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Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

State

System

of Higher Education,

400

E.

Second

Commonwealth

Street,

of Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg, PA 17815-1301
(570) 389-4000

http://www.bloomu.edu

Important Notices
The content of this catalog is for informational purposes only
and not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the
university and the student.

Bloomsburg University reserves

the right to amend any academic, administrative or disciplinary
policy or regulation or fee described here without prior notice to

persons affected.

Requirements for graduation, as well as curricula for degree
programs, such as those requiring professional certification/
licensure,

may change throughout the student's matriculation.

Such changes will not be retroactively required; however, the
student will have the option to choose the new program or
requirement,

if

desired.

Exceptions may be necessary when changes in professional
certification

or licensure standard mandate changes in

academic requirements or in university programs.

Bloomsburg University is accredited by the Middle States
Association of Colleges and Schools, the National Council for
the Accreditation of Teacher Education, the National League for

Nursing; the Council on Education of the Deaf and the Council

on Social Work Education. Programs of study have been
approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Education and
the State Board of Nursing. In addition, the bachelor of science

program

in

chemistry

is

approved by the American Chemical

Society.

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is committed to
providing equal educational and employment opportunities for
all

persons without regard to race, religion, gender, age,

national origin, sexual orientation, disabilities, Vietnam era

veteran status or union membership.

The university is

additionally committed to affirmative action and will take

positive steps to provide such educational and

employment

opportunities.

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Contents © 1 999 Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, all
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The Undergraduate Catalog
1999-2001

Contents

The

University

7

Harvey A. Andruss Library

12

Campus

14

Directory

College of Arts and Sciences

17

Anthropology

19

Allied Health Preparatory Programs

22

Art History, Art Studio

24

Biology

27

Chemistry, Clinical Chemistry

32

Communication Studies
Computer Science

36

Criminal Justice

41

39

Earth Science

Economics, Business Economics,

43
Political

Economics

45

Engineering and Liberal Arts

47

English

50

Exercise Science

52

Geography
Geology

57

Health Physics

59

54

History

61

Languages and Cultures

63

Mass Communications

68

Mathematics

71

Medical Imaging

74

Medical Technology

76

Music

78

Philosophy

81

Physics

83

Political

Science

Psychology

85

87

Social Welfare

89

Sociology

91

Theatre Arts

93

College of Business

95

Accounting

97

Business Administration and Economics

99

Business Education

101

Computer Information Systems

103

Finance

105

Management
Management Information Systems

106
108

Marketing

110

Office Information Systems

112

College of Professional Studies

114

Audiology and Speech Pathology

115

School of Education

117

Early

Childhood Education

Elementary Education

121

123

Elementary and Early Childhood Education (Dual Certification) ..125

Secondary Education
Special Education

Interpreting for the

127
135

Deaf/Hard of Hearing

139

Nursing

141

Nursing Policies

144

University Programs
Interdisciplinary Studies

149

Honors Program

153

Developmental Instruction

155

ROTC
Army ROTC

158

Air Force

161

Course Descriptions

163

Admissions

233

Academic Support Services
Academic Policies

238

General Educadon Requirements

255

Academic Calendars

260

Tuition and Fees

261

Index

265

242

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Undergraduate Catalog

Bloomsburg University

of

Page 7

Pennsylvania

The University

Bloomsburg

member

a

University,

of

Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education,

founded 1839. Through the

ment from

a

public

coeducational

four-year

a

normal school

stages of

is

university
its

develop-

to a teachers college to

a multipurpose state college and finally to a university in

on

1983, the institution

liberal

had retained

its

emphasis

and career education.

Bloomsburg

is

recognized as one of the best 100

its

seven

NCAA championships

international reputation in a

demic programs,

and

the faculty

is

number of

to

its

its

aca-

an attitude found throughout

staff.

Total enrollment

is

over 7,300, with an average

incoming SAT of 1070 and

class

rank

in the

upper

25 percent; Bloomsburg admits one in seven applicants

and has

a four-year retention rate signifi-

cantly higher than the national average.

More than

80 percent are full-time students. About 65 percent

women. About 90 percent of Bloomsburg

are

graduates are quickly placed in their chosen

fields.

About 90 percent of Bloomsburg's students
come from throughout Pennsylvania, creating a
diverse mix of cultures and ideas. It's a place where
friendships that last a lifetime begin.

place

and

And

it's

a busy

— with more than 150 student organizations

activities,

NCAA

Division

and a popular recreation

II

The Town of Bloomsburg,
Susquehanna River

athletic

programs

center.

located

Valley, has a

about 12,000 people. The central business

more than 80 retail stores,
and the Bloomsburg Fair
and

nearby Route

1 1

and

in

September. More

theaters can be

found along

Columbia

Mall, north-

at the

west of town.

The
such

university

cities as

is

within a one-hour drive from

Hazleton, Williamsport, Wilkes-Barre

and Scranton;

1.5

hours from Harrisburg; 2.5 hours

from Philadelphia; 3 hours from New York City and
Baltimore; and four hours from Pittsburgh and
Washington, D. C.
If

you are coming

from...

East of Bloomsburg: Use 1-80 west to Exit

West of Bloomsburg: Use

1-80 east to Exit

serves

South of Bloomsburg: From Central Pennsylvania, take

Routes 11 and 15 north; from southeast

Pennsylvania, take Northeast Extension of the

Pennsylvania Turnpike (1-476) to 1-80 west to Exit

35A

south.

North of Bloomsburg: From the Scranton/
Wilkes-Barre area, take 1-81 soudi to 1-80 west to Exit

35 A south.

Continuing and
students

From

the Williamsport area, take 1-180

classes, credit for life

distance learning courses

experience and

on public

television.

From

Exit 35 south, take Route 487 south

one

and

mile.

Dis-

through

nondegree credit courses, noncredit minicourses,
off-campus

35

south.

follow signs to campus, approximately

Education

35A

south.

$4,782 per year.
university's Division of

is

restaurants, a theater

south to 1-80 east to Exit 35 south.

The

district

and includes

About 70 percent of all students receive some
form of financial aid; average amount of aid is

tance

the

in

population of

just three blocks southwest of campus

stores, restaurants

public universities in the United States. Excellence,

ranging from

Location

Faculty
With

and Staff
a

Bloomsburg

total

of

about

1,000

employees,

University has 378 full-time faculty, 73

percent of whom hold doctoral degrees and 72 per-

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Undergraduate Catalog

whom

are tenured.

The

staff

organized

is

which houses the College of Business

Sutliff Hall,

Academic Affairs, Administration, Student Life and University Advancement.
Governance is through the State System's Board of
Governors and through the university's Council of

and includes a

Trustees.

guages and cultures and the McCormick Center

into four divisions:

The new Harvey A. Andruss Library opened

in

May, 1998 with more than 400,000 volumes and gov-

ernment documents,

1

and

lab capable of

department of anthropology,

Human

Services,

and

offices for the

art history

equipped with a

and

lan-

satellite re-

ceiving dish

and containing School of Education

and nursing

instructional facilities, television

and

radio studios, the audiovisual resources center, ex-

,700 current periodicals, 1.9

perimental laboratories, Institute for Instructional

and other audiovisual

Technology, the University Forum, classrooms and

million units of microtext

and equipment,

material

computer

Hall, with studios, classrooms

for

Academic Facilities

specialized

running a medium-sized corporation; Old Science

as well as 32

on-line bibliographies

and

newspapers

full-text

databases

provides resource support for the university's aca-

demic programs. Andruss Library

is

also

home

faculty offices.

-

Degree Programs
Bloomsburg University

to

offers 64

programs of

offices.

study in the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business

Computing Facilities: The university has a strong
commitment to technology with current machines
and software throughout the campus. Nearly all
computers are networked and connect to the
Internet. All faculty have personal computers and

and Professional Studies and 19 degree programs

the university's graduate studies

e-mail accounts.

Network uptime

is

nearly 100 per-

and

11

supervisory certificate programs in the

School of Graduate Studies.
Bachelor of Arts: Anthropology, Art History, Art
Studio, Biology, Chemistry,

Communication Stud-

Criminal Justice, Economics, English, French,

ies,

computers are supported by technical

Geography, German, History, Humanities, Mass

from Academic Computing and Computer

Communications, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy,

cent and
staff

and grants

Services.

all

Student computing

facilities

are located

Physics, Political

Economics,

Political Science, Psy-

throughout the campus. There are over 500 com-

chology, Social Sciences, Social Welfare, Sociology,

puters and over 25 laser printers in labs, classrooms

Spanish, Theatre Arts

and general-access work

Super IMP and INP

areas.

The

Haas Center for the Arts includes an art gallery and a 2,000-seat auditorium
with facilities for musical and dramatic producFrancis B.

tions, as well as

classroom instruction.

upper campus, has classrooms and

fices for use

Mathematics, Office Information Systems, Physics,

Speech Pathology and Audiology
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration:

indoor athletic events. The
all

an indoor

home
track,

ball courts, as well as training,

facility

has a

agement,

and

wres-

Marketing

basketball

indoor tennis courts,
conditioning and

fit-

Information

Systems,

Bachelor of Science in Education: Business Education, Early

cation,

Childhood Education, Elementary Edu-

Secondary Education, Special Education

Master of Arts: Art History, Art Studio,

Bakeless Center for the Humanities, housing
classrooms and offices for liberal arts programs;
Hall, with classrooms, clinics

Management

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

facilities.

Instructional buildings include:

Navy

Imag-

Medical Technology, Natural Sciences and

Accounting, Business Economics, Finance, Man-

an Olympic-size swimming pool, handball/racquetness

Physics, Interpreting, Mathematics, Medical

home for most of the

3,000-seat arena for
tling events,

formation Systems, Earth Science, Geology, Health

by the health/physical education and

athletic staffs. It also serves as
university's

of-

Com-

puter and Information Science, Computer and In-

ing,

Nelson Field House, located on Bloomsburg
University's

Bachelor of Science: Accounting, Exercise Science, Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Chemistry,

stations are available for lectures.

and

offices for

Communi-

cation

Master of Education: Biology, Business Education,

Curriculum and Instruction, Elementary Educa-

Reading

the departments of Exceptionalities and Audiology;

tion,

Hartline Science Center, with laboratories,

Master of Science: Accounting, Audiology, Biology, Early Childhood Education, Education of the

rooms and

class-

offices for the science departments;

Bloomsburg University

of

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Pennsylvania

Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Exercise Science and Adult
Technology and Speech Pa-

Shane Williamson,

Robert Wislock, D.Ed., executive assistant

thology

provement

Academic Affairs

Governance
Board of Governors,

Wilson G. Bradshaw, Ph.D., provost and vice

State System of Higher Education

R.

dent for academic

Eugene Dixon Jr., chair

Kim

John H.

Daniel

M. Boyne, M.S.,

Patricia

W. Coy
P.

assistant dean,

school of health sciences

Muriel Berman

assistant dean, col-

lege of business

Tom

Elby

Cooper, Ph.D., assistant vice presi-

L.

Gomulka

Charles A.

Abell, M.Ed., associate dean, con-

M. Christine Alichnie, Ph.D.,

vice chair

R. Ali-Zaidi

Jeffrey

presi-

affairs

tinuing and distance education

E. Lyttle, vice chair,

Benjamin Wiley,

Syed

to the

president, director, continuous im-

Master of Business Administration
Master of Science in Nursing

F.

M.S., director, multi-cul-

tural center

Fitness, Instructional

dent for academic

affairs

Eugene W. Hickokjr.
Joy C. Leonard

Ronald DiGiondomenico, M.S.W.,

F.Joseph Loeper

Robert Gates, Ed.D., assistant dean, school of

Tom

Ridge

education

Ann

David M. Sanko
B.

L. Lee, Ed.D., dean, college of profes-

Michael Schaul

sional studies

Hsien-Tung Liu, Ph.D., dean, college of

Jere W. Schuler

K.

Thornburgh

David

K

Long, Ph.D., dean, college of busi-

ness

Christine J. Toretti

James H. McCormick, Chancellor

Robert

P.

Marande, Ph.D., associate dean,

college of arts

Council of Trustees

James

Joseph J. Mowad, chairperson, Danville

F.

and sciences

Matta, Ph.D., director, research and

sponsored programs

Hugh J. McFadden, Ed.D., director, planning,

A. William Kelly, vice chair, Kingston

Robert W. Buehner Jr., secretary, Danville

institutional research

LaRoy G.

tion

Davis, Feasterville

Ramona H.

Alley,

M.A., director,

services

John

DavidJ. Cope, Titusville

and informa-

management

Wayne Mohr,

Berwick

Steven B. Barth, Lewisburg

and audio

TV and

radio

visual resources

B. Pitcher, M.L.S., assistant director,

li-

brary automation and technical op-

James H. McCormick, Ex Officio
Kevin M. O'Connor, Plains

erations

DavidJ. Petrosky, Moscow

Patrick J. Schloss, Ph.D., assistant vice presi-

dent and dean, graduate studies and

Ted Stuban, Berwick

research

Plus a student representative

Kenneth D. Schnure,

Madhav
President's Office

P.

M.S., registrar

Sharma, Ph.D., director, interna-

tional education

Jessica S. Kozloff, Ph.D., president

Karen

Adrianne Flack, M.Ed., director, pre-collegiate

arts

and sciences

Patrick J. Stapleton

John

director,

academic advisement

programs

Sydney Howe-Barksdale,J.D., director,
equity

L. Slusser, B.A., assistant director, plan-

ning, institutional research

and

infor-

mation management
social

G. Michael Vavrek, Ph.D., dean, continuing

and distance education

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accommoda-

Peter B. Walters, M.A., director,

James

Christy, M.Ed., associate director, ad-

missions

tive services

Laura Youtz, M.A.,

JoAnne

assistant registrar

Day, M.Ed., director, academic internships

Administration

Jean Downing, M.S.,

Robert J. Parrish, Ed.D., vice president, adminis-

Jeanne

tration

career development center

Robert W. Abbott, MA., director, academic

computing
director,

computer

Boykin, director, university po-

lice

L.

assistant director, physi-

hol and wellness network

DiLoretto, director, custodial ser-

Robert D. Hakim, B.A., assistant director,
purchasing

Margaret Manning, M.S.,

human

resources

F.

relations

Michael, assistant director,

Joseph C. Quinn,

James G. McCormack, M.B.A., assistant director, administration and technology,
residence

director,

collections

tion

and

sions

Burton

purchasing

office

Roy Smith, M.A.,

management

director, business office

L. Stiner, B.S., director,

J.

Linda Sowash, M.Ed.,

budget and

Mike Sowash, M.S.,
dent

Thrush, M.S., C.P.A., assistant

office

director, Quest, corporate

institute

management

dence

Wayne

E.

director, residence life

associate director, stu-

activities,

Edwin Valovage,

comptroller, accounting, collections

and

M.Ed., assistant director,

T. Reese,

athletics

administrative services

Claudia

life

Lynda Michaels, M.Ed., assistant director, admissions and coordinator, orienta-

human

Michael Robatin, comptoller, accounting,

and

life

Lyons, M.A., director, financial aid

Kathy Mulka, M.Ed., assistant director, admis-

resources and labor relations

Barbara

Kresch, associate director, residence

Messinger, B.S., director, physical

plant

James

Tom
Tom

assistant vice presi-

dent and director,

and labor

pus child center
Christopher J. Keller, director, admissions

vices

Thomas

community

Kehr Union

Kathy Johnson, M.S., assistant director, cam-

planning and construction
P.

Ed.D., comptroller,

activities,

Contos, M.Arch., assistant director,

Vincent

Kehr Union

activities,

Hill,

Barry L.Jackson, Ph.D., director, drug, alco-

Campbell,

cal plant

Tom

dent
David A.

L.

director, athletics

Gilliland, M.A., assistant director, stu-

ser-

vices

Robert

Mary Gardner,

Jimmy

Glenn Bieber, M.S.,
Margaret

director, S.O.L.V.E.

R. Fitzgerald, M.S., assistant director,

Kehr Union

M.S., assistant director, resi-

life

operations

Whitaker, M.S., assistant director,

admissions and coordinator, minority

Student Life

recruitment

H. Preston Herring, Ph.D., vice president, student
life

Donald W. Young, M.S., director, student
standards and off-campus housing

Carol G. Barnett, M.A., director, career de-

University

velopment center

John

Bieryla, M.A., assistant director, financial aid

director,

child center

Lisa Cacciapaglia, M.Ed., associate director,

residence

Kambon Camara,
center

Anthony M.

Ianiero, M.Ed., vice president, university

Judy Coleman-Brinich, M.Ed., M.S.,

campus

Advancement

life

M.S., director, counseling

advancement and executive

di-

rector, foundation

Susan R. Hicks, Ph.D., assistant director, de-

velopment

Doug C.

Hippenstiel, M.Ed., director, alumni

affairs

1

Bloomsburg University

James

Page

Pennsylvania

of

media

rela-

superintendent of public instruction for Pennsylva-

Lentczner, M.S., M.A., director uni-

same post he had held from 1925 to 1927
coming to Bloomsburg. Dr. Harvey A.
Andruss, then dean of instruction and former di-

E. Hollister, B.S., director,

tions

and marketing

nia, the

Joan

T.

Tom

McGuire, B.A., director, sports informa-

versity

and community

relations

Geoffrey Mehl,

John

prior to

rector of the

business education department,

served as acting president from 1939 until January

tion

S.

B.S., director, publications

1941,

Mulka, D.Ed., special assistant to the
vice president for university advance-

ment and

director,

major

forming

when

the school's trustees unanimously

him

president, a position he held until his

elected

retirement in 1969.

During World War

gifts

Randall Presswood, M.F.A., director, per-

service

arts facilities

II,

the U.S. Navy V-12 Officer

Training Program was conducted on the campus, a

now commemorated by

the

Hall. In 1957, the Division of Special
instituted.

History of the University

An academy "to
a

Bloomsburg

was

established

in

The academy continued with
when a charter was pre-

in 1839.

Major expansions

enrollment rose from 1,743

In 1960, the school's

Bloomsburg

and stock issued to reorganize as
Bloomsburg Literary Institute. A building - now
known as Carver Hall in memory of Henry Carver,

for liberal arts

pared

is

-

of Navy

in facilities, faculty

and

was erected in 1867. Today,

it

considered the university's landmark.

in

1960 to nearly 6,228

in 1998.

varied fortunes until 1856

principal at the time

name

Education was

student body followed. Full-time undergraduate

teach the youth the elements of

education"

classical

1

name was changed

to

State College. Authorization was re-

ceived shortly thereafter to grant a Bachelor of Arts

programs in the humanities, social
and natural sciences and mathematics.

sciences

Graduate study leading to a Master of Education
also

was inaugurated. In 1968, approval was

re-

Wickersham,

ceived for a Master of Arts; in 1970, for a Master of

superintendent of public instruction, Bloomsburg

Science; in 1976, for a Master of Business Adminis-

Largely through the efforts of J.

P.

became Bloomsburg Literary Institute and State Normal School in 1869. The school
continued under this name and organization until
1916 when it was purchased by the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania and named Bloomsburg State NorLiterary Institute

mal School.

and

tration;

Nursing.

in 1982, for a

A doctoral

program

Master of Science
in

in

elementary educa-

tion was initiated in 1982 in conjunction with Indi-

ana University of Pennsylvania.

Bloomsburg

is

a comprehensive institution of-

fering curricula in the liberal arts, business, nurs-

The emphasis

at the

Normal School changed

ing, allied health sciences

and teacher education.

during the early '20s from secondary and college

Degree programs are offered

preparatory courses for special teachers to full-time

bachelor's and master's levels, in addition to the

teacher education. This new thrust in the curriculum led to the adoption of the designation
Bloomsburg State Teachers College in May 1927.
The institution was authorized to grant a Bachelor

cooperative doctoral program.

of Science in Education, a degree which prepared

of Higher Education on July

students for teaching careers in elementary and

McCormick, Bloomsburg's president at the time,
became the system's interim chancellor and later
its first permanent chancellor.

secondary schools.

Under the
(1927-1939),

administration of Dr. Francis B. Haas
great progress was

made

in

the

teacher education program including the addition

of a new degree program in business education. Dr.

Haas

left

Bloomsburg

to accept

an appointment

as

current
nia,

was

title,

at the associate,

The

institution's

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylva-

officially

adopted when Commonwealth

legislation established the

14-member
1,

State System

1983. Dr. James H.

In 1994, Dr. Jessica Sledge Kozloff was appointed
the university's 18th president.

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Harvey A. Andruss Library

A

four-level structure

encompassing 105,000

gross square feet, the Harvey A. Andruss Library

designed to

fulfill

is

the programmatic mission of a

university library serving students, faculty

and the

A faculty study with assignable lockers
A graduate study with assignable lockers
A Browsing Collection reading area
A University Archives/Special Collections

surrounding community. The building was de-

An extended

signed to provide:

A Program of Resources to bring together
organize and distribute print, microform,
digital

tal

A special

of Information based on

digi-

campus, the community and

beyond

hours study for student use when the
closed

occasion meeting

A faculty
sity

to provide learn-

more than 500,000 volumes
Compact microfilm storage for 120,000 reels
Up-to-date reader/printers for viewing more than
1.9 million

Program of Leisure and Recreation

introduce students and the larger
nity to ideas

and

to

commu-

cultural events represent-

Open

A

computers

stained-glass win-

dows from the "old" Waller Hall

An

more

135 public access connections for the future plug-

exhibits lobby for local, regional

and national

traveling exhibitions

Handicapped-accessible restrooms

processing rooms with personal computers

Intercoms on

all levels

for queries to the circulation

and reference desks and access

all levels

38-computer classroom and computer laboraan Integrated Multimedia Presenta-

sity

to the Univer-

Police

A synchronized clock system
Air-handling and humidity control systems de-

tion Station

Study seating for 890 students, faculty and

commu-

nity patrons

signed to regulate environmental conditions
for

22 group study rooms for 6-12 students with access
to digital data, television

all

"old" Waller Hall

200 personal computers for public access with a

on

and storage areas

porch reminiscent of the Long Porch from the

Three Tiffany and four Spence

following special features:

printers

shelving in work

levels

In providing a facility to advance these pro-

in of laptop

in the library's collec-

Photocopying/computer printing rooms on

grams, the Harvey A. Andruss Library includes the

capacity for 200

microforms

access to current periodicals

Compact book

ing today's world community.

tory with

facilities for

Areas for eating and drinking

tions

and

with

committee reading room for the univer-

credit courses

Word

room

television access

promotion and tenure committees

lum and reaching beyond the scope of

A

and

Stack space for

Program of Teaching

ing opportunities supporting the curricu-

A

is

audiovisual

data transmitted throughout the Li-

brary, the

A

library

and audiovisual resources

A Program

reading

room

and VCRs

book and microform preservation
fire alarm and smoke

Centralized security alarm,
detection systems

3

Bloomsburg University

of

Page

Pennsylvania

the windows would provide the right atmo-

Security monitors

felt that

Motion detectors

sphere to put students in a more reflective and

in areas requiring special security

1

stu-

dious mood.

Icons of Learning

The

library's stained-glass

windows were

all ac-

quired between 1918 and 1920, thanks to the efforts
of Professor O.H. Bakeless,

who was secretary of the

Memorial Committee. He was responsible for
iting the necessary

dents, faculty

The

made by

They
were purchased at a cost of $3,500, with funds coming from the Semi-centennial Memorial Fund. The
windows represent Truth and Virtue and were ordered in 1919 and completed in 1920. They are installed on the second floor of the library. The semicircular title window surrounds the entrance to the
City.

University Archives/Special Collections Reading

Bloomsburg

State

commemorate

were

Waller,

who was

presented

Normal School by

the

alumni

to

and

to

service of Principal David J.

retiring.

The four rectangular windows
the George W. Spence

The

Calliepian Literary

in the University

Room

were made by

Company of Boston

at a cost

Wisdom, from the
Society and Knowledge, from
first

Cata-

for the Social Sciences

Robert A. Dunkelberger, University Archivist, Coordinator of Special Collections, Reference Librarian

William J. Frost, Database Coordinator, Reference
Librarian, Business Liaison

Alexander Hartmann, Temporary Reference
brarian,

Subject

Specialist

Li-

forEducation,

Marilou

Z. Hinchcliff,

Coordinator of Cataloging;

Faculty Chairperson

Maria

Silva

Kuhn, Coordinator of Collection Devel-

opment and

Acquisitions

Carolyn H. Lindberg, Temporary Reference

Archives/Special Collections

of nearly $400.

its

to

the 50th class of teachers

honor the longtime

Bohm, Temporary Replacement:

E.

loged Reference Librarian, Subject Specialist

1998/99 academic year

the third floor.

windows

Automation

Faculty
Deborah

New York

for

stu-

and alumni.

three semi-circular windows were

These

John B. Pitcher, Assistant Director
and Technical Operations

solic-

funds for the windows from

the Louis Tiffany Studios of

Room on

Administration

two,

the Philologian Literary Society, were purchased
and made in 1918. The second two, Temperance,
from the YMCA and Virtue, from the YWCA, were

ordered and received in 1919. Professor Bakelesss

Li-

brarian, Subject Specialist for the Natural Sci-

ences and Nursing, 1998/99 academic year

Janet Olsen, Administrative Services Librarian,

Documents Librarian
Nancy S. Weyant, Coordinator of Reference
vices,

Stephen

Ser-

Subject Specialist for the Humanities

R. Wiist,

Coordinator of Access Services

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Undergraduate Catalog

Campus

directory

Room

Department/Program

Note: Bloomsburg's area code

Academic Advisement
Academic

Affairs, Provost

is

570;

12

and Vice President

Location
all extensions are from the

Extension

389 exchange

Ben Franklin

4271

Carver

4308

Academic Computing

11

Ben Franklin

4100

Academic Internships

15

Ben Franklin

4678

Academic Support Services

B6

Luzerne

4199

Accommodative Services
Accounting, Department of

12

Ben Franklin

4491

219

Sudiff

4755

Accounts Payable

18

Waller

4017

Act 101/EOP

14

Waller

4492

Administration, Vice President

15

Waller

4115

Admissions, Office of

10

Ben Franklin

4316

Hartline

4130

Fenstermaker

4058

306

Old Science

4959

213

Old Science

4646

Navy

4436

McCormick

4231

126

Hartline

4136

Black Cultural Society

426

Kehr

4456

Business Education, Department of

212

Sudiff

4745

40

Waller

4013

Kehr

4070

Allied Health Sciences

105

Alumni Affairs
Anthropology, Department of
Art,

Department of

Audiology/Speech Pathology, Department of
Audio-Visual Resources
Biological

and Allied Health Sciences, Department of

Business Office

1

1231

Career Development Center

101

Chemistry, Department of

224

Child Center

Hartline

4894

Elwell

4597

Navy

4436

College of Arts and Sciences

109

Waller

4410

College of Business

212

Sudiff

4745

McCormick
McCormick

4005

221

Sutliff

4560

112

Ben Franklin

4255

Clinical Services

1

College of Professional Studies

3106

Communication Studies, Department of
Computer and Information Systems, Department of
Computer Services
Development
Developmental Instruction, Department of
Drug/ Alcohol Awareness

1103

4631

Dev. Ctr.

14

324

Waller

4492

Kehr

4980

Bloomsburg University

Early

Page 15

Pennsylvania

of

Childhood and Elementary Education, Department of

Economics, Department of

3217
313

Educational Technology Center

2219

McCormick

4030

Bakeless

4355

McCormick

4642

Elwell Residence Hall

4315

Engineering/Liberal Arts Program

54

Hartline

4148

119

Bakeless

4427

Exceptionality Programs, Department of

101

Navy

4199

Finance and Business Law, Department of

221

Sutliff

4560

Scranton

4484

Hartline

4108

Andruss

4015

Waller

4022

Old Science

4193

English,

Department of

Food Service
Geography and Geosciences, Department of
Graduate Studies and Research, Office of

1165

Grants Accounting

17

Graphic Art Studio

G24

Haas Center for the Arts

4284

Health, Physical Education and Athletics, Department of
History,

Department of

239

Nelson

4376

105

Old Science

4159

Honors Program

007

Bakeless

4713

Human

134

Waller

4415

Resources/Labor Relations, Office of

Information Center

Kehr

3900

4506

1210

McCormick
McCormick

Interdisciplinary Studies

G7

Old Science

4859

International Education

B7

Luzerne

4973

Internships

15

Ben Franklin

4678

Institute for Interactive

Technology

Instructional Technology,

1210

Department of

Intramural Sports

Languages and Cultures, Department of
Library,

227

Harvey A. Andruss

4506

Rec Center

4885

Old Science

4750

Andruss

4224

Luzerne Residence Hall

4305

Lycoming Residence Hall

4320

Magee Center
Management, Department of
Marketing and Communcations, Office of
Marketing, Department of
Mass Communication, Department of
Mathematics, Computer Science and Statistics, Department of
Medical Technology Program
Montgomery Place Apartments
Montour Residence Hall

Bloomsburg

4420

221

Sutliff

4385

105

Waller

4043

221

Sutliff

4385

McCormick
McCormick

4836

Hartline

4130

1124
1106
105

2900

4330

Monty's
Music, Deparment of

4504

215

Monty's

2525

Haas

4289

Nelson Field House

4049

Nursing, Department of

McCormick

Off-Campus Housing

Elwell

2751

Sutliff

4023

Office Information Systems

Program

212

Orientation Office

Ben Franklin

4659

Simon

4323

103

Haas

4291

218

Bakeless

4331

55

Hartline

4149

139

Waller

4054

213

Bakeless

4086

16

Outdoor Experiential Learning
Performing Arts

Facilities

Philosophy, Department of
Physics,

Department of

Planning, Institutional Research, Information
Political Science,

Department of

Management

4600

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Undergraduate Catalog

President, Office of the

Psychology, Department of

2103

Quest

Reading Clinic

104

Recreation Center
Registrar, Office of

1

Research Sponsored Programs

G16

Residence Life

School of Education

3105

School of Health Sciences

3109

School Science/Math Association

2225

Carver

4526

McCormick

4469

Simon

4323

Navy

4092

Rec Center

4772

Ben Franklin

4263

Andruss

4129

Elwell

4089

McCormick
McCormick
McCormick

4865

Schuylkill Residence Hall

Scranton

4327

Commons

4482

Secondary Education Program
Social Equity Office

Sociology, Social Welfare

4423

4915

3217
103

and Criminal Justice, Department of

2120

SOLVE
Speech, Hearing, Language Clinic
Sports Information, Office of

1

104A

McCormick

4030

Ben Franklin

4528

McCormick

4243

Bloomsburg

4788

Navy

4436

Waller

4413

Student Activities

339

Kehr

4845

Student Health Center

324

Kehr

4451

Student Life

326

Kehr

4062

Elwell

4734

Telecommunications

G49
40A

Waller

4406

The Voice

428

Student Standards

Kehr

4457

1103

McCormick

4631

Tutorial Services

G07

Luzerne

2720

TV-Radio Services

1231

McCormick

4231

Theatre Arts Program

Advancement

Waller

4524

University Records Center

Andruss

4814

University Store

Bookstore

4102

Waller

4112

Upward Bound

Wilson

4289

Volunteer Services

Bloomsburg

4455

WBUQ-FM

McCormick

4686

University

University

Women's

and Community Relations

Studies

Work-Study Program

115

104

115
19

Bakeless

2728

Ben Franklin

4498

7

Bloomsburg University

of

Page

Pennsylvania

1

College of Arts and Sciences
Hsien-Tung Liu

Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

The College of Arts and
ricula in

Sciences includes cur-

20 departments with the expressed inten-

tion requirements section.

major and

fulfills

Each student

selects a

the major requirements as stated

beginning of the course descriptions for each

tion of providing a quality liberal arts education.

at the

These curricula encourage broad exposure

of the 20 departments in Arts and Sciences. Several

knowledge, ideas and intellectual process. The
eral arts
tural

philosophy places strong emphasis on

and scientific knowledge and on

health programs in medical imaging and medical

critical

Bachelor of

to a

Sci-

Bloomsburg University was

first

authorized to

and the Bachelor

of Science in 1963. Today, the college comprises
nearly 47 percent of the students
the faculty at

Bloomsburg

and two

thirds of

University. Practically all

General Education courses

-

a certain

these courses are required of

number of

students of the

all

university seeking a baccalaureate degree

-

are of-

fered through Arts and Sciences.

The Bachelor

technology include substantial
ment. In addition

to achieving

involve-

clinical

an in-depth under-

standing of an academic discipline by completing
the requirements of a major, students

knowledge

ence or a Bachelor of Arts or both.
offer the Bachelor of Arts in 1960

fulfilling

essential skills

any particular profes-

Degree programs lead

programs have more than one option for

the major requirements. For example, the allied

and the use of technology absolutely neces-

sary for the preparation for
sion.

lib-

cul-

such as reading, writing, quantitative and
analysis

to

in a

nor requirements of another

demic minor

may

gain

second area by completing the mi-

consists of a

discipline.

minimum

Each

aca-

of 18 semester

hours of courses. The following disciplines offer

academic minors: anthropology,
tory, biology,
glish,

computer

art studio, art his-

science, economics, En-

French, geography, German, history, math-

ematics, music, philosophy, physics, political

sci-

ence, psychology, sociology and Spanish. There are
also interdisciplinary

minors such

as Latin

Ameri-

of Arts offers the student the op-

can Studies and Women's Studies. Consult the area

portunity for a liberal education through study in

of interest in the catalog for course requirements.

the humanities, the social sciences
sciences

and the natural

and mathematics. The Bachelor of Arts

for majors in the

academic disciplines of

manities and social sciences.

is

Preprofessional and Career Advisement

Com-

mittees offer special supplementary advisement to

Members of

these committees help stu-

arts,

hu-

students.

The Bachelor of

Sci-

dents learn about admission requirements of pro-

ence provides the opportunity for a

liberal

tion together with a specialization in a

educa-

number of

fessional schools or careers

courses in

harmony with

and

select college

these requirements. Stu-

graduates

dents interested in preprofessional or career advis-

are prepared for a wide range of future goals. Stu-

ing should indicate this interest on the admission

fields in the natural sciences. Liberal arts

dents

who

are undeclared or undecided about an

academic major are encouraged

and Sciences
studies or

curricula.

to enroll in Arts

There are interdisciplinary

broad area programs.

application to the university so that appropriate

may be notified.
As a rule, professional schools for dentistry,
medicine, optometry, pharmacy, podiatry and vet-

advisers

must complete the general educa-

erinary medicine

do not

tion requirements described in the general educa-

major, but they

do

All students

specify

specify

an undergraduate

minimum

essential

8

Page

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1

courses, especially in the sciences

These minimum

and mathematics.

requirements usually include

dent study proposal, along with the name of the
faculty sponsor,

is

submitted to the appropriate

courses in general chemistry organic chemistry,

department for recommendation, then

mathematics, biology and physics. High standards

for final approval.

of undergraduate scholarship must be achieved

if

One

school.

hundred

percent

dean

a

student wishes to compete for admission to a professional

to the

of

Bloomsburg University's graduates who apply to
medical and dental schools are accepted when recommended by the Pre-Med Committee. Students

Academic Departments
The College of

Arts

and Sciences includes 20

academic departments. Chairpersons are elected

partment of Biological and Allied Health Sciences

and departments with more
members also name an assistant
chairperson. During summer sessions, a faculty
member is designated as the summer chair. While

which

most departments enjoy

anticipating these careers should contact the De-

provides

faculty

coordinators

for

preprofessional advisement. (Programs in allied

health sciences, which require considerable
cal experience, e.g.,

clini-

medical imaging and medical

technology, are also sponsored by this depart-

ment.) There are guaranteed admission

slots of-

fered by the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic

who

Students

need

to

intend to enter the legal profes-

be cognizant of the variations

in en-

The Pre-Law
Advisory Committee counsels students on course
trance requirements for law schools.

selection.
tions

Most law schools

will

consider applica-

from students with diverse majors, emphasiz-

ing the value of a thoroughly cultivated

mind

rather

than a specific body of knowledge. Students interested in a law career or pre-law advisement should

contact Dr.George
Political

Agbango

in the

Department of

Science in the College of Arts and Sciences

Rockwood in the Department of Finance and Business Law in the College of Business.
or Dr. Bruce

Independent study provides an opportunity for
the advanced student to pursue in-depth individualized study in a topic of special value or interest to

the student.

A

limited

number of independent

study offerings are available each semester. Students interested in applying for independent study

should develop a written proposal with their faculty
sponsor.

cycle

than 15 faculty

full-time secretarial sup-

some departments share clerical staff and rely
on part-time and student help. The academic departments in arts and sciences include:
Department of Anthropology
Department of Art
Department of Biological and Allied Health
port,

Sciences

Medicine.

sion

on a three-year

The proposed number of semester hours

should be indicated in the proposal. The indepen-

Department of Chemistry

Department of Communication Studies and Theatre Arts

Department of Economics
Department of English
Department of Geography and Geosciences
Department of Health,

Physical Education

and Ath-

letics

Department of History
Department of Instructional Technology
Department of Languages and Cultures
Department of Mass Communications

Department of Mathematics, Computer Science
and Statistics
Department of Music
Department of Philosophy
Department of Physics
Department of Political Science
Department of Psychology
Department of Sociology, Social Welfare and
Criminal Justice

9

Bloomsburg University

Page

Pennsylvania

of

1

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Anthropology

The department offers summer field

schools where
methods and techniques in archaeological analysis
are refined. During summers and upon graduation,

Administered by: Department of Anthropology
College: College of Arts

and Sciences

Campus address: Old Science Hall

many

students have

Telephone number: (570) 389-4860

rary or

Fax number: (570) 389-4459

opportunities to find tempo-

permanent employment

in the field

of

ar-

chaeology both in the United States and abroad.

Department chair: David Minderhout

The program

Degree awarded: Bachelor of Arts

has provided fieldwork and study in

North America, Mesoamerica and South America.

About

the

Program

Anthropology

Anthropology, the study of humankind,

at-

tempts to establish useful information and generali-

and

zations about people, their behavior
tural

and

their cul-

biological origins to arrive at the fullest

possible understanding of human diversity. Anthro-

pology

promotes

global

cultural

awareness

through classroom studies of cultures everywhere.
Anthropology,

in

common

with other sciences,

concerned with the formulation and

has an impor-

in

di-

and prehistoric

human

behav-

offers

two minors,

anthropology and one in Latin American

Studies.

taught by nationally

majoring

this

end, the depart-

in

known

anthropology

is

faculty.

Each student

expected to enroll

in a

the field.
In addition, majors take an upper-level course

and writing

a research

course designed to teach
Internet

in Prehistoric

Archaeology

-

features a special

in prehistoric archaeology. Stu-

library,

writing

skills

the discipline through an internship, an indepen-

dent study or a

field

methods course. An additional

15 credits in elective courses

fulfills

the major.

The

anthropology faculty endeavor to know each of
their students personally

lum

The Anthropology Department
program emphasis

To

offers an unusually wide variety of courses

pected to have practical hands-on experience in

department

Program Emphasis

anthropology so that

human

is

by studying material remains from past cultures.

one

careers in the discipline.

ment

in

to fulfilling professional

societies across the

biological variability;

Additionally, the

may go on

and
and a rigorous senior-level course on
anthropological theory. Each major is also ex-

archaeology, which seeks to explain
ior

graduates

on non-human primates,

world; physical anthropology, which traces

and

its

courses in each of the three major subdisciplines of

vided into three study areas: cultural anthropology,

origins

undergraduate education

testing of hy-

At Bloomsburg University, anthropology

life in

Bloomsburg - The Department

dedicated to providing a quality

core set of seven courses, including introductory

tant humanistic tradition.

which studies ways of

at
is

is

potheses or tentative explanations of observed hu-

man phenomena. Anthropology also

of Anthropology

and

will tailor

the curricu-

to individual student needs.

This curriculum

is

designed to prepare students

for admission to graduate school in anthropology.

Each

year,

approximately one-third of the seniors

dents can enroll in multiple archaeology courses to

majoring

gain a professional understanding of academic ar-

with 90 percent accepted at their first-choice

chaeology and archaeological method and theory.

tution.

in

anthropology apply to graduate school,
insti-

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To help these students be competitive
cipline, the faculty strongly

in the dis-

encourages student

may conduct

search opportunities. Students

re-

lowing two subdisciplines:

Archaeology
46.300 Archaeological

re-

Method and Theory

search in any of the subdisciplines of anthropology

46.301 Field Archaeology

with the goal of presenting their research at a local,

46.310 Aztecs and Mayans

regional or national conference.

lence in anthropology

Lambda

bership in

is

Academic

46.311 Archaeology of Northeastern North

excel-

rewarded through mem-

America
46.312 South American Archaeology

Alpha, the national honorary

46.340 Native North Americans

society for anthropology.

Qualified anthropology majors are also encour-

aged

to participate in the university's

gram.

An

Cultural Anthropology

46.102 Anthropology and World Problems

honors pro-

anthropology club and a monthly

active

46.260

newsletter also support students' interest in the

Men and Women: An
Anthropological Perspective

46.290 Race and Racism

field.

Those students who do not choose

46.320 Contemporary World Cultures

to attend

graduate school receive the same careful attention

and preparation
couraged

as those

who

to increase their opportunities for

ployment through internships
chaeology,

46.333 Ethnic Identity in the United States
46.350 Medical Anthropology

do. Students are en-

or, in

employment while

em-

the case of

46.360 Pseudoscience
46.370 Indigenous Cultures of

ar-

contract archaeology firms. These students are also

encouraged

to

develop

skills in

computing,

46.390 Socialization of the Child
46.440 Language and Culture

lan-

guages or other areas to help them reach employ-

ment

goals.

Anthropology majors have gone on

Modern

Mexico

a student at local

46.450 Peoples and Cultures of South

America

to

productive careers in business and government,

46.466 Independent Study in Anthropology

with 85 percent of students finding meaningful

46.475 Field Methods in Cultural

employment within a year of graduation.

Anthropology
46.480 Religion and Magic

Required Courses

46.495 Special Topics in Anthropology

In addition to 54 semester hours of general education requirements, a total of 36 semester hours

required for a major in anthropology.

An

is

addi-

tional 38 semester hours of elective courses satisfies

the 128-hour requirement for a bachelor's degree.

The

following courses are required:

advised to take an introductory course in computer
science.

Minor

in Latin

American Studies

-

In coopera-

tion with the departments of History

46.200 Principles of Cultural Anthropology
46.210 Prehistoric Archaeology
46.220

46.497 Internship in Anthropology

Students contemplating graduate school are

credit

Human Origins

and Lan-

guages and Cultures, the department offers a 21-

minor in Latin American Studies

for students

with an interest in the cultures of Mexico, Central

46.385 Anthropology Research and Writing

and South America and the Spanish or French-

46.405 Primates

speaking Caribbean. Six credits are in language

46.470 History of Anthropological Thought

courses, either Spanish or French.

and Theory
Choose one of the following four

The remaining

15 credits are divided as follows.

A minimum of six credits from:

courses:

46.301 Field Archaeology

46.310 Aztecs and Mayas

46.466 Independent Study in Anthropology

46.312 South American Archaeology

46.475 Field Methods in Cultural

46.333 Ethnicity in the United States

Anthropology

46.370 Indigenous Cultures of

46.497 Internship in Anthropology
Elective Courses

-

Students

may choose

five

more semester hours. At least
6 semester hours must come from each of the folcourses, totaling 15 or

Modern

Mexico
46.450 Peoples and Cultures of South

America

Bloomsburg University

of

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Pennsylvania

46.495 Special Topics in Anthropology:

46.200 Principles of Cultural Anthropology

Mexico Study Abroad

46.210 Prehistoric Anthropology

46.495 Special Topics in Anthropology:

46.220

Peoples of the Caribbean
46.497 Internship in Anthropology (must be

Human Origins

and 9 additional semester hours from
department electives.

related to the minor)

A minimum

Faculty Profiles

of three credits from:

42.142 Latin America:

Thomas

From European

sity

Colonization to the Present

New York

-

B.A., State

College at Geneseo;

M.A., Ph.D., State University of

New York

at

Albany

12.213 Hispanics in the U.S.: Culture and

David J. Minderhout, chairperson, professor- B.A.,

Literature

M.A.,

12.290 Spanish Studies Abroad (Latin

Michigan

State

America and Caribbean only)

Ph.D.,

University;

Georgetown University
Faith Warner-Lange, assistant professor

10.290 French Studies Abroad (Caribbean

-

B.A.,

Bloomsburg University; M.A., Syracuse Univer-

only)

10.495 Special Topics (approved by adviser)

12.495 Special Topics (approved by adviser)

38.498 Internship in the Humanities: Puerto

Rican Study Abroad
-

A minor constitutes

18

semester hours in anthropology. This includes three

required courses:

University of

University of

Civilization

Anthropology

B.A., Univer-

Susan R. Dauria, associate professor

and Civilization
12.212 Spanish American Culture and

12.211 Spanish Culture

in

-

Dame; M.A., Ph.D.,
Urbana-Champaign

Aleto, associate professor

Illinois,

12.207 Hispanic Daily Life and Customs

Minor

F.

of Notre

sity

Dee Anne Wymer, professor
The Ohio State University

-

B.A., M.A., Ph.D.,

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Allied Health Preparatory

Administered by: Department of Biological and Allied Health

Campus address:

1

possess an associate degree in
It is

presently pursued only by

Therapy Associate Degree Program. The course

05 Hartline Science Center

re-

Telephone number: (570) 3894130

quirements, leading to the B.S. degree, are similar

Fax number: (570) 389-3028

to those for medical imagers described elsewhere.

Lynne C.

Miller,

E.

Cole

Allied Health Preparatory Programs

Casey Shonis, Cynthia

Surmacz, Margaret
Affiliated

who

graduates of the Mansfield University Respiratory

and Sciences

Program coordinator: James
Advisers:

those students

respiratory therapy.

Sciences
College: Arts

Programs

A.

Therapy,

Pre-Physical

Pre-Occupational

L. Till

Therapy, Pre-Cytotechnology and Pre-Pharmacy

web site: http://vesta.bloomu.edu/~biology/

preparatory programs usually require two to four
years to complete. After this period, transfer

About
The

the

made

Programs

allied health science

programs are part of

the Department of Biological and Allied Health
Sciences at Bloomsburg University. Approximately
half of the students in this department are majoring
in the health career disciplines

of physical therapy,

occupational therapy, medical technology, medical

imaging, respiratory therapy, pharmacy and cytotechnology. Medical Technology and Medical Imaging, both formal degree programs, are described

the catalog. In some instances,
Bloomsburg University confers the baccalaureate

elsewhere in

degree, as with medical technology, respiratory

therapy and medical imaging; while in the others,
the degree

is

conferred by another health agency

or university away from the Bloomsburg campus.

Each of the Allied Health Preparatory Programs at
the university combines a strong liberal arts focus
Bloomsburg's

allied health

programs are

rigor-

ous and high school students considering careers in
this

area should have a strong background in

sciences as well as exceptional reading
sion

all

specific degrees in these areas.

Students who select one of these preparatory
programs follow a course of study that prepares
them for entry into a variety of programs at different schools and for a degree in biology
to

remain

the

comprehen-

at

Bloomsburg University

if

they wish

for four years.

Advisement. Presently four faculty members,
in the

all

Department of Biological and Allied Health

Sciences, serve as advisers for the preparatory cur-

Each is familiar with the admission requirements for allied health schools across the country.
Placement. Placement to complete the degree
in an allied health program away from the campus
is not guaranteed. However, the placement success
at Bloomsburg has been good and the placement
ricula.

sites

with specialization in career-oriented courses.

is

where completion of the professional (clinical) education occurs and a degree
is conferred. Bloomsburg University does not offer
to institutions

vary considerably.

The opportunity

to obtain a

degree

in physical

therapy or occupational therapy has been greatly

enhanced by two
universities

in

affiliation

agreements with major

the Philadelphia area:

Thomas

Jefferson University's College of Health Professions
skills.

Respiratory Therapy

program,

-

This

new baccalaureate

initiated in the fall of 1998,

is

designed for

and Medical College of Pennsylvania-Hahneman
University's School of Health Professions.

Bloomsburg University

The

of

affiliation with

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Pennsylvania

Thomas Jefferson

20.201 Composition

University

degree pro-

facilitates transfer to upper-division

II

45.211 Principles of Sociology (not

grams for students who have completed a minimum
of two or three years preparatory education at

48.101 General Psychology

Bloomsburg. These "2+2," "2+3" or "3+3" arrange-

50.110 Biology of Animals

ments provide the advantage of offering a

quality,

50.173

reasonably priced education at a rural university

50.174

combined with

46.200 Principles of Cultural Anthropology

ting at a

required for physical therapy)

training in an attractive urban setmajor medical center. Although the "2+2"

arrangement

is still

most

in place for

or 45.215 Racial and National

Minority Groups (not required for

allied health

programs, the arrangement for physical therapy

physical therapy)

is

"2+3" or "3+3" and culminates in a master's degree

one of the following three courses:
48.210 Life Span Psychology

Select

from Thomas Jefferson University.
Bloomsburg University is a participant in the
PACE (Plan A College Education) program sponsored by

48.211 Child Psychology

48.335 Abnormal Psychology (required for

Thomas Jefferson University's College of
PACE is an early admission pro-

occupational therapy only)

one of the following three courses:
53.112 Trigonometry

Health Professions.

gram

Select

for academically talented high school seniors

wishing to matriculate to
sity after

53.123 Essentials of Calculus

Univer-

attending an accredited university for at

least the first
It is

Thomas Jefferson

53.125 Analysis

two years.

also important to

Anatomy and Physiology I
Anatomy and Physiology II

48.160 Basic

know

that

many

I

Statistics

Introductory

physical

or 53.141
Statistics

Chemistry and physics courses are required for

therapy programs are entered only after the stu-

dent receives a baccalaureate degree and the post-

the physical therapy program at

baccalaureate program leads to a master's degree.

University.

Medical College of Pennsylvania
versity has

-

Hahneman

such a program and their

Thomas Jefferson

These include:
52.115 Fundamentals of Inorganic

Uni-

Chemistry

affiliation with

Bloomsburg University virtually ensures matriculation provided undergraduate requirements are

52.131 Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry
54.111 Introductory Physics

I

met. All of these undergraduate requirements are

54.112 Introductory Physics

II

part of the B.S. degree in Biology at Bloomsburg
University.

Colleges of pharmacy offering the bachelor's

degree require
tion.

Students

five years

who

complete 55 semester hours in occupational

therapy or 65 semester hours in physical therapy.

of undergraduate educa-

are interested in this career take

Bloomsburg
of pharmacy for three

two years of pre-pharmacy work

and then

Students must select additional elective courses
to

transfer to a college

at

additional years of professional training.

Some

re-

cent programs have added a fourth year, leading to
a Pharm. D. degree.

Core Curriculum. More than 70 students are

Allied Health Affiliating Agencies

Abington Memorial Hospital, Abington
Geisinger Medical Center, Danville

The Johns Hopkins

Hospital, Baltimore,

Md.

Reading Hospital and Medical Center, Reading
Guthrie Medical Center, Robert Packer Hospital,
Sayre

enrolled in the pre-physical therapy program; listed

Allegheny University Hospitals, Elkins Park, Md.

below are some of the courses found

Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown

riculum.

The

in that cur-

curricula for the other preparatory

programs are similar

to pre-P.T.

but do vary; hence,

students are encouraged to design a program that
fits

the requirements of the school to which they

wish to transfer. Like pre-P.T, the courses in pre-oc-

cupational therapy, pre-cytotechnology and pre-

pharmacy are drawn primarily from the
biological and behavioral sciences.
following courses are required:

20.101 Composition

Medical

I

Consortium,

Technology

Scranton
Divine Providence Hospital, Williamsport

Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster

Thomas

Jefferson University, College of Health

Professions, Philadelphia

York Hospital, York
Medical College of Pennsylvania
University

Professional Courses

The

physical,

Scranton

Mansfield University of Pennsylvania

-

Hahneman

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Undergraduate Catalog

ART, ARH,

ARS

31, 32)

(30,

Art History, Art Studio

understanding of art theory and practice and the

Administered by: Department of Art
College: Arts

appreciation of art as a humanistic, academic disci-

and Sciences

Campus address: 213 Old Science Hall

pline. All the same, the

department

is

equipped for

the future with a state-of-the-art computer graph-

Telephone number: (570) 3894646

Fax number: (570) 389-4459

ics

lab for student use.

Art history involves understanding these works

Department chair: Christine M. Sperling

of creativity through the ages and across diverse

Degree awarded Bachelor of Arts
:

Such an understanding

cultures.

entails

not only

developing a basic visual vocabulary of great works

About

the

Program

The Art Department

of art and architecture past and present, but also
offers

undergraduate ma-

the capacity to articulate their appearance, to de-

jor degree programs in art studio and art history.

scribe

These disciplines are related and complementary.

explore the ideals and practices of their times. The

An understanding of art, whether it is an artistic
medium such as photography or an artistic period

museum and

such as the Italian Renaissance, expands and illuminates the academic liberal arts curriculum by bring-

ing to students evidence of our most subtle,

evated and

human forms

el-

of visual expression.

to

the library are the studio of the art

many

Students participate in
rich

activities that en-

and expand the classroom experience. In addi-

tion to trips to

New York City and Washington, D.C.,

and museums, the Haas Gallery brings sev-

eral artists to

campus each semester

to

show

their

process and to pursue a vocation in the

Studio course offerings at Bloomsburg Uni-

evidenced by the permanent collection, particu-

versity include ceramics,

computer graphics,

crafts,

drawing, graphics, painting, photography and
sculpture. Students, both in studio art

and those

with other majors but similar creative interests,

develop

skills

which

sonal satisfaction

will

may

be a deep source of per-

now and throughout

life.

In the

studio courses, the students learn the discipline

and

technical processes for creating art as well as the

work and

larly

the

to

monumental outdoor

sculptures recently

donated by Philip and Muriel Berman and the

anagama

vases by Shiho Kansaki, the Japanese ce-

ramicist, displayed in the

Kehr Union. An

dent Art Association offers
trips for

its

activities like

members and

active Stu-

movies and

organizes the annual,

juried Student Art Exhibition.

Besides their

facility in their discipline

and

their

medium.

experience in teaching, the Art Department faculty

latter takes place particularly in the critiques,

bring to the classroom an impressive array of expe-

aesthetic principles associated with that

The

and

meet and talk with students. The presence of art on the Bloomsburg University campus is

artistic
field.

including self-expression, to learn an

discuss the cultures they evidence

historian.

galleries

Students undertake the study of art studio for

many reasons,

and

the in-depth class discussions of the

has accomplished.
for an

artist,

work the

The most advantageous

class

training

particularly in today's constantly

changing technical environment,

is

a foundational

and expertise to share with the students.
Beamer collaborates closely with Shiho

riences

Karl

Kansaki, mentioned above

anagama

kiln

on

and has

built a Japanese

his property outside

Bloomsburg.

Bloomsburg University

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Pennsylvania

of

Students are invited to participate in the firings
there. Carol

Burns teaches Crafts and Fabric Design

32.151 Three-Dimensional Design

32.152 Two-Dimensional Design

resides part of the year in Santa Fe

where she

32.231 Painting

studies the folk-art traditions of the

American

32.241 Sculpture

and

southwest. Gary Clark

published as a

prolifically

is

computer graphics artist and is a frequently requested panelist at computer conferences. Vincent
Hron is the painting instructor and exhibits his

work nationally. Stewart Nagel teaches graphics
and printmaking and offers a course in children's
art as well. Andrea Pearson publishes and speaks nationally on issues of gender in Northern Renaissance art and offers courses too in museum studies.
Christine Sperling regularly offers a

abroad course

research in Renaissance

summer study-

of her art historical

in Italy, the site

Barbara Strohman

art.

and brings

the director of the Haas Gallery

is

I

I

Choose two courses from Art History
Specialization - Three levels of one of the

(31)

follow-

ing: ceramics, fabric design, graphics, painting,

photography, sculpture, weaving or computer
graphics

Art Electives - Complete the 39 credits for major
with art electives in Art History or Art Studio.

Requirements for Art History
mester hours

is

-

A

total

The degree program in

art history provides

view of the history of art together with

competency

of 39

se-

required for a major in art history.

in a foreign

an over-

minimum

language pertinent to the

to the

discipline, as well as direct experience of the art-

classroom her knowledge of museums and galleries

making process through studio courses. Art history
majors are expected to work closely with their adviser to identify courses that are most relevant to
their interests and postgraduate goals. Required

here and in Europe. Vera Viditz-Ward

is

deeply

in-

volved in documenting with her photography the
lives

of people in West Africa, where she lived for

many

years. Charles

T. Walters' specialty

is

later

19th American art and culture.

The

art studio

and

art history

undergraduate

degrees both provide the foundation for future
activity in

for

the discipline, whether

which a bachelor's degree

advanced study
stitution.

tory

and

at the

For students

it

be employment

suitable or further

is

graduate level at another
in

minor programs

in-

in art his-

art studio, for students in other

and

offers experiences, training

Core
Choose eight courses from the following 12
courses:

31.215 American Art History
31.225 History of Architecture
31.235 Ancient and Medieval Art

31.236 Art from the Renaissance Through

degree

programs and for non-degree participants, the Art

Department

courses include:

in-

sight into the fascinating world of art.

Impressionism
31.324 History of Photography
31.345 Islamic Art

31.346 Art History of the Far East
31.355 History of

Required Courses
For the BA.

or art history, students

and whatever free

eral elective courses

hours
half

remain

to

the

1

to bring the

the

for

Bloomsburg University
at least seven

must take

degree

Of the

must be taken

at

at least

program

to graduate with a

art studio or art history.

elective

number of semester

28. Transfer students

credits

Art

31.375 Independent Study in Art History

in art studio

must fulfill the requirements for the major, the gencredits

Modern

major

31.365 Italian Renaissance Art

31.366 Northern Renaissance Art
31.373

31.451

Museum

Exhibition

at

30.385 Philosophy/Psychology of Art

in

32.480 Internship In Art (depending on the

13 courses needed,

Bloomsburg.

Romanesque and Gothic Art
on Museums

31.450 Perspectives

nature of the internship experience,

All art

3-6 credits)

courses at Bloomsburg are three semester hours

Or any

unless indicated otherwise.

Art Studio: Six semester hours in art studio

Requirements for Art Studio
mester hours

is

-

A

total

of 39

se-

required for a major in art studio.

Required courses include:

Core

other Art History course

courses in areas such as drawing,
painting, sculpture,

2D or 3D

photography, weaving and

32.111 Drawing

I

32.212 Drawing

II

design,

ceramics, fabric design, graphics,

computer graphics.

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Art electives: Three semester hours in an
art elective class (art history or art

Faculty Profiles
Karl A. Beamer, associate professor

studio)

State College; M.F.A.,

Language: Six semester hours in a foreign
language, namely French, German,
Italian

or a language approved by

the department chairperson. Art
history majors intending to continue

studies at the graduate level should

take two levels of the

same language

to acquire greater proficiency.

-

Kutztown

B.S.,

The Pennsylvania

State

University

Carol Burns, associate professor

-

B.S.,

The

Pennsyl-

vania State University; M.A., University of

Northern Colorado; M.F.A., Cranbrook Acad-

emy
Gary

F.

of Art

Maryland

Clark, professor- B.F.A.,

Institute

College of Art; M.A., West Virginia University

Vincent Hron, assistant professor

Drake

B.F.A.,

-

University; M.F.A., University of Michigan

Minor

in Art Studio

9 semester hours from three levels of a
studio specialization: ceramics,

drawing, fabric design, graphics,
painting, photography, sculpture or

weaving.
6 semester hours art studio choice (Code
32)

30.101 Introduction to Art

Stewart L. Nagel, professor- B.F.A., Cooper Union;
M.F.A., Pratt Institute

Andrea

Pearson, assistant professor

G.

-

B.A.,

Augustana College; M.A., University of Iowa;
Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara

Christine M. Sperling, associate professor, chair-

person
Ph.D.,

-

B.A., M.A., University of

Brown

Oregon;

University

BarbaraJ. Strohman, professor

-

B.S., University

of

Maryland; M.F.A., Maryland Institute College

Minor

in Art History

15 semester hours in art history courses

(Code 31)
30.101 Introduction to Art

of Art

Vera Viditz-Ward, associate professor
ford

Art

School/University

-

B.F.A., Hart-

Of

Hartford;

M.F.A., Indiana University

Thomas Walters, associate professor- B.M.,
Depauw University; M.F.A., University of Wis-

Charles

consin; Ph.D., University of Michigan

Bloomsburg University

BIO

of

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Pennsylvania

(50)

Biology

Administered by: Department ot Biological and Allied Health

ogy, nutrition, parasitology, plant pathology, plant

The

physiology and plant systematics.

Sciences

collective ex-

College: Arts and Sciences

periences and training of the faculty afford each

Campus address: 1 25 Hartline Science Center

student the opportunity to develop under a highly

competent

Telephone number: (570) 3894400

A

Fax number: (570) 389-3028

tutelage.

variety of

equipment and

facilities

supports

Department chair: Louis Mingrone

the teaching and research activities of the depart-

Degrees Awarded: Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts

ment. These include an animal room, an aquatics

room,

Affiliated website: httptfvesta.bloomu.edu/~biology/

cell

center,

About
The

the

Programs

ics

study of living systems prepares students for

an exciting variety of professions. Bloomsburg University graduates

who major

allied health sciences find

and

in the biological

employment

in a

wide

spectrum of careers or continue with their studies
in professional

school or graduate school.

Many

enter the work force as allied health professionals,

biology laboratory, computer resource

darkroom, fungal culture collection, genet-

laboratory, greenhouse, growth chambers, her-

barium, microbiology laboratories, parasitology
laboratories
sity is also

a

and radiation

laboratory.

member of the Marine

The

univer-

Science Consor-

tium, maintaining a research laboratory at the Marine Science Center at Wallops Island, Virginia.

Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts

may

dents

-

Stu-

elect to earn either a bachelor of arts

as laboratory or field technicians or as teachers.

(B.A.) or a bachelor of science (B.S.) in biology.

They work

in private industry, research centers,

Both programs offer options

health care

facilities

and government agencies.

marine biology. The

The Department of Biological and Allied Health
Sciences offers a small school's personal attention

while providing a large school's opportunities.
Since upper-level class size averages between 12 and
15 students, there

is

ample opportunity for

in

microbiology and

program provides a

rigor-

ous background in biology (38 credit hours) chem,

istry

(20 credit hours), physics (8 credit hours)

and

mathematics (6 credit hours). The program meets
the needs of students who plan to enter graduate
or professional school in the natural sciences and

and students

of those seeking employment in the private sector

for hands-on experience. Opportunities for

and government agencies.
The B.A. program allows more freedom in
choosing courses, especially in a minor or second

vidualized interaction between faculty

and

indi-

B.S.

independent studies and internships are

also avail-

able.

Each of the 18
ulty holds a Ph.D.

full-time

The

and one part-time

fac-

areas of faculty specialization

academic major. The program requires courses

in

biology (38 credit hours), chemistry (16 credit

include animal behavior, animal physiology, botany,

hours) and mathematics (6 credit hours). B.A.

environmental microbiology,

graduates have entered fields such as outdoor edu-

cell biology, ecology,

exercise physiology, fungal genetics, herpetology,

human

genetics,

immunology, marine biology,

medical microbiology, molecular biology, mycol-

cation

and

biological illustration.

Students pursuing either a B.S. or a B.A.
elect

an option

in

may

microbiology or marine biology.

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Undergraduate Catalog

The core requirements are the same as for the general B.S. and B.A. programs, but appropriate additional course work is also required. The microbiology option is also open to medical technology majors. The marine biology option requires that at
least

four

summer

courses be taken at the Marine

Science Center in Virginia.

this

The placement

career choice.

of Bloomsburg

University graduates in professional schools, especially

those in medicine and dentistry, has been

More than 85 percent of the students
recommended by the Pre-Professional Advisory
noteworthy.

Committee have gained acceptance

Some former students

schools.

to professional

lead their classes in

as a biology teacher

on the secondary school level
can earn teaching credentials at Bloomsburg.

at these schools. The classroom
and laboratory preparation the students received
and the close faculty supervision offered to them

Through

during their undergraduate years

B.S. in Education

the

-

Students considering a career

College of Professional Studies'

academic standing

at

Bloomsburg

School of Education, the university offers a bach-

University are believed to be major factors for suc-

elor of science in education (B.S.Ed.) with a con-

cess.

centration biology. Biology

also

is

an optional area

A number of required courses are

taught in the

of specialization for students majoring in elemen-

Department of Biological and Allied Health

tary education.

ences. Students interested in pursuing a medical

Research and Internship

In addition to course

-

work, students have opportunities to learn biology
in a

hands-on setting outside of the classroom. This

The

graduate and graduate
logical research

levels.

faculty

elective credit (usually 3

or 6 credit hours).

liberal arts courses

Internship experiences allow students to earn

dardized

tests

working as a biologist. Expe-

and

faculty evaluations.

chance of acceptance to a professional school

The

posed of

Pre-Professional

Committee

partment of Chemistry. In addition

sylvania

Department of Agriculture and the Fish
Commission; Children's Museum;
Macneil Pharmaceutical Company; Elmwood Park
Zoo; Geisinger Medical Center; Pennsylvania Power
and Light; and many other private and government

ating

and

committee's recommendation. Three

Pre-Professional Study

who intend to

such as osteopathic, allopathic or veterinary medicine; optometry; podiatry; or dentistry

can choose

a major such as biology, chemistry or physics. As a
rule, professional schools

do not

graduate major, but do specify

specify

an under-

minimum

essential

requirements, including courses in general chemistry organic chemistry,

mathematics, biology and

of

credentials

is

to providing

responsible for evalu-

students

who

seek

levels

the

of rec-

ommendation are offered by the committee:
strongly recommended, recommended and recommended with reservations. The latter endorsement
indicates that a student falls short of one or more of
the measured criteria. The majority of students rec-

ommended
enter a professional field

is

com-

from the Department of
and Allied Health Sciences and the De-

advisement, the committee

agencies.

is

five professors

Biological

Park Service; the Smithsonian Institution; the Penn-

Wildlife

By the time a

student in the program attains junior standing,

riences have included assignment with the National

Students

is

highly

excellent.

university credits while

program of

record, resume, performance on required stan-

Students pursue bio-

under the direction of a

member, earning biology

A strong

programs

faculty maintains active research
at

science courses required for entrance into medical
school.

both the under-

or internship.

which students are involved

career must follow a degree program that includes

recommended by American medical schools.
The Pre-Professional Advisory Committee bases
recommendations on the student's academic

can be done through an independent study project

in

Sci-

by the Pre-Professional Committee are

either strongly

recommended

or recommended.

Students not seeking the committee's evaluation

can receive a
tials

and

However,

realistic

letters of
this

assessment of their creden-

recommendation from

faculty.

route for seeking acceptance

is

not

the most desirable.

Each student is assigned a major advisor, who
faculty

member with

is

a

special insight into the profes-

physics.

sional field selected by the student

High standards of undergraduate scholarship
are demanded for consideration. You should con-

ments necessary for acceptance by professional

tact either co-chair

of the Pre-Professional Advisory

Committee for advisement

if

you are considering

schools.

In

addition,

any

Pre-Professional Advisory

guidance

to the students.

and the

member

require-

of

Committee can

the
offer

Bloomsburg University

Many

opt

students

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Pennsylvania

of

to

attend

professional

schools in Pennsylvania, for example:

Hershey,

University

Jefferson

University,

Temple

University,

Penn

of Pennsylvania,

State

Thomas

of Pittsburgh,

University

Allegheny University, Philadel-

phia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Lake Erie

of elective courses to meet the university require-

ment of 128 hours

choose an option

College

of Optometry.

microbiology or marine

50. 120 Biology of Plants

Bloomsburg Alumni have attended other professional schools such as Georgetown University

50.271 Cell Biology

School of Medicine, Kansas City College, Fairleigh

50.332 Genetics

Dickinson, West Virginia University and the Univer-

50.351 General Ecology

50.242 Biology of Microorganisms

of LTIM in Germany.

sity

50.380 Biology Seminar
52.115 Fundamentals of Inorganic

Pre-professional students enrolled in the De-

partment of Biological and Allied Health Sciences
pursue the Bachelor of Science degree

Required courses are taken

Chemistry
52.131 Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry

in biology.

52.216 Chemical Principles and

in biology, chemistry,

and mathematics. Many other useful

physics

Measurements

biol-

52.232 Intermediate Organic Chemistry

ogy elective courses are also available. Highly rec-

ommended biology electives for premedical

52.341 Biochemistry

prepa-

Choose one of the following four

ration include the following courses: Comparative

tology,

Immunology, Medical Parasitology and WritBiology.

in

Pre-professional

strongly encouraged to

become

students

50.372 Plant Physiology
50.475 Cell Physiology

are

50.473 Systemic Physiology

computer-literate.

And

Fluency in a foreign language can also be useful.

A

additional biology courses for a

minimum

carefully-chosen internship or independent

of 38 semester hours.

Choose one of the following two combinations:

research project can be of value in preparation for
professional school. Students must also perform

54.111 Introductory Physics

I

volunteer or observational

54.112 Introductory Physics

II

an

office of

activities at a hospital

filled

or

ful-

54.211 General Physics

I

by taking courses in the humanities and social

54.212 General Physics

II

partments of Art, English, Language and Cultures,
Music, Philosophy, Speech and History. Social

ence courses are offered

in the

ence, Psychology

and

Sociology.

more about
change

it

48.160 Basic

53.141 Introduction to Statistics or

48.160 Basic

and

I

OR

service.

of general educa-

tion courses required for graduation, biology

may substitute 50.290 Writing in

Statistics

53.125 Analysis

Required Courses

jors

and

OR

at

to learn

for the better by responsible citizenship

Among the 54 semester hours

Statistics

53.123 Essentials of Calculus

Sci-

the world so that he or she can help

and generous, professional

of op-

53.141 Introduction to Statistics or

sci-

The curriculum

Bloomsburg University challenges one

sets

tions:

departments of

Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Political

and

Choose one from the following three

Humanities courses are offered in the de-

sciences.

and

OR

an appropriate health professional.

The general education requirements can be

courses:

50.371 Principles of Mammalian Physiology

Vertebrate Anatomy, Embryology, Vertebrate His-

ing

biol-

50.110 Biology of Animals

many

However,

in

ogy-

College of Osteopathic Medicine and the Pennsylvania

for a baccalaureate degree.

Required Courses for Bachelor of Science in
Biology - In this degree program, students may

ma-

Biology for the

I

53.125 Analysis

II

Languages and Cultures:
French
11.203

minimum

ish

of 72 semester hours of courses are

re-

at least

one of any of

the following courses: 10.102 French

second English writing course (20.200 or 20.201). A
quired of Biology majors. This allows for 12 hours

and

53. 125 Analysis

II,

III,

10.204 French

German

III,

11.204

12.203 Spanish

Russian

II,

III,

II

11.102

German

IV,

III,

II,

10.203

German

II,

12.102 Span-

12.204 Spanish

13.203 Russian

14.102 Italian

IV,

IV,

13.102

13.204 Russian IV;

or 16.106 Chinese

II.

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Required Courses for Bachelor of Arts
ogy

-

In this degree program, students

in Biol-

may choose

an option in microbiology or marine biology.

50.271 Cell Biology

50.332 Genetics

50.1 10 Biology of Animals

50.351 General Ecology

50.120 Biology of Plants

50.380 Biology Seminar

50.242 Biology of Microorganisms

50.342 Medical Bacteriology

50.271 Cell Biology

50.343 Immunology

Choose one of the following four courses:

50.332 Genetics
50.351 General Ecology

50.371 Principles of Mammalian Physiology

50.380 Biology Seminar

50.372 Plant Physiology

Choose one of the following four courses:

50.475 Cell Physiology

50.371 Principles of Mammalian Physiology

50.473 Systemic Physiology

50.372 Plant Physiology

Electives (9 semester hours)

Choose from:

50.475 Cell Physiology

50.350 Plant Pathology

50.473 Systemic Physiology

50.432 Microbial Genetics

And

50.442 Virology of Mammals

additional biology courses for a

minimum

50.450 Mycology

of 38 semester hours.

52.115 Fundamentals of Inorganic

50.455 Environmental Microbiology
50.470 Medical Parasitology

Chemistry
52.131 Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry

52.216 Chemical Principles and

Measurements
52.341 Biochemistry

Mathematics (6 hours)

Choose one from the following three

sets

of op-

Marine Biology Option - This option provides
the biology major with the opportunity to specialize in marine biology while obtaining a foundation
in the fundamental principles of biological science.
Program specific courses in marine biology are offered at the Marine Science Center, Wallops Island,
Va., a field station

tions:

56.110 Introduction to Computer Science

and 53.141 Introduction

to Statistics

1

Biology of Animals

50.211 Invertebrate Zoology or 55.221

56.110 Introduction to Computer Science

and 53.125 Analysis

I

Marine Invertebrates
50.242 Biology of Microorganisms

(or 53.123

Essentials of Calculus)

50.271 Cell Biology

OR

50.332 Genetics
50.351 Ecology or 55.260 Marine Ecology

53.141 Introduction to Statistics (or 48.160
Basic Statistics)

and 53.125 Analysis

I

(or 53.123 Essentials of Calculus)

Languages and Cultures: at least one semester
of any of the following courses: 10.102 French II,
10.203 French III, 10.204 French IV, 11.102 German
Spanish

50. 1

50.120 Biology of Plants

OR

11.203

supported by the department.

Biology:

(or 48.160 Basic Statistics)

II,

50.242 Biology of Microorganisms

German

II,

III,

11.204

12.203 Spanish

13.102 Russian

II,

German

III,

Microbiology Option

-

12.102

12.204 Spanish

13.203 Russian

IV; 14.102 Italian II or 16.106

IV,

III,

IV,

13.204 Russian

Chinese

a

biology major the opportunity to specialize in mi-

crobiology while obtaining a general background

The option

50.372 Plant Physiology
50.475 Cell Physiology

50.473 Systemic Physiology

Marine Biology:
55.241 Marine Biology

55.250 Wetland Ecology
55.298 Physiology of Marine Invertebrates
55.300 Behavior of Marine Organisms

open to medical technology majors; see the section on Medical Technology. The requirements for this option are the same
for the Bachelor of Science program as they are for

55.320 Marine Microbiology

the Bachelor of Arts program.

55.345 Marine Ornithology

in biology.

is

also

50.1 10 Biology of Animals

50.120 Biology of Plants

courses:

50.371 Principles of Mammalian Physiology

Electives (12 semester hours):

II.

The option provides

50.380 Biology Seminar
Choose one of the following four

55.330 Tropical Invertebrates
55.342 Marine Botany

55.343 Marine Ichthyology

Bloomsburg University

of

Page

Pennsylvania

James

55.394 Comparative Physiology of Marine
55.431 Ecology of Marine Plankton

George

55.464 Biological Oceanography

Judith

55.490 Marine Aquaculture

P.

in biology consists of

22 semester

Hill,

professor - B.S., M.S., Illinois State

University; Ph.D., University of Louisville

Thomas

Biology of Animals

Klinger, professor

S.

A. A., Bradford Col-

-

lege; B.A., Macalester College; M.A., Ph.D.,

University of South Florida

50.120 Biology of Plants
50.242 Biology of Microorganisms

Judith Kipe-Nolt, associate professor -B.A., Messiah

50.271 Cell Biology

College; M.S., Ph.D.,

two courses (6 semester hours) at

the 300-level or above that are chosen from depart-

mental offerings acceptable to the major. These
include: 50.380, 50.390/50.391, 50.490,

50.493 and 50.494.

—

hours can be applied as biology electives from

The Pennsylvania

Jeanne W. Lawless,

assistant professor

50.390 Independent Study in Biology

I

50.391 Independent Study in Biology

Mark

S.

Melnychuk, professor

Lynne

II

50.493 Honors Independent Study

C. Miller, professor

sity

-

B.S.,

of Texas; Ph.D.,

Rock

-

New Mexico

Rock

State College; M.S.,

Washington

vania

Ardizzi, associate professor

-

B.S.,

St.

Joseph's University; Ph.D., Cornell University

Chamuris, professor

-

A.A.S., Dutchess

College; B.S., State University of

New York at Albany;

M.S., James

versity; Ph.D., State University

Madison Uniof

New

York,

College of Environmental Science and Forestry at Syracuse

-

B.S.,

Ohio Uni-

State University

B.S., M.S., Ph.D.,

-

The

B.A., Slippery
Illi-

Champaign-Urbana

Cynthia A. Surmacz, professor

Community

State Univer-

University; M.S., Ph.D., University of

nois at

Faculty Profiles

P.

College of Phar-

Casey A. Shonis, associate professor
II

Biological Research

George

Moravian Col-

B.S.,

-

sity

versity; Ph.D.,

I -

Ph.D,

Kent State University

James E. Parsons, professor Ohio State University

Biological Research

50.494 Honors Independent Study

P.

B.S.,

macy, University of Rhode Island; M.S., Univer-

Slippery

50.490 Internship in Biology

Joseph

-

Cornell University

Louis V. Mingrone, chairperson, professor

the following courses:

State

University

lege; Ph.D.,

The departInternship/Independent Study
ment provides opportunities for students to engage
in internships and independent study. Only 6 semester

B.S., King's College;

-

of America

Frederick C.

hours. Required courses are:

may not

Bowling Green

B.S.,

-

M.S., Boston College; Ph.D., Catholic Univer-

Biology

at least

B.A., M.S.,

at Buffalo

Phillip A. Farber, professor

sity

and

-

Illinois University; Ph.D., University

Downing, professor

New York

Mammals

55.493 Behavioral Ecology

1

Davis, assistant professor

State University; M.A., Ph.D., State University of

55.491 Coral Reef Ecology

50. 1

Uni-

Illinois State

of Illinois

55.470 Research Diver Methods

The minor

T

Southern

55.441 Biology of Molluscs

Minor in

Western

B.A., M.A.,

-

versity

55.432 Marine Evolutionary Ecology

55.492 Marine

Cole, professor

E.

Michigan University; Ph.D.,

Organisms

31

State

University;

-

B.S.,

The

Ph.D.,

Pennsyl-

Milton

S.

Hershey Medical Center, The Pennsylvania
State University

Margaret

L. Till, professor

-

B.S., M.S., Ph.D.,

Au-

burn University
Kevin Williams, assistant professor -

B.S.,

Northwest-

ern Oklahoma State University; M.S., Fort Hays
State University; Ph.D., Syracuse University

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CHM

(52)

Chemistry, Clinical Chemistry

tory as the instructor, not a graduate student teach-

Administered by: Department of Chemistry

ing assistant.

College: College of Arts and Sciences

Campus address: 230 Hartline Science Center

ter

We believe that this will result in a bet-

educated student.

The Bachelor of Science program

Telephone number: (570) 389-4107

Fax number: (570) 389-3028

is

the sciences with several options.

Department chair, e-mail: Lawrence Mack,

three tracks

lmack@bloomu.edu

all

with a

quirement. The

Degrees awarded: Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts

common

the

Programs

A knowledge

considered to be

is

central to research

knowledge. Chemists are

among

the most versatile of

scientists

and, therefore, are very employable.

program

at

Bloomsburg

is

all

research, industry, higher education, medicine
allied health professions.

The

Because not

all

and

chemists

are

employed

try

majors may consider careers as high-school

in a laboratory

environment, chemis-

teachers, consultants, patent lawyers, librarians or

Your

.

The second

track

the

is

option (B.S.-biochemistry) which has an additional

molecular biology emphasis. The third track

American Chemical Society (ACS)

local physician, dentist,

an industrial

-

is

the

approved de-

gree. (B.S.-ACS)

recognized as offering

high-quality pre-professional training for careers in

editors.

has

Bachelor of Science Degree with a biochemistry

of chemistry

in all areas of scientific

The degree

5-semester core re-

the standard Bachelor of

first is

Science Degree (B.S.)

About

in chemistry

designed to give students a strong background in

The Bachelor of Science degree

offers a strong

professional preparation in chemistry.

It is

recom-

mended for those students who wish

to follow a pre-

law curriculum or to enter business

upon gradua-

tion.

The standard

B.S.

degree allows ample time

for taking additional courses in other disciplines

and taking a minor

in related fields of interest.

B.S. chemistry-business

minor program allows

The
stu-

marketing manager or a computer expert may have

dents to enter the Masters of Business Administra-

started with a bachelor's degree in chemistry.

tion

The

strength of the chemistry programs at

Bloomsburg University is

in the quality

in the flexible structure

of the curriculum and in

the

modern

try is

of its

faculty,

The Department of Chemisrecognized by the Committee on Professional
facilities.

Training of the American Chemical Society (ACS)

one that meets

program

in the College of Business at the

end

of the fourth year. Such a choice of study allows a

student to have the background to be eligible for

admission

in

masters of business administration

(MBA) programs

after graduation.

Students interested in a pre-medical or pre-dental

curriculum are encouraged to take the

B.S.- bio-

nationally recognized stan-

chemistry option. This curriculum features a re-

dards for undergraduate education in chemistry.

quirement of a full year of biochemistry/molecular

The chemistry department

biology and four courses in biology.

as

renovated

facility,

its

is

housed

in a

newly

with an excellent collection of

computers and chemical instrumentation dedi-

Most students
istry tracks

in either the B.S. or B.S.-biochem-

chose to take additional courses to meet

cated to undergraduate education. At Bloomsburg

the standards for certification for undergraduate

the student will have a Ph.D. chemist in the labora-

professional training by the American Chemical

Bloomsburg University

of

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Pennsylvania

Society, the largest scientific society in the world.

This

is

our

B. S.

ACS degree.

-

Students

who

intend

smooth the
program as well as

Early contact with a faculty advisor will
transition into the chemistry

anticipate a ca-

campus life in general. All interested students who
have been accepted into the university for transfer

reer in the chemical industry and research are en-

should contact the chairperson in the Department

program. Students

of Chemistry for further information. Students

to

pursue advanced degrees in chemistry, biochem-

istry

or related disciplines or

couraged
in this

who

to take the B.S.-ACS

program

will

culminate their studies by con-

ducting an independent research project in collaboration with a faculty

member. These

individual

may be part of a larger research
faculty member and may lead to a

transferring into the chemistry
ior year

program for the jun-

should have completed four semesters of

chemistry: two semesters of general chemistry, espe-

research projects

cially

program by the

and chemical principles and two semesters of

those courses stressing inorganic chemistry
or-

presentation or publication with the student as a

ganic chemistry. All of these courses should have a

co-author. This experience

laboratory component. In addition, a year of gen-

is

extremely valuable

if

the student decides to go to graduate school or in-

completing the B.S.-ACS

dustrial research. Students

eral physics

degree program are certified by the American

Chemical Society and become

ship in the society immediately

who

Students

member-

eligible for

Facilities

A

upon graduation

wish to qualify for Honors in

and

several calculus courses

multiple variables

is

highly

through

recommended.

and Equipment

major renovation of Hartline Science Center

in 1991 has substantially increased the

amount of

Chemistry must take the B.S.-ACS course of study

laboratory space and quality of facilities for the

and three semesters of undergraduate research.

chemistry department.

The Bachelor of Science program

in Clinical

is a select program in cooperation with
Penn State/ Geisinger Medical Center in

Chemistry
the

nearby Danville, Pa.

It is

designed to prepare

ceutical clinical laboratory.

a senior-year,

12-month

ence in a laboratory

The program

features

try

who

gram. (B.S

chemical instrumentation.

The Chemistry Department has available for student use most of the major

equipment
re-

such areas as atomic spectroscopy, electrochemistry,

wish to pursue careers as chemis-

Ed.) This curriculum

is

offered in co-

FT-IR spectroscopy, UV-visible-NIR spectros-

copy, gas

and

liquid chromatography, fluorescence

spectrophotometry, mass spectrometry, ultra-centrifugation, light scattering,

DNA

netic apparatus,

(See Secondary Education.)

magnetic resonance.

(B.A.) curriculum

is

de-

vacuum techniques,

protein and nucleic acid electrophoresis, laser

operation with the College of Professional Studies.

The Bachelor of Arts

scientific

normally present in industrial and graduate

Penn State/ Geisinger

at the

Bachelor of Science in Education pro.-

ers for the

search environments, including instrumentation in

teachers at the secondary education level should

select the

num-

clinical research experi-

Medical Center.
Students

a

Science Center for student use, as well as comput-

stu-

dents for careers in a hospital setting or a pharma-

The department has

ber of computers in a network available in Hartline

ki-

thermocycler and nuclear

Required Courses

signed for students in such programs as pre-engi-

Requirements for the Major

neering or pre-pharmacy. These are typically a
"3+2" or "3+3" schedule in which students spend

to

(B.S.)

-

In addition

meeting general education requirements

total-

three years at Bloomsburg and the remaining se-

ing 51-54 semester hours, the following courses are

mesters at another campus. Students interested in

required:

chemical engineering can take part in the Cooperative

Program

in

Engineering with The Pennsylvania

State University. With the addition of three courses
beyond the requirements of the B.A., a student may

earn a B. A. in chemistry and a B.

S. in

chemical

engineering after completing the program.

Many

students transfer to Bloomsburg Univer-

one or more years of college elsewhere to
take advantage of the quality programs on campus.

sity after

52.115 Fundamentals of Inorganic

Chemistry
52.131 Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry

52.216 Chemical Principles and

Measurements
52.232 Intermediate Organic Chemistry
52.233 Organic Spectroscopy
52.321 Analytical Chemistry

52.322 Analytical Chemistry
52.361 Physical Chemistry

I

II

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52.362 Physical Chemistry

Chemistry electives

II

52.452 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

-

choose two of the

following five courses:

53.125 Analysis

I

52.322 Analytical Chemistry

53. 126 Analysis

II

52.452 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

53.225 Analysis

III

52.362 Physical Chemistry

54.211 General Physics

I

54.212 General Physics

II

52.493 Chemical Research

Required biology courses:

56.110 Introduction to Computer Science

Computer Science

II

52.492 Introduction to Research

Choose one of the following three courses
56.121

II

50.242 Biology of Microorganisms
50.271 Cell Biology

I

56.116 Algorithmic Processes for Computers

50.332 Genetics

who want American Chemical Society
certification (B.S.-ACS) upon graduation must

Choose one of the following seven courses:

Students

50.343 Immunology

complete the following additional requirements

50.371 Principles of Mammalian Physiology

beyond requirements

50.372 Plant Physiology

for the Bachelor of Science:

52.281 Introduction to Scientific Literature

50.411 Radiation Biology

52.492 Independent Study

50.432 Microbial Genetics

Introduction

II:

to Research

50.441 Cytogenetics

52.493 Independent Study

III:

Chemical

50.472 Cell Physiology

Research

A restricted

Students

elective selected

and 400

from any 300

=01evel course in chemistry

(except Independent Study) or any

approved 300 or 400-level course

certification

follwoing courses as part of the B.S.-Biochemistry

Curriculum:
52.322 Analytical Chemistry

in

mathematics or physics.

