SlipperyRock /University SlipperyRock University" of Pennsylvania Undergraduate Catalog 2003/2004 To Apply: Contact the Office of Admissions Toll free 1-800-929-4778 or apply@SRU.edu Visit our website at www.SRU.edu Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania 16057-1326 1-800-SRU-9111 rock solid education Produced under the supervision of Slippery Rock Univ division of Academic Affairs. . , Slippery Rock University of Penn^.1^"'^ education of the Pennsylvania State System of High WHOM TO CONTACT AT SLIPPERY ROCK ABOUT. SlipperyRock University Robcn M. Smith IrJma I'rrnJstl .WHOUMw Sl.ppcn Rock, PA 16057-1326 724.738.2000 724.7W.2169 Fax fobcn.imjth@5ru.cJu Dear Students: Welcome to Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. Discover what a special place this is. You will not only find a beautiful, historic campus spreading over 600 rolling acres, but also an interested faculty committed to helping you succeed both inside and outside the traditional classroom. The faculty at Slippery Rock University are dedicated to your learning experience. Our vision is to create for you a caring community of lifelong learners connecting with the world. I believe you'll be excited about the possibilities we offer. Here you will find classes taught by professors and not graduate students. You will participate in class discussions, work on group projects, and spend time with professors after class. You will find the latest technology to help you prepare for the complex demanding digital world. You will be offered internships and realworld experiences that prepare you for your career and for leadership opportunities. I believe you'll be excited about the opportunities we offer. Last year, over two hundred of our students presented, exhibited or performed original works or research at regional, state, national and international professional meetings. Fourteen students presented in Poland. Several students presented and helped host the Fourth International Congress of Sciences Applied to Soccer in Costa Rica. Three students presented research to an undergraduate symposium sponsored by the U.S. Congress. Two undergraduates presented at the National Research Conference in Salt Lake City. All three research awards presented to students at the Pennsylvania State System Philosophy Conference were won by SRU students. Another 145 Slippery Rock University students attended professional conferences with faculty colleagues. These types of real life experiences are the opportunities that provide a link between the classroom and the world beyond our campus. Last year, we placed 95% of our graduates in either a graduate/professional program or on to the first step of their career. Success at Slippery Rock University is all about choices: Choices you make to achieve your goals. We believe you control your destiny. The information provided in this catalog will be helpful for planning. Standing behind this information are almost 1,000 members of our faculty and staff pledged to help you succeed Best wishes, Robert M. Smith Interim President A member of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Kducabon rock solid »*ducirtFOR THE SUMMER TERM Students may be able to qualify for financial aid for the summer term dependent upon their enrollment status, eligibility for aid, and the availability of financial aid funds. The following sources of financial aid may be available for the summer F,ederal Pel1 Grant> Pennsylvania State Grant, Federal Work Study, Federal ta or Loans and PLUS. Students are encouraged to contact the Office ot inane1 Aid in the early spring regarding application procedures for financial aid for the summer term. financial aid. Students interested in financial aid for a study abroad program should contact the Office of Financial Aid. Statement of Rights and Responsibilities RIGHTS: The student has the right to: • Be considered for financial aid assistance; be notified of the financial aid decision; and if not awarded financial assistance, to be informed as to the reason for denial. • Appeal financial aid decisions to the Associate Provost for Enrollment Services. • Be informed of the financial aid programs available and the required application materials. RESPONSIBILITIES: The student is responsible for: • Submitting the appropriate application forms within published deadline dates. • Using all refunds of financial aid funds for expenses related to the student's education. • Following the requirements and repayment schedules of educational loan programs. • Informing the Office of Financial Aid of all grants, scholarships, or other funds received for their educational costs from outside organizations. ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA In order to be considered for financial aid, student applicants must: • Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen. • Be registered with Selective Service (if required). • Be working toward a degree or teacher certification at SRU. • Not owe a refund on a federal grant or be in default on a federal educational loan. General Comments • • STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS tudtfKS may ^ stinfv "u eligible for financial aid funds to attend a study abroad 's aPProved by SRU. Financial aid eligibility for study abro-iU IS rev*ewe^ by individual request. The terms and conditions ot the oa program have a direct impact upon the students eligibiiit} tor at SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY • All aid programs require that the student make satisfactory academic progress as detailed in the financial aid section of the catalog. The financial aid office should be contacted for instructions when a major change in the family's financial condition occurs such as death, disability, retirement, loss of job, etc.) Students and families are encouraged to contact the financial aid office at 724-738-2044 or via e-mail at financial.aid@sru.edu with any questions they have about the financial aid information provided in this catalog. FINANCIAL AID 31 • The information provided in this section was accurate at the time of • Don and Terry Phillips Scholarship (Education) publication. Fees, regulations, eligibility requirements, etc. are subject to • Dr. James E. Winner, Jr. Family Scholarship (Business Administration) change. • Dr. Stephen C. and Susan V. Coulon Scholarship (Physical Education) • Dwight Baker Memorial Scholarship (Music: Piano or Strings) • Eben Bass Memorial Scholarship (English) • Eberly Family Scholarship University Scholarships Slippery Rock University awards more than $600,000 in academic scholarships • Edna C. Rohwedder Community Service Memorial Scholarship annually. Students are encouraged to visit the financial aid website at • Emma Guffy Miller Scholarship (Political Science: Women) www.sru.edu/pages/4986.asp for a current listing of freshman and upper class • English or English Education scholarships awarded through SRU. Students and families are encouraged to • General Music Scholarships (Music) contact the financial aid office (724-738-2044) if they have any questions about • Genevieve M. Tvrdik Scholarship (Biology) academic scholarship opportunities. • Geology Alumni Scholarship • Governor's School Scholarship SCHOLARSHIPS THAT ARE AVAILABLE • Grace H. "Arky" Vaughan Scholarship (Physical Education) • The Slippery Rock University Association of Pennsylvania State College and • Health and Human Services Scholarship University Faculty Scholarship • Helen Brua Gettig Memorial Scholarship (Education) Craig Succop Scholarship (Art-Metalsmithing) • History, Public Administration, Political Science Academic Affairs Scholarship • Hockenberry Memorial Scholarship Accounting Department Scholarship • Honors Program Scholarships American Legion Post 393 Scholarship • Howard L. and Margaret Rehm Headland Scholarship Art Department Scholarship • Irving P. Rosenthal Accounting Scholarship Asian Studies Scholarship • J. Kevin Woods Memorial Scholarship Band Scholarship (Music) • James E. and Gay K. Dull Scholarship (Music) Biology Honors Scholarship • James Steel Memorial Scholarship (Biology) Blase S. Scarnati Scholarship • John and Helen Williams Endowed Scholarship (Education) Blase Scarnati Endowment Scholarship (Music: Marching Band) Board of Governors Scholarship • John and Kathryn Conway Symphony Scholarship (Music: Strings) • John and Martha Gault Art Scholarship Bob and Betty Smiley Scholarship (Physical Education) Bonnie Winder Scholarship (Music) • Joseph S. Puntureri Memorial Science Scholarship • Katherine M. Moore Health Education Award Bruce Witek Scholarship (Parks & Recreation) • Kay Wolford Endowment for Education Majors Campus Side Apartments Scholarship • Kenneth M. O'Toole Memorial Scholarship (Marketing) Captam Jim Unterwagner Scholarship (Sociology/Anthropology/Social • Kris Chapin Memorial Flute Scholarship (Music: Flute) • Carl and Louise Woodling Scholarship (English or English Education) Carl and Norma Laughner Scholarship C^5"" ScholarshiP (Special Education) Chad Williamson Memorial Scholarship ar es B. Hamilton Memorial Art Scholarship CD > / 2 '°c ^C^°^ars^ip (Physical Education/Exercise Science) c ass of 43 Scholarship (Education) Class of 57 Scholarship (Education) Dale Liken Scholarship Leo I. Shapiro Memorial Scholarship (History, Public Administration, Political Science) • Louis D. and Panagiota Pappan Scholarship • Louis Razzano Scholarship (English or English Education) • Lucy Isacco Sack Dance Scholarship for Summer Study • Lucy Isacco Sack Scholarship (Dance) • M. Clair and Marie Swope Scholarship • M. Kate Brennan Music Education Scholarship (Music Education) • Mabel Eichler Vincent Scholarship (Theatre) • Madeline Farnen Stoops Scholarship (Education) FINANCIAL AID 33 Madrigal Dinner Scholarship (Music: Voice) Manocha Management Scholarship Maree McKay/Esther Smiley Academic Alumni Scholarship Marjorie Stephenson Scholarship Mary P. Wodiska Memorial Scholarship (Arts & Sciences) Meiping Cheng Memorial Scholarship Merle Jan Moses Crawford Scholarship (Special Education) Michael J. Estocin '54 Memorial Scholarship Nate and Irene Maruca Education Scholarship Olive Wharton Scholarship (Education) Park Ranger Scholarship Philip J. Kennedy Scholarship (Accounting) Phillips Scholarship Physical Education Pre-Engineering, Physics & Physics Education Scholarship Presidents Scholarship Quality Aggregates Inc. Internship-Scholarship (Safety Management) Richard Tillack Memorial Scholarship (Computer Science or Natural Sciences) Ritts Scholarship • • • • • • • • • Robert Leffingwell Scholarship (Communication) Robert N. Aebersold Scholarship Athletic Scholarships are administered by the Intercollegiate Athletic Department and awarded by the coaches of each particular sport. Contact the specific coach at the Intercollegiate Athletic Office, 102 Morrow Field House, 724-738-2021. Ruth Vaughan Coon Scholarship (Physical Education) Sadie Lindey Carey Scholarship (Education) Samuel G. Sava Scholarship for Elementary Education Slippery Rock University Scholarship at Sharon High School Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work Sophomore Biology Honors Scholarship Special Education Alumni Scholarship The Julia Warhola Memorial Art Scholarship The Mihal Skarupa Memorial Art Scholarship The Printmaking Foundation Scholarship Thomas H. John Scholarship (Biology) Twyla Hord Memorial Scholarship (Special Education) University Academic Scholarships and Dean's Scholarships Watson Family Scholarships Wolves Club of Coraopolis Scholarship Wolves Club of New Castle Scholarship Scholarships are awarded based on various criteria. Visit the SRU scholarships web page at www.sru.edu/pages/4986.asp or contact the Office ofFinancial Aid for details. Due to the generosity of many individuals and corporations, new scholarship opportunities are established on an ongoing basis. Therefore, additional scholarships may be available but not listed above. For updated information refer to the scholarship web page at www.sru.edu/pages/4986.asp. Scholarship information listed in this catalog is subject to change without notice. Army ROTC scholarships are available at Slippery Rock University that cover tuition, fees, books, and a monthly cash subsistence. Contact the SRU Military Science Department at 724-738-2019 for details. SJi ^frican American Caucus Scholarship Essay Contest SRU Career Services Scholarship ??!e TCCh ScholarshiP ar Slippery Rock University Transfer Student Scholarship c^Cademic PassP°rt Transfer Scholarship SRU/ROTC Incentive Scholarship Studio Art Scholarship Sue Shuttleworth Music Therapy Scholarship y van Cohen Public Administrator Scholarship Terry Steele Jazz Scholarship (Music: Jazz) Th namtI?m'tar Wukich Memorial Art Scholarship The Donald Vanecek Memorial Art Scholarship He Frank Ross Memorial Art Scholarship FINANCIAL AID 35 Financial Aid Timeline - A General Guide of What to Do and When ITEMS TO COMPLETE • Dec (CURRENT AID RECIPENTS) Receive a Renewal FAFSA in the mail from federal processor * Gather financial aid documentation necessary for completion of the FAFSA (new aid applicants) Obtain a Free Appli­ cations for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or file on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov Mail your FAFSA to the Federal Processor. THE EARLIER THE BETTER! (keep a copy for your records) Review your Student Aid Report (SAR) for errors and make necessary corrections Jan Ma Ap Ma • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • June • July • Aug • VETERANS AFFAIRS The financial aid office coordinates all paperwork for veterans or dependents of veterans who are eligible for Department of Veterans Affairs educational benefits. Qualified individuals should apply at least six weeks prior to the first day of classes. An original application for benefits and certified copy of DD214 (discharge paper), or VA form 2384 (Notice of Basic Eligibility), or copy of Kicker contract may be required. The Office of Financial Aid should be contacted for additional information regarding DVA educational benefits, financial aid, tutorial assistance, and credits for military service and specific forms. General information is available in the SRU Veterans Benefits pamphlet, or at www.sru.edu/pages/633.asp. • Provide the Financial Aid Office with all requested information . MAY 1 - FAFSA deadline for PHEAA State Grant (FAFSA * must be received by processor by this date) . File Stafford Loan Master Promissory Note with lender (new Stafford borrowers) Receive determination of PHEAA Grant eligibility • • • • • Receive billing statement from Office of Student Accounts SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY FINANCIAL AID 37 TUITION, FEES, AND Financial Policies By accepting admission to the Slippery Rock University, the student agrees to pay the fees and charges assessed by the university. Tuition, fees and other charges are subject to change at any time. Students cannot enroll in classes, receive transcripts of coursework taken while at the university, or graduate from the university unless all fees are paid. Past due account balances are submitted to the Attorney General s office for collection. If any account is submitted to a collection agency to assist in collecting the account, the student is responsible for any/all collection costs associated with this account. Payment of fees can be made in a variety of ways either in full or through installment payment plans (fee involved). Tuition Slippery Rock University is a one of fourteen universities in the State System of Higher Education. The tuition rate is determined by actions by the Board of Governors of the State System of Higher Education. PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENTS To attend Slippery Rock University, full-time students (students who are registered for 12 or more credit hours) who are legal residents of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania pay a basic fee of $2,189 per semester for a maximum of 18 credits. tU ei^s who are permitted to carry more than 18 credits are charged $182 for eac a itional credit. Part-time students (students who are registered for 11 or ew ere its) or extension students who are Pennsylvania residents pay $182 for each credit. NON-PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENTS ts who are not legal residents of Pennsylvania and who are full-timestudents nts w o are registered for 12 or more credit hours) pay a basic fee of $5,4/3 r"ester or a maximum of 18 credits. Students who are permitted to carry m S,n credits are charged $456 for each additional credit. Part-time , U C ents who are registered for 11 or few credits) who are not legal rp r T | curricula ° enns^van^a Pay $456 for each credit. These rates apply to all SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY Fees ACADEMIC ENHANCEMENT FEE This purpose of this fee is to support academic activities that enhance and extend the traditional instructional activities of the classroom. The fee is 10% of in­ state tuition. AEBERSOLD STUDENT RECREATION CENTER FEE Slippery Rock University students voted to establish this fee beginning in the fall semester of 1994. The fee is used to fund the construction and operation of the Aebersold Student Recreation Center. The fee is $7.25 per credit hour up to a maximum of $87.00 per semester. This fee also provides access to the Russell Wright Fitness center located in the student recreation center. GENERAL SERVICE (STUDENT ACTIVITIES) FEE This fee helps to cover the admission of each full-time student to athletic events, concerts, lectures, dramatic events and to support student organizations on campus. The fee is 5.25% of in-state tuition. Summer session students pay a General Service Fee of $1.25 per week for the summer sessions. HEALTH SERVICES FEE This fee of $104 per semester supports the student health program including unlimited office visits for illness, injury and preventative care, walk-in urgent care service, inpatient service, and a comprehensive campus-wide health education service. Part-time students are assessed a health fee of $8.65 per credit hour. The same rate applies to summer. MISCELLANEOUS FEES Advance Deposit for Basic Fee This $80 advance fee is assessed to each new and transfer student at the time they make a firm commitment to attend Slippery Rock University. Advance Deposit for Residence Hall This $130 advance deposit fee is assessed all students at the time they make a firm commitment to reside in a university-owned residence hall. When the deposit is received, accommodations are reserved in the students name. Alcohol Education Program Charge Students who violate the university alcohol policy are charged either $45 or a $60 depending on the nature of the incident. TUITION, FEES, AND FINANCIAL POLICIES 39 Application Fee - Physical Therapy Program This $35 fee is to accompany the application for admission to the physical therapy program. Late Payment/Bad Check Charge A $15 charge assessed to students who do not pay fees and charges by the designated due date or who issue a check for payment which is returned to the university for insufficient funds. Application Fee — Undergraduate This $25 fee is to accompany the application for admission to the physical therapy Late Registration Fee program. A $10 fee is assessed to students who register for a course after the designated Certification Fee registration period has ended. This fee is charged for each course added. This $15 fee was established by and is submitted to the Pennsylvania Department Library Overdue Book Fine of Education for processing teacher certification applications. Students are assessed a overdue book fine Credit by Exam Fee (Per Credit) weeks and $0.10 per day for books due in 1 week. of $0.05 per day for books due in 3 This $50 fee is assessed to students to take a university-developed examination Non-Credit Basic Fee in order to receive credit for a course without participating in the class. This is a variable fee that is assessed for non-credit coursework such as for Career Assessment Students pay this $ 10 charge when they purchase a career assessment package workshops. The fee varies according to the length, content, or other feature of the experience. containing three vocational interest inventories. Orientation Fee Career Placement Service Charge All new degree seeking freshmen and transfer students are assessed a non­ A SI50 annual charge is assessed persons other than prospective or enrolled refundable $85 fee ($75 for orientation and $10 for the students identification students and alumni who desire to use the services of the career services office. card) that is collected through the advance deposit. Attendance is mandatory for all new freshmen and transfer students. Graduation Fee This $20 fee is assessed students to cover the costs of the diploma, leatherette presentation case, reception and other services related to commencement exercises. Not transferable or updateable. Gynecological/Contraceptive Service Charge This annual $75 fee is optional and provides for a supplemental service at the university health center to female students for pap smear, contraceptives and rollow-up care. Overnight Charge Per Campsite Per Night The charge that assessed persons visiting the campus who prefer to bring campers/ trailers for overnight accommodations is $5 for a non-electric setup and $7 for an electric setup. Parents/Spouses of New Students A $40 fee is assessed a student's parent or spouse for participation in the family orientation program in June. The fee includes four meals, materials and housing in a university residence hall. No reduced fee for partial participation is available Identification Card Charges he orientation fee includes $15 for the student's initial identification card. The ent is c arged $ 15 for the first replacement card and $20 for each subsequent card. Parking Decal A $10 charge is assessed students for automobile registration. Installment Payment Plan Parking Tickets A $25 processing fee assessed students who do not pay their charges in-ffiU by A $15 charge is assessed persons who park illegally on the university campus. incr lirSt 1 ^Ue ^ate installment payment plan. anc* W^° ch°ose to pay through the universitys Thk sDr°P/Add/Withdrawal after rk • ^ assfsse<^ on the un'versitys students who drop, add, or withdraw from classes stated deadlines. Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) Students who enter an educational certification program are assessed a $25 fee to take the pre-professional basic skills test in reading, writing and mathematics. Room Change Charge This $25 fee is assessed to students for a student-initiated room change in residence hall after fourth week of class. SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY TUITION, FEES, AND FINANCIAL POLICIES 41 Transcript Fee • A $3 fee ($10 for same day service) is charged to prepare and mail each transcript. Every graduating student receives a complimentary copy of the transcript; each subsequent transcript charged at the established rate. An additional $5 ($12 for the same day service) is charged when documents are faxed. • Transient Guest Room Charge Students or others who are guests at and visiting the university may stay in a university residence hall. A $22.73 per night fee is charged for a double occupancy room and $25.75 for a single occupancy room. • ROOM AND BOARD FEES Board Fees Students who reside in a university-owned residence hall are required to take a meal or board plan through the university food services. Students who live in off-campus housing also may purchase a board plan and eat in the university dining halls. The dining halls are available to students only when the university is officially in session. Five meal or board plans are available. Students residing in a university-owned residence hall must choose either Plan A (Variable-19 meals) or Plan B (Variable14 meals) or Plan C (Variable-10 meals). Off-campus/commuter students may contract for any of the five available board plans. The per semester fees for Plan A, B and C are: • • Plan A Variable-19 meal plan Plan B Variable-14 meal plan Plan C Variable-10 Meal Plan $1052.00 $1000.00 $924.00 Room Fees All freshmen are required to live on campus. Freshmen students who live with theii parents or legal guardian and live within a reasonable commuting distance may request release from this requirement in order to commute from home. All w ritten requests for this exception will be reviewed by the Residence Life Housing Appeals Board. Freshmen and returning students who live in university housing, must sign a ,ence Agreement or contract that is binding on the student (or his/her guar ian i the student is under 18 years of age) for the entire academic year. The esidence Hall Agreement must be accompanied by a required $130.00 advance posit. e advance deposit is credited to the spring semester room fee. The S1 R L- n e^OS't must paid by a check or money order made payable to Slippery . niVersLlty (cash cannot be accepted), and the students name and social security number is to be printed on the check or money order. SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY • • A student's written notice of his/her intention to withdraw from Slippery Rock University or his/her desire to be released from the Residence Hall Agreement must be received by the housing office prior to the last day of final exams week in May for a $75.00 refund. A student's notification to withdraw from the university that is received after the last day of final examination week in May results in the students' forfeiture of the entire $130.00 advance deposit. A student's request for release from the Residence Hall Agreement for the forthcoming academic year that is received after the last day of classes in May cannot be guaranteed. Any request for release from the residence hall agreement must be submitted in writing to the housing office; a release request form can be obtained from the housing office. The Housing Appeals Board determines whether the release is granted and notifies the student of its decision. Students who paid the $130.00 advance deposit to reserve a room for the forthcoming academic year and who are academically suspended at the end of the spring semester or summer session will receive a refund of the $130.00 deposit. Students who withdraw, are released, or are academically suspended at the end of the fall semester are not entided to a refund of the $130.00 deposit. The Residence Hall room fees per semester are: • Double room rate $1,219.00 • Super double room rate $1,462.00 • Single room rate $1,826.00 'Air-Conditioned Halls (Bard & Patterson) Double room rate $1,294.00 Single room rate $4,901.00 Super double room rate $1,537.00 R.0.C.K Apartment Complex Upper class students can reside at the ROCK apartment complex. A lottery type system that is based on a student s credit hours is used to select the students who will reside in the apartments. A $230.00 non-refundable advance deposit fee per student is required. The per semester fee is $1,948.00; the fee includes electricity, gas, and water. Refunds for students withdrawing during the semester are prorated according to the university's refund policy. Any moneys due the university are deducted before a refund is processed. Students who reside in the ROCK apartments may choose to purchase a university meal plan, but are not required to do so. TUITION, FEES, AND FINANCIAL POLICIES Privately Owned Residence Halls A listing of privately owned residence halls and their fees is available from the Office of House and Residence Education. STUDENT COMMUNITY BUILDING FEE Mandated by state law, this fee is required to retire the general obligation bonds for the University Union building. The amount paid is determinedby thenumber of credits taken and is pro-rated as follows: 1-6 credits, $2.50 per semester; 7-9 credits, $5 per semester; 10 or more credits, $10 per semester. The Summer Session fee is 1-3 weeks, $1; 4-6 weeks, $2. plan by the due date on the statement. Failure to comply with the requirement will result in late payment and installment payment plan fees. No student shall enroll in classes, graduate from the university, or receive transcripts of coursework taken while at the university until all fees have been paid. Unpaid bills may be referred to the PA Attorney General s office for collection. Collection agencies may be utilized. The student is responsible for any collection costs incurred, in addition to the original amount owed. REFUNDS The refund policy applies to all students (undergraduate, graduate, credit, and non-credit) and all terms (regular semesters, summer school, mini-courses, and TECHNOLOGY FEE This fee was established by the Board of Governors of the State System ofHigher Education. The fee is $25.00 for part time PA resident students or $50.00 for full time PA state resident students. The fee is $35.00 for part time out of Non resident students or $70.00 for full time Non resident students. workshops). It applies only to fees paid directly to the university. It does not apply to fees paid to others, such as off-campus housing and insurance. Scheduled Course or Workshop is Changed by the University. If the student elects not to attend the university, a full refund of all fees paid for the course or workshop that has been changed will be made. Tuition/Fee Regulation Policy CANCELLED COURSE OR WORKSHOP Students Refused Readmission for Academic Reasons. Student will receive a refund of all fees paid for the new semester or term. A refund of all fees is paid for a cancelled course or workshop. The Slippery Rock University Installment Payment Plan provides students and) Withdrawal from the University on or Before the First Day of Class of a Semester; Summer Sessions or Workshop. Academic Year Withdrawal Refund Policy or their parents or guardians the opportunity to complete payment of financial • INSTALLMENT PAYMENT PLAN and Summer School in writing, and this notice must be received not later o ligations through a four-installment program. The fall and spring semestei 1 'ng packages than the first class day. that are sent in July and December, respectively, may be divided into our installments each. The fall semester installment payments are due in Written notice. The student must notify the Office of Academic Records • Withdrawal from the university means that the student is withdrawing from September, October and November. The spring installment payments all courses for a semester or summer session. When the student withdraws are due in January, February, March and April. To enroll in the Installment from some courses but remains in the university, refund is computed as in ut>ust, OVERPAYMENT section at the end of this policy. yment Plan, simply pay the Plan B amount at the bottom of the billing statement. An additional fee of $25 per semester is assessed to cover the • except the application fee. nistrative costs of operating the Installment Payment Plan. Although interest is not c arged against the outstanding balance, a $ 15 late payment fee is assessed if a payment arrives after the due date. PAYMENT OF FEES charae!Ptln§ 3CJ™lsslon notice to the university the student agrees to pay the fees and Withdrawal from the University After the First Day of Class of a Semester, Summer Session or Workshop. The student must complete the official withdrawal procedure. • The basic fee, general service fee, academic enhancement fee, recreation diversity. Prior to the beginning of each semester a complex fee, and health service fee will be refunded based on the percentage registered9 T65'108 u payment of fees * mailed to students who have pre• nvoices should be paid in full or by using the installment payment scale of refund. Residence hall and dining hall charges will be refunded based r aSS£ by,the All fees paid for this semester, summer session or workshop will be refunded on the number of weeks attended. In addition, students will forfeit the $130 room deposit and will be charged a $25 administrative dining hall fee. SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY TUITION, FEES, AND FINANCIAL POLICIES 45 • The application fee, community building fee, late payment fee, installment payment plan fee, and advanced tuition deposit will not be refunded. • Regular Semester: Withdrawal after 13 percent of the enrollment period for which the student has been charged through 20 percent of the enrollment period will be refunded 70 percent of institutional charges. Withdrawal after 20 percent of the enrollment period for which the student has been charged through 27 percent of the enrollment period will be refunded 60 percent of institutional charges. Withdrawal after 27 percent of the enrollment period for which the student has been charged through 33 percent of the enrollment period will be refunded 50 percent of institutional charges. There will be no refund for students withdrawing after 33 percent of the enrollment period has passed. Voluntary withdrawal. The university will refund the following percentage of all fees in section A above, when the termination is during the weeks shown below for all students. Weeks 1 week 90% 2 weeks 80% 3 weeks 70% 4 weeks 60% 5 weeks 50% No refund after week 5 Dates, which apply, to these percentages may be obtained by calling the Office of Student Accounts and/or they will be printed on the back of each summer billing statement. Each summer session will be treated as a separate enrollment period for refund calculation purposes. This refund policy is in compliance with the policy mandated by the Board of Governors of the State System of Higher Education. Students withdrawing from the university for any reason will forfeit $55.00 of their residence hall deposit for the upcoming academic year if the withdrawal occurs before the last Friday in May, if the withdrawal occurs after the last Friday in May, the $130.00 deposit will be forfeited. After the cut-off, no basic tuition and fees will be refunded. Refund of Residence Hall rent and meal Plan fee will be based on the dates and percentages listed above. The Student Community Building Fee is not refundable after the first day of class. Return of Title IVfunds (Federal Aid/Loans). The federal government requires Slippery Rock University to return financial aid money to the Title IVprograms for any student withdrawing through 60 percent of the semester. Student withdrawing with Title IVaid may owe the university a balance once the aid is returned. Title IVaid must be returned to the Title TV program before any refund can be returned to a student. Charges for withdrawal from an Internship will be calculated on an individual basis. The internship start date, scheduled length of the internship and the date of withdrawal from the internship will determine the charge/refund. Return of Title IV funds (Federal Aid/Loans). The federal government requires Slippery Rock University to return financial aid money to the Title IV programs for any student withdrawing through 60 percent of the semester. Student withdrawing with Title IV aid may owe the university a balance once the aid is returned. Title IV aid must be returned to the Title IV program before any refund can be returned to a student. Summer Sessions Withdrawal/Refund Policy 1• Withdrawal on or before the First Day of class: A student may obtain a full refund if the registration is officially cancelled through the Office of Academic Records and Summer School on or before the first day of class for the summer session. 2. Withdrawal on or afier the First Day of Class: Voluntary withdrawal: Students withdrawing after the first day of class will have refunds processed based on the following: Withdrawal after the first day of class through 7 percent of the enrollment refunded 90 percent of the institutional charges, it rawal after 7 percent of the enrollment period for which the student as een charged through 13 percent of the enrollment period will be refunded 80 percent of institutional charges. 46 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY Overpayment of Account with Student Remaining in University: When the students account is overpaid for one of the following reasons, the unearned fees will be refunded. • Reduction of the number of credit hours when the student is paying on an hourly basis: Regular Semesters - The percentage of tuition refunded for the credits dropped will be as stated under "Regular Semester Voluntary Withdrawals" in the section of this policy concerning withdrawals from the university after the opening date of regular semester. TUITION, FEES, AND FINANCIAL POLICIES 47 - • Summer Sessions - The percentage of tuition refunded for credits dropped will be as stated under Summer Sessions Withdrawal Refund Policy. Approved withdrawal from the residence hall and/or dining hall (applicable only when withdrawal is preapproved by the appropriate vice president or designee). The student will be charged the percentage indicated under Regular Semester Voluntary Withdrawals. Suspension or Dismissal from University other than for Reasons of Academic Standing. No refund will be made to any such student; all money paid will be forfeited. • Students receiving a scholarship or grant dependent on place of residence from a state other than Pennsylvania will not be considered a Pennsylvania resident. Students who change their residence from Pennsylvania to another state are required to give prompt written notice to the university. The university may reclassify students in the event it believes they are no longer a Pennsylvania resident. Students may challenge their residency classification by filing a form "Residency Classification Data Collection Form" available in the Office of Student Accounts in Room 103, Old Main. Residency Status Policy Students who enter Slippery Rock University with an out-of-state address will generally continue to be classified as non-Pennsylvania residence for tuition programs during their years at the university. An exception is made if the students parents establish a legal residence in Pennsylvania. Establishing a Pennsylvania mailing address and obtaining a certificate of registration for voting purposes, however, does not change a students out-of-state status for tuition purposes as long as their parents reside out-of-state. Neither does establishing a residence with a relative who is a Pennsylvania resident change a student s out-of-state status unless the relative legally adopts the student. In order to qualify for Pennsylvania resident status for purposes of determining tuition, a student must meet State System of Higher Education criteria, as summarized below: Continuous residence in Pennsylvania for a period of 12 months prior to registration as a student at an institution of higher education in Pennsylvania. U.S. citizenship or formal declaration of intent to become a citizen or admission to the United States on an immigrant visa. A tourist or student visa, that is a non-immigrant visa, is not proof of intent of residence. Pennsylvania residency by the parents or guardians of students who are minors. The age of majority in Pennsylvania for establishing an independent residence for tuition purposes is 22; however, a minor ma) prove financial emancipation and independence through clear and convincing evidence. d States government employees or members of the United States arnred ices w o were residing in Pennsylvania immediately prior to entering government service and who have continuously maintained Pennsylvania as in res^ence shall resident!17 be presumed to be a Pennsylvania resident. Others Stati°ned in Pennsylvania shall be deemed Pennsylvania SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY TUITION, FEES, AND FINANCIAL POLICIES 49 ACADEMIC Procedures and Policies Academic procedures and policies are subject to change at any time. Changes may involve course content, credit hours, program requirements, and program admission requirements among others. It is the students' responsibility to review their Degree Audit Report (DARS) and confer with their academic advisors, the appropriate academic department, and the Office of Academic Records regarding current academic procedures and policies. Absence Policy The Student Health Center will provide written verification when it confines students to their residences or the Health Center for 24 hours or longer. Written verification will be provided when a student is hospitalized if the Health Center is aware of the situation. The Health Center does not routinely issue statements verifying a brief student visit to the Health Center. Phone verification of Health Center visits may be provided to an instructor at the student's request. No confidential information about the student's health status can be released without the student's permission. The vice president for academic affairs will be notified by the Health Center when a student is expected to be out of classes for an extended period of time. Faculty members will be notified through their deans' offices. Academic Advisors Academic advisors are assigned in the freshman year by the students major department or the Academic Advisement Center. Some departments may reassign their students to different academic advisors during the students sophomore year. Secondary education students are assigned academic advisors by the department of secondary education/foundations of education in consultation with the content area department. Exploratory program students are assigned academic advisors by the Academic Advisement Center. It is the academic advisors' responsibility to aid their advisees with their academic and educational plans. The advisors are not responsible for making certain that their advisees major and liberal studies requirements have been met. This is the sole responsibility of the students. ACADEMIC PROCEDURES AND POLICIES 51 Academic Complaints Students who want to file an appeal concerning any academic matter should first contact their instructor. Barring resolution there, students should contact the appropriate departmental chairperson, then the appropriate dean. Further appeal is to be directed to the provost and vice president for academic affairs. Please refer to the university's Grade Appeal Policy. Academic Dismissal Academic dismissal results with the third academic suspension. Students who have been academically dismissed may appeal to the Academic Dismissal Review Board after sitting out for one calendar year. Academic Integrity The value of a Slippery Rock University education is determined by the quality and character of Slippery Rock University students and graduates. Therefore, students and student organizations are expected to uphold academic integrity. • All academic work, including, but not limited to, papers, computer programs, assignments, and tests, must consist of the students' own work. • Students are expected to learn and practic-e proper techniques for accurately citing resource material. • Students are expected to be honest in all academic work, refraining from all forms of cheating. • Students are expected to function as students, including, but no limited to, attending class regularly and completing all assignments and examinations. Students charged with academic dishonesty will deal with either the coordinator of student standards or the course instructor or both. If the instructor handles the matter, the instructor is to inform the departmental chairperson ot the problem and its resolution. The department chairperson is to forward the information to the appropriate dean who will then inform the provost and vice president for academic affairs. If the instructor decides to refer the matter to the Office of Student Standards, the coordinator of student standards will begin institutional action through an investigation into the matter. If there is sufficient cause, students will be notified of the charges brought against them under the Code of Conduct. The student may then face judicial action, in addition to the instructors action, which may include a university hearing board that could lead to suspension or dismissal from the university. Academic dishonesty may take many forms. Examples of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to, the following: buying, selling, or trading papers, projects, or other assignments; using or attempting to use any unauthorized book, notes, or assistance from any person during a quiz or examination; p agiarizing and/or submitting the work of another as your own; • • • • • • fabricating information or citations; facilitating dishonest acts of others pertaining to academic work possessing unauthorized examinations; submitting, without instructor permission, work previously used; tampering with the academic work of another person; ghosting-taking a quiz or exam in place of a student or having any person take a quiz or exam in your place; • any attempt to falsify an assigned grade or an examination, quiz, report, or program or in a grade book, document, or other record; • any attempt, or actual, computer program theft; illegal use of software; inappropriate use of the Internet, such as, but not limited to, illegal or unauthorized transmissions; or improper access to any computer system or account; • any attempt, or actual, collusion willfully giving or receiving unauthorized or unacknowledged assistance on any assignment (both parties to the collusion are considered responsible.) • forging a faculty member's or administrator's signature on any card, form or document. Academic Probation If the quality point average (QPA) for all courses attempted at Slippery Rock University is less than a 2.000 (C), the student will be placed on academic probation. Students on academic probation may continue at the university under conditions developed by the appropriate academic dean or the Director of Retention services and agreed to by the students. Students will also be placed on academic probation whenever they earn less than a 1.000 semester QPA and have a cumulative QPA of 2.000 or higher. Academic Renewal Students occasionally perform at an academic level that makes them ineligible to continue their studies, and they withdraw or are suspended from school. Subsequently, some want to resume their college work but find their previous academic record an obstacle. Academic Renewal provides an opportunity for persons in this situation to apply for a fresh undergraduate start at Slippery Rock University on the basis that their entire prior undergraduate record be disregarded and they begin their college study again with no credits attempted or earned and no quality points earned. No transfer credits taken at any time will be used towards the completion of an SRU degree. Academic Renewal may be awarded to a student only once and is applicable only to students enrolled at Slippery Rock University. Prior to applying for admission on this basis, at least five years must have elapsed since the end of the semester in which the applicant was last in attendance ACADEMIC PROCEDURES AND POLICIES 53 for credit at any college or university. The applicant must present evidence that the conditions which caused the poor academic record have changed so there is now a reasonable expectation that the applicant will perform satisfactorily if admitted. Upon approval of the petition by the Director of Retention Services or dean of the college in which the student was enrolled prior to their withdrawal or suspension, the student will be admitted as a beginning freshman. Students showing competency in any area may be allowed advanced standing (without credit) or a waiver of requirements just as any entry-level student. It should be noted that the prior record remains a part of the student's overall academic record, but none of it carries forward as part of a degree program. The date of the Academic Renewal will be entered on the student's transcript along with a statement prohibiting the use of previously earned credits and quality points in meeting degree requirements, computing grade point average, graduation status, or academic dismissal. Students are cautioned that graduate and professional schools often compute a grade point average over all hours attempted when considering applicants for admission. Application forms are available in the Office of Retention Services or the dean's office of each college within the university. The deadline for applying for academic renewal is the last day that the student may receive a grade of"W" is at the end of the third week of the semester following the student's return to SRU. Academic Suspension Academic suspension will occur as a result of any of the following conditions: 1. Earning a QPA of less than 1.000 for any semester after the first semester and having a cumulative QPA of less than 2.000. 2. Earning 90 or more semester credits (senior standing) and having a cumulative QPA less than 2.000. 3. If the cumulative quality point average is less than 2.000 for three consecutive semesters. 4. The following table outlines other conditions under which a student will be subject to academic suspension: Number of semesters with cumulative QPA less than 2.000 1 2 3 4 5, 6, 7, 8 54 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY If quality point deficiency is as below, then suspension results 24 or more 12 or more 6 or more 3 or more 1 or more Ordinarily, a first suspension is for a period of one semester; a second suspension is for a period of two semesters. All three summer sessions are considered as one semester for purposes of suspension. Students under suspension are not permitted to register for summer classes at Slippery Rock University. Suspension may result whenever any student incurs grade deficiencies as stipulated above at the conclusion of any semester or summer session. Students who desire to take courses at another institution while on academic suspension should see Transient Student Status in this section. Attendance Policy Slippery Rock University does not have a university-wide class attendance policy. Traditionally, attendance policies for individual classes have been determined by the instructor and communicated to the class at the first meeting and through the syllabus. The university believes, however, that class attendance, preparation, and participation are integral components of student success. It is unusual for a student to be successful in a class without attending, preparing, and participating regularly. Therefore, the faculty and administration strongly encourage students to attend every class session, to spend at least two hours in review and preparation for each hour in class, and to participate fully in all aspects of the class. Attendance may be required for class meetings or field trips outside the regular schedule if such activities are listed as required in a course description in the catalog or in course syllabi. Instructors are asked to consider making allowances for absences occasioned by illness and by authorized activities for the benefit of the university. Arrangements to make up work because of class absences are the students' responsibility. Auditing Courses Students desiring to audit courses (no credit awarded) must receive approval of their advisor. Normal registration procedures must be completed. The cost of auditing courses and taking courses for credit are the same. Students may not change from an audit status to a graded status (A-F and P/NC) or vice versa after the second week of the semester. Change of Major Forms for changing majors may be obtained in the offices of the deans, Director of Academic Records and Summer School, academic departments or to the Academic Advisement Center. Students are reminded that they must meet the major academic requirements that are in effect at the time they declare a new major. ACADEMIC PROCEDURES AND POLICIES 55 Classification of Students Undergraduate students are classified according to the number of semester credits completed. 90-120 semester credits or more senior 60-89 semester credits junior 30-59 semester credits sophomore 0-29 semester credits or less freshman Classification questions are to be directed to the Office of Academic Records and Summer School. Continuous Registration The following basic competency courses within the liberal studies program are subject to the university's continuous registration policy: • Connecting Reading and Writing • College Writing I • College Writing II • Public Speaking • Developmental Mathematics • Beginning Algebra These courses will be graded as A, B, C, or NC (no credit) the first time taken. If an "NC" is earned, students must repeat the course during their next semester of enrollment if seats are available and must continue taking the course until it is passed with a grade of "C" or better. When these basic competency courses are repeated, they will be graded as A, B, C, or F. Once classes begin, students are not permitted to drop or withdraw from one of the basic competency courses listed above. Course Levels The following course numbering system is used: 100-199 are freshman level courses; 200-299 are sophomore level courses; 300-399 are junior level courses; 400-499 are senior level courses. Graduate courses are numbered 500-800. With approval of the dean, juniors and seniors having a 2.500 cumulative quality point average may enroll in 500 numbered courses for undergraduate credit. n y seniors with their dean's permission are permitted to register for graduate credit in courses numbered 500 and above. Post-baccalaureate students may take eve courses for undergraduate credit, and, with the permission of the dean eir college, 500 or 600 level courses for graduate credit. 600 level courses may not be taken for undergraduate credit. Credit by Examination r certain conditions it is possible for students to take credit courses b) examination in a subject field. A grade of "P" or "NC" must be awarded but SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY only passing grades will be recorded on students' records for coursework taken through Credit by Examination. Students may take Credit by Examination only once per course. Further information is available in the offices of the deans and in the Office of Academic Records and Summer School. See "Testing for Advanced Placement" in this catalog. Credit for Military Service Slippery Rock University awards credit for military service and military schooling. Credit is not awarded solely for the completion of basic training or for Military Occupational Specialties (MOS). To receive credit for military service, a student must submit a DD214 or other official military record documenting a minimum of one year of continuous active duty. Students meeting this requirement will be awarded three credits of free elective and will also have the university's basic competency physical education/dance activity requirement (two credits) waived. Students may receive credit for military schooling, regardless of the length of active or inactive duty, by submitting a DD214, Army/ACE Registry Transcript (AARTS), Sailor/Marine/ACE Registry Transcript (SMART) or other official military record documenting completion of military coursework. All evaluations are based upon the recommendations found in the American Council on Education's "Guidebook to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services." Students should submit their DD214 and all applicable military educational records to the Director of Academic Records and Summer School, Room 107, Old Main. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Application for Graduation Students must make formal application to the Office of Academic Records and Summer School by the end of the third week of the semester/term in which they expect to graduate. A diploma fee is payable at that time. Students who are eligible for a teaching certificate should apply to the College of Education at the time they apply for graduation. A certification fee is payable at the time of application. (Students who expect to teach in Pennsylvania must take a physical examination and a chest X-ray or a tuberculin skin test during their senior year. Arrangements must be made with the university health center at the beginning of the last semester of the senior year.) Students who apply for Pennsylvania certification must also submit a criminal record clearance form. The application fee for graduation is nontransferable and cannot be updated to another semester if the student fails to graduate, but the certification fee may be refunded. Students who meet all graduation requirements in a given term but fail to apply for graduation and/or pay their graduation fee until after the semestei ACADEMIC PROCEDURES AND POLICIES 57 ends will be graduated at the end of the semester in which their application is received in the Office of Academic Records and Summer School, not the term they completed their coursework. Completion of Degree/Certificate Requirements It is the students' responsibility to complete all degree/certificate requirements and to know the university's requirements for graduation. This is not the responsibility of the students' advisors. Students must meet all graduation requirements by the official end of the semester in which they have applied to graduate. Failure to do so (Incomplete grades in any course or "X" grades in required courses, no application, etc.) will result in the updating of the students' graduation date to the end of the term/ year the work is eventually completed. Second Baccalaureate Degree If students complete, simultaneously, the requirements of two-degree programs, only one degree will be conferred at commencement. The university transcript will record, both majors but only one degree. If students desire to earn a second baccalaureate degree at Slippery Rock University, they may do so by: • enrolling as a post-baccalaureate student and, • • taking a minimum of 36 credits at SRU after the first baccalaureate degree, meeting departmental requirements for the degree in respect to the required credits and courses for a major in that department, and • meeting degree requirements in respect to courses required for the requested degree. Latin Honors at graduation will not be awarded to second-degree candidates, nor are post-baccalaureate students eligible for the dean's list. Exit Examinations Some students are required to take specific standardized examinations in liberal studies and/or their major area of study before their degrees will be conferred. Minimum Credit Hour and Quality Point Requirements All degree programs require a minimum of 120 credits. At least 30 credits must be completed to earn a major and at least 13 credits must be completed to earn a minor. The majority of programs require minimum cumulative a major quality point averages of2.000; some programs require a higher average. This information is available from the department advisor or chairperson. To be eligible for teacher certification, students entering fall 2003 or thereafter, must have a 3.000 cumulative average in all university coursework. Modern Language Requirement for BA Degree Proficiency at the 103 class level of a modern language, or the equivalent, is iequired for all bachelor of arts degree candidates. Exemption by placement or examination is possible. The modern language courses used to satisfy the BA requirement may not be used in the enrichment section of the cultural diversity/ global perspective block of the liberal studies program. Residency To qualify for graduation, all students must complete their last 36 credits in residence at Slippery Rock University. In addition, at least 24 credits of upper sion course work, 12 credits within the student's major and 4 credits within 'h at Slippery Rock University. Students should lt-^t C^r acac^einic advisor to determine the residency requirement for • heir specific academic program. i p°r earne<^ *n residence Drop, Add, Withdrawal Full semester courses may not be added after the first week that the course has met. Courses dropped during the first week of the semester will not be recorded on the students' permanent records unless they withdraw from all their classes, in which case grades of "W" will be awarded. Students may withdraw from classes with a grade of "W" between the second and tenth weeks of the semester. Students will not be permitted to withdraw from classes after the tenth week and will be held accountable and awarded a final grade for all coursework, exams and other work assigned during the final five weeks of the semester. For courses meeting fewer than 15 weeks, the withdrawal deadline is two thirds of the way through the course's beginning and ending dates. Students taking basic competency courses, with the exception of physical education/dance activity courses in the liberal studies program, may not drop or withdraw once the semester has started. Students desiring to add closed sections will have to secure the signatures of the professors of the closed sections. Students may use yellow drop/add cards anytime after they have registered until the end of the first week of the semester. After the first week of the semester, students must use blue withdrawal cards, which require the signatures of the professors of the courses and the students' advisors. Students who for exceptional reasons, are permitted to drop, add, or withdraw from classes after the university's stated deadlines must receive their respective dean's approval and will be charged $15 for each transaction. Emal Examinations At the end of each semester, all final examinations are administered during the dme stipulated in the examination schedule, which is printed in the master ACADEMIC PROCEDURES AND POLICIES 59 schedule of course offerings. The decision to give a final examination is the prerogative of faculty members; but if a final examination is given, it is to be administered according to the time as indicated in the examination schedule. The appropriate dean must approve any exceptions to this policy. Classes will meet during the scheduled examination time if no examinations are given. Freshman Cohort and Student Athlete Graduation Rate In accordance with the Students Right to Know and Campus Security Act (PL 101-542) as amended by the Higher Education Technical Amendments of 1991 (PL 102-26), Slippery Rock University will publish the graduation rate of its first time, full-time degree seeking undergraduates in each of its Master Class schedules. This information is also available in a more detailed format from the Office of Academic Records & Summer School and at the university's Student Consumer website: www.sru.edu/pages/1257.asp GRADE INFORMATION Procedure for Filing Grade Appeal 1. No later than two calendar weeks into the term (term = fall or spring semester, NOT summer) following grade receipt, the student may appeal in writing to the course instructor, sending a copy of the appeal to the department chairperson (or substitute). The chairperson is to confirm that the instructor is aware of the appeal letter and is to inquire as to the instructor's planned response. 2. If the instructor decides that the grade is correct, he/she must respond in writing to the student within twenty (20) business days of receipt ol the student s appeal letter. Failure to respond within allotted time shall move process to step 3 below. 3. If the student wishes to appeal further, he/she must appeal in writing to the department chairperson (or substitute). This appeal must be within ten (10 business days of receiving the instructors response. A copy of this appeal must be forwarded to the dean of the college in which the course was taught. 4. The department chairperson (or substitute) must respond in writing to the student within ten (10) business days of receiving the student's appeal. His her response should be copied to the dean. In each of the above statements, the chairperson of the department evaluation committee shall substitute for the department chairperson IF the department chairperson was the instructor of the course in which the grade is being appealea. If the matter is not resolved at the level of department chairperson, consideration may then be given to referring it to a Grade Appeal Board. Appeals will be referred to a Grade Appeal Board only upon the recommendation of both the department chairperson and the college dean. A Grade Appeal Board will be utilized only in extraordinary circumstances. Composition of Grade Appeal Board Three (3) faculty recommended by APSCUF. One from the academic department in which the course is taught. Not the instructor. Two (2) managers selected by the provost. One to be the dean of the college in which the course was taught. One (1) student recommended by Student Government Association. A senior major in the department in which the course is taught. Normally, each Grade Appeal Board will be appointed to hear one appeal. Those responsible for recommending board members should be sensitive to race and gender composition. The provost will appoint each board within the parameters above. Grade Appeal Board Procedures Each Grade Appeal Board is to determine its procedures for hearing the grade appeal. Normally, both the student and the instructor will be given an opportunity to state his/her case before the board. Students who appeal a grade to a Grade Appeal Board are responsible for maintaining ALL written materials relevant to the appeal, such as papers, examinations, and completed assignments. Further, the appeals board must have access to appropriate documentation and academic records pertaining to the course grade in question. After the appeals process is complete, the only record to be maintained will be the student's final grade. Each appeals board will make its recommendation to the university president, who may accept or reject the recommendation. Since the university president has the power and duty to direct the activities of the institution, nothing in this policy should be construed as to diminish that authority in any way. Grade Change Once a grade has been posted, it can only be changed by the professor who originally awarded the grade. Grade changes must be processed on a grade change card and must be approved by the professor and the chairperson of the department in which the course was offered. A memorandum of explanation from both instructor and departmental chairperson must accompany any grade change submitted after more than a year has passed since the student received the original grade. This information is submitted to the Office of Academic Records and Summer School. Students ACADEMIC PROCEDURES AND POLICIES 61 who attended a hill semester class beyond the 10th week may not have their grades changed to a withdrawal "W" without their dean's approval. Grade Release Policy Students' midterm grades are only available on the university's ROCKTALK telephone and web-based systems. Final grades are mailed to students at the end of every semester. During the summer, grades are only mailed once, after the conclusion of Summer Session II. In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) grades will not be released to a third party (including parents) without the written permission of the students. Grading Symbols and Quality Point Conversion System A - Excellent B C D F I P NC AU W X - Good Satisfactory Poor Failure Incomplete Pass No Credit Audit Withdrawal No grade given 4 quality points 3 quality points 2 quality points 1 quality point 0 quality points 0 quality points 0 quality points 0 quality points 0 quality points 0 quality points 0 quality points Grading System and Policies Instructors are to inform their students in writing during the first week of classes of their grading procedures and policies, especially explaining how final grades are calculated. Incomplete Grades The assignment of an incomplete grade is the prerogative of the faculty and is granted only when extenuating circumstances prevent students from completing the course requirements within the regular time period. Faculty also reserve the right to set any deadline for the completion of the incomplete work; however, students not receiving an earlier deadline will have a maximum of 12 months after receiving the incomplete to finish all coursework and receive a change of grade. If a faculty member does not submit a grade change card within 12 months, regardless of whether or not the student attends the university, the grade will automatically convert to an "F". Requests for extensions of incomplete grades, beyond 12 months, must be submitted by the faculty member and approved by t ie dean of the college in which the course was offered. Students will not be permitte to graduate with an incomplete grade on their record. SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY _ Pass-No Credit Grades Students may schedule a maximum of 12 credits of pass-no credit grading in the sophomore, junior and senior years combined. Students must select these courses at registration and cannot change the pass-no credit designations after the second week of the semester. For these 12 credits, only free elective courses may be taken on a pass-no credit basis. Pass-no credit courses may not be used to satisfy major, minor, intensive writing, the BA modern language, and the university's liberal studies program requirements. Some selected courses are not included in the 12-credit limitation. Students may not take more than one pass-no credit course during a semester. Courses taken under the pass-no credit system are not used in computing the QPA. Credit for such courses is recorded toward meeting the total credit requirements if the course is passed. A grade of NC (no credit) will be recorded if the course is failed. Pass-no credit is not synonymous with audit. In pass-no credit, all course requirements must be met. Quality Point Average Quality points for a single course are calculated by multiplying the points assigned the letter grade (A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1, F = 0) by the number of credits of the course. Total quality points are calculated by adding the quality points earned in each course. The quality point average (QPA) is computed by dividing the total quality points earned by the total number of credits attempted, (repeated courses are counted only once). Grades earned in courses taken at other colleges for transfer are not computed in the quality point average at Slippery Rock University unless the courses were taken with Slippery Rock University's approval as a 'Visiting Student" or "Distance Education Student" at another PA State System of Higher Education university. Further explanation concerning the calculation of the QPA may be directed to the student's academic adviser, the Advisement Center or the Office of Academic Records and Summer School. X Symbol The symbol "X" means "no grade given." This symbol will be used only in those rare situations when professors cannot assign students a letter grade or incomplete. The "X" symbol will not affect the students' semester or cumulative QPA at the time it is given. However, the "X" symbol must be removed from the students record prior to the end of the students' next semester of enrollment. Otherwise, it will be converted automatically to an "F" and will then be used in the students semester and cumulative QPA calculations. The "X" symbol cannot be extended beyond the students' next semester of enrollment. If graduating students receive an "X" during their final semester of enrollment, they will be permitted to graduate as long as the course in question is not required lor graduation. ACADEMIC PROCEDURES AND POLICIES 63 NAME CHANGE Students may have their names changed on official university records only after submitting an official document (marriage certificate, court record, etc.) or a notarized statement that a name change has occurred and the new name is not being used for any deceptive or fraudulent purpose. Copies of the university's policy and a sample affidavit are available from the Office of Academic Records and Summer School. PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES Students should not register for courses until they have completed all the appropriate prerequisites or are registered for the appropriate co-requisites as noted in the university catalog. The university's computer has been programmed to check for pre/co-requisites. Professors reserve the right to withdraw students who have not completed/registered for the appropriate pre/co-requisites for their classes. READMISSION Students who have interrupted their attendance at SRU for any reason and have not attended another college since their departure may resume studies at Slipper)7 Rock University by applying for readmission to the dean in whose college they previously studied, or the Director ofRetention Services (even if they will change their major after entering the university). This must be done at least one month prior to the beginning of the semester/term in which they wish to enter. Students who have attended another college or university after leaving SRU without transient or visiting student clearance must reapply for admission as a transfer student through the Office of Admissions. Students who have been on academic suspension must be readmitted by the dean who suspended them or the Director of Retention Services, and may have to meet specific conditions before being readmitted. Credit earned at another college or university by a student while on academic suspension or probation may not be eligible for transfer to Slipper) Rock University. Students must obtain approval from their department and dean before taking the courses to ensure the transferability of credits to Slippery Rock University. Grades earned as a transient student will not be computed into a students SRU QPA. Readmitted students are responsible for meeting all academic requirements in effect at the time they are readmitted, not at the time they were originally admitted to the university. RECORDS POLICY I he Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords studentscertain nghts with respect to their education records. They are: SLIPPERY ROCK Students should submit to the Director of Academic Records and Summer School, dean, department chairperson, or other appropriate official, written requests that identify the record(s) they wish to inspect. The university official will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. If the records are not maintained by the university official to whom the request was submitted, that official shall advise the student of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed. (2) The rights to request the amendment of the student's education records that the student believes are inaccurate or misleading. Students may ask the university to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should write the university official responsible for the record, clearly identify the part(s) of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the university decides not to amend the record as requested by the student, the university will notify the student of the decision and advise the student of his or her right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing. (3) The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student's education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. One exception that permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the university in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); a person or company with whom the university has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent); a person serving on the Council of Trustees; or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, PL 93-380; and "Right to Know Law PA PL 390) 64 (1) The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45 days of the day the university receives a request for access. UNIVERSITY A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibilities. ACADEMIC PROCEDURES AND POLICIES 65 Upon request, the university may disclose education records without consent SENIOR CITIZENS to officials of another school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll. Senior citizens (typically persons 62 or older, who are receiving social security or equivalent benefits) may audit courses at no cost at Slippery Rock University on (4) The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education a space available basis. Senior citizens must supply provide proof of retirement concerning alleged failures by Slippery Rock University to comply with the benefits, name, address, and social security number to the Office of Academic requirements ofFERPA. The name and address of the office that administers Records and Summer School in order to complete registration. Senior citizens FERPA is: Family Policy Compliance Office may register for classes no earlier than one week prior to the start of the semester/ U.S. Department of Education applicable fees with the exception of tuition. term. Senior citizens taking courses for credit are responsible for paying all 400 Maryland Avenue, SW SUMMER SESSIONS Washington, DC 20202-4605 Summer sessions at Slippery Rock University are scheduled over a eleven-week Copies of the university's policy governing the Family Education Rights and period as follow: Pre-session (two and one-half weeks), Session I (four weeks) Privacy Act are available in the Office of Academic Records and Summer and SessionII (four weeks).Information on the summer sessions is made available School, 107 Old Main. Questions concerning FERPA should be referred to through a special summer bulletin, which may be obtained from the Office of the director of academic records and summer school. Academic Records and Summer School. TESTING FOR ADVANCED PLACEMENT REPEAT OF COURSES Students may attempt to improve their quality point average by repeating courses. The most recent grade earned is used in calculating the QPA even if the earlier grade was higher. If a passed course is repeated and failed (or NC), the student will lose both the quality points and credits previously earned. However, all grades will appear on the transcript. Courses in which grades of D, F, and NC were earned at Slippery Rock University may not be repeated at any institution other than another State System of Higher Education university for transfer to Slipper} Rock University. Students may qualify to earn a maximum of 45 credits by making satisfactory scores on tests administered through special examination programs, and thereby earn credit or be exempt from certain college courses. Students may not repeat a course by using Credit by Examination if they originally took the course on a graded (A-F), P/NC or audit basis. Credits earned by examination may not be used as part of the students' final 36 credits to be earned at the university. • Board permits high school students to earn college credits at their schools while attendinghigh school. Students must first take an advanced placement Students who repeat a course must do so using the same grading system under course prior to the advanced placement exam. Scores of three or higher will which they originally took the course. For example, a student who originally normally yield college credit. High school counselors may assist in this took a course graded A-F may not repeat the course on a P/NC or audit basis. Students may not repeat a course by. using any Credit by Examination program if they originally took the course on a graded (A-F), P/NC or audit basis. SEMESTER CREDIT LOAD 1 he number of credits a student may carry is determined by the quality point average as follows: cumulative If the cumulative QPA is less than 2.000, students are limited to a maximum of 16 credits, inclusive of any repeat courses that are scheduled. If the cumulative QPA is 2.000 to 2.499, a maximum load of 18 credits is permitted. If the cumulative QPA is 2.500 or above, a maximum of 21 credits is permitted. An additional fee is charged for each credit in excess of 18. SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY The Advanced Placement Program (AP) of the College Entrance Examination • procedure. Departments at the university offer credit by examination for some courses. Approval for these tests should be secured from the faculty advisor, instructor, • and appropriate departmental chairperson. The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) is administered by The College Board. This program is open to all students who meet the eligibility criteria. Under the program, students who feel their knowledge of certain subjects is extensive may elect to take the CLEP exams, which are of two types: general and subject. The general examinations are designed to reflect the learning that ordinarily takes place in the students first two years of college. The subject examinations are designed to reflect the more specific knowledge which students may have acquired. General examinations each carry 6 credits. Subject examinations each carry 3-4 credits. Upon successfully ACADEMIC PROCEDURES AND POLICIES 67 passing an examination with a score at or above the American Council on Education's recommended minimum score, students will receive credit for the corresponding course(s), which permits registration in more advanced courses. Information on CLEP is available from the Office of Academic Records and Summer School and at the following website: • Academic Records and Summer School. Transient students may not take correspondence courses and credit earned by examination. Other policies governing transient status are available from the Office of Academic Records and Summer School. www.colleboard.com/clep UPPER DIVISION COURSE WORK The university also awards credit for a limited number of ACT's Proficiency Exam Program (PEP) exams and DSST exams offered by the Armed Services. Students may contact the Office of Academic Records and Summer School for a list of acceptable PEP and DSST exams. All degrees require the completion of a minimum of 48 credit hours of upper division (typically 300 level and above) course work. Thirty-nine of the 48 credits must be at the 300 level or higher, the additional 9 credits can include any course requiring a 3 credit hour prerequisite. At least 24 of the 48 credits must be completed at Slippery Rock University. At least half a student's major (15 hours minimum) must consist of upper division course work. Students with fewer than 45 credits (Sophomore II) must have the permission of the instructor to enroll in 300 and 400 level courses. TRANSCRIPTS Students may obtain official transcripts of their academic records from the Office of Academic Records and Summer School by written request. Each copy costs $3.00 and written requests should include a check or money order made payable to Slippery Rock University. Students requesting that a transcript be faxed are assessed a $5.00 faxed transcript fee. Transcripts are typically processed in 24-48 hours. Students requesting "same day" service will be charged $10 per transcript ($12 per transcript if faxed). A complimentary copy of the transcript is sent to all students upon graduation. Transcripts are not released to students who have outstanding financial obligations to the university. The University only issues OFFICIAL transcripts. Unofficial transcripts do not exist. A student's academic transcript will indicate any disciplinary action taken that leads to separation from the institution. That is, should a student be suspended or dismissed from the university under the provisions of the Code of Conduct, a notation will be placed on the student's transcript for the duration of the sanction. The notation will be removed upon expiration or by action of the vice president for student affairs. TRANSIENT STUDENT STATUS Slippery Rock University students who are in good academic standing, or who are under academic probation/suspension and plan to take courses at another institution for transfer back to Slippery Rock University must complete and have approved by their advisor, chairperson and dean (if suspended) a transient student clearance form and comply with all regulations cited on that form. Credit will not be awarded for transient courses determined by the director of academic records and summer school to duplicate coursework already posted on students SRU records. Transient credit will be awarded for courses in which grades of C or bettei have been earned. Grades earned as a transient student will not be computed in a student's SRU cumulative QPA. Copies of the transient student form are available in the departmental chairpersons' offices or the Office of SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY VISITING STUDENTS Students desiring to transfer credit and grades earned at other universities in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education back to Slippery Rock University may do so as "visiting students." Courses taken under this program are treated the same as courses taken at Slippery Rock University in computing the students' QPA. A special form, with a list of program requirements, is available in the Office of Academic Records and Summer School and must be approved by the students' advisor or chairperson, academic dean, and the director of academic records and summer school. WITHDRAWAL FROM THE UNIVERSITY Students who withdraw from the university must either complete an official withdrawal form obtainable at the Office of Academic Records and Summer School, or notify the Director of Academic Records and Summer School via a signed and dated letter of their intention to withdraw. Students will be officially withdrawn from the university on the date the Office of Academic Records and Summer School receives notification in writing of their intent to withdraw, not the last day of class attendance. It is expected that students living on-campus will move out of their residence hall and cease eating in the university's cafeterias immediately after withdrawing from school. Students withdrawing from the university up to the last day of classes will be awarded withdrawal grades of "W" in all classes. Students waiting to withdraw from the university after the last day of classes (final exam week) will be withdrawn on the last day of the semester/term and will not be awarded a withdrawal grade in any class. ACADEMIC PROCEDURES AND POLICIES 69 UNIVERSITY Academic Life A quality academic life for all students is the focus of Slippery Rock University. Students will find that their priority actively centers on the intellectual development necessary to successfully achieve their Bachelor's degree. How LONG WILL IT TAKE? At SRU, the undergraduate program of study requires a minimum of 120 semester hours of course credit hours to receive a bachelor degree. Some students will actually complete more than 120 credit hours. This occurs for one of three reasons: • Some students will be required to take additional courses necessary to develop basic academic competencies. These courses are not counted as credit toward graduation. (See Liberal Studies section for more detail.) • Some students may choose to take more than 120 credit hours. For Example: when students choose to complete more than one major. • Some majors require more than 120 credit hours for a bachelor's degree. • Post-baccalaureate students must complete at least 36 credit hours at SRU to earn a baccalaureate degree. WHAT DEGREE WILL I RECEIVE? The bachelor degree awarded depends on a number of factors particularly the major selected. The undergraduate degrees and majors offered at SRU include: ACADEMIC DEGREES AND PROGRAMS College of Business, Information, and Social Sciences School/Department Program Degree/Certification School of Business Accounting BSBA, Minor Certificate Minor Business Administration, for non-business majors Economics Finance Personal Financial Planning BS, BSBA, Minor BSBA, Minor Certificate UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC LIFE 71 College of Business, Information, and Social Sciences (continued) School/Department Program Degree!Certification School/Department Program Degree!Certification International Business Business Administration, for non-business majors BSBA, Minor Sociology, Anthropology, & Social Work Anthropology Sociology/Anthropology: Social Work Sociology Sociology (General) Applied Sociology Criminology BA, Minor BS BA Track, Minor Track Track, Minor School/Department Program Degree!Certification Counseling & Educational Psychology Counseling Psychology Counseling Addiction Counseling Child Counseling Gerontological Counseling Principalship Preparation Student Personnel Elementary Guidance and Counseling Secondary Guidance and Counseling MA MA Track Track Track TC MA MEd, TC Secondary Education: English French Citizenship-History Spanish BSEd, TC Minor Management Marketing Human Resource Management BSBA, Minor BSBA, Minor BSBA, Minor Communication Communication Public Relations Journalism Emerging Technologies and Multimedia BA, Minor BS Track Track Track Computer Science Computer Science Information Systems Information Technology BS, Minor BS, Minor BS, Minor Government & Public Affairs Political Science American Politics International & Comparative Politics International Affairs Public Administration Community Service and Service-Learning Public Administration BA, Minor Minor Minor Communication College of Business, Information, and Social Sciences (continued) Minor Minor Minor MPA College of Education Secondary Education MEd, TC UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC LIFE 73 College of Education (continued) College of Education (continued) Program Degree/Certification Secondary Education: Biology Chemistry Geology (state certification is in Earth and Space Science) Mathematics Physics MEd, TC Elementary Education Early Childhood Spanish Elementary Education Elementary Education, General Elementary Mathematics & Science Reading Elementary Education (with IUP) BSEd, TC TC Minor MEd Track Physical Education Health & Physical Education & Sport Aquatics Management Coaching Sport Management Physical Education Athletics, Sport, &c Physical Education Sport Management BSEd, TC Minor Minor BS, Minor MEd, MS School/Department Elementary Education/ Early Childhood Special Education Special Education, Mentally and/or Physically Handicapped Special Education, Community Programs for Americans with Disabilities Exceptionalities SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY School/Department Program Degree/Certificatio n Special Education Master Teacher Early Childhood Mentally & Physically Handicapped Social Restoration Supervision MEd Track Track, TC Track, TC Track, TC Track, TC College of Health, Environment and Science School/Department Program Degree/Certification Allied Health Health Education Health Science Community Health Health Services Administration School Health Safety & Environmental Management Gerontology Undergraduate Graduate BSEd, TC BS Track Track Biology Biology Biology: Secondary Education Cytotechnology Medical Technology Marine Science BA, BS, Minor MEd, TC BS BS Minor Chemistry & Physics Chemistry Chemistry Biochemistry Environmental Non-Specialized Chemistry: Secondary Education Physics Pre-Engineering Physics: Secondary Education BA, Minor BS Track Track Track MEd, TC Track TC, Track EdD MEd, MS MS BSEd, TC BS Minor Track BS Minor or Certificate Certificate BA, BS, Minor MEd, TC UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC LIFE 75 College of Health, Environment and Science (continued) College of Health, Environment and Science (continued) School/Department Program Degree/Certification School/Department Exercise & Rehabilitative Sciences Exercise Science Exercise and Wellness Promotion Athletic Training Adapted Physical Activity and and Rehabilitation BS MS Parks & Recreation/ Environmental Education Environmental Parks and Recreation Education Park and Resource Management Resort Recreation Management/Tourism Therapeutic Recreation Services Geography, Geology, & The Environment Mathematics Geography: Liberal Arts Geography Applied Geographic Technology Geographic Info Technology BA, Minor BS BS, Minor BA Minor MEd, TC Mathematics Mathematics: Secondary Education Statistics Elementary School Math BA, BS, Minor MEd, TC Nursing Nursing School Nursing Case Management SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY Degree/Certification BSEd, TC, MEd BS MS, Track Track Track Sustainable Systems Agroecosystem Ecology Built Environment and Energy Management Systems MS Track Track Physical Therapy Physical Therapy DPT Psychology Psychology BA, BS, Minor Minor Geology: Environmental Geoscience Meteorology Earth and Space Science: Secondary Education The Environment: Environmental Science Environmental Studies Middle School Math Nursing BSAT Minor Program Track College of Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts BS, Minor BS Minor Minor or Certificate for PB Minor or Certificate for PB School/Department Program Degree/Certification Art Art Art, General Art History Art for Elementary Ed Majors BA, BFA Minor Minor Minor Dance Dance BA, Minor English English: Literature English: Secondary Education English: Writing Professional Writing Creative Writing English Professional Writing BA, Minor BSEd, TC BS, Minor Track Track MA Track History History American History European History Non-Western History History: Secondary Education History BA, Minor Minor Minor Minor BSEd, TC MA BSN MSN TC Certificate UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC LIFE 77 College of Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts (continued) School/Department Program Degree/Certification Modern Languages & Cultures French Secondary Education International Business Spanish Elementary Education International Business Secondary Education Russian BA, Minor BSEd, TC Track BA, Minor Minor Track BSEd, TC Minor Music Music Music Education Music Therapy BA, BM, Minor BSMusEd BS Philosophy Philosophy Career-related Liberal Arts Professional Religious Studies Theatre Theatre Acting Design/Technology BA, Minor, Track Track Track Certificate of Achievement BA, Minor Track Track Interdisciplinary Programs School/Department Program Degree/Certification Dean, College of Applied Science Business, Information & Social Sciences BS Dean, College of Women's Studies Fine & Performing Arts Minor or Certificate History East Asian Studies Minor Nursing Allied Health Computer Science Health Care Informatics Minor or Certificate Military Science Leadership Military History Minor Minor SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY Choosing an Academic Program WHAT MAKES UP AN ACADEMIC PROGRAM? Courses a student takes during their SRU experience can be broadly divided into three types: Liberal Studies, Major and Electives. Beyond this, individual students may also take courses in a minor field or for a certificate. Liberal Studies Approximately one-half of a student's courses will be credited toward completing liberal studies requirements. The liberal studies program is designed to provide students with the breadth of knowledge expected of an educated person in our society. These courses compliment the depth of specialty acquired in a student's major. While completing the liberal studies program, students are given the opportunity to explore different ideas and to gain appreciation for several ways of knowing. Students develop the intellectual insights and skills that will enable a lifetime of learning. The program contains seven critical goals or areas of study. For each area, students select one or two classes from a selection of "goal courses." In addition, in some areas of study, students select a course from a wide class selection identified as "enrichment courses." These courses provide the opportunity to broaden and deepen knowledge in the goal area. Lastly, co-curricular "Supporting Experiences," are identified. These activities and programs available to all students and encompass working on student publications, belonging to honorary societies or working with various special on-campus special interest groups. These activities show that the university experience is not and ought not be contained wholly in the classroom. Coal I: Basic Competencies The educated person must be able to communicate effectively in oral and written modes. In addition, we embrace the ancient value of a sound mind in a sound body and believe, therefore, that a university education should give attention to encouraging intellectual and physical fitness levels that will equip the individual for an energetic and productive life. Goal Courses (0-11/13 credits) Some students may be exempted from one or more of the required courses based on entrance examination and/or pertinent experience. If students are exempted from a required goal course, no credit will be awarded, but the total required credits in the liberal studies program will be reduced accordingly. Some students may be required to take additional courses to develop basic academic competencies UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC LIFE 79 in reading and study skills and mathematics. However, credits earned in those courses may not be applicable toward the credits required for a baccalaureate degree. Goal courses in this category will be graded as A, B, C, or NC (no credit). When goal courses are repeated, they will be graded A, B, C, or F. The basic competency courses, with the exception of physical education/dance activity courses, are subject to continuous registration. Students during the first semester of enrollment will be placed into the appropriate basic competency course(s). Students who receive an "NC" or "F" in these courses must repeat the course(s) the following semester. Once enrolled, students are not permitted to drop a basic competency course, with the exception of physical education and dance courses. Coal II: The Arts Goal Courses (3 credits) Enrichment Courses (3 credits) Goal V: Natural Sciences and Mathematics The educated person studies science and mathematics not only to master specific disciplinary content, but also to understand the modes of thought and methods of inquiry of the scientist. Rigorous, disciplined inquiry enables us to access information and process that enhance physical well being and our natural resource use. Goal Courses (9-10 credits) Enrichment Courses (3 credits) Students are required to have one laboratory experience in either the goal or enrichment areas of biology, chemistry, geology, or physics. Through the creative process, the artist expresses, challenges, and extends societal values. To understand our own and other cultures, one must come to terms with the artist's effort. Ideally, such understanding will lead to experiences in which the individual seeks to be a participant in the arts, finding creative ways to express feelings and insights. Goal VI: Our National Experience Goal Courses (6 credits) Enrichment Courses (3 credits) Goal Courses (3 credits) It is strongly recommended that all students enrolled in arts goal courses attend a minimum of two arts events. Goal VII: Challenges of the Modern Age Goal III: Cultural Diversity and Global Perspective The educated person is aware of other people, places and values. He or she has a wide perspective and values cultural diversity. The university must assist in developing insights and skills, which will enable every student to value humanitys worth, dignity and contributions. Goal Courses (6 credits) Enrichment Courses (3 credits) Any credit course (regardless of the number of credits) taken in an international setting will meet the enrichment requirement. The modern language courses used to satisfy the B.A. requirement may not be used in the enrichment portion of the cultural diversity-global perspective block. Goal IV: Human Institutions and Interpersonal Relationships John Donne's declaration that "no man is an Island..." speaks eloquently to our time. To do our work and operate our society, we depend heavily upon organizations and institutions. The educated person learns to understand those institutions and to work effectively with other persons to achieve shared goals. SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY Good citizenship demands an understanding of our political, economic and social heritage. The educated person has a sense of historical perspective and a keen perception of the values and forces, which have formed the American experience. The essential characteristic of the educated person is the ability to weigh alternatives and make thoughtful choices. The rapidly changing world in which we live demands that we all make enormously difficult decisions, choosing wisely and responsibly in an area of competing persuasions. Courses in Goal VII will have a minimum prerequisite of "Advanced Standing." Goal Courses (3 credits) The liberal studies program requires 42-53/55 semester hours of study. The exact total differs for each student depending upon placement in the Basic Competencies area. Course work must be selected according to the requirements listed below. If a student is exempt from a Basic Competencies Goal course, no credit will be awarded, but the total required semester hour number in the liberal studies program for that student will be reduced accordingly. Other students may be required to take additional courses to develop basic academic competencies in reading and study skills and mathematics. However, credit received in those courses will not be applied toward a degree program. UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC LIFE 81 Academic Major Academic Minor In addition to the liberal studies requirements, the university requires students to select a major or a curricular area of concentration. Students are typically responsible for meeting the major requirements in effect at the time they enter the university or change majors. When the students leave the university and are later readmitted, they become responsible for meeting the major requirements A minor is a set of courses that meet specified guidelines and is designed to allow a sub-major concentration in an academic discipline or in a specific area within a discipline. Unlike a specialization or a concentration, the minor is recorded on the students' transcripts, providing the students have maintained a 2.000 minimum quality point average for all coursework required for the minor. Courses used to meet the academic requirements of a minor may not be taken on a Pass/ No Credit basis. The minimum hours for a minor shall be no fewer than 13 credit hours, excluding courses required for professional certification. A minimum of 9 credit hours of the minor must be upper division. For each student at least 4 credits in the selected minor area must be outside his/her major area requirements or electives counted toward his/her major, and at least 6 credits must be completed at Slippery Rock University. Ordinarily, a minor is a subset of some major. But, 1) a minor may concentrate on an area which involves two or more academic disciplines, each of which is related to the minor, (For example, no major exists in journalism, but the departments of English and communication jointly offer a minor in journalism, which includes courses from each of the disciplines) or 2) a minor may be offered in a discipline where no major is given. (For example, East Asian Studies.) Students cannot major and minor in the same discipline/academic area. For example, they cannot major and minor in geography, but they can major in geography and minor in cartography. Students may declare minors at any time by completing a Declaration of Minor form available in the Office of Academic Records and Summer School. The requirements for all minors must be completed prior to the awarding of the first baccalaureate degree. Once graduated, students may not return and add additional minors to their undergraduate record. Additional coursework taken after graduating will be recorded on the transcript as post baccalaureate courses. If students, however, are pursuing a second baccalaureate degree, the majors and minors completed will be added to the transcript under the second degree. Students are typically responsible for meeting the minor requirements in effect at the time they enter the university or change minors. When students leave the university and are later readmitted, they become responsible for meeting the minor requirements in effect at the time they are readmittted. If students would benefit from meeting a set of minor requirements other than those in effect at the time they declared their minor or were admitted/ readmitted to the university, their advisor may request of the students' academic dean that a different set of minor requirements be met. in effect at the time they are readmitted. If students would benefit from meeting a set of major requirements other than those in effect at the time they declared their major or were admitted/ readmitted to the university, their advisor may request of the students' academic dean that a different set of major requirements be met. At the time of enrollment or by the end of the sophomore year, students must select a major. The university encourages students to select during their early semesters the exploratory (undeclared) student status if they have uncertainty or apprehension about the choice of a major. If students desire to change their major, they must complete, with departmental chairpersons signature, the change of major form in the Office of Academic Records and Summer School. Using their criteria, departments determine the admission or rejection of students into their departments to pursue their major. Students may obtain these criteria from the departmental advisor or chairperson. Course requirements lor a major may not be taken using a Pass/No Credit grade option. Courses taken within a student's first major department may not be used to meet any Liberal Studies program requirements. Students may declare a second major by completing a Declaration of Second Major form. The requirements for all majors must be completed prior to the awarding of the student's first baccalaureate degree. Once graduated, students may not return and add additional majors to their undergraduate record. Undergraduate courses taken after graduating will be recorded as post baccalaureate courses on the transcript. Students may earn two majors simultaneously; they may not earn two degrees. Also, the university's modern language requirement is a bachelor of arts degree requirement and not a requirement of a major. Therefore, a student earnings second major would not be required to complete the modern language lequirement for the second major. If the students initial degree required the modern language requirement, the student would be expected to meet the requirement. All academic majors must consist of at least 30 credits; at least 12 of which must completed at SRU and 15 of which mustbe at the upper division (typically numbered 300 or above). SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC LIFE 83 Internships Slippery Rock University offers a diverse program of internships through which students may earn from 1 to 12 credits. In some cases an internship or other field experience is required for a major. Internships provide students with an opportunity to apply their academic preparation in a variety of professional or occupational settings. Through an internship, students have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and to enhance their learning of the theories of academic disciplines and programs of study through appropriate career-related experiences and to provide them with the knowledge and experience necessary for obtaining certification or licensing. Students may enroll in semester, academic year, or summer internships with governmental agencies, private firms, or non-profit organizations both in the United States and abroad. Students must have a minimal quality point average of 2.000 in their major (or program where applicable), and at least a 2.000 for all coursework, including the semester previous to placement. The agency, academic department or program may specify higher standards and/or other academic requirements. Acceptance into the internship program must occur prior to registration for the course. Registration in the course, however, does not guarantee placement in the held. Agency supervisors' evaluations are a requirement for completion of the internship and may be a factor in determining the final grade. Students must be at least a junior in good standing at the time they begin the internship. Interested students should check with their major department for internship information in their fields. Students are permitted to earn no more than 15 credits of internship. Intensive Writing Courses Every student must complete two intensive writing courses before graduating from Slippery Rock University. This is true regardless of the number of credits transferred from another institution to Slippery Rock University. Intensive writing courses may include courses in Liberal Studies as well as a student's major. Intenshe writing requirements are in addition to the College Writing I and College Writing II courses every student must complete. Courses taken at other schools may not be used to meet the Intensive Writing requirement. Once an intensive writing course is passed, it will be counted towards completion of the University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement even if it is later repeated and failed or is not designed as an intensive writing course when it is repeated. 