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Undergraduate Catalogue
1987-88

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BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY OF
PENNSYLVANIA

UNDERGRADUATE
CATALOGUE

1987-88
Prepared July

Bloomsburg University

is

committed

to

1,

1987

providing equal educational and employment opportunities for

persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age. national origin, ancestry,
preference, handicap, Vietnam era veteran, or union membership.

The

university

may

be directed

Bloomsburg* Pa.

to the Director

of Affirmative Action, Carver Hall.

17815 (717)389-4528.

is

additionally

sexual

committed

employment opportunities.
Bloomsburg University,

affirmative action and will take positive steps to provide such educational and
Inquiries

all

lifestyle, affectional or

to

Council of Trustees seated from left to right: Ramona H. Alley, John Dorin (chairperson), Lynda M. Fedor,
Standing: Robert IV. Buehner, Jr.
Charles B. Pursel, E. H. Alkire, Jr.
Harry Ausprich, Stanley G. Rakowsky,
,

,

and Gerald

E. Malinowski.

Bloomsburg University
Council of Trustees
of Feb. 24, 1987)

(as

John Dorin, chairperson

Montoursville

Stanley G. Rakowsky, vice chairperson

Ramona

Elbern H. Alkire,

Emmaus

Jr.

W. Buehner.
LaRoy G. Davis
Lynda M. Fedor
Leo H. Kubitsky
Robert

Danville

Jr.

Feasterville

Bloomsburg
West Hazleton
Mount Carmel
Bloomsburg

Gerald E. Malinowski
Charles B. Pursel

Richard

F.

Clearfield

Berwick

H. Alley, Secretary

Wesner

Danville

Harry Ausprich, President and Ex-officio

member

Advisers to the Council of Trustees

James R. Lauffer

Association of Pennsylvania State

College and University Faculties

Mary Anne Klemkosky
Robert E.

Timothy

Krum

T. Keffer

Bloomsburg University

Alumni Association
American Federation of State.
County, and Municipal Employees
Community Government
Association

Bloomsburg University
Approved Academic Calendar

COMMONWEALTH OF
PENNSYLVANIA

for

1987-88
Semester

(1987)

1

(hisses Begin

Labor Day-no classes
Thanksgiving Recess
Begins

First

Semester Classes

(6 p

m

l

1

(

Resume

Classes

Monday, Aug. 31, 1987
Monday. Sept. 7, 1987
Wednesday, Nov. 25.
1

:50 p.m.;

Monday. Nov.

30. 1987 (8 a.m.)

Saturday, Dec. 12, 1987

End

Exam

Final

Period

Monday, Dec.

1987

14.

Begins
First

Semester Ends

Sunday, Dec. 20. 1987

Semester II
Classes Begin

(1988)

Semester Break Begins

Saturday. March

5.

Resume

Monday. March

14.

Classes

Robert Casey, Governor

Saturday, Dec. 19, 1987

Winter Commencement

Monday,

Jan. 18. 1988 (6 p.m.)

1988
1988

(8 p.m.)

Spring
Classes

Weekend
Resume

Second Semester

State

System

of Higher

Education

Classes

Monday.
Saturday,

1988 (10 p.m.)

1.

April 4, 1988 (6 p.m.)

May

1988

7,

End

Exam

Final

Friday, April

Period

Monday, May

9.

1988

Begins

Second Semester Ends
Spring

Saturday.

May

1988

14.

Commencement Sunday, May 15. 1988
1988 Summer Sessions: May 30 through Aug.

14

Bloomsburg University
Approved Academic Calendar
for

1988-89
Semester

(1988)

I

Classes Begin

Labor Day-no classes
Thanksgiving Recess

James H. McCormick, Chancellor

Monday. Aug. 29. 1988 (6 p.m.)
Monday. Sept. 5, 1988
Wednesday. Nov. 23. 1988 (2:50
p.m.)

Begins
Classes

Board of Governors

(as of July

1987)

First

Resume

Semester Classes

Monday, Nov.

28. 1988 (8 a.m.i

Saturday. Dec. 10. 1988

End
F.

Eugene Dixon,

Jr.,

Chairman, Lafayette

Arthur E. Barndt, Telford
Richard A. Benefield, Bloomsburg
Muriel Berman, Allentown
Thomas K. Gilhool, Harrisburg
Rebecca F. Gross, Lock Haven
James A. Hughes, Philadelphia
Anne O. Jackson, Sewickley
William Keisling, Harrisburg
Kelly A. Konick, California
James L. Larson, Devon
Floyd M. Mains, Shippensburg
Eve Y. Murphy, Edinboro

Kenton R. O'Neil, Seneca
Charles
J.

J.

Potter, Indiana

Edwards Smith, Lancaster

Hill

Final

Exam

Period

Monday. Dec.

1988

12.

Begins

Winter Commencement

Sunday. Dec.

Semester

(1989)

II

Classes Begin

Monday.

Semester Break Begins

Saturday.

Classes

Spring
Classes

Resume

Weekend Begins
Resume

Second Semester

18.

1988

1989 (6 p.m.)

Jan. 16.

March 11. 1989
Monday. March 20. 1989 (8

a.m.)

March 24. 1989 (10 p.m.)
Monday. March 27. 1989

Friday.

Saturday.

May

1989

6.

End
Final

Exam

Period

Monday. May

8.

1989

Begins
Spring

Commencement Saturday. May
1989 Summer Sessions: May 29

13,

1989

throuah Aug. 18

Contents
Some

Facts about Bloomsburg University

Admission and Readmission

Academic

Policies, Practices,





21

Student Life and Services



24

Undergraduate Curricula



33

Buildings and Facilities
University Services



40

43



College of Arts and Sciences
College of Business

127



College of Professional Studies
Special

Programs



Administration
Faculty







171

172


187

Faculty Emeriti



188

Administrative Staff




170

Adjunct Faculty

Index



192

139

162

School of Extended Programs

Graduate Studies

46





189

6

7

and Services

Expenses, Fees, and Refunds



167



10

Welcome

to

Bloomsburg University

Welcome to Bloomsburg University! We are delighted you have chosen to pursue
your baccalaureate degree at Bloomsburg. We believe the academic and co-curricular
programs will offer you many occasions to grow intellectually and socially.
The emphasis on a strong liberal arts preparation at Bloomsburg University helps
students develop characteristics of mental resourcefulness and responsible self-expression
and abilities to think critically, clarify values, and demonstrate problem-solving skills.
This university is characterized by openness in communication and involvement in
decision making by students, faculty, staff, and administration. In this atmosphere,
students and employees can expect mutual respect, personal and professional enrichment,
and accomplishment of common goals. We want you to succeed and invite you to take full
advantage of the varied resources of the university that complement your academic study.
Best wishes as you pursue your educational goals.

Harry Ausprich
President

Some

Facts About

Bloomsburg
University
State Teachers College, authorized to grant a Bachelor

of Science

Introduction

in

Education for teachers

in

elementary and

secondary schools.

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

is

one of

L'nder the administration of President Francis B. Haas
the
1

14 state-owned universities in the Pennsylvania State

System of Higher Education.

In addition to

education program, and a

67

education was initiated.

undergraduate degree programs, Bloomsburg offers masters
degrees
in

academic

in seleet

elementary education

is

disciplines,

and a doctoral program

Upon

retirement in 1969. During World War II,
Navy V-12 Office Training Program was conducted
on the Bloomsburg campus. As a result, a campus building
was renamed Navy Hall. In 1957, a division of special
education was instituted, and today. Navy Hall still houses

Arts and Sciences,

organized as four colleges:

Professional Studies. Business, and Graduate Studies and

Extended Programs. The scope and
described

until his

the U.S.

Bloomsburg University has more than 6,500 students

is

state

Education Department, was appointed president, a position

Organization

college

appointment of Dr. Haas as

then dean of instruction and a former director of the Business

he held

is

the

superintendent of public instruction. Dr. Harvey A. Andruss.

offered in cooperation with

Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

and

made in the teacher
new degree program in business

1927-1939), great progress was

internal structure of

the program.

each

the succeeding chapters of this

in

Major expansion
followed.

in facilities, faculty,

and student body

Full-time enrollment rose from 1.743 in 1960 to

catalogue.

5,452

Location

name was changed to
Bloomsburg State College. Authorization was

in 1986.

In 1960. the school's

received shortly thereafter to grant the bachelor of arts degree

The home of Bloomsburg University
the

Town

is its

namesake,

of Bloomsburg, the county seat of Columbia

County. Pa. The

community of

1

industrial, trading,

1,717

capital of Harrisburg.

located 80 miles northeast of the
Bloomsburg is within two miles of

two interchanges of Interstate 80.
Bloomsburg is served by the Greyhound and
lines.

Commercial

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Interstate 81 and
are about an hour's drive

at

programs

in

humanities, social sciences, and

Graduate study, leading

natural sciences/mathematics.

master of education degree, also was inaugurated.

and residential

is

Continental Trailways bus

for liberal arts

approval was received for the master of arts degree,

science in nursing.

A

Bloomsburg

is

offering curricula

in

in

1982 for the master of

in

1982.

a strong, multi-mission institution
the liberal arts, business, nursing, allied

health sciences, and teacher education.

History

1970

cooperative doctoral program in

elementary education began

Williamsport

from Bloomsburg.

in

for the master of science degree, in 1976 for the master of

business administration, and

airports at

to the

1968,

In

Degree programs are

offered at the associate, baccalaureate, and master's level

in

addition to the cooperative doctoral program.

An academy

"to teach

youth the elements of a classical

education" was established in Bloomsburg in 1839. The
academy continued with varied fortunes until 1856 when a
charter was prepared and stock issued to reorganize as the

Bloomsburg Literary Institute. A building now
known as Carver Hall in memory of Henry Carver, principal
at the time, was erected in 1867. It is considered today the

Commonwealth

legislation created the State

Higher Education on July

1,

became Bloomsburg University. Bloomsburg's then
president, Dr. James H. McCormick, became the system's
interim chancellor and later the

Dr. Larry

W.

first

Largely through the efforts of

J. P.

president for academic affairs, served as the university's

assumed

Wickersham,

Bloomsburg
Literary Institute became Bloomsburg Literary
Institute and State Normal School in 1869; it
continued under this name and organization until 1916 when
it was purchased by the Commonwealth and named the
Bloomsburg State Normal School.
The emphasis at the Normal School changed during the

permanent chancellor.

Jones. Bloomsburg's former provost and vice

interim president until July 1985

university's landmark.

System of

1983, and the institution

when

Dr. Harry Ausprich

the chief executive position.

superintendent of public instruction.

early 1920s

from secondary and college -preparatory courses

for special teachers to full-time teacher education.

1927. the institutional

name was changed

to

In

May

Bloomsburg

Accreditation
Bloomsburg University is accredited by the
Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States
Association of Colleges and Schools; The National Council
for the Accreditation of Teacher Education; National League
of Nursing; and the Pennsylvania State Board of Education.
It is

recognized by the American Chemical Society for the

excellence of

its

chemistry department.

ADMISSION AND
READMISSION
Instructions for Correspondence

Department of Developmental
Instruction

Correspondence concerning admission and documents
which pertain

to

admission should be addressed

lo:

The goal of

Director of Admissions

Bloomsburg University
Bloomsburg, Pa.
717-389-4316

the

program

Developmental Instruction

opportunity lor students regardless ol their economic

17815

background or

Any

status.

individual with a high school diploma or

certificate of

Application Procedures

equivalency

program.

lo the

eligible lo apply lor

is

submit an

may have

the director of admissions.

grades and/or standardized

lest

admission, one must complete and

admissions

official application to the Office

The applicant

is

of Admissions.

responsible for requesting the proper official

personal evaluation to the director of admissions.
application fee of $15 must be paid

Freshman applicants

are admitted to the university in

only one of eight academic categories:

allied health

scores.

to file

Aid.

may

internal curriculum

change
is

after enrollment.

is

chairperson.

a

this

Inquiries should be sent to the department chairperson

(See section on

Developmental Courses for course offerings.)
It is

the applicant's

be exempted from

Transfer into

Criteria for Evaluation
to

to

requirement can only be granted by the department

or to the director of admission.

Admission

in

given to address specific academic, financial,

petition for an

possible but not guaranteed.

a

(See section on Student Financial Aid).

and social problems. Permission

high-demand programs

in

Most students admitted are expected to participate
summer program prior to the first semester of their
attendance, where special assistance in tutoring and
counseling

may

supplementary

be secured from the Office of Financial

education, computer science, interpreting for the deaf,

Students

director ol

Opportunities for financial aid arc described

sciences, arts and sciences, business administration, business

nursing, or teacher education.

The

information as needed for proper consideration.

brochure which

prior to consideration of the application.

appears that the

it

adversely affected

requrie an applicant for the Department ol

Developmental Instruction

of his or her secondary school to submit a transcript and

The non-refundable

when

environmental background

may

admission

Non-traditional criteria are applied in

estimating potential of an applicant

Application materials and instructions for application

may be secured by writing
To be a candidate for

iJepartmcnt of

t\r

ol

to equali/c educational

is

Bloomsburg University

is

determined by

recommended

that

any student interested

in early

admission arrange an interview with the director of
admissions.

academic and personal qualifications.

Decisions are reached without regard to race, color, creed,
national origin, sex, or physical handicap.

Early Admission

Applicants other than those eligible under early

admission must be graduates of or seniors

in

accredited

secondary schools or must have secondary school

Outstanding high school students

may

be considered for

equivalency as determined by the Credentials Evaluation

admission prior

Division of the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

strong achievement and high aptitude, applicants for early

Acceptance is determined by the director of admissions
upon evaluation of secondary school preparation,

receive consideration.

achievement, scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Test,

toward the requirements for the high school diploma.

personal characteristics, and institutional capacity.

recommended

Acceptances are tentative
transcripts

which show work

if

in

based on evaluation of

progress; final action

to high school graduation.

In addition to

admission must have the endorsement of the high school to

that

College credit earned

any student interested

may

in early

apply
It is

admission

arrange an interview with the director of admissions.

is

taken after complete transcripts have been received and

International Students

evaluated.

An

applicant must have on

file

Aptitude Test of the College Board.
of the applicant to arrange for the

scores of the Scholastic
It

test

the responsibility

is

and

to request the

forwarding of the scores directly from the Educational
Testing Service to Bloomsburg University.

copy of

the high school test report

school transcript also
test will

Test.

is

acceptable.

on an

No

A

photostatic

official

high

other standardized

serve as a substitute for the Scholastic Aptitude

Residents of foreign countries should

initiate their

application well in advance of the semester they plan to
enroll.

Special application forms are required and

obtained by writing to the director of admissions.

whose

native language

is

may be
Students

other than English are required to

submit the results of the Test of English as a Foreign

Language (TOEFL) Examination administered by

the

Educational Testing Service. Princeton. N.J. 08540. The

minimum

acceptable

TOEFL

score

is

500. Those students

who

earn a score of 500 are urged to investigate one

fail to

the KSL. Language Centers which are located throughout

o\

Upon completion

nited States.

the

I

the

minimum

the

o\'

ESL

A

Certificates of educational training should be

accompanied
a

In certified translations

if

Brief course descriptions of

language other than English.

the other institution(s).

at

ma) be considered for admission if he
good standing academically and

transfer student

certified as holding

is

otherwise

the) are presented in

admissions regardless of whether credit

Iniversity director of

or she

a 2.5.

is

I

was earned

program.

TOEFL

score acceptable to supplement a

score of under 500

attended to send an official transcript to the Bloomsburg

in the

college

last

attended and having an overall

qualit) point average of 2.0 or better

courses

which passing and/or

in

on a 4.0 system of

all

were recorded.

failing grades

subjects successful!) completed should be included with

Non-Degree

credentials.

Diagnostic Testing

Program

Policy

Admissions procedures
credit arc outlined

This polic) applies lo testing that

is

non-degree

for undergraduate,

on page 167.

not a part of

Readmission of Former Students

course requirements.
Students will be selected lor diagnostic testing based

upon

freshman year grade point average or

their predicted

performance

in

courses

at

QPA

predicted freshman year

freshman

at

is

calculated for each

students with a predicted

QPA

QPA

The

upon

SAT

school or college achievement.

Students selectively low

one of the admission
of 450.

SAT

their

below

SAT

in

The

Outcomes of

file

Match

information as

is

may

require an applicant for

a letter containing such supplementary

needed

for proper consideration.

which

readmission for one calendar year. They should present

evidence of successful achievement

This information will be released with

appropriate interpretation to students and to other agencies as

These data may be released without

who

Readmitted students

academic deficiency have two
to regain

minimum academic

These students

another college or

are formally dismissed for
final

grading periods

in

which

progress or good standing.

are not eligible for

dismissed the second time

student permission for research purposes with student

at

university as part of any application for readmission.

on a need-to-know basis only for diagnostic evaluation

and remediation of the individual tested and/or evaluation of
the testing program.

time

Students under academic dismissal are ineligible for

these tests will be released to faculty and

the student permits.

director of admissions

readmission to

areas

at the

of re-entrance.

in

are selectively weak.

staff

Readmitted students are responsible for the graduation

verbal of 430. or Test of Standard Written

English of 43) would have diagnostic testing

degree

for readmission

requirements and academic policies which exist

scores and either high

testing areas (e.g..

to

to enroll or

university.

specific area(s) of diagnostic testing will

be determined by the pattern of

fail

any academic semester regardless of the reason,
if they wish to re-enter the

for

must apply

below

falls

2.0 will be considered for diagnostic testing based

circumstances.

w iihdraw

New

be given

less than 2.5 will

Students whose college

diagnostic testing.

having been formally admitted

study and attended Bloomsburg University

new

the lime of application to the university.

who

Students,

A

Bloomsburg University.

may

academic probation and

if

not attend the university for

additional degree or non-degree credit study.

anonymity assured.

Depending on

the results of the review of the record

the diagnostic evaluation, an individual

and

Orientation

program may be

provided and strongly recommended by the university before
additional courses for credit toward the degree can be taken in
the corresponding areas.
a report indicating a

Each student

will be

provided with

recommended developmental

Once

a

newly admitted student has paid

deposits, the next step

about

this

is

orientation.

the

advance

For more information

program, see the Orientation section.

plan based

on the diagnostic testing and the student's record. Such

Campus

Visits

individualized development programs will be provided for a

maximum

of students within the budgetary limits of the

university.

Personal interviews are

calling the Office of

Transfer Students
applicant

who was

time of application
university,

is

is

previously enrolled, or at the

The information supplied
American College Test

Admissions (717-389-4316).

in

results

Application Procedures and

may

not on

academic

year.

file.

Personal interviews are

Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

campus

visitation

days are held during

Visitation days consist of a general

meeting with admissions personnel, students, and
administrative personnel, a question-and-answer session, a

be submitted by a

Test results are not required from applicants

is

Monday through

Several Saturday
the

transfer applicant instead of the Scholastic Aptitude Test

who

have successfully completed 30 or more semester hours of
college credit.

an application

available

enrolled in another college or

a transfer applicant.

Criteria for Evaluation applies to transfer applicants.

results.

but not required.

Applicants should bring an unofficial high school transcript
if

An

welcomed

Arrangements can be made for an interview by writing or

Transfer applicants must request each college

tour of the campus, lunch, and academic departmental

meetings.

Participation in one of these visitation days

be more meaningful than a personal interview because
applicants have the opportunity to meet directly with

academic faculty

in the

department(s) on their

interest.

may

advanced course based on

Specific information and dales arc available upon request

the

from the director of admissions.

seek a commission through the Reserve

service and desire to

l!

I

raining

'

program.

Off-Campus

Visitations

Health Record
Each

year, the Staff in the Office of

Admissions

visits

An

community colleges throughout

high schools and

Pennsylvania, neighboring stales, and participate

in

approximately 100 college night/career day programs as well

if

community college counselors

to

is

offered admission must submit a
to enrollment,

appropriate examination report form

forwarded

Final permission to enroll

Prospective applicants are encouraged to check with their

high school or

who

i

to the

applicant upon receipt of advanced fees.

and Pittsburgh College Pair programs.

as the Philadelphia

applicant

medical examination report form prior

is

contingent upon a

favorable review of the medical history by the university

determine

physician.

an admissions representative will be visiting their

institution or attending a nearby college night program.

Temporary Withdrawal
Advanced Placement and

CLEP
A

A

may

study

receive a

maximum

total

of 64 semester

may

be

eligible for a

examinations and/or approved external

be submitted to the Office of Admissions lor processing.

institutional

The

university recognizes

Program (CLEP) and

two external

student must be

the

Advanced Placement Program of

the

to the registration date of the

intended period of absence.

The minimum

A

score of awarding credit for general

examinations

is

the 50th percentile of the

Credit

awarded

is

examinations for achievement
achieved by students

in

sophomore

for the subject

CLEP

a regular college course

in

in the

student on a temporary withdrawal

is

assured a place

semester designated for return provided the

instructions that are part of the temporary withdrawal

mean score
norm sample who

or above the

at

in the national

earned the grade of "C"

Minimum

A

academic good standing or making

temporary withdrawal prior

the College Board.

national norms.

in

minimal progress toward good standing and must request

the College Level Examination

examination programs:

subject.

Human Development. To

temporary withdrawal, completed forms must

be awarded for successful completion of

examinations.

CLEP

request a temporary withdrawal lor a

Center for Counseling and

hours of credit by examination or experiential learning.
Credit

may

student

specified period by securing the appropriate forms at the

agreement are

fulfilled,

the time designated

A

the

scores for awarded credit and the amount

student

who

and advance deposits are submitted

at

by the director of admissions.
returns from a temporary withdrawal of

a calendar year or less in duration

is

responsible for the

of credit granted can be secured by writing the director of

graduation requirements and academic policies that applied at

admissions.

the time the temporary withdrawal

A

who

score of 5 or 4 on an advanced placement

examination exempts a student from the introductory course
area and gives credit.

in the tested

placement are awarded
score of three in
credit

all

in

A

Advanced placement may be granted
Composition

after consideration of verbal

Standard Written English

is

two or one.

results,

in

English

SAT,

the Test of

and high school

achievement.

Advanced Standing

for Military
Service Educational Experience
The recommendations of
Education as stated

in its

the

Guide

to

American Council on
Evaluation of Educational

Experience

in the

Armed

such credit

to the

requirements of the student's curriculum

Services are:

The

applicability of
is

determined by recommendation of the dean of the college and
confirmation by the provost and vice president for academic
affairs.

United States Air Force-I courses validated through

college-level examinations are subject to the provisions for

acceptance of correspondence courses. Qualified veterans
enrolling in military science are eligible for placement into

A

student

more than one

calendar year duration must satisfy the graduation

of return and

other areas exempts a student without

from the introductory course. Advanced placement

not granted for grades of

requested.

requirements and academic policies which exist

Credit and advanced

calculus for a grade of three.

was

returns from a temporary withdrawal of

is

at the

then classified as a readmitted student.

time

ACADEMIC
POLICIES,

PRACTICES, AND
SERVICES
academic support services can be

tailored to

meet the need of

the individual student.

Academic

policies and practices are subject to change;

the policies of this chapter are those authorized as of Feb.
20.

1

U S7.

there are subsequent changes

[f

which

are

Registration and Scheduling of
Classes

effective for 1987-88, insofar as possible, these will be

announced

the Pilot;

in

announced

the Pilot are

changes made
in

The

Students enroll by scheduling classes, paying fees, and

after publication of

registering

Voice.

on the

day of each semester or summer

first

The scheduling of

session.

during the prior semester.

Registration Policies and
Practices

classes

usually completed

is

Classes in progress for the

current semester always constitute an obligation to the
All scheduling procedures for the next semester

student.

shall not conflict with this obligation.

The dates

for

scheduling and advisement are announced by the registrar.

Student Responsibility

To

schedule, students obtain a class schedule booklet, meet

with their advisers, and complete a class scheduling form,
It

is

know and

the responsibility of the student to

which

observe the academic policies and regulations of the

which the

university, to confine registration to courses for

prerequisties have been satisfied, and to

meet the

may choose

semester will have their schedules prepared

graduation

in

who

if

to satisfy either the requirements as

they elect to satisfy the

they are responsible for them

in

for the

fall

advance with

orientation period.

attend without

they existed at the time of their entrance or the

requirements;

followed by juniors,

Incoming freshmen

opportunity for counseling and schedule changes during the

of changes by the university

curriculum requirements, degree students
interruption

first

sophomores, and freshmen.

requirements for graduation.
In case

then presented to the registrar.

is

Seniors will schedule

in total.

new

All students
II

new

by the end of

their

sophomore

Students shall not be required to take part

requirements,

All students

must complete English Composition

(or their equivalent)

who

are

readmitted to the university and part-time students must

curricular activities until after 3:30 p.m.
activities

I

and

year.

co-

in

Scheduling

has precedence over unscheduled meets, practices,

etc.

apply to the provost and vice president for academic affairs
for permission to be graduated under the requirements

Students off campus

at the

student teaching, internships,

existing at the time of their original admission to

time of scheduling due to

etc., will

prepare their

proposed schedule, which will be processed

Bloomsburg.

at the

appointed

time with those of their peers. These students will need the
supervisor's signature and

Academic Advisement

form

must mail

their class scheduling

to the registrar.

Students will be billed according to the number of

Incoming students, who indicate

their preferred

curriculum, are assigned to faculty advisers

advisement

in

these areas.

Assignments

who

credits scheduled.

specialize in

to advisers are

made

Students must register

by the coordinator of academic advisement with advice of

semester or

department chairperson and deans.

registration issued

Applicants for admission

who

are undecided about their

curriculum state undeclared on the application instead of
specifying a curriculum.

These applicants

will

summer

be considered

in

person on the

first

by

Special provisions for

the registrar.

registration are available for non-degree students

their class schedules

day of each

session according to the instructions for

time degree students.

as general studies students.

Students

dropped

who do

at the

and

part-

not register will have

end of the

first

day of

registration.

Students with questions or problems should seek
assistance in the Office of

(Refer to section on Expenses, Fees, and

Refunds.)

Academic Advisement, Room

Students with disabilities should contact the Office of
1

of the Ben Franklin Building.

the Registrar to

make

special arrangements for scheduling of

classes and registration.

Students seeking tutorial services or other

developmental studies support should contact the

tutorial

Schedule Changes

coordinator in the Department of Developmental Instruction.

This

tutorial

coordinator works closely with departmental

advisers, the center's writing coordinator, reading

coordinator, math coordinator, psychological counselor, and
the recruitment and orientation specialist.

10

A

variety of

A

course or courses

may

be dropped except by

first

semester freshmen during the schedule change period (the
first six

days of classes), but none

extenuating circumstances.

may

be added except for

Students withdrawing

All courses agreed to with the adviser prior to

Should the

registration shall constitute a full class schedule.

When

student drop a course during the schedule change period (the

days of the semester), the student

first six

"W"

be

will not

is

the withdrawal occurs prior to the beginning ot

schedule

the final examination period.

if

during the

The

Late Registration

final

following a

summer

request

Wednesday

first

There

session registration.

in

a special

'is

fee for late registration unless the student presents a medical

excuse

is

to

student

who

another must

wishes to change from one area of study

Students failing to register for the next semester are

Academic Advisement

a request in the

file

withdrawn and must apply

new curriculum may

In this case, approval will

offered.

is

it

require
in

is

within four

enrollment.

who

discontinues attendance without

obligations to the university waives the right to

and future readmission

until all obligations are

which cover reimbursements are

Policies

stated in the

Miscellaneous Fees section.

depend on

In addition to

may depend on recommendations from

available space and

last

individual
all

a transcript

Permission to enter the

for readmission.

to register without

cleared.

approval of the dean of the college (or his or her designee)

which

An
clearing

Office.

in

received by the registrar for a student withdrawing

semesters of their

A

form

which the written

readmission provided their next registration

of Study

the date

is

the official withdrawal

Non-degree students may continue

Change of Area

not withdraw

absentia.

classified as

the time of registration.

at

may

effective date of the official withdrawal

the Registrar's Office or the date on

register late until the close of business

on the sixth day of the semester or the

Students

examination period.

on which the student signs

may

a written

students withdraw during a semester, the grade of

permitted to add a course except under extenuating

student

make

recorded for each of the courses on the student's

circumstances.

A

absentia must

in

request to the registrar.

students

advisers.

may

withdrawing from the university,

be absent for extended periods of time. The

categories are as listed below:

Temporai-y Withdrawal

Withdrawal from a Course

is

granted by the Admissions

Office after the student completes the withdrawal procedures

Any

student except a

first

a course during the schedule change period (the

When

of the semester).

a course

from the student's schedule

may

may drop

semester freshman

is

first six

days

it is removed
However, a student

dropped,

entirely.

withdraws from a course a grade of "W"

recorded.

As

a

means of

instructor's signature

No

is

Registrar

when

circumstances and for compelling and justified reasons, the

waive these

A

limit

shall apply.

the course

is

is

authorized by the

participating in the clinical

Students

in this

in a

cooperating hospital.

when

the student

is

participating in a university sanctioned

exchange program with a cooperating university abroad.

week after the middle day of the semester.
week of classes, in exceptional
which

is

Study Abroad absences are authorized by the registrar

required to obtain his or her

on the withdrawal form.

in

the student

time of their clinical experience

The student may be charged

being taught

may

fees in accordance with the

agreement with the cooperating university.
Completing Degree Elsewhere absence

Prior to the last

dean of the college

to

section.

if

be

withdrawals will be permitted after the close of the

business day one

Temporary Withdrawal

category are not charged fees by the university during the

notification of the instructor of the

withdraw, a student

intent to

will

the student files a temporary

year of the medical technology program.

After the schedule change period and

continuing until one week past the middle of the semester,
a student

above and when

withdrawal form with the Admissions Office. Refer
Clinical Experience absence

not add a course except under circumstances noted in the

above section.

listed

the registrar

when

is

authorized by

the student receives permission for his or

her adviser and dean to complete course requirements at

another approved institution.
restrictions.

of four withdrawals during the degree program

(Withdrawal from the university

Mandatory Leave
student

is

is

an

is

recorded by the registrar when the

required to leave the university due to medical

and/or psychological reasons or

is

suspended.

exception.)

Special Services for Disadvantaged

Withdrawal from the University
/

A

student

may withdraw from

the university

securing the preliminary withdrawal form

Counseling and

at

which time the student

by

the Center for

at

Human Development, Room

Franklin Building

Students

17 in the

Ben

will receive

information and exit counseling regarding the withdrawal.

The
form

student then presents the preliminary withdrawal

to the Office of the Registrar,

Franklin Building,

at

Room

which time the

the official withdrawal.

6

in the

Ben

registrar will process

Special Services for Disadvantaged Students, a federally

funded academic support program, seeks to serve a part of
the population of

Bloomsburg University students who

are

experiencing academic difficulty. The project offers tutorial
instruction in core areas of reading, writing, science,

and

mathematics, as well as academic support referral

any

course

in

in

which a Special Services program student

is

encountering difficulty. The project also provides
information and referral services for program students in the
areas of financial aid. career information, and counseling
11

6

The

services.

maximum

to

The project oft ice is located in Room 10 in Old Science
Hall. Anyone interested in obtaining more information
concerning the project

is

encouraged

to call

of this policy

the

is

ademic year for oil entering, reentering, ond transfer students, Other students may choose

to the student population.

of services

effective date

beginning of the 1980-81

Instruction, operates

primarily during evening hours to assure
availability

NOTE: The

which works with the university

project,

Department of Developmental

389-4278 or 3K 1 )-

c<

abide by these regulations or the pass-fail regulations that

prevailed a! the lime of their entrance into the university.

Course Repeat Policy

4275.

A maximum
semester hours)

Tutorial Services

the
all

The Office of Tutorial Services, located in Room 15 of
Ben Franklin Building, offers peer tutorial assistance to
students enrolled

selected college-level courses.

in

addition, the office provides notetaking service to

Roth of these sen ices are

impaired students.

Tutoring

in the

The

hearing

all

free of charge.

done by academically talented students.

is

The main purpose of
taught

In

the

classroom

sen

ice is to reinforce

what

transcript

and

which grades of

be repeated. The
part

is

D

or

initial

E have been

grade remains on the

of the student's permanent record.

Quality points are awarded for the grade of the repeated

The grade of

course only.

permanent record and

the repeated course

used

is

considered as one repeat,

a course taken at

University in which a grade of
at

part of the

Multiple repeats of the same course are

point average.

in the

is

to calculate the student's quality

D

or

E

Bloomsburg

has been earned and

another institution of higher education

maximum number

permitted

included

is

of repeats.

tutor, as a peer, helps the student to feel

comfortable asking questions. This communication helps

As

the students learn the subject.
tutorial

may

repeated

is

an open, friendly environment.

in

recorded

of four courses (not more than 13

in

sen

many

ices,

Normal Load and Overload

a result of the peer

students have improved their

The normal

load of a student in any semester

achievement.

semester hours.

Pass-Fail Policy

overload by his or her academic adviser.

A

student in

good standing

is

is

1

limited to 18

semester hours, unless he or she receives permission for an

average of 3.00 or higher
After attaining sophomore standing, a degree student

may

elect credit courses

on a

pass-fail basis in

accordance

with the following rules:

A maximum
hours

of two courses (not more than 7 semester

may

in total)

be included as part of the

minimum
No more

graduation requirement of 128 semester hours.

may

than one pass-fail course

A

may

student

be taken

in

any one semester.

request to take a course on a pass-fail

is

A

grade point

required of the student before

permission can be granted for an overload (See section on
Basic Fees.)

A student who is making minimum progress toward
good academic standing may schedule no more than 16
semester hours (refer to section on Academic Good
Standing), and a student reinstated upon appeal of an

academic dismissal

is

limited to scheduling 13 semester

hours (refer to section on Satisfactory Progress).

basis until the close of the business day on the second

Friday of the semester or the

summer

first

Semester Hour

Wednesday of each

session.

Courses taken pass-fail must be free electivesi no
required courses

may

A

be taken pass-fail. Required courses are

semester hour

is

ordinarily defined as the credit for

one weekly period of 50 minutes

those used to satisfy requirements for majors (including

recitation for

required cognate courses), minors, or general education.

studio, or internship, there

The

instructor

is

not informed that the course

taken on a pass-fail basis.
translated into grades of

D

for a grade of

is

Grades of A, B, C, D, or

P or

F.

with the grade of

or higher and the grade of

The grades of P and F do not

being

E

subsequent

to

enter the computation of a

completion of a course on a pass-fail

basis the student should change his or her major to one in

which the

may

instructor's original

is

correspondence between experimental time and

credit.

Credit by Examination

A

student

may

petition for the privilege of establishing

credit in a course or courses listed in the catalogue through a

comprehensive examination instead of through

registration

and class attendance. The following regulations govern

this

required, he or she

request that the chairperson of the academic department

A

student

not take

A

it

student

who
later

may

letter

grade earned.

has received a grade of

on a

E

close of the

semester.

The student must present evidence of adequate
experience with the course content either through experience

in a

course

other than college attendance or through independent study of

pass-fail basis.

revoke a decision to take a course on a

The revocation must be completed by the
business day one week after the middle of the

pass-fail basis.

This will allow the pass/fail option to be used

the course content.

A

student

may

course audited nor

not petition for an examination

in a

in a

course from which a failing grade has

been recorded.

The student must present evidence of equivalent

again.

experience
12

cases, as in laboratory,

not be a one-to-one

provision:

be notified of the actual

may

grade

may

in lecture, discussion, or

some

for E.

quality point average.
If

In

are

P recorded

F recorded

one semester.

if

the course involves laboratory or studio work.

The
the

must be approved

.student's petition

sequence by

in

department chairperson and the dean of the college

which the course

An

A

offered.

is

examination committee must be appointed by the
Unless the course

taught by only one

is

member

from 32

an advanced course which

is

of the faculty, die examination

committee must include at least two faculty members.
The examination must cover the course syllabus in
be used. The examination must be written

Where

subject to transcription.

shorthand

is

All papers

If

by

institutional

number of

he or she

fails,

in the student's

is

approval, this fee

awarded

no record

is

made.

normal quota of

charged for courses challenged

for that course.

payable

is

at the

Upon

receipt of

Business Office.

Evidence of payment must be presented

fee

is

in

may

may

to validate

such

folli

.i

and including 29 semester hours;
to

59 semester hours: junior
')U

more semester

or

I

hi

An
hours

is

individual

hours

who

is

more semester

enrolled for 12 or

classified as a full-time student throughout the

is

One who

is

enrolled for fewer than 12 semester

a part-time student.

Where

the

word

"student"

appears without clarification either by word or context
this

catalogue, fulltimc degree sludeni

is

implied.

in

Students

may

affect their eligibility for financial aid.

Course Requirements, Progress
Information, and Grade Reporting

be based upon the syllabi of the

Within the

student wishes to established equivalency with courses in

upon

these

be

courses taken in the previous institution or, in case the

this university,

to

credits per year

non-accredited

charged for examination

Examinations

credit.

in

athletics, etc.

Suitable adaptations of the above procedures

used to validate transfer courses taken

No

included

is

should be aware that failure to maintain a certain number of

department

to the

before the examination can be administered.

colleges.

any,

is

examination taken for credit regardless of the

credits

if

u

mor<

<>i

Definition of Pull-time Student
P

semester.

$30

special fee of

96

semesters as a full-time student.

skill.

pass-fail courses.

A

Transfer credit,

semester hours; senior.

the student passes the examination, the grade of

The course does not count

aftei

department office for three

filed in the

assigned for the course.

senior

a

until

sophomore

>

regulations, the definition of class standing are

sophomore, 30

years following graduation.
If

ol credit.

freshman,

a course requirement, the written and oral

must be

freshman

a

For purposes of social and housing privileges and

or, if oral,

aspects must be supplemented by demonstration of

hours

a

redit, >

<

63 semester hour,, a junior from 64

to

semester hours, and

a

as in typewriting or

skill,

landing

adi mil

ai

i

figures.

comprehensive manner. Suitable standardized examinations

may

studenl ha

he or she has 32 semester hour, ol

department chairperson and approved by the dean of the
college.

Class Standing

in

the syllabi of courses offered in this

CLEP

classes each semester, teaching

information:

institution.

See section on Advanced Placement and

week of

first

faculty shall distribute in writing at least the following



Requirements for achieving each



Any
Any

testing.

Auditing of Courses

letter

grade

relationship of class attendance to the course

other course requirements

Weighted averages of requirements

for grade

computation

A

full-time student

who

is

enrolled for less than 17

Procedures for making up

hours of course work may, with consent of the appropriate

dean and subject

tests

or other work

missed thorugh excused absence.

attendance fees as stated in the Basic Fees

Grade Posting Policy:

one course as an auditor.

posted, each student shall be given the opportunity

to

section, register for

If

the

In the

event grades will be

registrant attends at least three-fourths of the regular class

to request in writing that his or her grade not

meetings a "V" will be reported by the instructor, and the

posted.

course will be entered on the academic record without credit.

instructor

No

has been granted.

assignments are made to an auditor, and no papers or

examinations are accepted by the instructor for grading or

An

work

studio

A

auditor
if

may

such work

part-time student

to the provision that

not participate in laboratory or
is

may

register as an auditor subject

the fee paid by the

student, the course audited will be counted the

were taken
students

for credit.

may

Individuals

who

same

as if

in class

make

are not enrolled as

be

the request, the

permission for posting

that

shall

be prepared to inform students of their academic progre^
this.

At the end of a semester or summer term, the final
grade for each course is recorded on the student's permanent
record: a copy of the semester grades

it

his or her

home

is

sent to the student at

address or another address designated by the

student.

apply for audit privileges through the dean of

extended programs. Acceptance depends upon such factors as
space

may assume

should the student request

part of the course audited.

when computing

student does not

At any time during the semester, teaching faculty

record either during the period of enrollment or subsequent
thereto.

If a

Class Attendance Policy

and educational background.
Regular classroom attendance
students.

How ever,

a student

assistance by a faculty

w

ill

is

expected of

all

be afforded reasonable

member when

class

work

is

missed

for such reasons as the following:

13

When

the instructor submits the grade of

registrar,

must be accompanied with

it

for the student to

to the

I

a formal, written plan

complete the course requirements and the

appropriate letter grade that would be assigned

were not completed by

The

if

the plan

the student in the lime specified.

plan for the student to complete the course requirements

shall be

drawn up by

the contrary,
to the

the instructor with the acceptance of

Unless specifically stated

the student.

it

is

assumed

work

that

the written plan to

in

will be

end of the next regular semester.

completed prior

When

been completed by the student, the instructor

the plan has

shall

recalculate the grade to be assigned for the course and submit
this

new grade

according to established

to the registrar

procedures.

A

request for an extension of time in the plan lo

complete course requirements must be

The student must

of the registrar.

documentation

by the

initiated

student prior to the deadline of the plan on

the Office

file in

present suitable

to the instructor indicating that circumstances

above and beyond

new

his or her control persist or

circumstances of that nature have developed.

will be

It

granted only upon approval of the instructor and the dean of
the appropriate college.

P-Passed-This grade

recorded

is

when

a student takes

a course on a pass-fail basis and does work which would lead

D

to a grade of

Personal illness



immediate family

when
when

a course

The grade of P

or higher.
is

also

is

recorded

passed by proficiency examination and

a student receives a passing grade in a non-credit



Death or



Participation in a university-sponsored

course or co-curricular activity such as varsity sports,

co-curricular activity (mutually satisfactory

musical ensembles, theater, and forensics.

critical illness in the

F--Failed-This grade

arrangements for assistance must be made by the
student

The

when

instructor

is

the activity

is

not required to give

is

recorded when a student takes

a course on a pass-fail basis and does

announced).

to a grade

make-up

of E. The grade of F also

work which would
is

recorded

when

lead

a

examinations or review other class work missed as a result

student receives a failing grade in a non-credit course for co-

of unauthorized absences.

curricular activity.

A

faculty

member

with departmental approval

adopt a reasonable, alternative policy

provided that policy

if

members are
first week of

R--Research-This grade

class

during the

in writing

V»Audit

may
only

when

is

component of a course because

classes.

assigned by the instructor

a student has been unable to complete a research
the length of time for the

research exceeds the end of semester and

Grades, Quality Points, and Quality
Point Averages

for completion of the research
the chairperson.

same

Definition of

at

Bloomsburg University

are defined

as follows:

work
Passing Grade

I—Incomplete (This

the research

is

shall

must submit

not completed satisfactorily in

The plan for the student to
be drawn up by the instructor

plan to the contrary,

be completed prior

When

Unless specifically stated
is

it

assumed

that the

end of the next regular

to the

the plan has been

the course and submit this
is

a

temporary grade to be given

the instructor believes that the student has been
to

circumstances beyond his or her control. Failure of a
student to take the final examination or complete other

course requirements without prior arrangement with the
instructor of a legitimate excuse

14

instructor

completed by the student,

the instructor shall recalculate the grade to be assigned for

unable to complete the course requirements due

I.

will

semester.

F--Withdrawn

grade of

if

the time period stipulated.

in the written

C—Average

when

The

with the acceptance of the student.

B--Above Average

only

I.

to the registrar along with the formal plan for

complete the research

A--Excellent

D-Minimum
E— Failure

a formal plan

completion of the research and the grade to be assigned to
the student

The grades given

R

when

with the instructor and

filed

Provisions for removal of the grade are the

as those for the grade of

the grade of

Grades

is

is

not justification for a

new grade

to the registrar

according to established procedures.

X-No Grade Reported-When

the grade of

X

is

recorded, the provisions for determining academic honors,

good standing, minimal progress, and
are not applied until the grade of

X

is

satisfactory progress

removed.

Quality Points

The

intent

of the progran
beyond

talented students to reach

demically

by

their usual limits

providing challenging learning opportunities commensurate
with their high potential. The scholars curriculum is

Grades of A, B,C, D, and E have quality point values
as follows:

designed to foster the growth

and

oi intella tual

independence,

4

enhance analytical thinking and
problem-solving abilities, augment interpretative abilities

B

3

and communication

C
D

?

bonding."

Grade

creativity,

Quality Points

A

initiative,

and develop a sense

skills,

The curriculum accomplishes

ol

ommon

i

these ends by

offering a variety of courses and course designs including

symposia, forums, independent study, and experiential study
that require extensive reading, writing,

The

and indeplh study and

Quality Point Average

research.

A number
computed from

distinguished scholarship, outstanding performance as

faculty

Average (QPA)

called the Quality Point



Multiply the number of semester hours for each

scholars courses within the

course by the number of quality points for the

remainder of courses

grade

in the

total

course offerings

course and add the products.

Divide the sum obtained



The Scholars Program

in the first step

by the

concepts, and

computed by including only the
semester. The "Cumulative QPA" is
is

repeated at another accredited institution of higher education,
the credits for the failure at

Bloomsburg

are deleted

skills.

from the

of

community so

may

that they

life that

it

may

E

Eligibility for
has been reported to

be changed only through the

recommendation

for

change of grade due

computational or clerical error must be

made

to a

graduation class, and

in writing

by

minimum of 500 on
eligible,

When

Admission

achievement, a ranking

and approved by the department chairperson

and the dean of the appropriate college.

the grades of

in the

SAT

is

based upon high school

top 20 percent of the

scores of

1

100 or more with a

Once

both verbal and math subtests.

high school seniors or graduates are selected on the

I

basis of their application, essay,

are changed, only the approval of the department

and interviews and/or

Although high academic achievement provides

references.
is

opportunities, sporting events, and other

Scholars Program eligibility

grievance process or to correct a computational or clerical

chairperson

enjoy the same dimensions of

other students experience including

co-curricular programs.

Grade

the Registrar's Office,

R

they also will be

residence hall living, a wide array of cultural activities,

After a grade of A, B, C, D, or

and

at their disposal,

mainstream of the campus

campus leadership

the instructor

major, minor, and other general

Scholars courses, while they satisfy

fully integrated into the

university

computation.

A

The

years.

these years are selected from regular

to satisfy

programs and services

computed by including all courses taken to date at
Bloomsburg University. If a course has been successfully

error.

designated

Although university scholars have many special

that

Change

in

two academic

emphasize the integration of interdisciplinary knowledge.

QPA"

courses of a single

first

general education requirements, are specially redesigned to

number of semester hours represented by

"Semester

in

education requirements.

the courses.

A

requires the completion of 24

semester hours of general education credit

as follows:

is

are designated scholars faculty due to

teachers, and ability to relate to students.

The

University with grades of A, B, C, D, and E.

computation

is

Bloomsburg

the record of courses taken at

who

scholars courses are taught by university

required.
eligibility,

personal characteristics and extra-curricular

involvement are important

Bloomsburg University
Scholars Program

in the selection

process.

Retention
Students admitted to the University Scholars Program

(William

Baillie, director)

must maintain a cumulative
in the

Philosophy and Curriculum

first

program. Students

QPA

who do

of

at least 3.0 to

not attain this

semester will be retained provisionally

remain

QPA

in the

program

in the

with the stipulation that the 3.0 must be attained overall

The University Scholars Program provides

a special

academic experience for a preselected group of freshman and

sophomore

students.

The program

appropriate challenge for students

is

designed

who have

to

provide an

distinguished

themselves educationally, have superior intellectual
set

ability.

high standards for themselves, and are serious about

pursuing a quality college education.

before the sophomore year.

At the completion of the program, a student
maintained a

minimum QPA of

who

has

3.50 or higher will be

designated a University Scholar on his or her permanent
record as well as on the diploma upon graduation.

At the end of the sophomore year, students may wish
to apply to the upper-level

discipline to continue in
their final

two

Honors Program

in their

major

enhanced academic programs

in

vears.

15

Honors

any 12-month period, must earn half of
attempted for up

The

Magna Cum Laude,
The graduating

are used to

twice.

I

To

maintain satisfactory progress, the student must

laude."

number of semester

Total

Cumulative Quality

quality poinl averages

between 3.75 and 3.94 are

hours earned including

Point Average required

designated as "magna

cum

grades of "P" and transfer

for

laude."

minimal progress:
1.25-1.99

credit:

All those graduating seniors having cumulative

grade point averages between 3.50 and 3.74 are

1-16 semester hours

1.65-1.99

designated as "cum laude."

17-32 semester hours

I.

Honors

33-4S semester hours

1.95-1.99

previous semester, while honors for transcript

49-64 semester hours

2.00

and diploma w

65 or more semester hours

lor graduation will be as of the last

be as of the end of the final

ill

A

semester.


Hours

(Note:

meet the following minimal requirements:

All those graduating seniors having cumulative



credit hours

hours attempted lor 9 or more credit hours.

seniors having cumulative qualit)

"summa cum

all

credit hours; two-thirds of all cretin

earned for a repeated undergraduate course are not counted

poini averages between 3.95 and 4.00 are

designated

,s

Laude,

honor graduates.

identify


Summa Cum
and Cum Laude

Latin designations

to

student, while

S3- 1.99

making minimal progress toward

Forts -eight credits must he taken in residence at

academic good standing, may schedule no more than 16

Bloomsburg University in order to be considered
for academic honors at commencement.

semester hours.

A

full-time degree student

is

3.5 or higher in 12 or

whose semester

Retention Policies

QPA

more semester hours of

course work for which a grade or grades are
received will be

named

to the dean's

list

Academic Probation

for that

semester.

An

At the spring commencement cermeony, the
graduate

in

each college

who

has earned the highest

is

diploma on behalf of

least

all

An

University.

In the case of ties,

all

entering freshman

period

Bloomsburg

credit at

grading period (semester or summer) and

final

Average

(prior to the final semester) at

64 semester hours of

one of the following

limited to 16 semester hours:

graduates from that college. This honored graduate

must have earned

in

permitted to attend on academic probation for

is

one additional

academic average of current spring graduates within
the college shall receive a

undergraduate student

categories

A

top graduates

at the

is at

end of

least 1.00 but less than 1.25;

transfer student

final

will participate.

the

whose Quality Point
his or her first final grade

whose

grading period

is

QPA

at his

or her

first

less than, but within 0.25

Cumulative Quality Point Average required

of
for

minimal progress;

Academic Good Standing

A

student

who

has been meeting the requirement

two consecutive grading periods
immediately prior to a grading period in which his
or her Cumulative Quality Point Average drops
for at least

A
show
is

s

student

considered

final

whose record

at

any

final

grading period

a Cumulative Quality Point Average of 2.00 or better
in

academic good standing. (There are three

grading periods, the

the total

summer

fall

below, but within 0.1 of the Cumulative Quality

semester, spring semester, and

session.)

Point Average required for minimal progress;


Satisfactory Progress

A

full-time freshman or transfer student who was
making minimal progress toward good standing at
the end of the second grading period is below but

within 0.1 of that required for minimal progress

toward good standing;
Satisfactory progress

is

A

evaluated on the basis of two

a student's ability to earn a

minimum

of credit



A

who

part-time student

minimum number

hours
a student's ability to maintain a



full-time student

failed to earn

24 semester

hours within one 12-month period;

criteria:

minimum

who

failed to earn the

of semester hours as prescribed

above within the given semester.

quality

point average at the conclusion of each grading

Duration of Degree

period

Work

Full-time, continuously enrolled undergraduate degree
students, to maintain satisfactory progress toward the

completion of a degree, must earn a

minimum

of 24 credit

any given 12 month period (including credit hours
earned in developmental studies courses).
hours

in

Part-time undergraduate degree and

all

graduate degree

students, in order to maintain satisfactory progress within

16

Full-time undergraduate students are expected to

complete

their

program of study within

continual enrollment.

five calendar years of

Full-time graduate students are

expected to complete their program of study within two
calendar years of continuous enrollment.

However,

all

requirements for a master's degree, including any courses

accepted by transfer, must be completed within six calendar

Evaluation of Transfer Credits

years.

The period

for

completion of a master's degree

extension must be
to the

made

may

be

Written application lor

extended for sufficient reason.

dean of graduate studies prior

to the

College-level courses completed in an accredit'-!

year or four-year college or university

end of the six-year period.

Courses

student.

Academic Dismissal

in

which grade

or higher were earned are usually tran ferrcd

which the grade,

in

foi

a

gree

di

were earned

oi I;

transfer only if the overall Quality Point

Average

college where completed

on a 4.0 system.

is

2.0 or '>etter

at

the
In

either case, these courses transfer; grades, quality point

A

who

student

at

any

final

grading period

good standing nor qualified to attend
academic probation is excluded from

neither

is

in

semester on

and

registration,

marked "academic dismissal."
student under academic dismissal is

her record

A

for a

be deleted

his or

Readmission regulations are stated

Rei'.dmission of

if

Transfer credit will

the student subsequently registers for courses

which substantially duplicate

the content of courses accepted

in transfer.

is

A

ineligible to

attend any courses offered for a period of at least one calendar
year.

Quality Point Averages do not transfer.

in the section

on

student applying to transfer courses must

Graduation Requirements.

When

Former Students.

Students failing to meet the minimal requirements of

earned credit hours and/or quality point average

the

fulfill

provisions of the section Residence Requirement and

is in

will be

substitution of transfer credit for a required course-

question because the course was taken

in

an

unaccredited institution or because the description or

notified by the Registrar's Office.

standards of the course are unclear, a student

is

entitled to an

When

opportunity to validate the course by examination.

Appeals

they are available, standardized examinations are used.

(Sec-

section on Credit by Examination.)

A

student under academic dismissal

Academic Review Board
is

may

for reinstatement.

Correspondence courses are subject

petition the

If

reinstatement

granted, the conditions of reinstatement are indicated

institution

The

is marked
good standing or is
not making minimal progress toward academic good
standing by the end of the period granted by the conditions

specified period of time.

of reinstatement, he or she
registration,

and

student's record also

student does not attain

If the

is

is

again marked "Academic

Dismissal."

toward graduation

in a

baccalaureate degree

curriculum.

Courses taken
are acceptable

grades

at

if

in

another institution on a pass-fail basis

they conform to the conditions for such

Bloomsburg.

Bloomsburg degree student will transfer provided approval
obtained first from the adviser and the dean. A form is
available from the registrar for this purpose. Upon

Academic Review Board must he in
Academic
Review Board within 48 hours of receipt of official

completion of the courses,

notification of dismissal.

The evaluation of

Petitions to the

writing and received by the chairperson of the

The Academic Review Board comprises

taken from an

Credits from other accredited institutions earned by a

excluded from further

his or her record

if

accredited college or university and acceptable by that

including an enrollment limit of 13 semester hours for a

reinstated.

to acceptance to a

does not exceed 15 semester hours

total that

it

is

is

the responsibility of the

student to provide the registrar with an official transcript.

the deans of the

the courses will be

made by

the

department chairperson with the approval of the dean before

Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Professional Studies, and

the registrar records the courses and credits on the student's

Business; a representative of the vice president for student

academic record.

life;

Evaluation of credit earned

the director of the Counseling Center; the dean of

at

other institutions by

admissions; the dean of extended programs; the coordinator

incoming transfer students and by readmitted students

of academic advisement; and the

earned credit subsequent

registrar.

At the

initiative

made

to their prior

enrollment

of either the applicant or the Academic Review Board, the

Bloomsburg

student's adviser will be invited to participate as a voting

guidelines provided by the department chairperson,

member

cooperatively established by the college dean.

In

in the

its

consideration of the case.

student

evaluation of a petition for reinstatement, the

Academic Review Board is charged to consider the degree to
which external factors beyond the student's control
temporarily prevented optimum academic achievement; the
likelihood that these or similar factors would not recur if
reinstatement were granted; the likelihood that the student,
reinstated, could

complete

his or her

if

is

is

transfer

requirements for graduation which remain to be met. This

is

subject to revision in the light of subsequent changes in the

evaluation of the transcript.

Academic Dishonesty Policy
Students are expected to be honest in

means they

work;

proposed by the student as for up to 8 credit hours; two-

following acts:

thirds of all credit hours attempted for 9 or

more

credit

Hours earned for a repeated undergraduate

course are not counted twice.)

A

issued an evaluation sheet which stipulates the

an evaluation of the plan for attaining good standing

(Note:

Admissions Office with

curriculum successfully

within a reasonable extension of the normal four-year period;

hours.

in the

who

at

this

will not

engage

in

all their

academic

any of the

Cheating on examinations including the
non-authorized use of books or notes, the use of
crib sheets,

copying from other student's papers,

exchanging information with another student orally

17

or bj signals, obtaining a copy of the examination

and other similar

illegally,

Plagiarism

in

term papers, themes, essays, reports,

take-home examinations,

etc.

(To plagari/e

is

to

words, formulas, computer programs,

etc.

general education requirements, and an average of 2.0

last

64 semester hours of credit toward graduation

must be

oi answers after the

granting institution.

erasure of a grader's

believes that a student has been

in his

below

set forth

or her classes should use the

to resolve the matter.

full

At

in

an accredited four-year, degree-

32 of the

least

last

64 semester

Bloomsburg University courses. Exceptions

made

will be

may

be

range of penalties ranging from reprimand

to this policy

only by the college dean with the

recommendation of

student found guilty of academic dishonesty

subjected to a

courses taken

in

hours credited toward a baccalaureate degree must be taken as

member who

\ faculty

procedures

fact, the

etc.

academically dishonest

A

The

answers alter they have been graded, the insertion

marketing,

in all

courses required by the major program.

Falsifications including forging signatures, altering



at

128 semester hours to include completion of the

curriculum of an approved major program, completion of

of

another person.)

to

Graduation requires the successful completion of
least

without acknowledgement the ideas,

steal or use

Graduation Requirements

activities.

the appropriate department chairperson.

All financial obligations to the university

must have been

cleared.

expulsion from the university.

Procedures

A

faculty

Second Baccalaureate Degree
member who

has discovered an act of

academic dishonesty on the part of

Reprimand

the student orally or in writing.

o\ any written

is

Copies

reprimand will not go beyond the

student and the faculty
also

who

applies for a second baccalaureate

member.

A

faculty

member

authorized to assign the grade of "E" to

all

undergraduate courses
years and/or

credit

must describe academic dishonesty

that

have taken place and must request

is

alleged

that the

matter be shared by the board.

at

Bloomsburg

The

summer

in

residence during regular academic

sessions at

Bloomsburg University.

All requirements for the curriculum in which the second

degree

The complaint

degree

student also must add at least 30 semester hours of

File a written complaint against the student with

the Student-Faculty Judicial Board.

first

University or another accredited college or university.

work tainted by the academic dishonesty. (This
may be grieved under PRP 3590.)

to

individual

degree must have completed the

may:



An

his or her student

earned must have been

is

must have been taken

additional

required

30 semester hours.

in

satisfied,

and free elective

necessary to complete the

if

If

a particular course

both degree programs,

it

is

cannot be credited as part

of the 30 semester hour requirement for completion of the

second degree.

All subsequent procedures shall follow those of the

Multiple Degrees

Judicial System.

A

Residence Requirements
at

At

least

32 of

the last

64 semester hours credited toward

student can be awarded only one baccalaureate degree

a time. The degree to be awarded must be selected prior to

the last semester.

a baccalaureate degree must be taken in residence at

Bloomsburg University. Former Bloomsburg students who
are certified for teaching by completing two or three years of
college work and who are candidates for the Bachelor of
Science in Education degree must complete at least one half
of the remaining work for the degree in residence. Residence

transcript.

credit

is

given for courses by Bloomsburg University for

college credit.

Except as provided otherwise

Senior Year

Seniors needing fewer than
to satisfy their

1

of the

With respect

to

advanced placement, pass-

repeating courses, course withdrawal, and residence

requirement, the policy

number of courses or
work

in this section, all

preceding academic policies and practices apply to the

fail,

in

student completing an additional major

Associate Degree

associate degree.

Graduate Courses

A

another degree program will have the fact noted on the

in

is

limited to

50 percent of the

credits indicated.

8 semester hours of course

requirements for the baccalaureate

Academic Examination Policy

degree may, with approval of the department chairperson,
apply to the dean of graduate studies for permission to

supplement
courses.

upon

their

undergraduate courses with graduate

Graduate credit for gradtiate courses will be awarded

verification of completion of the undergraduate degree.



Faculty shall give examinations during the
regularly scheduled classes of the semester.

The

faculty are responsible for determining the
length, frequency, form,

and content of

examinations within the guidelines

all

listed

below.

Final examinations shall be given where applicable

only during the designated

at

examination week

and place according to the

the designated time

final

final

end of regularly scheduled classes and only

after the

writing the requirements

in

week of each

for each course within the first

academic term.
examinations
percent nor

No

grade.

In these

more than 40 percent of the course
exam, paper, project, or

As

be

shall

lasl

p<-n<«l ol

las

i

the final

i

exceed HO minuti

to

of the class.
classes

six-week sessions

in

examination on the

a result of this

at

the

have the

shall

sessions shall be held during the

Faculty shall give final examinations, which are

class periods scheduled lor the last day.
in the

nine-week sessions

matter presented over the entire term.

examinations on the

Faculty shall return and/or permit students to

the period extended to

review

evaluations by the
in the

term.

build-up

last

last

final

three-week

in

of the

last

i

Classes

shall hold final

scheduled class day with

X0 minutes

for that el

and other types of

unit tests, quizzes,

all

final

da> ol the course,

lasl

evaluations for grading purposes.

design, emphasizing subject

meeting

first

examinations for courses scheduled

in

the

lixcept in unusual circumstances.

condition, every course must use at least three

comprehensive

lor the

mil'

nice

so that they can be announced

have greater emphasis than

shall

the final examination.

each course

arrangements have been

single

assignment

university.

examination noi

than 20

less

proper

examination period with the time period

requirements, final

he worth no

shall

the recourse ol

ha

During summer sessions, the

examination schedule.

Faculty shall distribute

this policy, a Studenl

grievance procedures as established by the

regularly scheduled class

Procedures

order to prevent an excessive

In

number of unit tests for each
week of classes, faculty

in the

student during the last

Faculty
are

who wish

examinations

at

schedule quizzes,

to

tests,

or

times other than during their

advised to refrain from testing during that week.

regularly scheduled class periods during the term

The

may do

final

examination schedule

shall

be prepared

by the Office of the Registrar with consultation
of the faculty,

if

necessary, and approved by the

provost and vice president for academic

Regularly scheduled

be 120 minutes

examination week
interval

final

in length.

affairs.

examination periods shall
Part of the final

shall include at least a

between the

last full

one-day

day of classes and the

day of scheduled examinations. This time

first

shall

be designated as the reading period.

The following

restrictions are

made

so only

a

if

make-up opportunity

must be scheduled
to both student

time mutually acceptable

at a

and faculty and may not conflict

with the student's other scheduled classes.

A

faculty

at a

member

shall not give

class period unless approval

the majority of the faculty

his/her

academic department. Except for abnormal

imposed on the

circumstances, this approval should be granted by
the

of



the appropriate college dean.

Faculty are not required to be available to

end of the

first

this alternative

week of

Notification

classes.

arrangement

shall

be given to

students for conference during the final

A

examination week.

of his or her courses does not lend

No

scheduled examination must obtain approval for an

examinations shall be scheduled during the

faculty

member who

reading period unless approved by the provost

alternative

and vice president for academic

members of

No

affairs.

believes that the content
itself to

his or her

college dean.

academic department and

Notification of the approved

administrative activities shall be scheduled

arrangement

except with the consent of the individuals

Registrar.

involved.

the approval and notification shall be
will

remain open, and other

designated study areas will be

made

available

end of the

first

To change

hours when possible.

percent nor

graded

final

the faculty

majority of the

examinations

in

more than two

one day. (See procedure

below for rescheduling of

Any

members(s)

in

charge of the class, the

members of

his or her

academic

final

examinations.)

exceptions to any of the above matters must

Except for abnormal circumstances, the approval

and notification

end of the

member

below.

the course

non-compliance with the provisions of

first

to students shall be

week of

change may remain

be made on the basis of the procedures outlined

In case of

the

department, and the appropriate college dean.

student shall be required to take

final

made by

classes.

grade, there must be agreement for the change by

for at least the next full semester following the

examination.

week of

shall be worth no less than 20
more than 40 percent of the course

examinations must be available for student review

final

given to the Office of the

the requirement specifying that final

examinations

all

shall be

Except for abnormal circumstances,

during the final examination period with expanded

Unless returned to the student,

a

arrangement from the majority of the

extra-curricular activities or faculty-

The Andruss Library

No

obtained from

is first

members of

examination week.

--

an examination

time other than during a regularly scheduled

scheduling of activities during the final

-

is

This opportunity

available to students.

classes.

If

made by

the

approved, the

in effect for the faculty

for the duration of this policy or until
is

resubmitted as a Category

I

-

Course

Content Chanae.
19

order to change the time and place scheduled for

In

a final

the

examination, there must be agreement

change by the faculty tnembers(s)

the class. 100 percent of the students

and

the appropriate college dean.

must be made by
Student opinion

the

in

the time

If

in this

for

This change

final

final

--

change

is

made

final

examination

that

member

make-up opportunity

examination period (see below).

student has a scheduling conflict during the

examination period resulting

number

o\' final

in

an excessive

examinations scheduled for one

day, the following procedure for rescheduling the

20

priority of choice:
--

and date of a

apply and be completed

the designated time according to the following

charge

a

shall

two weeks before the end of reguarly

of the scheduled examinations to be taken during

in

some reason

examination

at least

scheduled classes. The student should select two

member

shall arrange to provide a

If the

final

by

matter shall be determined

results in a student conflict, the faculty

during the

the class.

middle of the semester.

by secret ballot with the faculty

of the sole.

charge of

in
in

for

Courses offered by the major department
Additional required courses

in the

major

program
--

The

Other courses.
additional final examination(s) should be

rescheduled with consultation of the relevant
faculty

on a mutually convenient

time.

Assistance in the rescheduling of examinations

may come from

such individuals as the

student's adviser, department chairperson, or

academic dean.

EXPENSES, FEES,

AND REFUNDS
(Fees are subject to change without notice)

Community
charged

to

Fee

Activities

The Community

Activities fee of

$50 per semester

each full-time undergraduate student.

is

Changes

lees or Costs

in

Part-time

work on campus are required to pay
Community Activities fee at the rate of $4.15 per credit
hour. Community Activities fees finance student activities

or refunded after the

fact,

music, lectures, student publications,

publication are those

in effect

students taking course
the

in athletics, recreation,

All lees or costs are subject to
If billing is

general entertainment, student organizations, and other

Charges for dining

student-supported programs.

the end of the

price index.

Full-Time Undergraduate, Pennsylvania
Residents

Housing Fees

residents of Pennsylvania

semester hour
semester hours

is

is

An

$840.

extra fee of

charged for course loads

in

who

in

lees and other costs

hall

service contract, currently

basic semester fee for full-time students

i

cli

listed in

or applicable on July

I9H7.

I.

meals are adjusted annually

academic year. The adjustment under

Basic Fees

The

change without

prior to change, student accounts will be

after

the food

based on the wholesale

in force, is

Residence Halls
are

$70 per

excess of 18

Accommodations during

the

academic year

in a

campus

residence hall cost $570 per semester for double occupancy

any one semester.

and $518

Part-Time Undergraduate, Pennsylvania

is

session

$36 per week.

who

All students

Residents

summer

occupancy. The

for triple

housing fee

live in

campus residence halls arccampus dining hall under

required to take their meals in the

Undergraduate students
hours

in a

who

either of

take fewer than

1

2 semester

semester pay fees of $70 per semester hour.

Full-Time Undergraduates, Out-of-State
Out-of-state undergraduate students pay fees per

semester of $1,538 for 12 to 18 semester hours. The
definition of out-of-state student

may

Keys

Undergraduate out-of-state students

who

A

is

charged for replacing a

lost

room ke\

Advance Payment of Fees
An advance

Graduate (In-State or Out-of-State)
fee

pay a fee of $840 for 9

to

5 semester hours and $93 per semester hour for less than 9

is

registration fee of 10 percent of the basic

payable when an individual

as an undergraduate student or

approved for admission

is

when

approved for readmission. This fee

a former student

is

credited to the

is

first

basic fee payment.

or in excess of 15 semester hours.

Graduate (out-of-state) students pay a fee of $936 for 9
to 15 semester hours and

$15

take fewer than

2 semester hours in a semester pay fees of $ 1 28 per

(in-state) students

fee of

and $5 for a mailbox key.

semester hour.

1

academic year:

Pennsylvania residents and out-of-state students.

Part-Time Undergraduates, Out-of-State

Graduate

the

week or $366 per
semester for 15 meals per week. The summer session food
service charge is $28 per week for 19 meals and $26 per
week for 15 meals. Fees for food service are payable with
the housing fee as a combined charge.
Housing and food service fees are the same for both
for 19 meals per

be obtained from the

Admissions Office.

1

two food service plans during

$418 per semester

$104 per semester hour

is

for less

The Community Activities fee for one semester S 5
when a student is approved for admission or when

payable

a former student

than 9 or in excess of 15 semester hours.

is

approved for readmission

after being out

of school for one or more semesters.

Summer

An Advance Housing

Session Fees

Undergraduate students pay fees

at the rate

of $70 per

semester hour. Graduate students pay $93 per semester
hour.

These summer fees apply

to

Pennsylvania residents

and out-of-state students. The Community Activities fee

$2 per week for all students taking undergraduate course
work on campus.

Deposit of S50

is

required and

payable to reserve a room accommodation and negotiate a

housing contract for the academic year. This deposit must
be paid prior

to

room assignment and

is

credited to the

housing charge for the current semester. The deposit

is

refundable only under certain conditions

deemed

is

appropriate

bv the director of housing.

21

Rules Governing Payment of Fees
Bank

made

he

Miscellaneous Fees

money orders, or checks
amount o\' the fee.

drafts, post office

oui lor the exact

lees other than the activities fee are payable

Diploma Fee

nuisi

A

to

payable to

Activities lees are

Fees are due
or

at

diploma fee

Community

to

at

graduation as follows:

$10 and master's degree

-

$10.

Transcript Fee

A

withhold

information concerning the record of a student

-

Activities.

times determined bj the Business Office

Community Activities Office.
The university reserves the riizht

charged

is

baccalaureate degree

Bloomsburg University.

who

fee of

$2

is

charged for each

official transcript

and $1

for an unofficial transcript of a student's record.

is in

Late Registration Fee

arrears in fees or other charges including student loans.

The university does not otter a time payment plan.

A

Billing statements of student accounts are mailed prior to
registration each semester.

directive concerning

comply with

Failure to

payment excludes

the student

late registration fee

of $10

completes registration after the

the

from

Application Fee

registration.

Inquiries concerning fees

may be addressed

to the

director of accounting, located in the Business Office, Waller

An

application fee of $15 must be paid by each

Administration Building. Bloomsburg University,

applicant, undergraduate,

Bloomsburg.

for registration.

Pa.

17815

Meals for Off-Campus Residents
who

All students will be assessed a

live off

week, per semester,

is

and graduate

per semester.

$20 Health Service Fee

Students scheduling three credit hours or less

be assessed a Health Service Fee.

will not

Faculty and staff

who

schedule academic courses will

not be assessed a Health Service Fee.

$212. (See Basic Fees section).

Student teachers

and/or students on internships not residing

and lodging

is:

Breakfast

$2.25

Dinner

$4.10

Lunch
Arrangements

$3.00

Room

$5.00

for

not be assessed a health fee.

Services are available to only those students

room guests must be approved by

resident director of the hall

where the guest

will

in the

Bloomsburg area will not be assessed. They may request an
exemption by sending a written request to the Registrar's
Office. Those students registered in extension courses will

Daily Rate of Transients
daily rate for transient meals

time of request

at the

Health Service Fee

campus may take their meals in
the dining hall if space is available. The rate for 15 meals
per week is $366 per semester, 19 meals per week is $418
per semester, 10 meals per week is $327. and 5 meals per
Students

The

who

charged a student

is

official registration date.

the

who pay

a

health fee.

be housed.

Student Community Building Fee

Orientation Fees

A
There

is

$10 payable

a one-time administrative orientation fee of

at the

candidate students.

time of the

This

is

initial billing

for

paid to the university Business

Summer

Office.

A

Participatory Orientation Fee

fee

is

is

paid to the Orientation Office located

students.

charged for regular

summer

summer

session and $2

session.

Session Health Fee

in the

All students will be assessed $1 per

This

summer

Ben

17815.

Summer

participatory orientation fee for

Summer

participatory orientation fee for transfer

fall

freshmen

session(s) in

session $3,

Franklin Building. Bloomsburg University. Bloomsburg,
Pa.

is

charged for the

program held on campus for new

orientation

$10 per semester

for a four- to six-week

degree

all

fee of

sessions— $1 for a one- to three-week

-

Refund

week during

the

which they are enrolled. (3-week

6-week session $6,

etc.)

Policies

$40
students

-

Summer
freshmen

-

participatory orientation fee for

summer freshmen and Department

Developmental Instruction students

-

is

not refundable.

of

Advance Registration Fee

$20.

See Services section for more information about
orientation.

The Application Fee ($15)

summer

$10

Orientation fee for

22

Application Fee

S15

The Advance

Registration Fee ($55)

is

not refundable.

Other Fee Refunds

Basic Fee
Fees for tuition are eligible for refunds when the
student withdraws from school.

submitted

in

All refund requests

writing to the Business Office

Administration Building.

A

student

is

in

must be

the Waller

No

eligible for

consideration for a refund for any reason approved by the

by a physician. The refund schedule also

to all part-time students.

Except for

forfeit

will

No
apply

of advanced

first full

in the

refunds are

class

refunds are

made

to students

who

arc

U ipcndcd

voluntarily withdraw from the university.

made

lor the

$50 housing deposit when

Room

fees are refunded

on the same basis as the

basic fees.
In

case of personal illness certified to by an attend

physician or

day:

who

housing contracts are broken on voluntary withdrawal) from
school.

deposits listed above, refunds for basic fees will be based on
the following schedule applicable after the

policies for lees not specifically covered

dismissed, or

president or the president's designated official or illness
certified

Refund

preceding statements are as follows:

in

case of other reasons which

may

be approved

by the Council of Trustees, refunds of housing and
a through

3rd

week

4th

week

5lh

week

2nd week

Refund schedule
the

Summer

50%

60%

70%

80%

for the

summer

session

is

after 5th

contingent fees arc prorated and the unused portion subject to

week

refund.

No Refund

Notice of Withdrawal

published

in

In case

received

Community

Activities

of withdrawal, any refunds which are due are

computed from

Sessions Catalogue.

at the

the date

when

notice of official withdrawal

is

Business Office.

Fee

Books and Supplies
The Community
the

Activities Fee ($50), paid as part of

advance registration deposit,

is

not refundable.

Books and supplies
semester.

Students

university store.

may

The

are estimated at SI

70

for each

secure books and supplies

store operates

on a cash

at

the

basis.

2?

STUDENT LIFE AND
SERVICES
Introduction
is

II

desirable for each student to

become involved

Plan (HELP), and Institutional (State) Student Employment.

in

Other

extracurricular organizations and residence hall programs as
these provide opportunities to learn and grow as a

hall

programming

is

"PUUS"

loan programs.

their state higher education

intended as a framework for

Uimited financial assistance

social gatherings, cultural

is

and a variety of student organizations.

scholarhips.

work out

schedules which permit them to participate
to

All students wishing to apply for financial assistance

and

must complete the

spend as much time as possible on campus.

The educational value of
the effort

university

Interested students should directly contact the

Financial Aid Office.

travel

in activities

are

available to continuing

events, discussion groups, athletics, judicial proceedings,

students are urged to

who

department for further

Bloomsburg University students through

Commuting

Students

information.

emotional, social, academic, and personal development; the

programs involve dining service,

agencies sponsor state giants anil Guaranteed

residents of states other than Pennsylvania should contact

being within an atmosphere of a living-learning center.

Residence

state

Student Uoan and

human

Application.

these services depends upon

State Grant/Federal Student

This application

is

Aid

available from the

Financial Aid Office, high school guidance counselors, or

and involvement of each student, whether resident

PHEAA. Towne

House, Harrisburg, Pa. 17102. The
Bloomsburg University financial aid brochure Bucks for
Huskies further outlines the various financial aid programs

or commuter.

University Policy

Bucks for
Bloomsburg students and is

available and the application procedure for each.

"Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

Huskies

exists for the

available

transmission of knowledge, the pursuit of truth, the

development of students, and
to the

As members of

critical

judgement and

to

University policy.

engage

in

a

in the

Accordingly,

understand that a student

may

it

is

important to

lose financial aid

by

failing to

acknowledged as a

normal operation of the

her degree requirements as prescribed

in the

Bucks

for

Huskies brochure.

Statement on Rights, Freedoms, and

guiding principle

Aid Office.

maintain satisfactory progress towards completion of his or

This statement, quoted from the student handbook,

Responsibilities of Students." has been

the Financial

to

sustained and independent search for truth."

Pilot. "Joint

upon request from

Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), and/or Bloomsburg

the

academic community, students should be encouraged
develop the capacity for

all

by the
Department of Education, the Pennsylvania Higher

the general well-being of

attainment of these goals.

distributed to

All financial aid programs are regulated

Free inquiry and free expression are indispensable

society.

is

institution.

Student Housing

Students are responsible for understanding and abiding by the
university's rules, policies,

and regulations as stated

in the

Undergraduate Catalogue, Pilot, and Residence
Hall Manual. The extent to which a student's physical
handicap limits his or her ability to comply with these
requirements should be communicated to the Office of
Health Services located
Center.

in the

McCormick Human

Bloomsburg University. Bloomsburg,

Pa.

On-Campus Housing
The

university residence hall

community comprises

seven modern residence halls that provide accommodations

The

for approximately 2,500 undergraduate students.

Services

residence halls are described in the Buildings and Facilities

17815,

section.

717-389-4451/4452.

Although students' housing preferences are considered
whenever possible, the university reserves the right to

Student Financial Aid

assign

For further information concerning financial aid may be
obtained by contacting the Financial Aid Office, Room 19.

Ben

financial aid

programs available

at

Bloomsburg

scholarships.

Programs sponsored by the Federal

Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG). Perkins Uoan

24

for Students

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania-sponsored

PHEAA

Grants, Higher Education

arrangements, a written request for waiver of

life,

(CWS). Guaranteed Student Uoan, and "PUUS" loan

programs include

end of the

this

residency

requirement must be submitted to the director of residence

(National Direct Student Uoan), College Work-Study

(SUS). The

are binding until the

academic year and may not be transferred or reassigned.

extenuating circumstances justify other housing

the Pell Grant. Supplemental

programs as well as Supplemental Uoans

combined

Freshmen under 21 years of age are required to reside on
campus or commute from the homes of their parents. If

include grants, loans, part-time employment, and

Government include

a

basis only for students living in the residence halls.

Housing and food contracts

Franklin Building or by calling (717) 389-4297.

The

rooms and roommates.

Housing and food services are provided on

Uoan

Uuzeme Residence

Bloomsburg, Pa.

Hall.

Bloomsburg University,

17815.

Transfer students, upon acceptance to the university and

payment of

their

admissions

fee,

may

request to have their

name placed on

a waiting

list

on-campus housing by

for

contacting the Residence Life Office. This does not

guarantee them housing.

A

resident student

less at the

who

has earnd 65 semester hours or

completion of any

participate in the

room

semester

fall

eligible to

is

selection lottery for the following

academic year. This policy allows most resident students
live

on campus up

to,

to

but not including, their senior year.

Students must seek off-campus accommodations for their
final

year of study.

lottery

Students not eligible to go through the

(more than 65

request their

campus

credits or residing off

names be placed on a waiting

housing.

Eligibility

campus) may
for on-

list

requirements are subject to

revision in response to changes

in

student

demand

for on-

campus accommodations.
Because of limited space,

at this time,

housing

is

not

available for graduate students or families of students.
Details about residence hall rules and regulations are

printed in the Pilot, Residence Hall

Manuals, The

Residence Hall Contract, and other housing

literature

available from the Residence Life Office.

Off-Campus Residency
Further information concerning housing (on- or off-

campus) may be obtained by contacting the Residence Life
Office at (717)389-4089.
All off-campus residences are privately owned and
.

operated and are considered "independent" student housing.

The

university does not approve or

damage

personal property of their

to, the

tenants.

Students residing off campus bear a dual responsibility

Town of Bloomsburg and as members of
community. The universiu cannot provide

as citizens of the

recommend

the university

Student off-campus residences are

residences.

the loss of, or

subject to periodic inspection by officials of the

sanctuary from the law nor can

Town

reputation in the

of Bloomsburg, and dwellings with four or

community

it

it

be indifferent to

its

serves.

more tenants

also must meet the standards of the
Department
of Labor and Industry.
Pennsylvania

Although students must

rely

on

their

own

Community Government

accommodations, the Residence Life Office
on off-campus housing opportunities, prepares

find suitable
ollects data

housing and landlord directories, and provides other useful
information of interest to student and faculty tenants and
their landlords.

Bloomsburg

is

Before any rental property
accepted for publication

Association

initiative to

in the

Town

All full-time and part-time undergraduate students

who

have paid the Community Activities fee are members of the

Community Government Association. Graduate students.
and staff members who have paid their Community

faculty,

of

in the university

Activities fee also are
are held every other

Room

housing directory, the owner must submit his or her

members. Student Senate meetings

Monday evening

in

the Multi-purpose

of the Kehr Union Building. The executive council,

premises to an inspection by the town Code Enforcement

which consists of

Office and sign a statement pledging to provide equal

alternate

the officers

Monday evening

and two senators, meets on the

of the month.

opportunity in the rental of the property.

Because the university does not assign students

campus

to off-

Student Organizations and Activities

residences, negotiations are the sole responsibility

of the students and the landlord.

However,

the Residence

Organizations

Life Office will gladly advise students on methods of

solving such problems, and,
life

if

deemed

appropriate, residence

personnel will mediate student-landlord disputes, but

only on an informal, non-legal basis.

Students are encouraged to take part in a least one
extracurricular activity per semester.

The approved

student

organizations are:

Students planning to live off campus should have a
clear understanding of their rights and responsibilities as
tenants.

Copies of model

leases,

checklists, departure notices,

apartment inventory

and town

available to interested students.

Upon

street

maps

are

request, residence life

personnel will help student renters conduct pre- and post-

occupancy inventories of

their apartments.

Off-campus

Accounting Club
Air Force ROTC
American Chemical Society
American Marketing Association
The American Society for Personnel Administration

students are advised to obtain insurance coverage for their

Arnolds Air Society
Association of Resident Students

belongings since most landlords do not assume

Bacchus

liability for

25

Biology Club

Psychology Association
Quest Student Leadership Group

Black Culture Society

Schuylkill Hall

Bloom Magazine
Bloomsburg Players
Bloomsburg Christian Fellowship
Campus Child Care Association
Campus Crusade for Christ

Senior Class

Campus Scouts
Catholic Campus

Sophomore Class

Bicycle Club

Ministry

Society for the

Advancement of Management

Society for Collegiate Journalism
Society of Physics Students

Sociology Club
Sophisticated Gents

Cheerleaders
Chess Club

Student Speech and Hearing Association
Student PSEA

Circuolo Italiano

K
Columbia

Ski Club

Students

Circle

Studio

Hall

for

Environmental Awareness

Band

Community Government Association
Community Arts Council
Commuters Association
Commonwealth Association of Students

Student Art Association
Student Nursing Association
Student Organization for Adult Resources (SOAR)
Table Tennis Club

Concert Choir

The Voice

Council for Exceptional Children

University-Community Orchestra

Data Processing Club
Earth Science Club
Economics Club

Volleyball Club

WBUQ

Elwell Hall

Weightlifting

Environmental Awareness Club
Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Women's Choral Ensemble
Women's Coalition
Young Democrats
Young Republicans

Forensic Society

Free

Spirit

Freshman Class
Hillel

Upward Bound Alumni Association

Youth

CARC

(Jewish Fellowship)

Husky Singers
Ice Hockey Club
Image

Publications

Intercollegiate Bowling

International Affairs

Club
Club

Junior Class

Students

are interested in journalism have an

take courses which lead to a Certificate in Journalism.