Requirements for the Major

-

who want American Chemical Society
upon graduation mus complete the

52.362 Physical Chemistry

II

II

52.452 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

for a B.S. with a

Required Courses for B.S.

biochemistry track: in addition to the general edu-

in Clinical

Chemistry

In addition to 58 semester hours of general educa-

cation requirements of the university, the following

-

courses are required:

tion requirements, the following are required:

52.115 Fundamentals of Inorganic

Chemistry

52.115 Fundamentals of Inorganic

Chemistry

52.131 Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry

52.131 Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry

52.216 Chemical Principles and

52.216 Chemical Principles and

Measurements

Measurements

52.232 Intermediate Organic Chemistry

52.232 Intermediate Organic Chemistry

52.233 Organic Spectroscopy

52.233 Organic Spectroscopy

52.281 Introduction to Scientific Literature

52.321 Analytical Chemistry

52.321 Analytical Chemistry

52.341 Biochemistry

52.341 Biochemistry

I

52.361 Physical Chemistry

52.442 Biochemistry

II

50.271 Cell Biology

52.361 Physical Chemistry

I

50.343 Immunology

54.211 General Physics

I

53.125 Analysis

54.212 General Physics

II

53.126 Analysis

II

I

53.225 Analysis

III

53.126 Analysis

II

54.211 General Physics

I

53.225 Analysis

III

54.212 General Physics

II

53.125 Analysis

Choose one of the following three courses:
56.110 Introduction to Computer Science
56.121

Computer Science

I

56.116 Algorithmic Processes for Computers

I

I

56.110 Introduction to Computer Science

Requirements for the Major for a Bachelor of
Arts in Chemistry

-

In addition to general educa-

tion requirements of the university, the following

courses are required:

1

Bloomsburg University

of

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Pennsylvania

Michael A.G. Berg, assistant professor

52.115 Fundamentals of Inorganic

Chemistry
52.131 Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry

sity

Measurements
52.281 Introduction to Scientific Literature
52.321 Analytical Chemistry

I

52.322 Analytical Chemistry

II

52.361 Physical Chemistry

I

52.362 Physical Chemistry

II

54.212 General Physics
53. 125 Analysis

I

53. 126 Analysis

II

53.225 Analysis

III

II

Christopher

P.

Hallen, associate professor

-

B.A.,

versity

Roy D.

Computer Science

Pointer, professor

sas; M.S.,

computer

courses:

56.110 Introduction to Computer Science

Michael
sity

I

E.

-

B.S., University

of Kan-

Ph.D., University of Michigan

Pugh, associate professor-

B.S.,

Univer-

of California, Davis; Ph.D., Arizona State

University

56.1 16 Algorithmic Processes

Requirements for the Minor

-

Emeric Schultz, professor

The minor

in

chemistry consists of 19 to 21 semester hours.
52.115 Fundamentals of Inorganic

52.216 Chemical Principles and

-

B.A., University of Cali-

fornia; Ph.D., University of Illinois

Mark

G. Stocksdale

-

assistant professor, B.S., Tay-

lor University; M.S., Ball State University; Ph.D.,

University of Notre

Chemistry
52.131 Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry

Bruce

Dame

E. Wilcox, associate professor

State University of

-

B.S., M.S.,

New York at Oswego;

Ph.D.,

University of Cincinnati

Measurements

One

assistant professor -B. A. Univer-

of Maryland-Baltimore County, Ph.D., Uni-

Assumption College; Ph.D., University of New
Hampshire
Cindy L. Kepler - assistant professor - B.S.
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania;
Ph.D., University of Southern California
Lawrence L. Mack, chairperson, professor - A.B.,
Middlebury College; Ph.D., Northwestern Uni-

I

Plus one of the following

56.121

Wash-

versity of Pittsburgh

52.232 Intermediate Organic Chemistry

General Physics

B.S.,

technic Institute and State University

Sharon Fredericks,

52.216 Chemical Principles and

54.21

-

ington and Lee University; Ph.D., Virginia Poly-

of the following combinations of

Adjunct Faculty for Clinical Chemistry, PennState/
Geisinger Medical Center, Div. of Laboratory,

restricted electives:

52.232 Intermediate Organic Chemistry,
52.233 Organic Spectroscopy and
52.321 Analytical Chemistry

or
52.321 Analytical Chemistry

and 52.232

Intermediate Organic Chemistry

or

Danville, Pa.:

Conrad Schuerch, M.D., Chair-

Medicine;
Paul
person
of Laboratory
Bourbeau, Ph.D., Director of Microbiology;
Jay Burton Jones, Ph.D., Director of Chemistry/Toxicology;

Mildred

Louise

Kaiser

Fleetwood, Ph.D., Director of Immunology;

George Wadich, M.D., Associate Pathologist;
Stephen Meschter, M.D., Associate Pathologist;

52.361 Physical Chemistry

I

or 52.232

Intermediate Organic Chemistry

Faculty Profiles

Wayne P. Anderson, professor - A.A.S., Jamestown
Community College; B.A., Harpur College;
M.S., Ph.D., University of Illinois

Alvin Swartzentruber, B.S., Educational Coordinator, School of Medical Technology, Skip
Sharetts, M.T., Supervisor of Clinical
try

Laboratory

Chemis-

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COM

(25)

Communication Studies

Administered by: Department of Communication Studies and

Applied communication: This area focuses on

Theatre Arts

the importance of communication in business and

College: Arts and Sciences

professional settings. Students develop competen-

Campus address: 1 1 03 McCormick Center for Human

communication
this

Affiliated website: http://vesta.bloomu.edu/~csta

trial

who major in communication studies
how communication functions in social and
professional contexts. Students may focus their
study in one of three functional areas:

the importance of

communication

compethem to explore human interactions, assess barriers to communication in relationships and acquire communication skills necessary
for successful personal and professional developrelationships. Students develop

tencies that allow

ment. Study

in this area

reers in social

prepares students for ca-

and human

services

such

as counsel-

ing, public administration, health service

ment and

executive

relations,

commu-

management, indus-

employee training or

as a

officer.

studies division of the de-

university with courses in public speaking, interper-

sonal communication and intercultural

manage-

the ministry.

communi-

cation.

Forensic Society

Interpersonal relationship management: This

on

develop professional

to train others to

partment supports general education for the entire

Students

human

and

The communication

Program

learn

in

sales,

and labor

development

area focuses

skills

area prepares students for careers in personnel

management,

Degree awarded: Bachelor of Arts

the

understand communication

nicate effectively in professional settings. Study in

(570) 389-351

Department chair: Howard N. Schreier

About

to

in professional organizations,

Telephone number: (570) 389-41 84

Fax number:

them

cies that allow

Services

-

Students in the forensics pro-

gram debate current topics, develop original
speeches and present readings at intercollegiate
competitions. Team members compete locally, regionally and nationally and they help to organize
tournaments sponsored by Bloomsburg University.
Participants

may earn up

by taking 25.108

from

all

team

to

to

one

credit per year

Forensics Practicum. Students

majors are welcome to join the forensics

improve their self-confidence, competence

in research,

knowledge of current

events, apprecia-

and public presentation skills.
careers pursued by Communication

tion of literature

Leadership and social influence: This area

fo-

Among

cuses on the importance of communication in a

Studies majors after graduation are speech writing,

democratic

employee

society.

cies that allow

them

Students develop competento

understand the public delib-

erative process, to assess
to

enhance

and create messages and

their leadership

skills.

Study in

this

area

prepares students for careers in government, law,
public information, speechwriting, lobbying, cam-

paign direction or elected

office.

training, sales

management, public

infor-

mation, development, technical writing, campaign
direction, lobbying

and

negotiations.

Bloomsburg University

of

Pennsylvania

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Requirements for the Major

Among

cumulative grade point average are eligible to

54 semester hours of general education

ter for

an internship that will serve

as their

may register for 3

regis-

capstone

requirements of the university, Communication

experience. Students

Studies majors must take:

ship semester hours. Additional internship credit

25.103 Public Speaking

Core requirements:

A

total

of 9 semester hours

beyond the required 3 hours cannot be substituted
would be considered as

for other coursework, but
electives.

are required from the following:

Communication should consult

25.104 Interpersonal Communication
25.207 Investigating Communication

academic advisor

25.220 Intercultural Communication

experience,

(diversity)

of

six

such

as

additional

25.497 Internship in Communication

courses in their chosen area of

ate required course for that area, plus a

25.108 Forensics Practicum
25.206 Oral Interpretation

minimum

25.218 Discussion

of one course from each of the other two areas of

25.470 Independent Study

concentration, for a total of 21 semester hours. Stu-

Advanced Studies
Communication
25.494 Advanced Studies in
25.492, 25.493, 25.495

take additional courses as free electives.

Interpersonal Relationship

Management

25.215 Communication Theory (required)

25.309 Gender Issues in Communication

Minor

(diversity)

in

Students

25.313 Communication and Conflict

who hold

a

minimum 3.0 cumulative
minimum of 15 semester

25.419 Communication in the Family
25.425 Communication in Relationships

hours are eligible for admission

Team

dents must maintain the

Building

in

Communication (diversity)
Communication Studies

grade point average on a

25.426 Leadership and

specialized

Elective Courses:

concentration, which must include the appropri-

may

their

to arrange a suitable alternative

coursework.

Areas of Concentration: All majors are required

dents

Students academically ineligible for In-

ternship in

to take five

to 12 intern-

to the minor. Stu-

minimum

3.0 cumulative

grade point average to continue study for a Com-

munication Studies minor. Students who do not

Leadership and Social Influence

maintain the required grade point average

25.205 Understanding Social Influence

will

be

(required)

put on probation for one semester during which

25.315 Persuasion

they must regain the required grade point average.

General Education Requirement:

25.321 Argumentation

25.103 Public Speaking

25.406 Evaluating Communication
25.413

Core Course Requirements:

Community Leadership
ter

25.417 Evaluating Media Influence

A

total

of 9 semes-

hours are required from the following:
25.104 Interpersonal Communication

Applied Communication

25.207 Investigating Communication

25.210 Organizational Communication

25.220 Intercultural Communication
(diversity)

(required)

Areas of Concentration: Choose one course

25.306 Computer Applications for

from each of three areas of

Communicators
25.307 Communication for Business
Professional

concentration.
Interpersonal Relationship

Professionals

25.407 Interviewing

25.423 Communication Training in

25.309 Gender Issues in Communication
(diversity)

Organizations

25.313 Communication and Conflict

25.424 Corporate Communication

Capstone Experience: The capstone experience
is

Management

25.215 Communication Theory

required of all students in the major regardless of

the area of concentration. After completing 80 or

more semester hours, students with

a

minimum

2.5

25.419 Communication in the Family
25.425 Communication in Relationships

25.426 Leadership and

Team

Building

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Leadership and Social Influence

Dale A. Bertelsen, professor

25.205 Understanding Social Influence

The Pennsylvania State University
Janet Reynolds Bodenman, assistant professor B.A., Willamette University; M.A.,Ph.D., The

25.315 Persuasion
25.321 Argumentation

25.406 Evaluating Communication
25.413

Community Leadership

25.417 Evaluating Media Influence

-

B.S.,

Rider College;

M.A., Ph.D.,

Pennsylvania State University

Timothy

Rumbough,

B.

assistant professor

-

B.A.,

M.A., University of Central Florida; Ph.D.,
Florida State University

Howard

Applied Communication
25.210 Organizational Communication
25.306 Computer Applications for
Professional

Communicators

25.307 Communication for Business

N. Schreier, professor

-

B.A.,

Brooklyn

College; M.A., University of Georgia; Ph.D.,

Temple University
Kara Shultz, associate professor - B.S., M.A., University

of Northern Colorado; Ph.D., University of

Denver

Professionals

Harry C. Strine

25.407 Interviewing

25.423 Communication Training in

James

Organizations
25.424 Corporate Communication

III,

Susquehanna
E.

associate

professor

University; M.A.,

-

Tomlinson, associate professor

M.A.,

California

State

B.A.,

Ohio University

University at

-

B.A.,

Long

Beach
Faculty Profiles
Mary Kenny Badami, professorversity

Janice M. Youse, assistant professor
B.S.,

Fordham Uni-

School of Education; M.A., Hunter Col-

lege; Ph.D.,

Northwestern University

Temple University

-

B.S., M.A.,

Bloomsburg University

CPS

of

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Computer Science

Administered by: Department of Mathematics, Computer

tion, virtual reality design,

and computer science

Science and Statistics

CAD-CAM development

teacher.

The academic program prepares

College: Arts and Sciences

students for

both immediate employment or admission to major

Campus address: 1 1 05 McCormick Center for Human

graduate programs.

Services

Telephone number: (570) 389-4500

Required Courses

Fax number: (570) 389-3599

A

Department chair, e-mail: James C. Pomfret,

total

major

pomfret@b!oomu.edu

in

of 54 semester hours

computer

is

required for a

science, as well as 54 hours of

general education requirements, to include:

Degree awarded: Bachelor of Science

25.103 Public Speaking

About

the

Program

Requirements for the major:

The Computer and Information Science program of the Department of Mathematics, Computer Science and Statistics gives students a thorough grounding in the design, production and
analysis of software. Both the practical and theoretical issues involved in software and its development are emphasized. Students also obtain a basic

53.125 Analysis

I

53.126 Analysis

II

understanding of hardware and

56.250 Programming Language Paradigms

ticularly as

it

its

principles, par-

influences software. Mathematics

essential tool in the curriculum. Students

variety of

is

work

an

in a

computing environments, ranging from

single-user personal

computers

to multiple-user

minicomputers and mainframes. Graduates are
prepared for either further study in computer science or employment

in the software industry.

Bloomsburg University graduates enjoy exceptional placement in a wide range of professional
fields.

Among

career paths available are software

development, numerical

analysts, systems analysts,

database administration, scientific programming,

53.185 Discrete Mathematics
56.121

Computer Science

56.122 Computer Science
56.221

Computer Science

I

II

III

56.240 Assembly Language Programming

56.330 Digital Design

56.350 Organization of Programming

Languages
56.355 Analysis of Algorithms and Data
Structures

56.386 Concurrent Programming and

Foundations of Operating Systems
Specialized Requirements
Select five courses totaling 15 semester

hours from the following

1 1

courses:

56.356 Windows Programming
53.361 Coding and Signal Processing

software engineering,

56.373 Numerical Methods in Computing

structional

53.374 Introduction to Discrete Systems

computer engineering, intechnology management, computer sys-

tems administration, electrical engineering, cus-

tomer support
electronic

services,

human

interface design,

game development, computer anima-

Simulation
56.471 Numerical Analysis

56.472 Matrix Computation

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56.491 Special Topics in

56.323

Computer Science

56.357 Principles of Database Design

Institute

56.497 Internship in Computer Science
at most,

and

one of the following three

53.225 Analysis

B.S.,

Bloomsburg

Lock Haven;

The

Choose

at

least

Kahn, associate professor

S.

University;

Pennsylva-

one of the following four

Maine Orono;

56.450 Compiler Construction

ming

Requirements for the Minor

-

minor

in

computer

The Department

science,

Statistics

which requires

completion of six courses in computer science and
mathematics.

Robert Montante,

Computer Science

56.221

Computer Science

Three

elective courses

list

of 17

B.S., M.S.,

Massa-

Tehran Uni-

C. Pomfret, chairperson, professor

sity;

professor

-

B.A.,

Carleton College; Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley

John H.

B.A., Montclair State

College; M.A., University of Colorado; Ph.D.,
State University

M.S., Ph.D., Georgia Institute of

-

B.S.,

State Univer-

-

G.C.E., Lewes Techni-

Sussex University; Ph.D., Uni-

London

Riley Jr., professor- B. A., Lehigh University;

M.S., Ph.D.,

Yixun

Dennis Huthnancejr., associate professor-

New Mexico

Ph.D., University of Oklahoma

versity of

The Pennsylvania

-

Medhi Razzaghi, professor

department.

Faculty Profiles

-

B.S.,

M.Sc, Ph.D., University of Manchester,

Bates College; M.S.,

chosen from a

Paul G. Hartung, professor

-

Wyo-

Indiana University, Bloomington

Reza Noubary, professor

James

III

assistant

B.A., University of

assistant professor

cal College; B.S.,

Calhoun,

-

M.S., Ph.D., University of

England

I

II

specific courses offered by the

Boston College;

New Hampshire

chusetts Institute of Technology; M.S., Ph.D.,

versity,

56.122 Computer Science

B.A.,

Lisa Lister, assistant professor

56.444 Parallel Processing

of Mathematics, Computer Science and

B.S.,

Temple

University

M.S., Ph.D., University of

56.430 Computer Architecture

Punjab

B.A.,

University; M.A., Ph.D.,

Stephen Kokoska, professor -

56.410 Computer Graphics

-

M.Sc, Islamabad University;

Bloomsburg

courses:

E.

-

M.S., University of Iowa; Ph.D.,

Zahira

III

53.314 Linear Algebra

William

B.S.,

nia State University

53.241 Probability and Statistics

56.121

A.A., Williamsport

State University

Curt Jones, associate professor

courses:

offers a

-

University; M.S., Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic

56.375 Local Area Networks

Choose,

Scott Inch, associate professor

Area Community College;

Artificial Intelligence

The

University of Connecticut

Shi, associate professor- B.S.,

University at

Chuzhon, China;

Anhui Normal
M.S.,

Shanghai

Teachers University, China; Ph.D., University of

Iowa
B.S.,

Technology

Erik Wynters, associate professor

of

New Hampshire;

versity

-

B.S., University

M.S., Ph.D., Cornell Uni-

Bloomsburg University

SOC

of

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Criminal Justice

Administered by: Department of Sociology, Social Welfare and

College: Arts and Sciences

nile

Campus address: 2106 McCormick Center for Human

and adult probation

riety

Program

Among Bloomsburg's newest and more

popular

designed to give

is

criminal justice with a strong theoretical

The program exposes

retical

vic-

of specialized systems.
is

also a criminal justice student organiza-

compo-

students to the theo-

concepts and research methods of the

institutions

and

from various

organizations.

stu-

dents a firm liberal arts education in sociology and

nent.

Bureau of InvesDepartment of the Treasury; offices of at-

tion that arranges for guest speakers

programs, Criminal Justice

and

and youth,

tim advocacy programs, women's centers and a va-

There
the

offices; county, state

torneys and legal services; forensics programs,

Sue Jackson

Degree awarded: Bachelor of Arts

About

Internship settings include juve-

federal correctional facilities for adults

tigation;

Fax number: (570) 389-2019
I.

rates.

U.S. Marshal's offices, the Federal

Services

Telephone number: (570) 389-4237

Department chair:

and graduates report good

states for internships

placement

Criminal Justice

field,

introduces them to computer data analysis and pre-

Required Courses
In addition to 54 semester hours of general education requirements, a total of 42 semester hours

required for a major in criminal justice.

An

is

addi-

tional 32 semester hours in electives completes the

pro-

128-hour university degree requirement. The Soci-

vides students the opportunity to explore the causes

ology Internship Program (45.496) accounts for 6

pares them for graduate study.

The program

of social problems with respect to race,
der, crime, the political

class,

gen-

economy, age, health, work,

to 15

semester hours. Internships provide first-hand

experience in the

field

and can be

at local, state

or

punishment, victimization and deviance. Students

federal agencies or private institutions. Required

are encouraged to think critically about the struc-

courses are:

ture

and dynamics of social groups,

institutions, ide-

Core courses

ology and the society.

45.211 Principles of Sociology

program include strong people skills and the ability to work
with diverse populations and good academic per-

45.255 Research Methods for Social Inquiry

Factors suggesting success in the

formance. Because the major
grade point average

is

is

so popular, a 3.00

required for admission.

Through the criminal justice sequence, students
are exposed to justice, enforcement and corrections systems, police work, investigation

and victim's

Students from the program have been placed in

and surrounding

Statistics

45.462 Sociological Theory

Criminal Justice sequence
45.244 Introduction to Criminal Justice
(prerequisite to

all

other courses in

the sequence)
45. 242 Juvenile

Delinquency

45.341 Criminology

services.

diverse settings in Pennsylvania

45.260 Basic Social

45.342 Penology

45.343 Victimology

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45.495 Criminal Justice Internship Program

Leo G.

Choose three from the following:
45.133 Introduction to Social

Work and

David

Social Welfare

at

Berkeley

Bloomsburg

B.S.,

State

College; M.A., University of Delaware; Ph.D.,

The Pennsylvania

45.231 Marriage and Family

45.316 Urban Sociology

I.

State University

Sue Jackson, chairperson, professor

A.B.,

-

Lycoming College; M.S.S.W., Graduate School
of Social Work, University of Texas; Ph.D., Bryn

45.318 Social Stratification
45.319 Religion and Society
45.320 Sociology of Women

Mawr

Practice with Individuals

College

Charles W. Laudermilch, associate professor

-

B.A.,

Moravian College; M.S.W., Wayne State Uni-

and Families
45.345 Medical Sociology

versity

45.376 Science and Society

Frank G. Lindenfeld, professor

45.400 Sociology of Mass Communication

versity;

Martin

45.441 Social Indicators

45.443 Sociology of Deviant Behavior

L.

B.A., Cornell Uni-

-

M.A., Ph.D., Columbia University

Needleman,

assistant professor

University of Texas at Austin;

45.457 Sociology of Community

Univerity of

45.461 Social Problems in Rural-Urban

New York

Green
in the Social

University, M.A., Ph.D., University of

California at Riverside

45.467 Population Problems
45.470 Senior Seminar
45.471 Independent Study in Sociology

B.A.,

at Buffalo

Neal Slone, assistant professor

Sciences

-

M A., Ph.D., State

YvetteJ. Samson, assistant professor- B.A., Bowling

Communities

Computer Applications

B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Bos-

Greenwald, associate professor - B.A., Uni-

James H. Huber, professor -

45.217 Sociology of Sports

45.465

E.

of California

45.215 Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups

Work

-

versity of Pennsylvania; M.A., Ph.D., University

45.213 Contemporary Social Problems

45.334 Social

Barrile, professor

ton College

-

B.A., State Univer-

sity

of New York at Albany; M.A., Ph.D., Univer-

sity

of Washington

Dale

L.

Sultzbaugh, associate professor

-

B.A.,

45.477

Community Land Use Planning
45.478 Sociology of Work

Gettysburg College; M.Div., Lutheran Theo-

45.490 Sociology of Aging

sity

logical Seminary; M.S.W.,

Anne
Faculty Profiles
Christopher

F.

Armstrong, professor

of Pennsylvania

K. Wilson, professor- B.A., Carleton College;

M.S., University of Maryland; Ph.D.,
-

B.A.,

Wash-

ington and Lee University; M.A., Ph.D., University

West Virginia Univer-

Hopkins University

The Johns

Bloomsburg University

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Earth Science

51.259 Oceanography

Administered by: Department of Geography and Geosciences
College: Arts

Campus address: 116S1

51.260 Earth Materials

and Sciences

Choose four from the following 13

Hartline Science Center

courses:

51.261 Mineralogy

Telephone number: (570) 3894108

51.262 Petrology

Fax number: (570) 389-3028

51.265 Geomorphology

Department chair: Norman M. Gillmeister

51.320 Remote Sensing of the Earth

Degree awarded Bachelor of Science
:

51.355 Synoptic Meteorology

About

the

Program

The primary

earth science program
solid

foundation

ences. This

is

51.360 Introduction to Paleontology

goal of the faculty of the geology-

in

is

51.369 Structural Geology

to provide students with a

geology and/or the earth

51.370 Hydrology

sci-

51.460 Aqueous Geochemistry

accomplished by balancing classroom

studies, laboratory exercises

and

field

51.468 Stratigraphy and Sedimentation

experience

51.470 Groundwater Hydrology

with ancillary courses in chemistry, physics and

mathematics.

The departmental program

ports the university's aim of providing a strong
eral arts

background for our students. This

tion of science

and

liberal arts successfully

51.475 Independent Study

also sup-

51.480 Geophysics
51.493 Bibliography and Research

lib-

integra-

prepares

51.496 Internship in Earth Science

Approved courses offered by the Marine

graduates for entry-level employment in the earth

ence Center, Wallops Island, Va. (Courses

science profession or for acceptance into highly

science are offered during the

competitive graduate programs in the geological

rine Science Consortium.

sciences.

program sponsored by
universities.

Required Courses

cation requirements, a total of 59 semester hours

required for a major in earth science.

is

The balance

of the university's 128-semester hour requirement
for a bachelor's degree

come from

this

several Pennsylvania state

A maximum

of 9 semester hours from

51.101 Physical Geology

51.102 Historical Geology
54.110 Introduction to Astronomy
51.111 Physical Geology Laboratory

51.112 Historical Geology Laboratory

may be applied

to-

bachelor's degree.)

Choose one from the following two courses:
56.110 Introduction to Computer Science
92.150 Introduction to Computer and

electives. Re-

quired courses are:

51.255 Meteorology

ward

Sci-

marine

summer by the MaThe consortium is a joint

the Marine Science Consortium

In addition to 54 semester hours of general edu-

in

Information Science

Or

a higher-level course in

programming

Choose two from the following

six courses:

53.113 Pre-Calculus
53.123 Essentials of Calculus

53.124 Essentials of Calculus
53.125 Analysis

I

53.126 Analysis

II

II

1

,

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Norman M.

53.141 Introduction to Statistics

Choose two from the following three courses:
52.1 15 Fundamentals of Inorganic

Gillmeister, professor

B.A.,

-

Harvard

College; M.A., Indiana University; M.A., Ph.D.,

Harvard University

Sandra J. Kehoe-Forutan, associate professor- B.A.

Chemistry
52.131 Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry

Queen's University; MCRP, The Ohio State

52.216 Chemical Principles and

University;

recommended

as the

second

Jerry

course)

Mitchell, B.S., M.A.,

of

University

Towson

State Univer-

Ph.D., University of South Carolina

Joseph R.

Pifer, associate

professor

-

B.S.,

Clarion

State College; M.A., Arizona State University

combinations:
1

T

sity;

Choose one of the following two
54.1

The

Ph.D.,

Queensland

Measurements (highly

Introductory Physics

54.112 Introductory Physics

I

and

Michael K. Shepard, assistant professor

B.S.,

-

Vanderbilt University; Ph.D., Washington Uni-

II

versity

Faculty Profiles

Dale A.

Shahalam M. N. Amin, assistant professor - B.Sc,
M.Sc, University of Dhakam, Bangladesh;
M.Sc, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada;
Ph.D., Kent State University

John

E.

Bodenman,

assistant

-

B.A,.

nia State University.
-

B.S.,

New York

at

The Johns Hopkins Uni-

versity

PatriciaJ. Beyer, B.A., Valparaiso University; M.S.,

University of Illinois; Ph.D., Arizona State University

professor

-

A.B.,

Lafayette College; M.S., University of Rochester;

Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute

and

State University
-

B.A., Will-

iams College; M.S., University of Tulsa; Ph.D.,
University of Massachusetts

Karen M. Trifonoff, associate professor

D. Braun, professor

Fredonia; M.A., Ph.D.,

associate

Lawrence Tanner, associate professor
professor

Williamette University; M.S., Ph.D., Pennsylva-

Duane

Springer,

-

B.S., M.S.,

University of Akron, Ph.D., University of Kansas

Cynthia Venn, assistant professor
University; M.S., Texas

-

B.A., Vanderbilt

A&M University; Ph.D.,

University of Pittsburgh

Bloomsburg University

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Economics, Business Economics,
Political

Economics

Required Courses

Administered by: Department of Economics
College: Arts and Sciences

In addition to 54 semester hours in general edu-

Campus address: 316 Bakeless Center for the Humanities

cation requirements, five core courses plus a track

Telephone number: (570) 3894335

in either

Fax number: (570) 389-4338
Department chair: Saleem Khan

the

of government, business and consumers.

The core

of the curriculum enables the student to

master basic principles of economics, to develop
to interpret

II

economic phenom-

Theory
Required Elective Courses

undergraduate
tracks

open

economic majors, two lead

53.125 Analysis

the public or private sector; business economics,
interested in analytical economics

pursue graduate work or career in

business or government;

and

political

economics,

international problems in the public arena

is

including 40.400 Introduction to Econometrics

or 40.446 Business and Economic

Choose one of the following two

total

litical

of 45 semester hours

economics.

and
II

or 91.220 Financial Accounting and 91.223

Managerial Accounting

Human

Resource Management

96.313 Business Finance
is

required for a

economics.

of 45 semester hours

I

91.222 Principles of Accounting

ap-

A total of 48 semester hours is
required for a major in business economics. A total
in

II.

sets:

91.221 Principles of Accounting

93.345

A

Statistics

Business Economics

pealing or the student intends to pursue advanced
study in the field.

I

27 semester hours in elective courses in econom-

if

the prospect of a career dealing with political and

major

follow-

40.246 Business and Economic Mathematics

ics,

to

Choose one of the

to a

three tracks are: a general study of economics

is

-

ing two courses:

preparation for graduate school or a career in

the student

I

diversity of interests at the

Bachelor of Arts and one to a Bachelor of Science.

and intends

Statistics

Electives in eco-

nomics, business and political science in any of the

the department has three

level,

to

-

options require the adviser's approval.

General Economics

To accommodate the

in

I

40.212 Principles of Economics

40.346 Business and Economics

ena.

The

40.211 Principles of Economics

40.312 Intermediate Macroeconomic

economic

activities

and

political

following five courses

Managerial Economics

of Economics at Bloomsburg

University offers a systematic study of the

analytical skills

The

required.

40.311 Intermediate Micro-Theory and

Program

The Department

is

are required:

Degrees Awarded: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science

About

economics, business ecomics or

economics

is

required for a major in po-

97.310 Marketing: Principles and Practice
56.110 Introduction to Computer Science
or equivalent;
Plus 15 semester hours in elective courses in

economics, including 40.446
Business and Economic Statistics

II

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Undergraduate Catalog

Economics

Economic History and Systems
40.422 Contrasting Economics
40.423 History of Economic Thought
40.424 Economic Theory of the Western
World
40.434 Economic Growth in
Underdeveloped Areas
40.460 Advanced Political Economy

44.120 United States Government
44.336 Public Administration Theory
40.315 Business and Government
40.422 Contrasting Economics

40.460 Advanced Political

Economy

6 semester hours of elective courses in

economics
9 semester hours of elective courses in

Faculty Profiles

political science.

Minor in Economics - The minor provides a
basic competence in economics for non-economics majors and constitutes 18 semester hours.
Courses required for a minor in economics in40.211 Principles of Economics

I

40.212 Principles of Economics

II

B.A., M.Ed.,

-

B.A.,

Miami Univer-

University of Iowa; Ph.D., Uni-

of Massachusetts
-

B.A., National Univer-

New

M.A., Iowa State University; Ph.D.,

School for Social Research

Woo Bong

Lee, chairperson, professor

-

B.S., Dela-

ware Valley College; M.S., Ph.D., Rutgers Uni-

Theory
6 semester hours of elective courses in econom-

chosen from

versity

Saleem M. Khan, chairperson, professor -B.A.,

S.E.,

Government

Col-

College, Bahawalpur; M.A.,

General Economics Theory

lege,

40.313 Labor Economics

Lahore,

Punjab University; Ph.D., J.

Gutenberg University

40.315 Business and Government

Rajesh K. Mohindru, professor

40.316 Urban Economics

-

B.A., M.A.,

DAV

College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Pennsylva-

40.410 Public Finance

nia

Money and Banking

Robert

40.415 Environmental Economics

S.

B.S.,

40.433 International Economics

Obutelewicz, assistant professor

Carson-Newman

-

B.A.,

College; M.A., Ph.D.,

University of Massachusetts

Statistical Analysis
Statistics

I

40.400 Introduction to Econometrics
40.446 Business and Economic

The

Haririan, professor

sity;

40.312 Intermediate Macroeconomic

40.346 Business and Economic

M.A.,

versity

Managerial Economics

40.413

-

versity

Peter H. Bohling, professor

Mehdi

40.311 Intermediate Micro-Theory and

assistant professor

M.A., Punjab Universtiy; Ph.D., Vanderbilt Uni-

sity;

clude:

ics

Sukhwinder Bagi,

Statistics II

Elizabeth

P.

Patch, associate professor

-

B.S., M.S.,

Ph.D., Lehigh University

Robert

P.

Ross, associate professor

Washington University

-

B.A., M.A.,

Bloomsburg University

of

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Pennsylvania

Engineering and Liberal Arts

Engineering Science (Penn State)

Environmental Engineering (Wilkes)

College: Arts and Sciences

Campus address: 57 Hartline Science Center

Industrial Engineering

Degree awarded: Bachelor of Arts

State)

Metals Science and Engineering (Penn

Program

the

State)

Mechanical Engineering (Wilkes or Penn

Program coordinator: Gunther Lange

About

(Penn

Materials Engineering (Wilkes)

Telephone number: (570) 389-41 48

State)

The engineering and

liberal arts

program pro-

Mining Engineering (Penn

State)

vides the opportunity for students to pursue a re-

Nuclear Engineering (Penn State)

warding and challenging career in the high-de-

Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering

mand

engineering without forgoing the

field of

(Penn

State)

broader scope of a Bloomsburg University educational experience. This cooperative

program of

study leads to two baccalaureate degrees, one in

lib-

eral arts and sciences awarded by Bloomsburg University and one in an area of engineering from ei-

ther

The Pennsylvania

State University or Wilkes

Students wishing to complete their studies at

The Pennsylvania

Candidates for these degrees spend three years

Bloomsburg

University,

where they study science,

State University

(GPA)

quality point average

must maintain a

of 3.0 overall

and a 2.75

in required core courses. In a few majors, a 2.5

may be

overall average

University.

at

Required Academic Performance

these are subject to

For transfer

to

GPA

sufficient for transfer

change from year

and

to year.

Wilkes University, students must

mathematics, pre-engineering and a broad variety

maintain a

of liberal arts subjects, followed by two years at the

to the environmental engineering, materials engi-

University Park

campus of Penn State or at Wilkes
where they study engi-

of 2.5 overall. Transfer candidates

neering and engineering management programs

GPA

math-

University in Wilkes-Barre,

are required to have a 2.65

neering disciplines.

ematics and pre-engineering courses, while candi-

Students
in

may pursue an engineering education

any of the following areas:

in science,

dates to the electrical engineering

program must

maintain a 2.75 average in these technical courses.

Aerospace Engineering (Penn State)
Agricultural Engineering (Penn State)

Admission Procedures

Ceramic Science and Engineering (Penn
ply

State)

Chemical Engineering (Penn
Civil

State)

Electrical

University.

However, applicants should be aware

that any engineering

Engineering (Penn State)

Computer Engineering (Penn

To enter the program, individuals need only apand be accepted for admission to Bloomsburg

State)

Engineering (Wilkes or Penn

State)

Engineering Management (Wilkes)

program requires the applicaand problem-solving

tion of strong mathematical
skills. It is

expected that the student's high school

mathematics background

ment

is

sufficient for enroll-

in 53.125, the initial course in the required

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calculus sequence, during the

semester of

first

Applicants for admission

who

registered as degree candidates

academic record

as

program

degree candidates

at

to

Penn

be offered per-

at

Transferring to Wilkes
At the beginning of the third year of study,

The Penn-

Bloomsburg University

will

be

through

coordinator

the

Bloomsburg

additional enrollment criteria for readmission to

in the coordinator's office.

program

of the

Students should indicate a desire to follow this

the following credentials:

An

official transcript

program of study at the time of admission to
Bloomsburg University in order to insure sufficient

the applicant's final secondary school grades;

time to complete

all

the applicant's grades including

cation should be

made

of the required courses. Notifito the director of
will notify

academic

adviser

who

will assign

a

is

An

The

of the Pre-Engineering

Advisory Committee. Students should consult both

Bloomsburg University

first

A schedule

all

of

transcript of

grades earned

two years;

of all courses to be taken during the

third year.

The Pre-Engineering Advisory Committee reand submits a recommenda-

each student an academic

member

official

during the

the coordinator

of the Engineering and Liberal Arts Program.

coordinator

at

University. Applications are available

Completed applications should be supported by

University.

advisement who, in turn,

stu-

dents should apply for transfer to Wilkes University

considered readmission candidates and must meet

The Pennsylvania State

will

State.

previously were

and established an

sylvania State University prior to entering this coop-

erative

gineering Advisory Committee,

manent admission

study.

views these credentials
tion to the

dean of admissions of Wilkes

University.

for assistance in

Successful applicants will be offered provisional

schedule planning. At the end of the second year of

admission to Wilkes University for the following

their advisers

and the coordinator

become candidates

study, students

for transfer

if

summer.
At the end of the third

they have maintained a sufficiently high GPA.

student's official

Transferring

to

Penn State

In September of the third year of study, students

correspondence and the application

should clearly indicate that the transfer

is

re-

quested under a cooperative 3/2 program. Nov. 30
is

transcript

who have maintained the required quality point
average, who have completed all the required
courses and who are recommended by the Pre-Engineering Advisory Committee,

permanent admission

to

be offered

will

Wilkes University.

the application deadline. Successful applicants

will

be offered provisional admission to Penn State

for the following

fall

In January of the student's final year in engineer-

Completed applications should be supported by

An

official transcript

of the applicant's final secondary school grades;

Two

official

The Bloomsburg University Degree

semester.

the following documentation:

transcripts

of the

applicant's

Bloomsburg University academic record including
all

copy of the

should be submitted to the coordinator. Students

should apply for transfer to The Pennsylvania State
University. All

year, a

Bloomsburg University

ing college, the student should send an official transcript of all

Bloomsburg

courses taken to the registrar at

University.

A letter indicating intent to

graduate should be sent to the coordinator of the

Engineering and Liberal Arts Program so that

The registrar,
upon evaluation of the transcript, will arrange for a
diploma to be awarded at the university's May
course evaluations can be made.

grades earned;

A schedule of all courses to be taken in the third
year;

A letter of recommendation

from the Pre-Engi-

neering Advisory Committee.

graduation.

Required Courses

At the end of the third year of study, two copies
of the student's
transcript should

official

Bloomsburg University

be forwarded

to the

Admissions

The Pennsylvania State University. Students who have maintained the required quality
point average, who have completed all required
courses and who are recommended by the Pre-EnOffice of

All students in this

program must complete the

following 49 semester hours at Bloomsburg University

plus additional courses specific to their field of

interest in engineering.

General Education Requirements

-

All candi-

dates must satisfy the General Education require-

ments of Bloomsburg University and the

specific

Bloomsburg University

of

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Pennsylvania

requirements for the B.A. degree

in either physic

Candidates planning to pursue an engineering

or mathematics. Students should consult the pro-

degree

gram coordinator each semester as they plan their
schedules. With careful planning, it is possible to

Speaking

satisfy all

at

Penn

State

must

take: 25.103 Public

Candidates in certain engineering programs also

of the requirements indicated during the

must meet additional course requirements. These

Bloomsburg Uni-

course requirements are as follows: Aerospace,

student's three-year residence at

Electrical or

versity

Requirements for the Major
54.211 General Physics

I

54.212 General Physics

II

54.310

Modern Atomic

53.492 Independent Study in Mathematics
(Topic: Partial Differential

Equations)

Physics

52.115 Fundamentals of Inorganic

Chemical or Materials Engineering
52.131 Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry

Chemistry
52.216 Chemical Principles and

52.232 Intermediate Organic Chemistry

Measurements
53. 125 Analysis

Nuclear Engineering, choose one:

53.491 Special Topics in Mathematics

Chemical or materials engineering students are
excused from 54.302 echanics: Dynamics

I

53. 126 Analysis II

Environmental Engineering

53.225 Analysis

Choose one

III

set

52.131 Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry

53.226 Analysis IV

and 52.232 Intermediate Organic

53.322 Differential Equations

53.314 Linear Algebra

Chemistry

56.1 16 Algorithmic Processes

or

54.301 Mechanics: Statics

50.173 Anatomy and Physiology

I

Anatomy and Physiology
Engineering Management

54.302 Mechanics: Dynamics
54.180 Computer Aided Design and

and 50.174

II

Choose one:

Engineering Graphics
Program-Specific Course Requirements

53.141 Introduction to Statistics or

Candidates planning to pursue an engineering

53.241 Probability and Statistics

degree at Wilkes University must take the following

40.211 Principles of Economics

I

courses:

40.212 Principles of Economics

II

Choose one:

Mining Engineering
51.101 Physical Geology

54.315 Electronics
54.400 Advanced Physics Laboratory

51.261 Mineralogy

Choose one:
09.213 Science, Technology,

Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering

Human

Values

41.105 Environmental Issues and Choices

44.207 Ethics, Politics and Public Policy

51.101 Physical Geology

51.102 Historical Geology

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(20)

English

20.203 Approaches to Literary Study

Administered by: Department of English
College: Arts

and Sciences

Campus address: 114 Bakeless Center for the Humanities

20.226 European Literature

I

20.236 American Literature

I

20.363 Shakespeare

Telephone number: (570) 389-4427

Fax number: (570) 389-3006

20.246 British Literature

Department chair: Ervene Gulley

Literature

or 20.247 British

20.256 Non-Western Literature

Degree awarded: Bachelor of Arts

Non-Western Literature

website: http://hubble.bloomu.edu/~english/

Affiliated

I

II
I

or 20.257

II

20.488 Seminar or 20.489 Seminar

About

the

Program

The department
Bachelor of Arts in

20.492 Literary Theory and Criticism or

program leading to a
English and provides the English
offers a

courses for Bachelor of Science in Education in two
areas of concentration

and Communication, which

culminate in certification for teaching in second-

The department also offers a minor in
The discipline of English celebrates the

20.493 Bibliography and Literary

Research

Choose one course from the following four
courses:

20.311 Structure of English

ary schools.

20.312 History of the English Language

English.

20.41

power of words through appreciation of literature,
understanding of language and creation of good
writing. English majors
studies are
tive

equipped for

grounded
critical

in humanistic

thinking and effec-

communication.

Among

1

Modem

Linguistic

Theory

20.413 Language in American Society

Choose two courses from the following seven
courses:

20.334 Studies in American Literature
20.335 Studies in American Literature

career paths pursued by recent gradu-

ates are technical writing, editing,

communications

20.431 American Romanticism

20.432 American Realism

management, human resources management and

20.433 American Modernism

recruiting analyst. Students interested in teaching

20.434 Contemporary American Literature

English in secondary schools should see the specialization in English

under Secondary Education.

20.436 African-American Literature

Choose one course from the following nine
courses:

Required Courses

20.341 Medieval Literature

A

total

major

of 42 semester hours

in English.

No

course

is

required for a

may be used

more than one requirement. With

to satisfy

the addition of

54 hours in general education requirements and
elective courses of at least 32 semester hours, the

128-hour requirement for a baccalaureate degree
is

satisfied.

Required courses include:

20.342

The Renaissance

20.344 The Neoclassical Age
20.345 Romantic and Victorian Literature

20.346 Studies in British Literature
20.347 Studies in British Literature

20.364 Chaucer
20.370

The English Novel

Bloomsburg University

of

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Pennsylvania

20.375 Renaissance

Drama

Ervene

Choose one course from the following

Gulley, chairperson, professor

F.

courses:

versity

20.301 Creative Writing: Fiction

S.

The English Novel
20.372 Modern Novel

Drama
20.377 Modern Drama
20.379 Modern Poetry
20.375 Renaissance

in

En-

,

9 hours from courses on

Marion

Faculty Profiles
B.A.,

Ball

State

Of

Chicago

sity

associate professor

B.A., Univer-

-

of Yaounde; M.A., University of Leeds;

Am, associate professor

-

Westminster

B.A.,

Binghamton
F.

Of New York At Binghamton

professor

assistant

Rutgers University; M.A.,

B.A.,

Oklahoma State Uni-

versity; Ph.D., State University

Binghamton
Mary G. Bernath,

-

of

New York

at

Ph.D., University

-

B.A., M.A.,

Of Pittsburgh

Janice Broder, assistant professor

at

Binghamton

Writing Center

B.A.,

Mount

M.A., Ph.D., Brandeis University

Dartmouth
College; M.A., Columbia University; Ph.D., The
Johns Hopkins University; M.A., The PennsylB. Fuller, professor

vania State University

-

A.B.,

Uni-

-B.A., University

Of

Michigan; M.A., Ph.D., Michigan State University

Robinson,

L.

professor,

associate

B.A.,

Northern Arizona University; M.A., Purdue
University; Ph.D.,

Duke

University

Salih, associate professor- B. A., University

of Baghdad, M.A., Ph.D., Southern

Illinois

Uni-

B.A., M.F.A.,

The

Riley B. Smith, associate professor- B.A., Ph.D.,

The

versity

instructor

-

University of Iowa

University

Of Texas,

Austin

University

sity

-

B.A., M.A.,

Of Michigan

Julie Vandivere, associate professor
-

Holyoke College, M.A., University of Michigan;

Lawrence

New York

Riley, associate professor, Director,

Louise M. Stone, assistant professor
associate professor

B.A., State

-

University of New York at Potsdam; M.A., Ph.D.,

Mary Beth Simmons,

Battaglia,

B.A., Wilkes

-

University; Ph.D.,

Randall, assistant professor

S.

Sabah A.

College; Ph.D., State University of New York at

Joseph

Belmont Abbey

State University

David

Danny

Ph.D., University of Connecticut

Mary-Jo

B.A.,

Duquesne

versity

Teachers College; M.A., Ph.D., University

Ekema Agbaw,

-

B. Petrillo, assistant professor

TerranceJ.

-

Of New

College; M.A.,

State University of

chair.

professor

B.A., Kansas

New York University

level courses.

the 300 or 400 level and approval of the department

Baillie,

-

College; M.A., Seton Hall University; Ph.D.,

courses on the 100 or 200 level except 20.101

William M.

B.A.,

Of Iowa

Moses, assistant professor

Francis J. Peters, professor

of 18 semester hours: 9 hours from

;

-

Univer-

York At Binghamton

Requirements for the Minor - The minor

,

P.

Illinois

State University; Ph.D., State University

20.391 Literature and Film

20.104 20.200 and 20.201

Ph.D., University

sity;

Edwin

20.374 Short Story

B.A.,

Houston

Michael McCully, associate professor

Hendrix College; M.A., Western

20.370

-

College; M.F.A., University of Utah;

Ph.D., University of

20.306 Theory and Practice of Writing

Choose two other 300-400

Lawrence, assistant professor

Pomona

20.303 Creative Writing: Poetry

glish consists

T

Claire

20.302 Creative Writing: Non-Fiction Prose

S.

A.B.,

-

Bucknell University; M.A., Ph.D., Lehigh Uni-

11

of Utah; M.A., Brigham

-

B.A., Univer-

Young

University;

M.A., Ph.D., Cornell University

Arthur G. Wemple, instructor

-

B.A.,

Vermont

Col-

lege; M.F.A., University of Massachusetts

Vivian Yenika-Agbaw, assistant professor, B.A., University of

Yaounde; M.A., University of Con-

necticut; Ph.D.,
versity

The Pennsylvania

State Uni-

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(05)

Exercise Science

Administered by: Department of Health, Physical Education

training for optimal performance.

Student factors that suggest a high probability of

and Athletics

Campus

an

College: Arts and Sciences

success include strong interpersonal

address: E. H. Nelson Field House

tense desire to help others, versatility in individual

Telephone number: (570) 389-4356

skill

and

fitness abilities

and strength

particularly those related to

Fax number: (570) 389-2099
Department chair: Susan Hibbs

skills,

in-

in sciences,

anatomy and

physiol-

ogy-

Program

Exercise Science program director: Tamra Cash

faculty offer advisement to assist indi-

program of
them for career objectives.
The Department of Health, Physical Education
and Athletics also administers courses needed to
meet general education requirements for all academic majors, supports requirements for education majors and conducts the university's athletic

vidual students in tailoring a specific

Degree awarded Bachelor of Science
:

study to prepare

About

the

Program

Designed

to prepare students for the

wide range

of careers in the growing field of wellness and
ness, Exercise Science at

among
ties.

State System of

Bloomsburg

Higher Education

fit-

unique

is

universi-

programs.

This challenging and demanding program

leads to careers in corporate wellness programs,

health care, education
as well as in sports

Emphasis

is

and research environments

medicine and

athletic training.

on the interpreted aspects of

and fitness, gerontology, nutrition, stress
management, alternative medicine and therapies
and cardiac rehabilitation in a rapidly evolving professional field. Major national corporations and
graduate programs actively recruit Bloomsburg stu-

wellness

dents.

Many

large companies,

concerned with the

health and productivity of employees, seek exercise
science professionals to develop and

porate wellness
establish their

facilities;

own

manage

cor-

other graduates go on to

businesses in the personal train-

ing and fitness field or into sports medicine.

A num-

ber of leading universities, including Bloomsburg,
offer graduate study in Exercise Science
Fitness involving clinical

encompass the

full

Required Courses

and Adult

and research internships

to

spectrum of health, including

cardiac rehabilitation, physiological assessment

and

In addition to general education requirements
totaling 54 semester hours, a
ter

minimum of 44 semes-

hours are required for a major in exercise

sci-

ence, with the remaining 26 semester hours re-

quired for a bachelor's degree coming from elective courses.

48.101 General Psychology
45.211 Principles of Sociology

Anatomy and Physiology I
50.174 Anatomy and Physiology II
50.173

50.205 Introduction to Nutrition
50.231 Biology of Aging
52.101 Introduction to Chemistry

05.298 Fitness and Wellness

09.230

Human Sexuality

05.321 First Aid Safety

05.476 Exercise Physiology
05.477 Methods and Materials in Adult
Physical Education

Bloomsburg University

of

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Pennsylvania

Carl M. Hinkle, assistant professor

59.498 Internship in Exercise Science

Choose one of the following two courses:
05.411 Exercise Prescription and

Programming

Performance

A. King, instructor

B.A., California State

Linda M. LeMura, professor

Thomas

-

B.S.,

Martucci, assistant professor - B.S., Tren-

F.

ton State College; M.A., University of North

courses:

Carolina

05.250 Lifeguarding
05.305 Aquatic Fitness Programming

Swapan Mookerjee,

Choose one of the following four courses:

Physical

associate professor, Health,

Education and Athletics

and Aging

cal

Sharon

48.476 Principles of Behavior Modification

Choose one of the following two courses:

Education, Gwalior, India; Ph.D., University

L.

O'Keefe, assistant professor

Tren-

B.S.,

State College

28.290 Alcohol Use and Abuse

Ronald

E. Puhl, associate professor

Haven

Requirements for the Minor
Students are required to complete a minor or
area concentration. Contact a department adviser

State College; M.S.,

-

Lock

B.S.,

West Chester State

College

Burton

T.

Reese, associate professor

-

B.A., M.Ed.,

East Stroudsburg State College

for details.

David R. Rider, assistant professor

Faculty Profiles

Tamra Cash,

versity

assistant chairperson, assistant profes-

B.S.,

Elon College; M.S. University of Ten-

nessee; M.A., Eastern Kentucky University;

Temple University
-

B.S.,

M.Ed., East Stroudsburg State College

-

B.A.,

The Uni-

of Chicago; M.S., Indiana University of

Pennsylvania

Roger

B. Sanders, professor

-

B.S.,

West Chester

State College; M.A., Ball State University

Leon Szmedra, professor

Charles W. Chronister, associate professor

New

-

B.S., State University

of

York at Brockport; M.A., University of

Northern Colorado; Ph.D., Syracuse University

Gardner, director of athletics, assistant pro-

fessor- B.S., M.Ed., East Stroudsburg State College

Henry

C. Turberville Jr., associate professor

M.A., University

-

B.S.,

of Alabama

Ellen West, athletic trainer, assistant professor - B.S.,

Hazzard,Jr., athletic trainer, assistant

B.

professor

-

B.S.,

Salem

College;

M.S.,

Shippensburg University
Susan J. Hibbs, chairperson, associate professor
B.S.,

-

ton State College; M.Ed., East Stroudsburg

05.430 Current Issues in Health Education

Joseph

B.P.E.,

of Wisconsin, Madison

48.380 Physiological Psychology

T.

-

M.P.E., Lakshmibai National Institute of Physi-

48.253 Social Psychology

Mary

Niagara Univer-

M.S., Ph.D., Syracuse University

sity;

Administration

Ed.D.,

Temple Uni-

versity

93.344 Principles of Management

Choose one of the following two

-

University at Fresno; M.S., Ph.D.,

91.498 Introduction to Health Care

-

B.A., Will-

-

versity

Roch

Choose one of the following two courses:

sor

Montana

iam Paterson College; M.A., Bloomsburg Uni-

Populations

48.31 1 Adulthood

B.S.,

Sheila A. Kaercher, Assistant Professor

for Special

05.370 Measurement and Evaluation of

Human

-

State University; M.S., Ithaca College

-

Western Kentucky University; M.Ed., East

Stroudsburg State College; Ed.D., Temple University

California University of Pennsylvania; M.S.,

West Virginia University

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(41)

Geography

Administered by: Department of Geography and Geosciences
College: Arts

Campus address: 116S1

and Sciences

text of professional, social
ties.

and

sizes regional, national

Hartline Science Center

and

ethical responsibili-

The geography program, moreover, emphaglobal, as well as envi-

ronmental, concerns.

Telephone number: (570) 38941 08

The programs in Urban/Regional Planning and

Fax number: (570) 389-3028

Environmental Planning are aimed

Department chair: Norman M. Gillmeister

at providing

majors with a broad based background in the plan-

Degree awarded: Bachelor of Arts

ning field that will qualify them to obtain entry-level

About

the

Program

positions in the public

Designed for students with strong analytical
interested in spatial relationships, statistics

where and why of people-land

skills

and the

and

private sectors or pre-

pare them for entry into graduate programs in
planning.

Geog-

These programs include the incorporation of

raphy offers three options of study that provide the

interdisciplinary courses that are vital to this broad-

education necessary for a wide range of careers in

based preparation. In addition the academic pro-

relationships,

government, industry and business. Computer skills

gram

are important for this fast-paced, challenging

for a required internship that provides practical

program.

experience in dealing with diverse planning

In addition to the popular Urban/Regional

plays a

major role

in

preparing the students

activi-

ties.

Planning and Environmental Planning, a general

geography option allows students considerable
flexibility in tailoring

a program of study to meet

Required Courses
In addition to 54 semester hours of general edu-

cation requirements, a total of 30 to 60 semester

individual needs.

Urban/Regional and Environmental Planning

hours

is

required for a major in geography.

The

programs culiminate in major internships that have

balance of hours toward the 128-hour university

won

requirement for a bachelor's degree

praise

from agencies and companies working

with Bloomsburg University and very frequently
lead directly to career opportunities
tion.

made up

fu-

Option I - Emphasis on General Geography
Core Courses:
41.101 World Physical Geography

industrial areas.

The geography faculty strives to foster a spirit of
learning, inquiry and curiosity among students cul-

41.102 World Cultural Geography

minating in the strengthening of their intellectual

41.242

achievements. Students are provided with the nec-

41.462 Techniques of Geographic

essary problem-solving skills that will contribute to
their success in a rapidly

problem-solving

skills

of

upon gradua-

Geography majors are found planning the

ture in environmental, community, transportation

and

is

elective courses

changing world. These

are presented within the con-

41.221 Economic Geography

Map Skills
Measurement

41.492 Geography Seminar

Bloomsburg University

of

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Pennsylvania

18 semester hours to be selected from
electives.

The

Electives (choose 3

elective courses are

A minimum

six

41.258 Environmental Conservation

divided into areas of specialization
for your information.

from the following

courses)

41.302 Land Resources

of

Management

9 semester hours are to be selected

41.304 Environmental Valuation

from 300- and

41.315 Outdoor Recreation Resources

400-level courses.

Management

Physical:

41.363 Urban Geography

41.125 Weather and Climate
41.303 Biogeography and Soil Resources

51.100 Environmental Geology

Human:

Skills

and Tools

41.250 Elements of Planning

09.231 Technical Writing

41.310 Population Geography

25.103 Public Speaking

41.363 Urban Geography

53.141 Introduction to Statistics

56.110 Introduction to Computer Science

Regional:

41.200 Geography of the United States and

Choose two from the following four

Canada
41.203 Geography of Australia

41.242

or any regional geography course that

courses:

may

Map Skills

41.264 Applied Cartography
41.342 Geographic Information Systems

be offered

51.320 Remote Sensing of the Earth

Environmental:
41.105 Environmental Issues and Choices

Cognate Areas

Economics (choose

41.258 Environmental Conservation

at least

one from the

Management
41.302 Land Resources Management

40.211 Principles of Economics

I

41.304 Environmental Valuation

40.212 Principles of Economics

II

41.315 Outdoor Recreation Resources

40.316 Urban Economics

41.301 Water Resources

following four courses)

Management

40.410 Public Finance

Techniques:

Science

Political

44.120 United States Government

41.264 Applied Cartography
41.342 Geographic Information Systems

44.452 State and Local Government

51.320 Remote Sensing of the Earth

Also

Special Topic: Title changes

depending on

are:

44.452 Public Policy

topic

Sociology (choose at least one from the follow-

Optional Elective: 41.496 Internship in

Geography

Upon

recommended

44.438 Public Personnel Administration

ing

departmental approval a student may

five

courses)

45.211 Principles of Sociology

choose to undertake an internship

45.213 Contemporary Social Problems

of 3 to 12 semester hours of which a

45.316 Urban Sociology

maxiumum

45.457 Sociology of Community

be applied

of 3 semester hours

may

to the required elective

45.468 Social Service Planning

credits.

Option III - Emphasis on Environmental
Option II -

Urban and Regional Planning

Core Courses:

Planning
Core Courses:

41.101 World Physical Geography

41.101 World Physical Geography

41.221 Economic Geography

41.105 Environmental Issues and Choices

41 .250 Elements of Planning

41.250 Elements of Planning

41.350 Advanced Planning

41.258 Environmental Conservation

41.497 Internship in Planning

41.301 Water Resources

41 .498 Applied Planning

Seminar

Management
Management
41.302 Land Resources
41 .350

Advanced Planning

Undergraduate Catalog

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41.497 Internship in Planning
41 .498 Applied Planning
Electives (choose a

Seminar

minimum

of three from the

following five courses)

41.303 Biogeography and Soil Resources
41.304 Environmental Valuation
41.315 Outdoor Recreation Resources

Management
51.370 Hydrology

and Tools

assistant

professor

-

B.A,.

Williamette University; M.S., Ph.D., Pennsylva-

Duane

D. Braun, professor

-

New York

B.S.,

at

The Johns Hopkins Uni-

Patricia J. Beyer, B.A., Valparaiso University; M.S.,

University of Illinois; Ph.D., Arizona State Uni-

44.452 State and Local Government
53.141 Introduction to Statistics

92.150 Introduction to Computer and

Information Science
44.120 United States Government (strongly

recommended)

versity

Norman M.

Gillmeister, professor

Map Skills

-

B.A.,

Harvard

College; M.A., Indiana University; M.A., Ph.D.,

Harvard University
Sandra J. Kehoe-Forutan, associate professor-

Queen's University;

Choose two from the following four courses

University;

Ph.D.,

B.A.,

MCRP, The Ohio State
The University of

Queensland

41.264 Applied Cartography
41.342 Geographic Information Systems
51.320 Remote Sensing of the Earth

Minor in Environmental Planning - The minor
in geography constitutes 18 semester hours and
must include the following courses:
41.105 Environmental Issues and Choices
41.250 Elements of Planning

41.258 Environmental Conservation

Management
Management

41.301 Water Resources

Choose one from the following three
courses:

41.315 Outdoor Recreation Resources

Management
41.242

Bodenman,

E.

versity

25.103 Public Speaking

41.302 Land Resources

Ph.D., Kent State University

John

Fredonia; M.A., Ph.D.,

09.231 Technical Writing

41.242

Shahalam M. N. Amin, assistant professor - B.Sc,
M.Sc, University of Dhakam, Bangladesh;
M.Sc, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada;

nia State University.

51.100 Environmental Geology

Skills

Faculty Profiles

Map Skills

41.264 Applied Cartography

Jerry T. Mitchell, B.S., M.A.,
sity;

Joseph

Towson

State Univer-

Ph.D., University of South Carolina

R. Pifer, associate professor

-

B.S.,

Clarion

State College; M.A., Arizona State University

Michael K. Shepard, assistant professor

-

B.S.,

Vanderbilt University; Ph.D., Washington University

Dale A. Springer, professor

A.B., Lafayette Col-

-

lege; M.S., University of Rochester; Ph.D., Vir-

ginia Polytechnic Institute

Lawrence Tanner, professor

-

and

State University

B.A., Williams Col-

lege; M.S., University of Tulsa; Ph.D., University

of Massachusetts

Karen M. Trifonoff, associate professor-

B.S., M.S.,

University of Akron, Ph.D., University of Kansas

Cynthia Venn, assistant professor
University; M.S., Texas

-

B.A., Vanderbilt

A&M University; Ph.D.,

University of Pittsburgh

2

Bloomsburg University

GEO

of

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Geology

Administered by: Department of Geography and Geosciences

Campus address: 11 6S1

51.265 Geomorphology

Hartline Science Center

51.369 Structural Geology

Telephone number: (570) 38941 08

51.468 Stratigraphy and Sedimentation

Fax number: (570) 389-3028

51.470 Groundwater Hydrology

Department chair: Norman M. Gillmeister

Degree awarded: Bachelor of Science

51.262 Petrology
51.360 Introduction to Paleontology

College: Arts and Sciences

in

51.493 Bibliography and Research

Geology

51.460 Aqueous Chemistry

About

the

Program

The primary
earth science

51.480 Geophysics (highly recommended)

goal of the faculty of the geology-

program

is

solid foundation in geology

ences. This

is

51.451 Field Techniques in Earth Science or

to provide students with a

and/or the earth

accomplished by balancing classroom

studies, laboratory exercises

and

field

equivalent 4 to 6 semester hours

sci-

experience

field

with ancillary courses in chemistry, physics and

mathematics. The departmental program also supports the university's aim of providing a strong
eral arts

lib-

background for students. This integration

course

Choose one of the following two sets of courses:
53.123 Essentials of Calculus and 53.141
Introduction to
or 53.125 Analysis

I

Statistics

and 53.126 Analysis

II

Choose two of the following three courses:
52.115 Fundamentals of Inorganic

of science and liberal arts successfully prepares

Chemistry

graduates for entry-level employment in the earth

52.131 Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry

science profession or for acceptance into highly

52.216 Chemical Principles and

competitive graduate programs in the geological

Measurements (highly

sciences.

recommended

second

as the

course)

Required Courses

Choose one of the following two
General Education Requirements
to

-

In addition

54 semester hours of general education require-

ments, 72 semester hours
geology.

The balance of

is

required for a major in

the university's 128-hour

requirement for an undergraduate degree comes

from

elective courses.

The degree program

in geol-

ogy requires the following courses:
51.101 Physical Geology

51.102 Historical Geology

54.1

1 1

Introductory Physics

I

Introductory Physics
or 54.211 General Physics

General Physics

I

sets

of courses:

and

54.

1 1

II

and 54.212

II

Note: 51.480 Geophysics

may be

substituted

for the second semester of physics.

Requirements for the Minor - A total of 20 semester hours is required for a minor in geology. A

minor program

in

geology requires the following:

51.111 Physical Geology Laboratory

51.101 Physical Geology

51.112 Historical Geology Laboratory

51.102 Historical Geology

51.261 Mineralogy

51.111 Physical Geology Laboratory

,

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Norman M.

51.112 Historical Geology Laboratory
12 hours selected from the following

Gillmeister, professor

B.A.,

Harvard

Harvard University

courses:

Sandra J. Kehoe-Forutan, associate professor- B.A.

51.261 Mineralogy

51.262 Petrology

Queen's University; MCRP, The Ohio State

51.320 Remote Sensing of the Earth

University;

51.355 Synoptic Meteorology

Queensland

51.360 Introduction to Paleontology

Jerry

51.265 Geomorphology

T

Joseph

Ph.D.,

The

Mitchell, B.S., M.A.,

sity;

51.369 Structural Geology

51.468 Stratigraphy and Sedimentation

Towson

R. Pifer, associate professor

51.480 Geophysics (highly

Dale A. Springer, professor

recommended)

-

ginia Polytechnic Institute

Clarion

assistant professor

-

B.Sc,

M.Sc, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada;
Ph.D., Kent State University
assistant

professor

-

B.A,.

nia State University.

and

-

State University

B.A., Williams Col-

lege; M.S., University of Tulsa; Ph.D., University

of Massachusetts

Karen M. Trifonoff, associate professor

-

B.S., M.S.,

sas

Cynthia Venn, assistant professor
University; M.S., Texas

D. Braun, professor

B.S.,

University of Akron, Ph.D., University of Kan-

Williamette University; M.S., Ph.D., Pennsylva-

Fredonia; M.A., Ph.D.,

-

A.B., Lafayette Col-

Lawrence H. Tanner, professor-

M.Sc, University of Dhakam, Bangladesh;

B.S.,

New

York

at

The Johns Hopkins Uni-

versity

Patricia J. Beyer, B.A., Valparaiso University; M.S.,

University of Illinois; Ph.D., Arizona State University

B.S.,

lege; M.S., University of Rochester; Ph.D., Vir-

Faculty Profiles

Duane

-

versity

51.460 Aqueous Chemistry

Bodenman,

State Univer-

Vanderbilt University; Ph.D., Washington Uni-

51.475 Independent Study

E.

of

Ph.D., University of South Carolina

Michael K. Shepard, assistant professor

51.470 Groundwater Hydrology

Shahalam M. N. Amin,

University

State College; M.A., Arizona State University

51.370 Hydrology

John

-

College; M.A., Indiana University; M.A., Ph.D.,

11

-

B.A., Vanderbilt

A&M University; Ph.D.,

University of Pittsburgh

Bloomsburg University

PHY

of

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Health Physics

The program

Administered by: Department of Physics

edge and

College: Arts and Sciences

Campus address: 55 Hartline Science Center

or

Fax number: (570) 389-3028
C.

provides students with the knowl-

necessary to begin professional work

succeed in

graduate school.

Qualified

Bloomsburg graduates are sought by nationally recognized graduate programs at Ohio State Univer-

Telephone number: (570) 38941 52

Program coordinator: Jack

to

skills

Couch

Degree awarded: Bachelor of Science

and Texas A and M Univer-

sity,

University of Florida

sity.

Also, across the nation, there has

tended shortage of health

been an

ex-

physicists, so today, there

are excellent prospects for professional employ-

About

the

Program

The health

ment

physics profession

is

diverse

of the most interesting and rewarding
entific endeavor. It

and

their

devoted

fields

to protecting

of

making

it

possible to enjoy the ben-

of the peaceful use of the atom.

It

has

upon

immediately

graduation

from

Bloomsburg.

sci-

people

environment from potential radiation

hazards, while
efits

is

and one

common

Required Courses
In addition to 54 semester hours in general education requirements, the bachelor of science pro-

gram

in health physics requires

68 semester hours,

many areas of specialization,

with the balance of the university's 128-semester

including physics, biology, engineering, chemistry,

hour requirement for a bachelor's degree coming
from elective courses. Required courses:

scientific interests with

environmental sciences and medicine. Health

engaged

of occupations,

54.211 General Physics

I

including the power industry and the environmen-

54.212 General Physics

II

physicists are

in a variety

and regulatory agencies of government. Also,

tal

54.310

Modern Atomic

Physics

they work in research laboratories, hospitals and

54.315 Electronics

pharmaceutical manufacturing, where they

54.320 Nuclear Radiation

assist

The Bachelor

of Science in Health Physics pro-

vides a foundation of courses in physics,
ics,

mathemat-

chemistry and biology, as well as specialized

courses in health physics. As with other science
majors, the major in health physics requires dedica-

must spend about 50

54.360 Health Physics
54.420 Nuclear Radiation

59.498 Internship in Natural Sciences and

Mathematics
I

studies, in-

53. 126 Analysis

II

volving classes, laboratories and outside prepara-

53.225 Analysis

III

or

more hours per week on academic

tion.

Modern

state-of-the-art

laboratories introduce students to

instrumentation

and

advanced

techniques of measurement. Internships are

of-

fered in industrial, medical or government settings.

II

54.460 Applied Health Physics

53.125 Analysis

tion, so, for success, students

I

54.330 Radiation Physics

with medically beneficial uses of radiation.

53.241 Probability and Statistics
56.1 16 Algorithmic Processes for

Computers

52.115 Fundamentals of Inorganic

Chemistry

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52.216 Chemical Principles and

Nathaniel Greene, assistant professor -

Measurements

Gunther

50.1 10 Biology of Animals

L.

Ph.D.,

Faculty Profiles:
-

B.S.,

University of Rochester; Ph.D., Georgia Insti-

Technology
-

B.A.,

Utah

State Univer-

M.A., Vanderbilt University; Ph.D., Texas A

& M University

Antioch

The Pennsylvania

University; Ph.D.,
versity

B.S., Ph.D.,

State University
-

B.S., M.S.,

State University

Peter C. Stine, associate professor

Christopher Bracikowski, assistant professor

sity;

-

P.James Moser, chairperson, professor

50.41 1 Radiation Biology

Jack G. Couch, professor

Lange, assistant professor

The Ohio

50.120 Biology of Plants

tute of

B.S.,

College; M.A., Ph.D., Boston University

-

B.A.,

The Pennsylvania

Wesleyan
State Uni-

Bloomsburg University

HIS

of

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History

and research

Administered by: Department of History
College: Arts and Sciences

skills. They also foster use of computand other information technologies that facili-

ers

Campus address: 1 04 Old Science Hall

and

tate historical research

The

Telephone number: (570) 38941 56

analysis.

excellence of the program

is

manifest in the

academic success of our students and

Fax number: (570) 389-4946

Stu-

faculty.

dents in the program often present their research

Department chair: William Hudon

Degree awarded: Bachelor of Arts

at

honors conferences; several student research

won prizes and several more have been
The history faculty is composed of dedicated working scholars who make teaching their
first professional priority. The faculty collectively
papers have
published.

About

the

Program

The Bloomsburg

University

Department of His-

tory delivers a great course of studies

where

stu-

have produced a long

list

of important books,

re-

dents and faculty work together in pursuit of excel-

search articles and conference presentations. They

lence.

daily bring this professional experience

Students

who major

Bloomsburg bring

or minor in history at

to their college

excellent high school credentials

tise

into the classroom,

where

it is

and exper-

integrated into

experience both

teaching that students routinely recognize as excel-

and strong

lent. Faculty

intel-

The Department of History proscholarships for outstanding new students, as

and

secretarial staff

members

all

work

lectual curiosity.

constantly to improve

vides

dent, for instance, in the accessibility of faculty, the

well as scholarship support for

sity offers

no major

our

finest

advanced

Bloomsburg Univermore scholarships and fellowships than

students; in fact,

at

does the Department of History. The department
is

dedicated to honing students' intellectual

and

skills

fostering their love of learning while providing

a solid

world

grounding

history.

in

American, European and

Students begin their training in His-

tory with a carefully

planned

series of introductory

service for

our students,

evi-

variety of internship opportunities available to stu-

dents and the quality of student advisement.
Successful undergraduate students in the De-

partment of History pursue a wide variety of
reers.

Many go on

ca-

to successful careers in fields

normally associated with

history,

such

as law,

law en-

forcement, public history, public administration

and education.

Students from the program are

teaching in primary and secondary schools across

courses that provide a fundamental survey-level

the United States.

knowledge of the history of the United

graduate training in history at major universities and

as

world and regional

history.

States as well

They then go on

to

upper-level seminar courses where they develop a

deeper
ity

to

level

of knowledge and enhance their abil-

work accurately and

critically

with secondary

sources and with primary source documents. Upper-level courses in the

place heavy emphasis

Department of History

on writing

oral presentation

several have
sors.

Many

gone on

of students have pursued

to careers as university profes-

Others have distinguished themselves

business

and corporate worlds,

in the

in industries rang-

ing from insurance to high-technology information
services.

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The program

Required Courses
In addition to 54 semester hours of general education requirements, a total of 36 semester hours

required for a major in history with at least 15

mester hours drawn from 300 and 400
It is

strongly

recommended

Research and Writing

The

se-

that student take 42.398

historical research (42.398

in those courses at the

that are basic to

and required of

flexibility in

a mini-

);

100 level

history majors;

framing a minor pertinent to the

in addition to 42.398 at

Modern World

minor provides the

mal background

student's academic interest;

Skills in their junior year.

42.112 Origins of the
42.113

independent
is

level courses.

for the history

following features: at least one directed exercise in

and

at least

one course

an advanced requirement

level.

Modem World

42.121 United States History Survey:

Faculty Profiles

Colonial Period to 1877

42.122 United States History Survey: 1877 to

Richard G. Anderson, associate professor

-

B.A.,

Western Kentucky State College; M.A., Ph.D.,
the Present

42.133

Texas Christian University

The Ancient and Medieval Worlds

Jeffrey A. Davis, assistant professor - B.A., M.A., East-

42.398 Research and Writing

Skills

ern Washington University; Ph.D., Washington

Choose one from the following four courses:

State University

The Modern Far East
42.142 Latin America: From European
42.141

Nancy Gentile Ford, associate professor
M.A., Ph.D., Temple University

-

B.A.,

Colonization to the Present

Michael C. Hickey, associate professor

-

B.A., M.A.,

42.143 Black Africa
42.144 Islamic and
East, India

Any

Ph.D., Northern Illinois University

Hindu Worlds: Middle

Abner (Woody) Holton

and Malaysia

course, 3 semester hours,

is

selected from

III,

assistant professor

B.A., University of Virginia; Ph.D.,

-

Duke Uni-

versity

upper-division (300-400 level) offerings in Ameri-

can

Walter Howard, associate professor

B.A., M.A.,

-

history.

Any

course, 3 semester hours,

is

selected from

University of West Florida; Ph.D., Florida State
University

upper-division course (300-400 level) offerings in

Western

civilization

or European history covering

William

V.

Hudon, professor

versity;

the period through 1815.

Any

course, 3 semester hours,

is

selected from

upper-division (300-400 level) offerings in Euro-

Douglas

-

B.A.,

Fordham Uni-

M.A., Ph.D., University of Chicago

Karsner,

assistant

professor

B.A.,

-

Mansfield State College; M.A., Ph.D., Temple
University

pean history covering the period since 1789.
Electives in history: any two 300 or 400-level his-

Jeanette Keith, professor- B.A., Tennessee Technological University; Ph.D., Vanderbilt University

tory courses.

Minor

in History

-

This program requires 18

Arthur W. Lysiak, associate professor

-

B.S., M.A.,

se-

Ph.D., Loyola University

mester hours of history courses with at
ter

hours in 300 or 400

level courses.

least 6

semes-

The minor in-

Mark

S.

Quintanilla, assistant professor

-

B.S.,

Wingate University; M.A., East Carolina Uni-

cludes:
versity; Ph.D.,

Arizona State University

6 semester hours, any two 100 level history
Lisa Stallbaumer, assistant professor

-

B.A., M.A.,

courses

Wichita State University; Ph.D., University of
6 semester hours, any two 200 or 300 level

Wisconsin-Madison
history courses

3 semester hours, any of the 300 or 400 level
history courses

42.398 Research and Writing

Skills

Bloomsburg University

FRE

of

GER

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RUS

(12)

(13) ITL (14)

CHI (16) LAT (18)

Languages and Cultures
French, German, Spanish, Chinese Studies

Administered by: Department of Languages and Cultures
College: Arts and Sciences

also learn

of another language helps students

Department chair: Jing Luo

Telephone number: (570) 3894750

Fax number: (570) 3894459
Degree awarded: Bachelor of Arts

ing

skills.

German or Spanish)

About

Affiliated website: http://vesta.bloomu.edu/~langculi

the

Programs

The Department of Languages and
fers

About Languages and Cultures

of learning. Foreign language

study, thus benefits all students,

no matter what

learning basis.
career

competitive after graduation. Employ-

and graduate schools are receiving an

ers

creasing

number of applications from

ever-in-

eign language

may be

A for-

the ticket to a rewarding ca-

reer in the areas of international business, education, health care, tourism, foreign service,

ment and

social service, to

it

fosters

among

Sci-

in Education.

The department offers majors and minors in
German and Spanish, as well as a career

concentration in Chinese.

As part of the department's mission

in general

education, the languages and cultures curriculum
serves to
eral

arts

enhance the

quality of the students'

lib-

education with an international and

skill.

other languages, the program also offers courses in
culture

greater awareness of cultural diversity

and allow greater

appreciation of other people's values and ways of

third language also

gain greater insight into their native language and

civilization taught in English to

support

tional education.

Courses

in culture, civilization oral expression,

and phonetics are included in the area of
concentration. Students wishing to combine profiliterature

ciency in languages and cultures with another ma-

jor

life.

and

the goals of global/cultural awareness and interna-

knowledge of another language

Those who learn a second or

or Spanish as an

ing proficiency for communication with speakers of

provides you with a broader view

the peoples of the world

German

multicultural perspective. In addition to develop-

of the world and an additional marketable
Additionally,

student interested in a teaching

elect French,

No

few.

from the study of another language and

culture because

Russian and

manage-

mention just a

matter what field you specialize in today, you stand
to benefit

A

Italian, Latin,

offered on self-instructional

French,

qualified stu-

dents and are looking for something special.

may

is

area of specialization leading to a Bachelor of

Studying another language helps students be-

come more

German,

Spanish. Japanese

ence

their goals, interests or ideals are.

Cultures of-

language instruction in seven languages: Chi-

nese, French,

Knowledge of other languages carries advantages from the most utilitarian to general and abstract applications

there-

not only allows you to learn about others, you

more about yourself. Not only that, study
comprehend
the intricate connections between language and
thought and thereby enhances higher-order think-

Campus address: 230 Old Science Hall

(French,

Knowledge of a second language,

culture.
fore,

and others

may

elect a

minor

ish, as well as basic

in French,

German

or Span-

and intermediate courses

in the

other languages offered. Area concentrations in

Page 64

French,

Undergraduate Catalog

German and Spanish

are offered for stu-

dents in early childhood education, elementary

education and secondary education. The depart-

and foreign language

ics

in

elementary school be

taken to complete the area of concentration.

The area of concentration

for students in early

ment also offers a career concentration in Chinese
Studies and an interdisciplinary minors program of

childhood education and elementary education

Spanish-American Studies with the Department of

new requirements.

Study Abroad Programs are available in China,
France, Germany, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Spain.

Individual Practice

-

Audio

tapes, videotapes

disks for language courses are avail-

able for individual practice in the language laboratory,

located in 238

laboratory

is

revision

Old Science

Hall.

equipped with the

The language

latest

computer

elor of Science in Education are
tion

Programs Abroad
urged

minimum GPA of 3.8

for

all

more

than one language may be considered for an award
in

each language.)

;

has a

at the university of 3.5;

minimum GPA in all work
is recommended by the

and

-

All

language students are

An

to seek opportunities to study abroad.

exchange and internship program with the Univerof Nancy's Faculte des Lettres and the

cial Institute in

has a

in-

quirements.

sity

who

Bach-

in the sec-

on Secondary Education. Students should

Language Awards - Outstanding Academic
Achievement - This award is presented to any graducourses in the major (A student majoring in

to the

found

quire in the department about changes in the re-

technology.

ating senior

is

and students should inquire about

Requirements for a major leading

Anthropology.

and compact

under

Commer-

Nancy, France, brings French

stu-

Bloomsburg University. It affords
Bloomsburg University students in French, regardless of their major, to study at Nancy. French majors, minors and/or business majors with a strong
dents

to

concentration in French, are especially encour-

aged

to take part in this

program.

majority of the faculty of the major language.

Student Organizations include: Asian Language

and Culture Club,

French Club, German Club,

H.A.B.L.A.S., Italian Club, Phi
ish

Sigma

Iota

and Span-

Required Courses

A

total

major

in

of 36 semester hours

French

in addition to

required for a

is

54 semester hours of

general education requirements. Other than the

Club

General Education distribution requirements, the

French

department does not

restrict

the choice of courses

who have studied a language elsewhere

in this area, however, students are

encouraged

should consult the department chairperson for

choose general education courses

in consultation

appropriate placement. Generally, the student

with their advisers.

should schedule courses as follows:

hour requirement for
a bachelor's degree come from elective courses.
Required courses for the major include:

Students

of courses to meet

the university's 128-semester

With one year of high school study or
equivalent, schedule 10.101.

With two years of high school study or

10.203 French

equivalent, schedule 10.102.

1

With three years of high school study or

10.205 Applied Phonetics and

III

0.204 French IV

Pronunciation

equivalent, schedule 10.203.

With four years of high school study or

10.206 Structure of the French Language

equivalent, schedule 10.204.

10.207 Conversation: French Daily Life and

With no previous language

Customs

study, sched-

ule special sections of 10.100 for beginners

10.211 Foundations of French Culture

in French.

Education Majors
elect

and

Civilization
-

Students majoring in early

childhood education and elementary education

may

The balance

to

an area of concentration

in French. Stu-

10.401

Advanced French Language

10.402 Contemporary Issues in

Francophone Media

dents should consult their advisers in the Depart-

10.422 Masterpieces of French Literature

ment of Languages and Cultures about course selection. It is recommended that courses in culture
and civilization oral expression, literature, phonet-

10.423 Black Francophone Writers and

Culture

Bloomsburg University

Students

visement to

will

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of

choose 6 credits of electives by ad-

fulfill

11.211 Culture

Requirements for the Minor:
10.203 French

1 1

Issues in the

German

11.422 Masterpieces of

20.411

Modern

Linguistics

who

by advisement. Students

Requirements for the Major in German
of 36 credit hours

is

III

-

A mini-

are

exempted from

any of the above through credit by examination or
equivalency or because they enter the sequence

need

with a course above 11.203, substitute an equal

(11.203). Students

ing the major sequence.

number of credits from

the electives by advisement.

Requirements for the Minor

may

Students majoring in Education

an

11.203

area of concentration in German. Students should

11.204

elect

11.206 Structure of the

guages and Cultures about course selection.

Plus 12 credits in

and

that courses in culture

tion oral expression, literature, phonetics

It is

German

civiliza-

and

for-

in

German:

German III
German IV

consult their advisers in the Department of Lan-

recommended

Theory

required for the major,

(11.102) or the equivalent before enter-

II

Literature

minimum of electives

Students choose six credits

beginning with German

German

20.311 Structure of the English Language

for a total of 21 credit hours.

German

German

Contemporary

Choose one of the following two courses:

Plus 12 credits in French above the level of

mum

I

Media

10.206 Structure of the French Language

III,

.402

III

10.204 French IV

French

and Civilization

11.331 Selected Twentieth Century Writers

the requirement.

German Language
German above the level of

III,

for a total of 21 credit

hours.

eign language in elementary school be taken to

complete the area of concentration.

Area concentration

in

German

is

offered to

Education majors, who should check with their adviser to

Requirements for a major leading
tion

Students

who have

studied a language elsewhere

should consult the department chairperson for

develop a plan of study.

elor of Science in Education are

Spanish

to the

found

Bach-

in the sec-

on Secondary Education. Students should

appropriate placement. Generally, the student

should schedule courses

as follows:

With no background

in-

in the language,

quire in the department about changes in the re-

schedule 12.100

quirements.

With one year of high school study or

Study Abroad in Jena, Germany
University offers

Bloomsburg
an exchange program with the

equivalent, schedule 12.101.

-

Friedrich-Schiller-Universitat in Jena,

With two years of high school study or

Germany.

equivalent, schedule 12.102.

The Jena program is open to all Bloomsburg University students who have had at least two years of
college German or the equivalent. Jena offers a

With three years of high school study or
equivalent, schedule 12.203.

With four years of high school study or

broad range of courses for exchange students, such
as

German Language,

equivalent, schedule 12.204.

With no previous language

Culture, Literature, Intercul-

and Communication. Students are
courses after taking a placement test in

tural Business

placed in
Jena.

The exchange

usually takes place in spring

semester. Students are encouraged to participate in
their

sophomore or junior

11.204

in Spanish.

Education Majors - Students majoring in Education

may

elect

selection.

ture

11.205 Applied Phonetics and

and

netics

Pronunciation

1 1

study, sched-

100 for beginners

an area of concentration

in Spanish.

partment of Languages and Cultures about course

German III
German IV

11.206 Structure of the

1 2.

Students should consult their advisers in the De-

years.

Required Courses:
11.203

ule special sections of

.207 Conversation: Daily Life

and Customs

recommended

and foreign language

be taken

German Language

It is

The

that courses in cul-

civilization oral expression, literature,

to

in

pho-

elementary school

complete the area of concentration.

area of concentration for students in early

childhood education and elementary education

is

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revision and
new requirements.

under

students should inquire about

of 36 semester credit hours above

the 100-level to complete his/her major. Along with

Requirements for a major leading

to the

found

elor of Science in Education are
tion

will take a total

Bach-

in the sec-

on Secondary Education. Students should

in-

foundational course work to develop proficiency in
the language in the four

skills

and the learning of

technical tools to approach literary works, the pro-

quire in the department about changes in the re-

gram

quirements.

taught in English to support the goals of global-cul-

Annual Spanish Section Award

-

This award

is

presented to a senior who: excels in the Spanish lan-

tural

also offers courses in culture

Required courses include:
12.203 Spanish

department and the

12.204 Spanish IV

mended by

and

is

recom-

the majority of the faculty in the Span-

Study Abroad Opportunities: The department

12.205 Phonetics: Theory and Practice

12.207 Conversation: Hispanic Daily Life

an exchange program with the University of

Puerto Rico, Cayey Campus. The
university students

UPR is open to all

who have had

of college Spanish.

two years

at least

A Summer Abroad program

also offered, the first seven days at

University

and then four weeks

at the

is

Bloomsburg
Universidad

The

Pontificia of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain.

program

III

12.206 Structure of the Spanish Language

ish section

offers

civilization

awareness and international education.

guage, has rendered language-related service to the
university,

and

also includes trips to different cultural

and Customs
12.211 Spanish Culture

12.214

and

Civilization

The Hispanic World Today

12.306 Structure and Composition
12.331 Selected 20th Century Writers

12.402 Issues in the Hispanic Media
12.421 Hispanic Prose

The

following two courses

may count

as re-

quired courses with the chair's approval:

sites.