84 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY University Resources Computing Facilities 724-738-4480 The university provides extensive computing facilities for use by all students, regardless of their academic majors. There is no charge for the use of these resources, and there is no limit on the amount of usage. All students are encouraged to utilize the computers to facilitate their studies. The computing facilities that are available include several microcomputer laboratories with over 500 IBM-compatible and Apple Macintosh computers. Small computer laboratories are also provided in several academic departments, and in each of the residence halls. All of these computers are attached to the campus computer network and the university's mainframe computer system. This attachment provides access to the library's on-line card catalog, The Search Bank (for full text of journals), and several reference indices, the campus e-mail system, and connections to the Internet global network. Network connections are available in #//residence hall rooms. Students interested in connecting personally-owned computers to the campus network from a university residence hall room are to contact the Office of Housing in Rhoads Hall for current information. Library 724-738-2058 Bailey Library a member of the Keystone Library Network (KLN), which was developed by the State System of Higher Education to help meet the information and learning needs of its students and the citizens of the Commonwealth. KLN provides an easy to use database for the 14 State System universities allowing access to full-text journal and periodical articles. Students, faculty, or staff at any of the 14 System Universities, or any citizen of the Commonwealth, can initiate a search of the KLN catalog. Bailey Library offers a full range of resources and services. There are formal and informal study areas for serious scholarship and recreational reading. Information Services Librarians are available to assist with any kind of reference inquiry and for group instruction. Through online databases, interlibrary loan and document delivery services, Bailey Library serves as a gateway to many other information providers. With total collections of more than two million items, Bailey Library ranks as one of the larger libraries in western Pennsylvania and in the entire Commonwealth. Print collections include approximately 600,000 books, plus thousands of bound periodicals. As a government documents partial depository the library houses over 370,000 U.S. and state documents. Supplementing the print collections are thousands of microfilm and fiche as well as 90,000 audio- UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC LIFE 85 visual items in the Instructional Materials Center, including video cassettes, CDs, slides, kits, and computer software. The library subscribes to over 525 print periodicals and newspapers from around the world. The newest version of the library online system allows simultaneous searching of the library catalog, any or all of 11,000 full text journals, online indexes and citation databases, and the internet. All online resources are available from the library's 100 public access computers, campus computer labs, dorm rooms, and offices. Students may borrow one of 36 laptop computers for use on the library wireless network. Technology Support 724-738-2034 The User Services Department provides support services to the university through the provision of personal computer support with training, service and repair. There is also multimedia support for cable television, video, graphics and photography. Writing Center 724-738-2654 The university's Writing Center, located on the third floor of Spotts World Culture Building, is an integral part of the academic resources at Slippery Rock University. Under the direction of the Department of English, the Writing Center offers full tutorial services for all students of the university. Department of English graduate students, who staff the center, ofFer students the opportunity for tutorial instruction with any aspect of the writing process from generating ideas, to organizing information, to refining sentence structure, to editing techniques. Diagnostic services are also available for students who want to discover and remed} their writing weaknesses. The Writing Center is also equipped with personal computers and printers. In addition to selected writing instruction taught in this facility, tutorial instruction on word processors is available. From freshman to graduate student, the university s Writing Center provides a full range of individualized sendees without charge. Special Recognition of Academic Achievement Slippery Rock University faculty and administration place a high value on the academic accomplishments of its students. SRU's academic reputation and its stature in the community of universities are tied inextricably to the scholastic ac ievements of its students. The university's rich and extensive resources proc i ? a foundation of support for the realization of this goal. Scholarly and dedicated SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY university faculty strive to challenge students' intellectual development and their achievement of excellence. The university community believes that student efforts in the attainment of high levels of scholarship deserve appropriate recognition and officially acknowledges student achievement throughout the academic year. Academic Honors Convocation In the Spring, the university observes its Academic Honors Convocation, a formal ceremony with regalia and academic procession. The convocation provides for the recognition of Deans' List students and the twenty students in the sophomore, junior, and senior classes who attain the highest cumulative averages for coursework completed at Slippery Rock University. These individuals are presented with the President's Award of Achievement. The convocation also serves to set the tone for an academic atmosphere where excellence in scholastic endeavors is given the highest priority. Academic Honors Month During the month of April many of the university colleges and departments honor their students who have excelled academically. The events take various forms, including banquets that are held on and/or off campus where recognition awards are presented. In addition, the director of the Honors Program coordinates a month-long program of lectures, seminars and presentation of papers by Slippery Rock University students and faculty and by special guests. Deans'List Undergraduate students who earn an adjusted semester quality point average of 3.500 or higher on a schedule of at least 12 new attempted and earned credits will achieve the Deans' List as long as their cumulative QPA is at least 2.000. Student teachers may achieve Dean's List status if they have earned 94 or more credits and have a cumulative QPA of 3.50 or higher at the end of the semester in which they student taught. Repeated courses and P/NC courses will not be computed into the 12 credit-hour minimum. The Office of University Public Relations will submit names of these students to their hometown newspaper for publication. During the Academic Honors Convocation, these students will be formally presented to the university community. There is no Deans' List during the summer term. Post-baccalaureate students are not eligible for the Dean's List. Honors at Graduation At both the December and the May commencement ceremonies, the university recognizes students who have met the academic criteria for Latin honors. • Undergraduates working on their first baccalaureate degree may qualify for honors at graduation. Post-baccalaureate students will not be eligible for these honors. UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC LIFE 87 • • • A minimum of 61 credits must be earned at Slippery Rock University. These credits may include: all credit course work; all credits earned through SRUs credit by exam program, including the NLN Mobility Profile II, administered by the Department of Nursing; SRU credit earned with a "P" grade; and credits earned as a visiting student at another SSHE institution. Credits earned by any other form of credit by exam (AP, CLEP, PEP, DSST and NLN (other than the Mobility Profile II), credits earned at other universities (transfer & transient) and non-SRU course work taken abroad will not count toward the 61 credit minimum. The following cumulative QPA's must be earned to qualify for honors at graduation. Summa Cum Laude (With the Highest Honor) 3.800 - 4.000 Magna Cum Laude (With High Honor) 3.600 - 3.799 Cum Laude (With Honor) 3.300 - 3.599 No restrictions will apply to students who repeat grades of D or F and who still meet the criteria for honors at graduation. At commencement the names of these honor students are specially designated in the commencement program. In addition, the Summa Cum Laude graduates wear around their necks medallions, which are gifts of the Slippery Rock University Alumni Association; Magna Cum Laude graduates wear white honor cords; and Cum Laude graduates wear green honor cord. Recognition of honors at graduation will be based upon students' cumulative QPA at the end of the semester preceding graduation. Designation of honors on the university transcript will not be determined until the students' final semester STUDENT LIFE, Services, and Organizations The student affairs staff believes that each student is a person of dignity, worth and responsibility who has elected to attend the university for the purpose of attaining an education and to grow and mature through additional learning experiences outside of the classroom. The goal of the student affairs staff is to assist in the total development of each student by providing appropriate, life-centered educational programs and services. Primary concerns of the staff focus on helping students to develop leadership skills, decision-making competencies, self-discipline, respect for others, skills of self-evaluation, and the learning and development of social responsibility and human relations skills. In order to provide those activities and services which will help each student achieve optimum personal development, the student affairs division has professional staff assigned to the following areas, which are coordinated and supervised by the vice president: Aebersold Student Recreation Center, Athletics, Counseling, Auxiliary Student Services (Dining Services), Health Services, Minority Student Affairs, Housing, Student Activities, Student Life, Student Standards, University Police, University Union, and Women's Center. grades are submitted and an official, final cumulative QPA is calculated. Preschool Child Care Center Honors Program See Honors Program in the Academic Departments and Programs section. 007 McKay Education Building 724-738-2102 The SRU/SGA Preschool and Child Care Center is a state-licensed, nationally accredited non-profit facility owned by Student Government Association, Inc. of Slippery Rock University. Services are available for children ages three to five of students, faculty, staff, and members of the Slippery Rock community. Children through age 12 are welcome for after-school care and for summer programs. The center is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Service is provided year round. Since the center is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare and accredited by theNational Association for the Education of Young Children, all staff members are required to meet state regulations regarding training and experience. In addition to a professional staff, the center provides a rich variety of learning experiences that promote the physical, social, and intellectual development of each child. The staff seeks to provide each child with a safe, STUDENT LIFE, SERVICES AND ORGANIZATIONS 89 secure, happy environment and to provide parents with the knowledge and them have been incorporated into student and staff orientations. Individuals or University Police 145 Keister Road The university police department has developed programs addressingpersonal and property safety for students and staff. Some of these programs or parts of security that their children are being given excellent care. 724-738-2249 groups seeking information concerning the availability of literature or presentations are urged to contact the University Police Department. All university community members have the responsibility to create and maintain As a fully authorized police force, an ability to assist neighboring police a safe environment to live, work, and learn. The university police department departments exists through emergency aid agreements. Continued liaison with has the responsibility to enforce the law and university policies to maintain campus federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies promotes the exchange of safety. In addition to the enforcement of law and university policy, the university information concerning criminal activity at on and off campus sites. This sharing police department performs other functions such as investigations (criminal, of information gready enhances the ability of law enforcement agencies to perform traffic, and accidents), open and secure buildings, provide emergency first aid, more efficiently in an effort to provide a safe community. monitor and respond to fire and intrusion alarms, provide a communication All vehicles parked on university property must be registered and display a desk for information and emergency purposes, report on necessary forms, patrol current and properly mounted parking permit. All students are permitted to grounds, provide escorts, and other responsibilities as determined by the have vehicles on campus provided the vehicles are registered and have the proper decals and assuming the operators maintain good standing with regard to their administration. The department has a complement of 16 commissioned officers that provide parking privileges. Failure to comply with parking regulations is dealt with in 24-hour, year round coverage. All university police officers are commissioned by accordance with the procedures contained in the University Parking and Traffic the Governor of Pennsylvania and carry full police powers pursuant to the Regulations. provisions of the Act of April 9, 1929, P.O. 177 known as "The Administrative Code of 1929" as amended. This includes, but is not limited to, the authority to arrest and issue citations. All officers have completed basic municipal police training as administered by the Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Home Away from Home Housing The Office of Housing supports student growth and development in the residence Commission. Officers receive additional training through mandated updates and special halls. The philosophy of university residence halls at Slippery Rock University is training seminars. They are re-certified, as required, in first aid and CPR. The an educational one of student development that maintains that residence halls officers must qualify with their side arms and auxiliary weapons three times each year. are not merely places to eat and sleep. They are communities in which students The department has conformed with uniform crime reporting procedures various activities on the personal, social and academic levels. To achieve these grow and develop in out-of-class learning experiences through participation in since 1970, submitting monthly reports to both federal and state governments. objectives, the housing staff offers variedprograms that give residence hall students For a more complete analysis of the reports submitted, see "Crime in the United opportunities to meet a wide variety of needs. Full-time professional staff members States" published by the U.S. Department of Justice. We also conform to known as coordinators of residence education supervise the on-campus residence CLEARY" and "Security Policies and Procedures" mandated by Federal and halls. These persons have a master s degree in college student personnel, counseling State Legislation. Please see our web site; www.sru.edu/depts/finance/police/ or related field. Additionally, each residence hall floor has a community assistant or contact us for a brochure. available to provide educational and social programs assist in the operation of All criminal or suspicious activity should be reported to a law enforcement the facility, offer support for the residents, and be available for emergency agency. Slippery Rock University police department is the law enforcement agent) of record for the campus. purposes. These persons are full time students who have been selected for their leadership and ability to be role models. Federal regulations require an official of the institution who has significant The housing office is responsible for housing students who select to live in a responsibility for student activities, but does not have significant counseling university-owned residence hall. All freshmen, except those who live with their responsibilities, to report criminal offenses to law enforcement authorities. parents or legal guardians within a reasonable commuting distance, are required University police routinely report maintenance problems regarding safety and security. T hey also suggest improvements pertinent to crime prevention. 90 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY to live on campus. While the University provides housing for non-traditional students, freshmen over the age of 21 may request permission to live off campus. STUDENT LIFE, SERVICES AND ORGANIZATIONS 91 All such requests must be sent in writing to the director of residence life when the advanced tuition deposit is submitted. The Housing Appeals Committee will review all requests. During the month of March, residence hall room request cards for the following academic year are given to all students residing on campus. Slippery Rock University has students representing many creeds, races and ethnic groups living in university residences. Therefore, in compliance with the Pennsylvania Fair Education Practice Act, all residence assignments are made without regard to race, religion, color or national origin. Having accepted the Act, the university believes that a cross section of cultures provides a pluralistic community environment. There are eight university-owned residence halls and one apartment complex, housing approximately 2,800 men and women. Currently, one hall is assigned to women, and seven are co-educational by floor or wing. Apartments are single sex. Because of limited space, students cannot be guaranteed housing on campus for their full four years. Residence hall rooms and apartments are furnished with beds, chairs, desks, and window covers (shades). The beds are supplied with a mattress only. Students furnish their own blankets, pillows, towels, bedspreads, dresser covers, pillowcases, and sheets. Students may bring their own drapes and other accessories to personalize their living environment. Self-service laundries are available in each apartment building and residence hall. Lounges, recreation areas, TV lounges, and computer labs are available in each hall. All residence halls have microwaves available for students to cook snacks and all have kitchen facilities for use by occupants of the building. Campus residence halls will be closed to all students during university vacation periods and also between summer sessions and semesters. All students will be expected to leave the residence halls no later than 24 hours after their last examination. A designated residence hall will be open for summer sessions. Students who reside in university-owned residence halls must contract to eat in the university dining facilities. No extensive cooking is permitted in the residence halls. Policy for Withdrawals Students must vacate their rooms within 12 hours of withdrawal from the university, unless written permission is received to remain for a longer time period. Housing, Off-Campus Off-campus housing is available in privately owned residence halls, apartments, rooming houses and mobile homes. The university does not inspect or approve off-campus housing. Housing within the borough of Slippery Rock must comph with the housing code for property maintenance of the borough, which sets legal standards for safety (sanitation, freedom of hazards, etc.) and liability (water, SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY ventilation, heat, etc.). Housing in the township does not fall under the jurisdiction of the Slippery Rock Borough zoning laws, but it must meet minimal health standards as set by Butler County. In addition to this housing, a number of rooms and apartments are available in the community. Off-campus housing lists are available on the Office of Housing website. Students who live off campus may contract to eat in the university dining facilities. The Director of Housing and Residence Education serves as a mediator in landlord-tenant problems for students living off campus. Students desiring assistance should contact the housing office to schedule an appointment with the director. The Student Government Association also retains an attorney to assist students with various concerns. Dining Accommodations The dining program at Slippery Rock University offers a variety of services throughout the campus for students and their guests. Meal service is available somewhere on campus from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily. Weisenfluh Dining Hall, located across from North Hall parking lot, contains a food court with a number of different food stations. This all-you-care-to-eat facility offers something for everyone: Hot entrees and ethnic foods, sandwich selection from the cold deli or hot grille area, pizza, vegetarian entrees, pasta and entree salads made-to-order. Also available is a soup/salad bar, fresh baked breads, desserts including ice cream and frozen yogurt, and a variety of beverages. Boozel Dining Hall, located on the lower end of campus beside the University Union, provides a more traditional dining option in a unique atmosphere. Boozel s Cyber Cafe gives students the opportunity to check their e-mail or surf the net while dining. The entree selection includes vegetarian and "healthy choice" options, deli, grille, specialty bars, soup/salad bar, and a variety of desserts and beverages. This all-you-care-to-eat facility also features special meals, holiday dinners, monotony beakers, and prize giveaways. A Coffee Shoppe located in the lobby of the University Union, features gourmet coffees, cappuccino, espresso drinks, pastries, and chocolates. Rooky's Grille, located on the lower level of the University Union, is an a la carte snack bar featuring grille and deli sandwiches, pizza, salads and other grabn-go items, desserts, and beverages. This operation also provides a delivery service to students who have contracted for a meal plan. A convenience store located in Weisenfluh Dining Hall, provides a large selection of pre-packaged foods, snacks, packed lunches, beverages, and pastries/ dessert items baked fresh daily. There are a number of meal plan options available to Slippery Rock University students. Students residing in a state-owned residence hall sign a housing/food service contract. Once signed, these become binding contracts. The only reason STUDENT LIFE, SERVICES AND ORGANIZATIONS 93 for exemption from the meal contract will be suspension or withdrawal from the university. Meal contracts are optional for off-campus/commuter students. ID Cards Your SRU ID card is your key to many services on campus. It is your admission ticket to the dining facilities, sports events and other campus activities. For those students living in a residence hall, it provides access to your building. Money deposited in a Rock Dollars account (pre-paid debit account) is accessible with your ID card. Rock Dollars may be used to purchase items/services in a number of locations throughout campus; SGA Bookstore, dining facilities, selected vending machines, residence hall laundry machines, selected public-access copiers, ticket purchases, and parking fees/fines. The ID card is also used as identification for cashing checks at the SGA Bookstore or in town and to withdraw materials from the library. • • • • Association of Residence Hall Students (ARHS) This is a recognized student organization that was formed by and represents all on-campus residence hall students. Every residence hall student is a member of ARHS, but only those who represent a residence hall can be a voting delegate. The delegate council consists of five executive board members and four representatives from each of the eight halls. There are four basic purposes of this organization: a. To offer residential students a wide variety of programs that will help foster growth in the areas of social, educational and cultural development. b. To work with the Office of Housing in making recommendations for facility renovations and policy development. c. To provide services for residence hall students, such as: washer/dryer service, photocopier, refrigerator rentals. d. To help residence hall students develop and refine their leadership skills. Fun, Fitness and Sports Aebersold Student Recreation Center Nicknamed the "ARC" by students, this new 82,000 square foot facility provides many opportunities for students to "Rock and Recreate." The facility has been designed to accommodate a variety of sports and activities while promoting positive physical, mental and spiritual health. Highlights of the "ARC include. A 44-foot-high climbing wall leading into the main skylight. Students challenge their abilities, build trust and teamwork as they ascend to new heights. The Aebersold Student Recreation Center is the home of the Russell \X right Fitness Center offering numerous fitness and wellness avenues for students 94 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY • • to enhance their physical well being. Equipment to develop cardiovascular fitness as well as enhance muscular strength and muscular endurance is available in the 7,714-square-foot facility. Gym A, with four wood-floor courts, is a fun haven for basketball and volleyball. No longer do students need to wait until the late-night hours to access a gym for intramural sports, volleyball or basketball pick-up games. Enthusiasts of aerobics and floor hockey can step, funk, hip-hop and break away to Gym B. This gym has contoured corners for deck hockey and a special wood floor for aerobicizers. The Aquatic Center, with a pool ranging in depth from 3 to 9-feet, offers enticing and exciting water space for lap swimming, aqua-aerobics, water basketball, polo, and even "Dive In" movies. Plus, when the warm weather hits "The Rock," students can "catch some rays" on the 2,700-square-foot sun deck. Students can run, walk or jog their way to a healthier lifestyle on the indoor 200-meter track. A warm-up stretching area accompanies the artificial surface track on the mezzanine. Let your mind wander when you exercise while you enjoy a scenic outdoor view. The student recreation center includes a lounge area for socializing as well as men's and women's locker rooms. The Rock Pride Mezzanine (RPM room) is a multipurpose area that hosts cycle aerobics, health and safety classes and golf. University Union Indoor Recreation Area The indoor recreation area provides opportunities for students to participate in a wide variety of games and tournaments in a bright, exciting social atmosphere. There are many of the latest video and pinball games, along with several tournament size billiard tables, as well as table tennis areas, foosball, air hockey and many other opportunities to have fun. For additional information, call 724- 738-2625. Outdoor Adventures/Ski Lodge The outdoor adventures office is located in the Aebersold Recreation Center. Outdoor adventures sponsors a variety of outdoor programs throughout the year. Including, rock climbing, rappelling, canoeing, white water rafting, camping and mountain biking. Also available is the rental of outdoor equipment, such as cross country skis, tents, and backpacking equipment, all at affordable prices. Programs and services are open to students, faculty and staff of SRU. For additional information call 724-738-2620 or 724-738-2883. Dr. Helen "Susie" Knierim Leadership Institute, Reach Program REACH is a program at Slippery Rock University which gives students and student organizations experiential learning, team building and leadership STUDENT LIFE, SERVICES AND ORGANIZATIONS 95 development opportunities on a ropes course consisting of both high (30 ft.) and low (ground level) challenges. This program is free to student organizations, academic classes and varsity athletic teams. For additional information call 724738-2883. The Athletic Program Always a strength at Slippery Rock University, the athletic program offers broadbased opportunities for students to participate. The belief that sports and physical Fitness help to expand the scope of today's education has led to a strong institutional commitment to athletics. Three types of athletic activities flourish: Intramural activities attract students who want to participate in athletic competition with other students on campus. Seasonal schedules, tournaments, and special events are held between residence halls, fraternities, sororities, clubs, faculty, and commuting students. Intramural sports are provided for men and women separately, as well as together in coeducational activities. Approximately 20 sports are currently offered as intramural activities, and some sports have more than 1,500 students participating. Slippery Rock University has one of the most extensive intramural programs in the country for a school its size. Club sports provide the opportunity for competition with teams from other colleges and organizations but at a less formal level than the intercollegiate athletic program. Each club sport is under the supervision of a qualified faculty and staff member. Included in the present club sport offerings for men and women are cycling, lacrosse, judo, rugby, weightlifting and ice hockey. Volleyball is available for men and equestrian is available for women. Intercollegiate athletics include a varied array of sports and make an important and meaningful contribution to the total educational objectives of the university. The strength of the SRU intercollegiate athletic program is its academic accountability, as well as its desire for excellence in all 23 of the universitys varsity teams. The list of competitive, intercollegiate teams for women include cross country, tennis, volleyball, soccer and field hockey in the fall; basketball, swimming, and indoor track in the winter; water polo, Softball, and track & field in the spring. The men's sports include football, soccer, water polo and cross country in the fall; basketball, wrestling, swimming, and indoor track in the winter; and baseball, tennis, golf and track & field in the spring. Slippery Rock University is a member of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Division II (Wrestling, Division I). SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY Let's Join In Center for Student Leadership The newly established Center for Student Leadership, located in room 217, University Union, serves as a resource to students who want to get involved in campus life and who wish to develop and enhance their leadership skills. The Center offers a resource library (SOAR); a variety of student organization services (SOS); leadership conferences; SRU LEADS (Leadership Education and Development Seminars); co-curricular transcripts; and information about campus-wide leadership involvement opportunities. For more information regarding the Center for Student Leadership call 724-738-4986. Freshmen Leader Scholar Program The Freshmen Leader Scholar Program (FLSP) is an opportunity for first year students to jump start their involvement in student organizations by providing a series of seminars, retreats, and experiences that improve the participants leadership skills, and increases their visibility as emerging student-leaders on campus. Activities are structured to be interesting and fun. The program provides the students with a stipend of $250.00 for successfully completing the program. Fraternities and Sororities Slippery Rock University's national fraternities and sororities provide opportunities for fun, friendship, and learning. The primary purposes of these organizations are 1) educational excellence, 2) campus and community service, 3) leadership development, and 4) developing a friendship network. The Greek system at Slippery Rock University has played a positive role on the campus since 1961. For more information about fraternities and sororities call 724-738-2719. Recognized Student Greek Organizations are: North American Interfraternity Conference Fraternities National Pan-Hellenic Council Fraternities and Sororities Pi Kappa Alpha Alpha Sigma Phi Kappa Delta Rho Phi Kappa Theta Pi Kappa Phi Sigma Tau Gamma Theta Xi Alpha Phi Alpha Alpha Kappa Alpha Delta Sigma Theta Phi Beta Sigma STUDENT LIFE, SERVICES AND ORGANIZATIONS 97 National Pan-Hellenic Conference Sororities Alpha Omicron Pi Alpha Sigma Tau Alpha Xi Delta Delta Zeta Phi Sigma Sigma Sigma Sigma Sigma Student Government Association All students, by virtue of their undergraduate registration and payment of fees, are members of the Student Government Association. The Student Senate is the central representative and legislative organization of the university Student Government Association. The Student Senate recommends to the university the recognition of student organizations, allocation of the General Service (Activities) Fee money, and carries out other responsibilities as included in the Student Government Association constitution. The role of the SGA is to act as an advocacy group for the students of SRU in order to ensure a healthy academic and social environment and to provide such services to the student body. Student Organizations Student organizations at Slippery Rock University are viewed as opportunities for self-development and self-expression. Therefore, the success of student activities rests largely with the students. Students are encouraged to become involved in organizations as their time and interest warrant. There are more than 125 organizations, activities, and teams, which have been created from student interest. The scope of the organizations includes athletics, drama, music, service, social, scholastic interest, the media, academic honoraries, governance and special interest groups. A variety of resources and workshops are available to assist student organization members with developing and enhancing their leadership skills. For more information about student organizations call 724-738-2719- Student Standards Slippery Rock University is an academic community in which there is mutual respect and trust of the persons who learn, teach, and work within it. Students of Slippery Rock University are entitled to certain rights and privileges which must be protected through fair and orderly processes and which are best safeguarded when each student acts responsibly. All students of the university community are equally entitled to the protection of the code of conduct. Students are expected to be familiar with the provisions of the Code of Conduct. Copies of the code are available in the Office of Student Life (B-105 University Union). For information call 724-738-2092. 98 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY University Program Board The University Program Board (UPB) is the major co-curricular sponsor of student activity events. It consists of seven specialized committees and an executive position, all occupied by students, who provide varied programming assuring a diversity of entertainment for the campus community. The seven committees are: Performing Arts, Major Events, University Events, Cultural Diversity, Lectures, Public Relations and Weekend Events. The Union Program Board invites you to enjoy their many events. Most events are free of charge for SRU students. All students are encouraged to become a part of this exciting student organization and help create campus entertainment. For additional information, call 724738-2729/2723 or visit the office located in B-122 on the main level in the University Union. Hot Spots The University Union As the "Living Room" or "Hearthstone" of the SRU campus, the University Union is much more than a place to relax; it is the place to get involved in campus life. The union hosts a myriad of events and activities meant to educate, develop, serve, and entertain members of the SRU community. The variety of meeting, lounge, conference and multipurpose space makes the union the place for students as well as staff and faculty to use for meetings, special events, conferences and informal gatherings. The University Union strives to present a variety of out-of-class learning experiences for students. It serves as a unifying force for students, faculty, staff and the community while aiding in exposure to the cultural, educational, recreational and social aspects of campus life. The professional staff coordinates activities, provides specific services to students, advises student organizations, and assists in the development of the social and educational programs offered. The Office of Student Life, Office of Minority Student Affairs and Cultural Diversity, Cooperative Activities, Multi-Cultural Center, University Program Board (UPB), Rocky's Grille, Student Government Association (SGA), SGA Bookstore and Copy Corner, A Specialty Coffee Shop, WRSK Radio Station, Center for Student Leadership, Information and Service Desk, Indoor Recreation Area, commuter lounge and computer lab, as well as many student organizations are housed in the University Union. For additional information call 724-738-2092. STUDENT LIFE, SERVICES AND ORGANIZATIONS 99 International Student Affairs Appreciating Differences Minority Student Affairs and Cultural Diversity B-l01 University Union 724-738-2700 The Office of Minority Student Affairs and Cultural Diversity is a comprehensive office that assists with the educational, cultural, social and personal needs of ethnic minority students. The primary focus of the office is to develop leaders and scholars. It encourages exposure to the cultural richness found within color, gender, national origin, creed, lifestyle and sexual orientation. The staff advocates educational growth and development of ethnic minority students. Retention and personal enhancement programs are instituted for ethnic minority students to promote academic success and professional development. The Personal Excellence Program (PEP) is a comprehensive effort to address minority student retention through programmatic efforts. Services that fall under the umbrella of the Personal Excellence Program are: Black Action Society (BAS) Black Action Society is a student organization that focuses on the academic, social and cultural development for African American students. Black Action Society also seeks to educate by providing programming that fosters a broad inclusion of diverse populations. Board of Governors Student Mentor Program The Board of Governors Student Mentor Program consists of minority students who have been awarded the Board of Governors Scholarship. Upper class Board of Governor and volunteer mentors who meet the general criteria and have completed the appropriate training workshop will mentor freshman recipients. Building Bridges Program This program provides a diverse group of student participants with training and practical experience in conducting panel presentations to classes and other groups for the purpose of increasing knowledge about difference. All students are encouraged to participate in this unique program. Community Service Opportunities The office identifies community service opportunities for students to consider. Fraternities and Sororities/National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) The purpose of African-American heritage fraternities and sororities at Slipper} Rock University is to encourage academic success, social and cultural interaction, and to provide service to the campus and local community. NPHC organizations that have been represented on campus include Alpha Kappa Alpha, Alpha Phi Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Omega Psi Phi, Zeta Phi Beta, Phi Beta Sigma and Kappa Alpha Psi. 100 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY Through this office services are provided for international students, their spouses and children: admission and orientation programs, immigration information and assistance, the processing of paperwork (e.g. visa and passport renewal, extensions of stay, work permit, I-20's) host family programs, and personal, social, cultural and academic counseling. Junior Mentor Program Upperclassmen are employed through the office to work with incoming freshmen and transfer students in a peer support relationship. Junior Mentors receive ongoing supervision and training on interpersonal skills. Junior Mentor Program - Study Group To help improve study habits and assist in the creation of a community of learners the Junior Mentor Program has established study groups in the Cultural Center for students who want a quiet place to study. Study groups are supervised by Peer Mentors who are also Junior Mentors. Latino Student Organization (LSO) The Latino Student Organization provides programs for the Latino-Hispanic population at Slippery Rock University. The Latino Student Organizations mission is to educate and provide the campus community with a better understanding and appreciation of Latino-Hispanic culture and heritage. Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals and Allies (LGBA) Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals and Allies was created to provide an opportunity for personal growth and education regarding alternative lifestyles and to extend an opportunity for social interaction among members of the gay, lesbian and bisexual community and others. LGBA also provides support for concerned individuals regarding alternative lifestyles and the group seeks to enhance the relationships between gay, lesbian and bisexual communities and the Slippery Rock University campus. Native American Student Association (NASA) Established to investigate the history of indigenous people, correct myths about European invasion, to develop spiritually, honor ancient ways and Mother Earth and to promote peace and respect of all people. Personal Support Staff members of Minority Student Affairs & Cultural Diversity follow up with minority students in regard to academic and personal concerns. Residence Hall Early Intervention This is a reporting system to get information and referrals from Residence Hall Directors to assist students who have adjustment issues. STUDENT LIFE, SERVICES AND ORGANIZATIONS 101 Sister 2 Sister/Brother 2 Brother Program Campus Organizations Sister 2 Sister and Brother 2 Brother are support organizations for women and men of color. Both student groups are open to faculty and staff, and meet to discuss topics, including goal setting, personal relationships, academics, scholarship, networking, politics, health, family and community issues. All Saints Fellowship Athletes in Action Campus Crusade for Christ Coalition for Christian Outreach New Life Fellowship Newman Club Orthodox Christian Fellowship SRU Gospel Choir Christian Bible Rap Sessions Student Development Opportunities Opportunities for students to refine their skills through hosting programs, introducing featured speakers, participating in student lectures, co-presenting workshops and more. Student Development Seminars Seminars are identified and/or presented throughout each semester to provide students with valuable techniques and knowledge about study habits, multiculturalism, volunteer opportunities career exploration, the power of positive thinking and more. The Excel Mentor Program A minority alumni mentor program for Junior Mentors. The Student Union for Minority Affairs (SUMA): The "umbrella' mother organization for all minority student organizations on campus. Seeing the need for the unity of all students on the campus of Slippery Rock University, with a particular emphasis on appreciation of diversity. Religious Organizations and Places of Worship Students may find worship, fellowship and other religious experience opportunities through the following groups: A directory of these and other area worship congregations is available courtesy of the Newman Center at 724-794-8459. Catholic Campus Ministry at SRU is operated through the Newman Center, located at 342 Normal Avenue (across from Old Main), which is owned and operated by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh. An outreach center to the university community, the Newman Center offers open hospitality, including rooms for study, relaxation, meetings, worship and programming. It aims to be a place of education, of fellowship, or prayer and of faith formation. While welcoming individuals regardless of religious affiliation, Catholic Campus Ministry particularly seeks to support and nourish SRU's Catholic students, faculty and staff as they strive to live their faith in the context of university life. The Newman Center is currently staffed by Rev. James L. Armstrong, D.Min (Director), Mrs. Diane Magliocca (Campus Minister). For more information regarding Mass schedules and ministry programs, call 724-794-8459. Local Churches To Your Health All Saints Lutheran Church Center United Presbyterian Church Church of the Epiphany (Episcopal) Church of the Nazarene Congregation B'Nai Abraham (Jewish) Grace Tabernacle (Assembly of God) Highland Presbyterian Church Latter Day Saints Branch Newman Center (Roman Catholic) St. Peter's Church (Roman Catholic) Christian Missionary Alliance Church of Slippery Rock Slippery Rock Baptist Church United Methodist Church of Slippery Rock Zion Baptist Church Located along Campus Drive in Rhoads Hall, the McLachlan Student Health Center supports the university's mission by removing health related barriers to learning and promoting an optional level of wellness. A cost-effective, comprehensive, and holistic approach to health care is provided in a confidential setting. Primary care is provided by certified registered nurse practitioners in collaboration with a licensed physician. The health center is staffed by registered nurses, 7 days/week, 24 hours/day during the academic year (except scheduled break periods). Van transportation is provided when needed. The facility includes an outpatient clinic, inpatient facilities, a health promotion department with educational resources, and a self care center. The student health fee covers routine care, which may include referral to the staff physician, medication, flu vaccine, in-patient care, educational material and the self-care center. The student is responsible for all additional medical expenses Health Services Mount Olive Baptist Church of Grove City 102 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY STUDENT LIFE, SERVICES AND ORGANIZATIONS 103 that may be required, such as lab tests, x-rays, referral to specialists or dentists, hospitalization and non-formulary medications. Specific questions can be addressed by calling the charge nurse at 724-738-2052. Absence Slips and Notification The Student Health Center will provide written verification when a student is confined to his/her residence or the health center for 24 hours or longer. Written verification will be provided when a student is hospitalized if the health center is aware of the situation. The health center does not routinely issue statements verifying a brief student visit to the health center. No confidential information about the student s health status can be released without the student's permission. Health Insurance All registered graduate and undergraduate students are expected to earn health and accident insurance. This may be done through an independent source, or the student may elect to purchase coverage through the university student insurance program offered at the beginning of each semester. Brochures explaining the university student insurance coverage are mailed to all students in mid July and are available at the student health center. Students who do not purchase the insurance offered through the university must indicate the independent insurance coverage that they carry by completing the insurance block on their health history form or by photocopying both sides of their insurance card along with completing the primary physician information, Students participating in varsity athletics, overseas study, and international students must purchase coverage or show proof of comparable coverage. Counseling Center Counseling is a collaborative learning experience between the counselor and the student. It encourages the students to utilize the processes of self-exploration and problem-solving to identify their strengths and needs, place needs in priority order, and to set goals for themselves. Through the process of counseling, students may increase their knowledge and understanding of themselves, their relationships with others, and with their environment. Psychologists and professional counselor, are available to talk with students on a confidential basis regarding person matters in the student counseling center, located in 008 Old Main. Twenty-four hour emergency counseling services are also available by contacting either t McLachlan Student Health Center or University Police. T he Counseling Center administers a variety of tests that may aid students in their self-understanding. 104 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY HOPE Peer Education Program (Healthy Outreach through Peer Education) The HOPE program is one prevention method used by the Student Health Center to educate the student body on issues related to student health. Students are trained to provide educational programs for fellow students on issues such as high-risk alcohol consumption, date rape, stress management, healthy relationships, sexually transmitted infections, and communication skills. Students interested in becoming a peer educator should contact the Coordinator for Health Promotion at 724-738-2670. Protection Connection Developed in 1998 in response to student suggestions, the Protection Connection offers a variety of safer sex supplies to the student population. The purpose of this service is to encourage sexually active students to realize the importance of the use of barrier protection to reduce their risk of contracting infection. Supplies are available to students at cost. The Protection Connection is staffed by HOPE Peer Educators, trained students who are knowledgeable about sexually transmitted infections and risk reduction. The Protection Connection is located in the Student Health Center. Hours vary by semester. Women's Center The Women's Center, located at 007E Strain Behavioral Science Building (BSB), is an on-campus resource center that exists to promote equality and respect for women. The Women's Center serves students, staff, faculty, and community members by providing information, referrals, and programming on issues related to the empowerment of women. In addition, the Women's Center offers women and men a safe, comfortable environment in which to study, talk, or to simply relax between classes. The Women's Center also serves as the meeting place for various student organizations and support groups. It is the home of the Bridge Project, a grant funded program to address issues of violence against women on campus. Personal Expression Musical Organizations In conjunction with the regularly scheduled student and faculty recitals, the university maintains the following well-developed musical organizations, which contribute to the wealth of fine music on the campus: University Choir. Some 60 to 70 men and women, chosen by audition, study and perform the great choral literature from the Renaissance to the present. Concerts are presented on campus and on tours. Symphonic Choir. This is a large ensemble, chosen by audition, which studies and performs the great choral literature. STUDENT LIFE, SERVICES AND ORGANIZATIONS 105 Chamber Singers. This is a small ensemble of well-blended voices selected and trained for the performance of madrigals and other chamber vocal music. Marching Rocket Band. The band performs during the half time at football games, both home and away, and for other special events. Much of its music is especially arranged. Concert Band. The Concert Band members are carefully selected to provide a balanced instrumentation of the best players. Music written for the concert band is the main repertoire. Concerts are given by this group on campus and on tour. Jazz-Rock Ensemble. The Slippery Rock University Jazz Ensemble performs jazz literature from all eras of jazz history including big band, bop, hard bop, fusion and contemporary. This ensemble often performs with guest artists of national and international stature, both on and off campus. Membership in this ensemble requires an audition. Four and one-half hours of rehearsal per week. Orchestra. The Orchestra is a symphonic-sized ensemble comprised of strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion. All string players are eligible. Woodwind, brass and percussion players are to consult with the director prior to registering. Chamber String Ensemble. The selected members of the Chamber String Ensemble study and perform chamber music written for strings. Brass Ensemble. The Brass Ensemble studies and performs music for brass from all historic periods. Members are selected after auditions. Woodwind Ensemble. The Woodwind Ensemble is a small, selected-group of students who study and perform music for woodwind. Gospel Choir. The Gospel Choir is made up of students who enjoy singing Gospel music. The group sings on campus and goes on tour. The Rocket named the "Most Outstanding College Newspaper" by the American Scholastic Press Association is the weekly campus newspaper. Its staff is made up of student reporters and editors who write on a wide variety of matters, which direcdy concern the students and the university community. The paper serves as an outlet for student opinion, through the editorial and letter-to-the-editor columns. The Rocket covers news, sports, campus announcements, and special feamres. This publication provides an excellent experience for students whose career goals are in the areas of journalism, advertising, layout and design, and general newspaper management. Radio and Television WRSK RADIO - 88.1 FM is a university radio station, which is a studentoperated, network serving the campus community. Its format consists of popular contemporary artists, rock and roll, progressive rock, music and concert news, special feamres and local, national and international news and sports. WRSK operates at 100 watts serving the Slippery Rock area throughout the academic year and broadcasts from 8 a.m. to midnight when classes are in session. Television Production Studio -The all-digital Television Studio, a three-camera color facility, was recently relocated to 101 Vincent Science Hall. The newly remodeled facility has a control room, audio production booth, and the studio. The television news: studio production, television news: field production, and the broadcast announcing classes use the facility as a component of the broadcast journalism curriculum. The offices of the student production organization, WSRU-TV, are also located at the facility. This student organization produces news and interview programs for distribution on the campus cable network. Publications Ginger Hill, which is one of the oldest and most distinguished American college literary journals, provides students with the experience of producing a high qualit} magazine. Participating undergraduates solicit contributions of fiction, poetry, art, and photography; select and edit works for publication; and help develop layout, design, and typography for printing. Issued annually, Ginger Hill is funded by the Student Government Association. Stone House Review is a journal of history and folklore dealing primarily with the western Pennsylvania region but also including other areas of interest. It h a student publication supported by university and student government fun s. Although faculty members assist in editing and selecting works for publication, t e history honorary, Phi Alpha Theta, is in charge of the annual publication. ontributors submit papers, book reviews, cartoons, artwork, or photograph stu ent editors arrange for publication and set up the final proof copy- Theatre Productions The Department of Theatre sponsors an active co-curricular program, partially funded by student activity fees. Each year it presents a season of faculty-directed productions: a balance of Broadway hits, new plays, classics of the world theatre, and, occasionally, a musical. Participation in the program is open to any interested student and is not confined to theatre majors. A chapter of Alpha Psi Omega, the national collegiate dramatics honorary, selects its members based on commitment and achievement in the theatre. STUDENT LIFE, SERVICES AND ORGANIZATIONS SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 107 Classroom Extras Academic Honor Societies Alpha Psi Omega encourages excellence in dramatics on campus. Requirements for membership include active participation in technical work and acting. Invitation for membership is determined by the accumulation of points in the above areas. Beta Beta Beta, the biology honorary, was founded in 1922 to stimulate scholarship, further scientific knowledge, and promote scientific research. Active members must be second-semester sophomores and must have nine hours in biology with a 3.000 QPA. Associate members must only show an interest in biology. The Slippery Rock (Lambda Lambda) chapter ofTri-Beta publishes a biology newsletter, schedules field trips and social events, and sponsors speakers. Chi Sigma Iota, an international honor society, gives recognition to counseling professionals and professionals-in-training dedicated to excellence in scholarship, research, and clinical practice. Members must be enrolled in counseling programs leading to graduate degrees, with a QPA of 3.300 or better on a 4.000 scale. Faculty, alumni, and participating professional counselors who have given evidence of distinguished scholarship and professional service and/or graduation from a CACREP approved program are eligible for membership. Delta Mu Delta rewards achievements by students in the field of business administration. To become eligible for membership, students must ha\e completed 64 credit hours, including 18 credits in the BSBA curriculum and a 3.200 overall QPA. Courses transferred from other institutions will be considered when calculating the QPA requirement. Eta Sigma Gamma strives to elevate the standards, ideals, competence and ethics of professionally trained members of the health science discipline. The Slipper} Rock Omicron Chapter has been working to increase awareness of careers open to health science majors while also providing health education and service to the university and community. Members must be sophomore allied health majors with a 2.800 QPA. 1 inancial Management Association is a national honor society in finance. Students can qualify with an overall QPA of 3.25, or a 3.25 QPA in finance and related coursework with a minimum of six hours of finance. Gamma Theta Upsilon strives to further professional interest in geograph. through academic experiences and social activities. Requirements for induction include a 3.000 QPA in nine credits of geography and a 2.500 overall QPA Associate members are required to have a 3.000 QPA in three credits of geograph} !08 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY Golden Key is an internationally recognized academic honor society dedicated to excellence. The society's goals are to recognize and encourage scholastic achievement and excellence in all undergraduate fields of study, to unite faculty and administrators in developing and maintaining high standards of education, to provide economic assistance to outstanding members by means of both undergraduate and graduate scholarships and to promote scholastic achievement and voluntary service. Membership is by invitation to juniors and seniors (in all fields) who have achieved a minimum 3.40 QPA. Kappa Delta Pi promotes fellowship for those dedicated to teaching as a profession. Education majors who meet the following criteria are eligible for membership; undergraduate students with 60 credits and a 3.0 QPA, transfer students with 18 credits and a 3.0 QPA or post baccalaureate students with 12 credits and a 3.0 QPA. Lambda Epsilon Delta recognizes outstanding elementary education majors. Students are required to have a 3.000 overall QPA after completing 60 semester credits in order to be eligible for membership. Lambda Pi Eta recognizes currently enrolled full-time students in good standing majoring in communications. Students are required to have completed 45 credits with a QPA of 3.000 and nine credits in communication courses with a 3.250 QPA. Lambda Sigma honors sophomore students who have enriched campus life. The honorary is dedicated to the ideals of scholarship, leadership, fellowship, and service. Active members are chosen according to an election system approved by the national board and are initiated in the spring. Mu Kappa Tau is a national marketing honorary for marketing majors with a minimum 3.25 QPA who are in the top 20% of their graduating class. Mu Phi Epsilon is an international, professional music fraternity whose purpose is scholarship, musicianship and the promotion of friendship. The fraternity is open to music majors who have a minimum QPA of 2.500 with a minimum QPA of 3.000 in music subjects. Members serve the department by ushering, sponsoring concerts, and participating in community outreach programs. Omicron Delta Epsilon is the international honor society in economics and is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies. ODE promotes excellence in academic study by restriction of membership to upper division undergraduates who have a B average and at least 12 credit hours of economics with an average grade of at least a B. ODE also publishes The American Economist, a journal that accepts manuscripts from graduate and undergraduate students majoring in economics. STUDENT LIFE, SERVICES AND ORGANIZATIONS 109 Phi AlphaTheta is dedicated to promotion of research, instruction, publication, and exchange of experiences among historians. Students maintaining high academic standards in history and general studies are eligible to become members. The RHO IOTA Slippery Rock Chapter has been selected best chapter in Division III for 1989-90 and 1990-91 school years. Phi Epsilon Kappa recognizes outstanding health and physical education majors. Fraternity objectives are to elevate the standards, ideals, and ethics of those engaged in the teaching of physical education. Membership requirements include a minimum overall QPA of 2.750 and a 3.000 QPA in all major courses. Phi Eta Sigma All freshman men and women (from any field of study) who have a 3.500 cumulative average and have been enrolled for at least 14 credits are eligible to join the Alpha Chapter of Phi Eta Sigma. The honor society accepts for membership freshman students with superior scholastic achievement. All members of the society become lifetime members. Phi Sigma Pi is a national, coeducational honor society for all majors. Slipper} rock University's Mu chapter was established in 1930, on the three ideals oi scholarship, leadership, and fellowship. With this tripod the society strives to make all three ideals dynamic in the lives of its members. Consideration tor membership requires the maintenance of a 3.000 QPA, and completion of twelve credits. Phi Sigma Tau The Pennsylvania Upsilon chapter of the philosophy honoran was established at Slippery Rock University in February 1984. The aims are expressed in the Greek motto "Philounton Sophian Time," meaning the honor of those who love wisdom." The goals are to honor academic excellence and philosophical concern. Any student with a cumulative average of 3.000 in at least nine credits of philosophy courses and an overall cumulative average of 3.000 or better is eligible for membership. Pi Delta Phi aims to recognize excellence in French studies. Member, communicate French language and culture to others by tutoring and sponsoring French cultural presentations. To be eligible to join, students must have completerone French course at the 300 level, have a B average in all French courses taken and a 2.900 overall QPA. Psi Chi aims to provide academic prestige to members by high standards for eligibility, to offer a congenial climate for professional growth, and to m ' active attempts at nourishing and stimulating that growth. Basis for members p(1) completion of twelve or more credits in psychology; (2) registration former or minor standing in psychology or related program; (3) high standar si psychology or related program; (4) good academic standing; and (5) three-fourr vote ol approval for membership at a regular meeting of the chapter. 1 10 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY Psi Chi (Graduate Division) Graduate students are eligible to join Psi Chi after completing 18 semester credits in the counseling program, achieving degree candidacy, and obtaining a QPA of not less than 3.500. Rho Phi Lambda honors students who have made outstanding contributions to the field of parks and recreation. Initiates must have completed 45 credits with a 3.000 QPA and nine credits of parks and recreation courses with a 3.200 QPA. Sigma Delta Pi honors those who seek excellence in the study of Spanish language and literature. To become an active member, a student must have completed at least two Spanish courses at the 300 level and have a 3.000 QPA in Spanish and a 2.750 QPA overall. Sigma Gamma Epsilon is an honorary scientific society devoted to the earth sciences. Delta Tau Chapter holds regular meetings, sponsors field trips, lectures and community service in the earth sciences. Sigma Pi Epsilon Delta is the first special education honorary in the United States. To be eligible for membership, students must have completed nine credits in special education and obtain a 3.250 minimum QPA in special education and be members of one of the other special education organizations. Sigma Pi Sigma is a national society that fosters interest in physics. Its purpose is the advancement and diffusion of knowledge of physics and its applications to human welfare. To be eligible for membership, a student must have completed at least three physics courses with an average grade of 3.000 or better in these courses and be in the upper one third of their class. Sigma Rho Delta, the dance honorary, was founded in 1967 and established at SRU in 1998. The goals are to offer service to the department, university, and community; promote unity within the department and between departments; and to further dance and art awareness. Sigma Sigma Kappa was established in 1981 to foster academic excellence in sociology, anthropology, and social work and to encourage community service. To be eligible for membership, students must have completed nine hours in SASW courses and have achieved a 3.000 QPA. In addition, students must complete ten hours of volunteer service in the community. Sigma Tau Delta was established in 1935 at Slippery Rock. Its objectives are to promote mastery in the written media, to encourage worthwhile reading and to foster fellowship among students and faculty of English. Members must have completed nine credits in English beyond the 100 level, completed three semesters of course work, have an overall QPA of 3.000 and a 3.100 QPA in all English courses. STUDENT LIFE, SERVICES AND ORGANIZATIONS 111 Sigma Theta Tau, an international honor society, gives recognition to baccalaureate and higher degree prepared nurses and students who have demonstrated high academic achievement. Outstanding personal characteristics and leadership are important characteristics of members, thus future leaders in ACADEMIC Degree Programs nursing are developed. Upsilon Pi Epsilon is an honorary society for the computing sciences, which is represented at SRU by the Theta Chapter. Eligibility for students includes a QPA of 3.000 or higher, completion of 27 credit hours of computer science courses, and rank in the top one-third of students having completed 27 credits. 116 North Hall 724-738-4868 Associate Provost Environmental Health and Safety 143 Keister Road Enrollment Services 724-738-2055 The environmental health and safety department is committed to the safety and welfare of all university community members. Its office is located in the University Police and Environmental Health and Safety Building at 145 Keister Road. The department's programs include: fire prevention; fire systems coordination; fire investigations; building inspection; worker and general safety training ana programming; environmental compliance of federal, state and local rules regulations; the administration of Right-to-Know, Asbestos and Workmens Compensation Programs. Institute for Safety and Environmental Management Slippery Rock University offers safety and environmental management major> access to the Institute for Safety and Environmental Management. Through the Institute, students are able to enroll, at not cost, in the available certification course offerings and programs, such as hazardous waste operations and emergent , response, permit required confined space, hazard communication, respirator} protection, bloodborne pathogens, asbestos, etc. For further information contact the Department of Allied Health. Amanda Yale Secretary Carolyn Colosimo Departments Academic Services Programs First Year Studies Retention Services Services for Students with Disabilities • Rock Solid Support First Year Studies exists to support the teaching and learning process. The FYRST Program is designed to ease the transition into college life by providing a coordinated effort of offering academically based support services to students. The area has primarily one goal—to facilitate the student transition from high school or work to the university. Structurally, FYRS T is the home of all new freshmen, organized within the Division of Enrollment Services. FYRST is comprised of The Department of Academic Services, Office of Retention, and Office of Services for Students with Disabilities. The majority of the university's academic support services are coordinated and delivered to new students by FYRST. Specifically, FYRST includes spring and summer orientation programming initiatives, first and second year academic advising, advising for exploratory students, learning community clusters, freshman seminar, tutoring, supplemental instruction, developmental math coursework, early-alert retention-based initiatives, services for students with disabilities, academic support services designed especially for first-year academicallychallenged students, and support services for students who fall into academic difficulty during their college experience. ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 1 12 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY FYRST is about creating successful learning experiences for students in and outside the classroom. Progression through FYRST is to be assisted by the faculty advisor, however, it i's the students responsibility to see that he/she meets all requirements of the degree granting college so that upon completion of the first year of study, the student must attain the minimum number of credits, the specific courses and the minimum QPA required by the major department. Through setting high goals and commitment to meeting those goals, new freshmen are to be able to support their efforts through FYRST and make a successful transition. Department of Academic Services 106 Bailey Library 724-738-2012 Chair Mark Campbell Secretaries Laura Holste, Mary Beth Keffalas, and Marsha McKnight Faculty Cathy Brinjak, Mark Campbell, Connie Laughner, April Longwell, Deborah Mariacher, Jessamine Montero, Susan Parsons, Armand Policchio, Annette Salsovic, Darla Shields OFFICE OF FIRST YEAR STUDIES First Year Studies begins with a Rock Solid Orientation FYRST begins with an orientation program during which students are introduced to the campus, to a FYRST faculty advisor, and to a host of institutional resources and services. New student orientation is designed to help students achieve a successful transition to university life. Slippery Rock employs a host of new an innovative ways to greet new students in their first few days on campus and assist them continually throughout their first year. New students who are admitted early have the opportunity to attend an early orientation program the spring of their senior year. These students receive a head start on their college experience by scheduling for classes, receiving financial aid information, makinr and securing living arrangements, and meeting new friends, faculty, and college staff. The orientation program, which is conducted in June, is comprised of an overnight experience and more time to explore the campus and its resources. August, n e w students are invited back t o campus prior to the beginning oft fall semester for a welcome orientation session. Academic Advisement Academic Advisement is perhaps the most important faculty/student relationship of two primary organizational structures that include First Year Studies advisement and upper-class student/transfer student advisement. First Year Studies (FYRST) Advisement All academic advisement of new freshmen is coordinated and directed by FYRST The mission of FYRST advising is to personalize the first year by ensuring that every student receives a high standard of academic advisement services from preenrollment to orientation, and throughout the student's first year. FYRST advising provides assistance that will help students to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to select an academic program or major which best suits their individual abilities, interests and career goals. During the student's enrollment in FYRST, he/she should develop a more thorough understanding of his/her own purpose and goals in college as well as those of the university. If a new freshman has declared a major, advisement will be provided by a faculty member selected from the major department. If no major has been declared, the student will be actively involved in the Exploratory Program and advised by a selected faculty member who has volunteered to work with students who have not decided upon a major. Progression through FYRST will be assisted by the faculty advisor, however, it is the smdent's responsibility to see that he/she meets all requirements of the degree granting college so that upon completion of the first year of study, the student has attained the minimum number of credits, the specified courses and the minimum quality point average required by the major department. Upper-class Student/Transfer Student Advisement As a student progresses from FYRST to the degree-granting college, some departments may reassign their students to different academic advisors during the upper-division years, while other departments may permit the student to retain the FYRST advisor throughout his/her years of study at the university. Upon entrance into the university, new transfer students are assigned academic advisors from their major program. Exploratory (Undeclared) Program Students entering the university who are exploring majors participate in the Exploratory Program. These students are advised by FYRST advisors who volunteer their time to advise students as part of the Exploratory Program. The faculty identified as FYRST Exploratory advisors have an interest in and a commitment to assisting new students in their transition to college life. Advisement Development The Academic Advisement Center is responsible for developing advisor and student advising resources, conducting advisor training and first year student outside the classroom.The University's academic advisement system is comprL 11 4 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 115 advising informational workshops, and maintaining its involvement in retentionrelated and first-year research activities. Learning Community Clusters The university recently implemented a learning community cluster program which includes a freshman seminar for the purpose of improving students' academic and social integration and establishing an educational environment that maximizes both student-student interaction, student-faculty and studentprofessional staff interaction. The transition to university life can be challenging and even stressful. The academic and social advantages provided by joining a learning community cluster and freshman seminar initiative can help reduce that stress. By enrolling in the same classes, students are encouraged to meet new people, make friends easily, form study groups, participate in class discussions, and become engaged with their professors. Research has shown that the more students connect to the university, the more successful they are in their college experience. Our research shows that b\ enhancing a student's sense of community and involvement, the freshman seminar and learning community clusters contribute to higher retention rates. Because both freshman seminars and learning communities promote active learning and foster collaboration and cooperation, students who participate are higher achievers and more involved in their classes. study skills workshops, and Supplemental Instruction (SI). Emphasis upon basic skills and upon the Liberal Studies areas, study skills instruction and support, communication with faculty, and extensive training and supervision of tutors meets students' immediate academic and content based needs and provides them with effective and transferable study skills. Tutorial services at Slippery Rock University are personalized and tailored to individuals' academic needs. With emphasis on the basic skills, tutoring services also include the proactive Supplemental Instruction (SI) model for academic assistance. Students hired as leaders attend assigned classes and work closely with enrolled students to model and teach study skills strategies. Leaders facilitate group-tutoring sessions emphasizing cooperative learning activities. Individual tutoring sessions for students are scheduled by appointment or on a drop-in basis, whereas group and SI sessions are scheduled to accommodate the greatest number of interested students. College Skills Workshops During the fall and spring semester, the Tutorial Center offers an array of workshops designed to help students succeed in college. All students are eligible to participate in the workshops on such topics as managing time, taking effective class notes, reading texts, building a strong memory, increasing test-taking skills, reducing academic anxiety, choosing a major, and becoming informed on the liberal studies program requirements. Freshman Seminar (FYRST Seminar) The freshman seminar course is designed especially to enhance the academic, social, and personal integration of the student by focusing on transition topics related to the college environment (e.g., time management, active learning strategies, note-taking skills, test preparation, goal setting, use of campus technology, academic advising, major and career exploration, profession^ development in the technology fields, diversity, relationship issues, and issues o wellness). Academic and Learning Assistance Resources Housed in the Academic Services Center are a series of academic and learninassistance resources for students. This resource center offers free materials on first-year and adult academic transition tools; learning assistance resource on time management, effective reading, test preparation, test taking and no. taking; and academic advising resources on scheduling tips, quality point a\erag calculations, and information on major and career selection. Tutorial Center Slippery Rock University's Tutorial Center assists undergraduate student, meeting their academic goals with peer individual and group tutoring sen k 1 16 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY ACT 101 Funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, the ACT 101 Program at SRU provides academic support services to 250 students meeting eligibility guidelines of residency and income. This program is designed to give students an opportunity to acquire and enhance skills necessary for academic success in higher education. Serving first-year, transfer, and upper-level students, the ACT 101 Program provides orientation to the university, academic advisement in exploratory and supplemental advisement across majors, registration preparation sessions, peer assistance, tutorial services, majors exploration, linkage with university programs and services, and program advocacy. With a focus on student achievement, the program and university coordinate the ACT 101 financial award of $500 for tuition to program students demonstrating academic success and persistence in their first two semesters. If you are interested in ACT 101 Program services and/or guidelines, please contact the program at 724-738-2012 or actl01@sru.edu. Student Support Services Program The federally funded Student Support Services Program serves students who have experienced academic challenges at Slippery Rock. Students who are on ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS academic probation or who are on an academic readmission contract participate in the program to develop successful college skills. Students participate in individual and group academic advisement activities and learning strategies course work which teaches them how to apply and develop effective learning and study habits. Students participating in the program enroll in a learning strategies course, which is focused on developing their learning strategies, academic goals, and decision-making skills. Developmental Math Developmental Math coursework is also offered to students needing extra assistance with math. Two courses cover basic arithmetic skills and an overview of introductory algebra. See course descriptions. OFFICE OF RETENTION SERVICES 116 North Hall 724-738-2011 Director OFFICE OF SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES 122 Bailey Library 724-738-4877 Director Linda Smith The Office of Services for Students with Disabilities provides accommodations and services to ensure equal access to education as intended by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 for students with disabilities including but not limited to learning, physical, hearing, vision or psychological disabilities. At Slippery Rock University we want all students to achieve academic success, and are interested in making every effort to accommodate and serve students with disabilities. To be eligible for services appropriate documentation must be provided. Documentation may include medical diagnosis, psychological evaluations, etc. Upon acceptance to Slippery Rock, students with disabilities are encouraged to make an appointment with the Director so a personal interview can be scheduled. Carla Hradisky-Coffelt Secretary Angela Zimmerman Service to our students is paramount at Slippery Rock University. We are nor only interested in recruiting students to The Rock, but are equally as interested in seeing them through to success. Through the Office of Retention Services, Slippery Rock begins early in the first semester freshman year to retain its students by addressing the issues that a first semester freshman will experience. Assistance is offered to freshman students through a computerized assessment program ca SAPA (Student Attendance, Performance and Adjustment Report). Within the first 5 weeks of the semester, faculty who teach first year students are asked, "How are your freshman students doing?" These questions are asks to get a better sense if the students are attending class regularly, if they ate prepare . doing homework assignments and are meeting success. Once the freshmen are evaluated, academic advisors along with key university personnel are noti ie c the problems. During one-on-one interviews with SAPA cited student, university personnel have the opportunity to speak with students directly, refer them to academic tutoring, support sessions and recommend both personal and career counse in. as needed. FYRS T students who have interrupted their attendance at The Rock for an, reason and have not attended another college or university since their departu may resume studies at Slippery Rock University by reapplying for admissioi through the retention services office. 1 18 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 119 College of Business, Information, and Social Sciences 105 Eisenberg Building 724-738- Dean Bruce Russell Assistant to the Dean Larry McCarthy Administrative Assistant Barbara P. Porter Secretary Leigh McGuirk Departments School of Business Communication Computer Science Government and Public Affairs Military Science Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work Slippery Rock University's College of Business, Information, and Social Sciences is comprised of six academic departments: communication, computer science, government and public affairs, military science, sociology/anthropology/soci work and the School of Business which includes the programs of accounting, economics, finance, human resource management, international business management, and marketing. Increasingly, information and information processing are becoming more important in daily life. Businesses are becoming more involved with information and its processing as both a product and a service. People, too, feel the effects o this rapidly developing emphasis upon information. The university enhances opportunities for students to keep pace with a continually changing society. of specialization: community health, or health services administration. SPECIALIZATION IN COMMUNITY HEALTH "After my graduation from Slippery Rock University, I had no problem gaining employment. Other health professionals seemed to be very impressed with the educational background I received as a community health major. Because I am working as a health data analyst, I found my data management, biostatistics, and epidemiology courses to be most helpful. My employers were also impressed that, while at SRU, I participated in an undergraduate research project. This provided me with the opportunity to further explore and practice data analysis." AmyZychowski '99 Community Health is a discipline in which professionals deliver health information and programs within the community setting. Graduates of this program have a broad based background in the field of health that prepares them for entry level positions in health education, health promotion, health data management or for further graduate study in a health-related field. Upon completion of this program our students are eligible to sit for the Certified Health Education Specialist examination, which is a national credentialing examination for people who wish to practice health education in a community (non-public school) setting. Today, the Certified Health Education Specialist credential is often preferred or even required for many health education positions. Graduates who complete our Community Health program successfully pass the Certified Health Education Specialist examination at a rate well above the national average. Recent graduates have entered positions in state and local health departments, in community based wellness programs, for voluntary health organizations such as the American Heart Association or American Cancer Society, and for federal government health programs such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the National Cancer Institute, and health insurance companies such as HealthPLACE of Highmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield. About one-half of graduates enter graduate programs in physical or occupational therapy. Students are encouraged to take additional coursework or minors in complementary areas of study such as gerontology, foreign language or business. The program culminates in a 12-credit internship, which provides hands-on experiences and further insights into career opportunities in community health. Students may select their own internship site or may choose from a database of previously used sites. It is through this internship experience that students actually identify the branch of community health in which they would like to practice. Students are required to select a major project for their internship experience that demonstrates mastery of entry-level professional skills. The internship experience culminates with a mock professional conference on campus at which all students make a professional presentation of the internship project. Frequently interns remain at the sites as employees following their internships. ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 187 Community health faculty members have on-going research projects in which advanced level students can become involved. Students help professors anafoe data and prepare professional conference presentations, which the studentactually attends and presents under the mentorship of the faculty member. Students also have the opportunity to present at the National Collegiate Undergraduate Research Conference. Other student activities include the Pennsylvania Public Health Association Collegiate Chapter and the peer health education program run by the SRU student health service. Admission Criteria Declaration of the community health major does not guarantee admission into the community health program. To be officially admitted into the community health program, a student must attain a minimum cumulative QPA of2.000 and a minimum QPA of 2.500 in the program courses by the end of the second semester of the sophomore year. Curriculum Professional Requirements: AHEA 210, 262, 301, 309, 310, 311,312,313, 314, 406, 410, 430, BIOL 210, 216, 217, CHEM 104, MATH 114 Internship Required: Cumulative QPA of 2.000 and program QPA of 2.500 required for internship assignments, which are during the summer. Retention Criteria Students must maintain both a 2.000 cumulative and 2.500 program QPA to be retained in the program. Students failing to meet a QPA of2.000 cumulative and a 2.500 in the program (major) will be given one semester to meet these requirements. Students can either retake courses or take additional courses to improve their QPA. If the student is not successful in meeting the QPA requirements, the student will be removed from the program. At that point the student must select another major. Degree Completion in Four Years* Community Health (BS) Freshman Year ENGL 101, 103 CHEM 104 CPSC110 PESM 141 PESM Liberal Studies Hours 6 3 3 j | g Total Hours Sophomore Year BIOL 216, 217 AHEA 210, 262, 301 MATH 114 COMM 200 Liberal Studies junior rear Hours Senior Year AHEA 406,410,450 Electives 18 10 Total Hours Total Hours 28 30 Completion Hours 88 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 120 SPECIALIZATION IN HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION "The health services administration program at Slippery Rock University built an excellent foundation and offered the opportunities to assist in my personal and professional development. If I had it to do all over again, I would not change a thing." Jill Sibert, '97 Business Analyst Health Care Management Services Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield The health services administration program prepares traditional and nontraditional students to assume decision-making positions within a dynamic health care environment. It accomplishes this by providing a comprehensive and current curriculum in health administration. This program maintains high standards and membership in the Association of University Programs in Health Administration. Coursework, structured extracurricular learning experiences and an internship provide an excellent foundation in this area. Students are prepared to assume a variety of positions within the health care field and are also prepared to enter highly selective graduate and professional programs. Health services administration students have pursued a variety of positions within health care systems and health-related organizations. These positions represent a broad spectrum of health care systems including hospitals, nursing homes, managed care plans, group practices, health insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies, technology firms, medical supply companies, adult day care centers, senior citizen centers, rehabilitation centers, primary care centers, retirement villages and medical centers. Students participate in the student chapter of the American College of Health Care Executives and attend the Annual Congress of the American College of Health Care Executives held in Chicago, Illinois. Field trips include the Hospital Council ofWestern Pennsylvania, Hamot Medical Center, Health Policy Institute of the University of Pittsburgh, and numerous others. Total Hours ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 1 Hours BIOL 210 3 AHEA 309,310, 311,312,313 314 18 Liberal Studies 3 Electives 6 189 Health services administration students participate in a 12-week administrative internship during the summer of their junior year or the summer of their senior year. This internship provides the linkage between the knowledge obtained throughout the curriculum and the knowledge required in the field. SRU students have been given excellent recommendations for graduate programs and employment following internships. Additionally, many students have been offered employment as a result of their excellent performance during the internship. Professional Requirements: AHEA 111, 231, 332, 333, 335, 433,434,435, 436, 437, 439, 450, ACCT 205, CPSC 210, MGMT 250, 354,365 Internship Required: A 12-week summer internship is required as a capstone experience prior to graduation. The internship provides opportunities to obtain practical experience, to network, and to identify potential employment opportunities. Students are encouraged to maintain active membership in the SRU student chapter and the national chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives and other professional associations based upon special interests. Invaluable opportunities exist within the organizations and they assist with socializing students into the profession and serve as an excellent opportunity to network with administrators in the field. Certificate Program The Health Services Administration (HSA) Program is the only undergraduate program at Slippery Rock University, which has been approved by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to offer the 120 hours required to be eligible to sit for the Nursing Home Administration license examination. Once admitteu to the HSA program, students must meet all of the HSA program requirements and take six designated courses to earn the certificate in Nursing Home Administration. Junior Year Hours AHEA 11 i ENGL 101, 103 PESM 141 Liberal Studies Hours 3 6 i 3 Elective Total Hours 2g Sophomore Year AHEA 231 COMM 200 CPSC210 ACCT 205 ENGL 210 MGMT 250 Liberal Studies Total Hours Hours AHEA 433, 434 6 AHEA 435,436, 437, 439 12 AHEA 450 12 Total Hours 30 Total Hours Completion Hours SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 30 120 Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Education Major: School Health Education (65 credits) The specific course of study and the requirements leading to a major in school health education with teacher certification in health education are available in the Department of Allied Health or from the student's advisor. Official admission to and retention in the College of Education are prerequisites for teacher education coursework. Details are available in the Department of Allied Health or from the student's advisor. Professional Requirements: AHEA 205, 210, 262, 301, 309, 314, 316, 406, 455, PSYC 321, BIOL 216, CEDP 248, 342, SPED 313, SEFE 200, 270, 329, 375, 380, 426 Degree Completion in Four Years School Health (BS) Freshman Year Hours Sophomore Year Hours ENGL 101, 103 PESM 141 Liberal Studies 6 1 21 AHEA 210, 262 COMM 200 BIOL 216 PESM Activity SEFE 200 CEDP 248 CEDP 342 Liberal Studies 6 Total Hours 28 Total Hours 31 3 3 1 3 3 3 9 3 3 3 3 3 3 13 31 ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 1 90 Hours 9 6 12 3 Degree Completion in Four Years* Health Services Administration (BS) Freshman Year Senior Year AHEA 332, 333, 335 MGMT'354, 365 Liberal Studies Elective 191 Junior Year AHEA 205,314,316 AHEA 301,309 SPED 313 SEFE 270 Electives Liberal Studies Total Hours Hours 9 6 3 3 3 6 30 Senior Year Hours AHEA 406 3 8 12 SEFE 329, 375, 380,426 AHEA 455 Liberal Studies Elective Total Hours Completion Hours 3 5 31 120 *This program is accredited by the National Council for Accreditadon ofTeacher Education (NCATE). PROGRAM IN SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Coordinator Joseph Cali "The education and support I receivedfrom the faculty in the Slippery Rock University's safety and environmental management major was excellent! The major contained top notch classroom education and a practical real world internship that enabled myself and other alumni to be extremely marketable to employers." Angela Mattis, '97 Compliance Officer U.S. Dept. of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration This major is designed to assure development of competencies which enable innovative approaches in the establishment and direction of comprehensive occupational safety programs in educational, governmental, and private business and industrial enterprises. The curriculum is aimed at assuring understanding of both foundation and application concepts emphasized by contemporary safer) programs. The curriculum emphasizes safety integration, risk curtailment, hazard abatement and loss minimization. The philosophical basis of this major is to achieve the mission of curtailing the causes of incidents and minimizing sustained losses and incurred costs. The primary focus is to protect and preserve people, property, and productivity. The major is based on safety management with technical elements incorporated throughout the curriculum. Courses are offered primarily during the day with some evening classes. meetings, conferences, seminars, and workshops as part of their professional educational growth. Students enrolled in the safety major are provided a unique opportunity to access Slippery Rock University's Center for Safety and Environmental Management. Students are able to enroll, at no cost, in the available certification course offerings and programs, such as hazardous waste operations and emergency response, permit required confined space, hazard communication, respiratory protection, blood borne pathogens, asbestos, etc. Upon completion of the degree, students are prepared for entry-to-mid-level administrative, managerial, and supervisory positions in the field of safety in a variety of enterprises, including, health care, insurance, manufacturing, chemical, consulting, higher education and government agencies. Examples of positions include: risk control manager, safety consultant, safety coordinator, safety account manager, assistant safety representative, loss control representative, health and safety scientist, safety and environmental manager, safety engineer, regional safety coordinator, senior environmental engineer, corporate health and safety officer, regulatory compliance coordinator, safety and health compliance officer, safety supervisor, and field safety coordinator. The internship program is administered in cooperation with a variety of agencies, including government, industry insurance, health care and other related enterprises. Students in the internship program gain practical experience under the direction of professional safety personnel. The 12-week, 12-credit internship is offered only during the summer term, with the majority of interns receiving compensation. Students have been offered safety positions at their internship site as a result of their performance. Contact the Department of Allied Health for the most current requirements. Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Safety and Environmental Management (59 credits) Required Professional Courses: AHEA 118, 218, 318, 328, 338, 348, 368, 408, 448, 488, and 450. CHEM 104 or 107, MGMT 250 or 251, MGMK 354 Select two from: AHEA 418, 428, MGMT 451, 452, 453, 455, 546 1 students accepted into the safety and environmental management major are encouraged to be student members of both the American Society of Safer) Engineers and the student section of ASSE at Slippery Rock University. Both of ese oiganizations have annual dues. Students are also encouraged to attend ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 193 Degree Completion in Four Years Safety & Environmental Management (BS) Hours Freshman Year 6 ENGL 101, 103 AHEA 118 PESM 141 Liberal Studies 3 1 19 Total Hours 29 Junior Year Hours MGMT 354 AHEA 318 AHEA 328, 348, 368 AHEA 448, 488 AHEA 418 or 428 Liberal Studies Elective Total Hours 3 4 9 6 3 3 3 31 Sophomore Year CHEM 104 COMM 200 ENGL 210 AHEA 218, 338 MGMT 250 or 251 Liberal Studies Elective Hours 3 3 3 7 3 6 6 Total Hours 3/ Senior Year Hours 3 AHEA 408 AHEA 418 or 428 PESM Activity Liberal Studies Elective AHEA 450 (summer) 3 1 9 1 12 Total Hours 29 Completion Hours 120 PROGRAM IN GERONTOLOGY Coordinator Nancy Gabrielsen My experience with the SRJJ gerontology program fostered my interest in aging. The education was the key that unlocked the door to my career in gerontology." Michelle Zanicky Jamieson December, 1992 Gerontology is an interdisciplinary specialization that focuses on aging and the aging process. This specialization is designed to enhance the understanding of aglng and enrich interactions among generations. It is a valuable adjunct lor preparing to work directly with, or indirectly for, older persons. Job opportunities for students who have academic preparation in gerontology are available in community agencies servicing the older adult, long term care facilities ospita s, senior citizen living facilities, and community recreation and senior centers. ie program is open to students in any major. Students may decide to complete the requirements for a certificate in gerontology or a gerontology mine* 194 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY The Student Gerontological Society provides students with opportunities to participate in the annual campus-wide Health Fest in October, community outreach activities, and program marketing as well as attend national and regional conferences. Sigma Phi Omega, the national honorary society in gerontology, recognizes students' exemplary scholastic accomplishments in the field of aging. Undergraduate students with a QPA of 3.300 or above (on a 4.000 scale) are eligible to apply. Requirements for the Certificate in Gerontology With the assistance of an advisor from the Gerontology Program, students will select four 3-credit courses approved from the gerontology specialization and will culminate their studies with a 3-credit internship related to their area of interest. Requirements for the Minor in Gerontology Students must take a total of five 3-credit courses as well as a 3-credit internship related to major area of interest and involving the elderly unless they have taken such an internship in their major. Of the five required courses, one must be Aging and the Older Person (GERO 265), at least one course from the list of approved gerontology courses in the health science area, and one course from the psychological/sociological area. To enter the gerontology program, students must submit an application form requiring the advisor's signature. A quality point average of 2.500 is required at the end of the semester prior to internship. Students are to notify the gerontology office when they have completed all of the requirements. Courses Approved for Gerontology: GERO 265, 425, 450, 465, 490, AHEA 202,414, ERS 235,476, SASW 342, PSYC 365, PREE 420, CEDP 504, NURS 498 Advisement. Students planning to complete the program in gerontology will declare a major within a department. Major responsibility for advisement will rest within this department. Students must assume responsibility for fulfilling all requirements for graduation. ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 195 PROGRAM IN HEALTH CARE INFORMATICS Coordinator Ramona Nelson Health Care Informatics is focused on the development and application of information technology to health care information. It is an interdisciplinary program integrating health care computer and information science. Healthcare informatics specialists are professionals who assume direct responsibility for automated information systems within a health care context acting as a liaison between health care and computer specialists. The Health Care Informatics program is offered in three tracts. Tract I is designed for students who are interested in health care and computers but do not have a degree in either area. Tract II is a fast tract for students with a major or degree in one of the health care fields. Tract III is a fast tract designed for students with a major or degree in computer science/information systems. Each of the three tracts is offered as an undergraduate minor or as a certificate. The certificate option is available for post-baccalaureate students who have already completed a bachelor's degree. All students in each tract are required to take two courses in health care informatics (NURS 311, 311) and complete a 3-credit practicum or internship capstone experience (NURS 430). In addition students must complete the requirements for their specific tract. Requirements for students in Tract I CPSC 130 or 140, 210, 323; AHEA 111,231,335; a computer science elective course, select one of the following: CPSC 140, 150, 300, 305, or 413; and a health related elective course, select one of the following: AHEA 202,210,311, 433, NURS 312, 408, 422, or PHIL 325. Requirements for health-related student in Tract II CPSC 130 or 140, 210, 323; elective course, select one of the following: CPSC 140 150, 300, 305, or 413. Requirements for computer science/information system student in Tract III HEA 111, 231, 335; elective course, select one of the following: AHEA 202, 210, 311, 433, NURS 312, 408, 422, or PHIL 325. Healthcare informatics students will be provided advisement related to the minor erti icate program by Ramona Nelson, nursing department, or Sharadchandn Joshi, computer science department. 1 96 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY Department of Biology 123 Vincent Science Hall 724-738-2023 Chair Jerry Chmielewski Secretary Deborah Johnson Faculty Simon Beeching, Jerry Chmielewski, Dean DeNicola, Mary Dominiecki, Wayne Forbes, Thomas Gaither, Jack Layne, Susan Rehorek, Mark Shotwell, William Sigmund, Carolyn Steglich, Steven Strain, Jeff Taylor "Slippery Rock has an amazing Biology program. The professors are very supportive and I thought of them as my family away from home. Work hard and don't expect an easy ride — the rewards and satisfaction you receive after graduation make it all worth it though." Angela Hollis, MD '99 The fundamental mission of the Department of Biology is to provide students with a comprehensive, contemporary understanding of the biological sciences by enthusiastically offering experiences that are stimulating and challenging. The goal of these efforts is to foster an appreciation for the complexities of living systems and to promote the development of competent biologists and scientifically literate citizens equipped for life-long learning. Our curricula introduce the student to basic biological principles at the molecular, cellular, organismal, and population levels. The degree programs offered by the Department of Biology provide either breadth of training in the biological sciences, concentrations in botany or zoology, or concentrations in the paramedical fields of Medical Technology or Cytotechnology. Specialized opportunities exist for participation in undergraduate research and for off campus study (e.g. international experiences, internships, marine science). Graduates may select careers in academia, business, health profession, teaching, industry, or government. Whatever their individual specializations, the biology faculty share a commitment to students and have a genuine concern for their professional development. Students majoring or minoring in biology must maintain at least a 2.000 average in biology. Before progressing to a 200-level course, students must earn a 2.000 in 100-level basic requirement biology courses. Students may register in 200-level biology courses in any order but must maintain a biology average of 2.000 or better, before progressing to another course. A student must repeat any ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 197 200-level course that brings the biology average below a 2.000. Students should try to complete all 200-level biology requirements by the end of their sophomore year. Requirements for the Bachelor ofArts Major: Biology (31-32 credits) Biology Courses (31-32 credits) Basic Requirements: (17 credits) BIOL 104, 201, 212, 230, 492 Additional requirements (9 credits): BIOL 330, 370,401,340 or465,4l0or 451 Electives (5-10 credits): Select two courses from the above or any approved 300 or 400-level biology majors course. Additional electives may be selected from the Marine Science offerings. Chemistry Courses (12 credits): CHEM 107, 108, 111, 112,201,211 Mathematics Course (4 credits): MATH 125 Physics Course (3 credits): Phys 201 Recommended Courses: CHEM 202, 212, Any CPSC course Degree Completion in Four Years Biology (BA) Freshman Year BIOL 104, 250 CHEM 107, 108, 111, 112 ENGL 101, 103 CPSC 110 (recommended) SPAN 101, 102 Total Hours Junior Year BIOL Electives PHYS 201 Liberal Studies/Electives Total Hours Hours 8 8 6 3 6 Sophomore Year Hours 8 4 3 3 4 BIOL 201,212 CHEM 201,211 COMM 200 SPAN 103 MATH 125 CHEM 202,212 (recommended) PESM 141, Activities Liberal Studies/Electives 4 2 3 31 Total Hours 31 Hours Senior Year Hours 9 3 18 BIOL 492 BIOL Electives Liberal Studies/Electives 1 6 21 30 Total Hours 28 Completion Hours 120 Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Major: Biology (41-42 credits) Independent Study Option (41 credits) Basic Requirements (20 credits) Biology Courses: BIOL 104, 201, 212, 250, 490, 492 Additional Requirements (15 credits): BIOL 310, 325, 330, 340, 370, 401, 410,451 Electives (5-10 credits): Select two courses from the above or any approved 300- or 400-level biology majors course. Additional electives may be selected from the Marine Science offerings. Non-independent Study Option (41 credits): As in the Independent Study track except substitute an additional 300- or 400-level majors course in biology in place of BIOL 490. Additional electives may be selected from the Marine Science offerings. Related Sciences Chemistry Courses (19 credits): CHEM 107, 108, 111, 112, 201,202,211, 212, plus one advanced elective from: CHEM 335, or advanced chemistry course approved by Department of Biology chairperson. Mathematics Course (4 credits): MATH 225 Physics Courses (7 credits): PHYS 211 and 213 Recommended Courses: Any CPSC course Degree Completion in Four Years Biology (BS) Freshman Year BIOL 104,250 CHEM 107, 108, 111, 112 ENGL 101, 103 PESM141 Liberal Studies/Electives Hours 8 8 6 1 7 Sophomore Year BIOL 201,212 CHEM 201, 202, 211, 212 COMM 200 MATH 225 PESM Activities Liberal Studies/Electives Hours 8 8 3 4 1 5 Total Hours 30 Total Hours 29 Junior Year Hours Senior Year Hours BIOL Electives PHYS 211,213 Liberal Studies/Electives 12 7 12 BIOL 490,492 BIOL Electives CHEM 335 Liberal Studies/Electives 4 12 3 11 Total Hours 31 Total Hours 30 Completion Hours ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 120 199 Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Major: Cytotechnology See the Cytotechnology section. Requirements for the Bachelor of Science During the three years on campus the student earns a minimum of 91 credits. Upon the successful completion of the clinical 12 months, the university accepts 29 semester credits in transfer and awards the bachelor of science degree. Because of the nature of the cytotechnology curriculum, transfer students are strongly urged to earn 64 credits at Slippery Rock University. Major: Medical Technology See the Medical Technology section. Requirements for the Minor in Biology Minimum of 17 credits Required Courses: One 100-level course with lab. Two of the following courses: BIOL 201,212, 250 Elective Courses: Six credits of approved courses numbered 300 or above. Additional electives may be selected from the Marine Science offerings. Requirements for the Minor in Marine Science Minimum of 26-27 credits Required Courses Biology Courses (3/4 credits): BIOL 101 or 104 Chemistry Courses (8 credits): CHEM 107, 108, 111, and 112 Environmental Geosciences Courses (3 credits): EGEO 131 Marine Science Courses (9 credits): MARS 241 (Marine Biology), MARS 331 (Chemical Oceanography), MARS362 plus 3 additional credits from the Marine Science course list. Requirements for the Teacher Certification in Biology Teacher certification is earned through the master of education degree at Slippery Rock University. Students seeking secondary school teaching certification in biology must earn a bachelor of arts or a bachelor of science degree in biology and contact the Department of Secondary Education/Foundations of Education concerning its graduate program in education. Information about this program, including prerequisites for admission, may be obtained from the Secondary Education/Foundations of Education office in 114 McKay Education Building. PROGRAM IN CYTOTECHNOLOGY C\ totechnologists are highly skilled laboratory professionals who enjoy excellent opportunities in the present job market, which include hospital laboratories, private clinics and cancer research laboratories. In our 3+1 program the student spen s three years in coursework at Slippery Rock University and one calendar year in clinical and didactic study at an American Medical Association accredited hospital school of cytotechnology. 