Through

Kehr Union Program Board
Kehr Union Governing Board
Lacrosse Club
La Esquina Espanola
Le Cercle Francais (French Club)
Luzerne Hall
Lycoming Hall

Mathematics Club
Medical Technology Club
Montour Hall
Music Educators National Conference
Northumberland Hall
Nuclear Awareness of Bloomsburg University
Nurses Association
Nurses Christian Fellowship
Obiter

campus

Lambda

same time gain

in either

Requirements for the Certificate
given

in the

commercial or

in

Journalism are

College of Arts and Sciences section.

THE VOICE
weekly,
It is

university student newspaper, published

is

two times

regarded as the official student voice on campus.

funded by the Community Government Association

budget and distributed free to the university community.

OBITER
This

is

the annual

yearbook and

pictorial of activities

BU. It is funded by the CGA and is
distributed free to members of the senior class upon
graduation. Other members of the university community
and highlights

may

at

purchase copies

at the university store.

BLOOM MAGAZINE
creative works.

Pre-LawClub

Campus

can contribute

at the

reports on major events of the

semester and also provides students with an outlet for their

Planning Club
Protestant

and

school journalism.

Bloom Magazine

Phi Beta

life

valuable experience for future work

The

Maroon and Gold Band
Mass Communication Club

this activity, a student

significantly to

Madrigal Singers

Project

who

opportunity to join the staffs of student publications and to

Karate Club

26

Club

Ministry

Awareness Committee

It is

distributed at the

end of every semester.

The

PILOT
The

official student

handbook

is

edited by students

inder the supervision of the dean of Student
iirector

Intel Sorority

C

'ouncil (IS<

I

IS

I

ompo

representatives of the 10 social sororities.

of university relations.

It

life

and the

(

oordinates the rushing and pledging activities and

to

ii

end

enhance friendship and social relation between

and individual women. The sororities

contains essential

ed ol

The count

'.r-nihr

are:

ijformation about the requirements, procedures, and policies

Alpha Kappa Alpha
Alpha Sigma Tau

established by the university.

TODAY

1980
1967

This daily publication from the Student Activities

mice

Kehr Union announces activities and meetings
news of organizations and departments.

in the

tnd carries

Honor and Professional

Societies

National honor and professional societies foster
iducational ideas through scholarship, social activities, and

noral development.

Campus

chapters are:

Probationary
National

1979

Alpha Sigma Alpha

I97<>

National

1979

Chi Sigma Rho
Chi Theta Pi

1967

Delia Epsilon Beta

1966

1986

Phi Delta

1964

Phi Iota Chi

1974

Sigma Sigma Sigma

1967

National

1971

Honor and Professional
Alpha
Delta

Psi

Mn

Theta Tau

Societies

1968

^Probation means the organization has less than 15

Delta

members.

Delta Phi Alpha

Gamma

Omega

Omega

Theta Epsilon

Kehr Union

Kappa Delta Pi
Kappa Kappa Psi
Kappa \1u Epsilon
Omicron Delta Epsilon
Phi Kappa Phi

For further information concerning Kehr Union,
information desk

call the

3X9-3900.

at

Phi Alpha Theta

The Kehr Union contains the following facilities:
Ground Floor Program Board Office, games room, bowling
alley, campus post office. Presidents' Lounge. The Voice

Ph Kappa Delta

office,

Phi Sigma Pi

Pi
Psi

Omega

-

Obiter Office, automatic banking machines, and

television rooms; First Floor

Pi

-

snack bar. multi-purpose

rooms, travel service, information desk, duplicating and

Chi

Sigma Tau Delta
Sigma Theta Tau

typing room, and administrative offices: Second Floor

Society for Collegiate Journalists

rooms, listening/meditation room, and Community

Tau Beta Sigma

Activities Office.

-

offices for student organizations, coffeehouse, conference

Social Fraternities

and

The Program Board plans the activities held in the
Kehr Union Governing Board authorizes policies

union: the

Sororities

and procedures for the use of the building and the University

The

Store.

Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC) serves as the

governing body of the nine social

fraternities

The

rushing, pledging, and programming.

and coordinates

fraternities

with

Services

dates of organization are:

Dining Room/Snack Bar
Beta Sigma Delta

1966

Delta Pi

1967

Gamma

Epsilon Omicron

Kappa Alpha

Psi

The William W. Scranton Commons contains two main
dining rooms that can be partitioned to provide a total of

1986
1981

Probationary

four dining areas seating 250 each.

Cafeteria-style food

services are furnished by a professional food service

Lambda Chi Alpha

1967

National

All students living in the

1970
Phi Sigma Xi

Sigma

Iota

Omega

Tau Kappa Epsilon

apply to purchase meal tickets

1964

Waller Administration Building.

1966

National

Scranton

Members of

'1969

the university

Commons

Faculty/Staff Dining

at

during the lunch hour.

Business Office

community may

published transient

Room

is

open

Mondav

halls are

Off-campus students may

at the

National

1978
Zeta Psi

campus residence

required to purchase meal tickets.

1966

1976

contractor.

rates.

to faculty

in the

eat in the

The

and

staff

through Fridav.

27

.

Group meals

may

these

subject to approval of

and panics

for outside

procedure 30 days
a

is

in

advance of the event.

in

may

groups

Banquets

123 Old Berwick Road, Bloomsburg, Pa.

Ambulance Service/Medical Emergencies
Ambulance

advance.

Snack Bar

1

17815.

be reserved by the same

in

the Kelir

Union Building which

members of the

serves snacks and light meals to students,
university

Planning Clinic.

organizations;

Residence Life Office and the

ilic

Business Office 48 hours

There

campus

are available to

be arranged through the food service vendor

community, and

campus.

visitors to the

service paid for by the Student Health

Services Center

Students

may

campus,

in

available to students of the university.

is

benefit

from

this service

off-campus housing, or

if

while living on

an accident occurs

within a reasonable distance of the university.

University Student Health Services

Medical Emergencies
The University Health Center
James

located on the third

is

Human

McCorniick

counseling about a health problem should report to the

In case of medical emergencies, call the Bloomsburg
Ambulance Association using the Columbia County
Emergency number, 784-791 1. After the ambulance has

Health Center between the hours of 7 a.m. and 8:30 p.m..

been called,

Monday

for the

floor of the

II.

7l7-38 t )-44?l/4452.

Services Center.

All students seeking health care or

through Friday, and on Saturday or Sunday, the

When

hours of sen ice are posted.
closed, students

may

the Health Center

When

is

report directly to the Blootnsburg

Emergency Room.
The University Health Center,

call

Law

ambulance
calling,

Enforcement. 4168, to provide escort

emergency

to the

be prepared

area.

following

to give the

information:

Hospital

staffed

by registered

clinic.

may

nature of the problem as you have observed

Your name.
Your call-back number.
The Health Services Program
3.

at the

Health Center are free and covered by the health services fee.
Those services received by students at the Bloomsburg
Hospital will not be free except the Emergency Room fee.

4.

service on behalf of

Therefore, there

fee.

students

all
is

unless the nature of the

Class Absence

Due

to Illness

no

contracts for

who pay

a drug or alcohol crisis.

ambulance service

billing for

emergency

Some

is

in the

issue medical excuses except

case of extended illness which necessitates

convalescence away from campus or

strict

bed

seizure,

an attempted suicide or

general reasons for calling an

and physicians recognize the professor's

right to

determine

due

to

the Center for Counseling and

attack.

If

you are
it

victim,

fall

in

safe

doubt about

and

call for

Bloomsburg Hospital Emergency Room.

Student Insurance

family deaths or other

In case of psychological concerns,

Human Development

contact the student's professors.

and suspected heart

if

Bloomsburg University requires

family emergencies, the Office of Student Life will contact
the student's professors.

difficulty,

non-ambulatory, allergic reaction,

an ambulance. The ambulance transports directly to the

a student should be excused from class.
In case of other absences

is

the seriousness of a given situation, play

In this

rest.

recommend that an
professor. The university nurses

case, the university physician will

excuse be granted by the

individual

ambulance

the health service

ambulance include severe bleeding, breathing

The Health Center does not

it.

Location on campus.

2.

At the request of students, physician's appointments

be made by the nurse on duty. Services received

The

1

nurses and the university physicians, serves as a walk-in

that all students

have

appropriate accident and sickness insurance coverage.

will

If

you are registered

more

for nine or

credits

and do not

have a health insurance plan, you must purchase either the

These notices are not

current student health insurance plan or another plan of your

excuses, but notification.

choice.

Health Service Fee

The

student health insurance plan

is

designed

to

meet

basic medical expenses of students at the lowest possible
All undergraduate and graduate students carrying 9 credits

or

more

will be assessed

$20 per semester

for a Health

The monies

coverage, low cost

you

Service Fee.
collected from this fee will pay for the

Since cost has a direct relationship to amount of

cost.

is

may mean

less than desired.

carefully to determine

Legislature as an auxiliary function of the institution.

needs.

for the salaries of

related to health services such as the doctors

the cost of the Hospital

Emergency

Contract, medical supplies,

utilities,

Room

all

individuals

and nurses, plus

Fee Waiver

office supplies, self-

coverage important to

when considering

institution's student health insurance plan,

health service that has been designated by the Pennsylvania

These funds are expended

that a

Therefore,

if

it

review

adequately meets your health care

Filing of claims will be the responsibility of the
student.

Claim forms are available

at the university

Application for the insurance plan will be mailed along
with your registration materials or can be obtained

Bloomsburg Hospital and Geisinger Medical Center.

Health Center.

addition,

comprehensive gynecological health care

is

available at a reduced cost to students at the Family

Health

Center.

help care unit, and transporting of students to and from the
In

the

it

If

you

are covered

or by your own, you

at the

by your family's health insurance plan

may waive your

participation in the

student health insurance plan by completing a waiver form

28

ut

the time of registration or within the

summer

of each semester,

[he start

three

first

weeks of

The

sessions excluded.

and agencies

requires that you certify that you are covered by a

orm

The

hospital-medical-surgical insurance plan that will remain
force for the current

in

academic year.

provided only with verbal and

is

centei

is

Room

Building,

4:30 p.m.

ated on

lex

and

17.

i

insurance coverage paid for by the
Association.

member

The

injuries sustained in

will be

Specific state and national tests for special purposes are

submitted to the parent's medical insurance plan

prior to

expenses

Injuries requiring less than
will

made

franklin Building,

Room

CLEP

The

benefit for injury to sound natural teeth

per tooth.

Damage

to

temporary teeth (bridge,

in related

expenses,

all

I

(Pennsylvania Teachers

I'

GRE. MAT. NTE. and

on campus on a regular

are administered

$200

is

Pharmacy, and Optometry

partial, etc.)

for

which covers up

to

student athletes are covered

Under this
would be payable for life with no limit on the
amount, on expenses incurred, for hospital care,

and other

tests

GMAT.

basis.

I.SA'I

Center

tests arc available in the

Human Development. Room

Counseling and

Franklin Building.

In addition to the basic benefit plan,

PT(

tests as the

I

or by calling 3X9-4255.

17.

Applications for these tests and the

not covered.

$25,000

to the coordinator at the

Certification Testing Program).

be covered by the university's plan and need

maximum

Bloomsburg University community. Special

requests should be

Such

$100 of medical

not be submitted to the parent's medical plan.

is

service to the

any payment or consideration by the university's

company.

389-4255.

call

administered by the coordinator ol testing upon request

This means the expenses

basis.

for appointments oi additional

I

Institutional Testing

basic benefits, under the athletic insurance program,

on an excess

with a

of an

intramural sports or other injuries or illnesses.

are provided

to

foi

answering

the office

information about center services, please

Athletic insurance covers injuries arising

team but does not cover

(Aftei hours contact

ounselorcan be made through

a.m

8

made

Community Government

while practicing, playing, or travelling as a
athletic

Bi n Franklin

thi

Special appointments also can be

mai nine, 589 4255
All students participating in intercollegiate sports have

top flooi "i

tin

open weekdays from

is

evenings and weekends.

Athletic Insurance

v.riiicn

consent oi the student.

Ben

17.

Further information concerning these

may be obtained from the
Human Development.

Center for

Counseling and

under a Lifetime Catastrophic Insurance Plan.
plan, benefits
total dollar

surgical services, extended care facilities,

and rehabilitation

Bloomsburg University
positive beginning

committed

is

is critical

to the belief that a

to attaining the greatest

possible benefit from a college education.

services.

Note:

Orientation

Insurance coverage offered to the students

on negotiated contracts and, therefore, are subject

to

based

is

change.

program for

orientation

all

Consistent with

comprehensive

that belief, the university provides a

newly admitted

These

students.

programs are administered through the Center for
Counseling and

The Center for Counseling and Human
Development

Human Development.

Freshmen entering
participate in a

their

human growth

assists students in

potentials and in adjusting to

services through individual, group, and

a variety of subject areas.
skills,

developing

Some

activities are

campus

workshop formats

in

of the areas include study

time management, assertiveness, effective

communication, recognition of issues related
sexism,

human

sexuality, drug

and

and alcohol abuse, eating

disorders (anorexia and bulimia), stress, relaxation, and

other topic areas which relate to daily living.

counseling

is

provided for students participating

and Educational Opportunity Programs.

many

Specialized
in

Act 101

In addition to

is

freshman

an orientation session for transfer

initial

summer freshmen.

enrollment

January,

is in

held on a Sunday prior to their

first

day of

Information about orientation and the university

classes.

sent to

is

several

In addition to the

students, non-traditional students, and

For students whose
orientation

to racism

Sunday when

scheduled for them.

orientation, there

Parents and

orientation session.

families are urged to attend on

The Counseling Center

semester are required to

in the fall

summer

all

new

students

when

university and have paid their admission fees.

receive this information in early

May

Fall

prior to their

freshmen
fall

enrollment.

At the

university, enrollment involves

much more

than

individual counseling, the counselors present outreach and

an educational endeavor. There are career, personal, and

group seminar-workshops

social concerns that students

in classes,

campus settings.
The center coordinates and

residence halls, and

and

directs three other

major

University Student Health Services, Orientation,

Institutional Testing

PTCTP). Other center

(GRE, NTE,

MAT. CLEP.

and

services include professional

consultation for faculty and

to address, all

of which are

counseling for

Orientation helps to meet such concerns in a variety of

ways. The program provides for the

familiarizes students with the university:

permanent or temporary withdrawal from the university, and

relations

among people from

advisement for academic or non-academic grievances.

social backgrounds:

All Counseling Center services and records are

Release of any information to other persons

contacts with

its

personnel

and students: promotes good human

facilities,

staff, initial

initial

academic advisement process

faculty in the crucial

sendees,

confidential.

need

important to achieving a well-balanced college experience.

other

programs:

i-

they have been accepted by the

varied racial, economic, and

and provides for completion of certain

pre-enrollment matters involving scheduling, identification
card,

meal

tickets,

and program evaluation.

Orientation helps students

make

a

good beginning, but

it

29

cannot provide

all that

the)

need

know. Therefore,

(o

University Store

students have the responsibility of familiarizing themselves

with appropriate segments of the

Catalogue and

the Pilot

Assistance

pertinent to them.

questions arise.

Undergraduate

is

when problems or

available

For additional information,

Orientation Office

at

I'ln

and with programs and policies

389-4659, located

in

14 of the

The Career Development Center
to all

offers career counseling

X a.m. to 4:30

Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: and 9:30 a.m.

to

1

Mail

Postal Service
delivered to

is

Monday through

Bloomsburg undergraduate,

graduate, continuing education students, and alumni.

campus residence

Friday.

A

commuter

laboratory containing printed materials and audiovisual

halls

once

central post office in

Union provides combination boxes

In

addition to individual counseling, an up-to-date career

is

p.m..

Campus

Career Development Center

equipment

hours are from S

p.m.. Saturday.

Ben Franklin Building.

and planning services

many other items. Normal
Monday and Tuesday;

a.m. to 7:30 p.m.,

call the

Room

nivcrsiu Store sells books, supplies, imprinted

i

clothing, and

daily.

Kehr

for off-campus and

students.

The Community Arts Council

available to students.

Career information and job-hunting seminars,

workshops, and programs sponsored by the center are held

DISCOVER,

throughout the year.

guidance system,

making career
include

decisions.

campus

a

computer based, career

available for students interested in

is

Other services offered by the center

interviews, vacancy

lists,

The Community Arts Council is supported by the
Community Government Association. The council consists
of 20 members with equal membership of students and
faculty, a community representative, and the director of
cultural affairs.

and credential

The Community Arts Council sponsors programs

services.

performing

purchase a

An

office for veterans

is

staffed

Room

6.

is

maintained

in the

Office of the

of the Benjamin Frankling Buidling.

by several work-study veterans whose duties

consist of certifying to the Veterans Administration

enrollment of veteran students as well as dependents and

widows of

veterans.

Assistance

is

given

in

education-related

matters such as educational benefits from the V.A., tutoring,

and financial

30

aid.

staff,

Activities card.

purchase patron cards also are admitted
free.

It

Community

A

cultural affairs schedule

patrons of the

in the

and artists-in-residence. These

events are without charge to faculty,

Veterans' Office

Registrar.

arts, lectures,

Community

is

and students

who

Area residents who
to cultural events

published each

fall.

All

Arts Council receive monthly

newsletters announcing events and activities.

Haas

Art

(Jallery of

Intramural sports open to

women

Works of

art are

exhibited throughout the year in the

Haas Gallery under the direction of the Department of Art.
Exhibitions arc held monthly, and a special exhibition of

work

student

held each spring.

is

students include

badminton shufflcboard

volleyball, cageball, basketball,

tabic tennis, softball, horseshoes, flag football, bowling,

and

tennis, racquetball,

floor rKX key.

Intramural co-educational sports include teniquoit,
volleyball, softball, tennis, horseshoes, golf,

and

racquetball.

Permanent Art Collection

When

not occupied lor instruction, intercollegiate

athletics, or intramurals athletic facilities are

The Department of Art maintains a permanent

more than 300 works of

collection with
the

art

displayed across

campus. Numerous pieces of outdoor sculpture are

room

and sauna, racquetball courts, two swimming

an

adaptive lab, and a physical fitness center.

QUEST

Automobile Registration

QUEST

is

an outdoor adventure education program

Bloomsburg University and

the general public.

in

The

small groups.

programutilizes adventure activities

in

outdoor settings

while creating an awareness and an appreciation of the
relationship between people and the natural environment.

Most

QUEST

activities

pxxils,

that

Quest

experiences encourage teamwork, understanding, and

compassion through interaction

available

track and tennis court, nautilus equipment, a weight

exhibited on the campus.

serves

made

by the students. These include an indoor

for recreational use

art

experiences utilize the following outdoor

Operation of a motor vehicle on the college campus

Manual available in the Office of Safety and Law
Enforcement located in the basement of the University Store
building.

Freshmen and sophomores

residing in

campus residence

halls are not eligible to operate and/or park a

on the campus and should not bring them

and courses:

a

is

Motor Vehicle Regulations

privilege explained in the

motor vehicle

to the

Town

of

Bloomsburg.
backpacking
rockclimbing

winter camping/

caving

snowshoeing

initiatives/new

games

Requests for special permission

cross country skiing

mountaineering

canoeing

having an automobile, they must be either 21 years-of-age
or have 64 earned credits.

kayaking

bicycling

have the privilege of

In order for a resident student to

rafting

eligible are

covered

in

Section 605 of the Motor Vehicle Regulations manual.
All staff, faculty, and

ropes course

have a motor vehicle

to

on campus for students not normally

commuting

students must register

any motor vehicle they drive on the campus. Parking decals

QUEST
university,

offers value-forming experiences for student,

and outside groups

that

meaning and

a program of student

life,

QUEST

also offers a

leadership development program, an academic minor in

information center, and UpReach. a

program

for

new

summer

students.

wilderness

For more detailed

information on this program, contact the

QUEST

Office

Office at

time; however,

may

obtain only one valid decal at a

emergency

situations

may

warrant issuance

of a temporary permit.
hall juniors

and seniors are

eligible for

permits to park in an area of the hospital parking

from the campus and route 487

at the

Bloomsburg Hospital designated

Moving

389-4323.

to adhere to this provision will result in a

Students

Residence

outdoor leadership, an outdoor equipment rental and

orientation

campus. Failure
$5 penalty.

application.

As

Law Enforcement

within 24 hours after employment, registration, or arrival on

emphasize the

transference of experiential learning to everyday

are to be obtained at the Safety and

across

lot

lower end of the

for green decals.

violations such as failing to

obey stop

signs,

driving against traffic on a one-way street, wreckless driving,

and driving too

Athletics, Intramurals, Recreation

fast for conditions are

chargeable under the

Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code.

The

university

is

a

member

Visitor's

of the National Collegiate

Athletic Association, the Eastern College Athletic

Conference, the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference, and

intercollegiate

tennis, track,

swimming,

and wrestling for men; and basketball,

field

men

include baseball, tennis, track,

cross country, horseshoes, soccer, water polo, weight
training. Softball, basketball, table tennis, volleyball,

and

may

must obtain a
Enforcement Office.

areas; they

wrestling, gymnastics, golf, handball, racquetball.

Office.

Navy

Hall.

must park in the
from the Law
Enforcement Office. During weekends, there is open
During weekends, overnight

parking, and visitors

and track for women.

straight pool.

Law Enforcement

visitors

hospital area and obtain their visitor's permit

hockey, cross country, lacrosse, Softball, swimming, tennis,

Intramural sports for

Visitors should obtain a visitor's

Andruss Library, and Ben Franklin Building.

program includes baseball,

basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer,

-

locations are Carver Hall, Waller Administration Building.

Nelson Fieldhouse,

the Eastern Wrestling League.

The

Parking

permit from one of several offices on campus. The

A visitor cited

park

in either red. black,

visitor's

permit from the

for a parking violation

who

wishes to

appeal the violation should report to the campus

Enforcement Office with the

or green

Law

Law

ticket before leaving

campus.

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Students should familiarize themselves with the entire
regulations manual or call the

Law Enforcement

Office for

additional information.

Student Grievances
Academic Grievances
Procedures have been established and arc outlined

system

Pilot to provide students with a

complaints of alleged academic injustices relating
or other unprofessional conduct

in

The

to register

to

grades

in the traditional

teacher/pupil relationship.

Non-Academic Grievances
Procedures also are available and outlined
to provide students with a

in

The

Pilot

system to register complaints of

alleged injustices relating to violation, misinterpretation, or

discriminatory application of non-academic policies and

procedures, and/or the conduct of professional, nonprofessional, and student employees.

Campus
The

Child Center

BU Campus

of Elwell Hall.

Child Center

children (ages 2 to 6) of

for care

located in the basement

students and employees from

through Friday

School-age children (ages 6

when

university

BU

Monday

7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m.
semesters).

is

services provide care for preschool

Its

the public schools

session.

is in

and spring
accepted

have a holiday and the

There also

designed for children ages 2 to

(fall

to 10) are

10.

is

a

summer program

Parents can utilize the

center on a drop-in or full-time basis throughout the year.

However,

all

children must be registered in advance and

toilet trained.

Registration materials can be obtained at the

center.

The Campus Child Center

is

licensed by the

Pennsylvania State Department of Public Welfare.

It is

The operating

fees for the center are as follows:

governed by the Pennsylvania State Day Care Service for
Children Regulations. The

$.75/hour

Students

Community Government

Association provides funding to help support the center.

The center provides a nursery school program designed
Varied

activities are

$25/week

planned to meet the social,

emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of the child.
holistic,

developmental approach provides the

is

"child centered." providing

opportunities for the children to learn
interest

and readiness.

It is

when

The

1st

child

more hours
(Community

a day)

Activities not paid)

$.75/hour each additional child

flexibility to

numerous
show

Activities

fulltime (5 or

$1.25/hour

$40/week fulltime

meet individual differences. Quiet and active play, small and
large group activities, snack, rest, and sleep are included.

The curriculum

(Community

child

$.50/hour each additional child

especially for the growth and development of the preschool
child.

1st

paid

$ I/hour

Staff

(5 or

more hours a day)

1st child

$.50/hour each additional child

they

$35/week fulltime

"teacher directed" through

(5 or

more hours a day)

guidance and places an emphasis on creative learning,
discovery, and exploration.

The program provides

$1.25/hour

Faculty

1st child

opportunities to strengthen individually and cognitive

$.75/hour each additional child

processing abilities in order to prepare the children for the

$40/week fulltime

academic learning

that will take place in

(5 or

more hours a day)

elementary school.
All faculty and staff

Community
change.

members

Activities fee.

The

are required to

pay the

Operating fees are subject to

center's operating

days follow the same

calendar as the university students. For

more information,

contact Judy Coleman-Brinich. director, at 389-4547.

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UNDERGRADUATE
CURRICULA
Choice of Curriculum
The undergraduate curricula arc administered by three
The College of Arts and Sciences, the College of

DEVELOPMENTAL READING

01.011

colleges:

Professional Studies, the College of Business, and the

he major objective ol this course will be to improve

I

School of Extended Programs. The requirements' for the

the reading ability ol the students to a level where they will

which deal with these

curricula are stated in the chapters

students are admitted to eight broad

to enroll in

will be

on both a group and an individual

A

credits towards full-load status

student must have committed himself or

herself and received admission to a specific

of the sophomore year.

who

(Students

major by

the

end

semester grace period on
a student

is

in that

major.

(Offered

this

makes

requirement.)

major he

a tentative choice of a

In curricula

where addmission

is

summer

restrictive at the junior

year entry-level, as

in

not bound to admit the student

only.)

This course will present major components of the

needed

in

will

It

emphasize basic reading

full-load consideration,

he or she

if

is

Point Average.

criteria.

Students electing to major
in

in

two departments must

each department and meet

major requirements of each department and
education requirements.

Requirements.)
require

in

the

of the

A

in

minimum

departments

some departments may

128 credits for graduation.

in

two

must

different schools

have the permission of both college deans

and grades are counted

to declare a

double

below

Denny Reading

Endeavors

to

in

the Quality-

the established cut offs

on

test.

2 semester hours

improve spoken and written language and

enhance development of

skills

necessary for formal writing,

particularly punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraph

writing.

Includes studies and measurements of the

effectiveness of informal writing, advertising copy, and
traditional formal prose style.

major.
status,

and grades are counted

Two

credits

in the

toward full-load

Quality Point Average.

Credits will not apply toward graduation.

Credit

(Offered

Each curriculum, which leads

to a baccalaureate degree,

requires the successful completion of 128 semester hours of
credit.

skills

will be offered for

prerequisite to College Reading and Study

BASIC WRITING

of the general

(See section on General Education

Double majors

more than

Double majors

all

the Nelson

01.041
all

Three credits

college courses.

Skills for students scoring

spaces or other selective

II

3 semester hours

the case in

not admissable according to the competition for available

have a major adviser

Two

are counted in the

selective or

several programs in the College of Professional Studies, the
is

and grades

DEVELOPMENTAL READING

01.025

reading process.

university

Weekly

Credits will not apply toward

Quality Point Average.

transfer to

assigned preliminary or prerequisite courses required

or she

Instrui

graduation.

B'loomsburg University with junior standing have a one-

When

II.

basis.

contracts will provide individualized prescriptions.

academic categories. (See section on Application
Procedures.)

Developmental Reading

be able
colleges.

Upon admission,

I

2 semester hours

A

semester hour

is

one semester.

only.)

DEVELOPMENTAL WRITING

01.060

3 semester hours

defined as the credit for one

weekly period of 50 minutes of
recitation for

summer

Available for students

who

test

below a standard

lecture, discussion, or

In the case that a

course requires

laboratory, shop, or studio experience, two, or in
three periods, are considered as equivalent to

some cases

one period of

established by the university on the writing diagnostic

Through

a series of writing

to control a variety

and revising

of basic sentence patterns.

grammar, mechanics, and spelling and

lecture, discussion, or recitation.

strategies in the paragraph.
status,

Developmental Courses

test.

tasks, students learn

Improve

try basic rhetorical

Three credits toward full-load

and grades are counted

in the

Quality Point Average.

Credits will not apply toward graduation.

A student, regardless of his or her current academic
program or prior academic performance, may enroll in
developmental courses provided by the Department of
Developmental

Instruction.

These courses serve

to

supplement the student's academic experience with grades
counted

in the

Quality Point Average, but credits do not

apply toward graduation.

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BASIC MATHEMATICS

01.071

Skills

2 semester hours

For students

who

enter with inadequate arithmetic skills

Study

for college-level studies.

literacy

credits

toward lull-load

status,

and grades are counted

in

Credits will not apply toward

the Quality Point Average.

graduation.

The goals of the general education program
Bloomsburg University are to develop:

an ability to communicate effectively;


if

it

student

is

recommended

to participate in this

ethical values

course

skills,

evidenced through student preparation and results obtained
diagnostic
will be

tests.

An

individualized program

designed lor each student and

may

in

in



mathematics

may

concepts

include operations

01.090

Quality Point Average.

in the

maximum

be necessary

in

College Algebra. Topics will include linear

success

is

to

be

art,

music,

in future

and

college math courses that

in the

a familiarity with the major contributions

of

skills

begin with a limited algebraic background. Three credits

and grades are counted

an understanding of the relationship between

biological environments;


and quadratic equations.

to provide the student with the concepts

Point Average.

music,

an individual and his or her physical and

equations and functions, exponents and polynomials,

status,

art,

interests;


to

toward full-load

critical

interests;

3 semester hours
skills that are

obtained

necessary for success

and

and theater through simulation of one's creative

Credits

assumed

Designed

a capacity for assessing the validity of ideas

and theater through stimulation of one's creative

BASIC ALGEBRA

factoring, rational expressions,

fitness, life-long

skills;

a greater appreciation of literature,

Emphasize intermediate algebraic
if

and survival

a greater appreciation of literature,

toward graduation.

will not apply

goals;

thinking abilities;

include the beginning linear equations, and

grades are counted

life

knowledge through development of

These

skills.

responsible

an understanding of the approaches used to gain

of rational numbers, ratio, proportion, percent, geometric

concepts, and basic algebraic concepts and

and

an appreciation of the need for

detected thai minimal algebraic skills exist as

is

make independent and

value judgements and decisions according to high

2 semester hours

A

at

an ability to think analytically and quantitatively:
a facility to

DEVELOPMENTAL MATHEMATICS

01.080

will

apply toward graduation.

Computer-

language.

assisted instruction will be utilized throughout the course.

Two

Three credits

Skills.

General Education Requirements

Emphasizes hasie

LOGO

including the

and College Reading and Study

be assigned toward full-load consideration and

techniques and problem-

skill

solving strategies will he explored.

computer

will

Quality

human knowledge

in the

humanities, social

sciences, natural sciences, and mathematics:

an awareness and global understanding of the
relative position of the individual in the

world

community.

Credits will not apply toward graduation.

Specific

Requirements

College Study Skills
Communication
The course is designed to provide, formulate, and apply
methods and models of learning strategies. The principle

(6 hours for students

focus will be on content area reading and study

-

skills.

In

addition, outside readings and discussion will focus on the

9 semester hours

who complete

The product and process

compared

to various

apply

in

will

be discussed and

approaches to learning. Grade will

or English 104 (3 credits)

3 or 6 semester hours



Three credits from the approved

list

of

communication courses

Quality Point Average, and credit earned will count

toward graduation.

)

English 101 and English 200 or 201 (6 credits)

nature of learning and the individual's responsibility to
learning.

English 104

3 semester hours
Quantitative-Analytical Reasoning

3 semester hours

01.120

COLLEGE READING AND STUDY

-Three credits from the approved

SKILLS

quantitative-analytical reasoning courses.

3 semester hours
This course will develop the complex reading and study
skills essential for learning in college.

Values, Ethics, and Responsible Decision

In addition to

3 semester hours
-Three credits from the approved

focus on reading flexibility and

ethics,

reading

skills.

list

courses.

individual's responsibility to learning.

courses such as science, technology, and

classroom time, students

may be

required to use the reading

lab for computerized vocabulary lessons

exercises.

34

A

student

may

and speed reading

not take both College Study

values

is

of values,

and responsible decision-making

Outside readings will focus on the nature of learning and the
In addition to

of

Making

content area reading and study strategies, the course will
critical

list

(The development of interdisciplinary
encouraged.)

human

Survival, Fitness,

and Recreation

Skills

be represented

3 semester hours
-Three credits from the approved

list

and

of

and life-long recreation

survival, fitness,

in these

and MathcmatK

\

12 credit

pHtmenl

><

Natura

include biological

allied health sciences, chemistry, earth

science, mathematics, and physics.

skill

courses.

TOTAL
TOTAL

= 51

<»r

54 semester hours

= 15 or IS semester hours

General Education Courses
Students qualifying for English 104 are exempt from

20.200 or 20.201 upon successful completion of 20.104,

Course Requirements

Specific

thereby completing this requirement with 3 rather than 6

semester hours.

Communication

(6 or 9 credits)

09-231 -Technical Writing

Distribution Requirements

10-101 through 104

10-109
Distribution requirement courses must be from
disciplines other than the individual's major. Students with

double majors must adhere to
disciplines.

specific

only one of the

to satify the

communication, quantitative-analytical reasoning,

values-ethics,

may

this ruling for

Courses an individual uses

and survival-fitness-recrcation requirements

not be used to satisfy distribution requirements.



Humanities
-Twelve

(12 semester hours)

from courses approved as

French

-

-101 through 104

-

German

12-101 through 104

-

Spanish

I

I

12-109

-

through

1

I

-

Russian

14-101 through 104

-

Italian

18-101 through 102

-

Latin

*20-101

-

Composition

*20-200

-

Writing proficiency examination

*20-201

-

Composition 2

-

Introduction to Speech

represented in these 12 credits. Humanities

25-104

-

Interpersonal Speech

departments include

74-153

-

Introduction to

(12 semester hours)

developing an understanding of approaches to gain

knowledge

in the social sciences,

understanding of our

an individual

own

an

society and the place of

in that society,

knowledge of

the major contributions in the social sciences,

and global awareness. At

credits.

Social sciences departments include

anthropology, economics, geography, political
science, psychology, and sociology.

Natural Sciences and Mathematics
(12 semester hours)

-Twelve credits from courses approved as
developing an understanding of approaches to gain

knowledge

in the natural sciences,

an understanding

Introduction to Journalism

Creative Writing
-

Honors Composition

is

substituted for regular

English composition requirements by students

whose names

are included

on a

list

prepared by the

English Department.

Communications
Manual Communications

Quantitative- Analytical Reasoning (3 credits

&
&

40-246

-

Business

40-346

-

Business

45-260

-

Basic Social Statistics

48-160

-

Basic Statistics

53-101

-

Mathematical Thinking

53-1

-

Finite

53-1 12

-

Trigonometry

53-113

-

Pre-Calculus

53-114

-

College Algebra

53-1 18

-

Applied Matrix Algebra

53-123

-

Essentials of Calculus

53-125

-

Analysis

I

53-126

-

Analysis

II

53-141

-

Introduction to Statistics

53-201

-

Theory of Arithmetic

53-202

-

53-231

-

Geometry and logo
College Geometry

53-241

-

Probability and Statistics

53-271

-

Algorithmic Processes

1

1

least three different

departments must be represented in these 12

4

and either

I

25-103

from courses approved as

Italian

through Latin 2

1

-

credits

through Russian 4

through

*20-104

-Twelve

German 4

through Spanish 4

I

I

20-301

Social Sciences

4

Phonetics. Spanish

13-101 through 104

knowledge in the humanities, creative interests in
and appreciation of art, literature, music, and
theater, knowledge of major contributions in the
humanities, and global awareness. At least three
different humanities departments must be
English, history,

through

I

developing an understanding of approaches to gain

art,

f-'rench

Sounds French Language

-

speech, mass communications, and theater.



Phonetics:

20-105

credits

languages and cultures, music, philosophy,



-

i

Economics Math
Economics Statistics
1

1

Mathematics

for elementary teachers

Values. Ethics, and Responsible Decision Making (3 credits

Human

09-213

-

Science Technology

of the relationship of the individual to his or her

28-220

-

Ethics

environment, and knowledge of the major

28-290

-

Medical Ethics

contributions in the natural sciences and

28-292

-

Cont Moral Problems

mathematics. At least three different natural

41-105

-

Environmental Issues/Choices

sciences and mathematics departments must

42-210

-

Values Conflict 20 Century

42-215

-

Global Issues

in

History-

A

i

Values

Conflict

of Values

35

44-207/28-207

-

Ethics. Politics, and Public

Policy

46-102

-

Anthropology and World Problems

48-131

-

Psychological Adjustment

48-254

-

Psychological Aspects Social Issues

50-230

-

Human

50-254

-

Social Implications Biology

Sexuality

fblrfSJP

Survival. Fitness, and Recrational Skills (3 credits)

05-101

-

Varsity Baseball

05-102

-

Varsity Basketball

05 103

-

Varsitv Field

05-104

-

Varsitv Football

05-105

-

Varsity Soccer

05-106

-

Varsity

05-107

-

Varsity Tennis

Hockey

Swimming and Diving

05-108

-

Varsity Track and Field

05-109

-

Varsity Wrestling

05-1 10

-

Varsity Golf

05-

-

Varsity Lacrosse

05-1 12

-

Varsity Gymnastics

05-113

-

Varsity Softball

05-149

-

Aquatics-Beginning Non-Swimmers

05-150

-

Beginning Aquatics

05-151

-

Intermediate Aquatics

05-155

-

Swimnastics

05-200

-

CPR

05-201

-

Archery-Badminton

05-214

-

Fencing

05-217

-

Bicycling

1

1

1

Women

and Safety

05-290

-

Special Topics

50-205

-

Introduction to Nutrition

(

1

credit

may

be

counted here.)

05-219 -Tennis

HUMANITIES AND THE ARTS

-

-

05-223

-

05-224

-

Modern Dance
Fitness Dance

05-227

-

Archery-Volleyball

05-228

-

Gymnastics

30-101

Introduction to Art

Weight Training-Fitness

31-215

History of American Art

05-231 -Archery

31-225

History of Architecture

05-232

-

European Art History

1

05-233

-

Bowling
Badminton

31-235

31-236

European Art History

II

05-234

-

Golf

31-345

History of Near Eastern Art

05-235

-

Riflery

31-346

History of Oriental Art

05-236

-

Volleyball

31-355

History of

05-237

-

Modified Physical Education

32-111

Drawing

05-238

-

Racquetball/Handball

32-150

Design

05-239

-

Square Dance

32-201

Ceramics

05-240

-

Fitness-Slimnastics

32-221

Fabric Design
Painting

05-230

-

Art

Modern Art

I

I

I

05-241

-

Judo-Self Defense

32-231

05-243

-

Backpacking

32-241

Sculpture

Weaving

I

I

05-244

-

Orienteering

32-251

05-245

-

Canoeing

32-261

Graphics

05-246

-

Beginning Skin-Scuba Diving

32-275

Crafts

05-247

-

Basic Rock Climbing

32-395

Art

05-248

-

Basic Sailing

05-249

-

Synchronized Swimming

05-250

-

Advanced Lifesaving

05-270

-

Exercise and

05-271

-

05-272

-

05-273

05-274

36

GROUP A

Creative Dance

05-222

-

05-275

-

05-276

-

&

I

I
I

Culture of France

English

20-120

-

Intermediate Archery

20-121

-

Intermediate Bowling

20-131

-

World Literature
World Literature II
The Bible as Literature

Intermediate Golf

20-151

-

Introduction to Literature

Intermediate Tennis

20-153

-

Folklore

Intermediate Volleyball

20-220

-

British Writers

I

Intermediate Judo

20-221

-

British Writers

II

You

I

I

20-222

-

20-223

-

American
American

20-23

1

-

20-25

1

-

20-280

-

Literature

I

12-202

-

Literature

II

12-203

-

Written Expression 'Spanish)

Literature and Society

12-204

-

Spanish Studies Abroad

Literary Genres

12-21

-

Spanish Culture and Civilization

Poetry

12-212

-

Spanish-American Culture and Civilization

13-101

-

Russian

I

13-102

-

Russian

II

14-101

-

Italian

I

History

I

Oral Expression (Spanish)

42-100

-

The Trans- Atlantic World
Origins of the Modern World
42-113 -The Modern World

14-102

-

Italian

II

42-1 12

-

14-103

-

Italian

III

14-104

-

Italian

1X77

18-101

-

Latin

I

18-102

-

Latin

II

35-101

-

Music Listening

35-1

-

Maroon

35-112

-

Concert Choir

35-1 13

-

Women's Choral Ensemble

35-1 14

-

University-Community Orchestra

35-1 16

-

Husky Singers

35-130

-

Fundamental Musicianship

42-121

-

U.S. History Survey:

42-122

-

U.S. History 1877

42-133

-

42-141

-

42-142

-

-

to

Present

The Ancient & Medieval Worlds
Modern China and Japan
Latin America from European Colonization

to present

42-143

-

Black Africa

42-144

-

Islamic and Hindu Worlds:

and

India:

Middle East

Malaysia

42-208

-

Contemporary Issues

42-210

-

Values

42-222

-

in

U.S. History

in

Conflict in 20th Century History

IV

Music

1

1

&

Gold Band

42-223

-

42-224

-

42-227

-

42-229

-

42-235

-

Growth of American Business
Economic History of the United
The Immigrant Experience
The American Woman
Modern World Leaders
Emergence of Social Welfare

42-250

-

History of Science

35-142- Viola

42-277

-

History of Christian Religion

35-143

-

Violoncello

42-282

-

Military History

35-144

-

Double Bass

States

II

35-131 -Theory

I

35-132 -Theory

II

35-133

-

Sight Singing

35-134- Sight Singing

I

II

35-141 -Violin

35-151 -Organ

Languages and Cultures

35-161

-

Trumpet

35-162 -Horn
I

35-163

-

Trombone

10-102 -French

II

35-164

-

Baritone

10-103

III

35-165 -Tuba

10-101

-

-

French
French

10-104- French IV
10-201

Language

35-171

-

Voice

35-181

-

Piano

35-191

-

Flute

-

Structure of the French

10-202

-

Oral Expression

10-203

-

French Written Expression

35-192 -Oboe

10-204

-

French Studies Abroad

35-193 -Clarinet

10-21

-

Foundations of French Culture and

35-194- Bassoon

1

I

(French)

35-195

-

Saxophone

10-212

-

France Today

35-221

-

0-295

-

The Art and Culture of France

35-222

-

Music History
Music History

II

35-223

-

Music History

III

35-224

-

Class Piano

I

35-225

-

Class Piano

II

35-226

-

Class Voice

35-229

-

Class Instruction

Civilization

1

-German
-German II
11-103 -German III
11-104 -German IV
1-201 - Grammar and Composition (German)
11-101

I

11-102

1

I

in

Brass

1

1-202

-

Conversation (Gentian)

1

F-204

-

German

Studies

-

Spanish

I

12-102

-

Spanish

II

28-21

-

Introduction to Philosophy

12-103

-

Spanish

III

28-220

-

Ethics

12-104 -Spanish IV

28-230

-

Religions of the East

28-271

-

Western Religious Tradition

28-303

-

Philosophy of Science

12-101

12-121

-

12-122

-

Abroad

Spanish Literature
Latin

American

in

Philosophy

English Translation

Literature in English

1

Translation

12-201

-

Structure of the Spanish

Language

37

Political Science

28-304

-

Philosophy of Social Sciences

44-101

-

Elements of

28-310

-

History of Ancient Philosophy

44-108

-

Contemporary

-

United States Government

-

Modern Philosophy
Phenomenolog)

44-161

28-314

Existentialism and

44-181

-

Contemporary Issues

28-35

-

Theory of

Know

44-271

-

States. Nations,

44-366

-

The

28-312

I

Historj ol

ledge

Political

Political

Science

Political Ideologies

in

World

Politics

and Governments

Systems of Western Europe

Communications Studies
Psychology
25-103

-

25-104

-

Interpersonal Speech

25-20d

-

Oral Interpretation of Literature

25-220

-

Intercultural

25-241

-

Voice and Diction

48-211 -Child Psychology

26-102

-

Introduction to Theater Arts

48-2 2

-

Adolescence

26-1 12

-

Fundamentals of Acting

48-25

-

Social Psychology

26-209

-

Theater Appreciation

48-254

-

Psychological Aspects of Social Issues

26-2 15

-

History of the Theater

27-1 15

-

27-225

-

27-230

-

Introduction to Speech

Communication

Communication

Cinema Appreciation
Mass Communication

B

-

General Psychology

48-1 10

-

Life

48- 131

-

Psychology of Adjustement

1

1

Sociology

&

&

Span Psychology

Social Welfare

the Popular Arts

History of Film

GROUP

48-101

SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL
SCIENCES

-

Anthropology

-

Introduction to Social

45-21

-

Principles of Sociology

45-213

-

Contemporary Social Problems

45-215

-

Ethnic

45-216

-

Urban Sociology

1

&

National Minority Groups

&

45-219

-

Religion

46-101

-

Introduction to Anthropology

45-276

-

Sociology of Science

46-200

-

Principles of Cultural Anthropology

45-242

-

Juvenile Delinquency

46-210- World Prehistory
46-220 - Principles of Physical Anthropology
46-260 - Men and Women: An Anthropological Perspective

Economics
40-21

1

40-212

GROUP C

Biological

-

Principles of

Economics

I

-

Principles of

Economics

II

74-152

-

Introduction to

Communication Disorders

Special Education

70-101

-

Introduction to Exceptional Individuals

Geography
41-101

-

41-102

-

World Physical Geography
World Cultural Geography
Weather & Climate"

41-125

-

41-150

-

Elements of Planning

41-200

-

41-201

-

Geography of the U.S. and Canada
Geography of Europe
Geography of Latin America
Economic Geography

41-202

-

41-221

-

41-242- Map

Skills

41-258

-

Environmental Conservation

41-281

-

Pennsylvania Folk Cultures

NATURAL SCIENCES AND
MATHEMATICS

Allied Health Sciences

50-1

-

I

II

General Zoology

-

General Biology Laboratory

50-120

-

General Botany

50-231

-

Biology of Aging

50-240

-

Introductory Microbiology

1

1

Chemistry
52-101

-

52-108

-

Physiological Chemistry

52-111

-

General Chemistry

I

52-1 12

-

General Chemistry

II

52-1 13

-

Chemistry Laboratory

52-118

-

University Chemistry

Introductory Chemistry

Earth Science
51-101

-

51-102

-

Historical

51-105

-

Environmental Geology

51-111

-

Physical Geology Laboratory

5

2

-

51-253

-

5 -255

-

5 1 -259

-

1

-

1

1

1

38

and

-

Society

50-101 -General Biology
50-102 -General Biology
50-1 10

Communication Disorders

Work

45-133

Physical Geology

Geology

Historical Geology Lab
Astronomy

Meteorology
Oceanography

Internships

Mathematics
53-101

-

Fundamentals of Mathematics

53-1

-

Finite

53-1 12

-

Trigonometry

instruction with an

53-113

-

Pre-Calculus

experience. The Internship Program
campus coordinator of internships in

1

1

Mathematics

53-1 14 -College Algebra

53-1 18

-

Applied Matrix Algehra

53-123

-

Essentials of Calculus

53-125

-

Analysis

53-126- Analysis

The
is

Internship Program provided by the university

an opportunity for students

on

to

combine academii

or off-campus, jo
is

coordinated by the

the School ot E)

ti

Programs and administered by the individual academic
departments. The program includes opportunities provided

I

through Harrisburg Life Experience Program and financial

II

aid support to students

who

qualify.

The

internship

coordinator will advise and help students determine which

53-141

-

Introductory Statistics

53-177

-

Computer Science

53-201

-

53-202

-

programs are available with

financial aid.

Inquiries regarding student internship opportunities,

1

Theory of Arithmetic
Geometry for Elementary Teachers
College Geometry

53-231

-

53-241

-

53-271

-

Algorithmic Processes

53-277

-

Computer Science

Probability and Statistics

and approval procedures should be directed
Charles Laudermilch, campus coordinator of internships.
credit hours,

to

Room 2136 of the McCormick Human Services ("enter. 3894244. Other inquiries should be directed to the department
chairperson in the student's major area of study.
The

II

Internship

Program

is

an opportunity for

students to clarify, experience, and intensify their learning:
also provides insight concerning their career objectives and

Physics

goals.

54-101

-

Basic Physical Science

54-103

-

Principles of Physical Science

54-104

-

Elementary Electronics

54-105

-

An

it

internship could be the key to open a student's

future.

Energy: Sources and Environmental
Efforts

54-106

-

The Science of Sound

54-107

-

Applied Physics for Health Sciences

54-1

-

Introductory Physics

I

54-1 12

-

Introductory Physics

II

54-21

-

General Physics

1

1

1

54-212 -General Physics

I

II

39

BUILDINGS AND
FACILITIES
Campus
Bloomsburg's campus
the lower

is

comprised of two

campus and upper campus with

tracts called

a total area of 173

autotutorial laboratory

and laboratories

acres.

The lower campus comprises

the original

adjacent areas subsequently acquired.

residence halls, a dining

It

hall, the university store.

Baseball Field, and practice areas.
further

the

the Litwhiler

Long-range plans presume

development of the upper campus

for residential,

academic, and recreational purposes.

Instructional Buildings
Bakeless Center for the Humanities, completed
1970,

is

and an exhibit

lecture halls, faculty offices,

cultures,

named

in

an air-conditioned building containing classrooms,

primarily by the departments of English,

economics, and

area.

art,

It is

used

languages and

The building was

political science.

for the Bakeless family including Professor

of the faculty; his wife, Sara H. Bakeless. a graduate

and former faculty member;

their son. Dr.

graduate, author, and a recipient of the

first

John E. Bakeless, a

Alumni Distinguished

graduate and benefactor of the school; and their daughter-inlaw, Mrs. Katherine L. Bakeless, graduate of the school and a

known

author.

air-conditioned facility with

modem

seminar rooms, laboratories, faculty
area;

it

accommodates

in

1968,

is

classrooms, lecture halls,
offices,

and an exhibit

the departments of chemistry, physics,

classrooms and offices.

Science Hall,

former teacher of biology, and his son Dr. H. Keffer Hartline.
1968 Nobel laureate and recipient of an Alumni Distinguished
Service Award.
Sutliff Hall, completed in 1960, contains classrooms

whom

the building

mathematics and the
State

first

Normal School. Capital budget

university's

from

it

houses the

It

facilities for the

Center for Academic Development, and has several classrooms

and some studios used by the Art Department.

Centennial Gymnasium, completed
contains a main

gymnasiums, a

E.H. Nelson Fieldhouse on
completed

in 1972.

It

swimming

athletics.

the upper

campus was

provides the university's main sports

arena which seats 2.600 spectators. There
six-lane

1939,

in

gymnasium that seats 1.200, two auxiliary
swimming pool, an adaptive lab, and offices

an indoor track, a

is

pool with seating for 500 spectators,

equipment rooms,

a nautilus room, and special facilities for physical training and
therapy.

The building

used for health and physical education

is

classes, varsity athletic contests, recreational activities,

transportation
the lower

is

provided regularly between

many

this building

and

campus.

Dr. E.H. Nelson, for
for

and

Free bus

whom

the building

is

named, was

years director of athletics at the university.

legislation enacted in
Sutliff

Hall completed in July 1987.

Residence Halls, Dining Rooms, University

Union

newest instructional building, the

James H. McCormick Human Services Center, was
completed during the 1984-1985 academic year.

It

provides

classrooms, laboratories, seminar rooms, and faculty offices
for the College of Professional Studies' departments of nursing

and curriculum and foundations and for the College of Arts and
Sciences' departments of communication studies, mathematics

and computer science, mass communications, psychology,
and sociology and social welfare. It also houses the University
Health Center and the Learning Resources Center, an

40

to distinguish

built in 1906.

departmental offices of history, instructional

was named, was a teacher of

dean of instruction of Bloomsburg

1980 provided funding for a complete renovation of

The

was

other events requiring seating of large audiences.

and faculty offices of the College of Business. William Boyd
Sutliff. for

"Old Science"

call

Hartline Science Center,

faculty offices, handball courts, classrooms,

the building honors Daniel S. Hartline, a

located on the

is

In addition, the building contains a

Disorders and Special Education, the Reading Clinic, the

an

biology, and geography and earth sciences.

The name of

major new computer laboratory

tloor of the building.

and classrooms for physical education and

Hartline Science Center, completed

in

Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic, and a number of other

Service Award; their daughter, Mrs. Alex Bakeless Nason, a

nationally

the building are the

number of general-purpose classrooms and a multi-image
projection room known as the University Forum.
Benjamin Franklin Hall, completed in 1930 for use
as a campus laboratory school, is now used for administrative
offices and the Computer Services Center.
Navy Hall was constructed in 1939 as a campus
laboratory school but was converted during World War II for
the use of candidates enlisted in the Navy V-12 Office Training
Program. It now houses the Department of Communication

Oscar H.

Bakeless. a graduate of the school and former distinguished

member

A

sociology.

campus contains

Redman Stadium,

expanding instructional

in

elementary and secondary education, nursing, psychology, and

administration buildings, auditorium, library, academic

E.H. Nelson Fieldhouse. the

Also included

Curriculum Materials Center, laboratories for programs

contains several

buildings, recreation areas, and the upper

to support the rapidly

technology services.

campus and

and educational media laboratory, as

well as radio and televison studios, a photography darkroom,

Columbia

Hall, completed in 1970,

residence hall housing

400

students.

It

is

a seven-story

contains lounges,

study rooms, recreation areas, a special projects room, guest

rooms, and an apartment for the residence director.
Elwell Hall, completed
residence hall that can
recreation

in

1968,

is

a nine-story

accommodate 678

students.

It

has

rooms and lounges, guest rooms, study rooms, and

apartments for

staff.

former

George

trustee;

Its

name honors Judge William

E. Elwell, his son, a graduate

Elwell, a

and

former

and G. Edward Elwell,

trustee;

grandson, a

liis

Prior to and subsequent to this period he served as the

graduate and former French instructor.

in

Pennsylvania State Superintendent

Luzerne Hall, a four-Story residence hall completed
1967, accommodates 300 students. It has lounge and

recreation areas, study rooms, and apartments lor staff.

Lycoming

Hall, the newest residence hall,

opened during the

fall

of 1976.

was

addition to housing

In

250

Carver
the

residential facilities

students and

is

completed

in

1964.

Each houses 250

divided into two wings complete with

members.

for resident staff

single-sex residence

is

halls

1970,

is

W. Scranton Commons,

Folding partitions permit

completed

facility

each meal.

1970 as the college

A

to 1967.

1956,

in

telelvison

commons and from 1970

until

of

women

a multi-level concrete structure-

1972 accommodates approximately 200

cars.

the late Dr. Marguerite

The

Harvey A. Andruss who served

library

was named

for

as president of

The Andruss

Library, a unit under the instructional

services area, has a total collection of
items.

more than 1.575.000

This involves a book collection of more than

federal, state,

collection of

pamphlet

alleys, a travel service, offices for

community

1966, houses the

300,000 volumes including a large reference collection and
more than a million microforms. The library also has

room, an information center,

bowling

in

bound volumes,

business education and served as dean of instruction.

used as the University Store for the

student organizations, and

name honors

in

Bloomsburg from 1939 to 1969 and, who during nine years
prior to becoming president, established the division of

was used

rooms, mailroom, and mailboxes for commuting students,

teller,

staff.

F.

president for administration from 1974 to

Andruss Library, completed

Dr.

Enforcement.

automatic

honor of Boyd

material for study and research.

Marguerite W. Kehr Union houses two formal
lounges, a snack bar and dining area, two multi-purpose

game room,

in

microtexts, periodicals, and other source and reference

and supplies and houses the Department of

sale of textbooks

Law

now

named

university's extensive collection of

1973 as a temporary student union. The building has been
is

is

Harvey A. Andruss Library

with 1,000 seats

at

arrangements.

flexibility of

University Store, completed

remodeled and

the

in

room and two lounges also are in the
named in honor of William W. Scranton,

governor of Pennsylvania from 1963

until

1X69 and

1970. houses offices, storage areas,

in

ami workshops used by the plant maintenance

Parking garage,

faculty/staff dining
is

Normal School, was acquired by

subject to revision based upon

an air-conditioned dining

It

Charles R.

to

Commonwealth for use as the president's home in 1926.
Boyd F. Buckingham Campus Maintcnace

completed

according to coed and

and a serving capacity of 2,900 students

building.

of

1981.

male/female enrollment figures and current student needs.

William

home

Place, originally the

Buckalew, United Stales senator from 1X63

recreation areas, study rooms, and apartments for staff

members. The alignment of

Alumni Room,

Advancement, and Affirmative-

Action offices.

The building
Buckingham, vice

Northumberland Hall, completed in I960,
accommodates 200 residents. There are lounge and

seal auditoriui

Institutional

Center, completed

recreation and lounge facilities, study rooms, and apartments

900

Development,

trustee of the

Schuylkill Halls are four-story

if.

Install

the oldest buildinj

ice ol the President, the

Buckalew

and an apartment

for the residence director.

Montour and

In addition lo

"I Publil

is

houses the Oil

students, the building offers lounges, study rooms,

recreation areas, special project facilities,

campus.

Hall, built in 1X67.

activities offices.

Its

W. Kehr who was dean

during 1928 to 1953.

file

and local government documents. There
more than 5.600 phonograph records, a

is

a

of approximately 7,600 items, and a

juvenile/young adult book collection.

A

special collection

of books located on the ground floor contains

autographed copies, and

illustrated

first editions,

books of value. The

collection can be used during normal library hours.

Books and

Administration and Service Buildings

periodical articles

other cooperating libraries.
library, there

Waller Administration Building, completed

in

may

or

may

may

requests

University Relations Office, the Personnel and Labor

the

main

may

be initiated

the lending

not be a charge for borrowing

materials or for photocopies of articles.

1972, contains administrative and budget offices, the

be borrowed from

Depending on

at the

Inter-library loan

Readers' Services

Desk on

floor.

Relations Office, the Office of Institutional Planning,

Research, and Information Management, conference rooms, a
centralized area for the Business Office, and an area for
receiving, storing, and distributing university supplies and

equipment. The building

is

named

for D.J. Waller.

Jr.,

who

served for 27 years as principal of the Normal School.

Francis B. Haas Center for the Arts, completed
in

1967, has a 2,000-seat auditorium with

its

stage planned

for dramatic productions as well as general auditorium

purposes.

There also are classrooms,

facilities for

and exhibit

offices,

and other

music, debating and drama groups, and lounges

areas.

Dr. Francis B. Haas, for

whom

the

auditorium was named, was president from 1927 to 1939.

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1.

Carver Hall

13.

Northumberland Residence Hall

26.

Old Science Hall

2.

Schuylkill Residence Hall

14.

Benjamin Franklin Building

27.

Waller Administration Building

15.

Navy

28. Pergola

16.

Columbia Residence Hall

29. Multi-Level Parking

Haas Center for the Arts

30. Softball Field

Bakeless Center for the Humanities

3

3.

Heating Plant

4.

Scranton

5.

6.

Kehr Union
Lycoming Residence Hall

7.

Elwell Residence Hall

20. Hartline Science Center

32. Field

8.

University Store

21. SutliffHall

33.

Redman

9.

Luzeme Residence

34.

May

Commons

Hall

1

7.

18.

Hall

22. Centennial

Gymnasium

10.

Montour Residence Hall

23. President's Residence

1 1

Maintenance Building

24.

12.

Walter Simon Hall

25.

42

Campus Maintenance Center
McCormick Center for Human

1

Tennis Courts

Hockey

Field

Field

Building

35. Nelson Fieldhouse
36. Litwhiler Field

Services

37. Parking Lot

(R) Residence Area

&
4?

*es

*nu T

UNIVERSITY
SERVICES
)atabase Searching
Andruss Library expanded

its

services with the

Through DIALOG,

searching.

Inc., the library has dial-up

access to 175 files in a wide variety of subjects; coverage of
scientific fields

is

particularly thorough.

These data bases

economic


other foundations.

carrying out

its

iLs

funds arc used to assist the university

educational mission.

directory listings of people, firms, and foundations;

Instructional Services

numerical information such as business and



:

in

SOntain three types of information:


The Foundation, which was reactivate/]
by President Ausprich in January 1986, may solicit, receive,
and manage gills and grants from individuals, coporations, >r
assist the institution.

introduction in January 1983 of computerized data base

data, physical properties;

and bibliographic citations
proceedings,

Instructional Services provide assistance to lacuity

to periodical articles,

About 60 percent of data bases

etc.

are

Bloomsburg University.

bibliographic.

Most available data bases have

and

students associated with the academic program of
Instructional Services include the

Learning Resources Center. Television and Radio Services,

print counterparts

new

bases are developed, an increasing percentage will be

and Academic Computing support. In addition to this
support, coordination and assistance are provided in faculty

available online only.

development, photocopy

(chemical abstracts, foundation directories), but as

data

facilities,

and instructional space

planning and utilization.

Athletics

and Recreation Areas

Redman Stadium,

Learning Resources Center

used for football, soccer, field

The Learning Resources Center

campus and

hockey, and track events

is

located on the upper

was completed

A

permanent concrete stand on the

in

1974.

services to faculty and students providing access to a 3,000-

piece print-film collection, graphic production

west side provides seating for 4,000 spectators, and bleachers

darkroom areas, sound recording

on the east side increase the total seating capacity to nearly
5,000. There is a press box for media personnel.
Robert B. Redman, for whom the stadium was named,

rooms.

was

assistant

dean of

coach from 1947

men and head football and
Teams he coached

until 1952.

facilities,

and preview

made
The

recordings, motion picture film, and video tapes are
available through the Learning Resources Center.

baseball

Autotutorial Laboratory

McCormick Human

and national recognition.

facilities,

Instructional transparencies, filmstrips. audio

gained

state

an umbrella group of

is

is

used for independent study

Services Center and

is

made

in the

available

through the Learning Resources Center.

Litvvhiler Field, a baseball field completed in 1974,

Redman Stadium. It was named in honor
who recently retired as head baseball
of Danny
coach at Michigan State University. Litwhiler, who was

Instructional Systems Development

coached by Dr. E.H. Nelson, studied at Bloomsburg in the
late 1930s and played for several major league baseball

provides support for the design, development, production,

is

located east of

Litwhiler

teams prior to beginning

his career as a baseball

coach

at

Florida State University.

for Instructional

Systems Development

and evaluation of technology-based courseware for faculty
and staff. Courseware includes computer-based interactive
videodiscs and optical laserdiscs, and the center provides for

Practice Fields and Recreational Facilities-

Nine practice

The Center

fields are included in the total athletic

workshops and conferences

for interactive video training.

complex

on the upper campus.

Television

and Radio Services

Both Nelson Fieldhouse on the upper campus and
Centennial

Gymnasium on

the lower

campus

are used

The Television and Radio Services Department operates

McCormick Human

extensively for recreational activities as well as for classes

the university television facilities in the

and varsity

Services Center and provides a range of services including

'

athletic events.

Lower campus

athletic

and recreational

18 Grasstex tennis courts, nine of
field

them

facilities

include

lighted; Softball

and

hockey/lacrosse fields, and outdoor basketball and

volleyball courts.

preparation and production of videotape courseware for
instructional support.

a resource center for video

teleconferencing programs and information, and

it

provides

on-location or in-studio taping of lectures, presentations,
other academic

The Bloomsburg University Foundation
The Bloomsburg University Foundation,

It is

Inc.,

activities as well as off-air recording

and

of

broadcast or satellite programs for classroom use.

was

established in 1970 as a nonprofit educational corporation to

43

mm
Computer

Services

The Computer Services facilities are located in the Ben
Computer labs and work areas are
located in Ben Franklin and the McCormick Human Services
Center. The Computer Center serves the university for both
Frankling Building.

and
1

3.

Room

100 computer located nearby.

computers.
computers.

rooms

lab areas are in

2,

1,

has terminals that interface with the Sperry

1

Room

3 has Zenith

1

memory;

100 system
1

1

00/7

disk storage-2.

1

,

Room 2 has Apple
and IBM personal

These microcomputers are attached

distributed

Room

1

operates under the OS-1 100 operating system and supports

II

all

normal

tape, disk,

and telecommunication functions.

The following programming languages

to printers

McCormick
3B5 minicomputer

148 of the

AT&T

AT&T 6300 personal computers directly connected.
An AT&T supermicrocomputer also is located in the lab and

with 35

is

networked with the microcomputer.

McCormick Center

is

Room

1

146

in the

numerous
as

The work

who

SPSS,

Pascal,

In addition,

special purpose languages and packages are

BMD, BMDP,

Photocopy
The
by

Students are permitted to connect their micros or

their

compatible database.

and

and math programs such

MATH

PAK.

Facilities

a student work area with 15 Apple He

terminals to either the Sperry

1

100 or the

dorm rooms, home,
by means of a

units are linked

CODAS YL

are available

COBOL, FORTRAN,

available; these include statistical

computers and one Macintosh.

work from

ports

supporting 150 university-owned terminals. The system

PL/1, and a

lab in

mass

on magentic tapes;

communication processor-89 access

programming, and word processing.
Services Center has an

configured as follows:

billion bytes of on-line

1

on the Sperry: Assembler,

The student

is

2,000,000 bytes of main

storage on 5 drives; tapes-3 units with dual density

and are used by students for running programs,

Human

1

capabilities for off-line storage

academic and administrative computing.

The Ben Franklin student

The Sperry

Central processor-

AT&T

or residence.

modem

3B5

to

do

library has

photocopy

library patrons at a

facilities that

may

be used

minimal cost per copy.

The Duplicating Center located

in the

Waller

Administration Building provides duplicating and printing

Such

and a phone

all

line.

services for faculty and staff.

areas are supported by student consultants

are available during

all

of the open hours. Typically,

University Archives

Computer Center employs more than 30 students who
serve as consultants in the labs, operators in the computer
room, and programmers in both the academic and

ground floor of the Bakeless Center for the Humanities,

administrative areas.

serves as the depository for archival and historical materials

the

During the

fall

and spring semesters, access hours

the student labs normally are 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.,

to

Monday

through Friday; Saturday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday,
12 p.m. to midnight.

44

The University Archives, presently housed on

for the entire university

the

community. The collection serves

students, faculty, administrators,

and alumni.

John

S. Baird, Dean,
College of Arts and Sciences

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND
SCIENCES

45

COLLEGE OF ARTS
AND SCIENCES
General Administration
[Tie

College o(

.Arts

and Sciences includes curricula

in

Earth Science

B.S.

Economics
Economics,

B.A., B.S.

Geography and Earth

18 departments with the expressed intention of providing a

Programs lead

quality, liberal arts education.

bachelor of science or the bachelor of

Bloomsburg was
arts

degree

in

first

arts

to either the

degree or both.

authorized to offer the bachelor of

I960 and the bachelor of science

1963.

in

Science

B.A.

Economics
Economics

B.A., B.S.

Physics

B.A.

English

B.A.

Languages and

Geography (General)

B.A.

Geography and Earth

(Urban and Regional

B.A.

Geography and Earth

B.A.

Geography and Earth

Geology

B.S.

Geography and Earth

History

B.A.

History

Mass Communications
Communications

B.A.

Mass

Political

**Engineering and
Liberal Arts

Today, the college comprises 36 percent of the students and
64 percent of the faculty at Bloomsburg University.

English (General

)

French
Cultures

Degrees

Science
he bachelor of

degree offers the student opportunity

arts

for a liberal education through study in the humanities, the

and the natural sciences and mathematics.

social sciences,

The bachelor of science degree
of

offers opportunity for

education together with a specialization

liberal

in

a

Planning)

Science

(Environmental

number

Planning)

Science

fields.

Science

There are two patterns for the bachelor of

arts degree, a

pattern of emphasis within a broad field, and a pattern with a

major

in

one of the academic

disciplines.

(Journalism)

Major Degree Programs in the
College of Arts and Sciences

Mathematics

(Degrees B.A. and B.S.)

B.A., B.S.

Mathematics and

Music (Music History)

B.A.

Computer Science
Music

Philosophy

B.A.

Philosophy

Physics

B.A., B.S.

Physics

B.A.

Political

Psychology

B.A.

Psychology

Social Welfare

B.A.

Sociology/Social

more than one option
for fulfilling the major requirements. The options within
each degree program are shown in parentheses in the listing

Spanish

B.A.

Languages and

B.A.

Communication

below

Studies

B.A.

Communication

Political

All students complete the general education

requirements described

Requirements and

in the

fulfill

the

section on General Education

major requirements as stated

at

Science

Welfare

the beginning of the course descriptions for each of the 18
disciplines.

Several programs have

Cultures

Speech Communications
Theater Arts

PROGRAM

DEGREE

DEPARTMENT

Science

Studies

interdisciplinary program with College of Business

Adult Health and

B.S.

Fitness

Health, Physical

Education, and

**Cooperative programs with Pennsylvania State University

and Wilkes College.

Athletics

Arts and Sciences Honors Program

Anthropology

B.A.

Anthropology

Art Studio

B.A.

Art

Art History-

B.A.

Art

Biology (General)

B.A. B.S.

Biological and Allied

students an opportunity to participate in an honors program

Health Sciences

during their junior and senior years.

(Microbiology or

B.A. B.S.

Biological and Allied

this

Health Sciences

humanities, natural sciences, and mathematics or the social

Chemistry

B.A. B.S.

Chemistry

sciences and completes an honors thesis under the direction

Clinical Chemistry

B.S.

Chemistry

of a faculty

*Computer and

B.S.

Mathematics and

honors student.

Computer Science

contact their faculty advisers during their sophomore year.

Marine Biology)

Information Science

Criminal Justice

B.A.

Sociology/Social

Welfare

46

The College of Arts and Sciences provides

program

A

superior

student selected for

participates in an honors seminar in either the

member

in the

department sponsoring the

Students interested in this program should

is limited to those with at least a 3.25 QI'A for
two years. The Honors Program is administered
faculty committee within the College of Arts and

Eligibility

contact Professor Martin Giidea

their first

Department or Professoi Bruce
of Finance and Business Law.

by a

the Political s

in

Ra

wood

l

Di

in the

Sciences.

Career Concentrations

Academic Minors
The College

ol Arts

and Science

multi
|

In addition to achieving an indeplh understanding of an

academic discipline by completing the requirements of

a

disciplinary opportunities tor stuck nts i" obtain a
specialization in one of several career-oriented program!

major, students are encouraged to study a second area by

taking a series ol courses, usually

completing the minor requirements of

areas, the student gains a foundation

The following programs

courses.

anthropology,

offer

art studio, art history,

Each

that discipline.

academic minor consists of a minimum of IX

credit hours of

academic minors:

placement
is

intended as

a specialty

for an

mathematics, music, philosophy, physics,

many programs.

political science,

Career concentrations exist

Students should

academic

contact the department for the requirements for

in

minors.



knowledge

lor later

he career concentration

addition to the liberal arts

academic major, though course overlap

science, economics, English, French, geography, history,

psychology, sociology, and Spanish.

area

'1

I-

process and content

Career concentrations are not regarded as substitutes

major.

biology, computer

vocational settings.

in

in

Students interested

in these

faculty

member

the arts

and sciences dean's

listed

in

exists for

nine different areas.

programs should contact the

below or review additional

literature in

office.

Pre- Professional and Career
Career Concentration

Advisement

Contact Person

Pre-Professional and Career Advisement Committees
offer special supplementary advisement to students.

Members of

these committees help students learn about

Audiology Recording Techniques

Steve Wallace (Music)

Community Recreation Leader

William Sproule

Community

Jim Dalton

(HPEA)

admission requirements of professional schools or careers

and to select college courses

in

harmony with

these

Services

(Psychology)

requirements.

Students interested

in

pre-professional or career advising

Environmental Planning

Brian Johnson

(Geography and Earth

should indicate this interest on their application for

admission to the university

may be

in

Science)

order that appropriate advisers

Family. Children, and Youth

notified of these interests.

Dale Sultzbaugh
(Sociology)

Pre-Medicine, Pre-Dentistry, PreVeterinary Medicine, Pre-6ptometry, Pre-

Gerentology

Sue Jackson

Pharmacy

Organizational Relations

Jim Huber

(Sociology)

(Sociology and Social

As

a rule, professional schools in these areas

Welfare)

do not
Outdoor Leadership and

specify an undergraduate major, but they do specify

minimum

essential courses, especially in the sciences

mathematics. These

minimum

(Psychology)

and

requirements usually include

courses in general chemistry, organic chemistry,

High standards of

mathematics, biology, and physics.

Jim Dalton

Management/
Public Administrative

Brian Johnson (Geology

Management

and Earth Science)

undergraduate scholarship are demanded for consideration.

More

who

than 85 percent of Bloomsburg University students

Independent Study

apply to medical school are accepted. Students

preparing for one or more of these careers should contact the
Biological and Allied Health Sciences Department

who

serve

The independent study opportunity within each
department provides an opportunity for the student

to

pursue

in-depth individualized instruction in a topic of special value

as coordinators of pre-professional advisement.

or interest to the student.

Pre-Law

A

limited

number of independent

study offerings are available each semester.

Students

interested in applying for independent study should develop a

Students

who wish

to prepare to study

law should learn

about the entrance requirements of law schools they are
considering.

A

Pre-Law Advisory Committee makes a

continuing study of such schools;
students in the choice of courses.

members will advise
Most law schools will

its

consider applications from students with widely varying
majors, placing emphasis on a thoroughly cultivated
rather than any specific

written proposal with his or her faculty sponsor.

number of semester hours
proposal.

credit should

The

be specified

in the

Independent study proposals, along with the name

of the faculty sponsor, should be submitted to departments
for recommendation, then to the dean of arts and sciences for
final approval.

mind

body of knowledge. Students

interested in a law career or pre-law advisement should

47

ANTHROPOLOGY

PRINCIPLES OF CULTURAL
ANTHROPOLOGY

46.200

3 semester hours

Faculty
Examines

a cross-cultural study

of

all

human

behaviors

contemporary cultures. Topics surveyed include

Professor David Minderhout; Associate Professor Robert

in

Reeder: Assistant Professor Elise M. Brenner

socialization; language; sex, age, and kinship roles; marraige

and the family; religion and magic;
behavior; the

Anthropology

methodology and

and economic

political

and cultural change.

arts;

Anthropological

the concept of culture also are stressed.

Arts and Sciences major for the B.A. degree:

PREHISTORIC ARCHAEOLOGY

46.210

3 semester hours

Required courses: 46.200, 210. 220. 470; either 45.260;

Provides a world-wide examination of

48.160, or 53.141

Choose two courses from each of

Electives:
subfields:

the three

Archaeology, 46.300. 301, 310, 340, 380, 480;

from the origins of agriculture
writing.

to the

human

prehistory

development of early

Focuses on regional differences and similarities

in

Cultural Anthropology 46.320. 390, 440, 450,480;

key evolutionary transitions including sedentary lifeways,

Physical Anthropology 46.260, 350. 405. or other courses

urban origins, and the

as

recommended by

rise

of

states.

the adviser; students contemplating

graduate school should consider taking Mathematics 53.171

PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICAL

46.220

ANTHROPOLOGY
Arts and Sciences minor in the B.A. degree: (18
credits)

biological basis of

human

of the social units of

Required courses: 46.200,210.220

Choose

Electives:

three courses

man.

MEN AND WOMEN: AN
ANTHROPOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE

46.260

from one of the three

Archaeology 46.300, 301, 310, 340, 380;

subdisciplines:

3 semester hours

Cultural Anthropology 46.300, 350, 390, 440, 480;

A

Physical Anthropology 46.300 and 46.405 are required;

may

culture and society, and the origin

fossil

Select one area (9 credits)

Elective:

course

3 semester hours

Studies the emergence and development of man, the

among

be chosen from

One

46.350; 50.102, 233,

behavior

in past

be examined

454. and 51.102

Sex

on sex

cross-cultural and evolutionary perspective

in

and contemporary cultures. Sex roles

non-human primates

roles in hunting

and gathering,

as well as in

role

will

humans.

horticultural, pastoralist,

peasant, and other preindustrial societies will be described as
well as sex roles in

modern

industrial societies.

Both

genetic and environmental theories of sex role behavior will

be discussed and evaluated.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Prerequisite:

Anthropology

3 credit hours of anthropology

FIELD

46.301

ARCHAEOLOGY
3 semester hours

(Code 46)

Provides field investigation of various aboriginal
cultures

INTRODUCTION TO

46.101

ANTHROPOLOGY

excavation of

3 semester hours

A

beginning course for students with no background

anthropology.

human

living primates,

and sex
46.102

evolution.

magic and

Special topics

religion,

stratigraphic

sites in this area,

may

46.310

ARCHAEOLOGY OF MESOAMERICA
3 semester horus

include

and kinship, marriage,

Surveys the prehistoric cultures of Mexico and Central
America. Special emphasis on the development of Aztec

and

ANTHROPOLOGY AND WORLD
PROBLEMS

Maya

civilizations.

ARCHAEOLOGY OF
NORTHEASTERN NORTH AMERICA

46.311

3 semester hours
Students will explore the origins of global problems and
evaluate the variety of cultural solutions to those problems.
Cultural values and solutions of tribal peoples will be

compared

to those

of

industrialized nations in terms of their consequences and

implications.

48

Emphasizes

preceded by orientation to

and recording techniques.

fossil

roles.

investigated holistically and

the north branch

in

Provides an overview of peoples and cultures

of the world today and of the past as well as the

evidence for

which have occupied the valley of

of the Susquehanna River since the glacial age.

3 semester hours

Surveys the prehistoric cultures of the area from
of the

first

inhabitants through early historic times.

arrival

Course

provides a laboratory for study of broader issues of sociocultural processes.

CONTEMPORARY WORM)

46.320

INDEPENDEN1

46.466

CULTURES

Sit

DV

3 semester hours

3 semester

Presents a comparative analysis of selected non-European
societies in contrasting cultural

stresses

on the natural and

and natural areas.

Indicates

social environment; national

Independent study by a student with
particular research

problem

will cither

problem

with an area not covered

musical expression.

anthropology.

summers

by the faculty

only.)

in

fat lilt)

anthropolo

hours

guidani C "I

[Tie

a

resean h

extend current course content or deal

character; religion and world view; and literary, artistic, and

(Offered

IN

ANTHROPOLOGY

in the

The problem

member and

current course offerings

in

to be researched will be chi

the student

(See section on Prc-Profcssional and Career Advisement.

)

NORTH AMERICAN INDIANS

46.340

3 semester hours
Surveys of the native cultures of North America
prehistoric

and early

historic periods.

HISTORY AND ANTHROPOLOGICAL

46.470

THOUGHT AND THEORY

in

3 semester hours

Includes Indians and

Surveys intensively the leading methods and theories

archaeology of Pennsylvania.

of

anthropological and ethnological interpretation with special

MEDICAL ANTHROPOLOGY

46.350

emphasis on the concept of culture and

3 semester hours

application to

modem

its

practical

problems.

Studies of cross-cultural concepts of health, illness, and

curing as well as health care delivery
cultures.

FIELD METHODS IN CULTURAL

46.475

in industrialized

ANTHROPOLOGY

Includes the topics of divination and diagnosis,

sorcery, and witchcraft in healing, public health and

Provides class discussion and field experience

preventitive medicine, alcoholism and drug use, and the

medical knowledge of

tribal

and peasant

participatory observation.
in

societies.

in

Students will be given experience

informant interviewing, census taking, kinship charting,

mapping, studying complex organizations, and writing
46.380

CULTURE CHANGE AND CULTURE
CONTACT

Examines

new

the

3 semester hours
modern world with emphasis on emerging

patterns of western and international culture.

the impact of

mass society and technology on

man. and prospects
Prerequisite:

ethnographic field reports.

Studies

the animal,

RELIGION AND MAGIC

46.480

3 semester hours

A

comparative analysis of the origins, elements, forms,

and symbolism of religious beliefs and behavior; the role of
religion in society with particular reference to nonliterate

for the future.

either 46.200 or 46.210

societies.

Anthropological theories and methods of religion,

both historical and contemporary.

46.390

SOCIALIZATION OF THE CHILD
46.495

3 semester hours
infancy, middle childhood, and youth.

methods of introducing children
and religious

Reviews contrasting

to adult

economic,

social,

3 semester hours
Provides for instruction and student research within
selected areas of interest not available in other courses.

activities.

Prerequisite:

SPECIAL TOPICS IN

ANTHROPOLOGY

Life experience and adjustment of the individual through

46.200

Prerequisite:

1

8 credit hours of anthropology or

permission of instructor.

46.405

PRIMATES

Studies the various

3 semester hours

phenomena

behavior; ecology, social

life,

46.497

affecting primate

INTERNSHIP IN ANTHROPOLOGY
3-15 semester hours

and socio-cultural adaption,

with emphasis on the development of socio-biological
relating to human origins.
Prerequisite: either 46.220, 50.210, or

traits

An

on-site training

in

anthropology designed to give the student opportunities to

50.102

apply theoretical and descriptive knowledge of archaeology,
cultural anthropology,

46.440

and learning experience

LANGUAGE AND CULTURE

and government

and physical anthropology

in private

institutional settings.

3 semester hours
Studies the place of oral and non-oral language in

evolution and contemporary cultures.

human

Discusses dialectal

variation, discourse analysis, multi-lingualism, language

and

cognition, and the role of language in education.

46.450

PEOPLES AND CULTURES OF
SOUTH AMERICA
3 semester hours

Presents a survey introduction to the aboriginal, nonliterate

cultures of South America, including the ecological

background, archaeology, and cultural patterns.

49

ART

CRAFTS

30.303

IN

SPECIAL EDUCATION
3 semester hours

Presents a workshop course designed to involve students

Faculty

in a variety

of craft experiences for

many

different types of

special learners.

Professor Stewart L. Nagel (chairperson); Associate
Professors Robert B. Koslosky, Kenneth T. Wilson. Barbara
J.

Strohman; Assistant Professors Karl A. Beamer, Carol
F. Cook. Jr.. Gary F. Clark. Christine M.

VISUAL ARTS FOR THE
EXCEPTIONAL CHILD

30.306

Burns, John

Rome

Sperling, Charles T. Walters; Adjunct faculty

3 semester hours

Hanks.

Stresses the importance of art activity, theory, and
practice as a

means of enriching and stimulating

Art

Emphasizes those positive aspects
which

Arts and Sciences Major for B.A. Degree:

Art History:

minimum

a

minimum of 30

of 24 must be

credits

courses) with an option for 6 credits

Art Studio courses or

in

32.490, 495. 480. Art History requirements for
major are under review; new guidelines will be
published bj the department Kail

A

for creative activity

handicapped child possesses.