Internship Opportunities: Students can enroll
in 38.498 Internship in the Humanities, transferred
as

an

in

Spanish require

total cultural

immersion and

to take place in a Spanish-speak-

ing country. Internships are tailored to the students' interest

and according

to the skills

gained in

the language. Interns have both an on-site and a
faculty supervisor to oversee

Career Opportunities:

12.212 Spanish American Culture and

program. Internships

elective in the Spanish

must be designed

12.250 Spanish for Spanish Speakers

and guide

their work.

A student interested

in a

Civilization

Electives should

12.203 Spanish

ondary Education or

12.206 Structure of the Spanish Language
Plus 12 credits in Spanish above the level of
III,

for a total of 21 credit

hours.

Career Concentration in

Elementary Education. Students wishing

to

com-

bine proficiency in Spanish with another major
elect 21 semester credit hours to
in Spanish.

Spanish

Bachelor of Science in Sec-

as a

III

12.204 Spanish IV

teaching career can elect Spanish as an area of specialization leading to a

be chosen from Spanish courses

numbered above 12.204 with advisement.
Requirements for the Minor

may

complete a minor

Other career opportunities

exist in busi-

Career Concentration in Chinese Studies

The concentration program
credits in elective courses.

requires 18 credit

and 6
Bloomsburg University

hours of study, with 12 credits

in core courses

ness administration,

maintains academic relationships with several uni-

relations, translation

versities in

commerce, banking, public
and interpretation services,
publishing, journalism, the tourist industry and hotel management. Since Spanish is spoken around
the world, highly qualified bilingual graduates are
in

demand by

the international business

commu-

nity,

the Foreign Service and by international agen-

cies

such as the World Bank, the World Health Or-

and the United Nations.
Requirements for the Major - Besides meeting

ganization

the general education requirements, the student

versity,

China. Currently, QingHai Normal Uni-

Northeast Normal University and ShenYang

Teacher's College offer study-abroad programs to

our students. Students taking courses through pro-

grams with these

universities

may have

credits ap-

plied to the concentration.

Required Courses:
16.105 Chinese

I

16.106 Chinese

II

16.211 Foundations of Chinese Civilization

Bloomsburg University

of

Pennsylvania

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16.212 China Today

Solange Garcia-Moll, assistant professor, B.A., M.A.,

Elective Courses:

42.141

University of Puerto Rico; Ph.D.,

The Modern Far

East

31.346 Art History of the Far East

Amarilis Hidalgo-Dejesus, associate professor, B.A.,

44.160 Nations, States and Governments

University of Puerto Rico; M.A.,
versity; Ph.D., University

Faculty Profiles

Brenda

Brigitte L. Callay, professor, B.A., M.A., University of

Delaware; Ph.D., University of Louvain, Bel-

gium
Patricia

Temple Uni-

of Colorado

Reiser, associate professor, B.A.,

State

College;

Rutztown

Middlebury College;

M.A.,

Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania

Jing Luo, associate professor, B.A., M.A., Beijing

Dorame-Holoviak, associate professor,

in Spanish Lit., University of Veracruz,

Lie.

Mexico;

Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin

Gilbert Darbouze, associate professor, Ph.D., City

College of

Temple Uni-

versity

New York;

Ph.D., Graduate School

and University Center-CUNY

University; Ph.D.,

The Pennsylvania

State Uni-

versity

Jesus

Salas-Elorza,

assistant

professor,

B.A.,

Universidad Eracruzana, Mexico; M.A., Ohio
University; Ph.D.,

Luke Springman,

The

University of Colorado

associate professor, B.A., Indiana

University; M.A., Ph.D.,

Ohio

State University

,

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MSC

(27)

Mass Communications

American Advertising Federation (AAF)

Administered by: Department of Mass Communications

the Society of Professional Journalists

College: Arts and Sciences

Campus address: 1 1 00 McCormick Center for Human

(SPJ)

and the National Broadcasting

ety-Alpha Epsilon

Services

Telephone number: (570) 389-4836

Soci-

Rho (NBS-AERho).

Degree Program

Fax number: (570) 389-3983

To earn a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communicamajors must complete the necessary semester

Department chair: Richard Ganahl

tions,

Degree awarded: Bachelor of Arts

hours in three competency areas: writing, profes-

About

the

Program

sional skills

In mass communications, students prepare to

work

as professionals in public relations, advertis-

ing, journalism or

telecommunications.

The degree

program balances a broad knowledge of the

liberal

and natural sciences with the professional and
theoretical preparation needed by today's media
professionals. Bloomsburg offers:
arts

Relevant course work in the competency
skills

and

Internship experiences at off-campus

sites

areas of writing, professional
theoretical foundations.

necessary to complete the student's pro-

Practica

aged

and

theoretical foundations.

and Internships

-

Students are encour-

to participate in practica or internships dur-

ing which they are expected to practice the technical aspects of their specialties.

earned are

Semester hours

in addition to the core

and

on and

areas. Internships are available

specialty

off

campus;

some are paid. Students may to take both an offcampus internship and an on-campus practicum to
be as well prepared technically as possible. Some
practica are available on student productions such
as The Voice, Bloom News, Spectrum magazine and
a range of other campus communications activities.

Recommended

Preparation

-

High school

stu-

dents interested in communication-related careers

fessional training.

should become involved in school media. These

campus

media: The Voice, the competitive, weekly

media can include newspapers, yearbooks, magazines, radio, video or television production and

student newspaper; Spectrum, the nation-

programs.

Professional experience with four

ally

recognized, full-color regional maga-

zine;

BUTV, provides student-produced

television

programming;

WBUQ -FM, stu-

dent managed radio station featuring
in

call-

and music programs.

The committed student can

gain valuable expe-

rience through volunteer efforts with

groups such
offices

as

community

chambers of commerce, tourism

and other non-profit organizations.

Admission Requirements

-

mass communications program
Active local chapters of the Association of

the chair

Public Relations Students (APRS), the

dents,

and

is

Admission
is

to the

by application to

limited to approximately 60 stu-

who should have achieved

a cumulative

Bloomsburg University

of

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Pennsylvania

grade point average of 2.5 or higher. Acceptance

In areas of advertising and public relations, stu-

program depends, however, not only on
the GPA, but also on past experience and potential.
Students should exhibit strong writing, visual and
creative qualities and a record of interest and par-

dents gain experience with

ticipation in media-related extracurricular activi-

development.

into the

Students are encouraged to

ties.

make

if

they feel their

admission. Students

national competitions.

opportunities for sales

The publications provide
management and account

a case for

their admission in the light of previous experience

even

Required Courses

GPAs alone may not justify

In addition to 54 semester hours in general edu-

be notified of their accep-

cation requirements, a total of 36 to 42 semester

will

required for a major in mass communica-

tance as mass communications majors as quickly as

hours

is

possible. Students are expected to have declared

tions.

The balance of the

their majors

no

later

than the time they have accu-

mulated approximately 72 semester hours.

lum ensures better preparation for today's changcommunications industry. Graduates are

ing

Voice; the four-color regional magazine, Spectrum;

vertising, journalism

is

broadly trained for careers in public relations, ad-

and telecommunications.

The

Obiter; the annual stu-

Pilot;

BUTV and WBUQ-FM.

retical

a full-color regional magazine pub-

lished twice a year within the department. Spec-

trum has earned numerous national awards,

knowledge, writing proficiency and profes-

sional development.

27.110 Mass Communications and the

Popular Arts

in-

cluding the American Scholastic Press Association's

27.230 Newswriting

"Outstanding Magazine in the Country."

27.241 Media Graphics or 27.271 Media

The Voice

is

About 40 to 50 students work on the
paper each semester. They participate in all management decisions. Students enjoy full editorial
control and operate all newspaper departments.
The department operates three television stution of 4,500.

dios for formal course

work and

to provide hands-

on experience with modern broadcast equipment.

BUTV/Radio

Services, the de-

partment encourages students to participate

campus broadcast
duced programs,
televised

in

27.310 Media

Media
27.360 Mass Media Processes and Effects
27.420 Audience Analysis

Choose two from the following
27.340 Feature Writing

27.352 Publicity and Public Relations
27.366 Design in Advertising
27.371 Broadcast Journalism

town council meetings and sporting

27.440 Public Affairs Reporting

RTF Authorship Theory and

Practice

Choose three from the following eleven

courses:

27.485

all

ties

and

editorial functions, studio
all

production

activi-

Students also staff a campus radio station,

WBUQ-FM. The FM
local

27.251

station has acquired the mini-

audience necessary for recognition by

Arbitron, the country's major radio audience

rat-

PR Theory &

Practice

27.261 Principles of Advertising

27.297 Mass Communications Practicum

27.367

post-production work.

six courses:

27.334 Editing

including student-pro-

Bloom News is a weekly half-hour student-produced news program cablecast live and rebroadcast over local community channels. Students manage

Law

27.315 Social Foundations of the Mass

local telethons, charity drives,

activities

events.

mum

Operations

a student newspaper with a circula-

In cooperation with

It is

organized around three competency areas: theo-

the student yearbook,

Spectrum

university's 128-semester

hour requirement for a bachelor's degree comes
from elective courses. The department's curricu-

Campus Media - Students have the opportunity
to write for a number of university publications.
These include the campus student newspaper, The

dent handbook, The

The Voice and Spec-

trum magazine and they enter major regional and

TV Acting and Directing

27.375 Broadcast Programming and

Management
27.390 Film and Video Production
27.435 Journalism Workshop

ing service. Students participate in station manage-

27.446 Magazine Editing and Production

ment, programming and

27.455 Public Relations Cases and Problems

as on-air personalities for

student-produced music and

talk

programs.

27.466 Advertising Media and Campaigns

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27.480 Telecommunications Workshop

Choose one from the following three courses:
274.20 Audience Analysis
27.482 Mass Communications Seminar

27.497 Internship

William

T.

Green, associate professor, Mass Com-

munications - A.

B.,

Heidelberg College, M.A..,

Ph.D., University of Toledo

Maria Teresita G. Mendoza-Enright, associate professor,

Mass Communications - B.A., M.A., Uni-

versity of the Philippines System; M.A., Univer-

Faculty Profiles

sity

Walter M. Brasch, professor - A.B., San Diego State
University; M.A., Ball State University; Ph. D.,

Ohio

University

Richard J. Ganahl
fessor,

III,

St.

Jay Shotel, assistant professor, B.A., M.Ed.,

The

Pennsylvania State University; Ph.D., Psychochairperson, associate pro-

Mass Communications - B.A., University

of Missoury at

of Chicago; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-

Madison

Louis;

versity of Missouri at

B.J.,

M.A., Ph.D., Uni-

Columbia

logical Studies Institute

Dana

R. Ulloth, professor,

B.A.,

Mass Communications

-

Southern College; A.M., Ph.D., University

of Missouri

Bloomsburg University

MAT

of

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Mathematics

Administered by: Department of Mathematics, Computer

College: College of Arts

Science in Mathematics and Bachelor of Science in

Computer Science (See

Science and Statistics

Campus address: 1 1 05 McCormick Center for Human

one

Fax number: (570) 389-3599
Department chair, e-mail James C. Pomf ret,

applied

pomfret@bloomu.edu

Degrees awarded: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science

Program

and another

designed to encourage and promote

thinking and problem-solving

skills,

the ar-

mathematical ideas and the effective

use of calculator and computer technology.

Bloomsburg's mathematics program enjoys a

statistics

grams

in

mathematics

through the

program

in

re-

mathematical analysis and

sci-

quired courses

in

select

an area of concentration

Many

erally

do

in excess

of 600 gen-

best.

The Department of Mathematics, Computer
Science and

Statistics offers

three baccalaureate

degree programs: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of

in their junior year

an area of applied math-

students choose a joint program in math-

ematics and computer science, mathematics and

who

but those

is

ence. In the bachelor of science program, students

physical sciences.

tionally competitive,

arts

more

engineering, numerical analysis, cryptology, systems

dents with scores in excess of 500 on SATs are tradi-

same

the

program

statistics,

ing. In addition to strong verbal skills, potential stu-

of the degree pro-

essentially

specifically applications-oriented with

research analysis, software engineering, industrial

and teaching.
Bloomsburg's program is rigorous and demand-

is

riculum designed to accommodate varied career

are actuarial science, statistical analysis, operations

analysis, decision analysis

in all

mathematics offers a more flexible cur-

ematics.

by mathematics majors

in

objectives while the bachelor of science

and graduate programs.

Among career paths chosen

de-

mathematics. Addi-

two years. The bachelor of

first

demic community and

offers 100 percent place-

The

science,

actuarial science.

to develop proficiency in

rates in business

in

computer

that prepares students for interest-

strong reputation in both business and the aca-

ment

in

department has a strong program

The course sequence

The primary objective of the mathematics program is to provide a thorough background in both
the theoretical and real-world applications of
mathematics. The curriculum and instructional

ticulation of

minor

ing careers in data analysis, design of experiments

and

critical

offers a

in statistics

tionally, the

:

strategies are

Sci-

ject area curriculum supporting teacher certifica-

partment also

Telephone number: (570) 389-4500

the

on Computer

tion in secondary education mathematics.

Services

About

section

ence). In addition, the department offers the sub-

and Sciences

or mathematics and an area of business or

A student majoring in

chooses an area of concentration

education
in

math-

ematics essentially follows the bachelor of arts pro-

gram

in

mathematics.

The department strongly sup-

ports the implementation of mathematical and
tistical

software throughout

all

sta-

the mathematical

programs. Students who complete a degree program in mathematics are prepared to continue
their studies of mathematics

on the graduate

level

or to enter industry in an area where mathematics
is

used.

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For admission to the major in mathematics, a

54.211 General Physics

I

student should have a thorough preparation in

54.212 General Physics

II

high school mathematics. Students
the

who complete

56.121

At

Advanced Placement Examination with a score

of 3 or higher may earn university credit for the
calculus course, 53.125 Analysis

first

least

course

At

I.

Computer Science

I

one 3-semester-hours computer science

numbered 56.122 or

above.

3-semester-hours mathematics

least three

courses at the 300 level including at least one from

Required Courses

the classical core consisting

Advisement should be considered before

select-

ing general education courses in this major.

Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics

-

53.331

Required

Modern Geometry

53.341 Statistical Methods

courses:

53.360

Number Theory

53.125 Analysis

I

53.411 Introduction to

53. 126 Analysis

II

53.421 Advanced Calculus

Group Theory

53.185 Discrete Mathematics

53.422

53.225 Analysis

53.451 Introduction to Topology

III

53.226 Analysis IV
as

53.310 Introduction to Abstract Algebra
53.314 Linear Algebra

course

Computer Science I
one 3-semester-hours computer science

At

numbered 56.122 or
least

requirements for the major.

Minor

in

Mathematics

-

The program requires
The quality point

21 hours of mathematics courses.

56.121
least

Complex Variables

Courses 53.311 and 56.305 may not be counted

53.241 Probability and Statistics

At

of:

53.322 Differential Equations

above.

average of all courses applied to the minor in Mathematics must be at least 2.0 based on a 4.0 system.

Required courses

three 3-semester-hours mathematics

are:

53.125 Analysis

I

courses at the 300 level, including at least one from

53. 126 Analysis II

the classical core consisting

53.185 Discrete Mathematics

of:

53.322 Differential Equations
53.331

53.225 Analysis

Modern Geometry

At

53.341 Statistical Methods

53.360

from the following

Number Theory

53.411 Introduction to

53.314 Linear Algebra

53.451 Introduction to Topology

53.322 Differential Equations

In addition, at least 6 semester hours in a disci-

(as

approved by the

56.305

is

adviser).

may not be counted

as

53.226 Analysis IV
53.310 Introduction to Abstract Algebra

Complex Variables

pline to which mathematics

semester hours) chosen

list:

53.231 College Geometry

Group Theory

53.421 Advanced Calculus

53.422

III

least three courses (9

53.331

Modern Geometry

traditionally applied

53.341 Statistical Methods

Courses 53.311 and

53.360

requirements for the

major.

Number Theory

53.361 Coding and Signal Processing
53.381 Introduction to Operations

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

-

A 9-semes-

Research

ter-hours concentration in a special interest area

53.421 Advanced Calculus

within mathematics or in a related discipline; areas

53.422

of concentration available
53.125 Analysis

I

53.126 Analysis

II

upon

request.

Complex Variables

53.451 Introduction to Topology

Minor

in Statistics

-

This program requires 18

semester hours of credit, at least 15 of which must

53.185 Discrete Mathematics

be in the Department of Mathematics, Computer

53.225 Analysis

Science and

III

53.226 Analysis IV
53.241 Probability and Statistics

53.310 Introduction to Abstract Algebra
53.314 Linear Algebra

Statistics.

Students within the Depart-

ment of Mathematics, Computer Science and Statistics may apply the following courses toward the

Bloomsburg University

of

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53.341 Statistical Methods

E.

53.342 Design and Analysis of Experiments
53.343 Applied Regression Analysis

53.462 Introduction to Mathematical

Institute

Statistics

course related to applications of

statistics

may apply

the fol-

53.241 and courses listed above for students with

the Department of Mathematics,

lowing

list

Statistics;

(select

Computer

or select courses from the

one

Scifol-

Zahira

-

B.A.,

53.343 Applied Regression Analysis
53.491 Special Topics in Mathematics

53.492 Independent Study in Mathematics

Courses outside the department recommended

B.S.,

Temple

Boston College;

-

B.A., University of

M.S., Ph.D., University of

assistant professor

-

B.S.,

Wyo-

Massa-

chusetts Institute of Technology; M.S., Ph.D.,

versity,

B.S., M.S.,

-

40.400 Introduction to Econometrics
Statistics II

48.464 Advanced Experimental Design
50.351 General Ecology

82.306 Methods of Inquiry
45.466 Social Research

Tehran Uni-

M.Sc, Ph.D., University of Manchester,

England

James

C. Pomfret, chairperson, professor

Bates College; M.S.,
sity;

New Mexico

-

B.S.,

State Univer-

Ph.D., University of Oklahoma

Medhi Razzaghi, professor

are:

40.446 Business and Economic

Punjab

B.A.,

New Hampshire

M.S., Ph.D., University of

Reza Noubary, professor

I

53.342 Design and Analysis of Experiments

minor

-

Indiana University, Bloomington

53.123 Essentials of Calculus

for the

Pennsylva-

University

Stephen Kokoska, professor

Robert Montante,
Statistics

Lock Haven;

The

University; M.A., Ph.D.,

ming

Statistics

B.S.,

M.Sc, Islamabad University;

45.260 Basic Social

Statistics

-

Kahn, associate professor

S.

University;

Maine Orono;

53.125 Analysis

Bloomsburg

nia State University

Lisa Lister, assistant professor

of):

40.346 Business and Economic

B.S.,

State University

53.141 Introduction to Statistics

48.160 Basic

B.S.,

Technology

A.A., Williamsport

M.S., University of Iowa; Ph.D.,

Bloomsburg

lowing courses to the minor:

ence and

and

Curt Jones, associate professor

from other departments, with approval of adviser.
Students from departments other than mathematics and computer science

-

Area Community College;

-

University; M.S., Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic

53.491 Special Topics in Mathematics

One

M.S., Ph.D., Georgia Institute of

Scott Inch, associate professor

and Applications

53.461 Probability Models

Dennis Huthnance Jr., associate professor

-

G.C.E., Lewes Techni-

cal College; B.S., Sussex University; Ph.D., University

John H.

of

London

Riley Jr., professor

The

M.S., Ph.D.,

Yixun

-

B.A.,

Shi, associate professor

University at

Lehigh University;

University of Connecticut
-

B.S.,

Chuzhon, China;

Anhui Normal
M.S.,

Shanghai

Teachers University, China; Ph.D., University of

Faculty Profiles

Iowa

William Calhoun, assistant professor -B.A., Carleton

Erik Wynters, associate professor

College; Ph.D., University of California at Ber-

of

keley

versity

Paul G. Hartung, professor

-

B.A., Montclair State

College; M.A., University of Colorado; Ph.D.,

The Pennsylvania

State University

New Hampshire;

-

B.S., University

M.S., Ph.D., Cornell Uni-

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Medical Imaging

The Johns Hopkins Hospital Option provides

Administered by: Department of Biological and Allied Health

the student with at least two clinical competencies

Sciences
College: Arts and Sciences

Campus address:

1

that

05 Hartline Science Center

Telephone number: (570) 389-4130

cal

E.

Casey

A.

clini-

medical

diagnostic

and
at

cross sec-

JHH follow-

ing the pre-clinical years at Bloomsburg University.

Shonis

Although the management and education empha-

Program

not selected in

this option,

some

additional

courses are required.

Medical imagers are allied health professionals

who have

technology,

imaging-MRI and CT) offered

ses are

the

two

competencies (radiologic technology, nuclear

tional

Affiliated website: http://vesta.bloomu.edu/~biology/

About

Hopkins Hospiselects

vascular interventional radiography

Program advisers
E. Cole,

at the Johns

The student

sonography, nuclear medicine technology, cardio-

Cole

Degree awarded: Bachelor of Science

James

Baltimore, Md.

medicine

Fax number: (570) 389-3028

Program Coordinator: James

must be pursued

tal in

expertise in the operation of imaging

equipment and the preparation of patients for vari-

The Mansfield University/Bloomsburg University association facilitates transfer

Associate Degree

program

from Mansfield's

in Radiology Technol-

may

ogy to Bloomsburg's baccalaureate degree for

include competencies in radiography, nuclear

medical imagers. After admission to Mansfield, an

medicine, sonography, radiation therapy, cardio-

interested student signs a letter of intent to transfer

ous diagnostic procedures. These procedures

vascular interventional radiography
tional imagery. Additionally,

many

and

cross sec-

clinically

edu-

cated radiographers pursue careers in managerial

To meet
the varying needs of medical imagers, the program
or teaching roles within their disciplines.

offers

an assortment of academic pathways leading

to a baccalaureate degree.

Bloomsburg

to

Bloomsburg

The

to those possessing certification in

radiologic technology, to students

degree

radiography/

who have com-

pleted the Radiology Technology Associate Degree

is

time the Associate in Applied

completed.

Office of Admissions at

Bloomsburg

re-

serves a place for the student as a junior year transfer student

upon

receipt of the student's letter of

intent.

One

offers a bachelor of science

at the

Science degree

year prior to matriculation at Bloomsburg,

the student confirms the intent to enroll by completing the transfer admission application.

Bloomsburg
Mansfield.

accepts

A minimum

all

67

credits

from

of 61 additional semester

who

hours of credit must be completed to be awarded

have completed a unique program with the univer-

the Bloomsburg University Bachelor of Science

at Mansfield University

and

to those students

and Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Most radiography students are required

sity

lect a

group of courses comprising either a manage-

ment or an education emphasis
eral

degree. Bloomsburg residency requirements must
to se-

education courses.

in addition to gen-

be observed.

Advisement. This program has the greatest

number

of allied health science students.

The

advi-

sors guide students in the selection of courses, in

Bloomsburg University

of

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choosing the most appropriate academic pathway

and

in clinical

placement. Clinical placement, how-

not automatic; generally, a

ever,

is

2.5

required.

is

GPA

of

at least

Admission. Students may enter the program as
first-year

freshmen or

at

an advanced

level follow-

Professional Courses
50. 1

1

Biology of Animals or equivalent

Anatomy and Physiology I
50.174 Anatomy and Physiology II
50. 1 73

52.101 Introductory Chemistry

54.107 Applied Physics for Health Sciences

ing clinical preparation in radiography. Students

48.101 General Psychology

entering at the advanced level are awarded 20-60

48.160 Basic

credit hours for satisfactory completion of the

AMA-approved program and passing the ARRT

ing. It attracts individuals
skills

is

rigorous and

who have strong quantita-

and great strength

Computer and Information Science

demand-

in

reading

comprehension. Students should be prepared

to

and clinical environments
strong background in all the sciences.

study in both academic

and have a

Statistics

or 92.150 Introduction to

Bloomsburg's program

and people

or 53.141

56.110 Introduction to Computer Science

examination.

tive

Statistics

Introduction to

Emphasis Courses - Select an emphasis

management or

in either

education, both require a total of

15 semester hours in courses:

Management Emphasis
90.101 Introduction to Business

91.220 Financial Accounting

Required Courses

93.344 Principles of

In addition to 54 semester hours of general edu-

cation requirements, the major requires several
specific

courses,

plus

options

depending on

whether the student prefers an emphasis in management, education or both. The balance of
course work to

satisfy

the university's 128-hour re-

quirement for a bachelor's degree come from
tive courses.

elec-

Students should work closely with their

adviser to organize an efficient plan of study.

93.345

Human

Management

Resource Management

91.498 Special Topics: Intro to Health Care

Education Emphasis
60.204 Educational Computing and

Techology
60.251 Psychological Foundations in

Education
60.291 Principles of Teaching
60.311 Classroom Measurement and

Evaluation

60.393 Social Foundations in Education

.

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MDT

(86)

Medical Technology

Bloomsburg's program

Administered by: Department of Biological and Allied Health

Sciences

ing.

College: Arts and Sciences

tive

Cole

Downing, Judith A. Kipe-Nolt,

E.

and great strength

visors to

demic and professional

Program

The programs

in allied health sciences

and increase the

encom-

and various other

this

member

efficiency

and

effectiveness of

of a health care team. Programs in

area combine natural science and liberal arts

education with clinical instruction. In general,
dents
their

stu-

who complete any of the programs may enter
professions immediately. Others may select

postgraduate education in health care. Central to

most

allied health

portion,

is

programs, especially the

clinical

completion of the

clinical

satisfactory

standards, often referred to as the Essentials. These

standards establish requirements related to curriculum,

personnel,

Financing,

and

resources

records.

largest in the

riculum consists of a

five years, the clinical

It is

placement rate

continue in the foreseeable fu-

Commonwealth. The

is

cur-

minimum of 96 semester hours

will

anticipated that this high

ture.

Admission

to the clinical year

experience

is

not

automatic. Students begin the application proce-

dure

after

completing two academic years, usually

summer following

the

Assistance in

the

sophomore

year.

making application for admission

offered by the university, but admission

is

is

deter-

mined solely by the clinical affiliates. Presently,
Bloomsburg is affiliated with nine hospitals; however, clinical experience may be taken at any hospital

with an accredited program.

Students

who are not selected at the end of their

junior year can change their major and readily
isfy

Bloomsburg's medical technology program

one of the

aca-

been 100 percent.

other health professionals by becoming a contributing

as ad-

placement rate for medical technology students has

pass those health areas in which individuals support,
aid

in all the sci-

activities.

Placement. In the past
the

to

medical technology students-guiding them

in their course selections

Parsons

Affiliated website: http://vesta.bloomu.edu/~biology/

About

in reading

Advisement. Three faculty members serve

:

James

demand-

strong quantita-

ences.

Degree awarded Bachelor of Science
P.

skills

rigorous and

ment and have a strong background

Fax number: (570) 389-3028

Program advisers: Judith

and people

is

who have

study in both an academic and clinical environ-

Telephone number: (570) 38941 30

E.

attracts individual

comprehension. Students should be prepared

Campus address: 1 05 Hartline Science Center

Program coordinator: James

It

sat-

the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in

Biology during their senior year; other degree options are also available. Students

may continue

to

seek admission for the clinical year while complet-

of courses prescribed by the university, followed by

ing their degree.

one calendar year of clinical education

Program of Study - As mentioned earlier, the
medical technology program consists of a minimum of 96 semester hours of course work prescribed by the university, followed by one calendar

cal

in a

medi-

technology program accredited nationally by

the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences

(NAACLS)

Bloomsburg University

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of

year of clinical education in a medical technology

52.131 Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry

program.

52.216 Chemical Principles and

Measurements

Assistance with the admission application to the
clinical year

phase

is

admission to that phase, as well as

Organic Chemistry

fees, are deter-

mined

solely by the institution

work

done. The university cannot guarantee that

is

52.341 Biochemistry or 52.232 Intermediate

offered by the university, but

where the

53.141 Introduction to Statistics

clinical

54.107 Applied Physics for Health Sciences

a student will be accepted for the clinical education

portion of the program. In general, students with
the highest academic achievement,
well

and have a

history of volunteer

who

interview

work are given

priority.

56.110 Introduction to Computer Science
Elective Courses

who

successfully

requirements and the

complete

clinical year

all

eligible to take the

of the

earn a Bachelor

Upon

awarded a

is

certificate

of registry and the

designation Medical Technologist (M.T) (ASCP)
or Clinical Laboratory Scientists (C.L.S.) (NCA).

A student who fails to gain admission to a clinical
program

at the

gram) or wishes

to

complete a degree prior

may remain

to enat the

and complete the requirements for a

baccalaureate degree. Ordinarily, a student can

complete the degree requirements for a Bachelor
of Arts, with a major in biology, in one additional
year; other curricula

may demand more

time.

Many

students in the medical technology program

select

an option in microbiology. This option

tailed in the section

on

is

de-

Biology.

A minimum of 96 semester hours in general education requirements and professional education

requirements and 32

clinical

hours are required for

a major in medical technology leading to a Bachelor of Science degree..

Professional Education Courses

50.107 Medical Terminology
1

50.233

50.470 Medical Parasitology
Clinical Experience

-

A

total of

hours must be earned from the

listing

medical technology that are given

32 semester
of courses in

at the clinical

site.

Adjunct Faculty
Abington Memorial Hospital, Abington,

Biology of Animals or 50. 1 20 Biology

Pa.:

Paul J.

Cherney, M.D., Medical Adviser; Barbara
Scheelje, M.T. (ASCP),

J.

Program Director

Alleghany University Hospitals, Elkins Park,

chard Rupkalvis, M.D., Medical Adviser,

Pa.: Ri-

Phyllis

Gofkin, Ph.D., M.T. (ASCP), Program Director

Susquehanna Health System: Divine Providence
Hospital, Williamsport, Pa.; William Lubble,

M.D., Medical Adviser; Loretta A. Moffatt,
M.T. (ASCP), Program Director
Penn State/Geisinger Medical Center,
Peter

Required Courses

50. 1

50.455 Environmental Microbiology

end of the junior year (3+1 pro-

tering the clinical experience
university

as electives:

50.442 Virology of Animals

successfully

completing one or both of these examinations, the
student

recommended

50.364 Vertebrate Histology

two certification examina-

tions for medical technologists.

minimum program

requirement of 96 semester hours. The following

of Science degree. All clinical year graduates be-

come

Students must select addi-

complete the

tional courses to

courses are

Students

-

J.

Danville, Pa.:

Cera, M.D., Medical Adviser; Alvin

Swartzentruber, M.T. (ASCP), Program Director

Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster,

T

Eastman

III,

Pa.:

James

M.D., Medical Adviser; Nadine

E. Gladfelter, M.T.

(ASCP), Program Director

Guthrie Medical Center: Robert Packer Hospital,
Sayre, Pa.; Joseph J. King, M.D., Medical Adviser;

Brian D. Spezialetti, M.S., M.T. (ASCP),

Program Director

of Plants

Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia,

Human

Warhol, M.D., Medical Director; Caryn
Lennon, M.T. (ASCP), S.H., Program Director
Technology Consortium.
Medical
Scranton
Scranton, Pa.; Mary A. Meihofer, M.D., Medi-

Genetics or 50.332 Genetics

50.242 Biology of Microorganisms
50.271 Cell Biology

50.342 Medical Bacteriology
50.343 Immunology
50.371 Principles of

cal Adviser;

Mammalian Physiology

or 50.475 Cell Physiology

52.115 Fundamentals of Inorganic

Chemistry

Mary Gene

Pa.:

Michael

Butler, M.S.,

M.T.

(ASCP), Program Director

York Hospital, York,
cal Adviser;

Pa.: John Whiteley,

Brenda

Program Director

M.D., Medi-

L. Kile, M.A., M.T.

(ASCP),

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MUS

(35)

Music

arrangements for interviews and evaluation

Administered by: Department of Music
College: Arts

and Sciences

Campus address: 215 Haas Center for the Arts

preparation of the

initial

semester schedule.

Bloomsburg's degree in music

Telephone number: (570) 3894284

traditionally a

is

non-teaching degree that stresses more broad-

Fax:(570)389-4289
Department chair: Mark

after

notification of admission to allow sufficient time for

based areas of knowledge. Students find employ-

R. Jelinek

ment

Degree awarded Bachelor of Arts
:

as private teachers of voice

or instruments,

serve as music resource consultants, are church
organists

About

the

Program

The Bloomsburg
sic offers

University

Department of Mu-

three major tracks: music history, applied

music and audio-video recording. Seven minor
tracks of music include applied voice, applied in-

strumental, piano/organ, history and literature,
theory, music skills

and audio-video recording.

The degree program enables

directors,

become

professional

arts.

set-

become music library assistants and consultants, are mass media contributors such as radio
music programmers and recording specialists and
are employed in many areas of the music and recording industry as arrangers, composers and comtings,

puter music copyists.

the major to con-

centrate in music while obtaining broad under-

standing in the liberal

and choir

vocal-instrumental performers in a variety of

Music minors choose a

The department

also supports a

music concen-

tration for majors in Elementary Education.

Music scholarships and ensemble service

sti-

specialization of applied performance, music his-

pends are awarded each year on the

tory or audio-video recording. In addition, majors

bution or potential individually or within one or

develop applied music

more of the performing ensembles. Awards

sight-singing,

sembles.
tunity

in

music theory and performing en-

The program

affords students the oppor-

through general education courses, to study

other forms of

and

through courses

skills

art, as

artistic

expression, such as theater

well as selected subjects

from other ma-

jor academic disciplines.

restricted to

A full

are not

music majors or minors.

range of applied instruction

able each

summer

in a

is

also avail-

concentrated but relaxed

atmosphere during six-week sessions.

The department

offers a high

degree of

indi-

vidual attention with a faculty-to-student ratio of

Prospective students should

initially

contact the

3:1 to

enhance understanding, proficiency and de-

Office of Admissions regarding admissions proce-

velopment.

dures and indicate music background as requested

hearsal

in the admissions application.

basis of contri-

Upon

acceptance by

braries,

Facilities

include faculty studios, re-

and practice rooms, classrooms, music lia new innovative recording computer lab

the university, students considering a music major

and two auditoriums. Students receive individual

should then contact the Department of Music for

weekly instruction taught by faculty with personal

an interview and performance audition. Interviews

experience and proficiency and participate in

and evaluation should occur before May

seven performing ensembles that include two

prospective

student's

responsibility

1

to

.

It is

the

initiate

bands, an orchestra and four choral groups.

A full

Bloomsburg University

of

calendar

of

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presentations

public

throughout the year for ensembles,

is

offered

recitals, special

productions and staged works in conjunction with

Three Major Tracks
Music History and Literature

I.

16 semester

-

hours:

theatrical groups.

Required Courses

35.430 Seminar in Music History

I

35.431 Seminar in Music History

II

35.324 American Music
In addition to 54 semester hours of general edu-

cation requirements, a

hours

is

minimum

35.325 Opera and Music Theater

of 44 semester

required for a major in music.

35.327 Survey of Popular Music

The balance

4 semester hours of applied instrument or

of the university's 128-semester hour requirement
for a baccalaureate degree

comes from

elective

courses. All music majors are

encouraged

to select

voice study;

II.

courses in related arts such as studio

art, art history,

ters

communication and hu-

theater production, mass

manities disciplines

among free electives.

Applied Music (Performance)

Eight semes-

of 16 semester hours. Choices include violin,

viola, violoncello,

Theory

-

of the same instrument or voice (two lessons

per week for two credit hours per semester) for a
total

Core courses for each track include:

double bass organ, voice, piano,

trumpet, horn, trombone, baritone, tuba,

35.201 Sight Singing
I

35.211 Music Theory

II

35.300 Music Theory

III:

Applied music concentrates must perform a
cital in their junior

Form and Analysis
faculty

35.301 Music Theory IV: Twentieth Century
Practice

35.411 Music Theory VI: Orchestration

Ensemble participation

-

six

semesters of the

student's choice of vocal or instrumental en-

re-

credit; a

committee before public presentation

screens recital programs.

acoustics, 54.105

Maroon and Gold Band (marching

of Sound to meet the

Additionally, voice students are required to take

16 hours of free elecuves from Languages and Cultures.

at zero credit.

The Science

natural sciences general education requirement.

semble, four at one credit per semester and two

35.106

and senior years at zero

Instrumental majors are encouraged to elect

35.410 Music Theory V: Counterpoint

minimum

flute,

oboe, clarinet, bassoon and saxophone.

35.210 Music Theory

semesters

need not be the same

voice or instrument.

Other course

levels

may be recommended

instead as appropriate for demonstrated language
proficiency.

in

fall,

concert in spring)

16.109 Language for Singing

35.107 University-Community Orchestra

(chamber orchestra optional)
35.108 Concert Choir

Women's Choral Ensemble

35.1 10

Husky Singers (male chorus)

11.101

Chamber Singers
35.112 Studio Band

11.102

German Language

I

II

I

HI. Audio- Video Recording

35.101 Music Listening

(Early acceptance as

35.321 Music History to 1750

Piano proficiency examination - All majors must

an acceptable

level of

keyboard profi-

ciency.

Course 35.302 Piano Proficiency may be

elected

and repeated

to aid in the passage of the

exam, but election of 35.302 may not be

sufficient

guarantee passage of the exam. See your

Not required of

-

44 semester hours

a music major

complete the program

35.322 Music History-1750 to Present

majors.

German
German

14.101 Italian

Music history

advisor for details.

II

and Culture

35.111

in itself to

I

10.102 French

11.100 Foundations in

35.109

exit with

10.101 French

is

necessary to

in eight semesters):

Harmony/Theory:
35.210 Music Theory I
35.211 Music Theory II
35.411 Music Theory VI: Orchestration
Choose one of the following two courses:
35.300 Music Theory III: Form and Analysis
35.301 Music Theory IV: Twentieth Century

audio-visual

Practice

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Ear/Perception/Style:

as

support

35.101 Music Listening (general education

Seven Music Minors

requirement)

The minor

35.201 Sight Singing

35.322 Music History-1750 to Present

Choose from the following three courses

applied keyboard, music history

-

literature, theory

35.324 American Music

(harmony and application), music skills (general
music development) and audio recording tech-

35.327 Survey of Popular Music

niques.

35.321 Music History to 1750

Applied Study: Piano - 4 semester hours (see adviser), plus three

semesters of choice other than

piano at one credit per semester. Can be piano,

mixed with other

areas.

Ensemble participation
student's choice

-

six

semesters of the

of vocal or instrumental en-

semble, four at one credit per semester and two
semesters

minimum

at

in

fall,

(chamber orchestra optional)
35.109

Women's Choral Ensemble

35.1 10

Husky Singers (male chorus)

summer

(basic

non-

(summer

after

second

year; a non-university fee required

(summer after

third

35.497 Internship IV (fourth year onlocation recording for the

and Auditorium Manager

Audio-Video majors are required

to act as

recording technicians for events sponsored by the

requirement

is

as specified

for a

minimum

-

B.M. /B.M.Ed.,

Temple

M.M.,

University;

D.M.A., Stanford University
assistant professor- B.A.,

State University; M.M., University of

San Jose

Northern

Colorado; C.M.A., University of Washington
assistant professor

M.M.,

College.

-

B.M., Mars Hill

Northwestern

University;

D.M.A., Eastman School of Music
R. Jelinek, professor,

Eastern

New Mexico

Music

-

B.M.E., M.A.,

University; D.M.A., Ari-

by the adviser. The
of three events each

semester, with two acting as lead technician

Wendy

L. Miller, associate professor,

Music

-

B.S.,

Bluffton College; M.M., D.Mus., Indiana Uni-

Department of Music, Mass
Communications, Television/Radio

Music Department

The

events each

zona State University

year, zero credit)

Services

L. Baker, assistant professor

Mark

as well as credit cost)
III

by the adviser.

minimum of three

one acting as lead technician and two

James Douthit,

credit cost)

35.497 Internship

semester, with

as specified

for a

Stephen Clickard,

workshop,

after first year; a

II

is

Drury College;

university fee required as well as

35.497 Internship

as

Faculty Profiles:

Recording Specialization (audio, then video)
I

requirement

Alan

Chamber Singers
Studio Band

35.497 Internship

minors are required to act

recording technician for events sponsored by the

as support.

35.108 Concert Choir

35.112

that

Music Department

concert in spring)

35.107 University-Community Orchestra

35.111

The minor in music is a 22-semester hour emphamay be selected by students who major in a
program other than the Bachelor of Arts in Music.
The minor, which may be completed in 8 or fewer
semesters, is built from Code 35 courses that include music theory, ear training, music history and
style, applied study and performing ensembles.
sis

All audio-video

zero credit.

35.106 Maroon and Gold Band (marching

All

provides an emphasis in areas desig-

nated applied voice, applied instrumental music,

and one

versity,

Bloomington

Terry A. Oxley, associate professor, Music
University of Wisconsin,

Eau

-

B.M.E.,

Claire; M.M.E.,

University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point; D.A.,
University of Northern Colorado

W Ann Stokes,

associate professor, Music

-

B.Mus.,

M.Mus., University of North Carolina-Greensboro: Ph.D., Northwestern University

.

Bloomsburg University

PHL

of

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Pennsylvania

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Philosophy

minor

Administered by: Department of Philosophy

Campus address: 21 9 Bakeless Center for the Humanities
Telephone number: (570) 3894246

supports

also

the

by including courses

that satisfy various general education requirements
(i.e.,

Department chair: Scott Lowe

in the humanities division

and

in the area of

and responsible decision making)
of its courses, the faculty encourage stu-

values, ethics

In

Degree awarded: Bachelor of Arts
Affiliated website:

philosophy and

in

university's liberal arts mission

College: Arts and Sciences

http^/www.bloomu.edu/departments/

all

dents to develop their thinking

them with

philosophy/pages/phildeplhtml

by engaging

skills,

the best minds of the past

and present, by

challenging them to examine and to criticize the

About

the

Program

Philosophy

is

an

arguments of others and by leading them

activity

concerned with reason-

ing about the deepest questions

human beings have

God? Do we have free will?
What is the relation between the mind and body?
What is a just society? What is the nature of moralconsidered:

Is

there a

ity?

own

values

contemporary

the discipline addresses are as

as the possibility of artificial intelli-

gence and the ethics of cloning. However, philosoalso

concerns

itself

with

its

own

rich history.

Philosophical figures from throughout the history

of Western civilization, such as Plato, Aristotle,
Descartes, Kant

and

Mill,

remain an important part

Regardless of topic or level of difficulty, philosoto ac-

quire and to practice a variety of valuable

skills,

such as the

ability to solve

and

problems, to communi-

to assess the strength

and

co-

gency of opposing arguments and proposed plans
of action.

Students often take several philosophy courses

because they find the discussions so interesting and
stimulating.

Career Opportunities
philosophy major

is

to

-

An

obvious choice for a

complete a graduate degree

of the discipline's continuing dialog on major

and teach

philosophical issues.

strated a strong ability to score higher

The Department of Philosophy

to ques-

and commitments.

phy courses provide a unique opportunity

cate effectively

The questions

phy

tion their

at the college level.

Others have demon-

on graduate

broad

entrance examinations for business and law de-

range of courses designed to provide both a gen-

grees than students from majors directly con-

eral

offers a

acquaintance with the issues and methods of

philosophy as well as a solid foundation for ad-

vanced work in the

The department

discipline.

cerned with those
industry, a

faculty also teach a

number of

disciplines.

For those who turn to careers in business and

number of recent studies have suggested
want and reward many of the ca-

that employers

courses in applied ethics: medical ethics, contem-

pacities that the study of philosophy develops.

porary moral problems and business ethics. All

These include the

courses examine the views of others about philo-

municate and

sophic questions and

assess the strength

one's
itself.

critically

own beliefs that
The university

look at and develop

directly investigate thinking

offers both a

major and a

ability to solve

to organize ideas

problems, to com-

and

issues

and

to

and cogency of arguments. Students who complete a major or a minor in philosophy are well prepared to pursue advanced work in

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the discipline or to apply their philosophical

28.295 Business Ethics

skills in

multiple career settings such as law, medicine, busi-

28.297 Ethics

ness or government.

28.403 Philosophy of Science

Opportunities for Students

Club

provides

an

-

The Philosophy

opportunity

for

whether they are majors, minors or simply

members

28.405 Philosophy of Law

28.406 Philosophy of Religion

inter-

meet with each other and

ested in philosophy, to

with faculty

28.404 Philosophy of the Social Sciences

students,

outside the classroom.

28.407 Contemporary Political Philosophy

The

28.408 Feminist Philosophy

club sponsors guest speakers from on and off

28.418 Contemporary Philosophy of

campus.

28.419 Theory of Knowledge

Independent study

is

available for students

who

wish to undertake intensive study of an area of phi-

28.453 Metaphysics

Requirements for the Minor
mester hours

within the program. Independent study permits

Required courses

personalized learning through one-on-one interac-

An

is

-

A

total of 18 se-

required for a minor in philosophy.

losophy or to pursue topics not normally covered

are:

28.111 Introduction to Philosophy

member.

tion with a faculty

Mind

28.297 Ethics

internship allows students to explore philo-

Choose one of the following three courses:

sophical issues in a work setting, such as working

28.270 Logic

with a medical ethics committee at a local hospital.

28.1 10 Critical

Thinking

28.213 Logic and Computing

Required Courses

Choose three

In addition to 54 semester hours of general edu-

cation requirements, a total of 30 semester hours

required for a major in philosophy.
the

128-hour

university's

bachelor's degree

requirement

comes from

is

The balance of
for

elective courses.

a

The

following courses are required:

elective courses, including

one

from:
28.321 Plato and Aristotle

28.324 Descartes to Kant
28.328 Existentialism

28.329 20th Century Philosophy
or one systematic course (a 400 level or

Logic requirement- choose one of the following

above course)

two courses:

Faculty Profiles:

28.270 Logic
28.271 Logic and

Computing

Steven D. Hales, associate professor

28.321 Plato and Aristotle

sity

28.324 Descartes to Kant

Oliver J. Larmi, professor

Choose one of the following two courses:

Wendy Lee-Lampshire,
must

also

be selected in addition to the required courses for
this

degree program. Two courses must be from the

300 or above
28. 1 1

level

sequence:

Critical

A.B.,

Dartmouth Col-

associate professor

-

B.A.,

University of Colorado; Ph.D., Marquette Uni-

28.329 20th Century Philosophy
Six elective courses

-

lege; Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania

28.328 Existentialism

-

B.A., South-

western University; A.M., Ph.D., Brown Univer-

Historical requirement

Elective Courses

-

Thinking

versity

Scott C. Lowe, chairperson, associate professor

-

B.A, College of William and Mary; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Virginia

Kurt Smith, assistant professor

-

B.A., University of

28.111 Introduction to Philosophy

California at Irvine; M.A., Ph.D., Claremont

28.220 Medical Ethics

Graduate University

28.292 Contemporary Moral Problems

.

Bloomsburg University

PHY

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Physics

deed, physics graduates, equipped with sharp ana-

Administered by: Department of Physics
College: Arts and Sciences

lytical skills

Campus address: 55 Hartline Science Center

The Bachelor of Arts

Telephone number: (570) 3894107

Fax number: (570) 389-3028
Department chair:

P.

in

the

Physics
erties
ics

is

and law.
more limited

scope than the Bachelor of Science degree.

It is

usually

Program

is

in Physics

combined with an engineering degree
through the engineering/liberal arts program offered by Bloomsburg University in cooperation

James Moser

Degrees awarded: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science

About

and fundamental understanding of na-

ture are sought by schools of medicine

with

the fundamental science of the prop-

and interactions of matter and energy. Phys-

students study a great deal of mathematics in

The Pennsylvania

University

( see

The minor

State University or Wilkes

Engineering and Liberal Arts)
in Physics provides

an introduction

to the discipline for those students in other majors

order to understand nature in mathematical terms.

having a curiosity and a desire to learn more about

Also, they learn laboratory skills of designing ex-

physics.

periments and applying instrumentation, such

as,

dation in the design, construction and modifica-

optical instruments, to ob-

tion of electronics circuits for use in scientific inves-

electronics circuits
serve

and

and measure natural phenomena.

The major

The Minor

in Electronics provides a foun-

tigations.

in physics requires dedication. Suc-

Additionally, the university offers a Bachelor of

spend about 50 to 60 hours per
week on academic studies. This includes time in

Science degree in Health Physics and a Bachelor of

cessful students

classes

and laboratories and about 30

to

studying and preparing assignments.
logic puzzles, such as mathematical

and you have a natural
work, then you

curiosity

will likely

40 hours

If

in

Science in Education with a concentration in physics {see

Secondary Education).

you enjoy

word problems

about how things

enjoy learning about phys-

Required Courses
In addition to 54 semester hours of general edu-

cation requirements, the bachelor of arts

program

At Bloomsburg there are opportunities to study

requires 54 semester hours and the bachelor of sci-

nuclear physics, astrophysics, applied physics and

ence program requires 71 semester hours for a

ics.

laser physics using state-of-the-art

The Bachelor

major

equipment.

of Science in Physics provides the

student with knowledge and

in physics.

Bachelor of Arts required courses include:

that are desired

54.211 General Physics

I

by a variety of industrial employers and some

54.212 General Physics

II

Bloomsburg physics graduates have followed

54.302 Mechanics: Dynamics

reers in business

skills

positions. Also, physics graduates are well
to

ca-

where they attained leadership
prepared

succeed in graduate and professional schools.

Some students have completed masters and

doctor-

medicine and

law. In-

ates in physics, engineering,

54.310

Modern Atomic

Physics

54.314 Electricity and Magnetism
54.400 Advanced Physics Laboratory
12 semester hours chosen from other
physics courses

numbered above 300

1

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53. 125 Analysis

I

53.226 Analysis IV

53. 126 Analysis

II

53.314 Linear Algebra

53.225 Analysis

III

56.373 Numerical Methods in Computing

53.322 Differential Equations

Requirements for the Minor

56.116 Algorithmic Processes for Computers

mum of 18 semester hours

52.115 Fundamentals of Inorganic

following:

Chemistry

Measurements
Bachelor of Science required courses include:
54.211 General Physics

I

54.212 General Physics

II

Modern Atomic

Physics

Plus seven semester hours

from upper-level

Requirements for the Minor
These courses must be taken

and higher)
in Electronics

-

in sequence:
I

54.314 Electricity and Magnetism

54.212 General Physics

II

54.315 Electronics

54.315 Electronics

54.318 Optics

54.316 Digital Electronics

54.400 Advanced Physics Laboratory

54.317 Computer Electronics

Physics

A mini-

II

54.211 General Physics

54.310

-

I

physics courses (300

54.302 Mechanics: Dynamics

Modern Atomic

54.212 General Physics

54.310

in Physics

required, including the

General Physics

54.21

52.216 Chemical Principles and

is

54.422 Thermodynamics
54.450 Introduction to

Quantum

Christopher Bracikowski, assistant professor

Mechanics
12 semester hours chosen from other
physics courses

numbered above 300

52.115 Fundamentals of Inorganic

Chemistry

I

53. 126 Analysis

II

53.225 Analysis

&M

Gunther

Technology
-

B.A.,

Utah

State Univer-

M.A., Vanderbilt University; Ph.D., Texas A
University

L.

Lange, assistant professor

The Ohio

III

56.116 Algorithmic Processes for Computers

three courses:

B.S.,

B.S.,

Antioch

College; M.A., Ph.D., Boston University

53.322 Differential Equations

3 semester hours chosen

tute of

Jack G. Couch, professor

Nathaniel Greene, assistant professor-

Measurements

-

University of Rochester; Ph.D., Georgia Insti-

sity;

52.216 Chemical Principles and

53.125 Analysis

Faculty Profiles

from the following

-

B.S., Ph.D.,

State University

P.James Moser, chairperson, professorPh.D.,

The Pennsylvania

B.S., M.S.,

State University

Peter C. Stine, professor - B.A., Wesleyan University;
Ph.D.,

The Pennsylvania

State University

Bloomsburg University

PLS

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Political

Science

a keen interest in governmental affairs

Administered by: Department of Political Science
College: Arts and Sciences

and

interna-

tional relations.

The department

Campus address: Bakeless Center for the Humanities

offers courses in

all

Fax number: (570) 389-2094

wish to

acquire a thorough understanding of the

art, sci-

ence, theories, processes

Department chair: Gloria Cohen-Dion

ments and

Degree awarded: Bachelor of Arts

the major

who

fields of political science for students

Telephone number: (570) 389-4422

and

structures of govern-

politics.

Introductory courses are designed for both ma-

About

the

Political

Program

and non-majors. The importance of government and politics (locally, nationally and interna-

jors

Science embraces the study of politics

and government. This includes not only the study

tionally) clearly points to political science as a criti-

of national, state and local government, but also

cal

element

sity

student.

the study of all governments worldwide

among

ternational relations

and the

in-

those governing bod-

concerned with
ideas, concepts and theories about governments
and the role of individuals organizations and the
Further, political science

ies.

governmental systems.

political parties within

A

major

is

in political science

becomes

foundation for a variety of fields, including

ernment

service, politics, journalism,

nications, teaching,

and even
viser,

community

private business.

good

planning

With the help of an ad-

for post-graduate careers

studies.

Some

who

ject matter to serve as a foundation for careers in
politics, law,

public administration,

community sercom-

munications or teaching.
All courses attempt to develop the student's ability

to read carefully,

critically,

A

communicate

effectively,

think

analyze logically and research thoroughly.

is sought between abstract concepts on
hand and concrete applications on the
Field work and internships give students an

balance

the one
other.

opportunity to apply what they have learned in the

students use political science as a second

major or a minor

to

complement majors

while others are attracted to a political

ence emphasis

in the

program leading

to a

comprehensive
degree

in

classroom to the

in eco-

nomics, mass communications, geography and English,

for students

wish to pursue in-depth study and specialized sub-

law, gov-

mass commu-

service,

Advanced courses are offered

any univer-

vice, international relations, criminal justice,

students create concentrations that further

expand opportunities
and

a

in the liberal education of

sci-

social studies

secondary educa-

tion.
is

challenging. Factors

of everyday work.

legal studies option provides

students interested in the law with an opportunity
to

explore legal problems and institutions, the con-

tent

and processes of the law and the

practice of

law from both an academic and practical standpoint.

Bloomsburg's program

realities

Law Option - The

It

helps students

who

are considering law

school, paralegal work, quasi-judicial or legislative

suggesting potential success for high school stu-

research careers, as well as other specialized legal

dents include strong communication, reading and

positions in business, politics,

writing

skills,

an appreciation for social sciences and

social welfare or for

government service or

graduate study.

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The department

44.487 International

also offers a career concentration

in Public Administration,

which prepares students for

entry-level managerial positions in the public sector.

This career concentration

and students need not be
to enroll.

is

setting (only 3

political science

majors
at

Requirements for the career concentration
public administration
courses)

(570) 389-4516.

hours count toward

the option)

interdisciplinary

Contact Dr. Agbango for information

Law and Organization

44.497 Internship in a legal or judicial

is

required.

-

A
A

total

in

of 27 hours (nine

student must take one

course in each of the following areas: organization

Required Courses
education requirements, a

hours

is

of 30 semester

total

required for a major in political science;

computer

science, statistics, personnel, budgeting

and planning.
Requirements for the Minor

the balance of the university's 128-semester hour

mester hours

requirement for a bachelor's degree come from

ence. There

elective courses.
ter

communication,

theory, policy, social psychology,

In addition to the 54 semester hours of general

Required courses

semes-

total 12

hours and include the following four courses in

political science:

States,

is

is

A

of 18

se-

required for a minor in political

sci-

-

total

one required course: 44.160 Nations,

Government. Students should consider

building a minor around one the fields of political
science; namely,

American

44.120 United States Government

government, international

44.160 Nations, States and Governments

and

politics,

comparative
theory

politics, political

law.

44.210 Introduction to Political Theory
44.280 Introduction to International

Elective Courses: 18 semester hours in

semester hours

Political Science, 12

of which must be chosen from

upper
300

division courses,

is

i.e.,

at the

required for

-

a total of 30 se-

this option. In

to the core courses above, 18

(Geography),

-

Specialist Certificate

University

addition

hours are taken from

the following eight courses:

44.440 President and Congress

of

Cape

Atlanta University

Gloria T. Cohen-Dion, chairperson, assistant pro-

Richard

L.

Micheri,

assistant

Temple University
professor

sity

assistant professor

-

A.A.S., Butler

44. 448 Judicial Process

M.A., Ph.D., University of Maryland

44.456 Public Policy

B.A.,

of Pennsylvania; M.A., Rutgers University

Diana Zoelle,

County Community College,

44.452 State and Local Government

-

Fordam University; M.A., Columbia University
James W. Percey, associate professor - A.B., Univer-

Law I
44.447 Constitutional Law II
44.446 Constitutional

Coast,

Ghana; M.P.A., Atlanta University; Ph.D., Clark

fessor- B.S., M.P.A., Ph.D.,

level or above.

Requirements for Law option
mester hours

Faculty Profiles
George Agbango, professor

Relations

Rock

B.S.,

Slippery

University; M.P.A., University of Missouri;

Bloomsburg University

PSY

of

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Psychology

Required Courses

Administered by: Department of Psychology
College: Arts and Sciences

In addition to 54 semester hours of university

Campus address: 2103 McCormick Center for Human

general education requirements, the program of

Services

study in psychology requires a

Telephone number: (570) 389-4469
Department chair: Winona Cochran

the

of 36

se-

Freshman/Sophomore

years: core courses (18

Degree awarded Bachelor of Arts

semester hours) (Note: 48.281 and 48.282 must be

Program

taken sequentially.

:

About

minimum

mester hours from the courses specified below:

A

grade of

C

or higher

is

re-

quired in 48.101, 48.160 and 48.281.)

The Department of Psychology provides a strong
undergraduate program for psychology majors and

minors and support courses for the
eral

university's gen-

48.101 General Psychology

48.160 Basic

education curriculum. All classes for the major

are taught by faculty

who have earned

doctorates

Methodology
48.282 Experimental Psychology:

in their specialty.

Applications

Students in the major are expected to demonstrate a firm

grounding

in basic statistics

and

them

to excel in

courses:

degree

in

psychology from Bloomsburg Uni48.31

ground

for graduate study

of the discipline.

It

an appropriate back-

and research

employment in

such as

clinics,

community human

coun-

service

half of Bloomsburg's graduates continue

their education in graduate

programs and the uni-

good placement

reputation.

Factors suggesting a probability of success in the
for students considering

Bloomsburg

1

2 semes-

Choose two from the following three
48.360 Cognitive Psychology
48.375 Psychology of Learning

48.380 Behavioral Neuroscience

Choose one of the following two courses:
48.335 Abnormal Psychology
48.436 Theories of Personality

Choose one of the following seven courses:
48.321 Psychological Tests and

in-

clude strong reading, abstract thinking and analyti-

Measurements

Community Psychology
48.350 Psychology of Sex and Gender
48.340

cal skills

(

courses:
settings

zations or businesses.

program

Junior/Senior years - content courses

poten-

agencies, educational institutions, research organi-

versity enjoys a

Adulthood and Aging

ter hours)

possibilities with the

seling centers, hospitals,

About

1

in all areas

also offers qualified students a

broad range of career
for

Adolescence
48.253 Social Psychology

versity gives quality students

tial

48.211 Child Psychology or 48.212

advanced theory and content

courses.

A

Choose two from the following four

in ex-

perimental methodology and research, thus allowing

Statistics

48.281 Experimental Psychology:

and a strong desire

to

understand funda-

mentals of behavior and behavioral change.

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48.356 Psychology of Motivation
48.451 Laboratory Training in

James H. Faulkner
West
Florida; Ph.D., University of Alabama
Kambon Camara, assistant professor - B.S., Florida
Brett L. Beck, professor

Group

Processes

48.453 Organizational Psychology

A&

48.476 Principles of Behavior Modification

Senior year
hours)

-

select

-

capstone courses (6 semester

two courses from the following

six

M University; M.S., University of Wiscon-

WinonaJ. Cochran, professor- A. S., Dalton Junior
College; B.S. University of Tennessee; M.S.,

48.341 Theory and Practice of Academic

Ph.D., University of Georgia

Steven L. Cohen, professor- B.A., Oakland Univer-

Psychology
48.401 History of Psychology

sity;

48.406 Psychology Seminar

48.466 Independent Study in Psychology

Minor in Psychology - A minimum of 1 8 semester

L.

The Ohio

Marion G. Mason,

48.281 Experimental Psychology:

300 or 400

courses:

B.S.,

M.A.,

State University

associate professor

-

B.S.,

South-

State University

Alex J. Poplawsky, professor

B.S., University

-

of

Scranton; M.S., Ph.D., Ohio University
Alicia

level.

Choose one from the following four

Redfern,

professor

assistant

B.A.,

-

Mercyhurst College; M.Ed., Ph.D., Temple University

Constance J. Schick, professor

Statistics

40.346 Business and Economics
45.260 Basic Social

Statistics

Bloomsburg

John
-

A.B., Douglass

College-Rutgers University; Ph.D., Vanderbilt
University

Baird Jr., professor

-

B.B.A.,

B.A., University of Vir-

North Carolina State Uni-

E.

-

B.A.,

West Chester

Lehigh University

Waggoner, professor

-

B.A.,

State College; M.S., Ph.D.,
State University

Angelo

Tech University

State College; M.A.,

University; Ph.D.,

Faculty profiles
Eileen C. Astor-Stetson, professor

-

State University; Ph.D., Texas

Joseph G. Tloczynski, associate professor

Statistics

53.141 Introduction to Statistics

versity

B.A., M.S.,

ern Nazarene University; M.A., Ph.D., The

Ohio

Methodology
9 semester hours of Psychology courses, 6 of

ginia; M.S., Ph.D.,

-

Richard Larcom, associate professorPh.D.,

48.101 General Psychology

48.160 Basic

M. Kontos, associate professor

Julie

Ph.D., University of Georgia

hours in psychology as specified:

at the

King College;

professor, B.A.,

M.A., Ph.D., University of Connecticut

48.497 Practicum in Psychology

which must be

Ph.D., University of Maine

James H. Dalton, Jr.,

48.464 Advanced Experimental Design

S.

A.A.,

sin-Stout

courses:

John

-

State Junior College; B.A., University of

Shippensburg

The Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg University

SOC

of

Pennsylvania

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Social Welfare

Administered by: Department of Sociology, Social Welfare and

agencies on aging, children and youth services pro-

Criminal Justice

grams, day care programs, drug and alcohol programs, hospitals, mental health agencies, adult and

College: Arts and Sciences

Campus address: 21 06 McCormick Center for Human

juvenile probation programs,

women's centers and

voluntary organizations such as the Salvation

Services

Army

and the YMCA.

Telephone number: (570) 3894237

Fax number: (570) 389-201
Department chair:

I.

Required Courses

Sue Jackson

In addition to 54 semester hours of general edu-

Degree awarded: Bachelor of Arts

cation requirements, a total of 46 to 54 semester

About

the

Program

Designed

hours

prepare students for beginning-

to

level professional social

viduals, families,
nities,

work practice with

indi-

groups organizations and commu-

Bloomsburg's Social Welfare program

cludes a rigorous and

in-

demanding broad area of

study on topics essential to gaining expertise in social

work practice

plines.

The

program

is

academic

disci-

principal educational objective of the

to

eralist social

as well as related

prepare students for beginning gen-

work

accredited by the Council on Social Welfare Edu-

cation, graduates are eligible for licensing in states

that have licensing at the baccalaureate level within

the social work profession and potentially qualify
for

advanced standing status

sities

that grant

at colleges

All social welfare majors

The

first,

rience, occurs early

do two practicum expe-

Bloomsburg

tive courses.

ria

and

For information about admission

details

re-

eleccrite-

on the course sequence, see Charles

Laudermilch, director of the social welfare program. Required courses for

this

degree program

include:

40.211 Principles of Economics

44.120 United States Government

Work and

Social Welfare

45.297 Introductory Practice Experience in
Social Welfare

45.334 Social

Work

Practice with Individuals

and Families
45.450 Social

Work

Practice with Small

45.452 Social

Work

Practice

With

Organizations and Communities

an introductory practice expe-

45.453 Social Welfare Policy

on

45.497 Social Welfare Internship

in the

curriculum and the

second, an internship, typically takes place during
the senior year. Students are placed in a variety of
different social welfare systems with the goal being

an orientation

quirement for a bachelor's degree come from

Groups

it.

riences during their experience at
University.

and univer-

The

required for a major in social welfare.

45.133 Introduction to Social

practice.

Because Bloomsburg's Social Welfare program
is

is

balance of the university's 128-semester hour

to the kinds of

they seek to pursue a career.

programs

in

which

They include area

45.498 Integrative Methods Seminar in
Social

Work and

Social Welfare

45.211 Principles of Sociology

45.215 Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups
45.260 Basic Social

Statistics

Undergraduate Catalog

Page 90

45.462 Sociological Theory

Charles W. Laudermilch, associate professor

48.101 General Psychology

versity

Frank G. Lindenfeld, professor-

48.210 Life-Span Psychology
additional three credit course in

versity;

Martin

psychology.

50.101 General Biology

L.

Needleman,

Univerity of

F.

Yvette J.

Armstrong, professor

-

B.A.,

Wash-

Leo

of Pennsylvania

G. Barrile, professor

E.

of Pennsylvania; M.A., Ph.D., University

of California at Berkeley

James H. Huber, professor

-

B.S.,

I.

State

State University

Sue Jackson, chairperson, professor - A.B.,
Lycoming College; M.S.S.W., Graduate School
of Social Work, University of Texas; Ph.D., Bryn

Mawr

College

New York

B.A.,

at Buffalo

assistant professor

-

B.A.,

Bowling

University, M.A., Ph.D., University of

-

B.A., State Univer-

sity

of New York at Albany; M.A., Ph.D., Univer-

sity

of Washington

Dale

L.

Sultzbaugh, associate professor

-

B.A.,

Gettysburg College; M.Div., Lutheran Theological Seminary; M.S.W.,

Bloomsburg

College; M.A., University of Delaware; Ph.D.,

The Pennsylvania

-

California at Riverside

B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Bos-

-

Greenwald, associate professor- B.A., Uni-

versity

assistant professor

Neal Slone, assistant professor

ton College

David

Samson,

Green

ington and Lee University; M.A., Ph.D., University

B.A., Cornell Uni-

M.A., Ph.D., Columbia University

University of Texas at Austin; M.A., Ph.D., State

I

Faculty Profiles
Christopher

B.A.,

Moravian College; M.S.W., Wayne State Uni-

45.466 Social Research

One

-

West Virginia Univer-

sity

Anne

K. Wilson, professor- B.A., Carleton College;

M.S., University of Maryland; Ph.D.,

Hopkins University

The Johns

Bloomsburg University

SOC

of

Page

Pennsylvania

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Sociology

Administered by: Department of Sociology, Social Welfare and

ogy" while taking courses. All students entering the

Criminal Justice

applied sociology option must do an internship for

between

College: Arts and Sciences

Campus address: 21 06 McCormick Center for Human

and community-based

government

agencies. Internships often create links for future

Telephone number: (570) 389-4237

employment.

Fax number: (570) 389-2094
I.

and 15 semester hours, most of which

organizations, while others are with

Services

Department chair:

six

are with nonprofit voluntary

Sue Jackson

Required Courses

Degree awarded: Bachelor of Arts

In addition to 54 semester hours of general edu-

About

the

Program

cation requirements, a total of 36 semester hours

Students majoring in sociology have the choice

required for a major in sociology.

is

The balance of

of either majoring in sociology or doing an option

the university's 128-semester hour requirement for

in applied sociology.

a bachelor's degree comes from elective courses.

Sociology

is

a great major for students

excited about studying society

and

its

who

are

Core courses:

various com-

45.211 Principles of Sociology

45.255 Research Methods for Social Inquiry

ponents of communities, institutions and other

who major in this area
many diverse fields, includ-

structured groups. Students

45.260 Basic Social

have begun careers in

45.462 Sociological Theory

Statistics

ing classical sociology as well as sales, fashion mer-

Sociology Major - Students also must select eight

chandising, industry, stock brokerages, computer

additional courses, 24 semester hours, from Sociol-

programming, insurance, research and

ogy courses; four of these must be drawn from 300

social wel-

and 400

fare.

Because of the abstract nature of the subject
matter, students
to

do

must have very good study habits

well in this discipline.

Beyond taking the four

social

level courses.

The

sociology internship and

work courses may not be counted

as part of

these eight courses.

Applied Sociology option

required core courses listed below, students have

45.211 Principles of Sociology

considerable

45.255 Research Methods for Social Inquiry

flexibility in

the courses they select; of

the eight additional sociology courses required,

45.260 Basic Social

four must be at 300 or 400

45.462 Sociological Theory

level,

excluding intern-

45.316 Urban Sociology

ship.

Internships are optional within the major, but
those interested in field experience will work with
their adviser to

choose one that helps

fulfill

learn-

ing goals.

who want

45.461 Social Problems of Urban/Rural

Communities
Choose three from the following

six

courses:

Applied Sociology
those

Statistics

is

an exceptional option for

actual experience "doing sociol-

45.213 Contemporary Social Problems
45.490 Sociology of Aging

Undergraduate Catalog

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of Social Work, University of Texas; Ph.D., Bryn

45.345 Medical Sociology

Mawr

45.465 Computer Applications

-

B.A.,

Moravian College; M.S.W., Wayne State Uni-

45.441 Social Indicators

Three additional coures within the
department, one of which must be a
sociology course

An internship

College

Charles W. Laudermilch, associate professor

45.468 Social Service Planning

versity

Frank G. Lindenfeld, professorversity;

B.A., Cornell Uni-

M.A., Ph.D., Columbia University

Martin L. Needleman, assistant professor

(6-15 semester hours)

-

B.A.,

University of Texas at Austin; M.A., Ph.D., State

Faculty Profiles
Christopher

F.

Univerity of

Armstrong, professor

-

B.A.,

Wash-

Yvette J.

ington and Lee University; M.A., Ph.D., University

Leo G.

E.

B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Bos-

Greenwald, associate professor-

B. A.,

of California at Berkeley

James H. Huber, professor -

-

B.A.,

Bowling

University, M.A., Ph.D., University of

B.S.,

-

B.A., State Univer-

sity

of New York at Albany; M.A., Ph.D., Univer-

sity

of Washington

Dale

L.

Sultzbaugh, associate professor

-

B.A.,

Gettysburg College; M.Div., Lutheran Theo-

Bloomsburg

State

College; M.A., University of Delaware; Ph.D.,

The Pennsylvania

at Buffalo

assistant professor

Neal Slone, assistant professor

Uni-

versity of Pennsylvania; M.A., Ph.D., University

I.

New York

California at Riverside
-

ton College

David

Green

of Pennsylvania

Barrile, professor

Samson,

State University

Sue Jackson, chairperson, professor

logical Seminary; M.S.W.,

Anne
-

A.B.,

Lycoming College; M.S.S.W., Graduate School

West Virginia Univer-

sity

K. Wilson, professor- B.A., Carleton College;

M.S., University of Maryland; Ph.D.,

Hopkins University

The Johns

6

Bloomsburg University

THE

of

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Theatre Arts

Administered by: Department of Communication Studies and

majors and minors: students with professional ambition as well as those

Theatre Arts

and process

College: Arts and Sciences

as

who

share a love of the art

an avocation.

Campus address: 1 1 03 McCormick Center for Human

Required Courses

Services

Recommended among 54 semester hours of gen-

Telephone number: (570) 38941 84

eral

Fax number: (570) 389-351

30.101 Introduction to Art

Department chair: Howard Schreier

35.101 Music Listening

Degree awarded: Bachelor of Arts
Affiliated

education courses are:

Requirements for the Major

website: http://vesta.bloomu.edu/~csta

mester hours

About
The

the

Program

to

and minors

in the study

is

committed

and

to pro-

ma-

its

practice of theatre,

curriculum and to enhance the cultural

of the

life

All courses are taught by pro-

Students in the major are expected to demon-

working knowledge of

historical

temporary theories and practices
erature, design

total

of 42

26.102 Introduction to Theatre Arts
26.108 Theatre Practicum (must be taken
for a total of 6 semesters)

Choose one of the following two coures:
26.112 Fundamentals of Acting

and performance.

in

and con-

courses:

26.211 Theatre Production/Stagecraft

lit-

26.345 Costume Construction

in the-

26.215 History of the Theatre

dramatic

A degree

Choose one of the following two

Management

atre arts provides successful students with a solid

26.321 Theatre and Stage

background for achievement

26.341 Fundamentals of Theatre Design

and career
agers

possibilities as

and technicians

in

graduate studies

performers,

artists,

man-

in professional theatre

related fields such as film

and

and

artist,

Modern Theatre

26.490 Seminar: Theatre (a seminar in script
analysis)

scenic designer, costume de-

and

When

students acquire junior standing, they

must declare an emphasis

area.

bachelor of science in education with a con-

course not previously taken from the required

centration on theatre

Performance

is

also available.

The Bloomsburg Players The Bloomsburg Play-

course

-

15 semester hours. Choose the

listing:

26.112 Fundamentals of Acting

the theatre division's cocurricular producing

26.316 Play Directing

and support organization. Membership includes

26.200 Experimental

is

in-

clude performance, design technology or general:

manager.

ers

Emphasis areas

stage

signer, lighting designer, script writer

A

26.416

television.

Typical career opportunities for theatre majors
are performing

se-

arts,

26.316 Play Directing

fessionals in the field.

strate a

A

Courses include:

supporting the university's general education

campus community.

-

required for a major in theatre

including 27 semester hours in required courses.

division of theatre arts

viding a strong undergraduate program for
jors

is

Movement

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26.451 Advanced Acting

Choose the course not previously taken from the

26.490 Seminar: Theatre (a seminar in stage

make-up and a seminar

in

required course

advanced

26.345 Costume Construction

scene study)

Design Technology - 15 semester hours. Choose
the course not previously taken from the required

course

listing:

26.211 Theatre Production/Stagecraft

listing:

26.219 Children's Theatre

Choose one course each selected from the Performance and Design Technology emphasis areas.

26.211 Theatre Production/Stagecraft

Faculty Profiles

26.345 Costume Construction
26.251 Theory of Stage Lighting and Design
26.31

1

Karen Anselm, professor,

Scene Design

Bruce Candlish,

26.414 Costuming for the Stage

15 semester hours. Choose the course

not previously taken from the required course

-

B.A.,

San Jose

The Pennsylvania

State

University

technical problems).
-

B.A., University of Pitts-

assistant professor

State college; M.F.A.,

26.490 Seminar: Theatre (a seminar in

General

-

burgh; M.F.A., Carnegie Mellon University

Michael Collins, associate professor

-

B.A.,

east Missouri State University; M.F.A.

list-

North-

Purdue

University

ing:

26.112 Fundamentals of Acting

26.316 Play Directing

E.

Ross Genzel, assistant professor - B.A., Concordia

Teachers College; M.A., Northwestern University;

M.F.A.,

George Washington University

Bloomsburg University

of

Pennsylvania

Page 95

College of Business
David Long

Dean, College of Business

The College of Business
and graduate programs

offers

undergraduate

in business administration

and business education. The college
accreditation by the

pursuing

is

American Assembly of

giate Schools of Business.

holders for
college

dents'

is

its

Within the Eastern Penn-

education recognized by stake-

quality.

The primary

objective of the

teaching, particularly development of stu-

quantitative/analytical

Members of

reasoning

base, spreadsheets

skills.

the faculty serve as consultants, re-

and decision support software are maintained.

Business Honors Program

The College

program during their junior and senior years.
bility

is

limited to students with a

more

GPA

lum must have completed a minimum of 15 semester hours at Bloomsburg to be eligible for considertion

is

minor

in business administra-

available to students in other colleges.

The

college

is

committed

to the incorporation

of technology into the curriculum. Each full-time
faculty

member's

appropriate

office has

been equipped with an

microcomputer.

purpose

General

classrooms with computer projection capabilities,

an electronic commerce laboratory and a
access

microcomputer laboratory are

in Sutliff Hall

and are subject

in

common

operation

to recurring

update

and renovation. A local area network interconnects
faculty and administrative offices, classrooms and
and links to other computer facilities
on campus. Through the State System of Higher
Education Network, faculty, students and staff have
access to the Internet linking them to local, regional, national and international networks. Unilaboratories

and sopho-

years in their business courses (core, major

and business

university who wish to transfer to a business curricu-

Eligi-

minimum GPA of

3.40 for coursework in the freshman

private sectors.

Students enrolled in other colleges within the

of Business provides superior stu-

dents an opportunity to participate in an honors

searchers and educators in both the public and

ation. In addition, a

data-

and presentation), multimedia

Colle-

sylvania region, the college provides the opportunity for a business

form application software (word processing,

electives) or a 3.50

in their business courses

GPA overall if their

is

between 3.25 and

3.40.

Career Concentration

The College

of Business offers a career concen-

tration in International Business. This concentra-

tion provides students with the necessary skills

knowledge

to operate in a global

and

economy. The

concentration includes a core of international
business administration courses, accompanied by
interdisciplinary courses with an international
phasis.

A

language proficiency

is

em-

a requirement of

the concentration.

Academic Departments
The College

of Business

is

composed of six

aca-

demic departments: Department of Accounting,
Department of Business Education and Office Information Systems, Department of Computer and
Information Systems, Department of Finance and
Business Law, Department of Management and De-

partment of Marketing

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Programs and Specialization

Business Education: Bachelor of Science in Edu-

Business Administration: Bachelor of Science in

Business Administration, Specializations

in:

Ac-

counting, Business Economics, Finance, Manage-

ment Information
keting.

Systems,

Management and Mar-

cation, Certification in: Accounting,
ing,

Data Process-

Marketing and Office Information Systems

quired for

all

(re-

majors)

Computer and Information

Systems: Bachelor

of Science in Computer and Information Systems.

Bloomsburg University

ACC

of

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Accounting

Administered by: Department of Accounting

of algebra and a solid academic background are

College: Business

the best preparation for entrance into this business

Campus address: 219 Sutliff Hall

specialty.

The department offers

Telephone: (570) 3894755

18 courses in accounting

Fax number: (570) 389-3892

plus the opportunity for an internship experience

Department chair, e-mail: Nancy Coulmas,

designed to provide upper-division students with
the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experi-

ncoulmas@husky.bloomu.edu

ence in the business community.

Degree awarded: Bachelor of Science in Business

Many

Administration

graduates

become

certified public ac-

countants (CPAs), join corporations or enroll in

About

the

Program

graduate school, including the master of science in

The accounting program's curriculum is tailored to address the demands confronted by

The department

today's professional accountant. Students learn

placement

how to accumulate and summarize

world's six leading accounting firms, along with

information, to

accounting program at Bloomsburg University.

analyze and interpret results and to present infor-

many

mation that often becomes key to decision making.

Bloomsburg.

The program emphasizes
communication

skills,

the importance of

both written and

oral, be-

enjoys a nearly 100 percent job

rate for the past 10 years. Five of the

public and private organizations, recruit at

The College of

Business has two student com-

puter labs that are dedicated to serving business

stu-

cause successful accountants spend more time

dents.

working with people than with numbers and more

stand-alone software, network software and direct

time helping others to reach decisions than tabulat-

access to the Harvey A. Andruss Library, electronic

ing figures.

Among

other services, both labs provide

mail and the Internet. Students also have complete

Students in accounting work extensively in com-

puter laboratories with Windows-based microcomputer applications. Students are expected to

culti-

access to

all

campus computer

facilities via

or fiberoptic link from residence

modem

halls.

The accounting department includes 10 faculty,
whom have doctoral degrees and eight of

vate a level of proficiency in the general use of com-

nine of

puter software programs dealing with database

whom

management, electronic spreadsheets and word

work experience in public and private accounting
with major companies and small businesses, govern-

processing.

While approximately one-half of the students

are CPAs. Collectively, they possess diverse

ment agencies and

not-for-profit organizations.

entering this program have completed an account-

ing course in high school, prior exposure to ac-

countancy

is

not required for admission. The

accounting course, Principles of Accounting

first
I,

in-

Required Courses

Among

65 semester hours of general education

courses, students

must

take:

troduces the accounting cycle and presumes no

20.101 Composition

I

prior knowledge of the discipline. At least

20.201 Composition

II

one year

Undergraduate Catalog

Page 98

Requirements for the Minor

25.103 Public Speaking

-

A minor

in ac-

40.211 Principles of Economics

I

counting provides students in disciplines outside of

40.212 Principles of Economics

II

the College of Business with a broad background in

40.246 Business and Economic Mathematics

40.346 Business and Economics

Requirements for the Major
is

-

A

The minor

functional areas.

its

essary to apply their

Statistics

is

major discipline

in the business

environment. The minor consists of 18 semester

53.1 18 Applied Matrix Algebra

mester hours

accounting and

designed so students can have the background nec-

(or 53.123 Essentials of Calculus)

of 63

total

se-

required for a major in accounting

hours, 12 of which must be taken at Bloomsburg
University.

The

following courses are required:

under the business administration degree program.

91.220 Financial Accounting

Required courses include:

91.223 Managerial Accounting

Business Core Curriculum (27 semester hours):

91.221 Principles of Accounting

I

91.321 Intermediate Accounting

I

91.322 Intermediate Accounting

II

91.223 Managerial Accounting

Choose two of the following three

92.150 Introduction to Computer and

91 .324 Tax Accounting

Information Science

courses:

91.342 Auditing

93.344 Principles of Management

91.348 Cost Accounting

93.481 Business Policies and Strategies

96.313 Introduction to Corporate Finance
97.310 Marketing: Principles and Practice
98.331 Business

Richard

Baker,

L.

professor

Law I

vania State University; C.P.A., C.M.A., C.I.A

William E. Bealing, Jr. - B.S.B.A., Shippensburg Uni-

91.222 Principles of Accounting

II

91.321 Intermediate Accounting

I

versity of Pennsylvania, M.B.A., University

91.322 Intermediate Accounting

II

Montana; Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State Uni-

91.323 Intermediate Accounting

III

of

versity; C.P.A.

Michael C. Blue, associate professor

91.324 Federal Tax Accounting

-

B.S.,

Univer-

of Wisconsin; M.S.B.A., Boston University;

91.342 Auditing Theory and Procedure

sity

91.348 Cost Accounting

M.S., University of Wisconsin; Ph.D., University

98.332 Business

of Idaho, C.P.A., C.G.F.M.

Law II

Accounting Electives

-

(6 credits)

must be 400-

accounting courses not to include 91.432 Ac-

Nancy Coulmas, chairperson,
B.S.,

Health Care.

sylvania State University

Courses

-

Three courses

(9

credit

hours) are required in upper-level business or eco-

nomics courses. Most accounting students complete a six-credit internship (91.432) to

fulfill this

selecting an elective, students should be

sure they have proper prerequisites

and avoid

elec-

courses below that level for which the student

has already been prepared in that subject

field.

Courses designated with a 40, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 96,

97 or 98 prefix are considered business or economGeneral education electives

-

Select a

minimum

of 11 semester hours in non-business elective
Note:

completion of a

Hwang, professor

homa;
Richard

E.

C.P.A.,

Graduation requires successful
total of

-

B.A.,

Chengchi

C.MA.

McClellan, assistant professor

-

B.S.,

Bucknell University; C.P.A.

John Rude,
ern

associate professor

128 semester hours.

-

B.B.A., M.A., West-

Illinois University; Ph.D.,

Kent State Uni-

versity, C.P.A.

Michael

Shapeero, associate

professor

-

B.S.,

M.B.A., California State University; Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute

ics electives.

courses.

B. K.

University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Okla-

M.Ed., Bloomsburg State College; M.S.B.A.,

part of the requirement.

When

Dennis

-

M.B.A.,

Bonaventure University; Ph.D., The Penn-

St.

Elective

associate professor

New York Institute of Technology;

counting Internship or 91.498 Introduction to

tive

M.B.A.,

B.S.,

-

Bloomsburg State College; Ph.D., The Pennsyl-

Accounting Requirements (24 semester hours):

level

Faculty Profiles

C.P.A.,

C.MA.

and

State University,

Bloomsburg University

FIN

of

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Business Administration and Economics

Administered by: Department of Finance and Business Law
College: Business

Choose one of the following two courses:
40.246 Business and Economics

Campus address: 223 Sutliff Hall

Mathematics

Telephone number: (570) 3894560

53.123 Essentials of Calculus

Fax number:

Business Core:

(570) 389-3892

91.220 Financial Accounting

Department chair: David G. Martin

91.223 Managerial Accounting

Degree awarded: Bachelor of Science in Business

92.150 Introduction to Computer and

Administration

Information Science

About

the

Program

The major
ics

93.344 Principles of Management

in business administration-econom-

93.446 Business Polices and Strategies

provides a perspective of the domestic and inter-

national economic system
levels

and the influence

making process of
tions.

in the

on the Macro and Micro

it

exerts

and

98.331 Introduction to

institu-

This major provides students with educa-

prepare them for careers

domestic and international

97.310 Marketing: Principles and Practice

on the decision-

financial markets

tional opportunities that

96.313 Introduction to Corporate Finance

Business Administration and Economics Specialization

40.311 Intermediate Micro-Theory and

fields.

Managerial Economics

Required Courses

40.312 Intermediate Macroeconomic

In addition to 68 semester hours of general edu-

program in business administration and economics requires 24 hours of

Theory

cation requirements, the

core business courses, 18 hours of courses specific
to finance

and business

ness electives to

law, plus 18

meet the

hours of busi-

40.313 Labor Economics

Choose one of the following two courses:
40.422 Contrasting Economics
40.423 History of Economic Thought

university requirement of

One Economics elective
One Business elective

128 hours for a bachelor's degree.

Among

Law and Legal

Environments

general education courses specifically

required are:

Electives

hours

20.101 English Composition

I

20.102 English Composition

II

-

Students must choose 18 semester

in elective courses

from General Business,

Accounting, Computer and Information Systems,
(or 20.104

Honors Composition)
25.103 Public Speaking
40.211 Principles of Economics

I

40.212 Principles of Economics

II

53.118 Applied Matrix Algebra
40.346 Business and Economics

Statistics

Management, Office Systems, Finance, Marketing
and Business Law. Some additional courses are avail-

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able as well; students should consult their adviser.