200 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY Note: A 2.000 average must be maintained in BIOL 104, 210, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, and 250 before cytotechnology students can move on to the next required course. See also Department of Biology guidelines for further restrictions. Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Major: Cytotechnology (50 credits) Required courses Biology Courses (26 credits): BIOL 104, 210, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 250, 335, 470 Chemistry Courses (16 credits): CHEM 107, 108, 111, 112, 201, 202, 211, 212 Mathematics Course (4 credits): MATH 225 Physics Course (4 credits): PHYS 211 Slippery Rock University is formally affiliated with the Fletcher Allen Health Care, Burlington, VT and the School of Cytotechnology, Albany Medical College, Albany, NY. PROGRAM IN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY Slippery Rock University's medical technology program involves three academic years of study on campus and one calendar year at an approved, affiliated school of medical technology or one acceptable to SRU. During the first three years of the program the student must complete a minimum of 91 semester credits. After the sophomore year, the student applies for admission to a school of medical technology where acceptance is on a competitive basis. Successful completion of the internship program results in the awarding of the bachelor of science degree. Certification as a medical technologist is obtained by passing the Board of Registry Medical Technologists examination of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists and/or the Clinical Laboratory Scientist examination of the National Certification Agency for Medical Laboratory Personnel. Because of the nature of the medical technology curriculum, transfer students are strongly urged to earn 64 credits at Slippery Rock University. Note: A 2.000 average must be maintained in BIOL 104, 210, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217 and 250 before medical technology students can move on to the next required course. See also Department of Biology guidelines for further restrictions. ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 201 Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Major: Medical Technology (50 credits) Required Courses Biology (26 credits): BIOL 104, 210, 213, 214, 215, 216,217,250,330,335 or 370 Chemistry (16 credits): CHEM 107, 108, 111,112, 201, 202, 211,212 Mathematics (4 credits): MATH 225 Physics (4 credits): PHYS 211 Slippery Rock University is formally affiliated with the School of Medical Technology at Altoona Hospital, Altoona, PA; Rochester General Hospital, Rochester, NY; Saint Vincent Health Center, Erie, PA; WCA Hospital, Jamestown, NY; and York Hospital, York, PA. Department of Chemistry and Physics 327 Vincent Science Hall 724-738-2031 Chair develop the quantitative, deductive and inductive reasoning skills chemists are expected to have. Students in either program are strongly encouraged to do research under the direction of one of our faculty. Graduates are qualified and prepared for the variety of professional positions available to chemists in industry or government. Alternatively, graduates can pursue further education in chemistry, engineering, medicine and a number of other science related programs. Students seeking state certification in secondary education must also complete requirements for a Master of Education degree. The SRU student chemistry affiliate chapter of the American Chemical Society has won national awards on three occasions in recent years. Among student activities are field trips, local events such as "Chem. Games" and independent research projects with members of the faculty, often leading to presentations at American Chemistry Society meetings. Chemistry majors graduating from Slippery Rock University have gone on to pursue a variety of careers. Examples include positions in industry, obtaining secondary education degrees, attending graduate school, and attending professional schools, including dentistry, pharmacy, and medicine. College-Wide Requirements: CHEM 107, 111, MATH 225, PHYS 211 Ben Shaevitz Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Secretary Major: Chemistry (38-39 credits) Cheryl- Dolan Faculty Paul Birckbichler, Hans Fellner, Robert Hutchins, Rizwan Mahmood, Krishna Mukherjee, Ben Shaevitz, Mary Sisak, Susan Zirpoli Slippery Rock was a life-altering experience for me. The chemistry courses I took as a freshman, and great professors, set my life's direction." Randy Russell Chairman and President of Ran bar Technology, Inc. and Ranbar Electrical Materials, Inc. Vice Chairman of Preservation Technologies, LIP PROGRAM IN CHEMISTRY A chem istry major studies the characteristics and interactions of matter in order to develop a rational perspective toward chemical information and technologylwo programs of study are available: bachelor of arts and bachelor of science. he bachelor of arts program allows more flexibility in choosing electives to complement the students interests and career goals. The bachelor of science program, which requires more credits in chemistry, is designed to prepare student or postgraduate chemistry programs. Both programs are designed to steadily Required Courses Chemistry Courses (31-32 credits): CHEM *108, 112, *201, *202, 211, 212, 301, 321, 335, 336, 350, 351, 425, 426, plus 3-4 credits at the 300 level or above. Mathematics Courses (4 credits): MATH 230 Physics Courses (3 credits): PHYS 213 *Students must earn at least a "C" or better in these courses to register for Chemistry courses numbered 300 or above. Degree Completion in Four Years Chemistry (BA) Freshman Year Hours Sophomore Year Hours CHEM 107, 108, 111, 112 MATH 225, 230 Liberal Studies 8 8 14 CHEM 201,202,211,212 8 PHYS 211,213 7 Liberal Studies 15 Total Hours 30 Total Hours ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 30 203 Senior Year Hours CHEM 301,321,335, 336 CHEM Elective Liberal Studies Modern Languages 8 3 16 3 CHEM 305, 351,425,426 Modern Language Electives Liberal Studies 8 6 13 3 Total Hours 30 Total Hours 30 Completion Hours 120 Junior Year Hours Requirements for the Bachelor ofScience Major: Chemistry (59 credits) Required Courses for the Chemistry (BS) - Environmental Track Chemistry Courses (36 credits): CHEM *108, 112, *201, *202, 211, 212, 301, 321, 335, 336, 340, 350, 351, 370, 425, 426. Computer Science Course (3 credits): CPSC 130, 140 or 180 Mathematics Courses (4 credits): MATH 230 Physics Courses (3 credits): PHYS 213 Biology Courses (8 credits): BIOL 104, 357 Environmental Geosciences Courses (5 credits): EGEO 451, 453 *Students must earn at least a "C" or better in these courses to register for Chemistry courses numbered 300 or above. Required Courses for the Chemistry (BS) - Biochemistry Track Chemistry Courses (32 credits): CHEM *108, 112, *201, *202, 211, 212, 301, 321, 335, 336, 350, 351, 425, 426, plus three credits from 337, and one credit from 496. Computer Science Course (3 credits): CPSC 130, 140 or 180 Mathematics Courses (4 credits): MATH 230 Physics Courses (3 credits): PHYS 213 Biology Courses (17 credits): BIOL 104, 250, 330, 335, 370 "Students must earn at least a "C" or better in these courses to register for Chemistry courses numbered 300 or above. Degree Completion in Four Years Chemistry (BS) - Environmental Track Degree Completion in Four Years Chemistry (BS) — Biochemistry Track CHEM 301,321,335, 336 340, 370 BIOL 357 CPSC Liberal Studies 14 4 3 9 Total Hours 30 Freshman Year Hours Sophomore Year Hours CHEM 107, 108, 111, 112 MATH 225, 230 BIOL 104 Liberal Studies 10 CHEM 201, 202, 211,212 8 PHYS 211, 213 4 BIOL 250 Liberal Studies 11 Total Hours 50 Total Hours -50 Junior Year Hours Senior Year Hours CHEM 301,321,335, 336 350,351 BIOL 330, 335 CPSC Liberal Studies Total Hours 8 8 4 CHEM 337, 425,426,496 8 12 6 19 Total Hours 30 3 9 30 Completion Hours 204 3 BIOL 370 Liberal Studies SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 120 Freshman Year Hours Sophomore Year Hours CHEM 107, 108, 111, 112 MATH 225, 230 BIOL 104 Liberal Studies 8 8 4 10 CHEM 201, 202, 211,212 8 PHYS 211,213 7 Liberal Studies 15 Total Hours 30 Total Hours 30 Junior Year Hours Senior Year Hours CHEM 350, 351,425,426 8 EGEO 451, 453 5 Liberal Studies/Elective 17 Total Hours Completion Hours 30 120 Required Courses for the Chemistry (BS) — Non-Specialized Track Chemistry Courses (37 credits): CHEM *108, 112, *201, *202, 211, 212, 301, 321, 335, 336, 350, 351, 425, 426, plus one credit from 496 and 6 credits at the 300 level or above. Computer Science Course (3 credits): CPSC 130, 140 or 180 Mathematics Courses (8 credits): MATH 230, 231 Physics Courses (7 credits): PHYS 212, 213 Biology Courses (4 credits): BIOL 104 *Students must earn at least a "C" or better in these courses to register for Chemistry courses numbered 300 or above. ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 205 Degree Completion in Four Years Chemistry (BS) - Non-Specialized Track Sophomore Year Hours CHEM 107, 108, 111, 112 MATH 225, 230 BIOL 104 Liberal Studies 8 8 4 10 CHEM 201, 202, 211, 212 PFFYS 211,213 MATH 231 Liberal Studies 8 7 4 11 Total Hours 30 Total Hours 30 Junior Year Hours Senior Year Hours Freshman Year Hours CHEM 301,321,335, 336 PHYS 212 CPSC Liberal Studies 8 4 3 15 CHEM 350, 351,425,426, 496 9 CHEM Electives 6 Liberal Studies/Electives 15 Total Hours 30 Total Hours 30 Completion Hours 120 Requirements for the Minor in Chemistry Required Courses Option A: CHEM 107, 108, 111, 112, 201,202,211,212,335,475 Option B: CHEM 107, 108, 111, 112, 225,301,302,321,322 Requirements for the Teacher Certification in Chemistry Teacher certification is earned through the master of education degree at Slippery Rock University. Students seeking secondaryschool teaching certification in chemistry must earn a bachelor of arts or a bachelor of science degree in chemistry and contact the Department of Secondary Education/Foundations ol Education concerning its graduate program in education. Information about this program, including prerequisites for admission, may be obtained from the secondary education/foundations of education office in 114 McKay Education Building. PROGRAM IN PHYSICS Physicists study the world around us in order to discover the basic principles or laws which govern the natural world. As a physicist you can: Seek to understand the origin of the universe and the ultimate structure ol matter; Study the principles underlying the structure of materials in order to design \Y/tC[ comPuter chips or improved liquid crystals used for electronic displays, oi in hands-on lab courses studying laser-based optics, learn electronic instrumentation for the physical sciences including the computer acquisition and analysis of data, and use modern lab equipment such as the electron spin resonance spectrometer which can detect the radiation from individual atoms; • Acquire the theoretical and experimental background for work in areas such as acoustics, astrophysics, biophysics, chemical physics, computer science, education mathematical physics, and engineering. Developments in science and technology move very fast and a degree in Physics provides you with the fundamental tools, which you will, need in order to attack the scientific and technological problems of this millennium. An undergraduate degree in Physics gives students a broad, deep, rigorous understanding to solve many types of quantitative problems, a skill which is useful to many different careers in computers, engineering, finance, etc. With the rapid and unpredictable pace and direction of technological advance, training in physics gives the undergraduate their most important skill, namely the ability to think clearly and rigorously about a technical problem which may arise in the workplace. Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Major: Physics (39 credits)* Required Courses (19 credits): PHYS 212, 213, 314, 331, 381, 411 Elective Physics (select 6 credits): PHYS/CHEM 301, PHYS 315, 325, 410, 480 Related Field Work (14 credits): CPSC 140, MATH 230, 231, 240 *A language is required of all BA majors Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Major: Physics Specialization: Engineering See the Pre-professional Programs section. Degree Completion in Four Years Physics (BA) Freshman Year Hours Sophomore Year Hours PHYS 211, 213 CHEM 107, 111 MATH 225, 230 Liberal Studies 7 4 8 11 PHYS 212 CPSC MATH 231, 240 Liberal Studies 4 3 7 16 Total Hours 30 Total Hours 30 ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 207 Junior Year Hours Senior Year Hours PHYS 314, 331,381,411 Liberal Studies Modern Languages 12 15 3 PHYS Elective Modern Language Electives Liberal Studies 6 6 15 3 Total Hours 30 Total Hours 30 Completion Hours 120 Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Major: Physics (57 credits) Required Courses (30 credits): PHYS 2 1 2, 2 13, 314, 331, 371, 381 (must take twice), 410, 411, 480 Elective Physics (Select 6 credits): PHYS/CHEM 301, PHYS 315, 325 Related Field Work (21 credits): CHEM 108, 112; MATH 230, 231,240, 301, CPSC 140 Degree Completion in Four Years Physics (BS) Freshman Year PHYS 211, 213 CHEM 107, 108, 111, 112 MATH 225, 230 Liberal Studies Hours 7 8 8 7 Sophomore Year Hours PHYS 212 CPSC MATH 231, 240 Liberal Studies 4 3 7 16 30 Total Hours 30 Junior Year Hours Senior Year Hours PHYS 314, 331,381,411 PHYS Electives MATH 301 Liberal Studies 12 6 3 9 PHYS 371, 381, 410,480 11 19 Liberal Studies Total Hours 30 Total Hours 30 Completion Hours 120 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY Requirements for the Teacher Certification in Physics Teacher certification is earned through the master of education degree at Slippery Rock. Students seeking secondary school teaching certification in physics must earn a bachelor of arts or a bachelor of science degree in physics and contact the Department of Secondary Education/Foundations of Education concerning its graduate program in education. Information about this program, including prerequisites for admission, may be obtained from the secondary education/ foundations of education office in 114 McKay Education Building. Department of Exercise and Rehabilitative Sciences Stoner Instructional Complex — 114 West Gym 724-738-4864 Chair Susan Hannam Total Hours 208 Requirements for the Minor in Physics Required Physics Courses (16-19 credits): PHYS 211, 212, 213 and two courses at or above the 300 level Secretary Deborah Glenn Faculty Jonathan Anning, Pamela Arnhold, Robert Arnhold, Susan Hannam, Susan Herman, Jeffrey Lynn, Nelson Ng, Patricia Pierce, William Ryan, Bonnie Siple, Scott Zema The increasing growth of fitness, sport, and wellness programs continues to create a need for well-trained professionals able to assume and handle multiple roles in organizations. To meet these challenging roles individuals must be trained to think critically, communicate effectively, work well as a team member, utilize the latest technologies, and be competent in their field of study. The Department of Exercise and Rehabilitative Sciences was developed to accentuate and provide collaboration opportunities for students and faculty in three well-established programs. These distinct programs produce graduates well prepared to be successful in a highly competitive workplace.The programs include majors in athletic training and exercise science and a minor in adapted physical activity. All three programs provide extensive opportunities for hands-on experiences in actual worksites through internships/practica. ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 209 Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Major: Exercise Science (60 credits) "My educational experience in the Exercise Science Department has been one of positive influences and excellent mentoring. This positive environment motivated me to pursue my master's degree here at SRU." Dennis Bowers'02 Slippery Rock University Graduate Student The Exercise Science program is the first to be nationally accredited by the American Society of Exercise Physiologists. This major is designed to prepare students to serve as fitness/exercise specialists in a variety of physical fitness/ health promotion programs. The theoretical coursework is concentrated in the areas of exercise physiology, physical fitness assessment and fitness/wellness programming. These specialized courses are supplemented by foundation courses selected from the natural and behavioral sciences. Practical application and experience is provided through fieldwork at the Russell Wright Fitness Center, located on the campus of Slippery Rock University. The culminating experience is a full-time internship in one of approximately 75 quality programs, which have cooperative agreements with the university. The internship sites are selected through careful advisement to provide the best possible experiences for students in either corporate, hospital, commercial or community settings. Furthermore, students have the opportunity to attend regional and national professional meetings, be active participants in the Exercise Science Society, and assist faculty in research projects and activities. Employment opportunities are available in YMCA's, corporate fitness and health promotion programs, wellness centers, health spas and fitness clubs and various clinical and rehabilitative centers. Required Courses Exercise Science Core Courses (21 credits): ERS 100, 264, 273, 351,375,376, 377 Specialization Area Courses (30 credits): AHEA 424, ERS 450,474,475,484, 493, 561 Liberal Studies Courses (9 credits): PHYS 201, BIOL 216, 217 Policy for Admission into the Exercise Science Major University acceptance to pursue the Exercise Science major does not guarantee admission into the exercise science program. Formal application to the Exercise Science major must be completed by the student according to the following procedures: 210 S L I P P E R Y R O C K UNIVERSITY 1. It is the student's responsibility to submit an Application to the Major form to the Exercise and Rehabilitative Sciences Department Chair's Office (115 West Gym) during the semester in which he/she is enrolled and would earn a total of 48 credit hours. 2. The application must be submitted by December 1st in the fall and May 1st in the spring. 3. Entering transfers from other universities with earned credits beyond 48 hours have a one-semester grace period. 4. On or before the beginning of the following semester students will receive notification of acceptance or denial to the major according to the following: a. Acceptance The student has fulfilled all major requirements listed on the Degree Audit Report (DARS) in the section "Prerequisites For Admission to Exercise Science Program" and has an overall and major QPA of 2.5 or higher. Once the student has been accepted into the Exercise Science major, it will take the student at least three semesters to complete the curriculum plus a 12-credit internship. b. First Denial Not fulfilling the requirements as stated above will result in a first denial. Failure to submit an application will also result in a first denial. Students who are denied for the first time are not permitted to take upper level Exercise Science coded courses. Students must reapply for a second time the following semester. c. Second Denial If students do not meet the requirements again, they are denied the second time. Failure to submit an application will also result in a second denial. In the case of a second denial, students are not retained in the major and their major is changed to Exploratory. Students are not permitted to reapply to the Exercise Science major for one year following a second denial. If after one year the student has an overall QPA of 2.5, he/she may reapply and repeat the application process as stated previously. Policy for Retention in the Exercise Science Major Students who are admitted into the program must maintain a major and overall QPA of 2.5 or higher. Students are not permitted to do their internships unless they have met QPA standards. Failure to maintain academic standards will result in a one-semester probation in which the student must remedy QPA deficiencies. If the necessary QPA requirements are not attained after one semester of probation, the student will be removed from the program. ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS Policy for Changing to the Exercise Science Major Any student changing their major to Exercise Science must have an overall QPA of 2.5 or higher. recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in academic program requirements will graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training. Hours Sophomore Year Hours ERS 100, 264 6 ERS 273, 375 6 ENGL 101, 103 6 COMM 200 3 PESM 141 1 PHYS 201 3 PESM ACTIVITY 1 BIOL 216 or 217 3 Liberal Studies/Electives 18 Liberal Studies/Electives 15 Total Hours 32 Total Hours 50 Junior Year Hours Senior Year Hours ERS 351 3 ERS 475 3 ERS 376 3 ERS 484 3 ERS 377 3 ERS 493 3 ERS 474 3 ERS 561 BIOL 216 or 217 3 AHEA 424 3 ERS 450 Liberal Studies/Electives 3 12 Liberal Studies/Electives Total Hours (CAAHEP) accredits the athletic training education program upon the Athletic Training (JRC-AT). Students fulfilling the total 120 credit hours of Degree Completion in 4 Years Exercise Science (BS) Freshman Year practice. The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs Athletic Trainers'Association (EATA), and Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers' Society (PATS). They frequently attend the annual conferences of those professional organizations and participate in various field trips, professional medical affiliations, surgical observations, and physicians' clinics. SRU sponsors a unique accelerated ATEP that graduates athletic training students in December of their senior (fourth) year. This is accomplished with a highly structured curriculum that is sequenced over three and a half (3.5) years or seven (7) semesters including six (6) required credits of therapeutic exercise in the summer between the student's sophomore (second) and junior (third) years. This "accelerated" program allows our athletic training students to graduate a semester early, sit for the NATABOC examination before their counterparts at other universities and be more competitive for graduate assistantships, jobs and seats in other medical preparation 4 programs. Students enrolled in the ATEP take Practicum in Athletic Training (ERS 387) 28 of a 12-credit internship. Instead of doing all coursework and then completing 12 30 Athletic training students are active, dues-paying members of the SRU Athletic Training Association, National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA), Eastern four times over four consecutive semesters to total 12 credits. This is the equivalent Total Hours an internship, the athletic training student participates in his or her clinical Completion Hours experience under the direct supervision of an approved certified athletic trainer or other medical professional while taking the relevant coursework. Thus, there PROGRAM IN ATHLETIC TRAINING is immediate opportunity for application of theory to practice. Although most Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training of the clinical experience takes place on-campus with SRU's certified athletic Major: Athletic Training (63 credits) trainers and varsity athletic teams, all athletic training students will be required to spend at least one rotation off-campus with one of our approved certified My educational experiences at SRU have enabled me to not just succeed in my professional career, but to excel in all aspects of my profession. Slippery Rock has laid the solid foundation on what I build upon daily. Without that foundation 1 would not be where I am today." athletic trainers at an affiliate site. Athletic training students are required to provide their own transportation to and from the affiliate site. Students are responsible for the cost of required uniforms and student liability insurance during the clinical experience. Many athletic training students have pursued external internships Kevin Kotsko'95 with the support of the faculty and staff. Some of these include internships with Clinical Instructor/Assistant Athletic Trainer West Virginia University at Disney World in Orlando, FL. Rock athletic training students are some of the The Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) prepares selected under­ the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Pirates, and the Wide World of Sports Complex most successful students in being awarded NATA and EATA sponsored scholarships. graduate students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide care to athletes and the physically active within the six domains of athletic training 21 2 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 213 Policy for Application to the Athletic Training Program University acceptance to pursue the athletic training emphasis does NOT guarantee admission into the ATEP program. Technical Standards for the SRU Athletic Training Education Program The ATEP at Slippery Rock University is a rigorous and intense program that places specific requirements and demands on the students enrolled in the program. An objective of this program is to prepare graduates to enter a variety of employment settings and to render care to a wide spectrum of individuals engaged in physical activity. The technical standards set forth by the ATEP establish the essential qualities considered necessary for students admitted to this program to achieve the knowledge, skills, and competencies of an entry-level athletic trainer, as well as meet the expectations of the program's accrediting agency (CAAHEP). All students must meet the following abilities and expectations. In the event a student is unable to fulfill these technical standards the student will not be admitted to the program. Compliance with the programs technical standards does not guarantee a students eligibility for the NATABOC certification examination. Candidates for selection to the ATEP must demonstrate: 1. The mental capacity to assimilate, analyze, synthesize, integrate concepts and problem solve to formulate assessment and therapeutic judgments and to be able to distinguish deviations from the norm. 2. Sufficient postural and neuromuscular control, sensory function, and coordination to perform appropriate physical examination using accepted techniques; and accurately, safely and efficiendy use equipment and materials during assessments and the treatment of patients. 3. The ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with patients and colleagues, including individuals from different cultural and social backgrounds; this includes but is not limited to the ability to establish rapport with patients and communicate judgments and treatment information effectively. Students must be able to understand and speak with English language at a level consistent with competent professional practice. 4. The ability to record the physical examination results and treatment plan clearly and accurately. 5. 1 he capacity to maintain composure and continue to function well during periods of high stress. 6- The perseverance, diligence and commitment to complete the Athletic Training Education Program as outlined and sequenced. 7. Flexibility and the ability to adjust to changing situations and uncertainu in clinical situations. 8. Affective skills and appropriate demeanor and rapport that relate to professional education and quality patient care. Candidates for selection to the ATEP will be required to verify they understand and meet these technical standards. The Office of Social Equity will evaluate a student who states he/she could meet the programs technical standards as outlined in the Office of Social Equity policies. The number of seats in the program is limited because of the faculty-to-student ratio recommended by the NATA. Formal application for the athletic training education program must be completed by March of the student's freshman (first) year on campus. Students who have been selected in the ATEP officially begin the program during the sophomore (second) year. Formal application for admission consideration requires the following evidence: 1. Completion of ERS 107 (Introduction to Athletic Training) at Slippery Rock University with a minimum grade of "B." 2. A cumulative QPA of 2.730 or above in athletic training emphasis courses and overall. 3. Completion of 50 hours of athletic training observation under a NATABOC athletic trainer (these 50 hours may be accumulated with the start of the fall semester of the students first year on campus). The 50 hours must also be verified by the supervising ATC being observed. Licensed physical therapists who also hold the ATC credential may be observed as well. 4. Active membership in the Slippery Rock University Athletic Trainers' Association. 5. Letter of application/intent, resume, and SRU transcript. 6. Letter of recommendation from the NATABOC athletic trainer who supervised the athletic training observation. 7. 500-word essay explaining "Why I want to become an athletic trainer." Applicants will be ranked on the basis of QPA. Top ranked applicants will be scheduled for a personal interview. Final admission decisions will be made on the basis of academic, personal, and professional qualifications as evidenced by the student application materials and interview responses. Students will be notified of admission decisions by the end of the freshman (first) year. Because the number of applicants may exceed the available seats, meeting the minimum criteria does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Policy for Retention in the Athletic Training Program Students who are admitted into the program are required to maintain or exceed a cumulative QPA and a final emphasis QPA of2.750 throughout the remaining three years of the ATEP. Satisfactory clinical performance is also required. Additionally, students may not accumulate more than two grades of C or less in ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 215 athletic training professional courses taught within the Department of Exercise and Rehabilitative Sciences. Failure to maintain academic and clinical requirements will result in program probation and possible removal from the program as outlined in the SRU athletic training education program Policy and Summer Procedure Manual. Upon the recommendation of the faculty, the student on probation will be granted one semester to correct academic and/or clinical deficiencies. Students will not be permitted to pursue additional athletic training clinical experiences while on probation. If the academic and/or clinical deficiencies are not corrected to the satisfaction of the faculty and staff after the one semester of probation, the student will be formally suspended from the program. Requirements for Athletic Training ERS 107, 217, 264, 277 (taken two times), 317, 327, 337, 347, 351,357, 373, 387 (taken 4 times), 407, 427, APIEA 101, 424, PSYC 105, 321, PHIS 201, MATH 114, BIOL 216, 217, CEDP 248, PESM 270. Students who meet all of the program requirements are eligible to take the NATABOC certification examination administered by the NATABOC. Slipper)' Rock University graduates obtaining NATABOC certification are eligible for certification by the Pennsylvania State Boards of Medicine and Osteopathic Medicine. Transfer Students and Upperclassmen Because this program requires 3.5 full years (seven semesters and one summer; of coursework and clinical experience in a structured and sequenced curriculum, transfer students and upperclassmen declaring a major in athletic training are placed at the freshman level in the program. As for all other students, transfer students and upperclassmen must complete the above application process and coursework. Degree Completion in 3.5 Years Athletic Training (BS) Hours Freshman Year Hours ERS 107 ERS 264 AHEA 101 PSYC 105 CEDP 248 MATH 114 Liberal Studies/Electives 3 3 3 3 3 3 16 ERS 217 ERS 277 (1) BIOL 216 ERS 337 ERS 277 (2) ERS 387 (1) BIOL 217 Liberal Studies/Electives 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 9 Total Hours 34 Total Hours 30 Sophomore Year Hours ERS 347 ERS 357 3 3 Total Hours 6 Junior Year Hours ERS 317 ERS 327 ERS 387 (2) PHYS 201 ERS 387 (3) ERS 407 ERS 351 PSYCH 321 PESM 270 Liberal Studies/Electives Total Hours 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 55 Senior Year Hours ERS 387 (4) ERS 427 ERS 375 AHEA 424 Liberal Studies/Electives 3 3 3 3 3 Total Hours 75 Completion Hours 120 Minor in Adapted Physical Activity "I cannot imagine the last four years of my life without the incredible experiences of this minor. Not only was it an incredible learning experience; but it was an unforgettable experience of what it means to touch peoples lives and be touched back in the best possible way and that is through the heart. " Maria Aron '02 The Adapted Physical Activity program is a minor designed to prepare students in exercise science, teacher education, therapeutic recreation, and athletic training programs to assess, develop, implement, and evaluate programs of physical education and fitness exercise for individuals with disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) are two federal laws that provide access and education to all walks of life for people with disabilities. This will result in an increase of participation and subsequent knowledge for planning appropriate programs for individuals with disabilities. Employers in school districts, fitness agencies, and sport organizations are actively recruiting individuals with experience working with people with disabilities. Graduates of the program have been extremely successful securing jobs in their chosen fields or receiving acceptance into graduate programs in adapted physical activity, physical therapy, or other related professions. Students will acquire knowledge and skills through a comprehensive program of class and practical experiences in this 24-credit program. Students can also ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 21 6 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 217 take advantage of participating in state and national conferences, developing grant writing skills and supervisory roles in one or more of the community servicelearning practical programs. retail chain, heading the cartography department of an engineering firm, working as an aerial photo analyst in the military, working for a travel agency, teaching, and pursuing graduate studies. Students are urged to visit the department office for further information and for a tour of the facilities. Requirements for the Minor in Adapted Physical Activity and Rehabilitation (24 credits) Theory Core Courses: ERS 165, 235, 261, 265, 267, 275, 358,368,465,466 Department of Geography, Geology, and the Environment 107 Spotts "World Culture 724-738-2048 Chair James Hathaway Secretary Bonnie Vinton Faculty Abigail Amissah-Arthur, Patrick Burkhart, Patricia Campbell, William Chapman, Thomas Hannon, James Hathaway, James Hughes, Jack Livingston, Robert Mathieu, Carolyn Prorok, Tamra Schiappa, Langdon Smith, Michael Stapleton, Michael Zieg The Department of Geography, Geology, and the Environment offers a variety of field work-based perspectives on the study of the earth and peoples relation to it. Students can focus on the physical nature of the earth, on the nature ot places on the earth's surface, or on the geographic study of economic, political, and cultural processes. Or students may take a more interdisciplinary approach and integrate knowledge from many disciplines in the study of environmental issues. PROGRAM IN GEOGRAPHY Ways of life in near and distant lands, environmental planning, regional development, resource management, mapmaking, remote sensing, and geographic information systems are just a few of the exciting topics that are covered in our geography programs. The department's programs may lead to an equally exciting diversity of employment opportunities. Some recent graduates have foun e m p l o y m e n t c o n d u c t i n g f l o o d p l a i n s t u d i e s f o r a private consulting Innadministering land subdivision regulations for a county planning commission, developing a transportation plan for a state transportation department, designina system of bikeways for a small city, doing store location research for a large Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Major: Geography (37 credits) Specialization: Liberal Arts Geography Core Courses (15 credits): G&ES 150, 302, 331, 444, 489 Regional Courses (select 9 credits from the following): G&ES 107 or 109, 201 or 202 or 204, 303 or 308 or 309 Technique Courses (7 credits - two required and one elective): G&ES 115, 220 or 325,315 Elective G&ES Courses (select 6 credits at the 300 or 400 level) Degree Completion in Four Years Geography (BA) Freshman Year Hours Sophomore Year 6 4 3 1 15 ENGL 210 COMM 200 *G&ES 220 or 325 *G&ES Regional 2xx *Language 101 PESM or DANC Liberal Studies 3 • 3 3 3 3 1 13 Total Hours 29 Total Hours 29 Junior Year Hours Senior Year Hours *G&ES 302,315, 331 'G&ES Regional 3xx *Language 102, 103 'G&ES Elective 1 Liberal Studies/Elective 9 3 6 3 10 *G&ES Elective 2 *G&ES 444 *G&ES 489 Liberal Studies/Electives 3 3 3 22 Total Hours 31 Total Hours 31 Completion Hours SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 120 'Indicates course in major. ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 2 18 Hours ENGL 101, 103 *G&ES 115, 150 *G&ES Regional lxx PESM 141 Liberal Studies 219 Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Major: Geography (55 credits) Major: Environmental Studies See the Environmental Studies section. Specialization: Applied Geographic Technology Core Courses (27 credits): G&ES 100, 135, 150, 215, 235, 302, 324,331, 489 Technique Courses (13 credits): G&ES 115, 220, 315, 325, 423 Technique Elective (select 6 credits): G&ES 410 or 415 or PREE412 Regional Elective (select 3 credits): G&ES 201 or 202 or 204 or 303 or 308 or 309 Elective G&ES Course (select 3 credits at the 200 level or above) Degree Completion in Four Years Applied Geographic Technology (BS) Freshman Year Hours Sophomore Year Hours ENGL 101, 103 *G&ES 100, 115, 135, 150 PESM 141 Liberal Studies 6 10 1 12 ENGL 210 COMM 200 *G&ES 215, 220, 235 PESM or DANC Liberal Studies 3 3 9 1 15 Total Hours 29 Total Hours 31 Junior Year Hours Senior Year Hours 9 ENGL 205 *G&ES 302,315, 324, 325 *G&ES Regional Liberal Studies/Electives 3 12 3 12 *G&ES 331,425, 489 *G&ES 410 or 415 or PREE412 *G&ES Elective Liberal Studies 3 3 15 Total Hours 30 Total Hours 30 Completion Hours 120 "Indicates course in major. Requirements for the Minor in Geographic Information Technology Required Courses (21 credits): G&ES 220, 315*, 325*, 410, 415*, 425*, 450 *Check prerequisite Requirements for the Minor in Geography Required Courses (21 credits) Group I: (select 6 credits) G&ES 150, 302, 331 Group II: (select 3 credits) G&ES 202, 301 Group III: (select 3 credits) G&ES 220, 315, 410 Electives: (9 credits) Any three G&ES courses at the 200 level or above. PROGRAM IN GEOLOGY The geology (BS) program, together with the programs of environmental science (BS) and environmental geoscience (BA), focus on providing students with a scientific understanding of the Earth and surrounding environment. The student in geology gains an understanding of the various terrestrial processes and features (mountains, oceans, volcanoes, glaciers); the immenseness of geologic time, the history of the earth and organisms that inhabit it (fossils); the role of water, fuel, and mineral resources in the development of civilization; and the close interaction between the geologic and organic environments. Demand for the professional geologist comes from the needs of engineering, hydrogeologic and environmental firms, geological surveys, oil, gas and mining companies, state and national parks, museums, conservation agencies, planning commissions, and teaching institutions. A student who completes a bachelor of science in geology will have the basis for entry to graduate schools or for employment as a geologist. The Department of Geography, Geology, and the Environment offers a BS and a minor in geology. Students who desire to combine interests in geology and other fields, such as business, recreation, environmental sciences, or language may elect the minimum BA curriculum and have room to take a second major or minor in another field. To help students during their studies in the department, all environmental geoscience students are assigned a faculty advisor from the Department of Geography, Geology, and the Environment to assist them with curriculum development and upper-level course selection. ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 220 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 221 Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Major: Geology (54 credits) Major: Environmental Geoscience (39 credits) Required Core Courses (30 credits): EGEO 101, 102, 111, 112, 271,272, 303, 304, 327, 351, 352, 362, 482 Elective Major Courses (10 credits): EGEO 241, 242, 360, 448, 451,453, 460, 476, 498 Required Field Camp (4 credits): At an acceptable field station Other Required Courses (14 credits): CHEM 108, 112, G&ES 325 or410 MATH 230, PHYS 213. Degree Completion in Four Years Geology (BS) Freshman Year EGEO 101, 111 EGEO 102, 112 CHEM 107, 111 CHEM 108, 112 ENGL 101,103 PESM 141 Liberal Studies Total Hours Hours 4 4 4 4 6 1 6 29 Required Courses (20 credits): EGEO 100 or 101, 102, 110 or 111, 112, 121,201,241,271,272 Electives (15 credits): Select from G&ES 325, 410, 425, MARS 362, any EGEO course above 200 Related courses (4 credits): CHEM 108, 112 Degree Completion in Four Years Environmental Geoscience (BA) Freshman Year Sophomore Year Hours EGEO 271, 272, 303, 304 PHYS 211 MATH 225 COMM 200 ENGL 210 PESM or DANC Liberal Studies/Electives 7 Total Hours 31 4 4 3 3 1 9 ENGL 101, 103 CHEM 107, 111 PESM 141 EGEO 100 or 101, 110 or 111 EGEO 102, 112 Liberal Studies 4 4 3 4 1 3 10 3 32 Junior Year Hours Senior Year Hours EGEO 325 or 410, 482 Major Electives Liberal Studies/Electives 4 10 16 Total Hours 30 Total Hours 30 Total Hours Completion Hours 120 Hours PHYS 211 CHEM 108, 112 COMM 200 MATH 225 PESM or DANC Language 101 EGEO 121, 201, 241 Liberal Studies Total Hours 14 3 4 9 Senior Year Hours 28 EGEO 327,351,352, 362 PHYS 213 MATH 230 Liberal Studies Hours 6 4 1 4 4 9 Sophomore Year Total Hours Language 102, 103 EGEO 271,272 Major ELEC (select from list) ENGL 210 Liberal Studies Junior Year Hours 6 3 3 3 15' Major ELEC (select from list) Liberal Studies/Electives 12 18 30 Total Hours 30 Completion Hours 120 Requirements for the Minor in Geology Required courses (19 credits) Geology Core (10 credits), EGEO 101, 102, 111, 112, 271 Geology electives (9 credits minimum) a. At least three credits of geology courses at a level of 200 or higher. b. At least six credits of geology courses at a level of 300 or higher. Note: Electives should be chosen only after consultation with the chairperson of the Department of Environmental Geosciences. Note: No more than six semester credits may count toward both a major and the geology minor. 222 SLIPPERY ROGK UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 223 Requirements for the Minor in Meteorology Required Courses (18 credits) Geology Core (12 credits) EGEO 121,221,450 Elective Courses (6 credits) EGEO 251,340, 360 Note: No more than six semester credits may count toward both a major and the meteorology minor. Note: Internship is arranged at a national weather service or other professional office. Students will be working with professional weather forecasters. Requirements for the Teacher Certification in Earth and Space Science Teacher certification is earned through the master of education degree at Slippery Rock University. Students seeking secondaryschool teaching certification in earth and space science must earn a bachelor of arts or a bachelor of science degree in geology and contact the Department of Secondary Education/ Foundations of Education concerning its graduate program in education. Information about this program, including prerequisites for admission, may be obtained from the secondary education/foundations of education office in 114 McKay Education Building. PROGRAM IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Coordinator Michael Stapleton Environmental science is the integration of scientific knowledge from many disciplines in order to understand the interrelationships between human activities and the environment. Environmental science majors are exposed to the general principles of biology, chemistry, geology, meteorology, and physics. Thus, it is not a focus on one of these disciplines, but involves all of them and their interaction within environmental systems. Environmental science majors could enter several general fields: Industry and Consulting, monitoring and investigating the contamination ot the air, land and water. Responsibilities could range from working to reduce potential environmental contamination in an industrial setting, to remeditating contamination that resulted from past disposal practices. Local, State, or Federal Environmental Agencies, working to monitor, enforce, and develop environmental policy and regulations. Environmental Research, working to understand and solve environmental problems. Students would continue their education in a graduate program focusing on an area of interest to them. The program takes four years of full time study to complete. Students with associate degrees and transfer students are welcome and could complete the program in less time based upon their prior classes taken. The program is rich in laboratory and field experiences that support our lecture classes. Students gain important practical experience working in the field studying environmental systems and problems. In addition, students are required to complete an approved internship or research project. We train our students not only with a liberal arts education and a broad-based scientific background, but with the skills that will enable them to succeed in a competitive work force. The department encourages undergraduate student research. There are many opportunities for students to work directly with the faculty on independent research projects. To help students during their studies in the department, all environmental science students are assigned a faculty advisor from the Department of Geography, Geology, and the Environment to assist them with curriculum development and upper-level course selection. Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Major: Environmental Science (49-52 credits) Required Core Courses (35 credits): EGEO 101, 102, 111, 112, 121, 201, 360, 451, BIOL 357, 401, CHEM 340 or 370, G&ES 324 Elective Major Courses (10 credits): BIOL 305, 306, CHEM 240, 270, 340, 370, 430, EGEO 231, 241, 327, 340, 448, 453, 460, 476, G&ES 315, 325, 410, MARS Summer Course Required Internship or Research (3 credits from one of the following): ENVS 450 or 480 Other Required Courses (16 credits): BIOL 101, 325, CHEM 108, 112, 200, PHYS 213 Degree Completion in Four Years Environmental Science (BS) Freshman Year EGEO 101, 111 EGEO 102, 112 CHEM 107, 111 CHEM 108, 112 ENGL 101, 103 MATH 225 PESM 141 Liberal Studies Total Hours Hours 4 4 4 4 6 4 1 3 30 Sophomore Year EGEO 121,201 BIOL 101 CHEM 200 PHYS 211, 213 COMM 200 ENGL 210 PESM or DANC Liberal Studies Total Hours ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 224 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY Hours 6 3 3 7 3 3 1 3 29 225 Junior Year EGEO 360 BIOL 325, 357, 401 CHEM 340 or 370 Major Elective Liberal Studies Total Hours Hours 3 10 4 3 12 32 Senior Year EGEO 451 Major Electives G&ES 324 Liberal Studies/Electives Hours 4 7 3 15 Total Hours 29 Completion Hours 120 *ENVS 450 or 480 must be completed during the summer after your Junior or Senior year. Requirements for the Minor in Environmental Science Required courses: (24 credits) Environmental Science Core (9 credits): EGEO 121, BIOL 100, 101 Elective Courses (15 credits—at least six credits are to be at the 300 or higher level): BIOL 305, 306, 355, CHEM 200, 240,270,340,370,430, EGEO201, 231, 340, 360, 448, 451, 453, 460, 476, G&ES 324 Note: Of the required and elective courses listed, no more than six credit hours may be counted toward both the environmental science minor and a major. PROGRAM IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES Environmental studies introduces students to environmental problems confronting contemporary society and examines these problems from various disciplinary points of view. An important goal of the program is for students to understand the relationships that exist between social, behavioral, and environmental systems. Students in environmental studies are required to take courses in the social and natural sciences. Elective courses within the program permit students to pursue their interests in greater depth. Students examine environmental problems in their physical and geographic context and relate them to historical, political, and economic conditions. Toward the end of their studies, students identify a research problem, gather and analyze data, and prepare a ormal paper and presentation on their topic. Environmental studies majors have completed internships with federal, state, an ocal governments, non-profit organizations, and in the private sector. In many o these cases, students obtained employment in a similar line of work alter graduation. In several cases, the organization with which thestudent interned hired the student after graduation. p information specialist, geography teacher, environmental recreation officer, land information specialists, and cartographer. There are numerous activities available for environmental studies students. Planet Keepers is an organization for students interested in environmental studies. There is also a geography and environmental studies club. In recent years students have gone on field trips to visit the LTV steel mill and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland; the Modern Museum of Art and Greenwich Village in New York City; camped at Hoclung Hills State Park and toured the Native American Mound Region in southern Ohio. Students have accompanied faculty to professional meetings at Chicago, Toronto, Charlotte, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, and New Orleans and worked on research projects with several faculty. Students intending to enter the environmental studies program should contact the chairperson for the assignment of an academic advisor to assist in scheduling, career planning and other matters. Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Major: Environmental Studies (55 credits) Social Science Core Courses (22 credits): G&ES 115, 135, 150, 235*, 489, G&ES/POLS 324, ECON 315, or G&ES 331, PHIL 324 Natural Science Core Courses (9 credits): Select three courses from the following: EGEO 100, BIOL 105, CHEM 107*, PHYS 204 or approved more advanced courses related to the environmental field from three of the above departments. Research Skills (12 credits) Group I: G&ES 220, 315*, 325* Group II: Select one of the following courses: MATH 114, PSYC 221, SASW 317 Elective Courses (12 credits) Select four courses from the following: AHEA 218, 310*, 318*, 348*, BIOL 120, 207, 208, 305, 306, CHEM 270*, 340*, 370*, ECON 315, EGEO 121, 131, 201, 231*, 340*, 451*, ENGL 205*, 410, G&ES 215, 244, 245, 255*, 331, 498, HIST 445, Marine Science courses as approved by the chair, POLS 200, PREE 213, 412, PSYC 189 *Check course prerequisite(s) Environmental Studies students are required to perform 100 service-learning hours of their choosing. None of the courses listed above can be counted in the liberal studies program by environmental studies majors. Graduates have found success in a diverse range of professional and academic uits, including, regional planner, environmental scientist, geographk ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS SL1PPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 227 Degree Completion in Four Years Environmental Studies (BS) Freshman Year ENGL 101, 103 *G&ES 115, 135, 150 ^Science Core (2) Hours 6 7 6 1 12 COMM 200 *G&ES 220, 235 ^Science Core ECON 202 (LS) Hours 3 3 6 PESM or DANC Liberal Studies 3 3 1 12 32 Total Hours 31 Hours Senior Year Hours PESM 141 Liberal Studies Total Hours Junior Year *G&ES 315, 325 *Statistics *Major Electives (2) Sophomore Year ENGL 210 ECON 315 or G&ES 331 Liberal Studies Total Hours 6 3 6 3 9 27 *G&ES 324, 489 *Major Electives (2) 6 6 PHIL 324 Electives (Minor) Liberal Studies 3 12 Total Hours 30 no Completion Hours 3 "Indicates course in major. PROGRAM IN MARINE SCIENCE Coordinators Simon Beeching, Tamra Schiappa Marine biology, marine ecology, marine geology and geophysics, chemical oceanography, and physical oceanography are career areas that are best approached through an undergraduate major in one of the basic sciences of biology, chemistry, geology or physics, or through mathematics. Slippery Rock University, through its membership in the Marine Science Consortium, offers students interested in ocean-related phenomena an opportunity to pursue that interest through a series of summer courses offered at the Wallops Island Marine Science Center, near the Atlantic Ocean in the Virginia eastern shore region. Four three-week summer sessions are offered. Students interested in marine studies will pursue a major in one of the natural sciences or mathematics at SRU, augmenting their studies with summer courses at the Wallops Island Marine Science Center. The number of summer courses taken will depend on the students' interests and the majors they pursue on campusn ivi ual programs may be tailored in consultation with an advisor, and the epartment of Biology offers a minor in Marine Biology. The Marine Science Consortium pools the talents and resources of 16 colleges and universities in the mid-Atlantic States. Classrooms, wet and dry laboratories, computer room, a workshop, dock facilities, dormitories, apartments, a cafeteria and recreational facilities are available at or near the Wallops Island Station. Several research and training vessels are available for work along the Atlantic coast and the Chesapeake Bay. Some courses offered at the Marine Science Center may be applied to the liberal studies requirement in the natural sciences so that any Slippery Rock University student, regardless of major, may take advantage of a first-hand experience in the marine environment. Advisement from one of the Slippery Rock University faculty members associated with the consortium is recommended for any student using Marine Science Consortium courses to fulfill the liberal studies requirement in science. Students should contact the Department of Geography, Geology, and the Environment or the Department of Biology for names of the advisors. Department of Mathematics 229 Vincent Science Hall 724-738-2061 Chair Robert Buck Secretary Debra Dickey Faculty Robert Buck, Michael Detlefsen, Jeffrey Forrest, Elise Grabner, Gary Grabner, Mohammad Ismail, William Lindgren, Richard Marchand, J. Lyn Miller, Gary Roberts, Andrzej Szymanski, Robert Vallin "The mathematics department (faculty) was instrumental in providing a learning atmosphere conductive to my development as a student and an individual. They accomplished this by being professionals and friends, as well as professors. In addition to learning the technical concepts as a mathematics major at SRU, the most valuable tool that I've developed is being able to make decisions analytically with confidence, in my profession and in life." Andrew Wozniak, '98 Students who have the desire and the ability to major in mathematics will find a course of study that will meet their personal needs. Graduates are prepared for various career opportunities including jobs in actuarial science, finance, business, insurance, government, industry, or education. Many students go on to do graduate work in various disciplines, including mathematics and professional schools. SRU mathematics majors are employed in such diverse occupations as operations research analyst, consulting actuary, university professor, engineer, ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 229 statistician, information analyst, auditor, international account executive, senior computer analyst, senior commercial loan officer, manager of performance monitoring, and teaching in both the private and public sectors. Mathematics majors at Slippery Rock have the opportunity to participate in the Math Club and to join Kappa Mu Epsilon, a national mathematics honorary. Majors participate in senior research projects directed by faculty members. Math majors have attended and given presentations on their projects at national meetings of the Mathematical Association of America; meetings of the Allegheny Mountain Section of the Mathematical Association of America; the annual Mathematics and Statistics Student conference at Miami University of Ohio; the annual Pi Mu Epsilon meeting at Youngstown State University, and the annual State System of Higher Education Mathematical Association meeting. There are two or three students doing informal, paid internships in actuarial science and/ or statistics each summer. The Mathematics Department offers minors in Mathematics, Statistics, Elementary School Mathematics, and Middle School Mathematics. Certificates' are available in Elementary School Mathematics and Middle School Mathematics. This is not related to Pennsylvania State Certification. Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Major: Mathematics (40 credits) Required courses: MATH 131*, 223*, 230*, 231, 235*, 240, 309,313,314, 491, a three-hour independent study thesis, and at least 6 credits of electives from mathematics courses 300 and above. In addition, candidates for the bachelor of arts degree must satisfactorily complete, either by placement or by coursework. the first three semesters of a foreign language. *Minimum grade of C required. Degree Completion in Four Years Mathematics (BA) Freshman Year MATH 131,225,230,235 ENGL 101, 103 PHIL 103 GERM 101, 102 PESM 141 Total Hours Hours 14 6 3 6 j xn Sophomore Year MATH 231, 240, 309 COMM 200 GERM 103 CPSC140 Liberal Studies/Electives Total Hours Hours 1° Junior Year Senior Year MATH 490, 491 MATH Electives Liberal Studies/Electives Total Hours 30 Total Hours 30 Completion Hours 120 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 9 17 Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Major: Mathematics (45 credits) Required courses: MATH 131*, 225*, 230*, 231, 235*, 240, 309, 313, 314, 491 (two one-hour seminar courses), CPSC 140 or 180 and at least 12 credits selected from approved mathematics courses numbered 300 or above. In addition, the requirements in a special interest area, ranging from 14 to 16 credit hours, or a minor in the area of special interest must be completed. The special interest area may be chosen from actuarial science, biology, chemistry, community health, computer science, economics, education, finance, geology, mathematics graduate school, philosophy, physics, pre-masters of business administration, psychology, sociology, or statistics. *Minimum grade of C required. Degree Completion in Four Years Mathematics (BS) Freshman Year Hours Sophomore Year Hours 14 6 3 7 MATH 231,240, 309 COMM 200 CPSC 140 Liberal Studies/ Special Interest 10 3 3 Total Hours 30 Total Hours 30 Junior Year Hours 7 Senior Year Hours MATH 131, 225, 230, 235 ENGL 101,103 PHIL 103 Liberal Studies/Special Interest 11 30 Total Hours 14 6 3 14 MATH 491 MATH Electives Liberal Studies/ Special Interest 17 30 Total Hours 30 Completion Hours 120 ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 230 Hours 4 7 6 14 3 MATH 313, 314, 491 MATH Electives ENGL 210 Liberal Studies/Special Interest 3 Hours MATH 313, 314, 491 MATH Electives Liberal Studies/Electives ENGL 210 1 12 231 Requirements for the Minor in Mathematics MATH 225, 230, 231, and completion of one of the following tracks: A. Pure Mathematics Track: MATH 235 and at least two of: MATH 304, 307, 309, 313, 314, 320, 325, 326 B. Applied Mathematics Track: MATH 240 and at least two of: MATH 301,302, 307, 309,311,315,331 Requirements for the Minor in Statistics MATH 114, 214, 307, 308 and at least 12 credits from: AHEA 312,313; BIOL 325; CPSC 220, 240; ECON 318, MATH 225, 230, 231; PSYC221, 421 with at least two from the same department. No more than six credits (none at the 300-400 level) may count toward both a mathematics major and a statistics minor. Requirements for the Minor in Elementary School Mathematics MATH 118, 210, 310; ELEC 342 and at least three additional courses from MATH 113, 114, 122, 125, 131, 214 Requirements for the Minor in Middle School Mathematics MATH 210, 225, 310; ELEC 342 and either MATH 118 or 304. Two additional courses are required, at least one from Group A. Group A: MATH 131, 214, 230, 235, 240, 311, 320 Group B: MATH 113, 114, 122 Certificate* in Elementary School Mathematics MATH 118 and at least four additional courses from: MATH 113,114,12", 125, 131,214 Note: Admission restricted to certified teachers who have completed the equivalent of MATH 210, MATH 310, AND ELEC 342. This is not related to Pennsylvania State Certification. Certificate* in Middle School Mathematics MATH 225 and either MATH 118 or 304, and at least three additional courses from: (at least one course must be from Group A) Group A: MATH 131, 214, 230, 235, 240, 311, 320 Group B: MATH 113, 114, 122 Note. Admission restricted to certified teachers who have completed tK equivalent of MATH 210, MATH 310, AND ELEC 342. This is not related to Pennsylvania State Certification. Requirements for the Teacher Certification in Mathematics Teacher certification is earned through the master of education degree at Slippery Rock University. Students seeking secondary school teaching certification in mathematics must earn a bachelor of arts or a bachelor of science degree in mathematics and contact the Department of Secondary Education/Foundations of Education concerning its graduate program in education. Information about this program, including prerequisites for admission, may be obtained from the secondary education/foundations of education office in 114 McKay Education Building. Residency Requirement for Mathematics Majors To earn a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics, all students must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours of mathematics courses at the 300 level or above at Slippery Rock University. Residency Requirement for Minor in Mathematics To earn a minor in mathematics, all students must complete a minimum of 9 credit hours of mathematics courses, of which 6 credit hours must be at the 300 level or above, at Slippery Rock University. Department of Nursing 119 Behavioral Science Building 724-738-2065/2324 Chair Kit Kellinger Secretary Joanne Santus Faculty Judith DePalma, Hazel Hadden, Kit Kellinger, Ruth Ann Miller, Ramona Nelson, Joyce Penrose, Kerry Risco This program, which leads to a bachelor of science in nursing, is designed to meet the needs of registered nurses who are graduates of hospital diploma nursing programs or associate degree programs in nursing. The program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. To be eligible to begin the junior level clinical nursing courses, students must have completed all lower division requirements or have direct articulation. For students transferring in 63 or more non-remedial college credits, the curriculum for the program includes free electives, two required supportive course, and courses in the nursing major. For students with less than 63 transfer credits, the curriculum also includes a liberal studies component. The nursing curriculum includes theoretical and clinical ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 232 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 233 content. The flexibility of the program enables the registered nurse to attend school on a part-time or full-time basis. Nursing courses are web-based an available to nursing students anytime, anywhere. The purpose of the program is to prepare beginning practitioners of nursing to provide health care to persons, families, and groups in a variety of settings, using the nursing process. The program provides a strong educational foundation upon which to build graduate study. Students in the RN-BSN upper division nursing program are required to have a minimum of2.500 QPA on entry to the nursing major and must maintain the 2.500 QPA throughout the nursing program from entry to exit. The students must have and maintain BOTH the cumulative 2.500 QPA and the nursing major 2.500 QPA. Students can elect to obtain a school nurse certificate, a minor or certificate in health care informatics, or a certificate in case management while completing their BSN. Other minors can also be pursued while enrolled in the BSN program. Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Major: Nursing (63 credits)* Core Courses NURS 311, 312, 313/314, 322, 327/328, 408,416/417,422,426/427 Nursing Electives (9 credits from the following): NURS 311, 412/413,415, 429, 498 (elected Topics), 510, 511, 395/595 Required Non-Nursing Courses (6 credits): SASW 317, PHIL 325 30 of these credits are granted through advanced placement following direct articulation. (Successful completion of the NCLEX-RN). Degree Completion in Two Years (for students having met the liberal studies requirement) Nursing (BSN) Junior Year NURS 311 NURS 312 NURS 313/314 NURS 322 NURS 327/328 NURS Elective PHIL 325 Electives* Total Hours Hours 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Senior Year Hours NURS 408 NURS 416/417 NURS 422 NURS 426/427 NURS Electives SASW 317 General electives to complete 120 3 3 3 3 3 3 total hours Total Hours 18 + any needed electives to complete a total of 120 hrs *Electives depend on number of transfer credits. Requirements for School Nurse Certification Through careful selection of electives, nursing majors can qualify for certification as a school nurse by taking the following: NURS 412, 415, SPED 100 or SPED 105 In addition, the student must have two courses in college English (6 credits), two courses in college math (6 credits - one course can be Statistics), and a minimum QPA of 2.80. Requirements for Certificate in Case Management Through careful selection of electives, nursing majors can obtain a certificate in Case Management while completing their BSN. Requirements for the Minor and Certificate in Health Care Informatics See the Health Care Informatics Section. Academic Standing BSN majors must attain a grade of C or better in all nursing major theory courses and pass all practica. In the event that a final course grade of C or practicum grade of P is not attained, the course and/or practicum may be repeated one time. Failure to achieve the required theory or practicum grade on the second attempt will result in the removal of the student from the nursing major. 6 27 ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 234 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 235 Department of Parks and Recreation/ PROGRAM IN PARKS AND RECREATION Environmental Education 101 Eisenberg Building Requirements for the Bachelor of Science 724-738-2068 Chair Bruce Boliver Secretary Brenda Fedokovitz Faculty Bruce Boliver, Bruno Borsari, Colleen Cooke, Steven Doherty, Daniel Dziubek, Deborah Hutchins, Paulette Johnson, Christopher Leininger, John Lisco, Randall Pitstick, Dale Stewart, Lalanda Stromp The Department of Parks and Recreation/Environmental Education offers a diverse academic program. The bachelor of science in parks and recreation offers three options: park and resource management, resort recreation management tourism, and therapeutic recreation services. The department cooperates closely with a number of government and private agencies and organizations in an effort to provide quality academic and pracncum experiences. Special study opportunities in interpretive services, park law enforcement, and park and open space planning are available. A cooperate education program, which permits students to alternate semesters of work and study, is available in cooperation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and National Park Service. The Seasonal Ranger Training Program qualifies students for seasonal lav. enforcement commissions with the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildly Service, and other park agencies. The department cooperates in the operation of the Robert A. Macoskey Center for Sustainable Systems Education and Research. Cooperative agreements with a variety of resort and recreation, environment, and health-related agenciesprovide ample opportunities for students to acquire a sound base in the practka application of theory, knowledge, and skills provided in the classroom. Graduates of the department s programs are currently employed in positions within the park, recreation and environmental education fields. Many are sen in;as resort recreation directors, YMCA directors, therapeutic recreation specialists, national and state park rangers and managers, park naturalists, outdoor recreation planners, environmental educators, and other similar positions. All parks and recreation and non-teaching certified environmental education majors must qualify for department advanced standing prior to enrollment in FREE 450. A copy of the requirements for advanced standing is available in e department office. Major: Parks and Recreation/Environmental Education (60 credits) Requirements for All Specializations Core Courses (27 credits): PREE 110, 120,207 or CPSC 110 (RRM/T), PREE 318,415, and 450 (Therapeutic Recreation Specialization (24 credits) does not require 207 or CPSC 110) Track Courses (33-36 credits) Professional Electives (7 credits selected in consultation with advisor) Specialization in Park and Resource Management (33 credits) PREE 170, 211, 213, 260, 261, 313,347, 351, 372, 377, 378,475. Elective tracks in park and open space planning, park law enforcement, environmental education/interpretation, and outdoor leadership. Specialization in Resort Recreation Management/Tourism (33 credits) PREE 215, 230,234, 311, 316, 351,411,416,436, ACCT 205 or 209, and MRKT 230 Specialization in Therapeutic Recreation Services (36 credits) PREE 220, 229, 232, 233, 319, 320, 351, 420, 423, ERS 264, 375, and CEDP 248 Degree Completion in Four Years Park and Resource Management Freshman Year Hours Sophomore Year PREE 110, 120, 170, 207 ENGL 101, 103 (LS) Liberal Studies 12 6 9 PREE 213, 260, 261 COMM 200 (LS) PESM (LS) Liberal Studies 9 3 2 15 Total Hours 27 Total Hours 29 Junior Year Hours Senior Year Hours SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 12 7 6 12 PREE 313, 347, 372, 378 Liberal Studies PREE 351 (summer) 12 12 3 PREE 318, 377,415,475 PREE Electives Liberal Studies PREE 450 (summer) Total Hours 27 Total Hours 37 Completion Hours 120 ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 236 Hours 237 Degree Completion in Four Years Resorts Recreation Management/Tourism Freshman Year PREE 110, 120,215 ENGL 101, 103 (LS) Liberal Studies Hours 9 6 12 Sophomore Year PREE 230, 234 CPSC 110 COMM 200 (LS) PESM (LS) Hours 6 3 3 2 Liberal Studies 15 Total Hours 27 Total Hours 29 Junior Year Hours Senior Year Hours PREE 313, 316, 411 ACCT 205 MRKT 230 Liberal Studies PREE 351 (summer) Total Hours 9 3 3 9 3 27 PREE 318, 415,416,436 12 7 PREE Electives 6 Liberal Studies 12 PREE 450 (summer) Freshman Year Hours 9 6 12 Completion Hours 120 Sophomore Year Hours PREE 220, 229, 233 PROGRAM IN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Liberal Studies 9 3 3 2 12 Paulette Johnson CEDP 248 COMM 200 (LS) PESM (LS) 27 Total Hours 29 Junior Year Hours Senior Year Hours Total Hours 57 Completion Hours 120 PREE 351 (summer) Total Hours 6 6 12 3 27 In addition to the 60 credits required in the Therapeutic Recreation major both PSYC 105 and 276 must be completed by the student to be eligible to take the NCTRC Certification Exam. 37 Total Hours PREE 319, 320 ERS 264, 375 Liberal Studies Therapeutic Recreation Certification Requirements: Total Hours Degree Completion in Four Years Therapeutic Recreation PREE 110, 120, 232 ENGL 101, 103 (LS) Liberal Studies The bachelor of science degree emphasis in therapeutic recreation supplements a solid liberal studies foundation with course work related to human development/ growth and movement. Field work, practicum, and a culminating internship assist students in gaining experience in a TR setting prior to graduation. In addition, students may choose from several specialty tracks which offer focused coursework to enhance knowledge and skills in a given area, i.e., mental health, rehabilitation, corrections, gerontology, and community. Minors are also available in related areas such as gerontology, exceptionalities, psychology, sociology, and adapted physical activity and rehabilitation. The therapeutic recreation program is designed with the intent that students will meet the eligibility requirements to sit for the national certification exam administered by the National Council for Certification. PREE 318, 415,420,423 12 7 PREE Electives 6 Liberal Studies 12 PREE 450 (summer) Therapeutic recreation specialists, also known as recreational therapists.u se ective activities to address the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial nee persons with illness or disability. Activity modalities and intervention technique are utilized to improve function/health and to promote independence and wellness Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Education Major: Environmental Education See the Environmental Education section. See also Teacher Education Policy Manual, available in 105 McKay Education Building. Coordinator Daniel Dziubek Pennsylvania Center for Environmental Education Director The degree program in environmental education is administered by the Department of Parks and Recreation/Environmental Education. It provides K-12 teacher certification in environmental education and is the only four-year degree program in environmental education within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. A non-certification option is also available. Students receive practicum and other experiences from a wide variety of public and private education programs, including the McKeever Environmental Learning Center, operated by Slippery Rock University, and theJennings Environmental Education Center, operated by the Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks. Special opportunities are provided through many programs such as Project Learning Tree, Project WILD, and Keystone Aquatic Resource Education, and a number of other nationally recognized environmental education curricula. ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 238 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 239 Graduates are currently serving as teachers, environmental education coordinators, environmental center directors, park naturalists and interpretive specialists, conservation district executives, and administrators in a variety of educational and resource-oriented agencies. Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Education Major: Environmental Education (60 credits) Junior Year PREE 361,464 SEFE 270, 380 CEDP 342 Liberal Studies PREE 351 (summer) Total Hours Required Professional Education Courses (39 credits) Hours 6 6 3 15 3 33 Senior Year 9 7 3 12 Total Hours 37 Completion Hours CEDP 248, 342, ELEC 320, 332, 362, PREE 455, SEFE200,230,270,380. Hours ELEC 320, 332, 362 PREE Electives Liberal Studies PREE 455 (with cert.) or PREE 450 (without cert.) 120 Institute for the Environment Required Environmental Education Courses (21 credits) G&ES 135, PREE 160, 260, 261, 351, 361, 464 Professional Electives ('7 credits selected in consultation with advisor) *Non-certification majors take PREE 450 (Internship) instead of PREE 4)5 (Student Teaching.) Note: Admission to and retention in this teacher education program are The Institute for the Environment at Slippery Rock University started operation in 1994. Its mission is to provide interdisciplinary, interuniversity, and international opportunities for faculty, students, staff, and community members to work together for the improvement of the total environment (physical, biological, human). Institute members will serve as environmental leaders through scholarly endeavors such as research, grant writing, curriculum development, university and community service, and international experience. prerequisites for teacher education coursework; minimum QPAand major QPA prerequisites also apply. See Teacher Education Policy Manual, available in 10? McKay Education Building and on the College of Education homepage. Department advanced standing status is required for non-teaching certification students prior to enrollment in PREE 450. Details are available in the Department of Parks and Recreation/Environmental Education or from the students adviso.. For other degree programs administered by the Department of Parks an. Recreation/Environmental Education see the Parks and Recreation section. Degree Completion in Four Years Environmental Education (BSEd with or without Certification Option) Freshman Year PREE 160 SEFE 200 ENGL 101, 103 G&ES 135 Liberal Studies Total Hours Hours Sophomore Year 3 3 6 3 12 PREE 260, 261 SEFE 230 CEDP 248 COMM 200 PESM (LS) Liberal Studies 27 Total Hours Hours 6 3 3 3 2 12 29 ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 240 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 241 Pennsylvania Center for Environmental Education Department of Psychology 226 Vincent Science Hall Executive Director Paulette Johnson 724-738-4555 Slippery Rock University serves as the designated host site for the Pennsylvania Center for Environmental Education, a program designed to facilitate the implementation of environmental education statewide. The center was created by an executive order by the governor in late 1996. In addition to the State System of Higher Education, other executive committee members include: Pennsylvania Alliance for Environmental Education, Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts Inc., Pennsylvania Business & Industry Coalition of Environmental Education, Department of Agriculture, Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Pennsylvania Department of Education, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, Pennsylvania Game Commission and Pennsylvania Wild Resource Conservation Board. The center is working toward facilitating sustainable environmental education, creating partnerships that enhance cooperation between state agencies, business and industry, and non-government programs dealing with various segments of the commonwealths environmental health/It will also assist in securing funding for environmental education programs throughout the state. 724-738-2077 Chair Richard Port Secretary Linda Newton Faculty Mohammad Akhtar, Gayle Brosnan-Watters, Catherine Massey, Chris L. Niebauer, Richard Port, Ann Romanczyk, Jennifer Sanftner Psychology is the science of behavior. The discipline is experiencing unprecedented growth and change. This is an important and exciting science, which attempts to understand human behavior. The Department of Psychology is oriented toward meeting three broad educational needs: preparation of students for occupations related to the field, preparation of exceptional students for entry into graduate programs at universities, and preparation for other fields, such as medicine, law, social work, and others.The department has established experimental laboratories for studying animal and human learning, cognition, physiological processes, and clinical eating disorders. In addition, the department has developed working relationships with a number of private and community agencies to provide research and training experiences for students. Opportunities for professional involvement include the Psychology Club, which invites speakers to campus and organizes field trips as well as opportunity to gain research experience via participation in departmental research activities. A significant number of majors have achieved co-authorship on research presentations at national meetings and on articles published in professional journals. Internship experiences generally reflect the career interests of the student. Recent sites include agencies offering services involving troubled youth, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, geriatric agencies, children and youth services, crime victim advocates, and general psychiatric facilities. Alumni have successfully pursued graduate training in a wide spectrum of professional areas including clinical, counseling and social psychology, medicine and neuroscience. Many have chosen academic careers while others are involved in professional services. ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 243 Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Major: Psychology (30 credits) Major: Psychology (36 credits) Required core courses PSYC 105, 201, 221, 303 or 338, 325, 326 Core Electives A minimum of 4 courses from the following: PSYC 276, 306,311,344,360, 377 Required core courses: PSYC 105, 201, 221, 303 or 338, 325, 326, 450 Core Electives-. A minimum of 4 courses from the following: PSYC 276, 306, 311,344, 360, 377 Other courses are selected in consultation with the advisor from the Department of Psychology. Other courses are selected in consultation with the advisor from the Degree Completion in Four Years Psychology (BS) Department of Psychology. Degree Completion in Four Years Psychology (BA) Freshman Year ENGL 101, 103 PSYC 105,201 PESM 141 MUSI 101 G&ES 100 POLS 103 HIST 152 EGEO 100 Electives Total Hours Junior Year Freshman Year Hours Sophomore Year Hours 6 4 1 3 3 3 3 3 6 COMM 200 PESM Activity PSYC 221 ENGL 210 CEDP 248 BIOL 101 CHEM 104 HIST 203 Electives 3 1 3 3 3 3 3 3 9 Total Hours 3/ 32 Hours Senior Year Hours 15 3 7 PSYC 276, 311,344, 377 ENGL 214 MATH 114 AHEA311 SPAN 101, 102 Electives 12 3 3 3 6 5 PSYC 338, 306, 360,450 PSYC Elective Electives Total Hours 32 Total Hours ENGL 101, 103 PSYC 105, 201 PESM 141 MUSI 101 G&ES 100 POLS 103 HIST 152 ' EGEO 100 Electives Hours Sophomore Year COMM 200 PESM Activity PSYC 221, 325, 326 ENGL 210 SASW 201 CEDP 248 BIOL 101 CHEM 104 HIST 203 Elective 6 4 1 3 3 3 3 3 6 Completion Hours 32 Total Hours 32 Junior Year Hours Senior Year Hours PSYC 276, 311, 344, 377 ENGL 214 MATH 114 AHEA311 Electives 12 3 3 3 11 PSYC 338, 450, 306, 360 PSYC Elective Electives 15 3 6 Total Hours 32 Total Hours 24 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 120 Requirements for the Minor in Psychology Required courses (15 credits): PSYC 105 and 12 credits of elective psychology courses, 6 credits of which must be at the 300 or 400 level ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 244 3 1 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Total Hours Completion Hours 25 Hours 245 School of Physical Therapy Physical Therapy Building 724-738-2080 Degree Completion in Six Years Health Science (Community Health) (BS) Chair Freshman Year Carol Martin-Elkins AHEA210 ENGL 101, 103 BIOL 216, 217 PSYC 100 or 105 MATH 125 PESM 141 PESM Liberal Studies Secretary Diane Carion Faculty Barbara Billek-Sawhney, Mary Ann Holbein-Jenny, Chris Hughes, Susan Kushner, Carol Martin-Elkins, Meg Michaels, Timothy Smith, Rege Turocy PROGRAM IN PHYSICAL THERAPY - 3+3 The College of Health, Environment, and Science offers a 3+3 program for students interested in a career in physical therapy. Undergraduate students work with their academic advisor to complete the courses needed to fulfill the requirements for both an undergraduate degree and the entrance requirements for the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. The first year of the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) meets the requirements for the undergraduate degree. Approved undergraduate majors in Biology, Allied Health, and Exercise Science are available for the 3+3 option. Other majors also require that DPT admission criteria be met. Only Slippery Rock University students are eligible for this 3+3 option. Highlights of the DPT Program at Slippery Rock University: • Program is eight semesters in length, three years plus two summers. • Strong foundation in basic sciences, including two semesters of cadaser anatomy, neuroscience, and pathophysiology. • Four semesters of research culminating in a group thesis. Two semesters of clinical residencies each one semester in length • Two shorter clinical education experiences. Success on state board examination exceeds state and national average. Opportunities for graduate assistantships. • Dedicated PT building 45,000 square feet Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therap; Education (CAPTE) The curriculum requires each student to choose a facet of the profession to explore including one of the following areas service-learning, specialty care, administration, research or teaching. Hours 3 6 6 3 3 1 1 6 Sophomore Year AHEA 262, 314 COMM 200 CHEM 107, 108 CHEM 111, 112 ENGL 210 PSYC 240 or 344 or 377 or 300 or 338 Liberal Studies Hours 6 3 6 2 3 3 6 Total Hours 29 Total Hours 29 Junior Year Hours Senior Year Hours AHEA 301,309,312,313, 410 PHYS 201, 202 Liberal Studies 15 8 9 Total Hours 32 DEFINED BY THE DPT PROGRAM Degree Completion in Six Years Health Science (Health Services Administration)(BS) Freshman Year AHEA 111 BIOL 216, 217 ENGL 101, 103 PSYC 100 or 105 MATH 114 PESM/DANCE Liberal Studies Hours Sophomore Year Hours AHEA 231 3 CHEM 107, 108, 111, 112 8 COMM 200 3 ENGL 210 3 MGMK 250 3 PSYC 240, 244, 277, 300 3 or 338 Liberal Studies/Electives 3 6 6 3 3 2 6 Total Hours 29 Total Hours 30 Junior Year Hours Senior Year Hours DEFINED BY THE DPT PROGRAM AHEA 332, 433, 436, 437, 439 15 PHYS 201, 202 8 Liberal Studies/Elective 9 Total Hours 32 ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 247 Degree Completion in Six Years Health Science (Safety and Environmental Management) (BS) Freshman Year AHEA 118 BIOL 216, 217 ENGL 101, 103 PSYC 100 or 105 MATH 114 PESM/DANCE Liberal Studies Total Hours Junior Year Hours 3 6 6 3 3 2 6 29 Hours AHEA 318, 328, 368, 448 PHYS 201, 202 Liberal Studies/Elective 13 8 10 Total Hours 31 Sophomore Year AHEA 218, 338 CHEM 107, 108,111,112 COMM 200 ENGL 210 PSYC 240, 244, 277,300 or 338 Liberal Studies/Electives Total Hours Senior Year Degree Completion in Six Years Biology (BS) Hours 1 BIOL 104, 201 CHEM 107, 108, 111, 112 ENGL 101, 103,210 PESM/DANCE CPSC Liberal Studies/Electives Hours 8 8 9 2 3 6 Total Hours 36 Total Hours 36 Junior Year Hours Senior Year Hours 30 Hours DEFINED BY THE DPT PROGRAM Sophomore Year BIOL 212, 250 CHEM 201,202,211,212 COMM 200 MATH 125 LANGUAGE Liberal Studies/Electives Hours 8 8 3 4 3 9 Junior Year Hours Senior Year Hours Total Hours 55 8 8 9 2 3 6 BIOL 212, 250 CHEM 201,202,211,212 COMM 200 MATH 125, 225 Liberal Studies/Elective DEFINED BY THE DPT PROGRAM 9 7 3 12 31 DEFINED BY THE DPT PROGRAM Freshman Year Hours Sophomore Year SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY Hours 6 8 6 3 3 3 6 ERS 100, 264 ENGL 101, 103 CHEM 107, 108, 111, 112 PESM 141 PESM Liberal Studies 6 6 8 1 1 12 ERS 273, 375 PHYS 201, 202 BIOL 216, 217 COMM 200 PYSC 105 Math Liberal Studies Total Hours 34 Total Hours 35 Junior Year Hours Senior Year Hours ERS 351, 376, 377, 474, 475, 484, 493, 561 AHEA 424 PYSC Liberal Studies 24 3 3 6 Total Hours 36 DEFINED BY THE DPT PROGRAM ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 248 8 8 3 8 9 Degree Completion in Six Years Exercise Science (BS) 35 8 BIOL 330, 340,410 PHYS 211, 213 CHEM 335 Liberal Studies/Elective Total Hours Total Hours 6 12 Hours 6 36 9 Sophomore Year 8 3 3 3 Total Hours BIOL 330, 340,410 PHYS 201, 202 LANGUAGE Liberal Studies/Electives Hours BIOL 104, 201 CHEM 107, 108, 111, 112 ENGL 101, 103,210 PESM/DANCE CPSC Liberal Studies/Elective Degree Completion in Six Years Biology (BA) Freshman Year Freshman Year 249 College of Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts 104 Strain Behavioral Science Building 724-738-4863 Dean William McKinney Assistant to the Dean Diana Dreyer Administrative Assistant Helen Forsythe Kirk Secretary Amy McCamey Departments The College of Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts offers formal programs of study leading to baccalaureate degrees. The College's degree programs give students the opportunity to encounter a broad range of questions and ideas focusing on human responses to moral, historical, aesthetic, creative and philosophical problems. Dedicated to learning in the liberal arts tradition, the humanities and fine arts provide an excellent basis for rewarding and productive careers. Disciplines include art, dance, English, history, modern languages and cultures, music, philosophy, theatre, and women's studies. Department of Art Art Building I 724-738-2020 Chair Thomas Como Secretary Marion Kennedy Faculty Art Dance English History Glen Brunken, J. Robert Bruya, Thomas Como, June Edwards, Kurt Pitluga, Jon Shumway, Richard Wukich Modern Languages and Cultures Music Philosophy Theatre "The encouragement and support I received from the faculty and students in the • Art Department at Slippery Rock University enabled me to gain the confidence to make it as a professional artist. The instruction / received provided both a practical and philosophic foundation that continues to contribute to my success as artist and teacher." Program Women's Studies Gallery The Martha Gault Art Gallery is named in honor of the long time chairperson of the Slippery Rock University Art Department who oversaw the initial development of the department. The gallery features a series of exhibitions durin. the academic year and summer exhibition. The program includes all media an artists, ranging from those of special local interest to those of regional and nation reputation, and a student show in April. Programs and courses in the College of Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts acquaint students with those broad and representative fields of knowledge an intellectual skills vital for the function of a free society. All students comply liberal studies courses within the College. These courses provide the foundation for a rewarding private life and intelligent participation in society, while providing the framework for a variety of careers in an ever-changing economy. John Greco BA '76 Professor of Art Santa Monica College "Being creative and skilled are the keys to surviving in todays fast paced environment. The experience in the Art Department at Slippery Rock University prepared me to succeed in graduate school and in my professional career where constant change challenges all assumptions." Dalton Good BFA '81 Director of Publications Point Park College Students who major in art will develop the capacity to make tangible their aesthetic responses to experience. By increasing awareness of themselves, their environment ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 250 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 251 and their culture, and by learning to think and act creatively, students prepare themselves for a life enriched through art. The broadly based bachelor of arts program with a concentration in art provides a diversified background suitable to generalist applications and an excellent foundation for further study in various disciplines. The bachelor of fine arts degree program is for students interested in art as a profession. It is an intensive program of study aimed at developing a foundation of attitudes, traits, and abilities with which to begin a lifetime as an artist Emphasis is placed on students' personal experiences as the source of artistic motivation. The broadly based liberal studies curriculum provides studentswith a diversified background, which, in concert with their professional training, should lead to a successful career in art and applied art vocations. The Art Department sponsors an overnight trip to visit galleries and museums in Boston, Philadelphia, Toronto, New York, Washington or Chicago each semester. Faculty organize day trips to exhibits in Cleveland and Pittsburgh several times each term. The department has developed exchange programs with excellent art schools in Europe and Costa Rica to provide students with the opportunity for an international experience. Students have the opportunity to spend asemester studying and traveling in Europe or Costa Rica, experiencing different cultures. Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Major: Art (39 credits) Required Courses: Art History (6 credits): ART 225, 226 Studio Courses (33 credits): 3 credits ART 105 3 credits from ART 100, 101 6 credits from ART 106-112, 114 9 credits selected from ART 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214 6 credits selected from ART 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314 6 credits selected from ART 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414 9 credits of a modern language or competency at the 103 level Degree Completion in Four Years Art (BA) Freshman Year Hours Sophomore Year Hours More than 100 students have participated in these exchanges. Art faculty periodically take students to various professional society meetings such as the National Society for Education in Ceramic Arts, Internationa: Sculpture Society and Southern Graphics Society annual meetings. At tnese meetings students meet and get to know professionals in their field. They have an opportunity to attend lectures and demonstrations on the latest techniques being developed. ART 105 ART 100, 101 ART 106-112, 114 ENGL 101, 103 Language 101 Liberal Studies Each term, in our master studio program, the Art Department has visiting artists come to campus for workshops, lectures and critiques of student wot.-. This program enables the student to know and experience the broadest possibility in their own work. Total Hours 30 Total Hours 30 Junior Year Hours Senior Year Hours Each year, the final exhibition in the campus gallery is devoted to an exhibof student art. For this show, an invited juror judges the show, awarding py* and scholarships for the coming year. Students may elect to do an internship in their junior or senior year. Internshipallow the student to sharpen skills learned in the classroom in a professions working atmosphere. Students complete internships in various museums ant ART 205-214 (choose 2) ART 225 & 226 ENGL 210 COMM 200 Liberal Studies Electives 3 3 6 6 3 9 6 6 3 3 6 6 ART 205-214 (choose 1) ART 305-314 (choose 2) Language 103 PESM Activity (2) Liberal Studies Electives 3 6 3 2 13 3 ART 404-414 (choose 2) Liberal Studies Electives 15 9 Total Hours 30 Total Hours 30 Completion Hours 120 6 galleries, and in photography, architectural, ceramic and graphic design stu •l While interning, students gain a working knowledge in their chosen field'm contacts with professional artists, and learn to use the ideas and techniq-" practiced in the classroom. 1 he Art Club organizes field trips to special art exhibitions, raises moniesJ0 entry fees to local art exhibitions and sponsors exhibitions of their work to • in local galleries. ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 253 Requirements for the Bachelor of Fine Arts Major: Art (75 credits) Required Courses: Art History (6 credits): ART 225, 226 6 credits selected from ART 325, 335, 345, 365, 420 Art Seminar (3 credits): ART 300 Studio Courses : 9 credits selected from ART 100, 101, 105 9 credits selected from ART 106, 112, 114 12 credits selected from ART 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211,212,213, 214 12 credits selected from ART 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311,312,313, 314 9 credits selected from ART 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411,412,4b, 433,434 3 credits selected from ART 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 430, 431,432,433. 434 6 credits Art electives 300/400 level ART classes Degree Completion in Four Years Art (BFA) Freshman Year ART 100, 101 ART 106-112, 114 (choose 3) ART 105 ART 225 or 226 ENGL 101, 103 Liberal Studies Total Hours Junior Year Hours 6 9 3 3 6 3 30 Hours ART 305-314 (choose 4) ART 325, 335, 345, 355 365,420 ART 300 PESM Activity (2) Liberal Studies Elective 12 Total Hours 30 3 3 2 9 Requirements for the Minor in Art (21 credits) 3 credits selected from ART 105, 106, 107, 108, 114 ' 3 credits selected from ART 109, 110, 111, 112 3 credits selected from ART 225, 226, 325, 335, 345, 355, 365, 420 6 credits selected from ART 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214 6 credits selected from ART 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314 Requirements for the Minor in Art History (21 credits) Required Courses: Art 225, 226 Elective Courses: 9 credits selected from ART 325, 335, 345, 355, 365 Requirements for the Minor in Art for Elementary Education Majors (21 credits) Required Courses: Art 105, 225, 317 and 3 credits selected from ART 106, 107, 108, 114 3 credits selected from ART, 110, 111, 112 3 credits selected from ART 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212 3 credits selected from ART 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 Department of Dance Sophomore Year Hours ART 205-214 (choose 4) ART 225 or 226 ENGL 210 COMM 200 ART Elective Liberal Studies 12 3 3 3 3 6 Total Hours 30 Senior Year Hours ART 404-414 ART 325, 335, 345, 355 365,420 ART 425 or 434 ART Elective Liberal Studies 110 Morrow Field House 724-738-2036 Chair Nora Ambrosio Secretary Judy Morris Staff Musician David Ledbetter Faculty Nora Ambrosio, Thorn Cobb, Jennifer Keller, Nola Nolen, Ursula Payne 9 3 3 3 12 1 Total Hours 30 Completion Hours 120 'My dance experience and education at Slippery Rock University was a well rounded and exciting one. My education enabled me to become an artist-inresidence in the public schools and develop my own dance company and dance studio in my hometown. I was able to have not only a great dance education but also a great opportunity to perform, travel and learn how to become an individual that can stand out from the rest. I am proud to represent SRU as an accomplished ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 255 alumnus and recommend their dance program to all of my students. The faculty was and is always encouraging and supportive of me. I look forward to visiting and seeing the program grou, each year. " ^ Owner and operator of Anna's Expressions of Dance in Clarksburg, WV, and Artistic Director of Allegro Dance Company The faculty of the Department of Dance at Slippery Rock University promotes dance as an academic discipline, a means of expression and an an form. The Department of Dance has a modern dance focus and is dedicated to the total development of each student: physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually. Through excellent educational experiences in performance, choreography and teaching, with additional components of wellness and technology, the department prepares students for advancement in their chosen field of study. Slippery Rock University Dance Theatre is the dance company in residence at SRU. SRU's Dance Theatre performs many concerts throughout the year both on and off campus. The department is a member of the American College Dance Festival and travels to these regional festivals every year. The department participates in the PA State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Conference, the Eastern District Association Conference as well as performs many lecture/demonstrations at area and regional high schools, senior centers and other locations. Dance majors have also traveled to Europe where they have performed in Lyon, France and London, England. The dance honor society, Sigma Rho Delta, is opened to dance majors w ho meet the membership criteria. The department offers a 3 to 9-credit internship as an elective. Recent internships have included working in arts administration with a professional modern dance company, apprenticing with a professional ballet company as a costume design assistant, doing public relations for a major dance venue in Washington D.C., and working as a student assistant at a major dance center in New York City. The Department of Dance is an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Dance. Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Core Courses-. (36 credits): DANC 100, 101, 199, 200, 216, 223, 224, 300, 318, 323/350, 324, 326, 419, 425 Technique Courses-. (22 credits): DANC 220, 221, 222, 320, 321, 322, 420, 421,422,426,427,428, 429,498: (All Dance Majors are required to demonstrate Level IV proficiency in modern dance and Level II proficiency in ballet and jazz dance.) Electives (5 credits): DANC 112, 271, 399, 400, 450, THEA 131, 132 Degree Completion in Four Years Dance (BA) Freshman Year DANC 100, 101, 224 Modern Dance (2) Ballet (2) Jazz Dance ENGL 101, 103 PESM 141 Liberal Studies Hours 6 4 4 2 6 1 9 Sophomore Year DANC 200, 199, 216, 223, 498 Modern Dance (2) Ballet COMM 200 Language 101, 102 Liberal Studies 10 4 2 3 6 6 Total Hours 32 Total Hours 37 Junior Year Hours Senior Year Hours DANC 300, 318, 324, 326, 419 15 Modern Dance (2) 4 Language 103 3 Liberal Studies 9 Total Hours 37 DANC 323, 350, 425 Liberal Studies DANC Elective 18 1 Total Hours 26 Completion Hours SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 1 120 It is highly recommended that students take as many dance technique classes as possible each semester. Requirements for the Minor in Dance (24 credits) Required Courses (24 credits): DANC 100, 101, 105,200,220*, 221*, 222*, 223, 224 Improvisation, 323/350 Teaching of Dance/Field Experience, 326 Dance Kinesiology (*All dance minors are required to demonstrate Level II proficiency iri Modern Dance, Ballet and Jazz technique). Level I technique classes in Modern Dance, Ballet and Jazz may be required of some Dance Minors and can be included in the SRU Liberal Studies requirement. Electives (recommended coursework to enhance the Dance Minor): DANC 112, 199, 216, 300, 318, 324, 399, 400, THEA 131 and all dance technique courses. ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 256 Hours 257 Department of English 314 Spotts World Culture Building 724-738-2043 Degree Completion in Four Years English (BA in Literature) Freshman Year Chair Hours Sophomore Year Hours ENGL 101, 103 Language 101, 102 Liberal Studies PESM Activity 6 6 18 1 COMM 200 Language 103 ENGL 220,317, 333 PESM 141 Liberal Studies 3 3 9 1 15 Drinda Weber Total Hours 37 Total Hours 37 Faculty Junior Year Hours Senior Year Hours Nancy Barta-Smith, William Boggs, Vernice Cain, Jace Condravy, Cornelius Cosgrove, William Covey, Jr., Robert Crafton, Lisa Craig, Elizabeth Curry, Anne Dayton, Danette DiMarco, Diana Dreyer, Anita Gorman, Cindy LaCom, Jane Lasarenko, Joseph McCarren, Robert Mcllvaine, Alison McNeal, Sunita Peacock, Rachela Permenter, Derrick Pitard, Erica Scott, Kathleen Strickland, James ENGL 318, 319 ENGL 320, 331,332 ENGL 242, 243, 244, 246, 248, 316 (choose 1) Liberal Studies 3 10 Strickland, Frederick White, William Zeiger Total Hours 28 Cornelius Cosgrove Assistant Chair Joseph McCarren Secretary Within the liberal arts tradition, English courses integrate the studies of literature, language, and writing, and include a range from ancient through contemporary authors. Courses in literature, film, and linguistics, and in creative, technical, and business writing develop skills useful in law, public relations, government, business, publishing, teaching, and advertising. Students study textual analysis and interpretation, literary theory, ethics, and multicultural literatures. Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Major: English: Literature (39 credits) Students will study the interactions between cultures and literary texts. Writing, linguistics, and oral interpretation of literature are also required. The writing sequence includes an internship. Students take a minimum of 39 credits in English, exclusive of freshman composition courses. Required Courses (39 credits) ENGL 220, 317, 318, 319, 320, 402, 403, 480 Three credits chosen from: ENGL 312, 389 Three credits chosen from: ENGL 331, 332, 333 Three credits chosen from: ENGL 242, 243, 244, 246, 248, 316 Electives (6 credits) Proficiency of modern languages through the 103 level 6 9 ENGL 402, 403, 480 ENGL 312 or 389 Liberal Studies Electives 9 3 3 15 Total Hours 30 Completion Hours Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Major: English: Writing (39 credits minimum) A minimum of 39 credits is required, exclusive of the freshman composition courses; ENGL 099, 101 'and 103. Internships sequence courses outside of the Department of English, as described below, are in addition to the 39 credits in English. College Writing I is a prerequisite for all writing courses. Professional: (42 credits) Concentration: (At least 24 credits from the following): 18 credits from: ENGL 204, 205, 306, 409, 450 Internship 3 credits from: ENGL 308 or 309 3 credits from: ENGL 240 or 340 Required Literature Courses-. 3 credits: ENGL 403 6 credits from: ENGL 242, 243, 244, 246, 248, 312, 317, 318, 319, 320, 389, 402 Language Requirement (9 credits): ENGL 331, 332, 333 Creative: (39 credits) Concentration: (At least 21 credits from the following): 9 credits from: 204, 240, 340, 409 3 credits: 205 ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 258 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 120 259 9 credits from: 307, 310, 450, 491 Required Literature Courses: Degree Completion in Four Years English: Creative Writing (BS) 3 credits: 403 6 credits from: 242, 243, 244, 246, 248, 312, 317, 318, 319, 320, 389,402 Freshman Year Hours Sophomore Year Hours Language Requirement: 9 credits from: 331, 332, 333 Required Sequence Outside of the Department of English: Completion of 15 credits or more outside the Department of English in a sequence from one department or of a minor or major in a subject other than English is also required. The selection of courses, minor, or major must be approved by the student's English advisor and by the chairperson of the ENGL 101, 103 PESM Activity Concentration Course Liberal Studies 6 1 3 21 COMM 200 ENGL 204, 205 ENGL Lit Elective ENGL 240 or 340 Liberal Studies PESM Activity 3 6 3 3 13 1 Total Hours 31 Total Hours 29 Department of English. Junior Year Hours Senior Year Hours Degree Completion in Four Years English: Professional Writing (BS) ENGL 240, 307,310, 333,340 15 ENGL Lit Elective 3 Liberal Studies 6 Concentration 2, 3 6 ENGL 310, 331,332, 403, 409, 450 ENGL Lit Elective Concentration 4, 5 Total Hours Total Hours Freshman Year ENGL 101, 103 PESM Activity Liberal Studies Hours 6 1 21 Sophomore Year Hours ENGL Lit Elective ENGL 204, 205 ENGL 240 or 340 COMM 200 PESM 141 Liberal Studies Concentration 3 6 3 3 1 13 1 Total Hours 28 Total Hours 30 Junior Year Hours Senior Year Hours ENGL 306, 331,333 ENGL 308 or 309 ENGL Lit Elective Liberal Studies Concentration 2 & 3 Elective Total Hours 9 3 3 3 6 8 32 ENGL 332, 403, 409 ENGL 450 Concentration 4 & 5 Electives 9 6 6 9 30 Completion Hours 21 3 6 30 120 Requirements for the Bachelor ofScience in Education The specific course of study and the requirements leading to teacher certification in English are available in the Department of English or from the student's advisor. See also Teacher Education Policy Manual, available in 105 McKay Education Building. Requirements for the Minor in Literature 18 credits are required for a minor in English, with a focus either on literature or on writing. 12 credits from the following required courses: ENGL 312, 317, 319, 403 3 credits of the following required courses: ENGL 242, 243 244, 246, 248, 316, 402 6 credits of English electives, excluding ENGL 099, 101, 103, 210 Requirements for the Minor in Writing Total Hours 30 Completion Hours 120 12 hours from the following required courses: ENGL 204, 205, 240, 305, 306, 308, 309, 340, 450 3 credits of the following required courses ENGL 331,332, 333 6 credits of English electives, excluding ENGL 009, 101, 103, 210 Requirements for Internships Internships with local and national organizations and industries enable students to acquire relevant experience in their areas of academic preparation. English majors with a QPA of2.500 overall and 3.000 in their major courses are eligible. 