial Technology are encouraged to complete an elective internship. Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Engineering Technology - 124 Credits The following eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended framework for completing this program of study in four years. Freshman Year First Sem ester **CSC 120 Prob. Solv / Prog. Construction *EET llO DC Circuit Analysis **ENG 101 English Composition I **MAT 199 Pre-Calculus **UNI 100 Fi.rst Year Seminar Second Semester **CSC 124 C Programming *EET 160 AC Circuit Analysis **ENG 217 Scientific & Tech Writing 14 credits 3 crs. 4 crs. 3 crs. 3 crs. 1 crs. 16 credits 3 crs. 4 crs. 3 crs. 88 •MAT 195 Discrete Mathematical Structure General Education Course 3crs. 3 crs. Sophomore Year Third Semester *CET 235 Digital Electro nic Design 265 Object-Oriented Programming •MAT 281 Calculus I ..ECO 100 Elements of Economics General Education Course 16 credits 4 crs. 3 crs. 3 crs . 3 crs. 3 crs. Fourth Semester •CET 270 Intro. Microprocessor Design 328 Data Structures •MAT 282 Calculus II ..PHY 101 CoUege Physics I General Education Course 17 credits 4 crs. 3 crs. 3 crs . 4 crs. 3 crs. •csc •csc Junior Year Fifth Semester •CET 335 Microprocessor Interfacing *EET 215 Intro to Instrumentation •PHY 202 College Physics II General Educa tio n Course *Technical Elective [CSC 302, 323, 324, 405, 410, 455, 460, 475, 485, 495 (or CET /EET 495), EET 370, 460 MAT 381, 382) Sixth Semeste •CET 360 Microprocessor Engineering ..CSC 306 FORTRAN 400 Operating Syste ms *MAT 341 Linear Algebra 300 / 400 Level General Ed ucation Course •csc Senior Year Seventh Semester •CET 490 Seruor Project I 378 Computer Architecture General Ed ucation Course *Technical Elective (see above) 17 credits 4 crs. 3 crs. 4 crs. 3 crs. 3 crs. 16 credits 4 crs . 3 crs. 3 crs. 3 crs. 3 crs. 15 credits 3 crs. •csc 3 crs. 3 crs. 6 crs. Eighth Semester 13 credits 4 crs. •CET 440 Computer Networking 3 crs. *CET 492 Seruor Project II 3 crs. *Technical Elective (see above) 3 crs. 300 / 400 Level General Education Course • Required major and rela ted courses •• Required and recommended Gen eral Education courses 89 Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology - 124 Credits The following eight-semester sched ule of courses provides a recommended framework for comple ting this p rogram of study in four years. Freshman Year First Sem ester ••CSC 120 Prob. Solv. and Program Constr. *EET 110 DC Circuits **ENG 101 Eng lish Composition I **UNI 100 First Year Seminar General Education Course 17 credits 3 crs. 4 crs. 3 crs. 1 er. 6 crs. IQ credits Second Semester **CSC 124 C Programming *EET 160 AC Circuits **ENG 217 Science & Tech Writing **MAT 199 Pre-Calculus General Education Course 3 crs. 4 crs. 3 crs. 3 crs. 3 crs. Sophomore Year Third Sem ester *EET 215 Intro to Instrumentation *EET 235 Digi tal Electronic Design *EET 325 Introduction to Electric Power *MAT 281 Calculus I 3 crs. 4 crs. 4 crs. 3 crs. Fourth Semeste r *EET 270 Introduction to Microprocessors *EET 365 Linear Devices *MAT 282 Calculus II **PHY 101 College Physics I 15 credits 4 crs. 4 crs. 3 crs. 4 crs. Junior Year Fifth Semester *EET 310 Methods in Engineering Analysis *EET 320 Network Analysis *EET 335 Microprocessor Interfacing *PHY 202 College Physics II 4 crs. 4 crs. 4 crs. 4 crs. 14 credits 16 credits 16 credits 4 crs. 4 crs. 4 crs. Sixth Sem ester *EET 360 Microprocessor Engineering *EET 370 Instrumenta tion Design I *EET 410 Automatic Control System *EET Elective [EET 420, 430, 440, 460, 475, OR495] 4 crs. Senior Year Seventh Semester **CHE 101 General Ch emistry I EET 400 Senior Project P roposal *EET Elective (see above) 300 o r 400 level General Education Courses 90 15 credits 4 crs. 1 er. 4 crs. 6 crs. Eighth Semester 15 credits **ECO 100 Elements of Econo mics 3 crs. *EET 450 Senior Project 3 crs. *Technical Elective [Any approved EET Elective, CHE 102, CSC 202 (or above), any ITE course, MAT 272 (or above), OR PHY 221 (or above)] 3 crs. Gen eral Education Courses 6 crs • Required major and related courses •• Required and recommended Gene ral Education courses Bachelor of Science in Graphic Communications Technology -120 Credits The fo Uowing eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended framework for completing this program of study in four years. Freshman Year First Semeste r **ENG 101 English Composition l **GCT 100 G raphic Commun. Processes I *GCT 220 Black and White Photography •GCT 225 Principles of Layout and Design **MAT 181 CoUege Algebra ••lJNl 100 First Year Seminar 16 credits 3 crs. 3 crs. 3 crs. 3 crs. 3 crs. 1 er. Second Semester **E G 102 English Composition Il ••GCT 200 Graphic Commun. Processes Il *GCT 240 Desktop Publishing General Ed ucation Courses 15 credits 3 crs. 3 crs. 3 crs. 6 crs. Sophomore Year Third Semester **CHE 101 General Chemistry 1 *GCT 211 Screen Printing Techniques *MGT 300 Principles of Management General Education Course 14 credits 4 crs. 3 crs. 3 crs. 4 crs. 15 credits 3 crs. 3 crs. 6 crs. 3 crs. Fourth Semester *GCT 302 Lithographic Techniques *Ml