David G. Martin, associate professor

-

B.A., C.

W.

Post College; M.B.A., Western Illinois Univer-

Faculty Profiles
Karen J.

sity;

Elwell, associate professor- A.B., A.M.,J.D.,

University of Illinois at

Urbana-Champaign

David G. Heskel, associate professor

-

M.B.A..

Ph.D., University of Business, Vienna, Austria

Bruce

L.

Ph.D., Saint Louis University

Rockwood, professor

-

B.A.,

Swarthmore

College; J. D., University of Chicago

Law School

Bloomsburg University

BUS

of

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Business Education

Choose from one of the following

Administered by: Department of Business Education and
Office Information

48.160 Basic

Systems

53.141 Introduction to Statistics

College: Business

Business Education Core

Campus address: 21 7 Suil iff Hall

90.101 Introduction to Business

Telephone number: (570) 3894756

90.333 Business Communications and

Fax number: (570) 389-3892

Report Writing

Department chair: Donna Cochrane

Degree awarded: Bachelor of Science

two:

Statistics

in

91.221 Principles of Accounting

Education

I

92.150 Introduction to Computer and

About
The

Program

the

Information Science

business education curriculum provides

specialized

knowledge and

skills to

prepare gradu-

94.221 Office Systems Concepts

94.405 Training and Development in Office

ates for certification for secondary teaching, posi-

tions as training

managers for business and govern-

ment and advanced study in

business education

and

related fields.

Admission

Systems
98.331 Introduction to

Law and Legal

Elements

Requirements for the Major
to

Teacher Education

-

Students

who

are admitted as business education majors must

apply for acceptance into teacher education

upon

completion of 65 or more semester hours. For

in-

formation about admission to teacher education,
contact one of the department faculty.

mester hours
education.

is

-

A

total

of 74

se-

required for a major in business

The student must have completed

following courses with a grade of

C

the

or better to be

considered for certification as a teacher of business
subjects:

60.201 Field Studies in Education

65.374 Teaching Reading

Required Courses

in

Academic

Subjects

In addition to a total of 54 semester hours of
general education requirements, the following general education courses are required with a

C

grade of

or better:

Education
90.403 Business Education Field Experience
90.404 Professional Semester in Business

20.101 Composition
20.201

90.402 Methods of Teaching Business

Composidon

I

Education

II

90.406 Clinical Studies in Business

25.103 Public Speaking

Education

40.211 Principles of Economics

I

Choose one of the following two

40.212 Principles of Economics

II

60.251 Psychological Foundations of

48.101 General Psychology
70.101

Introduction to the Exceptional
Individual

courses:

Education
48.251 Psychological Foundations of

Education

Choose one of the following two

courses:

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60.393 Social Foundations of Education
60.406 Multicultural Education

Areas of Certification

-

Upon completion

of the

curriculum, receipt of a recommendation from the
university

and

successfully passing the National

Teachers Examination, the graduate

an Instructional Level

I

Office Technologies
required for

will

Office Technologies

is

grade of

C

Document Generation

94.407 Information and Office Environment

Management
300- or 400-level business elective with

advisor approval
Elective Courses

-

Students must choose at least

90.341 Principles of Selling

or better. Areas of

certification in business education include:

Accounting
91.222 Principles of Accounting

II

Faculty Profiles

Donna J. Cochrane, chairperson, professor- A.A.S.,
Dutchess Community College; B.S., M.S., State

New York

91.223 Managerial Accounting

University of

Accounting

Temple University

elective

Data Processing
92.177 Structured Programming

Methodology

Management Information Systems
Computer and Information Systems elective

92.254

Marketing
90.341 Principles of Selling

97.310 Marketing: Principles and Practice

Marketing elective

is

3 semester hours from:

always one.

Students must complete each course in the certification area with a

This certification area

94.330 Telecommunications

vania Department of Education. Every certification
indicates at least two certification areas of which

-

business education majors

94.302 Business

be issued

Certificate by the Pennsyl-

all

Nancy A. Dittman,

associate

at Albany;

professor

Ed.D.,

-

B.S.,

Florida State University; M.Ed., University of
Florida; Ed.D., University of

Colorado

Dennis O. Gehris, associate professor

-

B.S.,

M.A.,

Rider College; Ed.D., Temple University

Janice C. Keil, associate professor

-

B.S.,

M.Ed.,

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania; Ed.D.,

Temple

John J.

University

Olivo, professor

lege; M.Ed.,

-

B.S., Davis

and Elkins Col-

Trenton State College; Ph.D.,

Michigan State University

Bloomsburg University

CIS

of

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Computer and Information Systems

Administered by Department ot Computer and Information
:

dents for positions such

Students enrolled in

this

program enjoy use of a

dedicated computer lab with current technology

Telephone number: (570) 3894560

on a mainframe computer of sufficient size

Fax number: (570) 389-2071
Department chair: James S. Dutt

ate a

to oper-

medium-sized corporation.

Graduates enjoy an extremely high placement

Degree awarded: Bachelor of Science

rate in a field

the

application program-

administrator and information specialist.

College: Business

Campus address: 224 Sutliff Hall

About

as:

mer, programmer-analyst, systems analyst, data base

Systems

Program

where demand for professionals

is

high and the future remains quite bright. Students

The Department of Computer and Information

have access to a dedicated and state-of-the-art com-

Systems in the College of Business offers two bacca-

puter lab including a workstations and a mainframe

laureate degree programs:

Computer and Informa-

capable of running a medium-sized corporation.

and Management Information

tion Science (CIS)

Required Courses

Systems (MIS).

While both programs involve learning how to

Bloomsburg University requires 54 semester
in general education requirements and 128

develop information systems for the business envi-

hours

ronment, they

differ significantly in emphasis. (For

semester hours to receive a baccalaureate degree.

Management Information Systhe section on Management In-

Computer and Information Systems majors must

information on the

tems program, see

formation Systems.)

The CIS curriculum prepares

students in the

development, operation and maintenance of com-

Required courses include:
20.101 English Composition

I

environment. The program's focus centers on

20.201 English Composition

II

on problem

solving, system analysis

and design,
soft-

(or 20.104

Honors Composition)

commercial software and hardware with an emphadata management, data communications and

25.103 Public Speaking
53.141 Introduction to Statistics or

53.241 Probability and Statistics

ware development within a commercial context.
stu-

40.211 Principles of Economics

I

dents are required to take courses in economics,

40.212 Principles of Economics

II

accounting and other areas of business, the major-

Choose one of the following two

CIS has a strong technical emphasis. While

ity

of the required coursework

is

in

computer and

information science. Students work in a variety of

environments including networked micro-computers

and workstations, multiuser minicomputers and

mainframes. The program prepares business

stu-

re-

and the balance of courses to meet
the 128-hour requirement come from electives.

puter-based information systems for the business

sis

and

take 63 semester hours of specific courses
stricted electives

combinations:
53.

1

23 Essentials of Calculus and 52. 1

1

Applied Matrix Algebra or
53.125 Analysis

I

and 53.126 Analysis

91.221 Principles of Accounting

I

II

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91.222 Principles of Accounting

II

92.177 Structured Programming

92.432 Internship in Computer and Information

92.252 Business Oriented Programming

may be taken

Systems. This course, which

maximum

Methodology

of

six

for a

semester hours, can be counted

only as a free elective.

92.256 Data and Information Structures
92.350 Analytic Computing Concepts
92.351 Systems Analysis and Design

Faculty Profiles
Patricia

M. Boyne,

assistant professor,

92.352 Advanced Programming

and Information Systems

92.354 Data Base Processing Systems

lege; M.S.,

92.452 Advanced Software Development

CDP

Select 15 semester hours

from the following, 12

of which must be CIS courses and nine semester
at the

300 or 400

level.

92.150 Introduction to Computer and

Information Systems
92.251 Mini/Micro

92.254

Programming Systems

Management Information Systems

92.356 Operating Systems

92.358 Data Communication Systems
92.450 Expert Systems and AI

The Pennsylvania

State University;

versity of Massachusetts

Frank

S.

Davis Jr., professor,

mation Systems

M.A.,

Elmira College
I

B.S.,

Computer and

Infor-

M.Ed., Shippensburg

University; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

versity;

Computer Science

-

James S. Dutt, chairperson, associate professor,
Computer and Information Systems - B.S.,
M.S., Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University
Harold K, Frey, associate professor, Computer and
Information Systems - B.S., Lock Haven Uni-

92.498 Special Topics

56.116 Algorithmic Processes

Computer and

Information Systems - B.A., M.B.A., Ph.D., Uni-

92.456 Managerial Computer Applications

56.121

Computer

B.A., Ladycliff Col-

Carl J. Chimi, associate professor,

Elective Courses

hours must be

-

Gene M. Gordon,

Iowa State University; M.S.,

associate professor,

and Information Systems

B.A.,

-

Computer

Southampton

56.240 Microcomputer Concepts

College; M.A., Antioch University; Ed.D., Uni-

53.374 Discrete Systems Simulation

versity

53.381 Introduction to Operation Research

While an internship

in

CIS

is

not required for a

degree, students are strongly encouraged to take

of Massachusetts

Charles J. Hoppel, associate professor, Computer

and Information Systems

-

B.S., University

of

Scranton; M.E.E., Ph.D., Syracuse University

1

Bloomsburg University

BSL

of

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Finance

Administered by: Department of Finance and Business Law

Business Core:
91.220 Financial Accounting

College: Business

91.223 Managerial Accounting

Campus address: 223 Sutliff Hall

92.150 Introduction to Computer and

Telephone number: (570) 3894560

Information Science

Fax number: (570) 389-3892

93.344 Principles of Management

Department chair: David G. Martin

93.446 Business Polices and Strategies

Degree awarded: Bachelor of Science in Business

96.313 Introduction to Corporate Finance

Administration

97.310 Marketing: Principles and Practice

About

the Program

The major

of

Finance Specialization
96.323 Financial Markets and Institutions

the finance environment such as the functioning of

96.343 Investment

major stocks and bonds markets, the banking system and international financial markets. It will proprepare them to pursue careers in the domestic

Plus two Finance electives
Electives

hours

as well as international financial fields.

Management

96.454 Advanced Corporate Finance

vide students with educational opportunities that
will

Law and Legal Environment

98.331

in finance provides a perspective

-

Students must choose 21 semester

in elective courses

from General Business, Ac-

Computer and Information Systems,
Management, Office Systems, Finance, Marketing
and Business Law. Some additional courses are
counting,

Required Courses
In addition to 68 semester hours of general edu-

cation requirements, the

program

in Finance re-

available as well; students should consult their ad-

quires 24 hours of core business courses, 15 hours

of courses specific to finance, plus 21 hours of business electives to

meet the

university

Karen J.

128 hours for a bachelor's degree.

Among

general education courses specifically

Elwell, associate professor- A.B., A.M..J.D.,

University of Illinois at

Urbana-Champaign

David G. Heskel, chairperson, associate professor

required are:

-

M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Business, Vienna,

20.101 English Composition

I

20.102 English Composition

II

(or 20.104

Honors Composition)
Economics
40.212 Principles of Economics
Principles of

sity;
I

II

Statistics

Choose one of the following two courses:
40.246 Business and Economics Math
53.123 Essentials of Calculus

Bruce

L.

Ph.D., Saint Louis University

Rockwood, professor

-

B.A.,

Swarthmore

College;J.D., University of Chicago

53.118 Applied Matrix Algebra
40.346 Business and Economics

Austria

David G. Martin, associate professor - B.A., C. W.
Post College; M.B.A., Western Illinois Univer-

25.103 Public Speaking
40.21

Faculty Profiles

requirement of

Law School

1

Undergraduate Catalog

Page 106

MGT

Management

Required Courses
In addition to 54 to 57 semester hours of general

Administered by: Department of Management

education requirements, the program in manage-

College: Business

ment requires 27 hours of core business courses, 21
hours of courses specific to management, plus 1
hours of free electives to meet the university re-

Campus address: 222 Sutliff Hall
Telephone number: (570) 389-4385

Fax number: (570) 389-3892

quirement of 128 hours for a bachelor's degree.

Department chair: M. Ruhul Amin

Among

Degree awarded: Bachelor of Science in Business
Administration

About

the

I

20.102 English Composition

II

universities in

25.103 Public Speaking
40.211 Principles of Economics

I

40.212 Principles of Economics

II

53.141 Introduction to Statistics

40.346 Business and Economics

rate for graduates

93.7 percent for

is

100 percent for

women, which includes

Statistics

Choose one of the following two courses:
40.246 Business and Economics
Mathematics

Europe. Internship experi-

ences often lead to direct offers of employment.

Placement

(or 20.104

Honors Composition)

Offering customized advisement to tailor a pro-

men and

20.101 English Composition

Program

gram to the exact goals of individual students, the
Department of Management concentrates on the
development of business leaders. With an enrollment of more than 400 majors, the program offers
a wide range of internship programs with a wide
variety of companies as well as an exchange program with

general education courses specifically

required are:

53.123 Essentials of Calculus
Business Core:
92.150 Introduction to Computer and

acceptance into

Information Science

MBA programs. Bloomsburg also offers an
exceptional MBA program for those who wish to

91.220 Financial Accounting

continue their study at the university.

97.310 Marketing: Principles and Practice

both meaningful jobs

as well as

leading

The department provides

quality education

training experiences leading to
strategic planning,

ganizing,

skills in

and

the areas of

91.223 Managerial Accounting

93.344 Principles of Management
98.331 Introduction to

staffing,

communicating, motivating,

Law and Legal

Environments

managerial decision making or-

96.313 Introduction to Corporate Finance

managing diversity, managing
operations and technology, managing global operations and managing social responsibility/business
ethics issues. A minor in management is also avail-

93.481 Business Policies and Strategies

able.

93.445 Managerial Communications

leading, controlling,

Management Requirements
Resource Management
93.348 Operations Management
Specialized

93.345

Human

Bloomsburg University

of

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Minor in Management - The minor consists of 18

93.449 Organizational Behavior

semester hours. The following courses are

93.457 Business and Society

Management
two management electives

Plus

93.344 Principles of Management

Elective Courses

92.254

93.345

Management Information Systems

Select four other courses in business to
plete a

an

minimum

elective, the

requisites

for

com-

of 63 semester hours. In selecting

student must have the proper pre-

needed

Select free elective courses as

meet the

to

128 semester hours required for graduation.

Courses designated with a 91 92, 93, 96, 97 or 98
,

prefix are business electives. Students

with their adviser

when

must consult

selecting courses.

Requirements for the Minor
ing in disciplines other than

-

Students major-

management both

within and outside the College of Business are pro-

vided a broad exposure to

management

and techniques. The minor

is

students with knowledge and

principles

designed to prepare
skills

necessary to be

successful in management/supervisory roles in

major disciplines and/or occupation

in a vari-

General Education

-

as part

of their general edu-

cation, students undertaking the

minor

in

manage-

are required to take the following courses to

provide

Resource Management

Management

93.445 Managerial Communications
93.449 Organizational Behavior

93.456 International

Management

adequate

background

for

successful

completion of the required management courses:
40.21

1

Principles of

Faculty Profiles

Mainuddin

Afza, professor

Com. (Honors),

B.

-

M.Com., University of
Rajshahi; M.B.A.,Youngstown State University;

University of Rajshahi;

Ph.D., National

Academy of

nia, Yerevan, the

former Soviet Union

Arme-

Sciences,

M. Ruhul Amin, professor - B.A., M.A., The University
sity;

of Dhaka; M.A., D.P.A., Carleton UniverM.A., Ph.D.,

The

University of Akron

Victor Berardi, assistant professor
University;

M.B.A.,

Ohio

-

State

Miami

B.S.,

University;

Ph.D., Kent State University

HowardJ.

Kinslinger, associate professor

Brandeis University; M.B.A.,

The

-

B.A.,

City College

of New York; Ph.D., Purdue University

ety of business endeavors.

ment

Human

93.348 Operations

and must not take courses below the level

which the student has already has credit hours.

their

re-

quired:

93.456 International

Economics

I

53.141 Introduction to Statistics (or

Stephen J. Markell, associate professor- B. A.,
at

Carolina at Chapel Hill

Minoo Tehrani,

associate professor- B.S.,

Technological University;
sity,

20.101 Composition

I

20.201 Composition

II

25.103 Public Speaking

Michigan

B.S., Pahlavi

Univer-

Shiraz, Iran; M.S., Ph.D. Arizona State Uni-

versity

Peter B. Venuto, professor

equivalent)

SUNY

Albany; M.A., Ph.D., University of North

sity;

-

B.A., Syracuse Univer-

M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Santa Clara

Pamela M. Wynn, professor

-

B.A., M.A., Ph.D..

University of Texas at Arlington

.

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Management Information Systems

Administered by: Department of Computer and Information

port.

Students enrolled in this program enjoy use of a

Systems

dedicated computer lab with current technology

College: Business

on a mainframe computer of sufficient size

Campus address: 224 Sutliff Hall
Telephone number: (570) 389-4560

ate a

In addition to an exceptional placement rate in

Fax number: (570) 389-3892

a field where

Department chair: James S. Dutt

the

Program

The Department

of

demand

for professionals

Computer and Information

Computer and Informaand Management Information

high

Students enrolled in other colleges within

laureate degree programs:

Bloomsburg University who wish

tion Science (CIS)

MIS curriculum must have completed

Systems (MIS)

of 15 semester hours

While both programs involve learning how

to transfer into the

a

minimum

at the university.

to

develop information systems for the business envi-

Required Courses
Bloomsburg University requires 54 semester

differ significantly in emphasis.

The Management Information Systems (MIS)
major provides both a broad background

in

capable of running a medium-sized corporation.

Systems in the College of Business offers two bacca-

ronment, they

is

demand, the program offers a substantial internship program and students have access to a state-ofthe art dedicated computer lab with a mainframe

Degree awarded: Bachelor of Science

About

to oper-

medium-sized corporation.

hours in general education requirements and 128

in busi-

semester hours to receive a baccalaureate degree.

ness as well as an in-depth knowledge of the process

Management Information Systems majors must

of system development. Students gain a familiarity

take 24 semester hours of specific courses

with the functions of management, accounting,

balance of courses to meet the 128-hour require-

marketing and finance. Specialized courses focus

ment come from

on problem solving techniques, structured programming, systems analysis and design and the pro-

all

cess of developing managerial
tions.

puter

The program stresses
skills.

computer

applica-

electives.

A

core curriculum for

College of Business majors develops a broad

background

in business.

Required general education courses include:

the importance of com-

20.101 English Composition

I

Students learn a variety of program-

20.201 English Composition

II

ming languages and work on a number of different

(or 20.104

Honors Composition)

hardware platforms, including networked micro-

25.103 Public Speaking

computers, workstations and multiuser minicom-

40.246 Business and Economics

The program preemployment in the
areas of system development and maintenance, information resource management, management of
information systems and end user computing supputers and mainframe systems.

pares students for professional

and the

Mathematics (or 53.123 Essentials of
Calculus)

40.211 Principles of Economics

I

40.212 Principles of Economics

II

40.346 Business and Economics

Statistics

Bloomsburg University

of

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25.307 Business and Professional Speech

53.118 Applied Matrix Algebra

42.223 Economic History of the United

Business core course requirements include:
91 .220 Financial Accounting

States

91.223 Managerial Accounting

42.472 History of Labor in the United States

92.150 Introduction to Computer and

90.101 Introduction to Business
90.431 Independent Study in Business

Information Science
93.344 Principles of

Management

93.446 Business Polices and Strategies

92.432 Internship in CIS
Internship

-

While an internship

MIS

in

is

not

96.313 Introducdon to Corporate Finance

required for a degree, students are strongly en-

97.310 Markedng: Principles and Practice

couraged

98.331 Introduction to

Law and Legal

be taken for a

Elements

Required course for Management Information

Computer

to take 92.432 Internship in

and Information Systems. This course, which may

maximum

be counted only

of 6 semester hours, can

as a free elective.

Systems:

92.177 Structured Programming

Methodology
92.251 Mini/Micro Programming Systems
92.252 Business Oriented Programming
92.254

Management Information Systems

92.256 Data and Information Structures
92.351 Systems Analysis and Design

92.352 Advanced Programming
92.354 Data Base Processing Systems
92.456 Managerial Computer Applications

Patricia

M.

Boyne,

assistant

Ladycliff College; M.S.,
University;

FrankS.

Davis Jr.,

professor

eligible.

Note: 90.101

semester hours

will

not be allowed for credit

once a student has completed
in

business

administration

courses. Additional courses permitted as electives

include:

-

B.A., M.B.A.,

M.Ed.,

B.S.,

-

Shippensburg University; Ph.D., University of
Pittsburgh

James

S.

Dutt, chairperson, associate professor

B.S., M.S., Ph.D.,

as a business elective

The Pennsylvania State

Ph.D., University of Massachusetts

versity

nated with a 40, 91, 92, 93, 96, 97 or 98 prefix are

B.A.,

-

CDP

Elective Courses

12 semester hours are required in

professor

Carl J. Chimi, associate professor

An additional

business and economics courses. Courses desig-

6

Faculty Profiles

Harold K.

The Pennsylvania

Frey, associate professor

-

-

State Uni-

Lock Ha-

B.S.,

ven University; M.A., Iowa State University;
M.S., Elmira College

Gene M. Gordon,

associate

professor

-

B.A.,

Southampton College; M.A., Antioch University;

Ed.D., University of Massachusetts

Charles J. Hoppel, associate professor
versity

-

B.S.,

Uni-

of Scranton; M.E.E., Ph.D., Syracuse

University

Undergraduate Catalog

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(97)

Marketing

Administered by: Department of Marketing

tal

of 64 semester hours

required for a major in

is

marketing under the business administration de-

College: Business

gree program.

Campus address: 21 8 Sutliff Hall

Required courses for the core curriculum of the

Telephone number: (570) 3894657

business administration degree include:

Fax number: (570) 389-4993
Department chair: Stephen S. Batory

40.211 Principles of Economics

Degree awarded Bachelor of Science in Business

40.212 Principles of Economics

Administration

40.346 Business and Economic

:

I

II

Statistics I

53.1 18 Applied Matrix Algebra

About

the Program

91 .220 Financial Accounting

The marketing curriculum prepares graduates
for

numerous career

91 .223 Managerial Accounting

options, including a variety of

92.150 Introduction to Computer and

management, sales retailing,
distribution, product management, advertising
management, market research and promotion.

positions in product

Marketing

is

one of the

fastest

Information Science
93.344 Principles of

growing career op-

96.313 Introduction to Corporate Finance

portunities in the United States.

97.310 Marketing: Principles and Practice

Internships are offered year-round in a variety

98.331 Law and Legal Environment
Choose one of the following two courses:

of business settings. Practical experience opportunities are highly

recommended.

40.246 Business and Economics

Marketing majors study the process by which

consumer wants and needs in
contemporary society. Major marketing activities
such as product planning, distribution, pricing and
promotion are analyzed based on market research
and consumer behavior. The marketing major

Mathematics

organizations satisfy

gains written

through

and verbal communication

skills.

A

53.123 Essentials of Calculus

A total of 21
97.330

skills

Consumer Motivation and Behavior
Management

97.440 Marketing Research

97.460 Marketing

3 semester hours of a marketing elective.

date course coverage.

Electives in Business
to

complete a

lecting

64 semester hours of general education

and

Speech Communication 25.103 are required.

A to-

Management
Management

97.450 Advertising

through their active research, which assures up-to-

requirements, English 20.101 and 20.201

required from the

97.380 International Marketing

that develop critical thinking

Required Courses

is

97.370 Sales

dedicated core of faculty support students

Among

semester hours

following courses in marketing:

class discussion, presentation, care analysis

and research projects

Management

93.481 Business Policies and Strategies

an

-

minimum

elective, the

Select courses in business

63 semester hours. In

student

the proper prerequisites

is

and

reminded
to

to

se-

have

avoid elected

courses below that level for which the student has
already been prepared in that subject field.

1

Bloomsburg University

of

Page

Pennsylvania

Courses designated with a 90, 91, 92, 93, 94 96, 97

97.320 Marketing for Nonprofit

or 98 prefix are business courses. Additional

Organizations

97.450 Advertising

90.101 Introduction to Business (Note:

101

Management Concepts
Management
Management

97.350 Retail

courses permitted as electives include:

90.

1 1

will not be allowed for credit as

97.370 Sales

a

97.380 International Marketing

business elective once a student has

Management

completed 6 semester hours in business

97.432 Internship in Marketing

administration courses.)

10.309 Commercial French

I

97.480 Industrial Marketing Strategy

10.409 Commercial French

II

97.490 Contemporary Problems/ Issues in

12.309 Commercial Spanish

Marketing

25.307 Business and Professional Speech
42.472 History of Labor in the United States

General education electives - Select general education courses

needed

to

meet the 128-semester

Select free elective courses as

needed

to

meet

Requirements for the Minor

-

The minor

in

marketing provides students both within and outside of the College of Business with a

broad expo-

sure to marketing theory and technique.

The minor

designed for students to apply marketing prac-

major

discipline.

nor consists of 1 8 semester hours,

1

The

2 of which

be taken at Bloomsburg University.

mi-

must

Required

97.310 Marketing: Principles and Practice

Consumer Motivation and Behavior

97.440 Marketing Research

97.460 Marketing

Batory, chairperson, professor

Mary

B.S.,

-

Dominion Univer-

D.B.A., University of Maryland

K. Ericksen, professor

-

B.S., M.S.,

The Ohio

Institute

and

State University
- B.Comm.,
The Pennsyl-

Morry Ghingold, associate professor
M.B.A., McGill University; Ph.D.,

vania State University

Hank A.

Laskey, associate professor, Marketing

-

B.Sc, M.Sc, Clemson University; Ph.D., University

of Georgia

Salim Qureshi, associate professor, Marketing-

B.S.,

University of Karachi; M.B.A., Adelphi Univer-

courses include:

97.330

S.

King's College; M.B.A., Old

State University; Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic

the 128 semester hours required for graduation.

tices successfully to their

Stephen

sity;

hour graduation requirement.

is

Faculty Profiles

Management

Choose two from the following eight courses:

Ph.D.,

sity;

The Union Graduate School of

Ohio
Robert N. Watts Jr., associate professor, Marketing
-

B.S.,

Susquehanna

University

University; M.B.A.,

Ohio

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(including layout and design) and evaluate the im-

Administered by: Department of Business Education and
Office Information

pact of technology on an organization's policies

Systems

and procedures.

College: Business

One

Campus address: 21 7 Sutliff Hall
Fax number: (570) 389-3892
J.

of

six

ulty, all

with doctoral degrees,

in state, regional

States offer a

the

Program
as the use

possess diverse

gram
of information/computer

at

active

and national professional organi-

zations. Currendy, only

Administration

Defined

who

work and teaching experiences and who are

Cochrane

Degree awarded: Bachelor of Science in Business

About

departments in the College of Busi-

ness, Office Information Systems includes six fac-

Telephone number: (570) 3894756

Department chair: Donna

Systems

68 universities in the United

degree in office systems and the pro-

Bloomsburg

is

considered a national

model.

technologies to support office work and improve

employee performance and organizational

effec-

Required Courses

Information Systems addresses the

In addition to 54 semester hours of general edu-

continually changing needs of both business and

cation requirements, a total of 81 to 84 semester

tiveness, Office

hours

government.

The program

is

required for a major in office information

Bloomsburg places heavy emphasis on end-user computing, with program requirements developed based on the Office Systems

systems.

Research Association curricular guidelines.

tion courses are required in this major.

mands strong

at

written

and

oral

de-

It

communication

the

Elective courses

university's

complete the balance of

128-hour

a broad range of general education and busi-

20.101 Composition

I

20.201 Composition

II

stay abreast of technology.

Completion of an

in-

40.211 Principles of Economics

I

and

40.212 Principles of Economics

II

and

to build a

resume

is

highly encouraged

opportunities for such experiences are varied to

meet individual needs.
Office Information Systems graduates find a

53.123 Essentials of Calculus

Requirements for the Major - A

and communications services as well as such
consumer services as hospitality, travel, sports, transportation and education. Graduates are prepared
to manage human resources, plan for and implement new techniques, analyze office environment

in-

53.141 Introduction to Statistics

compa-

nies

They

Choose one of the following two courses:
40.246 Business and Economic Mathematics

wide range of career opportunities in government,
financial institutions, hospitals, insurance

a

25.103 Public Speaking

ternship experience to explore career opportunities

for

clude:

ness administration courses as well as the ability to

skills,

requirement

bachelor's degree. Several specific general educa-

semester hours

is

total

of 81 to 84

required for a major in office

in-

program

re-

formation systems. This

total reflects

quirements and general education courses. Required courses include:

3

Bloomsburg University

of

Page

Pennsylvania

90.101 Introduction to Business

90.333 Business Communications and

Electives

and Free Electives

choose 15 semester hours

-

1 1

Students must

in elective courses

from

General Business, Accounting, Computer and

Report Writing

In-

91.220 Financial Accounting

formation Systems, Management, Office Informa-

91.223 Managerial Accounting

tion Systems, Finance, Marketing

and Business Law.

92.150 Introduction to Computer and

Information Science
93.344 Principles of Management
93.481 Business Policies and Strategies
94.221 Office Systems Concepts

94.302 Business

Document Generation

94.330 Telecommunications
94.405 Training and Development in Office

Donna J. Cochrane, chairperson, professor- A.A.S.,
Dutchess Community College; B.S., M.S., State
University of

New York

at Albany;

Ed.D.,

Temple University
Nancy A. Dittman,

associate professor

-

B.S., Florida

State University; M.Ed., University of Florida;

Ed.D., University of Colorado

Systems

94.407 Information and Office Environment

Dennis O. Gehris, associate professor

-

B.S., M.A.,

Rider College; Ed.D., Temple University

Management
96.313 Introduction to Corporate Finance
97.310 Marketing: Principles and Practice
98.331 Introduction to

Faculty Profiles

Law and Legal

Elements
300- or 400-level business elective with
advisor's approval

Janice C. Keil, associate professor

-

B.S.,

M.Ed.,

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania; Ed.D.,

Temple University
John J. Olivo, professor - B.S., Davis and
lege; M.Ed.,

Elkins Col-

Trenton State College; Ph.D.,

Michigan State University

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College of Professional Studies
Ann

L.

Lee

Dean, College of Professional Studies

The College of

Professional Studies offers un-

dergraduate and/or graduate programs in nursing, health sciences, teacher education,

communi-

gram approval by the Pennsylvania Department of
Education to recommend certification for teaching in the areas listed above.

Graduate programs

cation disorders, education of the deaf/hard of
hearing, interpreter training

The

and reading specialist.

college includes the School of Health Sciences

and the School of Education. Programs offered

in

accredited by national professional

this college are

in

teacher education in-

clude special education, deaf/hard of hearing,
early childhood education, elementary education

and curriculum and
ondary

level

instruction

is

available for sec-

graduate studies. Specialist programs

organizations which ensure the student that pro-

are available at the graduate level in reading and

gram

supervision.

quality

is

maintained.

The School of Education provides programs
which prepare teachers for early childhood,

el-

ementary education, special education and educa-

A

cooperative doctoral program in

early childhood education
tion
sity

is

and elementary educa-

offered in cooperation with Indiana Univer-

of Pennsylvania.

tion of the deaf/hard of hearing. Secondary edu-

The School of Health Sciences provides under-

cation programs include specialization in biology,

graduate programs in nursing, adult health, medi-

chemistry, communication, comprehensive social

cal

imaging, pre-pharmacy, pre-physical therapy,

German,

pre-occupational therapy, medical technology, pre-

mathematics, physics, general science and Spanish.

cytotechnology, health sciences associate and allied

There are

health sciences. Graduate programs are available in

studies,

earth science, English, French,

also

programs offering dual

tion, including early

certifica-

childhood/elementary and

el-

ementary/special education.

The teacher education programs
500 programs

in

are

among the

the United States that have

achieved accreditation by the National Council for
Accreditation of Teacher Education

The deaf/hard of hearing program

is

(NCATE).
accredited

by the Council for Education of the Deaf. All
teacher education areas of study have received pro-

Speech Pathology and Audiology, Exercise Science
and Adult Fitness and Nursing.

The program

of study in nursing

is

accredited by

the National League for Nursing and approved by

the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.

speech pathology and audiology program

The
is

ac-

credited by the National Speech, Hearing and Lan-

guage Association.

5

Bloomsburg University

SPA

of

Page

Pennsylvania

1 1

(72)

Audiology and Speech Pathology

Administered by: Department Audiology and Speech

of-the-art

College: Professional Studies, School of Health Sciences

Campus

address:

1

equipment. Access and familiarity with

speech and audiology instrumentation

Pathology

Navy

as

ate programs.

Hall

Many Bloomsburg

students are ac-

cepted in nationally recognized graduate programs

TDD number: (570) 3894864

throughout the country, including Bloomsburg's

Fax number: (570) 389-3980

own CAA

accredited master's programs.

At the graduate

level,

Bloomsburg has one of

(kmiller@bloomu.edu)

only two master's programs in audiology found in

Degree awarded: Bachelor of Science

Pennsylvania. Graduates enjoy a 100 percent career

placement
the

Program

rate in this area. Students gain experi-

ence in evaluation and treatment,

The undergraduate program

in

audiology and

speech pathology prepares students for admission
to

regarded

Telephone number: (570) 3894436

Department chair e-mail: Richard Angelo

About

is

an important plus for students applying to gradu-

graduate education in either audiology or

speech-language pathology. Entry-level credentials
for both professions require a master's degree.

As

digital

hearing

aid fitting, aural rehabilitation, electrophysiological

ENG, OAE) and occupational
and environmental hearing conservation.
assessment (ABR,

The graduate speech-language pathology
gram provides a comprehensive curriculum

prothat

such,

Bloomsburg University does not make recommendations for state certification in either disci-

prepares the graduate for work in a wide variety of

pline at completion of the undergraduate pro-

cally offered,

occupational settings. In addition to courses

typi-

student with a broad general education back-

Bloomsburg has separate course in
augmentative communication, swallowing disorders, head trauma and both a preschool and
school-age language course. Over the past seven

ground. The primary emphasis

years, 100 percent of the graduates

gram.

The

preprofessional curriculum provides the

is

on general educa-

tion with a few introductory courses pertaining to

the professions of speech pathology

The required undergraduate
site to

and audiology.

courses are prerequi-

graduate school admission and are based on

the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

(ASHA) accreditation and

certification re-

quirements.

throughout the world,
dents

flexibility in

Audiology.

Bloomsburg graduate students receive

is

attracts

students from

structured to allow stu-

determining career direction

to-

ward audiology or speech-language pathology. The
undergraduate program has a comprehensive
speech science and audiology laboratory with

state-

practical

experience in the university's Speech, Hearing and

Language

Clinic,

which provides diagnostic and

in-

tervention services in audiology, speech and lan-

guage

The program, which

have passed the

National Examination in Speech Pathology and

to area residents.

rolled in several
their

Graduate students are en-

pracucum experiences throughout

program of study.

Factors suggesting a high probability of success

demanding program include strong verand analytical skills, leadership
interest in volunteer work and an outgoing

in this very

bal, quantitative
abilities,

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72.330 Assessment and Remediation of

personality.

Admission

to the graduate

ogy and speech pathology
ited.

is

programs

Speech Disorders

in audiol-

competitive and lim-

Graduates of the master's degree program

72.340 Applied Behavioral Analysis for

Speech and Language

in

speech pathology are eligible for certification in

72.430 Fundamentals of Audiology

speech correction granted by the Pennsylvania De-

72.450 Clinical Observation

partment of Education, the Certificate of Clinical

72.460 Psycholinguistics

Competence in Speech Pathology issued by the
American Speech-Language Hearing Association
(ASHA) and licensure in speech pathology issued
by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Graduates
of the master's degree program in audiology are
eligible for the Certificate of Clinical Competence
in Audiology issued by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (AHSA) and licensure
in audiology issued by the Commonwealth of Penn-

Faculty Profiles
Dianne H. Angelo, professor

cal Director

cation requirements, a total of 51 semester hours

Pennsylvania; Ed.D., Lehigh University; Ph.D.,
University of Pittsburgh

adviser

The

is

is

degree requirement

met. Students should work with their

on course

Ronald

following courses in speech pathology and

Statistics

50.366 Anatomy and Physiology: Head,

Neck and Thorax

70.202 Technology for Exceptionalities
72.152 Introduction Communication

72.310 Speech Science
72.320 Assessment and Remediation of

Language Disorders

professor

-

B.A.,

Providence

M.Ed., Clarion University; Ph.D., Ohio

University

Peter Stine, associate professor- B.A., Wesleyan University,

Ph.D.,

The Pennsylvania

State Univer-

sity

G. Donald Miller, assistant chairperson, professor
B.S.,

-

Indiana University of Pennsylvania; M.A.,

Ph.D.,

Jody Seip,

Temple University
clinical staff- B.S., M.S.,

Bloomsburg

University of Pennsylvania

Peggy Snyder,

clinical staff - B.S., M.S.,

Bloomsburg

University of Pennsylvania

Vishakha W. Rawool, professor

-

B.Sc,

Bombay

University; M.A., University of Texas at El Paso;

72.240 Normal Language Acquisition

Reading

Champoux,

R.

versity;

72.220 Phonetics

72.300 Auditory Training and Speech

Kent State Uni-

M.A., Ph.D., University of Michigan

Disorders
72.200 Introduction to Audiology

B.A., Uni-

of Western Ontario; M.S., Clarion Uni-

Robert J. Lowe, professor - B.A., Slippery Rock Uni-

70.101 Introduction to the Exceptional
Individual

-

College; M.A.T., Assumption College; M.S.,

selection.

audiology are required:
48.160 Basic

associate professor

versity

ology and with the addition of 23 semester hours of

of 128 hours

Mansfield University of

Pennsylvania; M.Ed., Bloomsburg University of

required for a major in speech pathology and audi-

elective courses, the university

B.S.,

-

versity of Pennsylvania; Ph.D.,

In addition to 54 semester hours of general edu-

M.Ed., Clarion

Richard M. Angelo, professor, chairperson, Clini-

versity

Required Courses

B.S.,

University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Shaheen N. Awan,

sylvania.

-

Ph.D., Purdue University
Julia

Mount-Weitz,

Emerson

associate

professor

-

B.S.,

College; M.S., Ph.D., University of

Pittsburgh

Bloomsburg University

of

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Pennsylvania

School of Education

Teacher Education Conceptual Framework

Mission Statement

The mission of

the Bloomsburg University

School of Education
1) to

is

enhance the

who

empowered to facilitate the learning,
growth and development of students in
our diverse and technologically
complex world; and

ner who
tor of

is

is

four domains:

Domain

I:

Planning and Preparation

Demonstrating Knowledge of Content and

Pedagogy

in the

a knowledgeable and thoughtful

human growth and development.
an

facilita-

Knowledge of content,

and

Demonstrating Knowledge of Students

Knowledge of

This pro-

ability to

knowledge and students'

and

through:

and

interests

cultural heritage.

Selecting Instructional Goals

the ability to see connections between theory

clarity, suitability

-

Value,

for diverse

students, balance.

practice

Demonstrating Knowledge of Resources

the use of technology for educational

variety of strategies

accommodating the developmental
readiness and learning style variations

for

associated with

students.

Designing Coherent Instruction
activities, instructional

this expertise to the

broader

lesson

schools organizations and families

vitality

of our

Learning

materials

and

and

structure.
-

Congruence

with instructional goals, criteria and

As a resource, the School of Education serves

contribute to the

and unit

Assessing Student Learning

through a variety of endeavors that

-

resources, instructional groups

aspects of diversity

all

community

standards, use for planning.

Domain

II:

The Classroom Environment

Creating and Environment of Respect and

Teacher interaction with

partnerships within the region. These

Rapport

endeavors include board memberships,

students and student interaction.

clinical services, consultantships, field
activities, inservice

and

-

Resources for teaching and

outcomes
an understanding of a wide

an application of

characteristics of age

to learning, students' skills

empowerment

the acquisition of a knowledge base

-

group, students' varied approaches

apply

thinking to the solution of problems. This

professional displays a sense of

and

-

content-related pedagogy.

a reflective practitio-

fessional cultivates in learners
critical

The compo-

prerequisite relationships

educator

adopted

framework

conceptual

nents of professional practice include the following

region.

A professional

education

for Teaching by Charlotte Danielson.

are

communities

faculty of the School of Education

teacher

based on Enhancing Professional Practice: A Framework

quality of education by

preparing professionals

2) to serve as a resource to

The
the

twofold:

programs, research

service learning.

-

8

Page

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1 1

Establishing a Culture for Learning

Growing and Developing Professionally

-

pride in work and expectations for
learning and achievement.
Managing Classroom Procedures -

the profession.

Showing Professionalism

-

Management of instructional

students, advocacy

groups, transitions and materials

making

and

-

Enhancement of content knowledge
and pedagogical skill and service to

Importance of the content, student

Service to

and decision-

performance of

supplies;

noninstructional duties and
supervision of volunteers

Accreditation

and

Expectations,

-

Education

accredited by the National Council

of Teacher

Accreditation

Education

for

response to student misbehavior.

and

(NCATE) and the Council on Education of the
Deaf. The teacher education programs outlined in

and use of

cation by the Pennsylvania Department of Educa-

-

Safety

accessibility to learning

tion.

physical resources.

Communicating Clearly and Accurately

-

Directions and procedures oral and

Quality of questions,

and student

in

Learning

teacher's certificate.

of Pennsylvania.

-

Representation of content,

activities

students, instructional materials

Upon recommendation, an

granted by the Commonwealth

The appeal procedure

and

academic grievances.

Quality

As of June 1987,

all

(accurate substantive, constructive

state-mandated

Secretary of Education.

Demonstrating

and

timeliness.

Flexibility

Responsiveness

-

individuals seeking teacher

certification in Pennsylvania are required to pass

and

specific)

tests at levels

The

determined by the

tests assess basic skills,

general knowledge, knowledge of subjects in which

and

Lesson adjustment,

certification

is

sought and professional knowledge.

response to students and

Students must pass the specialty

persistence.

of certification,

An

IV: Professional Responsibilities

Reflecting on Teaching

-

for consid-

ering the problems of certification candidates can

resources and structure and pacing.
-

is

recommendation for a

be found in the section of the catalog dealing with

and assignments, grouping of

Providing Feedback to Students

The completion of one

-

prerequisite to institutional

initial certificate is

participation.

is

tion.

Teacher Certification

discussion techniques

Clinic

Board of the

of the approved programs in teacher education

Using Questioning and Discussion
-

certifi-

American Speech, Hearing and Language Associa-

written language.

Engaging Students

The Speech, Hearing and Language

certified by the Professional Services

Instruction

Techniques

have been approved for teacher

this catalog

arrangement of furniture,

Domain

the

is

monitoring of student behavior and
Organizing physical space

III:

Bloomsburg

Teacher

of

Accreditation

paraprofessionals.

Managing Student Behavior

Domain

and Certification

Accuracy, use in

cate

future teaching.

Maintaining Accurate Records

-

Student

initial certificate is

tional Level
is

I.

It is

each area

test for

designated as Instruc-

valid for six years.

A Level I certifi-

not subject to renewal beyond a

total

years after the individual begins teaching.

of

six

A perma-

upon completion

completion of assignments, student

nent Level

progress in learning and non-

of three years of successful teaching and experi-

instructional records.

ence under a Level

Communicating with Families

-

Information

about the instructional program

and individual students and

engagement of families
instructional program.

in the

of

a

II certificate is

minimum

I

issued

certificate

of

24

and the completion

semester

hours

of

postbaccalaureate coursework.

Programs offered for Level

I

certification are:

Early Childhood Education (Preschool through

Grade

3)

9

.

Bloomsburg University

Page

Pennsylvania

of

Elementary Education (Kindergarten through

Grade

fer or non-traditional students.
3.

6)

marketing)

4.

Secondary Education (biology, chemistry, com-

and/or

Successful completion (grade of

Completion of speech screening, hearing screenhearing screening

Communication Disorders (speech correction

Language Clinic
Agreements - Pennsylvania

testing

cooperates in several interstate agreements that

other

ticipating states currently include:

states. Par-

Alabama,

can be completed at no

is

in

Navy

Hearing and

Hall. Tuberculosis

available each semester at

minimal

cost to students)
6.

Certificates are eligible, subject to special provisions, for reciprocal credentials in

tests

cost to the student in the Speech,

or hearing impaired)

stipulate that holders of Pennsylvania Instructional

or better) of

ing and tuberculosis screening. (Speech and

physically

handicapped)

Interstate Certificate

C

Composition and Public Speaking or interper-

5.

Special Education (mentally

recommendations from

sonal communication course.

general science, mathematics, physics, compre-

hensive social studies)

(2)

two English composition courses or Honors

munication, earth science, English, French, Spanish,

Submission of two

teacher education faculty.

Business Education (accounting, data processing,

1 1

Possession of a professional

7.

Ari-

zona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut,

Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia,

liability

insurance

recommended.
Submission of a resume that includes personal
interests, special skills and experience with children, youth or adults that would be relevant
policy

is

highly

for a preservice teacher.

Indiana, Kentucky, Mary-

8.

Completion of Act 34 clearance.

Montana, Nevada,

9.

New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Caro-

The completed admission packet should be submitted to the faculty adviser, who will review

Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island,

the packet, interview the student and submit a

Hawaii, Idaho,

Illinois,

land, Massachusetts, Michigan,

lina,

recommendation

South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont,
Virginia,

Washington and West Virginia. This

updated

as additional states

process.

Other

procity.

states

grams are advised

to contact the teacher certifica-

tion office in the state in

which they wish

certification for application

cials

to teacher education

programs per-

mits students to schedule upper-division teacher

education courses (300 and 400

level).

to obtain

forms and instructions.

The names and addresses of

Admission

willing to grant reci-

Graduates of Pennsylvania-approved pro-

department chairper-

not be admitted to the program.

complete the contract

may be

to the

son indicating that the student be admitted or

list is

the appropriate

offi-

Monitoring
1.

2.

offices.

Completion of all professional education courses
with a grade of

should be available in most college placement

C

or better.

Maintenance of an

overall cumulative grade

point average of 2.5 or better and an average

Admission

to

Candidacy

of 2.5 or better in the area of academic special-

Students should submit application to candi-

ization or be placed

dacy no later than completion of 65 credits. Transfer students

should submit application to candi-

dacy after completion of the

Bloomsburg

ter. If

University, but

first

semester

all

falls

secondary education program

beyond one semester, then

not before the second

below 2.5 over-

or below a 2.5 in the area of academic spe-

cialization in a

at

on probation one semes-

grade point average

dismissal

from the

semester of their sophomore year. Enrollment in

program, but not the department, occurs. Stu-

upper-division teacher education coursework (300

dents

and

400-level courses)

is

Possession of an overall cumulative grade point

2.

Successful completion of a five to 10-day non-

average of 2.5 or higher.

credit field experience in the

freshman year or

in the

department for one

that appropriate advisement

is

available to the student.
3.

at the earliest possible time in the case of trans-

remain

program so

sion to the teacher education program.
1.

will

additional semester after dismissal from the

contingent upon admis-

Continuation of field and

clinical

experiences as

outlined in the curriculum.
4.

Continuation of professional

recommended.

liability

insurance

is

.

;

.

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Students are required to

make

There
teria

will

contact with their

program of study.

adviser(s) througout the

be close supervision of the above

senior year.
cri-

by advisers and chairpersons to ensure student

teaching

eligibility

and

and/

to suggest counseling

vate schools for the first or second semester of their

ity

They are placed based on the

availabil-

of qualified cooperating teachers in their sub-

and the willingness of schools with pro-

ject area

grams approved by the

university.

Students should

be prepared to accept assignments in any of the

or remediation.

stu-

dent teaching centers.
Eligibility for Student
Eligibility for

mined

at the

student teaching

A student teaching semester
will

be deter-

scheduling period prior to the semes-

ter of student teaching.
is

Teaching

Student teaching

eligibility

contingent upon:

equal periods so that students

grade

Completion of the admission

2.

Possession of an overall cumulative grade point

to

candidacy pro-

cess.

ibility

is

maintained

flex-

in the student teach-

Student

teaching

centers

and cooperating

teachers are drawn from urban, suburban and ru-

tion.

A grade

of

and

C

or better in

all

professional educa-

ral areas.

Completion of appropriate methods courses de-

5.

Continuation of a professional

termined by each teacher education program.
liability

insurance

policy or presentation of evidence of member-

tral

liability

Cen-

teaching centers are located in the Bloomsburg,

Allentown and Williamsport areas.
Students

signment

insurance.

to

Pennsylvania, to suburban Philadelphia or to

inner-city locations. Business education student

ship in a professional education organization

providing professional

Students in early childhood, elementary

and secondary education may be assigned

specialty courses.

4.

6.

and socioeconomic circumstances,

of format

Student Teaching Centers

or better in the area of academic specializa-

tion

teach at two

two socioeconomic

ing program.

average of 2.5 or better and an average of 2.5

3.

in

divided into two

may

environments. Because of constantly changing educational

1.

and frequently

levels

is

may arrange

in

their student teaching as-

one of the international centers with

which Bloomsburg cooperates: for example,

Completion of Act 34 clearance.

in

Liverpool or London, England. Information about

Competency in Student Teaching
1

Recommendations from and competency

2.

Recommendations from and competency

3.

A grade

this

chairpersons.

evalu-

lected by faculty in teacher education based

ation by cooperating teacher(s).

ation by university supervisor(s).

of

C

program may be obtained from department

evalu-

Cooperating Teachers and Clinicians are

se-

on

cri-

teria set forth

or better.

by the Pennsylvania Department of

Education. These parameters are:
1

Exit Criteria

At

least three years

of teaching experience, one

year of which has been in the district to which
1.

Completion of the prescribed teacher education
curricula with an overall cumulative grade

the teacher candidate

2.

3.

Completion of a program of preparation on ob-

competency of the teacher candidate;

Demonstration of competency in student teach-

servation

ing.

In order to receive Pennsylvania

must

successfully

I

Department of

skills

developed by

Core battery

complete Praxis Series

principles of learning

tests

teacher.

certification, candi(cut-

off scores to be established by the secretary of edu-

cation):

and evaluation

the college or university for the cooperating

Education Instructional Level
dates

assigned;

A teaching assignment appropriate to the subject

point average of 2.5 or better and a 2.5 average
in the area of specialization.

is

2.

Training at the university

and specialty tests.
Student Teaching - Teacher education culminates in student teaching. Having satisfied the pre-

1.

Individualized training;

Use of student teaching and clinical manual;
Providing research and reading materials to

3.

tion skills)

co-

operating teachers and clinicians on a regular
basis;
4.

Consortiums (cooperating teachers/clinicians

5.

Graduate course offerings.

requisites for student teaching courses, under-

graduates are assigned 10 positions in public or

achieved through the

2.

(general knowledge,

and teaching, communica-

is

following means:

are invited to a yearly meeting)

pri-

Bloomsburg University

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Early Childhood Education

Early childhood education curriculum focuses

Administered by: Department of Early Childhood and

on the growth and development of young children

Elementary Education
College: Professional Studies

in addition to teaching specialized skills for dealing

Campus address: 3213 McCormick Center for Human

with the very young child. Students have the oppor-

Services

tunity to gain practical experience by working at

Telephone number: (570) 3894032

Fax number: (570) 389-3894

the campus child care center. Students in this program earn a Bachelor of Science in Education with

Department chair: John R. Hranitz

nursery school/kindergarten through grade three

Degree awarded: Bachelor of Science in Education

About
The

Instructional Level

Program

the

I

certification.

Required Courses

teacher education program at Bloomsburg

committed

improving the

In addition to 54 semester hours of general edu-

field of

cation requirements, early childhood education

education through a comprehensive program,

majors must take 74 hours of professional educa-

which recognizes

tion

University

both

is

its

as a reflection

to

unique contribution to

society,

of that society and as an agent

and

early

childhood education specialization

courses to satisfy the university's 128-hour require-

for the

ment

tion, the

Early Childhood Education (N-K-3) develop knowl-

improvement of society. To meet this obligaprograms draw upon the knowledge and
understanding of general as well as professional
education.

son to

It

fulfill

strives for

a blend in preparing a per-

a role in society as an informed, inquir-

ing and skilled professional.
Facilities are

modern and

up-to-date technolo-

A state-of-the-art

enables students to

computer laboratory
learn current advances in com-

Students are required to spend time observing
assisting in actual

classroom settings through

two field studies courses offered in the sophomore

and junior

years.

These courses prepare students

for the actual student teaching experience. Stu-

dents

may

select

an internship which provides a

work-study program in an education-related
ting.

set-

Overseas student teaching opportunities are

another available option.

child, the nature of the

methods of teaching and methods of teaching
experience.

and

A total of 65 semester hours is taken in

required courses.
basis.

An

par-

to provide student teaching

None may be

area of concentration

taken on a pass/fail
is

optional.

No

free

elecdves are available for this program.

60.201 Field Studies in Education

puter-assisted instruction.

and

edge of the nature of the

Requirements for

school and center, the learning process, general

ticular subjects

gies are available, including a course in educational

computing.

for a bachelor's degree.

I

60.204 Educational Computing and

Technology
60.251 Psychological Foundations of

Education or 48.251 Psychological

Foundations
60.291 Principles of Teaching
60.301 Field Studies in Education

II

60.311 Classroom Measurement and

Assessment

Undergraduate Catalog

Page 122

20.384 Literature for Children

60.497 Teaching in Education: First

Experience

30.205 Children's Art

60.498 Teaching in Education: Second

60.302 Research Literacy

60.427 Classroom

Experience
62.121 Introduction to Early Childhood

62.304 Environmental Education in the

Education

Elementary School

62.302 Teaching Science in the Elementary

62.376 Language Experiences for Children

School
62.310 Teaching Fine Arts in the Elementary

62.389 Individualized Instruction Activities

School

in the

62.322 Seminar in Learning Experiences
with

Management and

Effective Discipline

Elementary School

79.312 Internship in Education

Young Children

semester hours only in

(1 to

3

this area)

62.371 Teaching Reading in the Elementary

Faculty Profiles

School

Gary J. Doby, associate professor

62.373 Diagnostic and Inclusionary

University of

Practices

Ph.D,

62.390 Teaching Social Studies in the

62.391 Teaching Language Arts in the

62.410 Methods and Materials in Early

Childhood Education
Childhood Education

I

II

B.S.,

M.Ed.,

professor

B.S.,

-

Mansfield

The Pennsylvania

State University

60.393 Social Foundations of Education or

60.394 Multicultural Education

A minimum

of 9 to 12 semes-

taken in elective courses.

None

of these

a pass/fail basis.

05.311 Methods and Materials in

Elementary School Physical

Education
05.320 Health and Safety in the Elementary

School

Misiti, associate

State College; M.Ed., Ph.D.,

Individuals

may be taken on

-

versity of Pennsylvania

Frank

70.101 Introduction to Exceptional

courses

Lorraine A. Shanoski, professor

Northeastern University; Ed.D., Indiana Uni-

62.420 Methods and Materials in Early

-

State University

R. Hranitz, professor -B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D., Indi-

ana University of Pennsylvania

Elementary School

is

-B.S., M.S.,

Central Connecticut State University; Ph.D.,

John

62.398 Teaching Mathematics in the

hours

SUNY at Buffalo

The Pennsylvania

Elementary School

Elective Courses

B.S., M.S., State

-

College at Buffalo;

Bonita B. Franks, associate professor

Elementary School

ter

New York

William

S.

O'Bruba, professor

State College; M.Ed.,

-

B.S., California

Duquesne

University;

Ed.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Rosemary

T. Radzievich, assistant

The Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg

State

professor

University;

University; Ed.D.,

-

B.A.,

M.Ed.,

Lehigh Univer-

sity

Bonnie

L.

Williams,

associate

professor

-

B.S.,

M.Ed., Bloomsburg University; Ed.D., Temple
University

Bloomsburg University

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Elementary Education

Administered by: Department of Early Childhood and

The major

College: Professional Studies

Campus address: 321 3 McCormick Center for Human

elementary education leads to a

I

certification to teach kindergarten

sixth grade (K-6).

through

(The major in early childhood

Fax number: (570) 389-3894

education provides a Bachelor of Science in Edu-

Department chair: John R. Hranitz

cation with certification to teach nursery through
third grade, N, K-3).

Degree awarded: Bachelor of Science in Education

A

Program

the

is

dual certification program leading to a

and certificates for teaching K-6
and nursery school/kindergarten through third
bachelor's degree

The teacher education program
University

in

Bachelor of Science in Education and Instructional
Level

Services

Telephone number: (570) 3894032

About

Overseas student teaching opportunities are

ting.

another available option.

Elementary Education

committed

to

at

Bloomsburg

improving the

field of

grade (N, K-3)

is

available.

education through a comprehensive program,

which recognizes
both

its

as a reflection

for the

unique contribution

improvement of society. To meet this

tion, the

obliga-

programs draw upon the knowledge and

understanding of general as well
education.

son to

to society,

It strives

fulfill

Required Courses

of that society and as an agent

as professional

for a blend in preparing a per-

a role in society as an informed, inquir-

In addition to 54 semester hours of general edu-

cation requirements, elementary education majors
take 62 semester hours of professional education.

The balance of the university's 128-hour requirement for a bachelor's degree comes from elective
courses. The courses required for the major are

ing and skilled professional.

intended to develop knowledge of the nature of the

The Department of

and Elementary Education teacher education programs
in elementary and early childhood are accredited.
Facilities are modern and up-to-date technolo-

child, the nature of the school, the learning pro-

gies are available, including a course in educational

taken in required courses and nine in education

computing.

Early Childhood

A state-of-the-art

computer laboratory

enables students to learn current advances in com-

Students are required to spend time observing

two

assisting in actual

classroom settings through

field studies courses offered in the

and junior

years.

sophomore

These courses prepare students

for the actual student teaching experience. Stu-

dents

may

select

general methods of teaching and methods of

teaching particular subjects and to provide student
teaching experience.

electives.

An

A total

None may be

of 53 semester hours

taken on a pass/fail

area of concentration

is

an internship which provides a

work-study program in an education-related

set-

I

60.204 Educational Computing and

Technology
60.251 Psychological Foundations of

Education or 48.251 Psychological

Foundations
60.291 Principles of Teaching
60.301 Field Studies in Education

II

is

basis.

optional.

60.201 Field Studies in Education

puter-assisted instruction.

and

cess,

Undergraduate Catalog

Page 124

62.310 Teaching Fine Arts in the Elementary

62.322 Seminar in Learning Experiences
with Young Children

School

62.376 Language Experiences for Children

60.311 Educational Measurements and

62.389 Individualized Instruction Activities

Evaluation

60.497 Teaching in Education:

in the

First

Elementary School

62.400 Workshop in Teaching Mathematics

Experience
60.498 Teaching in Education: Second

in Early

Childhood and Elementary

Education

Experience

62.410 Methods and Materials in Early

62.302 Teaching Science in the Elementary

Childhood Education

School

I

62.420 Methods and Materials in Early

62.371 Teaching Reading in the Elementary

Childhood Education

School

II

79.312 Internship in Education

62.373 Diagnostic and Remedial Reading

semester hours only in

62.390 Teaching Social Studies in the

(1 to

3

this area)

Elementary School
62.391 Teaching Language Arts in the

GaryJ. Doby, associate professor

Elementary School

University of

62.398 Teaching Mathematics in the

Elementary School
60.394 Multicultural Education

taken on a pass/fail

mum

-

No

elective courses

basis.

may be

Students select a mini-

of 9 to 12 semester hours from the following

New

-

Bonita B. Franks, associate professor

05.311 Methods and Materials in

Elementary School Physical

The Pennsylvania

05.320 Health and Safety in the Elementary

-B.S., M.S.,

State University

R. Hranitz, professor -B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D., Indi-

John
ana

University of Pennsylvania
-

B.S.,

M.Ed.,

Northeastern University; Ed.D., Indiana University

Frank

Education

at Buffalo;

Central Connecticut State University; Ph.D.,

Lorraine A. Shanoski, professor

courses:

B.S., M.S., State

York College

SUNY at Buffalo

Ph.D,

60.393 Social Foundations of Education or

Elective Courses

Faculty Profiles

of Pennsylvania

Misiti, associate

professor

State College; M.Ed., Ph.D.,

-

B.S.,

Mansfield

The Pennsylvania

State University

School
35.311 Music in the Elementary School

William

S.

O'Bruba, professor

-

B.S., California

Duquesne

20.384 Literature for Children

State College; M.Ed.,

30.205 Children's Art

Ed.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

60.302 Research Literacy
60.427 Classroom

Management and

Effective Discipline

62.121 Introduction to Early Childhood

Education
62.304 Environmental Education for the

Elementary School Teacher

Rosemary

University;

T. Radzievich, assistant professor

The Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg

State

University;

University; Ed.D.,

-

B.A.,

M.Ed.,

Lehigh Univer-

sity

Bonnie

L.

Williams, associate professor

-

B.S.,

M.Ed., Bloomsburg University; Ed.D., Temple
University

Bloomsburg University

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Elementary and Early Childhood
Education (Dual Certification)

Administered by: Department of Early Childhood and
Elementary Education

work-study program in an education-related
ting.

another available option.

College: Professional Studies

Campus address: 3213 McCormick Center for Human

The dual

certification

program

leads

bachelor's degree and Instructional Level

Services

cates for teaching K-6

Telephone number: (570) 3894032

to

a

certifi-

and nursery school/kinder-

Elementary and early childhood education ma-

Department chair: John R. Hranitz
in

I

garten through third grade, N, K-3.

Fax number: (570) 389-3894

Degree awarded: Bachelor of Science

set-

Overseas student teaching opportunities are

Education

jors

must complete the general education requirecredits of academic background

ments and 54

About

Program

the

courses. Elementary education majors are required

The teacher education program
University

committed

is

at

Bloomsburg

improving the

to

field of

through a comprehensive program

education

which recognizes

its

unique contribution to

both as a reflection of that society and

as

society,

tion,

education.

son to

It

fulfill

strives for a

as well as professional

blend

in

62 credits of professional education. Early

childhood education majors take 74 credits of professional education

and

early childhood education

specialization.

an agent

improvement of society. To meet this obligathe programs draw upon the knowledge and

for the

understanding of general

to take

preparing a per-

a role in society as an informed, inquir-

Required Courses
In addition to a total of 54 semester hours in

general education courses, 65 hours of course re-

quirements for dual certification develop knowl-

edge of the nature of the

child, the nature of the

ing and skilled professional.

school, the learning process, general

The Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education includes teacher education programs in elementary, early and childhood educa-

teaching,

tion. All

programs are accredited.

Facilities are

modern and

up-to-date technolo-

gies are available, including a course in educational

computing.

A

state-of-the-art

computer laboratory

enables students to learn current advances in computer-assisted instruction.

Students are required to spend time observing

and

assisting in actual

classroom settings through

two field studies courses offered in the sophomore

and junior

years.

These courses prepare students

for the actual student teaching experience. Stu-

dents

may

select

an internship which provides a

and

methods of

methods of teaching particular

subjects

to provide student teaching experience.

may be taken on
centration
university's

is

a pass/fail basis.

optional.

An

None

area of con-

The balance of

the

128-hour requirement for a bachelor's

degree come from elective courses.
60.201 Field Studies in Education

I

60.204 Educational Computing and

Technology
60.251 Psychological Foundations of

Education or 48.251 Psychological

Foundations of Education
60.291 Principles of Teaching
60.301 Field Studies in Education

II

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Undergraduate Catalog

60.311 Classroom

Measurement and

20.384 Literature for Children

Assessment

30.205 Children's Art
35.311 Music in the Elementary School

60.393 Social Foundations of Education or
60.394 Multicultural Education

60.302 Research Literacy

60.497 Teaching in Education: First

60.427 Classroom

Experience

Management and

Effective Discipline

60.498 Teaching in Education: Second

62.304 Environmental Education in the

Elementary School

Experience

62.376 Language Experiences for Children

62.121 Introduction to Early Childhood

Education

62.389 Individualized Instruction Activities

62.302 Teaching Science

in the

Elementary

in the

Elementary School

79.312 Internship in Education

School
62.310 Teaching Fine Arts in the Elementary

semester hours only in

(1 to

3

this area)

School
62.322 Seminar in Learning Experiences

Gary J. Doby, associate professor

with Young Children
62.371 Teaching Reading

in the

Elementary

Practices

Elementary School

Childhood Education
Childhood Education

None

of these

a pass/fail basis.

05.311 Methods and Materials in

B.S.,

M.Ed.,

professor

S.

O'Bruba, professor

State College; M.Ed.,

Mansfield

-

B.S., California

Duquesne

University;

Ed.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Rosemary

T.

Radzievich, assistant professor

The Pennsylvania

Elementary School Physical

Bloomsburg
sity

05.320 Health and Safety in the Elementary

B.S.,

-

The Pennsylvania

State University

Education
School

-

of Pennsylvania

Misiti, associate

William

II

of 9 to 12 semes-

taken in elective courses.

Frank

State College; M.Ed., Ph.D.,

I

62.420 Methods and Materials in Early

may be taken on

ana University of Pennsylvania

versity

Elementary School
62.410 Methods and Materials in Early

A minimum

State University

Northeastern University; Ed.D., Indiana Uni-

62.398 Teaching Mathematics in the

courses

-B.S., M.S.,

R. Hranitz, professor -B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D., Indi-

Lorraine A. Shanoski, professor

Elementary School

is

SUNY at Buffalo

The Pennsylvania
John

62.391 Teaching Language Arts in the

hours

B.S., M.S., State

-

College at Buffalo;

Central Connecticut State University; Ph.D.,

62.390 Teaching Social Studies in the

ter

New York

Bonita B. Franks, associate professor

62.373 Diagnostic and Inclusionary

-

University of

Ph.D,

School

Elective Courses

Faculty Profiles

Bonnie

L.

State

University;

University; Ed.D.,

-

B.A.,

M.Ed.,

Lehigh Univer-

Williams, associate professor

-

B.S.,

M.Ed., Bloomsburg University; Ed.D., Temple
University

Bloomsburg University

EDF

of

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Pennsylvania

(60)

Secondary Education

Administered by: Department of Educational Studies and

dents

College: Professional Studies

Campus address: 1 21 McCormick Center for Human
Services

is

committed

its

set-

Overseas student teaching opportunities are

to teach

to

at

Bloomsburg

improving the

field of

through a comprehensive program

education

which recognizes

an internship which provides a

in secondary education leads to a

grades seven through

12.

Required Courses

The teacher education program
University

select

The major

Program

the

may

Bachelor of Science in Education and certification

Washburn

Degree awarded: Bachelor of Science in Education

About

These courses prepare students

another available option.

Fax number: (570) 389-3894
E.

years.

work-study program in an education-related
ting.

Telephone number: (570) 389-4025

Department chair: David

and junior

for the actual student teaching experience. Stu-

Secondary Education

unique contribution

to society,

Some

courses which satisfy the university's 54-

semester hour general education requirement are

included

in the

course

eas of specialization

listings for the individual ar-

under secondary education.

both as a reflection of that society and as an agent

Requirements for the Major Secondary Educa-

improvement of society. To meet this obligathe programs draw upon the knowledge and

tion (7-12) include a total of 35 semester hours in

understanding of general as well as professional

various specializations. Students should consult

for the
tion,

education.

son to

It strives

fulfill

for a blend in preparing a per-

a role in society as an informed, inquir-

required core courses, plus courses specified for

their advisor to plan a course of study.

of courses to

satisfy

The balance

the university's 128-hour re-

quirement for a bachelor's degree, come from free

ing and skilled professional.

The Department of Educational

Studies and

electives.

Secondary Education includes teacher education

60.201 Field Studies in Education

programs, educational studies, educational tech-

60.204 Educational Computing and

nology, student teacher supervision (pre-K-12)

secondary education.
Facilities are

All

and

programs are accredited.

modern and

up-to-date technolo-

gies are available including courses in educational

computing.

A state-of-the-art

computer laboratory

enables students to maintain familiarity with cutting-edge advances in computer technology.

The

department also houses the Urban Learning Acad-

emy and

the Link-to-Learn Technology Project.

Students are required to spend time observing

and

assisting in actual

classroom settings through

two field studies courses offered in the sophomore

I

Technology
60.291 Principles of Teaching
60.301 Field Studies in Education

II

60.311 Educational Measurements and

Evaluation

60.497 Teaching in Education: First

Experience
60.498 Teaching in Education: Second

Experience
60.251 Psychological Foundations of

Education or 48.251 Psychological

Foundations of Education

2

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Undergraduate Catalog

60.393 Social Foundations of Education or

Choose one from the following four

60.406 Multicultural Education
65.374 Teaching reading in the Academic

54.105 Energy: Sources and Environmental

Subjects

Choose one from the following
65.351 Teaching

courses:

54.103 Principles of Physical Science

five courses:

Communication

in the

Secondary School
65.352 Teaching Mathematics in the

Effects

54.106

54.110 Introduction to Astronomy

9 semester hours of elective courses in

Secondary School

biology including 3 semester hours

65.353 Teaching Science in the Secondary

School
65.355 Teaching Social Studies in the

Secondary School
65.358 Teaching Foreign Language in the

Secondary School
Areas of Specialization in Secondary Education

Each area of specialization develops scholarship
basic to teaching the content subject. Course re-

The Science of Sound

in a field course

Choose one from the following two courses:
53.113 Pre-Calculus
53.123 Essentials of Calculus

Choose one from the following two

courses:

53.141 Introduction to Statistics

48.160 Basic

Statistics

-

quirements are enumerated under the area of spe-

Chemistry
52.115 Fundamentals of Inorganic

Chemistry

cializadon. Note: in May, 1999, a specialization area in

German was

created; contact the adviserfor requirements.

52.131 Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry

52.216 Chemical Principles and

Secondary Education
Specialization Areas
Each area of specializadon develops scholarship

Measurements
52.232 Intermediate Organic Chemistry
52.321 Analytical Chemistry

I

basic to teaching the content subject in secondary

52.341 Biochemistry

schools and course requirements listed here are in

52.361 Physical Chemistry

I

addition to those required of secondary education

52.362 Physical Chemistry

II

majors at Bloomsburg University.

52.281 Introduction to Scientific Literature

Biology

54.211 General Physics

I

54.212 General Physics

II

50.1 10 Biology of Animals

53.125 Analysis

50.120 Biology of Plants

53. 126 Analysis II

50.233

Human Genetics

53.225 Analysis

I

III

50.242 Biology of Microorganisms

Choose one from the following two

50.271 Cell Biology

50.1 10 Biology of Animals

50.332 Genetics

50. 1 20 Biology of Plants

50.351 General Ecology

Choose one

50.380 Biology Seminar

sets:

52.115 Fundamentals of Inorganic

52.216 Chemical Principles and

from the following two

51.101 Physical Geology and 51.111 Physical

Geology Laboratory or

Chemistry
52.131 Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry

pair

courses:

51

.

1

02 Historical Geology and 5 1
Historical

.

11

Geology Laboratory

Measurements
52.341 Biochemistry

Choose one from the following three
courses:

Communications/Media
20.302 Advanced Composition
20.311 Structure of English

51.101 Physical Geology

20.312 History of the English Language

51.255 Meteorology

26.102 Introduction to Theater Arts

51.259 Oceanography

27.315 Social Foundations of Mass

Communications

Bloomsburg University

One

of

Pennsylvania

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course in World Literature

27.310 Media

20.312 History of the English Language

Law

27.360 Mass Media Processes and Effects

one course
one course

in

World Literature

in

Mass Communications

27.420 Audience Analysis

25.104 Interpersonal Communication

Choose two courses from:

25.206 Oral Interpretation of Literature

27.110 Mass Communication and the

26.102 Introduction to Theater Arts

Popular Arts
27.275

26.211 Theater Production/Stagecraft

Cinema Appreciation

Choose one from the following three

27.230 Newswriting

courses:

27.251 PR: Theory and Practice

26.215 History of the Theatre

27.261 Principles of Advertising

26.316 Play Directing

Choose three courses from:
27.271 Media Operations

26.416

Modern Theater

plus four courses from the Theatre Arts

27.334 Editing

course

27.352 Publicity and Public Relations

listing.

Note: 25.103 Public Speaking

among

27.482 Mass Communications Seminar

general education courses for communication.

RTF Authorship Theory and

Practice

One

Communication/Speech

ward

is

listed

the

semester of 25.108 Forensic Practicum also

required and, therefore,
this

may not be

applied

is

to-

requirement. Speech Communication

20.302 Advanced Composition

majors must participate in the Bloomsburg Univer-

20.311 Structure of English

sity

20.312 History of the English Language

under 25.108.

one course

in

World Literature

one course

in

Mass Communications

Forensic Society for a

minimum of one semester

A grade of pass/fail is issued.

Earth and Space Science

25.104 Interpersonal Communication

50.101 General Biology

25.206 Oral Interpretation of Literature

51.101 Physical Geology

Choose one of the following three courses:

51.102 Historical Geology

25.205 Rhetorical Theory

51.105 Environmental Geology

25.215 Communication Theory

51.111 Physical Geology Laboratory

25.315 Persuasion

51.112 Historical Geology Laboratory

Choose one of the following four courses:

51.255 Meteorology

26.211 Theater Production/Stagecraft

51.259 Oceanography

26.215 History of the Theater

Choose one from the following

26.316 Play Directing

52.115 Fundamentals of Inorganic

26.416 Modern Theater
and four courses selected from the
Communications Studies course

52.131 Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry

52.216 Chemical Principles and

Measurements

Note: 25.103 Public Speaking

ondary education majors and

is

is

required for sec-

54.111 Introductory Physics

I

among

54.112 Introductory Physics

II

listed

the

general education courses for communication.

semester of 25.108 Forensic Practicum also

is

may not be applied torequirement. Speech Communication

53.175 Introduction to Computer Science

Choose one from the following

required and, therefore,

53.112 Trigonometry

ward

53.113 Pre-Calculus

this

majors must participate in the Bloomsburg UniverForensic Society for a

under 25.108.

six courses:

Chemistry

listing.

sity

required for sec-

ondary education majors and

27.485

One

is

27.371 Broadcast Journalism

minimum of one semester

A grade of pass/fail is issued.

Communication/Theater
20.302 Advanced Composition
20.311 Structure of English

five courses:

53.123 Essentials of Calculus
53.125 Analysis

I

53. 126 Analysis

II

Choose three from the following
51.105 Environmental Geology
51.261 Mineralogy

1 1

courses:

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10.423 Black Francophone Writers and

51.262 Petrology

51.355 Synoptic Meteorolgy

Culture

51.360 Introduction to Paleontology

Choose one from the following two courses:

51.365 Geomorphology

20.311 Structure of English

Modern

51.369 Structural Geology

20.411

51.370 Hydrology

Electives: 10.281 Special Topics

51.451 Field Techniques in Earth Science

10.290 French Studies Abroad

Linguistic

Theory

51.468 Stratigraphy and Sedimentation

10.295 Art

51.470 Groundwater Hydrology

10.309 Commercial French

Choose a maximum of 3 semester hours
rine science courses offered by the

in

ma-

Marine Science

and Culture of France

10.331 Selected 20th Century Writers
10.401

Advanced French Language

10.409 Commercial French

Consortium.

II

10.490 Independent Study in French

English

Note:

20.203 Approaches to Literary Study
in place of 20.200, 20.201

those students

who have

and

also

is

is

required

required of

taken 20.104. Required

A

student exempted from a required

course must substitute the course in
child psychology

and anthropology

in this cur-

riculum.

courses, totaling 30 semester hours, are:

Choose one from the following three courses:
20.226 European Literature I

General Science
50.1 10 Biology of Animals

20.236 American Literature

I

50.120 Biology of Plants

20.237 American Literature

II

52.115 Fundamentals of Inorganic

Choose one from the following two courses:
20.246 British Literature

I

20.247 British Literature

II

Chemistry

Choose one from the following two courses:
52.131 Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry

Choose one from the following two courses:
20.256 Non-Western Literature I

52.216 Chemical Principles and

20.257 Non-Western Literature

II

Choose one from the following two courses:

Choose one from the following

six courses:

20.302 Advanced Composition

Measurements
54.111 Introductory Physics

54.211 General Physics

I

I

20.306 Theory and Practice of Writing

Choose one from the following

20.311 Structure of English

54.112 Introductory Physics

20.312 History of the English Language

54.212 General Physics

20.363 Shakespeare

51.101 Physical Geology

Elective courses account for 12 semester hours

six courses:

II

II

51.102 Historical Geology

and are drawn from 300 or 400 level English
courses; only one may be from 20.300 or 20.301 or

51.111 Physical Geology Laboratory

20.303.

Choose one from the following two courses:

53.112 Historical Geology Laboratory

53.141 Introduction to Statistics

French

53.241 Probability and Statistics

10.203 French

III

28.303 Philosophy of Science

10.204 French IV

(recommended)

10.205 Applied Phonetics and

42.250 History of Science (recommended)

Pronounciation

54.110 Introduction to Astronomy

10.206 Structure of the French Language
10.207 Conversation: French Daily Life and

16 semester hours of 200-level or above science
courses.

Customs
10.211 Foundations of French Culture

and

Civilization

10.325 10.402 Contemporary Issues in

Francophone Media
10.422 Masterpieces of French Literature

Mathematics
53.125 Analysis

I

53. 126 Analysis

II

53.185 Discrete Mathematics
53.225 Analysis

III

Bloomsburg University

of

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53.226 Analysis IV

Note:

A

student exempted from a required

53.231 College Geometry

course must substitute the course with an advanced

53.241 Probability and Statistics

elective in Spanish. Students also

53.310 Introduction to Abstract Algebra

course in child psychology and anthropology in

53.314 Linear Algebra

their curriculum.

53.360

Number Theory

56.121

Computer Science

should include a

Comprehensive Social Studies
I

9 semester hours in courses which must include

Anthropology (Comprehensive Social Studies)

one computer science course numbered
56.122 or higher and at least one mathematics

46.200 Principles of Cultural Anthropology

at least

course

numbered 53.271 or

higher.

46.210 Prehistoric Archaeology
46.220

Human Origins

46.340 Native North America

Physics

46.390 Socialization of the Child

54.211 General Physics

I

46.440 Language and Culture

54.212 General Physics

II

45.211 Principles of Sociology

54.302 Mechanics: Dynamics
54.310

Modem Atomic

Physics

40.211 Principles of Economics

I

40.212 Principles of Economics

II

Modern World
The Modern World

54.314 Electricity and Magnetism

42.112 Origins of the

54.315 Electronics

42.113

54.318 Optics

42.121 United States Historic Survey:

54.400 Advanced Physics Laboratory
51.101 Physical Geology

Colonial Period to 1877

42.122 United States Historic Survey: 1877

52.115 Fundamentals of Inorganic

to the Present

41.101 World Physical Geography

Chemistry
52.216 Chemical Principles and

Measurements

41.102 World Cultural Geography
44.101 Elements of Political Science

44.120 United States Government

51.102 Historical Geology

Economics (Comprehensive

53.125 Analysis

I

53. 126 Analysis

II

46.200 Principles of Cultural Anthropology

53.225 Analysis

III

45.211 Principles of Sociology

53.322 Differential Equations
Select an elective course in physics totaling 3 se-

Social Studies)

40.211 Principles of Economics

I

40.212 Principles of Economics

II

40.311 Intermediate Micro-Theory and

mester hours.

Managerial Economics

Spanish

40.312 Intermediate Macroeconomic

12.203 Spanish

Theory

III

12.204 Spanish IV

40.313 Labor Economics

12.205 Phonetics: Theory' and Practice

40.422 Contrasting Economics or 40.423

12.206 Structure of the Spanish Language
12.207 Conversation: Hispanic Daily Life

History of

and Customs
12.211 Spanish Culture

courses:

and

Civilization

12.212 Spanish-American Culture and
Civilizations

12.214

Economic Thought

9 semester hours from the following eight

40.315 Business and Government

40.316 Urban Economics
40.410 Public Finance

The Hispanic World Today

40.413

Money and Banking

12.250 Spanish for Spanish Speakers

40.415 Environmental Economics

12.325 12.331 Selected 20th Century Writers

40.424 Economic History of the Western

12.402 Issues in the Hispanic Media

World

12.421 Hispanic Prose

40.433 International Economics

Choose one from the following two courses:

40.434 Economic Growth of

20.311 Structure of English
20.411

Modern

Linguistic

Theory

Underdeveloped Areas

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Choose one from the following
42.112 Origins of the
42.113

Choose one from the following four

five courses:

Modern World

courses:

The Modern World

42.141

42.121 United States Historic Survey:

The

Modem Far East

42.142 Latin America:

Colonial Period to 1877

From European

Colonization to the Present

42.122 United States Historic Survey: 1877

42.143 Black Africa
42.144 Islamic and Hindu Worlds: Middle

to the Present

42.222 Business History of the United States

East, India

41.101 World Physical Geography

3 semester hours

41.102 World Cultural Geography

level

course in U.S. history

44.101 Elements of Political Science

3 semester hours

44.120 United States Government

Geography (Comprehensive

and Malasia

from any 300-400
from any 300-400

level

course in western civilization or

European

Social Studies)

46.200 Principles of Cultural Anthropology

history covering the

period through 1815.
3 semester hours from any 300-400 level course

45.211 Principles of Sociology
40.211 Principles of Economics

I

40.212 Principles of Economics

II

in

European

history covering the period since 1789.

Philosophy (Comprehensive Social Studies)

Modern World
The Modern World

42.112 Origins of the

46.200 Principles of Cultural Anthropology

42.113

45.211 Principles of Sociology

42.121 United States Historic Survey:

Colonial Period to 1877

40.211 Principles of Economics

I

40.212 Principles of Economics

II

Modern World
The Modern World

44.101 Elements of Political Science

42.112 Origins of the

44.120 United States Government

42.113

48.101 General Psychology

42.121 United States Historic Survey:

41.101 World Physical Geography

Colonial Period to 1877

41.102 World Cultural Geography

42.122 United States Historic Survey: 1877

41.105 Environmental Issues and Choices

to the Present

Choose one of the following two courses:

41.101 World Physical Geography

42.122 United States Historic Survey: 1877

41.102 World Cultural Geography

to the Present or 42.222 Business

44.101 Elements of Political Science

History of the United States

44.120 United States Government

18 semester hours in geography

28.111 Introduction to Philosophy

3 semester hours taken from economics, sociology, political science or history or 48.210 Life

Span

28.212 Logic

Choose one course from the following two

Psychology

courses:

History (Comprehensive Social Studies)

28.220 Ethics

46.200 Principles of Cultural Anthropology

28.290 Medical Ethics

45.211 Principles of Sociology

Choose one course from the following two

40.211 Principles of Economics

courses:

I

41.101 World Physical Geography

28.224 Descartes to Kant

41.102 World Cultural Geography

28.351 Theory of Knowledge

44.101 Elements of Political Science

44.120 United States Government
42.112 Origins of the
42.113

Modern World

The Modern World

One

elective course

Political

Science

from Philosophy

(Comprehensive

Social

Studies)

46.200 Principles of Cultural Anthropology

42.121 United States Historic Survey:

Colonial Period to 1877

42.122 United States Historic Survey: 1877

45.211 Principles of Sociology
40.211 Principles of Economics

I

40.212 Principles of Economics

II

41.101 World Physical Geography

to the Present

42.133 Ancient and Medieval Worlds

41.102 World Cultural Geography

42.398 Research and Writing

44.101 Elements of Political Science

Skills

Bloomsburg University

of

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Pennsylvania

44.120 United States Government

additional courses in Psychology totaling 6

44.160 Nations, States and Governments

semester hours.

44.210 Introduction to Political Theory

Sociology (Comprehensive Social Studies)

46.200 Principles of Cultural Anthropology

44.280 Introducdon to Internadonal

45.211 Principles of Sociology

Relations

42.112 Origins of the
42.113

Modem World

The Modern World

42.121 United States Historic Survey:

40.211 Principles of Economics

I

40.212 Principles of Economics

II

Modem World
Modem World

42.112 Origins of the

The

Colonial Period to 1877 or 42.122

42.113

United States Historic Survey: 1877

42.121 United States Historic Survey:

to the Present

Colonial Period to 1877

and three courses selected from:

42.122 United States Historic Survey: 1877

44.207 Ethics, Politics and Public Policy

to the Present

44.363 Soviet and Post-Soviet Politics

41.101 World Physical Geography

44.366 Political Systems of Western Europe

41.102 World Cultural Geography

44.376 Government and Politics of the

44.101 Elements of Political Science

44.120 United States Government

Middle East
44.440 The President and Congress

45.133 Introduction to Social World and

44.448 The Judicial Process

Social Welfare or 45.236 Child

44.452 State and Local Government Politics

Welfare

44.487 International Law and Organization
Note:

44.207 Ethics,
can be used

Politics

45.211 Principles of Sociology

45.213 Contemporary Social Problems

and Public Policy

to satisfy the

Choose one from the following two

values

requirement in general education

45.216 Urban Sociology

requirements.

45.462 Sociological Theory

Choose one from the following two

Psychology (Comprehensive Social Studies)
46.200 Principles of Cultural Anthropology

45.231 Marriage and Family

45.211 Principles of Sociology

45.318 Social Stratification

40.211 Principles of Economics

I

40.212 Principles of Economics

II

42.112 Origins of the
42.1 13

courses:

courses:

6 semester hours taken from the preceding
sociology courses not previously

Modern World

taken.

The Modern World

42.121 United States Historic Survey:

Colonial Period to 1877

42.122 United States Historic Survey: 1877

Faculty Profiles
C.

Meade

Beers, assistant professor, B.A., M.Ed.,

Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
Neil L. Brown, assistant professor

to the Present

42.222 Business History of the United States

State College; M.Ed.,

41.101 World Physical Geography

Temple University

41.102 World Cultural Geography

Robert

Lehigh

-

B.S.,

Kutztown

University; Ed.D.,

L. Clarke, assistant professor

-

B.A., King's

44.101 Elements of Political Science

College; M.A., Seton Hall University; Ed.D.,

44.120 United States Government

University of Pennsylvania

Henry D. Dobson, professor

48.101 General Psychology

48.160 Basic

Statistics

48.251 Psychological Foundations of

Bloomsburg

B.S.,

The Pennsylvania

State University

M. Hussein Fereshteh, associate professor

Education
48.281 Experimental Psychology:

Group

Processes

48.476 Principles of Behavior Modification

-

B.A.,

Teacher University of Tehran; M.P.A., Univerof Hartford; Ph.D., The University of Con-

sity

Methodology
48.451 Laboratory Training in

-

University; M.S., Syracuse University; Ph.D.,

necticut
E. Gates, associate professor

Robert
sity

-

B.S. Univer-

of Maine at Farmington; M.Ed., Ed.D., Uni-

versity of Louisville

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Mary G.