Recommended

required.

is

the

for special education

and psychology

majors with junior class standing.

area of Art History (31

in the

special

children's awareness of themselves and their work.

30.350

ART EDUCATION IN THE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

the

3 semester hours

Reviews

I**K7.

theories and techniques basic to the use of art in

the elementary school.

Art Studio:

drawing

art history,

minimum

a

6

.

of 39 credits

is

required.

30.385

Core:

credits; painting, 3 credits; sculpture, 3 credits;

And 9

(code 31), 6 credits.

credits in

Studies major philosophical points of view governing an

drawing.

in

3 semester hours

one of the

following: ceramics, fabric design, graphics, painting,

photography, sculpture, weaving, or 6 credits

PHILOSOPHY AND PSYCHOLOGY
OF ART

understanding and criticism of the

and the content and biology of

Minor

in

arts, past

and present,

together with 20th century readings in the psychology of art

Art electives: 6-9 credits.

artistic

form.

Art History:
Art History

The minor

Art History requires 15 credit hours

in

in art

(Code 31)

history courses plus Introduction to Art for a total of 18

And

credits.

studio course

art

recommended.

is

31.215

Minor

in

AMERICAN ART HISTORY
3 semester hours

Art Studio:

The minor

Art Studio requires 15 credit hours

in

in

Art

Studies the history of visual arts in America.

Studio courses (to include three levels of a studio
specialization)
credits.

An

and Introduction

art history

course

to Art for a total

is

recommended

of 18

31.225

HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE
3 semester hours

as part of the

Presents a study-survey of great architectural works of

sequence.

the past and present including

examples of both

east

and

west.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
31.235

General

-

ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL ART
3 semester hours

Art Education

Studies the history of the visual arts on the European

continent from the prehistoric up to and including the Late

(Code 30)

Gothic.

30.101

INTRODUCTION TO ART
3 semester hours

Reviews great works of
emphasis of the structure of
civilization,

art.

past

art as

31.236

and present, with an

3 semester hours

determined by

communication, and expression.

ART FROM THE RENAISSANCE
THROUGH IMPRESSIONISM

Studies the history of the visual arts beginning with the Italian

Renaissance up to and including French painting of the 19th

30.205

CHILDREN'S ART

century.

3 semester hours
Provides encounters with the

promote

attitudes of discovery

on growth of expression.

50

art

of children and ways to

and invention, with emphasis

1

ART HISTORY OF THE NEAR EAST

31.345

CERAMICS

32.201

3 semester hours

liiiioiinr

Studies the history of the visual arts of the Islamic and

)

i

ill-

semester hours

3

I

"i

proi essei

mal

and

in]

firing

1

1

ramii

objects.

Mesopotamia!) world.

CERAMICS

32.202

ART HISTORY OF THE FAR EAST

31.346

3 semester hours

II

Affords students the opportunity

3 semester hours

involved by

Studies the history of the visual arts of India, Ch-na,

An

bo omc more

own methods

selei ting theii

Prerequisite:

to

moi\

ol

32.201

Japan, and Southeast Asia.

DRAWING

32.212

HISTORY OF MODERN ART

31.355

There

3 semester hours

Examines movements

France to the contemporary United States.

INDEPENDENT STUDY
HISTORY

31.375

IN

human

ol attitudes

ART

32.221

and

Wort from

the

skeleton and linear perspective to be pursued.

Prerequisite:

Art 32.1

I

I

FABRIC DESIGN

3 semester hours

I

Introduction to a variety ol methods, approaches, tools,

3 semester hours
Entails research and scholarship

3 semester hours

II

continued exploration

materials stressing composition and form.

from mid-nineteenth century

in art

will be

materials, and visual concept

on a selected, approved

(Offered

fall

in

designing with fibers.

only.)

topic in art history under the supervision of a faculty

member,

resulting in a publishable paper.

FABRIC DESIGN

32.222

(See sectionopn

II

3 semester hours

Pre-Professional and Career Advisement.)

Presents a continuation of Fabric Design

VISUAL AESTHETICS

31.395

methods approaches and

3 semester hours

A

seminar emphasizing

artistic

I

with limited

areas of concentration selected by each student.

concern with

Prerequisite:

environmental relationships and theories of aesthetics and

art

(Offered

fall

Professional

attitudes discussed.

32.221
only.)

criticism.

PAINTING

32.231

PRIMITIVE ARTS

31.415

3 semester hours
Surveys graphic

3 semester hours

I

Introduction to the methods, materials, and concepts of

arts, literatuare,

music, and the dance of

painting.

Provides exploration and sensitivity to

environment through

color.

ancient and non-European cultures with slides, films,

specimens, and recordings. This course also

Anthropology 46.410. Offered

in

is listed

as

cooperation with the

Department of Anthropology.

PAINTING

32.232

Devotes attention
formation.

3 semester hours

II

to technical skill inherent in the

Study of the landscape as a concept

Prerequisite:

image

in painting.

32.231

Studio

SCULPTURE

32.241

(Code 32)

with

Level

32.111

The

I

Studio courses are open to

DRAWING
introduction to

I

all

students.

3 semester hours

Drawing explores various

attitudes

its

primary goal

to

32.242

three-dimensional expression

expose the student

SCULPTURE

to basic

3 semester hours

II

Promotes continued development
and processes directing

Studio practice and critiques will emphasize observation,

expression.

and growth

in

sculptural materials.

toward drawing and explore various drawing materials.
individuality, craftsmanship, self-evaluation,

3 semester hours

I

Provides a studio course

Prerequisite:

itself

in the

use of materials

towards unique individual

32.241

within each person.

32.251
32.151

An

DESIGN

I

3 semester hours

introduction to the basic elements and principles of

The organization of the visual elements and color
with emphasis on three-dimensional design.

design.

WEAVING

I

3 semester hours

Provides an introduction to weaving including foot-

powered looms and off-loom techniques. Weaves,

fibers,

spinning, and looms will be part of the studio experience.
Prerequisite:

32.

50 or permission of

instructor.

(Offered spring only.

32.152

An
design.

DESIGN

II

3 semester hours

introduction to the basic elements and principles of

The organization of

the visual elements

and color

with emphasis on two dimensional design.

51

WEAVING

32.252

II

The loom-controlled sampler
continued experience

will

3 semester hours

concentration

be required plus

on refining one's

weaving techniques and

in

artistic

decision dealing with fibers.
Prerequisite:

(Offered

I:

PRINTMAKING

one area selected by the student. Focus
craft, visual perception,

32.324

fall

32.222
only.)

FABRIC DESIGN IV

3 semester hours
Introduction to the methods, materials, and concepts of

graphic

art

through exploration of basic printmaking

is

and professional

attitude.

Prerequisite:

32.251

GRAPHICS

32.261

in

3 semester hours
Presents a continuation of Fabric Design

III

with each

student functioning in one area in a highly independent and
professional manner.

techniques.

Self criticism, self identity in the fabric design field,

GRAPHICS

32.262

II:

PRINTMAKING

career opportunities, graduate school opportunities, and

3 semester hours

Emphasis on color printmaking and color
Provides a concentration

procedures.

in

registration

serigraphy and

professional practice in fabric design.
Prerequisite:

(Offered

fall

32.323
only.)

intaglio techniques.

Prerequisite:

32.261

32.333

PAINTING

3 semester hours

III

Provides development into maturity of study and

DESIGN

32.273

3 semester hours

III

Advanced design problems

will

be undertaken stressing

statement.

Study of the figure as a concept

Prerequisite:

in painting.

32.232

individualized productions, involvement, and individual

expression through design.
Prerequisite:

32.334

32.272

PAINTING IV

3 semester hours

Provides advanced work planned for individual needs.
Paintings are structured from experiences based upon

CRAFTS

32.275

3 semester hours

I

Introduction to a varied array of crafts, methods, tools,
materials, techniques,

Open

previous development.
Prerequisite:

32.333

and concepts.

to all students.

32.343

SCULPTURE

3 semester hours

III

Focuses on the expansion of expression and

32.276

CRAFTS

3 semester hours

II

Provides a continued exploration of selected in-depth
crafts processes

Prerequisite:

and concepts on a more professional

Prerequisite:

32.242

basis.

32.275

32.344

SCULPTURE

Presents advanced

32.303

CERAMICS

3 semester hours

ffl

Provides the student opportunity to specialize through
the pursuit of

making an

Prerequisite:

toward a maturing
Prerequisite:

IV

3 semester hours

work planned

style in sculpture.

art object.

Art 32.202

CERAMICS

Allows the student
and showing

his or her

Prerequisite:

32.353

IV

to

3 semester hours

be responsible for making,

own

firing,

WEAVING

ffl

wares.

DRAWING

will stress individuality

An

3 semeter hours
weaving techniques

Prerequisite:

2D

or 3D.

32.252

(Offered spring only.)

Art 32.303

3 semester hours

III

Continued studio practice, outside assignments, critiques
expression.

in

with emphasis on in-depth production,

32.354
32.313

for individuals needs

32.343

Provides continued experience

32.304

its

relationships to sculptural processes.

and deep involvement of personal

individual project will be pursued by each

WEAVING

Develops

IV

an individualistic

3 semester hours

approach to weaving with

emphasis on in-depth production.
Prerequisite:

32.353

(Offered spring only.)

student.
Prerequisite:

Art 32.212

32.363

GRAPHICS

III:

PRINTMAKING
3 semester hours

32.314

DRAWING

IV

3 semester hours

Continued studio practice, outside assignments, critiques
will stress individuality

expression.

An

and deep involvement of personal

individual project will be pursued by each

Exploration of mixed media printmaking methods and
concepts.

Photographic and lithographic techniques are

emphasized.
Prerequisite:

32.262

student.
Prerequisite:

Art 32.313

32.364

GRAPHICS

IV:

PRINTMAKING

Exploration of experimental printmaking.

32.323

FABRIC DESIGN

ffl

personal expression.

3 semester hours
Provides a continuation of Fabric Design

52

II

with

Prerequisite:

32.263

Emphasis on

JEWELRY MAKING

32.380

INDEPENDEN1
MEDIA II

32.496

3 semester hours

SI

I

DY

Problems

in

I

1-6 semester

Studies jewelry forms, past and present, from the
standpoint of both utility and design.

AH

IN

wood and

hours

Stresses individualized prodlii Hon in the plastii

covered by the other studio course offerings and

contemporary jewelry forms and processes.

explorations, innovative uses, and applications ol sell'
art

(Offered spring only.)

media. Course

may

depth

in

be repealed more than OIK

nol

art

metals, ceramics, glass, and plastics, exploring

e

•-

the

tiri

chairperson's and dean's approval.

ART AND CULTURE OF FRANCE

32.395

(See section on Pre-Professional and Career

3 semester hours

Advisement.)

Provides a study-tour of France with specific attention to

French

art

seen

and cultural

in relation to its social

environment. The course will feature different themes each
time
this

it

is

Francis

Visits will be planned to areas relating to

offered.

theme.
I."

In the past,

themes have been "The Age of

BIOLOGICAL AND ALLIKI)

"The Art of Provence," and "The Normandy

HEALTH SCIENCES

Influence."

INDEPENDENT STUDY
ARTS I

32.475

IN

STUDIO

Faculty

1-3 semester hours

(See section on Pre-Professional and Career

Professors James E. Cole, Judith P. Downing, Phillip A.
Farber, Michael Herbert. Frederick C. Hill. Louis V.

Advisement.)

Mingrone (chairperson); Associate Professors George
Lynne C. Miller, Robert G. Sagar; Assistant

J.

Gellos,

INDEPENDENT STUDY
ARTS II

32.476

IN

STUDIO

Thomas

Professors Joseph Ardizi, George Chamuris.

Mark

Klinger, John R. Fletcher,

1-3 semester hours

S.

S.

Melnychuk. James

E.

Parsons, and Cynthia A. Surmacz

Stresses individualized independent study in studio areas.

Amount of course

credit

awarded determined by

instructor

Biology

and written proposal of student with the consent of the
department chairperson on the basis of substance and depth

Arts and Sciences major for the B.S. degree:

of project to be undertaken.
satisfactory completion of four levels of a

Prerequisite:

studio area or

its

equivalent.

Biology 50.110, 120, 332, 351. 380. 331 or 361 or 364
or 462: 50.371 or 372 or 472 and additional biology course^
for a

INTERNSHIP IN ART

32.480

118,

3-6 semester hours

Provides upper-level

majors with an opportunity

art

acquire meaningful experiences

in practical

work

to

situations

outside of the regular courses prescribed by the college art

curriculum,

(e.g.,

museum

merchandising operations,

curator, designers,
artists).

Course may be repeated

with consent of adviser and department chairperson.

minimum
1

of 30 credits: Chemistry 52.

13, 231, 232,

1

1

1

1

.

1

2.

or

and two additional chemistry courses (7

or 8 semester hours) to be selected from 52.221, 341. 361.

362, 25

1

,

422, 433: Physics 54.

Mathematics (6 or mote
123: or 53.141 or 48. 160

major

at the

1 .

1 1

2.

or 54.2 1

1 .

2 2. or
1

48.1MJ and

and 53.125. or 53.125. 126;

Languages and Cultures— at
language

1 1

credit hours) 53.141 or

least

one semester of any foreign

102 level or above. Options within the

exist in both

Microbiology and Marine Biology. See

below.

32.490

ART GALLERY

3 semester hours

Provides involvement with the collection, preservation,

and exhibition of

art

with planning and hanging an exhibition in Haas Gallery of
Art.

Visits to

museums and

The exception

background of
32.495

art

is

Arts and Sciences major for the B.A. degree:

art galleries will familiarize the

student with the varied nature and philosophy of exhibition
today.

Biology

work. This experience will conclude

that the student already possesses a

Biology 50.1

experiences.
credits;

INDEPENDENT STUDY
MEDIA

IN

ART

3 semester hours

10, 120. 332, 351. 380.

371 or 372. or

472; and additional biology courses for a

Chemistry 52.

1

1 1

.

1 1

2.

or

1 1

minimum

8 and

1 1

3.

of 30

230. 34

1

.

or

52.231, 232; Mathematics 9 semester hours to be selected

from 53.123. 141. or 48.160 and 53.175: Languages and
Cultures



at least

one semester of foreign language

at the

102 level or above.
Stresses individualized production in the plastic arts not

covered by other studio course offerings and in-depth
explorations, innovative uses and applications of selected art

media. Course

may

be repeated more than once with the

chairperson's and dean's approval.

(See section on Pre-Professional and Career Advisement.)

53

Options within the biology majors:
Options exist within the Arts and Science majors
B.S. and B.A. degrees.

Each option within

the

for the

major

a

is

course of study which emphasized a particular area of study
within the field of biology.

Students interested in an option

within the major should contact the adviser for that option.

Microbiology option:

The option or emphasis provides

a biology

major with

the opportunity to specialize in microbiology while

obtaining a general background
is

open

to

Professional Studies section).
in

in

biology.

The option

also

medical technology majors, (see the College of
Microbiologists are employed

widely varying careers including health care, the

environment, safety, energy, food production, industry,

government, and education.

The

difference between the requirements for the B.S. and

B.A. involve chemistry, physics, and mathematics courses;
the microbiology requirements are identical.

Microbiology option, B.S. or B.A.: Biology core:
50.

10, 120,

1

332, 351, and 380, plus either 50.371 or 472.

Microbiology core: 50.242, 243, 342, and 343.
Microbiology electives: Choose three courses (9 hour)

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

50.455, 471,482, or 483.

Minor

in

Biology

Biology (20 credits):

(Code 50)

Biology 50.242, 243, 342, 343, and 9 credits selected

from courses related

to microbiology.

See major option.
50.107

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

Options of allied health curricula (medical technology,
radiologic technology, dental hygiene, pre-occupational

1

therapy, pre-cytotechnology, and health services associate)

programmed

are listed under the College of Professional Studies.

biology majors.

instruction.

Required of

Recommended

and other students

Marine Biology Option:

a general background in biological sciences.
is

made

in the

50.110

The marine

possible by the department's

in the health sciences.

See Marine Science for a

Should be taken

GENERAL ZOOLOGY
4 semester hours

listing

Introduces fundamental principles of zoology as applied
to representative

groups of animals. Laboratory work

emphasizes the comparative development, anatomy,

Marine Science Consortium which

maintains the Marine Science Center near Wallops Island,

Va.

health science

during the freshman year.

This option provides the biology major with the

membership

all

for other biology majors

opportunity to specialize in marine biology while obtaining

biology option

semester hours

Studies roots, prefixes, and suffixes of medical terms via

of courses offered

physiology, and behavior of representative animals. Three

hours lecture/3 hours laboratory per week

through the Marine Science Center.

50.120
B.S. degree, marine biology option:

Biology 50.1

120, 332, 380, 371 or 372; 55.241, 260, or 351; 55.221 or

50.21

1

and 18 additional

credits in biology; at least 12

must be Marine Science courses;
chemistry, mathematics, and language and culture
credits in biology

requirements remain the same.

54

GENERAL BOTANY
4 semester hours

10,

Introduces fundamental principles of taxonomy,

anatomy, morphology, physiology, and genetics as applied
to the plant

kingdom. Three hours lecture/3 hours

laboratory per week.

INVERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY

50.211

FIELD

50.252

ZOOLOGY

3 semester hours
Studies the principal phyla of invertebrate animals
elation to their

:cosystems

in

anatomy,

which they

and behaviors

classification,
participate.

The

in
in the

:omponent of this course may include additional student
of approximately $35 for food and lodging. Three

:osts

lours lecture/2 hours laboratory per

common

vertebrates (excluding birds) of North

America with emphasis on

the observation

recognition of local fauna.

field trip

I

wo

i

ollection,

and

hours lixturc/3 hours

laboratory per week.
Prerequisite:

50.

10 or consent of instructs

1

(Offered odd year,

week

semester hours

3

Studies

summer

onl>.)

Prerequisite: 50.110

FRESHWATER BIOLOGY

50.253
(Offered spring only.)

3 semester hours

Emphasizes

VERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY

iO.212

3 semester hours
Studies the biology of vertebrate animals, emphasizing

aspects of freshwater environments.

this

course

The

50.263

FIELD BOTANY

field trip

represented

in local flora.

Two

hours lecture/3 hours

laboratory per wek.

Consortium, Wallops Island, Va.) will include additional
Prerequisite:

student costs.

3 semester hours

Addresses identification and classification of seed plants

Marine Science

(at the

only.)

class,

.pecimens to familiarize the student with representative
ndividuals of the major classes of this group.

hours lecture/3

50.1 10 and 120 or consent of instructor

summer

(Offered

ncludes laboratory work with living and preserved

:omponent of

Two

hours laboratoyr per week.
Prerequisite:

norphology, physiology, embryology, and behavior,

leviews evolutionary and ecological aspects of each

the chemical, physical, and biological

50.120 or consent of instructor

Three hours lecture/2 hours laboratory per
(Offered even years,

summer

only.)

week
50.110

Prerequisite:

COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY OF
NON-VASCULAR PLANTS

50.321
(Offered

only.)

fall

3 semester hours

HUMAN GENETICS

50.233

3 semester hours
Explores principles of

human

plants with emphasis

genetics and their

application to problems in biology, medicine, psychology,
special education, anthropology,

Provides a phylogenetic study of major non-vascular

and sociology. Three hours

50.101 or

1

10 or consent of instructor.

50.322

3 semester hours
classification,

and genetics of the

Microbial interrelationships and control

microbial world.

it

relates to

humans and

the environment.

with emphasis on their development, structure, reproduction,

Prerequisite:

50.331

Emphasis

methodology, growth, reproduction,

enumeration, physiology, control by both physical and

chemical agents, genetics, microbial interrelationships,

May

safety.

patterns, processes,

3 semester hours

and principles of animal

laboratory per week.
Prerequisite:

Four hours per week.

be taken with 50.242 or following.

50.1 10 or consent of the instructor.

(Offered spring only.)

on microscopy, the cytology and anatomy of

and laboratory

EMBRYOLOGY

germ cells and developmental processes of a
number of animal types. Two hours lecture/3 hours

Provides a laboratory experience to fortify the student's

Prerequisite:

50.120

organization of

2 semester hours

quality control,

hours lecture/3

development. Laboratory studies emphasize maturation and

GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY
LABORATORY

bacteria, culture

Two

hours laboratory per week.

Reviews

Three hours lecture/discussion per week.

didactic learning in general bacteriology (50.242).

COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY OF
VASCULAR PLANTS

Provides a phylogenetic study of major vascular plants

be integrated into a systematic approach to classical

bacteriology as

will be

50.120

and selected paleobotanical aspects.

microscopy, cytology and anatomy,

cultivation, growth, metabolism,

50.243

hours

3 semester hours

GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY

Introduces fundamental principles of nomenclature,

will

Two

week.

Prerequisite:

50.242

structure,

lecture/3 hours laboratory per week.

Prerequisite:
lecture per

on development,

reproduction, and selected ecological aspects.

50.332

GENETICS

3 semester hours
in animals and plants:

Addresses mechanisms of heredity

Mendelian inheritance probability, linkage, crossing
chromosomal modifications, nucleic acids and gene

over,
action.

Three hours lecture/2 hours laboratory per week. Laboratory
hours

may

vary.

Prerequisite:

50.1 10 or 50.120

5?

MEDICAL BACTERIOLOGY

50.342

PRINCIPLES OF

50.371

Provides a study of bacteria capable of causing disease

humans. The emphasis

will he

MAMMALIAN

PHYSIOLOGY

3 semester hours
in

on the laboratory aspects of

4 semester hours
Those principles of

cell

physiology which are basic to

bacterial disease but includes pathogenicity, identification,

the function of the following

diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

are studied; blood, metabolic, neuromuscular, cardiovascular,

Three hours lecture/2

hours lab per week.
Prerequisite:

mammalian

tissue

and systems

and endocrine. Neural and chemical processes of the

50.242 and 243

aforementioned are emphasized. Three hours lecture/3 hours
laboratory per week.

IMMUNOLOGY

50.343

Prerequisite:

3 semester hours
responses to infectious

Presented as a lecture course:

algebra, and at least

agents, immunochemistry. immunobiology. clinical

in

1

1

and 113 or

PLANT PHYSIOLOGY

50.372

50.342: background

1

Background in organic chemistry,
sophomore standing recommended.

Three hours

laboratory applications, tissue transplantation.
lecture/discussion per week.
Prerequisite:

50.1 10 and 52.101 or

consent of instructor.

organic chemisry

3 semeser hours

is

Presents an introduction to plant function including

recommended.

discussions of water relations, carbohydrate metabolism and
translocation, photosynthesis, mineral nutrition, plant

GENERAL ECOLOGY

50.351

3 semester hours
Introduces principles and concepts pertaining to energy
flow, limiting factors, habitat studies, succession patterns,

and population studies

at the species, interspecies,

community

field trip

may

level.

The

component of

growth hormones, and growth and development. Three
hours lecture per week.
Prerequisite:

50.120; Chemistry 52.211 or 231 or

consent of instructor.

and

ths course

(Offered spring only.)

include additional student costs of approximately $35

Two

for food and lodging.

hours lecture/3 hours laboratory

50.380

BIOLOGY SEMINAR
1

per week.
Prerequisite:

50.

1

In

10 or 120 or consent of instructor.

semester hours

order to communicate ideas of biology, students must

learn to use the current scientific literature as a data base.

50.361

COMPARATIVE VERTEBRATE

This course emphasizes the preparation and presentation of

ANATOMY

biological topics in both oral and written formats.

3 semester hours
Presents a comparative study of the chordates

emphasizing the vertebrate

classes.

Particular attention

the lamprey, shark, cat, and heart and brain of sheep.

INDEPENDENT STUDY
BIOLOGY I

research, data collection, and analysis

50.1 10 or consent of instructor

Studies vertebrate cells and tissues from various body

slides

Laboratory studies include the use of prepared

and color photomicrographs.

Two

hours lecture/3

HISTOLOGICAL AND
HISTOCHEMICAL TECHNIQUES

Provides theory and practice

in the use

of histological

in a laboratory

format.

Fixation, preparation embedding, sectioning, and staining of

various animal tissues.

One hour

lecture/4 hours laboratory

investigation in a form suitable for publication.
Prerequisite:

Prerequisite:

56

12 hours in the biological sciences or

consent of instructor (See section on Pre-Professional and

50.391

INDEPENDENT STUDY
BIOLOGY II

IN

1-3 semester hours

Acquaints students with the techniques of
research, data collection, and analysis

program of

scientific

by engaging

Recommend 50.364 and

52.21

1

or 231 or

in a

scientific research with the aid of a faculty

member.
(See section on Pre-Professional and Career

per week.

consent of instructor

in a

member. The

student which presents the findings of the laboratory or field

3 semester hours

and histochemical techniques

a faculty

Career Advisement.)

hours laboratory per week.

50.365

scientific

by engaging

research will culminate in a scholarly paper written by the

VERTEBRATE HISTOLOGY
3 semester horus

systems.

of 64

IN

Acquaints students with the techniques of

program of research with the aid of
50.364

minimum

1-3 semester hours

Two

hours lecture/3 hours lab/week.
Prerequisite:

50.390

placed on

is

junior class standing or

is

given to structure, morphogenesis, functional adaptations,

and evolutionary trends. Laboratory emphasis

Prerequisite:

semester hours completed.

Advisement.)

1

RADIATION BIOLOGY

10.411

course

3 semester hours

ihysical,

chemical, and genetic effect on plants and animals

cells to

include additional costs of approximately S35 for

50.1 10 or consent of instructor

Prerequisite:

Studies the effects of radiation on living organisms;
mclear structure; fundamental properties of radiation;

rom

may

food and lodging.

PLANT ANATOMY

50.462

3 semester hours

whole organisms; application of

adiochemicals

Outlines recent concepts of plant anatomy and historical

in biological studies.

consideration of classical researchers.

52.232 or 233; 53.141 or 48.160 or

Prerequisite:

onsent of instructor.

Addresses composition and growth

EVOLUTION

50.431

phenomena of subsequent

3 semester hours

Studies the major concerns of the theory of evolution

made by

ind contributions toward their solutions

genetics,

Three hours lecture

paleontology, systematics, and ecology.
:>er

50.1 10 or 120; 50.332

methods

in

chromosome, and

tissue preparation.

hours lecture/2 hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: 50.233 or 332, 52.21 1 or 231, or consent

Two

of instructor

3 semester hours

Presents a description and classification of animal
behavior,

its

50.1 10 and 371 or consent of instructor.

ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
3 semester hours

Provides a practical application of knowledge of micro
organisms, their effects on our environment, methods of

trips

taken

when

practical.

and

Field

testing procedures.

One hour

50.120

biology including negative and print making, gross

speciman photography, copying, transparencies, film
photomicrography, thesis

Two

illustration,

may

be required.

MEDICAL PARASITOLOGY

Presents the

morphology of

life history,

physiology, taxonomy, and

parasites of medical importance to

pathology, symptomology, diagnosis, prevention, and
treatment. Laboratory work stresses identification of
parasitic disease through living

and preserved material, the

proper handling of specimens, and methods of professional
patient interviewing.

Five hours per week.

Prerequisite: 50.110 and 52.101 or 52.111

CELL PHYSIOLOGY
3 semester hors

course

in

microbiology or consent of

ENTOMOLOGY

3 semester hours

Studies the physiology, morphology, behavior,
classification,

and general biology of the

insects.

A

collecting period will provide an opportunity for students to
collect,

Applies physical and chemical principles to cellular
processes, biochemistry of cellular constituents,
physiochemical environment, bioenergetics, intermediate

metabolism. Three hours lecture/discussion per week.
Prerequisite: 12 hours of biology and chemistry 52.21
or 52.23 1 or consent of instructor.

mount, and properly display insects for study.

Taxonomic emphasis
Equivalent to a

50.473

limited to order and family.

minimum

Examines how normal body function

50.110

activities

ORNITHOLOGY
by song and

in relation to

3 semester hours

sight.

Studies birds of this region

migration, time of arrival, and nesting.

hours lecture/3 hours laboratory per week.

campus may be

maintained by

required.

The

of the various organ systems. Three hours

lecture/2 hours laboratory per week.

Studies the biology of birds including bird identification
in the field

is

the precise control and integration of the specialized

(Offered even summers only.)

50.459

SYSTEMIC PHYSIOLOGY
3 semester hours

of five hours/week including

laboratory.
Prerequisite:

man.

Special attention given to clinical aspects such as

lecture/4 hours

instructor.

50.457

and other special

hours lecture/3 hours laboratory per week.

Additional laboratory hours

50.472

A

strips,

autoradiography, nature work in close ups,

laboratory per week.
Prerequisite:

and organ

3 semester hours

laboratory per week.

control, sanitation regulations,

cell, tissue,

hours lecture/3 hours laboratory per

3 semester hours

50.471

Emphasizes mechanisms underlying behavior, especially
species-typical behavior. Three hours lecture/2 hours

50.455

Two

evolution, and biological function.

Prerequisite:

Describes

Presents theory and practice of photography as applied to

techniques.

ETHOLOGY

50.454

mcristems and the

BIOLOGICAL PHOTOGRAPHIC
TECHNIQUES

3 semester hours

cell,

order to explain important

relationships.

50.463

Studies the structure and function of cytoplasmic and
nuclear organelles of cells. Laboratory studies include

techniques for

of

tissue differentiation.

anatomical organization by developmental and comparative

Prerequisite:

recommended

CYTOLOGY AND CYTOGENETICS

50.441

structure,

week.

week.
Prerequisite:

Reviews

function, growth, and morphogenesis of the vascular planLs.

field trip

Some

Prerequisites: required-50.371 and 52.230 or 52.232 or
consent of instructor. Recommended-background in

alsebra.

Two

study off

component of

this

57

ADVANCED SPECIAL TOPICS,
BIOLOGY/ALLIED HEALTH

50.481-489

nervous sytem. and special senses. Three hours lecture/3
hours laboratory per week.

SCIENCES

in

(Not applicable toward a major

biology.)

3 semester hours
Presents an area of biology or allied health which
requires the student to have

some background

Three hours of credit may be applied

to the

Determined by the

Prerequisite:

in

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

50.174

biology.

biology major.

II

4 semester hours
Provides an introductory course integrating the structure

and function of the human body. This portion covers

instructor.

endocrine system, blood and defense mechanisms,
cardiovascular system, lymphatic system, respiratory

INTERNSHIP IN BIOLOGY AND
ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

50.490

system, digestive system, metabolism, nutrition, urinary

3-15 semester hours

A

work-study program open only

to junior

credits

may

and senior

A maximum

biology and allied health science majors.

of 6

apply toward requirements of biology and allied

HONORS INDEPENDENT STUDYBIOLOGY RESEARCH
3 semester hours

Open only

to students admitted to the

honors program.

Consists of a field or laboratory investigation under the

INTRODUCTION TO NUTRITION

50.205

3 semester hours

Provides students with a foundation of nutritional

concepts so that sound nutritional practices can be applied to
their personal lives incorporated into their careers.

Biology courses not applicable to the major

in the

GENERAL BIOLOGY

marketplace, analyzing nutritional

information in the media, and controversial issues in
nutrition

and health. (Not applicable toward a biology

major.)
I

3 semester hours
Presents major concepts and principles of biology
relating to

Concepts

and performance throughout the lifespan, making food

50.390

choices

50.101

50.173 or consent of instructor.

presented include nutritional requirements for optimal health

supervision of a biology faculty member.
Prerequisite:

a major in biology.)
Prerequisite:

health science majors.

50.493

system, fluid and electrolyte balance, reproductive system,

growth and development, and human genetics. Three hours
lecture/3 hours laboratory per week. (Not applicable toward

HUMAN SEXUALITY

50.230

3 semester hours

humans. Lecture and discussion. Not for

Presents an overview of the role of sexuality in the

biology majors.

life

of humans. Considers anthropological, biological,

GENERAL BIOLOGY

50.102

psychological, and sociology aspects of sexuality.

II

3 semester hours
Studies biology from the ecological, evolutionary,
neural,

Not

and behavioral perspective with emphasis on man.

Addresses values,

BIOLOGY OF AGING

50.231

50.101

and responsible decision making.

major.)

for biology majors.

Prerequisite:

ethics,

Three hours per week. (Not applicable toward a biology

3 semester hours

50.103

The

QUEST BIOLOGY
3 semester hours

Studies the biological and environmental relationships

with

Not

man

as a participant for survival in a natural setting.

50.111

summer

only.)

GENERAL BIOLOGY LABORATORY

hours laboratory per week.

knowledge of biology

is

humans. Discussions include studies of aging

necessary.

Three hours lecture per week. (Not

Not

50.240

INTRODUCTORY MICROBIOLOGY
3 semester hours

No

previous

for biology majors.

esents elementary aspects of morphology, metabolism, and
cultivation of bacteria, viruses,

wih considertion of

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

I

4 semester hours
Provides an introductory course integrating the structure
a function of the

human body. This

portion covers

fundamental principles of anatomy and physiology, the
chemical basis of

life, cell

structure

and function,

tissues,

integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system.

58

and other microorganisms

their relationship to public health

vaus industrial processes.

50.173

in

at the

molecular, cellular, systems, and organism levels of

semester hour

Offers "hands on" experience emphasizing biological

Two

the aging process are

applicable toward a major in biology.)

1

concepts.

mechanisms of

disuccused with special emphasis on these processes

organizations.

for biology majors.

(Offered

biological

Two

and

hours lecture/2 hours

laboratory per week.
Prerequisite:
instructor.

A

course in science or consent of the

(Not applicable toward a major

in

biology.)

)

COURSE DESCRIPTIOS s
Marine Science
Code 55)
I

Courses
at

the

in

Marine Science are offered

dumy

Marine Science Center near Wallops

Courses

in

Consortium

the

summer

Island, Va.

biology are offered by the Marine Science

requirements for the marine

to satisfy

option and are acceptable as elective credit for

bio)'

bioli

majors.

Current courses

in

marine biology

arc:

Marine Invertebrates

55.221

55.241

Marine Biology

55.250

Wetlands Ecology

55.260

Marine Ecology

55.258

Field Biology

55.298

Physiology of Marine Invertebrates

55.300

Behavior of Marine Organisms

55.320

Marine Microbiology

55.330

Tropical Invertebrates

55.334

Marine Embryology

55.342

Marine Botany

55.343

Marine Ichthyology

55.344

Anatomy of Marine Chordates

55.345

Ornithology

55.43

Ecology of Marine Plankton

1

Marine Science

55.500

Problems

55.570

Research Cruise-Biology

in

For course descriptions, see the announcements of the

Marine Science Consortium.
50.254

SOCIAL IMPLICATIONS OF

For related marine science courses, see

BIOLOGY

under

listing

Geography and Earth Science.
3 semester hours

Relates biology to contemporary problems related to
populations, medicine, food, environments, etc.

A

course

CHEMISTRY

designed to encourage students to consider values, ethics, and
responsible decision making. Three hours lecture/discussion

per week.

(Not applicable toward a biology major.

Faculty

SPECIAL TOPICS, ALLIED

50.281-289

HEALTH
Presents an area of biology or allied health of interest to
a general audience.
Prerequisite:

Wayne P. Anderson (chairperson), Barrett W.
Benson, Lawrence L. Mack, Roy D. Pointer; Assistant

Professors
1-3 semester hours

Professors Michael E. Pugh, Kizhanipuram Vinodgopal,

Christopher Hallen, Emeric Schultz, Rosemarie DePoy, and

determined by the instructor. (Not

Bruce Wilcox.

applicable toward a major in biology.)

Arts and Sciences major for the B.S. degree:
50.366

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY:
HEAD, NECK, AND THORAX
3 semester hours

Studies the anatomy, physiology, and development of
the head, neck,

and thorax. Emphasizes the organ systems

that relate to the hearing

and speech mechanisms. Three

hours lecture/2 hours laboratory per week. (Preference given
to

communication disorders

toward a major

students.)

(Not applicable

Chemistry 52.111 and 112, or US, 113,221.322,
231, 232, 251, 452, 341, 361, 362, 471, 481, 492;

Mathematics 53.125, 126, 225, or 271; Physics 54.211,
212; reading knowledge of Scientific
(Note:

Students

who want ACS

German

or Russian.

certification

upon

graduation must complete the requirements for the B.S.

degree as given above.)

in biology.)

(Offered spring only.)

59

1

GENERAL CHEMISTRY

52.111

Arts and Sciences major for the B.A. degree:

I

3 semester hours

Chemistry 52.111, 112, 113,221,231,232,361,362,
322,481; Mathematics 53.125, 126, 271, 225 Physics

54.211,212

First half

recommended by
designed
students

Arts and Sciences major for the B.S. Clinical

of a two-semester sequence course offering a

systematic survey of the major topics

to

be the

who

first

Chemistry 52.111, 112,

13.

1

Three hours class per week.

Continuation of the two semester sequence started

53.125, 126, 225, 175: Physics 54.211. 212; Clinical year
at

degree are found

in

for the

major

emphasis on the application of chemical principles

for the B.S. in Ed.

solution of chemical and physical problems.

the section on Secondary Education,

Prerequisite:

The Department of Chemistry is recognized by the
Committee on Professional Training of the American
Chemical Society (ACS) as one which meets their
is

employment

medicine.

degree

in

in the

1

Introduces the theory and practice of fundamental

chemistry laboratory techniques including qualitative
analysis.

in the

Four hours per week/1

Prerequisite:

chemical industry and/or those seeking admission to
postgraduate education programs

1

2 semester hours

of significance to those

students considering professional

52.

CHEMISTRY LABORATORY

52.113

nationally recognized standards for undergraduate education in

This recognition

to the

Three hours

class per week.

School of Professional Studies.)

chemistry.

in

Chemistry 52.111; a survey of chemistry with major

Geisinger Medical Center

Requirements

(Note:

II

3 semester hours

362. 322. 481; Biology 50.1 10. 343. 371: Mathematics

(30 semester hours)

It is

one of the natural

are interested in majoring in

GENERAL CHEMISTRY

52.112

221. 231, 232, 233. 361,

chemistry as

college-level chemistry course for

sciences or mathematics.

Chemistry degree:

in

American Chemical Society.

the

class, 3 laboratory.

either 52.101 or 111 or

1

12 or 118,

concurrent or completed

sciences and

Students meeting the requirements for the B.S.

membership

ACS

in the society

and become

UNIVERSITY CHEMISTRY

52.118

chemistry are certified by the department to the

national office of the

3 semester hours

eligible for

An advanced

without the usual two-year

placement general chemistry course

designed for better-prepared chemistry and science majors and

waiting period.

scholars students.

Students interested

in

chemical engineering can earn a

chemistry

in a

Course surveys the principles of

four-day-per-week format giving sufficient

baccalaureate degree in chemistry and a bachelor of science in

coverage of subject matter to serve as a prerequisite for

chemical engineering through a cooperative program with

200-level or higher chemistry courses.

the Pennsylvania State University.

Three years

Bloomsburg and two years

State are required for this

at

Penn

all

at

QUANTITATIVE ANALYTICAL
CHEMISTRY

52.221

program.

4 semester hours

(See details listed under Engineering and Liberal Arts

Introduces fundamental principles of quantitative

Cooperative Program.)

chemical anlysis utilizing classical and modern techniques.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Stresses laboratory skills and calculations of quantitative
analysis.

52.230

(Code 52)
52.101

class,

INTRODUCTORY ORGANIC
CHEMISTRY
4 semester hours

Surveys functional group organic chemistry with

3 semester hours
or no previous chemical background.

4 laboratory.

52.112 or 118 and 113

INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY

Presents an introduction to chemistry for students with
little

Seven hours per week/3

Prerequisite:

Chemistry

emphasis on those fundamentals of

structure,

stereochemistry, and reaction mechanisms, which are

Surveys the

principles of chemistry with emphasis on the fundamentals

desirable for an understanding of the chemistry of

of chemical and physical measurements and calculations.

biomolecules.

Three hours class per week. (This course is not intended
be a beginning course for science majors.)

chemistry should take the 52.231-232 sequence.

to

to

Students

who contemplate

PHYSIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY

Prerequisite:

4 semester hours
Surveys the essentials of organic and biochemistry.
Includes bonding, structure, nomenclature, and reactions.

Some

discussion of metabolism and important body
Four hours class per week.
Prerequisite:

60

52.101 or 112

fluids.

work

52.1 12 or 118 and 113

in

Not open

chemistry majors. Six hours per week/3 class, 3

laboratory.

52.108

further

2

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

|2.231

52.471

I

ADVANCED LABORATORY
4 semester hours

4 semester hours
Integrates laboratory techniques

Introduces fundamental principles of organic chemistry,
tolccular structure, stereochemistry, and reactions of

inorganic, and biochemistry research.

ydrocarbons and their derivatives. Emphasizes reaction
lechanisms and synthesis. Seven hours per wcck/3 class, 4

determination.

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

fall

52.232, 322
only.)

II

4 semester hours

52.433

ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
3 semester hours

Emphasizes reactions of
and mechanism,
synthesis,
ommon functional groups,
and the
methods
spectroscopic
ntroduces modern
weck/3 class, 4
per
hours
Seven
spectra.
of
ntcrprctation

A

continuation of 52.231.

Presents advanced theory, stereochemistry, and utility or
organic reactions. Emphasizes reactive intermediates. Three

hours class per week.
Prerequisite:

aboratory.
Prerequisite:

>2.251

52.231

INORGANIC CHEMISTRY

52.442

Application of the principles of inorganic chemistry to
he systematic study of the descriptive chemistry of the
lements. Prerequisite: 52. 1 1 8 or 52. 1 1

ADVANCED TOPICS
CHEMISTRY

Reviews

enzyme chemistry. Three hours

class per week.

52.232 ,341, 54.212

(Offered spring only.)

4 semester hours

52.452

Presents the theory and laboratory applications of some
the instrumental methods of analysis. Topics include

magnetic resonance, and others. A
laboratory-centered course. Seven hours per week/3
inalysis, nuclear

class,

ADVANCED INORGANIC
CHEMISTRY

3 semester hours
of inorganic
principles
and
Studies selected theories
analysis of the
systematic
them
to
a
applies
chemistry and

;hromatography, spectrophotometry, polarography, electro-

4

periodic relationships and properties of the elements.
Prerequisites 52.251,

laboratory.

362

52.221, 361

(Offered spring only.)

52341

3 semester hours

carbohydrates; intermediary metablism; introduction to

INSTRUMENTAL ANALYTICAL
CHEMISTRY

Prerequisite:

IN BIO-

the chemistry of proteins, nucleic acids, lipids,

Prerequisite:

)f

52.232, 312, or concurrent

(Offered spring only.)

3 semester hours

52322

iruclurc

Eight hours per week/2 class, 6 laboratory.

(Offered

2.232

ludc

Interpretation of experimental results

Prerequisite:

52.112 or 118 and 113

to organic,

I

separation, synthesis, isolation, purification, and

emphasized.

iboratory.

Prerequisite:

common

52.463

BIOCHEMISTRY

Emphasizes the

structure,

Presents further topics in

4 semester hours
reactivity, and metabolic

reactions of the naturally occuring biomolecules. Selected
topics from the various metabolic pathways (both anabolic

and catabolic) are discussed. Introduces the biochemical
techniques encountered by the

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY

modern biochemist. Seven

according to student

interest.

III

3 semester hours
physical chemistry chosen
Possible topics of study are

quantum chemistry, physical biochemistry, statistical
thermodynamics, polymer chemistry. Three hours class per
week.
Prerequisite:

52.362

(Offered spring only.)

hours per week/3 class, 4 laboratory.
Prerequisite:

52.230 or 232 and 52.221

52.481

CHEMISTRY SEMINAR
1

52361

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY

I

4 semester hours
Studies the laws of thermodynamics; Gibbs free energy
and equilibrium, rates, and mechanisms of reactions; theories

of gases and solutions.

Seven hours per week/3

class,

4

oral presentations to faculty

and peers. One hour

class per

week.
(Offered spring only.)

laboratory.
Prerequisite:

52.112 or 118, 113; 54.212 or 112;

53.125, 126, 225 (Offered

52362

semester hour

Stresses preparation and presentation of scientific papen
on important topics in chemistry. Involves the use of the
technical literature as a data base in organizing topics for

fall

only.)

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY

II

4 semester hours
Continuation of 52.361; solid

state,

Schroedinger

quantum mechanics, molecular orbital theory; spectroscopy.
Seven hours per week/3 class, 4 laboratory.
Prerequisite:

52.361

(Offered spring only.)

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.

INDEPENDENT STUDY [-SPECIAL

52.491

Basic Theory/Performance courses (9 credits)

2.

TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY

Select a

1-3 semester

hours

minimum

of 3 courses from the

following:

25.206 Oral Interpretation, 25.218 Discussion,

Takes the form of

25.220 lntercultural Communication. 25.307

a directed laboratory or library-oriented

investigation of one or

more

topics of mutual interst to

Business/Professional Speech, 25.321

student and instructor.

Argumentation. 25.241 Voice and Diction

(See section on Pre-Professional and Career

Advisement.)

Advanced Theory courses

3.

Select a

INDEPENDENT STUDY IIHEMICAL RESEARCH

52.492

minimum

(9 credits)

of 3 courses from the

following:

(

a.

25.492, 493, 494, 495 Special Topoics

in

Communication

3 semester hours
Laboratory investigations of selected problems for

(Topics vary by semester; topics include:

advanced students.

Communication and Sexes, Conflict and
Communication, Communication Training

(See section on Pre-Professional and Career

Advisement.)

in

Organizations, lntercultural

Communication, Theories and Techniques

HONORS INDEPENDENT STUDYCHEMICAL RESEARCH

52.493

of Interviewing.)

3 semester hours

b.

27.332 Public Relations

Laboratory investigations of selected problems under the
supervision of a faculty member.

For students

in the

honors

B.

Public Communication Option (21 credits)

program only.
(See section on Pre-Professional and Career Advisement

Required courses (3 credits)

1

and the Honors Program section.)

25.205 Rhetorical Theory

Vocal

2.

Skills (3 credits)

Select a

minimum of

1

course from the

following:

COMMUNICATION STUDIES

25.206 Oral Interpretation, 25.241 Voice and
Diction

Faculty
Basic Theory/Performance courses (6 credits)

3.

Professor Richard D. Alderfer; Associate Professors

Select a

Mary

III;

of 2 courses from the

25.218 Discussion, 25.321 Argumentation,

Assistant Professors James E. Tomlinson (chairperson),

Janice

minimum

following:

Badami. Hitoshi Sato, Howard N. Schreier, Harry C. Strine

25.220 lntercultural Communication, 25.307

M. Youse

Business/Professional Speech

Program

for the B.A. in Speech

Communication:
Advanced Theory courses

4.

(30 credits)

Select a

Core requirements

minimum

(9 credits)

of 3 courses from the

following:

(9 credits):

25.492, 493, 494, 495 Special Topics in

Communication

A. 25.103 Public Speaking or 25.104 Interpersonal

Communication

(Topics vary by semester; topics include:

(the student shall select the course

requirement.)

Communication and the Sexes, Conflict and
Communication, Communication Training
in Organizations, lntercultural Communication,

B.

25.215 Communication Theory

Theories and Techniques of Interviewing.)

C.

25.315 Persuasion

not used to satisfy the university communication

Program
Areas of specialization (students
either

A

will

complete one area,

for the B.A. in Theater:

Please contact the chairperson, Dept. of

Communication Studies

or B.)

in theater

for the current

major requirements

or the director of theater.

A. Interpersonal/Organizational Communication

Program for the B.S. in Education,
Communication Certification:

Option (21 credits)

1.

Required courses

(3 credits)

25.445 Organizational Communication

(Note:

Requirements for the major for the B.S.

education degree are found

62

in the section

in

on Secondary

Education, College of Professional .Studies.

25.220

This degree

communication certification wiih a speech, theater,
non-print media option. (Student has adviser in hoth

ffers a
r

INTERCULTURAL
COMMUNICATION
3 semester hours

Provides an overview of speei h communii ation

epartments.)

relates to socio-cultural differem e

thai rcflei

racial experiences,

valui

Prerequisite:

COURSE IWSCRIPTHWS

knowledge, and
25.101

or

l

101 oi consent ol

>

thnii

il

and

it

(Offered spring only.)

SPEECH COMMUNICATION

25.241

VOICE AND DICTION

Co-curricular activity-Forensic Society

3 semester hours
Studies the international phonetic alphabet and the

(Code 25)

causes of vocal problems.

25.307

PUBLIC SPEAKING

.5.103

BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL

SPEECH
3 semester hours

A

3 semester hours

basic course in speech with emphasis on formal

Studies business and professional communication,

peaking and audience reaction.

salesmanship, conference, and interviewing.
Prerequisite:

5.104

25.103 or 104

INTERPERSONAL

COMMUNICATION

PERSUASION

25.315 (421)

3 semester hours

3 semester hours

Analyzes one-to-one communication for developing and

Examines the way people use symbols

:hanging behaviors during interpersonal speech

other people.

:ommunication.

persuasive messages.

Provides practice

Prerequisite:

&5.108

to influence

presenting and evaluating

25.103 or 104

FORENSIC PRACTICUM
1

semester hour

peaking events. Grade awarded each semester.
epeated for

maximum

May

of 3 semester hours of credit.

Second semester,

;emester register for 25.108.01.

or 25.108.02.

25.321

ARGUMENTATION

debate or individual

Participation in forensics:

Participation for

two semesters

for

3 semester hours
be

Examines basic

First

principles of argument and evidence.

Provides practice through presentation and refutation of

register

arguments

one

in

debates on controversial issues.

Prerequisite:

semester hour of credit.

J5.205

in

25.103 or 104

(Offered spring only.)

RHETORICAL THEORY

25.445

ORGANIZATIONAL

COMMUNICATION

3 semester hours
Highlights major trends in rhetoric from the sophists to

:ontemporary rhetorical
(Offered

fall

theorists.

3 semester hours
Explores theoretical and practical aspects of hov.

only.)

communication patterns develop

in

organizations.

Open

for

both graduate and undergraduate students.

5.206

ORAL INTERPRETATION OF
LITERATURE

25.470

INDEPENDENT STUDY

3 semester hours
Provides practice
intellectual
to

in skills

1-3 semester hours

necessary for conveying

and emotional meanings

in

Provides for individual work and study

poetry and prose read

an audience.

areas of rhetoric and communication.

in

one of the

Student finds faculty

sponsor, prepares written proposal which requires

departmental recommendation, and the dean's approval

25.215

COMMUNICATION THEORY

arranged through the chairperson.

3 semester hours

(See section on Pre-Professional and Career

Introduces definitions and models of communication as
a social science; surveys

methods for

the scientific study of

communication; describes recent developments
interpersonal, small group, public,

Advisement.)

in theories

of

and mass

25.492

SPECIAL TOPICS LN

COMMUNICATION

communication.

1-3 semester hours

(Offered spring only.)

Investigates significant aspects of speech

communication. Specific topics vary by semester. Consult
25.218

DISCUSSION

3 semester hours

Presents a survey of and practice in types and patterns

of public discussion.
Prerequisite:

25.103 or 104 or consent of instructor

listed instructor for

Prerequisite:

more information.

9 semester hours

in

speech

communication courses.
(Offered on demand.)
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SPECIAL TOPICS

25.493/494/495

26.311

IN

SCENE DESK N

3 semester hours

1

COMMUNICATION
3 semester hours

Study of scene designs, working drawings of
perspective, oblique, and isometric projections, drafting of

Investigates significant aspects for speech

and

Basic pictorial

communication. Topics vary by semester. Consult the

floor plans, rear,

schedule booklet or the

expressions necessan to communicate

listed instructor for further

front elevations.

in

scene design.

Requires laboratory hours

information.
Prerequisite:

9 semester hours

in

speech

(Offered spring only.)

communication courses

PLAY DIRECTING

26.316(411)

THEATER ARTS

3 semester hours

Co-curricular activity -Bloomsburg Players

Studies the principles and techniques of play direction

with demonstrations, exercises, and production.

(Code 26)
See Secondary Education for B.S.

Communication

Education,

Certification (Theater option).

26.318

3 semester hours
games and improvisation to
develop imagination and creativity. The use of drama as a
(Offered spring only.)

only.)

26.321

1

Participation in plays:

THEATER AND STAGE

MANAGEMENT

THEATER PRACTICUM

26.108

series of theater

teaching tool.

criticism, direction, play

production, theater history, stage design, and acting.
fall

CREATIVE DRAMATICS

Teaches a

3 semester hours
Presents a survey:

(Offered

theater course

(Offered spring only.)

INTRODUCTION TO
THEATER ARTS

26.102 (208)

One

Prerequisite:
in

semester hour

acting or technical work.

Grade

awarded each semester. Participation for two semesters for
one semester hour of credit. May be repeated for maximum

3 semester hours
Prepares students for professionalism
plays, films,

TV, and

(Offered

fall

production of

in

radio shows.

only.)

of three semester hours.

26.340

FUNDAMENTALS OF ACTING

26.112

3 semester hours
Introduces the theories and techniques of acting.

Provides for individual and group exercises.
(Offered

fall

only.)

3 semester hours
Studies basic stagecraft:
drafting,

scene construction, painting,

and crewing of a show. Laboratory work required.

(Offered

fall

Student required to write scripts for stage, film, radio, or
television.

Prerequisite:

One

writing course or consent of

26.414

COSTUMING FOR THE STAGE
3 semester hours

Reviews

developments and elements of

historical

costume design.
(Offered on demand.)

only.)

26.470

INDEPENDENT STUDY

HISTORY OF THE THEATER

26.215 (415)

3 semester hours

instructor.

THEATER PRODUCTION/
STAGECRAFT

26.211

SCRIPTWRITING

Studies dramatic structure, types and styles of drama.

3 semester hours

Surveys structures, production practices, and plays from

1-3 semester hours

Provides for individual work and study
areas of theater.

in

one of the

Student finds faculty sponsor, prepares

written proposal, which requires departmental

the beginning to Ibsen.

recommendation and the dean's approval, arranged through

(Offered spring only.)

the chairperson.

CHILDREN'S THEATER

26.219 (319)

3 semester hours

A
for

(See section on Pre-Professional and Career

Advisement.)

survey of history, theory, and production of theater

young audiences.
(Offered

fall

26.490

SEMINAR: THEATER
3 semester hours

only.)

Provides for a concentrated study of an individual

26.251 (314)

THEORY OF STAGE
LIGHTING AND DESIGN
3 semester hours

Provides for intensive study of theory; design of
lighting of a production

productions.

64

supplemented by applied work on

Laboratory hours required. (Offspring only.)

a period or a

movement

Prerequisite:

9 semester hours

the instructor. (Offered

artist,

in theater.

on demand.)

(Offered on demand.)

For theater internships, see 27.497

in theater or

consent of

COMPUTER AND INFORMATION

student for the job market

SCIENCE

systems and programming

compete
•egree

the

in
I

nmcrcial

ari

/pical job skills

programmei

analyst, systems analyst

irmation science (CIS),

is

in

computer and

jointly offered

Specific course requirements

by the

curriculum are

epartment of Computer and Information Systems, College
Business, and the Department of Mathematics and

may

'

hall

II

the bu

ollegt

ol

CIS curriculum

l»-

B

are listed under the

-

provided
'

;ini

IS

im

tor the arts

and

Department

ol

Mathematics and Computer Science.

Program

admission to the
Students

under the

I

programs, and specific course requirements
sciences

omputer Science, College of Arts and Sciences.

listed

foi

nmer,

data

administrator, and information speciali

The degree, bachelor of science

nece sary to

for positions such as applii atioi

be admitted

computer and

to the

formation science program either through the College of
usiness or through the College of Arts and Sciences,

spending on their career objectives.
Students

who

are admitted to other

and who

niversity

later

programs within the

seek admission to the baccalaureate

omputer and Information Science program must meet the

minimum

allowing
te

requirements for selective admission to

program: completed 15 semester hours of college credit

Bloomsburg and have earned a cumulative average of 2.75
higher. Admission to the program is based on academic
erformance, and the actual number of students selected each
ear will be dependent upon the number of openings in the
r

rogram by the College of Business and

the College of Arts

nd Sciences.

"he

Program

The College of Arts and Sciences CIS curriculum
mphasizes applications and systems programming

a

in

environment.

cientific

The degree

will focus

on analysis and design of systems

oftware; operating systems, data

management, and problem-

olving situations defined through mathematical analysis

computer systems.
The degree obtained through

/hich utilize

the College of Arts

and

tiences reflects a broad base of computer content courses

upported by courses from the sciences, mathematics in
larticular.

tudent for

The intent of the program is to prepare the
employment as a programmer analyst in the

evelopment of software systems applicable
larticularly scientific,

;raduate study in

and

to

to

many

fields,

provide a strong basis for

computer science. The program enables

he student to seek

employment

as applications

programmer,

>rogrammer analyst, or system analyst with computer
nanufacturers or industries that specialize in system
oftware.

The College of

CIS curriculum prepares
programming and information

Business'

tudents in applications

ystems technology as defined

The degree

will focus

in

a business environment.

on commercial software and

tardware with an emphasis toward problem solving, data

low and
vithin a

analysis, design techniques,

commercial context which

and systems solutions

utilize

computer

ystems.

The degree obtained through

the College of Business

estrictive in the technical requirements

:ourses)

and

emphasis.

will require the student to

The

intent of the

program

is

is

(computer content
develop a business
to prepare the

65

ECONOMICS

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
(Code 40)

Faculty
40.211
Professors Ujagar Bawa, Peter

W.

B.

Lee (chairperson), TejBhan

S. Saini;

Associate

Professors Robert MacMurray, Rajesh K. Mohindru, Robert
Ro,vs, Assistant Professors

PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS

George

B. N. Ayittey,

Mehdi

I

3 semester hours

Bohling, Saleem M. Khan,

II.

Studies macroeconomics:

Nature of the economic

problem; economic concepts; institutional framework;
supply, demand, and the price system; national income

accounting; determination of output and employment levels;
consumption, saving, and investment behavior; business

Haririvan. Robert Obulelewic/

cycles; inflation and

unemployment: monetary and

institutions

and theory; economic growth.

40.212

PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS

fiscal

II

3 semester hours

Economics

Studies microeconomics:

Arts and Sciences Majors for the B.A. and B.S.

Supply, demand, the price

system; theory of consumer behavior and the firm; cost and

productions analysis, output and price determination,

degrees:

resource allocation, and determination of factor incomes

Economics 40.2

1

1

.

2

1

2. 3

1

1

.

3 2, 346 and one of the

under perfect and imperfect markets; current economic

1

problems: international economics.

following concentrations:
Prerequisite:

40.211

B.A. degree. Option I-intended for general study of

economics; one course from Economics 40.246 or

Mathematics 53.125; 27 semester hours elective

economics which include

either

40.246

in

Economics 40.400 or

BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC

MATHEMATICS
3 semester hours

40.446.
Presents an introduction to basic mathematical tools

B.A. degree. Option II-intended for the student
interested in political

career in
Political

some

to enter a

aspect of international relations or trade:

Science 44.161, 336; Economics 40.315, 422,

460. 6 semester hours elective

hours elective
courses

most frequently employed

economy and who hopes

in

in

in political science.

economics and

economics; 9 semester
(The following pairs of

political science are

as especially pertinent to the purpose of

recommended

Option

II:

40.423

paired with 44.405; 40.422 with 44.366; 40.433 with

44.383; 40.316 with 44.452; 40.410 with 44.336; 40.315
with 44.326.)

Study of a foreign language recommended.

B.S. degree-intended for the student interested in
analytical study of

economics

related to business; Business

91.221 and 222 or 91.220 and 223, Business 93.345,
96.313, 97.310; Computer Science 53.175; 15 semester

hours elective in economics, which include Economics
40.446.
Electives in economics, business and political science
in

any of the options require the adviser's approval.

Minor

in

Economics

The economics minor is offered to provide a basic
competence in economics for non-economics majors: 12
semester hours of a core requirement (Economics 40.21 1.
212, 311. and 312); 6 semester hours elective

chosen from the following areas of the

in

economics

discipline:

(1)

General Economics Theory (Economics 40.313, 315, 316,
410, 413, and 433), (2) Statistical Analysis (Economics
40.346, 400, and 446), and (3) Economic History and

Systems (Economics 40.422, 423, 424, 434, and 460).
66

in economics and business, e. g
systems of linear equations, inequalities, elements of linea

programming, matrix algebra, logarithms, mathematics of
finance, and differential and integral calculus.

INTERMEDIATE MICRO-THEORY
AND MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS

40.311

3 semester hours

Reviews

the theory of

consumer behavior and

the firm;

output and price determination under different market
systems; pure competition, pure monopoly, oligopoly and

monopolistic competition; production and cost analysis;
allocation of resource and distribution of income;

comparison of behaviors of competitive, monopolistic, and
oligopolistic product and resource markets; constrained and

accumulation and

capital

population problems

developing countries.
death rates as (actors

measures

of

t<-<

hnologit

Analyzes recent
in

1,

trend', in birth

population and labor force

theii di

Prerequisite:

40.346

40.212 (Not offered on

a

tnbution by

regulai ba

BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
STATISTICS
I

3 semester hours
statistics,

averages, dispersion.

elements of probability, index numbers, time

212, 246

and

Studies

population levels.

Presents descriptive

40.21

hange and

population growth.

applications to business decisions and business practices;

Prerequisite:

i

age, sex, occupation, regions; techniques for projt

non-constrained optimization techniques and their

welfare economics.

al

North America, European, and

in

series.

introduction to regression and correlation analysis, theor. ol

40.312

INTERMEDIATE MACRO-

estimation, and testing of hypothesis as applied to business

ECONOMIC THEORY

and economic problems.
Prerequisite: 40.212

3 semester hours

income analysis; theory of income
and price levels; monetary and
employment,
determination,
policy; investment, interest,
and
theory
institutions;
fiscal
and demand for money; business cycles; inflation and
Stresses the national

unemployment; national debt; macroeconomic equilibrium;
prices, wages, and aggregate supply, economic growth,
foreign trade and balance of payments; economic policy.
Prerequisite:

40.400

INTRODUCTION TO

ECONOMETRICS
3 semester hours
Applies

modem

(Offered

3 semester hours
market; supply of
labor
of
the
economics
Presents the
wages;
of
theory
and
nature
for
labor;
and demand
productivity and inflation; unionism; historical
development; theories of labor movements; trade union
governance; collective bargaining; government interventions

and public policy.
(Offered

40.315

fall

40.212

40.410

fall

40.212
only.)

PUBLIC FINANCE

3 semester hours
Analyzes revenues and expenditures of local, state, and
national government in light of micro and macrofheon.

and models of government services; subsidies, etc..
principles of taxation, public borrowing and public debt
management; impact of fiscal and budgetary policy on

criteria

resource and income allocation, internal price and

only.)

BUSINESS AND

GOVERNMENT
3 semester hours

Surveys government

economic

models; income distribution and growth model.

40.211,212,246

LABOR ECONOMICS

Prerequisite:

to

problems; time series and cross-sectional analysis of
measurements of demand and costs; macroeconomics

Prerequisite:

40.313

statistical

methods

policies for maintaining

employment
economy.

stability; the rate

Prerequisite:

of growth and world

40.212

(Offered spring only.)

competition, for substituting regulation in place of

competition and for substituting public for private enteprise;
tests

of various government policies

economic theory and
Prerequisite:

(Offered

40.316

fall

in the light

40.413

MONEY AND BANKING
3 semester hours

of

historical experience.

Reviews

the historical

background and development of

principles of banking with special

monetary practices and
attention given to commercial banking and credit regulations
and current monetary and banking development.

40.212
only.)

URBAN ECONOMICS

Prerequisite:

40.212

3 semester hours
Applies economic theory and recent empirical findings
to

urban resource use. Analyzes problems of

unemployment, housing, education,
pollution,

Prerequiste:

40.212

(Offered

only.)

40.317

transportation,

and equal opportunity.

fall

POPULATION AND RESOURCE

PROBLEMS
3 semester hours

Reviews classical theories of population growth: recent
economic models of population correlating natural resources:

67

ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS

40.415

growth; role of capital, labor, population growth, and

3 semster hours

A study

of the economics of environmental quality.

technological advance; development planning and trade in

development

settings.

Environmental facts and social circumstances are examined

Prerequisite:

with particular emphasis on market and non-market

(Offered

solutions to the environmental problems.
the private market

and

its

fall

40.212
only.)

Topics include

BUSINESS AND
STATISTICS II

40.446

efficiency, externalities,

environmental quality as a public good, income distribution

ECONOMIC
3 semester hours

government environmental programs; water
resources and water quality, problem of air quality, and
effects of

quality of

life

Presents sampling and sampling distributions;
probability; tests of hypothesis; decision making; regression

and other environmental problems;

and correlation analysis contingency

prohibitions on, and regulation of, polluting activities,
taxes, subsidies,

economic growth, and environmental

quality.

Prerequisite:

CONTRASTING ECONOMICS

40.422

tables, analysis of

variance; designs of experiments; computer applications.

and efflucent charges; population,

40.212, 346

ADVANCED POLITICAL ECONOMY

40.460

3 semester hours
special emphasis

on Marxian theory. Compares the

decison making to historical problems from local through

and actual performance of capitalism, socialism,

theoretical

3 semster hours
Applies economic and political models of social

Outlines theories of capitalism and socialism with

and communism.

international levels.
political

40.212

Prerequisite:

Presents an evaluation of market;

and mixed techniques

in particular areas

from the

18th through the 20th centuries.

(Offered spring only.)

Prerequisite:

40.212

(Not offered on a regular basis.)

HISTORY OF ECONOMIC

40.423

THOUGHT

45.466

Surveys economic theories propounded
their effect

in the past

business, and political systems.
as part of

The surplus value

government

relation of family budgets to Engel's

responsibility for
Prerequisite:

employment and

theory;

responsibility;

Law; government

IN

THE

3 semester hours

and

on present-day thinking about economic,

economic planning

RESEARCH METHODS
SOCIAL SCIENCES

3 semester hours

This course

is

offered in the Department of Sociology

and Social Welfare and described with the sociology courses.
Prerequisites for students of economics; 40.346 and

permission of Economics Department.

rent control.

40.212

40.470

SENIOR SEMINAR
3 semster hours

(Offered spring only.)

Discusses current literature on economic theory and

40.424

ECONOMIC HISTORY OF THE
WESTERN WORLD
3 semester hours

Presents a comparative analysis of the economic

theory of Europe and the United States with particular
attention to the interplay of changes in business, financial

and labor

institutions, products

to resource differences,

Prerequisite:

(Offered

fall

economic policy. Each student reads one journal article a
week on which he or she writes a report and makes a
seminar presentation.
Prerequisite:

Senior standing or permission of the

instructor.

(Offered spring only.)

and production, adaptations

and conflicting economic doctrines.

40.490

INDEPENDENT STUDY

IN

ECONOMICS

40.212

1-3 semester hours

only.)

Provides students with an opportunity to receive

40.433

INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS
3 semester hours

individualized instruction as he or she pursues an indepth
inquiry into previously specified subject matter of special

Outlines gains from trade; free trade and protection; balance

interest within the field of economics. Topic and outline
must be developed with a faculty sponsor and approved by

of payments: foreign exchange and capital movements; the

the department during the preceding semester of residence.

Addresses the pure theory of international

trade.

dollar and the international monetary system and

Prerequisite:

40.212

(Offered spring only.)

40.434

ECONOMIC GROWTH OF
UNDERDEVELOPED AREAS
3 semester hours

Presents studies of stagnating economies; theories of

underdevelopment; operative resistances to economic

68

(See section on Pre-Professional and Career

Advisement.)

international liquidity shortage.

1

1

ENGINEERING AND LIBERAL
ARTS COOPERATIVE PROGRAM
(P.

52.1 12 General

Candidates for these degrees spend three years at
Bloomsburg University, where they study science,
mathematics, pre-engineering, and a broad variety of liberal
years at the University
arts subjects, followed by about two

campus of

the Pennsylvania State University or at
in

3

en

53.125 Analysis

I,

53.126 Analysis

II,

53.225 Analysis

III,

3 credits
3 credits
3 credits

53.314 Linear Algebra, 3 credits

Computer Science
53.271 Algorithmic Processes. 3 credits

Pre-Engineering (only offered alternate yeai

Wilkes-Barre, where they study specific

54.301 Mechanics:

Statistics. 3 credits, fall

semester only

The program allows

a student to obtain both a liberal

College of Arts and Sciences at
Bloomsburg University and an engineering education
education

II,

53.322 Differential Equations, 3 credits

engineering disciplines.

arts

try

53.226 Analysis IV, 3 credits

the
University and one in an area of engineering from either
College.
Wilkes
or
Pennsylvania State University

Wilkes College

hemi

Mathematics

James Moser, Program Coordinator)

This program of study leads to two baccalaureate
Bloomsburg
degrees, one in liberal arts and sciences from

Park

(

52.113 Chemisiry Laboratory, 2 credits

in

Dynamics. 3

54.302 Mechanics:

in the

credits,

spring semester only

one

51.173 Intro Engineering Graphics.

of the following areas:

I

credit,

semester only
51.174 Engineering Design Graphics.
fall

Penn State

Aerospace Engineering
Agricultural Engineering

Penn State
Penn State

Ceramic Science and Engineering
Civil Engineering

Penn
Penn

Electrical Engineering

either

Chemical Engineering

I

credit,

spring semester only

Composition
State
State

Wilkes

College or

20.101 Composition

I,

20.201 Composition

II,

3 credits

3 credits

Additional specific course requirements to be
taken at Bloomsburg University

Penn State
Engineering Management in
a. electrical

Wilkes College

engineering

b.

environmental engineering

Wilkes College

c.

materials engineering

Wilkes College

Engineering Science

Penn

Environmental Engineering

either

A.

State

Wilkes

All candidates to Wilkes College:

Physics (one of these)
54.315 Electronics or

4

54.400 Advanced Physics Laboratory

2 credits

credits

College or

Penn

State

Industrial Engineering

Penn

State

Materials Engineering

Wilkes College

Mechanical Engineering

Penn State

Metallurgy

Penn

State

Mining Engineering

Penn

State

Nuclear Engineering

Penn
Penn

Economics
40.21

Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering

State

Economics

One of

the following:

09.213

Sci.

Human

Core Courses

3 credits

II

3 credits

Values

3 credits

3 credits

Pub. Policy

3 credits

44.207

B.

I

41.105 Envir. Issues and Choices

Tech.

State

Specific course requirements:

Ethics. Polit.,

All candidates to

Penn

State:

Communications Studies

All students participating in this program must complete
the following core courses at Bloomsburg University:

Physics
54.21

Principles of

40.212 Principles of Economics

25.103 Public Speaking

C.

Candidates

in certain

3 credits

programs:

Aerospace, Electrical, or Nuclear

General Physics

54.212 General Physics

I,

4

II,

credits, fall

4

semester only

credits, spring

semester

only

Engineering
53.491 or 492

Equations

54.310 Modern Atomic Physics, 3

in Partial Differential

3 credits

credits, fall

semester only

Chemistry
52.111 General Chemistry

I,

3 credits

69

were registered

Chemical or Materials Engineering
52.231 Organic Chemistry

52.232 Organic Chemisry

I

I

and established an

credits

academic record as degree candidates

4

credits

Pennsylvania State University prior to entering

at

the
this

Bloomsburg University will
be considered readmission candidates and must meet

cooperative program

Note: Chemical Engineering students are

excused from taking 54.302

Dynamics

Mechanics:

as degree candidates

4

at

additional enrollment criteria for readmission to the

Pennsylvania State University.

Environmental Engineering
52.231 Organic Chemistry

I

52.232 Organic Chemistry

II

Note 2— Students should indicate a desire to follow
this program of study at the time of admission to
Bloomsburg University in order to insure sufficient

4 credits

4

credits

50.173 Anatomy and Physiology

I

4

credits

50.174 Anatomy and Physiology

II

4 credits

or

time to complete

all

of the required courses.

Notification should be

Organic Chemistry

52.232 Organic Chemistry

to the director

of

in turn, will notify the

3 credits

coordinator of the Engineering and Liberal Arts

I

4

credits

Program. The coordinator will assign each student

II

4

credits

an academic adviser

53.141 Introduction to Statistics

52.23

made

Academic Advisement who,

Engineering Management

who

is

a

member

of the Pre-

Engineering Advisory Committee. Students should

Mining Engineering
51.101 Physical Geology

3 credits

51.261 Mineralogy

4

consult both their advisers and the coordinator for
assistance in schedule planning.

credits

Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering

Note 3— At the end of the second year of study,
students become candidates for transfer if they have

51.101 Physical Geology

3 credits

maintained a sufficiently high quality point

51.102 Historical Geology

3 credits

average.

To

Additional course requirements:
In addition to the

above requirements,

all

must satisfy the general education requirements of
Bloomsburg University and the specific requirements
major course of study (usually in the sciences or

1

.

it is

all

requirements are met.

With

September of the

third year of study, students

All correspondence and the completed

University.

application should clearly indicate that the transfer

coordinator each semester as they plan their schedules to
insure that

In

should apply to transfer to Pennsylvania State

for a

Students should consult with the program

mathematics).

transfer to Pennsylvania State University

candidates

is

requested under a cooperative 3-2 program.

Nov. 30

careful planning,

is

the application deadline.

Successful

applicants will be offered provisional admission to

possible to satisfy the general education requirements of

both Bloomsburg University and an engineering college

Pennsylvania State University for the following

simultaneously.

fall

Required academic performance:

semester.

Completed applications should be supported by

Students wishing to complete their studies

the following credentials:

at the

Pennsylvania State University must maintain a quality point

a.

final

average (QPA) of 3.00 overall and a 2.75

b.

two

courses.

from year

few majors, a 2.50 overall average may
for transfer, and these are subject to change

high school transcript of grades
official copies

of Bloomsburg University

transcripts including all grades earned during

the

first

two years

schedule of courses for

to year.

For transfer

QPA

required core

In a very

be sufficient

a

in the

to

Wilkes College, students must maintain

all

of the third year

recommendation from the Pre-Engineering
Advisory Committee.

of 2.50 overall. Transfer candidates to the

environmental engineering, materials engineering, and
engineering management programs are required to have a
2.65

QPA

in science,

mathematics, and pre-engineering

courses, while candidates to the electrical engineering

program must maintain a 2.75 average

in these technical

2.

At the end of the third year, two copies of the
official

Bloomsburg University

be forwarded to the Admissions Office of the

Pennsylvania State University.

have completed

Committee,
enter the

program

to the

Individuals must apply and be accepted for

admission to Bloomsburg University.

Note 1— Applicants
70

all

recommended by

Procedures:

1.

Students

who have

maintained the required quality point average and

courses.

To

final

transcripts should

for admission

who

previously

will

required courses and

who

are

the Pre-Engineering Advisory

be offered permanent admission

Pennsylvania State University.

To

transfer to Wilkes College

have maintained

the required quality point average.

who have completed
1

At the beginning of the third year of study,
students should apply to transfer to Wilkes

are
<

College through the Coordinator of the program
al

Bloomsburg University. Applications

recommended by

the Pre Engini ering

who

Advi

ommittee, will be offered permanenl admission

icj

Wilkes College.

are

To

available in the coordinator's office.

receive the baccalaureate decree

Completed applications should be supported by

Bloomsburg

l

from

niversitj

following credentials:

le

a.

a final high school transcript of grades

b.

one

official

including

all

Bloomsburg University

1.

grades earned during the

all

a schedule of courses for

all

year

in

engineering college.

to the

A

letter indicating intent to

graduate should be sent

of the Engineering and Liberal

Arts Program so that course evaluations tan be

made.

Wilkes College

or the following summer.

3.

The

registrar,

upon evaluation of

the transcript

arranges for a diploma to be awarded
2.

At the end of the
official

third year, a

copy of

Bloomsburg University

at

official transcript oi

courses taken.

to the coordiantor

Successful applicants

be offered provisional admission

final

of the third year
2.

admissions of Wilkes College.

January of die

Bloomsburg University an

first

The Pre-Engineering Advisory Committee reviews
hese credentials and submits a recommendation to the dean
11

In

students should send back to the registrar

transcript

two years
c.

d

required courses, and

all

the final

transcript should

be submitted to the coordinator. Students

who

graduation.

at the

Ju
une

ENGLISH

LANGUAGE AND SOCIAL

20.111

INTERACTION
3 semester hours

Faculty

A
Professors Louis F.

Lawrence

Baillie,

Thompson

(chairperson), William

M.

Strauss; Associate Professors

E. Sadler, Riley B. Smith: Assistant Professors

Nancy

M. A. Rafey Hahib,

E. Gill.

communicative and social functions.
Not applicable toward a major in English.

their

M. Dale Anderson. William

D. Eisenberg, Ronald A. Ferdock, Ervene F. Gulley. Glenn

Bernath.

and

B. Fuller. Susan Rusinko, Gerald H.

study of varieties of language, verbal and non-verbal,

McCully, Robert G. Meeker, Marion B.

S.

PRACTICAL
USAGE

20.112

Mary G.

3 semester hours

Michael

Petrillo,

Danny

GRAMMAR AND

A

L.

study of grammatical forms, rules, and accepted

usage of current written standard English, with practical

Robinson

application to develop skills toward the improvement of
diction, sentence structure,

ENGLISH

and

style.

Not applicable toward a major
Arts and Sciences major for the B.A. degree:

WORLD LITERATURE

20.120

course from 20.3

1

.

1

3 2. 4
1

1

1 ,

4

1

A

488 or 489 or 490

3,

I

3 semester hours

20.120. 220. 221. 222. 223. 363. 493. 301 or 302

One
One

English.

in

survey of important

works of

literary

the

Western

world-Classic Greece through the Renaissance-in terms of

course from 20.341. 342. 343, 344, 345, 360, 370.

genres and literary movements.

38 1,482
Three 300-level or 400-level English Department

literature

WORLD LITERATURE

20.121

courses

II

3 semester hours

Minor

A

in English:

survey of important

20.120 World Literatuare
20.221 British Writers

II

I

(3 credits)

20.223 American Literature

II

excluding courses not applicable to the

Examination of
at the
arts

300-400

Testaments and

their

literary types

found

in

Old and

New

profound influence on Western Culture.

Not applicable toward a major

and

in English.

(Offered spring only.)

sciences major in English.

INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE

20.151

See Mass Communications

Journalism:

Western

3 semester hours

(3 credits)

20.363 Shakespeare (3 credits) and
two English Department courses (six credits)
level,

the

to the present.

THE BIBLE AS LITERATURE

20.131

(3 credits)

works of

literary

world from the 17th century

3 semester hours

Department programs and courses.

A

basic course exploring literature as experience and the

techniques by which

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

it

communicates

in short story, novel,

drama, and poem.

Not applicable toward a major

ENGLISH COMPOSITION

semester hours) or,

20.200 or 201

(six

she

on basis of admission

is

selected

if

FOLKLORE

20.153

The student must take English 20.101 and

A

he or

3 semester hcurs

survey of such traditional forms of oral literature as

epic, ballad, folksong, folktale,

criteria,

in

English 20.104 only (three semester hours).

and

COMPOSITION

I

examined
literature.

in English.

3 semester hours

Study and practice of the principles of composition

improve proficiency

superstitions,

terms of origin, transmission, and influence on

Not applicable toward a major
20.101

in English.

to

WRITING PROFICIENCY
EXAMINATION

20.200

in writing skills.

3 semester hours
20.104

A series

HONORS COMPOSITION
3 semester hours

Similar to 20.101 but offered only to freshmen

who

have been exempted from 20.101 on the basis of admission
criteria.

Students

who

successfully complete 20.104 are

of compositions written under examination

conditions on topics provided by the

staff.

Faculty

consultations and a writing laboratory are available for
students in the course.
Prerequisite:

20.101

exempt from 20.200 and 201.

COMPOSITION

20.201

20.106

3 semester hours

WRITING FOR QUEST
2 semester hours

(Summer

QUEST

students only)

II

An

alternative to English 200, Writing Proficiency

Examination. Includes a series of themes, a long paper, and
practice in library research to reinforce and

acquired

72

in

Composition

I.

Prerequisite:

expand

20.101

skills

BRITISH WRITERS

20.220

ADVANCED COMPOSITION

20.302

I

3 semester hours

A

3 semester hours

survey of selections from Chaucer through Boswell

Designed to develop

in

the student a greater mastery

over the elements of writing.

and Johnson.

Attention

is

given to the

problem of evaluating writing.

BRITISH WRITERS

20.221

CREATIVE WRITING: POETRY

20.303

II

3 semester hours

A

survey of selections from Wordsworth through

3 semester hours
Lecture and discussion concerning the fundamental

Eliot.

theory and techniques of poetry writing together with
writing and evaluation of

20.222

AMERICAN LITERATURE

A

survey of American literature from

I

.

Prerequisite:

..

poems

in a

workshop

situation.

20.280

3 semester hours

War

beginnings through the Civil

3 semester hours

A

American Renaissance.

writers of the

STRUCTURE OF ENGLISH

20.311

colonial

its

with emphasis on the

study of the sound patterns, morphology, word

formation processes, semantics, and syntax of modern

AMERICAN LITERATURE

20.223

English, and of children's acquisition of their

II

3 semester hours

A

survey of American literature from the Civil

modem

through the

Prerequisite:

45

credits

first

language.

completed

War

HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH

20.312

era.

LANGUAGE
20.231

LITERATURE AND SOCIETY

3 semester hours

A

3 semester hours

Readings

to consider purposes, characteristics, issues.

language from

and values of specific areas— such as business, psychology,

Prerequisite:

Anglo-Saxon origins
60

credits

its

by

literature,

instructor, will vary.

with

as

examination of such recurrent concepts

freedom and

fate,

good and

evil,

in literature

and social and

psychological influences.

Possible topics

include detective fiction, science fiction, literature of terror,

RUSSIAN LITERATURE
TRANSLATION

20.332

and popular drama.

Not applicable toward a major

or

3 semester hours

forms, conventions, and ideas. Course

content, determined

1

IDEAS IN LITERATURE

An

3 semester hours
examination of

English

in English.

20.331

Study of one type of popular

in the

to the present.

completed 20.31

POPULAR LITERATURE

20.232, 233

IN

3 semester hours

in English.

An
20.251

its

permission of instructor.

and science— from a humanistic perspective.

Not applicable toward a major

survey of the major developments

LITERARY GENRES

introduction to Russian literature from Pushkin to

Readings

Pasternak.

3 semester hours

and short

in

English of novels, poems, plays,

stories.

Literary form as a vehicle for expression of ideas.

LATER AMERICAN PROSE

20.333
20.280

POETRY

3 semester hours

Exploration of the nature of poetry

in

terms of

A

its

aims, forms, and substance.

fiction

3 semester hours
work of American literature, both
and non-fiction, from the late 19th century to the
study of prose

present, emphasizing literary merit and social significance.

20.300

WRITING CHILDREN'S
LITERATURE

Includes such writers as Riis, Steffens, Sinclair. Allen. E.B.