260 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 261 Department of History 212 Spotts World Culture Building 724-738-2053 Chair Requirements for the Bachelor-of Arts Major: History (36 credits) Required Courses (15 credits) Two of the following: HIST 151, 152, 153 Two of the following: HIST 201, 202, 203 John Nichols Secretary Donna McKee 1992ISt0nCal Meth°d Faculty John Craig, Margaret Denning, David Dixon, Jaclyn Gier, Alan Levy, Michael Matambanadzo, Thomas Pearcy, Larry Rotge, Carlis White "I can truly say that the preparation by the history department at Slippery Rock has served me quite well over the years, and for that, I am profoundly grateful' Deborah K Kennedy Teacher and former Robert D. Duncan Memorial Awardee History is a discipline that supports the liberal arts concentrations in the humanities and the social and behavioral sciences. Its aim is to place men and women and their achievements in the proper perspective of western heritage and the heritage of other cultures. The concentration in history is designed to develop a knowledge of the past with special emphasis on an understanding of contemporary problems. The key to historical scholarship consists of the exercise of critical analysis in order to evaluate and discover the comparative significance of human beings and events. History majors or social science majors with a concentration in history enter careers in business, government agencies and education or pursue graduate wor^ in history, law, and other professional schools. Students regularly complete internships at the Old Stone House, local historical societies, colonial forts in Western Pennsylvania, and other historical sites in the United States. Histon students frequently take courses in foreign countries offered by SRU histon faculty. recluirecl of stucfents entering the program after July Distributional Electives: (21 credits) Nine credits in one area and six in each of two others from the following: American History: 233, 234, 237, 240, 337, 340, 344, 350, 351, 352, 357 358, 435, 437, 442, 445, 451, 452, 453, 455 Non-Western History: 286, 362, 363, 370, 371, 380, 381, 382, 386, 462 European History: 240, 305, 306, 319, 320, 322, 331, 332, 422, 424, 426, 427 Degree Completion in Four Years History (BA) Freshman Year THEA 141 ENGL 101, 103 HIST 151,201 CHEM 104 G&ES 100, 202 PESM Activity SPAN 101 PSYC 100 Hours 3 6 6 3 6 1 3 3 Sophomore Year Hours HIST 152, 203, 205, 286 MATH 113 ENGL 210 ART 112 COMM 200 PHYS 101 SPAN 102 PESM 141 12 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 Total Hours 31 Total Hours 31 Junior Year Hours Senior Year Hours PHIL 323 HIST 340, 437 Internship Electives 6 6 13 Total Hours 28 SPAN 103 HIST 240, 306, 352, 370 BIOL 101 G&ES 135 SASW 105, 106 PHIL 221 12 3 3 6 3 Total Hours 30 3 Completion Hours ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 3 120 263 Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Education The specific course of study and the requirements leading to teaching certification in social studies with an emphasis in history are available in the Department of History or from the student's advisor. See also Teacher Education Policy Manual, available in 105 McKay Education Building. Pending legislation and university programmatic changes now being considered may substantially change the social studies certification requirements. Up-to-date information can be obtained in McKay Education Building Room 105. Requirements for the Minor in History Students must successfully complete 18 credits in one of the following minors: American History: 6 credits from 201, 202, 203 9 credits from 233 or 234, 237, 240, 337, 340, 344, 350, 351 or 352, 435, 437, 442, 445, 451 or 452, 453, 455 (6 credits must be 300 level or above); a 3 credit free elective in history. European History: 6 credits from 151, 152, 153 9 credits from 240, 305, 306, 319, 320, 322, 331, 332, 422, 424, 426,427; a 3 credit free elective in history. General History: 9 credits from 100 and 200 level history courses; 9 credits of electives in history at the 300 level or above. Military History: 6 credits from 151, 153; 12 credits from 240, 340, 350, 381, 426 Non-Western History: 6 credits from 151, 153; 9 credits from 286, 362 or 363, 370, 371, 380,382, 386, 462; a 3 credit free elective in history. Department of Modern Languages and Cultures Carruth-Rizza Hall 724-738-2062 Chair Melinda Ristvey Secretary Karen Hogg Faculty Ana Caula, Deborah Cohen, Thomas Daddesio, Augustin Martinez-Samos, Charles Tichy, Melinda Ristvey, Eva Tsuquiashi-Daddesio, Hannah Zinni Courses in modern languages not only develop linguistic skills but also help students understand the culture of the country whose language they are studying. Knowledge of the world language helps persons to broaden their horizons. It develops intellectual curiosity, world knowledge, the ability to express oneself, and the capacity to enrich one's enjoyment of the many aspects of world cultures. Students of modern languages may look forward to careers in business, government, journalism, education, interpreting, or translating. Students are encouraged to discuss their career goals with the departmental chairperson, and/ or advisor. Interested students are welcome to participate in the Russian Club, the Spanish Club, the French Club, or the German Club. Students with previous language experience must take an appropriate modern language placement test to determine course eligibility. Students desiring to receive academic credit for previous experience must take the appropriate CLEP examination administered by the university. The CLEP examination must be taken before enrollment in foreign language courses and for freshmen within the first few weeks of the semester. Chinese Chinese 101, 102 and 103 satisfy the liberal arts language requirement for the bachelor of arts degree in any discipline German German 101, 102 and 103 satisfy the liberal arts language requirement for the bachelor of arts degree in any discipline. Requirements for the Minor in German (18 credits) GERM 102, 103, 201, 220, plus two courses at the 300 level 264 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 265 Italian Italian 101, 102 and 103 satisfy the liberal arts language requirements for the bachelor of arts degree in any discipline. Japanese Japanese 101, 102 and 103 satisfy the liberal arts language requirements for the bachelor of arts degree in any discipline. Korean Korean 101, 102 and 103 satisfy the liberal arts language requirements for the bachelor of arts degree in any discipline. Russian Requirements for the Minor in Russian: RUSS 101, 102, 103, 202, 305, 306 Russian 101, 102 and 103 satisfy the liberal arts requirement for the bachelor of arts degree in any discipline. PROGRAM IN EAST ASIAN STUDIES Coordinator George Brown Faculty Nora Ambrosio, George Brown, Margaret Denning, Theodore Kneupper, Alison McNeal, J. Sunita Peacock, Rachela Permenter, Carolyn Prorok, David Skeele The interdisciplinary East Asian Studies minor offers students the opportunity to gain a working knowledge of the countries that share the Pacific Ocean with the United States. East Asian countries are those modern cultures which draw their most prominent characteristics from ancient China, which has the oldest surviving civilization in the world. Japan, the Koreas, Vietnam, and China are the major East Asian nations today, but there are significant populations in ot er parts of the world of people whose traditions are East Asian (Indonesia and Malaysia being important examples). Over one quarter of the people residing on the globe live in the area called East Asia, which contains the most rapidly ln ustrializing and fastest growing economies in the world. P . , p St ^s'an Studies minor provides a valuable focus for majors in maty ie ds. Business majors will find a minor in East Asian Studies particularly attractive to future employers who are already doing business in the region or who wish to egin trade there. Future teachers and social workers as well as health and fitness professionals will find the background useful in their work with the increasing sian population in the United States (Asians and Pacific Islanders are the fastest 266 supperyrock UNIVERSITY growing minority in America). Students with majors in the humanities and social sciences will find the minor a valuable balance to the largely Western content and methodologies that characterize their fields of study. Students may chose between two tracks in the minor. One track requires no competency in an East Asian language and the other track is for those who want to demonstrate proficiency in either Chinese, Japanese, or Korean. Requirements for the Minor in East Asian Studies Without a language requirement (18 credits) No more than three credits may be in languages and at least two courses must be at or above the 300 level. ENGL 248, 316, HIST 286, 381, 382, 386, POLS 331, 366, 371, G&ES 303, PHIL 343, THEA 249, CHIN 101, 102, 103, 202, or KOR 101, 102, 103, 202, or JAPN 101, 102, 103, 202 With a language requirement (21 credits) Students must attain at least third semester proficiency in either Chinese, Japanese, or Korean. At least three courses must be non-language courses. At least two of these courses must be at or above the 300 level. ENGL 248, 316, HIST 286, 381, 382, 386, POLS 331, 366, 371, G&ES 303, PHIL 343, THEA 249, CHIN 101, 102, 103, 202, or KOR 101, 102, 103, 202, or JAPN 101, 102, 103, 202 PROGRAM IN FRENCH The study of French language and culture is a passport to the past, the present, and the future. With it the student can go back in time to the dawn of French civilization and follow its development from before the Gallo-Roman period through the Middle Ages, with the flowering of the great cathedrals, into the Renaissance graced by its many chateaux, and on to the glories of imperial France under Louis XIV. Armed with knowledge of French, the student will better understand also the Enlightenment, whose numerous great French philosophers carved out the principle of both the American and the French revolutions, and the developments which followed them, bringing the modern world into being. The passport of French studies will also serve to open doors for the student in todays world where French is a principal language in 43 countries and where knowledge of French is constantly needed in critical diplomatic situations. France will most surely maintain its political and commercial leadership in the world as it enters the 21st century. Students have the opportunity to participate in the French Club and Pi Delta Phi, the French honorary society. Majors obtain jobs in teaching, health and ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 267 human services professions, international business and business-related professions, communication, and technology-related fields. Students with previous French language experience must take the modern languages placement test to determine course eligibility. Students desiring to receive academic credit for previous experience must take the appropriate CLEP examination administered by .the university. The CLEP examination must be taken before enrollment in foreign language courses for freshmen within the first few weeks of the semester. French 101, 102, and 103 satisfy the liberal arts language requirement for the bachelor of arts degree in any discipline. Major: French (24-39 credits) Required Courses: French 101, 102, 103, 201, 220 *, French 300, 301 or 401, 305 or 306, 320, 350, 400 6 credits of any 300- or 400-level French course may be chosen as an elective. *These credits may be exempted through a department placement exam, AP credits or CLEP credits. Native speakers should consult the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures. Degree Completion in Four Years French (BA) Hours Sophomore Year Hours ENGL 101, 103 FREN *102, 103 PESM 141 PESM Activity Liberal Studies Electives ** 6 6 1 1 12 6 COMM 200 FREN 201,220 ENGL 210 CEDP 248 Liberal Studies Electives Total Hours 32 Total Hours 30 Junior Year Hours Senior Year Hours FREN 300, 305,350, 301A Liberal Studies Electives Total Hours 3 6 3 3 6 9 3 6 6 3 7 12 9 12 FREN 400 FREN Literature (2) FREN Electives Liberal Studies Electives 33 Total Hours 25 Completion Hours 120 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY Most of our BA candidates combine French with a second major or minor. Depending on what second major may be chosen, several of the courses from the second major may be counted in the liberal studies program as well. A semester study abroad experience is highly recommended. Specialization: International Business Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Freshman Year Most students enter the major with at least three years of high school French and are able to exempt the 101 level. Some students are able to place higher which will allow them ample time to complete a second major or minor within a four-year sequence. This program is designed for students who prefer the flexibility of a liberal arts program while studying the international market. Such a student may decide to enter an MBA program designed specifically for the liberal arts language major. Specific requirements for the specialization in international business are available from the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures. Requirements for the Bachelor ofScience in Education The specific course of study and the requirements leading to teacher certification in French are available from the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures or from the student's advisor. See also Teacher Education Policy Manual, available in 105 McKay Education Building. Requirements for the Minor in French Eighteen credits of French courses above the 101 level, including a minimum of two 300-level courses. PROGRAM IN SPANISH Why study Spanish? There are many substantive reasons, but an important one is that Hispanics are the fastest growing segment of the U.S. population. Therefore, the knowledge of Spanish is of value in all human services professions, as well as in many areas of business, especially since Latin America represents a large potential market. Because Spanish can become an invaluable skill in an occupation, many students choose to combine Spanish with another area as a double major or as a minor. Students with previous language experience must take the modern language Spanish placement test to determine course eligibility. Students desiring to receive academic credit for previous experience must take the appropriate CLEP examination administered by the university. The CLEP examination must be taken before enrollment in world language courses and for freshmen within the first few weeks of the semester. Spanish 101, 102, and 103 satisfy the liberal arts language requirement for the bachelor of arts degree in any discipline. ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 269 Requirements for the of Bachelor ofArts Depending on what second major may be chosen, several of the courses from the second major may be counted in the liberal studies program as well. Major: Spanish (27-45) Required Courses: Spanish 101, 102, 103, 200, 201, 220 , Spanish 300, 301,401 One of following civilization courses: Spanish 305, 306, 307, 308 One of the following literature survey courses: Spanish 330, 332 One of the following literature courses: Spanish 431, 432 6 credits of Spanish electives at 300- or 400-level (except Spanish 302 and 309) *Some or all of these credits may be exempted through a department placement exam, AP credits or CLEP credits. Heritage speakers are exempt from certain courses and should consult the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures for specific requirements. Degree Completion in Four Years Spanish (BA) Freshman Year Hours Sophomore Year Hours ENGL 101, 103 SPAN *102, 103 PESM 141 PESM Activity Liberal Studies Electives ** 6 6 1 1 12 6 COMM 200 SPAN 201, 220, 300 ENGL 210 CEDP 248 Liberal Studies Electives Total Hours 52 Total Hours 53 Junior Year Hours Senior Year Hours 3 6 6 3 7 SPAN 300, 305, 301/401 Liberal Studies Electives Total Hours 3 9 3 3 6 9 9 9 12 SPAN 400 SPAN Literature (2) SPAN Electives Liberal Studies Electives 30 Total Hours 25 Completion Hours 120 A semester study abroad experience is highly recommended. Specialization: International Business This program is designed for students who prefer the flexibility of a liberal arts program while studying the international market. Such a student may decide to enter an MBA program designed specifically for the liberal arts language major. Specific requirements for the specialization in international business are available from the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures. Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Education The specific course of study and the requirements leading to teacher certification in Spanish are available in the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures or from the student s advisor. See also Teacher Education Policy Manual, available in 105 McKay Education Building. Requirements for the General Minor in Spanish 18-21 credits of Spanish classes including 6 credits from the 300 level Requirements for the Spanish minor for Elementary Education: SPAN 101, 102, 103, 200, 201, 302, 309, 318, and any additional credits necessary to reach 18 hours if beginning courses were exempt. *Most students enter the major with at least three years of high school Spanish 3Ik' ^ a^e to exempt the 101 level. Some students are able to place higher, W IC allows ample time to complete a second major or minor within a lour year sequence. Most of our BA candidates combine Spanish with a second major or minor- SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 271 Department of Music 225 Swope Music Hall Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts 724-738-2063 Chair Major: Music (40 credits) All prospective music majors must audition with a faculty committee from the Department of Music. Maribeth Knaub Secretary Required Music Courses (40 credits) Barbara Frankenburg Faculty James Berry, Warren Davidson, David Glover, Susan Hadley, Mechelle Hawk, Stephen Hawk, Maribeth Knaub, Matthew Litterini, Jeff Mangone, Patrick Myers, Colleen Neubert, Gary Purifoy, Sue Shuttleworth, Nanette Solomon, Stacey Steele, Terry Steele, Paula Tuttle, Glenn Utsch "The contract for my first job was signed and approved a month before I graduated because Slippery Rock University prepared me to teach, to learn, and to live as a competent, productive citizen. Five years later, I am happily and successfully teaching music and directing high school bands in the same school district." ToniaAsel'95 Music Education/Performance Major The Department of Music offers students the opportunity to focus their studies on education, therapy, performance, or a combination of these majors. Courses include study in applied music performance, music literature, music theory and composition, music education, music therapy and a variety of instrumental anc vocal performing ensembles. Students electing courses in music will develop performance skills and interests and a greater perception of their musical heritage and environment. The music major may look forward to careers in private teaching, performance, music education, or music therapy. Mu Phi Epsilon is an international, professional music fraternity that seeks to advance music in America and throughout the world, the promotion of musicianshrp and scholarship, loyalty to the Alma mater, and the development of true bonds of friendship. Election to Mu Phi Epsilon is based upon scholarship, musicianship, character and personality. Membership is offered to music majors and minors who are in their second semester and have attained specific standard in the above areas. The Delta Mu chapter at SRU, founded in 1994, sponsors concerts and provides many services within the music department. MUSI 151, 154, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 273, 332 or 333, 350, 351, 373, 473 (26 credits) "Applied Major (7 semesters) "Ensemble (7 semesters) Modern Language Requirement All candidates for the bachelor of arts degree must demonstrate competency in a modern language at the 103 level through either coursework or placement tests. Total Degree Credits: 120 See chairperson of Department of Music for an explanation of this requirement. Requirement for the Bachelor of Music Major: Music (78 credits) All prospective music majors must audition with a faculty committee from the Department of Music. Specialization: Performance Required Courses (30 credits): MUSI 151, 154, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 273, 299 (voice majors only), 332, 333, 350, 351, 360 or 361, 373, 431, 473 "Applied Major (24 credits) "Applied Minor (4 credits) *Applied Recital (1 credit) Electives (13 credits) selected from the following: MUSI 128, 134, 135, 137, 138, 233, 245, 246, 247, 360 or 361, 389, 499 "Ensemble (8 semesters) Total Degree Credits: 120 *See chairperson of Department of Music for an explanation of these requirements. The double majors, BM in Performance/BS in Music Education, the BM in Performance/BS in Music Therapy, the BS in Music Education/BS in Music Therapy are available for students who wish to pursue combined degrees. Please see Chairperson for the semester by semester schedule. ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 273 Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Major: Music Education See the Music Education section. Major: Music Therapy See the Music Therapy section. Requirements for the Minor in Music Students may pursue a minor in music after passing an audition before the music faculty. The curriculum, determined through advisement, consists of 25 credits of music courses. PROGRAM IN MUSIC EDUCATION The Department of Music offers an undergraduate program in music education which meets requirements for the National Association Schools of Music (NASM) and state certification in music, grades K-12. Prospective music teachers are required to take coursework that is balanced to offer a broad education, including courses in music, music performance, professional education, and liberal studies. Students are required to complete 40 contact hours in elementary and secondary music education settings during the freshman and sophomore years. The junior and senior years allow the students the opportunity to apply the philosophies, methodologies, and techniques that they have observed and discussed in classes. For four weeks during field experience and sixteen weeks of student teaching, students will observe, assist and teach in a public school setting. Music Education students are encouraged to join the Pennsylvania Collegiate Music Educators Association (PCMEA). The PCMEA meets monthly, offers workshops and conferences and promotes pre-professional experiences for the music education major. Requirements for acceptance to the Teacher Certification Programs during the sophomore or junior year may include but also exceed the following, completion of 48 credit hours; minimum QPA requirements for Bash Competency courses, music education program, and cumulative QPA; passing scores on Praxis exams; completion of 40 hours of observations in educational settings; evidence of professional conduct; criminal and child abuse background checks; and a TB test. The guidelines on admission, professional conduct, and student teaching f°r t is department include and may go beyond those required for the College o. Education as a whole. Details are available in the Department of Music or from the student's advisor. See also the Programs for Certification of Professional School ersonnel and the Teacher Education Policy Manual, available in 105 McKay Education Building. 274 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY Requirements for the Bachelor ofScience Major: Music Education (61 credits) All prospective music education majors must audition with a faculty committee of the Department of Music. Required Music Courses: MUSI 133 (instrumental majors only), 134, 135, 137, 151, 154, 245, 246, 247, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 273, 299 (voice majors only), 300, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 350, 351, 360 or 361, 373, 374 'Applied Major (7 credits) *Applied Minor (4 credits) 'Ensemble (7 credits) Other courses required: SEFE 200, CEDP 248, and MUSI 455, SEFE 380 or CEDP 342 Total Degree Credits: 120 See chairperson of Department of Music for an explanation of this requirement. The double majors, BM in Performance/BS in Music Education, the BM in Performance/BS in Music Therapy, the BS in Music Education/BS in Music Therapy are available for students who wish to pursue combined degrees. Please see Chairperson for the semester by semester schedule. Degree Completion in Four Years Music Education (BS MusEd) Freshman Year MUSI 131, 132, 133, 134, 137, 151, 154, 253, 256 MUSI 179, 181, 182, 183, 184 or 185 MUSI 115, 118, 119 or 121 ENGL 101, 103 MATH 113 or higher Liberal Studies Total Hours Hours 11 2 2 6 6 3 30 Sophomore Year Hours MUSI 234, 235, 245, 247, 254 255, 257, 258, 273, 332 14 MUSI 279, 281,282, 283, 284 or 285 2 MUSI 115, 118 119 or 121 2 ENGL 210 3 COMM 200 3 SEFE 200, CEDP 248 6 Total Hours ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 30 275 Junior Year Hours 5enior Year Hm MUSI 135,246,300,333,334, 335,336,350,351,373,473 20 MUSI 337 MSUI 479,481, 482,483, MUSI 360 OR 361 MUSI 379, 381,382, 383, 384, or 383 484 or 485 1 MUSI 115,118, 119 or 121 1 MUSI 455 (student teaching)12 1 2 MUSI 115, 118, 119 OR 121 2 2 Liberal Studies Total Hours CEDP 342 or SEFE 380 Liberal Studies 1 3 12 3 30 Total Hours 30 Completion Hours 120 PROGRAM IN MUSIC THERAPY Music therapy is a field that uses music along with the personality of the therapist as a treatment for rehabilitating, maintaining, and improving the lives of persons with physical, intellectual, and emotional disabilities. As a member of the therapeutic team, the music therapist participates in assessing problems, setting treatment goals, and planning and carrying out music experiences to meet these goals. Career opportunities are available for music therapists in rehabilitation centers, hospitals, community mental health clinics, nursing homes, day care centers, and correctional facilities. Some music therapists establish their own private studios, usually working with clients referred by local health professionals. In addition, some public school systems are beginning to include music therapists in their special education programs. Music therapy students can be involved in the campus Music Therapy Club, which promotes the profession, offers workshops for members and other interested students, and organizes service projects. Club members also participate in both the regional and national professional student organizations of the American Music Therapy Association. Through this involvement they have opportunities as hospitals, clinics, day care facilities, schools, community mental health centers, substance abuse facilities, nursing homes, hospice, rehabilitation centers, and correctional facilities. Several Slippery Rock University alumni have found employment at their internship facility. Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Major: Music Therapy (73 credits) All prospective music therapy majors must audition with a faculty committee of the Department of Music. Required Music Courses (52 credits): Music 137, 138, 151, 154, 247, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 273, 332, 333, 350, 351, 360, 361, 373, 473 (32 credits) *Applied Major (7 credits) *Applied Minor (6 credits) *Ensemble (7 credits) Required Music Therapy Courses (21 credits): MUSI 127, 199, 228, 236, 312, 327, 428, 433 (six semesters of clinical experience are required), 440, 450 Other Courses Required by the American Music Therapy Association BIOL 216 or 217, SPED 100, 3 credits from SASW, PSYC 100 or 105, 376, and 3 additional credits of psychology. Total Degree Credits: 120 *See chairperson of Department of Music for an explanation of this requirement. The double majors, BM in Performance/BS in Music Education, the BM in Performance/BS in Music Therapy, the BS in Music Education/BS in Music Therapy are available for students who wish to pursue combined degrees. Please see Chairperson for the semester by semester schedule. for leadership, scholarships, and participation at professional conferences. Music therapy students have the opportunity to take field trips and observe music therapy clinical work in their freshman year. Six semesters of further clinu experience in a variety of community settings provide practical application of music therapy course work. A senior practicum course provides an opportunity to mentor and supervise beginning music therapy students in the clinicexperience. A required six-month music therapy internship culminates t e educational program with placement opportunities in approximately 150 clinT settings throughout the United States. Professional music therapists supervise t e internship programs, which meet the training requirements of the Amer^usic I herapy Association. Students may select an internship in settings sue 276 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 277 Degree Completion in Four Years Music Therapy (BS) Freshman Year Hours MUSI 127, 131, 132, 133, 137, 138, 131, 154, 199, 253, 256 MUSI 179, 181, 182, 183, 184 or 185 MUSI 115, 118, 119 or 121 ENGL 101, 103 PESM 141 & PESM & Dance Activity PSYC 100 or 105 SASW Liberal Studies Total Hours 12 2 2 6 2 3 3 3 33 Department of Philosophy Hours Sophomore Year MUSI 228, 234, 235,236, 247, 254, 255, 257,238, 273 13 MUSI 279, 281,282, 283, 284 or 285 2 MUSI 115, 118, 119 or 121 2 COMM 200 3 SPED 100 3 Liberal Studies 6 3/ Total Hours Summer / Liberal Studies - Anatomy Junior Year MUSI 312, 327, 332, 333, 350, 351,360, 361,373, 473 MUSI 379, 381,382, 383, 384 or 385 MUSI 115, 118, 119 or 121 Applied Voice (minor applied lesson) Liberal Studies (Psych) Total Hours 6 Hours 20 2 2 2 6 32 Senior Year Hours 7 MUSI 428, 433, 440 MUSI 450 (6 month internship) MUSI 479, 481,482,483, 484 or 485 MUSI 115, 118, 119 or 121 PSYC 276 Liberal Studies 1 1 3 3 Total Hours 18 Completion Hours 3 120 003 Spotts World Culture Building 724-738-2071 Chair Richard Findler Secretary Carol Dickey Faculty Richard Findler, Bernard Freydberg, William Oman, Bradley Wilson "Much of the success I've had as a first-year law student is attributable to the analytic and argumentative skills I've developed as a student in the Slippery Rock University Philosophy Department." Bernard Kwitowski Class of '01 "I wanted more than just a degree and a job; I wanted to understand the world and my place in it in a more meaningful way. Members of the department have continued to advise me and be gracious to me and my family over the years." Dr. James Highland Class of'92 Philosophy Professor University of Hartford "A great place to study philosophy. Every SRU instructor was committed to student goals, including putting in overtime... " "numerous examples of kindness and generosity on a daily basis." Diane Bowser '95 Philosophy Instructor Clarion University (Venango Campus), PA Philosophy teaches students to inquire in a systematic way into fundamental questions connected with one's relationships to oneself, others, society, and the world. It helps students pull their studies together into a unified project and to think about broader perspectives and implications, which are often lost sight of in specialized study. In particular, philosophy helps students to develop the following critical thinking essential to academic pursuits and intelligent living. • Analytical thinking: logical skills involving the ability to break down complex ideas and problems into their elements and to perform reasoning tasks efficiently and correctly. ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 279 Evaluative thinking: skills of making intelligent ethical, social, esthetic, and religious value judgments related to fundamental issues in contemporary society and their implications for students' personal and professional lives. Synthetic thinking: skills of pulling together a variety of views and perspectives and resolving intellectual and practical conflicts related to the many alternative ideas and voluminous information in both the theoretical and applied spheres. Philosophy prepares students for advanced studies in its own and in related fields and for many careers which require a high level of logical and linguistic refinement, ethical awareness and the capacity to form interpretive judgments within complex and dynamic social and intellectual environments on a global scale. Because of the strong emphasis on logical reasoning, philosophy majors are coping particularly well with rapid technological change. New roles have opened in health care, government, education, business, environmental fields, technology and scientific research for those with professional training in ethics. Traditionally, philosophical education has been valuable for further study in: • the humanities, especially in fields which involve language, literature and the arts; • the sciences, especially in relation to their theoretical foundations and their social impact; • • comparative cultures; law and policy studies; and • business and the helping professions. Degree Completion in Four Years Philosophy (BA) Freshman Year PHIL 101, 113, 123 ENGL 101, 103 BIOL 101 & Lab PESM 141 G&ES 100 HIST 151 GERM Total Hours Junior Year PHIL 140, 170, 353 PHYS 101 HIST 201 WMST415 MATH 225 POLS 349 3 SASW201 PSYC 338 3 Total Hours Hours 9 6 4 1 3 3 3 29 Hours 9 3 3 3 4 3 31 Sophomore Year PHIL 163, 171,301,335 MATH 113 COMM 200 ENGL 210 ART 225 German 102, 103 Total Hours Senior Year PHIL 371,372, 490 SASW 201,202 ENGL 312 G&ES 242 BIOL 300 CPSC 300 MUSI 105 Total Hours Hours 12 3 3 3 3 6 30 Hours 9 6 3 3 3 3 3 30 Many students combine philosophy with another field. Slippery Rock University s liberal studies program relies extensively on courses in philosophy to afford an important foundation for an undergraduate education. Students have the opportunity to participate in frequent trips to conferences, join the Philosophy Club and achieve membership in the Philosophy Honorary. There are many possibilities for degree completion in four years. This is just one sample. Students should consult with advisors. Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Specialization: Professional Major Major: Philosophy (24-39 credits) A 39-credit major offers an intensive concentration in philosophy. Primarily for students seeking a career in philosophy with the intention of continuing their studies in graduate school. Required courses: PHIL 113, 123, 313, either 331 or 335, 351, 371, 372, 490 Independent Study, plus 3 courses which are 300 level or above (exclusive of required courses). (PHIL 101 may be counted only if taken as one of the first three courses in philosophy.) To meet differing needs of students, there are three tracks which students may pursue toward a degree in philosophy. 280 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY Completion Hours ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 120 281 Specialization: Liberal Arts Major A 30-credit major which encourages students to focus on philosophy tailored to another academic interest in 1) humanities and fine arts 2) social and behavioral sciences 3) natural sciences and mathematics. Required Courses: PHIL 113 or 313, 371, 372. Also, required are PHIL 123 for HFA-track, PHIL 123, 324, 323, or 326 for SBS and NSM tracks. A minimum of 3 courses must be taken in each track. (PHIL 101 may be counted only if taken as a first course in philosophy.) Department of Theatre 300-C Miller Auditorium 724-738-2090 Chair Gordon Phetteplace Secretary Lisa Smith Technical Director Specialization: Career-Related Major A 24-credit major which allows students to design a program of philosophy courses to complement the student s preparations for a specific career. This is a second major. Required courses: 113 or 313, 123. Each career track has two further required courses. The choice of tracks and courses within them should be done in consultation with a member of the philosophy department. Requirements for the Minor in Philosophy This program requires fifteen credits in philosophy with at least nine credits at the 300 level. Courses should be chosen in consultation with a member of the Department of Philosophy. Requirements for the Certificate of Academic Achievement in Religious Studies A minimum of 18 credits, equally divided among courses in humanities and fine arts and in social and behavioral sciences, must be selected from the following: PSYC 338, ENGL 248, G&ES 242, HIST 370, PHIL 140, 171,341,343, 353, 375, SASW 430 Note: For students who are interested in pre-law advisement please refer to the Program in Pre-law section. John Pivetz Faculty Rebecca Morrice, Gordon Phetteplace, David Skeele Studies and experiences in the theatre tap some of the deepest veins of human self-expression and confirm the abiding hold this unique art form has on thoughtful and imaginative people everywhere. Courses in theatre history examine the origins of the art and explore the ways in which theatre has responded to and developed from its times. Courses in acting or in the crafts of theatre enhance the skills of students, whether they seek eventual performance careers or simply wish to be more knowledgeable audience members. The performance of great dramatic literature enables students to touch intimately some of the enduring ideas of civilization: love, death, hope, ambition, loyalty. People who succeed in the theatre have learned how to cooperate, how to work within deadlines and constraints, how to liberate and control expressiveness, and how to deal constructively with the tensions of performance. The Department of Theatre sponsors an active co-curricular production program in a well-equipped theatre on campus. Plays of wide-ranging interest and appeal are produced each academic year. Recent productions include Marisol, Jesus Christ Super Star, Othello, Dancing at Lughnasa, Hair, A Midsummer Nights Dream, Poster of the Cosmos, Beirut, and Oedipus Rex. Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Major: Theatre (40 credits) Required Core Courses for all Specializations (19 credits): THEA 131, 132, 281, 337, 425, four credits of 151 Specialization: Acting (21 credits) Required Courses (18 credits): THEA 222, 322, 325, 328, 330, 394 Electives (3 credits): THEA 141, 215, 235, 329, 332, 333, 334, 335, 345, 355, 393, 450,490, 498. 282 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 283 Degree Completion in Four Years Theatre (BA) Freshman Year MUSI 101 ENGL 101, 103 THEA 131, 132, 151 G&ES 100, 202 PESM Activity SPAN 101 PSYC 100 Hours 3 6 7 6 1 3 3 Program in Women's Studies 007E Strain Behavioral Science Building Sophomore Year Hours THEA 151, 281, 337, 215 or 222 PHYS 101 MATH 113 ENGL 210 ART 112 COMM 200 SPAN 102 PESM 141 CHEM 104 10 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 3 Total Hours 29 Total Hours 52 Junior Year Hours Senior Year Hours SPAN 103 3 THEA 151, 330, 332, 325,328 or 151,235, 333,334 or 335 13 BIOL 101 3 G&ES 135 3 SASW 105, 106 6 PHIL 221 3 3 PHIL 323 THEA 151, 425, 393 or 394 7 6 Internship 12 Electives Total Hours Total Hours 57 Completion Hours 28 120 Specialization: Design/Technology (27 credits) Required Courses (15 credits): THEA 215, 235, 333, 393, 3 credits from 334 or 335 Electives (6 credits; 5 of the 6 must be 300 level or above): THEA 141,222, 269, 322, 328, 329, 330, 332, 334*, 335*, 345, 353, 394, 450, 490,498. 724-738-2992 Director Joan Condravy The Women's Studies program is a multidisciplinary approach to teaching and learning. Its intent is to correct the focus of the academic establishment that has traditionally ignored, minimized, or excluded the work of women in most branches of knowledge and areas of experience. Its positive approach is a reassessment of learning and culture, and its goal is the assimilation of the best efforts of women into an integrated and equitable society. The program is not intended to replace one's major but rather to strengthen one's undergraduate preparation through a concentration of various aspects of Women's Studies. A concentration in Women's Studies prepares students for graduate study not only in that area but also any academic area that requires a fully balanced, gendersensitive understanding of society and culture. Also, Women's Studies prepares students to interact in a professional world that reflects the marked changes occurring in traditional sex roles. Requirements for the Minor in Women's Studies Currently students may earn a minor in Women's Studies by taking fifteen credits, which must include WMST 115 and six credits numbered at the 300 level or above, and achieving a QPA of 2.000 or better: WMST 115, 415, 450, NURS 312, AHEA 211, ENGL 210 (designated sections), 243, PSYC 300, HIST 319, 320, 442, MUSI 297, FREN 335, POLS 349, 375, SPAN 335, SASW 339, HONR 386, 387, GERO 435, any dept. 450 Internship, any department 490 In addition, students may earn a Document of Academic Achievement in Women's Studies by earning twelve credits selected from the list above with a minimum QPA of 2.000 Requirements for a Minor in Theatre: Required Courses (11 credits): THEA 131, 132, 2 credits of 151, 3 credits from 281 or 393 or 394. Electives Courses: THEA 141, 215, 222, 230, 235, 269, 322, 325,328,329, 330, 332, 333, 334, 335, 345, 355, 393, 394, 450, 490, 498. Courses may not be used to fulfill more than one requirement. 284 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 285 Pre-Professional Programs Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Major: Physics (61 credits) Specialization: Pre-engineering Program in Pre-engineering 327 Vincent Science Hall 724-738-2074 In a cooperative program with the Pennsylvania State University (PSU), the preengineering student undertakes a three-year curriculum in liberal studies and natural sciences (physics, mathematics, chemistry, geology) at SRU and a twoyear engineering curriculum at PSU. A student recommended for transfer by SRU s Department of Physics will be able to enter any one of the following areas of study: Aerospace Engineering Agricultural and Biological Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Engineering Science Geo-Environmental Engineering Industrial Engineering Material Science and Engineering Mechanical Engineering Mining Engineering Nuclear Engineering Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering The cooperative program is an effort to fulfill the following objectives: 1. To cooperatively provide a general education in liberal arts and sciences, as well as engineering education for each student enrolled so that through five years of study a student may complete what otherwise could require six or more years. 2. To provide a student who has not yet decided between engineering and ot er disciplines, additional time to make that decision while the student studies both arts and sciences during the first three years at Slippery r°LN University. 3• To enable qualified students to receive both a liberal and technical education at re atively low cost and, in doing so, provide the commonwealth and the Nation with more broadly educated engineers. ^ SUPpERY ROCK UNIVERSITY Required Courses: (a) PHYS 140, 141, 211, 212, 213, 314, 315, 331, (PHYS 315 is not required of chemical engineering, electrical engineering, material science and engineering, nuclear engineering, and petroleum and natural gas engineering students. All other students must choose an alternative course from the list of pre-engineering electives if PHYS 315 is not taken. Physics 411 is only required of students intending to enroll in aerospace, computer, electrical, or nuclear engineering. All other students must choose an alternate course from the list of pre-engineering electives if PHYS 411 is not taken.) (b) Related Field Work CHEM 107, 108, 111, 112 CHEM 201, 202 (Chemical Engineers Only) CPSC 140 MATH 225, 230, 231, 240, 301 (c) Engineering Electives (3 credit hours absolute minimum. Two additional courses must be taken if PHYS 315 and PHYS 411 are not taken.) Language Courses 101 and/or 102 (Language courses are optional, but may be taken in lieu of other engineering elective courses) ENGL 205 (Prerequisite: English 103) CPSC (additional course) MATH 307, 315 Phys/CHEM 301 PHYS 325, 371,381,410,480 Independent Study (Restricted to topics in physics and computer science) EGEO 101, 102, 111, 112, 201, 327, 360 (Recommended for civil, mining, or petroleum engineers.) (d) Liberal Studies Requirements (38 credits) Basic Competencies The Arts Cultural Diversity/Global Perspective Human Institutions and Interpersonal Relations Our National Experience (An economics course is required at PSU and may be taken at SRU.) Challenges of the Modern Age (the requirements in this block were waived by the University Curriculum Committee.) (e) Intensive Writing Courses (Two intensive writing courses are required, but they may also count in the liberal studies blocks or major) ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 287 Degree Completion in Five Years (SRU Portion of 3+2 Program) Physics (BA) Freshman Year Hours students to design a course of studies suited to individual interests and needs. This service is extended to all students regardless of their major. The faculty members are available to help students prepare for an exciting career in the law. Sophomore Year Hours ENGL 101, 103 6 COMM 200 3 PESM 141 1 PESM Activity 1 8 MATH 231, 240 7 MATH 225, 230 10 PHYS 140, 141, 211, 213 Liberal Studies 9 Total Hours 34 CHEM 107, 108, 111,112 8 Programs in Pre-medical, Pre-dental, Pre-veterinary, Pre-optometry, and Pre-podiatry 123 Vincent Science Hall 724-738-2023 PHYS 212 4 Students interested in these pre-professional programs are requested to contact PHYS Elective 3 the chairperson of the Department of Biology for referral to the chairperson of Liberal Studies 6 the pre-professional advisory committee. This committee is responsible for Total Hours 52 assisting students in the proper selection of undergraduate courses, making application for appropriate aptitude tests, and applying to professional schools. Junior Year Hours CPSC 140 PHYS 331, 3 381, 411,314, Hours Senior Year Senior Year Credits from with an ability to communicate and a strong concentration in the sciences. Penn State 371 15 Students are advised to take at least one year of biology coursework, two years of 9 chemistry (two semesters of general chemistry and two semesters of organic 3 chemistry), one year of physics, and mathematics through calculus. Liberal Studies Elective Total Hours 30 Program in Pre-metrology Program in Pre-law 327 Vincent Science Hall 209 Spotts World Culture Building 724-738-2075 For the past two decades faculty members in political science and philosophy have taken the lead in advising the majority of SRUs fiiture attorneys. While aw sc ools have advised faculty that students may prepare for the study of law t roug a variety of academic majors or programs, students interested in legal education will benefit from seeking the advice of faculty with experience in unse ing the many students who have successfully gone on to law school and practice of law from Slippery Rock University. SRU students have succeeded w sc ools across the country, including Fordham, Georgetown, Emory, YI • . ' '^JTler'can' Dorida, Temple and Syracuse — as well as Harvard and m°St anF B'ven These professional schools do not generally indicate a preference for a particular major. However, they do encourage students to have a liberal arts background year, Slippery Rock University students who have worked Metrology is the science of measurement. Metrologists develop and evaluate calibration systems that measure characteristics of physical objects, substances, or phenomena. Quantities measured include mass, length, time, temperature, electric current, luminous intensity, andother derived units ofphysical or chemical measure. Metrologists also develop calibration methods and techniques based on the techniques of measurement science, technical analysis of measurement problems, and accuracy and precision requirements. Metrologists are typically employed in research laboratories, government agencies, the military, and private industry. Slippery Rock University and Butler County Community College offer a joint cooperative program in Metrology and Physics. This cooperative program has the following major objectives. 1. program advisors will also be attending regional programs at Pittsburgh, Drr- career ;n l en"' ° ^ *nterested so that through four years of study, a student may complete what otherwise preparing for a legal education and pursuing a Tn724"738'2434 °r Dr" Walter Lowell 724-738 2432 in the 2380 in rK1 °r^ overnment and Public Affairs or Dr. William Oman 724-738e Department of Philosophy. These faculty members work with To provide cooperatively a general education in a liberal arts institution, as well as technical education in a specialized school for each student enrolled State, and Dickenson UWversiries. Richard N/f ^ Stron^7 encouraged to make appointments and speak with Dr. Deoale 724-738-2074 could require five or more years. 2. To allow those qualified students to receive both a liberal and technical education at relatively low costs and, in so doing, provide the Commonwealth and the Nation with more broadly educated scientists. ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 289 Students can choose from two programs offered. Butler County Community College students enrolled in the metrology program can complete their MS. degree and then transfer to Slippery Rock University in order to complete a BS or BA degree in physics. For the typical student, this transfer will comprise a 2-2 program, with two years spent at Butler County Community College and two years at Slippery Rock University. Students successfully completing this program will be awarded two degrees. Slippery Rock University students enrolled in the BA degree physics program can complete their undergraduate studies in the metrology program at Butler County Community College. For a typical student, this transfer will comprise a 3-1 program, with three years spent at Slippery Rock University and one year at Butler County Community College. Students successfully completing this program will be awarded two degrees: a BA in physics from Slippery Rock University and an AAS in metrology from Butler County Community College. Specific plans of study and other metrology program details can be obtained by contacting the chair of the physics department in room 327 Vincent Science Hall. 290 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY Special Programs HONORS 128 Founders Hall 724-738-3722 Director Cindy LaCom Secretary Julie Graham Slippery Rock University's Honors Program is designed to enrich the university experience by fostering a student-centered learning environment and helping each student develop her or his individual potential as a life-long learner. Designed to encourage critical thinking and communication skills, honors courses emphasize reading, writing and research and encourage students to assume responsibility for their learning experiences, both on and off campus, through discussion-based classes and by participating in service-learning opportunities. Smdents in the program are fine scholars, but they are also committed to taking full advantage of their years spent at Slippery Rock University by participating in the extra-curricular and travel opportunities which the program offers. All honors courses fulfill liberal studies requirements, which means that participation in the program will not extend a student's stay at Slippery Rock University. To graduate with an honors designation, students must complete a minimum of seven honors courses (21 credits) while maintaining an overall QPA of 3.25 or higher. Students may select from a variety of specially-designed courses in the following departments: communication, computer science, English, government and public affairs, history, mathematics, music, philosophy, biology, chemistry, geography, allied health, and environmental science. Students also have the opportunity to take Great Books courses, which are geared toward extensive reading in a specialized area. Content of these seminars varies from semester to semester and have included, The Holocaust (Germany), Latin American History (Panama), Galileo (Florence), and Irish Playwrites (Ireland). Because a research component is required, this course can be especially valuable for students contemplating graduate education. In addition, the program has an honors thesis option, which would count as a 3-credit 300-level course. ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 291 Honors students enjoy a number of benefits, both in and out of the classroom, including seminar-style classrooms where enrollment is typically capped at 20 or 25 students per class; early registration privileges; and learning experiences through national and international travel opportunities. In recent years, students have presented at national honors conferences in Chicago, Los Angeles, Brooklyn and at regional conferences in Puerto Rico, Gettysburg, and the Adirondack In addition, courses are offered every spring and summer, which include travel abroad; in the past, students have traveled to Turkey, South Africa, and Ecuador. The program is open to all qualified students, regardless of their major field of interest. Interested students must enroll formally by completing an application and submitting a one-page typed essay in which they discuss what they hope to gain from their university experience. If you are interested in participating, please contact Dr. Cindy Lacom at 724-738-3722 or by e-mail honorsprogram@sru.edu INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY, SERVICE-LEARNING, AND NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP Lowry Center 724-738-2414 Director Alice Kaiser-Drobney Director for Non- Credit Programs Laurel Dagnon Secretary Becky Cress Slippery Rock University students, joined by faculty, staff and others lead the way to make a difference. SRU's nationally recognized Institute for Community, Service-Learning, and Nonprofit Leadership operates a system for leveraging knowledge to develop socially responsible, civic-minded youth. The Institute prepares young people, in partnership with their communities, to use personal strengths, academic preparation, and community resources to address pressing social needs. As a result of their interaction with the Institutes Care Break Program, which offers a series of community service projects in cities across the United States, students connect intellect, class room experiences, as well as interpersonal and personal passion to purposeful action that adds value to their lives. • The university supports the AmeriCorps program where thirty-five students earn up to $1800 toward payment of their tuition. • All elementary and special education majors participate in a service-learning workshop and complete a minimum of two service-learning components in their coursework. • Environmental studies majors complete 100 hours of service for graduation. • Sport management majors provide 200 hours of service prior to graduation. • More than eighty faculty include service-learning or volunteer projects as part of their course requirements. • More than 140 classes with service-learning components are offered across all academic colleges each semester. • International experiences are beginning to include service-learning opportunities. • Service learning is one of the three required components in the Honors Program. • Faculty plan Care Breaks as part of their academic spring semester courses. • Many new academic departments, each year, produce new service-learning ideas as they explore how service-learning fits into their academic disciplines. Through the Institute and the Department of Government and Public Affairs, students can earn a national certificate from American Humanics, the nation's only certifying body for entry-level human services and nonprofit professionals. The certificate is offered at fewer than 100 colleges and universities across the United States and is linked to eighteen major nonprofit organizations such as Big Brothers, Big Sisters, American Red Cross, YMCA, and YWCA. This program and the AmeriCorps program provide students with the skills necessary for a career path or a personal- goal of working in a non-profit, nom governmental organization. The courses in the Humanics Certificate are intended to meet and enhance the three criteria for service-learning experiences: training for, participation in, and evaluation of meaningful public service opportunities. All students are invited to visit the Institute for Community, Service-Learning, and Nonprofit Leadership that is located in Lowry Center and are encouraged to become involved. Community service, volunteerism, and service-learning are significant elements in the curricular and co-curricular experiences of Slippery Rock University students. The climate for service at Slippery Rock University is dramatic: The new I-Care House, located in New Castle, PA, connects campus outreach into a local community. 292 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 293 INTERNATIONAL INITIATIVES 114 Carruth Rizza Hall 724-738-2057 Director Donald E. Kerchis International Student Advisor Pamela Frigot International Student Admissions Kelly Slogar Secretaries Denise Barger, Brenda McKissick International Student Services To promote multi-cultural awareness, the university actively seeks international students. In recognition of their unique needs, the Office of International Initiatives admits international students, providing support services, such as orientation to the United States and Slippery Rock University; immigration information and assistance (processing work for visa and passport renewal, extensions of stay, work permits, etc.); support for the Internations Club; registration; counseling and personal adjustment problems; and community liaison services. Study Abroad Opportunities Slippery Rock University provides students with a global understanding of the world so that they may gain the international understanding necessary to be informed citizens. The university encourages its students to explore the appropriateness of studying abroad. This can be an integral part of the students' university experience, providing personal growth, cultural understanding and job opportunities. Study abroad programs are conducted during the academic year, summer, and during winter vacation. Over 230 students annually study overseas. The following represents the current study abroad opportunities with which Slipper)' Rock University is formally associated. Australia (Melbourne) — Established in 2001, students can earn 12-13 credits studying at Victoria University. Austria (Vienna)—This popular overseas program is located in beautiful Vienna, Austria, where students can earn 12-13 credits each semester. Emphasis is on German language, and culture, and music. Bulgaria (Blagoevrad) - Established in 1992 with the American University in 294 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY Bulgaria. Students may earn 12-15 credits per semester. China (Nanjing) - Established in 2001 with Nanjing University. Students can earn 12-15 credits per semester in Chinese language, history, and culture. (A minimum of one semester of Chinese is required.) Costa Rica (San Jose) — Students can earn 12-15 credits per semester studying at the University of Costa Rica. England (Middlesburgh) - Established in 1991 with Teesside University. Students majoring in business and liberal arts may earn 12-15 credits per semester. France (Cannes) — Students can earn 12-15 credits per semester studying at The College Internationale de Cannes. Emphasis is on French language, culture, history and business. Germany - Since 1982 students fluent in German may study at 1 of 12 German universities earning 12-15 credits per semester in their major and German. Hungary (Budapest) — Established in 1989 with the Semmelweiss University, physical education students can earn 12-15 credits during the spring semester. Ireland (Dublin)- Education majors student teaching in the fall semester can teach in selected Irish public schools and live with Irish host families. Ireland (Limerick) - Students can spend the fall semester at the University of Limerick where they can earn 12-15 credits in liberal arts, physical education, and business. Japan (Osaka) - Kansai Gaidai University and Slippery Rock University have exchanged students since 1979. Students can earn 12-15 credits per semester in Japanese language, business, social sciences, and humanities (a minimum of one semester of Japanese is required). Korea (Chuncheon)- Established in 1988 with Kangwon National University, students can earn 12-15 credits per semester emphasis is on Korean language and culture. (A minimum of one semester of Korean language is required.) Mexico (Mexico City) - Established in 1996 with Iberoamericana University in Mexico students may earn 12-15 credits per semester. Poland (Poznan) - Established in 1994 with the Academy of Fine Arts in Poznan. Students can earn 12-15 credits per semester in art. Russia (Moscow) - Established in 1993 with the Pushkin Institute where students can earn 12-15 credits per semester. (A minimum of 1 semester of Russian is required; summer intensive Russian language classes are available). Scotland (Edinburgh) - Established in 1991 with Queen Margaret College. Students majoring in communications may earn 12-15 credits per semester. Slovakia (Bratislava) - Established in 1991 with Comenius University and the Academy of Fine Arts. Students majoring in liberal arts and art may earn 12-15 credits per semester. ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 295 Spain (Madrid) - Every semester students can study just outside Madrid at the Universidad de Alcala de. Henares, where they can earn 12-15 credits. Emphasis on Spanish language, culture and history. Spain (Seville) - Every semester students can study in Seville at the Institute of International Studies, associated with the University of Seville, where they can earn 12-15 credits. Emphasis on Spanish language, culture, history and business. Wales (Aberystwyth) — Established in 1997 with Aberystwyth University. Students can earn 12-15 credits per semester in all majors. International Business Internships Every summer students may secure internship positions in England and Scotland for 10 weeks, earning up to 12 credits working for British companies, organizations or multinational corporations. LIFELONG LEARNING 124 North Hall 724-738-4480 Dean James Kushner Administrative Assistant Tawnya Curatola Departments Alumni Relations Career Services Center for Lifelong & Community Learning Continuing Education McKeever Environmental Learning Center North Hills Center Summer Programs Programs Summer courses are offered by Slippery Rock University professors at eight overseas centers. The programs vary from three to four weeks, and three-to-nine credit hours may be earned. Current summer programs are conducted in: Canada (Stratford, Ontario) • Ireland (Dublin) • Costa Rica (San Jose) • Russia • France (Cannes) • Spain • England (London) • Germany (Calw) Institute for Learning in Retirement Pittsburgh Disabilities Employment Project for Freedom Regional Learning Alliance January/March Seminars Selected courses will have an overseas component during January or March. Honors Cultural Seminar During spring vacation selected honors students will be provided a cufu • experience in an international setting. Financial aid received by students may be applied to SRU sponsored program1 Special travel stipends are available to SRU students. The Officeof International nitiatives also provides students with assistance in making travel arrangement passport application, international student I.D., and international youth hostels Admission of International Students ee section titled Admission to the University. In keeping with its commitment to public education, SRU provides high quality programming in continuing education, off-campus programs, and distance learning options. Credit courses, non-credit courses, workshops, seminars, and web-based courses are scheduled at times and in locations that are particularly convenient for the part-time, non-traditional student. This permits the student to complete most of the required coursework in a variety of degrees and professional certificates while holding a full-time job. Classes are regularly scheduled at the Slippery Rock University North Hills site and at other sites in western Pennsylvania. Web based courses can be started at anytime and completed at the pace of the student. In addition, non-credit courses, leisure education, customized courses and programs for business and industry, business consulting services, short-term workshops, Institute for Learning in Retirement, Pittsburgh Disabilities Employment Project for Freedom, and the Regional Learning Alliance are all integral parts of the Lifelong Learning function. The offices of Alumni Relations, Career Services, Center for Lifelong & Community Development, Continuing Education, McKeever Environmental Learning Center, North Hills Center & Office of Corporate Partnerships have resources to develop specialized programs to meet the professional and personal enrichment needs of virtually any group, organization, business, or population. Further information is available through the Dean, or any of the offices. ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 297 ALUMNI RELATIONS Russell Wright Alumni House CAREER SERVICES 724-738-2018 103 Maltby Center Director Associate Directors Michael Saraka Anthony Linnan John Snyder Secretaries Deborah Kedanis Dorothy Thompson Slippery Rock University has more than 45,000 living graduates. They are employed in a multitude of professions and live throughout the world. Alumni are encouraged to join the Slippery Rock University Alumni Association, a separately incorporated organization that is devoted to serving the university and its alumni. One-year complementary memberships are provided to graduating seniors. The scope of the association is dependent on the continued alumni affiliation with the university through association membership. Among the services that are provided by the Slippery Rock University Alumni Association are insurance programs, regional chapters, and the publication of the quarterly newsletter The Rock Insider-. Significantly, the Alumni Association-maintains seven scholarships-. Six of the scholarships, the Madeline F. Stoops Scholarship, the Hallie Dugan Smith Scholarship, Eisaman Alumni Scholarship for Sophomore Students, the Maree McKay/Esther Smiley Scholarships, the Carl and Norma Laughner Scholarship, the Maggie Meise Scholarship, and the Watson Family Scholarship, are for academic excellence. The N. Kerr Thompson Scholarships are for athletics (see Scholarships). The association also sponsors Homecoming and Alumni Reunion Weekend as well as special projects and events throughout the year. Additional information on the Alumni Association as well as upcoming events can be found on the alumni web site at www.sru.edu (click on "Alumni and Friends"). 724-738-2028 Secretaries Deena Edwards Carolyn Leslie Career Services offers services to assist students in planning and securing a satisfying career. The services include appointments for selecting a major and career counseling, career interest inventory assessment, on-campus professional interviews, on-campus and off-campus job fairs, job vacancy listings, video-taped mock interviews, administration of several standardized tests including Praxis, LSAT, MAT, and the GRE Subject tests, and resource information about summer and professional employers, graduate schools, and job search preparation and strategies. Career Services provides a technology-based career resource center that is equipped with Dell computers, HP laser printers and supporting software. DISCOVER, a computerized vocational guidance program is available to assist students to engage in career assessment and exploration. Students are able to respond to internship and employment opportunities advertised on the internet to access employer information, and to develop quality resumes and cover letters in printed form or for electronic transmission. Undergraduate students are encouraged to contact the office for information about summer and/or part-time off-campus employment opportunities. The office web page provides more details about services and staff www.sru.edu/career. CENTER FOR LIFELONG AND COMMUNITY LEARNING Downtown Slippery Rock 724-738-1601 The center serves the continuing education needs of area businesses and individuals in the town of Slippery Rock and the surrounding area. Slippery Rock University's Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) is located in the Center for Lifelong and Community Learning. 298 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 299 CONTINUING EDUCATION 124 North Hall MCKEEVER ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER 724-738-2633 Sandy Lake, PA 724-376-1000 Director Director Richard Comings Francis Bires Secretary Secretary Barbara McGinnis Karla Markl Continuing Education exists to serve and support the personal enrichment, professional- development, and training-needs of -the-people -and businesses of Western Pennsylvania. Programs, workshops, and seminars are developed for all ages-children, adults, retirees, and senior citizens. Offerings are available at a Slippery Rock University site or at a client's site of choice. An integral part of Continuing Education is the Center for Lifelong and Community Learning. This center serves as a training and personal enrichment site for community and professional development programs and workshops. The offerings here come through either Continuing Education or the Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR). Being separate from, but near the main campus, affords the users of the facility ample free and convenient parking and the amenities of a smaller and more intimate facility dedicated solely to their needs. The facility includes a branch office for Continuing Education, the office for the Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR), two classrooms, and a computet laboratory. Videoconferencing is available at the Center The McKeever Environmental Learning Center is a public service institute for the State System of Higher Education administered by Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. It is the only facility within the system dedicated to the specific mission of providing environmental education to the citizens of the commonwealth. The center has been in operation since 1974, providing exemplary programming for students of all ages in the form of resident or day field trips, teacher wQrkshops, educational seminars and special events for the public. Students from both private and public systems of higher education also complete eight weeks of their student teaching assignments at McKeever to enhance their teaching skills as future educators. THE INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING IN RETIREMENT (ILR) The Institute for Learning In Retirement (ILR) at Slippery Rock University is a member-directed organization, providing lively learning experiences for mature adults who share a love of learning. The ILR is an affiliate of the Elderhostel Institute Network. The nominal membership dues cover as many classes in the ILR program as one wishes to take as well as other member benefits. Theofrtf and instructional site for the ILR is located at the Center for Lifelong anc Community Learning in downtown Slippery Rock. Free and convenient parking is readily available. For additional information please call 724-738-1604 or email: learning.retirement@sru.edu. NORTH HILLS CENTER Wexford, PA 724-933-8150 Executive Director of Corporate Partnerships Patrick Gerity Site Coordinator Constance Bell Secretary Trade Nehilla Slippery Rock University's North Hills Center was established to meet the needs of the community of lifelong learners in the Pittsburgh area. At SRU in the North Hills graduate and undergraduate credit classes are offered in the evenings, Saturdays, and during the day to accommodate working adults who have other responsibilities. Noncredit classes are also available in computer software applications, nonprofit management skills, long term care administration, and a variety of other subjects. The North Hills Center houses the Slippery Rock University Office of Corporate Partnerships that provides continuing professional development and training programs throughout the western Pennsylvania area.This office develops productive relationships with business, industry, community and government in order to best serve the region's workforce and economic development needs. ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 300 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 301 The Office of Corporate Partnerships specializes in developing creative solutions to business's training, performance, and productivity challenges. This office also has expertise in writing Customized Job Training Grants and Guaranteed Free Training contracts for those businesses that are qualified. Contact the North Hills Center for additional information. PITTSBURGH DISABILITIES EMPLOYMENT PROJECT FOR FREEDOM The Pittsburgh Disabilities Employment Project for Freedom, is a partnership involving Pittsburgh area businesses, the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation and the university's Division of Lifelong Learning. Its mission is to expand employment opportunities for those with disabilities. SRU hosts this program at the North Hills Center. The Project for Freedom has trained people with disabilities in various technical oriented careers since 1998. These programs enable students to gain employment and lead rich and productive lives. The Project for Freedom consistently strives for 100% placement and enjoys an extremely effective placement rate. Funding for the program is provided by the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), the Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services (BVS), and the Veterans Administration and is contingent upon meeting the eligibility requirements of the agency. COURSE Descriptions Note: All academic departments list the following courses: Experimental (190, 290, 390), Workshop (195,295,395, 495), and Selected Topics (198,298,398,. 498). Please contact the individual department for more information. ACADEMIC SERVICES COURSES INDS 101: FYRST Seminar The FYRST Seminar provides students with an opportunity to become integrated into the university's community of learners by exploring the purpose and value of higher education, participating in the teaching/learning process, addressing academic and social transition issues, utilizing campus programs, services, and technology, and developing academic skills and learning strategies during the student's first semester at Slippery Rock University. This course is a one credit hour course designed to especially and exclusively assist first year students in their adjustment to college life at Slippery Rock University. No prerequisite. Enrollment by advisement. Open to first year students only. The credit earned in this course counts for graduation requirements. (1 credit). INDS 102: Learning Strategies Students will develop effective learning strategies, goals, and decision-making skills with a view toward implementing a plan to remove their probationary status and become a student in "good academic standing." This course is primarily for students on academic probation (other students may enroll with the permission of the instructor). Credits earned count for graduation as an elective. (1 credit) INDS 103: Major and Career Exploration This course will examine various decision making models as they are applied to choosing an academic major and/or career. Through a variety of in-class and out-ofclass activities students will integrate selfknowledge and knowledge about majors and the world of work. (1 credit) ACSD 109: Developmental Mathematics This course covers basic arithmetic skills necessary for successful completion of basic algebra. Topics include basic operations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals, ratios and proportions, percents, and solving equations. Students not exempted from ACSD 109 must successfully complete this course before enrolling in ACSD 110. Students must pass a standard proficiency exam to pass this course. Course grading: A, B, C, or NC. Credit earned in this course will not count toward the university's 120 credit hour minimum required for graduation. (3 credits) ACSD 110: Beginning Algebra An overview of introductory algebra concepts, this course covers topics such as: simplifying variable expressions, solving equations and applications problems, simplifying polynomials, factoring, algebraic fractions, graphing linear equations, solving systems of linear equations, and simplifying radical expressions. Students who are placed into this course are expected to possess certain minimum competencies in arithmetic skills, and they must pass a standard proficiency exam to pass this course. Course grading: A, B, C, or NC. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 302 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 303 Prerequisite: ACSD 109 or exemption from ACSD 109. Credit earned in this course will not count toward the university's 120 credit hour minimum required for graduation. (3 credits) ACCOUNTING COURSES ACCT 101: American Taxation The course will provide a basic understanding of federal, state and local individual taxes and a history and background of government policy, philosophy and incentives enacted through the tax code. (Liberal Studies goal course-Our National Experience.) (3 credits) ACCT 205: Accounting for Decision Makers Emphasizes practical use of accounting information to support decision making by those in fields such as business, sports, resort management, government, education, and not-for-profit. Overview of financial and managerial accounting from a user's perspective, including use and analysis of financial statements, internal control, budget preparation, and cost and revenues behavior patterns. (For non-business majors) (3 credits) ACCT 209: Fundamental Accounting I A study of the elementary principles of accounting. The recording, classifying, summarizing, and interpretation of monetary transactions of the business firm are emphasized. The student is introduced to financial statement reporting and internal control. (3 credits) accounting including product costing, internal decision making, and planning and control. Prerequisite: ACCT 209. (3 credits) quantitative methods in cost analysis. Prerequisite: ACCT 309 (3 credits) ACCT 230: Accounting Information Systems Corporate, partnership, estate and trust taxation are covered along with topics such as depletion, net operating losses, and installment and deferred payment sale. Prerequisite: ACCT 308 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) An introduction to integrating accounting records with computers. Topics covered include: the role of AIS in the business environment, systems, accounting software, design, and accountants' use of spreadsheets, databases, and word processing. Pre- or Co-requisites: ACCT 210, CPSC 210 and microcomputer proficiency. (3 credits) ACCT 240: Legal Environment of Business I A study of the various processes available to resolve business disputes and an exploration of complex legal relationships that affect business, including contracts, business formations, employment, and torts and consumer law. (3 credits) ACCT 308: Federal Individual Income Tax Study of the federal income tax system, individual returns, rates, income exclusions and inclusions, gains and losses, deductions, alternate tax methods, and withholding of taxes. Prerequisite. Advanced business standing. (3 credits ACCT 309: Cost Accounting I Control concepts and costing methods, including systems for managemen. control, manufacturing inventor} valuation, standard variance analysis, an budgeting. Prerequisite: ACCT 210. CPSC 210, MGMT/ECON 219, Advanced business standing. (3 credits ACCT 210: Fundamental Accounting II ACCT 310: Cost Accounting II Principles of financial accounting with emphasis on partnership and corporation financial statements and management Long range budget preparation, caPir investments, transfer pricing, decision models in cost accounting, •rK ACCT 311: Federal Corporate and Transfer Taxes ACCT 313: Intermediate Accounting I The study of the foundations of accounting theory and practice with emphasis placed on the conceptual framework of accounting and the development of generally accepted accounting procedures including standards promulgated by CAP, APB, FASB, EITF, and other standards setting bodies; and the application of GAAP in accounting for assets and liabilities. Ethical issues and concerns are stressed throughout the course. Prerequisite: Advanced business standing. (3 credits) ACCT 314: Intermediate Accounting II A continuation of ACCT 313 covering the detailed examination and application of generally accepted accounting procedures in accounting for stockholders' equity: contributed capital and retained earnings; revenue and expense determination, recognition, and measurement with particular emphasis on pensions, leases, and deferred taxes. Ethical issues and concerns are stressed throughout the course. Prerequisite: Advanced business standing. (3 credits) ACCT 341: Legal Environment of Business II antitrust law, Financial instruments, intellectual property, bankruptcy, environmental, estate and international law. Prerequisite: ACCT 240. (3 credits) ACCT 347: Legal Environment of International Business Public and private international laws that impact the management of an inter­ national business transaction and multi­ national company will be studied with an emphasis on trade, licensing and investment, extraterritorial application of U.S. law, treaty law, GATT, the European community, human rights, employment, and environmental regulation, in the international system. (3 credits) ACCT 411: Auditing Theory and Practice Objective examination of financial statements with emphasis on internal control, review and evaluation, sampling theory and application, and procedural testing. Prerequisites: Advanced business standing and ACCT 314 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) ACCT 412: Accounting Seminar Analysis of current accounting theory and application in practice. Additional focus on ethics, written and oral commu­ nication, organization skills, profe­ ssionalism, and current topics. Prerequisites: Advanced business standing and ACCT 314 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) ACCT 413: Advanced Accounting I Advanced financial accounting theory and practice with emphasis on consolidations and partnerships. Prerequisites: ACCT 313 and advanced business standing. (3 credits) An analysis of complex transactions including mergers and acquisitions, COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 304 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 305 ACCT 414: Advanced Accounting II Continuation of ACCT 413 with emphasis on governmental and not-forprofit accounting and multinational accounting. Prerequisite: ACCT 413 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) ACCT 419: Auditing Systems Continuation of ACCT 411 with emphasis on computerized accounting systems and auditing procedures. Prerequisite: ACCT 411 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) ACCT 450: Internship Supervised placement in selected public and private agencies at appropriate institutions. Prerequisites: Application and permission of the instructor. (3-12 credits) ACCT 490: Independent Study In-depth reading and/or research in an area of particular interest to the student, done with the guidance of a faculty member. Prerequisites: 12 credits of accounting courses, application, and permission of the instructor, departmental chairperson, and dean of the college where the study will be conducted. (1-3 credits) ALLIED HEALTH COURSES AHEA 100: Introduction to Health Careers Provides students with an understanding of various career opportunities in health and safety occupations and the opportunity to determine whether their needs, interests, abilities, and values are suited to careers in this area. ( 3 credits) AHEA 101: Personal Health Addresses concerns pertaining to college living and life-long health. Emphasizes wellness with its emotional, physical, and social components. (3 credits) 306 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY AHEA 102: Health Appraisal and Promotion Discusses the role of wellness in health promotion. Identifies major health risks and examines primary prevention strategies utilizing select health appraisal instruments for the promotion of optimal individual and community health. Exposes students to agencies, which serve as resources for health information. Prerequisites: For community health, exercise science, physical education, and school health majors only or by permission of the instructor. Freshman or sophomore standing only. (3 credits) AHEA 103: Health Problems and Intervention Strategies Examines the major health problems and health risks to determine feasible secondary and tertiary intervention strategies to maintain, promote and manage the highest possible level of individual and community health. Explores behaviors and circumstances that are barriers to seeking and/or adhering to medical advice. Prerequisites: For community health, exercise science, physical education, and school health majors only or by permission of the instructor. Freshman or sophomore standing only. (3 credits) AHEA 111: Introduction to Health Services Administration This course provides an overview of health services administration. It includes topics such as: structure, function, and finance of health care organizations; management of health care; and the roles of health care professionals. (3 credits) AHEA 205: First Aid and Safety Emphasizes prevention, protection from further harm and correct response to common emergencies resulting from trauma and/or illness confronting the citizen. Provides opportunity to earn certification in American Red Cross First Aid and American Red Cross CPR or American Health Association CPR. (3 credits) AHEA 210: Principles of Community Health Provides a broad foundation of information related to the structure and functioning of the community health system including the identification and examination of programs, providers, and current problems associated with the delivery of health services. (3 credits) AHEA 211: Women and Health Care Examines the role of women as consumers and as both formal and informal providers of health services. (3 credits) AHEA 231: Analysis of Health Care Organizations Analyzes the organization of ambulatory, acute, long term care, and mental health services in the United States. Includes the structures and functions of both institutional and non-institutional health care organizations and draws upon a number of conceptual frameworks useful in understanding change in the delivery system. Course requires field experience. (3 credits) AHEA 262: Health Foundations Identifies and examines the major health problems at the individual and community level. Emphasizes health information and resources that can be used to deliver developmentally appropriate primary, secondary and tertiary education and/or interventions among diverse populations. (3 credits) AHEA 301: Introduction to Health Education Examines the knowledge and skills necessary to function effectively as a community, school, or worksite health educator. Emphasizes the responsibilities and competencies of the Certified Health Education Specialist. Prerequisites: AHEA 102 and 103 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) AHEA 309: Introduction to the Study of Disease Provides a broad foundation of information related to the etiology, pathophysiological mechanisms, signs and symptoms, outcomes and current therapies for selected communicable, genetic, and chronic diseases. Prerequisites: BIOL 216 and 217, AHEA 110 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) AHEA 310: Environmental Health Explores the ecologic, economic, ethical, toxicologic and epidemiologic bases for environmental health both globally and within the community setting. Emphasizes the relationship between biological, physical and chemical agents and disease/injury causation and the role of government. Prerequisites: CHEM 104 or 107 and BIOL 210 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) AHEA 311: International Health Examines significant health problems affecting populations in various areas of the world. Focuses on the integration of disease patterns with geographic areas and cultural practices. Prerequisite: Junior standing. (3 credits) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 307 AHEA 312: Data Management for Health Science Explores methods of data collection, manipulation and reporting for health science. Includes computer applications. Prerequisite: MATH 114 or permission of the instructor. Basic computer literacy is recommended. (3 credits) AHEA 313: Biostatistics Provides a broad foundation of knowledge related to data analysis in health science. Emphasizes the interpretation of health data and the computer skills for common statistical methods. Prerequisite: AHEA 312. (3 credits) AHEA 314: Nutrition and Health (moved) Examines basic scientific principles of nutrition, specifically all major nutrient classes in terms of functions, food sources, and adequate intakes along with sensitivity to diverse needs throughout the life cycle. (3 credits) AHEA 335: Current Topics in Health Care This course critically reviews current topics in health care. It analyzes topics in areas such as health care law, economics of health care, health care education, consumerism, organ donation, trends, and research likely to be confronted by health care administrators, educators, consumers, employers, and others interested in health care. (3 credits) AHEA 362: Introduction to School Health Education The course focuses on Health Education curriculum design and developmentallv appropriate instructional techniques that can be utilized for health promotion in school settings. Course included universally accepted pedagogical strategies with opportunities to observe and practice these strategies with K-12 health education content. Prerequisites: include successful completion of AHEA 262 (minimum grade of "C") and acceptance AHEA 316: Human Sexuality into the College of Education. Surveys a broad range of information about human sexuality from biological, psychological, sociological, religious, and medical perspectives. (3 credits) (3 credits) AHEA 332: Health Services Planning and Evaluation Provides knowledge about comprehensive health planning, comparing concepts, models, and approaches. Prerequisites: AHEA 111, 231, or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) AHEA 333: Professional Development Prepares students for entry into the work force by investigating models of behaviors, attitudes, and competencies of successful practitioners in the health care field. Prerequisite: Junior standing or above. (3 credits) AHEA 406: Health Measurement and Evaluation Provides basic proficiency in quantitative and qualitative approaches to health education and health promotion program measurement and evaluation. Current trends and issues in community, school and worksite health promotion are brought to bear on the problems of implementing and interpreting the results of formative and summative evaluation. Prerequisites: AHEA 210 and senior standing or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) AHEA 410: Epidemiology Introduces the study of population-based research and statistical methods of inquiry regarding distribution and determination of disease in human populations. Emphasizes appropriate study design and investigative techniques and interpretation of findings related to community health. Prerequisites: AHEA 313 Biostatistics or a statistics course approved by the instructor with permission of the instructor and senior standing. (3 credits) AHEA 436: Technology in Health Care AHEA 414: Death and Dying AHEA 437: Financial Management of Health Care Organizations This course develops effective understanding of all aspects of death and dying including: grief, funerals, children's view of death, psychological aspects of death, doctors and death, and euthanasia. (3 credits) AHEA 424: Nutrition and Exercise Focuses on the specific nutritional requirement for physical conditioning for persons involved in competitive and/or recreational activities. Emphasizes the development and/or maintenance of a healthy cardiovascular system. Prerequisite: AHEA 314 or Biol 216. (3 credits) AHEA 433: Health Services Management Involves the management theories and practices within health care settings. Prerequisites: AHEA 111, 231. (3 credits) AHEA 434: Marketing Health Services Provides knowledge and skills regarding the function of marketing in a health care facility. Prerequisites: AHEA 111, 231. (3 credits) AHEA 435: Medical and Health Care Law Provides the health care professional or student an overview of the legal system. Covers, but not limited to, medical malpractice, abortion and the law, euthanasia, insurance, duty to inform, and waiver. (3 credits) Provides information on the multidisciplinary computer systems used in health care settings for patient care, administration, management, educational preparation, and research. Prerequisite: CPSC 210. (3 credits) Provides students with important concepts, issues, tools and vocabulary that managers need when assuming the financial responsibilities of health care organizations. Prerequisites: ACCT 205, AHEA 111, 231. (3 credits) AHEA 439: The Accreditation and Survey Process Focuses on the role, responsibilities, standards, and requirements involved in accrediting and licensing surveys for health care organizations. Prerequisites: AHEA 111, 231, or permission of the instructor, and senior standing as a health-related major. (3 credits) AHEA 441: Long Term Care Administration I Provides general administrative knowledge about personnel, financial, and physical resource management specific to the long term care environment. Prerequisite: Senior standing as an HSA major only. (6 credits) AHEA 442: Long Term Care Administration II Provides general administrative knowledge about resident care, marketing, public relations, and government regulations specific to the long term care environment. Prerequisites: AHEA 441 and senior standing as a HSA major only. (3 credits) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 308 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 309 AHEA 443: Ambulatory Care Management Examines the changing health care policy framework and emphasis on ambulatory care services. Health maintenance organizations, managed care, critical pathways, and other alternative systems will be explored. Prerequisites: AHEA 111, 231, or permission of the instructor, and senior standing as a health related major. (3 credits) AHEA 444: Educational Program Management in Health Care Environments Provides information on the types of educational programs mandated by federal, state, and professional associations in acute, long term care, and outpatient settings. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of educational programs to the delivery of quality services within the health care industry. Prerequisites: AHEA 111, 231, or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) AHEA 450: Internship Provides opportunity to apply theory and develop competencies through a workrelated experience in an appropriate cooperating enterprise. Summers only. Prerequisites: Program/major specified requirements and/or approval of instructor. (12 credits) AHEA 455: Student Teaching — Health Science Under the guidance of a cooperating teacher and university supervisor, students engage in two, eight week assignments on a full-time basis in specified school districts and attend scheduled seminars. Supervisors assign additional require­ ments. (12, 6, or 3 credits) AHEA 462: Teaching and Assessment in Health Education The course focuses on Health Education instructional and assessment techniques that can be utilized for health promotion in school settings. Development of a comprehensive school health curriculum using the National Health Education Standards and the Assessment Framework is emphasized including appropriatescope and sequence, content, and skills. Special emphasis is accorded to meeting the Pennsylvania Chapter Regulations that address reaching HIV/AIDS, human sexuality, family life education, tobacco, alcohol, and other forms of chemical abuse. The course includes a practica in the schools that allows opportunities to observe, practice, and reflect on specific school health education teaching strategies. Prerequisites includesuccessful completion of AHEA 262 and 36(minimum of "C") and acceptance into the College of Education. (3 credits) AHEA 490: Independent Study Students study under the supervision of a professor on a specific and significant topic. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor, departmental chairperson, and dean of the college where the stud\ will be conducted. (1-6 credits) ART COURSES FOUNDATIONS: ART 100: 2-D Design An introductory studio course examim"the underlying structure of basic design in two-dimensional art. Students Uinvolved in the actual production of dimensional design solutions. The histo r of design is explored, as well as the \ ark techniques employed by artists to exppersonal visions, communicate ide- examine and interpret the human experience. No prerequisite. (3 credits) ART 101: 3-D Design An introductory studio course examining the underlying structure of basic design in three-dimensional art. Students will be involved in the actual production of three- dimensional design solutions. The history of design is explored, as well as the various techniques employed by artists to express personal visions, communicate ideas or examine and interpret the human experience. No prerequisite. (3 credits) ART 105: Basic Studio Drawing ART 115: Visual Literacy A cornerstone course involving the study of visual forms of communication with an emphasis on image-based media (newspaper, magazine, film, television, photography, informational graphics, interactive multimedia, digital games and web-based technologies). Topics include visual interpretation, visual manipulation, visual conventions, the role of visual media in cultural processes and aesthetic appreciation. No prerequisite. (3 credits) ART 200: Activities and Fundamentals ART 108: Basic Studio Printmaking A course providing for the study of child development through creative activities. It includes theory, experimentation with two and three-dimensional processes appropriate to the elementary classroom, methods of motivation, evaluation and classroom management. (3 credits) ART 109-112: Basic Studio ART 205-214: Art Synthesis. ART 109: Basic Studio Metalsmithing ART 205: Art Synthesis Drawing ART 106: Basic Studio Painting ART 107: Basic Studio Photography ART 110: Basic Studio Sculpture ART 111: Basic Studio Fibers ART 112: Basic Studio Ceramics ART 114 Basic Studio Digital Media Nine courses that provide the student with the option to work painting (106) photography (107) printmaking (108) sculpture (110) fibers (111) ceramics (112) or digital media (114). Introductory courses in the studio techniques and the primary functions of one of these two and three dimensional studio disciplines. Through creative studio practice, students discover relationships relevant to their role as an artist. (No number may be repeated.) (3 credits) ART 206: Art Synthesis Painting ART 207: Art Synthesis Photography ART 208: Art Synthesis Printmaking ART 209: Art Synthesis Metalsmithing ART 210: Art Synthesis Sculpture ART 211: Art Synthesis Fibers ART 212: Art Synthesis Ceramics ART 213: Art Synthesis Design COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 310 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 311 ART 214: Art Synthesis Digital Media ART 308: Advanced Studio Printmaking Ten courses providing student options working in drawing (205), painting (206), photography (207), printmaking (208), metalsmithing (209), sculpture (210), fibers (211), ceramics (212), and design (214). Emphasis is given to the synthesis of the student experience through art. Prerequisites: One course at the basic studio level chosen from ART 100, 101, and 105 through 114. (Limited to 6 credits in any one studio.) ART 309: Advanced Studio Metalsmithing ART 225: Overview of Western Art A sweeping survey intended to acquaint the student with the stylistic development and chronology of the western tradition in the arts. Covers the period and styles prevalent in the Western World from the Beginnings of art to the modern era. (3 credits) ART 226: Overview of World Art A survey course intended to acquaint the student with the stylistic developments and chronology of the visual arts in Asia, Africa, India and South America. Special emphasis will be given to the expression of cultural, religious and aesthetic purposes of art works created outside the western tradition. (3 credits) ART 300: Art Seminar A seminar for advanced art studio majors, designed to sharpen the students' critical and evaluation skills. Prerequisites: 6 credits of advanced studio. (3 credits) ART 305-314: Advanced Studio ART 305: Advanced Studio Drawing ART 306: Advanced Studio Painting ART 307: Advanced Studio Photography 312 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY ART 310: Advanced Studio Sculpture ART 311: Advanced Studio Fibers ART 312: Advanced Studio Ceramics ART 313: Advanced Studio Design ART 314: Advanced Studio Digital Media A continuation of art synthesis courses which provide an expanded range of approaches to the solution of advanced studio problems. Ten courses provide student options in working with drawing (305), painting (306), photography (307), printmaking (308), metalsmithing (309), sculpture (310), fibers (311), ceramics (312), and design (313), and digital media (314). Prerequisites: 6 credits chosen from ART 205 through 214 for courses ART 305 through 314. (Limited to 9 credits in any one studio.) ART 315: Master Studio A course in which master artists and craftsmen speak to the history and development of their discipline. They will also demonstrate techniques and critique student work. May be repeated tor a maximum of 9 credits. (1 credit) ART 317: Advanced Topics in Elementary Art This course will provide elementary education majors with an understanding and an ability to use the elements of discipline-based art education in [llv classroom. Encompassing the four areas of Art Education (art criticism, art history aesthetics and art production) the main emphasis of coursework will be to create a framework for rigorous and challenging study of art as it applies to the development of children in an elementary setting. (3 credits) ART 325: North American Art History Explores the history of the visual arts produced on the North American continent and covers the artistic expressions of Native Americans and the development of European colonial art to the Second World War. Prerequisites: ART 225. (3 credits) ART 335: The Renaissance Tradition Explores the historical development of the visual arts in Europe from the mid-l4,h century to the mid-17th century. Prerequisite: ART 225. (3 credits) ART 345: Foundations of Modern Art The development of modern concepts and approaches in the visual arts from the late 18th century up to and including Impressionism in the late 19lh century. Prerequisites: ART 225 or 325 or 335. (3 credits) ART 355: Early Modern Art Explores the history of the visual arts during the late nineteenth century culminating with the surrealist movement before the Second World War. Prerequisite: ART 225 or 325 or 345. (3 credits) ART 365: Art Since 1945 Explores the development of the visual arts in the late twentieth century. It will cover the social, cultural and stylistic movements from Abstract Expressionism to contemporary art. Prerequisites: ART 225 or 325 or 335, 345 or 355 or permission of instructor. (3 credits) ART 405-414: Senior Studio ART 405: Senior Studio Drawing ART 406: Senior Studio Painting ART 407: Senior Studio Photography ART 408: Senior Studio Printmaking ART 409: Senior Studio Metalsmithing ART 410: Senior Studio Sculpture ART 411: Senior Studio Fibers ART 412: Senior Studio Ceramics ART 413: Senior Studio Design ART 414: Senior Studio Digital Media Ten courses in studio work utilizing studio facilities to the accomplishment of the students' senior level artistic objectives. Drawing (405), painting (406), photography (407), printmaking (408), metalsmithing (409), sculpture (410), fibers (411), ceramics (412), design (413), and digital media (414). Prerequisites: 9~6 credits of advanced studio. (3 credits may be repeated with the instructor's permission for a maximum of 9 credits). ART 420: Art History Seminar A seminar for students qualified to do independent study and research in art history. Topics selected through consultation with the instructor. Prerequisites: ART 325, 335, 345, 355, 365.(3 credits) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 313 ART 477: Extended Studio Photography BIOLOGY COURSES ART 426: Senior Project Painting ART 478: Extended Studio Printmaking BIOL 100: Introductory Biology Laboratory ART 427: Senior Project Photography ART 479: Extended Studio Metalsmithing ART 428: Senior Project Printmaking ART 480: Extended Studio Sculpture ART 429: Senior Project Metalsmithing ART 481: Extended Studio Fibers ART 425-432: Senior Project ART 425: Senior Project Drawing ART 430: Senior Project Sculpture ART 431: Senior Project Fibers ART 432: Senior Project Ceramics ART 433: Senior Project Design ART 434: Senior Project Digital Media Ten courses providing independent study in either drawing (425), painting (426), photography (427), printmaking (428), metalsmithing (429), sculpture (430), fibers (431), ceramics (432), digital media (434), culminating in a public exhibition demonstrating the students' artisticstance. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. (3 credits) ART 450: Internship Professional experiences geared to student vocational goals. Working in galleries, museums or graphic design studios, working with professional artists in their studios and other job-related experiences. Prerequisite: Completion of 24 credits in studio art. (3,6,12 credits) ART 475-484: Extended Studio ART 475: Extended Studio Drawing ART 476: Extended Studio Painting 314 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY ART 482: Extended Studio Ceramics ART 484: Extended Studio Digital Media Advanced work in one of nine studios, including drawing (475), painting (4 6), photography (477), printmaking (4 8), metalsmithing (479), sculpture (480), fibers (481), ceramics (482), or digital media (484). Prerequisite: Permission or the instructor. (1 credit) ART 490: Independent Study Offers the opportunities of advanced creative activity in a single area or concentration (painting, graphics, ceramics, art history, etc.) to be chosen b) the student with the consent of the department. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing, completion of lower level cour>^ offerings in chosen area of concentration, acceptance of project proposal by the department and permission of the instructor, departmental chairperson an dean of the college where the stud) wi be conducted. (1-3 credits) This laboratory activity course is designed to introduce the non-biology major to science as a process. Basic biological concepts and principles are the focal points for the laboratory activities. The scientific process is used throughout the hands on exercises to facilitate the learning experience. (1 credit) BIOL 101: General Biology A principles course in biology, designed for non-biology majors, which emphasizes cellular structure and function, Mendelian and molecular genetics, reproduction, and classic and modern concepts of ecology and evolution. (3 credits) BIOL 102: Human Biology This non-biology majors course considers the human as a whole organism, with emphasis on the interrelationships of organ systems, the relationship to the environment, and human origins and genetics. (3 credits) BIOL 104: Principles of Biology A laboratory and lecture course that emphasizes basic biological principles to prepare students for subsequent sequential courses required of biology majors. (4 credits) BIOL 105: Environmental Biology A non-biology majors course which provides an introduction to ecological principles and concepts with an examination of the biological basis of contemporary environmental problems. (3 credits) major, will stress many of the economic and practical aspects of plants. It will also offer historical insights concerning the impact plants have had on world exploration, colonization, etc. (3 credits) BIOL 201: General Botany Basic biochemical, morphological, and physiological aspects of plant biology as they relate to evolution. Includes a lab. Prerequisite: BIOL 101 or 102 or 104. (4 credits) BIOL 207: Land Plants and Their Environment This course for non-biology majors surveys the common plants native to Pennsylvania. Includes a lab. (3 credits) BIOL 208: Introduction to Wildlife Management For non-biology majors, this course covers basic ecological principles with emphasis on the taxonomy and life histories of vertebrate animals. Includes a lab. (3 credits) BIOL 210: Medical Microbiology The study of pathogenic microorganisms to include taxonomy, structure, biological activities, host defense mechanisms, disease transmission, and disease states. Includes a lab. Prerequisite: BIOL 101 or 102 or 216. (3 credits) BIOL 212: General Zoology The anatomy, physiology, ecology, and economic importance of representative animals with emphasis on the understanding of development and the evolutionary blueprint of the animal kingdom. Includes a lab. Prerequisite: BIOL 101 or 102 or 104. (4 credits) BIOL 120: Practical Botany Basic structures, functions, and uses of plants. This course, for the non-biology COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 315 BIOL 213: Medical Immunology A lecture and laboratory course for medical technology majors which emphasizes immunological principals of medical importance. Prerequisite: BIOL 210. (1 credit) BIOL 214: Medical Parasitology A lecture and laboratory course for medical technology majors which emphasizes the protozoans and metazoa of medical importance. Prerequisite: BIOL 210. (1 credit) BIOL 215: Medical Mycology A lecture and laboratory course for medical technology majors which emphasizes the fungi of medical importance. Prerequisite: BIOL 210. (1 credit) BIOL 216-217: Anatomy and Physiology genetic technology, for themselves, their families, and society at large. Prerequisite: Advanced standing and BIOL 101 or 102 or 104. (3 credits) BIOL 305: Aquatic Plants This course deals with the identification and quantification of phytoplankton and vascular hydrophytes, with emphasis placed on the productivity of aquatic plants and their importance as indicator organisms. Includes a lab. (3 credits) BIOL 306: Freshwater Biomonitoring This course covers the identification and quantification of fish, zooplankton, and benthos organisms, with emphasis placed on the productivity of aquatic animals and their importance as indicator organisms. Includes a lab. Prerequisite: BIOL 101 or 104 and CHEM 108. (3 credits) covariance, and non-parametric techniques are included. Use of PC and/ or mainframe computer is required. Includes a lab. (3 credits) BIOL 330: Microbiology A consideration of the structure, metabolism, growth, and genetics of microorganisms with emphasis placed on the bacteria and viruses. Includes a lab. Prerequisites: BIOL 250 and CHEM 200 or 201. (3 credits) BIOL 335: Cell Biology Lecture and laboratory investigations related to cellular structure and function. Topics include consideration of extracellular matrix, cell surface, internalization, intracellular signaling and routing, cell-cell communication, renewal, and development. Prerequisites: BIOL 250 and CHEM 200 or 201. (3 credits) A sequence of lecture and laboratory courses for non-biology majors which surveys the normal structure and function of the human body. It is recommended that 216 be taken prior to 217. Both courses include labs. (3 credits each) BIOL 310: Plant Systematics BIOL 340: Vertebrate Anatomy Evolutionary trends in floristic morphology are used to examine family relationships among the major groups ot vascular plants. Includes a lab. Prerequisite: A comparative study of the adult structure of the organs and systems of representative vertebrates. Laboratory included. Prerequisite: BIOL 212. (3 credits) BIOL 201. (3 credits) BIOL 343: Embryology BIOL 250: Genetics BIOL 311: Entomology An introductory course that covers transmission genetics, molecular genetics, and population genetics, with an emphasis on problem-solving. Examples in both plants and animals (including humans) are considered. Includes a lab. Prerequisite: BIOL 101 or 102 or 104. (4 credits) Insects, including their taxonomy, structure, function, ecology, and economic importance. Prerequisite: BIOL 212. (3 Developmental processes of vertebrate embryology. A comparative study of gametogenesis, fertilization, cleavage, gastrulation, organogenesis, and embryonic adaptations. Includes a lab. Prerequisite: BIOL 340 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) BIOL 300: Social and Ethical Issues in Genetics Advances in genetics have the potential to do much good, but they may also create difficult social and ethical issues that we are unprepared for. This course seeks to provide students of all majors with the necessary framework for arriving at their own conclusions about the proper role of 316 S L I P P E R Y R O C K UNIVERSITY credits) BIOL 320: Ornithology Anatomy, physiology, taxonomy, ecology, and behavior of birds. Two weekend fiel trips are required. Includes a lab. Prerequisite: BIOL 212. (3 credits) BIOL 325: Biometry An introduction to statistical techniques and experimental design as applied 10 biological problems. Descriptive metho tests of significance, linear regression, correlation, analysis of variance an BIOL 345: Intro, to Biological Electron Microscopy An introduction to the theoretical basis and practice of routine biological electron microscopy. Experiences in the preparation of specimens for transmission and scanning electron microscopy will be presented. The course presentation will involve a one-week workshop and two hours per week during the semester. Prerequisite: The successful completion (or the equivalent) of two years of basic science courses at the university level. (2 credits) BIOL 350: Evolution Stresses evolution as a process. Evidence of early theories, population genetics and ecology, modern synthetic theory, speciation, phylogeny, and the major features characteristic of organic evolution are included. Prerequisites: BIOL 201, 212, 250. (3 credits) BIOL 357: Environmental Microbiology The interactions of microorganisms with their environment and with other organisms in nutrient cycles and environmental bioremediation, and the effects of microbial activity on plants and animals. Includes a lab. Prerequisites: BIOL 101 or 104 or equivalent, CHEM 200 or 202. (4 credits) BIOL 360: Field Botany A field course covering the flora of western Pennsylvania. Students will be expected to identify in the field approximately 225 vascular plants. (3 credits) BIOL 370: Molecular Biology A lecture and laboratory study of the structure and function of biological macromolecules and of the functions of living cells at the molecular level. Topics include macromolecular structures, gene > expression and regulation, and manipulations of genetic material. Includes a lab. Prerequisites: BIOL 250 and CHEM 201 or CHEM 202. (3 credits) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 317 BIOL 371: Vertebrate Field Zoology Taxonomy, life histories, and ecological relationships of representative vertebrates are stressed. Several field trips are required. (3 credits) BIOL 401: Ecology Emphasis is placed on the structure, composition, and dynamics of ecosystems. Lab work primarily consists of field studies. Prerequisite: BIOL 101 or 104, and CHEM 108 and junior standing. (3 credits) BIOL 405: Animal Physiological Ecology The adaptations of animals to deal with specialized environmental situations are studied at levels ranging from biochemical to organismal. Includes a lab. Prerequisites: BIOL 104, 212, CHEM 107, 108. (4 credits) BIOL 410: Animal Physiology Basic animal physiological processes, including a synthesis that begins at the molecular level and moves to the more complex cellular and organismal levels. Includes a lab. Co-requisite: CHEM 201. (3 credits) BIOL 430: Pathogenic Microbiology This course examines the role of bacteria in disease processes with emphasis on hostpathogen interactions and mechanisms by which pathogenic bacteria cause disease. General topics to be discussed include pathogenesis, epidemiology, and characteristics of the major pathogenic bacteria, which allow them to produce a disease state in the host. Includes a lab. Prerequisite: BIOL 330. (3 credits) BIOL 450: Biology Internship This course will permit the biology major to obtain credit for on-the-job experience in such areas as hospitals, greenhouses, nurseries, sewage plants, fish, and game commissions, park service, plant breeders, and seed producers, veterinary medicine, etc. (1-3 credits, repeatable up to 15) BIOL 451: Plant Physiology A lecture-laboratory study of the functional relationships of the plant body including such topics as nutrition, water relations, photosynthesis, photoperiodism, hormones, and growth processes. Prerequisites: BIOL 201 and CHEM 201. (3 credits) BIOL 465: Plant Anatomy A macroscoic and microscopic laboratory study of vascular plants. Tissue and organ structure and development in a wide variety of plant groups are emphasized. Includes a lab. Prerequisite: BIOL 201. (3 credits) BIOL 470: Histology Microscopic structure and arrangement of tissues in multicellular organisms. Prepared microscopic slides of representative animal organs are studied. Includes a lab. Prerequisite: BIOL 212 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) BIOL 490: Independent Study Independent research under the guidance of a faculty member. Prerequisite Permission of the instructor, departmental chairperson, and dean of the college where the study will be conducted. (1-3 credits, repeatable up to 6) BIOL 492: Biology Seminar For junior and senior biology majors. Bc semester a different area of current research interest is chosen for stud). ( credit) BIOL 498: Selected Topics CHEM 107: General Chemistry I The in depth examination of a specific topic. The nature of the topic selected and its treatment determined in consultation with the instructor. (1-3 credits) Topics include nomenclature, stoichiometry, kinetic-molecular theory, gas laws, electronic structure, periodicity, and chemical bonding. Stoichiometry is emphasized. Prerequisites: ACSD 110 and co-requisites MATH 120, or 125, or 225. (3 credits) CHEMISTRY COURSES CHEM 104: Introductory Chemistry I This course is the first course in a twosemester sequence for non-science majors which introduces the fundamental principles of Chemistry. Although this course serves as a prerequisite for the next course in the sequence (CHEM 106), it is also designed as a stand-alone course. This allows students to take either this course alone or the two-semester sequence and still obtain a basic understanding of chemical principles. The principles of chemistry are developed and illustrated through selective application. Note: This course is not a substitution for CHEM 107 and students cannot receive credit for CHEM 104 and CHEM 107. Also note that this course does not serve as a prerequisite for CHEM 108. (3 credits) CHEM 106: Introductory Chemistry II This is the second course in a two-semester sequence of an introductory chemistry course for non-science majors. The curse will build on the principles presented in CHEM 104 which is a prerequisite for this course and will focus on the areas of organic and biochemistry. As with CHEM 104, this course will concentrate on the basic principles of chemistry and illustrate them through selected applications. Prerequisite: CHEM 104. (3 credits) CHEM 108: General Chemistry II Topics include intermolecular forces, solutions, colloids, chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, equilibria (acid-base, solubility, and complex ion), electro­ chemistry, and the transition elements. Prerequisite: CHEM 107. (3 credits) CHEM 110: Contemporary Chemistry Laboratory Laboratory to accompany Chemistry 103 providing basic chemistry and environmentally related experiences. One two-hour laboratory per week. Corequisite: CHEM 104 (1 credit) CHEM 111: General Chemistry I Lab A laboratory to accompany CHEM 107. Laboratory experiments are designed to develop basic laboratory skills and illustrate concepts. Co-requisite: CHEM 107. (1 credit) CHEM 112: General Chemistry II Lab A laboratory to accompany CHEM 108. Laboratory experiments illustrate the concepts of General Chemistry II. Prerequisites: CHEM 111, Co-requisite: CHEM 108. (1 credit) CHEM 113: Clinical Chemistry Laboratory Laboratory to accompany CHEM 103 providing basic chemistry and healthrelated experiences. One two-hour laboratory per week. Co-requisite: CHEM 104. (1 credit) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 31 8 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 319 PHYS/CHEM 301: Physical Chemistry I CHEM 340: Air Quality Assessment A one semester introductory course that covers the most commonly encountered properties of the major families of organic compounds. The course is designed for students pursuing a B.S. in environmental science. Not equivalent to CHEM 201. Prerequisites: CHEM 108, 112. (3 credits). Thermodynamics and chemical kinetics. Prerequisites: CHEM 108,112, PHYS212 or 213, and MATH 230. (3 credits) CHEM 426: Instrumental Analysis Laboratory A three hour per week laboratory accompanying CHEM 425. Instru­ mentation and computing technology will be applied to quantitative problems of chemistry. Prerequisites: Concurrent registration in CHEM 425 and knowledge of a computer language. (1 credit) CHEM 201-202: Organic Chemistry I and II credits) A study of the quality of the air environment. Air quality assessment and potential problems will be examined both in lecture discussions and in laboratory or field situations. (Includes ambient air testing.) Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 108 and 112. (4 credits) CHEM 200: Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry Modern theories relating molecular structure to chemical reactivity are stressed. Elucidation of molecular structure by infrared, ultraviolet, nuclear magnetic resonance and mass spectroscopy is also covered. Prerequisites: (1) For CHEM 201: CHEM 108, 112; (2) For CHEM 202: CHEM 201. (3 credits) CHEM 211-212: Organic Chemistry Laboratory I and II A laboratory course in which students employ the synthetic techniques and analytical procedures of organic chemistry. Prerequisites: (1) For CHEM 211: CHEM 108 and 112, and Co-requisite: concurrent registration in CHEM 201 or completion of CHEM 201 or (2) For CHEM 212: CHEM 211 and concurrent registration in CHEM 202 or completion of CHEM 202. (1 credit each course) CHEM 240: Industrial Hygiene Requirements to preserve worker health and safety will be surveyed. Prerequisites: CHEM 107, 108, and 200. (3 credits) CHEM 270: Industrial Chemistry A study of industries with emphasis on economic, technical, and possible ecological factors affecting process design. Includes on-site lectures and discussions of various industries in the area. Prerequisites: CHEM 108, 112. (3 credits) 320 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY CHEM 302: Physical Chemistry II Quantum mechanics and spectroscopy. Prerequisites: CHEM 108, 112, PHYS 211, 212 or 213 and MATH 231. (3 CHEM 321: Physical Chemistry Laboratory I Principles from Thermodynamic principles will be employed in the laboratory for determining and relating physical properties such as viscosity, surface tension, boiling and freezing points to the identity, and composition of chemical substances. Co-requisite: CHEM/PHYS 301. (1 credit) CHEM 322: Physical Chemistry Laboratory II Applied principles from Physical Chemistry II lecture will be used for interpreting results from experiments involving kinetics, equilibria, and spectrophotometric data. Concurrent registration: CHEM 302. (1 credit) CHEM 335: Biochemistry Investigates the basic theme of intermediary metabolism. A background for this study is gained through study of the chemistry of cellular constituents. (3 credits) CHEM 336: Biochemistry Laboratory A laboratory course in which the student uses techniques employed in biochemica investigations. Prerequisites: CHEM and Co-requisite: CHEM 333- (1 cre^c CHEM 350: Analytical Chemistry Topics include gravimetric and volumetric analysis of chemical systems. Special emphasis is given to titrimetric methods based on acid-base, complexation, and oxidation-reduction reactions. Prerequisite: CHEM 108, 112. (3 credits) CHEM 351: Analytical Chemistry Lab Students develop practical skills employed in the quantitative analysis of chemical systems. Prerequisite: CHEM 108, 112 and Co-requisite: CHEM 350. (1 credit) CHEM 370: Water Quality Assessment Water quality assessment and water quality problems will be examined both in lecture discussions and in laboratory or field situations. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 108 and 112. (4 credits) CHEM 425: Instrumental Analysis A lecture course to introduce the student to the theory, advantages, disadvantages, limitations, and power of contemporary chemical instrumentation, including computational methods. Prerequisite: CHEM 108, MATH 225, PHYS 211. Offered in alternate years. (3 credits) CHEM 430: Industrial Pollution Control Engineering Economic and technical problems will be discussed as related to the abatement of harmful discharges from industrial sources. Systems analysis will be employed in the examination of engineering solutions in the physical or chemical treatment of discharge. Three hours of lecture per week or a field trip. Prerequisites: CHEM 108 and 112. (3 credits) CHEM 442: Inorganic Chemistry A lecture course covering atomic structure, bonding, and properties of inorganic compounds. Coordination chemistry and other topics of current research interest are covered. Co-requisite: CHEM 302. Offered in alternate years. (3 credits) CHEM 450: Chemistry Internship Supervised placement and research in selected public and private agencies. Prerequisite: 16 credits (minimum) in chemistry and Junior or Senior standing. (Credits earned will be counted as free electives and will not be counted toward the chemistry major.) CHEM 460: Polymer Chemistry A one semester introductory course that covers the synthesis, kinetics, properties, and applications of polymers. Prerequisites: CHEM 202 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 321 CHEM 475: Advanced Organic Synthesis A one semester course that includes an advanced organic chemistry synthesis laboratory. The lecture part covers modern synthetically useful reactions and their applications. The intensive laboratory offers the students an introduction to organic synthesis research, including the use of modern reagents and instruments. Students will become acquainted with techniques of preparation, purification and spectroscopic identifications of organic compounds. Prerequisite: CHEM 202 and 212. (5 credits) CHEM 490: Independent Study Independent research under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor, departmental chairperson, and dean of the college where the study will be conducted. (1-3 credits) CHEM 491: Chemistry Seminar For junior chemistry majors. On-line searches of the chemical literature lead to oral presentations and written reports in a selected area of research. (1 credit) CHEM 496: Research Offers a student the opportunity to carry out chemical research in the laboratory, employing all departmental facilities, and the experience of writing a thesis under the direction of a faculty mentor. Prerequisite: permission of the chairperson. (1-3 credits) CHEM 498: Selected Topics The in-depth examination of a specific topic. The nature of the topic selected and its treatment determined in consultation with the instructor. (1 -3 credits) 322 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY CHINESE COURSES CHIN 101,102,103: Chinese Language and Culture I, II, III These courses will provide an introduction to the Mandarin language. Prerequisite: CHIN 101 or equivalent for CHIN 102; CHIN 102 or equivalent for CHIN 103. (3 credits each) CHIN 202: Intermediate Chinese I Prerequisite: CHIN 103 or equivalent. (3 credits) CHIN 306: Survey of Chinese Civilization and Culture A study of the important aspects of Chinas culture, including its geography, history, social and political values, arts, sciences, literature, religion, and ideology. Course is taught in English and open to all interested persons. (3 credits) COMMUNICATION COURSES COMM 110: Communication Concepts An overview of basic theories concerning the communication process. Recom­ mended as a basis for major study in the area. (3 credits) COMM 112: Message and Content Design This introductory course involves the student in the study of message an content design. The student will he acquainted with the different stages in the development of communication projects and the elements. (3 credits) COMM 115: Visual Literacy A cornerstone course that involves t e study of visual forms of c o m m u n i c a t i o n with an emphasis on image-based me a (newspaper, magazine, film, television, photography, informational graphics, interactive multimedia, digital games and web-based technologies). Topics include visual interpretation, visual manipulation, visual conventions, the role of visual media and cultural processes and aesthetic appreciation. (3 credits) COMM 200: Public Speaking Theory and practice of developing and presenting oral messages in a variety of communication contexts. Students will be expected to develop an understanding of the communication process and to demonstrate proficiency in speechmaking. Prerequisites: ENGL 101 or equivalent and sophomore standing. (3 credits) COMM 201: Digital Imaging This course exposes students to the use and manipulation of electronically generated images through hands-on experience with digital cameras and scanners. Market specific imaging software is used to further enhance and manipulate imagery. Course topics include visual aesthetics, composition, image layering, photo-retouching, spatial relationships, compression techniques, digital painting, editing, color adjustment, filtering, image capture and file formatting. Prerequisite: COMM/ART 115. (3 credits) COMM 215: Small Group Communication Communication problems and processes in small groups. Topics include role and nature of the small group, communication structure, problem-solving techniques, and leadership. (3 credits) and breakdowns which occur as members of one culture group interact with those of another culture group. This course will also foster an increased awareness of particular skills and knowledge that can foster more effective intercultural communication. (3 credits) COMM 231: Introduction to Public Relations This course seeks to introduce public relations students to the history, role, context of public relations, and the process through which public relations professionals establish and maintain lines of communication between an organization and its publics. As such, the course examines the nature of public opinion, methods of audience analysis, message design, and engages in skill development relevant to the professional practice of the public relations. (3 credits) COMM 232: Publication Production This course will be concerned with the nonverbal aspects of print communi­ cation, i.e., areas by which the communication process can be enhanced by the use of pictures, charts, graphs, white space, type faces and sizes, etc. It seeks to make students aware of the fact that print communication does not involve only words. (3 credits) COMM 242: News Writing Basic course in journalistic news structuring techniques and straight news writing. Students write news stories and conduct news interviews. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or exemption (3 credits) COMM 217: Intercultural Communication This course is designed to create a greater understanding of communication patterns COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 323 COMM 247: Photojournalism Photojournalism upholds the professional standards specific to newspaper photography and the recording of news events visually. Students are required to shoot assignments according to print standards on deadline. The course includes issues related to the specialization of shooting sports, spot news, features and special essays. Photographic processing and printing skills are also covered as part of the course content. (3 credits) COMM 254: Video Production COMM 310: Communication Research Methods COMM 318: Professional Presentation An introduction to the principles, procedures, and tools of research used in the analysis of the communication situation, including consideration of research design and statistical analysis and the identification, control, and measurement of communication variables. Prerequisite: COMM 110. This course is a prerequisite or co-requisite for all upper division communication courses for majors. (3 credits) Principles and applications of communi­ cation techniques and media for presentations and processes common to professional settings. Prerequisites: Senior standing, CPSC 110 or equivalent experience and familiarity with PC's and software recommended. (3 credits) An introduction to video production as communication media. Emphasis on the processes and technologies of singlecamera production, including: (1) operation of audio and video recording equipment, (2) development of techniques for composition, lighting, scriptwriting, storyboarding, directing, and editing. (3 credits) *COMM 312: Argumentation COMM 258: Interactive Multimedia I *COMM 314: Dyadic and Group Communication Processes Emphasis on the emergence of contemporary, evolving technologies that use a variety of devices and techniques to marry images, graphics, text, voice, and music and enhance their effect with interactivity between user and the system. Prerequisites: Any computer science course. (3 credits) This is a theory-based course examining the process of communication in dyadic and group settings. Emphasis is placed upon (1) influences upon communication processes and resulting behavior and content and (2) the development of skills and skill assessment in both settings. Prerequisite: COMM 215. (3 credits) COMM 262: Broadcast Announcing •COMM 315: Organizational Communication This skill course is intended to develop a mastery of voice techniques used in broadcasting. The course focuses on analytical and vocal techniques associated with on-air announcing for radio and television. Topics include voice analysis, pronunciation and articulation, broadcasting equipment and announcing for commercials, music, sports and news. (3 credits) A study of the communication beha\ ior of persons in organizations. Considers the nature of organizations, communication structures in organizations, and the development of communication traininD in organizations. (3 credits) A study of argumentation as a decision making process. Course focuses on theories of argument, the roles of advocates and opponents, the nature of argument building, evidence, and reasoning and argument in various contexts. Prerequisite: COMM 200. (3 credits) *COMM 332: Case Studies in Public Relations and Integrated Communications This advanced course seeks to develop critical thinking skills through the examination of audience-centered case studies. Students examine how professionals in public relations and integrated communications develop objectives that translate into communication campaigns, illustrating theoretical applications in real-life situations. The development of analytical skills and ethical guidelines in communications practice is emphasized. Prerequisite: COMM231. (3 credits) COMM 333: Public Relations Writing Course seeks to further develop the writing skills of public relations majors. Course assignments focus on expanding students' ability to make critical decisions regarding the process of gathering necessary information, identifying objectives, and creating appropriate messages for specific target audiences. Prerequisites: COMM 231 and 256. (3 credits) COMM 334: Publication Production II The course continues to expose students to the in-depth study of electronic publication issues, it specifically deals with design and layout issues related to newspapers, annual reports and other multiple-page publications. The course covers issues related to prepares, separations, advanced topography and paper selection. Prerequisite: COMM 232. (3 credits) *COMM 342: Sports Journalism Discussion of ethics and responsible sports journalism, sports information and public relations interview techniques, broadcast sports journalism. Guest lecturers in sports information, public relations, and broadcast journalism may speak on relevant topics. Prerequisite: COMM 242. (3 credits) *COMM 343: Feature Journalism Course will focus on writing feature articles for newspapers and magazines. (3 credits) •COMM 344: The Editorial Function: Copy Methods and practices of copy editing that are applicable to newspapers, magazines, and technical publications. Prerequisite: COMM 242. (3 credits) COMM 346: Investigative Reporting Application of advanced news writing, reporting and newsgathering techniques to produce in-depth, explanatory news stories on important public affairs issues. Prerequisite: COMM 242. Also recommended COMM 245. (3 credits) COMM 348: Advanced Reporting Instruction in writing the news story, discussions of reportorial ethics and techniques, and in-field coverage of news events, feature stories and speeches. Prerequisite: COMM 242. (3 credits) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 324 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 325 COMM 350: Editing for Video This course provides students with the opportunity to expand their knowledge of videotape editing. Special attention is given to expanding skill sets associated with A/B Roll and Digital Non-linear editing. Continued use of camera, lighting and sound techniques set the stage for an in-depth study of skills associated with program completion. Prerequisite: COMM 254. (3 credits) COMM 353: Media Project Management This course is intended to develop student mastery of the emerging environment of digital information.The course focuses on data management, budgetary issues, strategy development, team dynamics, organizational behavior, time man­ agement and legal issues. (3 credits) 'COMM 354: Television News and Studio Production The course covers the process and techniques of multi-camera video production. Students gain experience in studio and control room operation and production roles. Students are introduced to television news reporting. The course trains students to write news stories and integrate news packages produced in the field for presentation in a multi-camera studio news broadcast. Students learn the style and format of broadcast news writing. Prerequisite: COMM 242 and 254. (3 credits) •COMM 355: Television News and Field Production An advanced course in the processes and techniques of single-camera field production and editing. Students will report, videotape, write, and edit packages for television news. During the course of the semester, students are assigned to cover a variety of news stories including spot news, political news, business news, sports news and light features. Prerequisite: COMM 242 and 254. (3 credits) COMM 357: Digital Audio Production This course is intended to develop student mastery of audio production techniques. The course focuses on theoretical and technical issues related to studio audio production including a review of analog recording and editing. The course examines professional standards of signal processing, multi-track mixing, layering, synchronization, and digital editing techniques. Students are required to review current writings specific to professional practices in addition to the hands-on experience of producing audio programs in various formats. (3 credits) COMM 359: Interactive Multimedia II This course provides students the ability to move beyond the traditional models of information distribution using image, sound, motion and text. The course introduces the fundamentals of communicating through digital interfaces with an audience. Topics include digital imaging, creating effective interactive projects, models of information structuic analysis of design problems and distribution models. Theories ot communication, learning, humancentered design and project evaluation ar. discussed. Prerequisites: COMM 201,2)4. 258. (3 credits) *COMM 360: Corporate Media The application of adult training theoriecommunication theories, and productionskills in the planning, design, an implementation of media in the corporate and institutional setting, with emp J1 on media management and the use media in training and development. Prerequisites: advanced standing, COMM 110, 232, 254, or consent of instructor. (3 credits) COMM 362: Mass Media and Society press, libel, invasion of privacy, copyright, obscenity, regulations, ethics, and responsibility of the communicator and the agency). Prerequisites: Senior standing and a major or minor in communication. (3 credits) An introduction to the mass media that includes an examination of the historical development, current structure, and functions of the traditional and emerging media. The course will also explore the economic, legal, and ethical issues facing the media and introduce the interaction of the media and society, culture, and the individual. (3 credits) Study of verbal and nonverbal communicative behavior in terms of the form-function relationship, the relation­ ship of communication to culture and situation, and communication as a mode cognition. Prerequisite: advanced standing. (3 credits) COMM 363: New-Media Journalism *COMM 413: Communication Theory An examination of new-media forms and the effects of new digital media on media industries and the practice of journalism. The course will examine the differences between traditional and new media journalism in theory and in practice and explore online writing techniques and the principles of computer-assisted reporting. Prerequisite: COMM 242. (3 credits) A study of the significant theories of human communication that help to explain and predict the role of communication in determining the social, cultural, and political behavior of the community. Prerequisite: advanced standing. (3 credits) COMM 393: Junior Seminar The seminar is designed to assist students in conducting a self-assessment while exploring the corporate culture of the communication field. The student will develop a portfolio, attend job seminars, establish a credential file, conduct mock and actual interviews, participate in an onsite mentoring/shadow program and make a public presentation of their portfolio. Prerequisite: Junior standing, COMM 293 or approval of instructor. (1 credits) *COMM 412: Speech, Language & Human Experience •COMM 415: Persuasion This course will familiarize students with the processes of persuasion, the relationship of persuasion to other forms of human communication, methods for • studying persuasion, the theories of persuasion and ethical concerns about persuasion. The perspectives and tools developed in this course should enable the student to develop effective message strategies in work and personal situations. Prerequisites: COMM 110 and 200. (3 credits) •COMM 410: Communication Law Discussion of topics related to the field of mass communication (freedom of the COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 327 COMM 422: History of Journalism Tracing the history of American journalism from its early English European heritage to modern times. Emphasis on people, organization, and media that have helped establish the press as an American institution. Prerequisite: advanced standing. (3 credits) *COMM 431: Public Relations and Integrated Communications Campaigns Course gives students a thorough experience in conducting public relations integrated communications and campaigns and preparing communication materials. Working in teams, students prepare and conduct the research, planning, implementation and evaluation of an actual campaign for a client. Prerequisite: COMM 332,333. Also recommend COMM 232 and/or 254. (3 credits) *COMM 441: Issues in Journalism Study of contemporary controversies and problems in journalism. Prerequisite: Advanced standing. (3 credits) COMM 449: Communication Projects This course provides students an opportunity to investigate, in-depth, approved topics in communication research or applied communication. Prerequisites: Comm. 310, Permission of the instructor, successful completion of one 300 level communication course in the proposed area of study. (3 credits) *COMM 450: Internship Supervised placement or research in selected private or public agencies. Prerequisite: Junior Status, 18 credits in the major, 2.500 QPA in major, 2.000 QPA overall. (3 to 12 credits) 328 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY *COMM 455: History of Broadcasting Survey of the history and development of radio and television broadcasting in the United States. (3 credits) *COMM 458: Media Criticism A critical examination of film, television, and radio. The course focuses on the formation and application of standards for appraising media and their messages. Prerequisite: COMM 251. (3 credits) *COMM 459: Issues in Communication Technologies An exploration of current and emerging communication technologies including their development and regulation, as well as the social, individual and ethical impact of these technologies. (3 credits) COMM 460: Interactive Multimedia III This capstone course moves students into interactive learning development using online or computer-mediated distribution models. This course exposes students to learning applications used by corporate training developers, instructional designers and user-defined content developers. The course continues to build on the use of images, sound, animadon, motion and text, but progressively enhances content development by adding interactive learning through user-defined interfaces. The course comprises projects that accent the role of in-house communicators and instructional designers. Prerequisite: COMM 359. (3 credits) influences are examined, including significant technological developments and solutions that have been applied to communication needs and opportunities. Discussion addresses marketplace forces; humanistic, social, personal, and ethical issues; and the impact on organizations, workplace, home, education, government, and international functions. Major attention is given to the role of the impact on the individual amidst these far-reaching changes. Prerequisite: Advanced standing. (3 credits) COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSES CPSC 100: Introduction to Slippery Rock University Computing Environment A one credit course to introduce students to the computing environment at Slippery Rock University. Topics covered will include the PC and mainframe environments, accessing information services, ethics of the computing era, and the future of computing at Slippery Rock University. (1 credit) *COMM 490: Independent Study CPSC 110: Computer Concepts Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor, departmental chairperson, and dean of the college where the study will be conducted. (3 credits) A computer literacy course stressing the use of application software on personal computers. It covers a survey of computers and their impact on society and the use of word processing software. Other application software is also covered, such as spreadsheets and database software, but the particular applications examined may vary from section to section. (3 credits) COMM 493: Senior Seminar The seminar is designed to assist students in conducting a self-assessment while exploring the corporate culture of the communication field. The student will further develop a portfolio, attend job seminars, conduct mock and actual interviews, participate in an on-site mentoring/shadow program and make a public presentation of their portfolio. Prerequisite: Senior standing, COMM 393 or approval of instructor. (1 credits) *COMM 498: Selected Topics The in-depth examination of a specific topic. The nature of the topic selected and its treatment determined in consultation with the instructor. (3 credits) * COMM 310 is a prerequisite or corequisite for all majors. CPSC 130: Introduction to Programming and Information Systems An introductory course devoted to programming and to a description of hardware and software concepts. Programming concepts covered include top-down program development using pseudocode, algebraic notation, standard control structures, and arrays in an appropriate programming language. Other topics include binary represen­ tation, storage, and general architecture and functioning of a computer system. Prerequisite: ASSD 110. (3 credits) *COMM 480: The Communication Age Presentation and discussion of the influences, trends, and issues that permeate the evolution toward a "Communication Age." Major issues and COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 329 CPSC 140: Introduction to Programming Principles Techniques are stressed that enable systematic development of clear, correct programs. Other topics include data types, algebraic notation, standard control structures, functions; input/output, arrays, and program testing and debugging. Prerequisite: ASSY) 110. (3 credits) CPSC 150: Advanced Programming Principles This course places its emphasis on data and their role in software development. Such a study relies on a two-step approach to data abstraction. In the first step, data must be viewed as abstract objects. These objects are selected and specified so as to be useful in the solution of programming projects. In the second step, the abstract objects are translated into program data structures. An extensive examination of data structures provides the student many opportunities to explore the issues of implementing data abstractions. Prerequisite: CPSC 140 or permission of the instructor. (4 credits) CPSC 207: System Software and Architecture for End Users This course introduces the student to prevalent operating systems and the hardware and networking of those systems. User level commands in the current PC operating system and the Unix operating system for managing files, system utilities, and task management are introduced. The architecture of the PC and how it relates to the OS is discussed conceptually and physically examined. The hardware and software required for inter-connecting systems is discussed. (3 credits) CPSC 210: Productivity Software An in-depth, practical study of existing productivity software packages that focuses primarily on decision-support systems for microcomputers. Projects will involve the use of intermediate and advanced features of various software packages, as well as the use of several packages in finding computer-based solutions to information storage and retrieval problems. Prerequisite: Micro­ computer proficiency. (3 credits) CPSC 212: Computers in Education A survey of ways computers are used in education, with emphasis on both secondary and elementary education. Practical work in computer-aided instruction is provided. Prerequisite: Progress in an Education program. (3 credits) CPSC 217: Structured and Dynamic Web Programming This course is designed to cover the features of popular programming languages specifically for creating web pages. Mouse rollovers, browser detects, pop-up windows that launch when a web page loads or in response to specific actions, and form data-checking are just a few of the most popular uses of web programming languages that will be discussed. Programming will be done in a representative programming language. Prerequisites: CPSC 130 and 140. (3 credits) CPSC 236: Selected Computer Languages A selected prevalent computer language W other than those taught regularly in other Computer Science courses will be studie and used for programming from an advanced point of view. Topics will indu e data structure, control structures, data control, modularization and other features of the language. Special applications, if any, of the language will be studied. The student is expected to have programming expertise in at least one other language. For different languages, this course may be repeated for credit toward graduation, but not toward a computer science major or minor. Prerequisite: CPSC 150. (3 credits) CPSC 300: Challenges of Computer Technology An in-depth study of the critical issues related to the computerization of society. Ethical, legal, and moral issues raised by the evolution of computer technology will be discussed. Prerequisite: advanced standing. (3 credits) CPSC 305: Introduction to Expert Systems An overview of the purpose, structure, and applications of expert systems. Topics covered will include expert systems technology, knowledge engineering, applications of expert systems, expert systems development, and the future of expert systems. Prerequisites: CPSC 110 or microcomputer proficiency and advanced standing. (3 credits) CPSC 317: Scripting Languages This course emphasizes programming using scripting languages for the purpose of collecting and manipulating system information by system administrators and managers. Programming concepts such as data types and control structures will be discussed as well as operating system commands. A variety of languages and utilities will be discussed such as the Borne shell, Purl, awk, and the Common Gateway Interface. The student is expected to have programming experience and knowledge of the Unix and Windows environments. Prerequisite: CPSC 127, 217. (3 credits) CPSC 323: Data Base Systems Database Systems is a study of relational database concepts as applied to comprehensive information systems. These concepts include data design; modeling; normalization; the use of Structured Query Language (SQL) to define, manipulate and test the database; programmatic access to a database; and practical issues faced by database developers. Prerequisites: CPSC 130, or 140, or 210. (3 credits) CPSC 327: Administration and Security Students will learn administration techniques for at least two popular computer operating systems, with special attention to system security. Techniques for managing networking, remote printing, storage allocation, account management, and backup will be discussed. Common techniques for breaching system security, and methods of defense against such attacks, will be emphasized. Prerequisite: CPSC 317. (3 credits) CPSC 343: File Processing A practical study of information storage and retrieval using computer data files. Fundamental file structures and organization are emphasized and exemplified through a programming language. Advanced file structures and organizations are discussed. Prerequisite: CPSC 140. (3 credits) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 330 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 331 CPSC 358: Simulation Models of real-life phenomena are programmed with a current simulation language. These are run and adjusted for accurate prediction and explanation. Other simulation languages are surveyed, and needed statistical background is reviewed. Prerequisites: CPSC 140 or 180 and a statistics course. (3 credits) CPSC 370: Assembly Language and Machine Organization Computer instruction sets, organization, and elementary architectural features are studied and used via programming in assembly language. Prerequisite: CPSC 130. (3 credits) CPSC 374: Algorithms and Data Structures This coursfe establishes a foundation for the systematic study of algorithms and data structures. The integration of these two concepts into a single organizational structure emphasizes that algorithms and data structures are inseparably inter­ twined. This course builds and elaborates on the concepts introduced in CPSC 140 and 150. Prerequisite: CPSC 150. (3 credits) CPSC 376: Programming Languages Programming languages are studied from the view of users. Features of common computer languages are surveyed along with developments in newer languages. The goal is deeper understanding of computer languages. Topics include compilation, interpretation, data types, data structures, binding, scope, control mechanisms, conversions, storage management, reliability, portability, modularity, documentation, implemen­ tation methods, and language extensibility. Prerequisite: CPSC 150. (3 credits) 332 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY CPSC 378: Theory of Computation Both the classical and the contemporary theories of computation will be discussed in this course. The topics covered include the theory of automata and formal languages, computability by Turing machines and recursive functions, uncomputability, and proof of correctness of code. Prerequisites: CPSC 150 and MATH 131. (3 credits) CPSC 413: Systems Analysis A course in computer-based information systems. Course content includes: foundations of information science, techniques for system development, information architectures, and resource allocations. Case studies are discussed and utilized as class projects. Prerequisite: CPSC 220. (3 credits) CPSC 423: Computer Networks This is an introduction to computer networks and data communications. Course content includes: the layered model; transmission and multiplexing; data link protocols; packet, point-topoint, and satellite transmission; local area networks; security and privacy. Examples of some well-known networks will be studied. Prerequisite: CPSC 150. (3 credits) CPSC 427: Interface Design This Information Technology majors course uses graphical user interface design concepts to introduce interface design possibilities. This senior-level course requires students to produce an intricate interface that utilizes systems design, information management, systems administration and security, and programming concepts from lower-level courses. This course is intended as a capstone course that introduces human user interface theory and practice. Prerequisites: CPSC 327 and 413. (3 credits) CPSC 443: Software Project Management An introduction to project management in the information systems, or IT development, area. Provides an understanding of the purpose, methods and benefits of process management by exposing the student to the concepts, practices, processes, tools and techniques used in process management for software development. Prerequisite: CPSC 323 and 343 CPSC 450: Internship Professional work experience performed as an intern at selected agencies supervised both by the agency and by the Computer Science Department. Prerequisites: Computer science or information systems major with junior or senior standing, 2.750 QPA overall, 3.000 major QPA, and application to the department one semester prior to the term in which the internship is to be undertaken. (3-12 credits, where 1 credit is 40 work hours) CPSC 456: Introduction to Computer Graphics This course introduces the basics of interactive computer graphics including software and hardware requirements for computer graphics systems, graphics data structures, algorithms and programming languages, raster and random display devices, and graphics applications. Students will work with dedicated graphics computers in completing laboratory exercises and course projects. Prerequisite: CPSC 374 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) CPSC 464: Principles of Concurrent Programming and Operating Systems An introduction to operating systems with emphasis on fundamental principles. These include store management, processor management, file systems, and input/output. Laboratory exercises are assigned using a language that supports concurrency. Distributed and "real time" illustrations are used, as well as standard operating system illustrations. Prerequisites: CPSC 370, 374, 376, and 378. (3 credits) CPSC 466: Compiler Design and Implementation This is an introduction to language translation. Topics include specification of languages and its relation to automata, lexical analysis, finite state machines, context free languages, LL and LR parsing methods, syntax directed translation, error recovery, code generation, and portability. Prerequisites: CPSC 370, 374, 376, and 378. (3 credits) CPSC 474: Computer Architecture Architectural features of computer systems are studied. Central processors, storage systems, various forms of parallelism, microcode, and system performance are included as central topics. Hardware support for vector operations, program­ ming languages, concurrency, and distributed processing are included, along with salient architectural features of concurrent integrated processors. Prerequisite: CPSC 370. (3 credits) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 333 CPSC 476: Artificial Intelligence CPSC 498: Selected Topics A survey of artificial intelligence topics including heuristic programming, search techniques, knowledge representation, expert systems, vision and speech in automators, pattern recognition, and robotics. Prerequisites: CPSC 374. (3 The in-depth examination of a specific topic. For different topics, this course may be repeated for required elective credits toward a computer science major or minor. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. (1 -3 credits) credits) CPSC 478: Analysis of Algorithms An advanced study of algorithms and data structures. Analysis of algorithms, space and time complexity, and the NP classes will be considered. Significant illustrative individual or group programming projects are required. Examples may be drawn from heuristic programming, encipherment, natural language processing, object code generation, combinatorial analysis, graphics, robotics, relational databases, or other algorithmic issues of current importance. Prerequisite: CPSC 374 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) CPSC 488: Software Engineering The course is the study of software engineering principles and design. The course will emphasize requirement analysis, design, testing, debugging and implementation of a semester long project. Students will work in groups for the project to be implemented. There will be multiple phases for the design and implementation of the project. The project will be implemented using a standard programming environment. Prerequisite: CPSC 374 (3 credits) CPSC 490: Independent Study Supervised study in a special interest area. Prerequisites: Two computer science courses selected from 370 or above, permission of the instructor, departmental chairperson, and dean of the college where the study will be conducted. (1-3 credits) 334 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY COUNSELING AND EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY COURSES CEDP 201: Interpersonal and Group Dynamics Interpersonal behavior in small groups, with attention to group structure, individual factors, communication, and techniques. Treatment of leadership, group pressures, the effect of the group on personality, and group aims. (3 credits) CEDP 248: Human Development and Education A study of the various stages of physical, intellectual, and emotional development, from pre-school age through adolescence, with reference to the effects upon the learning and educational process. (3 credits) CEDP 249: Child Development A study of the various stages of development from conception to adolescence. Attention is directed to the physical, emotional, intellectual and social development of the child. (3 credits) CEDP 250: Adolescent Psychology A study of the physical, mental and emotional development during the changes from childhood and the influence CEDP 315: Group Facilitation and Counseling Basic techniques of facilitation of counseling, human relations, and decision-making groups, designed for students preparing for careers in human services, business, industry, and public administration. Prerequisite: CEDP 301 also CEDP 310 is recommended. (3 credits) CEDP 342: Educational Psychology Application of psychological learning theories to the educational process. (3 credits) CEDP 395: Undergraduate Workshops Special topics of interest to undergraduates and selected community members. (Variable credit) CEDP 490: Independent Study A program of independent work con­ ducted by a student who has demonstrated academic proficiency. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor, advisor, departmental chairperson, and dean of the college where the study will be conducted. (1-3 credits) DANCE COURSES DANC 100: Introduction to Dance This course will include a comprehensive overview of dance as an art form, entertainment, and social activity. A broad historic overview of dance will be presented, as well as information on the role of the dancer, choreographer, and audience. Specific dance genres such as ballet, modern, jazz, and world dance will also be the focus of this course. (3 credits) DANC 101: Wellness for Dancers This course will cover conditioning, relaxation, and injury prevention techniques specific to the needs of dancers. Students will be assessed in all areas to determine strengths and deficiencies, and programs will be developed to allow each student to work on their individual assessments. Pilates-based conditioning and Bartenieff Fundamentals will also be included. (1 credit) DANC 105: Dance Fundamentals Students will explore the elements of dance through creative activities and have movement experiences in the dance genres of folk, square and social dance. Students will gain an understanding of dance as an academic discipline, as well as the importance of dance as an art form, entertainment, and life-long social/ recreational activity. (1 credit) DANC 112: Tap Dance I Various techniques, styles, and tap dance steps will be explored in this course. A historical overview of tap dance and its development as an American art form (with African and European connections) will be presented and discussed. Combinations of steps and dance compositions, both student and instructor created, will be learned and performed. Previous tap dance experience is beneficial, but not required. (1 credit) on attitudes and behavior of the age group in relation to the theories. Psychological principles are applied to the problems ot family, community and school adjustment, as well as to the development of the persons. (3 credits) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 335 DANC 120: Modern Dance I This beginning level class sets the foundation for all modern dance experiences, introducing the student to the concept of proper alignment; the ability to demonstrate and synthesize corrections and comments; the basic movements of modern dance (including the correct vocabulary and technique); a knowledge and understanding of the elements of dance-space, time and energy; an understanding of performance and performing; and an understanding of dance as an art form. (1 credit) DANC 121: Ballet I The beginning student will develop a basic understanding of ballet terminology and technique and develop artistry through performance. (1 credit) DANC 122: Jazz Dance I Jazz I focuses on establishing a basic foundation in jazz with emphasis on proper alignment, technique, and the unique-stylistic components of Jazz. (1 credit) DANC 199: LMA/Performance Techniques This course is designed to build on the performance principles learned in Composition I and technique classes. The student will deepen their awareness of the techniques of performance through exploring Laban Movement Analysis and investigating the elements of performance. (1 credit) DANC 200: Dance Composition This course will be an introduction to the elements of dance (space, time, and energy) and to the practice, theory, and art of dance composition. Experiences in solo and ensemble compositions will focus on improvisation, and lead to understanding content, aesthetics, creating, structuring, and ultimately choreography. (3 credits) maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (2 credits) DANC 216: Principles of Dance Production DANC 223: Introduction to Creative Dance This course provides knowledge and practical experience in the many aspects of dance production and performance. Areas of study will include: auditions, theories and techniques of rehearsals, lighting, make-up and costuming for dance, audio and video recording procedures, and the technical requirements for dance production and performance. (3 credits) This course is the foundation course for the student who desires to develop personal skills in teaching methods of creative dance. The teaching and learning process as it applies to children's dance and creative movement will be explored. (1 credit) DANC 220: Modern Dance II This second level class is a furthering and continuation of setting the foundation established in Modern I, providing students with the information and the tools needed to extend technique, skills and performance quality. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (2 credits) DANC 221: Ballet II This course will develop technique and artistry, and will include barre and center exercises of increased complexity and difficulty. The student will develop precision in executing movements and develop the facility to learn movements quickly. Course may be repeated lor a maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (2 credits) DANC 222: Jazz Dance II This intermediate level class is a furthering and continuation of setting the foundation in jazz dance. This second level jazz technique course is designed to refine and enhance the student s performance skills, technique, and stylistic approaches to jazz dance leading to proficiency in jazz technique. Course may be repeated for a DANC 224: Improvisation This course provides the student opportunities to explore the processes of discovering, creating and performing movement spontaneously. (2 credits) DANC 271: Dance Technology This course will introduce the student to three software packages for Macintosh with specific creative applications to dance as an art form. Software includes computer choreography (Life Forms), digital video recording and editing (Adobe Premiere), and interactive authoring (Authorware). (3 credits) DANC 300: Dance Composition II This second level of dance composition will include creating choreography based on specific forms of movement and music, emotion oriented and movement oriented dances, dances utilizing props and sets, and site-specific dance. Prerequisite: DANC 100 (3 credits) DANC 318: Dance History I: Primitive to the Nineteenth Century form and as a social and cultural medium from primitive times through the nineteenth century. The focus in on approaches, styles, and contributions of leading dance artists of the historical eras. (3 credits) DANC 320: Modern Dance III This third level requires the student with an established foundation in modern dance to extend their knowledge and acquire additional understanding of technical material and performance quality. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (2 credits) DANC 321: Ballet III Exercises learned in levels I and II increase in speed, complexity and duration in level III. New movements and their terminology will be introduced. Emphasis is also placed on the development and improvement of the student's performance qualities. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (2 credits) DANC 322: Jazz III This advanced level class requires the student with a proficient level in jazz dance to extend their knowledge and acquire additional understanding of technical material and performance quality. Emphasis will be placed on the attainment of artistic qualities essential for the performance of jazz dance repertory. Course may be repeated for a total of 6 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (2 credits) This course examines the historical and philosophical aspects of dance as an art COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 336 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 337 DANC 323: Teaching of Dance This course is designed to introduce students to the theory and practice of sound dance teaching. Information on critical thinking, teaching and learning styles, imagery, diversity, and assessment will be explored. Students abilities and strengths as teachers will be assessed and evaluated throughout the semester. This course must be taken with Field Experience, DANC 150, which allows the students to have practical teaching experiences. Prerequisite: DANC 223 and Co-requisite DANC 350. (3 credits) DANC 324: Music for Dance This course is designed to provide students with information regarding music for dance performance, production, and accompaniment. (3 credits) DANC 326: Dance Kinesiology This course includes the study of human movement specific to dance, with emphasis on the anatomical principles and the laws of physics as they apply to dance technique and performance. The course includes structural and neuromuscular analyses including individual analysis of alignment, muscular imbalances, body types, conditioning needs and movement behavior. (3 credits) DANC 350: Field Experience Field Experience provides the opportunity for students to teach in private studios, recreation centers and/or the public/ private school systems. To be taken concurrently with DANC 323. Prerequisite: DANC 223 and Co-requisite: DANC 323. (1 credit) DANC 399: Repertory This course provides students with an indepth experience in an aspect of dance, i.e., repertory, rehearsal and performance, or pointe work. Course may be repeated for a total of 4 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (1 credit) DANC 400: Dance Composition III This third-level of dance composition will allow the student to work with a faculty member on a one-to-one basis, and choreograph full length dances (solo and group). Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (3 credits) DANC 419: Dance History II: Twentieth Century This course examines dance in the 20th century, including ballet,Jazz, modern and world dance genres. The aesthetics and philosophies of leading dance artists will be explored. (3 credits) DANC 420: Modern Dance IV This fourth level of modern dance is for the student who demonstrates a strong technical foundation, and accurately performs dance movements and combinations consistendy. Course may be repeated for a-maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (2 credits) DANC 421: Ballet IV In this advanced course, the student will review the content of levels I-III and will learn advanced-level movement and terminology. The focus of the course will be on technique and artistic presentation. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (2 credits) DANC 422: Jazz IV This fourth level technique course is designed to enhance the students development of performance skill-• technique, and styles of jazz dance. Emphasis will be placed on the attainment of artistic qualities essential for the performance of jazz dance repertory at a pre-professional level. Course may be repeated for a total of 4 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (2 credits) DANC 425: Senior Synthesis Advanced level research, writing and discussions will lead to the development, production, and presentation of the student's senior project (to be determined by the student and faculty). Philosophical aspects of dance, aesthetics, and dance as an art form will be the basis of this course. Practical experiences in resume and grant writing, graduate school applications, interviews, and career planning will be covered. Prerequisite: All dance major core courses, demonstrated technical proficiency and senior standing. Prerequisites: DANC 100, 101, 199, 200, 216, 223, 224, 300, 318, 323, 324, 326, 350, 419, 420, 498, Level III proficiency in Ballet and Jazz. (3 credits) DANC 426: Modern Dance V This fifth level modern dance course is for students who can demonstrate total integration of technique and performance, including a sensitivity to aesthetic concepts. Students will focus on the following: a continual refinement and advancement in the level and knowledge of technique, quality of performance, and aesthetic concepts; a clear understanding of dance as a profession and demonstrated professionalism and maturity. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (2 credits) DANC 427: Ballet V This advanced-level course is designed to augment a modern dancer's performance skills through ballet technique. Emphasis will be on new movements, their terminology, and practice of the techniques. Artistic development and movement execution will receive extensive attention, as well as refinement of line and style. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (2 credits) DANC 428: Modern Dance VI This sixth level modern dance course is for the student who can execute technique and performance at an advanced level and knows, understands, and can demonstrate dance theory and concepts. This course is for the dancer who is at the preprofessional level. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (2 credits) DANC 429: Ballet VI This course focuses on a pre-professional level of advanced ballet technique. Emphasis is placed on refinement of technique, performance quality, and preparation for professional dance. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (2 credits) DANC 498: Selected Topics: World Dance This course is an in-depth examination of a world dance genre, including but not limited to: Butoh, Classical Indian Dance, African Dance, Hula, Flamenco, Hip-hop or Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (2 credits). COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 338 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 339 ECONOMICS COURSES ECON 105: Economics of Social Issues As an introductory course, it is intended to provide an understanding of how our economic system works. It examines the forces that determine what, how much and who obtains the outputs of the economy, and explains the issues behind current economic problems. A framework of building blocks from micro, macro, and international economics is developed to enable students to comprehend the differences among alternative solutions and to understand the implications of policy issues constantly confronting a mixed dynamic economy. (3 credits) ECON 201: Principles of Macroeconomics Definition of economics; concepts and institutions; demand, supply and the price system; national income; employment and fiscal policy; monetary policy; economic stability and growth. (3 credits) ECON 202: Principles of Microeconomics Economics of the firm; resource allocation; price and output deter­ mination; market structure; current economic problems; international economics. (3 credits) ECON 211: Real Estate Finance statistics, probability theory, hypothesis testing, linear regression and correlation. Prerequisites: Algebraic proficiency and microcomputer proficiency. Cross-linked as MGMT 219. (3 credits) ECON 301: Macroeconomic Analysis Determination of national income and employment. National income accounts as measures of aggregate economic behavior. Analysis of income stability, unemployment, inflation and growth. Prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202. (3 credits) ECON 302: Microeconomic Analysis Intermediate price theory including theories of demand, supply, production, resource allocation, market structure, general equilibrium and risk analysis. Prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202. (3 credits) ECON 304: Money and Banking Emphasis is upon monetary policy, how it is implemented, the theories on which it is based, and the implication of this policy on our economy. Prerequisite: ECON 201. (3 credits) ECON 306: Comparative Economic Systems Analysis of resource allocation within capitalist, socialist, communist and fascist systems. Prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202. (3 credits) The study of nature and scope of real estate, factors affecting demand and supply, property rights, title, deeds and title closing, sources of financing, real estate valuation, taxes, leveraged buy-outs, and real estate investment decision. (3 credits) ECON 307: Urban Economics Analysis of the economic functions and problems of modern urban areas induding theoretical and practical proposed solutions. Prerequisites: ECON/FIN 201 ECON 219: Business Statistics and 202 (3 credits) ECON 312: Critical Choices in Health Care Policy This course analyzes the health care sector. It presents reasons for the growth in health care expenses, assesses how and why they are likely to grow, and details policy options that confront health care administrators, consumers, employers, and government officials. Prerequisite: ECON 202. (3 credits) ECON 315: Environmental Economics Economic causes and effects of pollution. Evaluation of costs, benefits and risks of alternative solutions to the problem of damage and destruction of the envi­ ronment. Prerequisite: ECON 202. (3 credits) ECON 316: Evolution of Economic Thought This course provides a look at economics from an historical perspective. Original works of many early economists will be examined. Ideal for anyone interested in how our economic system has developed. Prerequisite: ECON 201. (3 credits) ECON 317: Managerial Economics Covers the application of microeconomics to managerial decision making. Major topics include: Demand estimation, cost minimization, pricing, and production decisions, and planning under conditions of risk and uncertainty. Prerequisites: ECON/FIN 201 and MATH 120 or above. (3 credts) ECON 318: Intermediate Statistical Analysis Statistical analysis encompassing multiple regression and correlation, ANOVA (simple and multivariate), goodness of fit, statistical decision analysis, and advanced forecasting techniques. Prerequisites: ECON 219 or MGMT 219, or per­ mission of the instructor. (3 credits) ECON 360: Labor Economics An investigation of labor markets and the effect of institutional forces on employment, wage determination, stability, and the availability of labor. Prerequisite: ECON 202. (3 credits) ECON 402: Public Finance Nature, incidence and economic effects of taxation; government spending; public debt management; fiscal administration. Prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202. (3 credits) ECON 405: Industrial Organization Examines the reasons for different market structures and how the structure influences the strategies of firms and their profits. Particular attention is paid to the role of advertising and product differentiation in a firm's attempt to create or sustain economic profits. The course stresses the conditions in which government regulation of an industry is warranted plus highlights obstacles to effective regulations. Prerequisite: ECON 202. (3 credits) ECON 407: International Economics Alternative exchange rate systems, commercial trade policies, balance of payments, adjustment mechanisms and the role of international financial organizations. Prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202. (3 credits) Probability and statistics in a business environment encompassing descriptive COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 341 ECON 408: Development Economics Study of the growth process including institutional problems, political, cultural and technological problems, development theories, planning and programming. Prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202. (3 credits) ECON 412: Economics Seminar Application of advanced economic theory for problem solving and research. Topic selection will vary with instructor. Prerequisites: ECON 301, 302, or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) ECON 415: Trade Flow Analysis Brings to bear the principles of comparative advantage, the factors proportions theorem, and the regional theory of world trades on the analysis of trade flows and economic growth. (3 credits) ECON 490: Independent Study In-depth reading and/or research in an area of particular interest to the student, with the guidance of a faculty member. Prerequisites: 12 hours of major courses, application, and permission of the instructor, departmental chairperson, and dean of the college where the study will be conducted. (1-3 credits) ELEMENTARY EDUCATION COURSES NOTE: Admission to and retention in the teacher education program are prerequisites for teacher education coursework. Minimum overall QPA, professional conduct standards, and major QPA prerequisites also apply; these are specified in the Teacher Education Policy Manual. Details are available in the departmental office or from the students advisor. 342 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY ELEC 281: Cultural Awareness in the Elementary Classroom Candidates will be introduced to the theory and practice of cultural and diversity issues for success in today's elementary classrooms. They willstudy the impact of culture on education and become familiar with effective strategies for culturally relevant teaching through reflective inquiry and field-based educational experiences. Prerequisites: Sophomore Standing; Co-requisite: ELEC 288. (3 credits) ELEC 288: Children's Literature ELEC 303: Literature in Early Childhood Education This course presents an overview of the value of children's literature in early childhood education, the range of genre appropriate for this age group, and effective strategies for providing rich literary experiences for young children which cultivate a love of books and reading. (3 credits) ELEC 308: Folk Literature and Storytelling Combines a study of traditional literature with practice in the best methods of presenting it orally. Oral presentations include a preschool story hour, folk tale, and myth or literary fairy tale. The course also emphasizes the importance of puppetry in education and recreation. (3 credits) ELEC 324: Methods for Teaching English as a Second Language and Bilingual Education A course designed to acquaint the prospective teacher at any level with the methodology used to teach English to native speakers of other languages and to acquaint students with the specialized procedures used when teaching in bilingual classrooms (any two languages) on any level. Prerequisite: One year of college language study or placement in 201. (3 credits) ELEC 325: Current Approaches to Elementary Education Foreign Language Teaching This course introduces candidates to the values of children's literature and the wide range of genre available for enhancing the development and learning of children. Course content includes identifying and selecting outstanding literature for literacy content, children's needs and interests, multicultural perspectives, and curriculum enrichment. A field component indudes the opportunity for candidates to implement strategies for the creative presentation of literature and the stimulation of creative responses by school-aged children. Prerequisites: Sophomore Standing; Co-requisite: ELEC 281. (3 credits) ELEC 312: Young Adult Literature ELEC 331: Emerging Literacy Surveys literature for adolescents and young people and is intended to cultivate book appreciation, improve book knowledge, and provide curriculum enrichment in intermediate, junior and senior high school libraries. Includes a study of selection aids, book talks and a study of current non-print materials. (3 credits) ELEC 301: Math/Science Teaching Lab ELEC 320: Elementary Field Experience This course is a methods class, which provides a framework for understanding how to facilitate the development of young children's literacy. It includes a study of language development and its relationship to literacy; developmental reading and writing process; and an understanding of home, school, and societal environments that promote literacy in preschool through primary grades. (3 credits) Provides students with a myriad of opportunities to: identify and develop basic teaching skills, design and implement math and science lessons for peers and school-aged children, and reflect/analyze lessons in light of science and math education research findingsThroughout the course, candidates will have the opportunity to actuall} experience classroom teaching when possible. Prerequisites: Admission to the College of Education; ELEC 281, 288, Co-requisites: ELEC 342, 362. (1 Credit) Candidates enroll as part of the Professional Block in Elementary Education. This course involves an indepth teaching experience in an elementary classroom in which opportunities are provided for the application of content knowledge, pedagogical skills, and the assessment of children's learning. Prerequisites:Successful completion of Junior Block in elementary education. Co-requisites: ELEC 332, 352, 372; Grading: P/NC. (3 credit) This course will offer instructional methods appropriate to foreign language instruction in the elementary classroom. (3 credits) ELEC 332: The Teaching of Elementary Reading Candidates will be introduced, through theory and practice, to a variety of strategies for teaching elementary reading. Candidates will become aware of ways to assess reading progress and ways to support children as they develop as readers. Candidates will also become familiar with materials used in the classroom to support literacy. Prerequisites: ELEC 301, 342, 362; Co-requisites: ELEC 320, 352, 372. (3 credits) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 343 ELEC 342: The Teaching of Elementary Mathematics ELEC 371: Social/Cultural Studies in Early Childhood Education The various processes and operations needed to effectively teach mathematics in the elementary school are carefully analyzed. Candidates recognize and can address the mathematical concepts and the potential misconceptions and misunderstandings of these concepts by school-aged children. Prerequisite: MATH 210 or equivalent. Co-requisites: ELEC 301, 362. (3 credits) This course is a multi-dimensional methods course which integrates background knowledge from the social sciences, natural sciences, and the humanities and fine arts. It focuses on an experiential approach to facilitating young children's growth and development, with an emphasis on human relationships. A multi-cultural perspective is fostered. Prerequisite: ELEC 396 (3 credits) ELEC 352: The Teaching of Language Arts ELEC 372: The Teaching of Elementary Social Studies Candidates will be introduced, through theory and practice, to a variety of strategies for teaching elementary language arts. They will become familiar with the six components of language arts: reading, writing, speaking, listening, visually representing, and viewing. Candidates will learn strategies for teaching these components and integrating them into the classroom curriculum. Candidates will also become familiar with assessment tools for language arts. Prerequisites: ELEC 301, 342, 362; Co-requisites: ELEC 320, 332, 372. (3 credits) Candidates in this course will explore the social studies curriculum, including its organization; analyze methods of teaching, objectives, and materials: and discuss evaluation/assessment techniques. Study focuses on best practice classroom applications and the relationship between instruction and student learning outcome. Field experiences included. Prerequisites: ELEC 301,342,362; Co-requisites:W 320, 332, 352. (3 credits) ELEC 362: The Teaching of Elementary Science Candidates will learn numerous strategies which engage students in the science inquiry process by connecting scientific understanding and contemporary teaching and assessment practices. Locating and adapting appropriate activity-based science lessons in an important component of this course. Prerequisites: Two science courses, one with related laboratory. Co-requisites: ELEC 301, 342. (3 credits) ELEC 382: Methods and Materials for Diagnostic and Remedial Reading Study of recent research in the field °" reading to acquaint students with problems and needs common !0 incompetent readers and with the nwsuccessful materials and techniques for dealing with such problems. Demon strations and practice in testing, planning and directing remedial reading programs with groups and individual student Prerequisite: ELEC 332. (3 credits) ELEC 385: Creativity in Elementary School An interdisciplinary approach to c i c centered teaching through creat'^ instructional materials, drama, music, a a variety of art media. (1-3 credits) 344 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY ELEC 390: Experimental Course This course varies with program. ELEC 394: Discipline and Classroom Management in the Elementary School A course emphasizing preventive, interventive, and diagnostic techniques for effective management and control in a classroom. Consideration is also given to classroom atmosphere, parent-teacher conferences, roles of support personnel, etc. (3 credits) ELEC 396: Early Childhood Education I Research, history, philosophy, current trends and observations with emphasis on the nature and nurture of the young child from birth through third grade. (3 credits) ELEC 397: Early Childhood Education II Curriculum, materials, audio-visual and other aids and their implementation in various early childhood learning situations with full articulation of such programs with the primary grades. Prerequisite: ELEC 396. (3 credits) ELEC 398: Modern Primary Programs A survey of philosophy, techniques and methodology used in educating children through continuous progress in an ungraded primary school. (3 credits) ELEC 399: Administration of Child Care Programs Students are introduced in a practical manner to the procedures required to organize, license, and administer a child care program (including preschool and elementary aged children). This course involves a field experience of 5 hours. Prerequisite: ELEC 396 (3 credits) ELEC 424: Practicum in Early Childhood This field-based course provides students with the opportunity to study and practice teaching in a preschool setting. As an early field experience, students are not expected to demonstrate the same competence as a student teacher. Prerequisites: ELEC 303 or 331 and 396. (1 credit) ELEC 455: Student Teaching Elementary Education Under the guidance of a cooperating teacher and university supervisor, students engage in two eight-week assignments on a full-time basis in specified school districts and attend scheduled seminars. Supervisors assign additional require­ ments. (12, 6, or 3 credits) ELEC 456: Student Teaching Early Child Under the guidance of a cooperating teacher and university supervisor, students engage in two eight-week assignments on a full-time basis in specified school districts and attend scheduled seminars: Supervisors assign additional require­ ments. (12, 6, or 3 credits) ELEC 490: Independent Study A program of independent work conducted by a student who has demonstrated academic proficiency, with prior approval of the student's advisor and departmental chairperson. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor, departmental chairperson, and dean of the college where the study will be conducted. (1-3 credits) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 345 ELEC 497: Assessment in Early Childhood This course is an overview of the role of assessment at the preschool and primary grade levels as integral to curriculum and instructional decision-making. Content will focus on informal assessment measures recommended for early childhood classroom teachers. A field experience gives students the opportunity to apply a variety of assessment measures with young children. Prerequisites: ELEC 396 and either ELEC 332 or ELEC 331. (3 credits) ELEC 498: Selected Topics Experimental courses covering topics supplementary to teaching in the elementary school may be offered on an irregular basis with this course designation. (1-3 credits) ENGLISH COURSES ENGL 099: Connecting Reading and Writing This course is designed to provide entering students with an introduction to collegelevel writing, reading, and thinking processes. It is a workshop style course connecting students to the various academic, social, and cultural contexts that inform their reading, writing, and thinking. Students may only enroll after completing the placement process and/or by approval of English department chair. Credit earned in this course will not count toward the university's 120 credit hour minimum required for graduation. Enrollment is continuous until students earn a C or better. (3 credits) ENGL 101: College Writing I In this course, students will investigate the purposes, both academic and nonacademic, for writing and reading. 346 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY Students will develop increased writing fluency, clarity, and coherence; a fuller understanding of rhetorical principles, including invention, organization, and audience; improved strategies for revising and editing their prose, emphasizing the standards of edited American English;and an understanding of writing and reading as tools for learning and communication. (3 credits) ENGL 103: College Writing II In this course, students will learn to read academic and persuasive discourse in an active, critical manner; develop deliberated positions on selected issues and questions; compose strongly supported and reasoned arguments regarding those issues and questions; acquire information literacy skills, learning efficient and productive strategies for research from both print and online sources; and complete documented essays which effectively integrate source materials into a persuasive whole. Prerequisite: ENGL 101. (3 credits) ENGL 150: Writing to Discover An intensive writers' workshop where participants and facilitators work individually and in small groups to finetune the craft of their writing. Course may be repeated up to 4 credits. (1 credit) ENGL 204: Composition and Rhetoric Expository and persuasive writing based on the study and application of rhetorical theory. Prerequisite: ENGL 101. (3 credits) ENGL 205: Technical and Scientific Writing Work in research and organizing professional papers and reports. Prerequisite: ENGL 101. (3 credits) location. Genres may include poetry, short story, novella, novel, drama, and nonfiction. (3 credits) ENGL 214: Film Analysis A survey of contemporary and classic films. (3 credits) ENGL 218, 219: Elementary College Latin An introductory study of basic Latin. One semester may be taken for credit without the other. (3 credits each course) ENGL 220: Writing About Literature Writing as the practical application of literary interpretation and research, using recent computer technology. Prerequisites: ENGL 101 and 103. (3 credits) ENGL 240: Creative Writing: Fiction This writing workshop provides the opportunity for students to develop their Original abilities in writing fiction. student work is read and discussed in class and in conferences with the instructor. Reading of classic and contemporary fiction is assigned. This course may be repeated for up to six credits. Prerequisite: ENGL 101. (3 credits) ENGL 242: Afro-American Literature A study of black American literature as it pertains to the American experience. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 and 210 or English Major status. (3 credits) ENGL 243: Literature of the Women's Movement Women authors from various periods read with a woman's perspective on the world. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 and 210 or English Major status. (3 credits) ENGL 244: Native American Literature A study of Native American Literature as it pertains to the American experience. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 and 210 or English Major status. (3 credits) ENGL 246: Latino Literature of the U.S. Study of U.S. Latino literature written in English. Focus will be on how region determines varying components (identity, theme, form, or mood), exemplified in distinctions between immigration, barrio, southwestern, Chicago, and L.A. literatures. Prerequisite: English lOland 210 or English Major status. (3 credits) ENGL 248: Eastern Literature Study of such standard works as the Bhagavad-Gita, the writings of Confucius, and the Bible, in addition to other works from India, China, and the countries of the near East. Prerequisite: ENGL 10land 210 or English Major status. (3 credits) ENGL 288: Classic Theatre Tour The study of classic drama, climaxed by a trip to the Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Ontario, Canada; the Shaw Festival Theater; or other appropriate theaters in Toronto. Offered in the summer. Travel fee required. Prerequisite: ENGL lOland 210 or English Major status. (3 credits) ENGL 305: Practicum: Teaching Writing Experience in developing, responding to, evaluating, and grading student writing tasks, and in tutoring student writers, combined with an introduction to theory used in the teaching of writing. Required for certification to teach English in the secondary schools. Prerequisite: ENGL 101. (3 credits) ENGL 210: Interpreting Literature Students read and interpret a varien oj texts from any time period or geographic COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 347 ENGL 306: Advanced Technical and Scientific Writing Advanced work in research and organizing professional papers and reports. Prerequisite: ENGL 205. (3 credits) ENGL 307: Writing for Electronic Media and Film This course develops writing skills that enable students to write basic continuity for public service announcements, slidetape instructional programs, local level video tape productions, and other applications as they relate to electronic media and film. Prerequisite: ENGL 101. (3 credits) ENGL 308: Advertising Copywriting Work in the writing and production of advertising copy. Prerequisite: ENGL 101. (3 credits) ENGL 309: Business and Administrative Writing Principles and practices of good writing as found in business letters and report writing. Prerequisite: ENGL 101. (3 credits) ENGL 310: Auto/Biographical Writing Biographical writing will acquaint students with historical, theoretical and practical problems involved in writing biography or autobiography. Students will write a paper on a theoretical aspect of biography and prepare a biographical or autobiographical project. Prerequisite: ENGL 103; some background in oral history would be useful. (3 credits) ENGL 311: Chaucer Selections from The Canterbury Tales, Troilus and Criseyde, and other works of Geoffrey Chaucer. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 and 210 or English Major status. (3 credits) 348 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY ENGL 312: Shakespeare Selected comedies, tragedies and histories with their literary and historical background. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 and 210 or English Major status. (3 credits) ENGL 315: The Cinematic Review: Historical and Critical Writing A survey of significant motion pictures with emphasis upon the techniques of film making and film reviewing. Prerequisite ENGL 101. (3 credits) ENGL 316: Asian Film The critical analysis of films from India and East Asia. Emphasis is on contemporary films from China and Japan. Also meets requirements for the Asian Studies Minor. Prerequsite: ENG. 210 or Declared English Major. (3credits) ENGL 317: British Literature I A comprehensive study of authors and literary works from the Old English period through Milton. Prerequisite:ENGL 10.(3 credits) ENGL 318: British Literature II A comprehensive survey of authors and literary works from the Civil War ar.J Restoration through the early 20' centur. Prerequisite: ENGL 101. (3 credits) ENGL 319: American Literature I A comprehensive survey of America literature from Puritan times througn Melville. Prerequisite: ENGL 101and2h or English Major status. (3 credits! ENGL 320: American Literature II A comprehensive survey of Ameri^n literature from Whitman through mo e times. Prerequisite: ENGL 101and2lG>r English Major status. (3 credits) ENGL 331: Historical Development of the English Language ENGL 384: Challenges of the American Experience II (1865 to the Present) An examination of each historical period to discover the structure of the language, its spelling, vocabulary, syntax, and the influences of social conditions upon it. Prerequisite: ENGL 101. (3 credits) An interdisciplinary course including American literature, history, philosophy, and politics examining the roots of American institutions, values and cultures and their significance for the challenges confronting contemporary society. (3 credits) ENGL 332: Traditional Grammar Brief history of the English language; thorough study of traditional and transformational grammar with emphasis on syntax. Differences between prescrip­ tive and descriptive grammar and problems of current usage. Prerequisite: ENGL 101. (3 credits) ENGL 333: Concepts in Linguistics An examination of language structure: phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics, and an introduction to psycho, socio, and historical linguistics. Prerequisite: ENGL 101. (3 credits) ENGL 340: Creative Writing: Poetry This writing workshop provides the opportunity for students to develop their abilities in writing poetry. Original student work is read and discussed in class and in conferences with the instructor. Reading of classic and contemporary poetry is assigned. This course may be repeated for up to six credits. Prerequisite: ENGL 101. (3 credits) ENGL 383: Challenges of the American Experience I (to 1865) An interdisciplinary course including American literature, history, philosophy, and politics examining the roots of American institutions, values and cultures and their significance for the challenges confronting contemporary society. (3 credits) ENGL 389: Stratford Shakespeare Tour Study of the works and time of Shakespeare, climaxed by a trip to the Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Stratford, Ontario, Canada. Offered in the summer only. Travel fee required. Prerequisite: ENGL 10land 210 or English Major status. (3 credits) ENGL 398: Selected Topics The in-depth examination of a specific topic. The nature of the topic selected and its treatment determined in consultation with the instructor. (1-3 credits) ENGL 402: World Literature Critical analysis of selected works by writers outside the U.S. and Britain. Prerequisite: ENGL 101, 103 and 210 or English Major status. (3 credits) ENGL 403: Literary Criticism Selected criticisms from Plato to Frye, with application of critical approaches and principles to works of several genres. Prerequisite: ENGL 101, 103, and 210 or English Major status. (3 credits) ENGL 409: Advanced Research Writing Course will instruct majors in the B.S. in Writing Program (Option A) in the goals, audiences, sources, methods, and processes requisite for research and professionalization as writers. (3 credits) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 349 ENGL 410: Literature of the Environment Encourage those interested in the rhetoric of science, nature writing, and environmentalism to pose informed questions regarding the language, rhetoric, images, and ideas found in significant poetry and prose, fiction and nonfiction, that concern the environment. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 and 210 or English Major status. (3 credits) ENGL 450: Internship Provides work experience at an outside agency, such as newspapers, radio stations, industrial firms, government or social service, and the Pittsburgh Pirates and Pittsburgh Penguins public relations offices. Prerequisite: At least two sequential courses in the writing sequence and approval of advisor. (3-6 credits) ENGL 480: Literature Seminar This seminar focuses on a major author or pair of authors, a single literary genre, or a specific literary period. Prerequisites: ENGL 101, 103 and 210 or English Major status. (3 credits) ENGL 490: Independent Study A program of supervised independent study. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor, departmental chairperson, and dean of the college where the study will be conducted. (1-3 credits per semester) ENGL 491: Independent Writing Creative or expository writing projects. Prerequisite: Dean's approval. (1-3 credits per semester) ENGL 498: Selected Topics The in-depth examination of a specific topic. The nature of the topic selected and its treatment determined in consultation with the instructor. (1-3 credits) ESL 101,102,103: English as a Second Language A broad and practical working knowledge of the English language for non-native speakers. Courses will prepare the nonnative speaker for college coursework in English. Language laboratory attendance required. Students will be placed at the appropriate level based on standardized examination. Cross-listed as MODL101, 102, 103. (3 credits each) ENVIRONMENTAL GE0SCIENCES COURSES EGEO 100: Environmental Geology Problems of mineral, energy and water resources, waste disposal, soils and health, geologic hazards, and land use. (3 credits) EGEO 101: Physical Geology Emphasis is placed upon those processes acting to create earth materials, landforms, and structures in and on the earth. (3 EGEO 110: Environmental Geology Lab Complement of EGEO 100; laboratory study of geologic hazards and geologic resources, including resource depletion and waste disposal issues. Course requires a weekend field trip to pertinent regional destinations. Prerequisite: EGEO 100 must be taken prior to or concurrently. (1 credit) EGEO 111: Physical Geology Lab Complement to EGEO 101; laboratory studies of minerals, rocks and maps illustrate the concepts of EGEO 101. Prerequisite: EGEO 101 must be taken prior to or concurrently. (1 credit) EGEO 112: Historical Geology Lab Complement to EGEO 102; introduction to fossils, interpretation of geologic maps, and principles used in historical geology. Prerequisites: EGEO 101, 111 and concurrent registration in EGEO 102. (1 credit) credits) EGEO 121: Meteorology EGEO 102: Historical Geology Introduction to principles controlling weather and their effect on man and the environment. Includes lab. (3 credits) The evolutionary history of the earth and its life. Two Saturday field trips required. Prerequisites: Geology 101, 111 an(^ concurrent registration in EGEO 112. (3 credits) EGEO 103/303: Concepts of Evolution and the Fossil Record An introduction to the fossil record anu evolution of life through earth history, including the nature of science, marine and land dwelling organisms and basic theories of evolution and extinction ot organisms. Students registering for 303 will be required to do additional work an take more comprehensive exams than the students registered in 103. Prerequisites. Concurrent registration in EGEO 304 is required for EGEO 303. (3 credits) EGEO 131: Oceanography Introduction to the physical, chemical and biological aspects of the marine environment. (3 credits) EGEO 201: Earth Materials Identification of rocks and minerals based on observation and study of physical properties. Origin, occurrence, and value of earth materials. Includes lab. (3 credits) EGEO 221: Weather and Climate Forecasting An analysis and use of local and regional computer-collected surface and upper air weather data to forecast weather. A study of past records of climate as clues to future changes. Includes lab. Prerequisite: EGEO 121. (3 credits) EGEO 231: Aerial Photograph Interpretation Introduction to photogrammetry, remote sensing, and interpretation of geologic and cultural imagery. Prerequisite: EGEO 101 or 201 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) EGEO 241: Geomorphology A study of landforms, their origin and relation to geologic processes, structure, and climate. Prerequisite: EGEO 111. (3 credits) EGEO 242: Glacial Geology A study of erosional and depositional landforms left by glaciers and their meltwaters. Glacial landforms and soils are examined on maps, air photos and in the field. Prerequisite: EGEO 111. (3 credits) EGEO 251: Aviation Meteorology This course is a study of weather conditions commonly encountered in aviation. The subject is treated from the viewpoint of the forecaster and the pilot. Includes lab. Prerequisite: EGEO 121. (3 credits) EGEO 271: Geotechniques: Lab Training in laboratory techniques and instruments for geological, geophysical and environmental surveys. (2 credits) EGEO 272: Geotechniques: Geologic Reports Training in the use of library facilities and bibliographies, literature searches, construction of index cards, writing of abstracts and technical reports, and oral reporting. Prerequisites: EGEO 102, ENGL 103, COMM 200 (can be taken concurrent) or permission of the instructor. (1 credit) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 350 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 351 EGEO 304: Paleontology Laboratory Laboratory examination of invertebrate fossils, and selected chordates (graptolites and conodonts), including morphology, taxonomy, identification, laboratory preparations and biostratigraphy. One weekend field trip is required. Prerequisites: EGEO 112 and 271 or permission of the instructor. Co-requisite: Geology 303. (1 credit) EGEO 327: Structural Geology Origin and description of primary and secondary structures of sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks. Prerequisites: EGEO 112 and 272. (3 credits) EGEO 340: Air Pollution Meteorology A study of meteorological parameters of air pollution concentration, dispersion, and removal. Includes air pollution forecasting and modeling. Prerequisite: EGEO 121. (3 credits) EGEO 351: Mineralogy Systematic crystallography, crystal chemistry, physics, genesis, occurrence, and identification of minerals. Prerequisites: EGEO 111, 271, 272, CHEM 108, 112 and permission of the instructor. (4 credits) EGEO 352: Petrology Classification, occurrence, and genesis of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. Identification using hand specimens and polarizing microscope (thin sections). Prerequisite: EGEO 351. (4 credits) resource. Prerequisites: EGEO 101 and 201 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) EGEO 362: Stratigraphy Principles of stratigraphy, stratigraphic mapping, and graphic techniques used in stratigraphic interpretation. Two Saturday field trips may be required. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. (3 credits) EGEO 448: X-ray Spectrometry Concepts of x-ray production and interaction with crystalline materials. Application of x-ray diffraction methods for identification of minerals, and x-ray fluorescence techniques for chemical analysis. One lecture and one two-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 107 and EGEO 201. (3 credits) EGEO 450: Internship Supervised placement and research in selected public and private agencies. Prerequisite: Permission of geology chairperson. (3-12 credits) EGEO 451: Geochemistry Basic thermodynamics applied to the geochemistry of natural systems. The course will focus on low temperature inorganic reactions that are important for the environmental fate and transport of contaminants in the environment. The course will require the use of computer spreadsheets and models to solve geochemical problems covered in lecture. Three hours of lecture and one hour or computer lab. Prerequisites: CHEM 10& 112 and EGEO 201 or equivalent. (4 credits) EGEO 360: Introduction to Hydrology EGEO 453: Geotechniques: Geochemistry A study of the occurrence and movement of water and man's effect on this basic Laboratory and field experiments to stu ) the geochemistry of local environmentsystems. Field sampling, in-field an laboratory analysis, and construction c experimental systems will be conducted. Field trips for sample collection will occur weekly. Prerequisite: EGEO 451 or permission of the instructor. (1 credit) EGEO 460: Hydrogeology A study of the quantitative and qualitative interrelationships of geologic materials and processes with ground water. Prerequisite: EGEO 360 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) EGEO 476: Geotechniques: Geophysics Lab and field techniques. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Prerequisite: EGEO 460 or 475. (1 credit) EGEO 481: Geologic Map Interpretation A seminar for advanced undergraduates in whom students and staff participate in map interpretation. One two-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission of the instructor. (1 credit) EGEO 482: Senior Seminar A seminar for advanced undergraduates in which students and staff participate in discussions concerning classical and current geological problems. Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission of the instructor. (1 credit) EGEO 490: Independent Study Independent work on a topic in the earth sciences selected by the student with permission and advice of the instructor. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor, departmental chairperson, and dean of the college where the study will be conducted. (1-3 credits) ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE COURSES ENVS 440: Science, Technology, and the Environment A scientific study of interactions of global systems in the geosphere and biosphere. Selected global problems, such as waste production and disposal, energy use, atmospheric warming, ozone depletion, and acid deposition are analyzed along with possible alternatives. Prerequisite: Four courses completed in the natural sciences and mathematics area of the liberal studies program. (3 credits) ENVS 450: Environmental Science Internship Academic credit may be earned through a practicum experience, working for an agency or business. Prerequisites: A mini­ mum of 16 credits completed in the major and approval of the agency or business, the program director, and the advisor. (3-12 credits) ENVS 480: Environmental Systems Analysis The student will investigate an environmental problem in conjunction with an appropriate faculty member as a research project. Prerequisites: A minimum of 16 credits completed in the major and the approval of the program director and the advisor. (3 credits) EGEO 498: Selected Topics The in-depth examination of a specific topic. The nature of the topic selected and its treatment determined in consultation with the instructor. (1-3 credits) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 352 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 353 EXERCISE AND REHABILITATIVE SCIENCE COURSES ERS 100: Introduction to Exercise Science: Careers and Content An introductory level class for exercise science majors in which the student will trace the origin of the profession and be given the opportunity to identify professional characteristics through observation and interaction with professionals in the field. The class will encompass career planning, internship opportunities, and current research that pervades the profession. (3 credits) ERS 107: Introduction to Athletic Training Addresses the historical development of athletic training and the scope of present programs, including personnel, space and equipment, necessary supplies, condi­ tioning, pharmacology, classification of sports injuries and tissue response to injuries. (3 credits) ERS 161: Adapted Physical Education Activity This course meets the needs of students' with disabilities and/or other health impairments who are otherwise unable to participate in the traditional physical education activity courses. Throughout the course the students will determine individual goals and limitations related to physical performance. In a highly structured and monitored program of exercise and activity coupled with lecture materials, the students will understand physical and motor fitness parameters related to their unique situation. (1 credit) ERS 165: Equine Facilitated Therapy Designed to introduce the concept of therapeutic horseback riding as a treatment modality for existing impairments in the individual as an intervention technique against the continued deterioration of those existing impairments. The equine facilitated therapeutic riding program will be examined on an in-depth level in regard to structure, function, operational procedures, and management. Additional areas of focus will include the study of disabling condition, the study of intervention for people with disabilities through a riding program and the experience of the therapeutic movement of the horse. (1 credit) ERS 217: Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries Studies and applies principles and techniques used in prevention, care and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Clinical experience required. (3 credits) ERS 235: Biomechanics for Special Populations A study of human movement patterns with emphasis on the development of efficient movement for special populations. Efficient movement patterns will be based on anatomical, mechanical, and physiological principles. (3 credits' ERS 261: Adapted Aquatics Provides the student with practha experience, lectures and discussion m working with children and adults with disabilities in an aquatic setting. (1 cre^'1' ERS 264: Applied Anatomy A study of the structure of the human body with particular emphasis upon skeletal, muscular, nervous 5,1U cardiovascular systems as related t o scientifically sound and practical exercise programs. (3 credits) ERS 285: Adapted and Therapeutic Exercise ERS 265: Sport and Disability Provides the student with practical experience in assessment of assigned clients with disabilities, program design, and administration of exercises performed in an aquatic setting. Prerequisite: ERS 264 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) Provides practical opportunities to participate in and understand sport opportunities for individuals with disabilities. (1 credit) ERS 273: Measurement and Statistical Application in Exercise Science Focuses on measurement, data collection, and statistical treatment (descriptive and inferential) of health and fitness data associated with exercise science. (3 credits) ERS 275: Introduction to Adapted Physical Activity The acquisition of competencies to implement developmental programs for individualized instruction where an individual's progress can be measured and monitored through extending instruc­ tional objectives in physical, social, perceptual, and skill activities. The course emphasizes the inclusion of children and adults with disabilities in the educational, recreational, and physical fitness process and placement in the least restrictive environment in schools and community programs. Prerequisite: ERS 264. (3 credits) ERS 277: Integrative Approach to Athletic Training Integrate cognitive concepts into progressively higher functional and practical application. This integration is to be achieved after completion of selected athletic training classes and by direct supervision and mentoring. Prerequisite: Admission into athletic training program. (3 credits) ERS 317: Therapeutic Modalities Theory Familiarizes the athletic training student with contemporary physical modalities, appropriate physiology, indications, contraindications, and methods of application. Prerequisites: ERS 107, 217, and admission into athletic training program. (3 credits) ERS 321: Care and Prevention of Injuries of the Physically Active Studies and applies principles and techniques used in prevention, care, and rehabilitation of fitness related injuries. Prerequisites: AHEA 203 and ERS 264. (3 credits) ERS 327: Therapeutic Modalities Procedures Familiarizes the athletic training student with the appropriate application and maintenance of therapeutic modalities.To be taken concurrently with AHEA 317. Prerequisites: ERS 107, 217, and admission into athletic training program. (3 credits) ERS 337: Physical Examination of the Athlete Presents knowledge and skills for orthopedic evaluation of the spine and extremities. Includes evaluation of the internal organs as well. Prerequisites: ERS 264 or permission of the instructor, and admission into athletic training program. (3 credits) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 354 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 355 ERS 347: Theory of Therapeutic Techniques in Rehabilitation Presents treatment theories and techniques necessary in the planning and imple­ mentation of therapeutic exercise for prevention of athletic injuries and/or care of the athlete. Prerequisite: Admission into athletic training program. (3 credits) ERS 351: Biomechanics A study of analysis of human motion based on anatomic, physiologic and mechanical principles. Laboratory included. Prerequisites: ERS 264 and PHYS 201. (3 credits) ERS 357: Application of Therapeutic Techniques Enables students to develop the application of therapeutic techniques for the prevention of injury and/or care of the athlete. (To be taken concurrently with AHEA 347) Prerequisite: Admission into athletic training program. (3 credits) ERS 358: Assessment Techniques in Adapted Physical Activity Focuses on assessment and intervention for individuals with disabilities. Special emphasis will be on linking assessment to intervention and functioning as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Assessment includes testing, interpreting, prescribing, implementing, and evaluating. Included are programs for physical and motor fitness, posture, and perceptual-motor skills for people with disabilities. The course will also include discussions of exemplary programs and implications of Federal and state legislation concerning individuals with disabilities. (3 credits) ERS 368 Achievement Based Curriculum A review of best practices and approaches to planning, assessing, prescribing, teaching, evaluating, and modifying adapted physical activity programs through the use of a systematic achievement based model. (3 credits) ERS 375: Exercise Physiology I Study of the physiological bases ofexetcise with emphasis on the responses and adaptations of the systems of the body to a variety of exercise stimuli. Exercise physiology principles are studied by means of participation in weekly laboratory experiences. Prerequisite: ERS 264. (3 credits) ERS 376: Exercise Leadership: Group Fitness This course is designed to provide specialized instruction and opportunities for practical application in the following areas of group fitness activities: hi/lo impact, step, slide, water aerobics, resistance training, yogaerobics, funk/hiphop, cardio kick box, interval and circuit training. Each topic will be covered in detail with respect to physiological and biomechanical principles, choreography, safety, and modifications for participation of special populations. Current trends and research in the area of group fitness instruction will be explored. Prerequisite: ERS 375. (3 credits) ERS 377: Exercise Leadership: Strength Fitness Designed to provide both the theoretical and practical knowledge to effectively design, organize and conduct strengt fitness programs. Specific emphasis will be placed on the physiological/kinesiologk principles, training guidelines and saien procedures in developing an administering programs for genera strength fitness, competitive weightlifofand bodybuilding. Prerequisite: ERS 3 ERS 384: Motor Control and Learning ERS 450: Exercise Science Internship Highlights selected motor learning theorists, basic principles surrounding sensory and motor systems, motor control, and other conditions influencing motor skills acquisition in physical education and athletics. Practical laboratory experiments will be utilized to illustrate basic concepts of skill learning and performance. (3 credits) This course is designed to provide students an opportunity to apply Exercise Science career-oriented skills in a supervised work experience in a university approved fitness, wellness or rehabilitative agency. Prerequisite: completion of internship application process and valid CPR certification. (12 credits) ERS 387: Practicum in Athletic Training Provides educational experiences/ assessments in the area of athletic training psychomotor domain, to be coordinated/ supervised/mentored in a varied athletic training practicum (totaling a minimum of 1,000 hours). Students will establish/ maintain portfolios, develop proper medical documentation and record keeping skills, and be provided opportunities for orthopedic surgery observation. Prerequisite: Admission into athletic training program. (3 credits) ERS 407: Advanced Studies in Current Strategies in Athletic Training Surveys topics relevant to athletic training, depending on availability of health management experts. Prerequisites: Must have senior status in the athletic training program and have completed all other athletic training coursework. (3 credits) ERS 427: Mastery in Athletic Training A capstone course that allows the student to synthesize and apply knowledge and skills of an entry-level athletic trainer in a comprehensive manner. Prerequisite: Completion of 9 credits of ERS 387. ERS 465: Adapted Physical Activity in Public Schools Develops competencies in the implementation of developmentally appropriate activities for children and adults with disabilities in the school and through transitional programs conducted within the community. Prerequisite: ERS 365 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) ERS 466: Professional Affiliation in Adapted Physical Activity Designed to actively involve the learner in an advanced study of adapted physical activity. The course is conducted in seminar format and the students will study the application of the principles, methods, organization and administration of individualized motor programs. Prerequisite: ERS 275 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) ERS 474: Physical Fitness Assessment and Instrumentation Provides the theoretical and practical basis to select and utilize properly the instrumentation and techniques for physical fitness assessment. Prerequisites: ERS 273 and 375. (3 credits) (3 credits) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 357 ERS 475: Exercise Physiology II This is a laboratory-based course that focuses on cardiovascular and respiratory responses and adaptations to a variety of exercise stimuli in both healthy individuals and those with various cardiopulmonary diseases. Special emphasis will be placed upon electrocardiogram monitoring and interpretation, graded exercise testing, and the influence of various environmental factors upon cardiac and pulmonary function. Prerequisite: ERS 375, BIOL 216 or permission of instructor. (3 credits) ERS 476: Physiological Aspects of Aging and Human Performance A study of the physiological aspects of the aging process with emphasis on the effects of physical activity on health in the later years of life and on the degenerative process of aging. The course will stress the physiological responses to aging that are influenced by exercise and the physiological rationale for lifelong physical activity. (3 credits) ERS 484: Exercise Prescription This course provides the theoretical knowledge base to design safe and effective personalized exercise programs for various populations. Emphasis is placed upon prescribing individualized cardiovascular, musculoskeletal and weight control programs for the apparently healthy, the chronically diseased, the elderly, children and pregnant females. Prerequisite: ERS 474. (3 credits) ERS 493: Exercise Science: Senior Synthesis Designed to provide students with experiences which allow them to apply their knowledge and skills in a practical worksite situation. Prerequisite: ERS 474 (3 credits) ERS 561: Worksite Wellness Promotion This course is designed to provide current information in the area of wellness and health promotion in various workplace settings. An overview of various concepts and issues relating to worksite wellness programs will be discussed. Guidelines for planning, implementing, and evaluating successful programs will be analyzed. (3 credits) FINANCE COURSES FIN 100: Personal Finance Planning Practical money management including information about careers, how to get a job, budgeting, credit, investments, insurance, housing, taxes, and other consumer matters. (3 credits) FIN 211: Real Estate Fundamentals The study of nature and scope of real estate, factors affecting demand and supply, property rights, tide, deeds and title closing, sources of financing, real estate valuation, taxes, leveraged buy-outs, and real estate investment decision. (3 credits) ECON 219 or MGMT 219, or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) FIN 320: Managerial Finance Capital budgeting, cost of capital, management of short and long term assets, mergers and financial reorganization. Prerequisite: ACCT 210, Advanced business standing. (3 credits) FIN 321: Investments Introduction to security markets and their operation; investment alternatives; fundamentals of investment analysis. Prerequisite: FIN320 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) FIN 322: Bank Financial Management Principles of bank financial management including sources and uses of funds and the role of the bank in financial markets. Prerequisite: FIN 320 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) FIN 323: Financial Markets and Institutions Introduction to financial markets and institutions and to their role in financing business, consumers and government. Prerequisite: FIN 320 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) FIN 304: Money and Banking FIN 327: Management of Working Capital Emphasis is upon monetary policy, how it is implemented, the theories on which it is based, and the implication of this policy on our economy. Prerequisite. In-depth analysis of financial management of business firms with special emphasis on the management of working capital. Prerequisite: FIN 320. (3 credits) ECON 201. (3 credits) FIN 328: Long Term Financial Management FIN 318: Intermediate Statistical Analysis Statistical analysis encompassing multip e regression and correlation, ANOVA (simple and multivariate), goodness of fitstatistical decision analysis, and advance forecasting techniques. Prerequisites- This course will examine such topics as capital budgeting under certainty, uncertainty and inflationary conditions, lease/buy decisions, capital structure theory, dividend policy and the value of the firm, sources of long-term financing and financing with options. Prerequisite: FIN 320. (3 credits) FIN 329: Principles of Insurance A study of the basic principles of insurance and risk. Topics include property and liability insurance; the financial structure and organization of insurance business, and the different fields of insurance. Prerequisite: FIN 320. (3 credits) FIN 340: Real Estate Investment The study of the nature and scope of real estate investment, investment decision process and investment strategy, financial and risk analysis, tax implications, institutional real estate investment and real estate investment trust funds. Prerequisite: FIN 320. (3 credits) FIN 409: Retirement and Estate Planning In-depth study of the tools and techniques available for use in retirement and estate planning from a personal financial planning perspective. Particular emphasis will be given to retirement cash flow analysis and planning as well as the transfer tax system inherent in estate planning and the methods available for estate management. Prerequisites: FIN 321, FIN 329, ACCT 240, ACCT 308 or permission of the instructor (3 credits) FIN 410: Personal Financial Planning Seminar Synthesize the topics requisite to expertise in personal financial planning as explored principally through case studies. These topics include risk management, investment, insurance and tax planning, and retirement and estate planning. Prerequisites: FIN 321, FIN 329, FIN 409, ACCT 240, ACCT 308, or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 358 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 359 FIN 420: Finance Seminar Capital budgeting, cost of capital, capital structure, working capital management and long-term financing. Prerequisite: FIN 320 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) FIN 421: Portfolio Theory Advanced treatment of investment concepts. In-depth analysis of Modern Portfolio Theory, Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) and its extensions, options, interest options, future markets and precious metals. Prerequisite: FIN 321. (3 credits) FIN 427: International Financial Management International monetary systems, sources of funds, import and export financing; taxation of multinational corporations, foreign investment decisions; political risk; risk of foreign exchange losses; management of working capital. Prerequisite: FIN 320. (3 credits) FIN 430: International Banking Internationalization of U.S. and foreign banks to meet the global financial needs of multi-national activities. Prerequisites: FIN 320, FIN 323 is recommended. (3 credits) FIN 450: Internship Supervised placement and research in selected public and private agencies at appropriate institutions. Prerequisites: Application and permission of the instructor. (3-12 credits) FIN 490: Independent Study In-depth reading and/or research in an area of particular interest to the student, done with the guidance of a faculty member. Prerequisites: 12 credits of major courses, application, permission of the 360 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY instructor, departmental chairperson, and dean of the college where the study will be conducted. (1-3 credits) French 201/220 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) FREN 303: Business French FRENCH COURSES FREN 101,102,103: French Language and Culture I, II, III A broad and practical working foundation in the language. Prerequisites: FREN101 or the equivalent for FREN 102; FREN 102 or the equivalent for FREN 103. (3 credits each) FREN 201: Communicating in French An introduction to basic French language usage in commerce and commercial correspondence. Prerequisite: FREN 201 or 220 or the equivalent. (3 credits) FREN 305: French Civilization An advanced course in the study of the development of French civilization from the earliest times to the end of the 19th century. Prerequisite: FREN 201 or 220 or the equivalent. (3 credits) FREN 306: Modern France A functional course in speaking and writing French, stressing everyday vocabulary and structure. Prerequisite: FREN 103 or the equivalent. (3 credits) A study of contemporary French life and attitudes today. Prerequisite: FREN 201 or 220 or the equivalent for French majors. (3 credits) FREN 210: French Literature in Translation FREN 320: Main Currents in French Literature A study of representative French literary' works, emphasizing the persons andideas which have influenced French and foreign literatures. The course will be given in English; no knowledge of French required. For non-French majors. (3 credits) An introduction to the study of French literature through prose, drama and poetry. Prerequisite: FREN 201 or 220 or the equivalent. (3 credits) FREN 220: Reading in French An introduction to reading in French at the intermediate level. Prerequisite: FREN 103 or equivalent. (3 credits) FREN 300: French Grammar Review An intermediate grammar review cour.v emphasizing the basic structure of French. Prerequisite: FREN 201 or 220 or tk equivalent. (3 credits) FREN 301: Developing French Vocabulary & Conversation Skill5 FREN 335: Women in French Literature A study of French women authors and of French women as literary characters in French literature. Prerequisite: FREN 201 or 220 or the equivalent. (3 credits) FREN 350: French Linguistics and Phonetics An introduction to general linguistics and the practical application of phonetics to the study of French. Analysis and practice of the sound system of the foreign language. Prerequisite: Six credits at the 200 or above level. (3 credits) FREN 395: Workshop Special topics of interest to undergraduates and selected community members. FREN 400: Advanced French Grammar An advanced course in the study of French grammar and usage. Prerequisite: FREN 300. (3 credits) FREN 401: Advanced Oral Communication Skills This course will provide the opportunity for advanced students to improve their aural comprehension and their conversation abilities in French. Prerequisites: Six credits of French at the 300-level. (3 credits) FREN 402: Eighteenth-Century Novel A study of the Age of Enlightenment as reflected in the novel. Prerequisite: Six credits of French at the 300 level. (3 credits) FREN 403: Nineteenth-Century French Literature Readings from the romantic, realistic and naturalistic movements. Prerequisite: Six credits of French at the 300 level. (3 credits.) FREN 404: Modern French Literature A study of various aspects of modern French literature. Prerequisite: Six credits of French at the 300 level. (3 credits) FREN 411: Literature of the Classical Period A study of French Classicism, emphasizing the plays of Corneille, Moliere and Racine. Prerequisite: Six credits of French at the 300 level. (3 credits) Development of French vocabulary an conversation skills through intensive stu y of selected theme areas. Prereqi-C COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 361 FREN 490: Independent Study Students have an opportunity to study selected areas in greater concentration. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor, departmental chairperson, and dean of the college where the study will be conducted. (1-3 credits) GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES COURSES G&ES 100: Discover Geography An introductory course that surveys the field of geography and demonstrates the relevance of basic geographic concepts and methodologies. (3 credits) G&ES 105: World Regional Geography This course will provide an introduction to the regional concept, classification of major culture regions throughout the world and a description of the physiocultural character of those regions. A major emphasis of this course is learning where places are in a regional context. (3 credits) G&ES 107: Environments and Peoples of the Developed World - G&ES 115: Map Reading and Interpretation Provides fundamental map concepts with an emphasis on using and understanding an atlas, making and interpreting computer maps, and reading and interpreting topographic maps. (1 credit) G&ES 135: Introduction to Environmental Problems An introduction to some of the more crucial environmental problems and alternative solutions that are available. (3 credits) G&ES 150: The Natural Environment An introduction to interrelationships among the physical elements of the environment, including the study of weather, climates, vegetation, soils and landforms. (3 credits) G&ES 201: Latin America and the Caribbean Consideration is given to physical, historical, cultural, political, and economic patterns in Latin America arid the Caribbean. (3 credits) G&ES 202: United States and Canada An introductory course that surveys the developed world, stressing the economic, social, political, and environmental characteristics of US and Canada, Europe, the Russian Republics, and Japan. (3 credits) An introductory course that surveys the patterns, connections, and evolution of environments, cultures, and economies of the U.S. and Canada, with an emphasis on maps, regions, and images. (3 credits) G&ES 109: Environments and Peoples of the Developing World Study of the Soviet Union and Soviet-bloc nations with emphasis on economic physical, political, and cultural aspects- (. An introductory course that surveys the developing world, stressing the economic, social, political, and environmental characteristics of Latin America, Africa, and Asia. (3 credits) G&ES 204: Post-Soviet Union credits) G&ES/PUBA 215: Rural and Urban Planning . . Cross-listed with Public Administration. (3 credits) G&ES 220: General Methods of Fieldwork A survey of methodology commonly employed for field research, including techniques of field observation, the use of mapping field equipment, field procedures, and the identification and tabulation of primary field data. Prerequisite: G&ES 115 (3 credits) G&ES 230: Cultural Geography Deals with spatial aspects of cultural phenomena. The course focuses on the origin, diffusion, and geographic organization of cultural groups and regions. (3 credits) G&ES 235: Conservation An examination of the earth's complex resource base which places special emphasis on the geographic location of resources and on conservation/ preservation practices. Prerequisite: G&ES 135 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) G&ES 242: Geography of Religion The distribution and arrangement of world religions, giving consideration to the comparative influence of religion on the cultural landscape and on regional development. (3 credits) G&ES 255: General Climatology The systematic analysis of the earth's climates, including their description, classification, and location. Prerequisite: G&ES 150 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) G&ES 301: Geography of Rural Areas Analyzes the structure and primary functional patterns of rural areas, with an emphasis on agricultural and industrial land use, problems of rural development, and population shifts. (3 credits) G&ES 302: Cultural Geography This course explores basic environmental and spatial approaches in the field of cultural geography. These approaches include cultural ecology, cultural history, cultural diffusion, cultural region, cultural integration and symbolism, and the cultural landscape. (3 credits) G&ES 303: Asia A survey of the major regions of Asia emphasizing their physical, cultural, and political characteristics. Several countries are selected for special emphasis. (3 credits) G&ES 308: Europe The evolution of nations, the cultural landscape, and the spatial-economic organization of Europe. (3 credits) G&ES 244: Environmental Justice G&ES 309: Africa An examination of basic factors underlying the spatial allocation and development of resources. (3 credits) This course surveys the patterns, connections, and evolution of environments, cultures, nations, and economies of Africa, with an emphasis on maps, regions, and images. (3 credits) G&ES 245: Population and Resources Basic demographic principles and their relationship to regional development. (3 credits) G&ES 310: Urban Geography The course is designed to provide insights into the nature of cities and smaller urban places. (3 credits) An introduction to social and ph}^-1 planning for rural areas, towns and cm COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 362 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 363 G&ES 315: Cartography I Basic elements of computer-assisted thematic map design are discussed. Cartographic projects serve as a means of applying major concepts such as map projections, data classification, color theory, and qualitative/quantitative symbology. Includes a lab. Prerequisite. G&ES 115. (3 credits) G&ES/POLS 324: Environmental Law and Policy The study of political control of the environment. Focus on the roles played by individuals and groups. (3 credits) G&ES 325: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems G&ES 375: Geography of Intolerance Analyzes cross-culturally the impact on resource allocation and the spatial implications of gender, racial, religions, political and class discrimination. (3 credits) G&ES 410: Remote Sensing Covers the electromagnetic and thermal properties of earth objects, principles and operations of sensors, and the practical applications of remote sensing. Lectures will be supplemented with exercises requiring computer processing of satellite data. (3 credits) G&ES 415: Cartography II This course introduces students to integrated computer tools for the capture, storage, manipulation, analysis, and printout of earth-referenced data. Computers are used to store maps, analyze maps, and produce new maps along with their attributes to address societal issues. Includes a lab. Prerequisite: G&ES 115. Prerequisites: CPSC 110 or CPSC 130. (3 credits) Advanced issues and theory of cartographic design are discussed. Cartographic applications include flow maps, bivariate statistical mapping, cartograms, interactive maps, and map animation. Includes a lab. Prerequisite: G&ES 315 or permission of the G&ES 330: Political Geography A study of settlement patterns, land utilization, and sequent occupancies for selected periods since 1500. A student is expected to have background in geograph} and American history. (3 credits) The effects of politics on geography and the effects of geographic factors on politics. (3 credits) G&ES 331: Economic Geography Examines human use and economic organization of the earth. (3 credits) G&ES 345: Population Analysis A study of the techniques of population analysis with respect to growth, distribution, fertility, migration, and other demographic characteristics. Prerequisite: Some background in algebra or statistics. (3 credits) 364 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY instructor. (3 credits) G&ES 420: Historical Geography of Anglo-America G&ES 425: Advanced Geographic Information Systems This course investigates and applies advanced Geographic Information Systems (GIS) techniques. Students will learn current techniques for the collection, evaluation, input, analysis, and output of spatial data with various GIS tools. Students will apply these techniques to real world problems in areas such as environmental monitoring, environ­ mental modeling, urban planning, and economic location. Includes a lab. Prerequisites: G&ES 315, 325. (3 credits) its treatment determined in consultation with the instructor. (1-3 credits) G&ES 435: Preservation Planning GERMAN COURSES A study of the American preservation movement as it relates to features of the cultural landscape. The origin and diffusion of building styles and the methods and problems associated with their preservation are emphasized. (3 credits) G&ES 444: Philosophy of Geography Acquaints the student with traditional and current geographic literature and traces the development of geographic methodology in the United States during the twentieth century. Prerequisite: Junior standing and/ or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) G&ES/PUBA 445: Regional Planning Deals with planning for the future of regions that are larger than any single local government. Consideration is given to economic development, land use, transportation, and other regional planning concerns. Prerequisite: G&ES/ PUBA 215. (3 credits) G&ES 450: Internship Supervised placement and field experience in a selected public or private agency. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. (Credits vary) G&ES 489: Field Studies Students use the scientific method in selecting a topic, collecting data in the field, analyzing these data, and preparing a formal paper. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. (3 credits) G&ES 498: Selected Topics The in-depth examination of a specific topic. The nature of the topic selected and GERM 101,102,103: German Language and Culture I, II, III A broad and practical working foundation in the language. Prerequisite: GERM 101 or the equivalent for GERM 102; and GERM 102 or the equivalent for GERM 103. (3 credits) GERM 201: Communication in German A functional course in speaking and writing German, stressing everyday vocabulary and structure. Prerequisite: GERM 103 or the equivalent. (3 credits) GERM 210: German Literature in Translation A study of representative German literary works, emphasizing the persons and ideas which have influenced German foreign literatures. The course will be given in English; no knowledge of German required. For non-German majors. (3 credits) GERM 220: Reading in German An introduction reading in German at the intermediate level. Prerequisite: GERM 103 or equivalent. (3 credits) GERM 300: German Grammar Review An intermediate grammar review course, emphasizing the basic structure of German. Prerequisite: GERM 201 or 220 or the equivalent. (3 credits) GERM 303: Business German A study of the German language as related to business and commerce. A con­ sideration of the form and language of the business letter in German. Prerequisite: COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 365 GERM 201 or 220 or the equivalent. (3 credits) GERM 305: German Civilization A study of the development of German civilization from its earliest beginnings to its modern times. Prerequisite: GERM 201 or 220 or the equivalent. Course is for majors and non-majors. (3 credits) GERM 306: Modern German Civilization A study of the civilization of Germanspeaking areas in the twentieth century. Prerequisite: GERM 201 or 220 or the equivalent. (3 credits) GERONTOLOGY COURSES GERO 265: Aging and the Older Person Introduction to the interdisciplinary study of gerontology as a social, behavioral and biological science. A prerequisite to courses in gerontology and aging. Women and Aging examines the effects of women growing older in a changing society. Social, psychological, physical, economic, cultural, and political implications will be discussed, including health concerns, changing roles, and discrimination. (3 credits) GERO 425: Women and Aging Examines the effects of women growing older in a changing society. Social, psychological, physical, economic, cultural, and political implications will be discussed, including health concerns, changing roles, and discrimination. (3 credits) GERO 450: Gerontology Internship Individually designed experiential learning intended to provide the student with an opportunity for observation and participation in a wide range of gerontological activities in an approved institution or agency setting. Prerequisites: Nine credits of approved gerontology coursework or permission of the gerontology coordinator. (3-12 credits) GERO 465: Seminar in Gerontology An interdisciplinary investigation of selected facets of gerontology. Course content is drawn from the biological, behavioral, and social sciences, and it will include a consideration of current issues in such areas as mental health, housing, economics, transportation, preventive health program, long-term care, and leisure work activities. Prerequisite: GERO 265 or equivalent work experience; additional coursework in gerontology is desirable. (3 credits) GERO 490: Independent Study A rigorous investigation of a topic of relevance to gerontology not covered in detail in existing courses. Prerequisite: Permission of gerontology coordinator, instructor, departmental chairperson, and dean of the college where the study will be conducted. (1-3 credits) HISTORY COURSES HIST 151: Ancient and Medieval World Major civilizations of the Western world as they meet and interact with the East. Emphasis is upon cultural achievements and institutional development to 1650- (3 credits) HIST 152: Rise of the Modern World European peoples and nations from the Renaissance and Reformation to the French Revolution and the Napoleonic. HIST 153: Twentieth Century World Contemporary history in the perspective of World War I and II, the Great Depression and the challenge of totalitarianism to democracy; Lenin vs. Wilson; Mussolini, Franco, Hitler and Tojo vs. Churchill and Roosevelt; Stalin and Mao Tse-tung. (3 credits) HIST 201: Colonial America to 1825 The colonies, the American Revolution, the new nation and Jeffersonian demo­ cracy to the Jacksonian period, including some study of ethnic groups. (3 credits) HIST 202: United States, 1825-1900 Jacksonian era to world power, including sectionalism, manifest destiny, Civil War and Reconstruction and problems of industrialization. (3 credits) HIST 203: U.S. History Since 1900 Social, economic and political history of the 20th century, including World War I, and the twenties, the New Deal, World War II, postwar problems and the African American's struggle for acceptance. (3 credits) HIST 205: Historical Methods The course will introduce students to the skills associated with historical research and writing by means of word processing. In addition, various schools of historical thought will be analyzed. Co-requisite: enrollment in one upper division history course. (3 credits) HIST 233: African American History to 1876 To investigate, discuss, and debate the historical experience of African Americans from their origins in West Africa, through the Middle Passage and the Plantation, to the 15th Amendment and the Sell-Out of 1876. (3 credits) HIST 234: African American History Since 1876 The historical experiences of African Americans from the collapse of the Reconstruction and the emergence of Booker T. Washington, through the NAACP, UNIA, and the Harlem Renaissance, to the rise of the Nation of Islam, CORE, SCLC, and the election of 1976. (3 credits) HIST 237: Outstanding Americans A biographical approach to the study of American history. A study is made of the lives of those Americans who have made a contribution to society outside of politics. (3 credits) HIST 240: Warfare in the Twentieth Century A survey of wars in this century with emphasis on World Wars I and II. Technical innovation, military theory, and strategy will be examined along with their relationship to the nations involved. (3 credits) HIST 286: Modern Japan This course will investigate the history of the Japanese people from the beginning of the nineteenth century to the present and explore Japans increasingly important role in the modern world. (3 credits) HIST 305: Russia to 1855 A social, political and cultural history from ancient times to the death of Nicholas I. (3 credits) HIST 306: Russia Since 1855 Continuity and change in Russia from the reign of Alexander II through the Soviet period. (3 credits) Wars. (3 credits) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 366 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 367 HIST 319: History of Women to 1750 An analysis of women from the earliest HIST 337: Indians of the United States The history and culture of the seven major civilizations to 1750 through the geographic-cultural groups of native examination of the lives of ordinary and Americans, including analysis of the dash outstanding women from different levels of cultures with European civilization. (3 of the social order. (3 credits) credits) HIST 320: History of Women from 1750 to the Present This course will examine the role of HIST 340: The Historical and Political Legacies of the Vietnam Era women in the period 1750 to present from Course examines the roots, nature, and a cross-cultural perspective. Through the use of gender as a category of historical accompanying cultural and political analysis and with particular reference to developments in the United States with a course of the war in Vietnam and the socio-economic differences, we will study particular concern for the influences of the participation of women in the war on our contemporary social and emergence of new national-states; the political context. (3 credits) Cross-listed history of women's labor in the household as POLS 340. and the work place, the contribution of women in intellectual life, and the participation of women in the social/ political reform movements of the modern era. (3 credits) HIST 344: The American City Growth, impact and significance of the city and town in American history. Astudy of ethnology, religion, and education as factors in urban development with HIST 322: Germany in the Twentieth Century emphasis on industrialization as it Germany's drive for recognition as a world credits) rise of Hitler and Naziism, World War II and the division into East and West Germany. (3 credits) HIST 331: England to 1689 Celts, Anglo-Saxons, Danes, and HIST 332: England Since 1689 The rise to world dominion through sea power to the rivalry with Germany. (3 credits) SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY HIST 358: Challenges of the American Experience II (1865 to the Present) An interdisciplinary course including American literature, history, philosophy, and politics examining the roots of American institutions, values and cultures and their significance for the challenges confronting contemporary society. (3 credits) HIST 362: Africa North of the Zambezi HIST 350: The American Civil War HIST 363: Southern Africa and consequences of the American Civil The Republic of South Africa and the High Commission Territories of Bechuanaland, Swaziland, and Basutoland, including colonialism, War with emphasis given to its political, constitutional, economic, military, and HIST 351: Latin America to 1830 Political, economic, and social imperialism, war, and reconstruction in the 19th and 20th centuries. (3 credits) development of the Spanish and HIST 370: History and the Bible Portuguese colonies in America, culminating in the winning of national The history of the eastern Mediterranean area from 1800 B.C.-100 A.D. with a study of the Old and New Testaments in order to evaluate their historical validity. (3 credits) independence. (3 credits) HIST 352: Latin America Since 1830 Developing countries of Latin America, their internal problems, international 368 An interdisciplinary course including American literature, history, philosophy, and politics examining the roots of American institutions, values and cultures and their significance for the challenges confronting contemporary society. (3 credits) An examination of the causes, conduct, social ramifications. (3 credits) Normans in the formation of a nation, the medieval period, and the Tudor and Stuart centuries. (3 credits) HIST 357: Challenges of the American Experience I (to 1865) Language groups, migrations of peoples, external influences, colonialism, and the emergence of independent states. (3 credits) transformed society and thought. (3 power, culminating in the horror of World War I, failure of the Weimar Republic, the relations and historic evolution to the present. (3 credits) HIST 371: History of Jews A course surveying Jewish life and thought from early Roman times to the present. Four thousand years of Jewish participation in most world civilizations are examined, and religious, philosophical, and literary contributions are analyzed. (3 credits) HIST 380: Egyptology A study of the history and culture of ancient Egypt from the old kingdom through the new kingdom. The methods and disciplines utilized in the study of an ancient culture will be analyzed and evaluated. (3 credits) HIST 381: East Asian Military Traditions This course will examine the cultural and historic factors which have distinguished Asian military traditions from the time of Sun Tze's The Art of War in the fifth century B.C. through the nineteenth and twentieth century writings of such Asian militarists as Yamagata Aritomo, MaoTseTung, and Vo Nguyen Giap. (3 credits) HIST 382: Modern Asian Pacific Rim This course will examine the political, social, economic, technological, and cultural factors which have affected the evolution of the Pacific Rim into the most vital and growing economic region on the globe. (3 credits) HIST 386: Modern China This course will examine the history of modern China, the major factors, which influenced its course, and the values, which operate in Chinese society today. (3 credits) HIST 422: Greece and Rome The major events in the evolution of classical civilization. (3 credits) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 369 HIST 424: The Middle Ages HIST 450: History Internship Major political, social, economic, and intellectual events in the feudal era of Western Europe. (3 credits) Supervised placement and research in selected public and private agencies at appropriate institutions, (credits vary) HIST 426: French Revolution and Napoleon HIST 451: U.S. Foreign Relations to 1890 French political, social, and economic affairs in the 18th century, the French Enlightenment, the Revolution, and the Napoleonic period. (3 credits) Foreign relations from the beginning of our national history to the era of imperialism and the Spanish-American War. (3 credits) HIST 427: Nineteenth Century Europe HIST 452: U.S. Foreign Relations Since 1890 From the Congress of Vienna to the outbreak of World War I, examining nationalism, liberalism, the response to industrialism, imperialism, the rise of the alliance system, and the breakdown of nineteenth century order. (3 credits) American foreign policy from theSpanishAmerican War to the present. (3 credits) HIST 435: Pennsylvania The founding and growth of Pennsylvania to the present. (3 credits) HIST 437: Westward Movement The westward movement in continental United States from discovery to 1890. Special emphasis on the trans-Mississippi West. (3 credits) HIST 442: Studies in U.S. Women's History An in-depth investigation into specific topics of women's studies through individual reading assignments and group discussions. Prerequisite: 3 credits in women s studies or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) HIST 445: Environmental Thought in the United States American philosophical foundations of environmental thought in American history with emphasis upon changing attitudes and evaluations of successes and failures. (3 credits) HIST 453: American Constitutional History and Law Federal constitution by the Supreme Court, including the growth of constitutional law and political, social, economic, and technological changes. May be used as a political science elective. (3 credits) HIST 455: Economic U.S. History American economic development, with emphasis on change and growth in commerce, industry, labor, finance, and governmental participation. May be used as an economics elective. (3 credits) HIST 462: The Contemporary Middle East The economic, social, cultural, and political aspects of the Middle East in the perspective of the past. (3 credits) HIST 490: Independent Study For history majors or advanced students with a background in history. Prerequisites. QPA of 2.750 in history and permission of the instructor, departmental chairperson, and dean of the college where the study will be conducted. (1-3 credits) HONORS COURSES INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS COURSES HONR 385, 386, 387, 388: The Great Books INBS 227: Introduction to International Business Seminars on selected topics from the classic works of human thought. (3 credits) An overview of the basic issues that firms often encounter while conducting business in a global environment. Such issues are in the areas of international trade and finance; diversified legal, political and cultural environments; international management and marketing; international accounting and taxation; and inter­ national human resource management. (3 credits) INTERDISCIPLINARY COURSES INDS 110: Research.com A self-paced course introducing the resources of the university library. Students will select and use print and non-print materials on assigned subjects as preparation for future library research in various disciplines. Should be scheduled after the completion of any remedial English or communication course. For course information contact the library. (1 credit) NS&M 101: Introduction to the Natural Sciences and Mathematics A course designed to introduce the student to scientific practices at the University level. Emphasis will be on developing an appreciation for the unity of the different fields of science, learning methods common to all scientific disciplines, and acquiring learning skills and strategies that may be transferred to other studies. (1 credit) NS&M 303: Scientific Principles Applied to Human Phenomena The disciplines of nuclear medicine, genetics, immunology, nutrition and medical physics are encountered through utilization of a lecture-discussion format. Prerequisites: CHEM 103, BIOL 216 and 210. (3 credits) INBS 326: International Economics Alternative exchange rate systems, commercial trade policies, balance of payments, adjustment mechanisms and the role of international financial organizations. Prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202. (3 credits) INBS 427: International Financial Management International monetary systems, sources of funds, import and export financing; taxation of multinational corporations, foreign investment decisions; political risk; risk of foreign exchange losses; management of working capital. Prerequisite: FIN 320. (3 credit) ITALIAN COURSES ITAL 101, 102, 103: Italian Language and Culture I, II, III A broad and practical working foundation in the language. Prerequisite: ITAL101 or equivalent for ITAL 102; ITAL 102 or equivalent for ITAL 103. (3 credits each) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 370 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 371 ITAL 202: Intermediate Italian I KOR 202: Intermediate Korean I Comprehensive review of Italian grammar with emphasis on developing the students' abilities for proficient oral and written accomplishments. Prerequisite: ITAL103 or equivalent. (3 credits) Comprehensive review of Korean grammar with emphasis on developing the students' abilities for proficient oral and written accomplishments. Prerequisite: KOR 103 or equivalent. (3 credits) ITAL 210: Italian Literature in Translation KOR 306: Modern Korean Civilization A study of the main currents of Italian literature from the Renaissance to modern times, with emphasis on the contem­ porary. The course will be given entirely in English; no knowledge of Italian required. For non-Italian majors. (3 credits) Course analyzes the most significant characteristics, foreign influences, and cultural traditions that have comprised Korean culture from its origins to 1900. Course will be taught in English and is open to all interested students. (3 credits) ITAL 490: Independent Study MANAGEMENT COURSES Students have an opportunity to study selected areas in greater concentration. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor, departmental chairperson, and dean of the college where the study will be conducted. (1-3 credits) JAPANESE COURSES JAPN 101, 102, 103: Japanese Language and Culture I, II, III This course will provide an introduction to the Japanese language. Prerequisite: JAPN 101 or equivalent for JAPN 102; JAPN 102 or equivalent for JAPN 103. (3 credits each) JAPN 202: Intermediate Japanese I Prerequisite: JAPN 103 or equivalent. (3 credits) KOREAN COURSES KOR 101, 102, 103: Korean Language and Culture I, II, III A broad and practical working foundation in the language. Prerequisite: KOR 101 or equivalent for KOR 102; KOR 102 or equivalent for KOR 103. (3 credits each) MGMT 103: Introduction to Business An overview of the business world, including an introduction to economic systems, governmental actions, marketing, management, finance, accounting and human resources management. Course does not count toward any economics or business major or minor. (3 credits) MGMT 219: Business Statistics Probability and statistics in a business environment, encompassing descriptive statistics, probability theory, hypothesis testing, linear regression and correlation. Prerequisites: Algebraic proficiency and microcomputer proficiency. Cross-listed as ECON 219. (3 credits) MGMT 250: Principles of Management Managerial functions and decision making, including planning, organizing' leading, motivating, controlling and conflict resolving activities in all types ot organizational systems. Course does not count toward any economics or businc» major requirements. (3 credits) MGMT 251: Organizational Behavior MGMT 354: Human Resources Management Study of the satisfaction, motivation, learning, problem solving and growth of persons in organizational settings. Conceptual learning is combined with self-analysis in each area. (3 credits) The basic processes, principles, policies, tools, techniques and methods that are utilized in the personnel function in any organization. Prerequisite: MGMT 250 or 251. (3 credits) MGMT 320: Operations Management I MGMT 357: International Operations Management Operations strategy and competition, production systems and processes, decision analysis and graphical linear programming, quality management and process control, facility location and layout, work methods and measurement, inventory management and project evaluation review technique (PERT). Prerequisite: MGMT/ECON 219. (3 credits) Issues critical to globalization of manufacturing operations including global planning and organization, comparison of operations, international operations strategy, managerial issues in global operations. Prerequisites: MGMT 320, and 250 or 251. (3 credits) MGMT 352: Operations Management II Management science analysis and optimization techniques including linear programming, transportation algorithm, waiting line models, simulation processes, network models, materials requirement planning, and forecasting methods applied to a variety of business operations situations. Prerequisites: MGMT 320, and 250 or 251. (3 credits) MGMT 353: Development of Management Thought Contemporary management as the result of an evolutionary process involving the thoughts and writings of many famous management theoreticians and practi­ tioners. Prerequisite: MGMT 250 or 251. (3 credits) MGMT 360: Total Quality Management Managerial and technological issues that are necessary to understand and implement quality assurance programs including human resource development, strategic planning, management information systems, cost effectiveness, implementation procedures and statistical quality control. Prerequisites: MGMT 219 or MATH 114. (3 credits) MGMT 364: Recruitment and Selection Components of an effective selection program including job analysis, employment testing, and selection interviews with emphasis on the legal issues and relevant federal regulations. Prerequisite: MGMT 354. (3 credits) MGMT 365: Management Information Systems Managerial and technological issues that are necessary to understand, establish, manage and use information systems in all functional areas of organizations. Prerequisites: CPSC 210 and MGMT 250 or 251. (3 credits) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 372 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 373 MGMT 450: Internship Supervised placement, work, and research in selected public and private organizations. Prerequisites: Application and permission of the instructor. (3-12 credits) MGMT 451: Employment Law This course covers the law as it applies to all aspects of the employer - employee relation, including union activity, discrimination, selection, testing and employment contracts. Prerequisite: MGMT 250 or 251. (3 credits) MGMT 452: Management-Labor Relations Modern industrial relations from the perspective of both management and labor, including the historical develop­ ment of large-scale business and organized labor. Prerequisite: MGMT 250 or 251. (3 credits) MGMT 453: Collective Bargaining The major issues in the negotiation process: bargaining, public policy implications, impasse resolution, strikes, and legislation affecting collective bargaining. Prerequisite: MGMT 250 or 251. (3 credits) MGMT 454: Management Seminar Contemporary methods and theories of management are discussed in terms of current organizational practice. Prerequisites: MGMT 320, 354 and senior standing. (3 credits) MGMT 455: Compensation Management Rationale, composition and admin­ istration of employee reward systems considering both the internal organizational factors and external environmental factors. Contemporary issues such as comparable worth, CEO salaries, and the rising cost of benefits are included. Prerequisite: MGMT 354. (3 credits) MGMT 456: Management and Society Social, ethical, economic, legal and political restraints on organizational decisions. Prerequisite: MGMT 250 or 251. (3 credits) MGMT 457: International Management Examination of environments, resources, strategies and models of managerial functions in international organizations. Prerequisite: MGMT 251. (3 credits) MGMT 458: Business Polity An integrating course dealing with the factors that influence the formulation and implementation of organizational strategy and policy. Prerequisites: All other core courses and business administration senior. (3 credits) MGMT 459: Small Business Institute In this course student consulting teams analyze actual problem situations of cooperating regional businesses. Prerequisites: Application and permission of the instructor. (3 credits) MGMT 460: Training and Development Training and development as a humi resource management function supporting organizational strategic planning including: training need> analysis, training program objectivestraining methods, management an organization development metho >• program evaluation and cost-bend analysis, and training budgeting. Curre.itrends in training and development tu­ cross cultural training. Prerequisite: MGMT 354. (3 credits) MARS 201: Art Workshop Pewter and Marine Jewelry MGMT 465: Management of Information Technology This workshop will explore pewter and objects found in the near-shore environment as materials for making jewelry and body ornaments. Participants will learn techniques of casting, fabricating, soldering, tinning and bezel setting for the purpose of creating unique pieces. (3 credits) Management and specific technical concepts and techniques applied to the function of providing information technology services to the organization. Prerequisite: MGMT 250 or 251, three credits of CpSc. (3 credits) MGMT 490: Independent Study In-depth reading and/or research with the guidance of a faculty member in an area selected by the student. Prerequisites: 12 credits in major courses, application, and permission of the instructor, departmental chairperson, and dean of the college where the study will be conducted. (1-3 credits) MARINE SCIENCE COURSES MARS 110: Introduction to Oceanography An introduction to marine sciences with emphasis on physiography of the ocean basins, waves, tides, near-shore processes, the physical and chemical nature of seawater, circulation, characteristics of marine plant and animal communities, history of oceanography, and law of the sea. (3 credits) MARS 200: Art WorkshopPainting of the Coastal Area This workshop is to be an intensive involvement with the esthetic qualities of the seashore and its environs. Paintings using various media (watercolor, oils, acrylics) according to personal preference will be created. Slides and other reproductions of relevant paintings by artists of historical importance will be examined and discussed. (3 credits) MARS 204: Writings About the Sea A survey of literature from several genre, both fiction and nonfiction, which focuses on maritime themes and topics. (3 credits) MARS 211: Field Methods in Oceanography A course to familiarize students with the dynamic marine environment and field work on board small research vessels, to instruct in the use and application of standard oceanographic instruments and sampling devices and to promote and encourage independent research through the initial stages of scientific projects. Prerequisite: MARS 110 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) MARS 212: Navigation This course covers navigation, i.e. the art and science of safely bringing a boat from one position to another in a body of water. Topics covered are piloting, navigation within sight of land, electronic navigation, radio bearings by radio direction finder, LORAN, OMEGA, radar, celestial navigation, circles of equal altitude, navigational triangle, celestial lines of position, celestial fix, Greenwich Mean Time, Greenwich Hour Angle. Prerequisite: Four years of high school math or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) be covered including computer training, competency based training an COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 374 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 375 MARS 215: Marine Wildlife MARS 260: Marine Ecology Photography A study of the ecology of marine This class includes an in-depth study of organisms, the relationship of plants and the science of photography and how this animals to physical, chemical and bio­ relates to the field work of marine biology. logical factors and their zonation and The student will develop skills in micro- communities. Prerequisite: One year of laboratory and field work will deal with the productivity, population dynamics, species diversity, ecoenergetics, and behavior of local mammals. Prerequisite: General biology. (3 credits) and macrophotography and an under­ biology or permission of the instructor. MARS 320: Marine Microbiology standing of the science of optics, filter and (3 credits) A survey of methods and concepts of marine microbiology. Attention will be given to technical aspects of sample collection, microbial ecology of the marine environment, enrichment culturing, methods of enumeration and identification with emphasis on marine bacteria. Prerequisite: General microbiology. (3 credits) camera techniques, and darkroom procedures and techniques. The class will learn various chemical processes for color and black/white photography. Specific articles on marine science photography will be used to develop an understanding both within the marine science laboratory and in the field. Prerequisite: A chemistry or biology or related laboratory course. (3 credits) MARS 221: Marine Invertebrates A study of the invertebrate phyla with emphasis on development, reproduction, structure, function and classification of selected marine organisms. Laboratory field experience will be given in collection, MARS 270: Coastal Vegetation In-depth examination of vegetation Ming under the marine influence. Identification of same and determination of factors limiting and controlling their distribution. (3 credits) MARS 285/585: Recreation Management/Development in the Coastal Zone This course focuses on the recreation component of coastal zone management. The nature, extent, location, and value of coastal recreation behavior will be probed and related to the overall coastal management framework. (3 credits) preservation and classification of the MARS 298: Selected Topics phyla. Prerequisite: One year of biology or An opportunity for intensive study on a permission of the instructor. (3 credits) specific topic of interest. Course duration MARS 241: Marine Biology A study of plant and animal life in the marine environment. Emphasis will be on physical and chemical environmental from 1 to 3 weeks. Prerequisite: Variable, depending on topic. (1-3 credits) MARS 300: Behavior of Marine Organisms factors affecting the biota in the inter-tidal, Concepts of ethology; discussion and open water, and benthic habitats. observation of the influences of external Common biota characteristic of each habitat will be investigated in terms of control of behavior of organisms living in their natural history, morphology, and the ecological relationships. Prerequisite: One Prerequisite: General biology. (3 credits) semester of biology or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) and internal factors on the regulation and marine coastal environment. MARS 310: The Mammals of Coastal Ecosystems MARS 250: Wetland Ecology Distribution, behavior, physio log}' The ecology and management of wetland wildlife with emphasis on the adaptations, and ecological relationship of mammals with special emphasis on t e management of wetlands as ecological systems. (3 credits) addition to the lectures and seminars, t «. MARS 330: Tropical Invertebrates An introduction to tropical invertebrates. A variety of collection and observation methods will be used to sample near-shore and reef areas. Emphasis will be on systematics and ecology using the communities approach. One week at Wallops will be intensive review of general systematics and ecology of marine invertebrates. The last two weeks in Florida will involve sampling and identifying species and describing ecological communities. Prerequisite: Marine invertebrates, invertebrate zoology or a thorough zoology course with permission of the instructor. (3 credits) MARS 331: Chemical Oceanography Treatment of a wide range of oceanic chemical phenomena, including salinity and age of the oceans, sources and residence times of chemical constituents in seawater, geochemical cycles of mineral resources and trace elements. Sampling and laboratory analysis techniques. Prerequisites: MARS 110 and one year of chemistry or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) MARS 342: Marine Botany A study of marine and marine fringe plants of the Middle Atlantic Coast, their taxonomy, ecology, distribution, life histories, physiology, and economic status. Techniques of collecting, preserving, identifying and herbarium cataloging will be stressed. Exercises in plant ecology and marine microbiology will be included. Prerequisite: A course in general biology and/or one semester of botany or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) MARS 343: Marine Ichthyology A study of the fishes. Specimens collected along the eastern seaboard by the students will be used to illustrate the anatomy, physiology and systematics of this major vertebrate group. Field collections will also give students the opportunity to observe the relationships of these animals to their biotic and physical environment. Prerequisite: General biology and/or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) MARS 344: Anatomy of Marine Chordates A course designed to familiarize the students with the qualitative aspects of the speciation process; to lay ground work for understanding the basic and specialized structure of marine chordates; to trace the most obvious or important trends (and their functional significance) in the evolution of this basic structure in various vertebrate lines. The laboratories will be devoted primarily to dissection of representative marine vertebrates, particularly those collected live on field trips. Prerequisite: Six credits of biology, including general zoology. (3 credits) mammals of the Delmarva Peninsula- COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 376 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 377 MARS 345: Ornithology Introduces the student to avian fauna of the seacoast and at the same time enables comparison with inland species. In addition to the field work providing visual and vocal identification, lecture material will include information on the distribution, behavior, physiology, and anatomy of birds. Prerequisite: One year of biology or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) MARS 350: Physiology of Marine Invertebrates Mechanisms and regulation of organ function in marine invertebrates with emphasis on homeostasis. Invertebrate examples of fundamental principles and of unique physiological mechanisms. Prerequisite: Introductory biology. (3 credits) MARS 362: Marine Geology Structure and sedimentology of the ocean basins and shores; methods of exploration, general feature of the ocean basins, and theory of ocean basin evolution. Prerequisites: MARS 110 and one semester of geology or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) MARS 364: Physical Oceanography A study of the physical properties of the oceans to include: mass and energy budgets; theory of distribution of variables; cause, nature, measurement, analysis and prediction of tides, currents and waves; basic instrumentation in field work. Prerequisites: Introductory oceanography, one year of physics, algebra and trigonometry and one semester of calculus or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) 378 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY MARS 394: Comparative Physiology of Marine Organisms This course will provide an introduction to the physiology of marine organisms utilizing a comparative approach. The lecture will introduce the topics of respiration, circulation, metabolism, osmoregulation, thermoregulation, locomation and sensory systems by drawing comparisons between the mechanisms and strategies utilized by a wide range of marine organisms. Laboratory and field work will focus on the physiological responses of marine plants and animals to common environmental stresses such as salt load, temperature variation, depletion of dissolved oxygen, and tidal flux. This will be accomplished through measurements and observations in the field, as well as through experimental manipulations in a laboratory setting. (3 credits) MARS 398: Developmental Biology of Marine Organisms Principles of development anc differentiation in marine organisms at the molecular and su pramolecular levels of organization. The laboratory will include both descriptive and experimental embryology. Prerequisite: Introductory biology. (3 credits) MARS 420: Marine Micropaleontology Designed for students majoring in e'[^er biological or geological sciences, thecour* will deal with modern, lh'n? representatives of micro-organic'' important in the fossil record. Particu at emphasis will be on the taxonom) morphology, evolution and ecology affinities of the Foraminifera (Sarcodina but other groups, including the Radio aria Diatoms and Ostracoda, will also considered. Laboratory and field aspeL will include sample collecting, preparation and analysis. Prerequisite: One year of geology or biology or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) MARS 431: Ecology of Marine Plankton Study of the phytoplankton and zooplankton in marine and brackish environments. Qualitative and quantitative comparisons will be made between the planktonic populations of various types of habitats in relation to primary and secondary productivity. Prerequisite: One year of biology. (3 credits) MARS 432: Marine Evolutionary Ecology The study of the ecological mechanisms underlying evolutionary processes. This course is broad in scope and requires that students synthesize both evolutionary and ecological concepts and theory into an understanding of how organisms adapt to their environment. Marine, estuarine, and maritime organisms will be used as model systems and processes, which affect marine populations, will be emphasized. (3 credits) MARS 441: Biology of Molluscs The Mollusca is the second largest group of animals and perhaps the most diverse in terms of morphological, ecological and behavioral variations. This course offers an evolutionary, functional, and ecologic approach to studying this important group of organisms. (3 credits) understanding and exploration of the continental shelves and marine basins. The student is introduced to the use and limitations of the portable seismic refraction seismograph, gravity meter, and magnetometer. Prerequisites: Oceanog­ raphy, physical geology, college algebra or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) MARS 458: Exploration Methods in Marine Geology A study of geophysical and geologic instruments and techniques used to penetrate the water layer obscuring the ocean bottom topography and geology and the results of some of that effort. Emphasis is on laboratory and field assignments using basic geophysical and geological instruments. The students are introduced to the use, limitations and results of these instruments. Prerequisite: Physical geology and one year of math or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) MARS 459: Coastal Geomorphology A study of coastal environments with an emphasis on understanding the inter­ relationship among land forms, processes and materials.The student will participate in field studies conducted along high and low wave energy environments. Prerequisite: One year of geology or physical geography (landforms) or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) MARS 457: Marine Geophysics A study of the basic geophysical theories about the transmission of shock waves, and gravity and magnetic fields to the COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 379 MARS 464: Biological Oceanography Interdisciplinary study of the interactions between biological communities and the ocean environment as seen by distributions of coastal plankton, fish, and benthic invertebrates. Projects will involve boat trips to sample populations and to quantitatively document environmental variables with state of the art equipment, laboratory and field experiments to determine rate processes, and visits to nearby field and government laboratories. Examples of project topics include transport of plankton at barrier island passes, effect of submarine banks on fish populations, ground truth data for satellite imagery, and other current topics in biological oceanography. (3 credits) influenced by the environment, especially with regard to resource distribution. (3 credits) MARS 494: Marine Aquaculture This course will include the theory and practice of raising organisms for foodand for the aquarium trade. Techniques for raising economically important organisms from the egg stage to marketable size and their food supplies will be studied. Prerequisites: Nine credits in biology. (3 credits) MARS 498/598: Selected Topics An opportunity of intensive study in a specific topic of interest. Course duration from 1 to 3 weeks. Prerequisite: Variable, depending on topic. (1-3 credits) MARS 491: Coral Reef Ecology MARS 500: Problems in Marine Science A study of coral reef structure, formation, types, and the relationships of reef organisms to their environment. Emphasis is given to species diversity, identification, symbioses, and effects of temperature, salinity, light, nutrient concentration, predation, and competition on the abundance and the distribution of coral reef organisms. (3 credits) Graduate or undergraduate students after advanced registration in the course mav complete the course requirements: either of the following options: Student: may elect to take a 200-, 300-, or 400level course in which they desire advanced work and complete, in addition to the regular course requirements, an approve project in the area under the direction ot MARS 492: Marine Mammals A study of the distribution, population ecology, behavior, physiology and adaptations of marine mammals. Student projects will entail collecting physiological and behavioral data at field sites and at facilities studying marine mammals. (3 credits) MARS 493: Behavioral Ecology Designed to present animal behavior within an ecological and evolutionary context. Presents mathematical and theoretical framework of behavioral ecology. An in-depth exploration of the ways in which the behavior of animals is the instructor; or the student may do -i independent research project. In order a be admitted to the latter option,student: must submit a research proposal to t academic committee of the MarinScience Consortium. The proposal n u include the scope and duration of uproposed research, equipment an facilities required, and a recommendation and approval from the academic a vis (3 credits) create an awareness of the interdisciplinary nature of oceanography. The teachers will have the opportunity to participate in field activities, develop, skills in handling marine instruments, and perform investigative laboratory activities, which will enhance their effectiveness in classroom teaching of oceanography through personal experience. (3 credits) MARS 530: Coastal Sedimentation Study of depositional environments of marine-dominated shorelines; their processes, sediments, sedimentary facies; models for recognizing ancient counterparts in rock record; and growth and development of barrier island-tidal deltas. Prerequisite: Introductory course in sedimentation or marine geology or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) MARS 540: Environmental Science Education A field-oriented approach to environmental education with special emphasis on coastal zones. Students will relate their own disciplines to education for quality environments. Consideration will be given to sources, facilities, methods, techniques and concepts used in environmental education. (3 credits) MARS 555: Ocean Resources This is an introductory course designed to emphasize the potential resources and the feasibilities of their exploitation. The role of ocean science and engineering in accomplishing this goal will be covered. (3 credits) MARKETING COURSES MRKT 230: Principles of Marketing An analytical overview of market decision­ making including product, pricing, place, and promotional strategies. (3 credits) MRKT 331: Distribution Management Principles, methods and problems relating to wholesaling, retailing and physical distribution management. Prerequisite: MRKT 230. (3 credits) MRKT 332: Business Marketing A management perspective of the internal and external environments affecting the demand for industrial goods; marketing intelligence and control; and marketing strategy for product, service, channel, price, and promotional components. Prerequisite: MRKT 230. (3 credits) MRKT 333: Consumer Behavior The buying process with emphasis on economic, social, cultural and psychological determinants of consumer choice. Prerequisite: MRKT 230. (3 credits) MRKT 334: Advertising Management Management of advertising, including background, roles, planning, media strategy, message, testing, research, evaluation, and administration of advertising. Prerequisite: MRKT 230. (3 credits) MRKT 335: Retail Management Store location and layout, retail personnel management, merchandising policies and control, and marketing strategy. Prerequisite: MRKT 230 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) MARS 510: Oceanography (In-Service Teachers) An introductory course to fornixj teachers with the nature of the ocean: COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 380 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 381 MRKT 336: Sales Management Provides foundations of sales processes and management to prepare students for careers in selling or sales management. Prerequisite: MRKT 230 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) MRKT 338: E-Commerce The role, structure, organization, and use of the Internet as a channel of distribution to conduct electronic commerce. Prerequisites: MRKT 230, CPSC 110 or equivalent. (3 credits) MRKT 430: Marketing Research Research methodology as a managerial tool used in problem solving and decision making in marketing. Prerequisites: ECON 219 or MGMT 219, MRKT 230, and senior standing. (3 credits) MRKT 431: Marketing Seminar Advanced topics in marketing with emphasis on the analysis and solution of marketing problems. Prerequisites: MGMT 320, MRKT 332, 333, and senior standing. (3 credits) MRKT 437: International Marketing The marketing issues of firms engaged in international business with emphasis on strategies for successful foreign market penetration. Prerequisite: MRKT 230. (3 credits) . MRKT 450: Internship Supervised placement, work, and research in selected public and private organizations. Prerequisites: Application and permission of the instructor. (3-12 credits) MRKT 490: Independent Study In-depth reading and/or research with the guidance of a faculty member in an area selected by the student. Prerequisites: 12 credits in major courses, application, and permission of the instructor, departmental chairperson, and dean of the collegewhere the study will be conducted. (1-3 credits) MATHEMATICS COURSES MATH 113: Mathematics as a Liberal Art A cultural enrichment course, which introduces topics and applications from different branches of mathematics. Prerequisite: ACSD 110 or equivalent. (3 credits) MATH 114: Elementary Statistics Introduction to statistics: descriptive statistics, bivariate data, elementary probability, random variables, normal and binomial probability distributions, Central Limit Theorem, confidence intervals, and hypothesis Testing. MINITAB will be used. Prerequisite: ACSD 110 or equivalent. (3 credits) MATH 115: Financial Mathematics Methods of solving problems arising from the growth of money through simple and compound interest. Savings accounts, loans, financing, mortgages, depreciation, bonds, pensions and life insurance am included. Prerequisite: ACSD 110 or equivalent. (3 credits) MATH 118: Elementary Geometry A survey of Euclidean geometry Prerequisite: ACSD 110 or equivalent. (3 credits) MATH 120: Intermediate Algebra Linear functions, equalities, inequalitipolynomials, algebra of functions, rationexponents, quadratic equalities an inequalities, systems of equation Prerequisite: ACSD 110 or equivalent. L credits) MATH 122: Matrices and Linear Programming The algebra of matrices with applications in linear programming, algebraic and graphical solutions. Prerequisite: MATH 120 or equivalent. (3 credits) MATH 123: Introduction to Applied Calculus The course is compatible with the background and interests of students not majoring in the physical sciences or mathematics. The theorem-proof approach of differential and integral calculus is replaced with the explanationexample approach. Non-traditional applications are stressed. Prerequisite: MATH 120 or MATH 125 or equivalent . (3 credits) MATH 125: Precalculus A bridge between high school algebra and calculus involving polynomial, trigo­ nometric, logarithmic, exponential functions, complex numbers, and the conic sections. Prerequisite: MATH 120; or two years of high school algebra and appropriate placement score. (4 credits) MATH 131: Discrete Mathematics Topics include prepositional calculus, set theoretic concepts, relations and functions, mathematical induction, counting techniques, recursion, graphs and trees. Prerequisite: MATH 125; or high school trigonometry/precalculus and appropriate placement score. (3 credits) MATH 210: Mathematics I This course explores the development of the number system through the integers, using a problem solving approach. Emphasis on place-value and arithmetic operations is essential if these future teachers are to engage their students in higher levels of mathematics. Prerequisite: ACSD 110 or equivalent and Freshman II standing. (3 credits) MATH 214: Applied Statistics Sampling techniques, multiple correlation and regression, analysis of variance and covariance, non-parametric methods. Bayesian statistics. Prerequisite: MATH 114 and either MATH 123 or 125. (4 credits) MATH 225: Calculus I Limits, continuity. Differential calculus for algebraic and transcendental functions of one variable with applications. Introduction to integration. Prerequisite: MATH 125; or high school trigonometry/ precalculus and appropriate placement score. (4 credits) MATH 230: Calculus II Integral calculus for functions of one variable. Definite integrals, techniques of integration, and applications. Infinite series. Prerequisite: MATH 225. (4 credits) MATH 231: Calculus III Differential and integral calculus for functions of several variables and vector fields. Prerequisite: MATH 230. (4 credits) MATH 235: Modern Concepts of Mathematics Basic logic and set theory, and methods of proof, induction, relations and functions. Prerequisite: MATH 225 and MATH 131. (3 credits) MATH 240: Linear Algebra and Differential Equations Computational aspects of matrices, determinants, systems of linear equations, vector spaces, linear dependence, Wronskian, characteristic values, elementary differential equations, separable and exact equations, linear differential equations with constant coefficients. Prerequisite: MATH 230. (3 credits) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 382 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 383 MATH 301: Differential Equations I applications. Prerequisite: MATH 240. Corequisite: MATH 231. (3 credits) First and second order differential equations, infinite series solutions, Laplace transforms, existence and uniqueness theorems. Prerequisite: MATH 240. Corequisite: MATH 231. (3 credits) MATH 310: Elementary Mathematics II MATH 302: Differential Equations II A continuation of MATH 301. Systems of ordinary differential equations, non­ linear systems and stability, partial differential equations. Prerequisite: MATH 301. (3 credits) MATH 304: Geometric Structures Finite and infinite axiomatic systems, including Euclidean and projective geometries. Prerequisite: MATH 235. (3 credits) MATH 307: Mathematical Statistics I An introduction to the mathematical foundations of probability theory including discrete and continuous probability distributions, random variables, mathematical expectation, momentuo, and moment generating functions. Prerequisite: MATH 230. (3 credits) MATH 308: Mathematical Statistics II Functions of random variables, sampling distributions, introduction to mathematical theory of statistical inference, including methods of moments, estimators, maximum likelihood estimators, sufficient statistics, interval estimates, and hypothesis testing. Prerequisites: MATH 307. (3 credits) MATH 309: Linear Algebra Vector spaces, linear transformations, matrices, and determinants with This course finishes exploring the development of the number system by looking at the rational and real numbers and then looks at geometry, measurement, statistics, and probability. This coursewill not count as an upper division course for mathematics majors. Prerequisite: MATH 210. (3 credits) MATH 311: Introduction to Operations Research Linear programming, transportation and assignment problems, branch and bound algorithm, simulation. Prerequisite MATH 122 or 240. (3 credits) MATH 313: Introductory Analysis 1 Cardinality, topology of the real numbers, sequences and continuity of functions. Prerequisites: MATH 231 and MATH 235. (3 credits) MATH 314: Introductory Analysis II Differentiation, Mean Value Theorem Integration, series (convergence exponential, trigonometric functions) Prerequisite: MATH 313. (3 credits) MATH 315: Numerical Mathematics The mathematics of computation *rL approximation, interpolation, calculati the roots of equations, curve fitting infsystems, numerical differentiation ar integration and error analysis. Prerequi-1 MATH 240 and some competence in computer language. (3 credits) MATH 320: Theory of Numbers A study of the properties of nature MATH 325: Abstract Algebra I MATH 491: Mathematics Seminar An introduction to groups. Topics include integers mod n, cyclic groups, permutation groups, normal subgroups, isomorphisms, finite Abelian groups. Prerequisite: MATH 235. (3 credits). Designed to broaden the students' backgrounds by investigating topics in mathematics not usually taught in the regular curriculum. Prerequisites: MATH 235 and one 300 or higher level math course or permission of the instructor. Students may elect to take course up to three times. (1 credit) MATH 326: Abstract Algebra II An introduction to rings. Topics include integral domains, fields, polynomial rings. Prerequisite: MATH 325. (3 credits) MATH 331: Mathematical Methods of Physics Applications in physical science and engineering of the following: vector analysis, complex variables, Fourier and Laplace transforms, linear algebra, and some boundary value problems. Crosslinked as PHYS 331. This course may be counted as a physics course or as a mathematics course, but not both. Prerequisite: PHYS 211 and MATH 240. Co-requisite: MATH 231. (3 credits) MATH 403: Elementary Topology Topological properties of the real line. Prerequisites: MATH 309 and 313. (3 credits) MATH 406: Intermediate Analysis Selected topics. Prerequisite: MATH 314. (3 credits) MATH 407: Complex Variables Complex numbers, analytic functions, complex integration, convergence of sequences and series, and applications. Prerequisite: MATH 313. (3 credits) MATH 490: Independent Study Supervised study in advanced area. Prerequisites: Two 300-level mathematics courses, a 3.000 QPA in major, permission of the instructor, departmental chairperson, and dean of the college where the study will be conducted. (1-3 credits) MATH 498: Selected Topics The in-depth examination of a specific topic. The nature of the topic selected and its treatment determined in consultation with the instructor. (1-3 credits) MILITARY SCIENCES (ARMY ROTC) COURSES MS 100: The American Military Experience Establishes a framework of reference regarding military service, an understanding of the profession of arms and its impact on and place in American society. The course begins the Army's leadership development process. Includes a lab. ++ (3 credits) MS 102: Principles of Leadership This course continues the student's introduction to the military organization and begins to teach leadership techniques and principles using military situations as a point of reference. Students are also introduced to the basic military branches and how they fit into the military structure. Includes a lab. ++ (3 credits) MS 201: Basic Military Skills Begins to teach basic military skills such as map reading, land navigation using a map and compass, first aid, weapons marksmanship, drill and small unit tactics. Includes a lab. ++ (3 credits) numbers and number theoretic tuna 0 Prerequisite: MATH 235- (3 credits COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 384 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 385 MS 202: Intermediate Military Skills Continues instruction in map reading, land navigation using a map and compass, first aid, weapons marksmanship, drill and small unit tactics. Begins to integrate all skills into leading small units in tactical situations. Includes a lab. ++ (3 credits) MS 250: ROTC Basic Leadership Practicum A five week experience of training and evaluation conducted in a tactical framework at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Students learn basic military skills which enable them to take advanced military science courses on campus. Prerequisites: None, but department chair approval required. (3 credits) MS 280: Leadership Seminar This course involves individualized instruction, research and presentation on research in areas required to fill in a students knowledge base to be able to move into the ROTC advanced course. This course may be taken only once. Prerequisites: 3.0 GPA in military science studies, permission of the instructor, department chairperson, and dean of the college. (3 credits) MS 301: Fundamentals of Tactical Operations Focuses on tactics at the squad level. Students learn the troop leading procedures and how to give both oral and written operations orders. Students continue to enhance their skills at land navigation and rifle marksmanship. Physical fitness conditioning is a mandatory part of the laboratory. Permission of the department chair required to take this course. Includes a lab. ++ (4 credits) MS 302: Military Science: ROTC 302 Continues development of intermediate level cadet leader skills in preparation for Advanced Camp Training is supple­ mentary in scope and includes leadership, written and oral communications, operations and tactics, land navigation, weapons, and radio and wire communications subjects. A laboratory experience is required.++ (3 credits) MS 350: ROTC Advanced Leadership Practicum A five week experience of training and evaluation conducted in a tactical framework at Fort Lewis, Washington. Cadets demonstrate and learn advanced military skills. Cadets also demonstrate their leadership skills in a variety of leadership positions in tactical and nontactical environments. (3 Credits) MS 401: Leadership Dimensions and Concepts This course begins the transition from cadet to officer. Focus is on organization of the Army, command and staff functions, officer and noncommissioned officer evaluation system, military law and development of training. Students participate in a staff ride to Gettysburg battlefield. Permission of the department chair required to take this course. Includes a lab. ++ (4 credits) MS 402: Officership and the Profession of Arms This course continues the transition from cadet to officer. Students begin a critical analysis of the role of the officer and the noncommissioned officer, and their interaction, at the platoon, company an battalion level. Students are introduced to joint operations and conduct some critic.-, analysis of national military policy Permission of the department chair required to take this course. Includes a lab. ++ (4 credits) MS 450: The Cadet Troop Leadership Internship A three-week experience as a leader in a U.S. Army unit, under the close supervision of a U.S. Army lieutenant or captain. It gives the student the opportunity to lead real soldiers in a real U.S. Army unit. The intern will actually supervise the planning and execution of the unit's scheduled training. Prerequisites: MS 301, MS 302, MS 350, Professor of Military Science permission) (3 credits) MS 490: Independent Study In-depth reading and research in an area of particular interest to the student with the guidance of an individual faculty member. This course may be taken only once. Prerequisites: 3.000 QPA in military science studies, permission of the instructor, department chairperson, and dean of the college where the study will be conducted. (1-3 credits) ++ Conflicts with leadership laboratory may be over-ridden by department chairperson. MODERN LANGUAGE COURSES MODL 101, 102, 103: English as a Second Language A broad and practical working knowledge of the English language for non-native speakers. Courses will prepare the nonnative speaker for college coursework in English. Language laboratory attendance required. Students will be placed at the appropriate level based on standardized examination. Cross-listed as ESL 101102-103. (3 credits each) MODL 151, 152, 153: SelfInstructional Languages Self-Instruction in basic language is open to serious students with previous language background. The course is designed to develop the speaking, listening comprehension of the student on a basic level. Three hours of MODL 151 is the prerequisite for MODL 152. Three hours of MODL 152 is the prerequisite for MODL 153. Course may be repeated in each language up to a maximum of three credits. Not applicable for modern language requirement or liberal studies. Students may choose from any world languages not available in the regular offerings. (1-9 credits) MODL 250: Introduction to Western Languages An introduction to the major languages of the Western world and a presentation of the historical relationships among the languages, along with a practical initiation to the languages. (3 credits) MUSIC COURSES MUSI 101: Introduction to Music A survey course designed to develop the student perception and understanding of changing musical styles and practices in Western culture. (3 credits) MUSI 102: Introduction to World Music A course designed to survey non-Western musical traditions and practices. Emphasis is given to the music of India, Russia, Japan, Africa, the Middle East, and the American Indian. (3 credits) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 386 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 387 MUSI 104: Introduction to American Music the Symphonic Wind Ensemble and the instrumental faculty. (1 credit) MUSI 120/220/320/420: Jazz Ensemble A survey course designed to develop student knowledge and understanding of music composed and performed in the United States between 1620 and the ^ MUSI 115/215/315/415: Concert Choir The SRU Jazz Ensemble performs jazz literature from all eras of jazz history including big band, bop, hard bop, fusion and contemporary. This ensemble often performs with guest artists of national and international stature, both on and off campus. Membership in this ensemble requires an audition. Four and one-half hours of rehearsal per week. (1 credit) The stylistic development of jazz and its relevance to society. (3 credits) Approximately 50 men and women, chosen by audition, to study and perform the great choral literature from the Renaissance to the present. Concerts are presented on campus and on tours. Three hours a week rehearsal time. (1 credit) MUSI 106: Introduction to Jazz Performance MUSI 116/216/316/416: Choral Ensemble present. (3 credits) MUSI 105: Jazz This course will introduce the high school music student to jazz pedagogy at the university level. Emphasis will be placed on performing skills, theory, improv­ isation, ear training and music technology. Course may be repeated up to four credits. Prerequisite: proficiency on a musical instrument or voice. (1 credit) MUSI 107: Fundamentals of Music Understanding and using music notation and terminology. (3 credits) One credit for every semester of satisfactory participation is granted for any of the following music performance groups (symphonic wind ensemble through flute ensemble), with a maximum allowance of ten credits in any one music organization. Additional credits are possible with a waiver from the depart­ mental chairperson. These ensembles are available also without credit MUSI 114/214/314/414: Symphonic Wind Ensemble A chamber ensemble composed of select musicians chosen by audition, performing contemporary literature as well as transcriptions for winds and percussion. Prerequisite: Audition with the director of A large ensemble chosen by audition to study and perform the great choral literature. Two and one-half hours a week rehearsal time. (1 credit) MUSI 117/217/317/417: Chamber Singers A selected small ensemble of well-blended voices appropriate for the performance of madrigals and other chamber vocal music. Two hours a week rehearsal time. (1 credit) MUSI 118/218/318/418: Marching Pride The Marching Pride performs during the half time at football games, both home and away, and for other special events. Much of its music is specially arranged. Open to all students. Six hours a week rehearsal during the football season. (1 credit) MUSI 119/219/319/419: Concert Band The Concert Band members are carefully selected to provide a balanced instru mentation of the best players. Music written for concert band is the main repertoire. Concerts on campus. Six hours a week rehearsal time. (1 credit) MUSI 121/221/321/421: Orchestra The orchestra is a string ensemble, with winds and percussion added when needed, which performs music from the orchestral repertoire. Admission by audition. Two and one-half hours a week rehearsal time. (1 credit) MUSI 122/222/322/422: Chamber String Ensemble The Chamber String Ensemble is a small ensemble selected for the study and performance of chamber music written for strings. Two hours a week rehearsal time. (1 credit) MUSI 123/223/323/423: Brass Ensemble The university's Brass Ensemble is a select ensemble of brass (and percussion) players who study and perform music from all historical periods. Both large brass choir works and small chamber brass works are performed. The ensemble performs on and off campus. Three hours a week rehearsal time. (1 credit) MUSI 124/224/324/424: Woodwind Ensemble The Woodwind Ensemble is a small select ensemble of woodwind players who study and perform music for woodwinds from all historical periods. Three hours a week rehearsal time. (1 credit) MUSI 125/225/325/425: Percussion Ensemble This small select ensemble of percussionists studies and performs music composed and transcribed for both percussion and mallet ensembles. Three hours a week rehearsal time. (1 credit) MUSI 126/226/326/426: Flute Choir The SRU Flute Choir is made up-of a select group of flutists who will rehearse and perform a variety of music written for flute ensemble. Audition required. Two hours a week rehearsal time. (1 credit) MUSI 127: Orientation to Music Therapy Orientation to the field of music therapy through lectures, readings, films, and field trips to clinical centers. (1 credit) MUSI 128: Applied Alexander Technique This course is an introduction to the Alexander Technique in which the students will examine their habitual movement patterns in order to encourage positive energy usage within the body. This technique heightens kinesthetic sensitivity, offering performers a control that is fluid and lively, thus lessening chances of performance injury. The principles of this technique are based on an understanding of human anatomy, which promotes ease, and freedom of movement, balance, flexibility, and coordination. Course may be repeated up to two credits. (1 credit) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 388 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 389 MUSI 131: Class Piano I MUSI 137 or equivalent. Music majors only. (1 credit) taken four times for a total of 12 credits. (3 credits) For beginners with no previous keyboard experience. Fundamentals of note reading, beginning piano repertoire, melody harmonization and improvisation. Of particular value to the student desiring to gain a working knowledge of the piano either as a classroom tool or for personal use. Music majors only. (1 credit) MUSI 151: Music Theory and Analysis I MUSI 167/267/367/467: Applied Performance Strings The student will study the grammar and literature of music through composition, analysis, listening, and performance. Three class meetings each week. Should be taken concurrently with music 154. (2 MUSI 132: Class Piano II credits) Applied lessons for the Bachelor of Music in Performance student. One lesson and 15 hours of practice each week are required for three credits. Applied lessons beyond degree requirements will be granted upon faculty availability. Prerequisite: Audition. MUSI 167, 267, 367 may each be taken two times for a total of 18 credits; MUSI 467 may be taken four times for a total of 12 credits. (3 credits) Continued development of skills begun in Class Piano I (MUSI 131). Prerequisite: MUSI 131 or equivalent. Music majors only. (1 credit) MUSI 133: Class Voice I Designed for the purpose of studying basic singing technique and thereby producing a good vocal tone; valuable to the student interested in improving his/her vocal skill. Music majors only. (1 credit) MUSI 134: Class Voice II The pedagogy of singing is emphasized via individual teaching demonstrations thereby enabling students to improve their ability to communicate basic vocal principles to other students. Music majors only. Prerequisite: MUSI 133. (1 credit) MUSI 135: Class Strings A study of the fundamental concepts needed to play and teach beginning string instruments (violin, viola, cello, or string bass). No previous experience required. Instruments are provided by the university. (1 credit) MUSI 137: Class Guitar I A study of the fundamental concepts needed to play and teach beginning guitar. Students must provide their own instruments. Music majors only. (1 credit) MUSI 138: Class Guitar II Continued development of skills begun in Class Guitar I (MUSI 137). Prerequisite: MUSI 154 Musicianship Skills I Students will develop aural, rhythmic and keyboard skills, sight-singing, intervals and triad recognition, simple meters, basic harmonic progressions, major and minor keys and scales. Should be taken concurrently with MUSI 151. Two class meetings each week. (1 credit). MUSI 165/265/365/465: Applied Performance Voice Applied lessons for the Bachelor of Music in Performance student. One lesson and 15 hours of practice each week are required for three credits. Applied lessons beyond degree requirements will be granted upon faculty availability Prerequisite: Audition. MUSI 165, 265, 365 may each be taken two times for a total of 18 credits; MUSI 465 may be taken four times for a total of 12 credits. (3 credits) MUSI 166/266/366/466: Applied Performance Piano Applied lessons for the Bachelor of Music in Performance student. One lesson an 15 hours of practice each week are required for three credits. Applied lessons beyond degree requirements will granted upon faculty availability Prerequisite: Audition. MUSI 166, 366 may each be taken two times for a total of 18 credits; MUSI 466 maybe MUSI 168/268/368/468: Applied Performance Woodwinds Applied lessons for the Bachelor of Music in Performance student. One lesson and 15 hours of practice each week are required for three credits. Applied lessons beyond degree requirements will be granted upon faculty availability. Prerequisite: Audition. MUSI 168, 268, 368 may be taken two times for a total of 18 credits; MUSI 468 may be taken four times for a total of 12 credits. (3 credits) MUSI 169/269/369/469: Applied Performance Brass Applied lessons for the Bachelor of Music in Performance student. One lesson and 15 hours of practice each week are required for three credits. Applied lessons beyond degree requirements will be granted upon faculty availability. Prerequisite: Audition. MUSI 169, 269, 369 may each be taken two times for a total of 18 credits; MUSI 469 may be taken four times for a total of 12 credits. (3 credits) MUSI 170/270/370/470: Applied Performance Percussion Applied lessons for the Bachelor of Music in Performance student. One lesson and 15 hours of practice each week are required for three credits. Applied lessons beyond degree requirements will be granted upon faculty availability. Prerequisite: Audition. MUSI 170, 270 and 370 may each be taken two times for a total of 18 credits; MUSI 470 may be taken four times for a total of 12 credits. (3 credits) MUSI 179/486: Applied Music With the approval of the applied music teacher, lessons are available in piano, voice, and any of the standard string, brass, woodwind or percussion instruments. Materials studied will depend on the students' background and ability. Normally one lesson and five hours of practice each week are required. (1 credit) MUSI 199: Fundamental Skills in Music Therapy Designed to prepare music therapy majors in fundamental clinical skills in music therapy necessary for working with a variety of client populations. It includes identifying client needs, delineating goals and objectives, task analysis and treatment strategies (re-creative techniques) through the application of functional music skills. Group processes and leadership techniques appropriate for various clientele. Prerequisites: MUSI 127 and 137. (1 credits) MUSI 201: Studies in Children's Music Listening, moving, playing instruments, singing and creating using repertoire suitable for children of various developmental levels. (3 credits) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 390 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 391 MUSI 205: Music in Recreation A practical study of the ways and means of planning effective music programs for leisure and recreation and developing the competencies needed by a music leader in recreation. (2 3 credits) MUSI 228: Therapeutic Musical Strategies Designed to further prepare music majors in various therapeutic musical strategies (receptive and compositional techniques) through the application of functional music skills, group processes and leadership techniques appropriate for various clientele. Prerequisites: MUSI 127, 137, 138, 199 or concurrent enrollment. (1 credits.) MUSI 229: Clinical Integration MUSI 234: Class Piano III Continued development of skills acquired in Class Piano II to prepare music majors for piano proficiency exam, including sight-reading, transposition, playing by ear, technique and repertoire. Prerequisite: MUSI 132 or equivalent. Music majors only. (1 credit) MUSI 235: Class Piano IV Continued development of skills acquired in Class Piano III to prepare music majors for piano proficiency exam, including sight-reading, transposition, playing by ear, technique and repertoire. Prerequisite: MUSI 234 or equivalent. Music majors only. (1 credit) MUSI 236: Behavioral Techniques in Music Therapy A supervised clinical experience allowing the music therapy student practical experience in a variety of community health care agencies and educational settings. Prerequisite: MUSI 127 and 137(0/1 credit) Consideration of historical bases and experimental evidences of the influence ot music on behavior; principles of music therapy; behavioral observation tech­ niques. Prerequisite: MUSI 12/, 199, and MUSI 230: Clinical Integration MUSI 245: Class Brass A supervised clinical experience allowing the music therapy student practical experience in a variety of community health care agencies and educational settings. Prerequisite: MUSI 228 and 229. (0/1 credit) MUSI 233: Chamber Music Performance A chamber music ensemble (of various instrumental and/or vocal combinations) which studies and performs music from many style periods. Two hours a week rehearsal time. Course may be repeated up to four credits. Permission of the instructor. (1 credit) 228. (2 credits) A study of the fundamental concepts needed to play and teach beginning brass instruments (French horn, trumpet, trombone, baritone horn, tuba) both as soloists and in ensemble. (1 credit) MUSI 246: Class Woodwinds A study of the fundamental concepts needed to play and teach beginning instruments of the woodwind family an the factors peculiar to each instrument (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and saxophone). (1 credit) MUSI 247: Class Percussion A study of the fundamental concepts needed to play and teach beginm percussion instruments (pitched and no; pitched). (1 credit) MUSI 253: Music Theory and Analysis II This course is a continuation of Comprehensive Musicianship I. The student will study musical literature written between 600-1750 through composition, analysis, aural discri­ mination, diatonic harmony, modal counterpoint, and performance. Three class meetings each week. Prerequisite: MUSI 151 or equivalent. Should be taken concurrently with MUSI 256. (2 credits) MUSI 254: Music Theory and Analysis III This course is a continuation of the Comprehensive Musicianship I and II semesters in which the student will study the musical literature of the years 17501900 through the means of chromatic harmony, analysis, score reading, aural discrimination, composition and performance. Three class meetings each week. Prerequisite: MUSI 253 or equivalent. Should be taken concurrently with MUSI 257. (2 credits) MUSI 255: Music Theory and Analysis IV This course is a continuation of the Comprehensive Musicianship I, II and III sequence. Musical literature of the 20th century will be approached through analysis, listening, score reading, composition and performance. Three class meetings per week. Prerequisite: MUSI 254 or equivalent. Should be taken concurrently with MUSI 258. (2 credits) MUSI 256: Musicianship Skills II Students will work on more advanced harmonies, cadences, phrases, basic harmonization, triadic patterns, sightsinging skip, compound meters. Two class meetings per week. Prerequisites: MUSI 154 or equivalent; should be taken concurrently with MUSI 253. (1 credit) MUSI 257: Musicianship Skills III Continued study of chromatic harmony and more complex melodic passages, complex meters. Two class meetings per week. Prerequisites: MUSI 256 or equivalent; should be taken concurrently with MUSI 254. (1 credit) MUSI 258: Musicianship Skills IV Study of rhythmic counterpoint and late 19ih century and 20th century harmony. Two class meetings per week. Prerequisites: MUSI 257 or equivalent; should be taken concurrently with MUSI 255. (1 credit) MUSI 273: History of Music I A survey of musical styles from the ages of classical Greece and Rome through the Baroque period. Important composers and their literature will be discussed in relation to artistic, social, political, and economic conditions of their period. Prerequisite: MUSI 101 or permission of the instructor. A reading knowledge of music is essential. (3 credits) MUSI 275: Keyboard Music This course will examine the music literature for western keyboard instruments using live and recorded performances. (3 credits) MUSI 276: Songs & Singers This course will examine music literature for voice. Areas of consideration include solo songs, opera, oratoria, and vocal chamber music. (3 credits) MUSI 278: Literature of the American Musical Theater A study of the changing styles in the musical theater from 1860 to current Broadway musicals, rock operas, and operetta. Study conducted through the use of recordings, scores and participation. (3 credits) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 392 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 393 for developing skills in formulating a MUSI 299: Diction for Singers In this study of language diction for singers, students will learn the International Phonetic Alphabet and apply it to the singing of English, French, German and Italian songs. The course is open to all voice majors. Prerequisite: MUSI 133 or 181. (1 credit) MUSI 300: Marching Band Field Charting Planning and preparation of half time shows using computer assisted design software and the "corps style approach. research question, reviewing the literature, designing a study, examining ethical questions related to research, analyzing data and writing reports; and 2) psychological and foundations of physiological musical behavior, Prerequisite: PSYC 100 or 105 and MUSI 236. (3 credits) MUSI 329: Clinical Integration A supervised clinical experience allowing the music therapy student practical experience in a variety of community health care agencies and educational Leadership skills, marching band pedagogy, and hand charting techniques settings. Prerequisite: MUSI 230. (0/1 will also be studied. Prerequisite: One credit) semester prior experience in the Marching MUSI 330: Clinical Integration Pride or concurrent enrollment. (1 credit) A supervised clinical experience allowing the music therapy student practical MUSI 301: Women and Music Explores the musical contributions of experience community health tare women, a group often excluded from agencies and educational settings. studies of music history, from the Middle Prerequisite: MUSI 329. (0/1 credit) Ages to the present. Emphasis will be MUSI 332: Vocal Conducting placed on the changing roles of and This course is designed to give the student attitudes towards women as composers, a performers, teachers, writers, patrons, and instrument-builders. Focus will be on the music itself, as well as reception history conducting techniques and a theoretic; and historical and sociological context. There will also be discussion on the role performance. Prerequisite: MUSI 133,151 of gender in shaping musical ideology and experiences. Prerequisite: MUSI 101 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) MUSI 312: Music Therapy for Children Application of music therapy techniques and materials in all areas of mental health and special education. Prerequisites: MUSI 236 and SPED 100. (3 credits) practical knowledge of chora understanding of the Vocal Ensemble an its function from auditions througn MUSI 350: Computer Technology in Music The course is designed to prepare the student to teach junior and senior high school choral and general music, choose appropriate teaching materials, supervise a music program, and become aware of professional organizations, workshops, and conferences. Prerequisite: MUSI 134 and 332; Field Experience Required. (2 credits) This course will introduce students to the technologies that are prevalent in the music and arts world today. Students will study the history of music and technology and work with today's computer music technologies such as, DC-Rom and MIDI, as well as creating software through the use of the program HyperCard. Prerequisites: MUSI 255. (2 credits) MUSI 335: Elementary Music Methods MUSI 351: Arranging & Orchestration A music education course designed to prepare the music education major to teach elementary classroom/vocal music in the public schools through the study of musical literature, methodologies and materials appropriate for use with children. Field experience required. Prerequisite: MUSI 134. (2 credits) This course covers the basic concepts of arranging relative to instrumental and vocal groups. Emphasis is placed on the making of arrangements in addition to the transcription of composition. Prerequisites: MUSI 255 and 350. (2 credits) MUSI 336: Instrumental Methods Instrumental methods is a music education course designed to prepare the student for a career in public school instrumental music, including: appropriate literature, repair of instruments, public relations, and rehearsal techniques. Prerequisites: MUSI or equivalent. (1 credit) 135, 245, 246, 247 and 333; Field Experience Required. (2 credits) MUSI 333: Instrumental Conducting MUSI 337: Instrumental Rehearsal Techniques The practical aspects of learning to In this course for music education majors, students will analyze and conduct beginning and intermediate musical scores for concert band and orchestra. The conduct the instrumental ensem «-• Students will focus on developing expressive gestures to enhance the asic techniques. Score study, acoustical properties of the instruments, ensem e precision, balance and intonation wi MUSI 327: Psychology of Music addressed. Prerequisite: MUSI 151 This course combines the .study of 1) a equivalent. (1 credit) survey and analysis of music therapy MUSI 334: Secondary School Music student conductor will identify performance errors and learn specific rehearsal techniques to improve the MUSI 352: Music Technology This course will cover the basic techniques, operation and creative use of recording equipment, electronic music equipment, and computer equipment through practical experience in the Department of Music's recording studio, electronic music studio, and computer music laboratory. Application of music technology in music education, composition, performance, and studio work will be addressed. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. (3 credits) MUSI 360: Keyboard Improvisation Melody harmonization and improvisation at the keyboard in 20th century popular and jazz styles. One class meeting and one laboratory session each week. Prerequisite: MUSI 235 or applied equivalent. (1 credit) ensemble's performance. Prerequisites: MUSI 135, 245, 246, 247, and 333. (1 credit) research in order to provide a foundation COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 394 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 395 MUSI 361: Instrumental Improvisation This course teaches the basic concepts of improvisation, chord notation and chord styles in popular and jazz music styles. Open to all instrumentalists. One class meeting and one laboratory session per week. Prerequisite: MUSI 254 or permission of the instructor. (1 credit) MUSI 373: History of Music II This course examines the music and culture from the period of the Rococo through the 19th century. Lectures, readings, performances and listening sessions develop the student's musical understanding of the period. A reading knowledge of music is essential. Prerequisite: MUSI 101 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) MUSI 387/487: Applied Counterpoint I This study and practice of writing music according to contrapuntal theory of the 16th century. Course may be repeated for up to 3 credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 255. (1 credit) MUSI 388/488: Applied Counterpoint II The study and practice of writing music according to contrapuntal theory of the 18th century. Course may be repeated for up to 3 credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 255. (1 credit) MUSI 389/489: Applied Composition Compositional techniques relative to the student's interest will be studied through an analysis of works by major composers. Although no definite idiom is prescribed, contemporary techniques are encouraged. May be repeated for up to three credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 255 or permission of the instructor. (1 credit) MUSI 391/491: Applied Electronic Composition MUSI 440: Music Therapy for Adult Clients A course designed to present the elements involved in electronic composition. The student will compose using magnetic tape, computer, and synthesizer. Course may be repeated for up to 3 credits. Prerequisite MUSI 255 or 352. (1 credit) Application of music therapy techniques and materials in all areas of mental health, corrections, and special education. Emphasis is placed on adult populations and group dynamics. Prerequisite: MUSI 312, 432 or permission of the instructor and PSYC 276. (3 credits) MUSI 428: Music Therapy Practicum Seminar and practical experience in clinical supervision. Prerequisite: MUSI 327 and 330. (3 credits) MUSI 431: Pedagogy Acquaintance with the philosophy, theories, techniques, materials, and practical applications of teaching applied music on the student's major instrument of study. Laboratory experience under the supervision of the instructor will be an integral part of the course. Prerequisites: Four semesters of applied major lessons or the equivalent. (1 credit) MUSI 432: Clinical Integration A supervised clinical experience allowing the music therapy student practica experience in a variety of community health care agencies and educations settings. Prerequisite: MUSI 330. (0 credit) MUSI 433: Clinical Integration A supervised clinical experience allowing the music therapy student practica experience in a variety ot c o m m u n i t health care agencies and educations settings. Prerequisite: The student ma. enroll in this course only when ne semesters of music therapy field experience have successfully been completed and wit permission of the instructor. (1 ere MUSI 450: Music Therapy Internship A continuous six-month internship in an approved music therapy program under the direction of a Board Certified Music Therapist. Required of all candidates for graduation. Prerequisite: All coursework must be completed. (3 credits) MUSI 455: Student Teaching Music Under the guidance of a cooperating teacher and university supervisor, students engage in two eight-week assignments on a full-time basis in specified school districts and attend scheduled seminars. Supervisors assign additional requirements. Prerequisite: All program course work must be completed. (12, 6, or 3 credits) MUSI 473: History of Music III This course examines the musical events from approximately 1890 to the present. Lectures, readings, performances and listening sessions develop the students' musical understanding of the period. A reading knowledge of music is essential. Prerequisite: MUSI 101 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) MUSI 490: Independent Study Students have an opportunity to study selected areas in greater concentration under the direction of a music faculty. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor, departmental chairperson, and dean of the college where the study will be conducted. (1-3 credits) MUSI 499: Applied Recital The purpose of this course is to give the performance majors an opportunity to perform a full recital on their major instrument. It will be taken in addition to study in the student's major applied area. Course may be repeated up to two credits. (1 credit) NURSING COURSES NURS 311: Introduction to Health Care Informatics This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills from information science and computer science to the health care field. Emphasis will be on developing a basic understanding of how automation is used to manage information in healthcare. Topics covered include types of information systems used in healthcare, how to select and implement information systems, current developments in healthcare information systems, issues surrounding computers in health care. In this course the focus is on the computer as a tool for helping healthcare providers do their work. Prerequisites: Elective CPSC 110 or 210 or Microcomputer Proficiency Exam or by permission of the faculty. (3 credits) NURS 312: Nursing in Transition Nursing 312 examines professional role socialization from a historic, contemporary, and futuristic view. It enables the student to develop communication and technology skills necessary for success in a collegiate nursing program. Prerequisite: Admission into the BSN program. (3 credits) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 396 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 397 NURS 313/314: Health Assessment and Promotion/ Clinical This clinical course enables the student to become skilled in assessing the many parameters that influence a client's status and behavior. Students will integrate client health dimensions including physio­ logical, developmental, psycho-social and socio-cultural-religious strategies needed for successfully caring for clients in their homes. Clinical experience is an integral part of the course. Prerequisites: NURS 313/314. (3 credits) NURS 408: Delivery of Nursing Care in a Managed Care Environment/Clinical NURS 422: Nursing Research This course prepares students to understand managed health care deliver)' assessments as a basis for formulating nursing diagnoses. systems and their impact of delivery and Prerequisites: NURS 312, eligibility for delivery of nursing care. Pre/co-requisites: advanced standing and junior level. (3 credits) NURS 322: The TeachingLearning Process in Nursing This course is designed for the registered nurse who desires greater knowledge and skill in assisting individuals, families, and groups to acquire health-related knowledge, skills, and values. The course provides opportunities from a conceptual and practical perspective to explore the dynamics that contribute to effective health education. Emphasis will be placed upon developing the nurses' abilities, confidence, and self-image as teachers. (3 credits) NURS 327/328: Group Process in Nursing and Health Care/Clinical Provides opportunities to develop leadership skills with groups for the purposes of maintaining, regaining or improving their levels of wellness. The focus is on the group as a system. Combined conceptual knowledge and practical skills needed to work effectively practice patterns with emphasis on the NURS 313/314, PHIL 325. (3 credits) NURS 412/413: Nursing Process with School Populations This elective course examines in-depth the role of the nurse with clients in the school setting. The course focuseson the student in relation to the school/family community environment and explores the nurses' responsibility for enhancing the students' capability for learning in relation to restoration, promotion, and maintenance of health and development. Prerequisites: NURS 313 and junior or senior standing. (6 credits) NURS 415: Management of School Health Services by School Nurses This elective course enables school nurses to work within the school organization and the community to effectivel)' manage This course examines in-depth the role of research in the development and refinement of the nursing process and its relationship and contribution to the development of nursing science. The student becomes a more critical consumer of nursing research by developing beginning understanding of the principles associated with each major step of the research process and applying these to a group research exercise. Students conduct a computer-assisted search of the literature as well as to apply the concepts derived from beginning statistics. Prerequisites: NURS 313, 324, SASW 317 and senior standing. (3 credits) NURS 426/427: Community Health Nursing/Clinical In this course, the focus is on the community as the client. Students use the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for populations and communities. Theories, models, and concepts from community and public health nursing including epidemiology are used as a basis for each step of the nursing process. (3 credits) school health services. Prerequisite NURS 429: Financial Management for Nursing Care Managers Enrollment This course provides students with in BSN Program °r permission of the instructor. (3 credits with health-related groups will be taught. NURS 416/417: Case Management in Nursing Pre/co-requisites: Nursing 313/314, 322. (3 This course is designed to prepare stu ent credits) (Delivery of Nursing Care in a Managed Care Environment) and PHIL 325 (Medical Health/Care Ethics) are pre- or co-requisite. NURS 450: Health Care Informatics Internship Provides opportunity to apply theory and develop competencies in health care informatics through a work-related experience in an appropriate health related enterprise. Prerequisites: Cumulative and major QPA 2.500 and approval of minor or certificate advisor. (3 credits) NURS 498: Selected Topics Elective nursing courses whose purpose is to deepen or broaden the student's perspective on aspects of professional nursing practice. Each course includes an exploration of nursing roles and nursing research related to such topics as: Trends in Nursing Care of Children, Nursing Care of the Older Adult, Nursing and Contemporary Women's Health Issues. (3 credits) NURS 510: Cardiovascular Function: Assessment and Treatment Emphasis is placed upon the pathophysiological changes in coronary artery disease and the major mechanisms used to diagnose, monitor, and treat the alterations. Normal and abnormal EKG interpretation and medical and surgical management are presented. The role of a health team approach is addressed. Prerequisites: Human Anatomy and Physiology or permission of the instructor. Registration is limited to persons without ICU/CCU/Telemetry training. (3 credits) content related to current issues, tools (i.e. Excel spreadsheet), and regulation necessary to function as a nursing case manager. (3 credits) to utilize the case management mo e to NURS 329/330: Nursing Process in the Home Health Care Setting This elective course examines home health care and the necessary modifications and deliver professional nursing care. (3 ere t [1 theory; 2 clinical]) Prerequisite: Nursing 313/314 (Health Assessment an Promotion) and Nursing 408 4 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 398 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 399 NURS 511: Advanced Healthcare Informatics This course is designed to provide students with an in-depth analysis of healthcare informatics. Emphasis will be on developing a comprehensive under­ standing of the use of information systems in health care. Topics covered include health care data, information and knowledge, health care classifications and coding systems, and use of ethical and legal principles with information systems. In this course the focus is on applying computer, information, and health care concepts to real world problems in health care. Prerequisite: NURS 311 or permission of instructor (3 semester hours) PARKS AND RECREATION/ ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION COURSES PREE 105: Leisure-Centered Living The constructive use of leisure and education for leisure are essential tools for a person's successful growth and development. Leisure-centered living is designed to help students investigate, evaluate, and plan leisure/play as a basic human need and necessity for well-being. (3 credits) PREE 110: Foundations of Parks and Recreation The historical and philosophical background of the leisure movement, recreation organizations and professional development. (3 credits) PREE 120: Inclusive Leisure Services This course is designed to introduce the student to inclusive leisure services. The course reviews attitudes regarding people with disabilities, barriers to inclusion, enabling terminology, and legislative initiatives, which promote inclusion.The ADA will be highlighted along with information on various disabling conditions. The goal of this course is to facilitate an increased awareness of people with disabilities and considerations for providing inclusive services. (3 credits) PREE 160: Introduction to Environmental Education This course will focus on an introduction to the field of environmental education. Historical antecedents will be discussed, including nature education, outdoor education, and conservation education. Philosophies and methodologies appropriate for a basic understanding of environmental education will be examined. (3 credits) PREE 170: Fundamentals of Park and Resource Management The use of outdoor resources for recreation, the roles of the public and private sectors in outdoor recreation, and outdoor recreation planning. (3 credits' PREE 207: Computer Aided Planning and Management Computer applications in planning and management of parks and recreation facilities and personnel. (3 credits) PREE 211: Outdoor Leadership This course is a study of the principles and practices essential for outdoor leaders wi emphasis on the development of KSAs to lead groups into the wild outdoors. (3 credits) PREE 213: Environmental Resource Analysis A study of the principles and technique of environmental resource anal)sislandscape and scenery classification an procedures for environmental quality an impact analyses. Prerequisite: PREE 170 (3 credits) PREE 215: Park and Recreation Public Relations The theory, principles and practices of public relations of value to parks and recreation personnel including oral, written and graphic presentations useful in public relations and interpretive efforts. Prerequisite: PREE 110 (3 credits) PREE 216: Wilderness Trek Leadership A field course to provide the opportunities for students to demonstrate and practice wilderness trek leadership KSAs. Prerequisite: PREE 211. (1 credit) PREE 217: Wilderness Trek Planning and Logistics A field course to provide the opportunity for students to demonstrate and practice wilderness trek planning and logistics. Prerequisite: PREE 211. (1 credit) PREE 220: Therapeutic Recreation Services Introduces students to the general field of therapeutic recreation and provides an introduction to various disabilities and how the TR process applies. Prerequisite: PREE 120 (3 credits) PREE 230: Recreation Leadership The theory, principles and practices of recreation leadership including planning, organization, activity values and evaluation. Prerequisite: PREE 110 (3 credits) PREE 232: Therapeutic Recreation for People with Physical Disabilities This course will provide information on various physical disabilities and the potential application of TR services with individuals with physical disabilities. The incidence, prevalence, etiology and treatment for each disability will be presented along with implications for TR practice. Prerequisite: PREE 120 (3 credits) PREE 233: Therapeutic Recreation for People with Mental Health and Psychosocial Disorders This course will provide information on various mental health impairments and addictive and social disorders. The incidence, prevalence, etiology and treatment for each condition will be presented along with implications for TR practice. Prerequisite: PREE 120 (3 credits) PREE 234: Leisure Services Programming This course focuses on recreation program planning, implementation, and evaluation. Prerequisite: PREE 110 (3 credits) PREE 241: Introduction to Permaculture This course examines the permaculture design system for creating sustainable human environments for ecologically sound habitats, work circumstances and food production systems. (3 credits) PREE 251: Field Experience Opportunities for basic practical experience in a variety of park and recreation/environmental education settings. May be repeated up to 3 times. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. (1 credit) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 400 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 401 PREE 260: Natural History of Ecosystems I This field oriented course is designed to integrate basic scientific inquiry and ecological field techniques to develop skills of analysis, synthesis and evaluation of scientific information for the purpose of environmental and resource management. Results of field investigations are then applied to relevant ecological problems and management objectives for the purpose of environmental decision making. Prerequisite: PREE 160 or 170. (3 credits) PREE 261: Natural History of Ecosystems II This course provides basic natural history information and skills for environmental and interpretative education programming/fundamentals of birding, plant and animal identification, as well as sky and landscape interpretation are among the topics covered. Field collection, specimen preservation, and state and federal laws regulating field studies and possession of flora and fauna will be discussed. Prerequisite 160 or 170 (3 credits) PREE 271: Law Enforcement Firearms This course provides basic orientation to and qualification with the approved handgun and familiarization with the 12 gauge shotgun including safety and "shoot-no shoot" situations. (3 credit) PREE 311: Principles of Commercial Recreation/Tourism A study of the various forms of commercial recreation, business and facilities providing recreational opportunities. (3 credits) 402 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY PREE 313: Recreation Area Design A study of the fundamentals of site planning for recreation areas and facilities. Prerequisite: A basic planning and design course or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) PREE 314: Clinical Aspects of Therapeutic Recreation (moved) This course provides a more in-depth look at TR including professional standards of practice, health care accreditation, documentation methods, application of activity analysis in treatment planning. Prerequisite: PREE 220. (3 credits) PREE 316: Management of Leisure Services and Commercial Facilities A study of the design, operation and maintenance of selected park and recreation facilities. (3 credits) PREE 318: Park and Recreation Administration The organization and administration of parks and recreation services, including organizational management, personnel practices and labor relations, financial and business procedures and legal aspects. (3 credits) PREE 319: Client Assessment in Therapeutic Recreation Course designed to familiarize the student with the overall concept of assessment within the field of therapeutic recreation. Interviewing skills, analyzing assessment procedures, source and processes will be studied. The relationship between assessment as a component of treatment program planning will be e x p l o r e d Prerequisites: PREE 220 and 229- (3 credits) PREE 320: Therapeutic Recreation Program Design This course focuses on techniques of therapeutic recreational program planning interventions and leadership strategies to meet the needs of persons with disabilities and disorders. Prerequisites: PREE 220 and 229 and 319 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) PREE 341 Challenges to a Sustainable Future This course explores the broad concept of "sustainability." We will explore our own thinking on sustainability, mainstream opinions, as well as some alternative voices. The many facets of sustainability are recognized, and certain aspects are selected for more in-depth analysis. PREE 347: Interpretive Methods and Programming A study of the principles and methods to interpret natural and cultural history in parks and other outdoor settings. (3 credits) PREE 351/352: Practicum in Recreation Leadership/ Environmental Education Observation and participation in parks and recreation or environmental educa­ tion activities. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. (3 credits each) PREE 354: Cooperative Education III A supervised work experience for students in the cooperative education program. May be taken twice. (6 credits) PREE 361: Environmental Teaching This course is a study of educational methodology using a total environmental perspective. Field trips required. (3 credits) PREE 371: Fundamentals of National Park Service Law Enforcement This course covers the legal and administrative fundamentals of National Park Service law enforcement including federal law and NPS policies and guidelines. (3 credits) PREE 372: Visitor Services Management A study of visitor services including information, safety, rescue and law enforcement services. (3 credits) PREE 374: Federal Law & Park Policy This course is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge of federal law, policies, and procedures. Students will develop an in-depth understanding of Federal policy for various land management agencies with emphasis on National Park Service policy. The course will also cover legal updates in park law enforcement. PREE 377: Cultural Resources Management This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the management of cultural and historic resources. The course examines the goals, legislation, and methodologies related to cultural resources management, research and programming. (3 credits) PREE 378: Parks, Wildlife and Wildlife Management Course will cover basic concepts related to wildlife management and wild land management practices for terrestrial and aquatic systems. Fire management as it relates to wildlife and wild lands will also be examined. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 403 PREE 380: Junior Honors Course provides opportunity for the academically superior junior to conduct research and/or a project not otherwise available under the curriculum. Prerequisite: permission of advisor, honors committee, departmental chairperson, and dean. (1-3 credits) PREE 399: Introduction to Research in Parks and Recreation A study of research methods applicable to park and recreation situations. Prerequisite: Junior PREE major or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) PREE 411: Tourism Planning and Operations This course studies the different components of travel, as well as the planning and operation ofgroup/package tours and tourist attractions. (3 credits) PREE 412: Open Space Planning Fundamentals of open space planning including feasibility studies, resource analysis, site analysis and planning and design fundamentals. Field trips required. (3 credits) PREE 413: Site and Building Feasibility Studies This course is designed to develop a comprehensive feasibility study for selected land-based sustainable enterprises. The course will include an on-site inventory and analysis, market evaluation, preliminary planning and cost-return analysis. Three project tracks recreation resource management, community development and sustainable agriculture. (3 credits) PREE 414: Concepts and Trends in Travel and Tourism The course will focus on current concepts and trends of the travel and tourism 404 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY industries both domestically and internationally. (E=3 credits) PREE 415: Issues in Parks and Recreation An integrative course for detailed study of current issues in parks and recreation with emphasis on unique and imaginative solutions to the challenges facing the recreation/parks profession. Must be a senior to enroll. (3 credits) PREE 416: Resort/Conference Group Recreation This course examines the planning, organization, pricing, and evaluation of recreation programs, activities, and special events at various four season residential, time share, and camping resorts. This course will also analyze the planning, developing, marketing, administration, and implementation of conference group recreation and special events. (3 credits) PREE 420: Recreation and the Aging Process The course will provide an overview of the aging process as it relates to therapeutic recreation service provision and leisure participation. It will focus on developmental issues, including psychosocial, biological and economic issues in later life. The course addresses these issues as they occur across the lifespan, from mid-adulthood to senescence. Prerequisite: PREE 220 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) PREE 422: Leisure Education Strategies An investigation of the historical, philosophical, psychological and educational foundations of leisure education. The functions of leisure counseling, including a variety ot instruments and techniques appropriate for a variety of publics, is examined. Prerequisite: PREE 220 and PREE 229 and PREE 319 and PREE 320 (3 credits) PREE 423: Therapeutic Recreation Interventions/Leisure Education This course will offer an overview of several different Therapeutic Recreation interventions and techniques, including leisure education strategies. The primary focus of this course will be on the application and implementation of therapeutic recreation interventions. Prerequisites: PREE 220 and PREE 229 and PREE 232 and PREE 233 and PREE 320 and PREE 319* (3 credits) *or permission of the instructor PREE 436: Tournament Structure and Administration A study of the organization, admin­ istration and supervision of tournaments held in resorts, athletic clubs, and communities. (3 credits) PREE 450: Internship A supervised off-campus work experience in an appropriate aspect of parks and recreation or environmental education work. Open only to PREE majors with advanced standing. (9-12 credits) PREE 454: Cooperative Education IV A supervised work experience for students in the cooperative education program. May be taken twice. (6 credits) PREE 455: Student Teaching Environmental Education Under the guidance of a cooperating teacher and universitysupervisor, students engage in two, eight week assignments on a full -time basis in specified school districts and attend scheduled seminars. Supervisors assign additional require­ ments. (12, 6, or 3 credits) PREE 464: Environmental Decision Making This course focuses on active participation in the environmental decision making process through the development of cooperative and individual learning strategies which can be transferred to a classroom or non-formal educational setting. The course examines the process of making decisions that impact the environment, from identifying environmental problems, investigating environmental issues, and perfecting strategies for taking action to address these situations. Students will learn and develop skills of scientific inquiry, fact finding, critical thinking, issue analysis, and conflict resolution. Students will design an issue investigation project to address an environmental issue of their choice. (3 credits) PREE 470: Resource Policy and Administration A study of the administrative and executive aspects of resource management. (3 credits) PREE 471/ 684: NPS Law Enforcement This course provides an overview of NPS law enforcement policies and procedures, relevant federal laws, Titles 36 and 50, CFR, and courtroom procedures. (3 credits) PREE 472/674: Park Law Enforcement This course provides basic law enforcement skills essential for the park law enforcement ranger. (3 credits) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 405 PREE 475: Park and Resource Management PHILOSOPHY COURSES The principles and practices of recre­ ational land and water management. Field PHIL 101: Introduction to Philosophy trips required. Prerequisite: PREE 170 (3 A first encounter with the nature and credits) methods of philosophical thinking in which a person's view of his/her own PREE 478: Resource Management Planning A study of resource management planning applied to park and recreation areas. nature and of the world becomes challenged, explored and deepened. (3 credits) Prerequisites: PREE 340 and 475 or PHIL 113: Introduction to Logic permission of the instructor. (3 credits) A study of the nature of conceptual provides opportunity for academically superior seniors to conduct research and/or a project not otherwise available in the curriculum. Prerequisite: Permission of advisor, honors committee, PHIL 123: Ethics logical analysis in order to improve the 3 credits) concerning right action, moral obligation, and an examination of various theories of moral judgment. (3 credits) A special study opportunity for students to investigate, in-depth, approved topics PHIL 140: World Religions in recreation or environmental studies. An examination of the beliefs and practices Topic and credit established by student and supervising instructor. Prerequisite: of the principle religions of the world, permission of the instructor, departmental Jainism, Sikhism, Taoism, Shintoism, chairperson, and dean of the college where the study will be conducted. (1-3 credits) Judaism, and Christianity, as well as some This course is designed to assist students in preparing for entry into the environmental education profession. Exploration of basic issues and philosophical views of the experience of PHIL 313: Symbolic Logic and elementary techniques of modern An introduction to the study of questions PREE 491: Professional Seminar PHIL 261: Philosophy of Art student's skill in reasoning. (3 credits) formal and informal fallacies, truth tables, departmental chairperson, and dean. (1- PREE 490: Independent Study An investigation into and discussion of the central themes of existential philosophy. Philosophers such as Kierkegaard and Nietzsche will be studied in terms of their retrieval of the meaning of human existence. (3 credits) the arts. This course aims at the understanding and enhancement of the experience of the arts, and at a thoughtful appraisal of the role of art in life. Prerequisite: One course in philosophy or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) thinking, including the role of language, PREE 480: Senior Honors Course PHIL 171: Philosophy of Human Existence which may include Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Islam, of the representative "archaic" religions of the world. (3 credits) PHIL 163: Philosophy in Literature An advanced investigation of logical thought through the use of special techniques of symbolization, the logic of unquantified and quantified propositions, the nature and limits of logical systems and the foundation of mathematics are some of the important topics considered. Prerequisite: Logic or algebra. (3 credits) PHIL 324: Environmental Ethics An analysis of environmental issues using a philosophical understanding of nature, with a consideration of the ethical responsibilities in the use of the earth's resources, behavior toward non-human species, and obligations toward future generations. (3 credits) Topics will include career planning, employment opportunities, employment seeking skills, and discussions centering An examination and discussion of the on areas of interest to the student. (1 credit) merit. (3 credits) A course in applied ethics about conceptual, ethical, and legal dilemmas in PHIL 170: American Philosophy the institutional rights of patients, in the responsibilities of practitioners, in philosophical content of poetry and prosof outstanding literary and philosophical An investigation of the historical genesis the prominent philosophical literature the technological challenges to values in the modern age in caring for the seriously ill culture has produced. (3 credits) and the dying, and in rationing health care of American culture through a reading ot 406 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY PHIL 325: Medical/Health Care Ethics in a large society. Prerequisite: Prefer to have students with background in health care fields, social and behavioral sciences, life sciences, pre-law, pre-med and philosophy. (3 credits) PHIL 326: Business Ethics A study of applied ethics about the conceptual and ethical dilemmas in the business professions. An examination of cultural challenges of social and moral responsibility in a technically sophisticated economic climate. Prerequisite: Prefer students with background in business, accounting, management, marketing, finance, economics, communication and pre-law. (3 credits) PHIL 331: Social and Political Philosophy An in-depth study of central concepts and issues in social and political thought. Prerequisite: Prefer students with background in history, philosophy, pre­ law, psychology, government and public affairs, and sociology. (3 credits) PHIL 335: Philosophy of Law and Justice A study of multiple theories of law and the nature of law's relation to justice with special emphasis on a notion of justice for institutions. Prerequisite: Prefer students with background in communication, history, philosophy, pre-law, government and public affairs, and sociology. (3 credits) PHIL 341: Philosophy of Religion A critical inquiry into the nature and validity of religious belief and experience, its unity and variety, its relation to other human interests. Prerequisite: One course in philosophy or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 407 PHIL 343: Oriental Religious and Philosophical Thought An investigation of the central religions and philosophical ideas of Oriental cultures, focusing primarily on the cultures of India, China, Japan and Southeast Asia. Prerequisite: One course in philosophy or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) PHIL 351: Philosophy of Natural Science An in-depth examination of the nature of natural science, including its aims, methods, central concepts, and limits and a thoughtful appraisal of its significance for the modern age. Prerequisites: Two college-level courses in Natural Sciences and Mathematics. (3 credits) PHIL 353: Mysticism and Psychical Research A philosophical assessment of the methods, findings, and significance of investigations into phenomena referred to as "paranormal," including ESP, psychokinesis, survival of death, and mystical experience. Intensive writing. (3 credits) PHIL 371: History of Western Philosophy I A study of major Western philosophers and philosophical issues from the ancient period and extending into the medieval period, designed to show how basic questions and concepts grew and how the works of these periods continue to provide insight and inspiration. Prerequisite: One course in philosophy or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) PHIL 372: History of Western Philosophy II A study of Western philosophy from the Renaissance through the beginning of the 19th century, tracing the basic concepts and problems of this period and showing how its thinkers continue to stimulate thought. Prerequisite: One course in philosophy or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) PHIL 373: Modern Authors and Issues Variable content within the modern contemporary period of philosophical thinking. Prerequisite: One course in philosophy or permission of the instructor. (3 credits, repeatable to 6 credits) PHIL 375: Existentialism and Phenomenology A study of important twentieth century philosophers in terms of their attempt to establish a new approach to philosophy and their reaction and attempt to overcome "Western metaphysics. Prerequisite: One course in philosophy or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) PHIL 376: Analytic Philosophy An examination of the development and influence of Anglo-American analytic philosophy in the twentieth century. The focus will be on how analytic philosophy have used logic, the analysis of language and scientific methodology r approaching traditional philosophic questions. Prerequisite: one courn i philosophy or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) PHIL 490: Independent Study A special course designed primarily students seeking knowledge in philosop) beyond course offerings. The studentinterests, in consultation with department members, determines the topics co\er Prerequisites: 13 credits in philosop V permission of the instructor, department-! chairperson, and dean of the college w the study will be conducted. (1-6creu PHIL 498: Selected Topics The in-depth examination of a specific topic. The nature of the topic selected and its treatment determined in consultation with the instructor. Prerequisite: One course in philosophy or permission of the instructor. (3 credits repeatable to 6 credits) PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT MANAGEMENT COURSES Wellness and Lifetime Activity Courses (offered to all students) PESM 110: Strength/Resistance Training Designed to provide practical knowledge to effectively design an individualized weight training and/or body building program. Specific emphasis will focus on strength training principles, safety procedures, equipment, and individual­ ized programming. (1 credit) PESM 111: Lacrosse This course is designed to develop skills that are necessary to play lacrosse. The course also provides the opportunity to learn team strategies, analysis of skill, and comprehension of rules. (1 credit) PESM 112: Bowling This course is designed to introduce the student to all phases of bowling through application of the skills used in these activities. (1 credit) PESM 113: Golf This course is designed to introduce the student to all phases of golf through application of the skills used in these activities. (1 credit) PESM 114: Orienteering This course is designed to teach the fundamental skills for traveling in the outdoors by map and compass in unfamiliar territory, and to introduce the sport of orienteering. The sport involves competitive cross country hiking/running on a set course as accurately and quickly as possible. (1 credit) PESM 115: Hatha Yoga This course helps with the physical manipulation of the body into asanas using relaxation and breathing techniques. (1 credit) PESM 118: Basketball This course offers an opportunity to learn and to develop the basic skills and techniques used in playing basketball. (1 credit) PESM 121: Racquetball This course provides an opportunity to acquire the basic knowledge, etiquette, skill and rules in the game of racquetball. (1 credit) PESM 125: Bicycling This course helps develop safe cycling skills. Included in the course will be the opportunity to learn how to select and maintain bicycles. (1 credit) PESM 126: Field Hockey This course helps students to learn and develop the basic skills and techniques used in playing and teaching field hockey. (1 credit) PESM 127: Touch and Flag Football This course helps students develop the basic skills, appreciation and knowledge of this recreational sport activity. (1 credit) PESM 132: Beginning Gymnastics This course covers the fundamental skills associated with gymnastics. The classwork is based on a sound progression of skills, with an understanding of the mechanics involved in the sport. (1 credit) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 408 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 409 for both regular students and special groups. (1 credit) PESM 133: Tai Chi Chuan: Chinese Classical Exercise An introduction to the Chinese Classical Exercise System inspired by the Chinese "Book of Changes." Tai Chi Chuan concentrates on relaxed movement, proper breathing and attention to posture. Any PESM 145: Softball This course covers the fundamental skills of softball, including individual skills to offensive and defensive play. (1 credit) age or physical performance level may PESM 146: Beginning Swimming participate. (1 credit) This course is designed to provide the PESM 134: Judo opportunity to learn elementary back novice or non-swimmer with the This course deals with the skills, knowledge, and attributes needed to become a beginning player in the game of (1 credit) The rules, regulations, and history of tennis also will be covered, along with strategies of the single and double games. (1 credit) in karate. The formal skills are taken from PESM 151: Track and Field the Korean Art of TAE Kwon Do. (1 credit) Students will be introduced to various running, jumping, and throwing events involved with track and field. Ski;, This course students to acquire a basic knowledge and appreciation of skiing as a PESM 245: Water Polo Students are introduced to the basic fundamentals, rules, and etiquette of water polo. (1 credit) emphasized. (1 credit) This course is designed for students to acquire the fundamental skills ct Peek N' Peak Ski Resort. (1 credit) volleyball. Techniques, rules, and strategicof the game will be emphasized. (1 credi This course provides students the PESM 181: Adventures in Backpacking opportunity for individual assessment and This course teaches the basic knowle exercise programs to improve and/or and skills of backpacking travel in a maintain physical fitness and weight control. Principles involved with the temperate environment. Techniques su as how to use and to carry a backpa^ hiking skills including routeselection anJ control, diets, and the aging process will be provided through lecture. (1 credit) trail negotiation with a pack, map-arcompass techniques, knowledge an L PESM 142: Soccer of backpacking equipment, phnnl • backpacking trips, and environment . I his course includes the fundamentals of Advanced techniques of downhill skiing are presented. Instruction takes place at Peek N' Peak Resort. (1 credit) PESM 186: Cross Country Skiing Safety procedures and skiing etiquette also the game, including the skills and rules PESM 240: Downhill Snow Skiing II This course teaches the fundamental knowledge and skills of classical cross are discussed. Instruction takes place at weight Instruction focuses on the fundamental skills and concepts needed to operate a canoe effectively and safely. Basic skills, such as how to enter and exit a canoe, canoe safety, and tandem paddling techniques, are discussed. (1 credit) nutritional recommendations will be PESM 154: Volleyball maintenance of physical fitness, physical fitness and flexibility exercises, aerobic games, cooperative games and nongames, group initiatives, trust activities, and challenge course low and high elements involving perceived physical and psychological risk and challenges. (1 credit) PESM 189: Basic Canoeing acquisition, training methods, an- sport and as a life-time leisure activity. PESM 141: Personal Physical Fitness Introduces students to the fundamental skills of rock climbing. Beginning skills in belaying, static climbing, rappelling, prussiking and artificial wall climbing safety considerations will be covered. (1 credit) PESM 184: Adventure Games This course teaches basic fundamentals, PESM 140: Downhill Snow Skiing I PESM 182: Introduction to Rock Climbing This course is designed to provide physical activity and direct experience in adventure challenges requiring self-discipline, willingness to try, and personal commitment. Coursework includes green belt level in the Judo ranking system. knowledge, skills, and training techniques This course offers students an opportunity to develop skills, to learn techniques, and to achieve personal satisfaction in beginning sailing. The course also involves the knowledge and application of the rules of water safety to the sport of sailing. This class is designed for beginners. At its conclusion students will be able to enjoy sailing as a lifetime recreational sport. (1 credit) adjustment to water. (1 credit) PESM 149: Tennis This course introduces students to the PESM 188: Sailing trip to put skills to practical use. (1 credit) stroke, water safety skills, diving and Judo. Skill levels gained are equivalent to PESM 135: Karate The course includes a mandatory weekend country skiing and touring, including waxing and equipment care. (1 credit) PESM 187: Flatwater Canoe Tripping This course teaches the basic skills and concepts of flatwater canoe camping, such as how to enter and to exit a canoe, tandem paddling techniques, canoe safety, and canoe portaging. Students will also learn basic canoe camping skills, including food planning, how to use camping equipment, and minimum impact camping techniques. Students will participate in a mandatory weekend canoe camping experience to put learned skills to practical use. (1 credit) PESM 246: Intermediate Swimming This course provides students with the opportunity to learn elements of good swimming and aquatic skills. Personal and safety skills will also be emphasized. (1 credit) PESM 289: Advanced Canoeing This course teaches students the advanced skills and techniques of canoeing. Safety instruction is emphasized. (1 credit) sound backpacking skills will be cot COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 410 S L I P P E R Y R O C K UNIVERSITY 411 PESM 346: Lifeguarding This course leads to certification as an American Red Cross Lifeguard. The focus of the course is on developing the skills and knowledge necessary for students to assume lifeguarding responsibilities at a pool or a nonsurf open-water beach. (1 credit) PESM 348: Aquatic Leadership This is an advanced course designed to prepare students for leadership responsibilities in the field of aquatics. Consideration is given to aquatic programs in school, camps, and communities, as well as to related facilities and recreational programs. Prerequisite: Water Safety Instructor Certification. (1 credit) PESM 349: Skin and Scuba Diving This course provides students with the opportunity to learn a wide variety of skin and scuba diving skills, including rescue techniques. In addition, emphasis will be placed upon the following: 1) selection, care, and use of diving equipment, 2) physical and biological aspects of various diving environments, 3) first aid as applied to scuba diving, including cardio­ pulmonary resuscitation, and 4) aspects of physics, physiology, and medicine related to the diver's performance in the water. (1 credit) PESM 446: Water Safety Instruction This aquatic leadership training course leads to certification as an American Red Cross water safety instructor. The course concentrates on demonstration, devel­ opment and analysis of aquatic skills from a teaching viewpoint, methods of class organization, instruction and exam­ ination, and practice in teaching methods. (1 credit) Theory and Technique Courses (open to Physical Education majors only) PESM 106: Gymnastics Fundamentals This course is based on a study of developmentally appropriate gymnastics. An emphasis will be placed on an educational gymnastics approach, utilizing movement concepts appropriate for teaching children body awareness and body control. Students will also learn skill progressions, spotting techniques, and biomechanical principles involved in a variety of gymnastic skills performed on traditional and non-traditional gymnastics equipment. (3 credits) PESM 107: Aquatic Fundamentals This course is designed to provide the student with an overview of a variety of aquatic activities. Consideration is given to basic swimming strokes, starts anc turns, small craft safety, skin diving, elementary non-swimming rescue techniques, diving progressions from the deck, springboard diving, synchronized swimming, water polo, personal fitness, and aquatic games. Prerequisite: American Red Cross Level III swimmer. (3 credits) PESM 150: Practical Application Provides students with early-on structured observations, micro-teaching experience; and seminars to enhance their awarenessunderstanding and comprehension about persons of all ages in public and private schools, sport facilities, sport and fitne>agencies. PESM 150 may be repeated to a maximum of 4 credits in differen experiences. Prerequisite: PESM 19 • credit) PESM 152: Practical Introduction to Teaching Physical Education and Health This course is an orientation to the art and the science of teaching physical education. Students will learn about the teaching styles and strategies that lead to effective organization and management in physical education classes. Required field experiences give students the opportunity to observe learner characteristics, student behavior, teaching functions, and the teaching effectiveness of professional teachers. (3 credits) PESM 173: Teaching of Soccer/ Basketball Introduces the fundamentals and teaching methods of the games of soccer and basketball through physical skill development. (1 credit) PESM 174: Teaching of Softball/ Volleyball Teaches students the basic skills of volleyball and softball along with learning the teaching and coaching techniques of the sports. Offensive and defensive strategies along with officiating are emphasized. (1 credit) PESM 175: Teaching of Track and Field Emphasizes track and field skill acquisition along with identification of appropriate teaching methods associated with these activities. (1 credit) PESM 176: Teaching of Flag Football/Wrestling procedures for participation. The course also offers the student the opportunity to achieve minimal level cognitive, psychomotor, and affective proficiency, not only for participation, but also for the teaching and coaching of the sport of football and wrestling. (1 credit) PESM 177: Teaching of SelfDefense/Lacrosse The course deals with the skills, knowledge, and attributes needed for selfdefense and lacrosse. This course also emphasizes the teaching, coaching, officiating, and physical skill development of men's and women's lacrosse. (1 credit) PESM 178: Teaching of Golf and Bowling Introduces students to all phases of golf and bowling through the practical application of the skills used in these activities. (1 credit) PESM 179: Teaching of Archery/ Field Hockey Offers an opportunity to develop skills, to learn techniques, and to achieve personal satisfaction in the performance and teaching of beginning archery and field hockey. (1 credit) PESM 194: Sport Management Careers and Content This course is an introduction to the field of sport management. Career options and managerial content will be reviewed. Foundation studies of sport, including history, philosophy, and professional skills, will be discussed. (3 credits) Introduces the basic skills of the sport of football and wrestling and explains the history, rules, equipment and safety COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 41 2 slippery ROCK UNIVERSITY 413 PESM 241: Outdoor Pursuits PESM 191: Foundations of Physical Education This course is designed to introduce the This course is designed to introduce the student majoring in physical education student majoring in physical education teacher education to the varied but teacher education to the historical, interrelated topics of outdoor pursuits, philosophical, cultural and sociological adventure programming, experiential influences that have shaped the profession education, and new games philosophy as of teaching physical education. A they relate to physical education and foundational perspective will be taken to recreation programming. The course will clarify the related disciplines, history, and provide physical activity, direct experience, current issues of physical education and and leadership techniques in adventure of education, from the ancient cultures to challenges which require self-discipline, a the 21st century. (2 credits) willingness PESM 192: Diversity Issues in Physical Education This course will explore differences among to try, and personal commitment. A weekend overnight backpacking/camping experience is required. (3 credits) students within a variety of physical PESM 242: Fitness Education activity settings. Students will learn about This course is designed to provide practical other people and explore how others view participation in physical activity and knowledge and skills to develop, organize, and administer age appropriate health- exercise. This course will help students related fitness education programs for become sensitive to and appreciate the youth and adolescents including muscular diversity of others, thus, demonstrating strength, endurance, flexibility, body responsible social behaviors that will composition enable them to interact in a positive endurance activities. Prerequisite: PES.V manner with diverse groups within the 141. (3 credits) physical education enrichment (2 credits) PESM 243: Movement Education PESM 202: Technology for Physical Education Teacher Education This course helps students achieve a selreducational gymnastics, educational This purpose of this course is to familiarize games, and educational/creative dance. It and enhance physical education majors is also designed to show the student how and cardiovascular mastery in the fundamental areas ot technology skills to support instruction in movement education relates to an a K-12 setting. The course includes individual child's personal development personal computer use in creating materials to enhance instruction and aid intellectually, emotionally, socially an^ physically. Reflections (metacognition in assessment. Also included are other written on lesson plans, an emphasis o technologies, such as personal digital assistants (PDAs), heart rate monitors and peer teaching, and interdisciphnarf connections through various stimuli ar- digital cameras/camcorders, in addition to various physical education software and also explored. (2 credits) Internet options. A portion of the course will be conducted Blackboard. (3 credits) online using PESM 252: Initial Theoretical and Pedagogical Applications of Health and Physical Education Designed as a second level, pedagogy class experience. This course is team taught with Allied Health. The first half of the course focuses on health curricula and content and is taught by a faculty member from the Allied Health Department. The second half of the course is taught by a Physical Education/Teacher Education faculty member, and uses health content as an introduction to the study of physical education curriculum theory. Prerequisite: PESM 152. (3 credits) PESM 269: American Sport in the 21st Century This course is designed to give the students an understanding of the internal and external factors that shape sport in American.culture. Thi^ course will analyze how sport mirrors societal changes and how sociological phenomena affect participation and behavior. (3 credits) PESM 270: Psychological and Sociological Bases of Sport This course provides students with an understanding of the relationships between sport and various psychological and sociological factors. Prerequisite: PESM 194. (3 credits) PESM 274: Assessment Strategies in Physical Education This course content is designed to give the student an understanding of assessment techniques used in physical education. Students will learn the various techniques used for assessing as applied in the public school setting. Students will have the opportunity to use several of the computer applications related to physical education. (3 credits) PESM 275: Women in Sport This course emphasizes the problems, processes and patterns of sport involvement of women in utilizing an historical, sociological, psychological and biological approach. The focus is primarily on women in the United States, although the sport participation of women in other cultures is also examined. (3 credits) PESM 294: Sport Management and Ethics This course is designed to integrate the concepts learned from the foundation courses in management as they apply to management areas of sport and sport agencies. The ethical strategies of sport management will be emphasized in all management decisions. Prerequisite: PESM 194 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits). PESM 301: Sports Officiating This course covers officiating methods and rule interpretations. Opportunities are provided for practical experience in officiating. (1 credit) PESM 333: Sport Communication This course is intended to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of communication and communication techniques that managers use to achieve excellence in sport organizations. Focus will be placed on public relations, as well as techniques for improving the communication skills of each student in an organized sport setting. Students will receive in-depth exposure to, (a) theories underlying the use of public relations in sport, (b) new technologies in sport communication, (c) desktop publishing in sport organizations, (d) sport organ­ izational communication techniques, and (e) sport media relations. Prerequisites: PESM 194 and 294 or permission by instructor (3 credits) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 414 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 415 PESM 352: Secondary Physical Education Teaching Methods PESM 369: Philosophy and Psychology of Coaching Designed as a third level pedagogy class. This course emphasizes the relationships presentation skills. Prerequisites: PESM 150, 194, 294, and 333. (3 credits) This course offers "in-depth" continuation involved in the association of the coach PESM 420: Field Experience of the study and application of effective with the administration, student bodv, teaching and learning in the secondary players, press and community. (3 credits) This course is designed to provide students with experiences which allow them to apply their knowledge and skills in a practical worksite situation. Prerequisite: PESM 474 or permission of instructor. (1 credit) physical education classroom Prerequisites: PESM 252, 274 and acceptance to teaching certification. (3 credits) PESM 356: Racquet Activities and Games PESM 383: Motor Development and Learning This course introduces the student to the factors influencing the changes in the development and learning of motor skills This course is designed to introduce the from infancy to adolescence. Practical student to games and skills associated with laboratory activities are utilized to a variety of racquet activities and games, illustrate basic concepts of motot which will include tennis, badminton, development and motor learning. racquetball and table tennis. Emphasis will Prerequisite: CEDP 248 and admission to be placed on planning and applying teacher certification. (3 credits) developmentally appropriate activities for all learners. (3 credits) PESM 386: Sport Facility and Event Management PESM 358: Lifetime/Leisure Activities and Games This course is designed to assist the sport management student in acquiring the This course is designed to introduce the necessary knowledge and skills needed to student to the games and skills associated manage a sport facility and to plan a with a variety of striking/fielding activities, complete sporting event. Prerequisites. which will include golf, bowling and PESM 150, 194, 294, 333 or permission archery. Emphasis will be placed on by instructor (3 credits) planning and applying developmentally appropriate activities for all learners. (3 credits) PESM 394: Sport Marketing Sport Marketing is designed to appl marketing principles to the area ot sport, PESM 359: Striking/Fielding Activities and Games Marketing strategies including sales, This course is designed to introduce the promotions and advertising of sport v: student to the dames and skills associated be emphasized. Prerequisites: PESM 150, 194,294, 333, MRKT 230 or permission with a variety of striking/fielding activities, which will include Softball, volleyball and rounders. Emphasis will be placed on planning and applying developmentally appropriate activities for all learners. (2 credits) sport events and sport products. by instructor. (3 credits) PESM 399: Sport Management Research Management A study of research methodolog) aptterminology in Sport Managemc entailing a critical analysis ofavai a • research. Specific attention is directs PESM 451: Sports Management Internship This course provides students with the opportunity to apply sport and fitness career-oriented skills in public, commercial, and private agencies. The internship is designed to be an in-depth experience. Prerequisite: PESM 150, 194, 294, 333, 386, 394, 399, 486 and 494 (6-12 credits) PESM 452: Elementary Physical Education Methods This course is designed to prepare the student to become an effective teacher through the practice of planning, implementing and evaluation the teaching-learning process at the elementary school level. Prerequisite: PESM 352. (3 credits) PESM 455: Student Teaching Physical Education Under the guidance of a cooperating teacher and university supervisor, students in this course engage in two eight- week assignments on a full-time basis in specified school districts and attend scheduled seminars. Additional assign­ ments required. (12 credits) PESM 468: Senior Seminar in Physical and Health Education Teacher Education This course is designed to provide a capstone overview of the organization, management and application of physical education and health instructional and extra-class programs. Content focuses on current issues and trends in the discipline. Prerequisite: PESM 352, admission to teacher certification. (2 credits) PESM 478: Worksite Wellness Promotion This course is designed to provide current information in the area of wellness promotion. An overview of the com­ ponents, concepts, and designs of con­ temporary programs will be delineated. The framework for development of intervention programs for a wide variety of risk factor reduction schemes will be developed. (3 credits) PESM 486: Sport Law The course will demonstrate how constitutional law, contract law, tort law, labor and anti-trust law, and discri­ mination apply to the sport industry. In addition the course will provide a fundamental understanding of the court system and how legal issues are decided. Prerequisites: PESM 150, 194, 294 and 333. (3 credits) PESM 490: Independent Study With the approval of the students' advisors and departmental chairperson, students may pursue an individual project in physical education especially suited to meet the students' needs. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor, departmental chairperson, and Dean of the college where the study will be conducted. (1-3 credits) formal written communication an °r 416 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 417 PESM 494: Sport Management Senior Seminar and background for todays society. No laboratory. (3 credits) This course is designed for the senior Sport PHYS 103: Investigating Matter and Energy An introductory course covering the energy problem and alternative solutions; This is an activity-based and discussion- Management student, this course will examine topics dealing with sport finance management, sport law, sport facility management, and time and stress management. Field trips to sport agencies will be required. Prerequisites: PESM 150, 194, 294, 333, 386, advanced standing or permission of instructor. (3 credits) PESM 498: Selected Topics understanding of some powerful ideas that radiation and its effects on man; the eye and vision; the ear, hearing and noise pollution; electrical power production alternatives and the environmental costs; some instruments used in biophysics and medicine. (3 credits) they can apply to a wide variety of PHYS 211: General Physics I interesting phenomena. Laboratory credit Introduction to physics using calculus and including extensive problem solving. Topics include mechanics statics, kinematics, kinetics, work-energy, rotational motion, and impulsemomentum. Includes a lab. Co-requisite: MATH 225. (4 credits) oriented course designed for the nonscience major. The topics of light, matter heat, and electricity have been selected to help students develop meaningful The in-depth examination of a specific is given for taking this liberal studies topic. The nature of the topic selected and its treatment determined in consultation enrichment course. (3 credits) with the instructor. (1-3 credits) PHYS 204: Environmental Biophysics PHYS 140: Engineering Graphics I A beginning laboratory course in PESM 515: Diversity Issues in Sport Management lettering, scales, geometric construction, This course is designed to explore the orthographic sketching, and auxiliary PHYS 212: General Physics II views. (2 credits) This is a calculus based course, which follows PHYS 211. It develops the concepts of electric and magnetic fields. Topics covered are Gauss' Law, Ampere's Law, Biot's Law, Faraday's Law, electric charges and their dynamics, capacitance, resistance inductance, etc. Offered fall semester only. Includes a lab. Prerequisites persistent causes of pervasive racism and sexism in sport as it relates to the sport management field. (3 credits) PHYSICS COURSES PHYS 101: Concepts of Science I A descriptive and conceptual course in physics designed for the non-science major. Topics are selected from light, technological design and drawing. Topics: PHYS 141: Engineering Graphics II An advanced laboratory course in technological drawing and imple­ mentation. Topics: Vectors, graphing, nomography, isometric pictorials, Includes the application of equilibrium conditions to structures, trusses, frames and machines, and beams with concen­ trated and distributed loads. Prerequisites: PHYS 212. Co-requisite: MATH 240. (3 credits) PHYS 315: Engineering Mechanics II: Dynamics Integrates the subject content of kinematics and kinetics that deal respectively with the description of motion of bodies and the causes for their motion. Prerequisite: PHYS 314, MATH 301. (3 credits) or co-requisites: MATH 230 and PHYS PHYS 317: Space Science Introductory course in space exploration. It emphasizes the evolution of the earth with respect to its neighbors in the solar a necessary scientific attitude and PHYS 201: Elements of Physics I background for todays society. There are two lectures and one-two hour laboratory per week. (3 credits) Introduction to physics considering mechanics, heat, techniques of motion study and equilibrium study. Especi J designed for physical education or phy skai therapy majors. Includes a lab. (3 credit physics designed for the non-science major PHYS 202: Elements of Physic11 to study energy systems. Topics are selected from heat, electricity, magnetism, and the structure of matter and modern A course designed to meet the ph>SK needs of students at a non-calculus e^ areas of physics, such as lasers, X-rays, and Application of physical principles to life sciences is stressed. Topics in opa* nuclear energy. The purpose of the course electricity, heat, fluids, modern ph)^ is to develop a positive scientific attitude PHYS 314: Engineering Mechanics I: Statics 211. (4 credits) PHYS 213: General Physics III A descriptive and conceptual course in Thermodynamics as applied to chemical and physical systems. Prerequisites: CHEM 108, 112, PHYS 212 or 213, and MATH 230. (3 credits) and working drawings. Prerequisite: PHY Covers fluids, hydrostatics and hydro­ dynamics, heat transfer and measure­ ments, laws of thermodynamics, vibrating bodies, wave motion, light lenses and optical instruments, interference and PHYS 102: Concepts of Science II PHYS/CHEM 301: Physical Chemistry I technical illustration, computer graphic 140. (1 credit) sound, motion, and astronomy to develop discussed, i.e., black holes, quasars, etc. Other topics of interest are the evolution of stars, galaxies, and the universe since the big bang. No math required. (3 credits) diffraction, polarization. Includes a lab. Offered spring term only. Prerequisite: PHYS 211. (3 credits) system. Other topics covered are the earth's ionosphere, magnetosphere, hazards of satellite communication, and orbital dynamics. Prerequisite: Advanced standing, completion of one course in Natural Science and Mathematics and two years of high school algebra or its equivalent. (3 credits) PHYS 271: Astronomy This course is designed for the general student. Recent findings in astronomy are and radiation are emphasized. Inc u « lab. Prerequisite: PHYS 201. (5 cre COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 41 8 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 419 be an extended piece of careful, thorough PHYS 325: Analog & Digital Electronics work, culminating in a detailed report. An introductory analog and digital Prerequisites: PHYS 211, 212, 213, and electronics course designed primarily for Junior standing. (2 credits) science students.The course will start with PHYS 410: Electricity and Magnetism an analysis of AC and DC circuits using KirchhofF's laws and complex numbers. The analog part will include a study of discrete components including diodes, transistors, and SCRs as well as linear integrated circuits. The digital part will include basic gates as well as MSI and LSI circuits and will be center around interfacing computers to experiments. Prerequisite: PHYS 212 or permission of Electric fields and potentials of charge distributions and polarized materials, magnetic fields and vector potentials of current distributions and magnetized materials; electric and magnetic energies and application of Maxwells equations. Prerequisites: PHYS 212 and 331. (3 credits) PHYS 411: Modern Physics instructor. (3 credits) PHYS 331: Mathematical Methods of Physics Applications in physical science and engineering of the following: vector analysis, complex variables, Fourier and Laplace transforms, linear algebra, and some boundary value problems. Cross- An introductory survey into modern physics. Major topic areas include: relativity theory, old quantum theory,new quantum theory, solid state theory, nuclear physics, and particle physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 212 and 213. Co-requisites:UhTW 240 and PHYS 331. (4 credits) linked as MATH 331. This course may PHYS 480: Quantum be counted as a physics course or as a mathematics course, but not both. In this introductory course in quantum Prerequisite: PHYS 211 and MATH 240. Co-requisite: MATH 231. (3 credits) will be covered. Other topics will include PHYS 371: Physical Optics Topics covered of will light, include wave packets, the uncertainty principle the Schroedinger equation, operator This is a physical optics course dealing with the nature and transmission of light. propagation mechanics, the foundations and origins the coherence, formalism, eigen functions, spherical.' symmetric systems, angular momentum, spin and scattering theory. Prerequisite PHYS 331, 411, and MATH 240. Co- requisite: MATH 301. (3 credits) PHYS 498: Selected Topics POLS 190: Experimental The in-depth examination of a specific topic. The nature of the topic selected and its treatment determined in consultation with the instructor. (1-3 credits) A one-time experimental course offering. POLITICAL SCIENCE COURSES POLS 101: American National Government A survey of American national politics, emphasis on the constitution, parties, interest groups, elections, organization and structure of government. (3 credits) POLS 103: International Relations An overview of the politics of various governments; the nature of relations among nations; a study of problems such as terrorism and multinationals as political participants. (3 credits) POLS 105: Introduction to Political Theory An introduction to classical and modern theories of politics, governments, and ideologies. (3 credits) POLS 111: Grassroots Democracy The average American citizen has more contact with the administrative agencies of government than with elected public officials. The course is designed to provide people with the necessary information to accomplish the following: preserve and protect their rights when interacting with Equations, optics of solids, thermal PHYS 490: radiation, optical spectra and lasers. Prerequisite: PHYS 212 and 213. (3 credits) Investigation of the theoretical or administrative officials, participating in the formulation of "street level" policies, understanding the issues involved in the experimental area following a p'an 1 proposal initiated by the student and ongoing public debate about "government regulation." (3 credits) approved POLS 151: Introduction to Public Administration interference, diffraction, Maxwell's PHYS 381: Advanced Physics Laboratory Selected experiments in all branches of physics that are of a more advanced grade than those given at the general or intermediate level. Each experiment will Independent by the Study major a(hb°r Prerequisite: Permission of the instructr departmental chairperson, and dean of the college where the study will be condua(1-3 credits) POLS 195: Workshop Special topics of interest to undergraduates and selected members of the community. (Variable credit) POLS 198: Selected Topics The in-depth examination of a specific topic to be determined by the department in consultation with the instructor. POLS 200: State and Local Government Examines state levels of government. Emphasis is on constitutions, parties and interest groups, elections, organization and structure of government. (3 credits) POLS 202: Politics of Law Enforcement The study of the courts, police, offenders, and the community in terms of the criminal justice system. (3 credits) POLS 205: Local Administration An introduction to the sub-state administration of public service, counties, municipalities, special districts, and local quasi-governmental organizations. (3 credits) POLS 220: Foreign Policy The study of selected .instruments of foreign policy, how it is formulated and implemented; the focus is on the U.S. Prerequisite: Sophomore class standing. (3 credits) POLS 224: Civil Liberties An examination of the development, nature and content of civil liberties in the United States. (3 credits) The study of the organization and procedures of administrative agencies. (3 credits) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 420 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 421 POLS 232: Nonprofit Management POLS 305: Ethical Practice in Public Administration An examination of management tech­ A study of morality and ethics in the practices nonprofit organizations. (3 credits) employees; of conflicts arising from ethical The study of legislative structures, conduct by persons in opposition to role- functions and organizations; focus on legislative elections, committees, and decision-making. (3 credits) A study of the legal basis, powers, and procedures of the administrative agencies. (3 credits) POLS 255: Introduction to Public Policy The study and evaluation of the formulation, enactment, and implemen­ tation of public policies. (3 credits) POLS 263: Introduction to Comparative Politics The stress is on descriptions and conceptions of the state and political institutions in the non-Western and Western worlds; with attention on policy­ making, national issues, and systems. (3 credits) POLS 290: Experimental A one time experimental course offering. POLS 295: Workshop Special topics of interest to undergraduates and selected members of the community. (Variable credit) public organization POLS 325: The Congress niques in community service and POLS 253: Administrative Law of by individual persons and groups. (3 credits) enforcing others; and of societal conditions for professional ethical conduct in todays society. (3 credits) POLS 327: Public Opinion and Political Attitudes POLS 310: Research Methods An examination of the foundations of systematic research, techniques of data collection and methods of data analysis. (3 credits) An examination of the nature, origins, and structures of political attitudes. Prerequisite: 3 credits of political science or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) POLS 329: Political Learning POLS 311: Quantitative Techniques An introduction to the application of systematic, empirical research methods to the problems and issues of public administration, public policy analysis, and not-for-profit organizations. (3 credits) POLS 321: The Presidency The study and evaluation of executive leadership in modern governments; tne roles, functions and types of presidential leaders. (3 credits) POLS 322: The United Nations and International Law The course examines the process by which the transmission of political values, attitudes, perceptions and behaviors are undertaken in different political systems. (3 credits) POLS 331: Japanese Politics and Culture This course is designed to be a survey of Japanese politics, society, and culture. It will cover such areas as arts, history, philosophy, but will focus on politics and problems associated with all of these areas. Prerequisite: Sophomore class standing. (3 credits) An examination of the development, POLS 333: The Political Film POLS 298: Selected Topics structure, and operations of the United The in-depth examination of a specific topic to be determined by the department in consultation with the instructor. Nations system and the fundamentals; oi The Political Film will be presented as an expression of social concerns in our society. Individual films will be evaluated Sophomore class standing. (3 credits1 POLS 300: Intergovernmental Relations The examination of judicial structure- public international law. Prerequisite POLS 323: The Courts Study of federalism, its impact on administrative policy, and the current functions and organizations; emphasis on forms of intergovernmental relations including grants-in-aid and revenue sharing. (3 credits) credits) judicial decision-making and policies- POLS/G&ES 324: Environmental Law . The study of political control of ^ as vehicles, which can influence people by disseminating ideas, convey points of view and comment on matters of political controversy. (3 credits) POLS 340: The Historical and Political Legacies of the Vietnam Era Examines the roots, nature, and course of the war in Vietnam and the accompanying cultural and political developments in the U.S. with a particular concern for how the war influences our contemporary social and political context. Cross-listed as HIST 340. (3 credits) POLS 341: Classical Political Thought The examination and evaluation of political theorists to approximately the year 1500; Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas and others. (3 credits) POLS 343: Modern Political Thought The examination and evaluation of political theories from the year 1500 to approximately 1850: Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, and others. (3 credits) POLS 345: Contemporary Political Thought The study of contemporary political theory from Marx and Mill to the present period. The course will cover such theorists as Lenin, Marcuse, Freud, Arendt, Habermas, Niebuhr, and others. (3 credits) POLS 348: The Holocaust: Genocide and Political Violence An examination of the Holocaust as the model case of genocide in the modern world. The course will examine the comparability of the Holocaust to other incidences of genocide and its applicability to contemporary political concerns. (3 credits) POLS 349: Utopian Experiments: Issues of Gender and Power This course will examine the various alternative plans for the intentional restructuring of society as exhibited in the works of Utopian theorists. (3 credits) environment. Focus on the roles ph)e 422 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 423 POLS 353: Resource Development and Grant Writing Resource development, including grant POLS 367: National and International Security: Problems and Issues writing and social entrepreneurs, is National security problems combine increasingly important to the future of aspects of American government nonprofit and educational organizations. international relations, game theon; and This course addresses methods for logistical problems derived from research integrating resource development and development priorities, economics. The income generation into an organizations course introduces the major issues of our life. Three themes are found in this course: time such as arms control, disarmament, resource development as a management the nature of war, the reality of decision­ and politics examining the roots of American institutions, values and cultures and their significance for the challenges confronting contemporary society. (3 credits) government activities or public policy. Prerequisite: Selection for The Harrisburg internship program. (3 credits) POLS 384: Challenges of the American Experience II (1865 to the Present) Weekly seminar composed of all interns in the program and taught by the Harrisburg internship coordinator. Speakers from state government will address the seminar and the seminar will participate in several exercises designed to increase skills in governmental processes. Prerequisite: Selection as intern in The Harrisburg internship program. (3 credits) An interdisciplinary course including American literature, history, philosophy, and politics examining the roots of American institutions, values and cultures and their significance for the challenges confronting contemporary society. (3 credits) function, resource development as a making and various case studies. management process, and issues in resource development. (3 credits) Prerequisite: Sophomore class standing. (3 credits) POLS 359: Policy Analysis and Evaluation POLS 369: Politics of Developing Areas An examination of the theoretical and A developmental approach to the practical issues associated with the comparative study of the primary application of analytic and evaluative functions, structures and capabilities ot POLS 395: Workshop techniques to selected public policy problems and programs. (3 credits) various industrializing political systems Special topics of interest to undergraduates and selected members of the community. (Variable credit) POLS 360: Parties and Elections An examination of the structures and functions of political parties in our electoral system. (3 credits) POLS 365: International Political Economy The in-depth analysis of the political relationships among nation-states. Prerequisite: Sophomore class standing. (3 credits) POLS 366: Introduction to Chinese Politics This course will examine China's recent political history, the structures and functions of its political system, current political and economic developments in China, and assessments of Chinas place in the new global order. (3 credits) such as India, China, Mexico, Brazil, Tanzania. Sophomore class standing. (3 POLS 390: Experimental A one time experimental course offering. credits) POLS 398: Selected Topics POLS 371: Politics, Development and Security in East Asia The in-depth examination of a specific topic to be determined by the department in consultation with the instructor. This course will examine the politics, economic development policies, and POLS 403: Constitutional Law national security interests of Japan, South and North Korea, China and Taiwan. The case study and analysis of the development and growth of constitutions Prerequisites: Sophomore class standing. (-1 through judicial interpretation. (3 credits) credits) POLS 451: Harrisburg Internship POLS 375: Women and Politics Assignment as an intern with a govern­ mental agency in the state capital in The course will examine the effect ot socialization and the impact of culture on women, gender differences in patterns ot political participation; legal, political and social rights of women; and the effects o Harrisburg, Pa. Prerequisite: Selection by competitive process; open to all students at Slippery Rock University. (9 credits) the political system upon the lives POLS 452: Harrisburg Internship Project women and their families. (3 credits A research project developed by the intern POLS 383: Challenges of the American Experience I (to 1865) and approved by the Harrisburg internship coordinator on some aspect of POLS 454: Harrisburg Internship Seminar POLS 455: The Politics of National Service and Civil Society An examination of community service and service learning as setting and methodology for understanding inclusive community with its attendant responsibilities, obligations, policies, structures, norms, and functions. (3 credits) POLS 490: Independent Study In-depth reading and research in an area of particular interest to the student, with the guidance of a faculty member. (1-3 credits) POLS 495: Workshop Special topics of interest to undergraduates and selected members of the community. (Variable credit) POLS 498: Selected Topics The in-depth examination of a specific topic to be determined by the department in consultation with the instructor. An interdisciplinary course includinAmerican literature, history, philosop COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 424 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 425 PSYCHOLOGY COURSES PSYC 100: Psychology Applied Introduction to behavior problems and the relationship of cognitive, social, ecological and cultural factors. (3 credits) PSYC 105: Introduction to Psychology Psychology as a natural science covering the goals and principles of a science of behavior. (3 credits) PSYC 201: Seminar in Professional Psychology The course will examine the requirements, education, training, experience and aptitudes necessary to prepare for graduate school and the life of a professional psychologist. Prerequisite: PSYC 105 and a declared major in psychology. Course grading: Pass/No Credit. (1 credit) PSYC 210: Psychology in Business and Industry Introduction to the application of psychology to business, industry andother organizational behavior. Subjects include employment, promotion practices, supervision, motivation, training and human factors. Prerequisite:PSYC 105. (3 credits) PSYC 221: Research Methods and Statistical Applications I Introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics used in evaluation and reporting of behavioral research. Prerequisite: PSYC 105. (3 credits) PSYC 233: Sensation & Percepdon Basic anatomy, physiology and role of sensory systems in perception and sensation. Prerequisite: PSYC 105- (3 credits) PSYC 202: Psychology of Criminal Behavior PSYC 240: Human Sexual Behavior The study of how individual criminal behavior is acquired, evoked, maintained and modified. Prerequisite: PSYC 105. (3 credits) Examines personal socio-cultural factors in sexual functioning. Motivational, developmental, personality and clinical implications are explored. Prerequisite PSYC 205: Environmental Psychology Man's interference with the environment, including over-population, isolation, social institutions as environment, noise, housing, community design, behavioral effects of pollutants and behavior genetics. Prerequisite: 105 (3 credits) PSYC 208: Personality Study of normal personality: structure, dynamics, change, measurement and theories. Psychological knowledge from various sources is integrated in the search lor an explanation of human behavior. Prerequisites: PSYC 105. (3 credits) Psycl05. (3 credits) PSYC 276: Abnormal Behavior Contemporary views of abnorma behavior, its implications and treatment Prerequisite: PSYC 105- (3 credits) PSYC 300: Psychology of Gender A survey of empirical and theoretic p s y c h o l o g i c a l s t u d i e s o f womenPrerequisites: Any of the following- PS e 105, WMST 115, HIST 320, POLS 34). SASW 339, GERO 425, ENGL 243- b credits) PSYC 301: Motivation PSYC 303: Learning Classical and instrumental conditioning, verbal learning, problem solving, habit formation and retention. Prerequisites: PSYC 221 and 225. (3 credits) PSYC 306: Introduction to Psychological Testing Psychological tests including intelligence, achievement, aptitude, interest and personality. Prerequisite: PSYC 221. (3 credits) PSYC 310: Organization and Management A survey of the major approaches to organization theory with emphasis on the application of psychological theories to behavior in organizational settings. Prerequisite: PSYC 210 and permission of the instructor. (3 credits) PSYC 311: Physiological Psychology Biological foundations of behavior including anatomical, physiological and chemical aspects of mammalian brain from the cellular to systems level. Topics include substrates of complex behavior and pathological states. Prerequisite: PSYC 105. (3 credits) PSCY 315: Psychology of Lesbian and Gay Identities. Overview of psychological perspectives and current research concerning lesbian, gay, and bisexual identities. Prerequisites: PSYC 105 or one Women's Studies course, or permission of instructor. (3 credits) PSYC 320: Introduction to Clinical Psychology PSYC 321/621: Drugs and Behavior Behavioral effects and biological mechanisms underlying psychopharmacological agents. Covers both medical application and recreational abuse of drugs. Prerequisite: PSYC 105. (3 credits) PSYC 325: Introduction to Experimental Psychology Training in the design and performance of behavioral experiments. Prerequisites: PSYC 221. (3 credits) PSYC 326: Experimental Psychology Laboratory A laboratory experience to accompany PSYC 225- Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in PSYC 225. (1 credit) PSYC 338: Cognitive Psychology A survey of theories and facts related to complex information processing and conscious experience in humans. Topics covered will include attention, memory, problem solving, symbolic processes and human consciousness. Prerequisites: PSYC 105, 221 and 225. (3 credits) PSYC 344: Developmental Psychology Human development from conception to senescence with emphasis on the theoretical and practical implications. Prerequisite: PSYC 105. (3 credits) PSYC 360: History of Psychology Changes in approaches to understanding behavior as they appear in the evolution ofWestern civilization. Prerequisite: PSYC 105. (3 credits) Introduction to basic skills of clinical psychology. Prerequisites: PSYC 276. (3 credits) Concepts, theories and findings relate to contemporary psychology of motivationPrerequisites: 6 credits of psychology credits) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 426 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 427 PSYC 365/665: Psychology of Aging Psychosocial, clinical and developmental aspects of aging, implications of optimal developmental and effective management of problems confronting the aged. Prerequisites: PSYC 225. (3 credits) PSYC 377: Social Psychology The psychological implications of man's social existence; a study of the social forces affecting human behavior. Prerequisite: PSYC 105. (3 credits) PSYC 378: Clinical Child Psychology An overview of the clinical practice with children, with a concentration on child therapies as they are part of the contemporary practice of psychology. Prerequisites: permission of the instructor. (3 credits) PSYC 421: Research Methods and Statistical Applications II Intermediate forms of statistical analysis of behavioral research, their rationale, and computer applications are introduced. Prerequisites: PSYC 221 and 225. (3 credits) PSYC 449: Seminar in Psychology Advanced topics will be announced in the schedule. Prerequisites: 9 credits of psychology or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) PSYC 450: Psychology Internship Supervised placement and research in selected public and private agencies at appropriate institutions. Prerequisites: Declared major, Jr/Sr standing, minimum 2.000 QPA, written application and departmental permission. Course grading: Pass/No Credit. (3-12 credits) PSYC 475: Behavior Modification Application of learning and other psychological principles in behavior therapy. Prerequisites: PSYC 105 and 303, or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) PSYC 480: Behavior Management Principles, methods and ethics of behavior management in community, industrial and/or congregate facilities. Prerequisite: PSYC 105 and 303. (3 credits) PSYC 490: Independent Study Supervised project, historical, theoretical or experimental. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor, departmental chairperson, and dean of the college where the study will be conducted. (1-3 credits) RUSSIAN COURSES RUSS 101, 102, 103: Russian Language and Culture I, II, III A broad and practical working foundation in the language. Prerequisite: RUSS 101 or the equivalent for RUSS 102; RUSS 102 or equivalent for RUSS 103. (3credits each) RUSS 202: Intermediate Russian I Comprehensive review of Russian grammar with emphasis on developing the students' abilities for proficient oral and written accomplishments. Prerequisite RUSS 103. (3 credits) RUSS 210: Russian Literature in Translation A study of representative Russian literan works from its origins to 1917. Courses taught in English; no knowledge ot Russian required. (3 credits) RUSS 270: Study in the .Republic of Russia This course is designed for students v c desire to study modern Russia first-han Students will study modern Russia" economy, housing, the political system, history, and information on Russia while traveling in the Republic of Russia. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or equivalent. (13 credits) RUSS 305: Russian Civilization via Film A comprehensive analysis of Russian civilization through the media of Russian film. Russian films with subtitles present all major aspects of Russian civilization: the Tatar yoke, Russian expansion, the rise of Muscovy, the social-economic-political conflicts at various levels of tsarism, communication and post-communism. No prerequisite RUSS 306: 20th Century Russian Legacy and promulgated standards (Labor and Construction). (4 credits) AHEA 318: Principles of Industrial Hygiene Concentrates upon problems and countermeasures associated with employee-related risks and environmental monitoring. Co-requisite: CHEM 104 or 107 or permission of instructor. (4 credits) AHEA 328: Comprehensive Emergency Management and Fire Services Examines comprehensive emergency management and fire services as they relate to preparing, preparing, protecting, and preserving resources. (3 credits) AHEA 338: Ergonomics and Human Factors A broad study of the social, political, historical, economic, and cultural situations of modern Russian from 1917 to the present. Course is offered in English and is open to all interested students. (3 credits) Examines workplace design adversities as well as their remediation by the safety function. (3 credits) Added from Allied Health Section and was AHEA 288 in this section. RUSS 490: Independent Study AHEA 348: Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Students have an opportunity to study selected areas in greater concentration. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor, departmental chairperson, and dean of the college where the study will be conducted. (1-3 credits SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COURSES AHEA 118: Introduction to Safety Examines basic safety practices, incident causal factors, and preventative measures. (3 credits) AHEA 218: Hazard Analysis and Legislative Compliance Examines workplace hazards as they relate to the Occupational Safety and Health Act Examines the recognition, evaluation, control, and legislative compliance of hazardous materials and waste through effective safety management. Co-requisite: CHEM 104 or 107 or permission of instructor. (3 credits) AHEA 358: Construction Safety Safety requirements and responsibilities for the construction industry. (3 credits) AHEA 368: Injury and Damage Incidents Evaluation Focuses on the investigation, analysis, and evaluation of injury and property damage incidents. Includes Workers' Com­ pensation and insurance variations. (3 credits) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 428 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 429 AHEA 408: Contemporary Safety Topics and Issues SECONDARY EDUCATION COURSES SEFE 280: Cultural Minorities in Education SEFE 320: Teaching of Language Arts in Secondary Schools Examines emerging issues and topics in the field of safety. Must be taken the semester prior to internship. (3 credits) Note: Admission to and retention in the teacher education program are prerequisites for teacher education coursework; professional conduct standards, minimum overall QPA, and major QPA prerequisites also apply as specified in the Teacher Education PolioManual. Details are available in the departmental office or from the student's advisor. A study of multi-cultural issues in American education with emphasis on the theory and practice relating to race, religion, ethnicity, social class, gender, age, and exceptionality. (3 credits) The development and refinement of teaching competencies particularly related to instruction in secondary school language arts, including English. The course also emphasizes English curric­ ulum, teaching strategies and method­ ologies and the use of media in content presentation. Prerequisites: SEFE 200 and 24 credits in area of specialization. (3 credits) AHEA 418: Security in the Workplace Examines security in relation to protecting assets and resources within an enterprise. (3 credits) AHEA 428: Motor Transportation Fleet Safety Focuses on the essential elements of a comprehensive motor transportation fleet safety program as they relate to protecting and conserving enterprise resources. (3 credits) AHEA 448: Management and Integration of Safety Involves the development, integration, evaluation, management, and cost containment strategies of the safety function within an enterprise. (3 credits) AHEA 488: Safety Training and Development Examines workplace safety training and development as they relate to employer work task performance at all levels of an organization. (3 credits) AHEA 450: Internship Provides opportunity to apply theory and develop competencies through a workrelated experience in an appropriate cooperating enterprise. Summers Only. Prerequisites: Program/major specified requirements and/or approval of instructor. (12 credits) SEFE 200: Orientation to Education This course is designed to introduce the student to the field of education. Topics covered include: the role of the teacher, structure and organization of schooling, and current issues and concerns relating to education. Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing. (3 credits) SEFE 230: Instructional Technology: Production and Utilization Selection, utilization and production ot instructional materials. Equipment operation via self-instruction in the Media Lab. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing, b credits) SEFE 270: Educational Measurements, Assessment and Evaluation Objectives for testing and evaluation, construction and analysis of classroom tests for evaluative and diagnostic purposes; construction and application o non-test tools for assessment, includinportfolios; statistical analysis of testing measurement data; use of standardizes tests in the classroom; and the use computers. Prerequisite:SEFE 200; CED SEFE 311: Teaching of Mathematics in Secondary Schools The development and refinement of teaching competencies, particularly related to instruction in secondary school mathematics. The course also emphasizes mathematics curriculum, teaching aids and materials, and the use of computers. Prerequisite: SEFE 200 and 24 credits in area of specialization. (3 credits) SEFE 319: Teaching of Social Studies in Secondary Schools The development and refinement of teaching competencies particularly related to the teaching of secondary school social studies: history, political science, economics, geography and sociology/ anthropology. The course will emphasize the development of social studies in the school, teaching methodology (post and current), the unit approach to teaching social studies, media uses and preparation of media materials, teaching techniques, professional organizations, and teaching aids and materials such as computers, television and simulation programs. Prerequisites: SEFE 200 and 24 credits in area of specialization. (3 credits) SEFE 323: Teaching World Languages Theory and methodology for teaching world languages throughout the K-12 curriculum. Prerequisites: SEFE 200, 24 credits in area of specialization, and a rating of Intermediate High on the SOPI. (3 credits) SEFE 324: Methods for Teaching English as a Second Language and Bilingual Education A course designed to acquaint the prospective teacher at any level with the methodology used to teach English to native speakers of other languages. Also acquaints students with the specialized procedures used when teaching in bilingual classrooms (any two languages) on any level. Prerequisite: One year of college language study or placement in 201. (3 credits) SEFE 329: Elements of Instruction A course designed to give prospective secondary teachers an in-depth exposure to the basic principles of pedagogy, and opportunities to practice those elements through a series of microteaching episodes. (2 credits) 248. (3 credits) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 430 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 431 SEFE 349: Teaching of Science in Secondary Schools This course emphasizes curriculum and instruction theory and practice, the active role of learners in instruction, and the nature of science as a discipline in conjunction with the teaching of biology, chemistry, earth and space science, general science, and physics in secondary schools. Students design instructional materials consistent with national goals and trends for science education. Prerequisites: SEFE 200 and 24 credits in area of specialization. (3 credits) SEFE 375: Language Across the Secondary Curriculum An examination of the language processes and their connection to learning content in secondary school. Based on the understanding of language and learning processes, future secondary teachers learn to employ teaching strategies that both enhance learning and improve reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Required of all secondary majors. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. (2 credits) SEFE 380: History and Philosophy of Education Critical exploration of the philosophical issues and historical antecedents that form the bases for past and current American educational practice in a multicultural society. Prerequisites: SEFE 200, 270, CEDP 248, 342; Junior Standing. (3 credits) SEFE 420: American Education in the Twenty-First Century: A Comparative Perspective American educational policies and practices are viewed within a global 432 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY context. Undergraduate students, whowill become parents and taxpayers, are introduced to the core social and educational institution in developed or developing societies: the school. (3credits) SEFE 426: Practicum in Secondary Education Designed to give secondary education majors a five-week pre-student teaching field experience in a secondary classroom under the supervision of a university faculty member. Prerequisites: SEFE 329, 373, and the student's "teaching of course. (1 credit) SEFE 439: Issues in the Diverse Secondary Content Area Classroom This course is designed to help secondary teachers apply theoretical models to classroom management and to the teaching of reading and writing in content area classrooms. Additionally, the principles of school law as they apply to classroom teachers will be examined. Finally, the course will be taken concurrently with student teaching to facilitate the integration of theory with practice (3 credits) SEFE 455: Student Teaching Secondary Education Under the guidance of a cooperating teacher and university supervisor, students engage in two eight- week assignment.