Undergraduate Catalog

Harris, professor

lege; M.A., California

-

B.A., Macalester Col-

Lutheran College; Ed.D.,

University of Southern California

W. Francis Keating,

assistant professor

A.B., Kings

York

at
S.

New

-

M.Ed.,

B.S.,

Charleston Southern University; Ph.D., Virginia

-

College; M.S., Ed.D., State University of

Raymond

Charles Starkey, assistant professor

Viola C.

Tech
Supon,

Bloomsburg

professor

assistant

-

B.S.,

State Teachers College; M.A.,

Trenton State University; Ed.D., Temple Uni-

Albany
Pastore, assistant professor

-

B.S., Cali-

fornia University of Pennsylvania; M.S.,

St.

versity

David E. Washburn, professor

-

B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D.,

Bonaventure University; Ph.D., The Pennsylva-

University of Arizona; postdoctoral certifica-

nia State University

tion in multicultural education, University of

Donald

L. Pratt, assistant chairperson, associate

professor- B.S., Utica College of Syracuse University;

M.Ed.,

St.

Lawrence

University; Ph.D.,

University of South Florida

of Michigan; M.A.,

Wayne

versity

assistant professor

-

B.A., Uni-

of Denver; M.S., Georgetown University;

Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania

Shelley C. Randall, assistant professor - B.S., University

Miami
Mary Alice Wheeler,

State University;

Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania

Patricia Wolf, associate professor

University; M.A.,

Duquesne

University of Pittsburgh

-

B.A.,

Morehead

University; Ph.D.,

9

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of

Pennsylvania

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Special Education

Bloomsburg's

Administered by: Department of Exceptionality Programs

Campus

address: 101B Navy Hall

Fax number: (570) 389-3980

tions include technology, early intervention, mild

TDD number: (570) 3894119

disabilities, the severe

Department chair: Carroll

J.

Most recent placement

in special education leads to certi-

dis-

abled, mentally retarded, seriously emotionally dis-

turbed and physically handicapped) in grades K-12.
also acquire a concentration for the

General Education Requirements
sity

Students enrolled in special education have the

opportunity to student teach in the following

set-

intermediate units, approved

-

The

univer-

requires 54 hours of general education require-

ments, some of which are specifically required for
this major.

ments

Core courses designated by the depart-

as applicable to the general

quirements may be elected

education of the deaf/hard of hearing.

tings: public schools,

Required Courses

and/or

handicapped individuals (learning

may

average be-

statistics

tween 98 and 100 percent.

fication for teachers to teach mentally

Students

be-

and methodology.

Redfern

Program

The program

and profoundly disabled,

havioral disorders, assessment, transition, language

Degree awarded: Bachelor of Science in Education

physically

thorough and

diverse learning environment. Faculty specializa-

Program coordinator: Sheila Jones

the

the largest in

izations that provide students with a

Telephone number: (570) 389411

About

among

faculty,

Pennsylvania, displays a broad spectrum of special-

College: Professional Studies

that requirement.

The

education

in partial fulfillment

re-

of

following general education

courses are required for teaching mentally and/or
physically disabled individuals:

private schools, preschools, state centers, adjudi-

20.101 Composition

cated environments and hospitals. Student teach-

Composition

ing placements are in the following counties: Car-

writing intensive literature courses)

bon,

Cumberland,

Columbia,

Lackawanna, Lehigh, Snyder, Union and
All students are assigned to

Dauphin,

Those

Sullivan.

will

an adviser and

ceive close guidance in university classrooms
field

experiences in public schools.

ment

prides

itself

on

accessibility

The

fac-

Factors suggesting the potential for success at

Bloomsburg include acceptance of individuals and
the ability to work with acquired skills, the ability to

and

differences, strong task

mitment, affectiveness and the
individual needs.

(or any of the

testing out of 20.101 or 20.201

schedule 20.104 Honors
to

take only six of the nine hours

required under Communication
25.

1

03 Public Speaking or

25. 1 04

Interpersonal Communication

ulty.

deal with diversity

II

Composition and are required

re-

and

depart-

of students to

or 20.201

I

com-

ability to deal with

48.101 General Psychology

48.210 Life-Span Psychology
50.101 General Biology

I

05.231 First Aid and Safety
53.141 Introduction to Statistics or 48.160
Basic Statistics

.

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Undergraduate Catalog

Requirements for the Major
mester hours

is

-

A

total

of 51

se-

courses include:

required for a major in special edu-

70.255 Experience with Exceptional

cation including professional education courses,

Individuals

those required for special education and electives.

70.375 Individual Project
72.152 Introduction to Communication

Professional Education courses include:
60.251 Psychological Foundations in

Disorders
74.153 Introduction to Sign Language

Education or 48.251 Psychological

Foundations

in

Education

Students

60.393 Social Foundations of Education or
60.406 Multicultural Education
62.302 Teaching of Science in the

Teaching Social Studies

to take

Typical Plan of Study
Students entering the university

in the

Elementary School

de-

by faculty in the Department of Exceptionalities.

They begin taking courses

School

in the

major

in the first

semester of the freshman year and generally enroll

62.398 Teaching Mathematics in the

in at least

Elementary School

Choose one of the following four courses:
62.373 Diagnostic and Inclusive Practices
74.305 Introduction to Instructional
for the

who have

clared special education as their major are advised

62.371 Teaching Reading in the Elementary

Methods

any four hours of elec-

a bachelor's degree.

A

Elementary School or 62.390

may opt

complete the 128-semester hour require for

tives to

one or more

special education course ev-

ery semester thereafter.

Adjustments are made in the above sequence of
courses which reflect the needs of students

who

more semester hours of work
than the average student. Transfers (internal and
external), readmitted students, adult learners and
part-time students make it necessary to make adjustdesire to take less or

Deaf/Hard of

Hearing (reserved for Deaf/Hard of

Hearing area of concentration
only)

ments

60.375 Teaching the Reluctant Reader

in scheduling. Students

sary requirements

65.374 Teaching Reading in Academic

the

Subjects

first

who have

the neces-

complete their student teaching

semester and return to campus to com-

plete their general education requirements for

Special Education Courses include:

graduation. Students

70.101 Introduction to the Exceptional

could possibly graduate early or reduce the num-

who

enroll in

summer school

ber of semester hours taken during the academic

Individual

70.202 Technology for Exceptionalities

year.

70.206 Introduction to Early Intervention

Education/Elementary Education or Early Child-

70.240 Foundations in Special Educaiton

hood Education)
to

70.340 Educating Individuals with

determine a specific plan of

showing

Disabilities

summer sessions.

all

study,

an example

but general education requirements

follows:

70.353 Assessment and Planning

Freshman Year

70.357 Vocational Programming
70.401 Student Teaching With Exceptional

Fall

Semester

70.101 Introduction to Exceptional

Individuals

Individuals

70.433 Language Arts for Students with
Special

often enroll in

Although majors should work with their advisers

70.250 Behavior Disorders

Moderate/Severe

Students seeking dual certification (Special

Spring Semester

Needs

70.240 Foundations in Special Education
70.450 Methods for Elementary Special

70.202 Technology for Exceptionalities
60.251 Psychological Foundations of

Education

Education

70.451 Methods for Secondary Special

Sophomore Year

Education

Fall

70.461 Problems in Special Education
Elective Courses

may be taken

-

A

total of 12 semester hours

as electives for this major.

These

Semester

70.250 Behavior Disorders
70.206 Introduction to Early Intervention

Bloomsburg University

Pennsylvania

of

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Junior Year
Fall Semester

Required Courses

The

70.357 Vocational Programming
70.340 Educating Individuals with

Moderate/Severe

following

Freshman Year
72.152 Introduction to Communication

62.398 Teaching of Mathematics in the

Disorders

Elementary School

74.201 History, Education and Guidance of

62.302 Teaching Science in the Elementary

the

School

Deaf/Hard of Hearing

74.153 Introduction to Sign Language

Spring Semester

Sophomore Year

70.433 Language Arts for Students with

Needs
70.450 Elementary Methods

72.200 Introduction to Audiology

Special

74.154 American Sign Language

for Individuals

A statistics

course

74.305 Introduction to Instructional

School

Methods for the Deaf/Hard of
Hearing
74.155 American Sign Language II

Senior Year

Semester

70.353 Assessment and Planning
70.451 Methods for Secondary Special

Senior Year

72.450 Clinical Observation

Education
Spring Semester
70.401 Student Teaching With Exceptional
Individuals

70.461 Problems in Special Education

Dual Certification: Elementary Education
and Special Education
A dual certification in Elementary Education
and Special Education leads

Area of Concentration in Education of the
Deaf/Hard ofHearing
Special education students

an area of concentration

in

may choose

to take

education of the deaf/

hard of hearing. The undergraduate curriculum
education of the deaf/hard of hearing

in

lays the

foundation for the training and education needed
to

I

Junior Year

Disabilities

62.371 Teaching Reading in the Elementary

Fall

a suggested time sequence for

the deaf/hard of hearing.

Disabilities

60.393 Social Foundations of Education

with Mild

is

courses required in the area of concentration of

prepare classroom teachers and itinerant hear-

to

elementary educa-

tion certification to teach kindergarten through
sixth

grade (K-6) and special education

tion to teach mentally

and/or

certifica-

physically handi-

capped individuals (learning disabled, mentally retarded, seriously emotionally disturbed and physically handicapped) in grades K-12.

The number of students accepted
certification

program

is

into the dual

limited. Students

may not

ing therapists to work in educational settings with

declare a dual certification as an entering fresh-

deaf/hard of hearing children and adults. Students

man, but must apply for admission

supplement the curriculum for their majors with an

minimum

area of concentration in education of the deaf/

have 15 to 54

hard of hearing that requires a

minimum

of 18

se-

Certification to teach

dents in school programs

deaf/hard of hearing
is

stu-

granted by the Pennsyl-

vania Department of Education

upon completion

of a related graduate program.
All applicants to the graduate

program

in

Edu-

cation of the Deaf/ Hard of Hearing must have

completed the following courses. Students without
an education background will need to take five
education courses agreed upon by the curriculum
coordinator in education of the deaf/hard of hear-

meeting

credits, a

Bloomsburg University

GPA

of 2.5 or higher and a completed admission packet

from elementary or

mester hours.

after

requirements. To apply, students must

special education.

An

interde-

partmental admissions committee reviews applica-

and

most qualified applicants. Adis completed twice during the academic year (October
and March). Students accepted into the dual certification program are advised by faculty in the Special Education Program.
tions

selects the

mission into the dual certification program

This program requires 131 credits for graduation with eligibility for dual certification.

Required Courses

ing.

General Education Requirements
sity

-

The

univer-

requires 54 hours of general education require-

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merits,

some of which

this major.

ments

Undergraduate Catalog

62.310 Teaching Fine Arts

are specifically required for

70.202 Technology for Exceptional

Core courses designated by the depart-

as applicable to the general

quirements may be elected
that requirement.

The

education

Individuals

re-

70.206 Introduction to Early Intervention

in partial fulfillment of

70.240 Foundations in Special Education

following general education

70.250 Behavior Disorders

courses are required:
0.101 Composition
II

I

or 20.201 Composition

70.340 Educating Individuals with

Moderate/Severe

(or any of the writing intensive

literature courses)

of 20.101 or 20.201

Those
will

70.357 Vocational Programming

schedule

20.104 Honors Composition and are
required to take only

six

Disabilities

70.353 Assessment and Planning

testing out

70.433 Language Arts for Students with

of the nine

Special

Needs

70.450 Methods for Elementary Special

hours required under

Communication

Education
70.451 Methods for Secondary Special

25.103 Public Speaking or 25.104
Interpersonal Communication

Education

48.101 General Psychology

70.461 Problems in Special Education

48.210 Life-Span Psychology

Student teaching

45.211 Sociology or 46.200 Anthropology

Faculty Profiles

70.101 Introduction to the Exceptional

Kenneth

Individual

of

53.141 Introduction to Statistics or 48.160

P.

Hunt, professor

New York,

University of

Basic Statistics

versity

Any American history course
Any literature course

Sheila
-

50.101 General Biology

-

New York

at Buffalo; Ph.D.,

Dove Jones, program coordinator, professor

B.S.,

M.Ed., Bloomsburg University of Penn-

54.103 Physical Science
53.201 Theory of Arithmetic

bia

Requirements for the Major
is

-

A

total

of 77

se-

required for dual certification in

elementary education and special education
Professional Education courses include:
60.251 Psychological Foundations in

Education or 48.251 Psychological

Foundations

in

Missouri-Colum-

Michael J. Karpinski, associate professor

05.231 First Aid and Safety

Education

60.393 Social Foundations of Education or

60.406 Multicultural Education
62.302 Teaching of Science in the

Elementary School
62.390 Teaching Social Studies in the

Elementary School
62.371 Teaching Reading in the Elementary

School
62.398 Teaching Mathematics in the

Elementary School
62.373 Diagnostic and Inclusive Practices
05.311 Methods and Materials in

Elementary School Physical
Education or 05.320 Health and
Safety in Elementary School

60.291 Principles of Teaching

Uni-

of Pittsburgh

sylvania; Ed.D., University of

mester hours

State University

B.S.,

College at Buffalo; M.Ed., State

-

B.S.,

M.Ed., Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania;
Ph.D., University of Maryland

James K. Krause, assistant professor - B.S.,
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

M.S.,

Darlene Perner, assistant professor

Knox

-

B.A.,

College, M.Ed., State University of New York at
Buffalo; Ed.D., University of British

Columbia

Carroll J. Redfern, chairperson, professor

Johnson C.
Bloomsburg

Smith

University;

State College; Ed.D.,

-

B.S.,

M.Ed.,

Lehigh Uni-

versity

Cynthia N. Schloss, assistant professor -B.S.,

Illinois

State University; M.S., Ph.D., Southern Illnois

University-Carbondale
Philip J. Tucker, assistant professor - B.A., University

of Notre Dame; M.Ed., Rhode Island College;
Ed.D., University of Cincinnati

Joseph M. Youshock, professor - B.S., M.Ed.,
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania; Ed.D.,

Temple

University

Bloomsburg University

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of

(74)

Interpreting for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing

minor

Administered by: Department of Exceptionality Programs

in sign language. Individuals seeking en-

College: Professional Studies

trance to the program must complete the following

Campus

courses prior to formal admission to the program:

address: Navy Hall

74.154 American Sign Language

Bloomsburg University

can Sign Language

Telephone number: (570) 3894436

Fax number

:(570)

389-3890

I

and 74.155 Ameri-

II.

Required Courses

TDY: (570) 389-4864

In addition to 54 semester hours in general edu-

Department chair: Carroll R. Redfern

cation requirements, the major in interpreting re-

Program coordinator: Ruth Ann Schomstein

quires 18 semester hours in American Sign LanDegree awarded: Bachelor of Science

About

the

guage training and 36 semester hours in interpreting; the remaining 20 semester hours required for a

Program

In one of just two four-year degree programs in

the eastern United States, Bloomsburg University

provides specialized training for individuals seeking
to become American Sign Language
The objective for the sign language

curriculum

is

interpreters.

interpreting

prepare individuals for

to

certifica-

from the Registry of Interpreters of the Deaf as
professional interpreters between deaf/hard of
hearing and hearing consumers within the context
tion

of a variety of settings:

legal, educational, social

or

Interpreting requirements:

25.103 Public Speaking
25.215 Communication Theory

business.

In addition to learning to interpret, students in
this

come from elective courses.
American Sign Language training:
74.153 Introduction to Sign Language
74.154 American Sign Language I
74.155 American Sign Language II
74.254 The Deaf Culture
74.255 American Sign Language III
74.256 American Sign Language IV

bachelor's degree

program

also receive strong education in as-

pects of deaf culture

and related communication

72.152 Introduction to Communication
Disorders
72.200 Introduction to Audiology
74.201 History, Education and Guidance of

issues.

program

Bloomsburg's

draws

additional

strength from having a deaf individual as one of the

two faculty assigned to the program, plus a gradu-

program in Education of the Deaf/Hard of
Hearing and strong commitment to undergraduate

ate

and graduate programs
a professional regional

Graduates of

placement

this

in audiology that includes
clinic.

program enjoy a 100 percent
and vo-

rate in a variety of educational

cational settings.

communicawith the deaf have two options: a program

Individuals desiring to specialize in
tion

leading to a bachelor of science in interpreting or a

the Deaf/ Hard of Hearing
74.201 Interpreting in the Educational
Setting

74.301 Introduction to Interpreting for the

Deaf
74.302 Interpreting Engish to American Sign

Language
74.303 Transliterating English to Sign

Language
74.304 Oral Interpreting/Transliterating
74.401 Sign to Voice Interpreting

74.415 Practicum in Interpreting

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one additional course from the Code 25
course

an education background

Elective Courses are to be chosen with the ap-

proval of an adviser

and

university's graduation
ter hours.

Students

as

required to meet the

may choose from

the following

coordinator in education of the deaf/hard of hearing.

Required Courses

The

20.111 Language and Social Interaction

Modern

Linguistic

following

Theory

a suggested time sequence for

Freshman Year
72.152 Introduction to Communication

28.220 Ethics

Disorders

28.290 Medical Ethics

74.201 History, Education and Guidance of

45.211 Principles of Sociology

Deaf/Hard of Hearing

the

45.213 Contemporary Social Problems

74.153 Introduction to Sign Language

45.231 Marriage and Family

Sophomore Year

46.101 Introduction to Anthropology

72.200 Introduction to Audiology

46.200 Principles of Cultural Anthropology
46.440 Language and Culture

74.154 American Sign Language

I

Junior Year

48.101 General Psychology

A statistics

48.160 Basic

74.305 Introduction to Instructional

Statistics

48.211 Child Psychology

Measurements
70.101 Introduction to the Exceptional

Senior Year

Individual

72.450 Clinical Observation

72.460 Psycholinguistics

Elective Courses

A

74.260 Interpreting in the Educational
Setting

-

in

Education of Deaf/

Interpreting students

may

choose to take an area of concentration in education of the deaf/hard of hearing.

The undergradu-

ate curriculum in education of the

hearing

lays

deaf/hard of

the foundation for the training and

education needed to prepare classroom teachers
itinerant hearing therapists to

work

in educa-

tional settings with deaf/hard of hearing children
adults. Students

supplement the curriculum

for their majors with an area of concentration

in

education of the deaf/hard of hearing that requires a

minimum

of 12 semester hours

is

taken in elective

dents in school programs

is

granted by the Pennsyl-

vania Department of Education

upon completion

of a related graduate program.
All applicants to the graduate

74.155 American Sign Language

74.254

in

Edu-

Deaf/Hard of Hearing must have

completed the following courses. Students without

III

74.256 American Sign Language IV

Requirements for the Minor

Language

in Sign

may

Students from any academic discipline
clare a

minor

in sign language.

of 18 semester hours

The minor

de-

consists

and requires the following

courses:

74.153 Introducdon to Sign Language

74.154 American Sign Language

I

74.155 American Sign Language

II

The Deaf Culture

74.255 American Sign Language

III

74.256 American Sign Language IV

Faculty Profiles
Ruth Ann Schornstein,

program

II

The Deaf Culture

74.255 American Sign Language

74.254

of 18 semester hours.

Certification to teach deaf/hard of hearing stu-

cation of the

total

courses. Courses include:

Area of Concentration

Hard of Hearing

course

Methods for the Deaf/ Hard of
Hearing
74.155 American Sign Language II

48.321 Psychological Tests and

and

is

courses required in this program of study.

26.112 Fundamentals of Acting

and

to take five

requirement of 128 semes-

free electives:

20.411

need

will

education courses agreed upon by the curriculum

listing.

assistant professor

Kean College of New
Maryland College

Jersey; M.S.,

-

B.A.,

Western

Bloomsburg University

NUR

of

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Nursing

professional behaviors designed to help the

Administered by: Department of Nursing

person attain an optimal

College: Professional Studies

Campus address: 31 09 McCormick Center for Human

a diverse

Services

Telephone number: (570) 389-4423 or 4426

level of functioning.

promote health

collaborate with others to

2.

and multicultural

in

society.

value and engage in activities designed to

3.

enhance personal growth and promote pro-

Fax number: (570) 389-3894

fessional role development.

Department chair, e-mail M. Christine Alichnie
:

The Bachelor of Science

(cmalic@bloomu.edu)

awarded

Degree awarded: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

in

Nursing (BSN)

to those students

who

is

successfully

complete the requirements for the degree.

About

the

Program

Recognized

as

Degree recipients (non-R.N.) are then

one of the leading four-year nurs-

ing programs statewide, Bloomsburg prepares stu-

home

care,

occupational health, rehabilitation, trauma,

clini-

dents for a wide range of careers in

cal specialties, informatics

and additionally

and

management

case

offers the increasingly valuable

path toward a master of science in nursing through
its

related graduate study program.

and demanding

program requires potential students

to

and time management skills, self
assurance and independent critical thinking. Other
suggesting

potential

for

success

at

Bloomsburg include a strong background in sciences and algebra as well as very high reading comprehension skills and a strong work ethic.
Students enjoy a strong placement rate and continue with graduate studies after initial
riences,

much of which

is

work expe-

The
1.

own

travel to

munity

both inpatient and outpatient/com-

clinical agencies. Travel

may vary from one

mile to approximately 40 miles, depending on the

Specific policies govern admission,

standards,

good

standing, retention

performance

and

licensure.

Generic Students
"Generic"

is

a term used by accrediting agencies

and the Pennsylvania
designate students
nurses.

neric

State

who are

Board of Nursing

Four types of candidates

category:

to

currently not registered
fall

into the ge-

freshman candidates, external

transfer candidates, internal transfer candidates

and second degree candidates.

Advanced Placement

goals of the

BSN program

are to assist stu-

The

faculty in the

department of nursing have

approved four mechanisms

to:

attain the

of their choice.

Students must assume responsibility for their

outside of traditional hos-

pital settings.

dents

ministered by the Board of Nursing in the state

have excep-

tional leadership

factors

eligible

licensure examination ad-

nature of clinical experiences.

As the realm of modern health care becomes
increasingly complex, this rigorous

NCLEX

to take the

competencies required of the

generalist practitioner, including application

lined in an articulation

and other

Department of Nursing:

of relevant knowledge,

skills,

values

to petition for ad-

vanced placement or credit by examination,

model

available

as out-

from the

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College Level Equivalency Examination Pro-

gram (CLEP).

All students are eligible to pur-

CLEP testing for Bloomsburg University
credit. CLEP enables Bloomsburg University to

sue

grant course credit for scores earned on written examinations provided by the College En-

trance Examination Board. Information

is

from the Coordinator of Testing.

available

examinations).

Once

students have been ad-

mitted to the university they may earn credit in
selected science, general education or nursing

courses by petitioning for the privilege of

es-

tablishing credit through a comprehensive

exam

instead of through registration and class

attendance. Eligibility to petition

is

based upon

student presentation or evidence of adequate

experience with the course content through
experience other than college attendance or

through independent study of the course content.

the Department of Nursing,

In

courses which the student

may

the

petition for

credit by examination are 82.211 Nutrition,

82.212 Pharmacology, 82.214 Health Assess-

ment and 82.215 Pathophysiology for Nursing
Practice.

Students wishing to petition for

credit in departments other than nursing

A

total

major

of 61 semester hours

must

contact the chairperson of the respective de-

partment. Study guides are available from
course faculty(nursing, biological and allied
health science, etc.) to facilitate review for

dents must

satisfy

Articulation

Profile

II:

NLN

of study.

the department's articulation
cessful

completion of four

file II tests.

Profile

NLN

Study guides for the

II tests

model or

suc-

Mobility Pro-

NLN

may be obtained from

Mobility

the office

of the department of nursing. These examinations

must be completed by the time the R.N.

is

ready to enter the junior level nursing courses.
4.

Transfer course credits. Please refer to the

transfer policies in the Admissions section.

student applying to transfer courses must
fill

A

ful-

the provisions of residence requirements

and graduation requirements.

at

of 128 semester hours

and

social sciences, required as

prerequisites for the nursing curriculum,

may

also

apply toward general education requirements.

Requirements for the Major

-

Generic Students

Prerequisite courses

48.101 General Psychology

48.210 Life-Span Psychology
50.173

Anatomy and Physiology

50.174 Anatomy and Physiology

I

II

50.240 Introductory Microbiology
52.101 Introductory Chemistry

52.108 Physiological Chemistry

Choose one of the following three courses:
45.211 Principles of Sociology

45.213 Contemporary Social Problems
46.200 Principles of Cultural Anthropology
Professional Courses

82.210 Professional Nursing
82.211 Nutrition

82.212 Pharmacology
82.213 Foundations of Nursing Practice

82.214 Health Assessment
82.215 Pathophysiology for Nursing Practice

82.306 Introduction to Nursing Research (a

36 semester hours of advanced

through either advanced placement data on

degree

bachelor's

total

A number of the prescribed courses in the

Mobility

placement may be earned by R.N. students

a

Bloomsburg requires a

statistics

model and/or

required for a

54 semester hours of general edu-

requirements;

cation

these examinations.
3.

is

in nursing. In addition to the major, all stu-

physical sciences

Credit by Examination (faculty prepared

2.

Required Courses

course, either 48.160

Statistics

or 53.141 Introduction to

Statistics

is

prerequisite)

82.310 Family Nursing
82.311 Adult Health

I

82.312 Maternal and Child Health Nursing

82.410

Community Health Nursing

82.411 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing

82.412 Adult Health

II

82.414 Nursing Management/Leadership
Elective Courses

-

Additional courses must

be taken as necessary to complete
the

minimum

graduation

requirement of 128 semester hours.

Requirements for the Major

-

R.N. Students

Prerequisite courses:

48.101 General Psychology

48.210 Life-Span Psychology
50.173 Anatomy and Physiology

I

50.174 Anatomy and Physiology

II

,

Bloomsburg University

of

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Pennsylvania

Linda Cook, R.N., instructor

50.240 Introductory Microbiology

Diploma, Geisinger

Medical Center School of Nursing, B.S.N.,

52.108 Physiological Chemistry

Bloomsburg

Choose one of the following three courses:

Pennsylvania

45.213 Contemporary Social Problems

M.S.,

46.200 Principles of Cultural Anthropology

fessor- Pharm.D., University of Arizona

Michelle Ficca, R.N., assistant professor

82.305 Role Development for the Nurse
Generalist (RN)

M.S., The Pennsylvania
Mary A. Gavaghan, R.N.,

or 53.141 Introduction to

is

Bloomsburg

B.S.N.,

The Pennsylvania

Community Health Nursing

82.414 Nursing Management/Leadership in

Sharon

Nursing
Additional courses must be

S.

Kribbs, R.N., assistant chairperson, assis-

B.S.N., University of Pittsburgh;

versity;

Georgetown

-

University; M.S.N. Univer,

Cathy

;

-

-

Pitts-

The Pennsylvania State Uni-

Pottsville Hospital

-

Di-

School of Nursing;

B.S.N. Immaculata College; M.S.N.- C.R.N.P.,
,

Widener University

Miller, R.N., assistant professor

Joan

-

University of Pennsylvania, C.R.N.P.,

Diploma,

The Penn-

sylvania State University

Carol M. Moore, R.N., C.R.N. P., assistant professor
-

,

R.N., assistant professor

America; M.S.N., Allentown College

of St. Francis de Sales

,

M.S.N. Villanova University

Noreen Chikotas,

Di-

Ashland Hospital; B.S.N., M.S.N. Bloomsburg

Cegielsky, R.N., assistant professor, Nurs-

ploma,

versity of

Diploma, Robert Packer Hospital

of Nursing; B.S.N.,

-

,

Diploma, Ashland State Hospital School

versity;

Livengood, R.N., C.R.N.P. assistant profes-

ploma, Reading Hospital; B.S.N. Catholic Uni-

burgh; M.N., University of Washington

ing

E.

Pennsylvania

State University

School of Nursing; B.S.N., University of

Mary Ann

Bloomsburg University; M.S.N., College

Frieda Massari-Novak, R.N., assistant professor

Campbell, R.N., associate professor,
-

,

West Virginia University, C.R.N. P., University of

,

of Washington; M.P.M., Seatde University;

L.

Diploma,

-

sor- B.S., Alderson-Broaddus College; M.S.N.,

B.S.N. University of Delaware; M.S.N. Univer-

Nursing

The Pennsylvania State University

Misericordia

of Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania

M.N.,

Geisinger Medical Center School of Nursing;
B.S.N.

Nursing

Julia A. Bucher, R.N., associate professor, Nursing

Robert

Diploma, Harrisburg Hospital

Roseanne Levan, R.N., instructor

of Pennsylvania

E. Berry, R.N., assistant professor,

Ph.D.,

-

School of Nursing; B.S.Ed., Bloomsburg Uni-

M.S.Ed., Wilkes College; M.S.N., Ph.D., Univer-

sity

-

Hopkins University
Sharon

M. Christine Alichnie, R.N., chairperson, professor,

,

State University

Western Reserve University; Ph.D., The Johns

minimum gradu-

Faculty Profiles

sity

-

University of Maryland; M.S.N., Case

,

tant professor

B.S.N.

-

University; M.S.N., D.Ed.,

Haymaker, C.R.N. P, associate professor

R.

B.S.N.

ation requirement of 128 semester hours.

sity

professor

associate

Temple University

Ed.D.,

82.310 Family Nursing

-

State University

Annette Gunderman, R.N., associate professor

prerequisite)

taken as necessary to complete the

B.S.N.

B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Pennsylvania;

course, either 48.160

Statistics

-

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania;

82.306 Introduction to Nursing Research (a

Nursing

-

Pennsylvania

82.215 Pathophysiology for Nursing Practice

-

assistant professor

Jacqueline Evans-Shields, R.Pharm., associate pro-

82.214 Health Assessment

Elective Courses

B.S.,

,

82.212 Pharmacology

82.410

-

University of Connecticut

B.S.N., Wilkes University; M.S.N. University of

82.211 Nutrition

Satisfies

The

Margie Eckroth-Bucher, R.N.,

Professional Courses:

statistics

University; M.S.N., University of

Carolyn M. Dalton, R.D., assistant professor

45.211 Principles of Sociology

Jean

-

52.101 Introductory Chemistry

B.S.N.

versity

Nancy

A.

,

Bloomsburg

University; M.S.N., Uni-

of Pennsylvania

Onuschak, R.N., professor

Wyoming

-

Diploma.

Valley Hospital School of Nursing;

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Wilkes College; M.N.,

B.S., M.S.Ed.,

sylvania State University; D.E.D.,

The Penn-

Temple Uni-

lege, B.S.,

assistant professor, A.B.,

Columbia

Wilson Col-

University; M.S., Univer-

of Utah

-

Di-

ploma, Geisinger Medical Center School of
Nursing; B.S.N., Wilkes College; M.S.,

versity

Sue Ross, R.N.,

sity

Gloria J. Schechterly, R.N., assistant professor

The

Pennsylvania State University

Dorette E. Welk, R.N., professor - B.S.N., DYouville
College; M.S.N.
Ph.D.,

,

University of Pennsylvania;

The Pennsylvania

State University

Nursing Policies

and Licensure

Degree

sylvania State

In accordance with the Professional Nursing

Law (PL.

317, No. 69, Jan.

1,

1986) a felonious act

prohibits a person from obtaining licensure

sylvania State

The Penn-

Board of Nursing.

A license or certificate shall

not be issued to an

applicant who has been convicted of a felonious act

prohibited by the act of April 14, 1972 (PL. 233, No.
64)
vice

known

as

The Controlled Substance, Drug, De-

and Cosmetic

Act; or convicted of a felony re-

lating to a controlled substance in a court of law of

the United States or any other state, territory or

country unless:
a. at least

ten (10) years have elapsed from

the date of conviction;
b.

strates to the

made

Board

demon-

that the applicant has

significant progress in personal re-

habilitation since the conviction such that

licensure should not create a substantial
risk
c.

of further violations;

The

applicant otherwise

In accordance with the Pennsylvania Professional Registered Nurse Rules

and Regulations,

dents who are employed in health agencies

the

this act.

be employed as registered or practical nurses unless
they are currently licensed.

Accreditation

The Bachelor
gram

is

of Science in Nursing (BSN) pro-

accredited by the National League for Nurs-

ing Accrediting Commission

(NLNAC)

,

fully ap-

is

proved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

and has preliminary approval from the Commission
on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Prelimi-

CCNE provides an

indication that

programs have been reviewed by the Commission

and have met,

at least, the following

general

quirements:

The nursing education program is viable
and appears, based upon the review of the

sion of guilt or a plea of nolo contendere.

manner

A

person convicted of any felonious act may

be prohibited from licensure by the Penn-

that will enable eventual compli-

ance with

The

(Convicted includes ajudgment, an admis-

stu-

may not

submitted materials, to be conducted in a
satisfies

qualifications contained in or authorized

by

Student Employment

nary approval by

the applicant satisfactorily

any

at

in

Pennsylvania. In compliance with this legislation,
the following guidelines are enforced by

Board of Nursing

time.)

CCNE

accreditation standards.

institution has a history of seeking

and

ensuring continuing accreditation and

program recognition by appropriate
crediting and regulatory agencies.

ac-

re-

Bloomsburg University

The

of

institution has

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Pennsylvania

ensured the continu-

d.

1100 SATs with a

ing viability of the nursing education pro-

each portion

gram by being responsive to the concerns
of accrediting and regulatory agencies.

e.

Any

further information regarding the

It is

program and NLNAC accreditation status
and/or CCNE preliminary approval contact the

percent of secondary

important that the candidate indicate nurs-

ing as the major.

The Office of Admissions uses these

guidelines in accepting freshman students direcdy
into the nursing program. Nursing faculty consult

with the Office of Admissions as necessary regard-

10014 or

ing candidates for admission.

New York

at

City, N.Y.,

call

Commis-

on Collegiate Nursing Education

One DuPont

Circle

NW,

ington, D.C., 20036 or

fall

into

two categories: freshman and transfers.

A secondary

completed

school student or sec-

a.

files

are forwarded to the department.

institutions other than
versity

school).

Admissions.
-

An

applicant

who was

pre-

Bloomsburg University or who

Bloomsburg Uni-

must apply direcdy

The

to the Office of

Office of Admissions re-

views the application and evaluates the

from the

credits

transcripts submitted

was enrolled in a postsecondary educational pro-

and

gram.

ments for transfer into the

Secondary school students should submit an application to the university's Office of Admissions

sions, Financial Aid, Fees)

ates

on Admis-

Secondary school gradu-

who have had no formal education beyond

sec-

ondary school must apply early in November to be
considered for the spring semester or early in February to be considered for admission in the

fall se-

mester.

guidelines are used to evaluate

freshman candidates for admission

to the

Bachelor

of Science in Nursing program:

must include a mini-

mum of 4 units of English, 3 units of social
studies, 2 units of mathematics (1 of which

algebra) and 2 units of science with a

related laboratory or the equivalent, plus
7

other academic

through
b.
c.

gression

university, the

forwarded to the Depart-

and Retention (SAPR) Commit-

tee review the application for admission to

the baccalaureate nursing program.

minimum

admission to the university are a
2.5,

The

requirements beyond those for

GPA of

16 or greater earned academic credits

and evidence of a minimum grade of C
prerequisite science courses. Grades

units

weigh the

in
at-

overall

in

grades

9

12.

B average or above in secondary school.
A or B in secondary school chemistry.

GPA. The chairperson of

the Department of Nursing makes the decision based

18 academic units from secondary

school. These units

is

is

tained in prerequisite science courses out-

The following

a.

the candidate meets the require-

ment of Nursing. The department chairperson and the Student Admission, Pro-

Freshmen Candidates

early in their senior year. (See section

if

application

Admission Requirements and Process

must be com-

Candidates with college credits from

experience (formal education beyond secondary

Transfer Candidate

Progression and Reten-

pleted and sent to the Office of Admissions. Only

ondary school graduate without any postsecondary

viously enrolled at

not

(SAPR) Committee generally reviews transfer

applications biannually. Applications

Applications to the nursing program

is

External Transfer Candidates

The Student Admission,

(202) 887-6791.

Application Categories

-

interview

are available to talk with prospective candidates.

at

Suite 530, Wash-

call

An

required, but the Department of Nursing faculty

tion

Freshman

in top 25

class.

350 Hudson

(800) 669-9656, ext. 153 or the
sion

of 550 in

National League for Nursing Ac-

crediting Commission
Street,

Rank

school

minimum

desirable.

is

on the committee's recom-

mendation and

available positions. Notifi-

cation of acceptance

is

forwarded by the

Admissions Office.
b.

Candidates

who

must apply direcdy

are registered nurses
to the Office

sions. Official transcripts

ously

attended

from

of Admisall

postsecondary

previ-

educa-

tional institutions including those colleges
affiliated with the hospital schools

must be

included with the application. To gain ad-

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mission to the nursing program, the can-

They must be able

didate must be a graduate of a state-ap-

wide variety of settings with diverse

proved associate degree or diploma nurs-

dents must meet these standards to qualify for and

The

ing program.

credits

from the

remain

Office of Admissions

reviews the application

and

forwarded

the benefits

to the Depart-

them

to

meet these

of,

excluded from participation in or

gram.

The core performance standards
gram are

identified

for this pro-

below along with examples of

these standards. These examples are not inclusive

dents.

Individuals seeking a second bachelor's

of all expected

the nursing

program by the Nursing
is

and should be used only for

dents currently enrolled in

Department's chairperson. An appointthe chairperson

abilities

simple comparative purposes by applicants and

degree are considered for admission to

ment with

be provided to those indi-

otherwise subjected to discrimination in this pro-

ment of Nursing. The minimum requirements and process from this point is the
same as for other external transfer stuc.

will

standards and ensure that students are not denied

guidelines for a registered nurse, his/her
is

clientele. Stu-

program. Where possible, reasonable

viduals with disabilities to enable

official transcripts sub-

mitted. If a candidate meets the admission

application

in the

accommodations

evaluates any

to provide safe nursing care in a

this

stu-

program.

(Adapted from: Core Performance Standards

Required for Nursing, Board of Directors of the

encouraged

prior to submitting an application to the

Southern Council on College Education for Nurs-

The

ing (SCCEN), 1993. Accepted by Faculty Assembly,

Office of Admissions for review.

November 1995)

guidelines for freshman admission to the

nursing major are followed for such applicants.

Critical

Thinking - Critical thinking sufficient for

judgement. Competent assessment of

Internal Transfer Candidates

clinical

Students majoring in other academic disciplines

ents in a timely manner. Correct interpretation of

at the university

who wish

to transfer into the nurs-

cli-

assessment data, identification of necessary nursing

ing program must apply directly to the Department

interventions, design of appropriate nursing care

of Nursing's chairperson. They must meet the

plans, evaluating the effectiveness of interventions

guidelines for freshman candidate admission as well

and

as

provide evidence of a

GPA of 2.5. The

candidate

seeking transfer sends a letter to the chairperson of
the

Department of Nursing requesting admission

into the nursing program.

the candidate

ter,

is

Upon

receipt of the

sent a "Student's

Academic

his/her academic

department and deliver
ment. The record

will

it

file

is

is

rationales for nursing

the same

sent from the

Performance Standards for Admission and
Progression

care in a timely manner. Learn and adopt

new

methods of providing nursing care to reflect the
dynamic nature of health care provision.
Interpersonal

-

Interpersonal abilities sufficient

and groups
and intellectual backgrounds. Establish rapport and relate effectively with clients, their families and colleagues. Work effectively with these individual when
they are stressed physically and / or emotionally.
Provide care socially and culturally acceptable to
to interact with individuals, families

from a

variety of social, emotional, cultural

clients.

Applicants and students enrolled in the Depart-

ment of Nursing must possess

the necessary intellec-

emotional, social and communica-

tion skills to provide nursing care that
client,

cal-

new skills and

chairperson of the Department of Nursing.

tual, physical,

includes the ability to comprehend, measure,

mation. Learn

as for external transfers; however, notification of

acceptance of internal transfer

new infor-

File

Nursing Depart-

the process

learn

to provide safe nursing care. This

diverse forms of infor-

then be reviewed by the Stu-

this point,

Ongoing capacity to

and evaluate

dent Admission, Progression and Retention (SAPR)

Committee. From

-

skills

culate, analyze

from the current

to the

mation and

let-

Transfer Request" form which allows the candidate
to obtain

planned interventions.

revising

Cognitive

is

safe for the

themselves and other health care providers.

Communication - Communication

abilities suffi-

cient for interaction with others in verbal

ten form. Follow verbal
Clearly

and written

and

writ-

instructions.

communicate with other health care prodocumenting the nursing

viders by appropriately

Bloomsburg University

of

interventions provided

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and the

Attain a grade of

C

or above

clients' responses.

1.

Provide effective client teaching, consult with other

a.

health care providers in a professional manner.

Anatomy and Physiology

Mobility

Physical abilities sufficient to

-

oneself from

room

to

room, along hallways and

small or confined spaces.
physical

move

The

demands of providing nursing

Physiology

Anatomy and

and Introductory

Microbiology

care. Lift-

moving, carrying, pushing and supporting

I,

Introductory Chemistry,

II,

Physiological Chemistry

in

meet the

ability to

in:

Prerequisite natural science courses:

Prerequisite social sciences courses:

b.

cli-

General Psychology, Life Span Psychology

equipment and other objects independently.

Standing, bending, walking and sitting while work-

and Principles of Sociology or Contemporary Social Problems or Principles of Cul-

ing directly with clients and co-workers and docu-

tural

menting

c.

All

2.

Obtain a cumulative

ing,

ents,

care.

Motor

Skills

-

Gross and fine motor

abilities suf-

and effective nursing care.
Perform vital signs, CPR, physical assessment, use
equipment, hanging IVs and tube feedings, drawing
up and giving injections. Writing or typing to document nursing interventions and patient care.
-

Tactile dexterity sufficient for physical

82

-

departmental courses

GPA of 2.50

(after

30-32 earned credits) to enroll in sopho-

ficient to provide safe

Tactile

Anthropology

A

more year nursing courses.
student who does not meet

quirements
standing

is

departmental

for

required to

satisfy

the identified

academic

re-

good

the identified defi-

ciencies by repeating the course before further

assessment. Perform palpation, functions of physi-

progress in the nursing program can be attempted.

cal

examination and / or those related to therapeu-

tic

intervention, e.g. insertions of a catheter, giving

A student may fail only one 82. departmental clinical course. A second failure in any clinical course
will result in dismissal

injections.

Visual

-

Visual ability sufficient for observation

and assessment necessary

and

-

Auditory

from the program. In addi-

repeat non-clinical nursing

Reading

courses only once. University policy as to repetition

of non-nursing courses applies to the department

ment of patient skin color, pupils, wound healing.
Drawing up and administering medications.
Hearing

may

thermometers. Assess-

in nursing care.

charts, flowsheets, monitors,

tion, a student

ability sufficient to

monitor

assess health needs. Auscultation of blood pres-

of nursing.

The department

reserves the right

and the

re-

sponsibility to develop procedural guidelines for

the implementation of this academic

good standing

sure, breath sounds, heart sounds,

bowel sounds.

policy.

Hearing alarms,

help by clients

Recommendations concerning academic proand retention are made to the Department of Nursing chairperson by the Student Admission, Progression and Retention Committee. Based
on these recommendations, students who do not

and

staff.

call bells, cries for

Converse with

clients, families

and

co-

workers. Understanding mechanically reproduced
voices such as

on audiotape.

Personal Behaviors

-

Maintains personal behav-

American Nurses' AssociaCode for Nurses. Demonstrates personal re-

gression

academic good standing

iors consistent with the

attain

tion,

period on probation

and honesty.
and their rights.

sponsibility, accountability, integrity

Demonstrates respect for

clients

Avoids behavior inconsistent with professional standards such as chemical dependency and abuse, en-

will

after

one academic

be required

to take a de-

partmental leave of absence.

Departmental Academic Probation

A student who

does not meet the identified

re-

gaging in or supporting criminal behavior

quirements for departmental good standing

Academic Good Standing Policy

evaluated by the Committee on Student Admission,
Progression and Retention and will be immediately

Students in the baccalaureate nursing program

must abide by both the

university's

academic good

will

be

placed on departmental academic probation.

The student

will

be notified of

this decision

by

The

standing and retention policies and the academic

the chairperson of the Department of Nursing.

good standing policy of the Department of Nursing. To progress and be retained in the nursing pro-

student

gram, the student must:

fore progression in the baccalaureate nursing pro-

will

be required to eliminate the identified

deficiencies through a repetition of the course be-

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gram.

A

years.

student

may

A

clinical course.

course

fail

only one 82. departmental

second

failure in

clinical

Departmental Retention
Because of the nature of nursing, the nursing

from the program. In

will result in dismissal

addition, a student

any

may repeat non-clinical nursing

faculty reserves the right to counsel,

suspend or

dis-

courses only once. University policy as to repetition

miss those students who, in their judgement, do not

of non-nursing courses applies to the department

satisfy

of nursing.program.

personal suitability for nursing and national licen-

the requirements of scholarship, health

and

sure.

Departmental Academic Leave of Absence

A student who

does not maintain departmental

good standing requirements
probation or a
tion

is

total

after

automatically required to take a leave of ab-

The department chair-

absence

is

a departmental academic leave of

ineligible to attend

the Department of Nursing.
tal

academic

any course offered by

When on

leave, a position will

departmen-

be guaranteed for

Board of Nursing and contractual agree-

State

ments with agencies that provide
the

sites,

to

person notifies students of such actions.

A student on

Based on the requirements of the Pennsylvania

one semester on

of three semesters on proba-

sence from the department.

Health Policy

clinical practice

Department of Nursing requires students

have a yearly physical examination, specific diag-

nostic tests

and immunizations. Dental and eye

ex-

aminations also are required upon admission. The
university Student Health Center

is

responsible for

student medical records. These records serve as

which

the student for no

verification of satisfactory health

at the

for progression in the baccalaureate nursing pro-

more than one calendar year. If
end of one calendar year the student is not
ready to return from departmental academic leave
of absence, that student

will

be considered

to

be

is

required

gram.

Substance Abuse Policy

withdrawn from the program.

A student seeking reinstatement from

a depart-

mental academic leave of absence must do so in
accordance with the departmental transfer

policy.

The Department

of Nursing expects that

dents within the department

will fully

all stu-

comply with

the university's policies relating to alcoholic bever-

age and drugs, published in the student handbook,

Statute of Time Limitation

Once

a student has

departmental course,
tal

begun the
all

The Pilot. Students found to be in violation of these
first

required 82.

required 82. departmen-

courses must be completed within five calendar

policies can be

expected

to face sanctions delin-

eated in departmental policies, available from the

department

office.

Bloomsburg University

IDS

of

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Interdisciplinary Studies

Humanities

25.321 Argumentation
28.111 Introduction to Philosophy

Administered by: Department of Philosophy

28.212 Logic

College: Arts and Sciences

Art history elective

Campus address: 21 9 Bakeless Center for the Humanities

Music history/literature/theory

Telephone number: ( 570) 389-441

History

Fax number: (570) 389-3026
Adviser: Scott

-

elective

choose two courses

Languages and Cultures option:

Lowe

Choose from:

Degree awarded: Bachelor of Arts

Intermediate foreign language course

About

the

Program

Foreign literature course

Interdisciplinary studies in the humanities, the

natural sciences

and mathematics and

(in original

or

translation)

Foreign culture and

social sci-

civilization

course

ences offer opportunities for students to follow a
less

conventional curriculum according to their

preferences.

A student fulfills 54 semester hours of

general education requirements and then chooses
to

complete the prescribed core courses

Natural Sciences and

Mathematics
Administered by: Department of Physics

in the hu-

College: Arts and Sciences

manities, the social sciences or the natural sciences

and mathematics. He or she completes a

total

Campus address: Hartline Science Center

of 48

semester hours in the area of his or her core cur-

Telephone number: (570) 38941 53

riculum, with free electives sufficient to meet the

Fax number: (570) 389-3028
Adviser: Nathaniel Greene

128-semester hour requirement for graduation.

Degree awarded: Bachelor of Science

Students interested in the Broad Area Program

should contact the program's adviser, Scott Lowe,
in the

About

the

Program

Department of Philosophy.

The Natural
Required Courses

Sciences and Mathematics pro-

gram, leading to a bachelor of science degree, en-

cation requirements, the student completes a core

compasses an interdisciplinary mix of courses in biology, chemistry, physics, geology, mathematics and

of 33 semester hours, plus 15 hours of humanities

computer science.

In addition to 54 semester hours of general edu-

electives to
study.

complete a

The balance

total

of 48 semester hours of

of the university's 128-semester

hour requirement for a bachelor's degree comes
from elective courses.
20.302 Advanced Composition
20.363 Shakespeare
26.102 Introduction to Theater Arts

recommended

Initial

enrollment

for students

in this

who would

major is
like

to

graduate with a degree in one of the sciences, but
have not yet decided which major to pursue.

The

science and math core courses enable the

student to easily change major to Biology, ChemisPhysics, Health Physics, Geology, Earth Science,
Mathematics or Computer and Information Scitry,

1

1

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Minor in Chemistry (11-13 semester hours)
Minor in Biology (14 semester hours)
Minor in Geology (12 semester hours)

Completion of the Natural Sciences and Mathematics program

broad academic

is

best suited to students with

interests

who plan

to seek

an

inter-

disciplinary scientific career.

To earn a degree in Natural Sciences and Mathematics, students must complete 54 semester hours

Social Sciences
Administered by: Department of Anthropology

of general education requirements (15 of which are

College: Arts and Sciences

met by the major), 41-42 semester hours of core
needed to

Campus address: 1 06 Waller Administration
Telephone number:(570) 389-4859

courses, 21-31 additional semester hours

Adviser: David Minderhout

complete the equivalent of two approved academic

minors

mathematics and free
meet the 128-semester hour

Degree awarded: Bachelor of Arts

in the sciences or

electives sufficient to

About

the

Program

requirement for graduation.
Interdisciplinary studies in the humanities, the

Required Courses

natural sciences

General education requirements of the univerapply to this major, with the exception that

sity

12 semester hours of the Group

C

all

distribution re-

quirement may be drawn from the core courses of

The following

specific

core courses are

re-

social sci-

conventional curriculum according to their

preferences.

A student fulfills 54 semester hours of

general education requirements and then chooses

complete the prescribed core courses in the hu-

manities, the social sciences or the natural sciences

and mathematics. The student completes a

quired.

53.125 Analysis

Computer Science

or 56.1 16 Algorithmic Processes
I

or 54.1

Introductory Physics

54.212 General Physics

of

curriculum, with free electives sufficient to meet

53. 126 Analysis II

General Physics

total

48 semester hours in the area of his or her core

I

56.121 Introduction to

54.21

less

to

the major.

and mathematics and

ences offer opportunities for students to follow a

II

1

I

or 54.112

Introductory Physics

the 128 semester hour requirement for graduation.

Students interested in the Broad Area Program

should

contact

Minderhout,

the

program's

in the College

adviser,

David

of Arts and Sciences.

Required Courses

II

52.115 Fundamentals of Inorganic

Chemistry
52.131 Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry

or 52.216 Chemical Principles and

Measurements
50.1 10 Biology of Animals

50.120 Biology of Plants
51.101 Physical Geology

51.111 Physical Geology Laboratory

51.102 Historical Geology

51.112 Historical Geology Laboratory

Students are also required to complete additional semester hours so as to satisfy the equivalent

In addition to 54 semester hours of general education requirements, the student completes a core

of 24 semester hours, plus two minors in the social
sciences to complete a total of 60 semester hours of
study.

The balance of the

university's 128-semester

hour requirement for a bachelor's degree comes
from elective courses.
46.200 Principles of Cultural Anthropology
40.211 Economics

I

40.212 Economics

II

48.101 General Psychology
45.211 Principles of Sociology
40.101 World Physical Geography or 41.102

World Cultural Geography

of two academic minors, chosen from the follow-

44.101 Elements of Political Science or

ing:

Minor

Computer Science (15-1 7 semester
hours)

Minor

44.120

in Mathematics, Statistics or

in Physics or Electronics (10 semester

hours)

A

three-credit statistics course

In addition, each social science major

must

complete two minors (18 credits
each) in the social sciences:
anthropology, economics,

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of

geography

(i.e.,

20.481 Special Topics in English

environmental

98.499 Special Topics in Law

planning), political science,

Choose one course from the following seven

psychology and sociology.

courses related to the social sciences:

Minor in Legal Studies

44.244 Introduction to Criminal Justice

Administered by: Department of Finance and Business Law

44.446 Constitutional Law

I

College of Business

44.447 Constitutional Law

II

224 SutJiff Hall

44.448

Telephone: (570) 389-4760

48.254 Psychological Aspects of Social Issues

rockwood@planetx.bloomu.edu
Advisory board: Daniel Robinson, English; Scott Lowe,
Philosphy; Richard Micheri, Political Science; Karen Elwell,

Finance and Business Law; Sandra Kehoe-Forutan,

Geography and Geosciences

legal studies

promotes the

on law and the

the diverse perspectives

our complex and rapidly changing

studies enable graduates to

and

interdis-

It

make

use of

legal system

society.

become more

Legal

effective

and applicaand around the

participate in the shaping

tion of law in the United States

world.

dence:
25.321 Argumentation

28.305 Philosophy of Law

the program

dents in any major to understand and

citizens

Choose one course from the following four
courses related to rhetoric, theory and jurispru-

28.292 Contemporary Moral Problems

ciplinary study of law, enabling undergraduate stu-

in

enhances the

ability

of graduates to inte-

and other methodologies in gathering
and evaluating data, making effective arguments,

grate legal

reaching consensus and solving the problems of the
future.

28.307 Contemporary Political Philosophy
Choose one course from the following eight
courses related to legal environment, regulation

and doctrine:
27.310 Media

upon the
Bloomsburg whose

recognizes and capitalizes

contributions of faculty at

teaching and scholarship addresses topics in law

and the humanities and

social sciences

and the im-

pact of law on business, education and society.
Faculty in English, philosophy, political science,

geography and earth science and finance and
ness law serve

busi-

on the interdisciplinary advisory

board.

Law
Management
Management
and Commercial Law

41.301 Water Resources

41.302 Land Business

98.332 Business

98.407 International Legal Environment
98.450 Legal Environment
98.460 Employment and Discrimination Law
48.499 Special Topics in
Electives

-

Two

tions, totaling six

The minor

Law and Organization

45.342 Penology

Program coordinator, e-mail: Bruce Rockwood,

The minor in

Process

44.487 International

Fax:(570)389-2071

About

The Judicial

Any two

Law

courses from the following op-

semester hours:

additional courses from two of the four

categories above;

An independent

study course, honors seminar

or international exchange program with the approval of the program coordinator;

Two

courses in the

first

year of law school at

Widener School of Law, Harrisburg,
in the "3+3" B.A./J.D.

if

a participant

program. See coordinator

for details.

Required courses

The minor in Legal
ter hours, 15 of which

Studies consists of 21 semes-

must be taken

University. Required, but

other courses,

at

Bloomsburg

not a prerequisite for

Women's Studies
Administered by: College of Arts and Sciences

Campus address: 1 1 7 Bakeless Center for the Humanties

is:

Telephone number: (570) 389-2728

Law and the Legal Environment
Choose one course from the following four
98.331

Fax number: (570) 389-2094

Program Coordinator: Janice Broder

courses related to the humanities:

20.152 Literature and Society (when

focussed on law and legal issues)

98.349

Law and

Literature

About

the

Program

The Women's

Studies minor

is

an

interdiscipli-

nary minor consisting of 18 semester hours, includ-

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Human Sexuality
Women Writers

ing an introductory course (20.288 Feminist Read-

09.230

ing of Culture), a 400-level capstone seminar and

20.287 Black

four other courses as follows: one course fulfilling a

20.288 Feminist Reading of Culture

diversity

one

requirement, one course at the 200

at the

level.

300

level

and one

at either the

level,

300 or 400

Courses vary by semester and may be offered

in the

Departments of Anthropology; Biological

and Allied Health Sciences; Communication Studies and Theatre Arts; English; Health and Physical

20.388 Gender, Race and Class

25.494 Gender Issues in Communication
25.492 Feminist Discourse
28.308 Feminist Philosophy
42.329

42.469

Education; History; Philosophy; Political Science;
Psychology; Sociology, Social Welfare and Criminal
Justice

and those

identified as interdisciplinary stud-

The American Woman
Women and Gender in European
Intellectual History

I

44.377 Feminist Political Theory
44.470

Women and Gender in

European

Intellectual History II

ies.

Courses that count toward the Women's Studies

Minor include:

45.231 Marriage and Family

45.320 Sociology of Women
48.350 Psychology of Sex and Gender

Bloomsburg University

HON

of

Pennsylvania

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Honors Program

Administered by: Honors Advisory Committee

Academic Affairs

forums for symposia, experien-

to provide
tial

learning and independent study

Campus address: 7 Bakeless Center for the Humanities
Telephone number: (570) 389-4713

Fax number: (570) 389-4766

to create a

meaningful learning commu-

nity

Program director: Dale Springer
Advisory Committee

to

develop students' leadership potential

Janet Bodenman, Robert Campbell, Nancy Coulmas, Helmut
Doll,

James Dutt, Ervene Gu

I

ley,

Julia Kipe-Nolt andrea

to enable students to

engage

in a rigorous,

Pearson, Viola Supon, Philip Tucker, Faith Warner and two

coherent, integrated academic experi-

student representatives

ence with a high degree of student-faculty

About

interaction

Program

the

The Bloomsburg

The Honors Program encourages

University

offers opportunities for

Honors Program

an enriched college expe-

rience to students seeking academic challenge.

The Honors Program's

goals are: to challenge

students to perform at the highest level of excellence
to

professional study.

learning

The Honors Program

ors students to professional

environment that

ments of students and
self

fosters their dignity,

esteem and sense of initiative

honors classes are smaller, offering stu-

encourage

Honors

trips,

New freshmen applying for admission
in the

top 20 percent of their high school
to the

program

creativity, intellectual inde-

Bloomsburg

is

Bloomsburg

University.

cation

skills

through a strong emphasis on

reading, writing

and research

to the pro-

gram must have a minimum of 1 100 SAT and rank

pendence, analytical thinking and prob-

lem solving and the growth of communi-

classes are often en-

guest speakers, films and

special projects.

Admittance
to

and graduate pro-

dents opportunities to discuss in greater depth the

riched through field

encourages the aspirations and achieve-

proud

grams.

subject being taught.

to create a supportive

is

of the high rate of acceptance of Bloomsburg hon-

Typically,

encourage independent thinking and

students to

explore opportunities for post-graduate work and

class.

for students already at

based on academic performance at

The Honors Program awards merit

scholarships

on a competitive basis to entering freshmen.

Some

upper-level competitive merit scholarships are also
available each year.

Many honors

students also

to provide opportunities for students to

qualify for other merit scholarships, such as the

develop a broader perspective on national

Mitrani and Presidential awards.

and global

issues

Honors students at Bloomsburg take 25 hours of
honors courses that include honors general educa-

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honors upper division seminars and

08.101 Honors Humanities

I

two semesters of honors independent study culmi-

08.201 Honors Humanities

II

tion courses,

Choose one of the following two courses, with a
laboratory component that may be exempted by

nating in an honors thesis.

Required Courses
The student can

the director:

up

34 hours of honors

08.110 Honors Math/Science

I

work but only 25 are required and courses (except
the senior honors independent study) can be taken

08.210 Honors Math/Science

II

at

take

to

any time during the student's enrollment

at

Bloomsburg.

Choose one of the following two courses

To graduate with honors, the student must take
one honors humanities, one honors math/
science class with a laboratory component, one
honors social science class and one 300-level honors seminar plus 08.300 Introduction to Honors

08.130 Honors Social Science

I

08.230 Honors Social Science

II

08.300 Introduction to Honors Research

Choose one of the following four courses
08.301 Honors Seminar

dent

08.302 Honors Seminar on Diversity

study.

Freshmen entering the program will automatibe placed in 20.104 Honors Composition for

Analytical Reasoning

semester of their freshman year.
-

The student

08.304 Honors Seminar, Interdisciplinary
will

be

re-

quired to take 25 hours of honors credit distributed
the following classes.with additional re-

quirements

as indicated:

ing two courses to

fulfill

Choose one of the

follow-

general education require-

ments for humanities courses:

on Values

08.303 Honors Seminar, Quantitative and

cally

Honors curriculum

to ful-

general education requirements in these areas:

fill

Research, plus two semesters of honors indepen-

among

sci-

ence courses:

at least

fall

to ful-

general education requirements for social

fill

Studies

Course numbers for the following two courses

depend on the program

in

which the student

is

completing a degree. Business, Humanities and Social

Sciences independent studies are scheduled

under Code

09, while Biology, Chemistry, Geology,

Mathematics and Professional Studies use their own
course numbers. Consult an adviser.

Bloomsburg University

DVS

of

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Pennsylvania

(01)

Developmental Instruction

gram. Criteria include grades, attitude and atten-

Administered by: Academic Support Services

dance. Admission to the university in the

Academic Affairs

anteed only after

Campus address: 1 4 Waller Administration Building

On

(570) 389-4492

must be taken

Department chair: John Wardigo

its

the

The department gets mid-term grade

provides academic support services for

dents admitted to the university.
vices are

designed to

potential

assist

in addition to the required 128 cred-

for graduation.

Program

The Department of Developmental Instruction,
including Act 101/EOP and University Tutorial Services,

average, students in the

in four

Fax number: (570) 389-3893

About

all stu-

The supportive ser-

students to achieve their

and compete on an equal

guar-

program graduate
and one half years because developmental
courses do not count for graduation credit and

Telephone number: (570) 3894492

TDD:

fall is

satisfying these conditions.

basis with all

reports for

each student who has not completed 64 hours of
study and those students

who have completed 64

hours but have not earned a grade point average of
2.3

on a 4.0 scale.
The department has a direct responsibility for all

students admitted to the university through Act

other students. Specifically, the department offers

101/EOP.

developmental courses designed to help any

About 500 students are presently enrolled at
Bloomsburg through Act 101/EOP. Of this num-

dent admitted to the university
reading, writing

to

develop

stu-

skills in

and mathematics.

ber,

Developmental courses do not carry graduation

women and

20 percent are nontraditional age

stu-

academic ad-

dents. All these students have two things in com-

personal and financial aid counseling and

mon: they do not match the usual Admission Office
profile (perhaps because of SAT scores) and they

credit. In addition, students receive
vising,

48 percent represent minorities, 65 percent are

participate in activities to acquaint

them with the

campus environment.
To be considered for admission to the university
through Act 101/EOP, students must demonstrate

meet the requirements of either the state or the
university's program for disadvantaged students.

the potential for success at this level. Students re-

Bloomsburg, one should be

ceiving the highest priority for admission should

ries

have a 700 or better

SAT score, have a 94 percent or

better attendance rate in high school, be ranked in

the upper half of their high school class and have a

recommendation from a counselor or

teacher.

Students admitted to the university through Act

101/EOP must participate
successfully

and

complete a six-week pre-college sum-

mer program.
tial

in diagnostic testing

Faculty assess each students poten-

for success every

week during the summer pro-

For

eligibility

as

a

disadvantaged

of financial, cultural,

student

social, physical

tional. Act 101 participants

at

classified in the catego-

or educa-

must be academically

and economically disadvantaged.
Financial aid

visement

is

is

done

available to eligible students.

by the

program

efforts of the financial aid

ment

Ad-

that supplements

and academic

advise-

offices.

University Tutorial Services offers services cre-

ated to support and enhance the academic perfor-

mance of any undergraduate student

at the univer-

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upon request in

Peer tutoring

is

available

ety of courses and

is

provided by university students

sity.

who have

distinguished themselves by exemplary

academic performance

overall

a vari-

as well as

proven

superior achievement in each course offered. Tutors

must

also qualify for federal or state work-study

employment

unless they wish to volunteer as a ser-

vice to the university. In addition,

all

tutors

must

participate in a personal interview, an orientation

and any

session

tutor training activities provided

each semester.

Any

mathematics

university student desiring tutorial service
in

order

to

request this free service. Applications and further

309 Bakeless Center for

lab, located in

the Humanities, also offers workshops

on

topics

such as Building Self-Confidence in Mathematics

and

math

tutorial assistance for

classes offered at

the university, especially College Algebra

and Math

Thinking. Students may use a variety of instructional materials including individualized learning

programs, supplementary

texts,

audio tapes, micro-

computers and computer software
tional

need only complete a brief application

The

successful completion of college-level courses.

(for

computa-

geometry and algebra). Based upon

skills,

incoming academic credentials, students may be
required to take diagnostic examinations for possible

placement

in

developmental courses.

information are available at the University Tutorial

open during both the day and
evening hours and is located in 132U Luzerne Residence Hall. University Tutorial Services welcomes
referrals by faculty, administration and fellow students of both tutors and tutees.
The goals of developmental instruction are to
which

Office,

assist in

and

is

the successful performance of

their

all

students

smooth integration into the higher edu-

cation process.
Instruction

is

The philosophy

of Developmental

based on the principles of prevention

of problems and dedication to meeting individual
needs.

The department

offers a full range of aca-

demic, advisory and counseling services to students.
Services also are

who wish

to take

open

to

non-program students

advantage of developmental read-

writing or mathematics courses/labs con-

ing,

ducted by faculty members and student

department has

also established

tutors.

The

an experimental

Room

located in

Reading

01.011

(Summer)

I

ability to

he/she can compete

next

at the

310 of

level.

semester hours toward full-load

counted

in

GPA. Does not apply toward gradua-

tion.

01.025 Reading

II

(3)

Course presents major

-

components of the reading process and emphasizes
basic reading

skills.

Three semester hours towards

full-load status; grade

counted

apply toward graduation.
lege Reading

and Study

A

in

GPA. Does not

prerequisite for Col-

Skills for

students scoring

below the established cutoffs on the Nelson Denny

Reading

Test.

01.041 Writing

I

(Summer)

(3)

-Fundamentals

provided for selected courses based on

dent enrollment

stu-

program. Workshops on
and mini-courses on speed

in the

test-taking strategies

A

developmental writing course
as a

primer

reading response journals to improve basic

counted

in the

GPA. Does not apply toward gradu-

is

available to

to entering the

01.060

Writing

whose SAT-V scores

II

fall

(3)

-

who do not
may establish an

program through the Act

101 /EOP Writing Center in Bakeless Center for the

Room

The purpose
to

of developmental mathematics
skills

is

necessary for the

set

by the

and whose writing samples confirm need.
skills in

context of var-

ied writing assignments that address given rhetorical situations.

Assignments

call for specific

and responsible generalization from

309.

improve mathematical

Required of students

below a standard

Students refine basic writing

Humanities,

skills in

ous and varied short writing assignments. Grade

need a

semester of instruction

such

context and reduce anxiety about writing. Numer-

university

full

activities

and editing of papers and

required English courses. Students

individualized instruction

test

ation.

reading are scheduled periodically.

any university student

who

extremely low on SAT-V and whose writing samples

as conferencing, revising

most courses on campus. Group instruction

Two

grade

status;

confirm need. Emphasis on language

is

Instruction

contacts provide individualized prescriptions.

Bakeless Center, offers individualized instruction in

also

to

a level where

given in a laboratory and lecture format. Weekly

understanding textbooks and learning strategies
for

Designed

-

(3)

improve a student's reading

of standard written English for students

course in English as a second language.

The Reading Lab,

Courses Offered

Classwork

may

evidence

that evidence.

include conferencing, collaborative

work, student presentations, reading and discus-

Bloomsburg University

of

sion as well as writing.

Grade counted

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Pennsylvania

in

GPA. Does

-

Geared for

not apply toward graduation.
01.071 Pre Algebra

(Summer)

(3)

students with inadequate arithmetic
skill

skills.

Study

hours toward full-load status; grade counted
GPA. Does not apply toward graduation.
ter

techniques and problem-solving strategies ex-

computer literacy and
uses computer-assisted instruction. Three semester
hours toward full-load status; grade counted in
plored. Emphasizes basic

Introductory Algebra (3)

01.080

mended for students with minimal

-

Recom-

algebraic

skills as

evidenced by student preparation and results obtained in diagnostic

tests.

A

program designed for

each student may include operations of rational

numbers,

ratio,

proportion, percent, geometric

concepts, basic algebraic concepts and
cepts

may include beginning

Three semester hours toward
counted

in

skills.

Con-

linear equations.

full-load status;

grade

GPA. Does not apply toward gradua-

Designed for entering international students who

score at least at the

01.090 Intermediate Algebra (3)

-

Emphasizes

ACTFL level

1+ on a departmen-

tally-administered oral placement

English
classes.

TOEFL

skills

who

test,

but

who

wish to improve

prepatory to enrollment in other

culturation in the
ers,

scores or

Provides 90 hours of conversation and ac-

company of native English speak-

together with some practice in writing and

grammar. Credit does not apply toward graduation.
1

.

1

00 College Study Skills

(

1

) -

Designed to pro-

and apply the methods and models
of learning strategies. Principle focus on content

vide, formulate

area reading and study
discussion focus

tion.

in

01.099 Intensive English Seminar (Summer) (6)
-

have low

GPA. Does not apply toward graduation.

skills.

Outside readings and

on the nature of learning and the

individual's responsibility to learning. Product

and

is

process discussed and compared to various ap-

be obtained in College Algebra. Topics include

proaches to learning. Applies toward graduation.

intermediate algebraic
to

and makes the student more comfortable with the
nature and characteristics of science. Three semes-

linear equations

skills

necessary

if

success

and functions, exponents and

polynomials, factoring, rational expressions and
quadratic equations. Provides concepts and
necessary for college-level

math courses

skills

that build

on a limited algebraic background. Three semester
hours toward full-load status; grade counted in
GPA. Does not apply toward graduation.
01.095

Introductory Science (Summer) (3)

-

Usually restricted to the

summer freshmen

pro-

gram or offered upon special request.
01.120 College Reading and Study Skills (3) Develops the complex reading and study skills essential for college learning. Focuses on content area
reading and study strategies, reading flexibility and
critical reading skills. Outside readings focus on the
nature of learning and the individual's responsibil-

may be required

Acquaints the student with scientific terminology

ity to

and methodology;

reading lab for computerized vocabulary lessons

study

skills

unique

familiarizes the student with the
to the mastery of science; pre-

pares the student for subsequent courses in science;

learning. Students

and speed reading
ation.

exercises. Applies

to use the

toward gradu-

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ROTC

Air Force

and leadership

Administered by: United States Air Force

skills.

Course for the

GMC curricu-

lum are normally offered on the Bloomsburg campus each Tuesday. Those who have questions may

AFROTCDet 752

Address:

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre PA 18766-0001

call (570)

389-2196.

Professional Officer Course (2

Telephone number: 1 -800-945-5378, ext. 4860

grams)

Fax number: (717) 831-7886

-

The

final

and 4-Year Pro-

two years of the four-year pro-

Col. Scott R.

gram comprise the Professional Officer Course
(POC) It consists of four three-credit aerospace

Papp, chairperson; Maj. Gregory Myers, Maj. David Palmer,

studies courses, plus a non-credit leadership labo-

Department chair:

Lt.

Col. Scott R.

Papp

Co-adjutant instructors in Aerospace Studies:

Lt.

.

month,

About

the Program

cadets earn a $150-per-

during the

tax-free subsistence allowance

academic year and incur a military obligation. To

The Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps
(AFROTC) program at Bloomsburg University is
offered

POC

ratory each semester.

Capt. Marin Bangest

through a crosstown agreement with

be accepted into the POC, students must pass a

and an

physical examination
test, as

officer qualification

meeting certain academic standards.

well as

AFROTC Det. 752, Wilkes University. It permits stu-

Four-year cadets must also complete a four-week

dents to earn commissions as officers in the United

field training

States Air Force while pursuing a university degree.

complete a five-week

Students

may

enroll in either the four-year or two-

year program. Students with three years remaining
until graduation

freshman

may

re-enroll concurrently in the

and sophomore Aerospace

Studies

entry. In addition, all

first

-

two years of the four-year program consti-

tute the General Military

Course (GMC)

GMC

POC

program, both

summer

before

commissioned.

Uniforms

-

All uniforms,

equipment and

AFROTC

U.S. Air Force. All cadets are required to pay a

nominal deposit that
cadet returns

all

will

be refunded when the

uniform items

in satisfactory con-

dition at the completion of or withdrawal

dents enrolling in these courses do not incur any

AFROTC

military service obligation, with the exception of Air

who

incur a commit-

ment at the beginning of their sophomore year. The

GMC

curriculum consists of four one-semester

text-

are supplied by the

courses are open to any university student. Stu-

Force scholarship recipients

POC

cadets must complete a

course in mathematical reasoning prior to being

books required for

General Military Course (4-Year Program Only)

The

field training

of which are administered the

courses and can complete the four-year program
in three years.

program; two year applicants must

program.

Scholarships
to 5-year full

-

The

U.S. Air Force offers

AFROTC.

many

2

and partial tuition scholarships for

which qualified students may compete
in

from the

if

they enroll

All scholarship awards are based on

hour aerospace studies courses, plus a non-credit

individual merit, regardless of financial need, with

leadership laboratory each semester that intro-

most scholarship recipients determined by central

duces students to U.S. Air Force history and envi-

selection boards. Scholarship selection boards for

ronment, customs, courtesies,

drill

and ceremonies

students already in college are held in January

and

Bloomsburg University

of

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July each year. Since scholarship applicants must

ing the environment of the Air Force officer and

and medi-

learning about the opportunity available to com-

meet
cal

certain academic, physical fitness

requirements to be considered by the scholar-

missioned

ment

early,

months before
High school students

preferably two to three

boards convene,

to apply.

wishing to compete for

AFROTC

college scholar-

must complete and submit an application by

ships

December 1 of their senior year.
Commissioning - Students who
complete the

POC

commissioned

as

Force and
cialty

will serve

on

satisfactorily

in the U.S. Air

active duty in a career spe-

USAF

they have chosen, consistent with

needs. Qualified students

may compete

for duty as

space opera-

pilots, navigators, missile operations,

tions, nurses, engineers, meteorologists,

of other career

number

call

the Aerospace Studies De-

partment at Wilkes University at 1-800-945-5378,

4860/4861 or on the web
-afrotc.

at

ext.

http://wilkes.edu/

For specific questions or registration, con-

tact Maj.

cadet to Air Force

-

Facilitates the transition for Air

David Palmer at (570) 389-2196 (e-mail

lems and continuing application of communication
skills.
it

61.151

is

complements

mandatory for AFROTC cadets and
this

Courses Offered

(GMC)

course by providing cadets with

their first opportunity for applied leadership expe-

riences in class.

AFROTC Field Training
61.230

AFROTC Field Training

(1-4) (4

to high physical

-

The general

freshmen and sophomores and are designed

for

to pro-

this

structured environment, cadets are screened for

measured against

officer potential as

field training

standards. Motivation and professional develop-

ment is achieved through

61.330

military

program

-

which demands conformity

and moral standards. Within

various programs such as

marksmanship and
61.110

,

61.120

,

survival train-

61.210

and interview by professor of aerospace

constitute a two-year

Weeks)

Provides leadership and officership training in a

ing. Prerequisites:

General Military Courses

Force

candidate. Topics

Air Force and introduction to ethics and values,

flight orientation,

palmer@wilkes.edu

courses

ROTC

include Air Force Heritage, Air Force leaders, quality

military environment,

fields.

For information,

(1)

ROTC

computer

or any of a

analysts, lawyers, security police

Power

introduction to leadership, group leadership prob-

curriculum requirements are

second lieutenants

officers.

61.210 / 61.220 Evolution of USAF Air and Sea

ship boards, contact the aerospace studies depart-

AFROTC Field Training (1-4)

,

61.220

studies.
(5

Weeks)

-

Provides leadership and officership training in a
military environment,

which demands conformity

high physical and moral standards. Within

vide general knowledge of the role organization,

to

missions and historical development of U.S. Air

structured environment, cadets are screened for

Power. Students enrolled in the

GMC, who

on Air Force

no

scholarships, incur

are not

military obliga-

tions.

61.110 / 61.120 Foundations of the Air Force 1/
II

(1)

-

Survey course designed to introduce

stu-

dents to the United States Air Force and Air Force

Reserve Officer Training Corps. Featured topics
include: mission

measured against

field training

and professional development is achieved through various programs such as
flight orientation, marksmanship and survival trainstandards. Motivation

ing. Prerequisite: interview

by professor of aero-

space studies.
Professional Officers Courses

Officer Courses

(POC)

-

The

Professional

constitute a four-semester

military customs

program, normally taken during a student's junior

courtesies, Air Force officer opportunities,

and senior years, leading to commissioning as an Air
Force officer. The POC concentrates on concepts

officership

and

and organization of the Air Force,

officer potential as

this

and professionalism,

group leadership problems and an introduction

communication

skills.

61.151

is

to

mandatory for

AFROTC cadets and it complements

this

course by

providing cadets with followership experiences.
61.151 Leadership Laboratory (0) -The

first

two

and practices of management and leadership, national defense policy and communication skills.
61.151 Leadership Laboratory (0) -The last two
years of Leadership Laboratory consists of activities

advanced leadership experiences.

years of the Leadership Laboratory include a study

classified as

of Air Force customs and courtesies,

volves planning

drill

and

cer-

emonies, issuing military commands, instructing,
directing

and evaluating the preceding skills,

study-

In-

and controlling military activities of
the cadet corps; preparation and presentation of
briefings and other oral and written communica-

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and providing of

information that

will

interviews, guidance

and

POC or permission

increase the understanding,

motivation and performance of other cadets.

of the instructor.

61.410 / 421 National Security Affairs I/II

Examines the national

61.310 / 320 Air Force Leadership Studies (3)

-

studies,

(3)

-

security process, regional

advanced leadership ethics and Air Force

Study of leadership and quality management fun-

doctrine. Several topics focus

damentals, professional knowledge, Air Force doc-

profession, officership, militaryjustice, civilian con-

trine, leadership ethics

and communication

required of an Air Force junior

officer.

examine Air Force leadership management
tions as a

skills

Case studies
situa-

means of demonstrating and exercising

practical application of the concepts being studied.

61.151

is

mandatory for

complements

this

AFROTC

course by providing advanced

leadership experiences in offer-type
requisite:

cadets and

AFROTC

activities. Pre-

approved membership

in the

trol

on the

military as a

of the military, preparation for active duty and

current issues affecting military professionalism.

Within

this structure,

to refining

for

all

continued emphasis

communication

AFROTC

skills.

61.151

is

is

given

required

cadets and complements this

course by providing advanced leadership experiences. Prerequisite:
ship in the

AFROTC-approved member-

POC or permission

of the instructor.

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Army ROTC

Administered by: Department of the Army

student to

Campus address: Army ROTC

E.

Second

to

to the U.S.

Army

develop an understand-

ing of the role of the commissioned officer within

Bloomsburg University
400

make any commitment

and allows the student

the Army. Coursework provides training in leader-

Street

Bloomsburg, PA 1 781 5-1 301

ship

and management

Fax number: (570) 389-2523

tively,

which help the

indi-

communicate effecthink analytically and make independent and

responsible decisions.

Department chair: Maj. Robert Boehnleln
Instructors: Co-adjunct instructor :Capt. Robert

skills

vidual develop the ability to

Telephone number: (570) 389-21 23

Haldeman

Two, three and four year academic scholarships
full tuition and fees,
and $150 a month during the

are available. Benefits include

About

Program

the

a flat fee for books

Bloomsburg University students can
a

commission

in the U.S.

qualify for

Army, Army Reserve or

National Guard through the on-campus Reserve
Officers' Training

(ROTC) program

while simulta-

neously pursuing a degree. Students take the

two years of the
tion.

first

ROTC incurring no military obliga-

Opportunities also exist for attending Air-

borne, Air Assault and Northern Warfare Schools.

Army ROTC
open

to

both

provides a four-year curriculum

men and women

demic major or area of study.

All

program

year.

Students enrolled in the advanced

also receive the

$150 a month regardless

of whether or not they were awarded a scholarship.

During the summer between the junior and senior
year,

advanced camp cadets attend a five-week paid

internship at Fort Lewis, Washington.

Veterans can receive constructive credit for the
first

two years of

ROTC

and are

eligible to enter

direcdy into the Advanced Course. There are a va-

regardless of aca-

riety of options available to qualify students for the

equipment, cloth-

Advanced Course who did not take

ing and books are provided free of charge.

program

academic

The

divided into two parts, the Basic Course

first

ROTC

two years. Students belonging to the

their

Army

Re-

and the Advanced Course. The Basic Course consists of four courses given during the freshman and

Guard are also eligible for the Simultaneous Membership Program.
Army ROTC also offers a ranger team for stu-

sophomore

dents

is

years.

During

this

period, classes in-

clude such subjects as military history and organization, traditions, leadership

agement and adventure

development, time man-

training.

The Advanced Course

consists of four courses

tion of the curriculum concentrates

on

application of leadership

tactics, train-

ing, ethics

such as

practical

and continued leadership development.

Students receive academic credit for
courses.

The

basic

who wish

activities

to gain

more experience

in

such as orienteering and survival

Students

who

successfully

outdoor
skills.

ROTC

complete the

curriculum receive a commission as a Second Lieu-

given during the junior and senior years. This por-

skills

serve or National

all

ROTC

program does not require the

tenant in the U.S. Army,

Army

Reserve or National

Guard. Time served on active duty

varies,

depen-

dent upon the type of program the student

elects.

Students can be guaranteed Reserve or National

Guard duty

if

they desire.

For more information about the
gram,

call

ROTC

(570) 389-2123 or (570) 389-2523.

pro-

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Advanced Course

Courses Offered
Basic Course

-

Freshman and Sophomore Years

-

Note: Leadership laboratories consist of adventure/survival training, land navigation,

dismounted
ducted

drill

first

and

aid

exercises which cannot be con-

67.110 Introduction to Military Science

(1)

Introduces

such

skills

as

rappelling, marksmanship, military customs, pre-

paring military correspondence and practical field
training.

One one-hour

class

per week, 12 hours

training.

and the principles introduced

background

ers. Skills

ment,

hour

may include marksmanship,
aid

first

(1)

Pro-

-

in basic skills essential to lead-

and communication

tactical

skills.

move-

One

one-

per week, 6 evening laboratories per

class

se-

first-hand experience in

leadership.

Team

-

(1)

ture

Provides an overview of the

and

duties

a specific survey of the junior officer's

and

responsibilities within that rank struc-

ture. Practical training consists primarily of ad-

vanced land navigation

and

skills as

practical field training.

well as rappelling

One one-hour class

67.220 Applied Leadership and
)

-

ship

Presents the fundamentals of small-unit leader-

and mission planning techniques,

to include

3-hour

skills

small-unit tactics.

One

3-hour

mer semester course

Course for students who want
vanced Program. The camp
tion

and students are paid

basic pay for a

is

to enter the

five

weeks

at the rate

second lieutenant.

Ad-

in dura-

of half the

(6)

-

A six-week
re-

quired of each cadet prior to commissioning. Ad-

vanced camp places cadets

in leadership positions

where they must put into practice the techniques
learned on campus in both

tactical

and nontactical

situations.

67.410 Advanced Leadership and

of a military organization using

One

a military envi-

in

management

skills

in administra-

ronment. Students perform roles

conduct of meetings, briefings and
3-hour

class

per week, 12 hours labo-

67.420 Advanced Leadership and
(3)

Management

Presents advanced leadership and manage-

ment skills required of a manager in

II

offered in lieu of the Basic

per week, 12

and evaluation phase

how to evaluate different leadership styles and techniques. One one-hour class per week, 1 2 hours laboSophomore sum-

class

ROTC Advanced Camp

practical application

ratory time per semester

-

per week, 12 hours

hours laboratory time per semester

techniques. Students learn through case studies

(4)

problems of small-unit

class

how to apply planning and

logistics.

ROTC Basic Camp

Course

properly in conjunction with

tion, training,

67.230

in 67.220.

Theory and Dynamics of the Military

the reverse planning process and problem-solving

ratory time per semester

Pro-

Practical application of the skills learned

management

I (3) -

Management II

One

in 67.310. Students learn

per

week, 12 hours laboratory time per semester

(1

-

(3)

67.330

Management I
Army rank struc-

-

laboratory time per semester

mester
67.210 Applied Leadership and

(3)

places students in role-model situations to provide

67.320

67.120 Introduction to Military Issues

I

vides a detailed study of the leadership techniques

laboratory time per semester

vides a

-

training during the leadership laboratories while

67.310 Advanced Military Science
-

Provides an overview of the organization of the

program.

Junior and Senior Years

performing in leadership positions and conducting

in the classroom.

ROTC

-

Note: Students gain further practical leadership

-

studies

Management

Acquaints students through a series of case

and

role playing simulations with the high

ethical standards required of a

manager and leader.

Students learn the basic procedures of military law

and

their application in a military environment.

Students continue to perform roles in

management

of a military organization, using

developed

prior military science courses.

skills

One

3-hour

class

week, 12 hours laboratory time per semester

in

per

Bloomsburg University

of

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ACC

Accounting (91)
Anthropology (46)

223

HIS

196

HON Honors Courses

Art History (31)

179

IDS

Interdisciplinary Studies (09)

166

ARS

Art Studio (32)

180

ITL

Italian (14)

170

ART

Art (30)

179

LAT

Latin (18)

BIO
BSL

Biology (50)

199

MGT Management (93)

225
210

ANT
ARH

History (42)

188
166

(08)

171

228

MRS

Marine Science

CHM Chemistry (52)

204

MKT

Marketing (97)

CHI Chinese

171

Mass Communications (27)

176

173

MSC
MAT

Mathematics (53)

205

224

MDT

Medical Technology (86)

222

212

MUS
NUR

Music (35)

182

Nursing (82)

219

214

OIS

Office Information Systems (94)

226

185

PHY

Physics (54)

208

214

PLS

Political

171

PRS
PSY

Professional Studies (79)

219

Psychology (48)

198

Russian (13)

170

167

RUS
SOC

Sociology (45)

193

222

SPN

Spanish (72)

169

186

SPE

Special Education (70)

216

168

SPA

Speech Pathology and Audiology (72)

206

HRL
THE

Studies in Hearing Loss (74)

218

Theatre Arts (26)

175

Business

Law

(98)

(16)

COM Communication Studies (25)
CIS

CPS
ELE

Computer & Information Systems
Computer Science (56)
Early Childhood and Elementary

(92)

.