White. Thurber, Baldwin, Ellison. Steinbeck. Barrio, and

3 semester hours

Approaches and practice

in writing children's

Consideration of various literary types and

publication.

Momaday.

books for
20.334

fiction, fiction,

A

and poetry for children.

Prerequisite:

20.351 or 352 or permission of instructor

MAJOR AMERICAN WRITERS
3 semester hours

techniques with discussion of field research in writing non-

study of major American writers instrumental in

shaping and interpreting the American experience. Writers
included will vary with each presentation of the course.

20.301

CREATIVE WRITING: FICTION
3 semester hours

Original creative
the instructor

work

and the class

in fiction. Critical analysis
in

by

group discussion.

73

MAJOR BRITISH

20.336, 337, 338

60

Prerequisite:

WRITERS

toward an

arts

credits completed.

and sciences major

in

Not applicable

English.

3 semester hours

A

study of major

shaping and interpreting British

literature

mind and experienee. Writers included

EARLY ENGLISH DRAMA

30.360

British writers instrumental in

and the British

will vary with

Early native

each

plays, morality plays,

presentation of the course.

MODERN DRAMA

20.362

3 semester hours

study of Beowulf and other English works in

translation

Sir

Elizabethan

interludes.

Middleton, and Ford.

EARLY AND MIDDLE ENGLISH
LITERATURE
3 semester hours

A

and

Heywood, Marlowe, Kyd, Jonson, Webster,

dramatists:

20.341

3 semester hours
drama including miracle and mystery

and medieval chronicles and romances including

Gawain and

Green Knight and Le Morte d 'Arthur.

the

Major Continental, English, and American plays from
Ibsen to Beckett with emphasis on contemporary attitudes,
themes, and structure as contrasted with those of the
traditional dramatists.

16TH CENTURY LITERATURE

20.342

3 semester hours

The non-dramatic prose and verse of
emphasizing the

last

quarter of the century.

Renaissance forms and ideas

in

Includes the

Shakespeare as poet and playwright and with attention to
conditions of the Elizabethan theater and the history of the

Lyly, Sidney, Spenser,

Daniel, Drayton, Shakespeare, Marlowe,

Chapman, Greene,

Shakespearan

and others.

3 semester hours

17TH CENTURY LITERATURE

History and development of the novel

3 semester hours
its

Poetry and prose beginning with Jonson. The rival
traditions of

Donne and Jonson

in

3 semester hours

A

study of major

modem

American and Russian

writers.

England:

Addison

and Steele, Swift, Pope, Boswell, and Johnson; forerunners
of the Romantic Revival; beginnings of the British novel;

realists

the instructor's choice.

AMERICAN NOVEL
3 semester hours

CENTURY LITERATURE
The development of

3 semester hours

beginning (about 1800

The major poets such as Wordsworth, Keats,
Tennyson, Arnold, as well as major prose writers

Lamb, DeQuincey, Peacock, Newman, Huxley,

Hazlitt,

Carlyle,

and

attention to parallel

A

LITERATURE FOR CHILDREN

A

study of the development of the various types of

literature for children.

literature for the

Consideration of criteria for selecting

classroom and the

Prerequisite:

60

the

credits completed.

toward an Arts and Sciences major

developments

some

European novel.

3 semester hours

modem

short story through reading and analyzing

representative samples of American, British, Continental,

and Latin-American.
20.380

MODERN POETRY
3 semester hours

Not applicable

An

in English.

in the

its

an emphasis on

study of the history, characteristics, and techniques of

library, suggestions for

presenting literary works in the elementary classroom.

America from

to the present with

SHORT STORY

20.374

3 semester hours

)

the novel in

form, theme, and literary and social movements and

others.

20.351

Begins with early

Lawrence, Kafka, Woolf, Joyce, and/or one or two others of

20.373

19TH

in

and moves through the writings of Mann. Proust,

the plays of Addison, Steele, Sheridan, and Goldsmith.

20.345

Emphasizes developments

impressionism, and expressionism.

3 semester hours
in

novelists, exclusive of

fictional art, particularly realism, naturalism,

18TH CENTURY LITERATURE
Augustan Age

England from

MODERN NOVEL

20.372

Bunyan, and Dryden.

Literature of the

in

inception to the end of the 19th century.

such poets as Herbert,

Vaughan, Quarles, Cowley, Herrick, and Marvell. Principal
prose writers: Burton, Browne, Taylor, Fuller, Baxter,

20.344

text.

THE ENGLISH NOVEL

20.370

20.343

3 semester hours

Study of Shakespeare's plays with emphasis on

Erasmus, More, Castiglione, Elyot, Ascham;

humanists:

SHAKESPEARE

20.363

the period

introduction to contemporary poetic

movements

through study of Emily Dickinson, T.S. Eliot, E.E.

20.352

LITERATURE FOR YOUNG ADULTS
3 semester hours

Critical discussion of literature

readers or popular with them.

aimed

Works by

S.E. Hinton, Robert Cormier, Judy

at

young

adult

writers such as

Blume, and Paul Zindel.

Consideration of literary works for the secondary classroom

with attention to the topic of censorship.

74

Cummings, Robert Lowell, Allen Ginsberg, Thomas Hardy,
Gerard Manley Hopkins, W.B. Yeats, W.H. Auden, Dylan
Thomas, and other

poets.

CHAUCKK

20.381

3 semester hours

Chaucer's major poetry with practice

in

speaking and

60

Prerequisite:

credits

completed and approval

ol

instructor.

reading Middle English with an emphasis on Chaucer's
literary

achievement and

his

humanism.

LITERARY CRITICISM

20.492

3 semester hours

BLAKE AND YEATS

20.383

Examination of major
3 semester hours

A

study of two great poets united by their search for a

and by having created

vision

in this

in

primary genres of drama, poetry, and novel.

BIBLIOGRAPHY AND LITERARY
RESEARCH

20.493

3 semester hours

Methods of

3 semester hours
travel-study course for English majors and non-

majors concentrating on a writer or literary problem
perspective of
writers

their disciplines.

in the

bibliographies and

Includes meetings with

Prerequisite:

is

(Offered

of

book

preparing specialized

in

planning scholarly projects.

60

credits

completed

only.)

RHETORIC OF LITERATURE

20.494

THEORY

LINGUISTIC

3 semester hours

A

3 semester hours
survey of modern developments

in linguistics

special attention to transformational-generative

with

grammar;

applications of theory to patterns of language acquisition and

grammar

current adaptations for presentation as
Prerequisite:

fall

in

determined by the instructor.

MODERN

20.411

and study

literary scholarship

production with practice

and scholars and use of native sources and resources.

Area of emphasis

A

60 credits completed

Prerequisite:

LITERARY STUDY ABROAD

20.400

to the

English

literature.

A

Irom Artislotle

present, emphasizing the application of critical principles to

search perhaps the most

and complete mythological systems

original

critics

60

in

schools.

completed

credits

systematic study of the major rhetorical devices used

by writers

various literary genres:

in the

the nature and

range of rhetorical designs from the shortest

communications

to the

whole composition: definitions of

concepts; identification and location of these language

devices

in representative

works of drama, prose, and poetry;

description of functions and analysis of communication

LANGUAGE

20.413

IN

AMERICAN

effects

SOCIETY

on the reading audience.

Prerequisite:

60

credits

completed

3 semester hours

A

review of social,

political,

and philosophical

ENGLISH INTERNSHIP

20.497

1-6 semester hours

perspectives on the historical development and current status
of English and other languages in
Prerequisite:

60

American

A

society.

requirements of English major and minor programs.

credits completed.

(See section on Pre-Professional and Academic

Prerequisite:

60

credits completed.

Open

to English

majors and others by departmental permission.

Advisement.)

INDEPENDENT STUDY
ENGLISH

20.440

work-study program. Not applicable toward

IN

3-6 semester hours
Prerequisite:

60

credits

completed

GEOGRAPHY AND EARTH

MILTON
3 semester hours
The poetry and prose of John Milton.

20.482

SEMINAR

20.488, 489, 490

SCIENCE
Faculty

3 semester hours
Independent study with an opportunity to explore a
subject not offered in regularly scheduled courses.

literary

Content, determined by the instructor, varies each time the

course
'

is

offered.

Prerequisite:

60

credits completed.

Open

to

non

Duane D. Braun. Wendelin R. Frantz
Lee C. Hopple, James T. Lorelli. Brian A.
Johnson; Associate Professors Norman M. Gillmeister.
James R. Lauffer, Lavere W. McClure. Mark A. Homberger.
Professors

(chairperson),

Joseph R.

Ann

majors.

Pifer; Assistant Professors

Springer,

George

John

J.

Serff. Jr..

Dale

E. Stetson

(Offered spring only.)

20.491

HONORS SEMINAR
3 semester hours

Independent study of a

literary topic

approved

in prior

consultation with the instructor, derived from the student's

work

in

other English courses.

Limited to 10 outstanding

majors or non-majors.

75

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

GEOGRAPHY

GEOGRAPHY

Arts and Sciences major for the B.A. degree:

(Code 41)
Option

I

41.101, 102; 24 .semester hours

-

in

courses

with code number 41.

Option

II

3 semester hours
Studies earth-sun relationships, land masses, oceans,

Planning); 21 semester hours required in planning including

landforms, weather and climate, and natural resources as

41.105. 150, 350, 497, and 498.
1

WORLD PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY

41.101

(Emphasis on Urban and Regional

-

5 semester hours from 41.101.221. 258, 302. 3 0, 315,
1

elements and controls related
to his

363.51.105:

to the

adjustments

man makes

environment.

19 semester hours from 09.231. 25.103. 41.242, 41.264,

WORLD CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY

41.102

53.141.53.175;

3 semester hours

3 semester hours

from 40.21 1. 212. 316. 410:
6 semester hours from 44.101, 452;
3 semester hours from 45.21

Option

III

1.

Demonstrates the relationship of man, land, culture,

213. 316, 457, 468

and economics

33 semester hours required

in

planning including 41.150,

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND

41.105

CHOICES

258, 301. 302. 497. 498, 44.452;

3 semester hours
Examines contemporary environmental resource issues

6 semester hours from 41.101. 105. 125. 310. 315. 51. 105—
Note:

activities.

(Emphasis on Environmental Planning);

-

Only one

100-level course

15 semester hours

may

be selected.

from 09.231, 25.103, 53.141, 175,

with a values, ethics, and decision-making framework.

41.242, 264;

6 semester hours from 40.415, 44.456, 50.351, 51.370,

WEATHER AND CLIMATE

41.125

3 semester hours

54.105

Studies the interrelationships between the elements of

Minor

in

Geography

weather and climate; the functional application of these

(18 credits):

elements

elaborated upon through a study of climatic

is

realms.

Hours including 41.105, 258, 301, 302

EARTH SCIENCE

41.150

ELEMENTS OF PLANNING
3 semester hours

Acquaints students with the philosophy of planning,

Arts and Sciences major for the B.S. degree:

the roles of the planner, and planning objectives.

Earth Science 51.101. 102, 111, 112, 253,255,259;
plus three additional courses elected from 51.105, 355, 261,

41.200

262. 360, 365. 369, 370, 453, 461, 462, 468, 470, 475,

GEOGRAPHY OF UNITED STATES
AND CANADA
3 semester hours

and approved courses offered by the Marine Science

Presents a spatial analysis of the United States and

Consortium; Mathematics 53.175 plus two courses selected

from 53.1

12, 113, 123, 124, 125, 126,

141.271;

Chemistry 52.111,112.113; Physics 54.

A maximum

1

1

1 .

1 1

of 9 semester hours from the Marine

Science Consortium

may

be applied. See Marine Science

Canada emphasizing such concepts

as environmental

perception and sequent occupance; considers salient problems
within geographic regions

in

terms of genesis and potential

for solution.

for additional electives in earth science.

41.201

GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE
3 semester hours

Studies Europe's physical characteristics, topography,
transportation systems, resources, populations, and trade.

GEOLOGY
41.202

GEOGRAPHY OF LATIN AMERICA
3 semester hours

Arts and Sciences major for the B.S. degree:

Examines Latin America
Earth Science 51.101, 102, 111, 112,261,262,360,
365, 369, 370. or 470, 468, 493; Mathematics 53.175, 141.
123, 124, or 125. 126, 175; Chemistry 52.1

Physics 54.1 11,

1

12, or 21

1,

212

1

1,

in

terms of those economic,

as a

racial,

have provided regional unity and

major geographic region

and cultural forms

that

diversity.

112, 113;

41.221

ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY
3 semester hours

Reviews major economic

activities;

focuses on

significant characteristics, location theory,
patterns.

76

and

spatial

MAP SKILLS

41.242

Uses a variety of published maps

phenomena with a view,

also,

toward (he

LANDFORMS

URBAN GEOGRAPHY

41.363

3 semester hours

and present physieal and cultural

interrelating past

41.253

3 semester hours
for interpreting and

Provides a conceptual and methodological framework

which

future.

3 semester hours

to

RURAL SETTLEMENT AND LAND

41.370

USE

Studies dynamie, tectonic, and gradalional forces, which
in

conjunction with climate and biologic forces, have shaped

he earth into

and modify

its

in

view ihe process of urbanization.

3 semester hours

present form and continuously refashion

Investigates the major pattern of rural settlement and

land use and the processes involved in explaining the

it.

changing American

rural landscape.

CLIMATOLOGY

41.256

3 semester hours

INDEPENDENT STUDY

41.475

IN

GEOGRAPHY

Analyzes climate (temperature, moisture, pressure,
wind, air masses, and storms) and the world-wide

1-3 semester

distribution of climates.

hours

Provides independent, investigative research oriented to
studies of specific geographical problems.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

41.258

Prerequisite:

and senior geography majors.

for junior

3 semester hours
Identifies resource

management and environmental

INTERNSHIP IN PLANNING

41.497

12 semester hours

problems and offers possible alternative solutions for these

Involves the placement of a student

problems.

who

is

enrolled in

the course of study in urban/regional planning or

APPLIED CARTOGRAPHY

41.264

environmental planning into a planning office for one

4 semester hours
Fundamental

methods

principles, use of graphic media,

of construction, use and interpretation of maps, models,
charts,

diagrams,

etc., utilized in

geography and

in

semester, during which time the student will be actively

involved in the functions and activities of that planning
office.

urban and

PLANNING SEMINAR

41.498

regional planning.

3 semester hours

SPECIAL TOPICS IN

41.281-289

Provides an opportunity for reporting and analyzing

GEOGRAPHY

experiences

3 semester hours
Present areas of geographic interest to a general

in internship. Integrates and utilizes practice in
development of land use from an urban or environmental

perspective.

Taken

in coordination

with the internship

in

urban/regional planning.

audience.

41.301

the

WATER RESOURCES
MANAGEMENT

EARTH SCIENCE AND GEOLOGY
(Code 51)
3 semester hours

An

examination of contemporary water resource issues

related to environmental planning

51.100

FIELD APPLICATIONS OF EARTH

SCIENCE

and management.

3 semester hours
41.302

LAND RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
3 semester hours

Open

QUEST summer

program students only.

Is

not applicable toward a degree in earth science and will be

An examination of selected land-related issues and
problems with the objective of identifying appropriate

given

management

51.101

techniques.

to

in the field as part

of a

QUEST

student's curriculum.

PHYSICAL GEOLOGY
3 semester hours

41.310

POPULATION GEOGRAPHY

Studies the landscape in relation to the structure of the

3 semester hours
Analyzes physical, human, and economic factors which
influence the changing pattern of the political

map

of the

earth's crust; agents at

classification
lab;

work

to

change landforms:

and interpretation of rocks.

afternoon field

( 1

credit optional

trip is required.)

world.

51.102
41.350

3 semester hours
Presents the development of the skills and techniques

used

HISTORICAL GEOLOGY

ADVANCED PLANNING

in analysis,

goal setting, plan preparation, and

implementation of urban and regional planning processes
and activities.

3 semester hours

Examines
interpreted

the evolution of earth and

from rock and

fossil

life

on earth as

evidence: particular emphasis

placed on the geologic histor\ of North America.
r

(1 credit

optional lab: afternoon field trip required.)

77

ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY

51.105

51.261

3 semester hours
Application of geologic know ledge to environmental
concerns.

Kmphasi/es mineral, energy,

soil,

and water

field trip

with a nominal tee

is

(Offered

51.262

1

semester hour

geology laboratory techniques including qualitative and

recommended

that

it

hours laboratory per week.

Prerequisite;

and evolution of the rock and

(It is

emphasis on

field

occurrences

51.261

SYNOPTIC METEOROLOGY
3 semester hours

semester hour

fossil

record and

Presents observation and analysis of data for

understanding and predicting the complexities of the

atmosphere. Prerequisite: 51.255 or consent of instructor.

Two

recommended

that

it

be

51.360

INTRODUCTION TO

PALEONTOLOGY

taken concurrently with 51.102.)

INTRODUCTORY ENGINEERING

Introduces students to

GRAPHICS

4 semester hours
modern concepts and methods

in

paleobiology using examples from various groups of
1

An

4 semester hours

(Offered spring only.)

51.355

through the interpretation of geologic maps.

51.173

PETROLOGY

per week.

Provides an interpretation of earth history through the

laboratory hours per week.

only.)

identification of rocks with

be taken concurrently with 51.101.)

1

identification

fall

and associations. Three hours class and 2 hours laboratory

(It is

HISTORICAL GEOLOGY
LABORATORY

51.112

Stresses both

Presents megascopic and petrographic analysis and

Presents an introduction to the practice of fundamental

Two

minerals.

and 2 hours laboratory per week.

LABORATORY

quantitative analysis.

common

characteristics of

required.

PHYSICAL GEOLOGY

51.111

4 semester hours

the origin, occurence, and identifying

megascopic and microscopic techniques. Three hours class

resources along with earth processes that are hazardous to

man. An afternoon

MINERALOGY

Reviews

semester hour

introduction to the fundamentals of standard

organisms important

in the fossil record.

Field trips are an

integral part of course. Prerequisites: 51.102, or 50.21

graphical practices including the theory of multi-view and

1,

or

concent of instructor.

isometric projection, auxiliaries, sections, and standard

Two

dimensioning procedures.

hours lecture/laboratory per

51.365

GEOMORPHOLOGY

week.

4 semester hours

(Offered

fall

only.)

Study of the origin of landforms with emphasis on the
geologic processes and structures that generate the landforms

51.174

ENGINEERING DESIGN GRAPHICS
1

Applies concepts and techniques acquired

in

field trip is required.

Prerequisite:

analysis of engineering problems and in engineering design.

(Offered

all

two-day weekend

Three hours class and 2 hours

laboratory per week.

Introduction to Engineering Graphics to the solution and

Required for

A

and applications of landform analysis.

semester hour

fall

51.101 or consent of instructor
only.)

students enrolled in Bloomsburg's pre-

engineering program.

Two

hours lecture/laboratory per

51.369

STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY

week.

4 semester hours

(Offered spring only.)

Analyzes rock deformation based upon the principles of
rock mechanics and the utilization of data from field

51.253

ASTRONOMY

Reviews physical

characteristics

3 semester hours

investigations.

and motions of the

week.

phenomena of our

solar system; interesting

galactic

system

Three hours class and 2 hours laboratory per

(Offered spring only.)

and those of extragalactic space; study of constellations.
51.370
51.255

METEOROLOGY

3 semester hours

Studies the atmosphere via the use of gas laws and

underlying principles of atmospheric change. The field

component

to this course

costs of approximately

51.259

may

$20

HYDROLOGY

with emphasis on calculations used
trip

include additional student

for air fare.

OCEANOGRAPHY

class

circulation,

wave motion, current
and methods of investigation. One weekend

field trip is

encouraged.

basin structure, topographic features,

78

Two

hours

and 2 hours laboratory per week.
(Offered every other spring only.)

FIELD TECHNIQUES IN EARTH
SCIENCE

Provides an introduction to the geologic, chemical, and

Emphasizes ocean

flood forecasting,

in

surface water supply, and groundwater supply.

51.451

3 semester hours
physical aspects of the ocean basins.

3 semester hours

Study of water movement upon and within the earth

6 semester hours
Provides intensive field and laboratory training
use of equipment and techniques

in the

in the

areas of geology,

hydrology, and cartography.

Field trips are integral and vital

INTERNSHIP

51.4%

IN

EARTH SCIEN(

segments of the course.
Prerequisite:

15 hours in earth science courses or

Provides lor a work -study program available only to

consent of instructor.

(Offered

summers

I.

3-15 semester hours
junior and senior earth science majors.
only.)

Not applicable

toward requirements of earth science major or minor
programs.

PROGRAMMING AND OPERATION
OF THE PLANETARIUM

51.453

MARINE SCIENCE CONSORTIUM

3 semester hours
Provides an intensive study

in

the

methods of effective

educational use of the planetarium as a leaching and

motivational device as well as supervised trainingand
practice in the operation, use,

and maintenance of the

The courses in marine sciences are offered during
summers in the Marine Science Consortium conducted by
number of Pennsylvania colleges. The courses are
acceptable lor elective credit

planetarium equipment.

majors

in

biology and earth

sciences.

MINERAL RESOURCES

51.461

in

a

COURSES CURRENTLY A ['['ROVED

3 semester hours
Studies both metallic and nonmetallic mineral deposits.

(Code 55)

Emphasizes the origin of deposits, exploration, and
ixploitation

methods used, and environmental problems
Note:

^countered.
Prerequisite:

For course descriptions and

credit, see

announcements of Marine Science Consortium.

Mineralogy, 51.261 or consent of

nstructor

55.110

FUNDAMENTALS OF
PETROLEUM GEOLOGY

51.462

55.211

3 semester hours
Presents an introduction to petroleum,
origin,

its

properties,

55.212
55.221
55.241

accumulation, exploration, and exploitation.

55.250

STRATIGRAPHY AND
SEDIMENTATION

51.468

55.260

4 semester hours
Studies processes and agents which erode, transport, and
deposit sediments and the geologic interpretation of the
resulting rocks.
Der

55.280
55.331

Three hours class and 2 hours laboratory

week.

55.342
55.343

(Offered

51.470

55.270

fall

55.344

only.)

GROUNDWATER HYDROLOGY

55.345

3 semester hours

Covers groundwater flow theory, well hydraulics

55.364
55.398

exploration techniques, development of groundwater
supplies,
Dollution.

and prevention or correction of groundwater

One

or

two day weekend

field trip required.

55.420

Two

tours class and 2 hours laboratory per week.

55.431

55.458

(Offered every other spring only.)

55.459
51.475

INDEPENDENT STUDY
SCIENCE

IN

EARTH

55.498/

Provides for independent directed research oriented to

55.500
55.510

tudies of selected problems in earth science.

55.511

55.520
55.530

BIBLIOGRAPHY AND RESEARCH

55.540

3 semester hours
Prerequisite:

PROBLEMS IN MARPsE SCIENCE
OCEANOGRAPHY I (In-Service

in

OCEANOGRAPHY

II

(In-Service

Teachers)

<\dvisement.)

Provides for library and/or field research

CHEMICAL OCEANOGRAPHY
MARINE BOTANY
ICHTHYOLOGY
ANATOMY OF MARINE
CHORDATES
ORNITHOLOGY
MARINE GEOLOGY
DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY OF
MARINE ORGANISMS
MARINE MICROPALEONTOLOGY
ECOLOGY OF MARINE PLANKTON
EXPLORATION METHODS IN
MARINE GEOLOGY
COASTAL GEOMORPHOLOGY
TOPICS IN MARINE SCIENCE

Teachers)

21 semester hours in Earth science.

(See section on Pre-Professional and Career

51.493

NAVIGATION
MARINE INVERTEBRATES
MARINE BIOLOGY
MANAGEMENT OF WETLAND
WILDLIFE
MARINE ECOLOGY
SCUBA DIVING
FIELD BIOLOGY

598

1-3 semester hours

Prerequisite:

INTRODUCTION TO
OCEANOGRAPHY
FIELD METHODS

geology.

51.261. 262, 468, or consent of

55.570

MARINE MICROBIOLOGY
COASTAL SEDIMENTATION
ENVIRONMENTAL SCffiNCE
EDUCATION
RESEARCH CRUISE BIOLOGY,
GEOLOGY, POLLUTION
-

nstructor

79

HEALTH, PHYSICAL
EDUCATION, AND ATHLETICS

AQUATICS

05.151

(Intermediate)
1

Reviews basic

swimming

Faculty

skills;

semester hour

introduces advanced skills and

strokes wtih emphasis on form and efficiency,

elementary rescue, and aquatic games.
(chairperson), William

Medlock

Professors Jerry

Sproule;

J.

Associate Professors Charles Chronister, Ronald E. Puhl.

Burton T. Reese, Roger Sanders. Henry C. Turberville.
Assistant Professors

Mary Gardner, Susan Hibbs.

Tom

Hinkle; Instructors Steve Goodwin.

Carl

Jr.;

M.

requirement.

Credit

is

activities.

MAN
3 semester hours
Outlines the specific health needs of college students

community by providing

granted for participation

in

and the world

in

which they

will live.

physical

designed to be of life-long benefit to the

CPR AND SAFETY

05.200

1

semester hour

FENCING

1

semester hour

BICYCLING

1

semester hour

individual in the areas of fitness, recreation, and survival.

A new

major degree program

health: an area of concentration

education.

The

HPEA

is

is

available in adult

provided

in

Department cooperates

career concentrations including

semester hour

HEALTH AND THE NATURE OF

05.160

credit to fulfill the university's general education

activities courses

through water

Health, Physical Education, and

Athletics serves the student

academic

1

Assists students to attain and maintain physical fitness

Martucci, Sharon

O'Keefe, Carl Poff. David R. Rider

The Department of

SWIMNASTICS

05.155

community

elementary

05.214

in several

recreation leader

05.217

A

and outdoor leadership and program administration.

standard introductory course for novice bicycle

aspirants

Students over 29 years of age must have medical
clearance before taking vigorous physical activity courses.

who have

access to a variable speed bicycle.

touring will be undertaken as part of the course.

Local

Local

bicycle rentals are available.

ADULT HEALTH
05.219

TENNIS

05.222

CREATIVE DANCE

Adult Health major for the B.S. degree:
Requirements:

35-41 hours of interdisciplinary courses

including 48.101; 45.211; 50.231, 173, 174,230,205;

05.298, 250, or 350; 28.292; 05.321, 411, 377, 477: and

Select one of 48.25
Select

05.224

1

,

3

1 1

,

endurance

380, or 476

one of 05.430; 28.290; or 50.254

Internship:

45.496-Practicum

in

an adult or elderly

humanities minor

in art,

English, history, music,

to

is

semester hour

1

semester hour

in a particular interest area.

GYMNASTICS

05.230

WEIGHT TRAINING AND FITNESS
1

1

semester hour

semester hour

Develops knowledge and

required.

1

provide a method of cardiovascular

philosphy, theater, or a broad area cluster (24 credits) of
selected courses at the 300-400 level also

semester hour

05.228

setting.

A

FITNESS DANCE

Attempts

93.344 or 50.282

1

skill in

and appreciation of

weight training and conditioning programs.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, AND
ATHLETICS

05.231

ARCHERY

05.232

BOWLING

1

(fee required)

1 semester

(Code 05)
05.149

AQUATICS
1

semester hour

Provides opportunity to

mental adjustment to water.

make

the proper physical

05.150

safe

in,

1

Same
skills.

80

05.234

GOLF

(fee

may be

hour
1

semester hour

required.)
1

semester hour

Introduces basic skills as

on, or about a

AQUATICS

BADMINTON

and

provided by the American Red Cross with specific emphasis

on becoming

05.233

(For non-swimmers)

semester hour

05.235

RffLERY

05.236

VOLLEYBALL

05.237

MODIFIED PHYSICAL EDUCATION

body of water.

(Beginning)

semester hour

1

semester hour

1

1

content as 05.149 but adapted to beginning

(For approved students only.)

semester hour

semester hour

RACQUETBALL-HANDBALL

S.238

semester hour

1

semester hour

15.239

SQUARE DANCE

'5.240

SLIMNASTICS AND FITNESS
1

TECHNIQUES OF COACHING AND
OFFICIATING BASKETBALL

05.252

1

3 semester hours

TECHNIQI is OF COACHING 4ND
OFFICIATING FOOTBALL

05.253

semester hour

3 semester hours

Assists students to develop an awareness and

mderstanding of

and

their physical self, their capabilities,

Exercise and body

iow to improve their physical condition.

relationship,

program organization and administration, and

officiating.

nechanics are included.

TECHNIQUES OF COACHING AM)

05.254

JUDO-SELF DEFENSE

5.241

Instruction in techniques of coaching, player-coach

1

OFFICIATING FIELD HOCKEY

semester hour

3 semester hours

PHYSIOLOGICAL AND MEDICAL
ASPECTS OF ATHLETIC COACHING

15.242

Instruction in techniques of coaching and officiating

3 semester hours
Presents basic anatomical and physiological factors
iffecting

movement, endurance,

TECHNIQUES OF COACHING AND
OFFICIATING CROSS COUNTRY,
TRACK AND FIELD

05.256

and conditioning

strength,

all

the phases of field hockey.

n sports; studies equipment, training, care of injuries, safety

3 semester hours

problems, and medical research relating to athletics.

Analysis of technique and the development of personal

BACKPACKING

J5.243

1

semester hour

05.244

ORIENTEERING

1

semester hour

1)5.245

CANOEING

1

semester hour

85.246

BEGINNING SKIN AND SCUBA

Knowledge provided

1

ROCK CLIMBING

1

knowledge,

skills,

and

be discussed.

05.257

TECHNIQUES OF COACHING AND
OFFICIATING WRESTLING
3 semester hours

semester hour
semester hour

intended to give prospective coaches an

problems and situations

prepares the individual to teach as well as

it

that

be

coach wrestling.

TECHNIQUES OF COACHING AND
OFFICIATING SWIMMING
3 semester hours

area of

Presents techniques of coaching, swimming, diving,

recreation.

and rule interpretations and duties of

BASIC SAILING

05.248

may

insight into the

practical application of climbing.
in this

is

encountered;

05.260

Introduces basic

Serves as a foundation for further experiences

development of a sound

facility use will

Provides actual rock climbing experiences for the
beginning rock climbing enthusiast.

for

Rules, starting, officiating, scoring, and

This course

DIVING

5.247

skills.

track program.

Swimming

1

semester hour
05.270

ability required.

EXERCISE AND YOU

officials.

(3 contact

hours)

1

semester hour

Provides students with a basic background

fundamentals
involved

05.250

2 semester hours

SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING

05.249

in

skills, strokes,

Studies appropriate physiological functions, exervise

physiology, mechanical implications, and fitness

in the

and movement progressions

measurement. Reviews procedures and practical application
through programmed exercise.

developing a basic routine.

05.271

ADVANCED LIFESAVING

INTERMEDIATE ARCHERY
1

2 semester hours

Provides an opportunity to attain an American

Red

shooting

Cross Advanced Life Saving Certificate.
05.251

05.272

TECHNIQUES OF COACHING AND

skills.

INTERMEDIATE BOWLING
1

3 semester hours
Classroom-laboratory courses dealing with an overall view

drills,

(fee

required)

OFFICIATING BASEBALL.

of baseball administration, organization, fundamental

semester hour

Provides the opportunity for the student to develop

skills,

Attempts

to

develop advanced

skill

semester hour

and knowledge of

bow iing.

and techniques of umpiring.

81

INTERMEDIATE GOLF

05.273

may be

(fee

Emphasizes recreation planning, techniques of leadership,
and worthy use of

required.)

Provides instruction
involved

improving the individual

in

leisure time.

techniques and strategy

in the

skills

of the student.

SCHOOL CAMPING AND OUTDOOR
EDUCATION

05.333

INTERMEDIATE TENNIS

05.274

semester hour

1

Attempts

to

improve the tennis

3 semester hours
Acquaints students with the scope of organized camping

skills

and the acquisition of an practices

of each student.

of individuals involved

INTERMEDIATE VOLLEYBALL

05.275

training.

to

improve fundamental

strategy through participation.

skills,

An

2 semester hours

Reviews

in

swimming

strokes and advanced

with an opportunity to analyze stroke

Safety Instructor Certificate

An American
is

awarded

after

satisfactory completion.

Prerequisite:

Intended for students wishing to

judo

skills

Red Cross Water

semester hour

Provides an opportunity to develop higher levels of

continue study

saving

the nine basic

mechanics, teaching methods, and provisions.

INTERMEDIATE JUDO

compentencies.

experiences.

team play, and

intermediate-level course.

1

skill

the basic skills requires

WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR

05.350

life

05.276

field

in

camping and outdoor education

semester hour

1

Studies the development and history of volleyball.

Attempts

Requires

in

A

valid

American Red Cross Advanced

Life Saving Certificate, 17 years of age prior to starting date

skills.

of course, sound physical condition, and a Red Cross

Swimmer's

SPECIAL TOPICS

05.290

1-3 semester hours

Topics

in this

course will be announced

Certificate, or the ability to

swimmer course

perform the

skills.

in the

ADULT EXERCISE PROGRAMMING

05.377

scheduling bulletin prior to each semester.

3 semester hours

FITNESS

05.298

A

AND WELLNESS
1

under

semester hour

Personal health profiles, mental health, personal

living.

completion of the course will

fulfill

and the adjustment and regulatory

Successful

ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION

05.411

one credit of the

3 semester hours

physical education requirement.

Reviews

METHODS AND MATERIALS IN
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PHYSICAL

05.311

activities of

physical performance.

programs, stress management, nutritional, and

environmental health topics are explored.

stress

body during exercise; development of a working
knowledge of assessments, motor characteristics, and
the

Provides learners with the tools for lifelong healthful

fitness

concentrated study of adult physiological functions

the study

and practice

in

techniques used by

physical educators to recognize and meet problems of the

handicapped.

EDUCATION
TECHNIQUES IN HEALTH AND
PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS

05.420

3 semester hours
Provides principles and procedures to meet the needs

and

intersts of

elementary-age children

in the area

of physical

3 semester hours

education.

Presents sound principles and procedures for meeting

05.320

HEALTH AND SAFETY IN THE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

physical, emotional, and social needs of the mentally
retarded.

3 semester hours
Provides students with health knowledge and training

in

CURRENT ISSUES
EDUCATION

05.430

the areas of elementary school environment and health

in the

and safety education

Assesses major problems which concern communities
today:

elementary school.

drugs, veneral disease, pollution, alcohol, and

sexuality.

05.321

FIRST AID SAFETY
3 semester hours

Designed for the person who needs training

in first aid

and safety Red Cross standard, advanced, and
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
05.331

certification

may be

obtained.

RECREATION EDUCATION
3 semester hours

Presents discussion
activities

of,

and practice

in,

recreation

used in school and playground situations.

HEALTH
3 semester hours

appraisal techniques for teaching elementary school health,
the elementary school health program,

IN

Restricted to seniors and in-service teachers.

METHODS AND MATERIALS IN
ADULT PHYSICAL EDUCATION

)5.477

strongly

*lt is

recommended

thai students lake this

course during their junior year.

3 semester hours
This course emphasizes the academic and technical
tnowledge necessary to conduct health and fitness programs

and private agencies. Students are prepared

n public

issume leadership and management
lealth

to

Requirements for a minor

I.

II.

and fitness industries.

History:

Eighteen semester hours of history courses with

6 semester credits

positions within the

in

Two

in

at least

300- or 400-levcl courses.

courses, 6 semester hours, from any of the I'X)

level history courses.

HISTORY

III.

Two

courses, 6 semester hours, from any of the 200

or 300-level history courses
IV.

Faculty

One

course, 3 semester hours, from any of the 300- or

400-level history courses

V. History 398, Research and Writing Skills

Professors Hans K. Gunther, Craig A. Newton, II.
Benjamin Powell, Ralph Smiley, James R. Sperry

George A. Turner; Associate Professors
Arthur Lysiak, Theodore Shanoski,
Anderson,
Richard G.
John
B. Williman
Sylvester,
J.
Anthony
[chairperson),

The program

course

Thirty semester hours of history courses with at least
15 semester credits in

in addition to

300 or 400

framing a minor

History 398 at an advanced requirement

history satellite course

approach

five history courses:

Origins of the

to

program

provide greater flexibility

scheduling opportunities to enroll

121

-

United States History: Colonial Period to 1877

122

-

United States History:

1877

is

an innovative

in the history

curriculum and offers students variable choices and better

Modem World

-The Modem World

-

in

level courses

113

*398

the 100-lcvel basic to and

at

History Satellite Program
The

1

in

minimal

level.

major, B.A. degree:

1

those courses

a

pertinent to the student's academic interest; and at least one

Requirements for an Arts and Sciences History

-

in

the student

one directed exercise

required of history majors; flexibility

HISTORY

The following

minor provides

at least

independent historical research (History 39X>;

background

II.

for the history

with the following features:

to the Present

in history courses.

Under

the proposal, a designated 3-semester credit history course

can be offered

at

a reduced credit value or for an increased

1-

semester credit value equivalent to class time and course
Two approaches, "satellite segment course" and

Research and Writing Skills

content.
III.

One

course, 3 semester credits, from any one of the

following regional history courses:
141

142

The

-

Modem

semester course. The

Far East

Latin America, from European Colonization to

-

-

144

-

One

segment course" permits a

one or two

credits.

The

course" allows a student to enroll

Black Africa
Islamic and Hindu Worlds:

Middle East,

India,

and Malaysia
IV.

"satellite

student to enroll in a reduced portion of a designated course
for either

the Present

143

"satellite derivation course," are available for a student to

take a fraction or an extension of an existing 3-credit

course, 3 semester credits, from any one of the

"satellite derivation
in a specially

designed

1-

semester credit course for an enrichment or concentrated
study of a significant topic or theme from the content of the
3-semester credit course. Check the undergraduate schedule
of courses for specific satellite offerings each semester.

following upper division courses in American history:

372

-

379

-

383

-

Colonial America and the

War

of Independence

The New Nation: United States, 1800-1845
The Shaping of Contemporary America, 8961

1941

385
V.

-

Recent American History:

1941 to the present

course, 3 semester credits, from any one of the

One

following upper division courses in European history:

VI.

320

-

French Revolution and Napoleon

319

-

Modem

327

-

328
452

-

World War
World War

-

Soviet Russia

Two

England: The First Industrial Empire
I

II

and the Dictators

and

its

Aftermath

courses. 6 semester credits, as elective from any of

the 300- or 400-level history courses.

83

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

THE ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL

42.133

WORLDS
HISTORY

3 semester hours
Presents a survey course from the Ancient Near East to

(Code 42)
the

Roman Empire

of the

rise

in the

West, emphasizing

of Christianity; a study of the

people and countries of the West, which emerged following

instructor.

the

TRANSATLANTIC WORLD

42.100

fall

Greece, Rome, and the

Prerequisites are subjeet to modification by the

IN

THE

fall

Roman Empire

of the

with an emphasis on

feudalism, manoralism, and the medieval church.

20TH CENTURY

(Not offered every semester.)

3 semester hours
Represents an analysis comparing and contrasting the

42.141

THE MODERN FAR EAST
3 semester hours

experiences of Americans and Western Europeans since

Focuses upon the decay of western

1918.

dilemma of
society,

rise

will closely study the value

complex

of "technocratic" civilization.

Provides

awareness beyond the national

level,

and enhances

among

appreciation of basic similarities and differences

communications

the interaction

in the

Particular attention will be paid to

between the old models provided by

Confucianism and Buddhism with the models provided by
the

Americans and Western Europeans.

system of these peoples as

reflected in their politics, arts, and

19th and 20th century.

promotes sense of

insight into roots of current events,
historic

traditions, the

the individual in an increasingly

and the

This course will focus on modern China and Japan and

West during modernization.
(Not offered every semester.)

WORLD HISTORY

42.101

3 semester hours
This

is

mankind through
present.

ancient, medieval,

The focus

political, social,

dimensions.

is

on great

economic,

It is

toward graduation are
in the

and modern eras

movements

historical

cultural,

EUROPEAN COLONIZATION
TO THE PRESENT

to the

and technological

Course enrollment and credit

restricted to

3 semester hours

elementary education

This course

American
significant

an introductory, concise survey of Latin

from 1492 to
economic and social

history

the present, stressing the
factors in

its

evolution.

(Not offered every semester.)

42.143

Describes the

BLACK AFRICA

MODERN WORLD

3 semester hours

3 semester hours
political,

economic,

social, intellectual

military forces, and events that shaped the story of

from

is

College of Professional Studies.

ORIGINS OF

42.112

FROM

LATIN AMERICA:

in their

designed for those students needing a

general historical overview.

majors

42.142

an introductory global study of the history of

mankind

Presents a survey of the transformation of the societies

of Sub-Saharan Africa from colonialism to national

independence.

Not offered every semester

the early Renaissance to the early 19th century.

42.144

THE MODERN WORLD

42.113

3 semester hours

Reviews

ISLAMIC AND HINDU WORLDS:
THE MIDDLE EAST, INDIA, AND
MALAYSIA
3 semester hours

the political, economic, social, intellectual,

and technological elements of 19th and 20th century

history,

showing the progress of the Western tradition and the
growing importance of the non-Westem world.

This introductory course surveys the religious, cultural,

economic, and
their bearing

UNITED STATES HISTORY
SURVEY: COLONIAL PERIOD

42.121

TO

Presents a chronological history to

social,

affairs

and the evolution of

1

Malay Archipelago, and

on contemporary Third World problems.

CONTEMPORARY

ISSUES IN

UNITED STATES HISTORY

3 semester hours

on foreign

of the Middle East, North

(Not offered every semester.)

42.208

1877

political history

Africa, the Indian subcontinent, the

3 semester hours

877 with emphasis

political,

economic,

Examines selected

issue(s) of social, political, or

foreign affairs within a historical context, describing the

and cultural aspects.

origin, evolution, current significance,

42.122

UNITED STATES HISTORY
SURVEY: 1877 TO THE
PRESENT
3 semester hours

American
42.210

society.

The

VALUES

issue(s)

IN

States

affairs

from reconstruction

developments of the United

to the present.

and importance

in

vary each semester.

CONFLICT

IN 20TH

CENTURY HISTORY
3 semester hours

Presents political, social, cultural, intellectual,

economic, and foreign

may

Select 20th century conflicts involving values of the

individual and his civilization are presented and resolutions

achieved are reviewed and evaluated. The selection of
conflicts varies each semester.

84

GLOBAL

42.215

ISSUES IN HISTORY:

the attitude of

A CONFLICT OF VALUES
3 semester hours

The course

is

designed

men towards women and

advancement of

to introduce students to the

and global nature of many of today's critical issues
Population explosion
that have far reaching consequences.
energy crisis,
world,
underdeveloped
in
the
famine
and
terrorism, and the spread of nuclear weapons are illustrative
will
of some of the issues that will be examined. Attention

women

in

major turning points

the

(Not offered every semester.)

historical

MODERN WORLD LEADERS

42.229

3 semester hours
Studies the significant world leaders
politics,

be given to defining values as related to these issues.
(Not offered every semester.)

which produi ed
American History.

interaction of sexes

of

their role so that the

the latter will be perceived to resull from

in religion,

war, and culture and their impact upon world

history.

Focuses on different leaders each time offered and

covers a selected period from the Renaissance to the present.

GROWTH OF

42.222

Analyzes the conditions which helped produce these leaders

BUSINESS IN

and

AMERICA
3 semester hours
Focuses on the evolution of business from 1776 to the
major changes in the corporate management from

will

failure.

end by discussing reasons
Includes only leaders

for their success or

who have made

a significant

contribution outside their national boundaries.

present,

850

to the present,

and

life in

the managerial

world

in the

42.246

MODERN EUROPEAN THOUGHT
AND SOCIETY

post- 1945 period.

3 semester hours

ECONOMIC HISTORY OF THE
UNITED STATES

42.223

Relates changes in currents of thought during the period
to political, economic, and social developments. Special

3 semester hours

To

understand the changing nature of the American

economy,

this

attention given to interpretations of

intellectual

(Not offered every semester.)

the

course covers three time periods:

major

movements.

commercial-agricultural age, the industrial age, and the

modern managerial age. Agriculture, banking, business
administration, commerce, labor, manufacturing, mining and

42.250

The

transportation, social and political factors that contributed to

changing economic relationships

United States are

in the

HISTORY OF SCIENCE
historical

nature of scientific

3 semester hours
development of the sciences and the
thought and method will be studied to

provide insight and understanding of the characteristics of the
sciences as well as their significance to human progress

required.

THE IMMIGRANT EXPERIENCE

42.224

from antiquity

3 semester hours

Surveys immigration

to the

to the present.

(Not offered every semester.)

United States from the

colonial to present time, tracing the experience

from

42.255

HEALTH ISSUES AND HEALTH
PROFESSIONALS

conditions in native lands, through the transit to America, to

IN

HISTORY
3 semester hours

settlement and attending problems during the earlier years in
the

new

country.

experience.
is

The

Occasional case studies
socio-historical

illustrate the

framework of assimilation

Delineates major issues and personalities in the rise of
modern health care as well as ideas and attitudes prevalent in
contrasts American, Canadian, and Western European health

(Not offered every semester.)

services.

POPULAR CULTURE
AMERICA

42.226

Compares and

the histories of the health professions.

used to describe separate eras of immigration.

IN

Explains the relevance of cultural values for the

theory and organization of health care.

(Not offered every semester.)
3 semester hours

A

review of major forms of popular culture

in

America

42.260

from colonial beginnings to the present, telescoped to
permit the fullest presentation of the period since 1920. The

3 semester hours
Presents a cultural approach to organized sport in the

course blends the continuity of values and ideas in American
culture with the

dynamics of change

to

which

the culture

constantly adjucts.
i

U.S., which proceeds from the premise that sport mirrors
the values, states of technology, and the conditions of

Emphasizes the rise of the institution of sport and
affluence,
its impact on business, commercialism, leisure,
and
governance
of
problems
urbanism. nationalism, and the

(Not offered every semester.)

42.227

SPORT AND SOCIETY IN
AMERICA

society.

THE AMERICAN WOMAN:
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND

law.

ASPIRATIONS

(Not offered every semester.)

3 semester hours
Identifies the status, roles,

American women from

Examines

and achievements of

the colonial period to the present.

historical events or trends

diminished women's roles

in

which elevated or

American

society.

Discusses

85

42.277

HISTORY OF CHRISTIAN
RELIGION

economy;
European

3 semester hours

the diplomatic and military interaction of the
states.

(Not offered every semester.)

This surveys the ancient, medieval, and modern roots of

contemporary Christian denominations and movements and

EUROPE

42.326

1789-1914

focuses upon key issues, personalities, and historical
conditions

in the

development of Christian

3 semester hours
Studies political and military events within their

religion.

(Not offered every semester.)

economic,

social, intellectual, religious,

from the French Revolution through the
42.281

MILITARY HISTORY

Revolution.

I

3 semester hours
Studies organized warfare from

its

the unification of Italy and

WORLD WAR

42.327

I

AND THE

DICTATORS
3 semester hours

(Not offered every semester.)

The

MILITARY HISTORY

3 semester hours
on strategy
Examines the socio-political background,
especially of the two world wars and the age of guerrilla
the Napoleonic age to the present, concentrating
tactics.

rise

it,

World War

I

and the alliance systems

diplomacy and military strategy and

the

of the war and the peace treaties of 1918-1920. The

tactics

of Mussolini, Stalin, Hitler, and the lesser dictators

along with the international crises that finally culminated
the outbreak of

World War

II.

The course

idealogical and global patterns of

formed

warfare.

which European events

a part.

42.328

EARLY ENGLAND: THE MAKING
OF AN ISLAND STATE

WORLD WAR

II

AND

Reviews political, economic, social, and
England to the Glorious Revolution.

3 semester hours

cultural life in

Surveys the European powers

emphasis on the forces leading

(Not offered every semester.)

the East- West

rift;

in the late

1930s with

to war; military

diplomatic developments of World

MODERN ENGLAND: THE

ITS

AFTERMATH

3 semester hours

42.319

in

stresses

(Not offered every semester.)

(Not offered every semester.)

42.318

origins of

that fought

II

Studies organized warfare and the theory of war from

and

Germany

world war.

(Not offered every semester.)

vvarefare.

42.282

artistic settings

Industrial

to the diplomatic crises that led to the first

origins to the last

campaign of Napoleon I. concentrating on strategy and
tactics. Examines moral and social problems raised by

Examines

and

War

II

and

and the causes of

the reconstruction of democratic

Europe

and formation of the Soviet block; European integration and

FIRST

political trends in both

INDUSTRIAL EMPIRE
3 semester hours
Examines political, social, economic, and cultural
development in England from the Glorious Revolution to
the present with emphasis upon the development of

democracy, the Industrial Revolution, and the growth and

power systems.

(Not offered every semester.)

42.347

HISTORY OF THE HOLOCAUST
3 semester hours

Focuses upon the major theme

-

the genesis

and

implementation of the planned destruction of European

decline of the British Empire.

Jewry from 1933

(Not offered every semester.)

to 1945, after briefly tracing the history of

antisemitism and evaluating scope of prejudice,

42.320

discrimination and genocide in contemporary civilization.

FRENCH REVOLUTION AND
NAPOLEON

Includes an analysis of the literature of the Holocaust and

3 semester hours

Analyzes 1789-1815 era

in

France and assesses

Israel

modern day

and the world Jewish community.

its

significance for the history of France and the world.
Prerequisite:

evaluation of the impact of the Holocaust upon

(Not offered every semester.)

42.1 12 or with the permission of the

42.356

instructor.

RUSSIA TO THE BOLSHEVIK

REVOLUTION

(Not offered every semester.)

3 semester hours

42.324

Russian State

TRADITIONS,

Muscovite, and Imperial periods to the Bolshevik

1600-1789
3 semester hours

Discusses the
intellectual, social,

rise

of the modern

state; the political,

economic, and cultural aspects of the

eras of the Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment; the

establishment of European world

86

Provides a survey of Russia from the beginnings of the

REVOLUTIONARY EUROPE AND
THE RISE OF MODERN

hegemony and

a world

in the

9th century through the Kievan,

Revolution of 1917.

(Not offered every semester.)

3

COLONIAL AMERICA AND THE
WAR OF INDEPENDENCE

12.372

relations

from

the

war of Spain

in

1898

to the present.

(Not offered every semester.)

3 semester hours
with
Reviews European colonization in North America

INDEPENDENT STUDY
HISTORY

42.397

and development of
najor attention to the establishment
society, and the
American
emerging
an
England's colonies,
>roblems which created the

md

between the Americans

conflict

the British-resulting in the

American War of

1-4 semester hours

The

topic selected

research related to

(Not offered every semester.)

appropriate

some

member

THE NEW NATION: UNITED

aspect of history

no more

is

A

supervised by an

student

may
may

than twice, and credits

60 semester hours college credit.
Pre-Professional and Career
on
(See section
Prerequisite:

3 semester hours
as the nation began
dramatically
American life changed
reviews the
course
This
democracy.
experiment with

the
impact of the democratic experiment on government,
studied
subjects
Among
society.
and
culture,
our

jconomy,

are political parties, railroads,

committee

not exceed 4 semester hours.

..

STATES, 1800-1845

its

a

Independent reading and/or

of the department.

register for this course

12.379

must be approved by

appointed by the chairperson.

ndependence.

IN

popular music, and anti-

slavery.

Advisement.)

RESEARCH AND WRITING SKILLS

42.398

3 semester hours
Focuses on the mechanics and processes of research and
on the development of creativity and writing style through
composition of a brief formal paper.

(Offered every spring semester.)

(Not offered every semester.)

SHAPING OF CONTEMPORARY
AMERICA, 1896-1941

.383

42.452

3 semester hours
underwent major
States
During these years, the United
changes:

imperialistic adventures, reluctant but expectant

involvement

in

World War

nation's greatest depression.

I,

the "flaming twenties," and the

Out of these emerges

modern mass-centered welfare

the

3 semester hours
Presents a

Prerequisite:

45.453

3 semester hours
This course is an examination of the major political,
economic, social-cultural and intellectual developments in
Cold War,
the United States from 1941 to the present.
Korea, and Vietnam, turmoil of the 1960s, nuclear concerns
and the role of the individual in an increasingly complex,

1 1

PROBLEMS OF CONTEMPORARY
LATIN AMERICA
3 semester hours

Analyzes recent

events or movements

that

may

indicate

of
recurrence of historical problems or major developments
Latin
of
countries
selected
international significance in

America.
Prerequisite:

3 semester hours in history.

(Not offered every semester.)

the major themes

42.472

examined.
(Not offered every semester.)

42.388

42.

(Not offered every semester.)

state.

some of

of the political, social,

study of Soviet foreign policy.

RECENT AMERICAN HISTORY:
1941 TO THE PRESENT

technological society are

critical analysis

economic, and cultural evolution of the Soviet Union and a

(Not offered every semester.)

1.385

SOVIET RUSSIA

HISTORY OF LABOR
UNITED STATES

IN

THE

3 semester hours
Surveys the emergence and development of organized

PENNSYLVANIA
3 semester hours

labor from the post-Civil

War

period to the present.

A

third

Examines major contributions of Pennsylvania to
movement.
life, relations between state and national

laborof the course is devoted to an analysis of contemporary
our
in
role
changing
mangement problems and labor's

(Not offered every semester.)

increasingly technological society.

national

Prerequisite:

42.391

DIPLOMATIC HISTORY OF THE
UNITED STATES TO 1898
3 semester hours

Presents a critical analysis of United States foreign
relations

from

the colonial period to the 1898

war with

Spain.

(Not offered every semester.)
42.392

DIPLOMATIC HISTORY OF THE
UNITED STATES SINCE 1898
3 semester hours

Presents a critical analysis of United States foreign

3 semester hours in history

(Not offered every semester.)
42.497

INTERNSHIP IN HISTORY
3-12 semester hours

Provides a work-study experience jointly administered
academic faculty member and a sponsoring employer,
an
by
generating
with approximately 40 hours of supervised work

between the
each semester credit hour. Considered a "bridge"
classroom and the professional world.
hours of
Prerequisite: For history majors. 15 semester
enroll if they
history including 42.398. Other majors may
advisers.
faculty
receive the consent of their

87

A

(Note:

may

student

not apply

more than

3 semester

FRENCH HISTORY AND
CULTURE II

09.251

hours of internship toward the fulfillment of the history

may

major, although he or she

enroll for

more than

3 semester hours

3

Discusses the transformation of France from the old

credits of 42.497.)

modem

regime into a
cultural,

importance

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

nation; the interaction

economic, and
in

Western

SEMINAR
PART I

09.311

INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

IN

AMERICAN STUDIES,
3 semester hours

Designed

INTRODUCTION TO THE PEOPLES
OF THE THIRD WORLD

Examines

the peoples of the Far

cultural
in the

geography and

available for depending the

philosophy,

history, sketching their

importance

AN INTERDISCIPLINARY
APPROACH TO AQUATIC
ENVIRONMENT

and mathematics

will

be integrated

work

knowledge of

required of

all

majors

this

in

growing area

proposed
all

juniors in the Arts and Sciences College.

SEMINAR
PART II

IN

AMERICAN STUDIES,
3 semester hours

appreciation of the varied American heritage and the research
materials and resources available for deepending the

knowledge of

this

growing area of inquiry. To be required

for all junior-level majors in the baccalaureate

to study aquatics

Special emphasis will be given to field and

environments.

To be

Continues the endeavor to convey a thorough

disciplines of chemistry, biology, earth science,

laboratory

of inquiry.

09.312

3 semester hours

The

thorough appreciation of

baccalaureate program in American studies, but open to

and Middle East,

art, literature,

world.

09.200

to give the student a

our varied heritage and research materials and resources

3 semester hours
Africa, and Latin America; their

social,

its

civilization.

(Code 09)
09.111

between

France and

political life in

American

program

in

studies.

entomology and environmental

in aquatic

09.401

chemistry.

HISTORY AND POLITICS OF USSR
3 semester hours

HISTORY OF NATURAL

09.211

SCIENTIFIC

Combines

THOUGHT

the approaches of political science.

3 semester hours

Reviews

the historical

the study of the history of the

summer. Involves students

in

USSR

with

Primarily offered in the

a tour of areas of the

USSR.

development of the natural

sciences and mathematics, the nature of scientific and

09.431

these disciplines and their significance to

human

SOCIALISM: THEORY AND

HISTORY

mathematical thought and methods, the characteristics of

3 semester hours

progress.

Provides a historical and theoretical study of the

09.213

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND

socialist idea

HUMAN VALUES

biblical times to the present.

and

its

various attempted realizations from

3 semester hours

Compares
with

human

the interaction of science

and technology

09.491

Studies representative past, present, and

values.

future technological developments and their impact

HONORS INDEPENDENT STUDY
IN THE HUMANITIES I
1-3 semester hours

on

An

personal and social values.

independent study course

in

which, under the

guidance of his or her faculty mentor, the student will do the

TECHNICAL WRITING

09.231

initial project(s)

3 semester hours

appropriate to the

first

stage of his or her

proposed honors work.

Presents the principles of technical writing in the
physical, natural, and social sciences and in technology
industry.

Promotes effectiveness

in

and

09.492

HONORS SEMINAR

Utilizes seminar approach involving class

participation

and individualized

THE

3 semester hours

technical information to both specialized and general

audiences.

IN

HUMANITIES

communicating

instruction.

The honors seminar is the second of three steps in the
Arts and Sciences Honors Program. This course will allow
for continued in-depth study of a particular research project

09.250

FRENCH HISTORY AND
CULTURE I

of the student's choice while also providing honor students
the opportunity to discuss with their peers and interested

3 semester hours

Emphasizes the

social, cultural,

economic, and

political

contributions of France to the shaping of Western
civilization

from

its

gallo-Roman beginnings

to the present.

faculty concepts in the humanities

which

relate to the

research project and to the student's major
will

field.

Seminars

be organized around general themes selected by the

humanities honors committee and will be announced
advance.

in

INDEPENDENT STUDY
HUMANITIES II

09.493

IN

THE

NATURAL SCIENCES AND
MATHEMATICS INTERNSHIP

59.498

1-3 semester hours

The

final

course

in

Program, humanities sequence.

1-9 semester

and Sciences Honors

the Arts

Independent study

in

hours

Provides for on-site work experience and training

an area

program designed

to give selected intern an opportunii

previously approved as part of the student's overall honors

apply the theoretical and descriptive knowledge acquired

program.

multiple natural sciences and mathematics disciplines to

operations of the work setting.

09.495

HONORS SEMINAR IN THE
NATURAL SCIENCES &
MATHEMATICS

sciences.

Offers a cross-disciplinary perspective to students

LANGUAGES AND CULTURES

in the

honors program with an emphasis on student presentation
and discussion of important topics

Requires approval of the

university internship coordiantor and dean of arts and

semester hour

1

Faculty

area of

in the student's

expertise.

Professors Ariane Foureman, Allen F. Murphy; Associate

Professors Blaise C. Delnis, George

09.496

in

HONORS INDEPENDENT STUDY
IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES I

W.

Neel,

Assistant Professors Gilbert Darbouze, Jorge A.
Topetc, Alejandro Bernal, Patricia Doramc.

1-3 semester hours

This independent study course
in the

the

is

student's selection of an honors adviser
initial

first

Arts and Sciences Honors Program.

It

of three steps

involves the

similar to current independent study programs but

reserved specially for those

who

pursue an honors course of study
This course

normally taken

in the

is

two

who have

as follows:

years.

With no previous study, schedule

or second semester

101 for beginners;

FL

101;

FL

102;

3 semester hours
The honors seminar is the second of three steps in the
Arts and Sciences Honors Program. This course will allow

FL

103;

for continued in-depth study of a particular research project

FL

104.

in the first

of the junior year.

09.497

studied a language elsewhere should

Generally, the student should schedule courses

placement.

qualify for and wish to
in their last

Students

consult the department chairperson for appropriate

FL

is

appropriate area of

and project, the

exploratory reading, and proposal for a major Honors

Independent Study Project. This Honors Independent Study
is

Placement
study:

special sections of

With one year of high school or equivalent, schedule

HONORS SEMINAR

IN

THE

With two years of high school, or equivalent, schedule

SOCIAL SCIENCES

With three years of high school, or equivalent, schedule
With four years of high school, or equivalent, schedule

while allowing honor students the opportunity to discuss
with their peers and interested faculty concepts in the social

Individual Oral Practice

sciences which relate to the research project and the student's

major

The focus of

field.

the seminar

is

Drill tapes for

interdisciplinary.

most elementary and intermediate

language courses are available for individual practice
09.498

HONORS INDEPENDENT STUDY
IN THE SCIENCES

sessions.

3 semester hours
Provides for an on-site work experience and training

program designed

to give selected interns

Individual learning stations are available in

McCormick 1231. The use of the drill
tapes may be obligatory or voluntary at

the discretion of the

instructor.

an opportunity to

apply the theoretical and descriptive knowledge acquired in

Programs Abroad

multiple humanities disciplines to the operations of the

work

setting.

Must have approval of

All language students are urged to seek opportunities to

the university

An exchange program with the "Institut
Commercial de Nancy" of the University of Nancy in

internship coordinator and dean of arts and sciences.

4X498

study abroad.

SOCIAL SCIENCES INTERNSHIP

France,

1-9 semester hours

summer

Provides for an on-site work experience and training

program designed

to give selected interns

an opportunity to

apply the theoretical and descriptive knowledge acquired

is

available to French/business majors or to

business majors with a strong concentration in French.

in

Department of Art also
length

may be made

is

available.

to various

Trips of 1-3 weeks in

Spanish-speaking countries.

have access

many

multiple social sciences disciplines to operations of the

In addition, students

work

programs sponsored by other colleges and

setting.

Must have approval of

the university

internship coordinator and dean of arts and sciences.

Students are encouraged to
in their

A

study/tour of France in conjunction with the

make

to

accredited
universities.

plans to study abroad early

academic career. The chairperson of the department

should be consulted regarding such plans.

89

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

French and Spanish Majors and/or Minors
Majors are offered

in

the B.A. degree requires a

the language

If

a student

available in French and Spanish.

Students

recommended

It is

fields

that students

who major

French or Spanish also elect courses

in

Seeks

to

4 semester hours
skills and acquaint

I

develop the four language

Weekly lab
recommended. For students with no more than two

students with elements of French culture.

years of previous study

in

French.

Students without

background or a year or more of study

should consult the chairperson.

minor

FRENCH

10.101

sessions
is

10)

is

and Cultures.

minor

(Code

in

exempt from any required courses, he or she takes additional
advanced electives as substitutes.
Requirements are listed under the section on Languages

A

FRENCH

major for

of 30 semester hours

courses beyond 101 and 102.

in

A

French and Spanish.

minimum

and/or

in related

such as a second foreign language. English, fine

arts,

10.102

FRENCH

French are assigned

4 semester hours

II

Continuation of 10.101.

history, philosophy, sociology, speech and/or theater.

in

to special sections.

Weekly

lab sessions

recommended.
Prerequisite:

Secondary Education Majors
Requirements for the major for the B.S.
degree are found

in the section

education

in

on Secondary Education,

10.103

Prerequisite:

Elementary and Early Education Area of
Concentration

10.104
Students in elementary and early education

may

elect an

that

and

such students consult their advisers

It is

recommended

civilization, oral expression,

in the

10.109

that courses in culture

101 and 102 courses also

may

be

lab sessions

02 or equivalent

IV

3 semester hours

10.103 or equivalent

PHONETICS: SOUNDS OF THE
FRENCH LANGUAGE
3 semester hours

Analyzes French sound system through
pronunication and intonation.

(Offered

Language Awards
grants an award to students for:

10.121

Outstanding American Achievement-awarded
to

1

FRENCH

Prerequisite:

1.

0.

Weekly

drills

on

Selections of prose, poetry,

and songs for imitation.

counted within the required 18 hours.

The department

1

non-developmental, and

phonetics be included within those courses to complete the
area of concentration.

structure patterns.

It is

Department of Languages and Cultures concerning particular
courses to take.

3 semester hours

III

Continuation of French 10.103
Prerequisite:

area of concentration in French, German, or Spanish.

recommended

FRENCH

Continuation of development of the four language
skills. Review of
recommended.

College of Professional Studies.

10.101 or equivalent

fall

10.102 or equivalent
only.)

FRENCH LITERATURE
TRANSLATION I

IN

ENGLISH

3 semester hours

any graduating senior who:

Provides reading, analysis, and discussion of major
a.

has a
in the
in

award

in

may be

is

all

courses

no

considered

in all

French works in translation, beginning with the Song of
Roland and continuing with authors such as Rabelais,
Pascal, Moliere, Voltaire, Rousseau, Diderot, and others.

Does not count toward a major

each language;

has a cumulative average
university of

c.

average in

major language; a student majoring

French and Spanish

for an
b.

minimum of 3.7

work

at the

in

French.

(Offered every other spring.)

less than 3.2;

recommended unanimously by

the faculty

10.122

of the major language.

FRENCH LITERATURE
TRANSLATION II

IN

ENGLISH

3 semester hours

French

Provides readings

in the

novel and the theater of 19th

and 20th century with authors such as Balzac, Stendhal,
Arts and Sciences major for the B.A. degree:
French 10.103, 104, 201, 202, 203, 211, or 212, 322

Camus, Genet, Ionesco, and
Does not count toward a major in French.

Flaubert, Gide, Proust,

(Offered every other

others.

fall.)

Electives— 9 semester hours to be selected from culture

and

civilization, language, or literature.

10.201

STRUCTURE OF THE FRENCH

LANGUAGE
3 semester hours
Presents a thorough study of grammar, syntax, and use

of idioms through applied exercises.
Prerequisite:

90

10.104 or equivalent. (Offered

fall

only.)

ORAL EXPRESSION

0.202

10.295

I

ART AND CULTURE OF FRANCE

3 semester hours

3 semester hours

Presents prepared and free speaking activities about

veryday

life.

Provides a study-tour of France with specific attention
to

Prerequisite:

10.104 or equivalent, or concurrently

Bvith 104 with permission of the chairperson.

French

in

seen

Prerequisite:

FRENCH WRITTEN EXPRESSION

;ssays,

and

in written

10.301

STRUCTURE AND TRANSLATION

Prerequisite:

Studies structural patterns of French

with English.

10.201 or equivalent

Recommended

(Offered spring only.)

in

comparison

Discusses problems of translation.
for students planning a career in international

affairs.

Prerequisite:

FRENCH STUDIES ABROAD

10.204

interest

3 semester hours

composition,

critical analyses.

and cultural

Consent of instructor

3 semester hours
Applies grammatical principles

and cultural

in relation to its social

Visits to places of artistic

an around Paris and the provinces.

(Offered spring only.)

10.203

art

environment.

10.201

(Offered spring only.)

1-6 semester hours
Prerequisite:

Minimum

2 semesters of French

10.302

ORAL EXPRESSION

II

3 semester hours

COMMERCIAL FRENCH

10.205

Presents further development of language fluency

3 semester hours
Acquisition of French business language and

terminology in reading, writing, and speaking.
to

through discussion of current topics and issues selected

from French newspapers and magazines.

Introduction

Prerequisite:

business correspondence.
Prerequisite:

(Offered

fall

1

0.

1

10.202 or equivalent

(Offered spring only.)

04 or equivalent

only.)

10.305

COMMERCIAL FRENCH

II

3 semester hours

FOUNDATIONS OF FRENCH
CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION

10.211

the

Studies French business

3 semester hours
Reviews major developments of French culture from
historical point of view. Course taught in English.

Special projects for French majors.

No knowledge

life,

aiming

at

preparing

students for eventual internships in a business firm in

of

France and Quebec or
the

in a

branch of a French company

USA. Business correspondence
Prerequisite:

in

also reviewed.

10.205

(Offered spring only.)

French necessary.
(Offered

fall

only.)

10.310

FOLKLORE

3 semester hours

Studies selected forms and writings such as proverbs,

FRANCE TODAY

10.212

farces, fairy tales, songs,

3 semester hours
Presents major aspects of
taught in English.

life in

France today. Course

Prerequisite:

and French

(Offered every other spring.)

Special projects for French majors.

French knowledge unnecessary.

10.322

FRENCH WRITERS AND
PLAYWRIGHTS

SELECTED READINGS

10.231

3 semester hours

3 semester hours
Studies French for reading knowledge; selected

modern

works.

Studies the most significant writers and playwrights of

France.
Prerequisite:

Prerequisite:

(Offered

fall

10.104 or equivalent
only.)

ADVANCED FRENCH LANGUAGE

SPECIAL TOPICS

3 semester hours

1-3 semester hours

Gives students knowledge and training
not covered in regular courses.
instructor

10.201

(Offered spring only.)

10.401

10.281-289

traditions.

10.201

Content

is

and varies each time the course

in fields usually

determined by
is

offered.

Some

Presents a thorough review of phonology,

morphology, syntax, and semantics.
Prerequisite:

10.301 or approval of the chairperson

(Offered every other

fall.)

possible topics are French for travellers, French gastronomy,

Quebec

culture,

and

others.

(Offered every other spring.)

91

10.421

SEMINAR IN MODERN FRENCH
LITERATURE

3 semester hours

Studies a particular genre, movement, period, work, or

the semester preceding

selected by the instructor during

is

offering to

its

May

prospective students.

fulfill

German grammar.

In-depth study of

3 semester hours

major author. The topic

CRAMMAR AND COMPOSITION

11.201

written composition.
Prerequisite:

the needs of

(Offered

be repeated once.

Stresses

application of grammatical principles in controlled and free

fall

I

1

104 or equivalent

.

only.)

any 300-level course.

Prerequisite:

(Offered every other

CONVERSATION

11.202

fall.)

3 semester hours
10.490

INDEPENDENT STUDY

FRENCH

IN

Emphasizes student participation
speaking

1-9 semester hours

Provides for individual study of a particular aspect of

French civilization, language, or

literature

prepared and free-

Grammar reviewed when
1

necessary.

1.104 or equivalent or concurrently with

104 with permission from chairperson.

supervision of a faculty member.

Permission of instructor and approval of

Prerequisite:

assigned.

Prerequisite:

under the

in

Outside readings and oral reports

activities.

(Offered spring only.)

the chairperson.

11.204

(See section on Pre-Professional and Career

GERMAN STUDIES ABROAD
1-6 semester hours

Advisement.)

Minimum two

Prerequisite:

GERMAN
(Code

11.211

11)

GERMAN CULTURE AND
CIVILIZATION

11.101

GERMAN

acquaint students with elements of

German

skills

and

3 semester hours

culture.

Provides an understanding of the geography,

to

Weekly

in

German. Students without

background or more than one year of study are assigned

to

GERMAN

Continuation of

1

4 semester hours

II

1.101.

arts,

Knowledge of German not

11.212

fall

Course taught

only.)

GERMAN CULTURE AND
II

3 semester hours

additional emphasis.
Prerequisite:

Continuation of

11.101 or equivalent

1

1.21

Knowledge of German
11.103
Basic

GERMAN

III

3 semester hours

1.

Course taught

in English.

not required.

(Offered spring only.)

grammar reviewed and new grammatical concepts
11.403

presented.
Prerequisite:

(Offered

fall

1

WORKSHOP

Recommended

only.)

GERMAN

Continuation of
Prerequisite:

1

IV

3 semester hours

Presents selected materials for practical use.

1.102 or equivalent

for secondary education majors.

Prerequisite:

11.104

in English.

required.

CIVILIZATION

Reading and writing given

and history of the

as well as a vivid sense of the

current scenes in these countries.

(Offered

special sections.

11.102

government, customs, education,

German-speaking countries,

recommended. For students with no

more than two years of study

I

4 semester hours

I

Designed to develop the four language
laboratory sessions

semesters of German.

3 semster hours

1

(Offered upon

1.201 or 202.

demand

only.)

1.103

11.490

11.103 or equivalent

INDEPENDENT STUDY

IN

GERMAN

(Offered spring only.)

1-9 semester hours

11.121

GERMAN AUTHORS OF THE
TWENTIETH CENTURY I

Provides for individual study of a particular aspect of

German

3 semester hours
Examines works of major German authors such as
Hesse, Brecht, Mann, Kafka, Durenmatt, and Boll. Taught
in English. No knowledge of German necessary.
(Offered

11.122

fall

Permission of instructor and approval of

the chairperson.

(See section on Pre-Professional and Career

SPANISH

GERMAN AUTHORS OF THE
TWENTIETH CENTURY

II

3 semester hours

(Offered spring only.)

Prerequisite:

in English.

Arts and Sciences major for the B.A. degree:

No
Spanish 12.103, 104, 201, 202, 203, 21

1,

Electives— 9 semester hours to be selected

300- and/or 400-level courses.

92

under the

member.

Advisement.)

only.)

Continuation of 11.121. Taught
knowledge of German necessary.

civilization, language, or literature

supervision of a faculty

or 212

among

the

SPANISH
(Code

3 semester hours

12)
I

SPANISH

12.101

Seeks

3 semester hours

I

develop the four language

to

ORAL EXPRESSION

12.202

skills

and to

niphasizes student participation

speaking

in

prepared and free

Requires outside readings and oral

activities.

reports.

acquaint students with elements of Hispanic culture.

Prerequisite:

Weekly laboratory sessions recommended. For students
with no more than two years of previous study in Spanish.
Students without background or more than a year of

12.201 or equivalent or concurrently with

104 with permission of the chairperson.

WRITTEN EXPRESSION

12.203

Hispanic study are assigned to special sections.

3 semester hours
Stresses application of grammatical principles

SPANISH

12.102

3 semester, hours

II

Reading and writing given

Continuation of 12.101.
additional emphasis.

Weekly

laboratory sessions

controlled and free written compositions.
the student's ability to

Prerequisite:

12.101 or equivalent

SPANISH HI

12.103

grammar

improve

effectively in written

12.201

SPANISH STUDIES ABROAD

12.204

is

1-6 semester hours

reviewed as necessary.

Prerequisite:

Minimum two

semesters of Spanish

12.102 or equivalent

Prerequisite:

COMMERCIAL SPANISH

12.205

SPANISH IV

12.104

in

(Offered spring only.)

3 semester hours

Places emphasis on use of language;

to

Spanish.

recommended.
Prerequisite:

communicate

Seeks

3 semester hours

3 semester hours

Continuation of 12.103

Acquaints students with basic

12.103 or equivalent

Prerequisite:

skills in

Spanish trade

correspondence and commercial reading. Emphasizes
vocabulary and commercial idioms. Stresses elementary

PHONETICS

12.109

Seeks

3 semester hours

improve the student's

to

ability to

communicate

spoken Spanish. Provides a detailed study of

effectively in

knowledge of commercial life and methods. For business
students and others who desire to enhance their knowledge of
Spanish.

Spanish sound and intonation patterns through group and
ndividual practice.

Prerequisite:

Attends to individual pronunciation

(Offered

fall

12.102 or equivalent
only.)

problems.

BASIC CONVERSATION IN
SPANISH FOR HEALTH

12.206

12.102 or equivalent

Prerequisite:

(Offered spring only.)

PROFESSIONALS
SPANISH LITERATURE IN

12.121

3 semester hours

ENGLISH TRANSLATION

Seeks

3 semester hours

Designed

to acquaint students with the literature

of

Spain as an expression of the culture of the people and to
sensitize students to cultural values of the Spanish.
in

Knowledge of Spanish

English.

not required.

Taught

Not

will

to acquaint students with

be able

in health

to

Spanish so that they

communicate with Spanish-speaking

care settings.

For students enrolled

patients

in health

services.

Prerequisite:

12.104 or equivalent

(Offered spring only.)

applicable toward a major in Spanish.

(Offered

12.122

fall

12.211

only.)

LATIN-AMERICAN LITERATURE
IN ENGLISH TRANSLATION
3 semester hours

Designed
Latin

America

3 semester hours
Provides an understanding of Spain through geography,
education, customs, fine

arts,

English.

as an expression of the people and to

projects for Spanish majors.

in English.

Knowledge of Spanish

Not applicable toward a major

Americans.

and

history.

Knowledge of Spanish not

to acquaint students with the literature of

sensitize students to cultural values of Latin

Taught

SPANISH CULTURE AND
CIVILIZATION

(Offered

fall

Course taught

required.

in

Special

only.)

not required.

in Spanish.

(Offered spring only.)

12.212

SPANISH AMERICAN CULTURE
AND CIVILIZATION
3 semester hours

12.201

STRUCTURE OF THE SPANISH

LANGUAGE
Studies

grammar and syntax and

present and past

life

of the Spanish- American Republics.

Maya. Inca

3 semester hours

Studies Aztec,

use of idioms through

readings to present material.

cultures.

12.104 or equivalent

Uses films and outside

Course taught

Knowledge of Spanish language

applied exercises.
Prerequisite:

Provides an understanding and appreciation of the

in English.

not required.

Special

projects for Spanish majors.

(Offered spring only.)

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INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY
OF LITERATURE

12.230

Hispanic world.

to cultural values in the

Prerequisite:

3 semester hours

(Offered

fall

12.230 or permission of instructor

every other year.)

Analyzes selected poems, plays, novels and essays,
basic concepts of genres, literary currents, and schools.
Prerequisite:

1

2.

12.421

103 or equivalent

SEMINAR IN SPANISH
LITERATURE
3 semester hours

SPECIAL TOPICS

12.281-289

Studies a particular genre, movement, period, work, or

major author. The topic of the seminar may be decided
between the instructor and the prospective students during

1-3 semester hours

Attempts to give students knowledge and training
field usually not

covered

in regular courses.

Content

in

offered.

women
12.301

Some
in

the semester preceding the offering of a seminar.

is

determined by instructor and varies each time the course

is

possible topics are Spanish for travellers,

Spanish

literature,

and others.

Prerequisite:

12.422

3 semester hours

12.321

SEMINAR IN SPANISH AMERICAN
LITERATURE

Studies structural patterns of Spanish in comparison

Problems of

3 semester hours
Studies a particular genre, movement, period, work, or

translation.

major author. The topic of the seminar may be decided

12.201

Prerequisite:

between the instructor and the prospective students during

(Offered spring only.)

the semester preceding the offering of a seminar.

12.302

be

(Offered spring every other year.)

STRUCTURE AND TRANSLATION

with English.

May

repeated once.

ORAL EXPRESSION

May

be

repeated once.

II

3 semester hours
Provides for further development of language fluency

Prerequisite:

12.322

(Offered spring every other year.)

through discussion of a variety of topics and through
activities requiring the use

of the spoken language.

Student

12.490

fall

Provides for individual study of a particular aspect of

only.)

Hispanic civilization, language, or

12.305

INTERMEDIATE COMMERCIAL

Prerequisite:

3 semester hours
Designed

to

extend students' practical

Hispanic

For business students and others who

desire to enhance their practical
Prerequisite:

skills in

Permission of instructor and approval of

(See section on Pre-Professional and Career

Advisement.)

knowledge of Spanish.

12.205

RUSSIAN
(Code

SURVEY OF SPANISH
LITERATURE

13.101

3 semester hours
Studies outstanding authors from the beginning of

Spanish

literature to present day.

Prerequisite:

(Offered

fall

Seeks

RUSSIAN
to

13)

I

4 semester hours

develop the four language

skills.

Audio-

lingual and structure of approach to acceptable

pronunciation.

12.230

(Offered

fall

only.)

every other year.)

13.102

12.322

under the

the chairperson

(Offered spring only.)

12.321

literature

supervision of a faculty member.

SPANISH

business situations.

IN

1-9 semester hours

12.202 or equivalent

Prerequisite:

(Offered

INDEPENDENT STUDY
SPANISH

participation emphasized.

SURVEY OF SPANISH AMERICAN
LITERATURE
3 semester hours

RUSSIAN H

4 semester hours

Continuation of 13.101
Prerequisite:

13.101 or equivalent

(Offered spring only.)

Studies outstanding authors from Pre-Columbian times

13.290

to present day.

Prerequisite:

(Offered

fall

INDEPENDENT STUDY

IN

RUSSIAN

12.230

1-9 semester hours

every other year.)

Provides for individual study of a particular aspect of

12.330

SHORT STORY

3 semester hours

Seeks to acquaint students with the short story as an
expression of culture by Spanish, Spanish American,

Chicano, and Puerto Rican authors and to sensitize students

Russian civilization, language, or

literature

under the

supervision of a faculty member.
Prerequisite:

Permission of instructor and approval of

the chairperson.

(See section on Pre-Professional and Career

Advisement.)

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MASS COMMUNICATIONS

ITALIAN
(Code

ITALIAN

4.101

14)

3 semester hours

I

Seeks to develop the four language
»rammar. Weekly
(Offered

fall

laboratory sessions

skills.

Stresses basic

recommended.

Faculty
Professors Waller M. Bras

h,

Dana R

I

lloth;

Askx

iate

Professor William A. Aciemo; Assistant Prolessor lohn
Maittlen-Harris (chairperson); Adjuncts Carol Burns, M. L

only.)

Jones, A. William Kclley. James S. Sachem, and Martin

ITALIAN

4.102

Weekly

writing.

semester hours

3

II

Continuation of 14.101.

Emphasizes reading and

laboratory sessions

recommended.
Arts and Sciences major for the B.A. degree:

14.101 or equivalent

Prerequisite:

Admission

(Offered spring only.)

application to

ITALIAN HI

4.103

3 semester hours

Reviews basic grammar and presents new grammatical
;oncepts. Weekly laboratory sessions recommended.
(Offered

fall

3 semester hours

14.103 or equivalent

QPA,

into the

mass media experience. Students

and participation

interest

help balance the

Some

number of

in

(Code

admission

LANGUAGE FOR SINGING
1

semester hour

Provides for practice and acquisition of correct

German, and

and students singing

in choirs.

Italian for

voice

Spanish upon

iemand.

mass communications.

make

a case for their

of previous experience even

in the light

QPAs

media-related

students seeking entrance to each

Students are, therefore, encouraged to

16)

in

variations also occur to

GENERAL

feel their

tiajors

is

should have

should exhibit strong writing, visual, and creative qualities

of the three major tracks available

jronunciation in French,

who

program depends, however, not only on

but also on past

extra curricular activities.

(Offered spring only.)

H6.109

by

is

maximum
Each intake

resources.

limited to approximately 25 students

and a record of

Continuation of 14.103.
Prerequisite:

limited to the

is

accommodated by departmental

Acceptance

only.)

ITALIAN IV

chair and

enrollment each semester that can be reasonably

the

4.104

mass communications program

to the

the-

achieved a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher.

14.102 or equivalent

Prerequisite:

L

Reddington

if

they

are unlikely alone to allow admission.

Students will be notified of their acceptance as mass
communications major as quickly as possible. Students are
expected to have declared their majors no later than the time
they have accumulated approximately 72 credit hours.

The major
number of core

in

mass communications

consists of a

courses, which are compulsory for

all

students and a series of sequence or major track courses,

LATIN

depending on the specialty students wish

(Code 18)

major consists of 18 hours
of 15-21 hours

18.101

LATIN

3 semester hours

I

Seeks to develop reading and writing with emphasis
placed

on correct

(Offered

fall

classical pronunciation.

may

in specialty

in

to study.

core subjects and a

The

minimum

sequence subjects. Requirements

vary in each track, and students should ensure they are

certain of the

minimum

of requirements they must have to

graduate.