- on a full-time basis in specified schoo districts and attend scheduled seminars. Supervisors assign additional require ments. (12, 6, or 3 credits) SOCIOLOGY/ANTHROPOLOGY/ SOCIAL WORK COURSES SASW 103: Contemporary Social Problems An analysis of major social problems confronting modern society. (3 credits) SASW 105: Human Diversity An orientation to living and working with diverse populations within modern American society, including examination of the strengths and stresses associated with diversities. (3 credits) SASW 106: Race and Ethnic Diversity in the U.S.A. An introduction to racial and ethnic diversity in the U.S.A., with focus on trends in immigration, demographics, socio-cultural dynamics and issues, past and present. (3 credits) SASW 200: Introduction to Child Welfare Provides an overview of the child welfare system in the United States, including the history of the development of child welfare policies, programs, and services; exploring best practices in child welfare; and examining current and future issues and problems in this field. (3 credits) SASW 201: Principles of Sociology Basic concepts of social behavior, group structure and group processes. (3 credits) SASW 202: Introduction to Anthropology Human beings as cultural and biological entities. Emphasis is on primitive and peasant societies. (3 credits) SASW 211: Physical Anthropology This course provides an understanding of the place of the human species within the biological system. It stresses the concepts and processes of evolution and emphasizes the study of human and non-human primates as seen in the fossil record as well as through study of genetics and behavior. (3 credits) SASW 212: Archaeology/Worid Prehistory A discussion of culture history around the world based on archaeological evidence. It begins with early signs of culture called the Paleolithic or Old Stone Age of Africa, Asia, Europe and America (where it is named Paleo Indian), and concludes with the rise of complex, stratified cultures based on agriculture in the Middle East, America, and East Asia. (3 credits) SASW 226: Population and Society Sociological/anthropological analysis of selected population trends, problems and controversies in the contemporary worldboth literate and non-literate. (3 credits) SASW 250: Social Welfare Institutions An introductory analysis of social welfare policies, issues, and institutions. (3 credits) SASW 251: Introduction to Social Work An orientation to the field of social work and social work activities in the community. Includes agency lab. (3 credits) SASW 273: American Corrections Examines the legally sanctioned methods of dealing with lawbreakers. The correctional methods studied will include institutional and community corrections, and the newer dispositions such as community service, restitution, and electronic monitoring. Current issues examined will include prison gangs, the problem of AIDS, women in prison, and prison privatization. Prerequisite: SASW 201 or PSYC 100 or 200. (3 credits) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 433 SASW 304: Urban Sociology +SASW 321: Minority Groups Sociological aspects of urban life. Includes metropolitan areas and small cities. Prerequisite: SASW 201 or 202. (3 credits) An examination of the minority group concept with special emphasis on women, the poor, behavioral and physical minorities. Prerequisite: SASW 201 or 202. (3 credits) +SASW 309: Health and Society An analysis of health services, public policy and institutional relations. Prerequisite: SASW 201 or 202 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) SASW 310: Cultural Area Studies Anthropology course dealing with sociocultural phenomena of specific cultural areas. Topics to be announced. Course may be repeated one time in a different area. Prerequisite: SASW 202. (3 credits) SASW 312: Archaeology Techniques and Laboratory A course designed to introduce students to basic techniques in the field and to provide laboratory experience in working with field materials. Prerequisites: SASW 202 and 311 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) SASW 317: Statistical Methods Introduction to basic statistical concepts and research techniques used in social research. Prerequisite: SASW 201 or 202. (3 credits) SASW 318: Research Methods Major methods and procedures used in sociological research. Prerequisite: SASW 317. (3 credits) SASW 322: Aztecs, Incas, and Maya This course introduces the student to the unique intellectual and cultural achievements of the Native Civilizations of Central and South America prior to the arrival of the Spanish. Two thirds of the course concentrates on Mesoamerica, especially the Aztecs and the Maya. One third on South America, with an emphasis on the civilizations of Peru. The variety of cultural developments, including their great time depth, social, political, economic, and artistic achievements as revealed through archaeological exploration, are explored. (3 credits) SASW 323: Deviant Behavior The subject and nature of deviance with particular emphasis on its relativity an. its relationship to social control and social change. Prerequisite: SASW 201 or 20- SASW 328: Human Behavior and the Social Environment I Covers the biophysical, psychological, and social dimensions assessing social functioning during pregnancy, birth, newborn, infancy, and early childhood. Prerequisites: SASW 201 and PSYC 105. (3 credits) SASW 329: Human Behavior and the Social Environment II Covers the biophysical, psychological, and social dimensions assessing social functioning during middle childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, and late adulthood. Prerequisite: SASW 328. (3 credits) Approaches to the study of the structure and functions of large-scale social organizations. Prerequisite: SASW 201 or 202. (3 credits) SASW 333: Crime, Justice and Society SASW 355: Social Work Methods I +SASW 339: Sex Roles and Society Comparative perspectives of the family as a universal social institution. Prerequisite An examination of sex roles, what they are, how they develop and how they are maintained. An examination of the effects of sex roles on education, occupation, the polity and other institutions as well as the effects of role restrictions of personal relationships. Prerequisite: SASW 201 or 202. (3 credits) An examination of the relationship between personal characteristics and soci Data gathering techniques and evaluation of anthropological phenomena from tribal, peasant and industrial societies. Prerequisites: SASW 202 and 317 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) environment. Prerequisite: SASW -0' 202. (3 credits) +SASW 327: Religion and Society Religious behavior as a component o. culture and society. Prerequisite: SA1 201 or 202 or permission of the instructor. The behaviors of adolescents in modern societies have resulted in the need for society to exert various methods of social control. The reasons for these formal and informal control strategies are examined from sociological view of institutional changes. (3 credits) An analysis of social movements, publics, crowds, mobs and similar social phenomena. Prerequisite: SASW 201 or 202. (3 credits) +SASW 324: The Family SASW 320: Anthropology Methods SASW 345: Juvenile Delinquency SASW 348: Sociology of Organizations (3 credits) SASW 325: Society, Culture, and Self Social changes, which accompany aging. Emphasis placed upon how social processes influence patterns of aging and social problems of older people. Prerequisite: SASW 201 or 202 or GERO 265. (3 credits) SASW 330: Collective Behavior Crime and the social mechanisms designed to control it, vis-a-vis offender and enforcer. Prerequisite: SASW 201 or 202 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) SASW201 or 202. (3 credits) SASW 342: Sociology of Aging SASW 340: Social Inequality Power in modern society. Theoretical and factual analysis of stratification and mobility. Prerequisite: SASW 201 or 202. (3 credits) Principles and practice of interviewing processes as applied to casework methods. Prerequisites: BIOL 102, PUBA 101, PSYC 200, and SASW 251, 325. (3 credits) SASW 356: Social Work Methods II Expands knowledge and skills base to include social work practice with family and group systems. Prerequisite: SASW 251 and 355 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) SASW 357: Social Work Methods III Expands knowledge and skills base to include social work practice in communities and larger social systems. Prerequisites: SASW 250 and 356 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) (3 credits) 434 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 435 - SASW 401: Applied Anthropology Using anthropological concepts and methods, this course explores the role of archaeologists, and physical and cultural anthropologists in understanding and facilitating change in human biological and cultural issues. Prerequisites: SASW 202 and 320 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) SASW 407: Social Policy Issues Problems and issues associated with social policy including the politics of welfare policy. Prerequisite: SASW 355 and 355 or 356. (3 credits) SASW 412: Basic Sociological Theory Historical and modern development of basic concepts of sociology and cultural anthropology. Prerequisites: SASW 201 or 202, 318 or 320, or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) SASW 414: Law and Social Policy Explores the legal environmenrof working in human services. Using law as an organizing theme, it examines how the law is applied in several policy areas such as family and children's issues, health and mental health, civil rights, gay and lesbian issues, and issues affecting the disabled. Practical topics studied include professional liability, provision of legal testimony, and advocacy. Prerequisite: SASW 201 or PSYC 100 or 105. (3 credits) SASW 450: SASW Internship Supervised placement in selected professional agencies. Prerequisites: For Social Work SASW 357, 407 and permission of the instructor. For Sociology SASW 317, 318, 415 and permission of the instructor. For Anthropology SASW 202, 311 and permission of the instructor. (3-15 credits) SASW 460: Senior Synthesis Senior-level integration of conceptual and methodological frameworks and skills. Prerequisites: For social work students: SASW 357,407,318 or permission of the instructor. SASW 490: Independent Study A rigorous investigation of a subject area within the department. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor, departmental chairperson, and dean of the college where the study will be conducted. (1-3 credits) SASW 498: Selected Topics The in-depth examination of a specific topic. The nature of the topic selected and its treatment determined in consultation with the instructor. Prerequisite: Introductory course in the students major, e.g. SASW 201, 202 or 251. (1-3 credits) SPAN 201: Communicating in Spanish A functional course in speaking and writing Spanish, stressing everyday vocabulary and structure. Some grammar review. Prerequisite: SPAN 103 or the equivalent. (3 credits) SPAN 210: Spanish Literature in Translation A study of selected Spanish literary works, emphasizing the persons and ideas influencing Spanish and foreign literatures. The course will be given in English; no knowledge of Spanish required. For non-Spanish majors or minors. (3 credits) SPAN 220: Reading in Spanish An introduction to reading in Spanish at the intermediate level. Prerequisite: Spanish 103 or equivalent. (3 credits) + These courses are taught from either a sociological or anthropological viewpoint. The student should check with the instructor to determine the approach being taken in the current offering. SPAN 300: Spanish Grammar Review SPANISH COURSES SPAN 301: Intermediate Spanish Communication Skills SPAN 101, 102, 103: Spanish Language & Culture I, II> Hi A broad and practical working foundation in the language. Prerequisite: SPAN 1 or the equivalent for SPAN 102; SPA 102 or the equivalent for SPAN 103. ( credits each) SPAN 200: Intermediate Spanish Grammar A course designed to provide a review1 basic Spanish grammar, emphasizing^of difficulty in learning Spanish foreign language, and to intro^ grammatical concepts not cove re ^ previous studies. Prerequisite: SI < - An intermediate grammar review and composition course emphasizing the basic structures of Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 200 and 201 or 220. (3 credits) Development of communication skills through a variety of activities in contexts likely to be encountered in the target culture. Prerequisite: SPAN 200 and 201 or 220. (3 credits) SPAN 302: Communication in Spanish for the Elementary Classroom This course is designed to offer the elementary education major specific language skills necessary for effective communication in the elementary education classroom. Prerequisite: SPAN 201 (open only to Ed majors). (3 credits) SPAN 303: Business Spanish Designed to acquaint the student with the necessary vocabulary, linguistic knowledge, and language skills related to Hispanic foreign trade, commerce, and office procedures. Prerequisite: SPAN 200, 201 and SPAN 300 or 301. (3 credits) SPAN 305: Spanish Civilization A study of the history of Spain and of important components of its culture, such as art, architecture, and daily life. Prerequisite: 6 Spanish credits at the 200 level. (3 credits) SPAN 306: The Civilization of South America Development of Latin-American civilization and aspects of the culture of Latin-American countries. Prerequisite: 6 Spanish credits at the 200 level. (3 credits) SPAN 307: U.S. Spanish-Speaking Minority Cultures A study of the cultural background of the members of the Spanish-speaking minorities in the United States, especially the Chicanos, Puerto Ricans and Cubans. Prerequisite: 6 Spanish credits at the 200 level. (3 credits) SPAN 308: The Civilization of Mexico and Central America A study of the development of the civilization of Mexico and Central America and important aspects of their culture, such as art, architecture, and daily life. Prerequisite: 6 Spanish credits at the 200 level. (3 credits) or equivalent. (3 credits) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 436 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 437 SPAN 309: Hispanic Civilization for the Elementary Classroom This course, designed for the Elementary Education major focuses on themes of Hispanic civilization and culture appropriate for inclusion in the elementary classroom. Prerequisite:6 hours at the 200 level; open to elementary education majors only. (3 credits) SPAN 315: Spanish Study Abroad This course is designed for students who wish to study the Hispanic society firsthand. Students will study the culture, literature, history, art, and other issues concerning the country where the program is offered. Prerequisite: 6 Spanish credits at the 200 level. (3 credits) SPAN 318: Hispanic Literary Heritage Students will read legends, fables, poems which are part of the Hispanic tradition and which are told to or read by young children and younger adolescents. Prerequisite: 6 hours at 200 level or placement. (3 credits) SPAN 330: Spanish Literature Gen. of 98 to Present A study of major writers genres and literary movements of Spain in this period. Prerequisite: 220 and 200 or 201. (3 credits) SPAN 332: Spanish-American Literature - 20th Century and Beyond A study of major writers genres and literary movements of Latin American in this period. Prerequisite: 220, 200 or 201. (3 credits) SPAN 335: Women in Hispanic Literature A study of Hispanic women authors and of Hispanic women as literary characters in Hispanic literature. Prerequisite: For Spanish credit, SPAN 220 and 200 or201 or the equivalent. For non-Spanish credit, no prerequisite. (3 credits) SPAN 340: Introduction to Translation I Introduction to the techniques of translating varied material from Spanish to English and vice versa with attention to cultural forces affecting translation. Prerequisite: SPAN 300. (3 credits) SPAN 350: Spanish Linguistics and Phonetics An introduction to general linguistics and the practical application of linguistics to the study of Spanish. Analysis and practice of the sound system of the foreign language. Prerequisite: 6 Spanish credits at the 200 or above level. (3 credits) SPAN 400: Advanced Spanish Grammar An advanced course in the study of Spanish grammar and usage. Prerequisite 9 Spanish credits at the 300-levei including SPAN 300. (3 credits) SPAN 401: Advanced Oral Communication Skills This course will provide the opportunity for advanced students to improve their aural comprehension and thcu conversational abilities in Spanish. Prerequisites: 9 Spanish credits at the 3 level including SPAN 301. (3 credits) SPAN 431: Spanish LiteratureMedieval to 18th Century A study and analysis of the most importworks of representative Spanish author of this period. Prerequisite: 9 hours at # 300-level including 300 and 318' 330 or 331. (3 credits) SPAN 432: Spanish-American Literature Pre-Columbian to 19th Century A study and analysis of the most important works of representative Spanish-American authors of this period. Prerequisite: 9 hours at the 300 level including 300 and 318, 330, or 331. (3 credits) SPAN 490: Independent Study Students have an opportunity to study selected areas in greater concentration. The nature of the topic selected and its treatment are determined in consultation with the instructor. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor, departmental chairperson, and dean of the college where the study will be conducted. (1-3 credits) SPECIAL EDUCATION COURSES NOTE: Admission to and retention in the teacher education program are prerequisites for teacher education coursework; minimum overall QPA, professional conduct standards, and major QPA prerequisites also apply, as specified in the Teacher Education Policy Manual. Details are available in the departmental office or from the student s advisor. SPED 100: Introduction to Special Education This course is designed to meet the needs of pre-service teachers who seek teacher certification in elementary education, secondary education, physical education, health education, music education, or environmental education. The course is required for the minor in exceptionalities. (3 credits) SPED 105: Americans With Disabilities may handicap a person in terms of jobs, marriage, and family life, housing and transportation and citizenship. The course stresses how everyone is involved in determining the success or failure of the disabled in society. An historical overview of society's treatment of the disabled will be contrasted with recent legislation and the emerging roles of the disabled in American society. The impact of special education on the disabled person, the parents, siblings, employers, neighbors, and peers will be presented. (3 credits) SPED 202: Educational Aspects of Physical Disabilities A description of the learner characteristics, programs and techniques used in educating physically handicapped/brain injured persons. This course is designed to teach the entry-level skills for teaching the PHBI child. The student will be able to organize classroom instruction for the PHBI child. Twenty validated clock hours of contact with physically handicapped persons are required prior to registering for SPED 400. These hours must be earned while enrolled at SRU. Prerequisite: SPED 100. (3 credits) (3 credits) SPED 203: Educational Aspects of ED/LD This course describes the characteristics of learning and/or behaviorally disordered (LBD) children, the programs designed to serve their needs and the role and function of the teachers who work with them. Twenty validated clock hours of contact with learning and/or behaviorally disordered persons are required prior to registering for SPED 400. These hours must be earned while enrolled at SRU. Prerequisite: SPED 100. (3 credits) This course will provide background for understanding how disabling conditions COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 438 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 439 SPED 204: Educational Aspects of the Mental Retardation This course is designed to describe the psychological and educational characteristics that distinguish retarded pupils, as revealed in current research. The course covers the nature of mental retardation, characteristics of learning, educational programs and current issues. It features an emphasis on the interactive roles of school and society in identifying and delivering services to the mentally retarded. Twenty validated clock hours of contact with mentally retarded persons are required prior to registering for SPED 400. These hours must be earned while enrolled at SRU. Prerequisite: SPED 100. (3 credits) (3 credits) SPED 212: Life Management for Persons With Disabilities Preparation of the teacher to plan for meeting the major developmental needs of disabled persons from infancy to adulthood; emphasis on early childhood education, career education to include: preparation for occupation, homemaking, social leisure skills, parent involvement and use of community resources to accomplish these objectives. (3 credits) SPED 250: Seminar in CPAD This course focuses on the multi­ dimensional role of service provider to individuals with exceptionalities. In addition to hand-on experience with service agencies, CPAD students enrolled in this course will interact with service providers, supervisors, related service personnel, parents, and care takers. (3 credits) SPED 314: Educational Assessment of Exceptional Children 1 his course enables students to develop the skills necessary for making an 440 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY educational assessment of disabled children in order to plan an educational program to improve their learning. Prescription writing follows assessment and is concerned with identifying the varying needs of the children and the appropriate experiences and materials necessary to promote further development in learning. (3 credits) SPED 302: Educational Strategies: Learners with Developmental Disabilities SPED 313: Classroom Management Strategies This course is designed to familiarize students with the various behavioral problems they may encounter in special education classrooms. Suggestions are given for ameliorating these problems, as well as for successfully organizing the classroom and classroom routine. (3 credits) SPED 400: Special Education Practicum instruction. (3 credits) This course focuses on skills in consul­ tation, collaboration and learning to prepare the pre-service teacher for the multidimensional role of todays special educator. In addition to hands-on experience in classrooms, students enrolled in this course will interact with special educators, regular educators, parents and resource personnel. Application of teaching techniques and materials to handicapped children in small group instruction under faculty supervision; to provide the student with an opportunity for experience in the special education classroom prior to and in preparation for the student teaching assignment. Prerequisites: SPED 202,203, 204, 212, 302. Concurrent enrolled in 300, 306, 312 and 313 required. A minimum QPA of 2.5 in certification courses and overall, and approval of a practicum application are also required. (3 credits) SPED 312: Educational Strategies for Learners with Mild Disabilities SPED 455: Student Teaching Special Education This course is designed to prepare future teachers in creating the most appropriate programs for students with mi disabilities. Course content will inc|u'^ current best practice strategies to facilitate Under the guidance of a cooperating teacher and university supervisor, students engage in two eight- week assignments on a full-time basis in specified school districts and attend scheduled seminars. Supervisors assign additional require­ ments. (12, 6, or 3 credits) The learner will identify the critical components of an educational program for persons who have mental retardation classified as moderate, severe, or profound including: curricular areas, effective teaching techniques, appropriate materials, team approaches, ancillary services, parental involvement and inclusionary practices. Includes a lab of three contact hours per week with students who have severe and/or multiple disabilities. (3 credits) SPED 306: Educational Strategies: Severe Learning and Behavior Disorders Techniques and educational strategies for teaching severely disturbed persons anu juvenile delinquents for preparation for teaching in public and private residential institutions, as well as in special classes resource rooms or homeboun effective instruction in inclusive settin_(3 credits) THEATRE COURSES THEA 131: Fundamentals of Acting An introduction to the theory and practice of acting. (3 credits) THEA 132: Stagecraft Fundamentals of modern set construction, stage lighting, properties, and costume practice. Students assist with current productions in laboratory sessions. (3 credits) THEA 141: Introduction to the Theatre An introduction to the elements of the theatre: acting, playwriting, directing, producing, design and technology. Attention to the ways in which theatre springs from the nature of the community in historical as well as contemporary settings. A lecture course; no performance skills required. (3 credits) THEA 151: Rehearsal and Production Supervised experience in theatre performance and stagecraft by acting or crew participation in one Department of Theatre production. May be taken for credit four times. Prospective actors will have to participate- in a competitive audition. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. (1 credit) THEA 215: Drawing/Drafting/ CAD Principles and techniques used for the creation and implementation of theatrical designs. Introduction to design elements and techniques, drawing, rendering, and computer-aided drafting. Emphasis on set, costume, lighting and property designs Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. (3 credits) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 441 THEA 222: Acting II Intermediate-level course designed to continue the actor training begun in THEA 131. Emphasis on realistic acting techniques. Prerequisite: THEA 131. (3 credits) THEA 230: Voice and Movement for the Actor Introduction to disciplines of voice and movement essential for the well-prepared actor. Emphasis will be on performance rather than theory. Prerequisite: THEA 131. (3 credits) THEA 235: Costume Technology Basic techniques of constructing costumes for the stage, emphasizing sewing, pattern making and cutting, draping. Includes the study of fabrics, millinery, and accessories. (3 credits) THEA 249: Asian Theatre and Dance An introduction to the dance and theatre of Asian cultures, with a focus on India, China and Japan. Through a combination of lecture, discussion and/or performance projects, the course examines these art forms in relation to Asian culture and aesthetics and investigates the influence of Asian dance and theatre of Western dance and theatre traditions. (3 credits) THEA 269: Playwriting An introduction to the fundamentals of playwriting, including clear storytelling, character development, scene structure and style. The particular demands of writing in a theatrical medium, as distinct from film, television or novel, will be emphasized. (3 credits) THEA 281: Survey of Dramatic Literature Analysis and discussion of some of history s most celebrated works of 442 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY dramatic literature, ranging from classic "Greek drama through to contemporary works. Texts will be examined within the historical context of the cultures that produced them, and in light of their respective theatrical conditions, performance styles, etc. Emphasis will also be placed on various methods of textual analysis. (3 credits) THEA 322: Acting Technique An intensive focus on one or more of the following: role preparation, scene study, physical disciplines of acting. Approach varies from offering to offering. May be repeated for credit three times. Prerequisite THEA 222 and permission of instructor. (3 credits) THEA 325: Stage Makeup Theory, practice, and materials of stage make-up. Practical application is mandatory and extensive; students will analyze various characters and design makeup for them. Prerequisite:TH¥A131 and 151. (3 credits) THEA 327: Acting Classic Drama Contemporary techniques of analysis, and performance skills applied to acting the classics of the repertory, including such writers as Sophocles, Moliere, Congrese, Sheridan, and others. Prerequisite: THE 222 and permission of instructor, credits) THEA 328: Acting Shakespeare An advanced-level course designed to provide the student with tools tor the analysis and performance of the plays ot Shakespeare. Prerequisite: THEA 222 and permission of the instructor. (3 credit? THEA 332: Advanced Stagecraft Advanced methods and materials t stagecraft: emphasis on thermoplasticmetals, projected scenery, unusual rigg'T- situations, hydraulics, computer appli­ cations, and special effects. Prerequisite: THEA 132. (3 credits) THEA 333: Scene Design The principles and application of design for stage, emphasizing sketches, diagrams, and model making. Prerequisite: THEA 215 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) THEA 334: Stage Lighting The theory and practice of stage lighting as practiced in modern theatre. Prerequisite: THEA 215 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) THEA 335: Costume Design and History A survey of costume history from the ancient world to the present with an emphasis on social, political, religious, and technological conditions. The process of costume design will be explored using the principles of variety and order, character analysis, period research, and the elements of design. Prerequisites: THEA 215 or permission of instructor. (3 credits) THEA 337: Directing The theory and practice of directing for the modern theatre. Prerequisites: THEA 131,132, and one section of 151 and 281. (3 credits) THEA 345: Stage Management and Safety Safe and effective production management on the modern stage. Safety education in shop, performance, and public spaces. Prerequisite: THEA 132. (3 credits) THEA 355: Projects in Theatre planning and execution of a study of moderate scope in the history, literature, or criticism of the theatre. Prerequisites: Junior standing and permission of the instructor. May be taken for credit four times for a maximum of 6 credits. (1-2 credits) THEA 393: History of Theatre Design and Architecture A review of the history and evolution of scene, costume, lighting, prop and sound design for the theatre. Course will also examine the evolution of theatre spaces, from the outdoor theatre of the Ancient Greeks to traveling wagon stages of the medieval period to modern architectural trends. The course will examine nonwestern forms of theatre such as aboriginal and African theatre as well as western world theatre traditions. Prerequisites: THEA 281. (3 credits) THEA 394: Theories of Acting and Directing A history of the art, craft and theories of acting. Also, a historical investigation into the role of the "director" in pre-modern theatre and the evolution into its present predominant place in contemporary theatre. Prerequisite: THEA 281 or permission of instructor. (3 credits) THEA 425: Professional Theatre Practice A study of the working conditions of the professional actor, designer, technician, and director in the contemporary theatre. Preparation for effective career development. Prerequisite: Junior standing. (3 credits) The study and performance of a major role in a Department of Theatre production, or participation in a production as a crew head with significant responsibility, or COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 443 THEA 450: Internship Supervised placement in a working theatre situation off campus. Prerequisites: Extensive and successful experience in theatre performance on campus, 2.000 QPA overall and in all theatre courses attempted, and permission of the department's curriculum committee. (312 credits) THEA 490: Independent Study A faculty-supervised project in an advanced area of theatre studies carried out independently by a qualified upper-class student. (1-3 credits) THEA 498: Selected Topics The in-depth examination of a specific topic. The nature of the topic selected and its treatment determined in consultation with the instructor. May be repeated for credit provided the topic varies substantially from all previous registrations. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. (1-3 credits) WOMEN'S STUDIES COURSES WMST 115: Introduction to Women's Studies Introduction to Women's Studies is an interdisciplinary course that offers a foundation for understanding the diverse strands of the female experience, focusing on the strengths and conditions which simultaneously unite and divide women. (3 credits) WMST 415: Feminist Perspectives in the Disciplines This course will explore feminist approaches to pedagogy and research in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, highlighting how such approaches reshape and redirect the ways knowledge is constructed as well as the attendant, transformed results. Prerequisite: Prefer to have students with some background in women's studies. (3 credits) WMST 450: Internship Professional experiences, such as working with the Girl Scouts or state National Organization for Women (NOW), or working in a women's center or abuse/ sexual assault center, that will allow students to either apply or function within a feminist framework to understand the complexity of women's lives and contribute to women's opportunities. Prerequisite: Completion of at least six credits of coursework approved for the women's studies minor. (3-12 credits) For description of other courses listed in the program requirements see course descriptions under specific departments mentioned. FACULTY and Administration State System of Higher Education Dr. Judy G. Hample Chancellor Dr. Peter Garland .. Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs Dr. Mary A. Soderberg Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance Dr. Khalii Yazdi Vice Chancellor for Information Technology Dr. Edward J. Nolan Vice Chancellor for Mr. Jeffrey Cooper Mr. Kim T. Coon System Relations and Advancement Chief Counsel President, Educational Resources Group Board of Governors Mr. Charles A. Gomulka Mr. Kim E. Lyttle Mr. R. Benjamin Wiley Mr. Matthew E. Baker Ms. Marie Conley Lammando The Honorable Jeffrey W. Coy Mr. Brandon W. Danz Mr. Daniel P. Elby Mr. David P. Holveck The Honorable Vincent J. Hughes Ms. Christine J. Olson Mr. C.R. Chuck Pennoni Dr. Vicki L. Phillips Mr. Edward G. Rendell Chairperson Vice Chairperson Vice Chairperson Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member The Honorable James J. Rhoades Mr. David M. Sanko Mr. B. Michael Schaul Mr. Ronald L. Strickler Jr. Mr. John K. Thornburgh 444 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY Member Member Member Member Member FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION 445 Council of Trustees Dr. Judy G. Hample D,rector of Financial Aid Ex-officio, Chancellor State System of Higher Education Mr. Kenneth B. Blair, Chairperson Dr. Robert Marcus, Vice-Chairperson Sarver Harrisburg Dr. Dennis E. 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Dean of Life Long Learning James T. Kushner, D.Ed. Patrick E. Gerity, Ph D. Executive Director of Academic Records and Summer School, and Graduate Studies Eliott G. Baker, M.Ed. Director of Admissions James Barrett, B.S. Director of Alumni Relations Director of Budget and Planning Associate Directors of Career Services Michael Sakara, MA Carrie Birckbichler, B.S. Anthony C. Linnan, M.Ed. ancd John F. Snyder, M.Ed. 446 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY Director of Institutional Research Director of International Initiatives Director of Library Services Director of McKeever Environmental Learning Center Hladio> M s Duncan M. Sargenr, Ph D Nancy L. Cruikshank B S Cindy M LaCom, Ph.D. £>ean ^ Linde E Millel. g s George T. Force, Ph.D. Donald E. Kerchis,' Ph. D. Philip Tramdack, M.L.S. N Bires> M s Director of Continuing Education Richard J. Comings, M.P.A. Director of The Institute for Community, Service-Learning and Nonprofit Leadership Slippery Rock University Administration Executive Director, Corporate Partnerships patricia A Director of Graduate Studies Director of Grants and Sponsored Research Director of Honors Program Director of Information Technology Director of Administrative Information System and Technologies Alice E. Kaiser-Drobney, M.S. Finance and Admission Vice President for Finance and Administrative Affairs Assistant Vice President for Facilities Assistant Vice President for Finance Assistant Vice President for Human Resources and Diversity Director of Accounting Services Director of Budget & Fiscal Planning Director of Contracts Management Director for Diversity and Equal Opportunity Director of Environmental Health and Safety Director of Human Resources Director of Purchasing Charles T. Curry, Ed.D. Herb Carlson, M.S Edward P. Hess, M.B.A. Renay Scales, Ph.D. Timothy L. Harlan, B.S. Robert A. Konnen, B.S. James Revesz, M.A. Holly McCoy, J.D. William J. Rudloff, M.S. Lynne M. Motyl, B.S. MarkS. Combine, B.S. Student Affairs Vice President for Student Affairs Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs Business Manager, SGA Coop. Act Director of Auxiliary Student Services Director of Athletics Robert J. Watson, Ph.D. John Bonando, D.Ed. Cathy George, M.B.A. Debra L. Pincek, M.A. Paul Lueken, M.A. Director of Campus Recreation Director of Counseling Center Director of Health Services Gregory Sferra, M.S. Alan W. Rusnak, Ph.D. Linda L. Beatty, B.S.N. Director of Housing and Residence Education irector of Minority Student Affairs Paula Olivero, Ph.D. DaNineJ. Fleming, Ed.S. FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION 447 Cheryl Knoch, M.Ed. Eric Thomas, B.S. Director of Student Life Director of University Police Central Michigan University, B.A., M.A.; University of Toledo, Ph.D. University Advancement Vice President for University Advancement Executive Director for University Advancement Director of Advancement Services Robert Mollenhauer, M.Ed, Edward R. Bucha, Ph.D. Mary Ann Nagel, B.S, Faculty and Administration Robert M. Smith, Interim President and Professor Wichita State University, B.A.; Ohio University, M.A.; Temple University, Ph.D. Abney, Robertha, Associate Professor, Physical Education and Sport Management South Carolina State College, B.S.; University of Pittsburgh, M.Ed.; University of Iowa, Ph.D. Akhtar, Mohammad, Professor, Psychology Panjab University (Pakistan), B.A.; University of Karachi (Pakistan), M.A.; University of Illinois, Ph.D. Alkhafaji, Abbass F., Professor, School of Business University of Baghdad (Iraq), B.A.; Bowling Green State University, M.B.A.; University of North Texas, M.S.; University of Texas at Dallas, Ph.D. Altenbaugh, Richard J., Professor, Secondary Education/Foundations of Education University of Pittsburgh, B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D. Ambrosio, Nora, Professor, Dance University of Maryland, B.A.; Smith College, M.F.A. Ammon, Robin E., Jr., Associate Professor, Physical Education and Sport Management University of Colorado, B.S.; Louisiana State University, M.S.; University of Northern Colorado, Ed.D. Anand, Padma, Professor, Counseling and Educational Psychology Bangalore University (India), B.A.; Mysore University (India), M.A., Memphis State University, Ed.D. 448 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY Anning, Jonathan H., Assistant Professor, Exercise and Rehabilitative Sciences Argyle, Susan, Associate Professor, Elementary Education/Early Childhood Idaho State University, B.A.; Kent State University, M.Ed., Ph.D. Arnhold, Pamela, Instructor, Exercise and Rehabilitative Sciences University of Wisconsin at La Crosse, B.S.; Slippery Rock University, M.S. Arnhold, Robert W., Professor, Exercise and Rehabilitative Sciences Temple University, B.S.; University of Wisconsin at La Crosse, M.S.; Texas Woman's University, Ph.D. Arthur, Richard, Professor, Communication; Assistant to the Dean, College of Business, Information and Social Sciences University of South Florida, B.A.; University of Denver, M.A., Ph.D. Badgett, John L., Jr., Professor, Secondary Education/Foundations of Education Lamar State College, B.S., M.Ed.; Texas A and M University, Ph.D. Badgett, M. Rebecca, Assistant Professor, Special Education Slippery Rock University, B.S.Ed.; University of Pittsburgh, M.Ed. Banks, Mark J., Professor, Communication Canisius College, B.A.; University of Tennessee at Knoxville, M.S., Ph.D. Barta-Smith, Nancy, Associate Professor, English Creighton University, B.A.; Iowa State University, M.A.; University of Iowa, Ph.D. Bavaro, John, Assistant Professor, Allied Health Cornell University, BSN; California State University, M.A.; University of San Francisco, M.S.; University of Pittsburgh, Ed.D. Bechard, Thomas J., Assistant Professor, Sociology/Anthropology/social Work Hubertus College, B.A.; University of Maine, B.A.; Barry University, M.S.W.; Adelphia University, D.S.W. Beeching, Simon C., Professor, Biology University of Maine, B.A.; Indiana University, Ph.D. herner, Robert A, Professor, Special Education Indiana University of Pennsylvania, B.S.; Duquesne University, M.Ed.; University of Pittsburgh, Ed.D. FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION 449 Berry, James, Assistant Professor, Music Indiana University of Pennsylvania, B.S.; Duquesne University, M.M. Bhatia, Kundan Lai, Professor, Sociology/Anthropology/Social Work University of Rajasthan (India), B.A.; Agra University (India), M.A.; Indiana University, Ph.D. Brown, Bernice G., Associate Professor, Elementary Education/Early Childhood Chicago State University, B.S.Ed.; Atlanta University, M.A.; University of Pittsburgh, Ph.D. Billek-Sawhney, Barbara, Associate Professor, Physical Therapy University of Pittsburgh, B.S., M.S.; Duquesne University, Ed.D. Brown, George P., Assistant Professor, Government and Public Affairs University of California at Santa Cruz, B.A.; University of California at Santa Barbara, M.A.; University of Washington, Ph.D. Birckbichler, Paul J., Associate Professor, Chemistry and Physics Duquesne University, B.S., Ph.D. Brunken, Glen, Professor, Art Kansas City Art Institute, B.F.A.; Wichita State University, M.F.A. Black, Paul F., Professor, Secondary Education/Foundations of Education Slippery Rock University, B.S. Ed.; Duquesne University, M.A.; University of Pittsburgh, Ph.D. Blackstone, Barbara B., Associate Professor, Communication Allegheny College, A.B.; State University of Iowa, M.A.; University of Pittsburgh, Ed.D. Boggs, William O., Professor, English Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, B.S., M.A.; Carnegie Mellon University, D.A. Boliver, Bruce G., Assistant Professor, Parks and Recreation/Environmental Education Slippery Rock University, B.S., M.S. Borsari, Bruno, Assistant Professor, Parks and Recreation/Environmental Education Liceo Scientifico Statale of Cesena, Italty (Maturita); University of Bologna, Italy, D.Ag.Sc.; University of New Orleans, Ph.D. Bost, Robert F., Jr., Professor, Special Education Slippery Rock University, B.S., M.Ed.; Duquesne University, Ed.D. Bradley, R. Keith, Assistant Professor, Communication Utah State University, BFA; Alaska Pacific University, MBA; Cornell University, MFA Brinjak, Cathy E., Instructor, Academic Advisement Grove City College, B.A.; Indiana University of Pennsylvania, M.A. Brosnan-Watters, Gayle, Assistant Professor, Psychology State University of New York at Oswego, B.S.; Washington University in St. Louis, M.A., Ph.D. Bruya, J. Robert, Professor, Art Eastern Washington University, B.A.; University of Washington, M.F.A. Buck, Robert E., Associate Professor, Mathematics Georgetown University, B.S.; University of Dayton, M.S.; University of Pittsburgh, Ph.D. Bullock, Darlene, Instructor, Physical Education and Sport Management Slippery Rock University, B.S.Ed., M.Ed.; Westminster College, M.Ed. Burkhart, Patrick A, Associate Professor, Geography, Geology and the Environment Case Western Reserve, B.A.; Wright State University, M.S.; Lehigh University, Ph.D. Cain, Vernice, Associate Professor, English North Carolina A & T State University, B.S., M.A.; Bowling Green State University, Ph.D. Calhoun, Kenneth J., Associate Professor, School of Business Carnegie Mellon University, B.S.; University of Pittsburgh, M.B.A., Ph.D. Cali, Joseph, Professor, Allied Health Indiana University of Pennsylvania, B.A., M.A.; West Virginia University, Ed.D. Campagna, Victor P., Assistant Professor, Physical Education and Sport Management Lock Haven University, B.S.; Slippery Rock University, M.Ed. Campbell, Mark, Assistant Professor, Academic Services University of Pittsburgh, B.A., Slippery Rock University, B.S., M.Ed. Campbell, Patricia A, Assistant Professor, Geography, Geology and the Environment University of Pittsburgh, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. 450 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION 451 Caula, Ana, Assistant Professor, Modern Languages and Cultures Universidad Central de Venezuela, B.A.; University of Pittsburgh, MA, ABD Cavill, Wilma J., Assistant Professor, Allied Health Slippery Rock University, B.S.; Westminster College, M.S.Ed. Chang, Kiyoung, Assistant Professor, School of Business Yonsei Univrsity (Seoul), B.A.; Universityof Wisconsin, M.S. Chapman, William F., Professor, Geography, Geology and the Environment University of New Hampshire, B.A.; University of Michigan, M.S., Ph.D. Chase, Mark E., Associate Professor, Communication Indiana University of Pennsylvania, B.S.; Slippery Rock University, M.S.; University of Pittsburgh, Ed.D. Condravy, Joan C., Professor, English; Director of Women's Studies Gettysburg College, B.A., Shippensburg University, M.S.; Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Ph.D. Conlon, Michael P., Assistant Professor, Computer Science State University of New York at Stony Brook, B.S., M.A.; New York Institute ofTechnology, M.S.; Clarkson University, Ph.D. Cooke, Colleen A, Assistant Professor, Parks and Recreation/Environmental Education Slippery Rock University, B.S.; University of Pittsburgh, M.Ed., Nova Southeastern University, Ed.D. Cosgrove, Cornelius, Professor, English Le Moyne College, B.A.; Pennsylvania State University, M.A.; State University of New York at Buffalo, Ph.D. Chatterjee, Anindya, Associate Professor, School of Business Birla Institute of Technology and Science (India), M.M.S.; Temple University, Ph.D. Covey, William B., Assistant Professor, English Northern Illinois University, B.A., M.A.; Purdue University, Ph.D. Chen-Gaffey, Aiping, Instructor, Library Peking University B.A., M.A.; University of Pittsburgh, M.A., M.L.S. Crafton, Robert E., Assistant Professor, English University of Delaware, B.A.; University of Virginia, M.A.; Washington University, M.A., Ph. D. Chmielewski, Jerry G., Professor, Biology University of Waterloo (Canada), B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. Christmann, Edwin P., Professor, Secondary Education/Foundations of Education California University of Pennsylvania, B.S.Ed., Pennsylvania State University, M.Ed.; Old Dominion University, Ph.D. Cleary, M. Jane Scott, Associate Professor, Library Miami (Ohio) University, B.S.; Columbia University, M.S. Cleary, Michael, Professor, Allied Health Indiana University, B.S., M.S.; Ball State University, Ed.D. Cobb, Thom L., Associate Professor, Dance Illinois State University, B.S., M.S. Coben, Sharon, Assistant Professor, Special Education Bloomsburg University, B.S.Ed., M.Ed.; University of Pittsburgh, Ph.D. Craig, John M., Professor, History State University of New York at Albany, B.A., M.A.; College of William and Mary, Ph.D. Craig, Lisa, Assistant Professor, English University of Arizona, B.A., University of Mexico, M.A., Ph.D. Crow, Brian, Assistant Professor, Physical Education and Sport Management West Liberty State College, B.S.; West Virginia University, M.B.A., Ed.D. Culp, David B., Professor, School of Business Southern Illinois University, B.A.; Central Michigan University, M.A.; Southern Illinois University, Ph.D. Curry, Charles D., Vice President for Finance and Administration LeMoyne College, B.S.; Syracuse University, M.B.A.; University of Pittsburgh, Ed.D. Cohen, Deborah J., Professor, Modern Languages and Cultures Colby College, B.A.; University of Kansas, M.A., Ph.D. Curry, Elizabeth R., Professor, English Northwestern University, B.A.; University of Wisconsin at Madison, Ph.D. Como, Thomas J., Assistant Professor, Art Indiana University of Pennsylvania, B.F.A.; Kent State University, M.F.A- Daddesio, Thomas C., Assistant Professor, Modern Language Universite 'de la Sorbonne Nouvelle, Ph.D.; Syracuse University, B.A. 452 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION 453 Dailey, David P., Associate Professor, Computer Science University of New Mexico, B.S.; University of Colorado, Ph.D. Daniels, Mark R., Professor, Government and Public Affairs Valparaiso University, B.A.; Southern Illinois University, M.A.; University of Georgia, Ph.D. Davidson, Warren, Instructor Music Duquesne University B.S., M.M.; University of Pittsburgh, M.A. Davis, Kathryn L., Assistant Professor, Physical Education and Sport Management Temple University, Ph.D.; University of North Carolina at Greensboro, B.S.; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, M.A. Davis, Ronald D., Assistant Professor, Communication Indiana University of Pennsylvania, B.S.; Auburn University, M.A. Ed.D. Dayton, Anne H., Assistant Professor, English Grove City College, B.A.; Case Western Reserve University, M.A. DeCarlo, Carmine, Professor, Elementary Education/Early Childhood Mercyhurst College, B.A., Edinboro University, M.S.; Pennsylvania State University, Ph.D. DeNicola, Dean M., Associate Professor, Biology University of Vermont, B.A.; University of Maine, M.S.; Oregon State University, Ph.D. Denning, Margaret B., Professor, History University of Florida, B.S.; University of Zurich (Switzerland), Lizentiat, Ph.D. DePalma, Judith A., Assistant Professor, Nursing University of Pittsburgh, B.S.N., M.S.N.; Duquesne University, Ph.D. Detlefsen, Michael E., Professor, Mathematics University of Oregon, B.A.; State University of Iowa, M.S., Ph.D. Dixon, David D., Professor, History; Director of Old Stone House Slippery Rock University, B.S., M.A.; Kent State University, Ph.D. SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY /Environmental Recreation University of Florida, Ph.D., B.S., M.A., Ph.D. 454 DuPont, Sherry, Associate Professor, Elementary Education/Early Childhood Liberty University, B.S.; Indiana University of Pennsylvania, M.Ed.; Pennsylvania State University, Ph.D. Dziubek, Daniel R., Associate Professor, Parks and Recreation/ Environmental Education West Virginia University, B.S.; Pennsylvania State University, M.S.; University of Pittsburgh, Ed.D. Fair, Dennis T., Professor, Special Education Slippery Rock University, B.S.Ed.; University of Pittsburgh, M.Ed., Ph.D. Fellner, Hans G., Professor, Chemistry and Physics John Carroll University, B.S., M.S.; Kent State University, Ph.D. Ferrandiz, Susan, Assistant Professor, Library Long Island University, B A.; Pratt Institute, M.L.S. Fidoten, Robert E., Associate Professor, Communication New York University, B.A.; Pratt Institute, B.L.S.; University of Pittsburgh, Ph.D. Findler, Richard S., Associate Professor, Philosophy Slippery Rock University, B.A.; Duquesne University, M.A.; Loyola University of Chicago, Ph.D. Flynn, Thomas R., Professor, Communication University of Toledo, B.A.; Ohio University, M.A.; University of Nebraska, Ph.D. Force, George T., Professor, Government and Public Affairs and Director of Institutional Research West Virginia University, B.A.; Southern Illinois University, M.A., Ph.D. Forrest, Jeffrey, Professor, Mathematics Northwestern University (China), B.S., M.S.; Auburn University, Ph.D. DiMarco, Danette, Associate Professor, English Duquesne University, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Doherty, Steven J., Assistant Professor, Parks and Education Dreyer, Diana D., Professor, English Illinois State University, B.S.; Indiana University of Pennsylvania, M.A., Ph.D. Forrest, Kimberly, Associate Professor, Allied Health Medical School of Shanghai, B.P.N.; Slippery Rock University, M.S.; University of Pittsburgh, M.P.H., Ph.D. Freydberg, Bernard D., Professor, Philosophy University of Rochester, B.A.; Duquesne University, M.A., Ph.D. FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION 455 Fulton, Jane, Dean and Professor, College of Health, Environment, and Science University of British Columbia, BHEc, M.Sc., Ph.D. Hadden, Hazel M., Assistant Professor, Nursing Sharon General Hospital, R.N.; Slippery Rock University, B.S.N.; University of Pittsburgh, M.S.N. Gabrielsen, Nancy, Assistant Professor, Allied Health State University of New York, B.S.; Florida State University, M.S., Ph.D. Hadden, Wilbert G., Assistant Professor, Academic Services Slippery Rock University, B.S., M.A. Gaither, Thomas W., Professor, Biology Claflin College, B.S.; Atlanta University, M.S.; University of Iowa, Ph.D. Hadley, Susan J., Associate Professor, Music University of Melbourne (Australia), B.M.; University of Western Australia, Dip. Ed.; Temple University, M.M.T., Ph.D. Geiger, Susan K., Assistant Professor, Government and Public Affairs Jackson State College, B.A.; University of Pittsburgh, M.S. Gibala, Donald, Assistant Professor, Allied Health Slippery Rock University, B.S.; University of Pittsburgh, M.P.H., D.P.H. Hamilton, Delphine A., Assistant Professor, Library Mississippi University for Women, B.S.; University of Southern Mississippi, M.S. Gier, Jaclyn J., Associate Professor, History Northwestern University, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Hammond, Barry R., Professor, Government and Public Affairs Dickinson College, A.B.; University of Pittsburgh, M.A., Ph.D. Gocal, Beverly M., Assistant Professor, Computer Science Pennsylvania State University, B.S.; Cleveland State University, M.S.; Kent State University, Ph.D. Gordon, Thomas, Professor, Elementary Education/Early Childhood Duquesne University, B.A.; University of North Carolina at Greensboro, M.S., Ph.D. Gorman, Anita, Associate Professor, English Queens College (City University of New York), B.A.; University of Wisconsin at Madison, M.A.; Kent State University, Ph.D. Grabner, Elise M., Associate Professor, Mathematics Ohio University, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. Grabner, Gary C., Associate Professor, Mathematics Ohio University, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. Grant, Patrick, Professor, Special Education Lincoln University, B.S., M.A.; University of Oregon, Ed.D. Greer, Dwight E., Assistant Professor, Academic Services Bowling Green State University, B.S.; Iowa State University, M.S. Hammond, Deborah S., Associate Professor, Sociology/Anthropology/Social Work Dickinson College, A.B.; University of Pittsburgh, M.S.W., Ph.D. Hannam, Susan, Professor, Exercise and Rehabilitative Sciences Acadia University, B.S.; Indiana University, M.S., H.S.D. Hannon, Thomas J., Professor, Geography, Geology and the Environment Mansfield University, B.S.; Pennsylvania State University, M.S.; University of Pittsburgh, Ph.D. Hardesty, Katherine N., Assistant Professor, Sociology/Anthropology/Social Sciences California University of Pennsylvania, B.S.; West Virginia University, M.S.; Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Ph.D. Harry, Joseph C., Assistant Professor, Communication University of North Florida, B.A.; Ohio State University, M.A.; Michigan State University, Ph.D. Hathaway, James, Professor, Geography, Geology and the Environment University of Minnesota, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Grierson, Peter, Associate Professor, School of Business niversity of South Florida, B.A.; Georgia State University, Ph.D. Hawk, Mechelle A, Assistant Professor, Music Western Illinois University, B.M.E.; Youngstown State University, M.M.E. Guhde, Lynn Miller, Associate Professor, School of Business ippery Rock University, B.S.B.A.; Kent State University, M.B.A., Ph D- Hawk, Stephen L., Associate Professor, Music Western Illinois University, B.M.E., University of Texas, M.M. 456 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION Haymon, Francene E., Professor, Counseling Center Shaw University, B.A.; University of Pittsburgh, M.Ed., Ph.D. Heilman-Houser, Rose, Associate Professor, Elementary Education/Early Childhood Indiana University of Pennsylvania, B.A., M.A., Ed.D. Herman, Susan L., Assistant Professor, Exercise and Rehabilitative Sciences Lock Haven University, B.S.; Slippery Rock University, M.Ed. Hertzog, C. Jay, Dean and Professor, College of Education Pennsylvania State University, B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D. Higgs, Catriona, Professor, Physical Education and Sport Management Dunfermline College (Scotland), B.Ed.; University of Stirling (Scodand), M.S.; Texas Woman's University, Ph.D. Highland, George J., Professor, Chemistry and Physics City College of New York, B.S.; Pennsylvania State University, Ph.D. Hoffman, Lynn, Assistant Professor, Library Kent State University, M.L.S.; University of Wisconsin-Oshkosa, B.A.E.; Cooperstown Graduate Programs, M.A. Holbein-Jenny, Mary Ann, Associate Professor, Physical Therapy University of Pittsburgh, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. Holland, Carol, Associate Professor, Counseling Center D ^ ^ ' ^a"on University, M.A.; University of Pittsburgh, Hughes, Christopher J., Professor, Physical Therapy Springfield College, B.S., M.S.; University of Virginia, Ph.D. Hughes, James C., Professor, Geography, Geology and the Environment Northwestern University, B.A.; University of Kansas, M.A., Ph.D. Ignelzi, Michael G., Assistant Professor, Counseling and Educational Psychology University of California at Riverside, B.A.; Ohio State University, M.A.; Harvard University, Ed.D. Ismail, Mohammad, Professor, Mathematics University of Punjab, B.S.; University of Istambad, M.S.; University of Pittsburgh, Ph.D. Johnson, Patricia A, Professor, Secondary Education/Foundations of Education University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee, B.S., M.S.; University of North Dakota, Ph.D. Johnson, Paulette, Professor, Parks and Recreation/Environmental Education Edinboro University, B.S.Ed.; Slippery Rock University, M.S.Ed., University of Pittsburgh, Ph.D. Jones, Herman A, Associate Professor, Sociology/Anthropology/Social Work Wilberforce University, B.A.; University of Pittsburgh, M.S.W., Ph.D. Joseph, Elizabeth, Associate Professor, Secondary Education/Foundations of Education University of North Carolina at Greensboro, B.A., M.L.S., Ed.D. Joseph, Patricia A, Assistant Professor, Computer Science Clarion University, B.S.Ed.; California University, M.A.; University of Pittsburgh, M.S.I.S. Joshi, Sharadchandra W., Professor, Computer Science University of Poons (India), M.S.; Pennsylvania State University, Ph.D. Kaiser-Drobney, Alice, Assistant Professor, Government and Public Affairs Lakeland College, B.A.; Sangamon State University, M.P.A. Hulick, Frank W., Assistant Professor, Computer Science Clarion University, B.S.; John Hopkins University, M.S. Kasnevich, M. Janice, Assistant Professor, Physical Education and Sport Management Slippery Rock University, B.S.; University of Pittsburgh, M.Ed. Hutchins, Deborah, Assistant Professor, Parks and Education Keller, Jennifer, Assistant Professor, Dance Connecticut College, B.A.; Arizona State University, M.F.A. Recreation/Environmental Pennsylvania State University, B.S.; University of North Carolina, M.S. Hutchins, Robert R., Professor, Chemistry and Physics ittsburg State University, B.S.; University of Missouri, Ph.D. Kellinger, Kathleen, Associate Professor, Nursing Medical College ofVirginia, B.S.; University of Colorado, M.A.; University of Pittsburgh, MSN, Ph.D. FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION 459 Kemmerer, A n n H., Professor, Counseling and Educational Psychology Pennsylvania State University, B.S.; University of Louisville, M.Ed.; University of Pittsburgh, Ph.D. Leight, Joanne M., Assistant Professor, Physical Education and Sport Management Slippery Rock University, B.S., M.S. Khalili, Ahmad, Assistant Professor, Sociology/Anthropology/Social Work Tehran School of Social Work (Iran), B.A.; Michigan State University, M.A., Ph.D. Leininger, Christopher P., Instructor, Parks and Recreation/Environmental Education Iowa State University, B.A. Knaub, Maribeth J., Assistant Professor, Music Lawrence University, B.M.; Peabody Conservatory of Music, M.M., University of Pittsburgh, D.E.D. Levy, Alan H., Professor, History Washington and Jefferson College, B.A.; University of Wisconsin at Madison, M.A., Ph.D. Kolbert, Jered B., Associate Professor, Counseling and Educational Psychology Rutgers College, B.A.; Keen University, M.A.; College of William and Mary, Ph.D. Libby, Deborah, Assistant Professor, Elementary Education/Early Childhood Krishnakumar, Parameswar, Professor, School of Business University of Madras (India), B.E.; University of Florida, M.B.A., Ph.D. Kushner, Susan R., Associate Professor, Physical Therapy University of Pittsburgh, B.S.; Columbia University, M.S. LaCom, Cindy, Professor, English; Director of Honors Program California State University, Chico, B.A., M.A.; University of Oregon, Ph.D. Ohio State University, B.S., M.S.; University of Pittsburgh, Ph.D. Liedel-Rice, Ann, Professor, Elementary Education/Early Childhood Siena Heights College, B.A.; Ball State University, M.A., Ed.D. Lindgren, William F., Professor, Mathematics South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, B.S., M.S.; Southern Illinois University, Ph.D. Lindsay, Jennifer E., Assistant Professor, Physical Education and Sport Management Dunfermline College of Physical Education (Scotland), Diploma; Slippery Rock University, B.S., M.S. LaDoux, Paulette, Associate Professor, Counseling & Educational Psychology University of Kentucky, B.A.; St. John's University, Ph.D. Lisciandro, Joseph A., Assistant Professor, Accounting and Assistant to the Lasarenko, Jane, Assistant Professor, English State University of New York at Binghamton, B.A., M.A.; Ohio State University, Ph.D. Lisco, John F., Assistant Professor, Parks and Laux, James L., Associate Professor, Communication Bowling Green State University, B.S., M.A., Ph.D. Layne, Jack R., Associate Professor, Biology University of Evansville, B.S.; Miami University, M.S., Ph.D. Leeds, Marcy J., Professor, Allied Health Montclair State University, B.S.; American Dietetic Association, R.D.; Case Western Reserve University, M.S.; Rutgers University, Ph.D. Lehman, Jeffrey R., Professor, Secondary Education/Foundations of Education University of Delaware, B.S.; Pennsylvania State University, M.S.; University of Florida, Ph.D. 460 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY Dean, College of Business, Information, and Social Sciences Slippery Rock University, B.A.; Clarion University, M.B.A.; C.P.A. Recreation/Environmental Education Mesa State College, B.S.; University of Memphis, M.S., Ed.D. Litterini, Matthew, Instructor, Music Carnegie Mellon, B.M. Livingston, Fred J., Assistant Professor, Special Education Youngstown University, B.A.; Eastern Michigan University, M.A. Livingston, Jack, Assistant Professor, Geography, Geology and the Environment Augusta College, B.A.; University of Kansas, M.A. Longwell, April, Instructor, Orientation Edinboro University, M.S.; University of Maryland, B.A. FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION 461 Lorentz, Royce A., Associate Professor, School of Business Southern Illinois University, B.S., M.S. Love, Gerard, Associate Professor, Counseling and Educational Psychology St. Norbert College, B.A.; University Missouri, M.A.; Vanderbilt University, Ed.D. Lubinski, Susan L., Associate Professor, Accounting Duquesne University, J.D.; Youngstown State University, B.S.B.A.; CPA; Grove City College, M.S. Lueken, Paul, Assistant Professor, Physical Education and Sport Management; Director of Athletics Earlham College, B.A.; St. Thomas University, M.S. Mahmood, Rizwan, Professor, Chemistry and Physics University of Karachi (Pakistan), B.Sc., M.Sc.; University of Texas at Arlington, M.A.; Kent State University, M.A., Ph.D. Mamoozadeh, G. Abbas, Associate Professor, School of Business Kent State University, B.B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Manfredi, Francis A., Assistant Professor, Special Education California University, B.S.; West Virginia University, A.M. Mangone, Jeffrey T., Instructor, Music Duquesne University, B.M.E. Mam, S. B., Professor, Sociology/Anthropology/Social Work Delhi University (India), B.Sc., M.Sc.; Cornell University, M.A.; Syracuse University, Ph.D. Manocha, Dinesh N., Professor, Management and Marketing Punjab University (India), B.A.; Delhi University (India), B.Ed., MA; Kent State University, D.B.A. Marchand, Richard, Assistant Professor, Mathematics Clarion University, B.S.; University of Virginia, Ph.D. Mariacher, Deborah, Assistant Professor, Academic Support Services Edinboro University, B.S., M.Ed. Marshall, Jessica A., Assistant Professor, Library Grove City College, B.S.; University of Pittsburgh, M.L.S. Martin, Richard T., Professor, Government and Public Affairs Ohio State University, B.A.; Kent State University, M.A., Ph.D. 462 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY Martin-Elkins, Carol, Professor, Physical Therapy University of Wyoming, B.S.; State University of New York at Syracuse, Ph.D. Martinez-Samos, Jose Agustin, Assistant Professor, Modern Languages and Cultures University of California at Berkeley, B.A.; University of Texas at Austin, M.A., ABD Massey, Catherine, Assistant Professor, Psychology University of Central Florida in Orlando, B.S.; West Virginia University, M.A., Ph.D. Matambanadzo, Michael A, Assistant Professor, History Fordham University, B.A., M.A. Mathieu, Robert J., Professor, Geography, Geology and the Environment University of Maine, B.S.; University of Georgia, M.A., Ph.D. McCarren, Joseph, Associate Professor, English Alfred University, B.A.; Slippery Rock University, M.A.; Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Ph.D. McCarthy, Larry J., Assistant Professor, School of Business Slippery Rock University, B.S.; University of Pittsburgh, M.B.A.; C.P.A. Mcllvaine, Robert M., Professor, English Davis and Elkins, B.A.; University of Pennsylvania, M.A.; Temple University, Ph.D. Mcintosh, Daniel, Associate Professor, Government and Public Affairs University of Missouri at Columbia, B.A.; University of Denver, M.A., Ph.D. McKinley, Betsy A, Associate Professor, Physical Education and Sport Management Lock Haven University, B.S.; Slippery Rock University, M.S.; Temple University, Ph.D. McKinney, William J., Dean and Professor, College of Humanities, Fine & Performing Arts Bucknell University, B.A., M.S.; Indiana University, M.A., Ph.D. McNeal, Barbara M., Professor, English Akron University, B.A.; Kent State University, M.A., Ph.D. Messer, Jeffrey, Assistant Professor, Physical Education and Sport Management Springfield College, B.S.; Oklahoma City University, M.A.T. FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION 463 Michaels, Margaret J., Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy MacMurray College, B.A.; Old Dominion University, M.S.; University of Pittsburgh, Ph.D. Nichols, Randall A., Assistant Professor, Physical Education and Sport Management Slippery Rock University, B.S.; M.Ed. Mihalik, George J., Professor, Allied Health Slippery Rock University, B.S., M.Ed.; West Virginia University, Ed.D. Nolen, Nola, Assistant Professor, Dance University of Oklahoma, B.F.A., M.EA. Miller, Lyn J., Assistant Professor, Mathematics Slippery Rock University, B.S.; University of Maryland, Ph.D. Noorbakhsh, Abbas, Professor, School of Business University of Tehran (Iran), B.A.; University of Kansas, M.S.; Kansas State University, Ph.D. Miller, Ruth Ann, Associate Professor, Nursing Ohio State University, B.S.; University of Pittsburgh, M.S.N., Ph.D. Misner, John, Associate Professor, School of Business Augustina College, B.A.; University of Wisconsin(Madison), M.BA; Kent State University, Ph.D. Mollenhauer, Robert J., Vice President for Advancement Lafayette College, B.A.; Boston University, M.Ed. Morrice, Rebecca R., Assistant Professor, Theatre University of Illinois, B.A., M.F.A. Mukherjee, Krishna, Instructor, Chemistry and Physics University of Calcutta (India), B.Sc., M.Sc.; University of Kansas, M.S. Mullins, Paul, Professor, Computer Science Youngstown State University, B.E., M.S.; University of Pittsburgh, Ph.D. Myers, Patrick, Instructor, Music Duquesne University, B.M.; Carnegie Mellon University, M.M. Neibauer, Christopher L., Assistant Professor, Psychology Kent State, B.A.; University of Toledo, M.A., Ph.D. Nelson, Ramona, Professor, Nursing Clearfield Hospital School of Nursing, R.N.; Duquesne University, B.S.N.; University of Pittsburgh, M.N., M.S.I.S., Ph.D. Neubert, Colleen G., Assistant Professor, Music West Chester University, B.S.Mu.Ed.; Duquesne University, M.M. Ng, Nelson, Professor, Exercise and Rehabilitative Sciences rostburg State University, B.A., M.Ed.; University of Northern Colorado, Ed.D. Nichols, John A., Professor, History Geneva College, B.A.; Fairleigh Dickinson University, M.A.; Kent State University, Ph.D. 464 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY Normand, Joseph J., Assistant Professor, Communication Duquesne University, B.A.; Pennsylvania State University, M.A. O'Shea, Dorothy J., Professor, Special Education University of Pittsburgh, B.S., M.Ed., Pennsylvania State University, Ph.D. Ogoreuc, Robert E., Assistant Professor, Physical Education and Sport Management Indiana University of Pennsylvania, B.S.; Slippery Rock University, M.Ed. Oman, William H., Professor, Philosophy St. Mary's College, B.A.; Fordham University, M.A., Ph.D. Orvis, Bruce T., Assistant Professor, School of Business University of Nebraska, B.S.; University of Oklahoma, M.B.A.; University of Oklahoma, Ph.D. Parsons, Susan, Assistant Professor, Academic Support Services Pennsylvania State University, B.A.; Slippery Rock University, M.A. Payne, Ursula 0., Associate Professor, Dance Slippery Rock University, B.A.; Ohio State University, M.F.A. Peacock, J. Sunita, Assistant Professor, English University of Madras (India), B.A.,; University of North Texas, M.A.; Southern Illinois University, Ph.D. Pearcy, Thomas L., Associate Professor, History Purdue University, B.A., M.A.; University of Miami, Ph.D. Penrose, Joyce E., Professor, Nursing . Louisiana State University, B.S.N.; Tulane University, M.S.; University of Pittsburgh, Ph.D. Permenter, Rachela R., Associate Professor, English Kent State University, B.S., M.A.; Northern Illinois University, Ph.D. FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION Peterson, Susan, Associate Professor, Secondary Education/Foundations of Education Clarion State College, B.S.; Clarion State College, M.Ed.; University of Akron, Ph.D. Phetteplace, Gordon R., Associate Professor, Theatre Lawrence University, B.A.; University of Montana, M.F.A. Pierce, Patricia, Associate Professor, Exercise and Rehabilitative Sciences Slippery Rock University, B.S., University of Pittsburgh, M.S., Ph.D. Pitard, Derrick, G., Assistant Professor, English Washington and Lee University, B.A.; University of Oxford (England), M.Phil.; University of Rochester, M.A., Ph.D. Pitluga, Kurt W., Assistant Professor, Art Edinboro University, B.A.; Pennsylvania State University, M.A., Ph.D. Pitstick, Randall C., Assistant Professor, Parks and Recreation/ Environmental Education Sonoma State University, B.A., M.A.; University of Idaho, Ph.D. Policicchio, Armand, Associate Professor, Academic Services St. Vincent College, B.A.; Seton Flail University, M.A.; University of Pittsburgh, Ph.D. Port, Richard L., Professor, Psychology Pennsylvania State University, B.S.; Ohio University, Ph.D. Powell, Fred B., Assistant Professor, Physical Education and Sport Management Lock Piaven University, B.S.; Indiana State University, M.A. Powell, Walter V, Professor, Government and Public Affairs University of Connecticut, B.A., M.A.; Western New England College, Prorok, Carolyn V, Professor, Geography, Geology and the Environment Slippery Rock University, B.S.; University of Pittsburgh, M.A.; Louisiana State University, Ph.D. Pugliese, Caryn, Assistant Professor, Elementary Education/Early Childhood Michigan State University, B.A.; Georgia Southwestern College, M.Ed. Ramsey, Timothy B., Assistant Professor, Physical Education and Sport Management State University of New York at Cortland, B.S.E., M.S.E. Rehorek, Susan S., Assistant Professor, Biology University of Adelaide, Australia, B.S., Ph.D. Risco, Kerry S., Assistant Professor, Nursing Sharon General Hospital School of Nursing, R.N.; Slippery Rock University, B.S.N.; University of Pittsburgh, M.S.N. Ristvey, Melinda M., Associate Professor, Modern Languages and Cultures Pennsylvania State University, B.S.; University of Pittsburgh, M.A., Ph.D. Roberts, Gary B., Associate Professor, Mathematics Arkansas State University, B.S.; Purdue University, M.S., Ph.D. Romanczyk, Ann, Assistant Professor, Psychology State University ofNewYorkat Oswego, B.S.; De Paul University, M.A., Ph.D. Rotge, Larry R., Associate Professor, History Ball State University, B.S., M.A., Ph.D. Rusnak, Alan W., Associate Professor and Director of the Counseling Center University of Miami, B.A.; University of Florida, M.A., Ph.D. Russell, Bruce W., Dean and Professor, College of Business, Information and Social Sciences Slippery Rock University, B.S.Ed.; Clarion University, M.S.; University of Pittsburgh, Ph.D. Russo, Mary F., Associate Professor, Counseling and Educational Psychology Mary Washington College, B.S.; University of Georgia, M.S., Ph.D. Ryan, William J., Associate Professor, Exercise and Rehabilitative Sciences St. Louis University, B.S.N., M.S.N.; University of Pittsburgh, M.P.H.; University of Wisconsin, Ph.D. Sanftner, Jennifer L., Assistant Professor, Psychology George Mason University, B.A.; Kent State University, M.A., Ph.D. Sattler, Robert, Professor, Special Education Slippery Rock University, B.S.Ed.; University of Pittsburgh, M.Ed., bd.U. Purifoy, Gary G., Instructor, Music Morehead State University, B.M.E.; University of Wisconsin, M.M. FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION Schiappa, Tamra, Assistant Professor, Geography, Geology, and the Environment State University of New York at Plattsburgh, B.S.; University of Idaho. Ph.D. Scott, Erica L., Associate Professor, English Pennsylvania State University, B.A.; Gannon University, M.A.; Miami University (Oxford, Ohio), M.A., Ph.D. Shaevitz, Ben A., Professor, Chemistry and Physics Purdue University, B.S.; The Pennsylvania State University, Ph.D. Sherwin, Daniel M., Instructor, Allied Health Indiana University of Pennsylvania, B.S.Ed.; Slippery Rock University, M.S.Ed.; West Virginia University, M.S. Shotwell, Mark A., Associate Professor, Biology Ohio University, B.S.; University of Michigan, Ph.D. Smith, Jane M., Assistant Professor, Library Grove City College, B.A.; Clarion University, M.S. Smith, Janet S., Assistant Professor, Geography, Geology and the Environment University of Virginia, B.A.; Virginia Commonwealth University, B.S.; University of Georgia, Ph.D., M.A. Smith, Langdon, Assistant Professor, Geography, Geology, and the Environment University of Wyoming, B.S.; University of Kansas, Ph.D. Smith, Jeffery, Instructor, Physical Education and Sport Management Slippery Rock University, B.S., M.S. Smith, William A, Instructor, Allied Health Indiana University of Pennsylvania, B.S.; Central Missouri State University, M.S. Shultz, Charles H., Professor, Geography, Geology and the Environment Franklin and Marshall College, B.S.; Ohio State University, Ph.D. Snyder, Robert C., Assistant Professor, Elementary Education/Early Childhood Slippery Rock University, B.S.; Slippery Rock University, M.Ed.; University of Pittsburgh, Ph.D. Shumway, Jon R., Assistant Professor, Art Luther College, B.A.; University of Iowa, M.A., M.F.A. Smith, Timothy D., Associate Professor, Physical Therapy Carnegie-Mellon University, B.F.A.; University of Pittsburgh, M.A., Ph.D. Shuttleworth, Sue A., Assistant Professor, Music Morehead State University, B.ME.; Florida State University, M.M.; RMT-BC Snyder, Sandra L., Assistant Professor, Secondary Education/Foundations of Sigmund, William R., Professor, Biology Kent State University, B.A.; Indiana University, Ph.D. Soeder, Pamela J., Professor, Elementary Education/Early Childhood Mount Senario College, B.S.; University of Wisconsin at Madison, M.A., Ph.D. Siple, Bonnie J., Assistant Professor, Exercise and Rehabilitative Sciences Slippery Rock University, B.S.; Indiana University, M.S. Sisak, Mary E., Assistant Professor, Chemistry and Physics County College of Morris, A.A.; Lynchburg College, B.S.; University of Virginia, Ph.D. Skeele, David B., Associate Professor, Theatre Marlboro College, B.A.; Smith College, M.A.; University of New Orleans, M.F.A.; University of Pittsburgh, Ph.D. SkirboU, Esther R., Professor, Sociology/Anthropology/Social Work University of Pittsburgh, B.A., Ph.D. Education Pennsylvania State University, B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D. Solomon, Nanette K., Professor, Music Yale College, B.A.; Yale School of Music, M.M.; Boston University, D.M.A. Spadine Taylor, Lynn M., Assistant Professor, Physical Education and Sport Management State University of New York at Cortland, B.S.E., M.S. Stapleton, Michael G., Assistant Professor, Geography, Geology and the Environment Wilkes College, B.S.; University of Delaware, Ph.D. Stauffer, Donald T., Professor, Special Education Western Michigan University, B.S., M.A.; University of Arizona, Slanina, Anne, Assistant Professor, Elementary Education/Early Childhood ngstown State University, B.S., M.S.; Kent State University, Ph.DFACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION Steele, Stacey G., Assistant Professor, Music Wichita State University, North Texas State University, M.M. Sykora, Sharon A., Associate Professor, Government and Public Affairs Cleveland State University, B.A.; University of Maryland, M.A., Ph.D. Steele, Terry S., Associate Professor, Music Wichita State University, B.M.E.; North Texas State University, M.M. Szymanski, Andrzej, Professor, Mathematics Jagiellonian University (Poland), B.S.; Silesian University (Poland), M.S., Steglich, Carolyn S., Professor, Biology University of Texas, B.A.; University of Wisconsin at Madison, Ph.D. Stewart, Dale, Associate Professor, Parks and Recreation/Environmental Education Pennsylvania State University, B.S.; Slippery Rock University, M.S.; University of Pittsburgh, Ph.D. Stewart, Thomas D., Associate Professor, Communication Slippery Rock University, B.A.; University of Iowa, M.A., Ph.D. Stowe, Michael L., Associate Professor, Sociology/Anthropology/Social Work Pfeiffer College, A.B.; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, M.S.W.; University of Pittsburgh, Ph.D. Strain, Steven, Assistant Professor, Biology Memphis State University, B.S.; Oregon State University, Ph.D. Strano, Donald, Assistant, Counseling and Educational Psychology Pennsylvania State University, B.A., Texas Technical Institute, M.Ed., Ed.D. Ph.D. Frederick J., Associate Professor, School of Business Pennsylvania State University, B.S.; University of Pittsburgh, Ph.D. Tannery, Taylor, David C., Professor, Chemistry and Physics Bowdoin College, A.B.; Wesleyan University, M.A.; University of Connecticut, Ph.D. Thangiah, Sam R., Professor, Computer Science Slippery Rock University, B.S.; North Dakota State University, M.S., Ph.D. Tichy, Charles, Professor, Modern Languages and Cultures Arizona State University, B.A., M.A.; Ohio State University, M.A.; University of Pittsburgh, Ph.D. Tomeo, Melba, Assistant Professor, Library Clarion University, M.L.S.; Slippery Rock University, B.S. Tompkins, Donald S., Associate Professor, School of Business Brooklyn College, B.A.; Ohio State University, M.A., Ph.D. Strickland, K. James, Professor, English Le Moyne College, B.A.; Kent State University, M.A.; Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Ph.D. Tsuquiashi-Daddesio, Eva, Professor, Modern Languages and Cultures Universite de la Sorbonne Nouvelle, DEUG, Maitrise es Lettres, Strickland, Kathleen M., Professor, English State University of New York College at Buffalo, B.S.Ed., M.Ed.; Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Ph.D. Turocy, Regis H., Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy West Virginia University, B.S.; University of Pittsburgh, M.S.; Duquesne Stromp, LaLanda M., Assistant Professor, Parks and Recreation/ Environmental Education Kent State University, B.S.; Indiana University, M.S. Stuhldreher, Wendy L., Professor, Allied Health Kent State University, B.S., M.S.; University of Pittsburgh, Ph.D. Swarts, Valerie, Professor, Communication Wichita State University, B.A.; Colorado State University, M.A.; University of Iowa, Ph.D. 470 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY University of Minnesota, Ph.D. University, M.A.; Duquesne University, D.H.C.E. Utsch, Glenn, Assistant Professor, Music West Chester University, B.M.; Manhattan School of Music, M.M., Teachers College, Columbia University, M.M.Ed., D.Ed. Valencia, Jesus M., Assistant Professor, Economics and Finance University of Pittsburgh, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Valentine, David W., Associate Professor, Computer Science Clarkson University, B.S.; Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, M.D.; State University New York-Buffalo, Ph.D. FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION Vallin, Robert W., Associate Professor, Mathematics University of Maryland, B.S.; North Carolina State University, M.S., Ph.D. Veronie, Linda., Assistant Professor, Counseling and Educational Psychology University of Toledo, B.A.; Oklahoma City University, M.A.; Kent State University, Ph.D. Vetere, Mary T., Assistant Professor, Elementary Education/Early Childhood Indiana University of Pennsylvania, B.S.; Ball State University, MA Vierthaler, Erich A., Assistant Professor, Sociology/Anthropology/Social Work University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee, B.S., M.S.; University of Pittsburgh, Ph.D. Walters, Amy P., Assistant Professor, Communication West Virginia University, B.A., M.S.; University of Pittsburgh, Ph.D. Watson, Robert J., Vice President for Student Affairs Slippery Rock University, B.S.Ed.; Johns Hopkins University, M.Ed.; University of Pittsburgh, Ph.D. Wells, Deborah, Professor, Elementary Education/Early Childhood Auburn University, B.A., B.S., M.Ed.; Arizona State University, Ph.D. Werner, Judy A., Associate Professor, Elementary Education/Early Childhood Michigan State University, B.A.; Queens, M.Ed.; University of South Carolina, Ph.D. Williams, William F., Professor, English Youngstown State University, B.A., M.A.; Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Ph.D. Wilson, Bradley E., Associate Professor, Philosophy Purdue University, B.A.; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, M.A., Ph.D. Wukich, Richard M., Professor, Art Edinboro University, B.S.; New York State College of Ceramics, M.F.A. Yensick, Marilyn, Instructor, Elementary Education/Early Childhood Youngstown State University, B.S., M.A. Zeiger, William, Associate Professor, English Oberlin College, A.B.; Northern Illinois, M.A.; University of Southern California, Ph.D. Zeltner, Mark, Assistant Professor, Communication Northwest Missouri State University, B.S.; University of Tulsa, M.A.; University of Missouri at Columbia, Ph.D. Zema, M. Scott, Assistant Professor, Exercise and Rehabilitative Sciences Slippery Rock University, B.S., M. Ed. Zinni, Hannah C., Professor, Modern Languages and Cultures Oberlin College, B.A.; Northwestern University, M.A., Ph.D. White, Carlis C., Assistant Professor, History Johnson Bible College, B.A.; Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, M.D.; University of Illinois, M.A., Ph.D. Zirpoli, Susan R., Assistant Professor, Chemistry and Physics Franklin and Marshall College, B.A.; The Pennsylvania State University, Ph.D. White, Frederick, Assistant Professor, English Azusa Pacific University, B.A., M.A., University of California at Los Angeles, Ph.D. Zulauf, Lori S., Assistant Professor, School of Business Grove City College, B.A.; Youngstown State University, M.B.A. Whitfield, Deborah L., Professor, Computer Science Youngstown State University, B.S.; University of Pittsburgh, M.S., Ph.D. Williams, A. Lee, Professor, Elementary Education/Early Childhood Grove City College, B.A.; Slippery Rock University, M.Ed.; Kent State University, Ph.D. Williams, Adelle M., Professor, Allied Health University of Pittsburgh, B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D. 472 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION 473 Student Affairs Staff Abney, Robertha, Associate Director of Athletics South Carolina State College, B.S.; University of Pittsburgh, M.Ed.; University of Iowa, Ph.D. Graham, Brian, Coordinator of Residence Education/Camps and Conferences California University, B.S., M.A. Haymon, Francene E., Professor/Counselor Shaw University, B.A.; University of Pittsburgh, M.Ed., Ph.D. Bateman, Laura A., Clinical Services Coordinator St. Vincent Charity Hospital School of Nursing, R.N; Slippery Rock University, B.S.N., University of Virginia, M.S.N., C.R.N.P. Holland, Carol L., Associate Professor/Counselor, Counseling Center Seton Hill, B.A.; Clarion University, M.S.; Slippery Rock University M.A.; University of Pittsburgh, DrPH. Beatty, Linda L., Director of Health Services Butler Mem. Hospital School of Nursing, R.N., Slippery Rock University, B.S.N. Knoch, Cheryl, Director of Student Life University of Pittsburgh, B.S., M.Ed. Bonando, John S., Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs St. John's University, B.A.; Western Illinois University, M.S., Nova Southeastern University, Ed.D. Broad, S. Dianne, Nurse Practitioner Louise Suydam McClintic School of Nursing, R.N.; Slippery Rock University, B.S.N.; University of Pittsburgh, M.S.N., C.R.N.P. Caldarelli, Anthony A., Coordinator of Freshman Leadership and Retention Juniata College, B.S.; Miami University of Ohio, M.S. Chan, Leonard, Residence Coordinator Slippery Rock University, B.S. Chiprean, Kristina L., Staff Nurse Practitioner Ball State University, B.S.N.; Indiana University, M.S.N. Cole, W. Christopher, Coordinator of Student Development College of William and Mary, B.A.; University of Tennessee, M.S.; Nova Southeastern University, Ed.D. Currie, Kevin, Assistant Director of Residence Life Clarion University, B.S.B.A. Dutkiewicz, Jennifer A., Coordinator of Residence Education Slippery Rock University, B.S. George, Cathy R., Business Manager, SGA Cooperative Activities Pennsylvania State University, B.S.; Clarion University, M.B.A. Fleming, DaNine J., Director, Minority Student Affairs Claflin University, B.S.; University of Charleston, M.Ed.; South Carolina State University Ed.S. 474 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY LaGrand, Julie, Coordinator of Campus Activities and Leadership Programs Indiana University of Pennsylvania, B.S., M.A. Lepper, Charles, Associate Director of Residence Life Ball State University, B.A., Grand Valley State University, M.Ed. Ludwig, Lori Kay, Coordinator of Housing Process and Assignment Technology Pennsylvania State University, B.S., M.Ed. Lueken, Paul, Director of Athletics Earlham College, B.A.; St. Thomas, M.S. Matthews, Janett, Residence Coordinator Morgan State University, B.S., M.B.A. Michaels, Jeffery, Assistant to the Athletic Director Lycoming College, B.A., Slippery Rock University, M.S. Mortimer, Brian, Coordinator of Wellness and the Russell Wright Fitness Center Slippery Rock University, B.A.; M.S. Olivero, Paula, Director of Housing and Resident Education Douglass College of Rutgers University, B.A.; Ohio University, M.Ed., Ph.D. l^rcy, Karen, Assistant Director of Campus Recreation Slippery Rock University, B.S.; M.S. Pincek, Debra L., Director of Auxiliary Student Services Indiana University of Pennsylvania, B.S.; Slippery Rock University, M.A. Rhoads, Robert, Coordinator of Operations, University Union Wake Forest University, B.A.; Slippery Rock University, M.A. FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION 4 75 Roberts, Hope, Coordinator of REACH Program Slippery Rock University, B.S. Athletic Personnel Roberts, Steven L., Coordinator of Outdoor Adventures Program/Intramurals Slippery Rock University, B.S. Abney> Robertha, Associate Athletic Director South Carolina State College, B.S.; University of Pittsburgh, M.Ed.; University of Iowa, Ph.D. Rusnak, Alan W, Director of Counseling Center University of Miami, B.A.; University of Florida, M.A., Ph.D. Bennett, Willima, Assistant Football Coach Northwestern University, B.S., M.A. Rutter, Brian, Outdoor Adventure Coordinator Slippery Rock University, B.S. Campagna, Victor R, Assistant Football Coach Lock Haven University, B.S.; Slippery Rock University, M.Ed. Sadler, Cathie R., Coordinator of Greek Affairs Indiana University of Pennsylvania, M.A. Chapin, Susan, Judo Coach Slippery Rock University, B.S., M.S. Sferra, Gregory J., Director of Campus Recreation Slippery Rock University, B.S., M.Ed. Crunkleton, David A., Golf Coach Slippery Rock University, B.A. Solito, Jodiann, Coordinator of Health, Promotion and Women's Center Indiana University of Pennsylvania, B.S., M.A. Certified Health Education Specialist Fotia, Gemma, Cheerleading Coach Thomas, Eric, Director of University Police Slippery Rock University, B.S. Vigliotti, Michael, Coordinator of Residence Education/Custodial Operation California University of Pennsylvania, B.S., M.Ed. Yeamans, James, Coordinator of Aquatic Operations and Programs Slippery Rock University, B.S., Indiana University, M.S. Foster, John, Assistant Football Coach Plymouth State College, B.S.; West Chester University, M.S. Heilman, Laurel, Head Women's Basketball Coach Slippery Rock University, B.S., M.Ed. Herlihy, Noreen, Women's Head Soccer Coach Mercyhurst College, B.S. Kabay, Michele, Athletic Trainer Slippery Rock University, B.S.; East Stroudsburg University, M.Ed. Lokash, Laurie, Women's Volleyball Coach and Assistant Womens Softball Coach Pennsylvania State University, B.S. Lueken, Paul, Director of Athletics Earlham College, B.A.; St. Thomas University, M.S. Lutz, Shawn, Assistant Football Coach West Virginia University, B.S.; Slippery Rock University, M.S. Magley, Jeff, Assistant Men and Women's Cross Country and Track and Field Coach Westmont College California, B.A.; University of Northern Colorado, M.A. Meredith, Matt, Men's and Women's Tennis Coach Slippery Rock University, B.A. 476 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION Messer, Jeffrey, Baseball Coach Springfield College, B.S.; Oklahoma City University, M.A.T. Michaels, Jeffrey, Assistant to the Athletic Director for Compliance and Facilities Lycoming College, B.A., M.S. Mihalik, George J., Head Football Coach Slippery Rock University, B.S., M.Ed.; West Virginia University, Ed.D. Nichols, Randall, Assistant Baseball Coach Slippery Rock University, B.S., M.Ed. Osborne, Carrie, Assistant Women's Basketball Coach Duquesne University, B.A. Papa, John, Head Men and Women's Cross Country and Track and Field Coach Slippery Rock University, B.S., M.S. Sterling, Tricia, Field Hockey Coach Sir John Moores University, B.S. Walton, Joseph D., Assistant Football Coach University of Pittsburgh, B.S. Yeamans, James, Men's and Women's Water Polo Coach Slippery Rock University, B.S.; Indiana University of Pennsylvania, M.S. Professor Emeriti Dr. Mary Adair Special Education Mrs. Leah Brown Library Dr. Robert N. Aebersold President and Physical Education Mr. Paul Bruno Physical Education Dr. Henry J. Anna Government and Public Affairs Dr. Patricia Archibald Biology Dr. David M. Auxter Physical Education Mr. Andrew Back Curriculum/Instruction Dr. Miriam Barker Elementary Education Dr. A Paul Baroutsis Economics and Finance Dr. Raymond A. Biswanger English Dr. Kathleen G. Boykin Modern Languages and Cultures Dr. Roberta Braden Physical Education Dr. Wray Brady Mathematics Dr. Frances Brannon Physical Education Ms. M. Kate Brennan Music Mr. Charles L. Brochetti Counseling & Educational Psychology 478 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY Dr. Edwin W. Buchert . Elementary Education/Early Childhood Dr. John L. Burtch Elementary Education/Early Childhood Dr. Kent O. Bushnell Environmental Geosciences Dr. Craig C. Chase Parks & Recreation Dr. S. Andrew Chen Counseling and Educational Psychology Dr. Gerald Chesin Curriculum/Instruction Mr. Louis Como Library Mr. Charles H. Cunkle Mathematics Dr. Elizabeth R. Curry English Mr. Robert Davis Geography/Environmental Studies Mr. Robert DiSpirito Parks and Recreation/ Environmental Education Dr. Carlton F. Dresden Chemistry Mr. James Egli Physical Education Dr. William Hotchkiss Physical Education Dr. Irwin Kuhr Mr. Joseph Frazier History Ms. Jan Hudak Physical Education Mr. Richard J. Freeman Secondary Education/ Foundations of Education Dr. Richard Hunkler Computer Science Dr. John Landrum Counseling and Educational Psychology Mrs. Martha Gault Art Dr. Anne M. Griffiths Dean College of Health and Human Services and Physical Education Dr. Andreas Grotewold Geography/Environmental Studies Ms. Jean Hamilton Physical Education Dr. Martha Haverstick Physical Education Dr. William Herman Physical Education Dr. John Hicks Elementary Education/Early Childhood Assistant to the Dean of Education Dr. Judson W. Hill Sociology/Anthropology/ Social Wellfare Dr. Robert Hinds Geography, Geology and The Environment Dr. Frank Hoffman Biology Mr. Stanley Johnson Parks and Recreation/ Environmental Education Dr. Thomas M. Kandl Elementary Education/Early Childhood Mr. Elwood Karwand Communication Dr. J. William McKay Secondary Education Communication Dr. Joanne L. McKeag Physical Education Dr. Richard Medve Biology Dr. Allan W. Larsen Philosophy Dr. Donald F. Megnin Government and Public Affairs Mr. Carl Laughner Speech & Theatre Dr. Henry Lenz Modern Languages and Cultures Mrs. Ruth Leo Nursing Mrs. Beverly Lewis Secondary Education/ Foundations of Education Dr. Bradley F. Keith Physical Education Mr. Robert M. Love Library Dr. Donald Kelly History Dr. Lawrence F. Lowing, Jr. Allied Health Mr. Stanley Kendziorski Allied Health Mr. Joseph Marks Developmental Programs Miss Edna King Library Dr. Frank V. Mastrianna Dean, College of Business, Information and Social Sciences Dr. Theodore L. Kneupper Philosophy Dr. Patricia M. Koehler Special Education Dr. Edward Kopper English Ms. Akiko Kotani Art Mr. Richard D. Maxwell Physical Education Dr. Clair W. McClure Mathematics Dr. Robert H. McCollum Parks and Recreation/ Environmental Education Dr. Mary Agnes McKay Elementary Education Dr. Kenneth E. Michel Biology Dr. Catherine Morsink Dean, College of Education Dr. Brian J. Kearney Physics Dr. Helen Knierim Physical Education Dr. James Mennell History Ms. Joyce Murray Allied Health Dr. Richard K. Myers Special Education Mr. James C. Myford Art Dr. Diana F. Ney Nursing Dr. Chester O'Bannon Music Mr. Rod Oberlin Physical Education Dr. Jerome O'Malley English Dr. Monica Andrusho Special Education Dr. Anthony Pagano Mathematics Dr. Rosa M. Pallas Spanish FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION Dr. Nicholas Papanikolaou Chemistry Department Dr. Paul Rizza Geography Dr. Hassell B. Sledd Dr. Leona Parascenzo Nursing Dr. James N. Roberts Secondary Education/ Foundations of Education Dr. R. Robert Stackman History Dr. Mary Alice Paul Elementary Education/ Early Childhood Dr. William Polk Elementary Education/ Early Childhood Dr. Mack Porter Counseling and Educational Psychology Mrs. Mary Alice Potter Library Dr. W. Gary Quast Elementary Education Department Dr. Robert Raymond Physical Education Dr. Louis Razzano Associate Provost and Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Anne Liedel-Rice Elementary Education/Early Childhood Dr. Charles Rice Elementary Education/Early Childhood Dr. Joseph H. Riggs Communication Dr. Carolyn Rizza Sociology/Anthropology/ Social Work 482 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY Mr. F. Duane Rose History Mr. Wallace Rose Physical Education Mr. Edward Walsh English English Dr. Frances Walsh Elementary Education/ Early Childhood Dr. Champ Storch Academic Support Services Dr. Timothy L. Walters Communication Dr. Constantine Stroumbakis Secondary Education/ Foundations of Education Dr. Theordore Walwik Director, Link to Learn Mrs. Lucy A. Sack Dance Dr. Laurie A. Stepanian Dr. Cyril E. Sagan Chemistry Dr. Rhoda Taylor Biology Dr. Edgar Wells Philosophy Mr. Blase S. Scarnati Music Dr. William Taylor Sociology/Anthropology/ Social Work Dr. Marie Wheaton Physical Education Dr. Albert Schmitdein English Dr. Clara C. Setdemire History Dr. Mohan Sharma English Mr. Charles Shaw Mathematics Dr. David O. Shaw Psychology Mrs. Fanetta Shaw Elementary Education Mr. Mark Shiring Curriculum/Instruction Dr. Donald Watson Geology Theatre Dr. Harold Wieand Economics Mr. Martin Thompson Curriculum/Instruction Dr. Frank Treccase Modern Languages and Culture Dr. Genevieve M. Tvrdik Biology Department Ms. Ruth Wilhelm Curriculum/Instruction Ms. Carolyn Williams Physical Education Dr. William H. R. Willkens Students Teaching Dr. Lawrence Upton Counseling and Educational Psychology Dr. Patricia Zimmerman Physical Education Mr. Hubert Voltz Dr. Charles Zuzak Dean, College of Arts and Mathematics Sciences Dr. Donald H. Voss Psychology Mr. Robert Shrader Physical Education Dr. B. Wayne Walker Dean, College of Education and Human Service Professions Dr. Edward Sims Music Dr. Raymond V. Wallace Theatre FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION INDEX Absence policy/slips, 51, 104 Academic achievement, recognition for, 86-88 Academic advisement/advisors, 51, 114- 116 Academic assistance resources, 116 Academic certificates, 71-78 Academic complaints, 52 Academic degrees, 71-78 Academic degree programs, 113-290 Academic dismissal, 52 Academic Enhancement fee, 39 Academic Honors Convocation, 87 Academic Honors Month, 87 Academic honor societies, 108-112 Academic integrity, 52-53 Academic life, 71-88 Academic major, 82 Academic minor, 83 Academic Passport, 16-23 Academic probation, 53 Academic programs, 79-85 Academic policies/procedures, 51-69 Academic progress, and financial aid, 27-30 Academic Renewal, 53-54 Academic Services, 114-119 Academic suspension, 54-55 ACT 101,117-118 Campus description, 10-11 Career services, 299 Catholic Campus Ministry, 103 Center for Lifelong and Community for freshman, 13-15 for international students, 22-23 Churches/synagogues, 102^ for post baccalaureate students, 18-20 for special (non-degree) students, 20 for transfer students, 18-20 for transient students, 20-21 for visiting students, 21-22 Advanced placement, 67-68 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY Bailey Library, 10, 85-86 Black Action Society, 100 Board fees, 42 Board of Governors, 445 Student Mentor Program, 100 Brother 2 Brother/Sister 2 Sister, 102 Building Bridges Program, 100 Learning, 299 Certificate requirements, 58 Certification, academic, 71-78 Child Care Center, 89-90 Adapted physical activity, 217 Adding a course, 59 Admission, 484 Aebersold Student Recreation Center (ARC), 11,94-95 fee for, 39 Alumni relations, 298 Americans with Disabilities, 492 Annual Security Report, 22 Appeal process, and academic progress, 30 for grades, 60-61 Applied Science, 121-122 ARC. See Aebersold Recreation Center Army ROTC, 35, 156-158 Art gallery. See Martha Gault Art Gallery Athletic program, 96 Attendance policy, 55 Auditing courses, 55 Classification of students, 56 Clery Act, 22 College, .. of Business, Information, and bociai Sciences, 71-73, 120-165 of Education, 73-75, 166-184 INDEX 485 of Health, Environmental and Science, 75-77, 185-249 of Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts, 77-78, 250-284 See School/Department for specific programs and Course Descriptions for courses. College Skills Workshop, 117 Complementary competencies, 172 Computing facilities, 85 Contact phone numbers, 1 Co-requisites, 64 Continuous registration, 56 Counseling Center, 104 Course descriptions, in Academic Services, 303-304 in Accounting, 304-306 in Allied Health, 306-310 in Art, 310-314 in Biology, 315-319 in Chemistry, 319-322 in Chinese, 322 in Communication, 322-329 in Computer Science, 329-334 in Counseling and Educational Psychology, 334-335 in Dance, 335-339 in Economics, 340-342 in Elementary Education, 342-346 in English, 346-350 in Environmental Geosciences, 350353 in Environmental Science, 353 in Exercise and Rehabilitative Science, 354-358 in Finance, 358-360 in French, 360-362 in Geography and Environmental Studies, 362-365 in German, 365-366 in Gerontology, 366 in History, 366-370 Honors, 371 Interdisciplinary, 371 in International Business, 371 in Italian, 371-372 in Japanese, 372 in Korean, 372 in Management, 372-375 in Marine Science, 375-381 in Marketing, 381-382 in Mathematics, 382-385 in Military Sciences (Army ROTC), 385-387 in Modern Languages, 387 in Music, 387-397 in Nursing, 397-400 in Parks and Recreation/ Environmental Education, 400-406 in Philosophy, 406-409 in Physical Education and Sport Management, 409-418 in Physics, 418-421 in Political Science, 421-425 in Psychology, 426-428 in Russian, 428-429 in Safety and Environmental Management, 429-430 in Secondary Education, 430-432 in Sociology/Anthropology/Social Work, 433-436 in Spanish, 436-439 in Special Education, 439-441 in Theatre, 441-444 in Women's Studies, 444 Course levels, 56 Community, Service-Learning, and Nonprofit Leadership, 292-293 Community service opportunities, 100 Complaints, academic, 52 Continuing Education, 300 Credit load, semester, 66 Credits, by examination, 56-57 minimum, 58 for military service, 57 transfer, 16 Cultural Diversity, and Minority Student Affairs, 100 Deans' List, 87 Degree requirements, 57-60. Seed '» specific academic program. Degrees, academic, 71-78 Departments. See School/Department Developmental Math, 118 Dining facilities, 93-94 Disabilities, Services for Students with, 119 Dishonesty, See Integrity, academic Dismissal, academic, 52 Double major. See second baccalaureate degree Dropping a course, 59 Drug-free environment, 492 Enrollment Services, 113-114 Enrollment status definitions, 27 Environmental Education, Pennsylvania Center for, 242 Environmental Flealth and Safety, 112 Exams, final, 59-60 Excel Mentor Program, 102 Exit examinations, 58 Expected Family Contribution, 26 Exploratory (undeclared) program, 115 Faxed transcripts/documents, 22 Federal Pell Grants, 24 Federal Perkins Loan, 25 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, 24 Federal Work Study, 25 Fees, 39-42 installment plan, 44 refund policy, 45-49 regulation policy, 44-45 room and board, 42-44 student community building fee, 44 technology fee, 44 FERPA. See Students' Rights of Privacy Final exams, 59-60 Financial aid, and academic progress, 27-30 application procedures for, 24 eligibility criteria for, 26, 30, 31 and Expected Family Contribution, 26 Programs of, 24-25 and scholarships, 32-35 and statement of rights and responsibilities, 31 and study aboard programs, 30-31 and summer school, 30 time frame for, 28 timeline for, 36 and Veterans Affairs, 37 Financial policies, 38-49 First Year Studies, 114. See also FYRST Program Food services. See Dining facilities Fraternities, 97, 100 Freshman Leader Scholar Program, 97 Freshmen, application guidelines for, 13-15 residence requirement for, 15 FYRST Program, 113-115, 116 General education. See Liberal studies Ginger Hill, 106 Government Association, Student, 98 Government Contracting Assistance, 121 Governors, Board of, 446 Grade Appeal Board, 60-62 Grade information, 60-63 Grades, and academic progress determination, 29 appeal process procedure for, 60 changes in, 61-62 incomplete, 62 pass-no credit, 63 and Quality Point Average, 63 release policy for, 62 and "X" symbol, 63 Grading symbols, 62 Grading system, 62 Graduation, application for, 57-58 honors at 87-88 and intensive writing courses, 84 rate of, 60 Grants, 11-12 Federal Pell, 24 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity, 24 other state, 25 Pennsylvania State, 24 Health and Safety, Environmental, 112 Health insurance, 104 Health services, 103-104 and absence policy, 51 fee for, 39 Honor societies, academic, 108-112 Honors at graduation, 87-88 Honors Convocation, 87 Honors cultural seminar, 296 Honors Program, 291-292 HOPE Peer Education program, 105 Housing, off-campus, 91-93 ID cards, 94 Incomplete grades, 62 Institute for the Environment, 241 Institutional Review Board, 11 Integrity, academic, 52-53 Intensive writing courses, 84 Interdisciplinary programs, 78 International Initiatives, 294-296 International Student Affairs, 101 International students, 22-23 Internships, 84 Jack Critchfield Park, 11 Junior Mentor Program, 101 Junior Mentor Program, Study Group, 101 Knierim, Dr. Helen "Susie", 95 Knierim Leadership Institute. See REACH program Latino Student Organization, 101 Leadership, Center for Student, 97 Leader Scholar Program, Freshmen, 97 Learning assistance resources, 11 Learning community clusters, 116 Learning in Retirement, Institute for, 300 Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals and Allies, 101 Liberal studies, 79-81 Library. See Bailey Library Lifelong Learning, 297 Lifelong and Community Learning, 299 Loans, Federal Stafford Loan, 25 488 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students, 25 Project for Freedom, 302. See also Disabilities, Services for Students with Places of worship, 102-103 McKeever Environmental Learning Center, 301 Modern language, degree requirement for, 58 Major, change of, 55 declaration of, 82 See also second baccalaureate degree Majors offered, 71-78 Martha Gault Art Gallery, 250 Military service, credits for, 57 Minority Student Affairs and Cultural Diversity, 100 Minors offered, 71-78 Multiple certification, 173 Musical organizations, 105-106 Name (surname) change, 64 Native American Student Association, 101 Non-degree students, See Students, special. North Hills Center, 301-302 Plagiarism, 52-53 Police, university, 90-91 Post baccalaureate students/studies, 1820,169-170, 173 Pre-engineering, 286-288 Pre-law, 288-289 Pre-medical, 289 Pre-dental, 289 Pre-veterinary, 289 Pre-optometry, 289 Pre-podiatry, 289 Pre-metrology, 289-290 Pre-professional programs, 290 Prerequisites and co-requisites, 64 Preschool Child Care Center, 89-90 Probation, academic, 53 Program Board, University, 99 Progress measurements for financial aid, 27-28 Protection Connection, 105 Publications, 106-107 Quality Point Average, and academic probation, 53 and academic suspension, 54-55 Orientation, 114 Outdoor adventures, 95 and degree requirements, 58 and grades, 63 and progress measurement, 28 Pan-Hellenic Council, 97-98, 100 Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students, 25 Parking permits, 91 Pass no-credit grades, 63 Pell Grants, 24 Pennsylvania State Grants, 24 Pennsylvania Center for Environmental Education, 242 Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency Grant, 30 Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, 445 Pittsburgh Disabilities Employment Renewal, academic, 53-54 Repeating courses, 66 and academic progress, 29 Research, See Sponsored research Research and Scholarship, Symposium for, 12 Residence, 91-92 requirement for degree requirement, 58 requirement for freshman, 15 Residence Hall Early Intervention, 101 Retention Services, 118 Right-to-Know, Student, 22 Rights and responsibilities, statement of, 31 ROCK apartments, 11, 43 Rock Solid Support, 113 Room fees, 42-44 ROTC. See Army ROTC and semester credit load, 66 Radio station, 107 Readmission, 64 REACH program, 95-96 Records policy, 64-66 ROCK apartments, 11, 43 Rock Dollars, 94 The Rocket, 107 Recreation Center. See Aebersold Rodent Recreation Center Religious organizations, 102-103 ehdence Hall Students, Association of, 94 Resell Wright Fitness Center, 11 ecreation opportunities, 11 Safety and Environmental Management, 112 Scholarships, 32-35 School/Department, See Course Descriptions for courses, of Art, 77, 251-254 of Allied Health, 75, 186-196 Programs in, Gerontology, 194-195 Health Cafe Informatics, 196 Safety and Environmental Management, 192-194 Specializations in, Community Health, 187-189 Health Services Administration, 189-192 of Biology, 75, 197-202 Programs in, Cytotechnology, 200-201 Medical Technology, 201-202 of Business, 71-72, 123-137 Programs in, Accounting, 124-125 Business Administration, 126 Economics, 126-128 Finance, 129-130 Human Resource Management, 130-132 International Business, 132-134 Management, 134-135 Marketing, 136-137 of Chemistry and Physics, 75, 202-209 Programs in, Chemistry, 202-206 Physics, 206-209 of Communication, 72, 138-143 of Computer Science, 72, 144-151 Programs in, Computer Science, 144-146 Information Systems, 146-149 Information Technology, 149-151 of Counseling and Educational Psychology, 73, 171 of Dance, 77, 255-257 of Exercise and Rehabilitative Sciences, 76, 209-218 Program in Athletic Training, 212217 of Elementary Education/Early Childhood Education, 74, 172-174 of English, 77, 258-261 of Geography, Geology, and the Environment, 76, 218-229 Programs in, Environmental Science, 224-226 Environmental Studies, 226-228 Geography, 218-221 Geology, 221-224 Marine Science, 228-229 of Government and Public Affairs, 72, 152-155 Program in Political Science, 152155 of History, 77, 262-264 of Mathematics, 76, 229-233 of Military Science, 156-158 of Modern Languages and Cultures, 78, 265-271 Programs in, East Asian Studies, 266-267 French, 267-269 Spanish, 269-271 of Music, 78, 272-278 Programs in, Music Education, 274-276 Music Therapy, 276-278 of Nursing, 76, 233-235 of Parks and Recreation/ Environmental Education, 77,236242 Programs in, Environmental Education, 239241 Parks and Recreation, 237-238 of Philosophy, 78, 279-284 of Physical Therapy, 77,246-249 Program in Physical Therapy-3+3, 246 of Physical Education and Sport Management, 74, 175-19 Programs in, Physical Education Teacher Education, 175-177 Sport Management, 177-179 of Psychology, 77, 243-245 of Secondary Education/Foundations of Education, 73-74,179-181 of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work, 73, 159-165 Programs in, Anthropology, 159-160 Social Work, 161-162 Sociology, 162-165 of Special Education, 74-75,181-184 of Theatre, 78, 283-284 Second baccalaureate degree, 59 Senior citizens, 67 Semester credit load, 66 Sexual harassment, 492 Simultaneous Membership Program, 15 Sister 2 Sister/Brother 2 Brother, 102 Ski lodge, 95 Slippery Rock University accreditation of, 8-9 administration, university, 446-448 Affirmative Action Statement, 5 Athletic personnel of, 477-478 Board of Governors, 445 Council of Trustees, 446 imperatives of, 492 location of, 9-10 mission of, 7-8 Professor emeriti of, 479-483 State System of Higher Education, 445 Student Affairs staff, 474-476 student body composition, 10 vision of, 7 faculty of, 10, 448-473 Sororities, 97, 98, 100 Sponsored research, 11 State grants, 24, 25 Stone House Review, 106 Student activities fee for, 39 Student Community Building fee, 44 Student Consumer Web site, 22 Student development opportunities/ seminars, 102 Student Government Association, 98 Student Leadership, Center for, 97 Student Mentor Program, 100 Student organizations, 98 Student Support Services Program, 117118 Student standards, 98 Student Teaching, 168. See also College of Education Student Union for Minority Affairs, 102 Students' Rights of Privacy, 22 Students, classification of, 56 international, 22-23 post baccalaureate, 18-20 special (non-degree), 20 transfer, 15-16 transient, 20-21 visiting, 21-22, 69 Student Right-to-Know, 22 Study aboard programs, 30-31. See also International Initiatives Summer school, 67 and academic progress, 29 financial aid for, 30 and International Initiatives, 296 Suspension, academic, 54-55 Sy mposium for Research and Scholarship, 12 Feacher education, 167. See also College of Education Technology fee, 44 Technology support, 86 Television studio, 107 Theatre productions, 107 Transcripts, 68 Transfer credits, 16. See also Academic Passport. Transfer students, 15-16, 115. See also Academic Passport Transient students, 20-21 status of, 68-69 Trustees, Council of, 446 Tuition, 38 installment plan for, 44 refund policy for, 45-49 regulation policy for, 44-45 Tutorial Center, 116-117 Undeclared program. See Exploratory program Upper division course work, 69 University Program Board, 99 University Union, 11, 95, 99 Upper-class student advisement, 115 Vehicle registration, 91 Veterans Affairs, 37 Withdrawing, from a course, 59 from the University, 69 Women's Center, 105 Women's Studies, 285 Work study. See Federal Work Study Writing Center, 86 Writing courses, intensive, 84 WRSK Radio, 107 "X" symbol, 63 Imperatives of the University Americans with Disabilities Slippery Rock University complies with all requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other similar statues and regulations as promulgated by the federal government and by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Please direct disability inquiries to the office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA 16057. Telephone: 724-738-2016. 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' . •' ®". :".S i 7f % SlippeiyRock University Office of Academic Affairs I Morrow Way Slippery Rock. PA 16057 rock solid education www.SRU.edu Slippery Rock University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution A member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education #0312 08/03