Education (62)

ECN Economics

(40)

EDF

Educational Studies (60)

ENG
HPE

Exercise Science

FIN

Finance (96)

FRE

French (10)

English (20)

BUS General

GEO

Business (90)

Geography

GER German

& Adult Fitness

(41)

(11)

ESS

Geology and Earth Science

HLT

Health Sciences (80)

(05)

....

163

226

219

(55)

227

Science (44)

191

..

217

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DVS

Developmental Instruction

(01)

01.080 Introductory Algebra

Recommended

-

(3)

for students

with minimal algebraic skills as evidenced by student

Administered by Department of Developmental Instruction.
01.099 Intensive English Seminar (Summer)
entering international students

ACTFL

placement

test,

preparation and results obtained
for

program designed

who score at least at the

skills

scores or

company

some

native English speakers, together with

and

skills.

ratio,

linear

QPA. Does not apply toward

graduation.

practice

01.095 Introductory Science (Summer)

(3)

-

Acquaints the

student with scientific terminology and methodology;
familiarizes the student with the study skills

-

(3)

Designed to improve a

unique to

the mastery of science; prepares the student for

student's reading ability to a level where he/she can

subsequent courses

compete

student more comfortable with the nature and

at the next level. Instruction given in a

laboratory and lecture format. Weekly contacts provide

toward

grade counted

full-load status;

in

toward

QPA. Does

not apply toward graduation.

01.025 Reading

(3) -

II

of

Three semester hours towards

grade counted

Study

Skills for

(Summer)

I

(3)

Fundamentals

-

written English for students

SAT-V and whose

writing

Emphasis on language

who

(1)

-

Designed to provide,

approaches to

low on

test extremely

offered

summer freshmen program

01.120 College Reading and Study Skills

such as

complex reading and study

reading response journals to improve basic

strategies, reading flexibility

writing assignments.

skills in

Numerous

II

-

(3)

Grade counted

may be

whose

writing

samples confirm need. Students

basic writing skills

in

refine

context of varied writing

assignments that address given rhetorical situations.

Assignments

call for specific

sible generalization

may

from that evidence. Classwork

presentations, reading and discussion as well as

Grade counted

in

QPA. Does not apply toward

(Summer)

inadequate arithmetic

(3) -

Geared

skills.

Study

for students with
skill

techniques and

problem-solving strategies explored. Emphasizes
basic computer literacy and uses computer-assisted
instruction.

status;

Three semester hours toward

grade counted

graduation.

in

and

critical

reading

skills.

required to use the reading lab for computer-

and speed reading

exercises. Applies toward graduation.

HPE

(05) Health, Physical

Education

and Athletics
Administered by Department of Health, Physical Education and
Athletics.

05.112 Varsity Athletics

member

in

full-load

QPA. Does not apply toward

in

(1)

swimmers

Open

II

(1) -

is

-

Course

to

is

any student who

of a

to

of a

is

a

Bloomsburg University

graded

Open

good standing

athletic team.

05.149 Aquatics

-

Course

05.113 Varsity Athletics

member

(1)

good standing

athletic team.

graduation.

01 .071 Pre Algebra

college

evidence and respon-

include conferencing, collaborative work, student

writing.

Develops the

Focuses on content area reading and study

ized vocabulary lessons

below a standard set by the university and

fall

-

the individual's responsibility to learning. Students

Required of students whose SAT-V

scores

(3)

skills essential for

Outside readings focus on the nature of learning and

the QPA. Does not apply toward graduation.

01.060 Writing

or

upon special request.

learning.

in

and

learning. Applies toward graduation.

Usually restricted to the

conferencing, revising and editing of papers and

and varied short

on content area

Outside readings and

skills.

process discussed and compared to various

Test.

context and reduce anxiety about writing.

QPA. Does

individual's responsibility to learning. Product

of standard

samples confirm need.

activities

in

discussion focus on the nature of learning and the

students scoring below the established

on the Nelson Denny Reading

cutoffs

01.041 Writing

reading and study

QPA. Does not apply toward

in

grade counted

learning strategies. Principle focus

full-load status;

A prerequisite for College Reading and

graduation.

full-load status;

formulate and apply the methods and models of

the reading process and emphasizes basic reading
skills.

makes the

not apply toward graduation.

01.100 College Study Skills

Course presents major components

science; and

in

characteristics of science. Three semester hours

Two semester hours

individualized prescriptions.

A

proportion,

Concepts may include beginning

status; grade counted in

of

and grammar. Credit does not apply toward

(Summer)

I

diagnostic tests.

equations. Three semester hours toward full-load

graduation.

01.011 Reading

in

each student may include

percent, geometric concepts, basic algebraic concepts

preparatory to

the

in

for

operations of rational numbers,

other classes. Provides 90 hours of

in

conversation and acculturation

in writing

Designed

who have low TOEFL

but

improve English

to

enrollment

-

1+ on a departmentally-administered oral

level

who wish

(6)

pass/fail.

any student who

is

a

Bloomsburg University

graded

pass/fail.

Provides an opportunity for non-

to

make a proper

physical and mental

adjustment to water. Introduces basic

skills

as

provided by the American Red Cross with specific

emphasis on becoming safe

in,

on or about a body

water.

Contains

same

adapted for beginning

skills.

05.150 Aquatics

(1)

-

content as 05.149 but

of

Bloomsburg University

05.155 Swimnastics

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of

Assists students to attain and

(1)

05.232 Bowling

maintain physical fitness through water activities.

05.200

in this

Students begin with appropriate

CPR and Safety (1) - Designed for completion of Red
Cross CPR certification and to develop a safety
awareness expertise

may be

for accident prevention.

(1) -

game

Teaches the basic

numbers

will

of dances.

A wide

variety of

dances

05.234 Golf

be taught incorporating these elements.

05.214 Fencing

weapons and equipment

involved, rules of the sport

on

skills

cyclists

- An introductory course for novice
who have access to a variable speed

(1)

A

-

well

Must

Dance

-

(1)

strategy in singles

capability for

medium

teaches students

expressive or creative movement.

05.225 Beginning Ballet

a particular interest area.

Develops the fundamentals of

-

beginning ballet dancing. Elements,

language of

ballet will

skills

and the

be introduced. This history and

popularity of this art form along with the personal

and

creative benefits from ballet are included.

05.226 Jogging/Walking

(1)

-

Explores the relationship of

physical activity (jogging/walking) to the
of wellness

and healthy

sound exercise

lifestyles.

components

Also provides

principles for successful, personalized

05.228 Gymnastics

(1)

A co-ed

works primarily on
instruction

on a

introductory course that

floor exercise

and includes

variety of apparatus including: the

balance beam, pommel horse, parallel bars.
05.229 Water Polo

(1)

-

Develops

skills,

understanding and

appreciation of water polo as recreational aquatic
sport. Provides activity

and

instruction in individual

fundamentals and their incorporation into a team
concept.

Recommended

swimming

for students with basic

and appreciation

(1)

-

Develops knowledge,

of weight training

and condition-

05.231 Archery

(1)

Course develops knowledge

and appreciation
pursuit.

moves

(1)

-

05.241

Develops an awareness

how

capabilities;

to improve their physical

and body mechanics.

Judo Self-Defense (1) - Provides a
and a competency

of the sport

and

of physical self

better understanding

of judo

and self-defense

techniques. Should be used as an elective within the
physical education service program requirements.

05.243 Backpacking

and

first

Reviews backpacking equipment

-

(1)

aid procedures; includes

how to

select

trails,

menus and cooking methods; teaches safety
procedures; discusses how to adjust to the seasons
and how

to protect the environment.

05.244 Orienteering

and

skills

(1

)

Practical application of the

-

needed

knowledge

to satisfactorily follow a designated

compass and a map.
05.245 Canoeing

Offers instruction in the basics of

-

(1)

canoeing, including

skills that

can be used

recreationally in one's lifetime.

canoeing

05.247 Rock Climbing

ences

for the

Lake and

river

be taught and experienced.

will

(1)

-

Provides rock climbing experi-

beginning rock climbing enthusiast.

Introduces basic knowledge,

skills

and

practical

application of climbing. Serves as a foundation for

05.248 Basic Sailing

(1)

terminology,

-

A

beginning course that includes

maneuvering under normal and severe

weather conditions, seamanship, boating and safety.

ing programs.
-

square and folk

further experiences in this area of recreation.

ability.

05.230 Weight Training and Fitness
skill

skill in

course through the wilderness with use of a watch, a

fitness programs.
-

introductory course that

condition. Includes exercise

Attempts to provide a method of

(1)

An

Develops

05.240 Slim nasties and Fitness

of dance. Acquaints

in

-

and dance techniques.

them toward technique mastery with emphasis on

cardiovascular endurance

(1)

psychological values of square dancing. Students

and understanding

(1) •

understanding and

and doubles.
-

(1)

students with the basic elements of dance and guides

05.224 Fitness Dance

skills,

acquire a repertoire of western square dance

communication of thoughts, feelings and

ideas through the

as a recreational pursuit.

dances. Covers the sociological, physiological and

Develops the individual's

-

required.

understanding

as a vigorous, competitive sport.

05.239 Square Dancing

Develops fundamentals of jazz dance.

(1)

of riflery

Develops the

-

(1)

may be

skills, safety,

teaches history, etiquette, strokes, serves and

beginning course that teaches basic

05.222 Creative Dance

Develops the

05.238 Racquetball-Handball

stroke execution, strategy and court etiquette.
05.221 Jazz

practice are stressed. Fee

(1) •

appreciation of volleyball as a recreational activity as

provide bicycle and helmet.

05.219 Tennis

introductory course that develops basic

and appreciation

(1)

bicycle. Local touring is part of the course.

An

Rules, techniques, etiquette and an emphasis

05.236 Volleyball

(encompassing practice bouts) and a tournament.
05.217 Bicycling

-

skill

05.235 Riflery

and safety procedures.

Emphasis on learning and practicing the

(1)

skills.

Lecture aspect covers a study of the

-

(1)

history of fencing, the

Deals with the strokes, strategies and

-

(1)

badminton from a beginner's viewpoint Also

of

valuable to the intermediate player.

elements of folk dancing that can be combined to form
limitless

leam

under the instructor's close supervision. Fee required.
05.233 Badminton

05.220 International Folk Dance

ball selection,

acceptable styles, practice proper etiquette and bowl

Fee

required.

Students learn the mechanics of bowling

-

(1)

beginner's course that meets off-campus.

of, skill in

of target archery as a recreational

Swimming
05.250 Lifeguarding

ability required.
(2)

-

Provides an opportunity to attain an

American Red Cross Lifeguarding
taught as part of this course.

Certificate.

CPR

is

.

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05.251 Techniques of Coaching and Officiating Baseball

05.277 Advanced Sailing

-

(3)

-

(1)

sailing experience. Includes

baseball administration organization, fundamental

tactics, sail tune,

skills, drills

and techniques

05.252 Techniques of Coaching and Officiating Basketball

-

(3)

team

program organization and

strategy,

relationship,

profiles,

program organization and administration

Instruction in techniques of coaching

course

phases of

officiating all the

Track and Field

(3)

-

field

skills.

starting, officiating, scoring

and

facility

situations that

(3)

related to sport
participation

prepares the

(3)

-

Presents techniques of coaching, swimming, diving;

team

•

mechanical

measurement. Reviews

fitness

course

exercise. Successful completion of

fulfills

two credits

of physical education

Provides the opportunity for

(1) -

the student to develop shooting

05.272 Intermediate Bowling

advanced

skill

of

human performance

and exercise. Focuses on sport

and includes psychological assessment,
and a

brief introduction to the
in

sport

psychology. Course has particular value to coaches,

and exercise

specialists

and

05.308 Exercise and Mental Health

base of knowledge

Provides a strong

(3) -

of theory, research

and practice

in

exercise and mental health. Also provides prospective

and exercise professionals (exercise science)

with essential information

and suggestions

value

in

(1)

-

leadership roles

of practical

exercise, wellness, health

promotion, corporate fitness, cardiac rehabilitation and

05.309 Decisions for Healthy Behavior

(3)

variety of health topics including

-

Survey of a

human

sexuality,

cancer, death and dying.
05.311 Methods, Materials

skills.

Attempts to develop

and knowledge

in

mental health, substance abuse, fitness, nutrition,

requirement. (3 contact hours).
05.271 Intermediate Archery

to familiarize the student

other areas.

procedures and practical application through

programmed

prior

Studies appropriate physiologi-

cal functions, exercise physiology,

and

Aims

-

predominant research methods used

fitness

competition levels.
(2)

No

activities.

the

concept. Reviews basic strategy and current trends at

05.270 Exercise and You

setting;

other sport-affiliated professions.
in

development of individual offensive and defensive
into a

(3)

teachers, psychologists

covers rule interpretations and duties of officials.

Provides activity and instruction

an aquatic

in

components

intervention techniques

05.260 Techniques of Coaching and Officiating Swimming

Develops fitness

-

(2)

management leadership skills

with psychological

-

as coach wrestling.

fundamentals and their incorporation

one credit of the physical education

05.306 Psychology of Sport

use.

may be encountered;

individual to teach as well

fulfills

swimming experience necessary.

Gives prospective coaches an insight into problems

implications

and environmental

nutritional

swimming and other water

rules,

05.257 Techniques of Coaching and Officiating Wrestling

all

Provides learners with the

covers physiological principles of exercise applied to

Knowledge provided

development of a track program. Discusses

(1)

-

(3)

05.305 Aquatic Fitness Programming

hockey.

Analysis of technique and the

development of personal

-

the

requirement.

and

05.256 Techniques of Coaching and Officiating Cross Country,

05.265 Basketball

in

health topics are explored. Successful completion of

05.254 Techniques of Coaching and Officiating Field Hockey

and

Topics announced

mental health, personal fitness programs,

management,

stress

and officiating.

for

and swimming

tools for lifelong healthful living. Personal health

Instruction in techniques of coaching, player-coach

-

-

05.298 Fitness and Wellness
-

(3)

Sailing

ability required.

scheduling bulletin prior to each semester.

officiating.

05.253 Techniques of Coaching and Officiating Football

(3)

severe weather conditions, docking

05.290 Special Topics (1-3)

Instruction in techniques of coaching, player-coach
relationship,

maneuvering, race

and anchoring. Prerequisites:

of umpiring.

who have

Intended for students

Classroom-laboratory provides an overview of

of bowling.

Fee

Education

(3)

-

Elementary School Physical

in

Provides principles and procedures to

meet the needs and

interests of elementary-age

children in the area of physical education.
required.

05.273 Intermediate Golf

(1) -

Provides instruction

techniques and strategy involved
individual skills of the student.

in

Fee

in

the

improving the

may be

05.320 Health and Safety

in

the Elementary School

Covers health knowledge,

training

(3)

appraisal techniques for teaching elementary school
required.
health; the elementary school health program;

05.274 Intermediate Tennis

-

and health

and

Focuses on improving tennis

(1) -

safety education in the elementary school.

skills.

05.321 First Aid Safety (3)

05.275 Intermediate Volleyball

(1)

-

Studies the development
safety.

and

history of volleyball. Attempts to

-

Provides training

in first aid

improve
cardiopulmonary resuscitation certifications

fundamental

skills,

team play and strategy through
earned.

One

credit

may be

participation.

Recreational Skills area.

05.276 Intermediate Judo

(1)

-

Provides an opportunity to

develop higher levels of

skill

competencies

in judo.

and

Red Cross standard, advanced and

may be

applied to the Fitness and

Bloomsburg University

05.330 Introduction to Coaching

An overview

(3)

and coaching applications

theories

sport psychology, sport pedagogy,

management

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of

resulting in

aid

first

practice

in,

movement.

and sport

American Coaching

(3) •

used

biomechanics

liability

and

of individuals Involved In

05.334

Women

in

Sport

(3) -

and contemporary
an awareness

in

between sport

field

women

in sport.

men and women

contexts, including social, psychological
biophysical.

practices

cultural

norms

in light of

Approved as a

(3) -

05.477 Methods and Materials

public

skills.

and

(3)

-

director.

in

Dance

(3)

-

Exercise Science (6-15)

in

-

Provides the

skills

and

Required experience

is

designed to be the

role of student to

to

HON (08) Honors Courses
Administered by Honors Advisory Committee, Academic

Introduces exercise

aerobic-dance and step

Affairs.

08.101

Honors Humanities

I

(3)

-

Allows freshmen and

sophomore

motivational programs to teach in corporate or similar

or related topics

fitness areas.

and analysis. Topics vary from semester
in

Health Education

(3)

-

level

students to focus on a specific topic
in

the humanities for in-depth study

development

drugs, sexually transmitted diseases, pollution,

and the expression

alcohol and suicide.

form.

Interpretation/Exercise Testing

(3)

-

of exercise testing in a research/clinical environment.

interpretation for the

in

basic electrocardiogram

normal and the diseased

heart.

survey of cardiorespiratory structure and function

be provided. Prerequisite: 50.174 or equivalent or
permission of the instructor.

Fulfills

humanities.

Provides

students with both theoretical and practical knowledge

Students gain knowledge

to semester.

Requires extensive reading on a chosen topic, the

Assesses

major problems which concern communities today:

ECG

in

abilities are applied. Site is

dancing. Includes methods of designing physical and

05.430 Current Issues

05.450

in

positions within

05.477.

program that

science majors to the teaching principles and current

techniques involved

in

employee. Prerequisites: 50.173, 50.174, 05.476,

work one-on-one with older adults

Fitness

-

culminating experience of undergraduate course work

An

multicultural health

(3)

selected by the student with the approval of the major

tests of sport

promote health and well-being.

Methods

management

and facilitates the transition from the

trains students to

05.401

Adult Physical Education

private agencies. Students are prepared to

which technical

of the instructor.

05.397 Adult Health Development Program

of assess-

student with a practical on-site work experience

Prerequisite: 53.114 College Algebra or consent

intergenerational

in

leadership and

05.498 Internship

components.

and

body during exercise;

the health and fitness industries. Prerequisite: 05.476.

Includes descriptive statistics, knowledge tests,
grading, physical performance tests

and

assume

Acquaints future exercise science majors with

testing

Study of adult physiological

necessary to conduct health and fitness programs

Human Performance

and exercise

-

Emphasizes the academic and technical knowledge

evolving

techniques of evaluating and measuring the progress
of physical fitness

(4)

mance. Prerequisites: 50.173 and 50.178.

and

cultural diversity course.
in

and administrative

ments, motor characteristics and physical perfor-

understanding of issues germane to sport.

05.370 Measurement and Evaluation

Students study the etiology, epidemiol-

development of a working knowledge

research findings, students are expected to increase
their

knowledge of cardiac

regulatory activities of the

Encourages

By examining the past and current

and

Provides student with both a

(3)

practical

functions under stress and the adjustment and

historical

various

in

movement. Prerequisites:

the cardiac patient.

students regarding the differences

for

a detailed analysis of

be examined to provide students

05.476 Exercise Physiology

experiences.

Surveys aspects of the

role of

-

considerations, treatments, as well as the education of

the basic skills required

camping and outdoor

education training. Requires

in

ogy, patient differences, logistical

students with the scope of organized camping and the
in

and

rehabilitation.

Acquaints

(3)

will

05.452 Cardiac Rehabilitation
theoretical

05.333 School Camping and Outdoor Education

and practices

(3)

human

50.173 and 50.174.

recreation programming.

acquisition of

engage

will

with an appreciation of

school and

in

leadership, recreation planning, legal
in

Motion

the primary articulations. The fundamentals of

playground situations. Emphasizes techniques of

trends

Human

After a survey of the musculoskeletal

system, students

Presents discussion of and

recreation activities

of

Introduces students to the fundamentals of

Effectiveness Program Certificate.
05.331 Recreation Education

The Analysis

05.451 Kinesiology:

of basic

sport philosophy,

in

A

will

of the students'
of

own

those ideas

ideas on the topic
in written

and

general education requirement for

oral

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08.110 Honors Math and Science

Allows students to

(3-4) -

I

focus on a specific topic or related topics

08.301

math or

in

selected topic that

will

(3)

-

Features study of a

change with each

offering.

science for in-depth study and analysis, including

Upper division seminar focuses on values and

laboratory experience. Topics vary from semester to

issues and

semester. Requires extensive reading on a chosen

the colleges or Arts and Sciences divisions. Seminar

topic, the

development of the students' own ideas on

the topic and the expression of those ideas

and oral form.

Fulfills

fulfills

general education requirement

08.130 Honors Social Science

on a

I

may be

ethical

taught by professors from any of

the general education requirement for values

courses.

in written

08.302 Honors Seminar on Diversity

for math/natural science.

Features study of a

-

(3)

selected topic that changes with each offering. Upper
division seminar focuses

Allows students to focus

(3) -

on

and may

diversity issues

be taught by professors from any

specific topic or related topics in the social

of the colleges or

sciences for in-depth study and analysis. Topics vary

Arts

from semester to semester. Requires extensive

general education requirement for diversity courses.

reading on a chosen topic, the development of the
students'

own

those ideas

08.201

Honors Seminar on Values

and

Seminar

divisions.

the

fulfills

08.303 Honors Seminar on Quantitative and Analytical

ideas on the topic and the expression of

in written

and Sciences

Reasoning

oral form. Fulfills general

(3)

-

Features study of a selected topic that

changes with each

offering.

Upper division seminar

education requirement for social science science and

focuses on diversity issues and

approved as a diversity course.

professors from any of the colleges or Arts and

Honors Humanities

sophomore

level

II

Allows freshmen and

(3) -

08.304 Honors Interdisciplinary Seminar
a selected topic that

and analysis. Topics vary from semester

division seminar focuses

to semester.

Requires extensive reading on a chosen topic, the
of the students'

and the expression
form.

Fulfills

own

and

(3)

Features study of

-

changes with each

on

offering.

Upper

and may

diversity issues

be taught by professors from any of the colleges or

ideas on the topic

of those ideas in written

taught by

Sciences divisions.

students to focus on a specific topic

or related topics in the humanities for in-depth study

development

may be

and Sciences

Arts

divisions.

oral

general education requirement for

IDS

humanities.

08.210 Honors Math and Science

II

(3-4)

-

Allows students to

focus on a specific topic or related topics

in

(09) Interdisciplinary Studies

Administered by College of Arts and Sciences.

math or
.09.100 University Seminar

(1)

science for in-depth study and analysis, including
transition to college

-

life

Promotes a successful

for

new freshmen through the

laboratory experience. Topics vary from semester to
presentation of critical information about the

semester. Requires extensive reading on a chosen
topic, the

and

university's

development of the students' own ideas on

the topic and the expression of those ideas

in written

Examines the peoples

oral form. Fulfills general education requirement

Africa

for math/natural science.

08.230 Honors Social Science

II

(3)

Latin America; their art, literature,

importance

in

and

history, sketching

the world.

09.211 History of Natural Scientific Thought
historical

students'

own

those ideas

and

08.300 Introduction to Honors Research
introduction to research

(1)

-

and from other

the pass/fail course, the student

must produce a proposal

for

honors thesis research

meets the approval of the Honors Advisory

Committee.

Reviews the

scientific

and mathematical

their significance to

human

Human

human

Values

interaction of science

progress.

(3)

-

and technology

values. Studies past, present

and future

technological developments and their impact

on

personal and social values.

university personnel

The student chooses an honors mentor and begins
In

with

across the

honors students before beginning honors research.

planning research.

Compares the

Serves as an

concerned with undergraduate research. Required of

and

09.213 Science, Technology and

and includes guest lectures

library staff, university faculty

disciplines

disciplines

oral form. Fulfills general

education requirement for social science.

-

thought and methods, characteristics of these

ideas on the topic and the expression of

in written

(3)

development of the natural sciences and

mathematics, the nature of

reading on a chosen topic, the development of the

that

-

East,

specific topic or related topics in the social

from semester to semester. Requires extensive

all

(3)

and Middle

Allows students to focus

-

sciences for in-depth study and analysis. Topics vary

from

and

of the Far

philosophy, cultural geography
their

on a

academic program.

09.111 Introduction to the Peoples of the Third World

09.230

Human

Sexuality

(3) -

Presents a two

perspective of the roles of sexuality

(2)

in

gender

the

humans. Considered are anthropological,

life

of

biological,

psychological and sociological aspects of sexuality

and

their relation to

popular culture and diversity.

Addresses current public health issues,

ethics,

responsible decision-making and values.

Bloomsburg University

09.231 Technical Writing

technical writing in the physical, natural

sciences and

09.497 Honors Seminar

Presents the principles of

-

(3)

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of

and

technology and industry. Promotes

in

(3)

I

Provides a thorough

-

09.312 Seminar

in

growing area of

American Studies

II

(3)

in

Social Sciences

(3)

II

opportunity to apply theoretical and descriptive

continuation of

knowledge acquired

in

multiple humanities disciplines.

Requires approval of the internship coordinator and the

09.487 THIS Internship Experience

(9)

-

dean of Arts and Sciences.

Internship provides

outstanding students with enriching academic

experience as an intern

the executive or legislative

in

FRE

French

(10)

branches of state government or with state boards,

Administered by Department of Languages and Cultures.

agencies or commissions.

10.100 Foundations of French Language and Culture

09.488 THIS Research Project

(3)

-

The student

Seeks

intern

completes an individualized directed project involving
substantial analysis

and research. The project

09.489 THIS Academic Seminar

(3)

-

is

intercultural

communication

Student interns participate

The

work

structured to integrate the student's

experience with a rigorous academic component and

an exposure to multiple facets of state government.

Honors Independent Study

in

Humanities

independent study course

in

which, under the

I

(1-3)

-

An

10.101 French

I

(3)

-

Seeks

culture. For students with

of

French. Practice in the language laboratory required.

10.102 French

II

(3) -

Continuation of 10.101. Prerequisite:

10.101 or equivalent.

10.203 French

III

(3) -

Continuation of development of the four

francophone culture. Practice

project(s) in the first stage of his/her

proposed honors work.

skills.

Emphasis on reading. Study
in

project of the student's choice

(3)

-

Allows for

10.204 French IV

and provides honor

field.

•

oral

Continuation of 10.203. Emphasis

communication

skills.

equivalent.

Seminars

10.205 Applied Phonetics and Pronunciation

French sound system.

Drills

(3)

intonation. Selections of prose, poetry

humanities honors committee and announced

imitation.

in

advance.

Analyzes

and songs

for

Not offered every semester. Prerequisite:

10.102 or equivalent.

09.493 Honors Independent Study

Independent study

in

Mathematics

in

(1)

-

the Humanities

in

II

honors program.

of

grammar and syntax and use

(3)

-

Thorough study

of idioms through

applied exercises. Introduction to French morphology.

Not offered every semester. Prerequisite: 10.204 or

Offers a cross-disciplinary

equivalent.

in

the honors program with

emphasis on student presentation and discussion
in

of

a student's area of expertise.

09.496 Honors Independent Study

in

project, initial exploratory reading

I

(1-3)

and a proposal

a major Honors Independent Study Project.
students

who

qualify for

pursue an honors course of study

and wish

in their last

years. Usually taken in the junior year.

10.207 Conversation: French Daily Life and

Prepared and free speaking
life

the Social Sciences

Involves the student's selection of an honors adviser

for

10.206 Structure of the French Language

the Natural Sciences and

perspective to students

important topics

-

(1-3)

an area previously approved as

part of the student's overall

09.495 Honors Seminar

Reserved

-

on pronunciation and

organized around general themes selected by the

for

Practice in

the language laboratory. Prerequisite: 10.203 or

interested faculty concepts in the humanities related to

the project and to the student's major

(Fall) (3)

on culture and

students the opportunity to discuss with peers and

and

of

the language

laboratory. Prerequisite: 10.102 or equivalent.

the Humanities

continued in-depth study of a particular research

-

francophone

no more than two years of

the

in

activities

to develop the four language skills

language

09.492 Honors Seminar

-

the context of the

and acquaint students with elements

guidance of a faculty mentor, the student completes
initial

in

(3)

emphasis

required.

a seminar coordinated by the resident director.

seminar

on

to develop novice proficiency with

Francophone world. Language laboratory

is

related to the internship experience.

in

-

program designed to give selected interns an

inquiry.

09.311.

09.491

of the

Provides for an on-site work experience and training

materials and resources available for deepening the
of this

in

is interdisciplinary.

09.498 Honors Independent Study

appreciation of our varied heritage and research

knowledge

and the student's major field. Focus

project

individual-

seminar

American Studies

in

Allows for

the social sciences which relate to the research

ized instruction.

09.311 Seminar

-

(3)

and provides honor students the opportunity to

project

Uses seminar

approach involving class participation and

the Social Sciences

discuss with peers and interested faculty concepts

effectiveness in communicating technical information to

specialized and general audiences.

in

continued in-depth study of a particular research

social

to

two

and customs

in

Customs

activities

(3)

-

about everyday

francophone countries. Not offered

every semester. Prerequisite: 10.204 or equivalent or
concurrently with 10.204 with consent of the
chairperson.

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10.211 Foundations of French Culture and Civilization
-

(Fall) (3)

10.423 Black Francophone Writers and Culture

Reviews major developments of French culture from

an

historical point of view.

Taught

major aspects of

and major writers

English;

in

French majors. Approved as a diversity course.

for

Presents major aspects of

(3)

France today. Taught

Approved as a

-

civilization,

covered

in

regular

is

offered. Topics

may

include

GER (11) German
11.100 Foundations

Not offered every semester.

10.290 French Studies Abroad (1-6)

-

Prerequisite:

Minimum

on

and

and

-

Provides a study-tour of
art

as seen

11.101

in relation

Consent

10.309 Commercial French

and around

Paris

and

(3)

intercultural

communication

in

the context of the

11.121

cultural content of

francophone

(3)

Develops the four language

-

no more than two years

German

II

(3)

Students

of major

of the 20th Century

1 1 .1 22

projects for

review of phonology, morphology, syntax and
11.203

in

German

German

in

(3)

II

-

Continuation

knowledge of German

German and

special

majors. Not offered every

German

III

(3)

-

Development

of the four

Basic grammar reviewed and

Not offered every semester. Prerequisite:

language

skills.

new grammatical

concepts presented. Reading and study of the culture

10.206 or consent of the chairperson.
in

Taught

semester.

advanced speaking

including activities with development of cultural

10.402 Contemporary Issues

Boll.

special projects for

of 11.121. Taught in English;

Presents a thorough

in

and

German Authors of the 20th Century
unnecessary. Readings

semantics. Practical application

Examines

-

(3)

German unnecessary.

German and

in

I

German authors such as Hesse,

majors. Not offered every semester.

equivalent.
-

of

the language laboratory.

Continuation of 11.101. Reading and

-

German Authors

Readings
(3) -

works. Prerequisite: 10.204 or

(3)

and

in

English; knowledge of

study French for reading and cultural knowledge;

Advanced French Language

skills

German. Requires practice

Brecht, Mann, Kafka, Durenmatt

Prerequisite: 10.204 or equivalent.

modem

I

cultures. For students with

works

an introduction to business

10.331 Selected 20th Century Writers (Fall)

German

or equivalent.

reading, writing

correspondence. Not offered every semester.

proficiency.

in

writing given additional emphasis. Prerequisite: 11.101

Acquisition of French

-

and speaking. Includes
culture. Provides

11.102

of the instructor.

business language and terminology

10.401

-

(3)

acquaints students with elements of German-speaking

cultural environment. Visits to places

cultural interest in

the provinces. Not offered every semester.
Prerequisite:

Culture

activities required.
(3)

France with attention to French
social

German Language and

German-speaking world. Language laboratory

the chairperson.

10.295 Art and Culture of France

of artistic

in

Seeks to develop novice proficiency with emphasis

two semesters of French or equivalent or consent of

selected

French

under faculty

Administered by Department of Languages and Cultures.

French for travelers, French gastronomy, Quebec

its

literature

Provides knowledge

(1-3)

training in fields usually not

each time course

to

language or

supervision. Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor

diversity

courses. Content determined by instructor and varies

culture.

French.

and the chairperson.

10.289 Special Topics

and

in

Provides for

-

individual study of a particular aspect of

course.
10.281

Presents

consent of the chairperson.

unnecessary. Special projects for French majors. Not
offered every semester.

-

those countries. Taught

10.490 Independent Study in French (1-9)

life in

English; knowledge of French

in

in

(3)

Black francophone countries

Not offered every semester. Prerequisite: 10.204 or

knowledge of French unnecessary. Special projects

10.212 France Today

life in

given additional emphasis. Not offered every

Francophone Media

(3)

-

semester. Prerequisite: 11.102 or equivalent.

Presents further development of language fluency

11.204

through discussion of current topics and issues

German
culture

selected from francophone newspapers and

IV (3)

-

Continuation of 11.203. Emphasizes

and communication. Not offered every

semester. Prerequisite: 11.203 or equivalent.

magazines. Not offered every semester. Prerequisite:
11.205 Applied Phonetics and Pronunciation

10.207 or equivalent.
the

10.409 Commercial French

II

(3)

-

Studies French business

aiming at preparing students for internships

Quebec

or a branch of a French

in

life

and

business

France,

in

the U.S. Reviews business correspondence and

Not offered every semester.

(3) -

Analysis of

on pronunciation

intonation. Selections of prose, poetry

and songs

two years of high

school German. Not offered every semester.
11.206

cultural content.

Drills

for imitation. Prerequisite: 11.102 or

company

in

German sound systems.

Grammar and Composition (3) - In-depth study of
German grammar. Stresses application of grammatical

Prerequisite: 10.309.
principles in controlled

10.422 Masterpieces of French Literature
significant writers

(3) -

and playwrights

Studies the most

of France. Not

offered every semester. Prerequisite: 10.206 or

consent of the chairperson.

and

free written composition.

Not offered every semester. Prerequisite: 11.204 or
equivalent.

Bloomsburg University

11.207 Conversation: Daily Life and

Speaking Countries

(3)

-

participation in prepared

on

daily

Customs

in

German-

German

Literature (3)

German

-

Examines

selected masterpieces of

and free-speaking

Middle Ages to the present with excursions

activities

Grammar

readings and oral reports assigned.

when necessary. Not

and

permission of the instructor. Not offered every

11.490 Independent Study in

German

-

(1-9)

Provides for

individual study of a particular aspect of

chairperson.

civilization,

Culture and Civilization

I

-

(3)

in historic

socio-cultural contexts. Prerequisite: 11.206 or

concurrently with 11.204 with consent of the

German

from the

literature

semester.

offered every

semester. Prerequisite: 11.204 or equivalent or

11.211

11.422 Masterpieces of

Emphasizes student

German-speaking cultures. Outside

life in

reviewed

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of

Provides an

understanding of the geography, government,

language or

literature

German

under supervision of

a faculty member. Prerequisite: Consent of the
instructor

and the chairperson.

customs, education, arts and history of the Germanspeaking countries, as well as a vivid sense of the

SPN(12) Spanish

current scenes

12.100 Foundations

in

these countries. Taught

English;

in

knowledge of German not required. Special projects
for

German

majors. Not offered every semester.

Approved as a
11.212

German

diversity course.

Culture and Civilization

11.211. Taught

in

II

(3) -

Continuation of

English; knowledge of

German not

Approved as a

diversity course.

Provides knowledge and

-

covered

training in fields not usually
is

in regular

determined by instructor and

German Studies Abroad
two semesters

of

-

(1-6)

German

Minimum

or consent of the

(3)

-

in

reading,

today, in

German

culture

and

life in

society. Not

offered every semester. Prerequisite: 11.206 or

equivalent.

writers for reading

and

cultural

-

Current

German

knowledge. Develop-

of the four skills continues. Not offered every

semester. Prerequisite: 11.204 or equivalent.
11.402 Contemporary Issues

in

German Media

(3)

-

Further

through discussion of current topics and issues
selected from

German language newspapers and

magazines. Not offered every semester. Prerequisite:
11.207 or equivalent.
11.403, 11.503 Workshop(3)

-

practical use. Offered

level

Requires practice
II

skills;

(3)

in

language

lab.

Continuation of 12.101. Reading and

-

writing given additional emphasis. Prerequisite: 12.101

12.203 Spanish

III

(3)

-

Continued development of

(3)

-

skills

emphasis on reading and

and

writing.

Continuation of 12.203. Prerequisite:

12.203 or equivalent.
12.205 Phonetics: Theory and Practice
student's ability to

-

(3)

communicate

Seeks

improve

to

spoken

effectively in

Spanish. Provides a detailed study of Spanish sound

and intonation patterns through group and

individual

12.206 Structure of the Spanish Language

(3)

Study of

-

exercises and introduction to Spanish morphology. Not
offered every semester. Prerequisite: 12.204 or
equivalent.

12.207 Conversation: Hispanic Daily Life and

Emphasizes student
activities

Customs

participation in prepared

about everyday

life

semester Prerequisite: 12.204 or equivalent or

of cultural issues

(3)

-

methods

of cultural

Not offered every semester. Prerequisite: 300
or consent of the instructor.

in

concurrently with 12.204 with consent of the

Readings

from 1870 to 1933.

society and

-

free-

and customs

on demand

only. Prerequisite:

(3)

and

Spanish-speaking countries. Not offered every

in culture,

German

Not offered every semester. Prerequisite: 12.102 or
equivalent.

speaking

Mass Culture and High Culture

and discussion

critique.

Develops the four language

-

Presents selected materials for

11.206 or 11.207 or consent of the instructor.

Background

(3)

I

Spanish grammar and syntax through applied

language development, especially of conversation,

11.420 Seminar:

the context of the

practice. Attends to individual pronunciation problems.

11.331 Selected 20th Century Writers (3)

ment

in

acquaints students with elements of Hispanic culture.

culture. Increased

German

Acquisition of

and speaking. Background of business

Germany

communication

activities required.

12.101 Spanish

12.204 Spanish IV

German

commercial language and terminology
writing

intercultural

or equivalent.

Prerequisite:

chairperson.

11.309 Commercial

on

12.102 Spanish

varies. Not offered every semester.

of

-

For students with no more than two years of Spanish.

11.281-11.289 Special Topics (1-3)

11.290

(3)

Spanish-speaking world. Language laboratory

required. Not offered every semester.

courses. Content

Spanish Language and Culture

in

Seeks to develop novice proficiency with emphasis

chairperson.

12.208 Conversation for Health Professionals

(3)

-

Emphasizes

development of speaking and comprehension

for

communication with Spanish-speaking health care
clients.

For health services students and other

interested persons. Not offered every semester.
Prerequisite: 12.204 or equivalent.

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12.211 Spanish Culture

Civilization (Fall) (3)

-

Provides an

12.421 Hispanic Prose (3)

customs,

and

fine arts

Taught

history.

English;

in

writers, concentrating

knowledge of Spanish not required. Special projects
for

Reading and discussion of prose

-

works by selected Spanish and Spanish American

understanding of Spain through geography, education,

in

Spanish majors. Approved as a diversity course.

12.212 Spanish-American Culture and Civilization (Spring)

(3)

on 20th century authors. Taught

Spanish. Not offered every semester. Prerequisite:

12.207 or an equivalent proficiency.

12.422 Hispanic Theater and Poetry

Reading and

(3) -

Provides an understanding and appreciation of the

discussion of plays and poetry by selected Spanish

present and past

Spanish-American

and Spanish American

Maya and

century authors. Taught

of the

life

Republics. Studies Aztec,

Inca cultures

using films and outside readings. Taught

knowledge of Spanish language not required.

Approved as a

(3) -

12.430 Short Story

Provides an

-

Acquaints students with the short story

American, Chicano and Puerto Rican authors and

both Spain, Spanish-American

in

(3)

as an expression of culture by Spanish, Spanish

understanding and appreciation of the present Spanish-

speaking world,

on 20th

Spanish. Not offered every

proficiency.

diversity course.

12.214 The Hispanic World Today

in

semester. Prerequisite: 12.207 or an equivalent

English;

in

writers, concentrating

countries and Spanish-speaking groups

in

through geography, history, economics,

politics,

sensitizes students to cultural values in the Hispanic

world. Not offered every semester. Prerequisite:

the U.S.

12.207 or an equivalent proficiency.

education, customs and fine arts. Taught in Spanish for

12.490 Independent Study

Spanish

in

(1-9)

-

Provides for

Spanish majors and other interested people. Not

individual study of a particular aspect of Hispanic

offered every semester. Prerequisite: 12.204 or

civilization,

consent of instructor.

sion of a faculty member. Prerequisites: Consent of

12.281-12.289 Special Topics

(1-3)

-

training in fields not usually

courses. Content
varies. Topics

Women

in

is

may

Spanish

Provides knowledge and

covered

in regular

literature

under the supervi-

the instructor and the chairperson.

determined by instructor and

RUS (13)

include Spanish for Travelers and

Administered by Department of Languages and Cultures.

Literature.

Not offered every

Russian

13.101 Russian

semester. Prerequisite: Varies according to the nature

I

Develops the four language

(Fall) (3) -

and studies elements

of the topic.

skills

of Russian culture. Requires

practice in the language laboratory. Also offered in

12.290 Spanish Studies Abroad

two semesters

language or

(1-6)

-

Minimum

Prerequisite:

of Spanish or consent of the

spring on demand.

13.102 Russian

chairperson.

(Spring) (3)

II

-

Continuation of 13.101.

Prerequisite: 13.101 or equivalent.

12.306 Structure and Composition

(3)

-

Review

of syntax

and

13.103 Russian

structure with application in composition. Not offered

(3) •

III

Continued development of four

Emphasis on reading and

every semester. Prerequisite: 12.206 or consent of

culture.

skills.

Not offered every

semester. Prerequisite: 13.102.

instructor.

13.104 Russian IV
12.309 Commercial Spanish

(3)

-

Acquaints students with

(3) -

Continuation of 13.103. Not offered

every semester. Prerequisite: 13.103.

basic skills in Spanish trade correspondence and

13.290 Independent Study

in

Russian

(1-9)

-

Individual study of

commercial reading. Emphasizes vocabulary and
a particular aspect of Russian

commercial idioms. Stresses elementary knowledge
life

language or

under faculty supervision. Prerequisite:

literature

of commercial

civilization,

and methods. For business students

and others who desire

Consent
to

enhance

their

knowledge

of the instructor

and the chairperson.

of

Spanish. Not offered every semester. Prerequisite:

ITL

(14) Italian

12.204 or an equivalent proficiency.
12.331 Selected 20th Century Writers (3)

-

Reading and

14.101 Italian

discussion of selected modern works. Not offered

12.402 Issues

14.102

in

the Hispanic Media

(3)

-

Provides for further

development of language fluency through discussion
of a variety of topics

media. Practice
sized.

in

and current issues

in

skills

and

Stresses basic grammar.

Italian culture.

Italian

II

(3)

-

Continuation of 14.101. Emphasizes

reading and writing. Not offered every semester.

Japanese

Hispanic

advanced conversation empha-

Not offered every semester. Prerequisite:

12.207 or an equivalent proficiency.

Develops the four language

-

Not offered every semester.

every semester. Prerequisite: 12.207 or an equivalent
proficiency.

(3)

I

studies the

The sequence

of

courses

in

Japanese

is

not offered every

semester. Students should inquire

in

the Department of

Languages and Cultures.
16.101, 16.102, 16.103, 16.104 Self-Instructional Learning

Program
III

(3)

in

Japanese

and Japanese

I

(3)

IV (3)

-

Japanese

II

(3),

Japanese

self instructional learning.

Bloomsburg University

CHI

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Pennsylvania

of

Chinese

(16)

20.131

The Bible as

Literature (3)

types found
16.105 Chinese

(3)

I

Basic elements of Mandarin Chinese,

-

in

the Old

Examination of

-

literary

and New Testaments and

their

profound influence on Western culture.

emphasis on spoken language. Introduces the

with

20.151 Introduction to Literature (3)

Chinese

Requires practice sessions

culture.

Exploration of literature as

experience and the techniques by which

language

-

(3)

II

it

communi-

lab.

cates

16.106 Chinese

-

in

Continuation of 16.105. Begin study of

the Chinese characters. Requires practice sessions

short story, novel,

in

20.152 Literature and Society

(3)

drama and

poetry.

Readings selected for

-

in

consideration of purposes, characteristics, issues and

language laboratory. Prerequisite: 16.105 or
values of specific areas (such as business,
equivalent.

psychology or science) from a humanistic perspec16.211 Foundations of Chinese Civilization
culture

and

Chinese

(Fall) (3)

tive.

civilization in historical perspective, with

20.153 Folklore

emphasis on

and philosophy. Taught

art

(3)

A survey of such

traditional

forms of

oral

as epic, ballad, folksong, folktale and

literature

Approved as a

-

English.

in

diversity course.

superstitions examined in terms of origin, transmission

16.212 China Today (Spring)

(3) -

civilization today, with

Chinese culture and

focus on

and influence on
20.1

philosophy,

customs and new

literature.

art, political

54 Folklore of the American West
genres, including legends,

Approved as a

English.

16.400 Study Abroad (1-8)

-

customs

By consent

of the chairperson.

-

Develops reading and writing

emphasizes correct
Introduction to

skills;

classical pronunciation.

Roman culture and

of

civilization.

(3)

II

and

-

-

(3)

Not

its

science

fiction,

forms, conventions and ideas. Course content

20.200 Writing Proficiency Examination

translation skills; teaches classical references

through selected readings. Not offered every

(3)

A

-

topics provided by the

Faculty consultations and

staff.

20.201 Composition

-

(3)

II

Intermediate-level study

Practice

and acquisition

German and

voice majors and students singing

in choirs.

of

Italian for

Spanish

upon demand. Not offered every semester.

ENG

basic writing

essays and
site:

Instruction in short

skills.

in

and

and expanding

practice in composition, reinforcing
-

and long

research-supported writing. Prerequi-

20.101 or consent of department chairperson.

20.203 Approaches to Literary Study

(3) -

An

introduction to

writing about literature; a consideration of research

(20) English

techniques and types of

literary analysis. Satisfies

Administered by Department of English.

requirement for Composition

When

majors. Prerequisite: 20.101 or 20.104; open to

20.203

is listed

as a prerequisite, any 100-level or 200-

level literature

course may be substituted as the

students.

I

(3)

-

Study and practice of the principles

of composition to improve proficiency in writing skills.

20.104 Honors Composition

(3)

-

Similar to 20.101 but offered

only to freshmen exempted from 20.101 on the basis
of admission criteria. Study

long essays and

Students

who

in

and practice

in

short and

writing course requirement.

Interaction (3)

varieties of language, verbal

-

A

study of

and non-verbal and

Grammar and Usage

(3)

-

A

20.226 European Literature

works

their

application to improve diction, sentence structure

Major Continental

-

literary

from the classical Greek period

(3)

II

in translation

Biblical back-

-

Major Continental

literary

from the 17th century to the

present.

from

its

I

(3)

-

Survey of American

literature

colonial beginnings through the Civil War.

Civil

(3)

II

-

Survey of American

War through

20.246 British Literature

current written standard English, with practical

may be

grounds.

from the

grammatical forms, rules and accepted usage of

all

as a prerequisite, any

through the Renaissance, including

20.237 American Literature

study of

(3)

I

in translation

20.236 American Literature

communicative and social functions.

style.

is listed

substituted as the prerequisite.

works

successfully complete 20.104 are

Language and Social

20.112 Practical

20.203

20.227 European Literature

research-supported writing.

exempt from a second
20.111

When

Required for all English

II.

100-level or 200-level literature course

prerequisite.

20.101 Composition

the

in

course. Not for English majors. Prerequisite: 20.101.

For Music Majors
(1)

series of

compositions written under examination conditions on

a writing laboratory are available for students

semester. Prerequisite: 18.101 or equivalent.

correct pronunciation in French,

fiction,

popular drama) and examination

varies with each presentation of the course.

Continuation of 18.101. Develops reading

16.109 Language for Singing

and

Study of one type of popular

(such as detective

literature of terror or

offered every semester.

18.102 Latin

and

Spanish of the Trans-Mississippi West.
20.156 Popular Literature

(3)

A study of folklore

tales, ballads

of Native Americans, English, French

literature
I

tall

diversity course.

LAT Latin
18.101 Latin

(3) -

directions. Taught in

I

(3)

-

the

modem

Survey of

literature

era.

British literature

from

Beowulf through Samuel Johnson.

and

20.247 British Literature

II

(3)

-

Survey of

the Romantics through the

British literature

modern

era.

from

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20.256 Non-Western Literature

Study of a

(3) -

I

Approved

cultures.

for diversity requirement.

20.257 Non-Western Literature

Study of a

(3) -

II

by either the

works studied. Approved

of

its

20.287 Black

-

(3)

Exploration of the nature of poetry

Women Writers

and

States, Caribbean

-

(3)

in

terms

Approved

for diversity

requirement.

-

The poetry and nondramatic
(to 1660),

Age

of the period

-

(3)

The prose, poetry and

from 1 660 through the end of the

20.345 Romantic and Victorian Literature

prose of the

late 18th

(3)

-

Teaches students to

-

(3)

"read" culture through a wide range of "texts,"

and

including television

and

film

in

-

Major writers

shaping and interpreting the British

experience. Writers vary with each presentation of the

to analyze sexism,

racism, classism and homophobia. Approved for

course. Prerequisite: 20.203.

20.363 Shakespeare

diversity requirement.

(3)

-

Study of Shakespeare's plays with

emphasis on Shakespeare as poet and playwright and

20.300 Writing Children's Literature

(3)

Consideration of various

-

Approaches

books

practice in writing children's

to

and

attention to conditions of the Elizabethan theater and

history of the

for publication.

types and techniques

literary

with discussion of field research

and poetry

instrumental

The poetry and

and 19th centuries.

20.346, 20.347 Studies in British Literature (3)

20.288 Feminist Reading of Culture

in writing nonfiction,

for children. Prerequisite: 20.384 or

20.385 or consent of the instructor.
20.301 Creative Writing: Fiction (3)

in

(3)

18th century.

writers from the United

Africa.

20.344 The Neoclassical

drama

Introduces students to a

women

wide range of black

fiction; critical

of Chaucer. Prerequisite: 20.203.

20.342 The Renaissance

excluding the works of Milton. Prerequisite: 20.203.

aims, forms and substance.

fiction

works

period or genre (such as

metrical romance), generally excluding the

prose of the 16th and 17th centuries

for diversity

requirement.

20.280 Poetry

Major works of the Old and

common theme,

relate to a

literature(s)

-

Middle English periods (the former in translation) that

drama or

literature or

European-American

literatures outside the traditions of

cultures, differing from 20.256

or the

20.341 Medieval Literature (3)

literature or

European-American

literatures outside the traditions of

analysis by the instructor

work

in

and the class

group discussion.

20.364 Chaucer

(3)

(3) -

Advanced study of

writing

nonfiction prose: form, style, audience, editing,

(3)

and

-

The poetry and prose
in

concerning the fundamental theory and techniques of

of

John Milton

the contexts of his age, his puritanism

his learning. Prerequisite: 20.203.

novel

Lecture and discussion

(3) -

in

contexts of his work. Prerequisite: 20.203.
20.365 Milton

20.370 The English Novel

evaluation. Prerequisite: 60 semester hours.

20.303 Creative Writing: Poetry

Chaucer's major poetry (with practice

-

speaking and reading Middle English) including

considered

20.302 Advanced Composition

text. Prerequisite:

consideration of the medieval social and intellectual

Original creative

-

Shakespearean

20.203.

in

History and development of the

-

(3)

England from

its

inception to the

end

of the

19th century. Prerequisite: 20.203.

20.372 Modern Novel

(3)

-

Major modern novels, with

poetry writing together with writing and evaluation of

emphasis on developments

poems

vary with each presentation of the course. Prerequi-

a workshop situation. Prerequisite: 20.280 or

in

20.379 or consent of the instructor.

20.306 Theory and Practice of Writing
theories of writing

Recommended

students
in

in English,

advanced work

but

in

for

new

of writing including

the methods the theories

secondary education

open to

in writing.

all

students interested

Prerequisite: 45

(3)

-

The

history, characteristics

20.203.

Drama

(3)

The plays

-

-

Study of the sound patterns,

modern English and

of children's

20.377 Modern

Shakespeare's
later

Drama

major developments

in

-

Survey of the

the English language from

-

Major Continental, English and

(3)

-

A survey

and poetic movements.
20.384 Literature for Children

(3)

-

American writers instrumental

in

(3)

-

Major

shaping and

American experience. Writers vary

with each presentation of the course. Prerequisite:

contemporary poetry

Studies the development of

instructor.

American Literature

of

literature for children, including consideration of criteria

for selecting literature for the

20.334, 20.335 Studies in

themes and

Prerequisite: 20.203.

its

Anglo-Saxon origins to the present. Prerequisite: 60
semester hours or consent of the

attitudes,

style. Prerequisite: 20.203.

20.379 Modern Poetry
(3)

(3)

American plays from Ibsen to the present with

emphasis on contemporary

semester hours.
20.312 History of the English Language

20.203.

of

predecessors and contemporaries and those of

20.203.
(3)

acquisition of their first language. Prerequisite: 45

interpreting the

and

techniques of the modern short story. Prerequisite:

Jacobean and Caroline dramatists. Prerequisite:

morphology, word formation processes, semantics
of

20.374 Short Story

20.375 Renaissance

semester hours.
20.311 Structure of English

and syntax

Writers

site: 20.203.

Introduction to

-

and the teaching

both study of and practice
require.

(3)

in fictional art.

and methods

classroom and

for presenting literary

works

in

library

an

elementary classroom. Prerequisite: 60 semester
hours.

Bloomsburg University

Pennsylvania

of

20.385 Literature for Young Adults
literature

aimed

Critical

-

(3)

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discussion of

young adult readers or popular with

at

20.436 African-American Literature

(3)

-

A detailed study of one

of the three major areas in African-American literature:

them, by such writers as S.E. Hinton, Robert Cormier,

the African-American novel, the Harlem Renaissance

Judy Blume and Paul

or African-American Writers. Prerequisite: 45 semester

works

for the

Zindel. Consideration of literary

secondary classroom with attention to

the subject of censorship. Prerequisite: 60 semester
hours.

Contemporary

of a topic, author or
II

Literature (3)

Study

movement significant in post-World

Course content

literatures.

will vary.

Prerequi-

site: 20.203.

Study of a topic

-

in literature; topic

cultural

20.488,. 20.489

Seminar

(3)

An

-

opportunity to explore, at an

advanced

level,

offered

regularly scheduled courses. Content

in

a

literary or linguistic

(3)

-

processes

Analyzes identity-construction
in

constructing categories of

hours.

20.492 Literary Theory and Criticism

gender, race and class. Approved for diversity

literary criticism

requirement. Prerequisite: 20.203 or permission of

as of contemporary trends

instructor.

advanced

20.411 Modern Linguistic Theory

developments

-

(3)

in linguistics,

A

survey of modern

of

methods

history

schools. Prerequisite:

60 semester hours.

political

in

American Society

(3)

Review

-

of social,

historical

and other languages

in

American society. Prerequisite:

60 semester hours.

course

in

the significant

movements and

(3) -

and

literary

An advanced

cultural

Douglass, Whitman and Dickinson.

between the

-

(3)

English

(3)

A

-

problem

in

(3-6)

-

Prerequisite: 60

travel-study course for

the perspective of the

of on-site resources.

emphasis determined by the

1914. Content

varies, but will include Twain, Howells,

in

semester hours.

and scholars and the use

Study of American

War and

Civil

drama,

relevant disciplines. Includes meetings with writers

Prerequisite: 45 semester hours, including 20.203.

literature

in

reading audience. Prerequisite: 60 semester hours.

writer or literary

Cooper, Emerson, Hawthorne, Poe, Thoreau,

20.432 American Realism (1865-1914)

Study of major rhetorical

English majors and non-majors, concentrating on a

Special emphasis given to the works of Irving,

Melville,

preparing

these language devices

20.496 Literary Study Abroad

writers of the period 1820-1865.

in

and planning scholarly

prose and poetry; and discussion of their effects on the

20.495 Independent Study

20.431 American Romanticism (1820-1865)

-

Investigation

devices, the nature and range of rhetorical designs;
identification of

development and current status of English

(3) -

semester hours.

projects. Prerequisite: 60
(3)

an

and study of book

and production with practice

20.494 Rhetoric of Literature

and philosophical perspectives on the

traditional

60 semester hours.

of literary scholarship

specialized bibliographies

in

Study of

20.493 Bibliography and Literary Research

including transformational-

as grammar

-

in literary theory, at

level. Prerequisite:

of language acquisition; current adaptations of theory
for presentation

(3)

from Aristotle to the present, as well

generative grammar; applications of theory to patterns

20.413 Language

subject not

determined by the instructor. Prerequisite: 60 semester

20.388 Gender/Race/Class

and

(3)

varies with each presentation of the course.

20.386, 20.387 Studies in

War

hours, including 20.203.

20.481 Special Topics

20.497 English Internship (1-12)

A work-study

-

to English majors; others

James,

Area of

instructor.

program. Open

by departmental consent.

Prerequisite: 60 semester hours completed.

Wharton, Crane and Dreiser. Prerequisite: 45 semester

COM (25) Communication Studies

hours, including 20.203.

20.433 American Modernism (1914-1945)
significant fiction,

(3)

Consideration of

-

drama and poetry written between

Administered by Department of Communication Studies and
Theatre Arts.

1914 and 1945, with emphasis on writers and texts
25.103 Public Speaking
reflecting the social, political, intellectual

and

(3)

-

Introduces students to the

artistic

essentials of effective oral communication and
diversity of the period. Prerequisite: 45

semester
techniques for acquiring

it

and provides

practical

hours, including 20.203.

experience wherein these principles and techniques
20.434 Contemporary American Literature
of significant fiction,
II,

with emphasis

on

(3)

-

Consideration

drama and poetry since World War
writers

and

may be

and

(3) -

Introduces students

texts reflecting the
to the

social, political, intellectual

applied.

25.104 Interpersonal Communication

artistic diversity of

process of interpersonal communication.

the

Students explore the role of conversations and

period. Prerequisite: 45 semester hours, including

relationships to

enhance

their participating in daily

20.203.
interactions

process.

and

their critical

awareness of the

.

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25.108 Forensic Practicum(O-l)

•

25.309 Gender Issues

Participation in forensics:

in

Communication

(3)

Presents a

-

debate or individual speaking events. Grades are

broad range of theories concerning the nature of

awarded each semester. May be repeated

differences in communication behavior between the

maximum

semester register

sexes and the presumed origins of such differences.

Second semester

for 25.108.01.

register for 25.108.02. Participation for
for

for

of 3 semester hours of credit. First

Examines communication theories about relationships

two semesters

one semester hour of credit.

25.205 Understanding Social Influence
trends

in

between the sexes
associations,

(3)

Primary focus

Highlights major

-

in

some

the study and practice of influence-seeking

is

historical

in families

and other intimate

business roles and

on contemporary

and

in

society at large.

U.S. society, but

cross-cultural contrasts will

be

communication from the ancient Greek sophists to the

explored. Prerequisites: 25.103 or 25.104; at least

contemporaries and the post modern.

of 25.205, 25.210, 25.215 or permission of the

25.206 Oral Interpretation of Literature
skills

necessary for conveying

emotional meanings

in

Provides practice

(3)

intellectual

in

instructor.

25.313 Communication and Conflict

and

communication

poetry and prose read to an

25.207 Investigating Communication
to topics that

-

(3)

on

Introduces students

communication scholars study, research

one

design of studies, various methodologies, analysis of

and how to report these

results in a meaningful

and the

practical

(3)

-

effect these patterns

in

Explores the

aspects of

how communi-

cation patterns develop in organizations

(3)

-

(3)

-

management, both

of

in

debates on

one

of 25.205, 25.210, 25.215 or permission of

the instructor.
(3)

•

Presents a survey of and practice

25.406 Evaluating Communication

in

informal discussion characteristics

25.220 Intercultural Communication
ing in cultural contexts

(3)

-

and

rhetorical

application.

Explores communicat-

how computers are used
how to

specific

(3)

-

Students explore the interview as a

communication event, with

its

own

in

design and present effective electronic presentations,
the theory and procedures of desktop publishing and
Internet. Prerequisites: 25.103 or

of 25.205, 25.210, 25.215 or

variety of interviewing contexts,

such as selection,

performance appraisal, informational, helping, sales

and health

care,

by blending current theory and

research with practical

skills

and applications.

Students prepare and conduct interviews and receive

feedback on oral and written performances.

permission of the instructor.

Prerequisites: 25.103 or 25.104; at least

25.307 Communication for Business Professionals

rules,

procedures and strategies. Acquaints students with a

the field of communication. Students learn

one

Prerequisites: 25.103 or

of 25.205, 25.210, 25.215 or

permission of the instructor.
25.407 Interviewing

25.306 Computer Applications for Professional Communicators

25.104; at least

one

for

diversity requirement.

how to use the

criticism— the analysis, interpretation and

25.104; at least

communication across cultures with the goal of

Introduces students to

Provides an intensive

evaluation of communication designed to influence

human thought and/or action.

and general principles for

becoming competent communicators. Approved

(3) -

examination of the philosophy, theory and practice of

types and patterns of public discussion and study of

(3)

-

one

of

Studies

business and professional communication, salesmanship (selling skills and methods), conference and
interviewing. Prerequisites: 25.103 or 25.104; at least
of 25.205, 25.210, 25.215 or permission of the

instructor.

of

controversial issues. Prerequisites: 25.103 or 25.104;
at least

interests.

one

one

Examines basic principles

presentation and refutation of arguments

Surveys the dominant

general theories and those specific to particular

-

presenting and evaluating persuasive messages.

argument and evidence. Provides practice through

theories of interpersonal relationship

(3)

Examines the way people use

Prerequisites: 25.103 or 25.104; at least

25.321 Argumentation

have on various organizational

25.215 Communication Theory

(3) -

to influence other people. Provides practice

25.205, 25.210, 25.215 or permission of the instructor.

and what

processes and outcomes.

25.218 Discussion

25.315 Persuasion

symbols

25.210 Organizational Communication

constructive conflict

group organizational and

of 25.205, 25.210, 25.215 or permission of

least

manner.

Analyzes the role of

societal levels. Prerequisites: 25.103 or 25.104; at

the instructor.

theoretical

(3) -

the generation, process and

interpersonal, small

questions that are typically posed, planning and

results

in

management of destructive and

audience.

one

25.205, 25.210, 25.215 or permission of the instructor.

Bloomsburg University

25.413

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Pennsylvania

of

Community Leadership
tion skills that leaders

-

(3)

Identifies the

communica-

25.425 Communication

need to influence the information

in

Relationships

-

(3)

Acquaints

students with the theories and methods used to

environment and the collective action of organizational

examine the processes of communication

members. Special

interpersonal relationships. Students review general

attention is given to the flexibility

necessary for functional leadership
society.

are

in

a diverse

By developing communication

empowered

skills,

principles of

students

to accept leadership positions in

government and

personal, business, community,

media contexts. Prerequisites: 25.103 or 25.104;
least

skills

communication

in relationships,

considered important for effective
analyze communica-

maintenance and

dissolution of interpersonal relationships, explore

at

interpersonal communication theory

of

in specific

and discuss several philosophical orientations

the instructor.

25.417 Evaluating Media Influence

(3) -

25.104; at least

one

of 25.205, 25.210, 25.215 or

permission of the instructor.

which the structural and formatting tendencies of

25.426 Leadership and

communication technologies privilege different

settings
to

interpersonal communication. Prerequisites: 25.103 or

Develops and applies

a media perspective for criticism. Examines the ways
in

human communication, address

communication

tion behavior in the formation,

one of 25.205, 25.210, 25.215 or permission

in

Team

Building

An

(3) -

intensive

perceptual modes, behaviors and lifestyles. Students

survey of theory and research pertaining to working

explore and examine the ways

small groups. Includes a focus on practical knowledge

medium of communication

in

which each

structures

and formats

required to

become a productive

experiences and understandings. Prerequisites:

in

25.103 or 25.104; at least one of 25.205, 25.210,

25.104; at least

25.215 or permission of the instructor.

permission of the instructor.

25.419 Communication

awareness

in

the Family

of family

(3) -

By promoting

and study

practices and providing training in relationship

maintain

skills

necessary to

more functional

one

in

of 25.205, 25.210, 25.215 or

(1-3)

and

recommendation and the dean's approval, arranged
through the chairperson. See section on Independent

family interaction processes.

Considers the communication processes within the
family as well as the extent to which they influence or

Study.

25.492

/

25.493

/

25.495 Advanced Studies

are influenced by larger social systems. Special

(3)

attention given to the diversity of family experience.

studies. Topics vary

one

of

Advanced presentation

in

Organizations

skills for

one

instructor.

(3)

developing instructional

objectives, preparation

and presentation

of

of 25.205, 25.210, 25.215 or permission of the

25.494 Advanced Studies

assessment and task analysis, theories of adult
for

communication and

political

information. Prerequisites: 25.103 or 25.104; at least

organization or as independent training consultants.

systems

by semester and include

the schedule booklet or the listed instructor for further

(3)

career opportunities as communication trainers in an

learning,

Communication

cultural foundations of the information society. Consult

students exploring

Includes information about such topics as needs

in

Investigates significant aspects of communication

nonverbal communication,

25.205, 25.210, 25.215 or permission of the instructor.

25.423 Communication Training

Provides for individual work

prepares a written proposal that requires departmental

build, adjust

Prerequisites: 25.103 or 25.104; at least

-

one of the areas of rhetoric and

communication. Student finds a faculty sponsor,

enhancement, the course offers students the

knowledge and

and leader

small group contexts. Prerequisites: 25.103 or

25.470 Independent Study

communication issues and

participant

in

-

in

Communication: Diversity Focus

Investigates significant aspects of

communica-

tions studies. Topics are approved as diversity

workshop

courses. Consult the schedule booklet or the

listed

sessions and evaluation of outcomes. Prerequisites:

instructor for further information. Prerequisites: 25.1 03

25.103 or 25.104; at least one of 25.205, 25.210,

or 25.104; at least one of 25.205, 25.210, 25.215 or

25.215 or permission of the instructor.

25.424 Corporate Communication
for

(3)

-

Advanced

permission of the instructor.
writing skills

25.497 Internship

students exploring career opportunities as a

publicist or corporate writer in

in

Communication

(3-12)

an organization or as an

in industrial,

Integrates

business or government work settings.

independent communication consultant. Includes

Students must establish academic

information about organizational planning, audience

proposed experience and

analysis, professional guidelines

-

classroom experience with practical work experience

and writing

in

standards, qualitative and quantitative research,

its

integrity of their

relevance to coursework

the major. Contact departmental internship

coordinator to obtain detailed information and forms.

design and layout of publications and use of

computers
sites:

in

publication

and presentation. Prerequi-

25.103 or 25.104; at least one of 25.205,

25.210, 25.215 or permission of the instructor.

THE

(26)Theatre Arts

Administered by Department of Communication Studies and
Theatre Arts.
26.102 Introduction to Theatre Arts

(3)

-

Presents a survey of

the literature, production and criticism of the theatre.

Required for theatre majors.

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26.108 Theatre Practicum (0-1)

-

Participation in plays: acting

or technical work. Grade awarded each semester.
Participation for
credit.

two semesters

May be repeated

for

semester hour of

1

maximum

for

semester

of 3

hours.

26.451

Advanced Acting

of

Introduces the theories and

(3)

on

particular areas

development.

26.470 Independent Study

and study

26.112 Fundamentals of Acting

Character analysis based on

(3) -

scriptwork. Students begin to focus

faculty

in

•

(1-3)

Provides for individual work

one of the areas of theatre. Student finds

sponsor and prepares a written proposal,

techniques of acting. Provides for individual and group

which requires departmental recommendation and

exercises.

dean's approval, arranged through the chairperson.

Movement

26.200 Experimental

(3)

Exercises and methods

-

explored to support the vocal and physical

demands

(3)

-

Presents a survey of

all

aspects of theatre: acting, criticism, design, directing,
history

and production.

26.211 Theatre Production/Stagecraft
stagecraft:

(3)

scene construction,

-

26.215 History of the Theatre (Spring)

painting, drafting

and

(3)

societies from ritual beginnings through the

1

theatre. Offered

hours

9th

century.
-

A

survey of history, theory and

production of theatre for young audiences.
26.251 Theory of Stage Lighting

and Design

-

(3)

(3)

introduction to basic

and the methods, approaches,

26.316 Play Directing

(3)

-

movements

tools, materials

and

An overview

(3)

A

-

comprehensive overview of mass communications
their relative

impacts on society and culture.

Covers magazines, newspapers, motion pictures,

codes and media regulations.
27.190 History of Film (Spring)

An overview

-

(3)

of the principles

and

must view approximately 15

of

news

(3)

-

Outlines the "theory" and techniques

reporting; the historical

and

with an introduction to script analysis needed for

organizational patterns of
in

and performers. Students

films during the course in

laboratory showings.

reporting,

concept development. Prerequisite: One course

of the history

of the motion picture. Studies film genres,

techniques of directing and the collaborative process

its

practices

development of

principles

and the

news stories and gathering

news. An elementary outline of defamation and

of

libel is

included. Student should be able to type 30 to 40

theatre.

26.321 Theatre and Stage

Management

(3)

-

Prepares students

for professionalism in production of plays

management
26.340 Scriptwriting

of a theatre

(3)

-

and the

Studies dramatic structure, types and

for stage, film, radio or television. Prerequisite:

One

(3) -

27.241 Mediagraphics (3)

An

introduction to

the elements of designing scenery, costumes and

as they relate to the components of a theatrical

-

well

enrolling in this course.

Computer-generated design and

and applications

material including

for printed

and

visual

newspaper and magazine pages as

as advertising layouts and visual presentations

for video

and

27.251 PR: Theory

writing course or consent of the instructor.

26.341 Fundamentals of Theatre Design

words per minute before

layout problems

company.

styles of drama. Students are required to write scripts

lighting

instructor subject to

27.110 Mass Communications and the Popular Arts

27.230 Newswriting

scene design.

visual concepts of

may be waived by an

the concurrence of the departmental chairperson.

historical figures, technicians

productions. Laboratory hours required.

An

in

theatre or consent of the instructor.

and growth

production supplemented by applied work on

-

movement

Prerequisite: 9 semester

radio, television, public relations, advertising, ethical

Provides for

intensive study of theory and design of lighting of a

26.311 Screen Design

a period or a

artist,

on demand.

Administered by Department of Mass Communications.

and
(3)

in

Note: Prerequisites

Surveys structures,

production practices, plays and the theatre's function

26.219 Children's Theatre

Provides for a concentrated

MSC (27) Mass Communications

Studies basic

crewing of a show. Laboratory work required.

in

(3) -

study of an individual

of performance for the stage.

26.209 Theatre Appreciation

See Independent Study.
26.490 Seminar: Theatre

television material.

and Practice

(3)

-

An

introduction to the

development, principles, theories and practice of
public relations as a social and organizational

implement. Looks

briefly at the

communication

process, publicity, community relations and public

production.

affairs practice.

26.345

Costume Construction
approaches

to

(3)

Basic techniques and

costume construction

26.414 Costuming for the Stage
of

-

costume design

tools, materials

(3)

-

for the stage.

The study and application

for the theatre including

and

methods,

27.261 Principles of Advertising

(3)

(3)

-

Introduces students to the

modern economy. Examines the

variety of

compo-

nents and methods used to achieve specific
visual concepts.

objectives in advertising

26.416 Modern Theatre

-

basic objectives and procedures of advertising in a

Continues the study of theatre

history from 19th century through the theatre of today.
Prerequisite: 26.21 5 or consent of instructor.

campaigns and the type

instruments used for advertising.

of

.

Bloomsburg University

27.271 Media Operations

and physical use

of

(3)

-

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Concentrates on the knowledge

of technical requirements that

up

programs.
(Fall) (3)

Examines

film form,

and greater appreciation

Enhances the

of the

motion picture.

modern

visual appreciation required in

27.297 Mass Communications Practicum

(3)

-

productions

any

in

Surveys

the

television

libel,

mass media messages and

sedition, defamation, privacy, copyright,

obscenity, shield law,

press-free

and

trial,

freedom of information, free

antitrust problems.

economic and

(3)

-

An

legal

27.334 Editing
pers,

(3)

-

Designed to improve writing

news

in

for

newspa-

particular

possible defamation and

failure.

material as well as codes, laws

libel

problems

for

processes of filmmaking

-

(3)

Reviews the basic

an introductory but

in

field

work by arrangement. Students provide

27.420 Audience Analysis

(3)

-

Explores the theoretical

audiences and the discursive constructs of mass

media audiences. Charts the development

on the
in

variety of ethical

diverse, the particular

everyday

Topics

may

and

life.

practical

of

published articles and marketing strategies. Prerequisite: 27.230.
(3)

-

Comprehensive

study of various publicity techniques used
relations efforts of business,

in

public

government and nonprofit

27.440 Public Affairs Reporting

(4)

-

An advanced
affairs in

mass media. Concentrates on

a

abilities

in

society

identifying various

which individuals and the whole body of

depend on information provided by the mass

media. Prerequisite: junior standing.

journalism.

reporting
reporting

of govern-

consistent with entry-

requirements

government. Prerequisite: 27.340.

ways

in

mental "beats" most susceptible to news generation.

Students learn basic

other appropriate communication vehicles. Prerequi-

Effects (3) Locates specific

Studies a

news

number

affairs

mass media exposure,

-

and chairperson. Prerequi-

service announcements, speeches, slide programs or

in

mass

site: 27.230.

level professional reporting

site: 27.251.

(3)

problems

organizations. Students prepare press releases, public

Mass Media Processes and

and

Stresses design and

May be repeated
maximum of three seminars

course on the role of public

27.352 Publicity and Public Relations

an

vary each semester.

with approvals of adviser

Includes

and discussion

of

media audiences. Prerequisites: junior standing.

newspapers and magazines.

well as the study

own

between the social world of actual

27.435 Journalism Seminar: Special Topics

articles.

their

shooting and pay film processing costs.

with different topics to a

issues

basic
this

and community

construction of various research methods on

copy

Outlines basic requirements for

develop a range of feature

work as

Studies

interests. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

Studies various techniques used to gather information
to

some

Studies

media and methods of handling

and

practical

27.360

of

unpredictable

editors. Prerequisite: 27.230.

feature-type articles for

economics

that focuses

some defenses to

including photo editing. Suggests

-

-

ethnographic understanding of mass media audiences

stories; offers practice in headline

(3)

elements of success or

distinction

and some elementary layout and design

27.340 Feature Writing

(3)

Prerequisite: 27.271.
of

types of styles most used; emphasizes good, tight

copy

and 27.230.

Management

and radio management and programming;

film stock for

owners, audience and government.

magazines and brochures. Indicates

writing

and

short silent films and requires laboratory hours and

foundations of American

mass media as a base for study of contemporary
mass media. Examines media from the perspective
journalists,

and nondramatic

comprehensive manner. Concentrates on making

Mass Communications

interdisciplinary study of the historical, philosophical,
social,

Studies technical elements

27.390 Film and Video Production

unique broadcast policies, advertising

27.315 Social Foundations of

-

examines each medium as a business and the

business practices. Covers historical developments,
criminal

(3)

27.375 Broadcast Programming and

legal restraints that influence

the nature and content of

Includes laboratory hours. Prerequisite: 27.271.

material. Prerequisite: 27.271
in

needs relevant to mass communications.
-

Provides

-

announce news, commercials and other broadcast

Requires

department or other departments on campus having

(3)

(3)

directing for television.

material; provides opportunities to study, write

sequences offered

of the

typography and paste-

of broadcast writing, script formats

participation in film, television, radio or print

Law

and broadcasting. Includes

in layout,

and

27.371 Broadcast Journalism

media. Approximately 15 films viewed.

similar

Principles of advertising

addition to theory. Prerequisite: 27.261

in

instruction in acting

theory and criticism to bring about a better understand-

27.310 Media

(3) -

in print

27.367 Television Acting and Directing

27.275 Cinema Appreciation

ing

Advertising

and design

hands-on experience

and video

radio, television

in

layout

operate the growing range of equipment needed to

produce contemporary

27.366 Design

in

public

coverage, including courts, police and

in

.

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27.446 Magazine Editing and Production

(4)

Acquaints

-

27.497

production including manuscript selection and editing,

although consideration

advertising, design, production, circulation, promotion

experience students

and various business operations. Study

campus

magazines as

part of a

of the nature

mass communications

(3)

A

-

Examines

specific publicity cases

to junior

for other practical

May

include on-

or off-campus study of a particular project

applying for internships. Projects must be submitted

study of

writing at least a

to begin

the use of publicity as a particular element of public
relations.

have.

Open

several of their basic specialist courses prior to

27.340 or consent of the instructor.

27.455 Public Relations Cases and Problems

be given

will

may

-

2.75 in the major,

chairperson. Interns are expected to have completed

community/regional consumer magazine. Prerequisites: 27.334,

GPA of

arranged by the student, adviser and department

system. Each semester students produce a

month before the

project

is

and must be approved by the student's

adviser and department chairperson. Course

and

may be

repeated within catalog regulations. Internships

material. Prerequisite: 27.352.

become
(3)

-

skills
traffic

and background required

for

media buying and

advertising research

a problem-

in

and study

in

(1-3)

-

Provides for individual work

an area of mass communications

written proposal,

how

and

practical

workshop program

which

in

on the

of arguments.

may change from semester to semester and
students may be required to work on specific projects,
part of their

is

on the construction

Surveys several forms

(3) -

Presents reflective

problems of general philosophic

Considers the types of knowledge, individual

interest.

Topics

for students to learn

Emphasis

legal reasoning.

and

technical aspects of their major.

such as telethons or television news, as

Designed

inquiry into selected

telecommunications majors undertake specific
instruction

-

28.111 Introduction to Philosophy

27.480 Telecommunications Production Workshop: Special

A

for

must be made for

argument including inductive, deductive, analogical

of

-

(3)

to think critically.

and evaluation

which must have

College of Arts and Sciences.

(3)

semester hours

total

Administered by Department of Philosophy.

departmental approval and approval of the dean,

Topics

9

internships.

28.110 Critical Thinking

concentration. Students find a faculty sponsor/adviser

and prepare a

is

PHL (28) Philosophy

solving format. Prerequisite: 27.366.

27.478 Independent Study

semester. Limit

summer

and campaign planning,

preparation and presentation are taught

on 3 semester hours for

each 10 hours of work undertaken per week per

internships. Special arrangements

planning. Basic principles and applications of

will

mass communica-

a compulsory part of the

tions program. Credit is based

Study of the

use of advertising media, methods of selection and the

in

expected

requires practical hands-on production of written

27.466 Advertising Media and Campaigns

social values, the nature of reality

and the

existence of God.
28.270 Logic

(3)

The study

-

of formal deductive reasoning,

course covers the nature of argument, Aristotelian term

workshop programs. Workshops may be repeated

logic, stentential logic, predicate logic

provided topics change. Instructor's and department

tion

and proof theory. Students construct formal proofs

chairperson's approvals required.

and

translate from natural language into logical

Mass Communications Seminar
program

and

that studies ethical

(3)

-

Topics

A

social

resulting from the pervasiveness of

seminar
problems

new

topic

28.271 Logic and

technologies.

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

and with the approvals

of the instructor

(3)

-

and

A study

of

terms of telecommunications/film semiotics with an

overall survey of production

A

and business problems.

project course designed primarily for film, television

and radio majors moving

into

mass communications

production seminars. Prerequisite: 27.271

Introduces fundamental

•

(3)

circuits; validity

and

proof; Turing

machines and

logic

programming.

the construction of documentary and dramatic material
in

Computing

areas where logic and computation intersect including

28.297 Ethics
Practice

quantifica-

the propositional calculus and the design of logic
in

department chairperson.

RTF Authorship Theory and

and

formulas.

Students

27.485

Internship (3-9)

and senior majors with a

of

27.482

Mass Communications

students with principles and techniques of magazine

(3)

•

Studies ethical theory focusing on such

issues as ethics as a branch of knowledge, egoism
vs. altruism
in

and

role of intentions

and consequences

moral judgments. Reviews theories such as

relativism, utilitarianism

and Kantianism. Investigates

concepts of "rights"; and
28.321 Plato

and

Aristotle (Fall) (3)

Western philosophy

in

"justice.".
-

Studies the origins of

ancient Greece. Examines

Plato's philosophical writings in light of pre-Socratic

speculation on one hand and
criticisms

in

terms of

and developments on the

Aristotle's

other.

Bloomsburg University

of

28.324 Descartes to Kant (Spring)
of the 17th

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(3)

-

Examines the writings

and 18th century philosophers: Descartes,

Hobbes, Locke, Berkeley, Hume, Kant and others.
Topics include: the nature of
limits of

(3)

Studies the nature of the good and just

-

and powers

of the state. Investigates

competing theories of neo-Aristotelianism,

knowledge, the relation between mind and

body and the

years)

state, the limits

the sources and

reality,

28.407 Contemporary Political Philosophy (Fall/odd-numbered

possibility of a rational basis for religious

28.408 Feminist Philosophy

-

(3)

(3)

-

Explores the major trends

Studies the writings of philosophers and theologians

feminist philosophy including

such as Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Husserl, Sartre and

radical

Major themes include

human freedom,

alienation

human

and meaning.

differs
(3)

Examines 20th century philosophical movements.

Emphasizes the

relation

and psychoanalytic approaches. Explores

from men's and the extent to which male

domination informs woman's experience. Considers
recent feminist attempts to articulate an emancipating
standpoint.

between language and

philosophy, particularly views about truth, free

will,

the nature of morality and religion and the nature of

28.419 Theory of Knowledge (Spring/odd-numbered years)
-

Inquires into the problem of knowledge, certainty

(3)

and

skepticism. Reviews theory of perception; discusses

mind.

28.290 Medical Ethics
in

in

liberal, Marxist, socialist,

such questions as whether women's experience

subjectivity,

28.329 20th Century Philosophy (Fall/odd-numbered years)
-

and

anarchism. Addresses questions concerning the
obligations of an individual citizen to the state.

belief.

28.328 Existentialism (Spring/even-numbered years)

Tillich.

utilitarian-

ism, contractarianism, libertarianism, Marxism

(3)

-

Investigates moral issues that arise

such medical contexts as human experimentation,

death and dying, medical care and

distribution,

its

concepts of meaning and
28.420 Metaphysics
literature in

(3)

truth.

Introduces the main themes and

-

contemporary metaphysics. Issues

why

something rather than

genetic engineering and the definition of health and

explored include

illness.

nothing? Are there properties, numbers, propositions

28.292 Contemporary Moral Problems
of the major

-

(3)

some

Investigates

pornography and

its

and

control; crime

its

object

Prerequisite:

problems: abortion and the rights of the fetus;

punishment;

obedience to laws; discrimination based on race and

is

and sets? What are holes, surfaces and boundaries?

Can an

contemporary (and perennial) moral

there

change

and remain the same?

parts

its

any philosophy course other than 28.110,

28.212 or 28.213 or permission of the instructor.

28.418 Contemporary Philosophy of the Mind (Fall/even-

sex; decision-making procedures; social justice;

numbered years)

drugs, suicide and euthanasia; freedom and

foundations of the interdisciplinary

its limits.

28.295 Business Ethics (Spring/even-numbered years)

Review of moral canons
practice. Moral

situations. Utilitarianism, Kantianism

and contemporary

Egalitarianism are introduced as aids

in

Explores the philosophical

mind-body problem, the

and the nature and

success of cognitive explanations
28.470 Independent Study

decision

of cognitive

field

science. Topics discussed include contemporary

possibility of artificial intelligence

analyzing

in

-

scientific solutions to the

business

in relation to

concepts are applied

(3)

-

(3)

in

Philosophy

in

psychology.

Provides for

-

(3-6)

making. General principles and concrete cases

individual study of a particular philosophical

considered.

under the guidance of the

28.303 Philosophy of Science (Fall/even-numbered years)
-

Analyzes the logic of inquiry

in

(3)

the natural and social

sciences; the nature of scientific explanation, problems
of causality,

measurement, prediction and

verification.

Considers case studies, such as evolutionary theory.
28.404 Philosophy of the Social Sciences

(3)

Examines

-

philosophical problems in the social sciences including
objectivity, classification, explanation,

the nature of

Examines the
legal

theoretical

limits of the

religion,

and nature

in

Studies selected problems

in

philosophy.

ART (30) Art
(3)

-

Examines major works

them from ancient times

to the present,

-

Presents a

of faith.

critical

their

analysis

Emphasizes types of

evidence supporting religious belief and

problems

-

background of the law and

law and justification of punishment.

of the origins

(3)

cultural forces that

the proper use of the law. Topics

(3)

and challenges

to religion.

taken

See section on Independent Study.
28.471 Seminar

and architecture and the

include the concepts of "law" and "legal system",

28.406 Philosophy of Religion

may be

semester hours of philosophy.

twice. Prerequisite: 6

-

years) (3)

systems. Encourages students to develop

own views about

independent research on topics selected by the
student and the faculty member. Course

30.101 Introduction to Art

Law (Fall/even-numbered

problem

Emphasizes

Administered by Department of Art.

laws and the nature of social facts.
28.405 Philosophy of

staff.

of art

shaped

from a global

perspective.

30.205 Children's Art
children and

and

(3)

-

Provides encounters with the

ways

to

invention, with

promote

art of

attitudes of discovery

emphasis on growth

of expres-

sion.

30.385 Philosophy and Psychology of Art

(3)

-

Studies major

philosophical points of view governing an understanding

and

criticism of the arts, past

and present.

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ARH (31) Art History

31 .390 Foreign

Administered by Department of Art.
31.215 American Art History

reference to

Studies the history of visual

(3) -

Presents a study-survey of

(3) •

great architectural works of the past

(3) -

and

up to and including the Late Gothic.

and

artistic

art

Museums (3) - Addresses the social
museums from the late

Explores

museum

-

of

museum - collecting,
of museum

and the duties

ethics, training, exhibitions

and technology.

The Museum Exhibition

31.451

medium

Provides hands-on

(3) -

experience by organizing and installing an exhibition

invention in 1839 to the present.

Includes development of photography as a

of

in

Haas Gallery

of Art. Trains students in gallery

asethetic expression, technical evolution of photogra-

design, handling and assessing physical conditions for

phy and photography's impact on both culture and

works of

society.

public functions such as tours

31.345 Art History of the Near East

(3)

-

Studies the history of

ARS

worlds.
31.346 Art History of the Far East

(3)

-

Level

32.111 Drawing
-

Examines movements

critically

evaluating

Administered by Department of Art.