Core courses are 27.1 10 Mass Communications and the
in America. 27.1 15

only.)

Popular Arts or 42.226 Popular Arts
18.102

LATIN

3 semester hours

II

Continuation of 18.101.

Seeks to develop

skill in

or 27.190 History of Film. 27.230

Cinema Appreciation

Newswriting, 25.215 Communication Theory or 25.205

reading and translation and to teach student classical

Rhetorical Theory. 25.445 Organizational Communication

references through selected readings.

or 25.307 Business and Professional Speech. 27.270

Prerequisite:

18.101 or equivalent

(Offered spring only.)

Contemporary Radio and Television.
Students also must select a major sequence track from
one of the following

three:

journalism, public

relations/advertising, or telecommunications.

sequence courses also

and

all

may be

Second

taken for free elective credit,

mass communications majors

are advised to study-

several courses in an area other than their major sequence.

The following sequence courses

are required to

make up

the

15-21 hours required in addition to the 18 from the core
sections.

Students should note that a

number of sequence

courses have prerequisite courses and should therefore plan
their course studies to

allow for these to be taken prior to

enrollment in sequence courses. The departmental listings

of courses indicate each prerequisite required.

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27.251 PR:

Journalism:

Theory and

MASS COMMUNICATIONS

Practice, 27.334

Editing. 27.345 Feature Writing. 27.435 Journalism

Special Topics, 27.497

Seminar:

Co-curricular activity-Mass Communications

Mass Communications

Club

Internship

(Code 27)
Public Relations/Advertising:

Theory and

32.250 Design

I.

27.251 PR:

Practice. 27.261 Principles of Advertising.

25.315 Persuasion. 27.334 Editing*. 27.345 Feature
Writing*. 27.352 Publicity and Public Relations*. 27.364

See Secondary Education for B.S.

Copy Writing, 27.366 Design in Advertising*,
97.430 Consumer Behavior*. 27.455 Public Relations
Advertising

Communication

Education,

in

Media Option).

Certification (Non-print

Cases and Problems*. 27.466 Advertising Media and

Campaigns*

MASS COMMUNICATIONS AND
POP ARTS

27.110
Telecommunications/film:

27.231 Broadcast Journalism,

27.360 Filmmaking*, 27.361 Advanced Filmmaking,

3 semester hours

27.375 Broadcast Programming and Management*. 27.388

TV

A

Acting and Directing*, 27.390 Film and Video

Production, 27.482 Telecom Seminar:

97.310 Marketing*. 26.21

and

Special Topics*,

their relative

impacts on society and culture. The course

covers magazines, newspapers, motion pictures, radio,

Theater Production, 93.345

1

comprehensive overview of mass communications

television, public relations, advertising, ethical codes,

Personnel Management

and

media regulations.
(This course

is

not applicable toward a major

in

mass

communications.)
Students also are required to participate

in

practicums and internships during which they are expected to

HISTORY OF FILM

27.190

practice the technical requirements of their specialties.

3 semester hours
Credit hours received for this participation will be in

An overview

addition to the core and specialty areas already described.

campus

Internships both on and off
paid,

some

are not.

are available;

picture.

some

It

of the history and growth of the motion

studies film genres, historical figures,

are

Students must view

technicians, and performers.

Students are urged to complete both an

off-campus and an on-campus practicum so as

approximately 15 films during the course
to

prepared technically as possible on graduation.

be as well

Some

in laboratory

showings.

of
(Offered spring only.)

these practicums and internships are available on student-

produced productions such as The Voice, Bloom
activities

MASS COMMUNICATIONS THEORY

27.210

Television News, and a range of other communications

(BU Curriculum Committee

on campus.

Journalism Certificate

An

approval pending)

3 semester hours
development of mass

outline of the

communications theory from the 19th century

The Department of Mass Communications

also offers a

Journalism Certificate that implies introductory preparation
for writing

business.

and publication

It is

propositions of their impact on

not available to students
certificate

who
is

are majoring in

granted

when

at least

two

full

Bloom Magazine, The

member

A

of

The

Obiter, or other

the historical

application with the department chairperson. (2) submit with
their latest transcripts, (3) indicate

major sequences they propose

to study, (4)

present a portfolio of writing or production samples in one

of the mass communications areas. (Note: This selection
not binding and

may

be changed

later,

is

but students are

advised to discuss their study tracks fully with their advisers
so that courses they undertake will count toward their final
objectives.)

96

It

includes

development of reporting,

some

its

and

outline of

libel is included.

An

and

practices

and the organizational patterns of news

and gathering of news.

Admissions procedures: Students who wish to become
mass communications majors must ( 1 ) file a specific
copy of

practical course that outlines the "theory"

principles,

and

the

NEWSWRITING

27.230

techniques of news reporting.

acceptable campus publications.

which of

society.

3 semester hours

years (four

semesters) of satisfactory service as a staff

this application a

modem

a

student has completed three courses chosen from designated

Voice,

modem

activity in teaching or in

mass communications. The
journalism courses and

to

times with an outline of the major theories and the

stories

elementary outline of defamation

(Student should be able to type 30 to

40 words per minute before

enrolling in this course.)

PR

1.25\

THKORY AND PRACTICE

law, freedom ol information, free press-free

3 semester hours

An
eories,

unique

introduction to the development, principles,

and practice of public relations as a

ganizational implement.

Ii

looks briefly

at

and

social

SOCIAL FOUNDATIONS OF M\ss

27.315

COMMUNICATIONS

the

immunication process, publicity, community relations,
id

trial,

broadcast policies, advertising, and anli-trusi probli

3 semester hours

An

public affairs practice.

interdisciplinary study ol the historical,

philosophical, social, economic, and legal foundations ol

PRINCIPLES OF ADVERTISING

7.261

American mass media as a base for study of contemporary
mass media. The course looks at media from the

3 semester hours
Introduces students to the basic objectives and

ocedures of advertising
Micrally the variety

modem economy.

in a

perspectives of journalists, owners, audiences, and

examines

It

government.

of components and methods used to

lieve specific objectives in advertising
the type of instruments

campaigns

which may be used

as well

Designed

Ivertising.

PERSUASION

ADVERTISING

IN

3 semester hours

improve writing

in

indicates particular types of
tight

copy

in

news

of headline writing, with some

elementary layout and design experience including photo

introduction to techniques and media in advertising,

he course focuses on persuasive devices used

Il

for newspapers,

most used; the need for good,

stories; the practice

3 semester hours

An

to

magazines, and brochures.
styles

7.265

EDITING

27.334

for

creative

editing.

It

also suggests

defamation and

libel

some defenses

to possible

problems for copy

editors.

ivelopment and methods of campaign planning.

MEDIAGRPAHICS

27.335

CONTEMPORARY RTV

7.270

(BU Curriculum Committee

approval pending)

3 semester hours

3 semester hours

Provides a survey of contemporary radio and television
an industry, an
iboratory-type

and a technology.

art,

work

in

It

includes

some

classroom.

A

course

in

computer-generated design and layout

problems and applications for printed and visual material
including newspaper and magazine pages as well as
advertising layouts and visual presentations for video and

MEDIA OPERATIONS

7.271

(BU Curriculum Committee

television material.

approval pending)

Prerequisite:

27.334

3 semester hours
This course concentrates on the knowledge and physical
se

equipment needed
:levision,

to

PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORTING

27.340

of technical requirements that operate the growing range

(BU Curriculum Committee

3 semester hours

and video programs.

An advanced
affairs in

CINEMA APPRECIATION

7.285

news

This course examines film form, theory, and criticism
bring about a better understanding and great appreciation

f the

motion

isual

appreciation required in

picture.

It

also

iew approximately 15 films

is

designed to enhance the

modem

in this

media.

generation.

requirements
police,

Students will

print productions in

Prerequisite:

semester hour

campus having

This

may

be repeated for a

in the

similar needs

maximum

MEDIA LAW

(BU Curriculum Committee

A

articles.

It

The course includes

Prerequisite:

27.346

work

practical

as well as the

27.334

MAGAZINE EDITING/PRODUCTION

(BU Curriculum Committee
3 semester hours

practices.

approval pending

I

3 semester hours

approval pending)

mass media messages and business

studies various techniques

information and to develop a range of feature

of three

A
The

:ourse covers historical developments, criminal libel.
iedition,

to gather

marketing strategies.

survey of legal restraints that influence the nature and

:ontent of

ued

study and discussion of published articles and includes

emester hours.
7.310

FEATURE WRITING

for newspapers and magazines.

in film, television, radio,

larticipate in
redit hour.

27.345

3 semester hours

mass communications. Students must
two semesters of practicums to receive one

elevant to

public affairs coverage, including courts,

Outlines the basic requirements for feature-type articles

any of the sequences offered

lepartment or others on

in

course.

1

ir

to

Students will learn basic abilities

and government.

27.345

Requires student participation

news reporting in mass media. The course
number of "beats" most susceptible

consistent with entry-level professional reporting

MASS COMMUNICATIONS
PRACTICUM

7.297

reporting course on the role of public

concentrates on a

3 semester hours

)

approval pending)

produce contemporary radio,

defamation, privacy, copyright, obscenity, shield

course designed to acquaint students with the

principles and techniques of

magazine production with

emphasis on manuscript selection, editing, design,
production, circulation, and marketing.
nature of magazines as part of a

A

study of the

mass communications
97

system

is

included.

Prerequisite:

27.336

FILM AND VIDEO PRODUCTION

27.390

3 semester hours

PUBLICITY AND PUBLIC

27.352

Reviews

RELATIONS

used

comprehensive stud) of various

in

publicity techniques

public relations efforts of business, government, and

non-profit organizations.

filmmaking

introductory but comprehensive manner.

3 semester hours

A

the basic processes of

Students prepare press releases,

public service announcements, speeches, slide programs, and

making
field

short silent films

provide their

to

own

an

in this

course are

film stock for shooting

The department

(approxiately $75).

in

concentrates on

and requires laboratory hours and

work by arrangement. Students

expected

It

processing costs. Prerequisite:

pay for film

will

27.271

other appropriate communication vehicles.
Prerequisite:

27.251. 230

COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES

27.415

(BU Curriculum Committee

approval pending)

ADVERTISING COPY WRITING

27.364

3 semester hours

A

3 semester hours
This course studies the type of writing required

produce effective advertising messages
advertising programs and

laboratory

consumer

work and writing

Prerequisite:

is

to

that will influence

reactions.

Some

review of modern communications technologies such

as computers, satellites, cable television, digital, electronic

publishing, networking, compact disc, and videocassette

machines. The course also covers the applications,

economics, business,

required.

media.

27.261

legal,

and

social

Instructional, entertainment,

problems of the

and business

opportunities also are included.

PERSUASION

27.365

IN

ADVERTISING

Prerequisite:

27.270

3 semester hours

An

media of
The course focuses on persuasive devices used

introduction to the techniques and

advertising.

in creative development and

Prerequisite:

MASS MEDIA RESEARCH

27.418

(BU Curriculum Committee

approval pending)

3 semester hours

methods of campaign planning.

A

27.333

review of a number of research sources and

techniques that can be used to investigate and study material

27.366

DESIGN IN ADVERTISING

in

3 semester hours
Principles of advertising layout and design in print and

broadcasting.

It

includes hands-on experience in layout,

typography, and paste-up

in addition to theory.

interests,

and these may be substituted for

seniors before they enroll in this course.

JOURNALISM SEMINAR: SPECIAL

BROADCAST JOURNALISM

TOPICS

3 semester hours
Studies technical elements of broadcast writing, script
formats, and non-dramatic material.

It

provides

A

seminar course to study a variety of ethical and

practical

problems

from semester

in

Topics are

journalism.

to semester.

Course

may

likely to vary

be repeated with

opportunities to study, write, and announce news,

different topics to a

commercials, and similar broadcast material.

and chairperson approval. Prerequisite: 27.335

Prerequisite:

Studies television and radio management,
programming, and each medium as a business and

elements of success or

PROBLEMS
3 semester hours

failure.

A

study of the use of publicity as a particular element

of public relations. The course will examine
the

Students also will study

publicity cases

and also requires

practical

some

specific

hands-on

production of written material. Prerequisite:

27.342

basic economics of media and methods of handling

this material as well as codes, laws,

and community

ADVERTISING MEDIA AND

27.466

CAMPAIGNS

interests.

Prerequisite:

27.388

27.371

3 semester hours

TV ACTING AND DIRECTING
3 semester hours

Provides instruction
television.

in acting

and directing for

This course also includes laboratory hours.

Prerequisite:

27.271

Study of the use of advertising media, methods of
selection, and the skills and background required for media
buying and

traffic

planning.

Basic principles and applications of advertising research

and campaign planning, preparation, and presentation are
taught

in

a problem-solving format.

Prerequisite:

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of three seminars with adviser

PUBLIC RELATIONS CASES AND

BROADCAST PROGRAMMING
AND MANAGEMENT
3 semester hours

some

maximum

27.270
27.455

27.375

course

27.261

27.435
27.371

this

subject to approvals from student instructors, advisers, and

department chairperson. Students should be either juniors or

27.364 and 366 are corequisites.
Prerequisite:

mass media. Some research courses offered by other
may be more suitable for particular student

departments

27.364 and 366

27.469

PR/AD SKMINAR - SPECIAL
TOPICS (PR)/SPECIAL TOPICS

may

(AD)

department chairperson.

A

seminar program designed to study particular ethical
and social problems related to public relations and
advertising practice. Subjects may vary, and students may
repeat seminars providing the topics change.

may

three seminars

Maximum

of

<

ampus study

or offH

ainpii

Interns also are expected to have

writing at least a

month before

Special Topics (PR)-27.352 and Special

the project

is

compulsor)
lor the

based on three credits for each 10 hours of
Limit

12-15

is

arrangements must be made for summer interships.

workshop program

in

on the technical aspects of

may change from semester

which

All prerequisites

waived by instructor subject

to

may

be

concurrence of departmental

Topics

MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER
SCIENCE

and students may be

specific projects, such as telethons or

work on

television news, as part of their workshop programs.
Workshops may be repeated provided topics change

Faculty
also.

and department chairperson approval required.

Prerequisite:

Special

chairperson.)

their major.

to semester,

27.415 (Note:

Prerequisite:



total

TOPICS

practical

Instructor

a

credit hours to graduation for internships.

telecommunications majors will undertake specific

required to

be repeated within

become

TELECOM WORKSHOP-SPECIAL
Curriculum Committee approval pending)

instruction

may

The course

Interships will

mass communications program. Credit

part of the

course

3 semester hours

A

expected to

is

begin and must be approved by the student adviser and

undertaken per week per semester.

(BU

;i

Projects must be submitted in

applying for interships.

catalogue regulations.

Topics (Ad)-27.366

27.480

ol

pleted several of their basic specialist course, prioi to

C

department chairperson.

be undertaken with approval of

instructor and department chairperson.

Prerequisite:

include an on

particular project arranged by the student, adviser, and

27.415

Bailey, Stephen

D

Beck, Charles M.

Brennan, Paul C. Cochrane, JoAnne

S.

Growney, Paul G.

Professors Harold

Hartung,

J.

J.

Edward

Kerlin,

Jr.,

James C. Pomfret

(chairperson), June L. Trudnak; Associate Professors Leroy

27.482

TELECOM SEMINAR-SPECIAL

H. Brown, Edward Dennis Huthnance,

TOPICS

Mueller, Ronald

3 semester hours

A
social

seminar program

to study

some of

the ethical and

Riley,

Jr.,

Professor

W. Novak,

Clinton

J.

Jr.,

Joseph E.

Oxenrider, John H.

(assistant chairperson/CS coordinator): Assistant

Thomas

Ohl

L.

problems thrown up by the pervasiveness of new

technologies.

may change from semester to
may repeat seminars subject to a change

Topics

Students

semester.

but also require instructor and department

in topic

chairperson approval. Prerequisite:

27.415

Arts and Sciences major for the B.S. degree

(BU Curriculum Committee

terms of telecommunications/film

in

semiotics with an overall survey of production and business

problems. This

is

a project course designed primarily for

and radio majors moving
communications production seminars.

film, televison,

Prerequisite:

into

mass

Mathematics 53.125, 126, 185, 225, 226, 241, 310;

two

3-credit

above, or 53.177 and

mathematics courses

from the

27.271

computer science courses
at least

1,

at the

at the

At

least four 3-credit

300-level including at least two

classical core consisting of 53.314. 322. 331, 360,

421, 422, and 451.

discipline to

At

least six credit

which mathematics

is

hours

in a

traditionally applied (as

approved by the adviser). Courses 53.311 and 372
be counted

1-3 semster hours

Provides for individual work and study on an area of

mass communication concentration being undertaken by a
student.

Student should find a faculty sponsor/adviser,

prepare a written proposal, which must have departmental

approval and approval of the dean of
Prerequisite:

27.497

in the

and sciences.

27.470

MASS COMMUNICATIONS
INTERNSHIP

Open

arts

to junior

and senior majors with a

QPA

of 2.75

major, although consideration also will be given for

other practical experience students

may

offer.

An

in fulfilling

may

not

requirements for the major. Total

hours required for the B.A. are 45.

Arts and Sciences major for the B.S. degree: Mathematics

Mathematics 53.125, 126. 185. 225, 226, 241. 310:
Physics 54.21 1, 212; at least two 3-credit computer science
courses at the 200-level or above or 53.177 and at least one

computer science course at the 200-level or above.
At least four 3-credit mathematics courses at the 300-level or
above including two from the classical core (see above).
3-credit

Nine

1-3 semester hours

at least

200-level or

one 3-credit computer science

course at the 200-level or above.

41

INDEPENDENT STUDY

27.487

S.

Arts and Sciences major for the B.A. degree: Mathematics:

approval pending)

study of the construction of documentary and

dramatic material

I.

491, 492; 92.352, 354, 358

3 semester hours

A

C.

,

,

RTF AUTHOR THEORY AND
PRACTICE

27.485

:

Required CIS: 53.177, 277, 275, 377: 92.350, 356;
53.371, 375: Required Non-CIS: 25.103; 53.125, 126,
185, 241: Specialized Requirements in CIS (select
15 credits): 53.27 1 373, 47 1 472, 378, 374, 381.361.

credit concentration in a special interest are within

mathematics or

in a related discipline:

concentration available upon request.

sample ares of

The

total

hours

required for the B.S. are 56.

internship

99

Bloomsburg University

Campus

100

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

calculus.

number system,

Pertinent topics in the real

analytic geometry, functions, and limits prepare the student

MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE
(Code 53)

lor the study of the basic techniques of differentation

Prerequisite:

MATHEMATICAL THINKING

53.101

This course

3 semester hours
Presents mathematical topics and applications

use of mathematics in solving problems and

in

seek a broad view of mathematics.

(Background

of high school algebra.

majors.

53.124

ESSENTIALS OF CALCULUS

MATHEMATICS

II

3 semester hours

Techniques and applications of integration with an
introduction to infinite scries and elementary differential

Prerequisite:

FINITE

two years

least

equations as a continuation of the material

algebra not required.)

53.111

At

not for mathematics, chemistry, or physics

making

Suitable for humanities and education majors and

who

others

is

in a

context designed to promote quantitative reasoning and the

decisions.

and

integration.

This course

53.123.

is

in

53.123.

not for

mathematics, chemistry, or physics majors.

3 semester hours
Presents an introductory development of counting
techniques, probability spaces, and

game

53.125

ANALYSIS

Analysis

theory.

I

is

mathematics requirement.

TRIGONOMETRY

53.112

calculus courses.

3 semester hours
Studies basic trigonometric ratios and their applications

differentiation

to

meet

It is first

part of the major-level
in the

sequence of four

This course provides the basic tools for

and the beginnings of integration for

functions of a single variable.

along with an extension to circular functions and their multi-

Prerequisite:

Four years of high school math including

one year of elementary functions or the equivalent of

faceted relationships.
Prerequisite:

3 semester hours

I

designed

53.1 14 or

two years of high school

53.113.

algebra or the equivalent.

53.126

PRE-CALCULUS

53.113

ANALYSIS

3 semester hours

II

Studies techniques of integration, transcendental

3 semester hours
Studies elementary algebraic functions and relations,

functions, infinite series, Taylor's
differential equations,

exponential, and logarithmic functions, circular functions

Prerequisite:

Theorem, some

special

and polar coordinates.

53.125

and inverse functions, and their applications.
Prerequisite:

53.

1

14 or two years of high school

53.141

INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS
3 semester hours

algebra and 53.1 12 or or high school trigonometry or their

Reading, interpreting, and constructing tables of

equivalent.

statistical data, statistical

COLLEGE ALGEBRA

53.114

skills

3 semester hours

of

measure; application of basic

statistics.

Prerequisite:

High school algebra

Studies fundamental algebraic concepts and develops the

mathematical and computation

skills

necessary to apply

53.175

algebraic techniques to problems in business, economics,
the social

and natural sciences, and the

Prerequisite:

equivalent.

1

1/2 years

Not open

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER
SCIENCE
3 semester hours

liberal arts.

of high school algebra or the

to students with credit for 53.1 12 or

Presents an introduction to computers and data
processing, what they are,
controlled, and

higher.

how

how

they function,

how

they are

they are used in problem solving.

Basic

concepts include hardware, I/O systems, data communication

APPLIED MATRIX ALGEBRA

53.118

3 semester hours

and storage, flow charting, and programming

in

BASIC on

a

microcomputer.

Introduces vectors, matrices, linear equations, and liner

programming with applications

to the social

and biological

53.177

COMPUTER SCIENCE

sciences and business.
Prerequisite:

Two

years of high school algebra or the

equivalent

53.123

I

3 semester hours

ESSENTIALS OF CALCULUS
3 semester hours

This one-semester course

is

An introduction to computer science with an emphasis
on programming. Involves the use of a high-level language
and development of good programming style and
fundamental techniques.
Prerequisite:

53.17 or the equivalent

designed to present the

basic concepts essential to the study of elementary calculus
in a

non-rigorous approach

in

order to

fulfill

the

mathematical needs for students that are not mathematics

majors

who need no

extensive and rigorous development in

101

DISCRETE MATHEMATICS

53.185

53.271

3 semester hours

An

ALGORITHMIC PROCESSES FOR
COMPUTERS
3 semester hours

introduction to set theory, logic, combinatorics, and

graph theory for those interested

in

The course emphasizes

mathematics or computer

53.125 or permission of instructor.

Prerequisite:

usually taken in

first

Not

semester of freshman year.

character strings, and program development and execution.
Prerequisite:

53.175

THEORY OF ARITHMETIC
53.275

3 semester hours

MICROCOMPUTER CONCEPTS

Presents the language of sets, the tour elementary

operations through the real

3 semester hours

Advanced

number system, elementary

Prerequisite:

Student must have sophomore class

communication disorders majors only.

Prerequisite:

GEOMETRY FOR
ELEMENTARY TEACHERS

53.277

COMPUTER SCIENCE

The design and execution of

3 semester hours

Prerequisite:

modularization, top-down design, and the fundamental

53.201

trees,

53.177

MEASUREMENT AND THE METRIC
SYSTEMS

53.310
1

This five-week course conducted

in

measuring experiences.

No

INTRODUCTION TO ABSTRACT

ALGEBRA

semester hour

3 semester hours

a laboratory setting

Provides an introduction to the language and methods

designed to prepare the student for everyday metric

of abstract mathematics.

English to metric or metric to

English conversions occur.

ANALYSIS

III

Includes these subjects:

relations, functions, groups, rings,

Prerequisite:

53.311

Presents vector analysis in the plane and three

ALGEBRA FOR SECONDARY
SCHOOL TEACHERS
3 semester hours

Presents topics of elementary algebra from an advanced

53.126

viewpoint.

ANALYSIS IV

Considers topics of contemporary school

mathematics programs.

3 semester hours

Presents curves and parametric equations, surfaces,

Prerequisite:

Taylor's Theorem, functions between Euclidean spaces, and

53.310 (Intended for secondary education

mathematics majors)
(Offered alternate years.)

multiple integrals.
Prerequisite:

sets,

fields.

53.185 and 225

algebra, linear transformations, partial derivatives.
Prerequisite:

and

3 semester hours

dimensional space. Systems of linear equations, matrix

53.225

53.314

LINEAR ALGEBRA

COLLEGE GEOMETRY

3 semester hours

3 semester hours

Studies abstract vector spaces, linear transformation,

Presents elementary geometry from an advanced
standpoint.

lists,

and recursion.
Prerequisite:

53.231

applications software using

algorithms of searching, sorting, stacks, queues, linked

language.

53.226

II

the Pascal language will utilize the principles of

curriculum using inductive reasoning and the Logo computer

53.225

53.175

3 semester hours

Presents the content of geometry for the elementary

is

a

language for microprocessors.

standing for elementary education, special education, or

53.204

programming with

topics in

microcomputer, operating systems, introductory concepts of
microcomputer architecture, and machine and assembly

theory of numbers.

53.202

matrices, determinants, inner product spaces, and related

Discusses incidence in the plane and in space,

topics.

congruence, inequality, and similarity concepts. Studies

Prerequisite:

53.185 and 225

properties of circles, polygons, and spheres.
Prerequisite:

High school geometry

53.322

DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
3 semester hours

53.241

PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS

Studies elementary ordinary differential equations,

3 semester hours

infinite series

methods of

Studies descriptive and inferential statistics with

emphasis on probabilistic

distribution.

Practiced training in

the calculation of various statistical measures

is

included.

A

more rigorous course than 53.141.
Prerequisite:

102

77;

and output, program documentation and control,
structured programming, extended modes of arithmetic,
input

science.

53.201

FORTRAN

the concepts of

53.126 (or current enrollment) and 53.185

and power

solution,

Prerequisite:

series solution,

some numerical

and LaPlace transforms.

53.225

1

MODERN GEOMETRY

1.331

DISCRETE
SYSTEMS SIMULATION

53.374
3 semester hours

Presents non-Euclidean geometries and their

Studies the

velopment from postulate systems and a formal approach

computer

projective geometry.

solution.

in

random processes and

discrete

53.23

Prerequisite:

3 semester hours
which systems can be moduled
Emphasizes stochastic behavior by

ways

for

the simulation tools for their

solution.

ADVANCED STATISTICS

1.341

Prerequisite:

3 semester hours

Emphasizes continuous probability spaces,

statistical

a

a calculus course, a statistics course,

and

programming course.
(Offered spring only.)

itributions, and applications of statistics.

53.126 and one semester of

Prerequisite:

statistics

or

ORGANIZATION OF
PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES

53.375

e equivalent

3 semester hours

NUMBER THEORY

1.360

An

Presents the theory of numbers.

3 semester hours

languages:

Includes the topics of

specification,

uclidean algorithm, congruences, continued fractions,

53.185 and 225

Prerequisite:

53.377

3 semester hours

A

mathematical approach

Fourier Transform and digital

re

required.

ALGORITHMS AND
DATA STRUCTURES

filters.

Individual projects

A

detailed analysis of algorithms and data structures.

Examination of theoretical and experimental performance of
algorithms and data structures.

Particular attention to

algorithms for searching and sorting and techniques for

implementing and manipulating various data structures:

53.126 and 271

Prerequisite:
fall

stacks, queues, trees, graphs,

only.)

Prerequisite:

and

files.

53.277

COMPUTER ORGANIZATION

1.371

3 semester hours

Design of combinational and sequential
Coding, various instruction formats
ata.

constructs.

53.275

3 semester hours

computer

Signal processing, including

te

(Offered

emphasis on the run-time behavior of

codes and ciphers,

to

tcludes security codes, coding for efficiency in

orage, error-correcting codes.

and analysis.

Particular

Prerequisite:

CODING AND SIGNAL PROCESSING

1.361

syntax, sematics, parsing, language

programming language

aussian integers, and Diophantine equations.

programming

introduction to the issues of

Memory,

eatures of

central processors, input-output devices,

some

existing

Prerequisite:

COMPUTER GRAPHICS
3 semester hours

and representation of

htroduction to computer architecture.

53.378

circuits.

Characteristics and

Presents the basic principles for the design, use. and

understanding of graphics systems.

Hardware and software

components of graphics systems

examined with

are

major

using a software graphics package: the package includes

53.275 or permission of instructor

standard computer graphics algorithms.

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
SECONDARY SCHOOL
MATHEMATICS

13.372

a

emphasis on creating and manipulating graphics displays

computer systems.

IN

Two

dimension graphics, animation, color, hidden
hidden surface algorithms are studied
Prerequisite:

and three
line,

and

in depth.

53.124 or 126 and 177

3 semester hours
Studies the theory, design, and usage of a computer as

The microcomputer

in

instructional or training tool.

>e

used to demonstrate and develop software applications.
Prerequisite:

53.381

will

3 semester hours

A

53.177

INTRODUCTION TO OPERATIONS
RESEARCH
survey of the methods and models used

mathematics

(Offered alternate years.)

to

problems of business. Topics

from decision making,

NUMERICAL METHODS
COMPUTING

53.373

An

analysis and application of various

Prerequisite:

53.1 18 and 123 or 225

methods of

systems of equations, interpolation, and

53.411

INTRODUCTION TO GROUP

THEORY
3 semester hours

>olynomial approximation; numerical integration;

tpproximation theory; and differential equations.
itudent will design
"or

Prerequisite:

The

and execute algorithms on the computer

specific numerical procedures.

53.124, 126, and 271

and dynamic programming,

theory.

lumerically solving problems in the areas of nonlinear
squations;

applying

be drawn

networks, inventory models. Markov processes, queuing

IN

3 semester hours

'

linear,

in

to

The study of

the theorems and applications of group

theory begun in abstract algebra will be continued.
Prerequisite:

53.310

(Offered alternate years.)

103

53.421

ADVANCED CALCULUS

HONORS INDEPENDENT STUDY
MATHEMATICS

53.493

3 semester hours

3 semester hours

Presents a rigorous treatment of the concepts of limit,

This course

continuity, derivative, and integral for functions of a single

Prerequisite:

53.226 and permission of instructor

have mastered

who have demonstrated a
and ability in mathematics and who

for students

is

high level of interest

real variable.

IN

course work. The course gives a

their required

qualified student an opportunity to investigate a research

(Offered altnerate years.)

problem selected under the supervision of a faculty member
53.422

of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science.

COMPLEX VARIABLES

Admission

Prerequisite:

3 semester hours
Presents a rigorous treatment of the complex numbers

and theory of functions of a complex variable,

to the

Honors Program

in the

Natural Sciences and Mathematics

limits,

Cauchy-Riemann equations,

continuity, analytic functions.

contour integrals, conformal mappings, and applications.
Prerequisite:

53.226 and permission of instructor

(Offered alternate years.)

53.451

INTRODUCTION TO TOPOLOGY
3 semester hours

Introduces fundamentals of general topology;

elementary

set theory, topological spaces,

MUSIC

mappings,

connectedness, compactness, completeness, product and
metric spaces; nets and convergence.
Prerequisite:

Faculty

53.226 and permission of instructor

(Offered alternate years.)

Professor William K. Decker; Associate Professors John H.

Couch, Stephen C. Wallace (chairperson); Assistant
53.471

NUMERICAL ANALYSIS

Mark

Professors

3 semester hours

Jelinek,

Wendy

L. Miller, Terry

A. Oxley,

Carole S. Reifsteck

Provides a computer-oriented analysis of algorithms of

numerical analysis. Includes the topics of non-linear
equations, interpolation and approximation, differentiation

and integration, matrices and
Prerequisite:

differential equations.

53.322 and 373

The Department of Music serves the entire university
community through its music organizations, its opportunity
for private lessons, concerts by the ensembles, recitals by
students and faculty, through courses which

(Offered alternate years.)

of the Group

partial fulfillment

A

may

be taken

in

requirement for general

education, and music courses for elementary education

53.472

MATRIX COMPUTATION

majors.

3 semester hours
Presents a computer-oriented analysis of matrices.

Includes Gaussian reduction,

LDU

factorization, special

may

Credit

be earned

in

seven ensembles:

Maroon and

Gold Band, Concert Choir, Women's Choral Ensemble,
University-Community Orchestra, Husky Singers, Studio

reduction techniques for tridiagnal matrices, iterative

Band, and Madrigal Singers. Enrollment

methods, and a study of the matrix eigenvalue problem.

based on selection, permission, or successful audition. The

Prerequisite:

53.1 18 or 225 and 373

ensembles are described as courses 35.1

(Offered alternate years.)

student

may

utilize a

maximum

1

in

an ensemble

1-35.1 17.

of six credits

in

is

A

ensembles

toward a baccalaureate degree.
53.491

SPECIAL TOPICS IN

Private lessons in voice, organ, piano, strings,

MATHEMATICS

woodwinds,
3 semester hours

Presents an area of mathematics which

is

not available

as a regular course offering.
Prerequisite:

students.

instruction

many

Permission of the instructor

and percussion are available

brass,

As many

may be

semesters,

1

earned

one of these instruments

in

INDEPENDENT STUDY

music majors specializing

IN

load,

MATHEMATICS

who
1-3 semester hours

Provides for directed study of a particular area of

mathematics as mutually agreed upon by the student and the
instructor.

Emphasizes individual scholarly

highly motivated student.

activity

of the

applied music.

in

and acceptance or continuation

is

is

The number of

limited by faculty

reserved for those

exhibit potential or demonstrate development.

lessons, described as course

Private

numbers 35.141, 142, 143, 144,

151, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 171, 181, 191, 192, 193,
194, 195, 196,

and 241, 242, 243, 244, 251, 261, 262,

263, 264, 265, 271, 281, 291, 292, 293, 294, and 295 for

majors

in

music

may

be elected after consultation with the

respective faculty instructors.

Decker or

(For voice, contact Drs.

Miller, for organ Decker, for piano

woodwinds and percussion Terry Oxley,
and for
104

in as

6 semester hours in eight semesters for

students accepted for private lessons

53.492

to qualified

as 8 semester hours of private

strings, Jelinek.

Couch, for

for brass, Wallace,

MUSIC

UNIVERSITY-COMMUNITY

35.114

ORCHESTRA
Arts and Sciences major for (he B.A. degree:
35.131, 132, 133, 134, 231, 232, 331, 332, 221, 222,

and 223; demonstration of piano proficiency by examination
and/or election of 35.108; 8 semesters (4 semester hours) of
ensemble; 101

is

recommended; and one of

two options:
Music History and

semester hour

I

Performs music appropriate

the following

symphony

to the

Requires three hours/week for two semesters for

orchestra.

1

semester

Election requires permission of the instructor

hour.

STUDIO BAM)

35.115

semester hour

I

Performs jazz, swing, and other forms representing the
Literature--

1

6 semester hours;

35.421, 422, and 9 semester hours through courses 35.324,
325, and 327; also 4 semester hours of choice of the

big band style.
for

1

Requires three hours/week for two semesters

semester hour.

Election requires permission of the

may

be necessary.

instructor.

Audition

35.116

HUSKY SINGERS

instruments or voice.

Applied Music Option- 16 semester hours: one
Selection of voice as

instrument or voice for 8 semesters.
the applied

music option requires 20 semester hours

16.10". 10.101, 102, (French) 11.101,

language courses:
11.102,

(German) and 14.101

semester hour

1

Performs varied music for men's chorus.

in

hours/week for two semesters for

1

MADRIGAL SINGERS

35.117

1

MUSIC

university, vocal ensembles. Membership by audition only.
Requires three hours/week for two semeasters for 1 semester

I

3 semester hours
Provides an approach to music

hour.

listening through study

of basic vocal and instrumental styles. Analysis of various

FUNDAMENTAL MUSICIANSHIP

35.130

3 semester hours

masterpieces, composers, and musical forms. Requires no

previous musical experience.

Recommended

development through elementary terminology, symbols.
theory, music reading, singing, playing, and chording of
simple instruments and bodily

PIANO PROFICIENCY
1

semester hour

Provides opportunity for majors in music to gain
proficiency at the keyboard.

May

1

Performs music of varied styles and periods. Marching

band each

fall,

concert band each spring.

hours/week each

fall

Requires five

and four hours/week each spring.

Requires two semesters for one semester hour.

Suggested

Recommended

harmonization. Requires three hours/week.
Prerequisite:

(Offered

fall

35.130 or permission of

CONCERT CHOIR
semester hour

Performs music of varied styles and periods, stressing

and a cappella

literature.

Requires four hours/week

for two semesters for one semester hour.

instructor.

only.)

THEORY n

Continues Theory

oratorio

3 semester hours

I

Studies harmony, voice leading, and keyboard

35.132

1

to music.

musical background as

Selective

admission.

35.112

little

first-course in applied music.

THEORY

35.131

semester hour

movement

for all students with

preparation for applied study and courses 35.311, 131, and
133.

be repeated.

MAROON AND GOLD BAND

35.111

Explores personal musical understanding and

first-course in

non-applied music.

35.108

semester hour

Performs music of many styles and periods though
primarily of the Renaissance. Open to singers from other

(Code 35)

MUSIC LISTENING

No

audition required.

(Italian).

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

35.101

Requires two

semester hour.

I

3 semester hours
with the study of seventh chords

and common-chord and chromatic modulations. Includes
melodic and rhythmic dictation and keyboard realization.
Requires three hours/week.
Prerequisite:

35.131

(Offered spring only.)

Selective

admission.

SIGHT SINGING

35.133
35.113

WOMEN'S CHORAL ENSEMBLE
1

1

semester hour

Performs varied styles from popular to masterworks.
Requires three hours/week for two semesters for
hour.

1

I

semester

Development of
training.

semester hour

the musical ear through progressive

Elected simultaneously with 35.131 by majors in

music or as a single course by non-music majors. Requires

two hours.
Offered spring only

105

35.134

SIGHT SINGING

1

Continues musical ear

simultaneously with 35.132 by majors

Offered

fall

semester hour

Elected

training.

single course by non-music majors.

in

music or as a

Requires two hours.

35.133

Prerequisite:

VOICE

35.171

II

1

demonstrated vocal

abilities.

35.226

Prerequisite:

only

PIANO

VIOLIN

1

1

semester hour each election

Provides private instruction for students with

demonstrated

abilits or potential.

One

semester hour each election

Provides private instruction for students with previous

piano study.

One-half hour per week. (May be repeated.)

half hour per week.

t\Ia\ be repeated.)

FLUTE

35.191

1

35.142

One-half hour per week. (May

be repeated.)

35.1X1

35.141

semester hour each election

Provides private instruction for students with

semester hour each election

Provides private instruction for students with ability or

VIOLA
1

semester hour each election

potential.

One-half hour per week. (May be repeated.)

Provides private instruction for students with ability or
potential.

One-half hour per week. (May be repeated.)

OBOE

35.192

1

35.143

VIOLONCELLO
1

semester hour each election

Provides private instruction for students with ability or

semester hour each election

potential.

One-half hour per week.

(May be

repeated.)

Provides private instruction for students with ability or
potential.

One-half hour per week. (May be repeated.)

CLARINET

35.193

1

35.144

DOUBLE BASS
1

semester hour each election

Provides private instruction for students with ability or

semester hour each election

potential.

One-half hour per week.

(May be

repeated.)

Provides private instruction for students with ability or
potential.

One-half hour per week. (May be repeated.)

BASSOON

35.194

1

35.151

ORGAN

semester hour each election

Provides private instruction for students with ability or
1

semester hour each election

Provides private instruction for those
previously studied organ or

who have

potential.

One-half hour per week. (May be repeated.)

who have

strong piano

SAXOPHONE

35.195

1

backgrounds. One-half hour per week. (May be repeated.)

semester hour each election

Provides private instruction for students with ability or

35.161

TRUMPET

potential.

1

semester hour each election

Provides private instructions for students with ability
or potential.

One-half per week. (May be repeated.)

PERCUSSION

35.196

1

One-half hour per week. (May be repeated.)

semester hour each election

Provides private instruction for students with ability or

35.162

HORN

potential.
1

Provides private instruction for students with ability or
potential.

One-half hour per week. (May be repeated.)

semester hour each election
35.208

SPECIAL TOPICS IN MUSIC

PERFORMANCE

One-half hour per week. (May be repeated.)

3 semester hours
35.163

TROMBONE
1

Provides a unique experience in performance or the

semester hour each election

Provides private instruction for students with ability or
potential.

35.164

One-half hour per week. (May be repeated.)

1

Information

is

semester hour each election

SPECIAL TOPICS IN MUSIC
APPRECIATION
3 semester hours

Provides private instruction for students with ability or
potential.

One-half hour per week. (May be repeated.)

Provides a unique study of music beyond currently
available course topics.

35.165

TUBA

study.
1

semester hour each election

Provides private instruction for students with ability or
potential.

106

One-half hour per week. (May be repeated.)

available by contacting the

Department of Music.
35.209

BARITONE

Instructor develops a one-

study of performance practice.

time-only study.

Information

is

Department of Music.

Instructor develops a one-time-only

available

by contacting the

;.22l

MUSIC HISTORY

3 semester hours
and
appreciation
understanding
of music
Emphasizes
through
listening
and
times
to
1750
medieval
om

velopment of a technical vocabulary.
(Offered fall of even-numbered years.)
5.222

MUSIC HISTORY

3 semester hours
original composition,

classical

music through aural study of selected

Mnpositions and the relationship of the music to the

ure of the times.

harmonic

dictation,

Prerquisite:

35.132

(Offered

of odd-numbered years.;

fall

35.232

THEORY

IV

Continuation of theory.
compositional

style.

3 semester hours
Reviews 20th century

Includes analysis and composition.

Requires three hours/week.
Prerequisite:

352.31 or permission of instructor.

35.233

III

CHORAL TECHNIQUES
3 semester hours

3 semester hours
Studies compositional style of composers from
•ebussy to the present through listening and analysis of

fall

Examines the development of techniques and
for participating in

abilities

and supervising choral ensembles.

Stresses tone production, proper breathing, conducting, and

presentative works.

(Offered

and perception

Requires three hours/week.

(Offered spring of even-numbered years.)

(Offered spring of odd-numbered years.)

MUSIC HISTORY

Includes formal analysis,

II

3 semester hours

15.223

III

Continuation of theory,

skills.

Emphasizes understanding and appreciation of
id romantic era art

THEORY

35.231

I

of odd-numbered

reading of appropriate literature.

years.)

Offered spring of even-numbered years
1.224

CLASS PIANO

35.241

I

Provides group piano instruction for the beginner,

mphasizes solo playing, creative accompaniments, and
ght reading.

Provides two weekly half-hour lessons for students
electing the applied specialization within the Bachelor of

Arts in Music degree program.

Requires three hours/week.

Prerequisite:

VIOLIN EOR MUSIC MAJORS
2 semester hours each election

2 semester hours

Permission of faculty pianist. Professor

maximum

(May

be repeated for a

of 16 credits.)

ouch.

35.242
.225

CLASS PIANO

2 semester hours each election

II

2 semester hours

Develops independence

in solo

playing and

ccompanying. Continuation of 35.224 for students with
lemonstrated

abilities.

Prerequisite:

Requires three hours/week.

CLASS VOICE

Arts in Music degree program.

maximum

Required prior to election of 35.171 and

jerformance.

SEMINAR

IN

Arts in Music degree program.

35.244

PIANO

ind critical performing experience for pianists.

Requires

hree hours/week and includes performing.

35.229

of odd-numbered years.)

CLASS INSTRUCTION IN BRASS

Provides group brass instruction for the beginner or the

who

wishes to double. Emphasizes

fundamental technique and elementary performance.
Requires

two hours/week.

Prerequisite:

(Offered

fall

repeated for a

DOUBLE BASS FOR MUSIC
MAJORS

Provides two weekly half-hour lessons for students
electing the applied specialization within the Bachelor of

Arts in Music degree program.

maximum
35.251

(May be

repeated for a

of 16 credits.)

ORGAN FOR MUSIC MAJORS
2 semester hours each election

2 semester hours

brass player

(May be

of 16 credits.)

2 semester hours each election

2 semester hours

Provides instruction, coaching, systematic score study

VIOLONCELLO FOR MUSIC
MAJORS

electing the applied specialization within the Bachelor of

ACCOMPANYING

fall

repeated for a

Provides two weekly half-hour lessons for students

maximum

Requires three hours/week.

(Offered

(May be

of 16 credits.)

2 semester hours each election

2 semester hours

Provides group voice instruction for the beginner,

55.228

electing the applied specialization within the Bachelor of

35.243

mphasizes fundamental singing techniques and solo

55.271.

Provides two weekly half-hour lessons for students

Permission of faculty pianist Professor

Touch.

15.226

VIOLA FOR MUSIC MAJORS

Provides two weekly half-hour lessons for students
electing the applied specialization within the Bachelor of

Arts in Music degree program.

maximum

(May be

repeated for a

of 16 credits.)

35.130 or permission of instructor.
of even-numbered years.)

107

TRUMPET FOR MUSIC MAJORS

35.261

CLARINET FOR MUSIC MAJORS

35.293

2 semester hours each election

2 semester hours each election

Provides two weekly halt-hour lessons for students

Provides two weekly half-hour lessons for students

electing the applied specialization within the Bachelor of

Arts

in

Music degree program. (May be repeated

maximum

electing the applied specialization within the Bachelor of

maximum

of 16 credits.)

HORN FOR MUSIC MAJORS

35.262

(May be

Arts in Music degree program.

for a

repeated for a

of 16 credits.)

BASSOON FOR MUSIC MAJORS

35.294

2 semester hours each election

2 semester hours each election
Provides two weekly half-hour lessons for students

Provides two weekly half-hour lessons for students
electing the applied specialization within the Bachelor of

electing the applied specialization within the Bachelor of

Arts in Music degree program,

Arts

maximum

(may be repeated

for a

TROMBONE FOR MUSIC MAJORS

35.263

in

Music degree program. (May be repeated

maximum

of 16 credits.)

SAXOPHONE FOR MUSIC
MAJORS

35.295

2 semester hours each election

Provides two weekly half-hour lessons for students

2 semester hours each election
Provides two weekly half-hour lessons for students

electing the applied specialization within the Bachelor of

Arts in Music degree program.

maximum

(May

electing the applied specialization within the Bachelor of

be repeated for a

Arts in Music degree program.

of 16 credits.)

maximum

(May be

2 semester hours each election

MUSIC

35.311

IN

THE ELEMENTARY

SCHOOL

Provides two weekly half-hour lessons for students

3 semester hours

electing the applied specialization within the Bachelor of

Arts in Music degree program.

(May be

Provides students with

repeated for a

skills,

background, and attitudes

to help understand musical creativity

of 16 credits.)

in the lives

of today's youth.

35.324

AMERICAN MUSIC

and the value of music

TUBA FOR MUSIC MAJORS

35.265

2 semester hours each election
Provides two weekly half-hour lessons for students

3 semester hours

Analyzes works of selected American composers with

electing the applied specialization within the Bachelor of

Arts in Music degree program.

maximum

(May be

reference to characteristics indigenous to American music.

repeated for a

of 16 credits.)

35.101

Prerequisite:

(Offered

fall

of even-numbered years.)

VOICE FOR MUSIC MAJORS

35.271

35.325

2 semester hours each election

OPERA AND MUSIC THEATER

Provides two weekly half-hour lessons for students

3 semester hours
Studies great works of the lyric stage.

electing the applied specialization within the Bachelor of

Arts in Music degree program.

maximum

repeated for a

of 16 credits.)

BARITONE FOR MUSIC MAJORS

35.264

maximum

for a

of 16 credits.)

(May be

listening

repeated for a

Emphasizes
and reading works of opera, operaetta, and the

popular theater.

of 16 credits.)

35.101

Prerequisite:

PIANO FOR MUSIC MAJORS

35.281

(Offered spring of odd-numbered years.)

2 semester hour each election
Provides two weekly half-hour lessons for students

35.327

SURVEY OF POPULAR MUSIC
3 semester hours

electing the applied specialization within the Bachelor of

Arts in Music degree program.

maximum

(May be

Analyzes factors and elements of American popular

repeated for a

music with emphasis on developments

of 16 credits.)

in the

20th century.

Includes a chronological study of jazz, balladry, spiritual,

FLUTE FOR MUSIC MAJORS

35.291

country-western, theater, film, and rock in comparative

2 semester hours each election

listening situations.

Provides two weekly half-hour lesons for students

Prerequisite:

electing applied specialization within the Bachelor of Arts in

Music degTee program. (May be repeated

for a

maximum

(Offered

35.101
of odd-numbered years.)

of

35.331

16 credits.)

fall

THEORY

V,

COUNTERPOINT
2 semester hours

35.292

OBOE FOR MUSIC MAJORS
2 semester hours each election

Provides two weekly half-hour lessons for students
electing the applied specialization within the Bachelor of

Arts in Music degree program.

maximum
108

of 16 credits.)

(May be

repeated for a

Continuation of theory.

two and

Studies melodic writing in

three voices through the

1

8th century style.

Requires two hours/week.
Prerequisite:;

(Offered

fall

35.132
of even-numbered years.)

THEORY

.332

Career Concentration

ORCHESTRATION

VI,

2 semester hours

The "audio recording techniques" career

Examines instrumental

Continuation of theory.

Requires

nsposition, idioms, score writing, and analysis.

cross-discipline vocation preparation,

and Physics.

Internship

(Offered spring off odd-numbered years.)

SEMINAR

e

in

summer and

MUSIC THEATER

IN

3 semester hours
special emphasis on

Faculty

Broadway musical wtih

Professors Richard

Brook, William L. Carlough

J.

Larmi: Associate Professor Marjorie

conjunction with some productions during

(chairperson). Oliver

spring semesters.)

Clay; Assistant Professors Scott

SEMINAR

5.421

:ommunications

PHILOSOPHY

orks currently in production.

(Offered

(

required.

35.331

Prerequisite:

Studies the

is

concentration, a

available in

cooperation with the Departments of Mass

o hours/week.

.350

is

MUSIC HISTORY

IN

J.

Lowe, Richard Montgomery.

PHILOSOPHY

I

2 semester hours

Arts and Sciences major for the B.A. degree:

Emphasizes development of skill in independent
search in areas of music history for majors in music

Philosophy 28.310, 312, or 351, 314 or 315

ecting the music history specialization.

35.221,222,223

Prerequistie:

1

8 semester hours elective

(Offerd in spring semesters as needed.)

Minor

SEMINAR

5.422

MUSIC HISTORY

IN

semester hour

1

in

Philosophy:

II

Required:

28.211,212,220
Three courses

Continuation of 35.421 with emphasis on academic
isearch and musicology for majors in music electing the

Elective:

msic history specialization.

Systematic:

Prerequisite:

(Offered

one of three areas

semesters as needed.)

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

INDEPENDENT STUDY

5.491

in

28.310,312,314,470

28.303, 304, 306, 308, 350, 351, 470
Moral: 28.207, 290, 292, 295, 470

35.421

in fall

Historical:

MUSIC

IN

PHILOSOPHY

1-3 semester hours

Provides for a student project of a creative nature
nusic history, education, or performance.

(Code 28)

in

(See section on Pre-Professional and Career

ETHICS, POLITICS,

28.207

AND PUBLIC

POLICY

Advisement.)

3 semester hours

INTERNSHIPS IN MUSIC

.497

An

1-9 semester hours

Provides for extended off-campus

field

experience to be

examination of normative, descriptive, and

metaethical approaches employed by politicians and policy
makers in confronting issues of responsibility and choice in

The course focuses on

irranged by the major in music, a faculty adviser, and an off-

public programs and policies.

:ampus agency. Requires the consent of the Department of

problems and responses in civic life and emphasizes
ways alternatives impact on society.

Vlusic prior to registration.

Minor

in

28.211

Music

ethical

the

INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY
3 semester hours

The minor

in

music

is

a 25-semester hour program

distributed over eight semesters that

jndergraduate students
the

Bachelor of Arts

in

who

may

be selected by

major in a program other than

Music. The minor

is

selected from

specific courses coded 35 that includes music theory, ear
training, applied study, performing ensembles, and music
history:

35.101, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 131,

Presents reflective inquiry into selected problems of
general philosophic interest.
nature of

reality, individual

Considers types of knowledge,

and social values, and existence

of God.

28.212

3 semester hours

LOGIC

Reviews methods and

principles of reasoning with

Examines informal

132, 133, 134, 141, 142, 143, 144, 151, 161, 162, 163,

applications to contemporary debates.

164, 165. 171, 181, 191, 192, 193, 194. 195, 196, 208,

sentential
fallacies, the syllogism, predicate calculus,

209, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 228, 229, 311, 324,

calculus, quantification,

325, 327, 331, and 332.

may

Seven

and induction.

different specialty tracks

be pursued.

109

PHILOSOPHY OF THE SOCIAL

28.304

ETHICS

28.220

3 semester hours

SCIENCES

Studies ethical theory focusing on such issues as

egoism

ethics as a branch of knowledge,

vs. altruism,

the role of intentions and consequences in moral

Reviews

judgements.

"rights"

and

in the social

science

nature of laws, and reductionism.

Investigates concepts of

(Offered spring on odd-numbered years.)

"justice."

3 semester hours

3 semester hours

Examines

religious beliefs

from primitive stages

Presents a critical analysis of the origins and nature of

to

Emphasizes types of

faith.

the developed systems of Hinduism,

PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION

28.306

RELIGIONS OF THE EAST

28.230

Examines conceptual problems

disciplines including objectivity, classification, explanation,

theories such as Relativism,

Utilitarianism, and Kantianism.

3 semester hours

and

Buddhism,

religion,

religious belief, and problems in

Confucianism, Taoism, and Shinto. Emphasizes

evidence supporting

and challenges

to religion.

beliefs,

(Offered spring only.)

and practices rather than

traditions,

(Offered

historical data.

only.)

fall

HISTORY OF ANCIENT
PHILOSOPHY

28.310

THE WESTERN RELIGIOUS

28.271

TRADITION

3 semester hours

3 semester hours

Examines

the four great

Studies the origins of Western Philosophy

monotheisms,

Examines

Greece.

Zoroastrianism, Judaism. Christianity, and Islam.

Inquires

Discusses

modem

Ancient
of

pre-Socratic speculation on the one hand and in terms of

into the original literature as well as the evolving

theologies.

in

Plato's philosophical writings in light

Aristotle's criticisms

issues within these religious

and developments on the other.

(Offered spring of odd-numbered years.)

traditions.

(Offered spring only.)

MEDICAL ETHICS

28.290

3 semester hours
Investigates moral issues that arise in such medical

contexts as

human

medical care and

experimentation, death and dying,

its

distribution, genetic engineering,

the definition of health

and

and

illness.

CONTEMPORARY MORAL
PROBLEMS

28.292

HISTORY OF MODERN
PHILOSOPHY

28.312

3 semester hours
Examines the writings of the 17th and 18th century
philosophers whose works reflect the "scientific revolution"
(Galileo to Newton). Considers works of Descartes, Locke,
Berkeley, Hume, and Kant. Topics include the nature of
reality, the sources and limits of knowledge, the relation
between mind and body, and the possibility of a rational
basis for religious belief.

(Offered

fall

3 semester hours
Investigates

perennial
fetus;

)

some of

the

major contemporary (and

its

control; crime

and

PHENOMENOLOGY

its

3 semester hours

punishment; obedience to laws; discrimination based on

Studies the writings of such

race and sex; decision-making procedures; social justice;

drugs, suicide, and euthanasia; freedom and

men

as Kierkegaard,

Nietzsche, Husserl, Sartre, and Tillich.
its

limits.

include

28.295

EXISTENTIALISM AND

28.314

moral problems; abortion and the rights of the

pornography and

of odd-numbered years.)

"

human

subjectivity,

Major them?s

human freedom,

alienation,

and

meaning.

BUSINESS ETHICS

(Offered spring of even-numbered years.)

3 semester hours

Review of moral canons
practice.
situations.

in relation to business

Moral concepts are applied

28.315
in

Utilitarianism, Kantianism,

analyzing

and contemporary

Egalitarianism are introduced as aids in decision making.

General principles and concrete cases considered.

28.303

PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE

CONTEMPORARY ANALYTIC
PHILOSOPHY

3 semester hours
Examines 20th century philosophical movement
concerned wtih logical analysis. Emphasizes the anlaysts'
reconstruction of the relation between language and
philosophy, particularly theories of knowledge, ethics, and

3 semester hours
Analyzes the logic of inquiry

religion.
in the natural

and social

siences; the nature of scientific explanation, problems of
causality,

measurement, prediction, and

(Offered

fall

28.350

ENVIRONMENTAL PHILOSOPHY

vertification.

3 semester hours

of odd-numbered years.)

Surveys attitudes towards nature, man's relationship
it,

the role of technology, and discussion of the ethical

dimensions of the environmental
(Offered

10

fall

only.)

crisis.

to

THKORY OF KNOWLEDGE

28.351

Minor

in physics:

3 semester hours
problem of knowledge,

Inquiries into the

Reviews

skepticism.

certainty,

and

Physics 54.21

concepts of meaning and

1,

212,

PHILOSOPHY OF HISTORY

Examines philosophic

PHYSICS

issues of interest to the

(Code 54)

working

historian, e.g., historical objectivity, historical explanation,

and the physical sciences, and the

philosophies of history

in the

principles from chemistry, physics, and astronomy with

writing of history.

consideration for the nature of the scientific thought and of

28.470

fall

human and community

the interaction of science with

semester hours of history.

Offered

3 semester hours

Provides an introductory integration of concepts and

3 semester hours of philosophy or 9

Prerequisite:

BASIC PHYSICAL SCIENCE

54.101

role of values in

Discusses the role of speculative

historical writing.

of even-numbered years.)

INDEPENDENT STUDY
PHILOSOPHY

For non-scientists. Three hours class per week.

concerns.

IN

PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICAL

54.103

SCIENCE

3 or 6 semester hours
Provides for individual study of a particular
philosophical problem under the guidance of the

3 semester hours
Presents an integrated physical science course

emphasizing laboratory experience. Encourages the

staff.

Emphasizes independent research on topics selected by the
student and the faculty

member. The course may be taken

development of mental models
experience.

recommended

6 semester hours of philosophy.

(See section on Pre-Professional and Career

to

correspond with

Studies atoms, molecules, materials, and

chemical change; energy,

twice.
Prerequisite:

sequence.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
3 semester hours

history

in

truth.

(Offered spring only.)

28.431

315,316,317

These courses must be taken

Note:

the theory of perception; discusses

light,

and

Especially

electricity.

for elementary teachers.

Four hours

class/laboratory per week.

Advisement.)

ELEMENTARY ELECTRONICS

54.104
28.471

SEMINAR

3 semester hours

Studies selected problems in philosophy.

3 semester hours
Presents an introduction to basic electronics.
to give students in non-physical science areas

PHYSICS

and practical knowledge of electronic

theoretical

instruments, and devices.

or electronics required.

Faculty
Professors David

J.

Harper (chairperson), M. Gene Taylor;

Associate Professors P.

Joseph Garcia, Levi

J.

Gray,

P.

No

Designed

some
circuits,

previous experience of physics

Three hours class per week.

ENERGY: SOURCES AND
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS

54.105

James

3 semester hours

Moser, Stephen G. Wukovitz; Assistant Professor Gunther L.

Explains energy in elementary scientific terms and

Lange

PHYSICS

examines the present national and international energy
situations in regard to sources, utilization,

environmental effects. Surveys the

Arts and Sciences major for the B.A. degree:

solar,

Physics 54.211, 212, 302, 310, 314, 400, 12 semester
hours chosen from other physics courses numbered above

and

fossil fuels

and nuclear,

geothermal, and other energies with respect to

availability

and promise for the

future.

Three hours class

per week.

300; Mathematics 53.125, 126, 225, 271, 322; Chemistry

54.107

52.111, 112, 113

APPLIED PHYSICS FOR HEALTH
SCIENCES
4 semester hours

Arts and Sciences major for the B.S. degree:

Studies selected principles of physics with applications
,

Physics 54.211, 212, 302, 310, 314, 400, 450, 15

semester hours chosen from other physics courses numbered

above 300; Mathematics 53.125, 126, 225, 271, 322, 3
semester hours chosen from Mathematics 53.226, 314, 373;
Chemistry 52.111, 112, 113

and instrumentation of medical technology.
Examines mechanics, fluids, kinetic energy and heat, optics,
electricity and magnetism, electronics, atomic structure,
to the processes

radiation,

and data acquisition and readout. Six hours per

week: 3 class/3 laboratory
(Offered spring only.)

Note:

Requirements for the major for the B.S.

Education degree are found

in the section

in

on Secondary

Education, College of Professional Studies.

Ill

INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS

54.111

I

54.301

MECHANICS: STATISTICS

4 semester hours

3 semester hours

Presents an intuitive approach to selected topics such as

mechanics, heat, kinetic molecular theory of gases, wave
motion, and sound. Not intended for students specializing in
physics or chemistry.

Six hours per week:

3 class/3

Introduces the fundamentals of statistics with an

emphasis on vector methods
in engineering.

laboratory
fall

only.)

or

53.126 or concurrent registration; 54.21

with consent of instructor

1 1 1

(Offered alternate years in

INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS

54.112

fall.)

II

4 semester hours

54.302

MECHANICS: DYNAMICS

Studies electricity, magnetism, light, relativity,

quantum and atomic
and

particle physics.

per week:

continuation of 54.1

1

1.

Six hours

3 class/3 laboratory

Prerequisite:

3 semester hours

theory, structure of matter, and nuclear

A

54.1

1 1

Introduces the fundamentals of dynamics with an

emphasis on vector methods

or consent of instructor

in

an engineering

field.

appropriate for

or
I

1 1

Three hours class per week.

53.225 or concurrent registration; 54.212

Prerequisite:

GENERAL PHYSICS

at a level

physical science majors and for students considering a career

(Offered spring only.)

54.211

appropriate for

Three hours class per week.

Prerequisite:

(Offered

at a level

physical science majors and for students considering a career

2 with consent of instructor

(Offered alternate years

in spring.)

4 semester hours
Presents an introduction to physics using calculus.

54.304

NUCLEAR RADIATIONS

Studies mechanics, the physics of fluids, kinetic theory,

and thermodynamics. Appropriate for physical science

heat,

or mathematics majors.

Six hours per week:

3 class/3

laboratory

2 semester hours
Presents a laboratory-oriented course dealing primarily

with basic techniques for detecting, measuring, and

analyzing nuclear radiations.

Prerequisite:

(Offered

fall

53.125 or concurrent registration
only.)

safety

GENERAL PHYSICS H
wave motion, sound, geometrical and physical

optics, electricity,

54.21

1.

Prerequisite:

or

1 1 1

and magnetism.

Six hours per week:

continuation of

3 class/3 laboratory

53.126 or concurrent registration; 54.21

with consent of instructor.

(Offered spring only.)

112

A

1

class/3 laboratory.

Prerequisite: 54.212 or 112, with consent of instuctor.

4 semester hours
Studies

Aspects of radiation

and radiation pollution of the environment. Four

hours per week:

54.212

Studies applications of nuclear

radiations in science and technology.

Offered alternate years

MODERN ATOMIC PHYSICS

.310

Prerequisite:

3 semester hours
Introduces the concepts of quantum theory,

wave

echanics, and relativity in atomic and nuclear physics,
iree hours Icass per

(Offered

fall

54.421

SOLID STATE PHYSICS

week.

54.212 or

Prerequisite:

54.310, 314

(Offered alternate years.;

3 semester hours
1

12 with consent of instructor

only.)

Examines physical properities of matter in
state. Reviews basic quantum concepts, crystal

the solid
structure,

electrons in metals, electrical conductivity, semi-conductors,

ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM

1.314

and band theory and the p-n junction. Studies

3 semester hours
Studies electric and magnetic fields, potential, dielectric
operties, electric circuits, electromagentic induction,

and

dielectric

magnetic properties of matter. Three hours class per week.
Prerequisite:

and

54.310, 314; 53.225

(Offered alternate years.)

agnetic properties of matter with a brief introduction to

ectromagnetic waves. Three hours class per week.
Prerequisite:

54.212 or

1

54.422

THERMODYNAMICS
3 semester hours

12 with consent of instructor;

Presents concepts and principles of classical

1.225

thermodynamics, thermodynamics of simple systems,

(Offered alternate years.)

introduction to kinetic theory, and statistical

ELECTRONICS

1.315

4 semester hours

thermodynamics. Three hours class per week.

Presents the theory and application of semiconductors
id

vacuum

tubes with special emphasis on circuitry,

Prerequisite:

tudies basic electronic instrumentation as related to the
ithering, processing,

and display of

Six hours per week:

iscipline.

Prerequisite:

54.1 12 or

scientific data in

54.212 or

1

12 with consent of instructor:

53.225
(Offered alternate years.)

any

3 class/3 laboratory

54.450

212

INTRODUCTION TO QUANTUM
MECHANICS

(Offered alternate years.)

3 semester hours
Introduces the fundamentals of quantum and

DIGITAL ELECTRONICS

1.316

3 semester hours

An
jsting

theory and processing through the Shroedinger presentation.

introduction to the techniques and devices of digital

Includes practical experience of the building and

lectronics.

of digital

circuits.

Supplies the background

Includes discussion of one dimensional potential function,
the

harmonic

and the hydrogen atom. Three

oscillator,

hours class per week.

ecessary for the understanding of microprocessors and

Prerequisite:

omputer

(Offerd alternate years.)

circuits.

wave

mechanics beginning with a review of quantum radiation

Three hours class per week.

54.310

Prerequisite: junior standing or consent of instructor

54.480

COMPUTER ELECTRONICS

i.317

HISTORY OF PHYSICAL
SCIENCE

3 semester hours

An

Presents an account of the development of physical

computers; intended for students possessing a

ligital

>ackground
)f

3 semester hours

introduction to the electronics and operation of

the operation

levices.

science from the time of Copernicus to the present with

Includes practical experience

in digital circuitry.

and interfacing of microprocessors and other

Three hours class per week.

Prerequisite:

attention to the nature of scientific investigation,

assumptions, constructs and models, and the interaction of
science with other thinking.

54.316 or consent of instructor

Prerequisite:

54.

1 1

2;

Three hours class per week.

52.

2 or their equivalent.

1 1

(Offered alternate years.)

OPTICS

54.318

3 semester hours

Presents a combination of geometrical optics including

54.490

SEMINAR

IN PHYSICS

ens theory with physical (wave) optics including diffraction,
nterference, polarization, lazers,
tours class per

and coherent

light.

week.

Prerequisite:

1

12 with consent of instructor

participates in physics seminars
in the

ADVANCED PHYSICS
LABORATORY
work

in

magnetism, and

optics.

and makes

his presentation

as that of enrollment in the course.

INDEPENDENT STUDY

student under the direction of a faculty

IN PHYSICS

Four hours per week:

member, following a

plan approved in advance by the department chairperson.

and preparation of an experiment. Includes

3 laboratory.

semester hour

studied and prepared in a

Investigates an area of special interest and value to the

physics

May

experiments primarily from the areas of atomic physics,
electricity,

is

1-3 semester hours

nvolving considerations of experimental error, proper

:lass,

same semester

54.491
2 semester hours

Presents the basic tenets of lab

"esearch,

selected topic in physics

form suitable for presentation. The student attends and

54.212 or

(Offered alternate years.)

54.400

1

A

Three

be partly interdisciplinary and

may

involve limited

experimental work.
1

(See section on Pre-Professional and Career

Advisement.)

113

INDEPENDENT RESEARCH

54.493

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
hours

1-3 semester

POLITICAL SCIENCE

Provides for an application of theoretical and/or

experimental research methods to a special problem.

(Code 44)

Requires the preparation of a report.

be interdisciplinary.

Requires a plan approved
chairperson which

May

is

in

advance by the department

ELEMENTS OE POLITICAL

44.101

SCIENCE

acceptable to the student and the

supervising faculty member.

3 semester hours

HONOR INDEPENDENT STUDY

54.494

IN

methodology of

PHYSICS
3 semester hours
Provides the qualified student with an opportunity to
participate in an

Introduces the nature, scope, approaches, and

advanced experimental or

theories,

and problems.

theoretical

investigation of a current problem in physics under the

supervision of a physics faculty

by means of an overview

political science

of political and governmental institutions, processes,

member having

CONTEMPORARY POLITICAL

44.108

IDEOLOGIES

expertise in

3 semester hours

the student's proposed research area.

Presents an introduction to political ideas shaping the

POLITICAL SCIENCE

contemporary world: nationalism, liberalism, conservatism,
capitalism, socialism,

Faculty

communism, and

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

44.161

3 semester hours

Professors Charles G. Jackson. Robert L. Rosholt
(chairperson); Associate Professors Martin

W.

M. Gildea, James

Percey; Assistant Professor Richard L. Micheri

Introduces government and politics in the United States

emphasizing constitutional development,
development,

POLITICAL SCIENCE
Arts and Sciences major for the B.A. degree:

- 30

Total hours

Required courses

Elements of

One

CONTEMPORARY

WORLD

ISSUES IN

POLITICS
3 semester hours

Presents an introduction to international politics

108, 405, 409, or

through an examination of such

critical

412

course from the comparative government group:

course from the international relations group: 181, 383,

building, and revolution.

AND PUBLIC

ETHICS, POLITICS,

44.207

POLICY

487

3 semester hours

An
Only one 100-level course may be used

to fulfill the

examination of normative, descriptive, and

metaethical approaches employed by politicians and policy

theory/methodology or the comparative

makers

government/international relations requirements.

public programs and policies.

- 15 semester hours
Additional restriction - no more than 2 semester
hours of 100-level course work may be included in the 30
semester hour total. Up to 6 semester hours of the 30
semester hour total may be taken in cognate disciplines with

problems and responses

Political

problems as war and

peace, East-West relations, nuclear disarmanent, nation-

271, 366, 371, 373, 376, 463, 464, or 465

One

defense, inflation,

affairs,

Science (101)

course from the theory and methodology

group:

pressure

unemployment, energy, and poverty.

15 semester hours including:

United States Government (161)

One

problems such as foreign

44.181

Political

political

civil rights, parties, elections,

groups, Congress, the president, courts and contemporary

semester hours

-

totalitarianism.

Science electives

1

in

confronting issues of responsibility and choice

alternatives impact

44.244

on

The course focuses on

in civic life

in

ethical

and emphasize the ways

society.

INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL
JUSTICE
3 semester hours

the aproval of the departmental adviser.

Seeks to provide students with a comprehensive survey

Minor

and basic understanding of the role and function of the

in Political Science:

criminal justice field.

Total hours



1

Required courses
the

114

Department of

--

depends on option selected. Contact

Political

Science for

Attention

is

given to crime and

criminal law, law enforcement, the police, court,

8 semester hours.

details.

corrections,

and juvenile

justice.

AND

STATES, NATIONS,

44.271

propositions of budgeting and communication-information

GOVERNMENTS

propositions in relation to planning are consid

3 semester hours
Attempts lo operationalize the concepts of

how

national government, then demonstrate

(Offered

only.)

fall

state,

THE POLITICAL SYSTEMS OF
WESTERN EUROPE

44.366

these

operationalized concepts interface each other.

3 semester hours

POLITICS AND THE ARTS

44.303

Democracy

3 semester hours
Surveys painting, music, films, poetry, and novels to

ihow the relationship between these media and
concepts, philosophies, and problems.

political

and government of Great

Western Europe, the

in

Britain, France,

Germany; comparisons with

the United Slates; principle

POLITICAL SYSTEMS-AFRICA

44.371

positive

and negative effectiveness of

with the object of placing the
historical

in

meaningful

and contemporary contexts.

44.323

to describe, explain,

and analyze topics

understanding poliltical behavior.

method to be used

in

It

in politics,

GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
CHINA AND INDIA

44.373

IN

3 semester hours
Seeks

economic and political
and politics in the

unity and create political stability,

development, role of military
Republic of South Africa.

POLITICS AND PSYCHOLOGY

personality and social psychology that

states, the

struggle for independence and the attempts to create national

Studies

political violence

phenomena

3 semester hours

Examines problems of newly independent

political violence,

concentrating on causes and manifestations.

ol

of even-numbered years.)

fall

3 semester hours
Surveys individual, group, and mass

politics

and West

comparative analysis.
(Offered

POLITICAL VIOLENCE

44.322

as practiced

3 semester hours

in

seem relevant

Studies politics and government in selected states with

in

also stresses the

gathering evidence concerning politics

an emphasis on the forces which shape domestic and foreign
politics

and processes.

and psychology.

GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS OF
THE MIDDLE EAST

44.376
44.324

POLITICAL SOCIALIZATION
3 semester hours

Studies the process of socialization and
political attitudes, values,

its

relation to

and behaviors through socializing

agents such as the family, elementary and secondary
schools, peer groups,

work groups, and mass media.

Introduces the political history and governments of
particular states in the region and considers their interactions

regionally and internationally.
particular, the

The course

importance of Islam

considers, in

in politics

and the Arab-

Israeli Conflict.

Presents this in light of political, psychological, and

(Offered

fall

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

44.383

sociological concepts.

3 semester hours

of even-numbered years.)

Examines sources of international conflict and
44.326

PARTIES, GROUPS, AND
PUBLIC OPINION

cooperation,

3 semester hours

Examines

the

development of

power

politics in the international arena,

problems of collective security, and the settlement of
disputes, diplomacy, revolution,

political parties in the

(Offered

fall

and international law.

only.)

United States; elections, voter behavior, and political
participation, the role of interest groups

and

political

THE DEVELOPMENT OF POLITICAL

44.405

THOUGHT

propaganda.

3 semester hours
44.331

LEGAL AND POLITICAL ASPECTS
OF BUSINESS
3 semester hours

A
present

chronological survey from the ancient Greeks to the
is

undertaken to present the ideas of seminal political

thinkers as they grapple wth perennial problems.

Describes and analayzes the legal environment

(Offered

fall

of odd-numbered years.)

surrounding business, concentrating on the role of

government, especially the courts,
relationships.

The impact of

in affecting

business

44.409

AMERICAN POLITICAL THOUGHT
3 semester hours

administrative regulatory

agencies and government policies such as affirmative action
are analyzed.

Analyzes the relationship of American
to

contemporary

political science

by using

materials in a historical, chronological

44.336

thought

political

traditional

way

but reworking

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

them

THEORY

main ideas of the leading political
thinkers in America from the colonial period to the present.
(Offered fall of even-numbered years.)

3 semester hours
conflict, competition,

show

their relation

and relevance

to actions

and

institutions. Includes the

Leadership and motivation propositions on personnel

management,

to

and cooperation
115

44.412

SCOPE, APPROACHES, AND
METHODS OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

44.452

AND POLITICS

3 semester hours

3 semester hours

Analyzes the various approaches and methods currently
in

Presents a description and analysis of state and local

realities

44.437

and

legislatures, executives,

use in political science.

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
APPLICATIONS

judiciaries, the

myths and

of state and local politics, intergovernmental

relations, current policies,

and problems.

(Offered spring only.)

3 semester hours

44.456

This course operationalizes the theory of public

PUBLIC POLICY
3 semester hours

administration by using simulations and cases.

Agenda

(Offered spring only.)

setting of initiating issues

and framing

problems, estimating forecasts, selecting recommendations,

44.438

PUBLIC PERSONNEL
ADMINISTRATION

monitoring implementation, and evaluation are considered.

These are then applied
and management

3 semester hours

to redistribution, subsidy, regulation,

policies.

(Offered spring of odd-numbered years.)

Public service as a career, the personnel needs of
national and local governments, civil service law, personnel

systems, and current problems.

44.458

U.S.

FOREIGN POLICY
3 semester hours

44.440

THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS

Analyzes the substance, methods, and purposes of U.S.

3 semester hours

Reviews

presidential

policy-making

and congressional

roles, executive-legislative relationships,

constitutional issues.

foreign policy including the determinants of policy, policy

politics, public

making machinery, and implementation

Examines problem areas and

44.463

THE USSR POLITICAL SYSTEM
3 semester hours

proposals for reform.

(Offered

fall

matters.

and

Studies the history, development, ideology, structure,

only.)

process, institutions, and policies of the Soviet Political

44.445

PUBLIC CHOICE

System.
3 semester hours

Examines

theories of committees

and elections (D.

Black), voting and candidates (A. Downs), constitutions

44.464

GOVERNMENT AND

Buchanan and G. Tullock), public goods (M. Olson), and

3 semester hours

bureaucracy (W. Niskanan).
(Offered

fall

POLITICS

OF IRELAND

(J.

Presents a survey of historic, social, cultural, and

of even-numbered years.)

religious developments in Ireland with concentration

on a

study of the government and politics of Northern Ireland and

44.446

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW

the Irish Republic.

I

3 semester hours

drama, music, and

Examines contemporary

literature,

art.

Analyzes the evolution, structure, and function of the

Supreme Court, concentrating on

a case study of approach

44.487

of the court's interpreations of the powers of the president,

INTERNATIONAL LAW AND
ORGANIZATION

Congress, and federal-state relationships.
(Offered

3 semester hou.

legal

44.447

s

Presents the theoretical and practical implications of the

fall only.)

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW n
3 semester hours

Studies the decisions of the

and organizational

relations with

Supreme Court

as they are

efforts to regulate international

emphasis on international law, the United

Nations, the International Court of Justice, and regional and
functional organizations.

related to the individual and the government, concentrating

on nationalization of the

Bill

of Rights, rights of persons

accused of crimes, equal protection, and voting

44.490

rights.

INDEPENDENT STUDY IN
POLITICAL SCIENCE
1-6 semester hours

(Offered spring only.)

Provides for individualized reading, research, and

44.448

THE JUDICIAL PROCESS
3 semester hours

Studies policy making by the federal courts, primarily
Supreme Court. The nature of the policy-making
function as well as the impact of policy making on
American society also are analyzed.

the

116

reporting under conditions of minimal supervision.

Projects

must have departmental approval and be underway by the end
of the

first

week of a

session.

(See section on Pre-Professional and Career

Advisement.)

8

READINGS

U4.491

IN

GOVERNMENT AND

Arts

&

Sciences minor:

POLITICS
A minimum

3 semester hours
Topics are selected on the basis of close consultations

specified below:

of 18 semester hours

Psychology as

in

101, 160 (or 40.346, 45.260, 53.141),

jetween instructor and student. Designed for either group or

281, and 9 semester hours, 6 of which must be

ndividual study.

400

SEMINAR

M4.492

IN

at the

300

or

level.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

GOVERNMENT AND

POLITICS

PSYCHOLOGY

3 semester hours

Examines selected problems
in

in

government and

(Code 48)

politics

an attempt to review and unify theories and methods of

political science.

Emphasizes individual research

projects.

GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY

48.101

3 semester hours

FIELD EXPERIENCE IN POLITICAL

44.496

Studies psychology as a system of scientific inquiry

SCIENCE

into the nature

1-6 semester

hours

Provides for supervised individual or group activities
including internships of a non-classroom variety

and behavior of humans.

Presents major

concepts, principles, and processes concerned with

functioning

in

human

individuals and social settings.

applied

in

LIFE-SPAN

48.110

areas of political science.

PSYCHOLOGY
3 semester hours

INTERNSHIP IN POLITICAL
SCIENCE

44.497

Examines

1-15 semester hours

in

Provides for an on-site work experience and training

program designed

the psychology of

conception to death.

perspective.

in

and

the classroom to the political, legal, organizational,

developmental psychology such as cognition and

personality, but within a life-span developmental

to give selected interns an opportunity to

apply the theoretical and descriptive knowledge acquired

human development from

Discusses traditional topics and issues

PSYCHOLOGY OF ADJUSTMENT

48.131

administrative operations of contemporary institutions.

3 semester hours

Examines

and

social

meaning of

Presents an operational approach to mental

adjustment.

PSYCHOLOGY

the personal

health including such concepts as anxiety, frustration,
conflict, aggression,

and defense.

Faculty

BASIC STATISTICS

48.160
Professors Donald A. Camplese, Steven L. Cohen, Michael

W. Gaynor, Alex Poplawsky, Constance

J.

Schick,

J.

Calvin

3 semester hours
Introduces fundamental

statistical

concepts and

Waler (chairperson); Associate Professors James Dalton, L.

principles providing a foundation for research

Richard Larcom, Eileen Astor-Stetson; Assistant Professors

for students

Ellen B. Barker, Michael

M. Levine

who need

methodology

not be mathematically inclined.

Discusses computation, interpretation, and application of

commonly used
statistical

PSYCHOLOGY

descriptive, correlation,

and

inferential

procedures for analyzing data.

CHILD PSYCHOLOGY

48.211

3 semester hours

Arts and Sciences major for B.A. degree:

Studies normal development and the interrelationships

A minimum

of 36 semester hours

in

psychology as

Freshman/Sophomore

years:

core courses

semester hours) 101, 160, 281, 282 (Note:

(

Prerequisite:

48.212
content courses

( 1

2 semester

to adolescent

48.101

ADOLESCENCE

3 semester hours

Studies developmental, personal, and social issues

confronting adolescents as they emerge from childhood and

hours)

one course from 356, 375, 380

one course from 335, 436
one course from 321, 451, 453, 463, 476
one course from any Group II: content course
III.

Emphasizes prenatal

1

281 and 282

251,311
Junior/Senior years:

factors.

development.

must be taken concurrently), two courses from 211 and 212,

II.

various aspects of biological, cognitive, personality,

and social

specified below:
I.

among

Senior year:

strive for adulthood.

Prerequisite:

48.101

capstone courses (6 semester hours)

two courses from 341, 401, 406, 464, 466, 497

117

SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

48.251

3 semester hours
Presents the study of interpersonal behavior (how
individuals affect and are affected by others) with emphasis

on

and

affiliation, interpersonal perception

attraction,

group

behavior and conformity, attitude change, and compliance.
48.101

Prerequisite:

PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF

48.254

SOCIAL ISSUES
3 semester hours

Examines

the application of psychological theories and

techniques to existing social issues and their relationship to
alternative ethical viewpoints regarding social issues selected

by the instructor for study.
48.101

Prerequisite:

48.271

EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
3 semester hours

Examines
classroom.

principles of psychology as applied to the

Emphasizes learning processes

as affected

by

environmental, experiential, and developmental factors.
Prerequisite:

48.281

48.101

EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY:

aging, special problems of aging, sex differences during

METHODOLOGY

adulthood, vocational, marital, and familial development and

3 semester hours
Introduces experimental design, statistical analysis, and
issues of control

and confounding. Surveys

classical

and

the psychology of death

and dying. Emphasizes human

behavior between young adulthood and senescence with
particular

emphasis on the aging process.

Prerequisite:

learning experimentations as well as issues in social,

48.101

developmental, educational, and clinical psychology from an

Prerequisite:

PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS AND
MEASUREMENTS

48.321

experimental perspective.

48.101 and 160

3 semester hours

EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY:

48.282

Presents an introduction to the logic of psychological

measurement including

APPLICATIONS
3 semester hours
Surveys the application of designs and

problems encountered

in

issues in experimentation, the value of experimentation,

and application of various research
contemporary and
Prerequisites:

traditional

test

reliability, validity,

norms. Provides student with background for

test

evaluation.

Addresses ethical

psychology.

the limitations of research designs.

and

statistics to

the applied and practical aspects of

psychological testing, with emphasis on

and

Emphasizes discussion

Prerequisite:

(Offered

fall

48.101
only.)

strategies to

problems

in

psychology.