Studies the history of

Asia.
(3)

and

museums.

(32) Art Studio

the visual arts of India, China, Japan and Southeast

31.355 History of Modern Art

writing educational materials, providing

art,

installations in other

the visual arts of the Islamic and the Mesopotamian

in art

I

courses are open to
-

(3)

I

all

students.

Examines various approaches toward

drawing and explores the use of a variety of drawing

from mid-1 9th century France to the contemporary

materials. Studio practice

United States.

each person's power of observation, craftsmanship,

Italian

Renaissance Art

(3)

-

Addresses the

with a view toward historical

and

32.151 Three-Dimensional Design

in Italy

social context,

the history of the visual arts

-

Northern Europe from

32.152 Two-Dimensional Design

1375 to 1575, during the period termed "The

Renaissance." Examines major trends

and explores the
shaped the

social

and

1050 to

c.

cultural factors that

in

northern Europe from

and ivory work, stained glass and

tapestry and explores the social and cultural factors

shaped the

arts of these periods.

31.375 Independent Study

in Art

History (3)

-

Research and

history under the supervision of a faculty
resulting in a publishable paper.

-

An

introduction to the

introductory course

art.

Stresses images based on current

computer technologies and use
c.

computers

32.201 Ceramics

and

I

firing

32.202 Ceramics

II

to create

in art

member,

(3)

-

new

of software

and

kinds of images. Emphasis
fine arts

approach.

Introduces the processes of making

ceramic objects.
(3)

-

become more
methods

scholarship on a selected, approved topic

(3)

on using technologies with a
in

painting, architecture, sculpture, drawing, manuscript

that

An

exploring the potential of the computer as a tool to

1400 during the periods termed "Ro-

illumination, metal

32.195 Computer Art Graphics

create fine

manesque" and "Gothic." Examines major trends

-

emphasis on two-dimensional design.

and Germany

Art (3) Introduces students to

the history of the visual arts

(3)

organization of visual elements and color, with an

in painting,

arts of the period.

Romanesque and Gothic

color, with

basic elements and principles of design such as the

manuscript illumination, sculpture, printmaking and
architecture in France, the Netherlands

and

emphasis on three-dimensional design.

Introduces students to

in

address

Introduction to the basic

-

(3)

organization of visual elements
(3)

critiques

elements and principles of design such as the

patronage and theory.
31.366 Northern Renaissance Art

c.

and class

self-expression and growth.

painting,

sculpture and architecture of the Renaissance

31.373

of aesthetics

cultural history of art

staff.

Surveys the history of

-

A seminar emphasizing

preserving and interpreting

Renaissance up to and including French

(3)

site

only.

purposes and responsibilities

-

painting of the 19th century.

its

on

art in Italy,

Middle Ages through the present. Introduces the basic

(3)

Studies the history of the visual arts beginning with the

photography from

of the art of

criticism.

31.450 Perspectives on

on the European continent from the

31.324 History of Photography

-

and theories

relationships

Studies the history of the

31.236 Art from the Renaissance Through Impressionism

31.365

An examination

physical and historic context, through

its

31 .395 Visual Aesthetics (3)

and the present

including examples of both East and West.

31.235 Ancient and Medieval Art

Italian

-

whenever possible. Summer

31.225 History of Architecture

prehistoric era

Italy (3)

studying original works of

arts in America.

visual arts

Study

particularly the Renaissance, with special

Italy,

Affords students the opportunity to
involved by selecting their

own

of work. Prerequisite: 32.201.

32.210 Life Drawing

drawing the

(3) -

Examines various approaches

figure.

to

Students study anatomy and

continue to develop technical

facility

with a variety of

media. Contemporary and historical figurative

concerns are examined.

Bloomsburg University

32.212 Drawing

Continues exploration of attitudes and

-

(3)

II

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of

(3)

II

Continues exploration of black and

-

white fine art photography. Emphasis on refining

work from the human skeleton and

exposure and printing

linear perspective.

metering,

Prerequisite: 32.111.

32.221 Fabric Design

(Fall) (3)

I

methods, approaches,
concepts

Introduction to a variety of

-

tools, materials

and

II

(Fall) (3)

-

Continuation of 32.221 with

32.303 Ceramics

of painting. Provides exploration of

and

increased sensitivity to one's environment through

for

(3)

making,

(3)

II

-

the technical

Devotes attention to the development of
skill

inherent

the formation of images.

in

Includes the study of the landscape as a concept

in

and showing

Prerequisite: 32.303

(3)

I

-

Explores three-dimensional

32.313 Drawing

III

Continues studio practice and outside

-

(3)

in

32.323 Fabric Design

project. Prerequisite: 32.313

-

(Fall) (3)

III

Fabric Design

individual expression. Prerequisite: 32.241.

selected by the student. Focus

I

(3)

-

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: 32.152

II

-

(3)

Requires a loom-controlled sampler

plus continued experience
artistic

in

weaving techniques and

decision dealing with fibers. Prerequisite:

Printmaking

I:

-

(3)

art

through

exploration of basic printmaking techniques.

Printmaking

II:

-

(3)

Emphasis on color

printmaking and color registration procedures.

Provides a concentration

in

serigraphy and intaglio

I

(3)

methods,

Introduction to a varied array of crafts,

-

tools, materials,

techniques and

artistic

II

32.324 Fabric Design IV
Fabric Design

(3)

(Fall) (3)

III

-

Presents a continuation of

with each student functioning in a

area. Prerequisite: 32.323

manner in one

and permission

-

Provides a continued exploration of

selected in-depth crafts processes and concepts on a

more professional
32.281 Photography

I

(3)

-

basis. Prerequisite: 32.275.

Introduction to black

photography as a medium

of the

instructor.

32.333 Painting

lll(3) -

Provides development toward maturity

and statement. Includes study

of the figure

32.334 Painting IV

(3)

-

as

Provides advanced work planned for

individual needs. Paintings are structured

and white

of visual expression.

Technical emphasis on fundamental camera and

from

experiences based on previous development.
Prerequisite: 32.333

32.343 Sculpture

III

(3)

-

and permission

of the instructor.

Focuses on the expansion
its

of

relationship to sculptural pro-

cesses. Prerequisite: 32.242.
32.344 Sculpture IV

(3)

-

Enables advanced, independent work

toward a maturing, personal expression

concepts.

32.276 Crafts

Prerequisite: 32.222.

expression and

techniques. Prerequisite: 32.261.

32.275 Crafts

one area

refining one's

a concept in painting. Prerequisite: 32.232.

Introduction to the

methods, materials and concepts of graphic

32.262 Graphics

in

on

perception and professional attitude.

craft, visual

of study

32.251.
32.261 Graphics

is

highly independent and professional

or consent of instructor.

32.252 Weaving

with concentration

II

and

Provides a continuation of

the use of materials and processes; strives for unique

Weaving (Spring)

and deep

individuality

involvement of personal expression. Each student

artistic

Promotes continued development

wares.

individual project. Prerequisite: 32.212.

32.314 Drawing IV

permission of the instructor.

-

own

of the instructor.

pursuit of self-discovery

in

pursues an individual

(3)

their

and personal expression. Each student completes an

to basic sculptural materials.
II

art object.

Entails studio practice, outside

-

(3)

expression with an emphasis on introducing students

32.242 Sculpture

making an

and permission

assignments Critiques stress

painting. Prerequisite: 32.231.

32.241 Sculpture

and paper.

Requires students to be responsible

-

firing

assignments and critiques

color.

32.232 Painting

film

Provides student an opportunity to

-

(3)

III

32.304 Ceramics IV

Introduction to the methods, materials

and concepts

own

Prerequisite: 32.202.

and

attitudes discussed. Prerequisite: 32.221.
(3) -

their

specialize through the pursuit of

by each

student. Professional methods, approaches

I

photographic processes. Students must have a

Prerequisite: 32.281.

limited areas of concentration selected

32.231 Painting

Introduces zone system

skills.

medium format photography and alternative

camera and provide

visual

designing with fibers.

in

32.222 Fabric Design

32.251

32.282 Photography

materials stressing composition and form. Includes

Prerequisite: 32.343

32.353 Weaving

III

(Spring)

experience

in

and permission

(3)

-

in

sculpture.

of the instructor.

Provides continued

weaving techniques with emphasis on

in-depth production, two-dimensional or three-

dimensional. Prerequisite: 32.252.

32.354 Weaving IV (Spring)

(3)

-

Develops an individualistic

weaving with emphasis on in-depth

exposure controls and introduction to darkroom printing

approach

techniques. Photographic style, composition and

production. Prerequisite: 32.353 and permission of the

theory discussed. Students must have a

camera and provide

their

own

film

35mm

and paper.

to

instructor.

32.363 Graphics

III:

Printmaking

(3)

-

Exploration of mixed

media printmaking methods and concepts. Emphasizes photographic and lithographic techniques.
Prerequisite: 32.262.

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32.364 Graphics

Printmaking

IV:

Exploration of experi-

(3) -

mental printmaking. Emphasis on personal expression. Prerequisite: 32.363

and permission

35.103 Fundamental Musicianship (Spring)

III

(3)

instruments and bodily

Requires students to develop

-

personal photographic projects to produce during the

Suggested

semester. Emphasizes individual exploration of black

as preparation

and white photographic materials and processes.

35.210 and 35.320.

mm camera, film and

Students must provide a 35

(3) -

personal photographic projects resulting

35mm

camera, film

and paper. Prerequisite: 32.383 and permission

of the

32.395 Art and Culture of France

(3)

Provides a study-tour of

-

France with specific attention to French
relation to its social

new theme and

Francis

and

art

seen

in

cultural environment. Features

areas each time

visits to related

offered. Past

is

themes include "The Age

of

"The Art of Provence," and "The

I,"

Normandy

in

Studio Arts

I

(1-3)

Allows

-

Amount of course

credit

awarded

determined

is

by the instructor on the basis of the substance and
depth of the project to be undertaken. Prerequisite:
Satisfactory completion of four levels of a studio area
its

equivalent.

32.476 Independent Study

in

Studio Arts

32.475 Independent Study

32.480 Internship

in Art (3-6) -

in

II

(1-3)

-

Extension of

Studio Arts

in practical

Provides upper-level

work

art

majors

situations outside the regular courses

prescribed by art curriculum

(e.g.,

museum

designers, merchandising operations,
(3) -

curator,

artists).

Provides involvement with the

collection, preservation

and exhibition of

art

work.

Experience concludes with planning and hanging an
exhibition in

and

Haas Gallery

of Art. Visits to

art galleries familiarize

museums

students with the varied

nature and philosophy of exhibition today.

Performs music

(0-1) -

and periods. Marching band each

fall

fall,

week

and 4 hours per week each spring.

Performs music appropriate to the symphony

-

and percussion

35.108/ 35.308 Concert Choir (0-1)
varied styles
only.

-

Performs choral music of

and periods. Membership by audition

Requires 4 hours per week.

Women's Choral Ensemble

(0-1)

-

Performs

3 hours per week.
35.110/ 35.310
for

No

audition required.

Husky Singers

(0-1)

Performs varied music

-

men's chorus. Requires 2 hours per week. No

audition required.

Chamber Singers (0-1) - Performs music of
many styles and periods, Renaissance to present.
Open to singers from other university vocal

35.111/ 35.311

ensembles. Requires 3 hours per week. Membership

Ensemble

35.112/ 35.312 Jazz

(0-1)

-

Performs

jazz,

and other forms representing the big band

swing

style.

Requires 3 hours per week. Election requires

may be

permission of the instructor. Audition

necessary.
35.201 Sight Singing (Fall)

Development

(2) -

of the musical

ear through progressive training. Elected by music

majors or as a single course by non-music majors.
Requires 2 hours. Prerequisites: 35.103, 35.210 or
consent of the instructor.
(Fall) (2)

-

Provides group voice

Emphasizes fundamental

hours per week.

Provides an approach to music

through study of basic vocal and instrumental

styles. Analysis of various masterpieces,

composers

and musical forms. Requires no previous musical
experience.

Election for wind

singing techniques and solo performance. Requires 3

Courses are offered each semester unless otherwise noted.
35.101 Music Listening (3)

Monday evenings.

players requires permission of the instructor.

instruction for the beginner.

Administered by Department of Music.

music.

each

35.203 Class Voice

MUS (35) Music

listening

Maroon and Gold Band

by audition only.

I.

with an opportunity to acquire meaningful experiences

32.490 Art Gallery

first-course in

varied styles from popular to masterworks. Requires

individualized independent study in a selected studio

or

study and courses 35.201,

Recommended

35.107/ 35.307 University-Community Orchestra (0-1)

35.109/ 35.309

Influence.".

32.475 Independent Study

area.

to music.

musical background

orchestra. Requires 3 hours per week. Rehearses

Instructor.

course

little

concert band each spring. Requires 5 hours per

in final

and an exhibition of fine art photographic

Students must provide a

for applied

of varied styles

Requires students to produce

movement

for students with

applied music.
35.106/ 35.306

paper. Prerequisite: 32.282.

32.384 Photography IV

a

Explores

music reading, singing, playing and chording of simple

32.383 Photography

prints.

-

through elementary terminology, symbols, theory,

of the

instructor.

portfolios

(3)

personal music understanding and development

Recommended

first-course in non-applied

35.204 Class Piano

I

(2) -

Provides group piano instruction for

the beginner. Emphasizes solo playing, sight-reading

and

creative

accompaniment. Requires 3 hours per

week. Limited seating.
35.205 Class Piano

II

(Spring) (2)

-

Develops independence

solo playing and accompanying. Continuation of

35.204 or students with demonstrated

abilities.

Requires 3 hours per week. Consent of instructor.

in

Bloomsburg University

35.206 Class Strings

Provides learning of fundamental

(2) -

and information

string skills

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35.242/ 35.342

Trombone

ments. Requires 3 hours per week. Prerequisite:

per week.

35.103 or consent of instructor.

election.

35.207 Class Brass (Fall/even-numbered years)
Provides group brass

instruction for the

who wishes

brass player

to double.

(2)

-

Emphasizes

May be repeated

per week.

Requires two hours per week. Prerequisite: 35.103 or

35.244/ 35.344

May be repeated

Consent of

leading and written harmonization. Requires 3 hours

Tuba

election.

per week. Prerequisite: 35.103 or consent of

(3)

-

Continues Music Theory

with the study of seventh chords and

I

common-chord

and chromatic modulations. Includes melodic and

election.

Consent of

Oboe

(1)

potential. One-half

-

Private instruction for students with

-

One-half hour per

week. May be repeated at one semester hour each
election.

Consent

35.214/ 35.314 Viola (1)

demonstrated

of Instructor.

ability or potential.

One-half hour per

week. May be repeated at one semester hour each
election.

Consent of

instructor.

35.215/ 35.315 Violoncello (1)

with demonstrated ability or potential. One-half hour

per week.
election.

May be repeated

Consent of

semester hour each

instructor.

35.216/ 35.316 Double Bass (1)

-

ability

at

1

semester

hour each election. Consent of instructor.

Organ

have previously studied organ or

who have

who

strong

piano backgrounds. One-half hour per week. May be
repeated at

1

semester hour each election. Consent of

instructor.

Private instruction for students with

-

demonstrated vocal

May be repeated

at

abilities.
1

One-half hour per week.

semester hour each election.

Prerequisite: 35.203 except

music majors and

be repeated

at

1

May

semester hour each election. Consent

of instructor.

1

semester hour each

-

(1)

Private instruction for students

election.

35.255/ 35.355

May be repeated

Consent

at

1

semester hour each

of instructor.

Saxophone

(1)

-

Private instruction for students

with demonstrated ability or potential. One-half hour

May be repeated

Consent

at

1

semester hour each

of instructor.

35.256/ 35.356 Percussion

(1)

-

Private instruction with snare,

timpani and mallets for students with demonstrated
or potential. One-half hour per week.

repeated at

1

semester hour each

election.

May be

Consent of

instructor.

35.270/ 35.470 Violin for Music Majors (2)

Two weekly

-

half-

hour lessons for students electing the applied

Trumpet

(1)

-

Private instructions for students

May be repeated

Consent

35.241/ 35.341 Horn

(1)

demonstrated

program. May be repeated at 2 semester hours each
election for a

maximum

of 16 semester hours.

35.271/ 35.471 Viola for Music Majors (2)

-

Two weekly

half-

program. May be repeated
election for a

maximum

at

Music

2 semester hours each

of 16 semester hours.

35.272/ 35.472 Violoncello for Music Majors

(2)

-

Two weekly

half-hour lessons for students electing the applied

with demonstrated ability or potential. One-half hour

-

at

1

semester hour each

of instructor.

ability or potential.

Consent of

at

1

One-half hour per

semester hour each

instructor.

specialization within the Bachelor of Arts in

program. May be repeated
election for a

35.273/ 35.473 Double

Private instruction for students with

week. May be repeated
election.

Bassoon

repeated at

of Instructor.

specialization within the Bachelor of Arts in

Private instruction for students with

(1) -

previous piano study. One-half hour per week.

per week.

May be

Consent

hour lessons for students electing the applied

declared music minors.
35.235/ 35.335 Piano

election.

Private instruction for students

-

(1)

specialization within the Bachelor of Arts in Music

35.230/ 35.330 Voice (1)

35.240/ 35.340

hour per

semester hour each

with demonstrated ability or potential. One-half hour

ability

Private instruction for those

-

(1)

35.254/ 35.354

election.

or potential. One-

hour per week. May be repeated

35.217/ 35.317

election.

per week.

Private instruction for

students with demonstrated
half

at 1

at 1

with demonstrated ability or potential. One-half hour

per week.

Private instruction for students

-

potential. One-half

Consent of instructor.

35.253/ 35.353 Clarinet

per week.

Private instruction for students with

-

election.

hour per

semester hour each

instructor.

week. May be repeated

ability or potential.

at 1

Private instruction for students with

demonstrated ability or

(1)

hour per

semester hour each

instructor.

rhythmic dictation and keyboard realization. Requires

demonstrated

semester hour each

Private instruction for students with

(1) -

3 hours per week. Prerequisite: 35.210.
35.213/ 35.313 Violin

at 1

week. May be repeated

35.252/ 35.352

1

potential. One-half

demonstrated ability or
(Spring)

II

at

Private instruction for students with

-

(1)

Consent of

35.251/ 35.351 Flute

instructor.

35.211 Music Theory

semester hour each

instructor.

week. May be repeated

Studies harmony, voice

1

Private instruction for students

-

demonstrated ability or

(Fall) (3) -

at

with demonstrated ability or potential. One-half hour

election.

consent of instructor.
I

Private instruction for students

Consent of instructor.

35.243/ 35.343 Baritone (1)

beginner or the

fundamental technique and elementary performance.

35.210 Music Theory

(1) -

with demonstrated ability or potential. One-half hour

related to string instru-

maximum
Bass

for

at

Music

2 semester hours each

of 16 semester hours.

Music Majors

weekly half-hour lessons

(2)

-

Two

for students electing the

applied specialization within the Bachelor of Arts

Music program. May be repeated
each election

for

a

maximum

at

of 16

in

2 semester hours

semester hours.

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Undergraduate Catalog

Organ

Music Majors

for

Two weekly

-

(2)

half-

35.285/ 35.485

Bassoon

for

Music Majors

(2) -

Two weekly

hour lessons for students electing the applied

half-hour lessons for students electing the applied

specialization within the Bachelor of Arts in

specialization within the Bachelor of Arts in

program. May be repeated
election for a

maximum

at

of 16

Music

2 semester hours each

semester hours.

35.275/ 35.475 Voice for Music Majors

half-

hour lessons for students electing the applied voice
specialization within the Bachelor of Arts in

program. May be repeated
election for a

maximum

at

of 16

Music

semester hours.
half-

program. May be repeated
election for a

35.277/ 35.477

maximum

Trumpet

for

at

of 16

for

program. May be repeated

35.300 Music Theory

maximum
III

Music

Two weekly

at

of 16

Music

2 semester hours each

semester hours.
-

(3)

design original composition, harmonic dictation and
perception

Prerequisite: 35.211.

Two weekly

-

(2) -

(Fall/odd-numbered years)

semester hours.
(2)

of 16 semester hours.

Music Majors

half-hour lessons for students electing the applied

2 semester hours each

Music Majors

Music

2 semester hours each

Continuation of music theory. Includes formal analysis,

hour lessons for students electing the applied
specialization within the Bachelor of Arts in

Saxophone

election for a

Two weekly

-

35.286/ 35.486

at

specialization within the Bachelor of Arts in

2 semester hours each

35.276/ 35.476 Piano for Music Majors (2)

maximum

election for a

Two weekly

-

(2)

program. May be repeated

skills.

Requires 3 hours per week.

35.301 Music Theory IV (Spring/even-numbered years) (3)

-

half-hour lessons for students electing the applied

Continuation of music theory. Reviews 20th century

specialization within the Bachelor of Arts in Music

compositional practice. Includes analysis and

program. May be repeated

composition. Requires 3 hours per week. Prerequisite:

election for a

maximum

at

of 16

2 semester hours each

semester hours.

35.278/ 35.478 Horn for Music Majors (2)

Two weekly

-

35.211.
half-

35.302 Piano Proficiency
in

specialization within the Bachelor of Arts in Music

repeated.

program. May be repeated
election for a

35.279/ 35.479

maximum

Trombone

for

at

of 16

2 semester hours each

semester hours.

Music Majors

(2)

-

election for a

maximum

at

of 16

Music

2 semester hours each

semester hours.

35.280/ 35.480 Baritone for Music Majors (2)

-

program. May be repeated
election for a

35.281/ 35.481

Tuba

maximum

for

at

Two weekly
Music

2 semester hours each

(2)

-

Two weekly

half-

maximum

of 16 semester hours.

35.282/ 35.482 Flute for Music Majors (2)

-

Two weekly

half-

hour lessons for students electing applied specializa-

Music program. May

Bachelor of Arts

be repeated

2 semester hours each election for a

maximum
35.283/ 35.483

at

of 16

Oboe

for

semester hours.

Music Majors

(2)

critical

in

Music Performance
in

Two weekly

35.305 Special Topics

in

half-

program. May be repeated at 2 semester hours each
of 16 semester hours.
-

Two weekly

half-hour lessons for students electing the applied
specialization within the Bachelor of Arts in

Music

program. May be repeated at 2 semester hours each
election for a

maximum

is

available

of 16 semester hours.

-

Provides a

by contacting the

Music Appreciation

(3)

•

Provides a

topics. Instructor develops a one-time-only study.
is

available by contacting the Department

of Music. Offered as needed.

35.320 Music

in

the Elementary School

musical knowledge that

will

general music effectively

(3)

-

Provides students

in

and

enable them to teach
the elementary class-

room. Course designed primarily for elementary
education majors. Limited seating.
-

Emphasizes

understanding and appreciation of music from antiquity

750 through listening and development of a

technical vocabulary.

(2)

(3)

performance or the study of

Department of Music. Offered as needed.

to

35.284/ 35.484 Clarinet for Music Majors

and

performance practice. Instructor develops a one-time-

specialization within the Bachelor of Arts in Music

maximum

Provides

needed. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
35.304 Special Topics

hour lessons for students electing the applied

election for a

May be

performing experience for pianists. Requires 3

35.321 Music History to 1750 (Fall) (3)
-

-

(2)

with practical skills, theoretical background

tion within the

in

Piano Accompanying

Information

Music

program. May be repeated at 2 semester hours each
election for a

keyboard.

at the

study of music beyond currently available course

hour lessons for students electing the applied
specialization within the Bachelor of Arts in

in

only study. Information

of 16 semester hours.

Music Majors

35.303 Seminar

unique experience

half-hour lessons for students electing the applied
specialization within the Bachelor of Arts in

Provides opportunity for majors

hours per week and includes performing. Offered as

half-hour lessons for students electing the applied

program. May be repeated

-

instruction, coaching, systematic score study

Two weekly

specialization within the Bachelor of Arts in

(1)

music to gain proficiency

hour lessons for students electing the applied

1

35.322 Music History-1750 to Present (Spring)

(3)

-

Provides

an overview of music history from the Classical era to
the present time. Includes discussion of

and

significant persons,

forms and genres during

composers

works and development of
this time frame.

35.324 American Music (Fall/even-numbered years)

(3)

-

Studies works of selected American composers with
reference to characteristics indigenous to American

music. Prerequisite: 35.101.

. .

.

Bloomsburg University

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35.325 Opera and Music Theater (Spring/even-numbered
years)

Studies major works of the

(3)

Emphasizes

lyric

stage.

and reading works of opera,

listening to

operetta and the popular theater. Prerequisite: 35.1 01

ics:

35.327 Survey of Popular Music (Fall/odd-numbered years)
(3) -

the

in

20th century. Includes a chronological study of jazz,
balladry, spiritual, country-western, theater, film and

rock

comparative listening situations. Prerequisite:

in

I

Studies macroeconom-

-

(3)

nature of the economic problem; economic

demand and

concepts; institutional framework; supply,

Analyzes factors and elements of American

popular music with emphasis on developments

Administered by Department of Economics.
40.211 Principles of Economics

the price system; national income accounting;

determination of output and employment levels;

consumption, saving and investment behavior;
inflation

and unemployment; business cycles;

monetary and

35.101.

fiscal institutions

and theory; economic

growth.
35.328 Choral Conducting and Methods (Spring/even-

numbered years)
techniques and

(3)

Examines the development

-

abilities for participating in

of

II

(3)

-

Studies

microeconomics: supply, demand, the price system;

and

cost and productions analysis, theory of consumer

supervising choral ensembles. Stresses tone

behavior and the firm; output and price determination,

production, proper breathing, choral conducting and
literature. Prerequisite: 35.211

reading of appropriate

40.212 Principles of Economics

resource allocation and determination of factor incomes

under perfect and imperfect markets; current economic
35.329 Instrumental Conducting

(2) -

Develops

skills in

baton

problems and international economics. Prerequisite:

technique and score reading with emphasis on
40.211.
practical application in instrumental organizations.

Laboratory course with three 50-minute sessions per

week. Offered as needed. Prerequisites: music major

40.246 Business and Economic Mathematics

frequently

and 35.211.

systems
35.350 Seminar

Music Theater

in

(3)

employed

in

linear

Presents an

economics and business,

of linear equations, inequalities,

e.g.,

elements of

programming, matrix algebra, logarithms,

in

mathematics of finance and
in

-

most

Studies the Broadway

-

musical with special emphasis on works currently
production. Offered

(3)

introduction to basic mathematical tools

differential

and

integral

conjunction with music theater
calculus.

productions during spring and

summer

semesters.
40.311 Intermediate Micro-Theory and Managerial Economics

Prerequisite: 35.101.

35.410 Music Theory

(3)

V,

-

Reviews the theory of consumer behavior and

Counterpoint (Fall/even-numbered
the firm; output and price determination under different

years)

(2)

Continuation of music theory. Studies

-

market systems; pure competition, pure monopoly,

melodic writing

in

two and three voices using 18th
oligopoly

and monopolistic competition; production and

century style. Requires 2 hours per week. Prerequicost analysis; allocation of resource and distribution of
site: 35.211.

income; comparison of behaviors of competitive,
35.411 Music Theory
years)

(2)

-

VI,

Orchestration (Spring/odd-numbered

Continuation of music theory. Examines

instrumental transposition, idioms, score writing and
analysis. Requires 3 hours per week. Prerequisite:

35.211.

35.430 Seminar

markets; constrained and nonconstrained optimization

techniques and their applications to business decisions

and business practices; welfare economics.
Prerequisites: 40.211, 40.212, 40.246.

in

Music History

development of
of

monopolistic and oligopolistic product and resource

music history

skill in

for

i

Emphasizes

-

(2)

40.312 Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory

independent research

majors

in

areas

national

music electing the music

in

tion,

history specialization. Offered

fall,

even-numbered

years. Prerequisite: 35.321, 35.322.

35.431 Seminar
with
for

in

Music History

II

(1)

-

Continuation of 35.430

emphasis on academic research and musicology

majors

in

music electing the music history

specialization. Offered spring,

Prerequisite: 35.430.

35.497 Internships

campus
in

in

field

-

Provides for extended

off-

experience to be arranged by the major

music, a faculty adviser and an off-campus agency.

Requires consent of music department during prescheduling. Offered as needed.
in

Music

(1-3)

-

Provides for a

student project of a creative nature

in

music

history,

education or performance. Requires consent of music

department during prescheduling.

of

price levels;

(3)

-

Stresses the

income determinamonetary and

theory and policy; investment,

interest

and demand

inflation

and unemployment; national debt; macroeco-

nomic equilibrium;

for

money; business cycles;

prices,

wages and aggregate

economic growth, foreign trade and balance

payments; economic
40.212,40.246.

Music(3-15)

35.498 Independent Study

employment and

fiscal institutions;

supply,

odd-numbered years.

income analysis; theory

policy. Prerequisites: 40.211,

of

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40.313 Labor Economics

Presents the economics of the

(3)

and demand

labor market, the supply of

40.410 Public Finance

nature of theory and wages, productivity and

light of

inflation,

unionism, theories of the labor movement, collective
bargaining and public policy.

A

major focus

is

and race

implications with respect to gender

will

in

the course

emphasize differences by

will

40.315 Business and Government

policies for maintaining competition, for substitution

regulation in place of competition

and for substituting

public for private enterprise; tests of various

government

historical experience. Prerequisite: 40.212.

40.316 Urban Economics

(3)

-

the principles of

etc.,

and public debt manage-

and budgetary policy on

fiscal

employment

the rate of growth and world

stability;

economy. Prerequisite: 40.212.
40.413

Money and Banking

-

(3)

Reviews the

historical

practices

and

principles of banking; special attention

given to commercial banking and credit regulations

and current monetary and banking development.

40.415 Environmental Economics

economics

Applies economic theory and

(3)

-

A study

of environmental quality.

of the

Examines

environmental facts and social circumstances with

emphasis on market and non-market

recent empirical findings to urban resource use.

particular

Analyzes problems of unemployment, housing,

solutions to the environmental problems. Topics

education, transportation, pollution and equal

include the private market and

opportunity. Prerequisite: 40.212.

externalities,

40.317 Population and Resource Problems

(3)

-

Reviews

income

its efficiency,

environmental quality as a public good,

distribution effects of

government environmen-

income

classical theories of population growth; recent

tal

quality as a public good,

economic models

of

government environmental programs; water

of population correlating natural

resources; capital accumulation and technological

resources and water

change; and population problems

quality of

in

North America,

European and developing countries. Analyzes recent
trends

in birth

and death rates as factors

in

population

growth. Studies measures of population and labor
force, their distribution

by age, sex, occupation,

regions; techniques for projecting population levels.

Course

is

in

of

Prerequisite: 40.212.

economic theory and

policies in light of

government

and models

criteria

background and the development of monetary

Surveys government

-

(3)

national

resource and income allocation, internal price and

be

race and gender. Prerequisite: 40.212.

and

micro and macrotheory;

ment; impact of

examined. The economic analysis and empirical data
presented

Analyzes revenues and

government services; subsidies,

For each of the economic issues, the

racial issues.

-

local, state

taxation, public borrowing

the

between labor markets and gender and

relationship

(3)

expenditures of

for labor, the

not offered on a regular basis. Prerequisite:

life

prohibitions

quality,

distribution effects

problem

and

of air quality

and other environmental problems;

on and regulation of polluting activities,

taxes, subsidies

and

effluent charges; population,

economic growth and environmental

quality.

Prerequisite: 40.212.

40.422 Contrasting Economics

(3)

Outlines theories of

-

capitalism and socialism with a special emphasis

on

Marxian theory. Compares theoretical and actual

40.212.
40.346 Business and Economics Statistics

and presenting
probability

I

(3)

-

Organizing

data, descriptive statistics, elements of

and probability

distributions,

sampling and

sampling distributions, estimation and hypothesis
testing, analysis of variance

introduction to regression

and Chi-square,

and

performance of capitalism, socialism and communism.
Prerequisite: 40.212.

40.423 History of Economic Thought
theories propounded

in

(3)

-

Surveys economic

the past and their effect on

present-day thinking about economic, business and

correlation as applied to

political

systems. The surplus value theory; economic

business and economic problems. Prerequisite:

planning as part of government responsibility; relation

40.212.

of family budgets to Engei's Law;

40.400 Introduction to Econometrics
statistical

Applies modern

methods to economic problems; time

and cross-sectional analysis

demand and
distribution

40.346.

•

(3)

costs;

of

measurements

series
of

macroeconomics models; income

and growth model. Prerequisites: 40.212,

responsibility for

employment and

government
rent control.

Prerequisite: 40.212.

40.424 Economic History of the Western World

(3)

-

Presents a

comparative analysis of the economic theory of the
United States and Europe with particular attention to
the interplay of changes

business, financial and

in

labor institutions, products and production, adaptations
to resource differences

and

conflicting

economic

doctrines. Prerequisite: 40.212.

40.433 International Economics

(3)

-

Addresses the pure theory

of international trade. Outlines the gains

free trade

and protection; balance

exchange and
international

capital

from trade;

of payments; foreign

movements; the

dollar

and the

monetary system and international

liquidity shortage. Prerequisite: 40.212.

Bloomsburg University

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of

40.434 Economic Growth of Underdeveloped Areas

(3)

-

41 .201

trade

in

development

distributions; regression

and

those economic,

correlation analysis;

41 .203

analysis of variance and designs of experiments; time
series analysis

and index numbers, non-parametric

and

political

historical
levels.

models

Applies economic

Presents an evaluation of market;

mixed techniques

political

41.242

and

areas from the 18th

in particular

40.470 Senior Seminar

(3)

Discusses the current

-

economic theory and economic

one

policy.

on

write a report

and make a seminar presentation. Prerequisite: Senior
standing or consent of the instructor.

40.490 Independent Study

in

Economics

(1-3)

Provides

-

as they pursue in-depth inquiries

into

previously specified subject matter of special interest

and

within the field of economics. Topic

and

spatial

role within the

(3)

-

Reviews major economic

Skills (3)

-

and

and

interpreting
cultural

spatial patterns.

Uses a

maps

variety of published

phenomena
-

(3)

for

and present physical

interrelating past

with a view toward the future.

Acquaints students with the

philosophy of planning, the roles of the planner and
planning objectives.

41.258 Environmental Conservation

Identifies

-

(3)

resource

management and environmental problems and

offers

possible alternative solutions for these problems.

students with an opportunity to receive individualized
instruction

regional

and contemporary

41.250 Elements of Planning

Students read

week on which they

journal article a

literature

Map
and

through the 20th centuries. Prerequisite: 40.212.

A

-

focuses on significant characteristics,

location theory

through international

local

of Australia (3)

Economic Geography
activities;

making to

of social decision

problems from

forms that have

cultural

Asian-Pacific sphere.

41.221
-

(3)

Geography

Australia's historic

40.346.

Economy

Latin

terms of

economic and environmental context. Examines

computer application. Prerequisites: 40.212,

40.460 Advanced Political

and

racial

in

analysis of Australia within a physical, cultural,

methods; modern decision theory and Bayesian
statistics;

Examines

-

provided regional unity and diversity.

Probability

-

(3)

(3)

America as a major geographic region

settings. Prerequisite: 40.212.
II

Studies Europe's physical

-

(3)

41.202 Geography of Latin America

and technological advance; development planning and

40.446 Business and Economic Statistics

Europe

of

resources, populations and trade.

underdevelopment; operative resistances to economic
growth; the role of capital, labor, population growth

Geography

characteristics, topography, transportation systems,

Presents studies of stagnating economies; theories of

outline

must

41 .264 Applied Cartography (4)
principles,

-

Studies fundamental

use of graphic media, methods

construction, use

and

interpretation of

charts and diagrams, utilized

in

of

maps, models,

geography and

in

urban and regional planning.

be developed with a faculty sponsor and approved by
41.281-289 Special Topics

in

Geography

(3)

-

Presents areas

the department during the preceding semester of
of geographic interest to a general audience.

residence.
41.301 Water Resources

GEO

(41)

Geography

Management

-

(3)

An examination

of

contemporary water resource issues related to
environmental planning and management.

Administered by Department of Geography and Earth Science.
41.302 Land Resources
41.101 World Physical

Geography

relationships, land

(3)

-

Studies Earth-sun

masses, oceans, landforms,

weather and climate and natural resources as

Management

(3)

-

An examination

of

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

management

techniques.

elements and controls related to the adjustments

humans make to

their

41.303 Soil Resources

environment.

background
41.102 World Cultural Geography

(3)

-

Demonstrates the

relationship of humankind, land, culture

such as

its

Management

to the

formation, classification

Examines the

41.105 Environmental Issues and Choices

(3)

-

Examines

contemporary environmental resource issues within a
values, ethics
41 .1 25 Weather

and decision-making framework.

and Climate

(3)

between the elements

-

Studies the interrelationships

of

weather and climate;

elaborates on the functional application of these

elements through a study of climatic realms.
41.200 Geography of United States and Canada
a spatial analysis of the United States

(3) -

and Canada

perception and sequent occupancy; considers salient

genesis and potential for solution.

in

terms of

Provides a thorough
soil

and geographical distribution.

interpretation of soil surveys

and

their

use and resource planning, conservation

and management and environmental
41.304 Environmental Valuation

(3)

-

quality.

Provides a conceptual

and methodological framework

for evaluating

environmental resources. Emphasis

is

on quantitative

valuation techniques that help separate facts from

emotion
Presents

emphasizing such concepts as environmental

problems within geographic regions

role in land

-

nature and properties, factors of soil

and economic

activities.

(4)

geoenvironmenta! aspects of

in

complex environmental problems.

Prerequisite: 41.105 or permission of the instructor.

41.310 Population Geography

(3)

-

Analyzes physical, human

and economic factors that influence the changing
pattern of the political

map of the world.

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41.315 Outdoor Recreation Resources

Management

HIS

(3)

(42) History

Explores the array of contemporary issues involving
land, leisure

Administered by Department of History.

and recreational planning.

41.342 Geographic Information Systems

(3)

Presents an

-

Prerequisites are subject to modification by the instructor.

42.100 Transatlantic World

introduction to computer-assisted analysis of

geographic data. Emphasizes GIS applications

the 20th Century

in

-

(3)

Represents

an analysis comparing and contrasting the experi-

in

management of natural resources, environmental

ences of Americans and Western Europeans

assessment and urban and regional planning.

20th century. Focuses on the decay of Western

Laboratory projects provide opportunities to develop

traditions, the

computer expertise. Prerequisite: 41.242 or 41.264 or

increasingly

skills

(3)

and techniques used

preparation, goal setting

in analysis,

(3)

in

42.112 Origins of the Modern World

which to view the

process of urbanization.

Measurement

(3)

-

Data

symbolizatioon emphasized

spatial analysis course. Topics in descriptive
inferential statistics are

in this

Geography

and seniors majoring
in

Geography

work experience

business. Internship

is

learning with practical

Option

ments

I,

in

41.497 Internship
student

site.

(1-3)

-

(3)

Provides

(3-12)

-

in

-

Reviews the

history,

-

politics,

affairs

and the evolution

economs, society and

Presents

Provides for on-site

affairs

developments of the

42.133 The Ancient and Medieval Worlds
the Ancient Near East to the
in

Prerequisites: Major in Geography,

fall

(3) -

of the

the West, emphasizing Greece,

in

a planning office for

the student

is

actively involved in the functions

activities of that

planning

41.498 Applied Planning Seminar
for reporting

Integrates

(3)

-

Provides an opportunity

utilizes practice in the

in internship.

development of

land use from an urban or environmental perspective.

coordination with the internship

regional planning (41.497) or

42.141

The Modern Far East

geography

in

urban/

(41.496).

of

Roman

(3)

-

Focuses on modern China

and Japan and closely studies the value system
these peoples as reflected

communications

office.

and analyzing experiences

and

and

of the

the medieval church.

in

one semester, during which time

the rise

and countries

Empire, with emphasis on feudalism, manorialism and

Involves the placement of a
the course of study

West that emerged after the fall

Surveys from

Roman Empire

Rome and

the

enrolled

-

United States from Reconstruction to the present.

the option and consent of the instructor.

is

(3)

political, social, cultural, intellectual,

economic and foreign

work experience emphasizing

-

of

culture.

42.122 United States History Survey: 1877 to the Present

geography.

intended to integrate classroom

Planning (12)

showing the

Presents a chronological history to 1877 with

of Christianity; a study of the people

in

political,

and technological

appropriate completion of course require-

who

in

(3)

social, intellectual

emphasis on foreign

Open

urban/regional planning or environmental planning into

Taken

shaped the story of mankind from the early

that

importance of the non-Western world.

the functions, projects and responsibilities available at
the internship

ments

42.121 United States History Survey: Colonial Period to 1877

an appropriate agency or

in

political,

military develop-

progress of the Western tradition and the growing

independent, investigative research oriented to studies

41.496 Internship

Describes the

elements of 19th and 20th century

explored with an emphasis on

of specific geographical problems. Prerequisite:
to juniors

-

and

social, intellectual

economic,

and

Prerequisite: 41 .242 or consent of the instructor.
in

(3)

economic,

42.113 The Modern World

applications to problems with spatial dimensions.

41.475 Independent Study

and enhances

Renaissance to the early 19th century.

41 .462 Techniques of Geographic

map

historic

level

among Americans and Western Europeans.

activities.

Provides a conceptual and

methodological framework

handling and

an

rise of

appreciation of basic similarities and differences

of urban

Prerequisite: 41.250 or consent of instructor.

41.363 Urban Geography

promotes sense of

awareness beyond the national

plan

and implementation

and regional planning processes and

-

of current events,

Presents the development of

-

of the individual in

the

"technocratic" civilization. Provides insight into roots

consent of the instructor.
41.350 Advanced Planning

dilemma

complex society and the

in

in

in their politics, arts

the 19th and 20th centuries.

Particular attention paid to the interaction

old

of

and

between the

models provided by Confucianism and Buddhism

with the

models provided by the West during

modernization. Not offered every semester. Approved
for diversity requirement.

42.142 Latin America: From European Colonization to the

Present

(3)

-

A

concise introductory survey of Latin

American history from 1492

to the present, stressing

the significant economic and social factors
evolution. Not offered every semester.

in its

Approved

for

diversity requirement.

42.143 Black Africa

(3)

-

Presents a survey of the transforma-

tion of the societies of

Sub-Saharan Africa from

colonialism to national independence. Approved for
diversity requirement.

Bloomsburg University

of

Pennsylvania

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42.144 Islamic and Hindu Worlds: Middle East, India and

Malaysia

-

(3)

42.226 Popular Culture

religious, cultural,

economic and

in

America

political history of

the

of the period since 1920.

Malay Archipelago and

values and ideas

on contemporary

Third World problems. Not offered every semester.

42.208 Contemporary Issues in U.S. History

(3)

Examines

-

selected issues of social, political or foreign affairs

American

and importance

select

in Conflict in

20th Century History

American conflicts

Presents

(3)

civilization; resolutions

achieved are reviewed and evaluated. The selection
of conflicts varies

each semester. Approved

critical

A

(3)

Examines the nature and

-

of the African-American experience in the

beginnings to the

its

in

the

visual arts, music, literature, philosophic thought

and

social history.

Approved

leaders

for diversity requirement.

(3)

-

Studies significant world

in religion, politics,

war and culture and

their

impact on world history. Focuses on different leaders

conditions which helped produce these leaders and

Conflict of Values (3)

many of

consequences. Population explosion, famine
underdeveloped world, energy

crisis,

in

the

terrorism

the spread of nuclear

weapons

of the issues that will

be examined. Attention

and

are illustrative of
will

some
be

given to defining values as related to these issues.

42.222 Business History of the United States

(3)

Focuses on

-

the evolution of business from 1600 to the present,

businessmen and

entrepreneurial leadership of major

modern

(3)

-

Focuses on

for their

Includes only leaders

success or

who have made

significant contribution outside their national

a

bound-

aries.

42.250 History of Science(3)
of the sciences

-

Studies historical development

and the nature of scientific thought and

method; provides understanding of the characteristics
of the sciences as well as their significance to

human

progress from antiquity to the present. Not offered

every semester.
42.260 Sport and Society

industries.

42.223 Economic History of the United States

ends by discussing reasons
failure.

issues that have far reaching

the history of major

42.228 African-American History

the Renaissance to the present. Analyzes the

in History:

Introduces the historical and global nature of
today's

which the culture constantly adjusts. Not

to

each time offered and covers a selected period from

for

diversity requirement.

42.215 Global Issues

change

Course blends continuity of

offered every semester.

42.229 Modern World Leaders

the 1960s involving

in

values of the individual and the

major forms

present. Reviews black creative expressions

semester.

42.210 Values

of

American culture with dynamics

in

United States surveyed from

in

The issues may vary each

society.

of

meaning

within a historical context, describing the origin,
evolution, current significance

Review

-

to the present, telescoped to permit fullest presentation

Middle East, North Africa, the Indian subcontinent, the
their bearing

(3)

of popular culture in America from colonial beginnings

Introductory course surveying the

approach

in

America

(3)

Presents a cultural

-

to organized sport in the United States;

the changing nature of the American economy. This

proceeds from the premise that sport mirrors the

course covers three time periods: the commercial-

values, states of technology and the conditions of

age and the modern

agricultural age, the industrial

society.

Emphasizes the

rise of the institution of sport

managerial age. Examines agriculture, banking,

and

business administration, commerce, labor, manufac-

affluence, urbanism, nationalism

turing,

mining and transportation, social and

factors that contributed to changing

political

economic

of cultural diversity in

on the history

(3) -

Provides an overview

from the colonial period to

the present. Students examine ethnicity

through the study of

political,

in

America

economic, religious and

social issues; industrialization

and urbanization;

attitudes of nativism, discrimination

and racism; and

powerful influences of immigrant kinship networks,
ethnic

community associations,

religious institutions

include

new

and ethnic group

and new assimilation

offered every semester.

requirement.

cultural traditions,
identity.

Lectures

historical interpretations of cross-cultural

relationships

Approved

governance and

its

American society by focusing

of immigration

impact on business, commercialism, leisure,

42.281 Military History

relationships in the United States.

42.224 The Immigrant Experience

its

I

and the problems

of

law. Not offered every semester.

(3)

Studies organized warfare from

-

origins to the last

campaign

of

Napoleon

I,

concentrating on strategy and tactics. Examines moral

and

social

problems raised by warfare. Not offered

every semester.
42.282 Military History

II

(3)

-

Studies organized warfare and

the theory of war from the Napoleonic age to the
present, concentrating on strategy

Examines the

socio-political

and

tactics.

background, especially of

the two world wars and the age of guerrilla warfare.

Not offered every semester.
42.315 Origins of Civilization: The Ancient Near East

Surveys known origins of

theories. Not

Bronze and

for diversity

and Syria-Palestine, with some attention

Iron

ages

in

(3)

-

civilization in the Neolithic,

Mesopotamia, Egypt, Anatolia
to India

and

China. Not offered every semester. Prerequisite:
42.133 or consent of the instructor.

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42.316 The Classical World: Ancient Greece and

Rome

Covers ancient Greek and Roman history and

-

(3)

culture.

Greece: emphasis on Aegean civilizations, the age of

and the

Pericles

Great.

Hellenistic

age

Rome: emphasis on

republic, imperial expansion, the

decline and

in

Woman

Studies the history of

(3) -

America from colonial times

topics include

women's work,

family

to the present;
politics,

life,

feminism and reactions against

monarchy and

and the many facets

of

Pax Romana and the

roles in the nation's history.

Alexander the

of the empire; concluding with the

fall

women

sexuality, education,

after

early

42.329 The American

women's

public

Approved

and

for diversity

requirement.

Barbarian age and the rise of Byzantium. Not offered

42.335 History of Christianity

-

(3)

Promotes student analysis

every semester. Prerequisite:42.133 or consent of the

of the ancient, medieval

instructor.

contemporary Christian denominations and move-

42.318 Early England: The Making of an Island State

Reviews

and modern roots

of

ments. Primary and secondary historical sources are

(3)

economic, social and cultural

political,

it

private

life in

discussed seminar-style

order to

in

critically

examine

England to the Glorious Revolution. Not offered every

important ideas, personalities and historical conditions

semester.

of Christianity. Prerequisite:

42.319 Modern England: The First Industrial Empire

Examines

political, social,

development

in

economic and

(3)

42.336 Medieval Europe

cultural

England from the Glorious Revolution

emphasis on the development of

to the present with

democracy, the Industrial Revolution and the growth

and decline

of the British Empire. Not offered every

1815 era

in

France and assesses

(3)
its

-

Analyzes 1789-

significance for

-

(3)

An

religious

and

political, social,

trends during the period.

intellectual

Feudalism, church history and commercial relations
receive particular emphasis. Examines the status of

42.337 Europe

medieval society. Prerequisite: 42.112.

in

in

the Renaissance and Reformation

detailed analysis of

upon the

and

1650, focusing

semester. Prerequisite: 42.112 or consent of the

movement known as

instructor.

religious upheaval associated with the

modern

(3)

-

Discusses

the rise of the

cultural

Scientific Revolution

and Enlightenment; the

hegemony and a

world economy; the diplomatic and military interaction
of the

European

states. Not offered every semester.

42.326 Europe 1789-1914

(3)

-

and

artistic

terms
Political,

religious trends are highlighted.

42.346 Modern European Intellectual History

aspects of the eras of the

establishment of European world

intellectual

Prerequisite: 42.112.

state; the political, intellectual, social,

economic and

social, intellectual

A

the Renaissance and the

"Reformation" and "Counter-reformation."

42.324 Revolutionary Europe and the Rise of Modern

-

(3)

European history from 1300 to

the history of France and the world. Not offered every

Traditions, 1600-1789

or

in history

analysis of European history

from 300 to 1400, focusing on

women

semester.
42.320 French Revolution and Napoleon

Any course

consent of the instructor.

-

changes

in

political,

economic and

Relates

social developments. Special

attention given to interpretations of major intellectual

movements. Not offered every semester.
42.347 History of the Holocaust

Analysis of Europe's "long

(3) -

currents of thought during the period to

(3)

-

Focuses upon the major

nineteenth century." with particular emphasis on the

theme-the genesis and implementation of the planned

nexus

destruction of European Jewry from 1933 to 1945;

of political

and

social history. Not offered every

and

semester.. Prerequisite: 42.113 or consent of the

briefly traces the history of anti-Semitism

instructor.

evaluates scope of prejudice, discrimination and

42.327 Europe

in

the

Age of Total War, 1914-1945 (3) of World War and alliance systems

Examines origins
that fought

it,

I

diplomacy, military strategy, tactics of the

war and the peace

treaties of 1918-1920, plus the rise

of Mussolini, Stalin, Hitler

culminated

in

the outbreak of World

II.

Course

War Europe, 1945-Present
in

(3) -

of

the late 1930s with emphasis

World War

on

II

and the causes

of the

East-West rift; the reconstruction of democratic Europe

and formation
and

political

of the Soviet bloc;

trends

every semester.

in

world Jewish community. Not offered every

(3)

-

Analysis of Russian

political

and

from the ninth century to 1917, with

emphasis on the 18th and 19th centuries. Not offered

42.372 Colonial America and the

Surveys

the forces leading to war; military and diplomatic

developments

Includes an

every semester.

Not offered every semester.

European powers

civilization.

the Holocaust's impact on modern-day Israel and

social history

stresses ideological and global patterns developments.

42.328 Cold

contemporary

42.356 Russia to 1917

finally

War

in

analysis of literature of the Holocaust and evaluation of

semester.

and the lesser dictators

along with the international crises that

genocide

European integration

both power systems. Not offered

War

of

Reviews European colonization

Independence
in

(3)

-

North America with

major attention to the establishment and development
of England's colonies,

an emerging American society

and problems which created
Americans and the

War

conflict

between the

British resulting in the

American

of Independence. Not offered every semester.

Bloomsburg University

of

Pennsylvania

42.374 U.S. Social History

(3)

-

the past and

family

life,

gender and

Focuses on everyday

how ordinary

were affected by

Page 193

historical

made

people

42.397 Independent Study

life in

history

change. Emphasis on

New

appropriate

register for this course

Nation: United States, 1781-1845

may

-

(3)

42.398 Research and Writing Skills

development

parties, railroads,

Students learn to

semester.

facilities;

Civil

War, the war

ization.

technology and

economy,

clear,

Surveys the causes of the

itself,

Topics include

and popular

42.404 Topics

skills.

and research

analyzing and interpreting

and produce a

students develop an understanding of

in

written

is

American History

American history

Prerequisite: 42.121.

-

(3)

Seminar allows

Includes historiography of the chosen topic, discussion

-

(3)

problems associated with the topic and production of

of

imperialistic adventures, reluctant but expectant

a research paper. Topics vary from semester to

in

World War

I,

semester.

the "flaming '20s," and the

nation's greatest depression.

Out

modern mass-centered welfare

of these

state.

emerges the

42.452 Soviet Russia

Not offered

political,

(3)

economic, social-cultural

developments

in

cal society are

and the

Analyzes recent events or

indicate recurrence of historical

of the major

(3) -

themes examined.

Pennsylvania to national

life,

relations

Presents a

critical

history, in

on the

analysis of United States foreign

relations from the

in

(3)

1898 to present.

in

movements

America. Special emphasis

the 20th Century

in

will

X, Stokely

(3)

-

20th Century

Marcus Garvey,

Carmichael (Kwame Toure),

Angela Davis, Amiri Baraka. the Black Panther Party

and Louis Farahkhan

of the Nation of Islam.

for diversity requirement.

Investigates

in

European

the medieval, early modern and modern

and analyzes secondary materials

history, philosophy, politics,

Women
(3) -

and Gender

in

European

science and

art of

Intellectual History

Investigates the condition of

women,

I

of female

concerning women, over the course of western
history.

their

be be placed on the

following figures: W.E.B.DuBois,

Malcolm

-

views concerning that condition and the view of males

Examines the major black radicals and
philosophies and

(3)

history. Seminar-style

or 42.133.

42.469

Not offered every semester.
42.395 African-American Radicalism

selected

vary from semester to semester. Prerequisite: 42.112
-

analysis of United States foreign

war with Spain

in

a chosen period. Research paper required. Topics

war with

42.392 Diplomatic History of the United States Since 1898
critical

European History

European

periods. Discusses

•

Spain. Not offered every semester.

Presents a

problems or major

course studies variety of problems

between state

and national movement. Not offered every semester.

relations from the Colonial Period to the 1898

in

select topics in

of

42.391 Diplomatic History of the United States to 1898 (3)

-

may

semester.
42.460, 42.461 Topics

Examines major contributions

(3)

that

countries of Latin America. Not offered every

an increasingly complex, technologi-

some

movements

developments of international significance

role of

Not offered every semester.
42.388 Pennsylvania

analysis of the

cultural evolution of the

42.453 Problems of Contemporary Latin America

the United States from

turmoil of the 1960s, nuclear concerns
in

critical

offered every semester. Prerequisite: 42.113.

-

1941 to the present. Cold War, Korea and Vietnam,

the individual

Presents a

economic and

Soviet Union and a study of Soviet foreign policy. Not

Examines the major
intellectual

-

(3)

political, social,

every semester.
42.385 Recent American History: 1941 to the Present

and

in

study and analysis.

for in-depth

Examines during these years major changes:

involvement

how

and revised.

students to focus on a specific topic or related topics

culture.

42.383 Shaping of Contemporary America, 1896-1941

skills in

and writing

concise and well-written lengthy formal paper.

and why history

and gender issues, the

tactics, race

credits

Focuses on the

fully utilize library

develop

In addition,

reconstruction and industrial-

politics, ideology, military

labor, immigration

-

original/primary research documents;

42.381 Civil War, Reconstruction and Industrialization: United
(3) -

(3)

of proficient research

popular music and anti-slavery. Not offered every

States, 1845-1896

no more than twice and

not exceed 4 semester hours. See the section on

Independent Study. Prerequisite: 60 semester hours.

Reviews the impact of the democratic experiment on
government, the economy, culture and society.

Among subjects studied are political

The topic selected

some aspect of history is supervised by an
member of the department. A student may

related to

and/or

42.122.

42.379 The

-

chairperson. Independent reading and/or research

as a way of exploring issues of race,
ethnicity. Prerequisites: 42.121

History (14)

in

must be approved by a committee appointed by the

and

Approved

Women

and Gender

I

covers the ancient,

medieval and early-modern periods (c.650
AD). Prerequisite: two 100-level courses

consent of the
requirement.

instructor.

Approved

BC - 1650

in history

for diversity

or

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42.470

Undergraduate Catalog

Women and Gender in
(3) •

European

Intellectual History

women,

Investigates the condition of

II

(3)

-

Examination of

normative, descriptive and metaethical approaches

views concerning that condition and the view of males

employed by

concerning women, over the course of western

confronting issues of responsibility and choice

Women and Gender

history.

Revolution to the present

two 100-level courses
instructor.

Approved

42.472 History of Labor

in

(c.1 550-1 995).

the post-Civil

course

is

War period

3 semester hours
in

experience
faculty

equality,

A third of the

ideas of

role

in history.

History (3-12)
jointly

administered by an academic

member and

a sponsoring employer, with

about 40 hours of supervised work generating each

semester hour. Prerequisite: For history majors, 15
semester hours of

power and

some

44.222

Women

history, including 42.398.

in

ethical

and emphasizes

society.

An

•

introduction to

concepts such as

authority,

liberty, justice,

as well as the main

representative political philosophers

and

Politics (3)

and the broad range
recipients of

Provides a work-study

-

political

in

from Socrates to the present.

our increasingly technological society. Prerequisite:

42.497 Internship

(3)

fundamental

devoted to an analysis of contemporary

labor-management problems and labor's changing
in

44.210 Introduction to Political Theory

of organized labor from

to the present.

in civic life

on

Surveys the

(3) -

ways

Focuses on

policies.

alternatives impact

the

for diversity requirement.

the United States

and

problems and responses

Prerequisite:

or consent of the

in history

and policymakers

politicians

public programs

covers the Scientific

II

emergence and development

Other

Emphasizes

-

and makers

Examines issues

political

of public action

and divide

that unify

systems

women

of issues that find

and

as the

policy.

women

as

they attempt to understand the problems of becoming

equal

in

an unequal society. The

United States and

Approved as a

role of

other nations

in

is

women

in

the

explored.

diversity course.

44.244 Introduction to Criminal Justice

Provides students

-

(3)

may enroll with consent of advisers. Note: A
student may not apply more than 3 semester hours of

with a comprehensive survey and basic understand-

internship toward the fulfillment of the history major,

Focuses on crime and criminal

majors

although a student

may enroll

more than 3

for

semester hours of 42.497.

PLS

44.207 Ethics, Politics and Public Policy

of female

Uses the procedures

-

and the practices

of govern-

system. For non-majors.

44.108 Contemporary Political Ideologies
to those political beliefs that

(3)

-

Examines

and cooperation, power
problems of

diplomacy and international law.
44.303 Politics and the Arts
films, poetry

Surveys painting, music,

-

(3)

and novels

to

between these media and

show

the relationship

concepts,

political

philosophies and problems.

(3) -

An

introduction

shape contemporary

politics: nationalism, liberalism,

conflict

collective security, the settlement of disputes,

ments, the performance of and the pressures on the
political

law, the police, law

politics in the international arena,

power and examines the

of political science to study
politics

of the criminal justice field.

enforcement, courts, corrections and juvenile justice.

sources of international

Science.

Political

44.101 Elements of Political Science (3)

processes of

and function

44.280 Introduction to International Relations

(44) Political Science

Administered by Department of

ing of the role

conservatism,

44.322 Political Violence

mass

(3) -

Surveys

political violence,

individual,

group and

concentrating on causes and

manifestations. Studies positive and negative

socialism, feminism, religious fundamentalism,

effectiveness of political violence with the object of

populism.

placing the

44.120 United States Government

and

(3)

-

Introduces government

politics in the United States,

emphasizing

constitutional development, political development, civil
rights, parties, elections,

pressure groups, the

Congress, the president, courts and contemporary
problems, such as foreign

ment and

affairs,

defense, unemploy-

poverty.
(3) -

Presents a

comparative study of the governance of countries or
nation-states in selected developed

and

less

developed regions of the world.

meaningful historical and

44.326 Parties, Groups and Public Opinion

development of

political parties in

elections, voter behavior

and the

role of interest

and

in

World

Politics (3)

critical

(3) -

Examines the

the United States;

political participation;

groups and

political

propa-

ganda.

to the study of the

(3)

-

Introductory course

"management of government

business." Examines the multi-dimensional nature of
Public Administration by exploring the

political, social

and economic factors influencing the public sector
-

An

introduction to international politics through an

examination of such

in

44.336 Public Administration Theory

44.160 Nations, States and Governments

44.181 Contemporary Issues

phenomena

contemporary contexts.

problems as war and

administration

in

the United States. Areas of emphasis

include principles of public administration organization
theory, personnel

management, public budgeting,
and implementation and

peace, nation-building, revolution, ethnic conflict and

public policy formulation

democratization.

collective bargaining in the public sector.

Bloomsburg University

44.363 Soviet and Post Soviet Politics
ideology, institutions

Page 1 95

Pennsylvania

of

and

Studies the history,

(3) -

and

policies of the Soviet

and congressional

post-Soviet political systems.

politics

and governments

(3)

-

of Great Britain, France

and

44.446 Constitutional

Law

(3)

I

-

Africa (3)

-

-

Examines problems

powers

newly independent states, the struggle for indepen-

interpretations of the

Congress and federal-state

economic and

the role of the military

political

and

in politics

development,

the

in

political history

(3)

and

internationally.

(3)

-

Considers

in

philosophical critique.
is to familiarize

The primary aim

of the course

made

acknowledgement

and write

44.405 Development of Political Thought

-

(3)

A chronological

historical,

show

chronological

their relation

and relevance

in

myths and

judiciaries; the

and problems. Offered spring

44.456 Public Policy

Studies the institutional and

(3) •

political

context of policy formation and implementation; the

among

in

formulating

alternatives

and assessing performance. The approach

(3)

-

is

Analyzes the substance,
of U.S. foreign policy, including

and implementation matters.
44.464 Government and Politics of Ireland

a

are reworked to
to

and

the determinants of policy, policymaking machinery

modern

models are used

Presents

local politics; intergovernmental

relations; current policies

44.458 U.S. Foreign Policy

Analyzes the

way but

and

methods and purposes

relationship of American political thought to

-

(3)

pragmatic, applied and interdisciplinary.

of seminal political thinkers as

political theory. Traditional

legislatures, executives

policy objectives, choosing from

they grapple with perennial problems.
(3) -

Court. Analyzes

programs; and the techniques of analysis and

survey from the ancient Greeks to the present.

44.409 American Political Thought

Supreme

evaluation that are or could be employed

in

of these contributions.

Examines the ideas

Studies policy-making by the

process for designing and administering government

theory and to

field of political

provide students with the basic tools with which to
read, understand, critique

-

semester only.

approaches to

students with the contributions

by feminists to the

(3)

a description and analysis of state and local

realities of state

Explores various strands

of feminist political thought and

nationalization of

accused of crimes,

44.452 State and Local Government and Politics

the Iranian revolution, the Iraqi wars.

44.377 Feminist Political Theory

of Rights, rights of persons

impact of policy-making on American society.

and governments of

particular the importance of Islam in politics, the ArabIsraeli conflict,

related to the individual

nature of the policy-making function as well as the

-

the region and considers their

interactions regionally

Studies the decisions of the

federal courts, primarily the

44.376 Government and Politics of the Middle East

particular states in

Bill

44.448 Judicial Process

democratic theory.

Introduces the

-

semester only.

approaches multiculturalism as a new

attempt to respond to the challenges that difference

poses

fall

equal protection and voting rights. Offered spring

As a theory

tion of, our diverse cultural identities.
it

(3)

II

and the government, concentrating on

Treats the issues of

concern generated from an attention to and apprecia-

course,

Law

Supreme Court as they are

(3) -

of the president,

relationships. Offered

semester only.
44.447 Constitutional

politics in the

Republic of South Africa.
44.375 Multiculturalist Theory

Supreme Court,

concentrating on a case study approach of the court's

of

dence, attempts to create national unity and create
political stability,

policy-making roles,

Analyzes the evolution,

structure and function of the

Systems

Reviews presidential

expectations and myths surrounding these institutions.

Germany.
44.371 Political

-

issues. Explores the constitutional limitations, citizen

Examines

Western Europe; the

in

(3)

politics, public

executive-legislative relationships, constitutional

44.366 Political Systems of Western Europe

democracy as practiced

44.440 The President and Congress

historic, social, cultural

contempoary

Ireland with concentration

-

(3)

Surveys

religious

developments

on a study

of the govern-

and

Northern Ireland and the

in

actions and issues. Covers the main ideas of the

ment and

leading political thinkers in America from the colonial

Republic. Examines contemporary literature, drama,

music and

period to the present.

44.412 Scope, Approaches and Methods of Political Science
(3)

-

Analyzes the various approaches and methods

currently in

use

in political

science research.

44.437 Public Administration Applications
theories of public

(3)

-

management and their application

in

Uses readings,

cases and simulations.
(3)

-

Examines public

service as a career, the personnel needs of national,

and

local

governments;

civil

service law,

personnel systems; collective bargaining
sector and current problems

Law and Organizations

in

in

the public

the public service.

(3)

-

Examines the

nature of international law and politics and surveys
in

contemporary international

law.

The

course also examines the development of international
organizations and selected issues.

44.490 Independent Study

in Political

Science

individualized reading, research

44.438 Public Personnel Administration

Irish

art.

44.487 International

basic issues

Examines major

the workplace to enhance productivity.

state

politics of

(3)

-

Provides for

and reporting under

conditions of minimal supervision. Projects must have

departmental approval and be under way by the end
of the first

week

of a session.

.

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Undergraduate Catalog

44.492 Seminar

Government and

in

problems

Politics (3)

government and

in

politics in

Examines

-

45.242 Juvenile Delinquency

an attempt to

review and unify theories and methods of

site

Science (1-15)

in Political

work experience and

designed to give an

training

social pressures

American society, which

in

and prevention, juvenile courts,

ation of treatment

Provides for on-

-

Examines

-

(3)

upon children

leads to formation of delinquent personality. Consider-

political

science. Emphasizes individual research projects.

44.497 Internship

operative

opportunity to apply the theoretical and descriptive

clinics

and correctional

theories, concepts

institutions, evaluation of

and relevant empirical research.

45.244 Introduction to Criminal Justice

(3)

-

Offers a compre-

the classroom. The student

is

hensive survey and basic understanding of the role

supervised by an instructor and an on-site person.

A

and function

knowledge acquired

paper

in

of the criminal justice field. Attention is

given to crime and criminal law, law enforcement,

required.

is

and juvenile

police, courts, corrections

45.255 Research Methods for Social Inquiry

SOC

(45) Sociology

Work and

45.133 Introduction to Social

Social Welfare (3)

orientation to the profession of social

social

work and

an examination of

social welfare. Includes

and current

-

An

field of

historical

(3) •

and with special

in

sociology.

and education

affect the behavior

(3)

-

Examines

social

impact of multinational corporations on the economy

sex

roles,

science

Presents principles and

analysis used by sociologists

sciences: descriptive tables and

and regression. Students

collect

and

statistical

analysis

order to permit intelligent use and interpretation of

and 45.255.

statistics. Prerequisites: 45.211

in Social

Welfare

(3-5)

Exploratory practice experience for students

considering a social welfare major. Provides an

issues such as plant closings and unemployment, the

and the environment,

in social

-

(3)

statistical

45.297 Introductory Practice Experience
-

and

opportunities of individuals is probed.

45.213 Contemporary Social Problems

in social

methods are explored.

understanding concepts underlying
in

example, the extent to which race, gender, class,

-

techniques of

the scientific study of the influence of

groups, institutions and cultures upon individuals. For

religion

computers

analyze data using computers. Emphasis on

Introduces the basic

concepts, theories and perspectives

of

Prerequisite: 45.211.

45.260 Basic Social Statistics

correlation

45.211 Principles of Sociology

use

qualitative

Surveys

graphs, measures of dispersion, significance tests,

population groups.

is

Some

and others

work processes, values and

practices in various settings

Sociology

introduction to the

research.

Criminal Justice.

-

and includes an

quantitative research techniques

Administered by Department of Sociology, Social Welfare and

justice.

(3)

problems

mobility, aging, family

abuse, incest, divorce, alcohol and drug

overview of the agency system under the direction of

a practice supervisor. Prerequisite: 45.133.
45.316 Urban Sociology
of origin

-

(3)

and growth

dynamic patterns

Presents a sociological analysis
of cities with

an emphasis on the

of social interaction in the

changing

abuse, social change and disorganization, racism,

contemporary urban scene. Views

sexism, employment discrimination, crime, alienation

a multinational perspective with a special focus on

cities

mainly from

urban regions. Prerequisite: 45.211

and poverty.
45.215 Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups
sociological examination of

some

(3)

-

Presents a

of the major racial,

45.318 Social Stratification
class

in

Examines the

(3) -

role of social

terms of structure, function and persistence

Examines

ethnic and religious minorities and their divergent

any

heritages in the contemporary American scene.

statements and evaluates current American class

of Sport (3)

-

An

introduction to

examination of the role of sports

on the reciprocal impact
institutions of society.

and

in society.

of sports

social mobility.

relations

and styles of

(3) -

Provides a sociological

examination of the traditional and changing institutions
of marriage

and the family

Focuses on family and

in

contemporary society.

marital interaction, roles

and

(3) -

Examines

child welfare services,

issues and the institutions which affect the social
functioning of children. Course

welfare degree program.

is

not

in

the social

(3)

-

among

Examines

people, as

at

the various

order their lives and

endow them
and

ritual

religion

members

Topics include

belief

of

as a

communities

with meaning.

systems, the social

organization of religion and the relationship between
religion

and other parts

45.320Sociology of

interpersonal familial relations.

45.236 Child Welfare

life

American classes. Prerequisite: 45.211.
45.319 Religion and Society

on sports as a human

means by which
and Family

and

of the

American class system and provides a close look

power

and various

activity.

45.231 Marriage

Covers notable studies

critical

Focuses

Students examine the

sociological perspective

in

classical theoretical

relations in terms of status, power, authority

Prerequisite: 45.211.

45217 Sociology

society.

Women

(3)

the traditional roles of

-

of the social structure.

Explores the development of

women

in

Western society to the

present time including both work and family roles.

Included

is

an analysis of the women's movement as

a social movement. The course aquaints students
with feminist theory within a sociological perspective.
Prerequisite: 45.211

and 45.260 or equivalent.

Bloomsburg University

45.334 Social

Work

of

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and Families

Practice with Individuals

Examines several orientations

(Fall) (3)

to

45.443 Sociology of Deviant Behavior

problem

solving with individuals and families. Emphasizes the
essential knowledge, values
for

and interviewing

skills

beginning social work practice. Prerequisites:

-

(Fall) (3)

presence and function of deviance

Evaluates the

mental illness and various types of crime and
stigmatized behavior. Examines
therapeutically

and

how

handled

is

it

legally through institutionalization

45.133, 45.211, 45.215, 45.297; 48.101, 48.210,

and treatment. Attempts to provide a broad

50.101.

perspective as well as concrete examples of

45.341 Criminology

crime

in

-

(Fall) (3)

Discusses the major sociologi-

crime and

cal theories of

justice.

Presents the scope of

the United States and other countries. Probes

each major type of crime, namely, homicide, rape,

deviance

and punishment. Prerequisite: junior

year standing (or 65 semester hours or more).
45.450 Social

Work

Practice with Small

problem-solving interventions

property crimes, drug crimes, prostitution and

integrating social

pornography. Describes and analyzes law enforce-

Offered

ment system.

rationales,

and

-

(3)

Penology studies the social

methods and consequences

interpersonal

and punishment, the

dynamics within the

inmate social order, causes of

programs and

alternative

institution,

riots,

for family

policies.

Work

Examines the short-term and

business fraud, corporate negligence and

wrong doings.
-

Prerequisite: 45.211.

Facilitates student's ability to

medical behavior and health care

systems. Prerequisite: 45.211 or consent of instructor.
45.376 Science and Society

(3)

-

skills

and economic

focus on

and values. Prerequisites:

and 45.297, 40.211, 44.120.

45.453 Social Welfare Policy
social

understand, analyze and evaluate sociological factors

(3)

-

Frameworks

for analyzing

policies presented with special

legislative, judicial

and administrative

policies. Prerequisites: 45.133, 45.215

(may be taken concurrently),

and 45.297

40.211, 44.120. Offered

spring semester only.

45.457 Sociology of Community

Explores science as the

and

organizations using the conceptual framework of social

45.133, 45.215

in relation to illness,

and

Examines problem-solving

-

(3)

interventions with large groups, communities
-

(3)

(3)

Surveys the major theoretical

Practice With Organizations

work knowledge,

45.345 Medical Sociology

-

(3)

assessment and intervention with

Communities (Spring)

long-term effects of victimization on individuals and

political

and values.

and 45.297; 48.101, 48.210, 50.101.

groups from such crimes as family violence, rape,
street crime,

skills

intervention skills for problem solving with families.

45.452 Social

Prerequisite: 45.211.

45.343 Victimology (Spring)

Utilizes

knowledge of rudimentary assessment and
the

treatment

models and

-

primary emphasis on ecological systems. Covers

rehabilitating law breakers. Includes a social

history of prisons, jails

models

(3)

small groups

work knowledge,

45.451 Family Counseling

of punishing

Group

in

semester only. Prerequisites: 45.133,

fall

45.211, 45.215

Prerequisite: 45.211.

theoretical

any society. Examines current methods

in

of rehabilitation

white-collar crime, political crime organized crime,

45.342 Penology (Spring)

Includes

in society.

and research

(3)

-

Reviews and examines

of communities. Gives special

organized activities of an occupational community.

theories

Examines the development

emphasis to the American community. Prerequisite:

of science

institution, its social organization in

and

its

internal

and external

as an

modern society

politics. Prerequisite:

45.211 or consent of instructor.

45.400 Sociology of

45.211.
45.461 Social Problems

Focuses on

Mass Communication

(3)

-

An

in-depth

in

Rural-Urban Communities

social

(3)

-

problems peculiar to and

characteristic of rural

and small urban communities.
be made of the

discussion of the cognitive and behavioral affects of

An

mass media,

major social problems. Emphasizes problems which

especially television

social structure of the

communications

particularly its influence
political

on audiences, the

research articles

in

the

result in the dysfunctioning of patterned social

industry,

on media content and the

use of mass media. Students
field.

eclectic theoretical interpretation will

relationships.

critique latest

Prerequisites: 45.211

and

junior status.

45.462 Sociological Theory

(3)

(3)

-

Reinforces and extends earlier

learning in research techniques

and methods by

the views of

economy and human
influence

and

local levels of social policy planning

and the use

levels of society.

impact on

their

the 20th century. Studies

all

Karl

condition as well as their

on contemporary perspectives, namely, the

and

functional approaches, sociology of

knowledge, phenomenological sociology and

of social

of these indicators within

conflict

forms of

and

structure, social organization,

analysis and preparation of social indicators at the

and analysis. Promotes understanding

in

classical

Max Weber, Emile Durkheim and

Marx on the social

focusing on systematic step-by-step understanding,

indicators

Examines

the development of theory

45.441 Social Indicators

federal, state

-

social theory from the 19th century

symbolic interactionism. Prerequisite: 45.211.

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45.465 Computer Applications

in

the Social Sciences

computer use for the

introduction to

An

-

(3)

(through use of SPSS). Emphasizes translating

(3)

-

Studies aging,

45.260 or similar

programs

statistics course. Offered spring

semester only.

of instructor. Offered in spring

(3)

of major research

Stresses design and construction

-

methods and procedures used

social research. Special

emphasis on survey

population,

its

major theories, distributions composition, changes and
future

developments

of population

and impacts

vital

processes. Prerequisite: 45.211.
45.468 Social Service Planning

(3)

-

and/or

human

Provides an advanced

and implementation

levels of organization.

people

in

A

analysis of the social

critical

(3) -

and services on

of interest

family, criminology, social services

and

semester. Prerequisites: Senior status; 18 semester

hours of sociology and social work; and consent of

Sociology

-

(3)

federal, investiga-

45.496 Sociology Internship Program (1-15)

-

Designed

institutional field and/or college-approved,

Prerequisites:

Consent of the

off-campus

chosen professional

field.

and department

instructor

chairperson.

45.497 Social Welfare Internship (10-15)

Provides the social

-

apply knowledge, theory and understanding extracted

and evaluates the demonstration
competencies

in

development

skill

of beginning

working with individuals, families,

groups organizations and communities. 45.466 and
45.498

may be

taken concurrently. Prerequisites:

45.450, 45.452, 45.453, 40.211, 44.120, 48.210.

45.498 Integrative Methods Seminar
Welfare

the instructor.
in

and

private, local, state

and correctional agencies.

45.133, 45.211, 45.215, 45.260, 45.297, 45.334,

special populations. Usually offered in the spring

45.471 Independent Study

necessary to

activities

from the foundation courses. Fosters

Provides for individual research

and reports with-in selected areas

such as the

and

criminal justice agencies, including

welfare major with the opportunity to integrate and

a service-oriented, post-industrial society.

45.470 Senior Seminar
projects

of social

services at federal, state and local

effects of social policy, planning

in

activities related to student's

consideration of the social context of the development
of social policy, planning

and

on-the-job

primarily for the junior or senior working in a specific

of

population problems on society as influenced by

tory

An

-

which students are exposed to the

in

accomplish jobs
public

human

Studies

semester only.

45.495 Criminal Justice Internship (1-15)

responsibilities, skills

the instructor.
(3) •

of the aging. Prerequisite: 45.211 or consent

apprenticeship

in

research. Prerequisites: 45.211, 45.260 or consent of

45.467 Population Problems

major

Examines the contemporary issues, problems and

statistical results. Prerequisites:

45.466 Social Research

its

psychological and cultural consequences of aging.

questions into data analysis and interpretation of

Allows student to

(3)

-

in

An examination

Social

Work and

of social

from a system theory perspective and

Social

work practice
its

functional

pursue individualized instruction in-depth with a faculty

relevance to contemporary social problems. Internship

member

and other practice experiences are

in

a specific area of the

field

not covered

in

current courses. Prerequisites: 45.211 and consent of
instructor, chairperson

and members of the depart-

45.474 Contemporary Environmental Issues

some major human problems
tal

Examines

(3) -

that lead to

deterioration, parti-cularly water, air

pollution,

this review course.

Course

is

critical

elements

in

taken concurrently with

or after the social welfare internship. Prerequisites:

45.133, 45.211, 45.215, 45.260, 45.297, 45.334,

ment

environmen-

and noise

energy and other resource depletion and

increasing population density. Prerequisite: 45.211.

45.477

45.490 Sociology of Aging

theoretical themes, patterns of living, socic-

social sciences

Community Land Use Planning

(3)

-

Introduces the

45.450, 45.452, 45.453, 40.211.

ANT (46)Anthropology
Administered by Department of Anthropology.
46.101 Introduction to Anthropology

(3)

students with no background

-

in

A

beginning course for

anthropology.

community planning process and the theoretical

Provides an overview of peoples and cultures of the

perspectives relevant to community land use

world today and of the past as well as the fossil

planning. Examines selected substantive planning

evidence for human evolution. Topics

problem areas

living primates,

the local community. Students

in

formulate, develop

and present a community land use

Work

(3)

-

Presents a sociological

46.102 Anthropology and World Problems
origins of global problems

Studies formal and informal work organizations, job

cultural solutions to

and

dissatisfaction, structure

and

organization of industrial and post-industrial societies

and

relationship

between work organizations within

communities and

and

may

include

kinship,

marriage and sex roles. Not for students

examination of work and the milieu of the worker.

satisfaction

religion

who have

taken 46.200, 46.210 or 46.220.

plan. Prerequisite: 45.211.

45.478 Sociology of

magic and

society. Prerequisite: 45.211.

cultural values
holistically

-

Explores the

those problems. Investigates

and solutions

of tribal peoples

and compares them

ized nations in terms of their

implications.

(3)

and evaluates the variety of

Approved as a

to

those of

industrial-

consequences and
diversity course.

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46.200 Principles of Cultural Anthropology
cross-cultural study of

all

(3)

46.312 South American Archaeology

Provides a

-

human behaviors

prehistoric cultures of

in

contemporary cultures. Topics surveyed include

age and kinship

socialization; language; sex,

and magic; marriage and the

religion

and economic behavior;

cultural

civilizations of the

Andean

family; political

change; and the

arts.

Anthropological methodology and the concept of
culture also are stressed.

Approved as a

examination of

humankind

human

to the

Provides a worldwide

(3)

development of early

urban origins and the

Cultures. Prerequisites: 46.101 or 46.200 or

46.210 or consent of the instructor. Approved as a

Indicates stresses

(3)

Presents a

-

Origins

(3)

-

similarities in

key

rise of states.

and society and the

social environ-

and musical expression. Approved as

literary, artistic

in

the United States

-

(3)

Explores the

varieties of ethnic experience in the United States.

human

origin of the social units of

uniquely anthropological perspective

students a sense of

how a

formed and maintained

humans.

Men and Women: An

natural areas.

a diversity course.
46.333 Ethnic Identity

Studies the emergence and
of

and

on the natural and

ment; national character; religion and world view; and

writing.

development of humans, the biological basis

46.260

role played

the development of

societies in contrasting cultural

prehistory from the origins of

Focuses on regional differences and

fossil

in

46.320 Contemporary World Cultures

evolutionary transitions including sedentary lifeways,

culture

of

comparative analysis of selected non-European

46.210 Prehistoric Archaeology

Human

A survey

diversity course.

diversity

course.

46.220

-

Andean zone and the

by the Amazonian region

roles;

(3)

South America. Emphasizes the

Anthropological Perspective

(3)

•

in

is utilized to

cultural-ethnic identity is

our society. Special attention

paid to Italians and Latinos (including Puerto Ricans)

A cross-cultural and

evolutionary perspective on sex

as examples of extremely

role behavior in past

and contemporary

experiences. Prerequisite: 46.200. Approved as a

Examines sex roles

in

cultures.

roles in hunting

and

46.340 Native North America

gathering, horticultural, pastoralist, peasant and other
preindustrial societies are described as well as sex

roles in

modern

industrial societies.

and environmental theories

different

immigrant

diversity course.

nonhuman primates and

humans. Examines sex

Covers genetic

of sex role behavior.

North America

46.350 Medical Anthropology

concepts of health,
care delivery

(3)

-

Surveys native cultures of

and early

in prehistoric
(3)

-

historic periods.

Studies of cross-cultural

illness

and curing as

in industrialized cultures.

well

as health

Includes the

Prerequisite: 3 semester hours of anthropology.

topics of divination and diagnosis, sorcery and

Approved as a

witchcraft in healing, public health

diversity course.

46.290 Race and Racism

(3) -

Studies race from holistic and

cross-cultural perspectives. Explores biological nature
of race through investigation of

human

racial categories in cultures

and societies

worldwide. Approved as a diversity course.
46.300 Archaeological Method and Theory

(3)

-

and preventive

medicine, alcoholism and drug use and the medical

knowledge of

tribal

and peasant

Approved

societies.

as a diversity course.

evolution.

Considers socio-cultural aspect through a comparative
study of

46.360 Pseudoscience

(3)

-

Sharpens

and deepens understanding

critical

of

thinking skills

human

systems

belief

and ethics by examining how science operates and

Explores the

evaluating extraordinary ideas that claim to be

modern theoretical foundations of archaeology.

scientific. Investigates scientific-creationism,

Students read and discuss original contributions to the

UFOs,

field

and

learn

A

give

methods in preparation for actual

fantastic archeology,

ESP,

dowsing and others.

46.370 Indigenous Cultures of Modern Mexico

(3)

-

Presents

modem

fieldwork. Prerequisite: 46.210 or consent of the

an introduction

instructor.

Mexico, including Nahua, Otomi. Purepecha, Huastec,

46.301 Field Archaeology (3-6)

-

Provides

various prehistoric cultures

in

States. Students learn excavation

techniques,

become

visit

field investigation of

northeastern United

field trips

and

is

both historical

rituals,

sociopolitical organization,

customs,

religion,

folk art,

economics and culture

community that studies our

change from an anthropological perspective.

Surveys the prehistoric

46.430 or 46.333 or 46.340 or consent of instructor.

Prerequisite: 46.101 or 46.102 or 46.200 or 46.310 or

past.

46.310 Aztecs and Mayans
cultures of Mexico

(3)

-

and Central America. Emphasis on

the development of Aztec and

Approved as a

Zapotec, Mixtec and Maya. Focus

and contemporary. Treats such subjects as
sacred and secular

and recording

important sites during

part of a unique

to the indigenous cultures of

Mayan

civilizations.

diversity course.

46.311 Archaeology of Northeastern North America

(3)

-

Surveys the prehistoric cultures of the area from
arrival of the first inhabitants

through early historic

times. Provides a laboratory for the study of broader

issues of socio-cultural processes. Prerequisite:
46.210 or consent of the instructor.

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46.385 Anthropology Research and Writing Skills

(3)

46.495 Special Topics

-

Familiarizes students with information sources in

anthropology. Students learn

how

to

instruction

access those

sources and to write and present research paper

in

Anthropology

(3)

-

Provides for

and student research within selected areas

of interest not available in other courses. Prerequisite:

18 semester hours of anthropology or consent of the

in

anthropology. Basics of statistical analysis are

instructor.

covered. Students write, revise and present a

46.497 Internship

Anthropology

in

(3-15)

-

An on-site training

research paper on an anthropological topic. Prerequi-

and learning experience

site: 46.200, 46.210, 46.220.

opportunities to apply theoretical and descriptive

46.390 Socialization of the Child

and adjustment

(3)

Examines

-

life

knowledge

experience

of the individual through infancy,

methods
social

and

46.405 Primates

(3)

religious activities. Prerequisite: 46.200.

-

diversity course.

Studies the various

phenomena

affecting

and socio-

life

human origins.

language

in

human

-

Studies psychology as a

scientific inquiry into the nature

The place

of oral or non-oral

evolution and contemporary

and processes concerned with human
in individuals

and

and

social

social settings.
-

psychosocial competence
48.160 Basic Statistics

cognition and the role of language in education.

(3) -

in

adulthood.