48.335

ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
3 semester hours

48.101, 160, and 281 or concurrently

Surveys the description, causation, prevention, and

taking 48.281

treatment of maladaptive behavior, as well as the ethical

48.297

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT

aspects of these issues.

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

psychological, and social factors.

3 semester hours

Prerequisite:

Considers biological,

48.101 and junior standing

Integrates supervised experience in peer counseling and

student leadership in residence halls with structured training
in

human

issues

relations

and communication

skills.

48.341

Significant

THEORY AND PRACTICE OF
ACADEMIC PSYCHOLOGY
3 semester hours

and controversies regarding the provision of student

Sharpens and expands knowledge of the basic principles

services are considered.
Prerequisite:
assistant.

None— must

be a first-year student resident

(Does not count toward a psychology major.)

of psychology. Provides an intensive review of the content
taught in General Psychology and requires to lead discussion

groups.

48.311

ADULTHOOD AND AGING
3 semester hours

Studies the development of adults in our culture.

Includes topics on the effects of the social environment on

118

Prerequisite:

and consent of

48.101, 160. 281, 282, junior standing,

instructor.

*.356

PSYCHOLOGY OF MOTIVATION
3 semester hours

Surveys the fundamental determinants of human and
limal activity. Studies theories, research methodologies,
id experimental evidence related to the activation

and

3 semester hours
Describes the application of psychological theory and
research to the study of industrial, business, profit and nou
profit service, military,

Emphasizes

Section of behavior.
Prerequisite:

ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

48.453

48.101, junior standing, and six

dditional credits in Psychology.

and governmental organizations.

the interaction of individual perceptions

group

dynamics and organizational climates, and strategii
maximize the satisfaction and effectiveness of each

component within and between complex organization
(Offered

fall

only.)

48.101, 251, and junior standing.

Prerequisite:

8.375

(Offered spring only.)

PSYCHOLOGY OF LKARNING
3 semester hours

Examines

the theoretical and experimental bases of

:arning in animal and

human

behavior.

Studies situational

nd drive factors affecting learning, stimulus generalization,

nd discrimination, retention, and forgetting.
Prerequistie:

8.380

3 semester hours
Presents experimental investigation of interpersonal and
intrapersonal

48.101, 160, 281, 282, or consent of

modes
fall

communication (within

framework of

the

interpersonal relations) based on various

nstructor.

(Offered

NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION
AND INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS

48.458

(i.e.,

communication
Promotes

verbal, nonverbal, vocal, etc.).

only.)

understanding of research and theory

PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY
3 semester hours

Studies the relationship between psychological

Reviews neurological
nd biochemical bases of behavior with emphasis upon the

problems

in

in relation to

selected

communication. Stresses the conducting of

experimental research

in

communication.

48.101, 251, or consent of instructor

Prerequisite:

(48.160 recommended).

>rocesses and physiological activity.

ynergistic functions of the nervous system, sense organs,

(Offered

48.463

nd glandular system.
Prerequisite:

48.101, 160, 281, 282, or consent of

fall

only.)

PERSONNEL PSYCHOLOGY
3 semester hour«.

Surveys behavior principles, techniques of

nstructor

and practice in the
knowledge relevant to a wide

investigation, recent research literature,

(Offered spring only.)
application of psychological

8.401

range of personnel management problems.

HISTORY OF PSYCHOLOGY
3 semester hours

Studies the historical development of

modern

psychology and compares present-day models of behavior

impact of the

EEO

performance appraisal.

(Offered

48.406

PSYCHOLOGY SEMINAR
3 semester hours

48.464

current research and

fall

only.)

ADVANCED EXPERIMENTAL
3 semester hours

Requires reports and discussions of

may

be repeated with change in topic.

48.101 and consent of instructor

Prerequisite:

48.101, 160, or 40.346 and junior

DESIGN

Provides for an advanced consideration of significant
topics in psychology.

in

standing (48.321 recommended).

48.101 and junior standing

Prerequisite:

management

the areas of recruitment, selection, promotion, training, and

Prerequisite:

within a historical framework.

Considers the

guidelines for personnel

Presents an advanced consideration of the planning,

conduct, and evaluation of research

in the

behavioral and

biological sciences, employing parametric and non-

48.436

parametric

THEORIES OF PERSONALITY
3 semester hours

Provides a

critical

study of theories explaining

development, structure, and organization of personality.

statistics.

Emphasizes

inferential statistics,

design, analysis, interpretation, and computer utilization.
Prerequisite:

48.101. 160. 281. 282. or consent of

instructor.

Considers personality from psychoanalytic, social,
individual, self,

(Offered

48.466

and learning points of view.

fall

INDEPENDENT STUDY

IN

PSYCHOLOGY

48.101

Prerequisite:

3 semester hours

only.)

Provides for the study of a topic via review
48.451

LABORATORY TRAINING

IN

GROUP

manipulation of variables

PROCESSES
3 semester hours
Offers on-going experience on topics including normsetting, leadership,

problem solving,

written report of

and research

literature or empirial
in the field or laboratory

supervision of a psychology faculty

Prerequisite:

member

under

resulting in a

outcome.
Consent of instructor and departmental

its

role playing,

cooperation/competition, and decision making. Class size
(Offered spring only.)
limited to 20 students.
Prerequisite:

of technical psychological

approval.

48.101 and consent of instructor.

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

PRINCIPLES OF BEHAVIOR

48.476

MODIFICATION

SOCIOLOGY AND SOCIAL WELFARE

3 semester hours

(Code 45)

Studies the application of learning principles to change

behavior

in

both individual and group settings.

6 credits

Prerequisite:

in

PRINCIPLES OF SOCIOLOGY

45.211

psychology

3 semester hours

PRACTICUM

48.497

IN

PSYCHOLOGY

This course examines
behavior

3-15 semester hours

college, or business setting.

May

in a

community,

be repeated for a

total

of

15 semester hours.
Prerequisite:

Consent of instructor

as a social animal

shaped by the social groups

and the social interaction

Provides application of psychological knowledge

through study, obsen'ation. and practice

is

man

state.

The course attempts

many

social influences that

45.213

built

the

up from basic

economy and

make student aware of the
make us human beings, the

to

consequences of getting along
its

and how

which we belong

that occurs within these groups.

The course moves from how society is
norms and rules to large institutions of

evolve as society and

to

in society,

and problems

that

institutions develop.

CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL
PROBLEMS

3 semester hours
Examines some of the following urgent social issues:
plant closings and unemployment, the impact of
multinational corporations on the economy and the
environment, mobility, aging, family problems-sex roles,
abuse, incest, divorce, alcohol and drug abuse, social change
and disorganization, racism, sexism, employment
discrimination, crime, alienation, and poverty.

45.215

RACIAL AND NATIONAL
MINORITY GROUPS
3 semester hours

Presents a sociological examination of

major

racial, ethnic,

some of

and religious minorities and

the

their

divergent heritages in the contemporary American scene.
Prerequisite:

45.216

45.211

URBAN SOCIOLOGY
3 semester hours

SOCIOLOGY AND SOCIAL

Presents a sociological analysis of origin and growth in

WELFARE

the U.S. city with

emphasis on the dynamic patterns of

social interaction in the

Faculty

as

changing contemporary urban scene

viewed from a multinational perspective as well as a U.S.

urban regional perspective.

Chang Shub Roh; Associate
Armstrong, Leo G. Barrile, David

Professors James H. Huber,

Professors Christopher F.
E. Greenwald,

I.

Sue Jackson (chairperson), Charles

Laudermilch, Anne K. Wilson; Assistant Professors

Prerequisite:

45.21 1/permission of instructor

RELIGION AND SOCIETY

W.

45.219

Thomas

3 semester hours
means by which people, as
members of communities, order their lives and endow them

A. Bonomo, Dale L. Sultzbaugh

Examines

religion as a

and belief systems, the

with meaning. Topics include

ritual

B.A. in Social Welfare, and a Criminal Justice Option

social organization of religion,

and the relationship between

within either degree program.

religion

The department

offers a B.A. degree in Sociology, a

and other parts of the social

Prerequisite:

structure.

45.211

B.A. in Sociology:
45.231

The required courses
45.21

1,

for a

major

45.260, 45.462, and 45.466.

six courses

from those courses

with their advisers.

listed

MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY

in sociology are

Students are to select

below

in consultation

3 semester hours
Provides a sociological examination of the traditional

and changing
contemporary

society.

interaction, roles,

120

of marriage and the family in
Focuses on family and marital

institutions

and interpersonal familial problems.

JUVENILE DELINQUENCY

45.242

VICTIMOLOGY
3 semester hours
Victimology examines the short-term and long-term
effects of victimization on individuals and groups from such
*45.343

3 semester hours
This course examines the major theories and social
causes of juvenile crime especially the relationship of the

economy

political

to the family, individual,

crimes as family violence, rape, street crime, busini

and gang

behavior, and the relationship of the justice system to

45.244 Offered spring only

Prerequisite:

gang dynamics.

juveniles and the nature of

45.345

MEDICAL SOCIOLOGY

INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL

*45.244

3 semester hours

This course

JUSTICE
Seeks to provide students with a comprehensive survey
Attention

is

understand, analyze, and evaluate sociological factors

systems. Offered

given to crime and

and juvenile

BASIC SOCIAL STATISTICS

only

45.21

1

or permission of instuctor

SOCIOLOGY OF MASS
COMMUNICATION
3 semester hours

3 semester hours
This course

Presents principles and techniques of statistical analysis

used by sociologists and others

on understanding the concepts underlying

is

an in-depth discussion of the cognitive

and behavioral affects of mass media, especially television

in the social sciences:

and graphs, measures of dispersion,
significance tests, correlation and regression. Students
collect and analyze data using computers. The emphasis

on audiences, the

descriptive tables

in

in

and health care

justice.

45.400
45.260

fall

Prerequisite:

criminal law, law enforcement and the police, courts,
corrections,

facilitates the student's ability to

relation to illness, medical behavior,

and basic understanding of the role and function of the
criminal justice field.

:. (raud,

corporate negligence, and political wrongdoings.

social structure of the

industry, particularly
is

statistical analysis

political

its

communications

influence on media content and the

use of mass media.

Students will critique the

latest

research articles in the field.
Prerequisite:

order to permit intelligent use and interpretation of

45.211 and junior status

statistics.

45.441

SCIENCE AND SOCIETY

45.276

3 semester hours
Explores science as the organized activities of an
occupational community. Examines the development of
science as an institution,
society,

and

its

internal

Prerequisite:

its

social organization in

and external

modern

3 semester hours
and extend earlier learning in
research techniques and methods by focusing upon
systematic, step-by-step understanding, analysis, and

Attempts

levels of social policy planning

politics.

and

analysis.

Emphasizes

developing student understanding of social indicators and

45.211

use in social planning within

all

levels of society.

SOCIAL STRATIFICATION

45.318

3 semester hours

Examines

theoretical statements

in

any

society.

Examines

power, authority, and social

Covers notable studies of the American class
at power relations and
American classes.

system and provides a close look
of

life

among

Prerequisite:

the various

45.21

1

3 semester hours

Offered spring only

Evaluates the presence and function of deviance in
society. Includes mental illness and various types of crime
and stigmatized behavior. Examines how it is handled
therapeutically and legally through institutionalization and
treatment. Attempts to provide a broad theoretical
perspective as well as concrete examples of deviance in any

society.

CRIMINOLOGY

*45.341

SOCIOLOGY OF DEVIANT
BEHAVIOR

classical

and evaluates current American class

relations in terms of status,

mobility.

45.443

the role of social class in terms of structure,

and persistence

function,

3 semester hours

Discusses the major sociological theories of crime and
justice.

to reinforce

preparation of social indicators at the federal, state, and local

their

styles

SOCIAL INDICATORS

Examines current methods of

rehabilitation

and

punishment.
Prerequisite:

45.211 Offered

fall

only

Presents the scope of crime in the U.S. and other

countries.

Probes each major type of crime, namely,

homicide, rape, white collar crime, political crime, organized
crime, property crimes, drug crimes, prostitution,

pornography, and the law enforcement system.
Prerequisite:

45.21

1

Offered

fall

only

45.457

SOCIOLOGY OF COMMUNITY

3 semester hours
Reviews and examines theories and research of
communities with special emphasis on the system approach
to understanding of the American community.
Prerequisite:

*45.342

PENOLOGY

Penology studies the

45.211

3 semester hours
methods, and

social rationales,

consequences of punishing and rehabilitating law breakers
including a social history of prisons,
the interpersonal

jails,

dynamics within the

social order, causes of riots, treatment

alternative

models and

policies.

and punishment
inmate

institution, the

programs, and

Offered spring only
121

SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY

45.462

INDEPENDENT STUDY
SOCIOLOGY

45.471

3 semester hours

3 semester hours

This course examines the classical tonus of social

Allows the student

theory from the l°th century and their impact on the

development of theory

in the

Max Weber,

20th century.

in

Emile Durkheim, and Karl Marx are studied particularly
regarding their views on the social structure, social

economy and

organization, the
their influence

the

human

covered

Prerequisite:

condition and

to pursue individualized instruction

member

depth with the faculty

field not

in

a specific area of the

in current courses.

Allows the student

on contemporary perspectives, namely, the

in a specific

member

area of the field not covered in current courses.

Prerequisite:

45.21

1,

260, 462, 466, and pemiission of

knowledge, phenomenological sociology, and symbolic

the instructor, department chairperson,

interactionism.

the department.

Prerequisite:

to pursue

individualized instruction in depth with the faculty

and functional approaches, the sociology of

conflict

IN

and the members of

(See section on Pre-Professional and Career

45.21

Advisement.)

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
THE SOCIAL SCIENCES

45.465

IN

CONTEMPORARY
ENVIRONMENTAL

45.474

3 semester hours

ISSUES
3 semester hours

Presents an introduction to computer use for the social
sciences (through use of SPSS).

Emphasizes

Examines some major human problems

translating

questions into data analysis and interpretation of

statistical

pollution, energy,

results.

Prerequisite:

45.260 or similar

statistics

Prerequisite:

45.211

PLANNING

3 semester hours

3 semester hours

The design and construction of major methods and
in social research.

Attempts to expose the student to the planning process

Special emphasis on

use planning.

student research project of the local community.
Prerequisite:
fall

45.21

1,

to community land
Examines selected substantive planning
problem areas in the local community. Students are
expected to formulate, develop, and present a community

and the theoretical perspectives relevant

survey research with practical application to a continuing

(Offered

and noise

COMMUNITY LAND USE

45.477

SOCIAL RESEARCH

procedures used

air,

and other resource depletion and

increasing population density.

course

(Offered spring only.)

45.466

that lead to

environmental deterioration, particularly water,

260, or permission of instructor

and spring only.)

land use plan as the culmination of the course experience.
Prerequisite:

POPULATION PROBLEMS

45.467

(Offered

3 semester hours
Studies

human

population,

its

major theories,

distributions, composition, characteristics, changes,

future developments of population and impacts of

population problems on society as influenced by

45.211

and summer only.)

WORK, WORKERS, AND WORK
ORGANIZATIONS

45.478

and

fall

3 semester hours

vital

Presents a sociological examination of

processes.
Prerequisite:

milieu of the worker.

45.211

work and the
work

Studies formal and informal

organizations, worker job satisfaction and dissatisfaction, the

SOCIAL SERVICE PLANNING

45.468

3 semester hours
Provides an advanced consideration of the social context

implementation of social and/or
state,

human

and local levels of organization.

services at federal,

A

critical analysis

the social effects of social policy, planning, and services

people

in

and organization of

societies

and the relationship between work organizations

(Offered

of

on

45.490

SOCIOLOGY OF AGING
3 semester hours

Studies aging,

45.21 1/permission of instructor

summer

3 semester hours
Provides for individual research projects and reports
within selected areas of interest such as the family,

criminology, social services, and ethnic minorities,
1

8 hours of sociology/social

permission of the instructor.
(Offered spring only.)

the

of the aging.

SENIOR SEMINAR

Prerequisite:

its

major theoretical themes, patterns of

living, socio-psychological,

only.)

Examines

122

45.211

(Offered spring only.)

a service-oriented, post-industrial society.

Prerequisite:

*45.470

industrial

within communities and society.
Prerequisite:

of the development of social policy, planning, and

etc.

work and

(For seniors only.)

and post-industrial

structure

contemporary

and cultural consequences.
issues, problems,

Offered spring only

Prerequisite:

45.211

and programs

SOCIOLOGY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

*45.496

(Offered

fall

45.450

SOCIAL

work knowledge,

is

welfare and

to

and values.

be taken concurrently or after 45.334.
(Offered

offers a

skills,

45.133, 215, 297,and 48.1 10 the course

Prerequisites:

The Department of Sociology/Social Welfare

fall

only.)

currently seeking accreditation

is

FAMILY COUNSELING

**45.451

by the Council on Social Work Educlation. The primary
program objective is to prepare students for entry-level

3 semester hours

work practice. The curriculum integrates
work knowledge with a liberal arts perspective.

This course surveys the major theoretical models lor

positions in social
basic social

II

Utilizes problem-solving interventions in small groups

Social Welfare

in social

WORK PROCESSES

Permission of the instructor and
integrating social

major

10

3 semester hours

department chairperson.

B.A. in

1

only.)

chosen professional

activities related to the student's

leld.

Prerequisite:

45. 133, 215, 297, and 4H.

Prerequisites:

in

a specific institutional field and/or college-approved, off-

campus

skills for

beginning social work practice.

working

Cor ihe junior or senior

Designed primarily

knowledge, values, and interviewing

the essential

1-15 semester hours

family assessment and intervention.

A

working knowledge

of rudimentary assessment and intervention skills for

Required courses

problem solving with families

are:

Social Welfare 45.133, 297, 334, 450, 452, 453. 497,

498; Sociology 45.21

1,

45.452

SOCIAL

WORK

is

acquired.

PROCESSES

III

3 semester hours

215, 260, 462, 466

Examines problem-solving interventions with
General Biology 50.101, Principles of Economics
40.211, U.S. Government 44.161, General Psychology

groups, communities, and organizations using the

48.101, Life Span Psychology 48.1 10, and three other

values.

conceptual framework of social work knowledge,

credits in psychology.

large

skills,

and

45.133, 215, 297, 334. 215. 450 and

Prerequisites:

48.110.

For additional information about admissions criteria and
course sequence, please see the director of the Social Welfare

(Offered spring only.)

45.453

Program, Dale L. Sultzbaugh.

SOCIAL WELFARE POLICY
3 semester hours

**Courses which are not

in the

Social Welfare Degree

Frameworks

Program.

will

for analyzing social

and administrative

INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL
AND SOCIAL WELFARE

45.133

WORK

and economic policies

be presented with special focus on legislative, judicial,

Prerequisites:

policies.

45.133, 297, 334, 450, and 452 (or

concurrently) and 45.215, and 48.1 10

3 semester hours

(Offered spring only.)

Provides an orientation to the profession of social work

and to the

field of social welfare.

examination of historical

This includes an

45.497

values, and practices in various settings

10-15 semester hours
Provides the social welfare major with the opportunity
to integrate and apply knowledge, theory, and understanding

and with special

population groups.

**45.236

SOCIAL WELFARE INTERNSHIP

and current social work processes,

CHILD WELFARE
3 semester hours

Examines child welfare services, issues, and
institutions which effect the social functioning of

extracted from the foundation courses.

The

experience also builds on previous

development and

evaluates demonstration of beginning competencies in

working with individuals, families, groups, and

children.

communities.
Prerequisite:

,

An

exploratory practice experience for the student

considering a social welfare major.

45.133, 297. 334, 450, 452. 453. 215.

466, and 48.1 10

3-6 semester hours

is

45.498

who

INTEGRATIVE METHODS SEMINAR
IN SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL

WELFARE

Provides an overview

3 semester hours

of the agency system under the direction of a practice

An

supervisor.
Prerequisite:

45.334

WORK

PROCESSES

I

different orientations to

its

functional relevance to

contemporary social problems. Internship and other practice
experiences will be critical elements in this review course.

3 semester hours

Examines a number of

examination of social work practice from a system

theory perspective and

45.133

SOCIAL

internship

the

INTRODUCTORY PRACTICE
EXPERIENCE IN SOCIAL WELFARE

45.297

skill

problem

solving with individuals and families with an emphasis on

This course

is

taken concurrently with or after the social

welfare internship.
Prerequisites:

45.133. 297, 334. 450. 452. 453. 215.

466. and 48.1 10 (Offered spring only.)

123

Three of the following courses:

Courses within the Criminal Justice Option

45.133-Introduction to Social

The option

is

designed for the student

in a career in the field

exposed

of criminal justice.

who

enforcement, and penal systems.

Four required courses
1

for sociology majors:

-Principles of Sociology

45.260-Basic Social Statistics

45.462-Sociology Theory
45.466-Social Research

Required Courses:
45.244-lntroduction to Criminal Justice

45.242-Juvenile Delinquency

45.34 1 -Criminology

45.342-Penology
45.343-Victimology
45.496-Internship

124

is

interested

Students will be

to the adult corrections, juvenile justice,

45.21

Work

45.334-Social Welfare Processes

Criminal Justice Option:

law

I

(casework)

45.215-Race and National Minority Groups
45.213-Contemporary Social Problems
45.443-Sociology of Deviant Behavior

45.216-Urban Sociology

125

John E.

Dittrich,

Dean,

College of Business

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

126

COLLEGE OF
BUSINESS
General Information

Business Administration

of
The College of Business consists of the Departments
Finance
Systems,
Information
Accounting, Computer and
Management, and
and Business Law, Marketing and
The college
Administration.
Business Education/Office

Faculty:

with five
offers curricula in business administration

Professors Charles

Accounting Department:
Professor Robert P. Yori (Chairperson); Associate

Gum,

science,
concentrations as well as computer and information
and
business education with five options for certification,

in

business administration

to prepare the student for

a beginning

is

J.

Dietterick, E. Burcl

Paul Shoemaker; Assistant Professors John E.

Computer and Information Systems Department:

designed

Professor Frank S. Davis,

position in business;

(chairperson), Charles

information science provides for skills in

computer and
applications systems and programming; the business
education program

Bayler, Lester

Dennen, Terry Jones, Richard McClellan

office administration.

The curriculum

M.

Professors Patricia

J.

Jr.;

Associate Professors Harold K. Frey

Hoppel, Robert Liddell; Assistant

M. Boyne, John

E. Hartzel

leads to certification as a teacher of

business subjects; and the curriculum in office
and
administration prepares the student for the administration

management of a business

office.

Students enrolled in other colleges within the
university who wish to transfer to a business curriculum

Finance and Business

Law

Department:

Professors Barbara E. Behr, Bernard C. Dill, K. C. Tseng;
Associate Professors David G. Heskel (chairperson), Bruce
Rockwood; Associate Professor Karen Elwell

must have completed a minimum of 15 semester hours of
cumulative quality
credit at Bloomsburg and have earned a

Marketing and Management Department:

point average of 2.75 or higher to be eligible to apply.

Melvyn L. Woodward; Associate Professor Stephen S.
J.
Batory, Charles M. Chapman (Chairperson), Francis
Jr.:
Wans.
N.
Robert
Kinslinger,
J.
Howard
Gallagher,

Admission

to the

College of Business, however,

Professors Alan D. Carey,

is

selective.

Emory

Rarig, Peter B. Venuto.

Assistant Professor Salim Qureshi.

Programs with Major Specialization
in the

Degree

College of Business

Program

Degree

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

B.S. in Bus.

The degree, Bachelor of Science

Objectives of the Business Administration

Accounting, Economics, Finance
Management, Marketing, Computer and Information
Specialization:

Program

in C.I.S.)

BUSINESS EDUCATION

The curriculum in Business Administration develops
knowledge and skills applicable to entry into the

specialized

B.S. in

prepare- for
business world and provides the opportunity to
advanced studies in business. To achieve these aims, the

Education

dedicated to those educational ideals that
practices,
increase the student's understanding of business
enhance
and
skills,
develops specialized occupational
businessperson's
analytical and scholarly development. The

curriculum

B.S. in

Certification:

Business

Administration curriculum.

Adm.

Systems (B.S.

in

Administration (B.S. in Business Administration), is
conferred upon successful completion of the Business

Education

is

and the place and purpose of the business firm in
evaluation.
society are matters for constant study and

role

Accounting, Secretarial, Office Technologies (required of
majors), Information Processing, and Marketing.

Adm.
Management
Marketing,

OFFICE ADMINISTRATION

B.S. in Off.

all

A

of
concern for personal development in the attributes
into the
integrated
is
vlaues
ethical
and
discipline
intellectual
general education and business courses.

Office Skills,
Accounting. Computer Information Systems, Finance,

Specialization:

Business

Law

127

Curriculum Requirements

D.

The curriculum

in

business administration requires the

successful completion of five sets of courses:

B.

in

business and economics:

are designated with a 91, 92, 93, 96, 97,

business courses and a

A. General Education (See section on General

minimum

Elective courses to complete a

semester hours

Some

40

prefix for

of 63

elective courses

98

prefix for

economics courses.
These

additional courses are permitted as electives.

Education Requirements.)

include the following:

Core Courses:

Economics 40.21 1, 212, 346;
Economics 40.246 or Mathematics 53.123;

be a substitute for 42.224 and 40.423); History, 42.472;

Mathematics 53.1

noted that 90.101 will not be allowed for credit as a business

18;

Accounting 91.221

Accounting 91.220 or

for

Accounting and CIS

majors; Accounting 91.223; Information

Processing 92.150;

Management 93.344, 445, and

Speech, 25.307; History, 42.223 (to

Business, 40.101, 241, 431, 432, 98.332. 450.

elective

once a student has completed 6

administration courses.
is

reminded

It

credits in business

In selecting an elective, the student

have the proper prerequisites and

to

should be

to

avoid

446; Finance 96.313; Marketing 97.310; Business

elected courses below that level for which the student has

Law

already been prepared

98.331

I

C. Specialization

in

one of the following

in that

subject field.

areas:

E.

ACCOUNTING

Free Electives: As required

to

meet

28

the total

semester hours graduation requirement.

Accounting: 91.222, 91.321, 322, 324, 342, 348
Business

Law

COMPUTER AND INFORMATION

98.332

II:

SYSTEMS
Beginning
freshmen

will

in fall 1987,

accounting majors entering as

therefore, highly

recommends

ready access to an
use.

Degree

encounter extensive work with microcomputer

applications in their accounting courses.

MS-DOS

The

that students

faculty,

own

or have

based microcomputer for regular

The College of Business does

not specify any one

brand of microcomputer but can provide information on

microcomputer requirements and a special computer purchase

program through the College of Business Computer
Purchase Program Coordiantor, Bloomsburg University.

The degree, Bachelor of Science

Computer and

completion of the Computer and Information Systems
curriculum.

Students enrolled

other colleges within the

in

who wish to transfer
have completed a minimum of
university

to the

CIS curriculum must

15 semester hours of credit at

Bloomsburg and earned a cumulative

MANAGEMENT

in

Information Science (CIS), will be conferred upon successful

quality point average of

2.75 or higher to be eligible to apply.

Consideration for

admission to the Computer and Information Systems
92.251 or 252
Management: 93.345, 449, and Marketing: 97.460,
Business Law: 98.332 or 450; and three credits of a
Information Processing:

Department, however,

is

selective,

and applicants are

reviewed with the Office of Academic Advisement during
mid-semester only.

business elective

Objectives

BUSINESS ECONOMICS
The
Economics: 40.3 1
credits of

40

1 ,

3 1 2, 3 1 3; 422, or 423, plus three

prefix electives and credits of Business

Administration electives.

objective of the program

first

is

to provide a

broad

The core courses
provide a breadth of knowledge in the computer

educational base for intelligent citizenship.
required will

and informaiton processing

field.

More

specifically,

each

student majoring in the program will be able to select

FINANCE

courses with the guidance of an adviser, which will

accomplish one or more of the following purposes:
96.323, 343, 454, and six credits from 96.333, 413, 423,

Prepare the graduate for positions

463, and 473

computer industry.


INFORMATION PROCESSING

Provide specific marketable

in the

skills in

business and scientific computing
applications.

92.177, 252, 256, 351, 352, and six credits from 254, 350,

Prepare the graduate for further study
in computer-related

354,356, 358 or 450, or 456

in

graduate programs
fields.

MARKETING
A. General Education (See section on General
97.360, 370, 430, 440, 460, 490, and three credits of

Education Requirements.)

marketing elective.
B.

Core Courses: Mathematics two from

the following:

53.118, 123, 125, 126 (the combination of

53.123 and 53.125 docs not satisfy this requirement), and

A. General Education: (Sec section General
Education Requirements.) Composition 20. 101 arid 201,

53.141 or 53.241; Economics 40.211; Accounting

cither

91.221 and 222; Information Processing 92.150, 177, 252,

Speech 25.103 or 104; Economics 40.21 1, 212; Sociology
1, 213, or Anthropology 46.200; Psychology 48.101;

45.21

156,350, 351,352, and 354.

additional requirements include 3 semester hours in val

C. Specialized Courses:

Include 15 semester

ethics,

and responsible decision making; 3 semester hours in
and recreation skills; 12 semester hours in

hours in restricted clcctivcs in computer and information

survival, fitness,

science courses chosen through consultation with an adviser.

humanities; and 12 semester hours

in natural

sciences and

mathematics.

D. Courses:

Includes 12 semester hours from

Business courses chosen through

15.

Itusiness

Core Courses: General Business

90.101 and 90.333; Accounting 91.221; Information

consultation with an adviser.

Processing 92.150; Office Procedures 94.202, 221, 301,
E. Free Electives as required to meet the
semester hour graduation requirement.

total

401, and 403; Business

128

Law

93.331.

Restricted Business

Electivcs-studcnis must choose at least 3 semester hours

from the following courses:

Business Education

General Business 90.234, 241, 330
C. Business Education Certification Areas:

Faculty:

The student chooses one of
Associate Professors Ellen

Roger W.

Ellis,

M. Clemens, Nancy A. Dittman,

Jack L. Meiss, John

(Chairperson); Assistant Professors

J.

Olivo,

Jr.

Donna Cochrane,

ACCOUNTING

Dennis O. Gehris, Janice C. Keil

Accounting 91.222, 321, 322

Degree

The Bachelor of Science degree
Ed.)

is

the following areas of

certification in Business Education:

in

Education (B.S.

in

conferred upon successful completion of the business

SECRETARIAL (SHORTHAND) AND
TYPEWRITING

education curriculum.

Office Procedures 90.330, 94.211, 212, 311

Objective

OFFICE TECHNOLOGIES
Required for

The curriculum in Business Education aims to develop
specialized knowledge and skills applicable to securing
teaching positions in the secondary schools and vocationaltechnical schools of the

all

majors

Office Procedures 94.202 and 301

Commonwealth.

INFORMATION PROCESSING

Admission
Information Processing 92.251, 252; 53.177

High school work

in

business subjects

is

not a

MARKETING

prerequisite to entering this College of Business program.

Students who are admitted as Business Education majors
must apply for acceptance into teacher education upon the
completion of 32 or more credits. The curriculum in

General Business 90.241, Marketing 97.310; one additional
course from marketing 97.350, 360, 370, or 430

Business Education offers five options for business teacher
certification

of which the student selects one.

D. Professional Education Requirements: The
student

Certification

must have completed the following courses

to

be

considered for certification as a teacher of business subjects:

Upon completion of the curriculum and
recommendation of the university, the Pennsylvania
Department of Education issues an Instructional Level I
certificate. Every certificate includes office technologies
addition to at least one other area of certification;
certificate is issued

no

bearing only one certification area.

Curriculum Requirements

Educational Foundations 60.101,

10 semester hours

201,391,393
in

General Business 90.402

3 semester hours

Secondary Education 65.374

3 semester hours

General Business 90.406

3 semester hours

General Business 90.404

12 semester hours

Special Topics in Business

1

semester hour

Education 90.410

The curriculum

in

Business Education requires the

successful completion of four sets of courses.

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

OFFICF ADMINISTRATION

General Business

Degree

(Code 90)
(Tie

degree

o\'

Bachelor of Science

Administration (B.S.O.A.)

is

in

Office

designed

INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS
ORGANIZATIONS AND FINANCE

90.101

conferred upon successful

completion o( the office administration curriculum which

is

3 semester hours

for those students interested in the administration

Provides a study of business and

and/or management of a business office. This program

does not lead

its

environment,

organization, operation, and the interrelationships with

to certification as a business teacher.

government and society. A student majoring in business
will develop a broad basis for further study in a specific

Objective

area

The office administration curriculum aims to develop
management and office support skills necessary to supervise
the administrative, organizational,

functions of the business office.

and communicative

It

in the

decision-making

while other majors

and

familiar

issues facing business today.

(Not for business majors

earned 6 or more business credits.)

90.234

BUSINESS MATHEMATICS
3 semester hours

Covers concepts and principles of basic business
operations and mathematics as it relates to accounting,
retailing, and finance.

tools.

Curriculum Requirements

Prerequisite:
in

become

who have

automated business office using modern

The curriculum

will

provides the student with

the planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling

of operations

in business,

with the American enterprise system and the functions

Office Administration requires the

Freshman or sophomore standing

(Spring semester only)

successful completion of the following sets of courses.

A. General Education:

(See section on General

preparation for successful

212; Psychology

1,

3 semester hours

Includes a study of selling as a profession, the

Education Requirements.) Composition 20.101, 201;

Speech 25.103; Economics 40.21

SALESMANSHIP

90.241

48.101; Introduction to Exceptional Individuals 70.101.

selling, the steps

associated with the sales process,

and

and procedures

special selling topics.

Additional requirements include 3 semester hours in

Students are required to apply sales principles and techniques

quantitative; 3 semester hours in values, ethics, and

while conducting in-class sales presentations.

Freshman and sophomore

responsible decision making; and 3 semester hours in
survival, fitness,

humanities:

1

and recreation

skills;

TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

90.330

2 semester hours in natural sciences and

mathematics; and 6 semester hours

level only.

12 semester hours in

3 semester hours

in social/behavioral

An

sciences required.

introduction to telecommunications in the

business environment. Topics include telephone, data
B. Office Administration Requires Courses:

codes, protocols, network architectures, local area

General Business 90.101, 333, 431; Accounting 91.220,

networks, communications media, hardware, and

Management 93.344, 449;

Office Procedures 94.202, 221,

302, 402, 403; Marketing 97.310; Business

Law

98.31

1,

332.

Restrictive Business Electives: students must
choose 12 semester hours from the following courses:
General Business 90.234, 241, 410; Information Processing

92.251;

Management

Management

and practical applications
Emphasis will be on
the application of telecommunications to facilitate
information interchange in whatever form the
information takes: voice, data, text, and image.
software.

221, 222, and 223; Information Processing 92.150;

93.345, 346; Office Procedures

issues

are an integral part of this course.

Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.

BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS

90.333

3 semester hours

94.211, 212, 311; Finance 96.313

Applies theories and principles of effective
to the solving of common business
problems. Psychological strategies will be used in the

communication

Area of Business Specialization
Students must choose six to nine semester hours

course work from the following specialized areas

in

in

business-

memorandums, letters, and reports. Aids to
composing using microcomputer software will be provided.
writing of

Accounting, Business Law, Finance. Information
Processing. Management, or Marketing.

METHODS OF TEACHING BUSINESS
EDUCATION

90.402

Students have five hours of free electives.

Emphasizes a variety of methods and materials for
teaching
schools.

130

all

areas of business education in the secondary

PROFESSIONAL SEMESTER
BUSINESS EDUCATION

90.404

IN

12 semester hours

<

NTING

01

I

Presents the accounting cycle covering both service and

merchandising

operation of the school and specific classes as well as 16
weeks of participatory teaching experiences correlated with

classroom studies under fulltime supervision.
semester:
Fall semester: Bloomsburg area; spring
area.

\<

3 semester hours

Includes orientation experiences to observe the

Allentown

PRINCIPLES OI

91.221

activities ol a sole proprietorship; special

journals and special ledgers, accrued and deferred items, and

development

ol

an understanding

PRINCIPLES OF M

91.222

voucher system.

ol the

<

<>*

NTING

II

3 semester hours

Must be scheduled concurrently with

Develops further the accounting cycle; recording.

Clinical Studies in Business Education 90.406.

summarizing, and interpreting financial data for partnerships

CLINICAL STUDIES IN BUSINESS

90.41(6

and corporations



EDUCATION
3 semester hours

Prerequisite:

91.221

Presents seminars on principles of education lor
business teachers, methods of teaching business subjects,
Classroom
strategies, and problems of classroom teaching.
discussions are closely correlated with the experiences of the
Professional Semester in Business Education 90.404.

SPECIAL TOPICS

90.410

3 semester hours
Presents profit planning, cost behavior, budgeting,

decision making, responsibility accounting, division
performance measurement, control and evaluation of cost
centers, quantitative methods, statement of changes in

BUSINESS

IN

MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING

91.223

EDUCATION AND OFFICE
ADMINISTRATION

financial position,

Prerequisite:

A study of aspects of business education or office
administration which are not available as a regular course

91.321

and analysis of financial statements.
91 .220 or 222.

INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING

offering.

INDEPENDENT STUDY

90.431

BUSINESS

IN

1-3 semester

Open

to seniors only.

hours

Topic and outline of project

must be approved by the dean and the chairperson of

their

Outlines the preparation of financial accounting
statements with an emphasis on accounting standards

regarding present value concepts, cash, temporary
investments, receivables, inventories, property, plant,

equipment, intangibles, and current

liabilities.

Prerequisite: 91.222

department.

90.432

I

3 semster hours

INTERNSHIP IN BUSINESS

91.322

INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING

Provides the student with opportunities to acquire

meaningful experiences

work

in practical

situations in office

administration.
Prerequisite:

Approval by department chairperson:

Presents standards of good accounting practice with
emphasis on non-current items, provides solutions and
discussion of various contemporary accounting problems,
detailed analysis of major financial statements of business
organizations.

junior or senior standing.

Prerequisite:

90.460

II

3 semster hours

1-6 semester hours

BUSINESS AND OFFICE

91.321

WORKSHOP

1-3 semester hours

Addresses those educational ideas and

91.324

FEDERAL TAX ACCOUNTING
3 semster hours

experiences that

encourage support, and guide participants to acquire an
increased awareness and understanding of the accumulated

knowledge pertaining to the development and improvement
of business skills, the enhancement of business and office
education as a profession responsibility, and role in the

Presents standards of good accounting practice with

emphasis on non-current items; provides solutions and
discussion of various contemporary accounting problems:
detailed analysis of major financial statements of business
organizations.
Prerequisite:

business world.

ACCOUNTING

91.342

91.321

AUDITING THEORY AND

PROCEDURE

(Code 91)

3 semester hours
91.220

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
3 semester hours

Seeks

to familiarize students

with a basic understanding

of the generally accepted accounting principles as they affect

management.

Outlines principles, standards, procedures,

and

techniques applicable to internal and public auditing:
consideration of the audit report and development of working

papers for preparation of the report.
Prerequisite: 91.322. 92.150. and 40.346

Includes sole proprietorship, partnership, and corporate

accounting. Prerequisite 92.150
(For non-accounting majors only.)

131

COMPUTER AND INFORMATION
SYSTEMS

COST ACCOUNTING

91.348

(Code 92)

3 semester hours
Provides an in-depth study of the three major
production costs, raw material, labor, and factory overhead
for a

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER
AND INFORMATION SCIENCE

92.150

job order cost system.

3 semester hours

41.321

Prerequisite:

Introduces the use of the computer for problem solving

91.424

STATE AND FEDERAL TAX

and processing of information.

PROBLEMS

and software concepts, systems, commercial applications,
3 semester hours

Assigns group and individual projects selected from the
following areas of advanced tax accounting; partnerships and

Includes a study of hardware

and data communications. "Hands on" experience with

BASIC, word
software

is

processing, spreadsheet, and

required using

MS-DOS

tile

management

microcomputers.

corporations, Pennsylvania corporate taxes, estates and

governmental agencies.

trusts, reporting to

of issues, and practice

lectures, discussion

Includes

STRUCTURED PROGRAMMING

92.177

METHODOLOGY

of

in the solution

3 semester hours

problems.

91.324

Prerequisite:

This course

ADVANCED ACCOUNTING

91.430

to

develop the

skill

and

knowledge necessary to solve commercial problems using a
computer and will investigate the software tools used within

I

3 semester hours
Applies accounting principles to special problems
the consolidation and

designed

is

in

merger of business enterprises.

the

CIS curriculum

Bloomsburg University.

at

A

basic

understanding of data representation, data structures, control
structures, structured

programming, algorithm development,

Programming

Includes consideration of the basis for such combinations,

and computer concepts

consolidated statements as date of acquisition as well as

experiences will be required using PL/1 as a high-level

at

subsequent dates, and foreign branches and subsidiaries.

91.322

Prerequisite:

language.
Prerequisite:

ADVANCED ACCOUNTING

91.431

92.

1

50 or equivalent

MINI/MICRO PROGRAMMING

92.251

II

will be studied.

SYSTEMS

3 semester hours

3 semester hours

Applies accounting principles of special problems

found

in

fiduciary relationships, governmental and

institutional units

and actuarial science. Emphasizes

bankruptcy, estates and

trusts,

government funds, and

microcomputer capability available

Mini/Micro environment
3 semester hours

Work

experience

in the

on the

BASIC

will

language and

Prerequisite:

be required with an emphasis

MS-DOS.

92.150 or equivalent

ADVANCED COST ACCOUNTING

BUSINESS ORIENTED

PROGRAMMING
3 semester hours

3 semster hours

A

continuation of 9 1 .348 concentrating on process

cost, standard cost,

methods use

and budgets. Emphasis

to analyze

Prerequisite:

and

Programming

accounting profession.

92.252

91.448

is

placed on

interpret cost data.

91.348

seeks to develop the student's ability

COBOL language and
to use COBOL as an

effective problem-solving language.

The student

Familiarizes the student with the

writes, tests, debugs,

and documents several

defines,

COBOL

problems.

91.449

CPA PROBLEMS

3 semester hours

Prerequisite:

92.177 or 53.177

Addresses the application of procedures for the solving
of a cross-section of complex accounting problems and the

92.254

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
SYSTEMS

discussion of theory and practice.
Prerequisite:

91.324, 342, and 348 and senior standing

and consent of instructor

3 semester hours
information

A study
systems provide information for effective decisionmaking. The database concept data entry, operatorof how computer-based

machine

interaction, data retrieval concepts also are

presented from the

management view.

Prerequisite: 92.150,220, or 221

132

It

Systems. Programming experiences appropriate to the

91.322

INTERNSHIP IN ACCOUNTING

91.432

to the small business.

focuses on business applications and system design
considerations applicable to Mini/Micro

nonprofit service organizations.
Prerequisite:

Presents a survey of the minicomputer and

DATA AND INFORMATION
STRUCTURES

92.256

environment

shall

Prerequisite:

be emphasized.

92.350

3 semester hours
Studies logical and physical operations
with character strings, linked

lists,

in

applications

INTERNSHIP

92.432

3-6 semester hours

An

emphasizing techniques and mechanics of programming
Includes a study of

using PL/1 as a high-level language.

file

educational arrangement between the student and an

approved

industrial, business, or

ANALYTICAL COMPUTING
CONCEPTS
detailed

development of the

and programming

C

Prerequisite:

3 semester hours
programming language

techniques appropriate to the

generation, and programming considerations

UNIX

and

C

will

that

professional area

academic principles and theories upon which the

C.I.S. curriculum

is

based.

2.75

QPA

and 85 credits

EXPERT SYSTEMS AND
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

92.450

UNIX

3 semester hours

environment will be presented. Data representation, code
maintenance with

in a

of computer and information science. The experience will
relate to the

A

government agency

provides a supervised work experience

structure and data base concepts.
Prerequisite: 92.252 or 53.271

92.350

C.I.S.

graphs, and trees

related to file

A

survey of basic concepts and techniques of expert

systems and

be explored and

artificial intelligence

applied to commercial

programming systems. Knowledge

developed through actual programming experiences.
Prerequisite: 92.256 or 53.277

constraints,

and

representation,

capabilities of different notational systems,

search strategies, problem representation, and problem-

solving methods used in expert systems will be developed.

SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

92.351

3 semester hours
Delineates basic systems and analysis and design, forms
design, data collection, data files, file maintenance, systems
flow-charting, integration of

Applications and illustrations from the commercial

environment

be stressed.

92.350 and 351

systems, feasibility studies,

MANAGERIAL COMPUTER

92.456

systems implementation, and documentation.

APPLICATIONS

92.256

Prerequisite:

will

Prerequisite:

3 semester hours
92.352

Provides practical experience in the analysis of business

ADVANCED PROGRAMMING
3 semester hours

Presents advanced concepts of programming in

COBOL

with major emphasis on table handling. Index Sequential
Files,

subroutine linkage, and interactive programming.

Students are required to write,

test,

and debug

COBOL

record keeping control and
systems.

management information

Students are required to present a systems

proposal.
Prerequisite:

programs.

92.352 and 35

92.256

Prerequisite:

92.354

problems through advanced techniques and concepts of
programming and system analysis with major emphasis on

DATA BASE PROCESSING SYSTEMS
3 semester hours

MANAGEMENT

Details and examines database terminology,

(Code 93)

organization, and models. The analysis, design, and
administration of a relational, compatible database are

explored through

some

actual applicable

programming

93.344

PRINCIPLES OF

MANAGEMENT
3 semester hours

experiences.
Prerequisite:

92.356

Outlines fundamentals of organization and
administration. Classical, behavioral, and management

92.256

OPERATING SYSTEMS

science schools; principles

3 semester hours
Presents an overview look at operating systems to

Includes

communications software and techniques.

diagnostic facilities, utility routines, and system
detailed look at
Prerequisite:

UNIX

will

practices in planning

Prerequisite: 40.212

include real and virtual operating systems and

A

and

organizing, and controlling business activities; and
operating functions in a business firm are presented.

commands.

93.345

PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
3 semester hours

be provided.

Presents policies and current practices in the

92.350

recruitment, selection, training development, evaluation, and

92.358

DATA COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

3 semester hours
Data communications terminology, technology, and the
functional characteristics of communications hardware and
software shall be detailed and explored.

programming considerations

compensation of employees

These are

examined within

in

an organizational

setting.

the context of internal

and

external environmental constraints with special attention

devoted to government regulations.

Systems and

as related to the

commercial
133

93.346

LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL

KEYBOARDING APPLICATIONS

94.201

RELATIONS

3 semester hours
3 semester hours

Improvement of keyboarding

Describes the administration of the relationship

between management and the labor
relationship

is

agreement and where
the social

and

where the

force, both

control; preparation of personal

it

Includes the development of

not.

is

and

processing

Includes refinement of stroking techniques and

information,

governed by a collective bargaining

skills for

tables; use

and business

of correction techniques.

letters, reports,

Not applicable

toward business education or office adminstration programs.

legal status of trade unions, organizing,

Prerequisite:

94.200 or equivalent.

negotiations, strikes, the grievance procedure, and union

93.348

ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT
PREPARATION

94.202

security.

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

3 semester hours

3 semester hours
Introduces operation problems encountered

Develops

and techniques

skills

needed for word processing while

in

manufacturing and service industries.

memory

93.344
93.432 See end of Business

processing software.

Prerequisite:

93.445

Law

Section

in

document preparation

utilizing electronic

typewriters, and microcomputers with

Prerequisite:

word

94.200 or equivalent

MANAGERIAL COMMUNICATIONS
3 semester hours

94.211

Studies the process and structure of communication in
the business organization

information.

and factors affecting the flow of

Group discussion

relate to

exercises,

3 semester hours

I

include the alphabetical strokes, brief forms, and phrases.

Emphasizes verbal, non-verbal, and written

communication as they

SHORTHAND

Introduces the principles of Gregg Shorthand which

Emphasizes the development of accurate shorthand

managerial responsibility.

penmanship, the building of the student's shorthand

and individual research and

vocabulary and dictation speeds of 50 to 80

writing projects relate these principles to the attainment of

(Fall semester,

wpm.

even years)

proficiency in managerial communication.
Prerequisite:

94.212

junior standing

SHORTHAND

93.446

BUSINESS POLICIES AND

Studies the process by which

management

and grammar; emphasizes the development of the student's

sets goals,

ability to transcribe

and procedures.

shorthand notes and take dictation

speeds from 70 to 100

93.344, 96.313, 97.310, and senior

Prerequisite:

ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

94.221

3 semester hours

94.21

1

or equivalent (Spring semester,

CONCEPTS OF OFFICE
AUTOMATION
3 semester hours
in contemporary

Focuses on small group, interpersonal, and intergroup
processes in organizations.
traditional

methods of

Prerequisite:

Integrates experiential case and

A

study of the processing of information

offices including

instruction.

93.344

word

origination, distribution, office

equipment, workflow, and

A
93.457

at

wpm.

odd years)

standing

93.449

Gregg

such as punctuation, capitalization, hyphenation, spelling,

3 semester hours

Prerequisite:

the principles of

Shorthand theory; emphasizes the nonshorthand elements

STRATEGIES

objectives, policies,

3 semester hours

II

Reviews and reinforces

practical

approach

skill

requirements of personnel.

to today's office

environment.

BUSINESS AND SOCIETY
3 semester hours

94.302

business firms to the cultural and economic environment.

examines the powers and
system as a major

responsibilities of the business

institution within society as well as

individual business firms in the

same

society.

The course

addresses both social responsiveness and ethics.
Prerequisite:

93.344, 96.313, 97.310, and senior

BUSINESS

DOCUMENT

GENERATION

Relates the American business system and individual

3 semester hours

It

Provides simulations of advanced business tasks using
electronic text editing equipment to generate business

documents. Students learn advanced
techniques.

CPT

Word

Perfect

dedicated word processors, and

at least

one

software word processing application of their choice for

composition and copying tasks.

standing.

OFFICE PROCEDURES
(Code 94)

94.303

TYPEWRITING WORKSHOP
3 semester hours

94.200

KEYBOARDING FOR INFORMATION
PROCESSING

backgrounds.
1

Development

in the use

semester hour

of alphabetic, numeric, and

service mechanics keyboarding skills for processing

information.

134

Provides for the students with diverse typewriting

Prerequisite:

only.)

94.201 or equivalent (Offered summers

SHORTHAND

94.311

3 semester hours

III

through intensive dictation at speeds from

90

to 120

wpm

ind transcription practice with speed and accuracy stressed.

94.202 and 94.2

Prerequisite:

international Inniicial services, asset, public service,
liability

96.343

96.313

INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
3 semester hours

3 semester hours

Outlines principles of security investments:

Provides a study of records creation, inventory and
analysis, active/inactive records
retrieval,

maintenance, storage and

.

descriptions of security investments, investment planning,
security valuation, portfolio strategy, and security markets.

micrographics, and computer information

management systems.

Prerequisite:

-.

96.413

INTERNATIONAL FINANCE
3 semester hours

Studies the principles and practices relevant to

3 semester hours
study of the most acceptable methods and practices of

office administration.

and human

relations,

controlling operations, and processing information.

Needed

competencies for organizing and administering an automated

system

ADVANCED SHORTHAND

94.412

its

institutions.

governmental regulations and policies, financial

management,

96.423

WORKSHOP

as well as accounting for international

96.313

SECURITY ANALYSIS AND
PORTFOLIO THEORY
3 semester hours

3 semester hours
Analysis

Introduces different shorthand systems-machine,

symbol, and non-symbol.

and

of the major elements related to

the study of the underlying principles inherent to portfolio

construction.

transcription.

94.201 or equivalent (Offered

Prerequisite:

in detail

determining the earnings and risk potential of securities and

develop a degree of

to

the use of different shorthand systems through

proficiency in
dictation

Seeks

its

Discussion will center on

financing, exchange-rates, balance-of-payments and

Prerequisite:

Junior or senior standing

Prerequisite:

problems, and

transactions.

be emphasized.

will

understanding the nature of international finance,

sources and instruments of international export and import

Topics include organization and

planning of office systems, leadership,

office

1

OFFICE OPERATIONS AND

MANAGEMENT
A

96.3

Junior or senior standing

Prerequisite:

94.403

and

management.

Prerequisite:

1

RECORDS MANAGEMENT

94.401

Includes a survey of various bank functions such as

accounting, trust department, lending operation

Further develops the student's shorthand voeabulary

summers

Prerequisite:

96.343

only.)

This course

is

96.432

not applicable toward shorthand

INTERNSHIP IN FINANCE
1-6 semester hours

certification.

Prerequisite:

FINANCE

96.313, 2.75

96.454

BUSINESS FINANCE

Studies financial problems in
capital

management,

3 semester hours
the areas of working

capital budgeting, cost of capital,

financial structure, financing sources, asset valuation,

and

MANAGEMENT
3 semester hours

Studies business financial problems and the

development of financial decision-making tools and practices
as used in the decision-making role of the financial manager.
96.313

91.220,40.212
96.463

96.323

FINANCIAL
DECISIONS

Prerequisite:

dividend policy.
Prerequisite:

junior or senior

standing

(Code 96)
96.313

QPA, and

SEMINAR

IN

FINANCE
3 semester hours

MONEY, CAPITAL MARKETS,
AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

Explores a wide range of topics

3 semester hours

Designed primarily for the senior finance major.
Prerequisite:

Studies the markets for short-term and long-term

in the finance area.

96.313,343

sources of funds as well as the study of major credit
institutions

and the principles underlying

their activities

and

96.473

SEMINAR

IN

INVESTMENTS
3 semester hours

operations.
Prerequisite:

96.333

Examines a wide variety of topics in the
investment management. Designed primarily

96.3 1

COMMERCIAL BANK OPERATIONS
(MANAGEMENT)

field

of

for the senior

finance major.
Prerequisite:

96.313, 343

3 semester hours

Covers fundamental principles of bank operations.

135

MARKETING

countries.

(Code 97)

MARKETING: PRINCIPLES AND
PRACTICES

97.310

Selected cases and readings.

Prerequisite:

97.430

3 semester hours
Surveys the fundamental features of contemporary

97.310

CONSUMER BEHAVIOR

3 semester hours
Analyzes the role of the consumer as the ultimate buyer
of the product and the strategy and forces directed at the

marketing systems and the planning required to make

consumer by

available satisfying goods and services to customers at a

buying behavior, consumer motivation, impact of

profit.

Explains the role of marketing

in

society and the

which compose the market system. Describes

institutions

components of

the marketing mix-product planning,

distribution, pricing,

Prerequisite:

the seller.

consumer as decision maker
Reviews selected cases.

advertising on product,

market place.

Prerequisite:

in the

97.310

and promotion.

Economics 40.212

97.432

INTERNSHIP IN MARKETING

Prerequisite:

97.320

Topics include models of consumer-

MARKETING FOR NONPROFIT

97.310

,

2.75

QPA, and

junior

or sendior standing

ORGANIZATIONS
3 semester hours

97.440

MARKETING RESEARCH
3 semester hours

Hospitals, social service agencies, universities, clubs,
fraternities

and

sororities, political candidates,

churches, and libraries are

some of

governments,

Develops the

skills

procedure (problem definition, research design, data

the nonprofit

organizations which are challenged to effectively solve their

collection, analysis,

marketing problems.

developments

Students will, through understanding

and applying established marketing theory, techniques, and
methods, realize

how

they can aid these important

in

and

interpretation).

Applies recent

marketing information systems

to

product

planning, advertising research, consumer, and competitive
analysis.

organizations in developing better product, price,
distribution,

of the scientific marketing research

Prerequisite:

97.310 and 40.346

and promotion decisions for the publics they
97.460

seek to serve.

MARKETING MANAGEMENT
3 semester hours

97.350

RETAIL MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS

Presents an advanced study of the marketing programs

3 semester hours
Presents retailing as a dynamic aspect of the marketing
distribution system.

Ultimate consumer/marketing analysis,

analytic,

retail

Prerequisite:

skills to

for developing the marketing executive's abilities.
Prerequisite:

cases.

97.310

Economics 40.212
97.490

97.360

communicative, and problem-solving

evaluation and creative planning in the marketing

environment. Uses business marketing cases as a vehicle

store location, store layout, merchandising, pricing,

promotional issues, and problems are considered using

from the systems and managerial viewpoint. Applies

ADVERTISING MANAGEMENT:
ORGANIZATION AND PLANNING
3 semester hours

Studies the personal selling element of the

CONTEMPORARY PROBLEMS/
ISSUES IN MARKETING
3 semester hours

Explores major issues, trends, and problems
characterizing the current marketing scene.

Encourages

marketing/promotional program from a management

students to do extensive reading in current marketing and

perspective.

other related literature.

Recruiting, selecting, training, organizing,

Theoretical, environmental research,

motivating, compensating, evaluating, and controlling the

and trade-off issues

mangement's planning
which include designing intelligence
systems, forecasting and establishing sales territories.

group projects, and group dynamics are

sales force are treated, as well as
responsibilities,

Special consideration

is

given to sales management's inputs

and integration with marketing management.
Prerequisite:

97.410

97.310

INTERNATIONAL MARKETING

MANAGEMENT
3 semester hours
Applies the managerial process
international marketing programs.

to the

development of

Emphasizes the

development and determination of objectives and methods of
organization including the execution of research, advertising,

and distribution

activities.

Considers special problems of

adopting marketing principles

136

to fit conditions in different

Prerequisite:

standing

in

marketing are assessed. Case study,
utilized.

Six credits in marketing and senior

BUSINESS

LAW

LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF

98.450

(Code 98)

BUSINESS
3 semester hours

98.331

BUSINESS

LAW

3 semester hours

I

Introduces legal rights and

liabilities,

sources of law

and the judicial system, principles of law applicable

to

Discuss the impact of government administrative,
legislative,

and judicial regualtion on business

firm, industry,

business transactions with particular reference to contracts,

and market

Prerequisite:

activity at the

levels.

98.331,40.212

property, and sales.

98.332

BUSINESS

LAW

ADDITION TO MANAGEMENT COURSE

II

3 semester hours

LISTINGS

Presents principles of law as they pertain to

commercial paper, guaranty and surety contracts, insurance,
principal,

93.432

INTERNSHIP IN

MANAGEMENT

and agency relationships as well as creditors
Prerequisite: 93.344, 2.75

rights.

Prerequisite:

98.331

GPA, and junior of senior

standing.

137

Howard

K. Macauley, Dean,
College of Professional Studies

COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL
STUDIES

138

COLLEGE OF
PROFESSIONAL
STUDIES
through a comprehensive program which recognizes

Organization and Functions

unique contribution

The College of

society and as an agent lor the

Professional Studies administers

curricula in teacher education, nursing, and allied health

sciences and offers courses

in

to society,

elementary education, early

childhood education, educational foundations, secondary
education, special education, communication disorders, pre-

meet

this obligation, the

its

both as a reflection of that

improvement of

programs draw upon

To

society.

knowledge

the

and understanding of general as well as professional
education.

It

strives for a blend in preparing a person to

a role in society as an informed, inquiring,

fulfill

and skilled

professional.

professional studies, reading, and nursing.

More

Degree Programs within the College

programs

specifically, the teacher education

provide:

of Professional Studies

The

basic academic preparation for persons to acquire a

depth and breadth of knowledge

School of Education

both general and

in

specialized studies;

Program

Degree

basic training to insure mastery of the specific skills

Communication Disorders

B.S.

in

Ed.

Early Childhood Educationn

B.S.

in

Ed.

Elementary Education

B.S.

in

Ed.

Interpreter Training

B.S.

Secondary Education

General Science

Chemistry

Mathematics

An

opportunity for further enrichment within the

competence through a

individual's area of professional

regular program of speakers, seminars, and related activities:

B.S.

Biology

necessary for competent functioning as a professional;

in

Ed.

human and

physical resources necessary to assist in the

educational development and growth of the

community

served by the university: and

Communications

Physics

Earth Sciences

Physics

English

Social Studies

French

Spanish

the

means

for the

advancement of knowledge through

research in specific areas of education.

Bloomsburg University

is

committed

to the preparation

of beginning teachers of the highest quality.

Special Education

B.S. in Ed.

(Mentally and/or Physically Handicapped)

that goal, the

In pursuit

School of Education subscribes

to

of

and

endorses the philosophic statement as developed by the

American Association of Colleges

School of Health Sciences

a guide to the

for

Teacher Education as

development and operation of

all

of

its

teacher

education programs.

Program

Degree

Dental Hygiene

B.S. in Ed.

Health Services Associate

A.S.

Medical Technology

B.S.

Nursing

B.S.N.

Generic Role Competencies
The teacher education

faculty believe that for successful

teaching to occur, the teacher, as a professional decision

Preparatory Curricula:

maker, must perform effectively

Physical Therapy

roles.

The teacher

also

in a

number of

different

must command functional

Occupational Therapy

knowledge

Cytotechnology

cognate disciplines with direct or related significance for the

Radiologic Technology

B.S.

in

appropriate content area(s) as well as

in

act of teaching.

Six generic role competencies and 15 related cognate

School of Education

strands have been identified as central to the preparation of

candidates

Scope and Purpose of Teacher Education
Programs are offered

in

teacher education programs

at

Bloomsburg

University.

Role Competencies

for preparation of teachers for early

childhood centers and elementary schools, academic subjects
in

secondary schools special education, communication

disorders,

program

-Assessing and Diagnosing

-Communicating and

-Planning

-Managing
-Documenting and Evaluating

and business education. The business education

is

administered by the College of Business; the

other teacher education programs are administered

in

Interacting

-Instructing

departments of the College of Professional Studies.

The teacher education program
University

is

committed

to

at

Bloomsburg

improving the

field

of education

139

Cognate Strands

Agreements

Interstate Certificate

-Curriculum Theory

-Educational Psychology

-Educational Anthropology

-Educational Research

which provides

-Educational History

-Educational Sociology

certificates are eligible (subject to special provisions) for

-Educational Technology

instructional certificates in the following states:

Law

-Educational

-Human Development and

and Evaluation

Exceptionality

-Educational Organization

-Knowledge

and Administration
-Educational Philosophy

(NCATE) and

INDIANA

MARYLAND

DELAWARE

MASSACHUSETTS
NEBRASKA

have been approved for

in this bulletin

teacher certification by the Pennsylvania Department of

Education. The Speech, Hearing, and Language Clinic

NEW JERSEY

VIRGINIA

HAWAII
IDAHO

OHIO

WASHINGTON

Other

may

states also

certification in another state should write to the teacher
certification office of the state in

is

by the Professional Services Board of the American

Admission

recommendation

who wish

schedule courses

granted by the

initial certificate is

office libraries.

to

pursue teacher education curricula

enroll initially in the College of Professional Studies

Upon

harmony with

in

program they wish

of Pennsylvania. The appeal procedure for

is

Names and

Teacher Education

to

Students

in

prerequisite to institutional

for a teacher's certificate.

recommendation, an

Commonwealth

approved programs

the

certification

addresses of the appropriate officials should be available in

Teacher Certification

is

which

desired for application forms and instructions.

most college placement

The completion of one of

be willing to grant reciprocity,

but graduates of Pennsylvania-approved programs seeking

Speech, Hearing, and Language Association.

teacher education

RHODE ISLAND
SOUTH
DAKOTA
UTAH
VERMONT

COLUMBIA

the

Council on Education of the Deaf. The teacher education

certified

Agreements,

accredited by the National Council tor

the Accreditation of Teacher Education

programs outlined

ALABAMA
CALIFORNIA

DISTRICT OF

Accreditation of Teacher Education
is

in Interstate

of Pennsylvania Instructional

one or more

in

content areas

Theory

Bloomsburg

that holders

-Group Dynamics

-Educational Measurement

-Instructional

Pennsylvania cooperates

to follow.

In

and

the requirements of the

due course, the students

apply for admission to teacher education.

Usually, the

considering the problems of certification candidates can be

screening for admission to teacher education takes place after

found under Academic Grievances.

the student has

Beginning
certification in

mandated

in

June 1987,

individuals seeking teacher

Pennsylvania will be required to pass

tests at levels

Education.

all

The

state

determined by the Secretary of

tests will assess basic skills,

knowledge, knowledge of subjects

in

which

general

education.

certification

is

Level

I.

initial certificate is
It is

subject to renewal

beyond a

individual begins teaching.
is

total

A

A

Level

I

certificate is not

of six years after the

permanent Level

II

minimum

I

certificate

Scholarship and pertinent personal

university

weighed

These

in

determining admission to teacher

criteria reflect the responsibility

whose recommendation
If

is

students initially enrolled in the

College of Professional Studies are not admitted

may

education, they

of the

the bais for issuing a

to teacher

apply for transfer to other university

programs.

certificate

Retention in Teacher Education

issued upon completion of three years of successful

teaching and experience under a Level

completion of a

experience intended to help applicants to

teacher's certificate.

designated as Instructional

valid for six years.

completed 32 or more semester hours and has

field

assess their decision.
attributes are

sought, and professional knowledge.

The

completed a

and the

of 24 semester hours of post-

Admission

to teacher education

is

equivalent to

baccalaureate course work.

candidacy for the degree. Bachelor of Science

The programs offered for Level I certification are:
Earlv Childhood Education (Preschool through Grade

Candidacy for

3)

revoked for another sufficient reasons.

Elementary Education (Kindergarten through grade

6)

this

degree

is

revoked

in

in

maintain the required quality point average and

revoked but the student

is

Education.

case of failure to

If

may

candidacy

be
is

otherwise eligible to remain in the

may transfer to other university
The student who wishes to be reinstated in

Business Education-Accounting, Secretarial,

university, he or she

Comprehensive (accounting and shorthand). Information

programs.

Processing and Marketing

teacher education must reapply for admission.

Secondary Education-Biology, Chemistry,
Communication. Earth Science, English, French, General

Field Experience

Science, Mathematics, Physics, Social Studies, Spanish

Students in teacher education are required to engage in

Special Education-Mentally and/or Physically

Handicapped

Communication Disorders-Speech

the field experiences during which they

Correction or

the educational process in the schools.

work
It is

in

and observe

intended that

Hearing Impaired

these experiences will help the students decide whether they

Public School Dental Hygienist

wish

140

to follow careers in teaching.

Participants are exposed

to

many

Special Education Faculty:

aspects of teaching and to the operation of the

schools, thus providing experience that should increase the

school settings.

Mary B. Hill. Kenneth P. Hunt. William L.
Andrew J. Karpinski (chairperson;. Colleen J. Marks,
Redfem; AssociateJohn M. McLaughlin, Jr.. Carroll
Professor James T. Reifer; Assistant Professors Ann Ixe.
Joseph M. Youshock

Student Teaching

Program Description

relevancy of course work

in

professional education.

Professors

Field experiences, in addition to student teaching, are a

These include

part of courses in professional education.
trips,

field

observations, micro-teaching, and assisting teachers in

Teacher education culminates
semester

Undergraduates

who have

I.

student teaching for a

in

The objective of
pathology/audiology

public or private schools.

in

Jones.

satisfied the prerequisites for

with clients

during the first or second semester of their senior year. They
are placed based on the availability of qualified cooperating
teachers in their subject area and the willingness of schools

language.

be prepared to accept assignments

Students should

any of the student

in

divided into two equal

is

periods in order to provide an opportunity for students to

two grade

teach at

levels of education

and frequently

two

in

The curriculum

economic circumstances,
in

in

education of the hearing impaired

prepares classroom teachers and itinerant hearing therapists
to

work

educational settings with hearing impaired

in

The

flexibility

of format

maintained

is

Bloomsburg

selects
in

its

student teaching centers and

urban, suburban, and rural areas.

Students in elementary and secondary education

Business Education student

successful completion of the curriculum and

recommendation by the
correction

university, certification in speech

granted by the Pennsylvania Department of

is

Language Association: additional
Students in the curriculum

eligible for

communication disorders

other agencies located

may

It

to

be possible for students

in

states.

teacher education

be assigned to do their student teaching

in

one

of the international centers with which Bloomsburg
cooperates:

Quito, Ecuador, Recife. Brazil: or Liverpool,

England and other locations by arrangement. Further
information about this program

may

be obtained

in the

Office of International Education.

communication disorders

Admission

minimum

is

Students must take a

selective.

of nine semester hours in courses

is

may

in

apply for

for application by regular

The normal time

admission.

are

for

to the undergraduate curriculum in

communication disorders before they
students

program before they

recommendation by the university

certification.

in

Pennsylvania and nearby

in

are requird to complete the five-year

communication
disorders and special education are assigned to the White
Haven Center, Seiinsgrove Center, and to public schools and
in

prerequisites include a

master's degree and certain prescribed experience.

teaching centers are located in the Bloomsburg, Allentown,

and Williamsport areas. Students

between deaf/hearing

variety of settings, e.g., educational, social, or business.

may be

assigned to Central Pennsylvania, to suburban Philadelphia,
or to inner-city locations.

to prepare individuals for

Education. The curriculum provides academic and clinical
work which constitute part of the prerequisite for the
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology or
Audiology issued by the American Speech, Hearing, and

Student Teaching Centers

cooperating teachers

is

facilitators

impaired and hearing consumers within the context of a

Upon

the student teaching program.

programs

objective for the sign language

communication

their role as

socio-economic environments.

Because of constantly changing educational and socio-

in

are handicapped in speech, hearing, and

interpreter training curriculum

student teaching semester

The

who

children and adults.

teaching centers.

work

to prepare personnel to

public schools, hospitals, clinics, and rehabilitation centers

student teaching courses are assigned to student teaching

with programs approved by the university.

the curriculum in speech

is

middle of the sophomore year. Transfer

in the

students, readmitted students, graduate students in

communication disorders who have undergraduate
deficiencies, and students

who

are reapplying for admission

compete on equal terms with regualr students

at

each

admission period.
Selection within the quota for each admission period

Department of Communication
Disorders and Special Education

determined by the quality point average

have been taken

in

communication disorders and

cumulative quality point average.

Communication Disorders

determine the selection
in

The
J.

Kruse, Gerald

W. Powers

chairperson); Associate Professors Ronald R.

Donald

Miller,

Samuel B.

Judith

M.

Hirshfeld, Julia

(assistant

Champoux, G.

Slike; Assistant Professors

Dianne H. Angelo, Richard M. Angelo

M. Weitz

the

Other professional factors

case there

is

made by

a

tie in

the

measure

-

the faculty of the

department.

Communication Disorders Faculty:
Professors Robert

in

this case the decisions are

is

in the courses that

(clinical director),

precise quota for each admission period

predetermined by the department
capacity of clinical

may

facilities.

in the light

Students

who

is

of the projected

are not admitted

reapply at a subsequent admission period.

An

area of concentration in education of the hearing

impaired exists for students
courses also
education.

may be

Students

in

teacher education. These

taken by students

who

elect this

who

are not in teacher

sequence should seek
141

who complete

Students

concentration
eligible to
in

in

3 semester hours

the courses of the area of

admission

for

to the

the master's degree appeal

recommendation

The requirements
Graduate Catalogue.

o['

the curriculum

is

program

is

3 semester hours

knowledge

Primary

placed on the description, classification, and

is

transcription of speech sounds.
for the diagnosis

Provides a base of

and treatment of phonemic and

phonological disorders of communication.
Prerequisite:

not governed by a

is

department.

Studies of the physiological, acoustical, perceptual, and

emphasis

approved by the Council on Education of the Deaf and the
Pennsylvania Department of Education. Admission to the
undergraduate area of concentration

to the

descriptive aspects of speech and sond production.

granted by the Pennsylvania

the hearing impaired

74.252 and admission

PHONETICS

74.251

and

Education and the Council on Education of

The education of

the Deaf.

o\~

Prerequisite:

for

by the university, certification in education

of the hearing impaired

Department

the

in

successful completion

normal language development.

graduate program

education of the hearing impaired.

Upon

Focuses upon current information and theory regarding

addition to their teacher education major are

complete

NORMAL LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

74.240

advisement from the faculty of communication disorders.

74.252, 253

quota.

Students interested

in the

area of communication with

deaf/hearing impaired individuals have two options:
credit

minor

in

sign language or completion of the

interpretor training

an 18

Students seeking entrance into the

(Introduction to Sign

Language. American Sign Language
II)

Studies the neurophysiological bases of language and

speech as fundamental

to the

understanding of pathologies of

language and speech.

program must complete the pre-

interpreter training requirements.

Language

I

3 semester hours

full

interpreter training curriculum leading to a bachelor of

science (B.S.) degree.

SPEECH PATHOLOGY

74.252

I.

SPEECH PATHOLOGY

74.253

Studies in greater depth speech and language

before admission to the program can be

pathologies.

accepted.

Curriculum

in

Speech Pathology

II

3 semester hours

and American Sign

Research findings are explored.

CLINICAL METHODS IN
COMMUNICATION DISORDERS

74.351

3 semester hours

(Ronald Champoux, Curriculum Coordinator)

Discusses materials and methods applicable to clinical

A. General Education:

(See section on General

practicum.

Provides opportunities for observing

demonstrations by the

Education Requirements.)

staff.

Students are trained

in different

diagnostic procedures and the administration of speech and

B.

Professional and related requirements:

language therapy programs.
Prerequisite:

Communication Disorders 74.152. 240, 251. 252. 253.
276. 351, 352. 376. 402. 460, 461. 467: Biology 50.366

Twenty semester hours

74.251, 252, 253, and admission to

major

elected with departmental approval

from 74.201. 205. 300, 390. 403, 452, 466, 472, 480;

74.352

48.101, 211. 260.321,375.416; 70.101.255; 20.411;

CLINICAL PRACTICUM:
COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
3 semester hours

46.440; and other courses approved by the adviser.

Allows students
C. Elective Courses:

the

minimum

graduate

in the

engage

in

supervised clinical work

Speech, Hearing, and Language Clinic or related

facilities

requirement

to

and gives them increasing responsibility and

experience with cases of greater complexity.

D. Graduate Program:

Prerequisite:

(See Graduate Studies

74.351,467

booklet.)

74.390

DIRECTED PROJECT

IN

COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
3 semester hours

Gives students the opportunity

residence or field projects in professional service programs

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

under the direction of the faculty or designated practitioners.

(Code 74)

A
74.152

INTRODUCTION TO
COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
3 semester hours

Presents an introduction to the study of

human

communication and communication disorders, the role of
professionals in speech and language pathology and
education of the hearing impaired, basic processes and
functions of

human communication, and

children and adults.

142

to carry out special in-

typical

problems of

detailed project plan

must be submitted for faculty

approval prior to registration.

CLINICAL FIELD EXPERIENCE

74.402

D. Graduate Programs:

3 semester hours

Sec Graduate Studies

booklet

Provides a full-semester program of 30 hours per week

74.152

of supervised practieum in a field experience for each

Prospective speech and hearing clinicians gain

student.

experience by working with professional people

INTRODUCTION TO
COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
3 semester hours

in the field.

Assignments emphasize providing speech and hearing

Presents an introduction to the study of

human

communication and communication disorders,

services in the public school, clinics, and hospitals.

the role of

professionals in speech and language pathology and

PSYCHOLINGUISTICS

74.460

education of the hearing impaired, basic processes and

3 semester hours

phenomenon. Included

functions of

human communication, and

sociolinguistics, non-verbal

74.153

communication, animal

of

INTRODUCTION TO MANUAL
COMMUNICATION WITH THE DEAF
3 semester hours

communication, and the application of psycholinguistics to

communication disorders, among

Studies the basic sign language vocabulary and

others.

fingerspelling techniques used in

74.251

CLINICAL PROBLEMS IN
COMMUNICATION DISORDERS

May
74.201

and hospital programs; Pennsylvania School

Law and

placed on

be taken during any year.

HISTORY, EDUCATION, AND

GUIDANCE OF THE HEARING

public school, clinics,

in

is

developing proper receptive process to occur.

3 semester hours
Practical consideration of day-to-day problems
encountered by the speech clinician

communicating with

Emphasis

hearing impaired individuals.

74.461

problems

are the following areas of study:

language acquisition, meaning, biology of language,

Prerequisite:

typical

children and adults.

Presents the study of language as a psychological

IMPAIRED

State-

3 semester hours

mandated special service programs.

Explores the handicap of hearing impairment with

APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS IN
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY

74.467

3 semester hours

emphasis on the history of educational procedures and
guidance

communicative, psychological, and vocational

in

habilitation.

Applies the psychology of learning to communicative
behavior and clinical problems.

Presents current educational

74.205

and therapeutic trends and practices.
74.35 1 or concurrent registration

Prerequisites:

INTRODUCTION TO
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS FOR
THE HEARING IMPAIRED
3 semester hours

INDEPENDENT STUDY AND
RESEARCH

74.480

Introduces the students to the design of instructional

procedures and methods of implementing curricula for

1-3 semester hours

Permits students to work under faculty guidance
particular needs cannot be

met by

when

registration in regularly

scheduled courses. Learning experiences
research or creative academic projects.

may

Credit

education of the hearing impaired. Discusses and

demonstrates traditional and innovative approaches to
teaching.

include library
is

determined

74.251

by the nature and scope of the project undertaken.

PHONETICS

3 semester hours

Studies of the physiological, acoustical, perceptual, and
descriptive aspects of speech and sond production.

Curriculum

in

Education of the Hearing
Impaired

emphasis

transcription of speech sounds.

knowledge for
(
(

Samuel

Judith

M.

Slike,

Curriculum Coordinator)
Area of

A. General Education:

the diagnosis

Provides a base of

and treatment of phonemic and

phonological disorders of communication.

Hirshfeld, Undergraduate

Concentration Adviser)

Primary

placed on the description, classification, and

is

Prerequisite:

74.152, 201, 276 (Junior or senior

standing)

(See section on General

74.276

INTRODUCTION TO AUDIOLOGY
3 semester hours

Education Requirements)

Introduces students to the causes, evaluation techniques,

B. Professional and related requirements:

Teacher Education major

and

rehabilitative procedures for various types of hearing

problems; related auditory, speech, psychological, and
educational factors: the roles of parent, educator, and

C. Area of Concentration: 74.152

(fall-

freshmen), 201 (fall-freshmen), 276 (fall-sophomore), 376

specialist in the rehabilitation

program. Hearing

conservation procedures in schools and industry.

(spring-sophomore), 205 (spring-junior), 251 (spring-junior)

Electives:

74.469, 153

143

74.376

AUDITORY TRAINING AND SPEECH
READING
3 semester hours

experience

Prerequisite:

74.462

tests

and advanced

74.276, 376

Prerequisite:

losses.

INTRODUCTION TO SPEECH
SCIENCE

74.475

74.276

PROBLEMS IN EDUCATION OF THE
HEARING IMPAIRED

Addresses the educational problem of hearing

impairment and the function of teachers

Emphasizes special

audiometric procedures.

Presents current teaching methods for educating children

and adults with moderate and severe hearing

administration of clinical audiometric

in the

evaluations.

in public

and private

3 semester hours
Applies the principles of speech science to speech
therapy and other areas.

The physical

properties of acoustic

signals are considered as factors that affect the nature of

production and subsequent reception of speech.

educational settings.

instrumentation

Curriculum

in

Audiology

Phonetic

introduced in relation to the analysis and

synthesis of speech.

(Dr. G. Donald Miller, Curriculum Coordinator)

A. General Education:

is

Prerequisites:

74.152, 251, 253, 276, 376

Curriculum

(See section on General

in

Sign Language and

Interpreter Training

Education Requirements)
B. Professional and related requirements:
Communication Disorders 74.152, 240, 251, 252, 253,

A. General Education:

(See section on General

Education Requirements.)

353, 376, 402, 460, 461, 467; Biology 150.366

Twenty-one semester hours elected with departmental
approval from 74.302, 390, 452, 466, 472, 480; 48,101,
211, 260, 321, 375, 416; 70.101, 255; 20.411; 46.400

B. Professional

and Related Requirements:

Sign Language Training requirements 74.153, 154, 155,
254, 255, and 256.

Interpreter Training requirements

74.152, 201, 103, 215, 220, 276, 301, 302, 303, 304, 401,

C. Elective Courses:

to

minimum

complete

415
Section of minor or completion of electives with approval

graduation requirement

of adviser.

D. Graduate Program: (See Graduate Studies

To complete

C. Elective Courses:

brochure.)

the

minimum

graduate requirement.

74.276

INTRODUCTION TO AUDIOLOGY
3 semester hours

INTRODUCTION TO SIGN

74.153

LANGUAGE

Introduces students to the causes, evaluation techniques,

and rehabilitative procedures for various types of hearing

Involves a study of sign language, the basic sign

problems; related auditory, speech, psychological, and

language vocabulary, and fingerspelling techniques used

educational factors; the roles of parent, educator, and

communication with members of the deaf community.
Emphasis is placed on developing expressive and receptive

specialist in the rehabilitation

program.

Hearing

conservation procedures in schools and industry.

74.376

skills.

AUDITORY TRAINING AND SPEECH
READING
3 semester hours

Presents current teaching methods for educating children

and adults with moderate and severe hearing
Prerequisite:

in

losses.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE

74.154

I

3 semester hours
Involves a study of American Sign Language (ASL)
including the history of

language.

ASL

and

The major focus of

its

this

recognition as a

course will be the

development of expressive and receptive conversational

74.276

ASL

skills.

74.469

EXPERIENCE IN EDUCATION OF
THE HEARING IMPAIRED
1-3 semester hours

Prerequisite:

74.153 or equivalent

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE

74.155

classroom or

demonstration

A

conjunction of

ASL

Permission of the instructor

Prerequisite:

MEASUREMENT OF HEARING LOSS

Presents the anatomy and physiology of the hearing

mechanisms. Also investigates the etiology of hearing
losses, interpretation of audiometric evaluations

144

with emphasis placed on

74.254

74.154

THE DEAF CULTURE
3 semester hours

3 semester hours

available rehabilitative procedures.

I

conversational fluency.

field facility.

Prerequisite:

74.472

in the

II

3 semester hours

Provides experience working under supervision with

deaf and hearing impaired children

skills

and

Provides laboratory

Involves the study and analysis of the deaf community.

Emphasis

will

be placed on research and discussion of

social, psychological,

and personal aspects of the members

of the deaf community.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE

74.255

3 semester hours
continuation of 74. 154 and 155. The major locus of

A

he course will be the study of

ASL

sign principles and the

of the language reinforced by

inguistic structure

drills

and

ASL

74.154 and 155 or equivalent

AMERK AN

74.256

A

'>l

Ige usages and
comprehending a variety "I ig
voicing the messages into spoken English. The course,
I

with

its

lab, will

emphasize the broad

skills of

^tactically correct

forming

English sentences and the proepr use ol the voice.

skills.

Prerequisite:

3 semester hours

I

Introduces the student to the theory and practice

comprehending sign languagi

vocabulary session to continue building expressive and

eceptive

TO VOK

SIGN

74.401

III

SIGN

continuation of 74.255.

Prerequisite:

skills

LANGUAGE
The major

thrust focuses

PRACTICUM

74.415

IV
3 semester hours

74.301

3 semester hours

Involves the placement of the student

on

more advanced and complex grammatical and linguistic
aspects of ASL, reinforced by drills and vocabulary

situations

on and off campus

six

in interpreting

hours a week to gain

the-job" experience.

development sessions.

INTRODUCTION TO INTERPRETING

,301

3 semester hours

An

Department of Curriculum and

introductory course in interpreting and involves

Foundations

topics such as the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, their

purpose, code of ethics, physical factors, levels of

and the communication process. The mental
processes of interpreting and transliteration will be
discussed. Lab assignments will be designed to develop
certification,

and

interpreting

transliteration skills.

requirements

302

INTERPRETING ENGLISH TO

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
3 semester hours

A

continuation of the building of expressive

inteipreting skills.

Professors

M.

Completion of Sign Language Training

Prerequisite:

Faculty:
H.M. Afshar, Raymond

E.

Babineau, Charlotte

Hess, John R. Hranitz (assistant chairperson), Donald C.

Ann Marie Noakes. William S.
Edward
J. Poostay. Donald A.
O'Bruba (chairperson).
Lynn
A. Watson: Associate
Washburn,
Vannan, David E.
B. Franks. Nancy G.
Bonita
Collins,
A.
Maurice
Professors
Gilgannon, Marty M. Keller, R. Edward Warden. Carol M.
Miller,

Gorman

L. Miller,

White; Assistant Professors Richard
Pratt,

J.

Donald. Donald L.

Robert L. Remaley, Lorraine A. Shanoski

Experience will be gained through lab

work and classroom discussions when interpreting situations
for observation and practice are presented. Emphasis will be

Early Childhood and Elementary
Education

placed on professionalism, principles, and ethics.

1.303

Three curricula are offered: a curriculum leading to
certification for kindergarten through grade 6 (designated K6); a curriculum in early childhood education which leads to

74.301

Prerequisite:

TRANSLITERATING ENGLISH TO

LANGUAGE

SIGN

certification for nursery, daycare, preschool, kindergarten,

3 semester hours

A

continuation of the building of expressive

Experience will be gained through lab

transliteration skills.

work and classroom discussions when
situaitons for observation and practice

and grades 1-3 (designated N-K-3); and a dual certification
program combinting the N-K-3 and the K-6 programs. See
the department chairperson for specifics

transliteration

certification

are presented.

are as follows:

on the dual

program. The requirements of these curricula

Emphasis will be placed on professionalism, principles, and
ethics.

Prerequisite:

74.301

Earlv Childhood Education
74.304

ORAL INTERPRETING/

N-K-3

TRANSLITERATING

(Dr. William

S.

Certification
O'Bruba. Coordinator)

3 semester hours
.•

Involves the identification of information and

A. General Education:

techniques and the utilization of skills required for effective
oral interpreting

of personal

and

transliterating.

Also included

characteristics to facilitate

identification of the

the use

speech reading and the

needs of the hearing impaired individual

during interpretation.
Prerequisite:

is

74.152. 276, and 301

(See section on General

Education Requirements.)
B. Academic Background Courses:
Mathematics. 6 semester hours: biology. 3 semester hours:
physical science. 3 semester hours: 9 semester hours in

psychology and social sciences elected from three of the
disciplines listed in the section on General Education
Requirements, including

at least

3 semester hours in

Enalish.

145

Elementary Education
Kindergarten Through Grade 6

C. Professional Education and Early
Childhood Education Specialization:

Certification

PSYCHOLOGY

(Dr. William O'Bruba, Coordinator)

A. General Education:

48.101

-

General Psychology

48.211

-

Developmental Psychology

48.271

-

Educational Psychology or 60.391, Learning for

in

EDUCATION

the elementary school

subjects.

which

(Required)
Social Foundations of Education or 60.394

60.202

-

Instructional

60.203

-

Educational Computing

63.303

-

Methods and Materials

Education

-

Frequently, these

may

may

requirement.

be counted also toward the general education

semester hours elected from three of the disciplines

Education Requirements; including

Science N-K-3
62.121

-

Introduction to Early Childhood Education

62.322

-

Seminar

62.370

-

Reading

62.373

-

Diagnostic and Remedial Reading or

62.375

-

Learning Experiences with

at least three

disciplines listed as humanities in the section

Elementary

in

listed as

on General Education

Requirements; 12 semester hours from

in

many

be elected from courses

Mathematics, 6 semester hours; biology, 3

social science in section

I

in

teacher

to teach

semester hours; Physical Science, 3 semester hours; 12

an Urban Society
Technology and Media

in

must be prepared

are designated as general education courses and,

therefore,
-

A

Academic Background Courses:

B.

the Learner

60.393

(See section on General

Education Requirements.)

at least

on General

3 semester hours

English

Young
C. Professional Education and Elementary

Children
for the

Young

N-K-3

Child.

Specialization:

knowledge of

These courses

are intended to develop

the nature of the child, the nature of the

methods of teaching,

Reading for the Socially Disadvantaged

school, the learning process, general

Child

and methods of teaching particular subjects and

62.432

-

Teaching of Social Studies

62.433

-

Teaching of Language Arts

Early Childhood

in

to

provide

student teaching experience.

Education
in

Early Childhood

PSYCHOLOGY

Education

62.396

-

Mathematics for the Young Child

62.310

-

Fine Arts

62.401

-

Student Teaching for Elementary and Early

48.211-

Developmental Psychology

Childhood Education

48.271

-

Educational Psychology or

Workshop

60.391

-

Learning and the Learner

62.410

-

62.411-

in

Elementary Education

in

48.101

Pre-school Education

Professional Seminar:

-

General Psychology

Elementary and Early

EDUCATION

Childhood Education

(Required)

ELECTIVES
Twelve semester hours must be elected from

the

following courses:

-

Instructional

60.203

-

Educational Computing

60.393

-

Education

in
in

20.351

Literatuare for Children

60.394

-

Education

35.242

Class Piano

35.31

-

Music

53.204

Measurement and Metrics
Educational Measurement and Evaluation

62.310-

60.311

05.31

1

60.375

Reading for the Socially Disadvantaged Child

60.3

1

62.373

Diagnostic and Remedial Reading

60.375

62.376

Language Experiences

62.389

for Children

146

Elementary School

Methods and Materials

-

Educational Measurement and Evaluation

in

Physical Education

Reading for the Socially Disadvantaged Child
62.371- Teaching of Reading
-

Diagnostic and Remedial Reading

-

Methods and Materials

Study of Discipline

in the

in

D.

An

E.

Free Electives:

area of concentration
if

is

graduation requirement

Elementary School

62.390

-

Social Studies in the Elementary School (K-6)

62.391

-

62.398

-

Language Arts in the Elementary School (K-6)
Methods and Materials in Elementary
Mathematics

62.401

-

Elementary

Student Teaching

in

Elementary and Early

Childhood Education

optional

necessary to complete the

in

Science

Elementary

Physical Education

minimum

in

-

62.302

The Mentally Gifted
Methods and Materials

05.311

Fine Arts

Urban Society
Elementary School or

62.373

Introduction to Exceptional Individuals

70.256

in the

Individualizing Instruction Activities in the

School
70.101

1

1

I

Urban Society

Elementary School

A

62.480

I

Technology and Media

60.202

62.411-

Professional Seminar:

Childhood Education

Elementary and Early

FXECTIVE

British Infant

School programs; discovery method

is

stressed.

semester hours

following courses:

60.375

Reading

62.304

Practical Procedures

for the Socially

in

in

Environmental Education for the Elementary

3 semester hours

School Teacher

Provides learning experiences for the elementary school

Elementary Education

62.310-

Fine Arts

62.121

-

Introduction to Early Childhood Education

62.322

-

Seminar

in

in

Learning Experiences with

level in

62.410

Preschool Education

Diagnostic and Remedial Reading

62.376

-

Language Experiences

62.389

-

Individualizing Instruction Activities in the

62.480

-

A

20.351

-

Literature for Children

05.320

-

Health and Safety

70.101

-

Introduction to Exceptional Individuals

70.256

-

The Mentally Gifted

Provides competencies

for Children

in the

and

arts to

elementary school

Emphasizes the comprehension and integration of

the fine arts into

all

areas of the school curriculum.

Elementary School

D. Area of Concentration: Each student

62.322

SEMINAR IN LEARNING
EXPERIENCES WITH YOUNG
CHILDREN
3 semester hours

is

Outlines the physical, mental, emotional, and social

required to select an area of concentration in which he or she
1

in the selection

and performing

literary, visual,

children.

Elementary School

in the

ELEMENTARY

implementation of materials and procedures for teaching the

Elementary School
Study of Discipline

IN

3 semester hours

-

levels of children

8 semester hours.

The

THE FINE ARTS
EDUCATION

62.310
in

62.373

takes

environmental education programs.

Young

Children

Workshop

biology and 3

in

physical science

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOR
THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
TEACHER

62.304

Disadvantaged

and Practices

3 semester hours

Prerequisite:

Nine semester hours must be eleeted from the

selection of courses for the area of concentration

is

from

birth to

age

8,

with attention to

environmental factors that foster child growth. Examines

subject to advisement by the department and approval by the

pre-school and kindergarten programs to meet the needs of

student's curriculum adviser.

this

The

area of concentration has no significance for teacher

later

ventures into reading, arithmetic, science,

social studies, music, art, literature, physical education,

certification.

Biology (18

380 + 3

age child and to provide the background of experience

needed for

credits in

Biology 50.110, 120, 332, 351,

credits):

any of the following

field courses:

and

health.

Prerequisite:

48.101, 211

50.252, 253, 263, 457, and 459

62.370
E.

Free Electives:

minimum

if

necessary to complete the

graduation requirement of 128 semester hours.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Prerequisite:

INTRODUCTION TO EARLY
CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

62.371

3 semester hours

Examines

3 semester hours
Examines developmental reading from readiness
through the third grade.

(Code 62)
62.121

the historical and philosophical foundations

of early childhood education.

Analyzes current trends and

practices for teaching children

from the ages of

Examines developmental reading from readiness

3 semester hours
Emphasizes the major methods and materials used in

62.303

in

3 semester hours in biology

45 semester hours

DIAGNOSTIC AND REMEDIAL
READING
3 semester hours

Presents diagnostic and remedial procedures emphasizng

both standardized and informal techniques.
Prerequisite:

elementary school science.

semester hours

6.

Prerequisite:

birth to six.

METHODS AND MATERIALS IN
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SCIENCE

Prerequisite:

45 semester hours

TEACHING READING IN THE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

through grade

62.373
62.302

READING FOR YOUNG CHILDREN,
N-K-3

62.371. 370

and 3

physical science

METHODS AND MATERIALS IN
ELEMENTARY SCIENCE N-K-3
3 semester hours

Classroom

activities

from American schools and

147

LANGUAGE EXPERIENCES FOR

62.376

62.398

CHILDREN
3 semester hours

METHODS AND MATERIALS
MATHEMATICS IN THE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3 semester hours

Explores the language development of children and

communication

factors that influence skill in effective

development from nursery school through
Provides a background for students

sixth grade.

language

in

arts

and

INDIVIDUALIZING INSTRUCTION
ACTIVITIES IN THE ELEMENTARY

62.389

Outlines mathematical methods, materials,

understandings, and attitudes essential in the teaching of

contemporary programs
Prerequisite:

literature for children.

62.400

in the

elementary school.

6 semester hours

in

mathematics

WORKSHOP IN TEACHING
ELEMENTARY AND EARLY
CHILDHOOD MATHEMATICS

SCHOOL

1-6 semester hours

3 semester hours

Presents a workshop format designed

Emphasizes procedures for helping individuals learn the
informal school concept and rearranging the elementary

classroom into an efficient and effective learning area with

emphasis on a language

arts center,

to provide

individual or group study of problems concerned with the

teaching of mathematics at the early childhood and

elementary levels.

mathematics center,

science centers, and social studies centers.

62.401

METHODS IN ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDDZS, K-6

62.390

IN

STUDENT TEACHING IN
ELEMENTARY AND EARLY
CHDLDHOOD EDUCATION
12 semester hours

3 semester hours
Emphasizes methods and materials appropriate for
teaching elementary school social studies in contemporary

Provides opportunities for direct participating
experiences.

Places students in classrooms with public or

private school teachers.

The major(s) of

the students

determine one of the following assignments: K-6 one

society.

experience in a primary level and one experience in an
intermediate level of a public school.

METHODS IN ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL LANGUAGE ARTS, K-6

62.391

3 semester hours

Emphasizes methods and materials designed

to help

elementary school children develop communication
today's

complex

language

society.

Includes

all

areas of a

N-K-3: one

experience in a preschool situation and one in a primary
level of a public school or

skills for

modern

two experiences

in

a primary

level of a public school.

62.410

WORKSHOP

IN

PRESCHOOL

EDUCATION

arts curriculum.

1-6 semester hours

62.396

MATHEMATICS FOR THE YOUNG

day care centers and nursery schools. Provides methods and

CHILD
3 semester hours
Presents an activities-centered approach to teaching

designed for the teachers of children to age
Prerequisite:

148

6 semester hours

Provides teachers with a workshop experience in infant

in

9.

mathematics

materials that they can construct and utilize within their
centers and classrooms.

and Montessori

will

Theories of Bruner, Piaget, Froebel,

be examined.

62.411

PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR:

60.202

ELEMENTARY AND EARLY
CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
ethics,

60.203

2 semester hours

Education Computing

-

and current

3 semester hours

and Evaluation
65.351

Scheduled concurrently with

-

to

360 (appropriate subject matter methods course)

65.374 -Teaching of Reading

in the

12 semester hours

65.402 -Student Teaching

INDEPENDENT STLDY IN
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
3 semester hours

Individual projects in education.

department chairperson

62.432

semester hours

3

Academic Subject

student teaching.

62.431

semester hour

I

I

60.311 -Educational Mcasuremenl

education research; designed for elementary and early

childhood student teachers.

Technology

and Media

3 semester hours

Reviews school law, professional

Instructional

-

to

schedule

is

60.391 -Learning and the Learner

3 semester hours

60.393 -Social Foundations of

3 semester hours

Education

Consent of the
required.

TEACHING OF SOCIAL STUDIES IN
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
C. Area of Concentration:

(N-K-3)

concentration

3 semester hours
Outlines current objectives, methods, and materials in

is

Each area of

designed to develop scholarship basic to

teaching the subject and to a degree governed by the limits

the area of social studies in the elementary school.

of time and the discrimination of the subject

Examines psychological and sociological needs of children

eiectives basic to graduate study.

as they relate to the
in the

modern

development of

social studies

program

choosing
for each

area of concentration follow.

school.

D. Free elctives:
62.433

in

The requirements

TEACHING OF LANGUAGE ARTS IN
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

minimum

if

necessary to complete the

graduation requirements of 128 semester hours.

Areas of Concentration
Secondary Education

(N-K-3)

in

3 semester hours
Presents an introduction to the subjects called the

language

BIOLOGY

Covers problems, methods, techniques, and

arts.

materials related to instruction in the several branches of this

Biology 50.1

area of the elementary school curriculum.

10, 120. 332, 351,

380 + 15 semester hours

elective in biology including 3 semester hours in a field

62.480

STUDY OF DISCIPLINE

IN

THE

course

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
to

50.351

Mathematics 53.141 or 48.260

3 semester hours
Emphasizes techniques designed

in addition to

Chemistry 52.111, 112, 113; 52.230,341

modify behavior

in

Physics

is

recommended-students who plan

study should take both 54.1

a positive way.

7-12 Certification

to enter

graduate

and 112.

CHEMISTRY

Secondary Education

(Dr. William O'Bruba, Coordinator)

1 1

Chemistry 52.111, 112 or 118, 113,221,231,232, 361,
362,481.
Physics 54.21 1,212

Mathematics 53.125, 126. 175, 225
Secondary Education

is

a major planned to offer

COMMUNICATION

academic, cultural, and professional experience significant to
the persona]

and professional competence of a beginning

teacher of a subject area in the secondary schools.

The requirements
comprise:

The curriculum requirements comprise general
education, professional education, and the subject area

in

one of

five

in

communication

core courses. 15 semester

emphasis options. 3 semester hours

in

each of three of the remaining four emphasis options.
(Total 51 semester hours)

concentration as follows:

A. General Education:

hours

for the certificate in

27 semester hours

(See section on General

Education Requirements.)

B. Professional Education:

(See course

descriptions for prerequisites of these courses.)

149

1

Core Courses

Communications

-

Students exempted from 10.103 or any required course(s)

advanced elective courses

will substitute

in

French.

English 20.302

One
One
One

GENERAL SCIENCE

course from 20.120, 121, 220. 221, 222, 223

course from 20.360. 362. 363

course from 20.3 11,312,411,413
Communication Studies 25.103 or 104, 25.206 or 241,

Biology 50.1

10, 120, 351

+ one

25.205 or 215. 26.102 or 209, 27.225 or 231
(Total core courses, 27 semester hours)

Physics 54.

1

1

1

,

12, or 54.21

1

Earth Science 51.101,

Emphasis Options

Mathematics 53.1
Elective courses-

more of

Speech Option: 15 semester hours elected from any
Code 25 courses not listed in the core.
Theatre Option:

Code 26 courses

15 semester hours elected

11,
1

1

12,

1

1,

212

253, 255, 259

112

semester hours

minimum from one

or

the areas of biology, earth science, physics,

chemistry, or mathematics

MATHEMATICS

from any

not listed in the core.

Mathematics 53.125, 126, 177, 185, 21

Non-print Media Option:

1,

225, 226, 231,

241

15 semester hours elected

from any Code 27 courses not

12 semester hours to be elected from 53.271, 275, 311, 314,

listed in the core.

322, 331, 341, 361, 371, 372, 373, 374, 381, 41

Literature Opotion:

One
One

300

additional course at the

400 level
Chemistry 52.111 and 112or 118, 113

or

1,

421,

422, 451, 461, 471, 472, 491, 492

20.251,352

334, 336-8, 363, 381, 383, 482

other course:

PHYSICS

153, 280, 360, 361, 362, 370, 372, 373,

genre course:

374, 380. 492

One

Physics 54.211, 212, 301, 310, 314, 400

332, 333, 341, 342, 343. 344. 345

period course:

6 semester hours chosen from the following: 302, 304,

Writing/Language Option: Five courses elected from
20.105, 111, 205, 255, 301, 304, 305, 311, 312, 411, 413

EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE
Mathematics 53.175

-

two courses selected from 53.1

315, 318, 421, 422, 450, 480, 490, 491, 493

Chemistry 52.111 and 112 or 118, 113
Mathematics 53.125, 126, 225, 322

COMPREHENSIVE SOCIAL STUDIES
13,

The

123, 125, 126, 141

social studies concentration requires

36 semester

Physics 54.1 11, 112

hours in prescribed core courses and the completion of one

Chemistry 52.111 and 112 or 118, 113

of seven areas of emphasis.

Earth Science 51.101, 111, 253, 255, 259 plus four
additional courses

Core Courses

from 51.102 and 112, 105, 355, 361,

362, 365, 369, 370. 451, 453, 461, 462, 468, 470, 475,

and selected courses from Marine Science Consortium

(55).

Anthropology 46.200

Consortium may be applied toward requirements for the area

Economics 40.21 1,212
Geography 41.101, 102

of concentration.

History 42.112, 113,208, 121, 122,223

Maximum

of 9 semester hours from Marine Science

Political

ENGLISH

Science 44.101, 161

Sociology 45.21

Psychology 48.101
English 20.120 or 121

Emphasis Options:

English 20.220 or 221
English 20.222 or 223

One

additional course from above groups not previously

Economics

taken

English 20.302, 363

40.423 or 40.222

English 20.31 1,312, 411

Selection of 15 hours in economics from the following:

12 semester hours
level) in English;

in additional elective

courses (300 or 400

FRENCH
French 10.103, 104, 109, 201, 202, 203; 10.211 or 212
literature courses.

150

among

civilization, language,

1,

312, 313, 315, 316, 333, 346, 410, 413, 424, 434;

44.105 or 45.2 13

no more than one of 20.301, 304, 305

9 semester hours divided

40.31

and

Physical Education 05.242,

Geography

One
8

semester hours

in

geography; 3 semester hours elective

economics or psychology or sociology or

n

Completion of these courses does not lead

to certification

political

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

icience or history

(Code 65)

-fistory

istory

430

or two courses from 05.251, 252, 253, 256, 257. 260

65.374

42.398

Minimum of one course from each of

the following groups:

TEACHING OF READING
ACADEMIC SUBJECTS

3 semester hours

ion-western world, Europe, United States; 6 semester hours
ilective in history
ilective in

(300-400

and 6 semester hours

level);

economics or geography or

political science or

Understanding techniques for developing reading
applicable to the secondary school.

comprehension,

>sychology or sociology/anthropology

IN

silent reading,

skills

Emphasis on readiness,

and oral reading through

secondary school academic subjects.

and Government

fistory

65.396
Dne course

in

United States history

One course

in

European history

Dne course

in history

Dne course

in

bllowing:

44.322, 323, 324, 326, 336, 437, 438, 440,

Competency-based experience which involves

of Non-western World

American government and

significant pre-professional activities.

politics

from the

6

Broad areas of study

include secondary education curriculum, educational decision

making, instructional planning, strategies and evaluation,

M6, 447, 448, 452, 456, 457, 458
One course in comparative politics from the following:
M.366, 371, 372, 373, 376, 463, 464, 465
One course in international politics from the following:
44.181,

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL

classroom management, and assistant teacher program which
places the student

in

a working relationship with a local

secondary school teacher. The student registers for 65.396

and the appropriate methods course:

383,487

semester hours elective

in history or political

65.351

science

Science

Political

TEACHING OF COMMUNICATION
IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL
(fall

only)

3 semester hours
18 semester hours distributed
east 3 semester hours in
Political
jolitics,

3

among

four groups with at

65.352

each group:

TEACHING OF MATHEMATICS
THE SECONDARY SCHOOL

theory and methodology, American government and

IN

comparative

(spring only)

politics,

semester hours elective

history or

in

and international

politics

economics or sociology or

3 semester hours

geography
65.353

Psychology

TEACHING OF SCD2NCE
SECONDARY SCHOOL

IN

THE

(spring only)

Psychology 48.160, 281, 451, 476

3 semester hours

Selection of 9 elective hours in psychology

65.355
Sociology /Anthropology

TEACHING OF SOCIAL STUDD2S
IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL
(fall

only)

Sociology 45.213, 215

3 semester hours

Sociology 45.216 or 318; 46.100, 390, 440

65.358

SPANISH

TEACHING OF FOREIGN
LANGUAGE IN THE SECONDARY
SCHOOL (spring only)
3 semester hours

Spanish 12.103, 104, 109, 201, 202, 203, 211, or 212
9 semester hours divided

among

civilization, literature,

and

language courses
Students

This course provides the student w
skills to

exempted from 12.103 or any required course(s)
advanced elective courses in Spanish.

will substitute

The following courses
by students

who

are

recommended

knowledge and

setting.

Prerequisite:

psychology 48.101, education 60.391,

education 60.393. and junior standing

COACHING

ith

teach French and Spanish in a secondary school

in

one of the areas of

concentration in secondary education.

to be elected

expect to coach athletics in addition to

teaching in their field of concentration:

151

STUDENT TEACHING IN THE
SECONDARY SCHOOL

65.402

3 semester hours

12 semester hours
Students are assigned to public schools where they

work with

selected classroom teachers and college

supervisors in teaching experiences.

same schedule and assume

the

same

This course

student with an introduction to research methods and

EDUCATIONAL MEASUREMENTS
AND EVALUATION

60.311

3 semester hours
Reviews principles of evaluation; grading;

and problems

secondary education. The range of

activities

representative standardized tests; vocabulary of measurement,
test

construction, and interpretation; informal and formal

professional competency including diagnosis, mutual

measurement

development of objectives, and

areas.

self evaluation.

INDEPENDENT STUDY IN
SECONDARY EDUCATION

in the

cognitive, effective, and

3 semester hours

1-3 semester hours

Addresses methods and materials for the instruction of
the disadvantaged child (K-12).

Education Foundations

psychomotor

READING FOR THE SOCIALLY
DISADVANTAGED CHILD

60.375

Consent of the department chairperson required.

theories as they

may

Presents techniques and

be applied to help the socially

disadvantaged child function more adequately

Although

it

offers

environment.

no major degree programs,

educationl foundations provides academic support services
for

all

Open

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

in the

school

majors including secondary

45 semester hours

LEARNING AND THE LEARNER

60.391

3 semester hours
Reviews psychological foundations of education,

Education Foundations

individual differences, learning theories applied to classroom

(Code 60)

situation, physical

CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND LD7E
PLANNING
3 semester hours

and mental growth, personality

development, and mental hygiene.

SOCIAL FOUNDATIONS OF

60.393

EDUCATION

Explores career theories as they relate to a student's
value system.

to all

education.
Prerequisite:

teacher education programs.

60.201

research, to

carry out beginning-level research projects.

determined by individual need and by levels of

65.431

consumer of

be more aware of the value of research, and to be able to

3 semester hours

in

objectives are to give the student the

responsibilities as their

Activities center around concerns

is

The major

techniques.

basic understanding to be a better

SEMINAR IN SECONDARY
EDUCATION

encountered

designed to provide the undergraduate

is

Students follow the

cooperating teachers.

65.411

RESEARCH LITERACY

60.302

3 semester hours

Studies careers as a developmental process

which includes decision making, goal

setting,

and

life

Reviews the

social processes underlying education,

current social forces, the place of the school in

planning.

American

culture, impact of social stratification, role of the teacher in

60.202

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY

AND MEDIA

a period of rapid social change.
Prerequisite:

junior standing

2 semester hours

An

introduction to the communicative

technology used

in instructional settings

practical applications of audiovisual

media and

and media technology.

The course provides demonstrations and

EDUCATION

60.394

3 semester hours

laboratory

areas in the United States with high population densities and
the social factors

applications such as group instruction, tutorials,

settings.

simulations, and educational research.

certification.

EDUCATIONAL COMPUTING
1

An

URBAN SOCIETY

Studies the formal educational settings which serve

experiences in utilizing technology and media for educational

60.203

IN

with emphasis on

I

which influence education

Fulfills the social

RECENT TRENDS IN CURRICULUM
AND SCHOOL PRACTICES

60.421

semester hour

3 semester hours

introduction to computer technology and the school

setting that utilizes computers.

in these

foundations requirements for

Focuses on current curricular offerings of elementary

and secondary schools. Emphasizes philosophical,
political,

and technical trends

world and

their effect

in the

upon the

social,

nation,

role of the teacher

school in curriculum development.

152

community,

and

and the

INDEPENDENT STUDY

60.431

Curriculum

for Teaching Mentally and/or
Physically Handicapped

1-3 semester hours

Consent of the department chairperson

to schedule

(See section on General

Education Requirements.,)

WORKSHOP

60.440

EDUCATIONAL

IN

Mathematics 53.201, Biology 50.101, English 20.101 and
201, Speech 25.103, Psychology 48.1 10 (Academic

1-6 semester hours

Studies selected topical areas related to media technique

May

and programs.

Academic Background courses:

B.

MEDIA

skills

General Education:

A.

is

required.

background courses designated by the departments as
applicable to the general education requirements

include research by individual

may be

elected in partial fultillment of that requirement.)

students.

WORKSHOP

60.441, 442, 443

Professional Education related courses:

C.

IN

48.271; 05.321; 60.302; 62.371, 395, 373, 395, 398, 432;

EDUCATION

60.393

1-6 semester hours

Studies selected areas of education including research by

D.

individual students in a special teaching field.

Specialization:

70.101,200,251,250,231.

352, 357, 432, 353, 450, 451, 461, 401

PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES
THE PUBLIC SCHOOL

60.451

IN
E.

Elective courses:

minimum

3 semester hours
Presents a comprehensive study of pupil personnel
services in elementary

If

necessary to complete the

of 128 semester hours for graduation.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

and secondary school; school

attendance, school health program, pupil transportation,

Special Education

psychological services, and guidance service.

(Code 70)

Special Education

INTRODUCTION TO EXCEPTIONAL

70.101

INDIVIDUALS

Program Description
The program

3 semester hours

The course
in special

introduction to exceptional individuals

education offers certification for

reviews
teachers of the mentally retarded and/or physically

all

major areas of exceptionality (visually impaired,

mentally retarded, hearing impaired, communication

handicapped individuals with an area of concentration for
students in hearing impaired and the courses and experiences

disorders, behavior disorders, learning disabilities, etc.) and

acquaints the student with social, sociological,

which support these curricula.
Special Education faculty are located in

Navy

psychological, medical, historical, legal, economic, and
Hall,

professional aspects of these conditions.

which

is

Current research

is

equipped with therapy rooms, television

equipment, and other equipment and materials used

reviewed, and the

latest

techniques for facilitating

in the

meaningful interactions with these individuals are reviewed.
training of exceptional individuals.

Students enrolled

in

Special Education have the

opportunity of participating in supervised and graded special
classes.

Students participate

the Selinsgrove Center

in full-time student

and public schools

in

teaching at

Columbia,

70.200

INTRODUCTION TO THE
MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY
HANDICAPPED
3 semester hours

Lackawanna, Luzerne, Lycoming, Montour, Northampton,
Northumberland, Snyder, Sullivan, and Centre Counties.
special class located in

Navy

A

Hall and conducted by the

Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit provides opportunity
for observation

and

may

with the behavioral and learning characteristics involved.

Exposes students to an

historical survey of

retardation, research in mental retardation,
in the special

state responsibility in relation to the

admission to teacher education.

Selection for special education
special education

program

is

made by

in light

mentally and

physically handicapped, prevention and treatment,

educational and recreational avenues for the mentally and
the faculty of the

of the applicant's

academic performance.

who

mental

community and

education

apply for continued enrollment as part of

their application for

Applicants

physical handicaps; concerned with etiology and types and

participation.

Continued enrollment
curriculum

Presents an orientation to the nature of mental and

physically handicapped, and various facts of the relationship

and reactions of the individual and parent.

are not selected for special education

should consult the coordinator of academic advisement

concerning transfer to another curriculum. They are,

however, eligible to reapply for special education during the
next selection period.

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LANGUAGE

70.231

Aids the teacher

in

3 semester hours

I

ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING

70.353

3 semester hours

developing understanding of

listening and speech processes, developmental and defective.

Course content includes introduction

to the

anatomy and

Gives the students information and experience with
formal and informal assessment devices and procedures, their

physiology of speech and hearing mechanisms,

usages and appropriateness. Covers gathering information

developmental stages of language acquisition, etiological

about the learner prior to instruction concerning appropriate

factors related to receptive

and expressive

deficits,

techniques for developing listening and speaking

instructional tasks, sensory channels, interest areas,

and

skills

by

and

Covers ways of developing informal

social skills.

assessments, gathering observational information, storing

the classroom teacher.

information, and planning for instruction.

BEHAVIOR DISORDERS

70.250

junior or senior status

Prerequisite:

3 semester hours
Deals with inappropriate behaviors emitted by children

and youth and the techniques and
to

strategies that

may

PRE-VOCATIONAL AND
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION FOR
THE HANDICAPPED

70.357

be used

modify these behaviors. Some other areas covered are

3 semester hours

psychological disorders, research related to aggressive and

withdrawn behavior, and techniques and materials used in
social curriculum.
at all levels

Examines group and individual problems

Develops a philosophy of vocational education for the
mentally and/or physically handicapped, knowledge of

programs and

of schooling.

vocational

LEARNING DISABILITIES

70.251

strategies to

skills,

develop

their pre-vocational

and

materials and assessment procedures

appropriate for those students and programs.

3 semester hours
Presents

its

content in three units, a general overview,

INDIVIDUAL PROJECT

70.375

3 semester hours

the central nervous system, and specific learning disabilities.

Includes general characteristics of learning problems, their

This project

is

planned according to interests and needs

causes or related factors, the medical model, and specific

of the individual student,

language disorders and remediation.

areas:

Prerequisite:

any of the following suggested

special aspects of educational programs.

70.101

(Open

METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR
TEACHERS OF THE LOW
FUNCTIONING MENTALLY
RETARDED

70.253

in

library research, curriculum study, internship in

3 semester hours
Provides supervised student contact with low

70.401

to juniors

and seniors only with

staff approval.)

STUDENT TEACHING WITH
EXCEPTIONAL INDIVIDUALS
12 semester hours

Provides opportunities for the student to
educational theory by putting

it

test

into practice, opportunities

problems and issues which

may

functioning mentally retarded/multi-handicapped individuals

to raise questions,

(LFMR). The

advanced study, and opportunities for effective functioning

student designs and implements educational

experiences for

LFMR

and builds and uses materials suitable

to the abilities of the individuals with

whom

Exposes methods and materials appropriate
of the

MR

population.

Course conducted

they work.

to this

at

in

a pupil-teacher relationship in an actual classroom setting.

Prerequisite:

concurrent with 70.461

-

seminar

segment

Selinsgrove

70.432

LANGUAGE

Aids the student

Center.
Prerequisites: junior or senior standing

lead to

and 70.200

in

3 semester hours

II

preparing to teach exceptional

individuals basic and refined written language skills.

Course

content includes methods and materials for teaching

EXPERIENCE WITH EXCEPTIONAL

70.255

INDIVIDUALS

penmanship, spelling, syntactical
Prerequisite:

structure,

and reading.

junior or senior status

3 semester hours
Presents clinical or field experience working

70.450

METHODS FOR ELEMENTARY
SPECIAL EDUCATION

individually or in small groups with exceptional individuals

3 semester hours

in various settings.

Prerequisites: junior or senior status

and permission of

Presents fundamental principles for, and a variety of

teaching techniques applicable to the range of elementary

instructor

levels of special education.

70.256

MENTALLY GIFTED
3 semester hours

Assists students to

become

familiar with physical,

mental, emotional, and social characteristics of the mentally
gifted

and with types of organization, teaching procedures,

and curricular material used
gifted.

in the

education of the mentally

In addition, family relaitonships relevant to the

education of gifted individuals are explored.

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Organization of programs,

curricular approaches, and materials for the special education
teacher.
Prerequisite:

junior or senior status

School of Health Sciences

METHODS FOR SECONDARY

9.451

SPECIAL EDUCATION

Allied Health Sciences

3 semester hours
Presents a student-centered workshop approach in
currently
ualysis of methods, research, and philosophies

(Department of Biological and Allied

in

students. Provides
se in the teaching of special education
aids
and machines
teaching
various
use
of
ractice in the

Health Sciences)

student projects in secondary special classes.

;lated to

(Dr.

The

PROBLEMS IN SPECIAL
EDUCATION

0.461

areas

Presents instruction in

fined.

relationship to teaching as each problem

Helps the future teacher

meet

practical

allied health sciences

aid.

and increase the

and effectiveness of other health care

becoming

The

a contributing

curricula offered

member

of the

at

Bloomsburg include medical

technology, radiologic technology, health services associate,
dental hygiene, pre-occupational therapy, pre-physical

is

problems

in

programs involves

chool.

usually

concurrent with 70.401

Completion of these

therapy, and pre-cytotechnology.

uiding the exceptional individual in learning experiences at

Prerequisite:

encompass those health

health care team.

Focuses on

the education of exceptional children.

its

E. Cole, Coordinator)

which individuals support,

professionals by

the development of

onstructive teaching of exceptional individuals.

)iscusses

in

efficiency

3 semester hours

iroblems in

James

junior or senior standing

Prerequisite:

away from

degrees for the

clinical educaltion

the campus.

first

The

and experienceuniversity offers

four curricula, namely a bachelor's degree

for medical technologists and radiologic technologists,
70.490, 491,

492

SPECIAL

WORKSHOP
3 semester hours

associate in health services, and bachelor's in education for
dental hygienists.

and the dental hygiene program are advanced entry

associate,

Utilizes temporary special workshop seminars

iesigned to focus on contemporary trends and problems in
he field of special education lectures, resource speakers,
earn teaching, field experiences, practicum,

news media, and

elated techniques.

Radiologic technology, health services

programs.

An

affiliation with

Thomas

College of Allied Health Sciences

Jefferson University's
facilitates transfer

of

students from the preparatory curricula of physical therapy,
occupational therapy, and cytotechnology into baccalaureate

programs

there.

School of Education

Medical Technology
Curriculum

Interdisciplinary Courses

INTERNSHIP IN EDUCATION

79.312

(Dr.

James E. Parsons, Program Coordinator)

1-15 semester hours

A

work study program

in

an education-related setting

The Medical Technology Program

applicable to fulfilling free electives in teacher education

minimum

degree programs.

university, followed

consists of a

of 96 semester hours of courses prescribed by the

by one calendar year of clinical
Medical Technology program accredited
nationally by the committee on Allied Health Education and
Accreditation (CAHEA) of the American Medical

education

in a

Association

(AMA)

through the National Accrediting

Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).
Bloomsburg University has formed affiliations with the
following programs:

Abington Memorial Hospital

(Abington), Divine Providence Hospital (Williamsport).
Geisinger Medical Center (Danville). Harrisburg Hospital
(Harrisburg), Lancaster General Hospital (Lancaster),

Nazareth Hospital (Philadelphia). Polyclinic Medical Center
(Harrisburg), Robert Packer Hospital (Sayre). Sacred Heart
Hospital (Allentown),

St.

Joseph's Hospital (Reading).

St.

Luke's Hospital (Bethlehem). Scranton Medical Technology
Consortium (Scranton). The Bryn Mawr Hospital (Bryn
Mawr), The Reading Hospital and Medical Center (Reading),

and Wilkes-Barre General Hospital (Wilkes-Barre).
Students enrolling in the curriculum leading to the

bachelor of science degree will be admitted under the same
policy governing other applicants to Bloomsburg
University.

These requirements may be found under the

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section titled Admission and Readmission.

(See table of

CLINICAL HEMATOLOGY/

86.402

COAGULATION

contents.

making application for admission to
the clinical year program is offered by the university, but
admission as well as fees for that program is determined
solely by that institution. The university cannot guarantee
Assistance

that

any student

be accepted for the clinical education

will

portion of the program.

In general, students with the

highest academic achievement, those

who

well as those with a history of volunteer

Knowledge of

priority.

6-10 semester hours

in

the field and

interview well, as

work

home

A

lecture

and laboratory study of hematopoesis and

blood coagulation. Objectives of this course are to enable
the student to acquire an understanding of the theory of
hematological

tests, skills in the

knowledge of blood

performance of these

significance of test results.

are given

location in

CLINICAL CHEMISTRY FOR

86.403

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGISTS

proximity to a given institution often play an important part

6-10 semester hours

process.

in the selection

Students

who

tests,

disorders, and an insight into the

successfully complete

all

Lecture and laboratory study of enzymes,

of the

requirements and the clinical year program shall receive the

carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nitrogenous end products,

bachelor of science degree.

electrolytes, acid-base balance,

become

All clinical year graduates will

eligible to take the certification

medical technologists.

Upon

examinations for

successfully completing one

or both of these examinations, the student will be awarded
his or her certificate

and be

entitled to use the designation-

Medical Technologist, M.T. (ASCP) or Clinical Laboratory
Scientists, C.L.S.

A
program

student

at the

(NCA)— after his or her name.
who fails to gain admission to

end of the junior year or wishes

a degree before entering the clinical experience
at the

clinical

significance of each biochemical determination.

The

laboratory study includes standardization and quality control

of procedures using spectrophotometry, chromatography,
electrophoresis, and automated techniques.

a clinical

to

complete

CLINICAL

86.404

year; other curricula

may

require

more

The course requirements of
program

IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY
3-6 semester hours

may remain

Ordinarily, the student can complete

the bachelor of arts curriculum in biology in

fluids, toxicology,

anatomy, physiology, methods of analysis, and

Lecture and laboratory study of blood groups,

university and complete the requirements for a

baccalaureate degree.

body

endocrinology, and urinalysis. The lecture series includes

one additional

genetics, antigens, and antibodies and their interaction as
related to safe transfusion, prediction of
incompatibilities,

time.

the medical technology

Donor

immune

and probability of parentage.

collection, processing, blood

component

preparation,

and therapy also are studied.

are:

86.405

CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY/

SEROLOGY
A.

2-4 semester hours

General Education (See section on General

Lecture and laboratory study of immunological

Education Requirements.)

concepts and theory and their relation to serologic reactions
B.

Specialization:

Biology 50.107, 110, 242, 243,

and

clinical interpretations.

233, or 332, 342, and 371 or 472; highly recommended

86.406

50.364 and/or 50.471

CLINICAL SEMINAR
1-6 semester hours

Chemistry 52.111, 112, 113, 221, 211, and 233 or 231

Other courses which are not included

in the

above

and 232
Mathematics 53.141 or 48.160 and 53.175

(such as orientation, laboratory management, education,

Physics 54.107

clincial

Elective courses to complete at least 98 semester hours.

hospital program.

microscopy) and/or are unique to the individual

96 semester hours

Radiologic Technology Curriculum
C.

Clinical Experience:

From

the following

list

of

courses, 32 semester hours of credit with their appropriate

Radiologic technologists are allied health

grades will be awarded:

professionals

who have

expertise in the operation of x-ray

equipment and the preparation of patients

CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY

86.401

diagnostic procedures.

6-10 semester hours

A
parasites,

lecture

and laboratory study of

bacteria, fungi,

and viruses which cause disease

clinical pathology,

procedures.

in

man,

that

many

clinically educated technologists will pursue managerial or

teaching roles within their disciplines.
In order to

their

and related diagnostic laboratory

for various

Recent trends indicate

technologists, the

meet the varying needs of radiologic

program

offers the prospective student a

means of entering Bloomsburg

at

an advanced entry level for

those already possessing certification as radiologic
technologists (RT) or radiographers.
select a

core or an education core.

156

Students are required to

group of courses comprising either a management

1

Students entering at this advaneed level are awarded

completion of an

credits for satisfactory

shown below.

64 credits must be taken

assumed

The

that

at

years.

program

is

for graduation

sequence of courses

third year

>mprises an allied health core similar to that taken by other
Hied health majors.
is

A. (ieneral requirements:

Assistance

in

choosing the proper

given by the departmental adviser for radiologic

Malhematics-any of

General Education (See section on General

1;

Psychology 48.101, 21

1

or

251 and 31

10,

1

1

or

45.490; Chemistry 52.101 and 113; Biological /Allied

Health Sciences 50.107, 173, 174, and 240 or 242; 50.243
is

highly recommended.

Also, a course

in nutrition

or

(50.205), health care leadership, 50.282

B.

its

equivalent (93.344)

Biological/Allied Health

Specialization:

Mathematics 53. 175 and 141 or Computer and Information

ystems 92.150 or Psychology 48.160; Psychology 48.101

The degree. Bachelor of Science

Education, will be

in

conferred upon dental hygienists meeting the requirements
listed

management or

C. Core courses (either

below.
1.

Management 90.101, 91.220, 93.344, 345

The possession of

a valid license to practice

dental hygiene in the

Commonwealth of

Pennsylvania islsued by the State Dental

93.346 or 93.445 or Education 60.101, 204,

iO.282, 60.311, 391,

(12creditsj

Dental Hygienists Curriculum

50.173 and 174; Chemistry 52.101 and 113;

ducation):

Professional requirements:

Proof of certification of licensure as a health worker

education Requirements.)

ind either

the seven courses from 53.101 to

53.141 or 48.160; Speech 25.103 or 104; Sociology

and an elective.

:chnology.

Jciences

(51 credits)

English 20.101 and 200 or 201 or English 104;

45.21

137.

The recommended

B.

Bloomsburg University.

At

a four-year college or

The minimum number of credits

nivcrsity.

ourses

Btandii

course, accepted, but at least 15 credits must be from

most

and 32 of them must be from Bloomsburg

niversity,

this

is

program than two

>nger period to complete their

i

It

program while maintaining academit good

Transfer credits from other accredited institutions are. of

level students will be parttime and, hence, require a

dvanced

last

approved

ARRT examination.

rogram and the passing of the
iquired courses are

A MA

Council and Examining Board and the

and 393

Department of Education. The professional
D. Professional Requirement:

education requirements for dental hygiene

89.300

are the satisfactory completion of an approved

60 credits awarded for satisfactory completion of an
\MA-approved program in Radiologic Technology and the
)assing of the

ARRT

two-year (not less than 30 hours each week) dental
hygienist course of instruction or

examination.

its

equivalent

and graduation from a dental hygiene school
approved by the State Dental Council and

iealth Services Associate

Curriculum
2.

This advanced entry degree program
lealth

workers

who have

tccredited health

n

obtained clinical education from an

was encouraged by the fact that

now

skills.

many

Its

initiation

certified health

being strongly encouraged to continue their

education in a collegiate setting.

Also, the role of the health

at least

70 credit

hours of professional and general education

available to

agency and who desire additional education

communicative and interpersonal

workers are

is

Examining Board.
The satisfactory completion of
courses.

A. General education requirements:
section

(See

on General Education Requirements.)

English 20.201

Speech Communication 25.104
Mathematics 53.141 or Psychology 48.160

workers has expanded to include greater responsiblity in the
lospital

and nursing home

commitment

to

who may wish

to

substantial

workers

setting as well as a more
community health. Health
enter the program include medical

laboratory technicians, licensed practical nurses, histologic
technicians,

who have

and laboratory

satisfactorily

assistants,

i.e.,

those workers

completed the equivalent of one

B. Professional education:

Psychology 48.1

10, 21 1,

(18 hours)

and 271 or Psychological

Foundations of Education 60.391
Educational Foundations 60.204 and 393

Management 93.344 or a course

in

Health Care Leadership

50.282, Education 79.312 (Internship in Education)

year's clinical education.

The curriculum of the health service associate is shown
It is assumed that most students will be taking
courses on a part-time basis and, hence, require a longer
'

below.

period of time to complete the

program than two

years.

become candidates for the
when they have satisfactorily completed 22
credits of course work (maintained a 2.0 GPA or better) and
have shown proof of satisfactory completion of a clinical
Students are eligible to

C.

Recommended

free electives:

Mathematics 53.174 or Computer and Information

Systems 92.150
Psychology 48.3 1
Anthropology 46.390

associate degree

Awarding of this associate degree is contingent
upon being accepted for candidacy and completion of the

program.

157

.

Pre-Occupational Therapy, PrePhysical Therapy, and PreCytotechnology Curricula

Pa. in accordance with the following guidelines.

The

to professional schools

act of April 14,

of

two

is

encouraged

to

The

not issue a

has been

1972

(P. L. 233,

No. 64) known

Hence, the

may

design a program which

a baccalaureate degree at

who

"The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device, and
Cosmetic Act," or

Entrance into professional schools usually follows

to four years of undergraduate preparation.

student

in Pa. shall

as

physical therapy, occupational therapy, and cyctotechnology
vary.

Board of Nursing

convicted* of a felonious act prohbited by the

1

Requirements for admission

State

license or certificate to an applicant

convicted* of a felony relating to a controlled

2.

lead to

substance

Bloomsburg University.

in a

court of law of the United States

or any other state, territory, or country unless

opportunity to obtain a baccalaureate degree in

physical therapy, occupational therapy, or cytotechnology

has been greatly enhanced as a result of an affiliation

conviction;
b.

Jefferson University's College of Allied Health Sciences.

This affiliation

University for students

at

Thomas

two years preparatory education

rehabilitation since the conviction such that

Jefferson

who have completed

a

minimum

licensure should not create a substantial risk of

of

further violations; and

Bloomsburg University.

at

the applicant satisfactorily demonstrated to
the board significant progress in personal

facilitates transfer to upper-division

baccalaureate degree programs

10 years have elapsed from the date of

at least

a.

agareement between Bloomsburg University and Thomas

This "2 + 2" arrangement provides the advantage of offering

c.

a quality, reasonably priced education at a rural university

qualifications contained in this act.

combined with

the applicant otherwise satisfies the

training in an attractive urban setting in

A

may

be

prohibited from licensure by the Board of Nursing

at

Philadelphia at a major medical center.

Department of Nursing

person convicted of any felonious act

any

time.

*Convicted includes a judgement, an admission of

Faculty
guilt,

Professors Nancy A. Onuschak, Lauretta Pierce, Gladys
Ancrum; Associate Professors Mary Christine Alichnie,

or a plea of nolo contendere.

Admission

Eloise Hippensteel; Assistant Professors Jean E. Berry,

Two

Robert L. Campbell, Sandra Girton, Jean K. Kalat, Sharon
Kribbs,

Welk,

Mary

Elizabeth Rarig. Patricia Torsella, Dorette

L. Patricia

Zong; Instructors Mary Ann Cegielsky,

Thelma Lohr, Alexis

Perri, Gloria Schechterly,

Carolyn Dalton (part-time

Joan Stone,

categories of applicants

considered:

An

who

recent

individual

program must gain

aspires to be admitted to the

admission to the College of Professional Studies (See

Chapter 4) and request admission

nutritionist)

may be

high school graduates and transfer students.

to the

Department of

Nursing.

Applicants for admission to the nursing program must

Purpose
be

The purpose of the baccalaureate program in nursing at
Bloomsburg University is to provide learning opportunities
in

nursing and related disciplines which enable the student to

attain attitudes,

knowledge, and

development of a beginning

in

good health and have yearly physical examinations

The Degree Program

skills essential to the role

practitioner.

The program combines courses on

The graduate

utilizes critical thinking, responsible decision

making, and

clinical

practicum

Guidance for nursing students

multi-cultural society in a variety of health care settings.

of Nursing.

The program provides a foundation

for further education at a

they

may

When

Degree and Licensure

Nursing (B.S.N.). After

who

are not

registered nurses take the registered nurse examination for

which

is

provided by the Department

employed

in health agencies,

not be employed as registered or practical nurses

for the degree comprise:

A. General requirements:

Successful completion of the program leads to the

licensure

is

students are

The course requirements

in

campus and

unless they are currently licensed

master's level and life-long learning activities.

earning the baccalaureate degree, graduates

the

at selected health agencies/institutions.

independent judgement to provide health care to a diverse and

degree Bachelor of Science

as

well as specific diagnostic tests and immunizations.

administered by a State Board of Nurse

(See section on

General Education Requirements.) Note:

A

number of

the

prescribed courses in physical sciences and social sciences
listed in the specialization also

student toward Groups

II

and

may

III

be applied by the

of the General Education

Requirements.

Examiners.
B.
In accordance with the Jan.

Law
158

(P.L. 317,

1,

1986 Professional Nursing

No. 69), felonious

acts prohibit licensure in

Specialization:

Biology 50.173, 174, 240;

Chemistry 52.101, 108, 113; Psychology 48.101, 110;
Sociology 45.211; Nursing 82.210, 211, 212, 213, 311, 312,
410, 411, 412, 413; plus statistics and Research Literacy
60.302

C. Free electives:

Free elcctives courses are

required to complete the

minimum

FRESHMAN YEAR

graduation requirement of

128 semester hours.

Fall

semester

hours

Retention
Supplementing the retention standards of the college
(See sections on Honors and

Good

Standing), students

in

the

baccalaureate nursing program must attain a cumulative

QPA

of

at least

2.50 to enroll

nursing courses and a

in the

sophomore year

minimum of "C"

in all

required

courses.

.

..

50.173

Anatomy and Physiology

52.101

Introduction to Chemistry

3

52.

Chemistry Laboratory

2

1

1

48.101

General Psychology

20.101

English Composition

20.104

Honors Composition

05.000

Survival

4

I

3
I

3

(or)

1

Departmental Probation

Spring semester
hours



Students
listed

who do

not meet the requirements

under the policy for departmental good

50.174

Anatomy and Physiology

on Student Admission, Progression, and

52.108

Physiological Chemistry

4

Retention and will be immediatley placed on

45.211

Principles of Sociology

3

48.110

Life Span Psychology

20.201

English Composition

20.200

Writing Proficiency

05.000

Survival

II

standing will be evaluated by the Committee

departmental academic probation.
Students will be notified by the chairperson

of the Nursing Department.


Students will be required to eliminate the
identified deficiencies through a repetition of

the course before progressing in the nursing

program.


may

Nursing courses

be repeated only once.

University policy as to repetition of non-

student will be allowed to be on

Introductory to Microbiology

82.210

Nursing

82.211

Nutrition

82.212

Pharmacology

05.000

Survial

82.213
**

Nursing

3
elective

3
1

6

II

3

Statistics

Quantative-analytical elective or

if this

total

of three

occurs, the student

be requested to take a leave

Departmental Academic Leave
of Absence

A

student

who

does not maintain departmental

good standing requirements
period on probation or a

after

total

general education requirement

6

General education requirement

6

JUNIOR YEAR

of absence from the department.

82.311

Nursing

53.141

Values Elective

3

60.302

Research Literacy

3

82.312

Nursing IV

8

General education requirement

9

one academic

of three academic

probationary periods will automatically be
required to take a leave of absence from the

department.
Students will be notified of such actions by
the chairperson of the Nursing Department.


I

academic periods or more than a
will automatically



Exam

departmental probation for two consecutive

academic periods,



3

SOPHOMORE

nursing courses applies to the Nursing

No

3

(or;

50.240

Communicative

Department.

II

Students on a departmental academic leave of

8

III

SENIOR YEAR

V

6

82.410

Nursing

82.411

Nursing VI

6

*

Free elective

3

82.412

Nursing VII

82.413

Nursing Trends

*

Free elective

8

&

Issues (Fall only)

3
3

absence are ineligible to attend any courses

Miscellaneous

offered by the department for a period of at
least

one calendar year. Students seeking

reinstatement to active departmental status must

do so

in

accord with the department's transfer

policy.

reserves the right to retain only those students

who,

in their

judgement, satisfy the requirements of scholarship, health,
and personal suitability for nursing.
suggested four- year sequence of the above

requirements, planned for

development of students

mathematics course

to satisfy both the quantitative

Because of the nature of nursing, the nursing faculty

A

PLEASE NOTE: One

optimum systematic growth and

is

discipline under

may

not be used

requirement and a third

Group C.

**STATISTICS

is

a requirement within the core

curriculum in nursing. The course

in statistics

may be

selected from either the department of mathematics or

psychology.

The course may then be used

to fulfill the

quantitative requirement or a third discipline under

Group C.

as follows:

159

GERIATRIC NURSING

82.307

University vehicles are available for student

3 semester hours (elective)

transportation to clinical laboratory experiences in the

sophomore year. In the junior and senior year, students
must provide their own transporation to clinical laboratory
experiences.

aspects of aging with emphasis on the assessment of

Uniforms, a sweep-second wrist watch, a

stethoscope, and such other equipment and supplies as

be required must be provided
are apt to be

Focuses on the physiological, psychological, and social

student expense.

at

more expensive than

many

for

problems and appropriate nursing intervention.

may

Prerequisite:

junior status

Textbooks

NURSING

82.311

college

The focus of

programs.

process

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

in

this

8 semester hours

III

course

is

on the use of the nursing

helping individuals and families reach their

optimal level of wellness as they adapt to chronic and

The content is
human

potentially lie-threatening situaitons.

organized within the framework of five basic

Nursing

(Code 82)

Role behaviors continue

to

develop

needs.

in clinical settings as

the student develops a broader perspective of the client as an

individual and a family.

Courses within the nursing curriculum are

*Note:

restricted to students enrolled in the B.S.N,

program.

Prerequisite:

82.210

NURSING

The focus of

this

The focus of

3 semester hours
course

is

on the roles of the

82.213

NURSING

82.312

this

IV

8 semester hours

course

is

on the use of

the nursing

process to facilitate optimal level of wellness of beginning

professional nurse and the use of the nursing process.

and developing families. Theories of growth and

Content also includes the philosophy and conceptual

development and family developmental tasks provide the
framework for planning and implementing nursing care with

framework of Bloomsburg University, Department of
Nursing, health care delivery systems, and the legal and

a diverse, multi-cultural client population.

ethical aspects of nursing practice.

continue to develop

concurrent 50.240

NUTRITION

This course

is

principles are applied to
all

interact

82.213

3 semester hours
and ways

in

which these

promote an optimal

individuals.

SPECIAL TOPICS

82.313

designed to provide an introduction to

the principles of nutrition

wellness for

students

quality of family health care.
Prerequisite:

82.211

The

performance as they

with clients and other health care providers to improve the

50.173, 174; 48.101, 110; 45.211;

Prerequisites:

in their role

1-6 semester hours

Presents a diversity of topics focusing on contemporary

level of

Topics discussed include

nutritional requirements for maintaining health

trends, issues,

and

and problems relevant

to the principles

and

practice of professional nursing within the health care

development throughout the lifespan as well as factors

system.

affecting food choices of individuals and society.

Prerequisite:

junior status

50.173, 174; 52.101, 108, 113;

Prerequisites:

concurrent 50.204

INDEPENDENT STUDY

82.405

1-6 semester hours

82.212

PHARMACOLOGY

Requires an investigation of an area of special interest

3 semester hours
This course

is

designed to provide a basic foundation

and value to the student under the direction of a faculty
in

pharmacology for pharmacologic content integration
throughout the curriculum.

member

following a plan approved

department chairperson.
Prerequisite:

The focus of

NURSING
this

6 semester hours

II

course

is

on

the use of the nursing

process to facilitate optimal level of wellness of individuals
in

a diverse and multi-cultural society in non-life threatening

adaptive situations.

framework of

The content

the basic

is

organized within the

human needs

of self-concept,

security, mobility, nutrition/elimination,

and oxygenation

and developed through application of the nursing process.
Beginning role behaviors are applied
Prerequisites:

in the clinical setting.

50240; 82.210, 211, 212

oxygenation and developed through application of the
nursing process.

Beginning

role behaviors are applied in the

clinical setting.

Prerequisites:

160

in

advance by the

partly interdisciplinary.

senior status

NURSING V

82.410

concurrent 50.204

The focus of

may be

50.173, 174,; 52.101, 108, 113;

Prerequisites:

82.213

It

50.204; 82.210, 211, 212

this

process in assisting the

responses to facilitate an
holistic

6 semester hours

on the use of the nursing
community with its adaptive

course

is

optimum

man. The process of

role

level of wellness of

development

will

be

fostered through independent and interdependent activities

with a variety of culturally diverse population aggregates

community

settings.

Prerequisite:

82.311, 312

in

NURSING

82.411

VI

Reading Clinic

6 semester hours

This course provides the student with a holistic focus
on a diverse, multi-cultural client population
points

on the mental health/mental

Relevent principles and theories of

at

human

standardized reading

framework

employ

and communities

in

is

for

and maintaining an

The

optimal level of mental wellness.
the student

parent counseling.

assist individuals,

attaining

role

which a

person

development of

enhanced through a variety of independent and

is

This

is

fee schedule

is

university students.

Each semester, several sections

Classes are limited to 10 students.

two or
is

three days a

"first

week

of

speed

come-first served" basis.

Classes usually are held

for six weeks.

Edward

J.

Poostay

the director of the clinic.

Speech, Hearing, and Language Clinic

8 semester hours

VII

In

addition, the clinic provides classes in speed reading for

health care.

NURSING

desired including

available upon request, but no

team which are designed to improve the quality of mental
82.311, 312

if

denied service because of financial need.

reading are offered on a

82.412

tests,

a continuing year-round service

interdependent activities with clients and the interdisciplinary

Prerequisite:

Hall, offers

Lovell hand-eye coordination

tests,

counseling and instruction are provided

a "therapeutic use of self as they

implement the nursing process to
families,

Navy

and tele-binocular examinations. After evaluation

planning and implementation of nursing care.

Students

in

diagnostic evaluation of reading skills including selected

behavior,

adaption, and therapeutic intervention provide a
for the

The Reading Clinic, located

various

continum.

illness

This course focuses on meeting the health care needs of
a diversity of clients in

complex and

life-threatening adaptive

situations.

Students use developed

in assisting

these clients to attain and maintain an optimal

They

level of wellness.

interdisciplinary
in

team

thinking

skills in critical

and

the student

Hall, provides a

number of

psychological training, speech reading, educational therapy
for the hearing impaired, and parent counseling.

rehabilitative activities designed to maintain optimal health

of holistic man.

Navy

language, hearing and hearing aid evaluation, educational-

and community settings

the implementation of preventive, restorative,

clinic, located in

community. Services available include speech, voice,

collaborate with clients and the

in acute care

This

free services to students, faculty, staff, and the total

Angelo

is

Richard M.

the director of the clinic.

Learning experiences are provided so that

can continue

to

Educational Computing Laboratory

develop proficiency as a

and consumer of research. Emphasis

clinician, teacher,

is

which allow the student

directed toward learning activities

to

The Educational Computing Laboratory is located in
McCormick Human Services Center and has available

function as a leader and consultant to improve the quality of

the

health care.

for student and faculty use a total of 21 apple

82.311, 312

Prerequisites:

microcomputers including 10

lies,

10

lies,

and one

Macintosh. Donald Pratt coordinates use of the laboratory.

NURSING TRENDS AND ISSUES

82.413

3 semester hours
This course

is

designed to explore the nature of

professional nursing as

it

occurs

in

our society with

system and the future.

particular reference to the health care

A

seminar format

is

utilized in exploring

and analyzing

current issues and trends in professional nursing.
Prerequisites:

82.311,312

COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL
STUDIES SERVICES, CLINICS,

LEARNING CENTERS
Student and

Community

Services in

the School of Education

Curriculum Materials Center
The basic objective of

the Curriculum Materials

McCormick Human Services Center,
catalogue, and make accessible

Center, housed in the
is

to locate, acquire,

curricular

and instructional materials

inservice teachers.

to preservice

The resources housed

and

in the center

include elementary and secondary textbooks, a multi-cultural

curriculum materials collection, curriculum guides, games,
instructional materials kits, tests,

Paul Quick

is

and computer software.

the acting director of the center.

A

cluster of

Macintosh microcomputers and a laser printer also are
available.

161

SPECIAL

PROGRAMS
AEROSPACE STUDIES

ROTC

Air Force

(Code 61)

<;KNERAE MILITARY COURSES
Bloomsburg Universitj participates with Wilkes
in an on-campus program which allows students to
qualify for commissions in the United States Air Force upon

year program for freshmen and sophomores and are designed

graduation.

to provide general

The Air Foree Reserve Officer Training Corps
(AFROTC) pan ides a four-year program divided into

mission, and historical development of U.S. Air Power.

The general

College

(CMC)

general military course

in the first

Students enrolled

the

two years and

military courses

the

knowledge of
in

Coadjutant Instructors

students must pass a physical examination, an officer

Leo

and successfully complete a four-week

Lt.

Dave G.

Col.
L.

field training

61.110

and successfully complete a six-week

in their

academic

program

Members of

start the

military forces with emphasis

are supplied by

Students

week:

class,

1

they

61.120

1

AFROTC

commissioned

as

1

program

hours per

THE
II

semester hour

military forces,

insurgency and counter-insurgency, aerospace support forces,

and organizations.

scholarships.

AFROTC

Two

hours per week:

1

class,

1

laboratory.

Wilkes College and the United States
in the

POC

receive a

$100 per month

successfully complete the

second lieutenants

in the

Force Reserve. They serve on active duty

THE DEVELOPMENT OF AIR

61.220

POC

1

United States Air
in the

II

are

Addresses

War

Air Force

as pilots, navigators, missileers, or in a specialty as close as
feasible to their

IN

CONTEMPORARY WORLD

POWER
who

Two

laboratory

MILITARY FORCES

U.S.

in the

allowance.
Students

on U.S. Air Force

Reviews U.S. general purpose

either the four-year or two-year

for

semester hour

organization, doctrine, and strategic forces.

application process early

Uniforms, equipment, and textbooks for the
Air Force.

rating,

THE
I

Presents background, missions, and functions of U.S.

year.

compete

are eligible to

work

if

above requirements. Students interested

sophomore

IN

field training course.

elect the two-year

two-year program should

MILITARY FORCES

U.S.

1

graduate or undergraduate level or a combination

officer qualification test, have an acceptable

satisfy the

William D. Newton, Capt.

POC

of the two. They must meet the physical standards, pass an

may

Billings. Capt.

CONTEMPORARY WORLD

qualify for direct entrance in the two-year

Transfer students

Aerospace Studies:

in

academic

program, students must have two academic years remaining
at either the

on Air Force

Lynn, Capt. Karl H. Zimmerman

course prior to their junior year.

To

are not

scholarships, incur no military obligations.

student

rating,

the role, organization,

GMC, who

the

constitute a two-

A

(POO in the last two years.
may elect to enroll in either the total four-year
program or just the two-year POC program.
For acceptance into the POC, four-year program
professional officer course

qualification test, have attained an acceptable

(GMC)

academic training and consistent with Air

air

II

in

the end of

World

changing missions and employment of

support of national objectives.

class per

1

semester hour

power development from

to the present;

power

week:

air

week.

1

class:

1

Two

hours per

laboratory

Force needs.

Four semester hours of

GMC,

field training

The

may be earned in the
POC, and up to six in the

CAMP
1-4 semester hours

Includes leadership training, survival training, and

program.

field training required before entry into the

held at several operational bases each summer.

an opportunity to observe,
personnel.

BASIC ROTC

61.230

credit

12 semester hours in the

fly,

and

live

POC

is

Cadets have

with career

fitness training.

Offered after successful completion of

freshman and sophomore courses and by permission of
instructor.

Transportation to and from the legal residence of

the cadet to the field training base, food, lodging, medical,

PROFESSIONAL OFFICER COURSES

and dental care are provided by the Air Force. The cadet
receives approximately

$400

for the

four-week

field training

The Department of Aerospace
conducts a number of

The

trips

flights.

162

field trips to

studies at

The

Professional Officer Courses

(POC)

constitute a

four-semester program, normally taken during the junior and

program or $600 for the six-week program.
Wilkes College

Air Force installations.

include tours of air force bases and familiarization

senior years, mandatorily leading to commissioning as an

Air Force officer. The
policy, concepts,

POC

concentrates on national defense

and practices of management and concepts

and practices of leadership.

CONCEPTS OF MANAGEMENT

61.310

Army ROTC

3 semester hours
Outlines Fundamentals of organization ;md

The evolution of management including
behavioral and management science schools, study

Army ROTC

administration.
classical,

Second Lieutenant

Two- and

ethical issues within the

Four hours per week: one 3-hour

class.

1-.

Reserve and

end

as early as the

ol the junior year.

three-year scholarships are available, and

opportunities exist for (light training. Airborne and Air

management process, and development of communicative
skills.

Army

National Guard units and receive their commission as a

planning, organizing, staffing, actuating, directing, and

and

I, 1986, and now has
on campus. This program

also allows cadets to belong to local

in

controlling business and Air Force activities, resource
control techniques, social

Bloomsburg became an extension

lull-time instructors assigned

of information systems, quantitative approach to decision

making, policy formulation, principles and practices

;il

center of Bucknell University on Oct.

laboratory

Assault School, and Ranger training.

Bloomsburg University students can qualify lor
in the U.S. Army, Army National Guard, or
Army Reserve through the on-campus Army ROTC
program. The first two years of the program may be taken
;>

commission

CONCEPTS OF LEADERSHIP

61.320

3 semester hours
Studies Air Force leadership
including

at

the junior officer level

theoretical, professional,

its

Provides practical experience

in

and

without military obligation.

legal aspects.

influencing people,

both

individually and in groups, to accomplish organizational

Develops communicative

missions effectively.
hours per week:

one 3-hour

class,

skills.

Four

study.

It

is

advanced program of four courses given during
senior years.

1-6 semester hours

Offered

sophomore courses

who

in lieu

at

and other students

the junior level.

FLIGHT PROGRAM GROUND
TRAINING

61.340

1

Prepares
pilot

AFROTC

FAA

of

air

are available to

all

AFROTC

Bloomsburg juniors and

incurring military obligations.
class/laboratory per

week

Two

for eight

seniors without

to

compete

tuition

for

Army

and other

All students enrolled in the advanced

program receive $100
the

requirements

a

month

for the

10-month period

After completing the

first

year of

advanced program (normally between the junior and

senior years), the student will attend an advanced
Fort Bragg, N.C.

Payment during

this

camp

is at

camp

at

a rate

equivalent to one-half the basic pay for a second lieutenant

hours of

weeks during

educational fees.

during the school year.

flight, basic operations, flight

Limited spaces beyond

and

Army. Course work provides training in
management skills which help the individual
develop the ability to communicate effectively, think
analytically, and make independent and responsible
Bloomsburg students are able
scholarships which pay full

accident reporting, air navigation, weather,,

safety, principles

computer.

the junior

these courses.

all

leadership and

ROTC

private

examination through study of general regulations,

traffic rules,

given for

decisions.

semester hour

cadets and others for

is

officer within the

of the freshman and

for transfer students

enter the program

credit

develop an understanding of the role of the commissioned

Includes leadership training, survival training, and
fitness training.

Academic

The basic program does not require the student to make any
commitment with the U.S. Army and allows the student to

ADVANCED ROTC CAMP

61.330

of

divided into a basic program of four courses

given during the freshman and sophomore years and the

laboratory

1

61.310 or permission of instructor

Prerequisite:

Army ROTC provides a four-year curriculum open to
men and women regardless of academic major or area

the spring

together with allowances for travel, subsistence, housing,

uniforms, and medical care.

semester.

Veterans can be considered immediately for the advanced

NATIONAL SECURITY FORCES
AMERICAN SOCIETY I

61.410

program by receiving constructive

IN

years of the

ROTC

3 semester hours

The

role

officer in a

basic

democratic society and civil-military interaction;

framework of defense policy and formulation of defense
development of communicative skills. Four hours

strategy:

one 3-hour

61.421

NATIONAL SECURITY IN
AMERICAN SOCIETY II

class.

1

3 semester hours
in

changing technological environment effective

deterrent posture

and management of

agencies of defense policy

conflict; dynamics and
making analyzed through case

remaining

at

Prerequisite:

61.410 or permission of instructor

if

they have

still

two years

Bloomsburg. There are a variety of programs

available to qualify these students for the advanced program.

Army ROTC also offers a ranger detachment for
who wish to gain more experience in outdoor
and survival

skills.

The Army National Guard and Army Reserve conduct a
program in coordination with Army ROTC at Bloomsburg.
This simultaneous membership program allows a student to
earn more than SI 2.000 while participating in the program
and gaining a commission as a second lieutenant in the
Army National Guard or Reserve.
Successful completion of the
leads to a

studies.

two

did not take

during their freshman and sophomore years can

activities, e.g., orienteering

a rapidly

who

students

laboratory

Studies the problems of developing defense strategy

credit for the first

Other students

qualify for the advanced program

and functions of the professional military

per week:

Army ROTC.

ROTC

Advanced Program

commission as a second lieutenant

in the

U.S.

Army. Army Reseve. or Army National Guard. Active duty

163

lime «ill vary according to the type

program

ol

the student

ROTC MASK (AMP

67.230

4 semester hours

has elected, and students can be guaranteed Reserve/National

Guard dui>

Sophomore summer semester

d the) desire.

This course

MILITARY SCIENCE
Co-adjutant Instructors

is

advanced program.
Knox. Ken., and is

in Military Science:

offered

of the basic course for

in lieu

who

and other students

transfer students

camp

The
six

weeks

in

wish

held each

is

to enter the

summer

at

Fort

Subjects

duration.

presented coincide with those described above and include

Major George

J.

SFC

Venesky. director of military science:

such survival

skills as

James G. Kellev

application),

Army ROTC

environment. Stresses

map

reading (with extensive practical

aid including the four lilesaving steps,

first

and personal hygiene

plant identification,

recreational pursuits and fitness.

3-hour class.

Basic Program
(Freshman and Sophomore years)
(Code 67)

*Note:

1

in the field

skills applicable to lifelong

Four hours per week: one

laboratory

conducted during leadership laboratory and

consists of adventure/survival training, land navigation,

INTRODUCTION TO MILITARY
SCIENCE

67.110

Presents an overview of the

ROTC

Army ROTC

map

Advanced Program
(Junior and senior years)

skills

ADVANCED MILITARY SCIENCE

67.310

reading, rappelling. and

Provides a detailed study of the leadership techniques

laboratory

and principles introduced

67.120

The course

67.220.

and

Reserve, the
at

Army

semester hour

Army,

National Guard, as well as an

and missions of

the organization

Army

will place cadets in role

hand experience
the

in

model

situations to provide first-

problems of small

Four hours per week:

I

unit leadership.**

3-hour class,

and practical

field training.*

units

THEORY AND DYNAMICS OF THE
MILITARY TEAM

67.320

Practical experience will

Four hours per week:

I

3-hour

3 semester hours
Applies the techniques learned

in

67.310

to a detailed

Geneva and Hague
tactics. The course will

study of the principles of war, the

laboratory

Conventions, and small unit

67.210

laboratory

1

in-

include use of military radios, small unit tactics, rappelling,

1

on

ISSUES

from squad through division.

class.

will rely

INTRODUCTION TO MILITARY
1

depth look

in

case studies drawn from experience of active duty lieutenants

Presents a discussion of the role of the U.S.

Army

I

3 semester hours

Four hours per week: one 3-hour

practical field training.*

first

which cannot be conducted

exercise,

drill

classroom.

tour-year

Provides an overview of military

cadets.

1

in the

the scholarship opportunities available to

including land navigation,

class.

and dismounted

semester hour

1

program and

aid,

APPLIED LEADERSHIP AND

include an analysis of the Soviet and

MANAGEMENT

and current U.S. Doctrine

I

semester hour

1

Provides an overview of the

Army

those forces.**

rank structure and a

Warsaw

Pact Forces

to counter the threat

Four hours per week:

posed by

3-hour class,

1

1

laboratory

specific survey of the junior officer's duties and
responsibilities within that rank structure.
will conist primarily of

Practical training

advanced land navigation

field training.*

ROTC ADVANCED CAMP
6 semester hours

A

building on those skills mastered in 67.1 10 with further
field navigation

67.330

skills

six-week practical application and evaluation phase

experience as well as rappelling and practical

required of each cadet prior to commissioning.

Four hours per week: one 3- hour

camp, conducted

class,

1

at Fort

techniques learned on campus

APPLIED LEADERSHIP AND

MANAGEMENT

opportunity to develop skills

II
1

semester hour

mission planning techniques to include the reverse planning
process and problem-solving techniques. The course also
will provide

an overview of the branches of the

service pay and benefits.

Practical experience will apply the

principles learned to a field environment.*

week: one 3-hour

class.

Army and

1

laboratory

Four hours per

in

both tactical and non-

Advanced camp

tactical situations.

Presents the fundamentals of small unit leadership and

164

in

leadership positions where they must put into practice the

laboratory

67.220

Advanced

Bragg, N.C., places cadets

and life-long recreational

in the

skills in

also affords cadets the

area of survival, fitness,

both formal and informal

337 hours of formal training at advanced
camp, 152 or 45%, have application to these three-key areas.
Four hours per week: one 3-hour class,
laboratory
settings of the

1

ADVANCED LEADERSHIP AND

67.410

MANAGEMENT

I

3 semester hours
Presents advanced leadership and

management skills
manager in a military environment. Students
perform roles in management of a military organization

required of a
will

utilizing

course-presented

skills in administration, training,

conduct of meetings, briefings, and logistics.**
per week:

3-hour class,

I

I

Four hours

laboratory

ADVANCED LEADERSHIP AND

67.420

MANAGEMENT

II

3 semester hours
Acquaints the students through

a series

of case studies

and role playing simulations with the high ethical standards
required of a

manger and

learn the basic principles

leader.

their application in a military

continue to perform roles

Additionally, students will

and procedures of military law and

in

environment. Students will

management of

organization utilizing skills developed
science courses.**

in

a military

prior military

Four hours per week:

3-hour

I

class,

1

laboratory

**Note:

Cadets

will gain further practical leadership

training during leadership laboratory while

performing

in

leadership positions and conducting training.

Marine Platoon Leaders Program
This

is

a program which provides selected students an

opportunity to be commissioned as officers

Corps

after

having completed

the baccalaureate

summer

in the

Marine

training courses

and

degree from Bloomsburg University of

Pennsylvania.

Programs

for aviation also are available.

Contact person:

E.M. Hatcher, Captain, Veteran's

Administration Building, North Main Street, Wilkes-Barre,
Pa.

17801 (717)823-4131.

Upward Bound
The

university presents the opportunity for ninth and

tenth grade students

from participating high schools

to

Upward Bound Program. Participation may
continue through the summer following high school
graduation. The program, open to students meeting certain
enroll in the

academic and financial

by making them more

confident, well informed, and better prepared for

high school.
first

designed

eligibility requirements, is

to assist these individuals

The program

consists of

self
life

beyond

two segments.

In the

segment, enrolled students spend two hours a week

their local high schools participating in

in

academic

experiences designed to supplement their regular scholastic

program and

to

improve academic performance. The

program's counseling service provides close individual
contact for discussing career, vocational, and personal
interests within the high school setting.

component of Upward Bound
residential experience

is

The other

a six-week

summer

on the university campus. This

experience provides concentrated academic work plus planned
recreational, social,

and cultural experiences both on and

off campus.

165

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2

:



mm

WM

John

Abell, Interim

Dean

School of Extended Programs

it.

"

^H

Charles Carlson,
Assistant Vice President for

Academic Affairs and Acting Dean
of Graduate Studies

SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES
AND EXTENDED PROGRAMS

166

-

SCHOOL OF
EXTENDED
PROGRAMS

Attendance Fee Program
The Attendance lee Program allows

t"

individual!

Admission <>n iln basis
depends upon available space and the payment ot a S25 lee
per course. Courses attended through this process do not
attend classes without credit.

Organizations and Function

generate college credit lor the attendee.

The School of Extended Programs administers and
coordinates university-wide efforts to provide

life

'long

education for citizens of the Central Susquehanna Valley
region.

The school

also coordinates the operation of grants, the

summer

offices of international education,

Admission Procedures for NonDegree

sessions,

experiential learning, internships, cooperative education, as

well as public service mini-courses, conferences,

Credit Students

and

Admission

workshops.
all

to the

no standardized

Programs

non-degree credit program

high school graduates or those holding

GED

open

is

to

credentials:

scores are required.

test

Application forms

may

be obtained from the dean of

Extended Programs or the Office of Admissions and are filed
with the Office of Admissions. Supporting credentials are

Non-Degree Credit Program

required as follows:

Based on

the assumption that learning should be a life-

program provides

long process, the non-degree credit

courses without formal admission to the university as a

as

or pursue cultural

and

skills,

acquire

degree student

program

if

in

may

equivalency.

new knowledge,

intellectual interests.

may be chosen from both day and evening
on campus or at off-campus locations.
Credit earned

graduation or certification of high school

Individuals are invited to use this program

an opportunity to review

A

Credit courses

the individual seeks

admission to a degree program

offerings, either

transfer to the

later to a regular
is

affirmation of attendance at another institution of

granted formal

in the university.

Courses

home


own

recommended that the
work pursued

It is

certain that course

Bloomsburg University

designated certificate programs and to meet undergraduate

its

make

applicant

deficiencies for graduate study.

another institution of

degree
higher education.

and

in

who wishes to take courses for
home institution must complete

a non-degree application form which requires

taken by non-degree students also can be used for a variety of

Studies has

student enrolled

higher education

appropriate courses taken as a non-

be applied

desire to enroll as part-time students

must complete a non-degree application form
which requires affirmation of high school

enrollment by an individual in regular undergraduate credit

degree candidate.

who

Adults

for

(The School of Graduate

A

who

desires to

work with high school must

school transcript, junior year

Graduate Studies booklet.)

applicable, a letter of

SAT

combine

scores,

letters

Non-credit mini-courses provide opportunities for
knowledge and/or skills for

if

of

recommendation from two high school
in the

a high

file

recommendation from the

high school counselor, and

Non-Credit Mini-Courses

at

by the

institution.

high school student

college

non-degree regulations. See the

will be accepted

academic area of intended

instructors

pursuit.

Acceptance for admission requires concurrence by

individuals to gain specialized

the high school principal.

career purposes or to pursue cultural, recreational, and


special interests through short-term experiences without

Graduate students with undergraduate deficiencies
must be recommended to the School of Extended

credit.

These courses
nominal course fee

reflect
is

expressed community needs.

Programs by an appropriate graduate adviser to
pursue such undergraduate courses as recommended.

A

charged.


An

individual

who

wishes

to

pursue a remedial

program to qualify for undergraduate degree
admission must submit a high school transcript

and

official

attendance,


documentation of
if

all

previous college

any.

Students with an earned baccalaureate degree who
wish to complete the requirements for Level I or

Level

II

teacher certification must submit a

transcript

from the

institution granting the

167

recommended

baccalaureate degree and be

to the

International Education

School of Extended Programs by the dean of the
College of Professional Studies.
Senior citizens

who

The Office of
60 years of

are retired, over

age, legal citizens of the U.S., and residing in the

to provide study

Commonwealth

Through established

of Pennsylvania are eligible to

Program advises

International Education

international students

and coordinates university-wide

relationships with foreign universities

apply for a waiver of basic and/or tuition fees

and membership

through the School of Extended Programs.

opportunities are provided to study for a semester, an

Students
classes

in this

category

may

be admitted to

in international

academic year, or a summer

on a seat-available basis only.

undergraduate years

Admission to Mini-Courses and
Attendance Fee Programs

Germany,

who wish

to take

most cases the only formality

is

in

Mexico, Ecuador, Brazil, and

that

a

member

of the Pennsylvania Consortium for

Bloomsburg

SSHE

universities in the

become

Academic Advisement in the School
of Extended Programs

in

Most

recently,

During the summer months, the PCIE

available.

Salzburg (Austria), and Florence
Students

state

Hungary, Poland, Australia, and China have

maintains permanent study centers

coursework for teacher

its

The

system, continues to add to the

locations for study abroad programs.

placements

are pursuing

able to offer

PCIE, a cooperative arrangement among the

of

Extended Programs.

who

is

students a wide variety of international programs.

file

registration for the course(s) desired with the Office of

Students

In

part of their

Scotland, England, Ireland, France,

Italy, Austria,

International Education,

advantage of the mini-

course or attendance fee programs are not required to
credentials; in

a foreign institution.

Japan.

As
Individuals

at

education consortia,

Bloomsburg students have spent

recent years,

efforts

abroad experiences for students and faculty.

in

at

Oxford (England),

(Italy).

teacher education programs have the

opportunity to complete their student teaching experience

certification are assigned to

academic advisers

of Professional Studies and must secure the signature of an
adviser on the non-degree course selection form.

advisement of other students

may be

in

College

in the

Informal

arranged through the

dean of the College of Graduate Studies and Extended

a foreign country

dimension

if

they wish to add an international

to their professional

development. Agreements

with Liverpool Polytechnic and Edge Hill Colleges in

England as well

as the International Preparatory

School

in

Austria permit elementary and secondary education students

Programs.
to experience teaching in foreign classrooms.

Summer

Other

locations are available through the PCIE.

Sessions

For information about any of the above programs,
contact the Office of International Education,

Undergraduate and graduate courses are offered during
the

summer

in a

sessions on

Students

locations.

session as the

may

campus and

218,

at off-campus

many semester

hours

in that session.

An

schedule as

number of weeks

Room

Bakeless Center for the Humanities.

Cooperative Education

overload requires the approval of the appropriate college dean
in

The Cooperative Education Program

keeping with university policy on normal load and

overload.

application to regularly enrolled students of

who wish

University

of study or

to enrich or accelerate

make up academic

deficiencies.

Bloomsburg
their programs
Others must

associated with a student's professional objectives.

Students

receive a competitive salary for these positions and

may

receive credits toward graduation, where applicable.

The program,

apply for non-degree admission through the Office of

Extended Programs

to the

Admissions Office.

summer

Graduate courses are offered for students
at the master's

qualify for permanent certification.

who wish

to

degree level and/or to

Special workshops are scheduled to provide teachers in

times and locations convenient to their

copy of the Summer Sessions Bulletin (including

from the Office of Extended Programs.

public sector.

Working under

the direct supervision of experienced

professionals, co-op students continue to develop their career
skills

and gain a competitive edge

graduation.

in the

may be

obtained

job market after

Students with co-op experience often receive
their

co-op employers.

Inquiries regarding specific co-op opportunities, credit,

and approval procedures should be directed
Cooperative Education,

389-4678.

168

academic departments. Cooperative Education

permanent employment offers from

schedules and places of employment.

both undergraduate and graduate courses)

coordinated

opportunities are available in business, industry, and the

(See Graduate Bulletin)

service and other professional groups with specific training
at

is

cooperative education director and administered by
participating

sessions upon the filing of a simplified application form.

continue their education

optional for most students,

through the School of Extended Programs and the

Students from other colleges are admitted to

A

Bloomsburg

experience, planned and supervised to enhance knowledge

Undergraduate courses are open without formal

programs

at

University combines classroom theory and on-the-job work

Room

13,

to the director

Ben Franklin Building,

of

Conferences and Workshops

Internships
Participation in the university's internship

The

program can

university serves the educational requirements of

add an important dimension to a student's educational

professional, educational, governmental, business, and other

experience and future career plans. The Internship Program

community groups by

offers an opportunity for students to

instruction with an on- or

combine academic

off-campus experience.

Affiliated

with the School of Extended Programs, the program

managed by

the

campus coordinator of

facilities for

with various departments within the Colleges of Arts and

is

available for

some

internships depending

campus

teleconferences.

satellite

During the summer months, the university

Responsibility for scheduling and hosting conference

internship experiences associated

Financial aid

Sciences, Business, and Professional Studies.

its

can offer overnight accommodations to conference groups.

is

internships and

administered by the participating academic departments.

The program includes

offering the use of

conferences and workshops including

groups

rests with the

School of Extended Programs.

Organizations interested

in

Bloomsburg should contact

holding such conferences
the School of

ai

Extended

Programs.

upon student

Grants

need.

Questions regarding student internship opportunities,
credit hours, financial aid,

directed to the

and approval procedures should be

campus coordinator of

internships,

Room

2136 of the McCormick Human Services Center, 389-4244.
Detailed information about specific internships

is

available

from the department chairperson or the intern network

Bloomsburg University

actively endorses the

development of grant proposals which serve the teaching,
research, and public service interests of the institution.

Operating within the School of Extended Programs, the
Grants Office serves as the campus clearinghouse for the

contact person within the student's major area of study.

processing of grant proposals as well as grant agreements

awarded

to the university or faculty/staff

members.

Administered by the director of grants, the

Experiential Learning

university Grants Office strives to

maximize

the

opportunities available to faculty for sponsored research by
In an effort to provide for those
their life

who have

experience obtained knowledge and

to a college experience,

as a course of

skills

applicable

seeking external funding for research projects from
federal,

state,

and foundation sponsors.

Bloomsburg University provides the
Through

opportunity for experiential learning assessment.
this process, life

experiences are evaluated to determine their

appropriateness and applicability for university credit.

For

details regarding this process, see the dean of Extended

Programs.

169

GRADUATE
STUDIES
Degrees
Graduate Study was inaugurated

in

1%() with programs

Schedules of Classes

leading to the Master of Edueation degree planned for
teachers in service.

program
in

1971 a program

Seienee degree.
to the

In

1968. approval

in history to lead to the
in

was granted

biology to lead to the Master of

Master of Science degree

The

in Instructional

in

Nursing

in

1976, a

1983, and a Master

in

is

to

in

individuals engaged in other full-time occupations to further

students in the

Graduate courses are offered for full-time

summer

terms.

Graduate Catalogue/Bulletin

program

is

to

advance the student's

Programs leading

A

to
is

scholarship and competence, especially as they are related to
the application of acquired knowledge.

The

Master of Business Administration degree

is

graduate catalogue with comprehensive

descriptions of courses, programs, policies, and regulations

the Master of Science degree are designed to develop mature

object of the

published annually.

Requests for copies should be

addressed to the dean of the Graduate School, Waller
Administration Building, Bloomsburg
University, Bloomsburg, Pa.

17815.

to provide

increased knowledge and skills essential for quality

The

in the

business professions.

university pledges itself to a continuous review of

the needs for graduate education in the geographic region
serves.

For a more complete explanation of the graduate

programs, refer to the Graduate Studies booklet.

170

on

improve subject matter proficiency

scholarship in an academic discipline.

performance

regular academic year

order to provide opportunity for teachers and

their education.

and develop mature, professional teachers. The objective of
the Master of Arts

in the

Technology.

objective of the program for the Master of

Education degree

Graduate classes taught

are usually scheduled in late afternoons, evenings, and

Saturdays

Programs were added subsequently leading

Master of Business Administration degree

of Science

to offer a

Master of Arts degree and

it

jgi

-

ADMINISTRATION
HARRY AUSPRICH
New York State

B.S.,

President
University, College at Buffalo;

M.S., University of Wisconsin; Ph.D.,

Michigan State

Betty D.

Allamong

University (1985)

BETTY

D.

ALLAMONG

Provost and Vice
President for

Academic Affairs
B.S., M.A., Ph.D.,

West Virginia

University (1987)

JERROLD A. GRIFFIS

Vice President for

Student Life

West Chester State College; M.Ed., Ohio
University; D.Ed., The Pennsylvania State University
B.S.,

(1971)
Jerrold A. Griffis

ROBERT J. PARRISH

Vice President for

Administration

and

Treasurer
B.S.C.,

Ohio

University; M.P.A., Ed.S., D.Ed., Florida

Atlantic University; C.P.A.,

West Virginia

University

(1982)

JOHN.

L.

WALKER

Vice President for Institutional

Advancement
B.B.A., M.S.,

Westminster College

(1

965)

Robert

J.

Parrish

J oh n L. Walker
171

FACULTY

DIANNEH.ANGELO
Communication Disorders

Assistant Professor

and Special Education

WILLIAM

A.

ACIERNO

B.S., M.Ed., Clarion University; M.S., University of

Mass Communications

Associate Professor

Pittsburgh (1985)

B.A.. University of Pittsburgh; M.F.A.. Carnegie-Mellon

RICHARD M.ANGELO

University (1966)

Communications Disorders

Associate Professor

HAROLD C.ACKERMAN

and Special Education
Center

Assistant Professor

for Academic

Development
Bloomsburg State College:
Kansas (1981)
B.S..

B.S., Mansfield State College; M.Ed.,

M.A., University of

JOSEPH

P.

ARDIZZI
Biological and Allied

Assistant Professor

H.M.AFSHAR
Curriculum and Foundations

Professor

Bloomsburg

State College; Ed.D., Lehigh University (1982)

B.A.. University of Tehran; M.Ed., Ed.D.. University

of

B.S., St.

Health Sciences
Joseph's College; Ph.D., Cornell University

(1986)

Florida (1966)

CHRISTOPHER

RICHARD D.ALDERFER
Professor
B.A.. Bluffton

Communication Studies
College: M.Ed.. Temple University;

Ph.D.. Ohio University

(1

F.

ARMSTRONG
Sociology and Social
Welfare

Associate Professor

967)

B.A.,

Washington and Lee

University; M.A., Ph.D.,

University of Pennsylvania

MIRZAW.ALI

EILEEN

Mathematics and Computer
Science
B.A.. M.A., University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh; M.Sc.
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada;
Ph.D., State University of New York (SUNY) (1 987)

Assistant Professor

C.

974)

ASTOR-STETSON

Psychology
Rutgers-The State University; Ph.D., Vanderbilt

Associate Professor
A.B.,

University (1983)

JOANM.AUTEN
Health, Physical Education

Assocaite Professor

MARY CHRISTINE ALICHNIE

(1

and Athletics
Nursing

Associate Professor

B.S., University of Pittsburgh; M.S., University of

B.S.,

West Chester State

College; M.Ed., East

Stroudsburg State College

(1

968)

Pennsylvania; M.S., Wilkes College; Ph.D., University
of

Pennsylvania (1981)

GEORGE B.N. AYITTEY
Economics
Ghana; M.A., University of

Assistant Professor

GLADYS ANCRUM

B.S., University of

Nursing

Professor

County Hospital School of Nursing;
M.A., Columbia University; M.P.H., Dr.P.H.,

Western Ontario; Ph.D., University

of

Manitoba

(1

984)

R.N., King's
B.S.,

University of California

(1

984)

Professor

English

Nebraska Christian College; M.A.,
Kansas State College (1 965)

B.S.L..

Fort

MARYK. BADAMI
B.S.,

History

Western Kentucky State College; M.A. Ph.D.,
Texas Christian University (1968)
B.A..

Fordham

Hunter College

Communication Studies

University School of Education; M.A.,
of the C.U.N.Y., Ph.D.,

Northwestern

University (1981)

HAROLD J. BAILEY

ANDERSON

Professor
Chairperson. Chemistry

Jamestown Community

College; B.A.,

College; M.S., Ph.D., University of

172

(On leave summer 1 987)

Associate Professor

Associate Professor

A.A.S.,

Temple

Hays

RICHARD G.ANDERSON

Professor

School of Education

University (1969)

Associate Professor

P.

Director,

B.A., M.A., Montclair State College; Ed.D.,

M.DALE ANDERSON

WAYNE

RAYMOND E, BABINEAU

Illinois (1

975)

Harpur

Mathematics and Computer
Science

B.S., Albright College; M.Ed., Ph.D.,

Pennsylvania State University

(1

The

969)

A.

WILLIAM M.BAILLIE
Director, University Scholars

Professor

Program, English
Teachers College; M.A., Ph.D.,
Chicago (1 974)

ALEJANDRO BERNAL

B.A., Catholic University of Valparaiso; M.S., University

Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Ph.D., Indiana University

B.A., Ball State

of

University ot

(1984)

MARYG.BERNATH

RICHARD L.BAKER
Accounting

Professor
B.S., M.B.A.,

Bloomsburg

University; Ph.D.,

The

English
Assistant Professor
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh (1982)

Pennsylvania State University (1987)

JEAN
ELLEN

B.

E.

BERRY
Nursing

Assistant Professor

BARKER
Psychology

Assistant Professor
B.A.,

Languages and Cultures

Assistant Professor

B.S.N.,

Georgetown

University; M.S.N., University of

Pennsylvania (1980)

Macalester College; Ph.D., University of

Minnesota (1980)

PETER
LEOG. BARRILE
Sociology and Social
Welfare

Associate Professor

B.A..MA,

BOHLING

H.

Economics

Professor

(On leave during spring

Ph.D., Boston College (1980)

(On leave during spring

1

Miami University; M.A., The University
Ph.D., University of Massachusetts (1 978)

B.A.,

988)

1

988)

RUTH ANN BOND
Director,

Assistant Professor

STEPHEN S. BATORY
Marketing and

Associate Professor

of Iowa;

Management
B.S., King's College; M.B.A., Old Dominion University;
D.B.A., University of Maryland (1980)

B.A.,

Wheaton

Upward Bound

College; M.A., Montclair State College

(1977)

BARBARA BONHAM
Department of
Developmental Instruction
Kutztown University; M.Ed., Bloomsburg

Assistant Professor

UJAGAR S. BAWA
Economics

Professor
B.A., M.A.,

Punjab University; A.M., University

Pennsylvania; Ph.D., Cornell University (1970)

CHARLES M. BAYLER
B.S.,

Susquehanna

B.S.,

University (1981)

of

THOMAS A. BONOMO

Accounting

Sociology and Social
Welfare

Assistant Professor

University; M.S.B.A., C.P.A.,
B.A.,

Bucknell University (1965)

Muskingum College;

Ph.D.,

Wayne State

University (1983)

KARL A. BEAMER

Art

B.S., Kutztown State College; M.F.A.,
Pennsylvania State University (1 972)

MARILYN

The

A.

BOOGAARD
Nursing

Instructor

Hospital of the University of

STEPHEN D.BECK
Mathematics and Computer
Science
B.S., Tufts University; M.S., Iowa State University;
Ph.D., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1 971
Professor

Pennsylvania,

Diploma,
School of Nursing; B.S., Syracuse University: M.S.N..
University of Rochester, School of Nursing (1 984)

PATRICIA M.

BOYNE

Assistant Professor

Computer and Information
Science

B.A., Ladycliff College; M.S..

BARBARA E.BEHR
Professor

Finance and Business

Law

The Pennsylvania State

University (1976)

A.B., Cornell University; M.A., Hunter College: J.D.,

WALTER M. BRASCH

Rutgers Law School (1 977)
(On leave during 1 987-88 academic year)

Mass Communications

Professor
A.B.,

San Diego

State University; M.A.. Ball State

BARRETT W.BENSON

University; Ph.D.,

Professor

(On leave during

Chemistry

1

Ohio University (1 980)
987-88 academic year)

A.B., Middlebury College; Ph.D., University of

Vermont (1967)

DUANED. BRAUN
Geography and Earth

P rof esso r

Science
B.S., State University of

Ph.D.,

New

York at Fredonia:

MA.

Johns Hopkins University (1975)

173

)

CHARLES M.BRENNAN

WILLIAM L.CARLOUGH

Mathematics and Computer
Science

Professor

B.S.Ed., Bloomsburg State College; M.A., Montclair

State College; Ph.D..

The Pennsylvania State

M.BRENNER
Anthropology

Boston University; B.H.L., Hebrew College;

M.A.. Ph.D.. University of Massachusetts (1984)

RICHARD J. BROOK

B.A., Antioch College; M.A.,

New School,

College; B.D., Western Theological

Nursing
Ashland State Hospital School of Nursing;
B.S.N., The Pennsylvania State University; M.S.N.,
Instructor

R.N.,

Villanova University (1986)

RONALD R.CHAMPOUX
Philosophy and
Anthropology

Professor

Ph.D.,

Hope

MARY ANN CEGIELSKY
Philosophy and

Assistant Professor

B.A.,

and Anthropology
B.A.,

Seminar; S.T.M., General Theological Seminary;
Ph.D., New York University (1964)

University (1966)

ELISE

Chairperson, Philosophy

Professor

Columbia

University;

N.Y.C. (1967)

Communication Disorders

Associate Professor

and Special Education
Providence College; M.A.T., Assumption
College; M.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Michigan
B.A.,

(1977)

LEROY H.BROWN
Mathematics and
Computer Services
Lock Haven State College; M.Ed., The

Associate Professor
B.S.,

Pennsylvania State University

(1

965)

CHARLES M. CHAPMAN
and
Management

Chairperson, Marketing

Associate Professor

B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.A.,

New York

University (1977)

JESSE A. BRYAN
Chairperson, Department

Associate Professor

of Developmental Instruction
A.B.,

Johnson C. Smith

University; Ph.D.,

University; M.Ed.,

Toledo University

(1

Health, Physical Education,

Temple

973)

and Athletics
B.S., M.Ed., East

VIRGIE BRYAN

Stroudsburg State College

(1

971

GARY F.CLARK
Department of Developmental

Instructor

CHARLES W. CHRONISTER
Associate Professor

Instruction
B.S., Fayetteville State College; M.Ed.,

Bloomsburg

Art

Assistant Professor
B.F.A.,

Maryland

Institute

Virginia University

(1

College of

Art;

M.A.,

West

975)

University (1979)

MARJORIEA.CLAY
ALEXIS BULKAPERRI
Nursing

Instructor

B.S.N. M.S.N. University of Pennsylvania
,

Philosophy and
Anthropology
B.A., University of Oklahoma; M.A., Northwestern

Associate Professor

,

(1

983)

University; Ph.D.,

SUNY at Buffalo

(1

978)

ROBERT L.CAMPBELL
Nursing

Assistant Professor

R.N., Robert Packer Hospital School of Nursing;

ELLEN M.CLEMENS
Associate Professor

Business Education and

B.S.N., University of Pittsburgh; M.S.N., University of

Washington (1979)

Office Administration
B.S., M.S.,

Bloomsburg State College; D.Ed., The

Pennsylvania State University

(1

979)

DONALD A. CAMPLESE
Psychology

Professor
M.A., Ed.D.,

KAY

F.

West Virginia

University (1972)

B.S.,

Counseling and
Development Center

West Virginia University (1969)

STEVEN

D.

CAREY

Professor

Marketing and Management

A.A., Scottsbluff Junior College; B.S., M.B.A.,
University; Ph.D., University of

174

Texas

L.

COHEN

Professor
B.A.,

ALAN

,

Director,

Human
A.B..M.A.,

Mathematics and Computer
Science
M.S. Ph.D., State University of New York (1975)

Professor

CAMPLESE

Associate Professor

PAUL C.COCHRANE

Denver

at Austin (1978)

Oakland

Psychology
Maine

University; Ph.D., University of

(1973)
(On leave during second semester of 1 987-88

academic year)

JOHNE. DENNEN

JAMES E.COLE
Biological and Allied

Professor

Health Sciences
B.A., M.A.,

Western Michigan

University; Ph.D.,

Illinois

Assistant Professor
B.S.,

Accounting

Bloomsburg State College; M.S., Bucknell

University (1965)

State University (1968)

LESTER J. DIETTERICK

MAURICE A. COLLINS

Associate Professor
Curriculum and

Associate Professor
A.A.,

Chicago

City College; B.S.,

Foundations
Chicago State

B.S., M.Ed.,

Accounting

Bloomsburg State College; M.S.B.A.,

Bucknell University (1966)

University; M.M., Roosevelt University; Ph.D.,

RONALD V. DIGIONDOMENICO

Southern

Assistant Professor

Illinois

University (1986)

B.A.,

JOHN F.COOK, JR.

College (1977)

Assistant Professor

Art

B.F.A., McGill University; M.A.,

Columbia University

BERNARDO

DILL
Finance and Business

Professor

(1974)

JOHN

Academic Advisement
Bloomsburg State College; M.S.W., Marywood

H.

COUCH

Law

The Pennsylvania State University;
George Washington University (1968)

B.S., M.B.A.,

Music

Associate Professor

D.B.A.,

A.R.C.T., Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronot; M.M.,

Indiana University School of Music

(1

NANCYA.DITTMAN

972)

Business Education and

Associate Professor

CAROLYN DALTON

Office Administration

Nursing and Biological
and Allied Helath Sciences

Instructor (Part-time)

B.S., Florida State University; M.Ed.. University of
Florida; Ed.D., University of

Colorado

(1

982)

B.S., M.S., University of Connecticut

RICHARD J. DONALD

JAMES H. DALTON, JR.

Foundations

Psychology

Associate Professor

East Stroudsburg State College; M.S., Kansas

B.A., King College; M.A., Ph.D., University of

B.S.,

Connecticut (1979)
(On leave during spring

State University (1968)
1

988)

PATRICIA

GILBERT DARBOUZE

Languages and

Languages and.
Cultures

B.A., M.A., City College of New York; Ph.D., Graduate
School and University Center-CUNY (1 984)

Cultures
Lie. in

Spanish

University of Veracruz,

Lit.,

P.

DOWNING
Biological and Allied

Professor

Computer and Information

Professor

Sciences
B.S., M.Ed.,

Shippensburg State College; Ph.D.,

University of Pittsburgh

(1

Health Sciences
B.S., Bowling

Green State

University: M.A.. Ph.D..

New York at Buffalo

State University of

(1

975)

966)

WILLIAM
K.

Mexico

(1987)

JUDITH

FRANKS. DAVIS

DECKER

D.

EISENBERG
English

Associate Professor

Music

Professor

Eastman School of Music of the University
Rochester; D.M.A.. Temple University (1963)

B.M., M.M.,
of

DORAME

Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor

WILLIAM

Curriculum and

Assistant Professor

B.A., University of

Delaware: M.A.. Lehigh University

(1960)

ROGER W.ELLIS
BLAISE DELNIS

Associate Professor
Cultures

A.B.,

Lukow

Business Education and

Languages and

Associate Professor
University; M.A.,

Fordham

University

Office Administration
B.A.. M.Ed.,

Bloomsburg

University; Ed.D.. Arizona

State University (1986)

(1965)

KARENJ.ELWELL
VINCENT J. DEMELFI
Instructor

Assistant Professor
Instruction

B.S., M.Ed.,

Finance and Business

Law

Department of Developmental
Bloomsburg State College (1982)

A.B., A.M., J.D., University of

Illinois at

Urbana-

Champaign(1985)

175

)

MAUREEN D.ENDRES

WILLIAM

Assistant Professor

Library.

Reference
Librarian

A.B., University of Rochester; M.L.S.,

SUNY College at

Geneseo; M.B.A., Bowling Green State University

J.

FROST

Library, Reference Librarian
Old Dominion University; M.L.S., Rutgers
Graduate School of Library Service; M.A., University of
Scranton(1972)

Assistant Professor
B.A.,

(1982

(On leave during spring

1

LAWRENCE B. FULLER

988)

English

Professor

PHILLIP

A.

FARBER

Dartmouth College; M.A., Columbia University;
Ph.D., The Johns Hopkins University; M.A., The
Pennsylvania State University (1 971

A.B.,

Biological

Professor

and Allied

Health Sciences
B.S.. King's College; M.S.,

Boston College; Ph.D.,

Catholic University of America

(1

FRANCIS J. GALLAGHER

966)

Marketing and

Associate Professor

RONALD A. FERDOCK

Management
English

Associate Professor
A.B.. St.

Vincent College; M.A., The Pennsylvania

State University (1965)

JOHN

R.

FLETCHER

A.B., Stonehill College; M.B.A.,

(1972)
(On leave during spring
P.

Biological

Assistant Professor

and Allied

Health Sciences

College (1969)

B. S.,M. Ed. .Bloomsburg State

1

Temple

University

988)

JOSEPH GARCIA

Physics
Kent State University; M.S., New Mexico
Highlands University; D.Ed., The Pennsylvania State

Associate Professor
B.S.,

University (1968)

ARIANEFOUREMAN
Professor
B.A.. M.A., Ph.D.,

Languages and Cultures
The Ohio State University (1 969)

MARY T.GARDNER
Assistant Professor

Health, Physical Education

and Athletics

ELAINE K.FRANCIS

B. S„ M.Ed., East Stroudsburg State College (1974)

Nursing

Instructor

B.S.N., University of Kansas; M.S.N., University of

MICHAEL W.GAYNOR

Utah (1986)

Professor

Psychology

Muhlenburg College; M.S., Lehigh
Ph.D., Colorado State University (1970)
(On leave during summer 1 987)
B.A.,

BONITA B.FRANKS
Curriculum

Associate Professor

and

University;

Foundations
B.S., M.S., Central Connecticut State University;

Ph.D.,

The Pennsylvania State

University (1986)

DENNIS O.GEHRIS
Business Education/

Assistant Professor

Office Administration

WENDELINR.FRANTZ

A.B., College of

B.S., M.A., Rider College; Ed.D.,

Chairperson, Geography

Professor

and Earth Science
Wooster; M.S., Ph.D., University of

Temple

University

(1985)

GEORGE J. GELLOS

Pittsburgh (1968)

Associate Professor

HAROLD K. FREY

B.S.,

Biological and Allied

Health Sciences
Chairperson, Computer

Associate Professor

Muhlenberg College; M.S., Ohio

Ph.D.,

The Pennsylvania State

University;

University

(1

965)

and Information Systems
B.S.,

Lock Haven State College; M.A., State College

of Iowa; M.S., Elmira College

(1

ROGER W.FROMM
Associate Professor

(1

984)

Reference

Ohio Wesleyan
Vermont; M.L.S., Rutgers University; M.A., University
ofScranton(1974)
(On leave during fall 1987)

176

Department of
Developmental Instruction

B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Calcutta
Library,

Librarian
B.A.,

ABHAP.GHOSH
Assistant Professor

978)

University; M.Ed., University of

MARTIN M.GILDEA
Political Science
Associate Professor
University
of Notre
M.A.,
Vincent
College;
B.A., St.

Dame

(1966)

HANS KARL GUNTHER

JANCYG.GILGANNON
Curriculum and

3 rofessor

Foundations
3.S.,

Bloomsburg State College; M.S., Marywood

ollege; D.Ed.,

The Pennsylvania State

Professor
A.B., M.A.,

History

Washington

University (1965)

University

RAFEYHABIB

1976)

M.A.

NANCY E.GILL

Assistant Professor

English

Assistant Professor
3.A.,

M.A.,

Washington State

University; Ph.D.,

Pennsylvania State University

The

of Oxford, England; R.S.A., Prep. Cert, in T.E.F.L.,

House, London (1987)

MEHDIHARIRYAN

NORMAN M. GILLMEISTER
Geography and

Associate Professor

Earth Science

B.A., International University; M.A.,

University; Ph.D.,

(1982)

SANDRA G.GIRTON

CHRISTOPHER
Assistant Chairperson,

Nursing
B.S.N. M.N., University of Pittsburgh

(1

,

981

Health, Physical Education

and Athletics
B.S.,

New School

P.

for Social

Research

HALLEN

Chemistry
Assumption College; Ph.D., University of New
Hampshire (1986)

Assistant Professor
B.A.,

Chairperson. Physics

Professor

Nottingham (1966)

B.S., Ph.D., University of

East Stroudsburg University; M.S., Ohio

PAULG. HARTUNG

University (1984)

Mathematics and Computer
Science

Professor

LEVI

Iowa State

DAVID J. HARPER

STEPHEN C.GOODWIN
nstructor

Economics

Assistant Professor

Harvard College; M.A., Indiana University; M.A.,
Ph.D., Harvard University (1973)
B.A.,

Assistant Professor

English

B.A., University of Essex, England; D.Phil., University

International

968)

(1

University; Ph.D., Stanford

J.

GRAY
Physics

Associate Professor
B.S., University of Pittsburgh; Ph.D.,

Syracuse

B.A., Montclair State College: M.A.. University of

Colorado; Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University
(1968)

University (1982)

JOHN

MARY TOD GRAY
Nursing

Instructor

B.S.N. University of Michigan; M.A.,
,

New York
B.S..

University (1986)

E.

HARTZEL
Computer and Information

Assistant Professor

Science
Bloomsburg State College; M.Ed., Lehigh

University (1970)

DAVID E.GREENWALD
Sociology and Social

Associate Professor

Welfare

MICHAEL HERBERT
Biological and Allied

Professor

Health Sciences

B.A., University of Pennsylvania; M.A., Ph.D.,

University of California at Berkley

(1

B.S., University of Maryland; Ph.D.. Lehigh University

970)

(1963)

JOANNE S.GROWNEY
Mathematics and Computer
Science

Professor
B.S.,

DAVID G.HESKEL
Associate Professor

Chairperson. Finance

and

Business

Law

Westminster College; M.A., Temple University;

Ph.D., University of

Oklahoma

(1

M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Business, Vienna. Austria

969)

(1976)

ERVENEF. GULLEY
Associate Professor

English

CHARLOTTE M. HESS

A.B., Bucknell University; M.A., Ph.D., Lehigh

Professor

University (1970)

B.S.. M.Ed.,

Curriculum and Foundations

Bloomsburg State College: Ph.D.. The

Pennsylvania State University
E.

(1

972)

BURELGUM

Associate Professor
A.B., Bucknell University; M.A., Ph.D., Lehigh

University (1970)

English

ROBERT B.HESSERT
Psychology
Associate Professor
B.A., M.S.. The Pennsylvania State University: Ph.D..
University of Pittsburgh

(1

972)

177

SUSANJ.HIBBS

JAMES H.HUBER

Assistant Professor

Health. Physical Education,

Sociology and Social

Professor

and Athletics
B.S.,

Western Kentucky

Welfare

Bloomsburg State College; M.A., University of
Delaware; Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University

University; M.Ed., East

B.S.,

Stroudsburg State College (1975)

(1972)

FREDERICK C

HILL
Biological and Allied

Professor

Health Sciences

KENNETH

P.

HUNT
Communication Disorders

Professor

B.S., M.S., Illinois State University; Ph.D., University of
Louisville (1975)

Communication Disorders and

Professor

Special Education

Bloomsburg State College; M.Ed., University
Delaware; Ph.D., Temple University (1 973)
B.S.,

DENNIS HUTHNANCE, JR

Health. Physical Education.

and Athletics
Montana State

B.S..M

S., Ph.D.,

Georgia

Institute of

JOANNE JACKOWSKI

Communications
Disorders

Instructor

ELOISEJ. HIPPENSTEEL

Thomas Jefferson

University School of Nursing;

B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Pennsylvania; M.S.,
University (1982)

986)

Political Science
Westminster College; M.A., University of North
Carolina; Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University

Professor

(1960)

I.

Communication Disorders

SUE JACKSON
Chairperson. Sociology and

Associate Professor

and Special Education
University/C.A.G.S., Boston

University (1980)

Social Welfare

Lycoming College; M.S.S.W., Gradaute School
Social Work; University of Texas (1 973)

A.B.,
of

CHARLES J. HOPPEL
Associate Professor

(1

A.B.,

JUDITH M.HIRSHFELD
Assistant Professor

New York (SUNY)

CHARLES G.JACKSON
Nursing

Associate Professor

Temple

and Special
Education

B.A., State University of

B.S., M.A.,

Technology

University; M.S., Ithaca College

(1971)

Temple

Mathematics and
Computer Science

of

CARLM.HINKLE

Ed.D.,

E.

Associate Professor

(1986)

Assistant Professor

R.N.,

New York at Buffalo;

Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh (1975)

MARY B.HILL

B.S.,

and Special Education
B.S., M.Ed., State University of

MARKR.JELINEK
Computer and Information
Systems

B.S., University of Scranton; M.E.E., Ph.D.,

Syracuse

Music

Assistant Professor

B.M. Ed., M.A., Eastern

New Mexico

University;

D.M.A., Arizona State University (1986)

University (1980)

LEE

C.

PEGGY M.JEWKES

HOPPLE

Assistant Professor

Geography and Earth Science
Kutztown State College; M.S., Ph.D., The

Library,

Professor
B.S.,

Pennsylvania State University

(1

961

MARK A. HORNBERGER
Associate Professor

B.A.,

Centre College; M.A., University

Science
B.S., Bloomsburg State College; M.A., Southern
Illinois University; Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State

of

Wisconsin;

M.L.S., University of Pittsburgh (1979)

BRIAN
Geography and Earth

Reference/

Documentary Librarian

A.

JOHNSON
Geography and Earth

Professor

Science
B.S., M.Ed., Indiana University of Pennsylvania; D.Ed.

The Pennsylvania State

University

(1

967)

University (1970)

JOHN

R.

TERRY H.JONES

HRANITZ

Professor

Curriculum and Foundations
B.S.,M.Ed. Ed.D. Indiana University of Pennsylvania
(1972)

178

Accounting
Rutgers-The State University; M.B.A., New York

Assistant Professor

Assistant Chairperson.

A.B.,

University, C.P.A. (1976)

)

)

SHARON S.KRIBBS

WILLIAM L.JONES
Communication Disorders and

Professor

Special Education
B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D., University of

(On leave during

JEAN

K.

Nebraska (1964)

Assistant Professor

Bloomsburg State College; M.N., The Pennsylvania

summers 987-88)

State University (1979)

1

KALAT
Nursing

Assistant Professor

ROBERT J. KRUSE
Communication Disorders

England Baptist School of Nursing; B.S.N.,
University of Vermont; M.S.N., Texas Women's

Professor

University (1981)

B.A., M.A., Ph.D.,

R.N.,

Nursing

R.N., Harrisburg Hospital School of Nursing; B.S.,

New

ANDREW J.

Chairperson, Communication

Disorders
B.S., M.Ed., D.Ed.,

University (1975)

GUNTHER LOTHAR LANGE

KARPINSKI

Professor

and Special Education
Temple

and Special Education

The Pennsylvania State

Assistant Professor
B.S., Ph.D.,

Physics

The Ohio State

University (1986)

University
L.

(1967)

RICHARD LARCOM
Psychology
Ohio State University (1972)

Associate Professor
B.S., M.A., Ph.D.,

JANICE C.KEIL
Business Education and

Assistant Professor

Office Administration
B.S., M.Ed., Bloomsburg State College

(1

OLIVER J. LARMI
Philosophy and Anthropology
Dartmouth College; Ph.D., University of
Pennsylvania (1968)
Professor

981

A.B.,

MARTIN M.KELLER
Curriculum and

Associate Professor

Foundations

CHARLS W. LAUDERMILCH
Sociology and Social

Associate Professor

B.S., Indiana State College; M.Ed., University of

Welfare

Pittsburgh (1961)
B.A.,

MARGARET A. KELLY

Moravian College; M.S.W..

Wayne

State

University (1978)

Associate Professor

Library, Serials Librarian

M.L.S., University of Pittsburgh

JAMES

972)

(1

R.

LAUFFER
Geography and Earth

Associate Professor

Science

JOHNE. KERLIN.JR.
Mathematics and Computer
Science

Professor
A.S.,

Broward Community College;

B.S., Allegheny College: M.S.. University of Hawaii:

Ph.D., University of Delaware

(1

966)

B.S., Florida

Atlantic University; M.A., Ph.D., University of California

ANN L.LEE

(1977)

Assistant Professor

SALEEM

B.S., M.Ed.,

Communication Disorders

and Special Education
M.

KHAN
Economics

Professor

Bahawalpur; M.A., Punjab
University; Ph.D., J. Gutenberg University (1 978)
(On leave during fall 1987)
B.A., S.E., College,

Bloomsburg State College

(1

981

WOO BONG LEE
Chairperson. Economics
Delaware Valley College: M.S.. Ph.D., Rutgers

Professor
B.S.,

University (1972)

HOWARD J. KINSLINGER
Marketing and

Associate Professor

Management
A.B., Brandeis University; M.B.A.,

New York;

The

Ph.D., Purdue University

(1

MICHAEL M.LEVINE
Assistant Professor

Psychology
Western Michigan

City College of

B.S.. Brooklyn College; M.A..

982)

College; Ph.D., University of Hawaii

THOMAS S.KLINGER

ROBERTW.LIDDELL.III

Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor

Biological and Allied

Health Sciences

Grove

City

B.S.,

M.A., Ph.D., University of South Florida

Pennsylvania State University

985)

Kutztown State College; Ph.D., The
Pennsylvania State University (1 970)
B.S., M.Ed.,

(1

986)

THELMAL LOHR

ROBERT B. KOSLOSKY
Associate Professor

972)

Computer and Information
Systems
College: M.S., Ph.D.. The

A.A., Bradford College; B.A., Macalester College;
(1

(1

Art

Instructor

Nursing

Diploma, Evangelical Hospital: A.B.. Heidelberg
College; M.S., University of Colorado (1984)

179

)

JAMES T.LORELLI

LAVEREW.MCCLURE

Professor
A.B., State University

Geography and Earth Science
of New YOrk at Binghamton;

M.S., Syracuse University; Ph.D., Southern

Illinois

Geography and Earth

Associate Professor

Science
B.S., Mansfield State College; M.N.S., University of

South Dakota (1963)

University (1967)

SIDNEY M.MCCULLY

SCOTT C.LOWE
Philosophy and
Anthropology

Assistant Professor
B.A., College of William

University of Virginia

(1

Assistant Professor

University;

and Mary; M.A., Ph.D.,

English

Western Illinois
Ph.D., University of Iowa (1984)

B.A., Hendrix College; M.A.,

987)

JOHN M.MCLAUGHLIN
Communication Disorders and

Professor

SHELL E.LUNDAHL
Counselor

Assistant Professor

Special Education
Lock Haven State College; M.Ed., D.Ed., The
Pennsylvania State University (1968)

B.A.,

West Chester State College; M.Ed., The
Pennsylvania State University (1981)

B.S.,

ARTHUR W.LYSIAK

JERRY K.MEDLOCK

Associate Professor

History

Professor

Chairperson, Health, Physical
Education,

B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Loyola University (1970)

A.B.,

Samford

and Athletics

University; M.A., Ed.D., University of

Alabama (1969)

LAWRENCE L. MACK
Chemistry
A.B., Middlebury College; Ph.D., Northwestern
Professor

ROBERT G.MEEKER
Assistant Professor

University (1972)

English

A.B., Lafayette College; M.A., University of Scranton

(1962)

ROBERT R.MACMURRAY
Economics

Associate Professor

B.A., Ursinus College; M.B.A., Ph.D., University of

JACKL. MEISS
Business Education and

Pennsylvania (1971)

Associate Professor

JOHN

The Pennsylvania State
Temple University (1 966)

Office Administration
P.

B.S.,

MAITTLEN-HARRIS

Assistant Professor

Chairperson,

Mass

Communication
B.Ed., University of Sydney;

Lift.

B.,

England; M.S., University of Florida

University of
(1

New

MARKS.MELNYCHUK
Assistant Professor

985)

University; M.Ed., Ed.D.,

Assistant Chairperson,
Biological and Allied Health

BERNADINET.MARKEY
Nursing

Instructor
B.S.,

Bloomsburg

University; M.S,

The Pennsylvania

State University (1985)

B.S.,

Sciences
Moravian College; Ph.D., Kent State University

(1979)

RICHARD L.MICHERI

COLLEEN J. MARKS

Assistant Professor

Professor

B.A.,

Communication Disorders

and Special Education
B.A.,

Edinboro State College; M.A., University
Ed.D., Lehigh University (1 969)

Fordham

University; M.A.,

Political Science
Columbia University

(1968)

of

Illinois;

THOMAS MARTUCCI
Health, Physical Education,

Instructor

and Athletics
B.S.,

Trenton State College

RICHARD

E.

(1

B.S., M.Ed.,

Professor
B.S., Ph.D.,

984)

MCCLELLAN

Assistant Professor

DONALD C.MILLER

Accounting

Bloomsburg State College; M.S.,

Curriculum and Foundations
Ohio State University; M.Ed., Bowling

Green State

University

G.DONALD

MILLER, JR.

(1

971

Communication Disorders

Associate Professor

and Special Education

Bucknell University, C.P.A. (1975)

B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania; M.A., Ph.D.,

Temple

University

(1

970)

(On leave during summer 1 987)

180

MAUREEN L. MULLIGAN

GORMAN L.MILLER
Curriculum and Foundations

Professor
B.A.,

LaVerne College; M.S., Indiana

University;

Program Counselor
Upward Bound Program
Wheeling College; M.S., Indiana State University

B.A.,

Ed.D., Ball State University (1973)

(1984)

LYNNE C.MILLER

ALLEN
Biological and Allied

Associate Professor

A.B.,

Health Sciences
B.S., University of

Rhode

Pharmacy;
Mexico State

F.

MURPHY
Languages and Cultures

Professor

Kenyon College;

M.A., Ph.D., Ohio State

University (1972)

Island College of

M.S., University of Texas; Ph.D.,

New

(On leave through December 1 988)

University (1981)

STEWART L. NAGEL
SCOTT E.MILLER, JR.

Professor

Associate Professor

B.F.A.,

Library,

Readers' Services

Chairperson, Art

Cooper Union; M.F.A.,

Pratt Institute (1972)

Librarian
A.B., M.A., M.L.S., University of Pittsburgh

(1

966)

GEORGE W. NEEL
Languages and Cultures

Associate Professor

WENDY L.MILLER
Music

Assistant Professor
B.S., Bluffton College;

Glassboro State College: Diploma (French),
University of Aix-Marseille; Diploma (German),
University of Heidelberg; A.M., Rutgers University
B.S.,

M.M., D.Mus., Indiana

(1964)

University (1983)

CRAIG A. NEWTON

DAVID J. MINDERHOUT
Philosophy and

Professor

Anthropology

Grand Rapids Junior College; B.A., M.A.,
Michigan State University; Ph.D., Georgetown

Professor

History

Southern
University; Ph.D., Western Reserve University

B.A., University of Pennsylvania; M.A.,
Illinois

A.A.,

University (1974)

ANN MARIE NOAKES
Chairperson, Biological and

Professor

Sciences
B.S., Slippery Rock State College; M.S., Ohio
University; Ph.D., Washington State University (1 968)
Allied Health

K.

MOHINDRU
Economics

Associate Professor
B.A., M.A.,

DAV College; M.A.,

Curriculum and Foundations
The Pennsylvania State University; Ph.D.,

University of

Delaware

(1

970)

RONALD W.NOVAK
Mathematics and
Computer Science

Associate Professor

B.S., California State College; M.Ed., University of

Pittsburgh; M.A., University of

Ph.D., University of

Pennsylvania (1975)

Illinois (1

964)

WILLIAM S.O'BRUBA
Chairperson. Curriculum

Professor

P.JAMESMOSER
Associate Professor
B.S., M.S., Ph.D.,

B.S., M.Ed.,

Professor

LOUIS V.MINGRONE

RAJESH

(1966)

and Foundations
Duquesne

Physics

The Pennsylvania State

University

B.S., California State College: M.Ed..

University; Ed.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

(1981)
(1973)

JOSEPH E.MUELLER
Associate Professor

Mathematics and Computer
Science

ROBERT S. OBUTELEWICZ
Economics
Carson Newman College; M.A.. Ph.D..
University of Massachusetts-Amherst (1 982)

Assistant Professor
B.A., B.S.,

B.S., Butler University; M.S., University of Illinois

(1965)

JAMES

F.

Instructor

THOMAS L.OHL

MULLEN
Department of Developmental
Instruction

B.S.,

The Pennsylvania State

Bloomsburg State College

(1

University; M.Ed..

978)

Mathematics and
Computer Science

Assistant Professor

B.S..

Bloomsburg State College: M.Ed..

Millersville

State College (1968)

SHARON LO'KEEFE
Instructor

Health. Physical Education.

and Athletics
B.S.,

Trenton State College

(1

983)

181

JOHNJ.OLIVO

CARL A. POFF

Associate Professor

B.S., Davis

Chairperson, Business

Assistant Professor

Health, Physical Education,

Education Education and

and Athletics

Office Administration

Bloomsburg State College; M.A., The University
of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1 983)

and Elkins College; M.Ed., Trenton State

B.S.,

University; Ph.D., Michigan State University (1982)

ROY D. POINTER
JANET R.OLSEN

Professor

Assistant Professor

Library, Assistant

Acquisition Librarian
B.S.,

B.S., University of

Chemistry
Kansas; M.S., Ph.D., University of

Michigan (1969)

Kutztown State College; M.S.L.S., Syracuse

AARON POLONSKY

University (1968)

Assistant Professor

Library, Acquisition

NANCYA.ONUSCHAK

Librarian

Professor

Nursing

B.S., M.S.Ed., Wilkes College; M.N.,

The

A.B., University of Pennsylvania; B.S.L.S., Drexel

Technology

Institute of

(1

968)

Pennsylvania State University; D.Ed., Temple

JAMES C.POMFRET

University (1980)

Professor

Chairperson, Mathematics

CLINTON J. OXENRIDER

and Computer Science
Mathematics and
Computer Science

Associate Professor
B.S.,

B.S.,

Bates College; M.S.,

New Mexico State

University; Ph.D., University of

Oklahoma

(1

972)

Bloomsburg State College; M.A., The

Pennsylvania State University; D.A., Idaho State

EDWARD J. POOSTAY

University (1965)

Associate Professor
B.S.,

TERRYA.OXLEY

Temple

Director,

Reading

University; Ph.D., University of

Georgia

(1

B.M.E., University of Wisconsin; M.M.E., University of

ALEXJ.POPLAWSKY

Wisconsin (1984)

Professor

Psychology

B.S., University of Scranton; M.S., Ph.D.
E.

PARSONS

University (1974)

Health Sciences

Ohio State University

(1

984)

H.

BENJAMIN POWELL

Professor
A.B.,

JAMES W.PERCEY

History

Drew

University; M.A. Ph.D. Lehigh University

(1966)

Associate Professor
A.B., University of

.Ohio

Biological and Allied

Assistant Professor
B.S., M.S., Ph.D.,

981

Music

Assistant Professor

JAMES

Clinic

University; M.Ed., Pennsylvania State

Science
Pennsylvania; M.S., Rutgers
Political

GERALD W. POWERS
Professor

University (1965)

Assistant Chairperson,

Communications Disorders and

MARION

B.

PETRILLO

Assistant Professor
B.A., Wilkes College;

English

M.A Duquesne

(1982)
(On leave during academic year,

1

University

987-88)

Special Education
Massachusetts; M.Ed., University of
New Hampshire; Ed.D., University of Northern
Colorado (1971)
(On leave during summers, 1 987-88)
B.A., University of

DONALD

LAURETTA PIERCE
Professor

Nursing

L.

PRATT

Assistant Professor

Curriculum

B.S.Ed.,

Temple

University; Ph.D., Jefferson Medical

College; M.S.N., University of Pennsylvania

(1

975)

and

Foundations

R.N., Harrisburg Polyclinic Hospital School of Nursing;
B.S., Utica College of

Lawrence

Syracuse University; M.Ed., St.
South Florida

University; Ph.D., University of

(1985)

JOSEPH R.PIFER
Associate Professor

Geography and
Earth Science

MICHAEL

E.

PUGH

Assistant Professor

Chemistry

B.S., Clarion State College; M.A., Arizona State

B.S., University of California at Davis; Ph.D., Arizona

University (1969)

State University (1983)

182

ROBERT L.REMALEY,,JR.

RONALD E.PUHL
Health, Physical Education,

Associate Professor
B.S.,

Lock Haven State College; M.A.,

and Athletics
West Chester

Foundations
B.S., Millersville State College; Ed.M.,

State College (1966)

University (1972)

SALIMQURESHI

DAVID

Marketing and Management
B.S., University of Karachi; M.B.A., Adelphi University;
Ph.D., The Union Graduate School of Ohio (1 976)

B.A.,

EMORY W.RARIG

JOHN

Assistant Professor

Marketing and Management

Professor

Bloomsburg State College; MA, Ed.D.,
Teachers College, Columbia University (1 968)

Curriculum and

Assistant Professor

Temple

RIDER

R.

Health, Physical Education,

Instructor

and Athletics
The

University of Chicago (1986)

H.RILEY, JR.
Mathematics and
Computer Science

Associate Professor

B.S.,

B.A., Lehigh University; M.S., Ph.D., University of

Connecticut (1984)

MARY ELIZABETH RARIG
Nursing

Assistant Professor

Winnipeg General Hospital School of Nursing;
B.S.N. University of Western Ontario; M.Ed.,
Teachers College (1981)
R.N.,

,

MEHDI RAZZAGHI

English

B.A., Northern Arizona University; M.A.,

University; Ph.D.,

Duke

Purdue

University (1985)

BRUCE L. ROCKWOOD

Associate Professor
G.C.E.,

DANNY L.ROBINSON
Assistant Professor

Lewes Technical

Mathematics and Computer
Science

Associate Professor

College, England; B.S.,

B.A.,

Sussex University, England; Ph.D., University
London (1987)

of

Finance and Business

Law
Swarthmore College;

Law School

J.D., University of

Chicago

(1985)

CHANG SHUBROH
CARROLL J. REDFERN
and Special Education
B.S.,

Sociology and Social
Welfare

Professor

Communication Disorders

Professor

Johnson C. Smith

University; M.Ed.,

State College; Ed.D., Lehigh University

(1

Bloomsburg

B.A.,

Dong-A

University; C.S.W., M.S.W., Ph.D..

Louisiana State University

(1

971

969)

ROBERT L. ROSHOLT
ROBERT R.REEDER

B.A., M.S.,

The Pennsylvania State

University of Colorado

Chairperson. Political

Professor

Philosphyand
Anthropology

Associate Professor

(1

University; M.A.,

Science
B.A., Luther College; M.A.P.A., Ph.D., University of

Minnesota (1969)

968)

(On leave during spring 1 988)

ROBERT P. ROSS
Economics

Associate Professor

BURTON T.REESE
Associate Professor

B.A., M.A.,

Health, Physical Education

Washington University (1967)

(On leave during summer 1 987)

and Athletics
B.A., M.Ed., East

Stroudsburg State College

(1

969)

SUSAN RUSINKO
Assistant Chairperson.

Professor

JAMES T. REFER
Associate Professor

English

Communication disorders

and Special Education
Shippensburg State College; M.Ed., The
Pennsylvania State University (1 966)

B.A.,

Wheaton

College; M.A.. Ph.D.,

The

Pennsylvania State University (1959)

B.S.,

GLENN E.SADLER
English

Associate Professor

CAROLE S. REIFSTECK
Assistant Professor

A.B.,

Music

Wheaton

College: M.A.. University of California;

Ph.D., University of

Aberdeen (1984)

B.Mus., Houghton College; M.M., West Virginia
University; D.Ed., Pennsylvania State University

ROBERT G.SAGAR

(1983)

Associate Professor

Biological and Allied

Health Sciences
B.S., M.S..

Ohio State University (1963)

183

PAULA. SHOEMAKER

TEJBHANS.SAINI
Professor
B.A., M.S., University of Punjab; D.F.,

New School

Ph.D.,

Economics
Duke University;

Accounting

Associate Professor
B.S.,

Bloomsburg State College; M.B.A., Marywood

College (1986)

(1968)

ROGER B.SANDERS

SAMUEL B.SLIKE
Health, Physical Education.

Associate Professor

Communication Disorders

Associate Professor

and Athletics
B.S.,

West Chester State College;

M.A., Ball State

University (1972)

HI

B.S.,

The Pennsylvania State

University of Scranton

TOSH SATO

(1

and Special Education
The

University; M.S.,

979)

RALPH SMILEY

I

Communication Studies

Associate Professor

A. B..M.A., University of North Carolina (1972)

Professor

History

B.A., Brooklyn College; M.A., Ph.D., Rutgers

University (1969)

GLORIA JEAN SCHECHTERLY
Nursing

Instructor

Diploma, Geisinger Medical Center School of Nursing;
B.S.N. Wilkes College; M.S., The Pennsylvania State
,

University (1984)

RILEY B.SMITH
English

Associate Professor

The

Texas (1 977)
(On leave during 1 987-88 academic year)
B.A., Ph.D.,

University of

CONSTANCE J. SCHICK

CHRISTINE M.SPERLING

Psychology
B.B.A., Angelo State University; Ph.D., Texas Tech

Assistant Professor

University (1973)

University (1984)

Professor

HOWARD N.SCHREIER
Studies
B.A., Brooklyn College; M.S., University of Georgia;

Temple

University

Oregon; Ph.D., Brown

JAMES R.SPERRY
Communication

Associate Professor

Ph.D.,

Art.

B.A., M.A., University of

(1

981

Chairperson, History

Professor

B.A., Bridgewater College; M.A., Ph.D., University of

Arizona (1968)

(On leave during summer 1 987)

EMERICSCHULTZ

DALE A. SPRINGER
Chemistry

Assistant Professor

Geography and Earth

Assistant Professor

B.A., University of California; Ph.D., University of Illinois

(1986)

Science
A.B., Lafayette College; M.S., University of Rochester;

Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State

JOHNS.SCRIMGEOUR

University (1985)

Counselor

Associate Professor
B.S.,

Bloomsburg State College; M.Ed., The

Pennsylvania State University

(1

WILLIAM

959)

J.

SPROULE

Professor

Assistant Chairperson, Health,

Physical Education,

JOHNJ.SERFF.JR.

and Athletics

Syracuse University; M.S., Brooklyn College;
D.Ed., The Pennsylvania State University (1 969)

A.B.,

Geography and Earth

Assistant Professor

Science
B.S.,

The Pennsylvania State

Chester State College

(1

University; M.Ed.,

West

969)

GEORGE E. STETSON
Assistant Professor

LORRAINE SHANOSKI

B.A.,

Curriculum and
Foundations

Assistant Professor

Science
Yale University; M.A., University of Delaware;

Ph.D., University of North Carolina

B.S., M.Ed., Northeastern University; Ed.D., Indiana

JOAN

University of Pennsylvania

Assistant Professor

(

1

986)

Geography and Earth

B.

(1

973)

STONE
Nursing

R.N., Harrisburg Hospital School of Nursing; B.S.N.,

THEODORE M. SHANOSKI
Associate Professor
History
B.S., East Stroudsburg State College; M.A., Ohio
University; Ed.D.,

Temple

University (1964)

University Hospital of Pennsylvania; M.S.N.,

Pennsylvania State University

(1

982)

GERALD H.STRAUSS
Professor
A.B., University of Pennsylvania; M.A., Ed.D.,

Columbia University (1961)
184

English

HARRY C.STRINE,

HENRY C. TURBERVILLE, JR.

III

Communication Studies
Susquehanna University; M.A., Ohio University

Associate Professor
B.A.,

Associate Professor

Health, Physical

Education,
B.S., M.A., University of

(1970)

Alabama

(1

and Athletics

967)

GEORGE A. TURNER

BARBARA J. STROHMAN
Associate Professor
B.S., University of Maryland; M.F. A., Maryland

Art
Institute

Professor

History

B.S., M.S., Eastern Illinois University (1965)

(1969)

DANAR.ULLOTH
DALE

L.

SULTZBAUGH

Mass Communications

Professor

Sociology and Social

Assistant Professor

B.A.,

Southern Missionary College; A.M., Ph.D.,

Welfare

University of Missouri

University

DONALD A. VANNAN

(1

983)

B.A., Gettysburg College; M.Div., Lutheran

Theological Seminary; M.S.W.,

West Virginia

Biological and Allied

(1981)

Professor

CYNTHIA A. SURMACZ

B.S., Millersville State College; M.Ed., Ed.D.,

Health Sciences
Biological and Allied

Assistant Professor

Pennsylvania State University

(1

The

961

Health Sciences
B.S.,

S.

The Pennsylvania

State University; Ph.D., Milton

Hershey Medical Center (The Pennsylvania State

CARLJ.VENUTO

B.A.,

ANTHONY J. SYLVESTER

Department of Instructional
Development
Houghton College; M.S., Syracuse University

Instructor

University) (1984)

(1981)

Associate Professor

History

Newark College of Rutgers University; M.A.,
Rutgers University (1965)

A.B.,

PETER

B.

VENUTO
Marketing and Management

Professor

Syracuse University; M.B.A., Ph.D.. University
Santa Clara (1980)
B.A.,

M. GENE TAYLOR
Professor
B.S.,

Muskingum

of

Physics

College;

M.Sc, Ph.D., Brown

KIZHANIPURAM VINODGOPAL
Chemistry

Assistant Professor

University (1969)

B.S., Calcutta University; M.S.C., Indian Institute of

Technology; M.S., Boston University; Ph.D..

LOUIS

F.

THOMPSON

University of

Professor
A.B.,

Vermont

Columbia College;

MA,

Ph.D., Lehigh

J.

985)

CALVIN WALKER
Chairperson, Psychology

Professor

University (1963)

B.A.,

JAMES E.TOMLINSON

B.A., M.A., California

Muskingum College; Ed.M.,

Ed.D.,

Temple

University (1967)

Assistant Professor

Chairperson,

Communication Studies
State University at Long Beach

STEPHEN C. WALLACE
Chairperson. Music

Associate Professor

B.S., Mansfield State College; M.M., University of

(1980)

Michigan; D.Ed.,

JORGEA.TOPETE
Cultures

CHARLES WALTERS

TORSELLA

DePauw University;

Nursing

B.S.N. M.N., University of Pennsylvania

(1

981

PETER

B.

WALTERS
Director. Special Services

Instructor

JUNELTRUDNAK
Professor

M.F.A., University of

Wisconsin; Ph.D., University of Michigan (1977)

Assistant Professor
,

Art

Assistant Professor
B.M.,

B.

University

(1967)

M.A., Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania (1983)

PATRICIA

The Pennsylvania State

Languages and

Assistant Professor

B.S.,

(1

Chairperson, English

for Disadvantaged

Mathematics and Computer
Science

B.S.,

Students

Bloomsburg State College: M.A.. University

Scranton

(1

of

978)

Bloomsburg State College; M.S., Bucknell

University; Ph.D.,

The Pennsylvania State

University

(1968)

185

)

R.EDWARD WARDEN

KENNETH T.WILSON, JR.
Curriculum and

Associate Professor

Foundations
B.S., Millersville State College; M.A., Villanova

Associate Professor
B.S..

Art

Edinboro State College; M.S., The Pennsylvania

State University (1963)

University (1967)

WALLACE S. WOODARD
DAVID E.WASHBURN

Counseling and Human
Development Center

Associate Professor

Curriculum and

Professor

Foundations

B.S.,

West Virginia State College;

M.A., Western

B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Arizona; Postdoctoral

Michigan University; Ph.D., Ohio State University

Certificate in Multicultural Education, University of

(1986)

Miami (1972)
(On leave during summer 1 987)

MELVYN

L.

WOODWARD
Marketing and

Professor

LYNN

A.

WATSON

Management
Curriculum and

P rof esso r

Foundations

Shippensburg State College; M.Ed., D.Ed., The
Pennsylvania State University (1 966)

A.B., Bucknell University; M.B.A., Ph.D.,

Ohio State

University (1976)

B.S.,

IRVIN

WRIGHT

Assistant Professor

Assistant Director of the

ROBERT N. WATTS
Curriculum and

Professor
B.S.,

Susquehanna

University; M.B.A.,

Foundations
Ohio

University (1975)

Dodge

University of

City Junior College; B.Ed., State

New York at Buffalo;

M.Ed., University of

STEPHEN G.WUKOVITZ
Communications Disorders

Assistant Professor

and Special Education
Emerson College;

A.A.,

Toledo (1977)

JULIA M.WEITZ

B.S..

Department of Instructional
Development

Associate Professor

Physics

B.A., M.A., Montclair State College

(1

968)

M.S., University of Pittsburgh

(1978)

ROBERT P. YORI
DORETTE

E.

WELK

Assistant Professor

Chairperson, Accounting

Professor
Director of School of Health

Sciences, Chairperson,

Nursing

B.S.,

Bloomsburg State College; M.B.A., Lehigh

University; Ph.D.,

The Pennsylvania

State University

(1969)

B.S.N. D'Youville College; M.S.N., University of
,

Pennsylvania (1977)

JANICE M.YOUSE
Communication Studies

Assistant Professor

CAROL M.WHITE

B.S., M.A.,

Foundations
of

West Virginia

University (1965)

Curriculum and

Associate Professor
A.B., M.S.,

Temple

University; Ph.D., University

JOSEPH M.YOUSHOCK
Communication Disorders

Assistant Professor

Minnesota (1986)

and Special Education
B.S., M.Ed.,

Bloomsburg State College

(1

971

BRUCE E.WILCOX
Chemistry

Assistant Professor
B.S., M.S., State University of

New YOrk, Oswego;

MARILOUW.ZELLER
Assistant Professor

Library, Assistant

Ph.D., University of Cincinnati (1987)
B.S.,

West Virginia Wesleyan

JOHNB.WILLIMAN

University of Pittsburgh

Associate Professor
History
B.S., College of Charleston; M.A., University of
Alabama; Ph.D., St. Louis University (1969)

Assistant Professor

LOIS

P.

(1

College; M.L.S.,

978)

ZONG

B.S.N. M.S.N. University of Pennsylvania
,

ANNE K.WILSON
Associate Professor

Sociology and Social
Welfare

B.A., Carleton College; M.S., University of Maryland;

Ph.D.,

186

The John Hopkins

University

(1

Catalog

Librarian

980)

,

Nursing
(1

983)

ADJUNCT FACULTY

Scranton Medical Technology Consortium
Scranton, Pa.

Medical Technology Program

THOMAS V. DISILVIO, M.D., Medical Director
MARYGENE BUTLER, M.D., M.T., (ASCP;,

Abington Memorial Hospital
Abington, Pa.
JOHN W. EIMAN, M.D.,

Program Director

Mawr

The Bryn
Medical Director

BARBARA J. SCHEELJE,

M.T. (ASCP),

Program Director

"

CHARLOTTE W. ROLAND, M.D.,

NANCY M.G. CALDER,
Williamsport Hospital
Williamsport, Pa.

DON K. WEAVER,

Director

Geisinger Medical Center

JOHN

Danville, Pa.

Coordinator

JOHN J. MORAN, M.D., Medical Director
ALVIN SWARTZENTRUBER, M.T., (ASCP),
Director

Harrisburg Hospital
Harrisburg, Pa.
HIM G. KWEE, M.D.,

RUANE,

Director

M.T. (ASCP).

M.Ed., M.T. (ASCP),

CLINICAL CHEMISTRY

GLADFELTER,

PROGRAM

Director

M.T. (ASCP),

Division of Laboratory Medicine
M.D., Chairman

ot

Laboratory

Medicine

Philadelphia, Pa.

WARREN,

Geisinger Medical Center

JOHN J. MORAN,

Nazareth Hospital
M.D., Medical Director

SR. LAURINE GRAFF, M.D., M.T. (ASCP),
Program Director

JAY BURTON JONES.

Polyclinic Medical Center of Harrisburg
Harrisburg, Pa.

JULIAN W. POTOK, D.O., Medical Director
MARGARET A. BLACK, M.T., (ASCP), Program
Director

Ph.D.. Associate

ARCHIMEDES

GARBES,

D.

M.D.. Associate

Laboratory Medicine

MILDRED LOUISE KAISER FLEETWOOD.
Ph.D., Associate

CHRISTINE

E.

in

Laboratory Medicine

SMULL,

Ph.D., Associate

Coordinator

Sayre, Pa.

DONALD R. WEAVER, M.D., Medical Director
JAMES L. BENDER, M.S., M.T. (ASCP), C.L.S.,

in

Laboratory Medicine

ALVIN SWARTZENTRUBER.

Robert Packer Hospital

in

Laboratory Medicine

in

(NCA), Program

M.

Education Coordinator

Program Director

*

M.T., (ASCP), Education

Medical Director

Lancaster General Hospital
Lancaster, Pa.
GERALD R. FAHS, M.D., Medical

J.

M.D., Director

DAMASKA,

Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
C. WARREN KOEHL, JR., M.D.,

Program Director

WILLIAM

L.

HELEN

JANICE M. FOGLEMAN,

E.

M.Ed., M.T. (ASCP).

C.L.S. (NCA), Program Director

GALAL M. AHMED, M.D., Medical Director
LORETTA A. MOFFAT, M.T. (ASCP), Program

NADINE

Medical

Director

Divine Providence Hospital
Williamsport, Pa.

Program

Hospital

Brvn Mawr, Pa.

in

ALOYSIOUS J. SHULSKI,
Clinical

B.S.. Educational

the School of Medical Technology

B.A., Supervisor of

Chemistry Laboratory

Director

Sacred Heart Hospital
Allentown, Pa.
FRANCIS V. KOSTELNIK, M.D., Medical Director
SANDRA A. NEIMAN. M.T. (ASCP), C.L.S.
(NCA), Program

Director

Joseph's Hospital
Reading, Pa.
JASPER G. CHEN SEE, M.D.,

St.

JEAN WADE,

Medical Director

M.Ed., M.T. (ASCP), Program

Director

Luke's Hospital
Bethlehem, Pa.
JOSEPH W. FISHER, JR., M.D., Medical Director
CYNTHIA A. PAULES, M.T., (ASCP), C.L.S.

St.

(NCA), Program

Director

187

FACULTY EMERITI
BRUCE
BEN
J.

E.

ADAMS (May.

1980)

ALTER (January, 1985)
WESTON BAKER (May. 1984)
C.

DONALD R. BASHORE (August, 1983)
IVA MAE V. BECKLEY (May, 970)
R. CLARK BOLER (May, 1982)
STEPHEN M. BRESETT (May, 1987)
BOYD F. BUCKINGHAM, Vice President Emeritus
1

(December. 1981)

ROBERT L. BUNGE (August,

1983)

WILLARD A. CHRISTIAN (May, 1978)
BARBARA M. DILWORTH (December,

EDSON J. DRAKE (December, 1982)
VIRGINIA A. DUCK (January, 1984)
C. STUART EDWARDS (June, 979)
JOHN A. ENMAN (December, 1984)
HOWARD F. FENSTEMAKER (May,
HALBERT F. GATES (May, 1981)
GLENN A. GOOD (May, 1984)
RALPHS. HERRE (May, 1972)

1982)

L.

HIMES

1963)

1

1

I.

1

MILTON LEVIN (February, 1984)
CYRIL A. LINDQUIST (May, 1975)

THOMAS R. MANLEY (May, 1981
JOHN MASTER (June, 1986)
LUCY MCCAMMON (January, 1958)
MARGARET E. MCCERN (May, 1976)
President Emeritus (September,

1984)
(May, 1983)

NELSON A. MILLER (January,

1983)

ROBERTO MILLER (December, 1985)
CLYDE S. NOBLE (May, 1979)
HILDEGARD PESTEL (August, 1974)
DONALD D. RABB (January, 1984)
FRANCIS J. RADICE

(August, 1985)

EMORY W. RARIG, JR., Dean Emeritus (September, 1984)
GWENDOLYN REAMS (August, 1976)
HERBERT H. REICHARD (May, 1971)
EMILY A. REUWSAAT (May. 981
STANLEY A. RHODES (May, 1982)
1

1968)

MARTIN A. SATZ (May. 1979)
RICHARD C. SAVAGE (May, 1985)
TOBIAS F. SCARPINO (May, 1982)
RUSSELL F. SCHLEICHER (May, 1962)

BERNARD J. SCHNECK (May, 1982)
ANNA G. SCOTT (May, 956)
GILBERT SELDERS (August, 1987)
1

(May, 1982)

RUTH D. SMEAL (December, 1978)
RICHARD M. SMITH (December, 1979)
ERIC W. SMITHNER (May, 1983)
ROBERT R. SOLENBERGER (May, 1982)
MARGARET M. SPONSELLER (August, 981
RICHARD J. STANISLAW (May, 1982)
WILLIAM

(January, 1983)

MICHAEL J. MCHALE

1972)

1

CLAYTON H. HINKEL (December, 1980)
JOHN A. HOCH, Dean Emeritus (May. 1975)
KENNETH C. HOFFMAN (December, 1983)
RUSSELL E. HOUK (May, 1982)
RALPH R. IRELAND (May, 1980)
ELLAMAE JACKSON (August, 971
MARY LOU F. JOHN (December, 984)
ROYCE O. JOHNSON (May, 1973)
WARREN JOHNSON (May, 1977)
ELINOR R. KEEFER (July. 1968)
ROBERT L. KLINEDINST (January, 1983)
CHARLES C. KOPP (May, 1985)
PHILLIP H. KRAUSE (October, 1982)
JULIUS R. KROSCHEWSKY(May. 1986)
MARGARET LAUER (May, 1984)
MARGARET C. LEFEVRE (December, 976)
ELLEN L LENSING (June, 1982)

JAMES H. MCCORMICK,

WALTER S. RYGIEL (January,

REXE. SELK

1

CRAIG

ALVAW. RICE (May, 1980)
ROBERT D. RICHEY (May, 1983)
KENNETH A. ROBERTS (August,
BETTY J. ROST (May, 1982)
RAY C.ROST (May, 1984)

B.

STERLING

(May, 1973)

GEORGE G. STRADTMAN (August, 1972)
THOMAS G. STURGEON (May, 1977)
DAVID SUPERDOCK (May, 1986)
WILBERTA.TAEBEL(May,

1976)

ALFRED E. TONOLO (December,

1982)

ROBERT D. WARREN (January, 1984)
MARGARET S. WEBBER (January, 984)
1

NORMAN

E.

WHITE

(May, 1985)

ELIZABETH B. WILLIAMS (August, 1969)
WILLIAM G. WILLIAMS (August, 1982)

RICHARD O. WOLFE
WILLIAM

(May, 1980)

WOZNEK (May, 1986)

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

CHARLES

H.

CARLSON

Assistant Vice

President for Academic

JOHN ABELL

Interim Dean, School of

Extended Programs
B.A., M.Ed., St.

Lawrence University (1973)

and Acting Dean

Affairs

of

Graduate Studies
B.A., San Jose State College; M.A., Ed.D., Columbia
University (1959)

PETER H.ADRIAN

Head Football Coach

West Virginia University;
Rhode Island (1985)
B.S.,

JENNIE

M.S., University o f

H.

CARPENTER

Life

B.A., University of

RUHUL M. AMIN

Director of Residence

Assistant Director (or Planning

HSC, Dhaka Government College;

B.A.

and Analysis
(H), M.S., The

Oklahoma; M.A., University

of

Alabama (1968)

JAMES

P. CHRISTY
Director of Admissions
Wheeling College; M.Ed.. Kutztown University

University of Dhaka, Bangladesh; M.A., D.P.A.,

B.A.,

Carleton University, Canada; M.A., Ph.D., The

(1986)

University of Akron (1986)

JUDYCOLEMAN-BRINICH
WILLIAM BAILEY, JR.

Store

JOHNS. BAIRD,

Dean of College
and Sciences

JR.

Child Center
B.S., M.Ed.,

Bloomsburg State College

PAUL L. CONARD

(1

979)

Assistant Vice President

of Arts

B.A., University of Virginia; M.S., Ph.D., North Carolina

Campus

Director,

Manager, University

for Administration

B.S., M.Ed.,

Bloomsburg State College

(1

963)

State University (1971)
T.L.

CAROL A. BARNETT

COOPER

Dean of Enrollment
Management

Assistant Director of

Career Development
Pennsylvania (1 978)

B.S., M.Ed., Indiana University of

A.B.,

Morehead State

University; M.Ed.,

The

Pennsylvania State University; Ph.D., University

of

Pittsburgh (1982)

LORI

A.

BARSNESS

B.S., M.A., University of North

Greek Coordinator
Dakota (1 987)

J.

DAVID CUNNINGHAM

A.B., M.A., University of

JOHN J. BIERYLA

Assistant Director of

and Labor Relations
South Dakota: Ph.D.,

University of

Oregon

THOMAS A.

DAVIES, JR.

(1

Director of Personnel

986)

Financial Aid
B.S., M.A., Indiana University of

JOSEPH M. BRESSI
B.S., East

Pennsylvania

(1

982)

Head Coach, Women's

Basketball
Stroudsburg State College (1986)

B.A.,

Director of Career

Development
Waynesburg College: M.Ed., Duquesne

University (1964)

JOSEPH A. DEMELFI

PENELOPE BRITT

Admissions
B.A., Rider College; M.Ed.,

Assistant Director of

Assistant Director of

Admissions
B.S., M.S., Delta State University

(1

976)

Salem State College

(1983)

PATRICIA DIEBERT

Coordinator of Adult

Advisement Programs and

RUBEN

BRITT, JR.

Director,

Cooperative

Education. Internship,

and

Services
B.A.,

Bloomsburg University (1986)

Job Location
B.S.,

Southern University; M.A.. Bloomsburg

BRUCE C. DIETTERICK

Director of Public

University (1984)

Information
B.A.,

SHERYL R. BRYSON
Drake

University; M.S.,

University

(1

963)

Director of University

Relations
B.A.,

The Pennsylvania State

Iowa State University

(1986)

JOHN
B.S.,

E.

DITTRICH

Purdue

Dean. College of Business

University; M.B.A.. Harvard University:

Ph.D., University of Washington

THOMAS P. CALDER

Assistant Director of

DOYLE G. DODSON

Development/Athletics
B.S., Hofstra University; M.S.A.,

Ohio University

(1

985)

Director of Computer

Services
B.S.. M.Ed..

Bloomsburg State College (1967)

(1986)

189

GRETCHEN
B.A., M.Ed.,

E.

ERB

Residence Director

The Pennsylvania State

University

(1

986)

THOMAS LYONS
B.S.,

Director of Financial Aid

Susquehanna

University; M.A., Indiana

University of Pennsylvania

KAREN

FUTOMA

L.

Institutional

B.A.,

(1

976)

Assistant Director of

Bloomsburg University

(1

Studies

HOWARD K. MACAULEY, JR.

Dean, College of
Professional Studies

984)

A.B., Bucknell University; M.A., Stanford University;

JIMMY GILLILAND

Assistant Director, Student

and the Kehr Union
M.A., Bowling Green

Activities

B.A.. College of Stenbenville;

M.Ed.,

Temple

University; Ph.D., University of

Pennsylvania (1967)

DONALD B.MCCULLOCH

University (1983)

Director of Physical

Plant (1980)

RICHARD

B.

HAUPT

Director of Residence
Hall Operations

B.S., M.Ed.,

Shippensburg State College

(1

HUGH J. MCFADDEN, JR.

Director of Institutional

Information

DAVID

A.

HILL

Comptroller,

Community
Activities

B.A.M.B.A.Drexel

B.S., M.S.,

West Chester State

College; Ed.D., Lehigh

University (1976)

University (1982)

GEORGE A. MITCHELL
DOUGLAS C. HIPPENSTIEL

Director of Affirmative

Action

Director of Alumni
Affairs

B.S., M.S.,

Bloomsburg State College

B.A.,

Lycoming College

(1

986)

980)

(1

SUSAN M.MITCHELL

DONALD E. HOCK
B.A.,

E.

(1

HOLLISTER

Sports Information

Bloomsburg State College

JANET M. HUTCHINSON
B.S., M.Ed., East

Development
B.S.,

968)

Director
B.S.,

Assistant Director of

Director of Budget

Bloomsburg State College

JAMES

and
Management

Planning, Research,

968)

(1

Bloomsburg University (1986)

JOHN S. MULKA

Dean of Student

Development
Bloomsburg State College; M.Ed., Ohio
University; D.Ed., The Pennsylania State University

B.S.,

980)

Head Field Hockey
and Head Softball Coach

Stroudsburg State College

(1

978)

(1968)

MELISSA PIPER NELSON

Director of

Publications

SUSAN

R.

HICKS

Executive Assistant to

B.S.,

The Pennsylvania State

University

(1

986)

the President
B.S.,

Bloomsburg State College; M.Ed., Ohio

ROBERT G. NORTON

Dean of Student Life/
Assistant Vice President

University (1982)

(On leave July

1

,

1

987 to Dec. 31

,

1

B.S., Slippery

987)

Rock State College; M.Ed.,

University of

Pittsburgh (1962)

ANTHONY M. IANIERO

Director of

(On leave during summers 1 987-88)

Development
B.A., M.Ed., Trenton State College

(1

984)

J

AM ES E PARSONS
.

Acting Executive Assistant
to the

THOMAS M JOSEPH

Director of Television

.

and Radio Services
B.S.,

The Pennsylvania

Syracuse University

(1

B.S., M.S., Ph.D.,
(July 1,1

Ohio State University

987 to Dec.

(1

President

984)

31, 1987)

State University; M.S.,

THADDEUS PIOTROWSKI

986)

Director, Learning

Resources Center

WILLIAM KOCH

B.S., California State College; M.Ed.,

B.S.,

Pennsylvania State University

Residence Director
Bloomsburg University (1986)

THOMAS M. KRESCH
B.A.,

Residence Director
Bloomsburg State College; M.Ed., Ohio

University (1984)

MARY LYNN KUDEY
B.S., King's College (1986)

190

Assistant Registrar

JOSEPH C. QUINN

(1

The

969)

Director of Purchasing (1983)

RAYMOND RICKETTS,

Assistant Men's

III

Basketball

Coach

EDWARD VALOVAGE

Residence Director
de Sales (1 986)

B.S., Allentown College of St. Francis

A.B., Albright College; M.Ed., Springfield College

(1985)

MICHAEL ROBATIN

Director of Accounting,

and Office
Management 977)

Collections,

ERIC VAN
Admissions Counselor
Nassau Community College; B.A., Hofstra

A.A.,

University; M.S.,

Long Island University (1986)

( 1

JOSEPH VIADELLA

KENNETH
B.S.,

D.

SCHNURE

Assistant Football

Coach

Registrar
B.S., University of

Bloomsburg State College; M.S., Bucknell

Rhode

Island (1986)

University (1970)

ROLENE J. WAGNER
VINCENT SINAGRA
B.S., M.S., University of

LINDA Z.

Assistant Football Coach

Rhode

Island

SOWASH

(1

B.S., M.Ed.,

Physical TheraphyAide
Lock Haven University; M.Ed., East Stroudsburg

University (1986)

985)

Assistant Director,

Residence

B.S.,

SANDRA R. WALKER

Life

Coordinator of Orientation
Center for Counseling and

Human Development

Bloomsburg State College (1976)

B.S. Westminster College; M.Ed.,
,

MICHAEL SOWASH

Associate Director of
Student Activities and
the Kehr Union

B.S. Ed., Slippery

Rock State College

JOHN J.TRATHEN
Bloomsburg State

KENNETH

E.

WEAVER

and the Kehr Union
College; D.Ed., The

Director of Law

Enforcement'(1971)

975)

Director of Student
Activities

B.S., M.Ed.,

(1

Bloomsburg

University (1985)

DONALD W. YOUNG
B.S., M.S.,

Residence Director

West Chester State College

(1

982)

Pennsylvania State University (1968)

191

2

1

Index
ACADEMIC

COMMUNICATIONS STUDIES

Ad\ ixement 10

COMMUNITY GOVERNMENT ASSN.

25

Dismissal 17

COMPREHENSIVE SOCIAL STUDIES
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION

150

Good

Standing 16

Grievances 32

SCIENCE

Probation 16

Criteria 7
8.

65

CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
COUNSELING 29
COURSES

7

167

Procedures 7

Course Load

ADVANCED

Repeating of 12

Placement 9

CREDIT

Standing for Military Service 9

By examination
Definition of 12

162

ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
AMBULANCE SERVICE 28

1

55

APPEALS FOR REINSTATEMENT 17
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION 7

ARMY ROTC

INTERNSHIPS 39
INTERPRETER TRAINING

Academic

12

ARTS & SCIENCES. COLLEGE OF 46
ARTS & SCIENCES. HONORS PROGRAM
46.47
18

ATTENDANCE 13
AUDIOLOGY 143
AUDITING OF COURSES 13
AUTOMOBILE REGISTRATION 31
BIOLOGICAL AND ALLIED HEALTH
SCIENCES 149
BIOLOGY, SECONDARY EDUCATION

Foundations 152
Education of the Hearing Impaired 143

OVERLOAD

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION 145
ENGINEERING AND LIBERAL ARTS

PASS-FAIL

SECONDARY EDUCATION 150
EVALUATION CRITERIA 7
EXAMINATION POLICY 18
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING 169
EXTENDED PROGRAMS, SCHOOL OF 167
FACULTY

FEES

21-23

Basic 21

FINAL EXAMINATION POLICY 18
FINANCIAL AID 24
FRATERNITIES 27
FRENCH, SECONDARY EDUCATION

137

CALENDAR 3
CAMPUS MAP 42
CAREER CONCENTRATIONS 47
CAREER DEVELOPMENT 30
CENTER FOR COUNSELING AND
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT 29
CHEMISTRY 59
CHEMISTRY, SECONDARY EDUCATION
149

CHILD CARE CENTER 32
CLASS STANDING 13
COACHING, SECONDARY EDUCATION
151

COMMUNICATIONS DISORDERS AND
SPECIAL EDUCATION 141, 142

Activities 23

PRE-CYCOTECHNOLOGY 158
PRE-LAW 47
PRE-OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY 158
PRE-PHYSICAL THERAPY 158
PROFESSIONAL SI UDIES, COLLEGE OF

GEOGRAPHY AND EARTH SCIENCE
GEOLOGY 80

14, 15

95

75

GRADES
15

Definition 14

GRADUATE STUDIES 170
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

18

HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND
ATHLETICS 80

HEALTH SERVICES, STUDENT 28
Services Associate Degree 157

School of
83

16

117

PUBLICATIONS 26

34

HISTORY

150

1

QUALITY POINT AVERAGE, DEFINITION

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Change of

SECONDARY EDUCATION

POLITICAL SCIENCE 14
PRE-PROFESSIONAL ADVISING 47

PSYCHOLOGY

Community

Office Procedures 134

109

1

PROGRESS INFORMATION

Management 133
Office Administration 130

12

139

AND REFUNDS

Finance 135

Marketing 136

PHYSICS,

1

25-26

12

PHILOSOPHY
PHYSICS

Emeriti 188
128, 132

Education 129

192

69

72

Adjunct 187

Administration 127

100

MATHMATICS, SECONDARY
EDUCATION 150
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY 155
MUSIC 104
NON-CREDIT COURSES 167
NON-DEGREE COURSES 167
NURSING 158, 160
OBITER 26
ORGANIZATIONS
ORIENTATION 29

Listing 172

Accounting 128, 131

Computer and Information Systems

EARLY CHILDHOOD AND ELEMENTARY
EDUCATION 145
EARTH SCIENCE 150
ECONOMICS 66
EDUCATION, SCHOOL OF 139

ENGLISH,
149

144

LANGUAGES AND CULTURES 90
LEARNING RESOURCES CENTER 43
LIBRARY 41
MASS COMMUNICATIONS 96
MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER
SCIENCE

17

ENGLISH

BLOOMSBURG FOUNDATION 43
BOOKS AND SUPPLIES 30
BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES 40
BUSINESS, COLLEGE OF 127

Law

161

Appeals 17

ART 50

92

INTRAMURALS31
KEHR UNION 27

DISMISSAL

163

ASSOCIATE DEGREE
ATHLETICS 43

168

CURRICULUM MATERIALS CENTER
DENTAL HYGIENIST 157
DEVELOPMENT COURSES 33

ANTHROPOLOGY 48

16

INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

164

1

AIR FORCE ROTC

27

HONORS

HOUSING 24
INDEPENDENT STUDIES 47
INSURANCE 29

Computer Services 44

ACCREDITATION 6
ADMISSION AND READMISSION
Non-degree

HONOR AND PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

62

QUALITY POINTS 14, 15
QUEST 31
RADIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGY
READING CLINIC 161
REGISTRATION POLICIES 10
RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS
RESIDENCE HALLS 40
RETENTION POLICIES 15, 16

156

24

SCHEDULE CHANGE 10
SCHOLARS PRORGRAM 15
SECOND BACCALAUREATE DEGREE 18
SECONDARY EDUCATION, AREAS OF
CONCENTRATION 139
SEMESTER HOUR, DEFINITION 12
SOCIOLOGY AND SOCIAL WELFARE 120
SORORITIES 27
SPANISH 98

1

1

Index (continued)
SPANISH,

SECONDARY EDUCATION

SPECIAL EDUCATION 141
SPECIAL SERVICES FOR

DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS
SPECIAL EDUCATION 153
SPECIAL PROGRAMS 162
SPEECH COMMUNICATION 142
SPEECH, HEARING, AND LANGUAGE
I

CLINIC

161

I

151

Union 27

nI;|;RGRADUATE<
UNIVERSITY STORI

Responsibility 10

Financial Aid 24

UPWAkh

Grievance Policy 32

VETERANS

TEACHER

VOICE,

I

I

Admission 140

Organizations 25-26

THEATER 62
TRANSFER 8
TUTORIAL SERVICES

Publications 26-27

UNIVERSITY POLICY

Till

'

i

1

Student Teaching 141

Insurance 28

JO

From Iniversity
From Course

Field Experience 140, 141

TESTING PROGRAMS

ND

BOI

WITHDRAWAL 9

Certification 140

STUDENT
Life and Services 24

I

8

12

24

1

I

RRK

i

LA

33