Introduces fundamental statistical

concepts and principles providing a foundation for

diversity course.

research methodology for students
-

(3)

Surveys

interpretation

South America including the ecological background,

descriptive, correlation

archaeology and cultural patterns. Approved as a

procedures for analyzing data.

diversity course.

Anthropology

(3)

-

Independent

study by a student with faculty guidance of a particular
research problem

in

anthropology. The research

problem either extends current course content or deals

faculty

member and

A

problem

is

the student working together.

Intensive survey of the leading
of anthropological

special

and ethnological

practical application to

46.475 Field Methods

class discussion and field experience

observation. Experience

in

and

its

origins, forms,
beliefs

(3) -

A

-

Provides

in participatant

field reports.

comparative analysis of the

role of religion in society with

particular reference to nonliterate societies. Anthropological theories

and methods

and issues

in

develop-

but within a life-span developmental perspective.

48.211 Child Psychology

(3)

-

Studies normal development

interrelationships

among

Emphasizes prenatal

various aspects of

and

social factors.

to adolescent development.

Prerequisite: 48.101.

48.212 Adolescence

(3)

-

Studies developmental, personal and

of religion, historical

contemporary. Approved as a diversity course.

from childhood and

emerge

strive for adulthood. Prerequisite:

48.101.
48.251 Psychological Foundations of Education

(3) -

Examines

principles of psychology as applied to the classroom.

elements and symbolism of religious

and behavior; the

traditional topics

social issues confronting adolescents as they

interviewing, surveying,

organizations and writing ethnographic

Discusses

biological, cognitive, personality

kinship charting, mapping, studying complex

46.480 Religion and Magic

Examines the psychology

-

modern problems.

Cultural Anthropology (3)

in

(3)

interpretation with

of culture

-

human development from conception to death.

and the

methods and theories

emphasis on the concept

(3)

inferential statistical

Prerequisite: 48.101.

chosen by the

46.470 History of Anthropological Thought and Theory

of

and

mental psychology such as cognition and personality,

with an area not covered in the current course
offerings in anthropology.

not be

and application of commonly used

48.210 Life-Span Psychology
in

who need

mathematically inclined. Discusses computation,

introduction to the aboriginal, non-literate cultures of

46.466 Independent Study

Examines the personal

meaning of psychological adjustment.

Emphasizes stress and coping concepts and

discourse analysis, multilingualism, language and

46.450 Peoples and Cultures of South America

and

behavior of humans. Presents major concepts,

48.131 Psychology of Adjustment (3)

cultures. Topics discussed include: dialectal variation,

Approved as a

48.101 General Psychology (3)

functioning

46.220 or any biology course.
(3) -

(48) Psychology

principles

9 semester hours of anthropology or

46.440 Language and Culture

PSY

system of

emphasis on the development

of socio-biological traits relating to
Prerequisite:

and

and government

Administered by Department of Psychology.

primate behavior; ecology, social
cultural adaption, with

in private

institutional settings..

of introducing children to adult economic,

Approved as a

anthropology that provides

of archaeology, cultural anthropology

physical anthropology

middle childhood and youth. Reviews contrasting

in

and

Emphasizes learning processes as affected by
environmental, experiential and developmental factors.
Prerequisite: 48.101.

48.253 Social Psychology
with emphasis on

and

attraction,

(3)

-

Studies interpersonal behavior

affiliation,

interpersonal perception

group behavior and conformity,

change and compliance.

Prerequisite: 48.101.

attitude

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48.254 Psychological Aspects of Social Issues

Examines

-

(3)

48.340

Community Psychology

-

(3)

(

Surveys theory,

the application of psychological theories and

research and action concerning the relationships

techniques to existing social issues and

between the individual and community

their

relationship to alternative ethical viewpoints regarding
social issues selected

by the instructor

for study.

diversity,

and methods

-

(3)

Introduces experimental design, statistical analysis

and issues

and confounding. Covers one,

of control

experimentation as well as issues

developmental, educational and

psychology

from an experimental perspective. Prerequisites:

and 48.160

48.101

(with a

minimum grade

all

(3)

the application of experimental principles
laboratory setting. Students learn

Academic Psychology

of

C

principles of psychology. Provides

(3)

•

an intensive

and requires students to lead discussion groups.

in

statistical

-

in

Deals with

48.281 48.282
,

and consent of the

48.350 Psychology of Sex and Gender

a

APA writing format

theoretical

development and implications

men and women from

apply concepts of experimental design

analytic, learning, sociological

research projects with both

week experience

human and

with rats as subjects

Prerequisites: 48.101, 48.160, 48.281,

minimum grade

all

A five-

required.

with

(3)

Studies the development of

-

and

familial

developments and psychology of

death and dying. Emphasizes

human behavior

emphasis on the aging process.

(Fall) (3)

and

test

of

48.335 Abnormal Psychology

C

(3)

all

or consent of the instructor.
-

Surveys the description,

causation, prevention and treatment of maladaptive

behavior and psychological disorders. Considers
biological, psychological

and

social factors.

Prerequisites: 48.101, 48.160, 48.281,

all

with

of C, 48.282.

48.336 Theories of Personality

(Fall) (3) -

critical

study of

organization of personality. Considers personality from

psychoanalytic, social, individual, self and learning

points of view. Prerequisites: 48.101, 48.160, 48.281,
with

Surveys the

minimum grade

related to the activation

of behavior. Prerequisites: 48.101,

48.160. 48.281 or consent of the instructor.

48.360 Cognitive Psychology

(3)

-

Examines the major

and research

ways

in

in

the area of

which mental

processes such as memory, perception, language and

theoretical

classical

(Fall) (3)

-

with

Examines the

and experimental bases

animal and

all

of C, 48.282.

human

of learning in

behaviors. Emphasis

is

on

and operant condition and the experimental

analysis of behavior. Prerequisites 48.101, 48.160,
48.281. 48.282 or consent of the instructor.

48.380 Behavioral Neuroscience (Spring)
relationship

(3) -

Studies the

between psychological processes and

physiological activity. Reviews neurological and

biochemical bases of behavior with emphasis on the

A

theories explaining development, structure and

instructor.

and experimental evidence

48.375 Psychology of Learning

test

evaluation. Prerequisites: 48.101, 48.160, 48.281,

minimum grade

-

(Fall) (3)

Studies theories, research methodologies

activities.

minimum grade

reliability,

norms. Provides background for

minimum grade

of C.

Prerequisites: 48.101, 48.160, 48.281,

practical aspects of

psychological testing with emphasis on

and

psycho-

and anthropological

problem solving may be empirically studied.

-

Introduces the logic of psychological measurement

validity

minimum grade

cognition and presents the

Prerequisite: 48.101.

and Measurements

including the applied

with

theoretical perspectives

between young adulthood and senescence with

48.321 Psychological Tests

for the daily lives of

perspectives. Prerequisites: 48.101, 48.160, 48.281,
all

and the direction

on aging, special problems of

aging, sex differences during adulthood, vocational,
marital

Examines the

fundamental determinants of human and animal

our culture. Includes topics on the effects of

social environment

-

psychological

historical, biological,

48.356 Psychology of Motivation

of C.

48.311 Adulthood and Aging
in

a variety of

rats.
is

in

experiences of males and females. Views gender role

and graphic computer packages.

in

instructor.

(3)

and research issues

Extensive laboratory research required. Students

all

C

General Psychology

in

Extensive writing or research reports required.

with

of

additional semester hours in psychology..

Prerequisites: Junior standing; 48.101, 48.160,

48.282 Experimental Psychology: Applications

adults

Prerequisites:

minimum grade

with

review of the content taught

each).

and

community research.

Sharpens and expands knowledge of the basic

in social,

clinical

of

48.101, 48.160, 48.281,

and 6

human

community change

citizen participation,

48.341 Theory and Practice of

two and three factor designs. Surveys classic

Topics

promotion of health and socioemotional

competence,

Prerequisite: 48.101.

48.281 Experimental Psychology: Methodology

life.

include the psychological sense of community,

of C, 48.282 or

consent of the

synergistic functions of the nervous system, sense

organs and glandular system. Prerequisites: 48.101,
48.160, 48.281, 48.282 or consent of the instructor.

48.401 History of Psychology

development of

(3)

modem

-

Studies the historical

psychology and compares

present-day models of behavior within an historical

framework. Prerequisites: 90 semester hours and
completion of one of the following courses: 48.360,
48.375, 48.380, 48.335, 48.436 or consent of the
instructor.

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48.406 Psychology Seminar

(3) -

Provides for an advanced

48.497 Practicum

in

Psychology

(3-15)

-

Provides application

knowledge through study, observa-

consideration of significant topics in psychology.

of psychological

Requires reports and discussions of current research

tion

and may be repeated with change

a total of 15 semester hours. Prerequisites: 90 credit

and consent

sites: 48.101

48.436 Theories of Personality

(3)

in topic.

A critical

lytic,

and dynamics

and learning points

Prerequisite: 48.101, 48.160, 48.281

C

of

in

programs,

in

BIO

of view.

(minimum grade

(3) -

Surveys

of

C

each) and consent of the

in

in

hospital mental health

and models

Presents major concepts and

-

(3)

I

principles of biology relating to

50.102 General Biology

of psychotherapy.

II

(3)

-

Studies biology from the

and behavioral perspective

ecological, evolutionary

with emphasis on humankind. Prerequisite: 50.101.

the instructor.

Not applicable to biology major.

48.451 Laboratory Training

Group Processes

in

(3)

-

Offers on-

50.107 Medical Terminology

(1)

Studies roots, prefixes and

-

going experience on topics including norm-setting,

suffixes of medical terms via

leadership, problem solving, role playing cooperation/

Recommended

competition and decision making. Class size limited to

20 students. Prerequisite: 48.101 and consent of the
Offered

fall

(3)

-

industrial,

instruction.

Not applicable to biology major.

Pass/fail credit only.

-

(4)

Introduces fundamental

principles of zoology as applied to representative

Describes the

application of psychological theory

programmed

for students in the health sciences.

50.110 Biology of Animals

semester only.

48.453 Organizational Psychology

study of

humans. Lecture and

discussion. Not applicable to biology major.

Prerequisites: 48.101, 48.335 or 48.436 or consent of

instructor.

for

(50) Biology

50.101 General Biology

assessment and diagnosis.

clinical

May be repeated

Administered by Department of Biological and Allied Health

role of the clinical

community and

Examines concepts

a community.

Sciences.

psychology and the

psychologist

in

instructor.

of

each), 48.282.

48.439 Introduction to Clinical Psychology
clinical

(minimum grade

study of theories

Considers personality from psychoana-

social, trait, self

and practice

hours and completion of 48.101, 48.160, 48.281

of the instructor.
-

explaining development, structure
personality.

Prerequi-

and research

groups of animals. Laboratory work emphasizes
to the

comparative development, anatomy, physiology and

business, profit and nonprofit

behavior of representative animals. Three hours

service, military

and governmental organizations.

Emphasizes the

interaction of individual perceptions,

lecture/3

group dynamics and organizational climate and
strategies to maximize the satisfaction

and

hours laboratory per week.

50.111 General Biology Laboratory

(1)-

Offers "handsK)n"

experience emphasizing biological concepts.

effective-

Two

hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: 50.101 or

ness of each component within and between complex

concurrent. Not applicable to biology major.

organizations. Prerequisite: 48.101, 48.253 or consent

50.120 Biology of Plants

(4) -

Introduces fundamental principles

of instructor. Offered spring semester only.
of biology

48.464 Advanced Experimental Design (Spring, odd-numbered
years) (3)

-

as applied to the plant kingdom. Three

hours of lecture/3 hours laboratory per week.

Presents an advanced consideration of the
50.173

Anatomy and Physiology

(4) -

I

planning, conduct and evaluation of research in the

An

introductory course

integrating the structure and function of the

human

behavioral and biological sciences, employing
body. Covers fundamental principles of

anatomy and

parametric and nonparametric statistics. Emphasizes
physiology, the chemical basis of

life,

cell

structure

inferential statistics, design, analysis, interpretation

and function,

and computer

tissues, integumentary system, skeletal

utilization. Prerequisites: 48.101,

system, muscular system, nervous system and

48.160, 48.281, 48.282 or consent of the instructor.
special senses. Three hours of lecture/3 hours of

48.466 Independent Study
via either review

in

Psychology

and research

Studies a topic

(3) -

laboratory per week. Not applicable to biology major.

of technical psycho-

50.174

Anatomy and Physiology

II

(4)

-

Introductory course

logical literature or empirical manipulation of variables

integrating the structure and function of the
in

the

field

human

or laboratory under supervision of a
body. Covers blood and defense mechanisms,

psychology faculty member. Requires written report
cardiovascular system, lymphatic system, respiratory

on

results of study. Prerequisites:

instructor, departmental approval

Consent of the

and approval by the

system, digestive system, metabolism, nutrition,
urinary system, fluid

and

electrolyte balance,

dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
endocrine system, reproductive system, growth and
48.476 Principles of Behavior Modification

(3)

application of learning principles to

-

Studies the

change behavior

development and human genetics. Three hours
in

lecture/3

both individual and group settings. Prerequisites:
48.101, 48.160, 48.281,

all

with

minimum grade

hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite:

50.173 or consent of the instructor. Not applicable to
of C.

biology major.

.

Bloomsburg University

50.200 Dendrology

of

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Covers the basic principles of

(3)

50.240 Introductory Microbiology

dendrology: the identification, biology and economic
significance of trees

on

and shrubs. Emphasis

tree species of eastern North

American

is

placed

forests.

Two hours of lecture and 10 hours of laboratory per
week. Summer session only. Prerequisite: 50.120.
50.205 Introduction to Nutrition

(3)

-

A foundation of nutritional

concepts and practices that can be applied to personal
lives

and incorporated

nutritional

into careers.

in

and

in

health. Not applicable to biology major.

50.211 Invertebrate Zoology

(3)

-

Studies the principal phyla of

which they

and behaviors

in

the ecosystems

participate. Field trip

component

Science Consortium, Wallops Island,

major.

50.242 Biology of Microorganisms

-

(4)

Introduces the

fundamental principles of nomenclature, classification,

in

Marine

at

integrated into a systematic approach to classical

microbiology as

it

relates to

humans and

the

environment. Three hours of lecture/3 hours of

Va., includes

50.252 Field Zoology (Summer/odd-numbered years)

(3)

-

Studies animals (mainly vertebrates) with emphasis

on field observation and recognition and some

additional student costs. Three hours lecture/2 hours

collections. Also the class visits various field

laboratory per week. Prerequisite

zoologists' study sites to learn about this profession.

50.212 Vertebrate Zoology

(Fall) (3) -

:

50.110.

Studies the biology of

vertebrate animals, emphasizing natural history,

physiology, morphology,

taxonomy and behavior.

Reviews evolutionary and ecological aspects of each
class. Includes laboratory

work with

living

and

Field trip to

Wallops Island

Two hours

of lecture/3 hours of laboratory per week.

at additional student cost.

Prerequisite: 50.110 or consent of the instructor.

50.253 Freshwater Biology (Summer)

(3)

-

Emphasizes the

chemical, physical and biological aspects of

Two hours

preserved specimens to familiarize students with

freshwater environments.

representative individuals of the major classes of this

hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: 50.110

group. Field

trip

component at the Marine Science

Consortium, Wallops Island,
student costs.

Two hours of

Va., includes additional

lecture/3

hours of

laboratory per week. Prerequisite: 50.110.

emphasis on development,

(3)

-

Explores the societal

and responsible decision making.

Three hours of lecture and discussion per week. Not

structure,

reproduction and selected ecological aspects.

of the instructor.

50.254 Social Implications of Biology

values, ethics
-

Provides a phylogenetic study of major nonvascular
plants with an

and 50.120 or consent

of lecture/3

implications of current thought in biology. Addresses

50.221 Comparative Biology of Nonvascular Plants (3)

Two

applicable to biology major.

50.263 Field Botany (Summer/even-numbered years)

(3)

-

Field identification of local vascular plants, principles

hours lecture/3 hours laboratory per week. Prerequi-

of plant systemics, ecology

site: 50.120.

of lecture/3 hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite:

50.222 Comparative Biology of Vascular Plants

(3)

-

Provides

a phylogenetic study of major vascular plants with

emphasis on
tion

their

development, structure, reproduc-

and selected ecological and paleobotanical

aspects.

Two hours

of lecture/3

hours of laboratory

per week. Prerequisite: 50.120.
50.231 Biology of Aging (3)

-

The

biological

on these processes

in

of the

humans. Discussions include

studies of aging at the molecular, cellular, systems

and organism

levels of organizations. Three

hours

lecture per week. Not applicable to biology major.

Human

Genetics

(3)

-

and evolution. Two hours

50.120 or consent of the instructor.
50.271 Cell Biology

(4)

-

Examines the structure and function
Emphasis on general

of the cell

and

principles

and processes by which

its

organelles.

Explores the principles of

human

genetics and their application to problems in

anthropology, biology, medicine, psychology,

sociology and special education. Three hours of
lecture/discussion per week. Prerequisite: 50.101,

50.110 or 50.120 or consent of the instructor.

all

cells function.

Three hours of lecture/3 hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: 50.110 or 50.120

mechanisms

aging process are discussed with special emphasis

50.233

and 2

laboratory per week.

invertebrate animals in relation to their anatomy,
classification

lecture

hours laboratory per week. Not applicable to biology

world. Microbial interrelationships and control are

the media and controversial issues

in

Two hours

various industrial processes.

growth, metabolism and genetics of the microbial

the marketplace, analyzing nutritional

information
nutrition

span, making food

life

and other microorganisms with

bacteria, viruses

consideration of their relationship to public health and

microscopy, cytology and anatomy, cultivation,

requirements for optimal health and

performance throughout the
choices

Concepts include

Presents elementary

-

(3)

aspects of morphology, metabolism and cultivation of

50.290 Writing

Biology

in

(3)

-

communication useful
in

and 52.115 or 52.118.

Provides experience
in

in

types of

a natural science with a basis

experimentally acquired information. Emphasizes

types of written communication; includes oral
presentations. Prerequisites: 20.101 or 20.104 and

completion of two biology courses
50.242).

Word processing

mended.

skills

(

50.110, 50.120 or

are highly recom-

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Embryology (Spring/even-numbered years)

-

(3)

50.361 Comparative Vertebrate

Anatomy (Spring/odd-

Reviews the patterns, processes and principles of

numbered years)

animal development. Laboratory studies emphasize

of the chordates emphasizing the vertebrate classes.

descriptive embryology of a

number

emphasis

Marine Science Consortium, Wallops Island, Va.,
includes additional student costs.
lecture/3

Field trip

Two hours of

Wallops

(3)

-

Addresses mechanisms

of heredity in

and gene

action.

Three hours of

-

Studies the structure and

body systems. Laboratory studies include the use

of

prepared microscope slides and color photomicrographs.

will

Two hours

hours laboratory per

lecture/3

week. Prerequisite: 50.271 or consent of instructor.

vary. Prerequisite: 50.271.
(4)

(3) -

function of vertebrate cells and tissues from various

lecture/

2 hours of laboratory per week. Laboratory hours

50.342 Medical Bacteriology

Marine Science Consortium,

of lecture/3 hours of laboratory per week.

50.364 Vertebrate Histology

crossing over, chromosomal modifications,

nucleic acids

at

Island, Va., includes additional student costs.

Prerequisite: 50.110 or consent of the instructor.

animals and plants; Mendelian inheritance, linkage,
probability,

placed on the lamprey, shark and cat.

is

component

Two hours

hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite:

50.110 or consent of the instructor.
50.332 Genetics

Presents a comparative study

adaptations and evolutionary trends. Laboratory

component at

Field trip

-

Attention given to structure, morphogenesis, functional

of representative

vertebrates with emphasis on amphibian, avian and

mammalian development.

(3)

Provides a study of bacteria

capable of causing disease

50.365 Histological and Histochemical Techniques

humans. Emphasizes

in

Provides theory and practice

in

(3)

the use of histological

laboratory aspects of bacterial disease but includes

and histochemical techniques

pathogenicity, identification, diagnosis, treatment and

Fixation, preparation

prevention. Three hours of lecture/3 hours of

staining of various animal tissues.

laboratory per week. Prerequisites: 50.242 and

hours laboratory per week. Prerequisites: 50.364 or

50.271.
50.343 Immunology

52.131
(3)

-

Introduction to

components and

functions of

human immune system;

immunology

to infectious disease, blood transfusion

application of

organ transplantation and cancer; consideration of
conditions involving the

immune system such as

50.366

recommended

(Spring) (3)

-

genetics organic/biochemistry and/or infectious

to biology major.

plant diseases, the biology of plant

impact of diseases on

human

pathogens and the

affairs.

principles of plant pathology: disease
classification,

to disease

modes

(4) -

Studies

function of the following

mammalian tissue and

cardiovascular and urinary. Neural and chemical

control. Laboratory stresses

of diseased tissues

and

laboratory per week. Prerequisites: 50.242

and

50.271 or consent of the instructor.

processes of the aforementioned are emphasized.

Three hours of lecture/3 hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: 50.271, 52.131

Introduces principles and

and 52.216 or consent

of the instructor.

A background

and algebra and,

at least,

in

organic chemistry

sophomore standing

recommended.
50.372 Plant Physiology (Spring)

;

-

Mammalian Physiology

principles of cell physiology that are basic to the

and pathogen

research techniques. Three hours of lecture/2 hours of

50.351 General Ecology (3)

communication disorders. Not applicable

systems; blood, metabolic, neuromuscular,

pathogens and disease

symptoms, histology

that relate to the

Lecture stresses

of pathogenesis, host response

and disease

identification of plant

of vascular

neck and thorax.

hours laboratory per week. Preference given

50.371 Principles of

Examines the nature

of the head,

hearing and speech mechanisms. Three hours
lecture/2

-

or consent of the instructor.

Emphasizes the organ systems

to students in

(3)

lecture/4

Focuses on the anatomy, physiology

and development

immunodeficiencies (AIDS), allergies and autoimmune

diseases recommended.

One hour

Anatomy and Physiology: Head, Neck and Thorax

diseases. Prerequisites: 50.271; and a background in

50.350 Plant Pathology

a laboratory format.

in

embedding, sectioning and

(3)-

An

introduction to plant

function including discussions of water relations,

concepts pertaining to energy flow,

limiting factors,

carbohydrate metabolism and translocation,

habitat studies, succession patterns

and population

photosynthesis, mineral nutrition, plant growth

studies at the species, interspecies and
level. Field trip

component

at the

Marine Science

may incur additional
and lodging. Two hours lecture/

Consortium, Wallops Island,
student costs for food

community

Va.,

hormones and growth and development. Three hours
lecture per week. Prerequisites: 50.120

and 50.271,

52.131 or 52.216 or consent of the instructor.

50.380 Biology Seminar

(1)

-

Emphasizes preparation and

3 hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: 50.110 or

presentation of biological topics

50.120 or consent of the instructor.

formats. Prerequisite: junior standing or

semester hours completed.

in

both oral and written

minimum

of

64

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50.390 Independent Study

Biology

in

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of

I

-

(1-3)

50.450 Mycology

Acquaints

and analysis by engaging

collection

a program of

in

research with the aid of a faculty member. Research

culminates

in

a scholarly paper written by the student

survey of the kingdom Fungi,

critical

and Deuteromycota. Lectures cover the topics

genetics, systematics, ecology

and evolution.

investigation in a form suitable for publication. Refer to

higher fungi, laboratory techniques and

Two hours

independent study Prerequisite: junior standing.

Prerequisites:

Biology

in

I

-

(1-3)

and analysis by engaging

a program of

in

-

(3)

in

week

genetics

instructor.

Presents the science of

preserving biodiversity and sustaining the earth.

economics, sociology and

Studies effects of radiation on

-

(3)

;

Draws on and synthesizes information from the

on the development

organisms and nuclear structure; studies

living

mycology.

fields

of ecology, evolution, genetics, philosophy,

Prerequisite: 50.390.

50.411 Radiation Biology

50571 one course

50.451 Conservation Biology

research with the aid of a faculty member.

scientific

field

of lecture/3 hours of laboratory per

recommended; or consent of the

Acquaints

students with techniques of scientific research, data
collection

of

morphology, physiology, biochemistry, cytology,

section on cooperative education, internship and

50.391 Independent Study

political science.

Emphasis

of strategies for preserving

fundamental properties of radiation, including physical,

populations, species, biological communities and

chemical and genetic effects on plants and animals

entire

from

cells to

whole organisms; studies application

radiochemicals

in

biological studies.

Minimum

of

of

ecosystems

50.232, 50.233, 53.141 or consent of the instructor.

of

and contributions toward

of evolution

made by

Studies the major concerns of the theory

-

50.332 or 50.351 or permission of the instructor.

Microbial

and Molecular Genetics

A

-

(3)

study of

synthesis and gene regulation using viruses, bacteria

chromosome

plasmids, transposons, recombinant

laboratory per week.
Prerequisites:
52.341

;

Two

genetic

(3)

-

will vary.

of the following: 50.242, 50.332,

Describes

human

chromosome

of

syndromes and the

effects

abnormalities. Explores relationships

cell

of lecture/2 hours of laboratory per week.

Prerequisites: 50.233 or 50.332

50.442 Virology of

Mammals

(3)

Introduces

viral structure,

and pathogenesis.

Studies entail the diagnosis, prevention and treatment

disease

in

and

families of viruses that

humans and

other

cause

mammals. Includes

such current topics as AIDS and tumor
Prerequisites: At least

in

virology.

one course from 50.332,

50.342, 50.343, Chemistry 52.341

microbiology recommended.

;

neotropical biology.
is

background

A one

to

two week

required and students

expenses exclusive

of tuition

will

and fees

trip

incur
of

approximately $2,000. Prerequisites: 50.110; 50.120;
;

41.105 or consent of the instructor.

50.455 Environmental Microbiology

(3)

-

Studies the

interactions of microbes with plants

The

air,

and animals and

water and

soil habitats.

roles of microbes in biogeochemical cycling,

and waste management are reviewed. Lab

experience

microbes

in

in

50.457 Entomology

sampling, counting and monitoring

the environment. Four hours per week.

may be

required. Prerequisite: 50.242

in

(3)

•

Studies the physiology, morphology,

behavior, classification and general biology of the

A collecting

students to

classification, replication, genetics

of viral infection

readings

insects.

and 50.271; or

consent of the instructor.
-

a seminar,

or consent of instructor.

culture methods,

microscopic techniques and karyotype preparation.

Two hours

will deliver

and study selected

turn in a field trip notebook

Additional time

between chromosomes, oncogenes and cancer.
Laboratory studies include

American neotropics. Students

pollution

on development.

their effects

genetic

Studies the biology of the

-

with each other in natural

Examines structure and behavior

chromosomes and

(3)

neotropics with an emphasis on the Central or South

50.351

and two hours of

The laboratory hours

richness

Prerequisites: 50.110; 50.120; 50.351; 41.105 or

travel

or permission of instructor.

50.441 Cytogenetics

of

DNA and

for preserving the

Three hours of seminar per week.

to the neotropics

DNA

structure, genetic recombination,

analysis. Three hours of lecture

management

earth.

write a term paper, participate in class discussions,

macromolecules, macromolecular complexes, protein

and lower eukaryotes. Topics include

of

on

50.453 Neotropical Biology

and

ecology. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites:

life

consent of the instructor.

their solutions

genetics, paleontology, systematica

human

the face of growing

Brings scientific principles and theory to bear on

4

problems

(3)

in

populations and their impact on the environment.

hours per week including laboratory. Prerequisite:

50.430 Evolution

50.432

A

Laboratory stresses comparative morphology of

that presents findings of the laboratory or field

-

-

(3)

with emphasis on the Ascomycota, Basidiomycota

students with techniques of scientific research, data

for study.

collect,

period provides an opportunity for

mount and properly display

Taxonomic emphasis

family. Equivalent to 5

laboratory.

limited to order

insects

and

hours per week including

.

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50.458 Fungal Ecology

(3)

-

A

broad treatment of the ecology

of fungi, examination of

such topics as fungal

litter,

ecology of aquatic fungi, community

structure of soil and/or

dung

fungi,

(3)

-

Presents

history,

life

taxonomy and morphology

physiology,

decomposition of wood and bark, fungal decomposition of forest

50.470 Medical Parasitology

of parasites of

medical importance to humankind. Special attention
given to

aspects such as pathology,

clinical

symptomology, diagnosis, prevention and treatment.

ecology of

predaceous fungi and aspects of mycorrhizal

Laboratory work stresses identification of parasitic

symbioses. Topics vary with each semester.

disease through

Laboratory includes

field

component and stresses

demonstration of basic principles, testing existing and

new hypotheses and research

formulating

Two hours

techniques.

of lectures/3 hours of laboratory per week.

consent of the instructor.
50.459 Ornithology

bird identification in the field

by song and

Two hours of lecture/3 hours of laboratory
week. Some study off-campus may be required.

aspects.

per

trip

consent of the

instructor.

body function

Completion of additional

biology recommended.

in

is

(3)

-

Examines how normal

maintained by the precise control and

integration of the specialized activities of the various

sight,

anatomy, physiology, behavior, ecology and other

The field

material, the

professional patient interviewing. Five hours per

50.473 Systemic Physiology

Studies the biology of birds including

-

(3)

and preserved

week. Prerequisite: 50.110 and 52.131 or 52.216 or

coursework

Prerequisite: 50.351 or concurrent enrollment or

living

proper handling of specimens and methods of

component at Marine Science Consor-

organ systems. Three hours of

lecture/ 2

hours of

laboratory per week. Prerequisites: 50.271, 52.131,

52.216 and 50.371 or 50.174.
50.475 Cell Physiology

(3)

-

Applies physical and chemical

tium, Wallops Island, Va., includes additional student

principles to cellular processes, biochemistry or

costs. Prerequisite: 50.110 or consent of the instructor.

cellular constituents,

50.460 Population Biology

Presents selected themes

(3) •

in

physiochemical environment,

bioenergetics and intermediate metabolism. Three

the biology of animal, plant and fungal populations.

hours lecture and discussion per week. Prerequisites:

Topics include: population structure and dynamics,

50.271

population genetics, population ecology and

52.232 or consent of the instructor.

speciation.

Fundamental principles and current models

and hypotheses

be stressed, along with

will

and 6 semester hours

50.476 Neuromuscular Physiology

of biology; 52.216 or

(3)

Examines normal

-

physiology of the nervous and skeletal muscular

treatments of research techniques, computer modeling

systems; specifically studying cellular neurophysiol-

and

ogy,

potential for future research.

Three hours of

lecture/discussion per week.
50.461 Animal Behavior
ethology.

(3)

-

In

depth introduction to modern

Emphasizes current models of animal

behavior and theoretical foundations of ethology.

Research and project oriented. Students
additional cost

muscle contraction, sensory physiology, motor

and

control

may

incur

due to the field trip component at Marine

their integration.

Three hours lecture and

discussion per week. Background

in

mammalian

recommended.

Prerequisites: 54.112

and 50.371 or

50.473.
50.481-50.489 Advanced Special Topics, Biology/Allied Health

Science Consortium, Wallops Island, Va. Three hours

Sciences

of lecture/2 hours of laboratory per week.

health which requires the student to have

50.462 Plant

Anatomy (3) - Outlines recent concepts

anatomy and

of plant

historical consideration of classical

researchers. Reviews the structure, function, growth

and morphogenesis

of the vascular plants.

Addresses

or

systemic physiology, biochemistry and anatomy

(3)

background

-

Presents an area of biology or

in biology.

allied

some
Three semester hours may be

applied to a biology major. Prerequisite: Determined

by the

instructor.

50.490 Internship

in

Biology and Biology Research (3-15)

-

A

composition and growth of meristems and the

work-study program open only to juniors and seniors

phenomena of subsequent tissue differentiation.

majoring

Describes anatomical organization by developmental

more than 15 semester hours

and comparative methods
cell,

tissue

lecture/3

and organ

in

order to explain important

relationships.

Two hours of

hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite:

50.120.

in

Education and/or internship
50.493 Honors Independent Study

Consists of a laboratory or
particular

50.463 Biological Photographic Techniques

(3)

-

Presents

biology and allied health sciences.

problem or topic

I

in

No

Cooperative

may be

taken.

Biological Research (3)

-

field investigation of
in

biology.

•

a

The study

be conducted under the supervision

of a biology

member. The course

to students

will

theory and practice of photography as applied to

faculty

biology including negative and printmaking, gross

enrolled

specimen photography, copying, transparencies,

programs. Refer to section on cooperative education,

filmstrips, autoradiography,

nature work

in

close-ups,

photomicrography, thesis illustrations and other special
techniques.

Open only

to majors in biology or allied

health with at least junior standing.

Two hours

lecture,

3 hours laboratory per week. Additional laboratory

hours

may be

required.

in

the B.A. and B.S.

is

in

open

biology degree

internship and independent study. Prerequisite: 50.380

and admission

to the

Honors Program.

Bloomsburg University

Pennsylvania

of

50.494 Honors Independent Study

II

Consists of a laboratory or
selected problem or topic

-

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Biological Research (3)

field investigation of

in biology.

The study

-

51.259 Oceanography

will

be

-

Provides an introduction to the

and physical aspects

conducted under the supervision of a biology faculty

features,

ocean basin

member. This course completes the requirements

methods

of investigation.

for

51.260 Earth Materials

knowledge
energy,

(3)

-

soil,

afternoon

mineral and water resources along with

field trip

51.101 Physical Geology

with a nominal fee

(3) -

Studies the landscape

rocks.

and

classification

One semester hour optional

and

and

life

on

work

-

(3)

Examines the evolution

history of North America.

51.103 Dinosaurs

(3)

-

of recognition. Three hours lecture,

-

(Fall) (4)

Reviews the

origin,

occurrence

common

identifying characteristics of

minerals.

and 51.111 or permission

Prerequisite: 51.101

to

an afternoon

earth as interpreted from rock

afternoon

means

51.262 Petrology (Spring)

-

(4)

Presents megascopic and

is

and

emphasis on

of earth

occurrences and associations.

Prerequisite: 51.261.

on the geologic

One semester hour

field

Three hours of class, 2 hours of laboratory per week.

fossil

optional

51.265 Geomorphology

(Fall) (4) -

Study of the origin of

landforms with emphasis on the geologic processes

field trip is required.

and structures that generate the landforms and

Designed to use a single broad topic of

current popular interest as the basis for exploration of

applications of landform analysis. Two-day

important concepts and/or themes in Earth's history.

field trip is required.

Dinosaurs and
origination

well

their relatives will

and

be used to

(3)

and

particular attention to the terrestrial planets

Emphasis on

satellites of the outer planets.

returning from recent
(3) -

results

Principles of Earth's internal

and

occurring disasters and the resultant impact on

human

51.111 Physical Geology Laboratory

(1)

Presents an

-

introduction to the practice of fundamental geology

laboratory techniques including qualitative
quantitative analysis.
is

-

Studies the use of

Earth's natural resources.

for,

monitor and

Two hours of

class, 2 hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite:

51.355 Synoptic Meteorology

(3)

-

Presents observation and

analysis of data for understanding and predicting the

complexities of the atmosphere. Prerequisite: 51.255

51 .360 Introduction to Paleontology

(4)

-

modern concepts and methods

Introduces students to
in

paleobiology using

examples from various groups of organisms important

and property.

It

(3)

or consent of instructor.

an

examination of their manifestations as naturally-

week.

of the Earth

53.112 or higher or consent of the instructor.

icy

and current planetary missions.

external processes are explored through

life

Remote Sensing

manage

evolution and geology of the solar system, paying

51.107 Natural Disasters

51 .320

remote sensing technology to explore

Introduces students to the origin,

-

or consent of instructor.

as

as interaction of organisms with each other and

Two hours

recommended

that

and

of laboratory per

course be taken

in

an
51

the fossil record. Field trips and laboratory work are
integral part of this course. Prerequisite: 51.102,
.1 1

2 or 50.21 1 or consent

51.369 Structural Geology (Spring)

(1) -

Provides an

of the instructor.

(4)

Analyzes rock

-

deformation based upon the principles of rock

mechanics and the

concurrently with 51.101.

51.112 Historical Geology Laboratory

utilization of

data from field

investigations. Three hours of class, 2 hours of

interpretation of Earth's history through the identification

laboratory per week. Prerequisites: 51.101

and evolution of the rock and

or consent of instructor.

fossil

record and through

the interpretation of geologic maps.

Two

laboratory

recommended

that

course be

hours per week.

It

is

(3)

-

Studies the atmosphere via the use of

gas laws and the underlying principles
change. The

field trip

51.370 Hydrology

of

atmospheric

component incurs an additional

cost to students of approximately $20 for

airfare.

(Fall) (3)

-

and 51.111

Study of water movement upon

and within the Earth with emphasis on calculations
used

taken concurrently with 51.102.
51.255 Meteorology

weekend

Three hours of class, 2 hours of

laboratory per week. Prerequisites: 51.101 and 51.111

illustrate

extinction of species through time

the environment.

51.106 The Planets

of the

instructor.

petrographic analysis and identification of rocks with

evidence; particular emphasis

lab;

common materials and of igneous,

Three hours of class, 2 hours of laboratory per week.

field trip is required.

51.102 Historical Geology

Explores the origin, occurence and

-

Stresses megascopic and microscopic techniques.

interpretation of

lab;

practical

51.261 Mineralogy

An

in relation

to the structure of the earth's crust; agents at

change landforms;

on

required.

is

and

trip is

two hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: 51.111.

Emphasizes

Earth processes that are hazardous to humans.

A weekend field

sedimentary and metamorphic rocks, with emphasis

Application of geologic

to environmental concerns.

(4)

identification of the

Administered by Department of Geology and Earth Science.
51.100 Environmental Geology

structure, current circulation

encouraged.

Geology and Earth Science

(51)

ocean

of the

Emphasizes wave motion, topographic

basins.

Biology Honors research. Prerequisite: 50.493.

ESS

(3)

geologic, chemical

a

in

flood forecasting, surface water supply

groundwater supply.

Two hours

and

of class, 2 hours of

laboratory per week. Prerequisite: 51.101 or 51.105.

.

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51.451 Field Techniques in Earth Science (Summer)

Provides intensive

use

of

field

and laboratory

equipment and techniques

(6)

51.493 Bibliography and Research

-

training in the

hydrology and cartography. Field trips are integral,
vital

51.511 Volcanoes

parts of the course. Prerequisite: 15 semester

hours

in

and

(4)

-

(1) -

activity of

styles

Aqueous Geochemistry

research

and hazards

groundwater as well as controls on the geochemistry

teachers.

An emphasis

of sampling

placed on the

is

and analysis

for

relates to the

occurrence

of eruptions, the state of prediction

of lava

and volcanic rocks.

and pre-service

for in-service

Does not satisfy general education

requirements.

of natural waters for

it

volcanoes around the world. Considers

Recommended

methods

Provides for library

-

consent of the instructor.

and the formation

Introduces students to

(3)

geology. Prerequisites: 51.261,

Explores the composition and

basic geochemical properties of surface and

of natural waters.

in

processes of the Earth as

earth science courses or consent of the

instructor.

51.460

field

51 .262, 51 .468 or

geology,

in

and/or

Summer

only, three

hour class per day

one week.

chemical species pertinent to environmental and
pollution studies. Three hours lecture
laboratory. Prerequisite: 51.261

and two hours

and 51.216 or

permission of the instructor.
51.410 Volcanoes

(1)

-

and

activity of

styles

Administered by Department of Chemistry.

Explores the composition and

processes of the Earth as

it

52.100 Chemistry and the Citizen

relates to the occurrence

volcanoes around the world. Considers

and hazards

and the formation

CHM (52) Chemistry

of eruptions, the state of prediction

principles, the

Discussion of chemical

chemicals and their impact on society and the

and volcanic rocks.

of lava

for in-service

and pre-service

(3) -

Presents an introduction to

chemistry for students with
teachers.

-

environment. Three hours of class per week.
52.101 Introductory Chemistry

Recommended

(3)

importance of chemistry, the use of

little

requirements.

Summer only,

chemistry. Surveys the principles of chemistry with

three hour class per day

emphasis on the fundamentals
for

or no background in

Does not satisfy general education

one week.
physical

51 .468 Stratigraphy

and Sedimentation

(Fall) (4)

-

Studies

measurements and

of chemical

of class per week. Not intended

processes and agents which erode, transport and

and

calculations. Three hours

as a beginning course

for science majors.

deposit sediments and the geologic interpretation of the

52.108 Physiological Chemistry (Spring)

(4)

-

Surveys the

resulting rocks. Three hours of class, 2 hours of

essentials of organic and biochemistry. Includes

laboratory per week. Prerequisite: 51.101

and

51.111,

bonding, structure, nomenclature organic functional
51

.1

02, 51 .112 or permission of the instructor.

51.470 Groundwater Hydrology (Spring)

(3)

-

group reactions and metabolism of biomolecules.

Covers well

Three hours class, two hours of laboratory per week.

hydraulics exploration techniques, groundwater flow
theory,

development

of

prevention or correction of groundwater pollution.

one- or two-day

Prerequisite: 52.101.

groundwater supplies and

Two hours

field trip required.

A

52.115 Fundamentals of Inorganic Chemistry
descriptive inorganic chemistry

(4)

-

Introduces

and the chemical

of class,
principles necessary to understand the descriptive

2 hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: 51.101
material. First half of

two-semester sequence

for

and 51.111 and 51.365.
natural science or

51.475 Independent Study

in

Earth Science (1-3)

opportunity for student research
earth science. Research

is

-

Provides an

various areas of

in

conducted under the

on Independent Study.

in

inorganic chemistry for American

Chemical Society. Three hours of lecture/3 hours of

chemistry or equivalent recommended.

Prerequisite: 21

52.131 Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry

semester hours

in

(4) -

51.480 Applied Geophysics

(4)

-

Examines the theory and
tion,

methods

application of geophysical

Earth's subsurface environment.

tools used by agencies or

for exploring the

Emphasis on those

companies involved

in

resource and environmental assessment. Three hours

and two hours

of laboratory per week.

Prerequisites: 51.101, 53.123

and 54.111 or

permission of the instructor.

51.490 Special Topics

in

Emphasizes

earth science.
structure, stereochemistry, functional

of lecture

Partially fulfills

laboratory per week. Prerequisite: High school

supervision of a faculty member. See subsection of
the catalog

core requirement

mathematics majors.

Geology

(3) -

Study of a particular

concept, problem or special topic or

new

ideas

area of earth science. Topic chosen through
interests of the instructor

and each student.

in

any

common

group organiza-

physical properties and classical reactivity of

organic compounds. Three hours of lecture and 3

hours

of laboratory per

week. Prerequisite: 52.115.

.

Bloomsburg University

Pennsylvania

of

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52.216 Chemical Principles and Measurements

semester of introductory chemistry

(4)

Second

-

science

for natural

and mathematics majors. Surveys principles

of

to phase,

free

(Fall) (4)

I

chemical measurements. Three

and 4 hours

Three hours

kinetics.

of laboratory per week.

(Spring) (4)

II

Prerequisite: 52.361.

or

equivalent.

and 4 hours

52.442 Biochemistry

A continuation

of

Continuation of
solid state,

molecular orbital theory; spectroscopy. Three hours of
lecture

II

-

quantum mechanics,

52.361; Schrodinger

Prerequisite: 52.115 plus high school Algebra

(4) -

Studies thermodynam-

gases and solutions; chemical

of lecture

hours of lecture and 3 hours of laboratory per week.

52.232 Intermediate Organic Chemistry

-

energy and equilibrium; kinetic theory

52.362 Physical Chemistry

Laboratory work illustrates chemical principles and

common

Gibbs

Prerequisites: 52.115, 52.216, 53.225, 54.212.

electrochemical and acid-base phenomena.

emphasizes

ics;

of

chemical stoichiometry. intermolecular forces, kinetics

and thermodynamics as they apply

52.361 Physical Chemistry

II

(4)

•

of laboratory per week.

Continuation of 52-341 amino acid
;

metabolism, photosynthesis, nucleotide metabolism,

organic topics, building on 52.131. Introduces

replication, transcription, translation, control of

spectroscopy and the application toward structure

expression, molecular physiology. Laboratory to

determination. Emphasizes reaction mechanisms,

emphasize enzyme

stereo-chemistry, syntheses and analyses of

techniques. Three hours of lecture and 3 hours of

representative

compounds. Three hours

of lecture

and

4 hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: 52.131.
52.233 Organic Spectroscopy

copy

to

tion of organic

and

(Fall) (2) -

Introduces spectros-

complement physical property

compounds. Recommended

allied health

of spectra

and

characterizafor biology

majors. Includes laboratory attainment

interpretation.

Two hours of

lecture-

problem solving per week. Prerequisites: 52.131,

tal

I

(Fall) (3)

-

modem

Stresses laboratory

Introduces fundamen-

and 4 hours

common
Two hours of

the analysis of

commercial or environmental materials.
lecture

of laboratory per week.

II

-

(4)

Presents the theory and

common methods of

chromatography, mass spectrometry, nuclear

magnetic resonance and electrochemistry.

and 52.362 completed or concurrent.

in

using the

(4)

-

structure, reactivity

important elements. Three hours of lecture and 4 hours

concurrent.

biomolecules. Discusses selected topics from the
various metabolic pathways (both anabolic and

investigation of

modem

research
in

a

Chemistry

(1-3)

interest to

II:

Introduction to Research (1-3)

(to

second

A detailed

be implemented

and a

literature

in

-

written

plan of

52.493)

is

developed

written report. Prerequisite: approval of

Chemical Research

(3)

-

Chemical Research

IV:

(3)

-

laboratory investigation of

chemistry faculty member. Approximately 120 hours
per semester. Prerequisite: enrollment

in

the honors

program.
52.498 Internship

biochemist. Three hours

week.

III:

advanced students. Approximately 120 hours per

techniques

of laboratory per

Prerequisites: 52.131, 52.216.

in

Investigations of selected chemical problems for

in

and 4 hours

Special Topics

one or more topics of mutual

52.492 Independent Study

this

of lecture

I:

Entails a directed laboratory or library oriented

selected problems under the supervision of a

and

metabolic reactions of the naturally occurring

encountered by the

Theories

of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: 52.115; 52.362

The third semester of a

natural science major.

catabolic). Introduces biochemical

-

analysis of periodic relationships and properties of

52.494 Honors Independent Study

class per week. Prerequisite:

Emphasizes

(4)

chemistry department.

presentations to an audience of faculty and

Advanced standing as a

is

semester. Prerequisites: 52.492, approval of

design a senior research project and to

52.341 Biochemistry

in

Course may

chemistry organometallic chemistry, systematic

52.493 Independent Study

the formulation of scientific research proposals

and presentations. Experience gained

One hour

Advanced course

be taken more than once provided subject matter

-

Stresses the use of the library and scientific journals to

peers.

-

chemistry department.

52.281 Introduction to Scientific Literature (Spring) (1)

make

(3)

track. Subject matter varies.

survey report of the search.

and

4 hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: 52.321

literature to

degree

Requires a search of chemical

A

laboratory centered course. Three hours of lecture

facilitate

Chemistry

student and instructor.

instrumental analysis. Topics include spectrophotometry,

ACS

-

laboratory applications of

in

dealing with specialized topics of interest to students

52.491 Independent Study

Prerequisite: 52.216.

52.322 Analytical Chemistry

52.482 Advanced Topics

and principles of inorganic chemistry; coordination

instrumental techniques.

skills in

laboratory per week. Prerequisites: 52.341 or
equivalent or consent of the instructor.

52.452 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (Spring)

principles of chemical analysis utilizing classical

wet chemistry and

and molecular biology

not repeated. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

52.232 completed or concurrent.
52.321 Analytical Chemistry

isolation

gene

in

course

Chemistry
is

(3-15)

-

A work-study program,

not applicable toward a major or minor

chemistry. Prerequisites: approval of chemistry

department; junior or senior standing.

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MAT (53) Mathematics

53.126 Analysis

II

(3)

Studies techniques of integration,

-

functions, infinite series, Taylor's theorem,

Administered by Department of Mathematics and Computer
Science.

Prerequisite: 53.125. TI-85 graphical calculator is

53.101 Mathematical Thinking (3)
topics and applications

Presents mathematical

-

required.

a context designed to

in

53.141 Introduction to Statistics

promote quantitative reasoning and the use of
mathematics

solving problems and making

in

and others seeking a broad view
background

of mathematics.

-

(3)

No

probability,

spaces and game theory. Prerequisite: two years of
high school algebra or equivalent.

Studies elementary algebraic

and inverse functions and

their applications. Prerequisite: 53.114 or

two years of

high school algebra or high school trigonometry or
their equivalent.

53.113 Pre-Calculus

-

(3)

Studies elementary algebraic

functions, circular functions

and inverse functions and

their applications. Prerequisite: 53.114 or

two years of

high school algebra or the equivalent.
(3)

-

53.185 Discrete Mathematics

skills

necessary to apply algebraic

techniques to problems

and

business, economics, the

in

natural sciences

Prerequisite:

and the

liberal arts.

1/2 years of high school algebra or the

1

equivalent. Not

open

to students with a C- or higher

recorded for 53.113, 53,123 or 53.125.
53.118 Applied Matrix Algebra

(3)

and

linear

programming with

applications to the social and biological sciences and

business. Prerequisite: two years of high school

algebra or equivalent.

53.123 Essentials of Calculus

interested in mathematics or

computer science. Not

53.125 or consent of instructor.
53.201 Theory of Arithmetic

(3)

-

Presents the language of

elementary operations through the

sets, the four

number system and the elementary theory
numbers. Course

open only

is

to

majors

(3)

students

in

real

of

elemen-

communication

disorders.

LOGO for Elementary Teachers

53.202 Geometry and

(3)

-

Presents the content of geometry for the elementary
curriculum using geometric models, inductive

is

open only

LOGO computer language. Course

majors

to

Prerequisite:

in

elementary education,

communication disorders.

special education or

Sophomore status or above or consent of

the instructor.

53.225 Analysis

power

III

Presents

(3) -

series, Taylor

infinite

sequences and

and Maclaurin

dimensional vector analysis and

series,

series, three

partial derivatives.

53.226 Analysis IV

(3)

Presents an introduction to the

-

differentiation

and

integration of real valued functions of

several variables. Presents curves and parametric

equations, surfaces, Taylor's, Stoke's and Green's

theorems, functions between Euclidean spaces and
-

Presents the basic

concepts of elementary calculus
for

introduction to set theory,

Prerequisite: 53.126.

Introduces vectors,

-

matrices, linear equations

approach

An

-

(3)

combinatorics and graph theory for those

reasoning and the

Studies fundamental algebraic

concepts and develops the mathematical and
computation

variables, sampling distributions,

tary education, special education or

functions and relations, exponential and logarithmic

53.114 College Algebra

random

usually taken during the freshman year. Prerequisite:

functions and relations, exponential and logarithmic
functions, circular functions

statistical

variance. Prerequisite: High school algebra.

Presents an introductory

logic,

(3)

Presents the concepts

hypothesis tests, confidence intervals and analysis of

development of counting techniques, probability

53.112 Trigonometry

-

techniques. Topics include: descriptive statistics,

algebra required.

in

53.111 Finite Mathematics

(3)

necessary to use and understand basic

decisions. Suitable for majors in humanities, education

social

some

special differential equations and polar coordinates.

who

majors. Pertinent topics

in

in

a nonrigorous

are not mathematics

the real

analytic geometry, functions

and

number system,

limits

prepare the

student for the study of the basic techniques of
applications of differentiation and integration. Course is

multiple integrals. Prerequisite: 53.225.

53.231 College

Geometry

(3)

-

Presents elementary geometry

from an advanced standpoint. Discusses incidence
the plane

and

in

in

space, congruence, inequality and

similarity concepts. Studies properties of circles,

polygons and spheres. Prerequisite: High school
geometry, 53.185.

not for chemistry, mathematics or physics majors.
53.241 Probability
Prerequisite: At least

and

two years of high school algebra
probability

Statistics (3)

and

statistics.

-

Calculus-based study of

Topics covered include:

or 53.114 or consent of the instructor.
descriptive statistics, probability, discrete

53.125 Analysis

I

(3) -

Designed to meet part of the major-level

mathematics requirement;

first in

the sequence of four

calculus courses. Provides the basic tools for
differentiation

and the beginnings of integration for

functions of a single variable. Prerequisite: four years
of high school

mathematics including a year of

elementary functions or equivalent of 53.113. TI-85
graphical calculator is required.

continuous random variables,

common

and

distributions,

sampling destributions, estimation procedures and
inferential statistics.

A more rigorous course than

53.141. Prerequisites: 53.126 (or concurrent)

53.185.

and

Bloomsburg University

53543 Nonparametrics
nonparametric

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Pennsylvania

of

53.342 Design and Analysis of Experiments (Spring, odd-

Presents standard

Statistics (3)
statistical

numbered

procedures. After a brief

review of hypothesis testing fundamentals, topics

such as goodness-of-fit

tests,

including

one and two-sample

(3)

-

Basic experimental statistics

of estimation

and hypothesis

testing, analysis-of-variance procedures, principles of

procedures for location parameter, tests of random-

experimental design, completely randomized and

ness and association analysis are covered.

randomized complete block designs,

Prerequisites: 53.1 23 or 53.1 25 and 53.1 41 or the

arrangements of treatments,

equivalent.

correlation analysis, covariance analysis

53.303 Mathematical Problem Solving for Teachers

Examines mathematical problem

solving,

(3)

distribution-free

-

years)

involving mathematical problem solving are

Games

-

A

basic course

(Fall,

in

odd-numbered

multiple linear

stepwise regression, residual analysis and applica-

which

tions to mathematical models. Treats problems

elementary and secondary education

involve the use of computing equipment. Prerequisite:

majors. Prerequisite: 53.201. Must be taken

53.141 or 53.241 or consent of the instructor.

concurrently with 60.201 or permission of the

53.360

instructor.

Number Theory

Presents the theory of numbers.

-

(3)

Includes the topics of Euclidean algorithm,

53.310 Introduction to Abstract Algebra

(3)

introduction to the language and

-

Provides an

methods

congruences, continued fractions, Gaussian integers

of abstract

mathematics. Subjects include sets, relations, rings,

and

functions, groups

a

(3)

regression methods including weighted least squares,

examined

and designed. Requires off-campus observations and
testing. For

and

and

methods. Prerequisite: 53.141 or

53.343 Applied Regression Analysis

reasoning. Basic problem solving, use of

manipulatives and assessment are covered.

factorial

linear regression

53.241 or consent of the instructor.

number

sense, pattern recognition and mathematical

minimum grade

fields. Prerequisites:

of C-

53.185 with

and 53.225.

numbered

years)

-

(3)

and Diophantine equations. Prerequisites: 53.185 and
53.225.
53.361 Coding and Signal Processing
cal

53.311 Algebra for Secondary School Teachers (Fall/even-

approach

to

codes, coding for efficiency

Presents topics of elementary

(Fall) (3)

-

A

mathemati-

codes and ciphers. Includes security
in

computer storage,

error-

correcting codes. Signal processing, including the

algebra from an advanced viewpoint. Considers

Fourier transform and digital

topics of contemporary school mathematics programs.

required. Prerequisites: 53.126 and 56.116 or 56.122.

Intended for students
in

in

secondary education majoring

mathematics. Prerequisite: 53.310.

53.314 Linear Algebra

(3)

-

53.373 Numerical Methods

and application

Computing

in

(Fall) (3)

methods

of various

solving problems

Studies abstract vector spaces,

in

Individual projects

filters.

-

Analysis

of numerically

the areas of nonlinear equations;

and polynomial

linear transformation, matrices, determinants, inner

systems

product spaces and related topics. Prerequisites:

approximation; numerical integration; approximation

53.185 and 53.225.

theory;

53.322 Differential Equations

(3)

-

Studies elementary ordinary

differential equations, infinite series

solution,

some

and power series

of equations, interpolation

and

differential equations.

Students design and

execute algorithms on the computer for specific
numerical procedures. Prerequisites: 56.116 or 56.121

and 53.126.

numerical methods of solution and

53.374 Introduction to Discrete Systems Simulation (Spring/

LaPlace transforms. Prerequisite: 53.225.
53.331

years)

methods

Modern Geometry (Spring/odd-numbered years)

(3)

-

odd-numbered years)

(3)

-

Studies the

computer

ways

that

Presents non-Euclidean geometries and their

systems can be moduled

development from postulate systems and a formal

Emphasizes stochastic behavior by discrete random

approach

to projective geometry. Prerequisite: 53.231.

53.341 Statistical

Methods

(Fall,

Presents

common

statistical

even-numbered years)

techniques with emphasis

on applications. Topics include: confidence
hypothesis

test,

(3)

•

intervals,

regression analysis and analysis of

variance. Strongly encourages use of statistical

for

processes and the simulation tools
Prerequisites:

One course each

programming and

solution.

for their solution.

in calculus,

statistics.

53.381 Introduction to Operations Research (Fall/odd-numbered

years)

used

(3) -

in

A

survey of the methods and models

applying mathematics to problems of

software, especially SAS. Prerequisite: 53.141 or

business. Topics drawn from decision making, linear

53.241 or consent of the instructor.

and dynamic programming, networks, inventory
models, Markov processes and queuing theory.
Prerequisites: 53.118

53.41 1 1ntroduction to

and 53.123 or 53.225.

Group Theory

(3)

-

Continued and

theorems and applications

group

advanced study

of

theory begun

abstract algebra. Prerequisite: 53.310.

in

of

2

.

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53.421, 53.521

Advanced Calculus

(3) •

53.493 Honors

Presents a rigorous

treatment of the study of functions of a single real
variable. Topics include

and

integration.

continuity, derivative

limit,

interest

Some topics for multivariate calculus

include partial differentiation and multiple integration.
Prerequisites: Analysis

53.422 Complex Variables

IV,

A

(3)

and

ability in

(3) -

functions of a complex variable. Central topics are the

mathematics and have mastered

harmonic

Honors Program
53.497 Internship
ics

in

Prerequisite:

Mathematics

Admission

to the

sciences and mathematics.

in natural

Provides mathemat-

-

(2-12)

majors with an opportunity to acquire meaningful

functions and conformal mappings. Additional topics

and professional on-site training and learning

may

experiences

include power series, contour integration,

in

mathematics

an

at

industrial, private or

Cauchy's formula and applications. Prerequisites:

business workplace. Note: a student may, with

53.226, consent of instructor.

departmental approval, apply a

53.451 Introduction to Topology

(3)

-

For

a high level of

member of the Department of Mathematics and

Computer Science.

to the theory of

analytic functions,

Mathematics

in

who have demonstrated

the required course work. Students investigate

faculty

rigorous treatment of

complex number system,

Independent Study

research problems selected under the supervision of a

Permission of Instructor.

complex numbers and an introduction

in

students

Introduces fundamentals of

maximum

of 3 credits

of internship toward the fulfillment of the mathematics

general topology; elementary set theory, topological

major. Each academic credit requires 40 hours of

spaces, mappings, connectedness, compactness,

supervised work and the

completeness, product and metric spaces; nets and

hours for internships. Prerequisites: students must

convergence. Prerequisites: 53.226, consent of

establish adequate course preparation for the proposed
internship. Internship applications

instructor.

53.461, 53.561 Probability

Models and Applications

introduction to the concepts
tic

modeling

for

random

(3) -

one month before the

An

and methods of probabilisand occurrences.

trials

It

covers classical models, poisson processes, Markov

phenomena

management, physical and

in

engineering,

(3)

random

(3)

An

-

introductory integration

concepts and principles from chemistry, physics

and astronomy, with consideration

-

An

even-

scientific

hypotheses, analysis of variance and the

-

-

(3)

An

integrated

physical science course emphasizing laboratory

experience. Provides an introduction to the basic

multivariate normal distribution. Prerequisite: 53.241

53.471 Numerical Analysis (3)

concerns. For nonscientists.

54.103 Principles of Physical Science

variables, interval estimation,

for the nature of

thought and the interaction of science with

human and community

introductory study of

mathematical statistics including distributions of
functions of

PHY (54) Physics
of

Prerequisite: 53.241.
(Fall,

and must be

approved by the department chairperson.

54.101 Basic Physical Science

social sciences.

53.462 Introduction to Mathematical Statistics

numbered years)

must be submitted

internship begins

Administered by Department of Physics.

chains, Renewal and Braching processes and their
applications to various

statistical

12 total semester

limit is

concepts of physical science by studying such topics

Provides a computer-oriented

as the structure and properties of matter, motion and

and sound,

and

analysis of algorithms of numerical analysis. Includes

forces, energy, light

the topics of non-linear equations, interpolation and

magnetism and astronomy. For elementary and

approximation, differentiation and integration, matrices

special education majors. Four hours class/laboratory

and differential equations. Prerequisites: 53.322 and

per week.

53.373.

54.104 Elementary Electronics

53.472 Matrix Computation (Spring/odd numbered years)

(3)

-

Presents a computer-oriented analysis of matrices.

LDU factorization,

Includes Gaussian reduction,

special reduction techniques for tridiagonal matrices,
iterative

methods and a study

of the matrix eigenvalue

problem. Prerequisites: 53.225 and 53.373.
53.491 Special Topics

in

Mathematics

mathematics which
course

is

in

-

Presents an area of

Consent of the

Mathematics

(1-3) -

instructor.

Provides for

directed study of a particular area of mathematics as

mutually agreed upon by the student and the
instructor.

Emphasizes

individual scholarly activity of

the highly motivated student.

(3)

-

An

introduction to basic

electronics that gives students

areas

some

theoretical

and

in

nonphysical science

practical

electronic circuits, instruments

knowledge of

and devices. No

experience of physics or electronics required.
54.105 Energy: Sources and Environmental Effects
Explains energy

not available as a regular

offering. Prerequisite:

53.492 Independent Study

(3)

electricity

in

elementary

examines present national and

scientific

(3)

-

terms and

international

situations in regard to sources, utilization

energy

and

environmental effects. Surveys fossil fuels and
nuclear, solar, geothermal

and other energies with

respect to availability and promise for the future.

54.106 The Science of

Sound

the principles of

students

in

(3)

-

Provides an introduction to

sound and

its

reproduction for

nonphysical science disciplines.

Knowledge

of basic algebra required, but

experience

in

no

physics or electronics necessary.

3

Bloomsburg University

Pennsylvania

of

Page

54.107 Applied Physics for Health Sciences (Spring)

(4)

54.301 Mechanics: Statics (Fall/alternate years)

-

and instrumentation

emphasis on vector methods,

of medical

technology. Examines mechanics, fluids, kinetic

energy and heat, optics,

electricity

physical science majors

and magnetism,

electronics, atomic structure, radiation

a career

and data

in

and

the engineering

at a level appropriate for

for students considering

field.

Prerequisites: 53.126

or concurrent registration .54.211 or 54.111 with
;

acquisition and readout. Six hours per week: 3

consent of

classes, 3 laboratories.

instructor.

54.302 Mechanics: Dynamics (Spring/alternate years)

54.110 Introduction to Astronomy
state of the universe

-

Introduces the fundamentals of statics, with an

Studies selected principles of physics with applications to the processes

(3)

Surveys the physical

(3) -

and the

variety of objects

21

(3)

-

Introduces the fundamentals of dynamics, with an

emphasis on vector methods,

it

at a level appropriate for

comprises: solar system, stars and galaxies.

physical science majors and for students considering

Provides a descriptive account of the present state of

a career

our knowledge of the cosmos and an understanding of

or concurrent registration; 54.212 or 54.112 with

how such knowledge
nonscience majors.
54.111 Introductory Physics
to selected topics

54.310 Modern Atomic Physics
I

(Fall) (4)

-

Presents an approach

such as mechanics,

theory, molecular theory of gases,

the basic concepts and

modem

heat, kinetic

wave motion and

sound. Not intended for students specializing

principle

(Spring) (4)

II

Studies

and a

hours per

electric

and magnetic properties

-

54.315 Electronics (Alternate years)

and application

aided design (CAD) with an emphasis on basic

emphasis on

engineering graphics. Culmination of the course

team design and construction

is

a

(3)

-

Provides

observations of the night sky.

in

Focuses on the interpretation

of astronomical

measurements, including the students' own telescopic
observations of stars, planets, nebulae and other
to non-science majors. Prerequisite:

(4)

-

An

introduction to physics using

calculus. Studies mechanics, the physics of fluids,
kinetic theory, heat

and thermodynamics. Appropriate

for physical science or

mathematics majors. Six

hours per week: 3 classes, 3 laboratories. Prerequisite:

53.125 or concurrent registration.

54.212 General Physics

II

(4)

-

of matter, electrody-

Studies

(4)

Presents the theory

-

semiconductors with special

circuitry.

Studies basic electronic

scientific data in

any

discipline. Six

hours per week: 3 classes, 3 laboratories. Prerequisite:

54.112 or 54.212.

54.316 Digital Electronics (Alternate years)
to the techniques

and devices of

(3)

-

An

introduction

digital electronics.

Includes practical experience of the building and
testing of digital circuits. Supplies the

wave motion, sound,

of 54.211. Six

and computer
consent of

background

circuits. Prerequisite: junior

hours per

standing or

instructor.

54.317 Computer Electronics (Alternate years)

(3)

-

An

introduction to the electronics and operation of digital

computers. Intended
digital circuitry.

geometrical and physical optics, electricity and

magnetism. Continuation

of

necessary for the understanding of microprocessors

54.110 or consent of instructor.
I

-

instrumentation as related to the gathering, processing

and display of

project.

54.210 Observational Astronomy (Spring)

54.211 General Physics

(3)

54.212 or 54.112 with consent of instructor, 53.225.
(3)

Course provides hands-on introduction to computer

Open

physics

54.212 or 54.112 with

namics and electromagnetic waves. Prerequisites:

or consent of instructor.

54.180 Computer-Aided Design and Engineering Graphics

objects.

brief introduction to nuclear

radioactivity. Prerequisite:

Studies electric and magnetic fields and potentials,

week: 3 classes, 3 laboratories. Prerequisite: 54.111

hands-on experience

of

quantum

54.314 Electricity and Magnetism (Alternate years)

and

particle physics. Continuation of 54.111. Six

some

consent of instructor, 53.126.

electricity,

quantum and atomic

theory, structure of matter, nuclear physics

Presents

rays, relativity, wave-particle duality, the uncertainty

in

and

light, relativity,

-

(Fall) (3)

phenomena that constitute

physics, including studies of the

3 laboratories.

magnetism,

Prerequisites: 53.225

field.

nature of radiation, atomic structure and spectra, X-

physics or chemistry. Six hours per week: 3 classes,

54.112 Introductory Physics

an engineering

consent of the instructor.

obtained. Intended for

is

in

for

students with a background

in

Includes practical experience of the

operation and interfacing of microprocessors and other
devices. Prerequisite: 54.316 or consent of instructor.

54.318 Optics (Alternate years)

(4)

-

Presents a combination of

week: 3 classes, 3 laboratories. Prerequisites: 53.126

geometrical optics including lens theory with physical

or concurrent registration;.54.211 or 54.111 with

(wave) optics including diffraction, interference,

consent of

instructor.

polarization, lasers

week

-

and coherent

light.

Six hours per

3 classes, 3 laboratory. Prerequisite: 54.212 or

54.112 with consent of the instructor.

4

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54.320 Nuclear Radiation

(Alternate years) (2)

I

laboratory-oriented course using

electronics

and detectors

for

Presents a

-

54.460 Applied Health Physics (Alternate years)

and

measuring and analyzing

and medicine.

science, industry

laboratories. Prerequisite: 54.310 or concurrent

or consent of instructor.

registration.

54.490 Seminar

properties and models of nuclei, radioactive decay,
radiation

and

its

tion.

Physics

(1)

-

in

A

Prerequisite: 54.360

selected topic

Student attends and participates

semester of enrollment

applications. Prerequisite: 54.310 or concurrent
registration.

on objects outside

of our

own

(3)

-

the direction of a faculty

galaxy, discusses

May be

Structure of the universe as a whole

limited experimental work.

described

in

(3)

-

methods

Presents a study

nary.

of the principles of health physics, including biological

which

and radiation protection. Prerequisite: 54.310 or

Provides for an

-

Presents the basic tenets of lab work

(2)

-

in

May be

member.
in

Physics

in

tion of a current

experiments primarily from the areas of atomic

supervision of a physics faculty

Four hours

per week: one class, 3 laboratories. Prerequisites:

54.310.
(Alternate years) (2)

-

A

laboratory

course which presents advanced techniques of
nuclear measurement and includes applications
involving environment monitoring

and health physics.

expertise

MRS

(55)

in

problem

in

physics, under the

Marine Science

Administered by Department of Biological and Allied Health

Sciences and Department of Geography and Earth
Science.

Marine Science Courses are offered during the

Marine Science Center

Prerequisite: 54.320 or consent of instructor.

Bloomsburg University and other

Examines physical properties

of matter in the solid state.

Reviews basic quantum

concepts, crystal structure, electrons
electrical conductivity,

and the p-n

in

metals,

semiconductors, band theory

junction. Studies dielectric

and magnetic

member having

the student's proposed research area.

Four hours per week: one class, three laboratories.

-

Provides

an advanced experimental or theoretical investiga-

involving considerations of experimental error, proper

optics.

(3) -

the qualified student with an opportunity to participate

research and preparation of an experiment. Includes

magnetism and

interdiscipli-

advance by the department chairperson,

54.494 Honors Independent Study

physics,

in

to a special problem.

acceptable to the student and the supervising

is

faculty

concurrent registration.

54.400 Advanced Physics Laboratory (Alternate years)

(3)

Investigates an

Requires the preparation of a report and a plan,

approved

measurement

effects of radiation, dosimetry, radiation

54.421 Solid State Physics

-

application of theoretical and/or experimental research

54.360 Health Physics (Alternate years)

II

same

and may involve

partly interdisciplinary

54.493 Independent Research (1-3)

53.126 and 54.112 or 54.212.

54.420 Nuclear Radiation

the

member, following a plan

including normal spirals, seyferts and quasars.

physics, electricity,

physics

in

in

advance by the department chairperson.

approved

using various cosmological models. Prerequisites:

in

Wallops

summer at the

Island, Virginia.

institutions are

members of the consortium that operates the center.
Courses are offered which

satisfy requirements for

biology majors, for earth science majors and for

general education. Specific courses satisfy require-

ments for the Marine Biology Option

in

Biology. Other

properties of matter. Three hours of class per week.

courses provide earth science majors experiences

Prerequisite: 54.310, 54.314; Mathematics 53.225.

which are not available on the main campus. For

54.422 Thermodynamics

(3)

-

is

area of special interest and value to the student, under

Focuses

emission mechanisms from other types of galaxies

is

physics

the course.

in

54.491 Independent Study in Physics (1-3)

and Cosmology

54.341 Astrophysics: Galaxies

in

a form suitable for presenta-

seminars and makes a presentation

and nuclear

interaction with matter

in

studied and prepared

Presents

-

(3)

Presents

radiation protection standards as applied to

nuclear radiation. Four hours per week: one class, 3

54.330 Radiation Physics (Alternate years)

(3) -

advanced topics involving health physics principles

modern nuclear

Presents concepts and

more information, contact the Marine Science
the Departments of Biological and Allied

principles of classical thermodynamics, thermody-

coordinators

namics

Health Sciences and

of simple systems, introduction to kinetic

theory and statistical thermodynamics. Three hours of

in

Geography and Earth Sciences.

55.110 Introduction to Oceanography

(3)

-

An

introduction to the

class per week. Prerequisite: 54.212 or 54.112 with

marine sciences with an emphasis on physiography

consent of instructor; Mathematics 53.225.

of

54.450 Introduction to

Quantum Mechanics

(3)

-

Examines the

development and interpretation of Schroedinger's

wave mechanics,
results

its

mathematical formalism and the

and predictions

of this

quantum theory as

applied to one-dimensional systems, the hydrogen

atom and

multi-electron atoms. Three hours class per

week. Prerequisite: 54.310; Mathematics 53.225.

ocean basins, wave motion,

tides, current

circulation patterns, near-shore processes, physical

and chemical nature
investigation.

of sea-water

and methods

of

5

Bloomsburg University

55.211 Field Methods

Oceanography

in

Page

Pennsylvania

of

(3)

55.330 Tropical Invertebrates

Familiarizes

-

students with the dynamic marine environment and
with

work on board a research

use and application

of standard

is

oceanographic

areas.

(3)

habits origin, development, physiology,

taxonomy

of the

anatomy and

interrelationships

emphasis

the phyla. Special

field

work deal with

is

a sequel

course. Prerequisites: 55.221 or 50.211.

Oceanography

A

-

(3)

field-based study of

Investigates the chemical compositions of waters
(3)

-

A

study of plant and animal

life in

chemical environmental factors affecting the biota
intertidal,

open water and benthic

biota characteristics of

in

each habitat

will

be

and

substrata and biogeochemical processes and cycles.
Prerequisite: 52.215.

55.342 Marine Botany

(3)

Taxonomy, physiology, ecology

-

and economic importance

habitats.

of marine

and coastal plants

as exemplified by those found on the Delmarva

investigated in terms of their natural history,

Peninsula. Laboratory techniques include collecting,

morphology and ecological

preserving, identifying

relationships. Prerequisite:

50.110, 50.120 or consent of the instructor.

55.250 Wetlands Ecology

(3)

•

Biological, chemical

and analyzing plants and plant
be used.

materials, appropriate instrumentation to

and

geological characteristics of coastal wetlands.

Considers the structure and function of wetlands,

Emphasis on

in-the-f ield

studies and laboratory

analyses. Prerequisite: 50.110, 50.120.

55.343 Marine Ichthyology

(3)

A

-

study of the internal and

human impacts on wetlands and approaches for
wetland management and restoration. Laboratory

external structure of fishes, their systematic

consists of field exercises

and space. Prerequisite: 50.110, 50.120.

in

the study of wetlands.

Prerequisite: 50.110, 50.120.

55.260 Marine Ecology
plants

55.270

describing ecological communities. Course

Develops and awareness of the relationships between

the marine environment. Emphasis on physical and

Common

two

sampling and identifying species and

chemical, geological and biological environments.

consent of the

instructor.

55.241 Marine Biology

the

of marine invertebrates; then

ocean, bay and estuarine environmental chemistry.

collection,

preservation and identification of local species.
Prerequisite: 50.110, 50.120 or

in Florida

55.331 Chemical

given to the Atlantic marine invertebrates.

Laboratory and

and ecology

weeks

zoology course or a thorough landlocked zoology

show

followed to

is

among

Wallops

at

to marine invertebrates or a landlocked invertebrate

main phyla of invertebrates. A

phylogenetic sequence

is

history,

life,

One week

Island, Va„ for intensive review of general systematics

A study of the

Emphasis on systematics and ecology using

the communities approach.

51.259 or 55.110.
-

and

observation methods to sample nearshore and reef

promoted and encouraged. Prerequisite:

55.221 Marine Invertebrates

Introduction to tropical

invertebrates, using a variety of collection

vessel. Introduces the

instruments and sampling devices. Independent
research

-

(3)

21

(3)

55.345 Ornithology

Interrelationships

-

ecological relationships

among

and physical and chemical aspects

animals,

of the

(3)

-

and their distribution

Introduces avian fauna of the sea

Field

work provides

visual

and vocal

lecture material includes information

survival that are unique to the marine environment.

behavior, physiology and

Diving

(3)

-

SCUBA

Basic

advanced techniques. Leads
certification. Prerequisite:

to

diving coupled with

physicians certification of fitness for

Proficiency and

SCUBA are

55.300 Behavior of Marine Organisms

(3)

-

Concepts

of

ethology; discussion and observation of the influence
of external

and

internal factors

on the regulation; and

of birds.

(3)

-

Structure and sedimentology of

ocean basins and shores. Presents methods of
geological exploration

in

features of ocean basins

required.

anatomy

identification;

on distribution,

Prerequisite: 50.110, 50.120.

55.362 Marine Geology

open-water

Swimming

time

in

coast and enables comparison with inland species.

environment studied, with stress on adaptations for

SCUBA

and

the marine environment,

and theories

of

ocean basin

evolution. Prerequisite: 51.101, 51.102, 51.111, 51.112

and 51.259 or 55.110.
55.364 Physical Oceanography

(3)

-

A

study of the physical

mass and energy

control of behavior of organisms living in the marine

properties of the oceans including:

coastal environment. Prerequisite: 50.110.

budgets; theory of the distribution of variables; cause,

55.320 Marine Microbiology

(3)

-

A survey

of

methods and

nature,

measurement, analysis and prediction

of tides,

concepts of marine microbiology. Focus on the

currents and waves; and basic instrumentation

technical aspects of sample collection, microbial

work. Prerequisite: 51.259 or 55.110 or 53.125 and

ecology of the marine environment, enrichment

54.112 or permission of instructor.

culturing

with

and methods of enumeration and

emphasis on marine

50.110,50.120.

identification

bacteria. Prerequisite:

in field

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55.394 Comparative Physiology of Marine Organisms
This course

will

physiology of marine organisms
tive

(3)

provide an introduction to the

approach. The lecture

will

(3)

-

Interdisciplinary study of

the interactions between biological communities and

a compara-

utilizing

55.464 Biological Oceanography

introduce the topics of

the ocean environment as seen by distributions of
coastal plankton, fish

and benthic

invertebrates.

and

respiration, circulation, metabolism, osmoregulation,

Projects involve boat trips to sample populations

thermoregulation, locomotion and sensory systems by

to quantitatively

drawing comparisons between the mechanisms and

with state-of-the-art equipment, laboratory and field

strategies utilized

by a wide range of marine

organisms. Laboratory and

work

field

will

common

variables

experiments to determine rate processes and

focus on the

physiological responses of marine plants and animals
to

document environmental

environmental stresses such as

salt load,

nearby

field

and government

laboratories.

visits to

Examples

of project topics include transport of plankton at barrier
island passes, effect of

submarine banks on

fish

temperature variation, depletion of dissolved oxygen

populations, ground truth data for satellite imagery and

and

other current topics

tidal flux.

This

will

be accomplished through

measurements and observations

the

in

as through experimental manipulations

as well

field,

in

a laboratory

setting. Prerequisite: 50.110, 52.115, 52.131, 55.241 or

permission of instructor.
55.430 Coastal Sedimentation

A study of depositional

oceanography.

Recommended:

51.259 or 55.110.
55.470 Research Diver Methods
aquatic research

(3)

in biological

Prerequisite: 50.110, 50.120, 50.242.

(3)

-

Study and practice of

methods using

SCUBA as

a tool.

Advanced research diving topics include areas such

environments of marine dominated shorelines,

as navigation, search and recovery, underwater

sediments, sedimentation processes, sedimentary

photography, survey methods, estimating population

fades, models of rock record growth, barrier island

parameters and data acquisition while under water.

dynamics and development

of tidal deltas. 51.101,

51.102, 51.111, 51.112 or permission of instructor.
55.431 Ecology of Marine Plankton

and zooplankton

in

(3)

-

Studies phytoplankton

marine and brackish environ-

ments. Qualitative and quantitative comparisons

between the plankton populations
habitats in relation to primary

made

of various types of

and secondary

ecological

(3)

-

The study

is

broad

and Basic

instructor.

SCUBA Certification

(NAUI, PADI, SSI).
55.490 Marine Aquaculture

(3) -

This course includes the

aquarium

trade.

Techniques of raising

economically important organisms from the egg stage
to marketable size

scope and

in

Prerequisite: 50.110

for the

of the

mechanisms underlying evolutionary

processes. This course

by students under the direction of the

theory and practice of raising organisms for food and

productivity. Prerequisites: 50.110, 50.120.

55.432 Marine Evolutionary Ecology

Specific research techniques will be presented in the

context of specific aquatic research projects conducted

and

55.491 Coral Reef Ecology (3)

-

their

A

food supplies are studied.

study of coral reef structure,

requires that students synthesize both evolutionary

formation, types and the relationships of reef

and ecological concepts and theory

organisms

standing of

how organisms adapt to

into

an under-

their

environment.

Marine, estuarine and maritime organisms are used as

model systems and processes which

affect

marine

populations are emphasized.
55.441 Biology of Molluscs

An

(3) -

and ecologic approach

evolutionary, functional

second

largest

group of animals and perhaps the most diverse

in

terms of morphological, ecological and behavioral
variations. Prerequisites: 50.110, 50.211

recom-

mended.

response to world-wide
in field

lake-level

changes

in

glaciation. Students participate

studies of Pleistocene deposits and the

weathering and erosion of these deposits. Prerequisite:

51.101,51.102,51.111,51.112.

given to

predation and competition on the abundance and the

50.110, 50.120

and

SCUBA

and/or snorkeling

experience.
55.492 Marine

Mammals

(3)

•

A study of the distribution,

population ecology, behavior, physiology and

adpatations of marine

field sites

Study of coastal

geomorphology with an emphasis on Late Cenozoic

and Pleistocene sea and

is

of temperature, salinity, light, nutrient concentration,

mammals. Student projects

entail collecting physiological
(3) -

Emphasis

distribution of coral reef organisms. Prerequisite:

to studying the

55.459 Coastal Geomorphology

to their environment.

species diversity, identification, symbiosis and effects

and

at facilities

and behavioral data

at

studying marine mammals.

Prerequisite: 50.110, 50.120, 50.212 or 50.361

recommended; preferences given
senior students

in registering.

to undergraduate

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56.250 Programming Language Paradigms

an introduction to the functional,
Administered by Department of Mathematics, Computer

Science and

introduction to computers

how

in

(3)

-

Presents an

how

ing of

I/O

systems, data

concepts of

FORTRAN

77; input

(3) -

who has

theory, design

of the

instructor.
I

(4)

A programming

-

course for

failures of artificial

Course includes history of

intelligence,

knowledge representation, game playing,

artificial

problems using C++ language. Problem solving

Prerequisite: 56.250.

56.330 Digital Design (Spring)

methods are presented and some basic object-oriented

and representation

given extensive "hands-on" experience with guidance

some

A continuation of Computer

Emphasizes software engineering principles

is

binary trees

will

stacks,

also be studied.

be

III

(4)

flexibility

prerequisite for

-

most 300 and 400

level

is

and debugging

in

a Unix

56.356

in

puter, introductory

files.

Prerequisites: 56.221, 53.185,

Windows Programming (Spring/even-numbered

years)

-

programming with a microcom-

concepts of microcomputer

architecture, operating

systems and machine and

assembly language

microprocessors. Prerequisite:

for

graphs and

53.126.

and design. Prerequisite: 56.122.

Advanced topics

and

and techniques for implementing and

manipulating various data structures: stacks, queues,
trees,

hashing and emphasizes object oriented programming

(3)

(3)

data structures.

Particular attention to algorithms for searching

sorting

environment. Introduces nonlinear data structures and

56.240 Assembly Language Programming (Spring)

A detailed analysis of algorithms and

performance of algorithms and data structures.
in

computer science. Covers C and C++ languages as
well as editing, compiling

of

Prerequisite:

Examination of theoretical and experimental

a

courses

An

56.250.

Increases the students

as a programmer and

-

56.355 Analysis of Algorithms and Data Structures (Spring)
-

breadth and

(Fall) (3)

programming languages:

programming language constructs.

Advanced object
will

of

computer systems. Prerequisites:

and analysis. Emphasis on the run-time behavior

introduced. Prerequisite: 56.121.

Computer Science

central

syntax, semantics, parsing, language specification

queues and

oriented design methodologies and recursion

existing

introduction to the issues of

performed. Class covers

lists,

Memory,

56.122, 53.185.

searching and sorting algorithms. Pointers and

dynamic structures: linked

of data.

56.350 Organization of Programming Languages

the context of programming. Elementary program

performance analysis

Design of combinational and

computer architecture. Characteristics and features

equivalent.
(4) -

-

processors, input-output devices. Introduction to

from the instructor Prerequisite: 56.110 or the

II

(3)

sequential circuits. Coding, various instruction formats

programming design issues are discussed. Students

56.122 Computer Science

language processing, neural

networks, genetic algorithms and problem solving.

Teaches students how to write programs to solve

56.122.

-

intelligence.

strategies, natural

students with no prior programming experience.

56.221

even numbered years)

expert systems, logic and theorem proving, search

Computer Science

in

Uses microcomputer to

Artificial Intelligence (3) (Fail,

methods, successes and

used toward the Computer Science major. Prerequi-

I.

Studies the

Provides an understanding of the philosophy, content,

program development and execution. May not be

Science

-

computer as an

Prerequisite: 56.121.

56.323

extended modes of arithmetic, character strings and

56.121

of a

demonstrate and develop software applications.

and output, program

Programming experience or consent

and usage

instructional or training tool.

Emphasizes

documentation and control, structured programming,

site:

programming

Secondary School Mathemat-

in

ics (Spring/odd-numbered years) (3)

taken Computer and Information Systems 92.150.
56.116 Algorithmic Processes for Computers

will

Prerequisite: 56.122 or equivalent.

56.305 Computer Applications

and

required. Not appropriate

be given to a student

general and

language paradigms to solve programming problems.

BASIC on a microcomputer. Hands on

credit for 56.110 will not

in

an understanding of how to use a

specific language from three different

experience with word processing, spreadsheets and
is

programming languages

specifically lead to

communication and storage, flow charting and

data base software

programming language paradigms. Entering

language. Course gives students a better understand-

they are controlled

problem solving. Basic

concepts include hardware,

in

Gives

experience with a block structured procedural

and data processing - what

they function,

and how they are used

programming

-

and object

students should already have at least one year of

56.110 Introduction to Computer Science

they are,

oriented

Statistics.

(Spring)

(3)

logical

(3)

-

Introduces object oriented programming including

the concepts of objects,

windows environment,

inheritance, encapsulation,

polymorphism and event

driven programming. Participation in the development
of a large scale application project
Prerequisite: 56.221 or 56.250.

is

required.

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56.357 Principles of Database Design

(Fall,

56.430 Computer Architecture (Spring/ odd-numbered years(3)

even-numbered

Considers the principal functions of a

years) (3)

-

database management system. Basic concepts used

by

all

database models

hierarchical,
will

be studied

languages

in

be taught. Details of the

will

network and
in detail.

relational

implement a

intersection, union, difference, join

such as an

and

RISC and CISC

heirarchies,

and superscalar

and bandwidth issues.

Prerequisite:

56.330.
56.444 Introduction to Parallel Processing (Fall/odd-numbered
years)(3)

multijoins of

-

Provides an overview of parallel

processing, parallel architectures, design and analysis

DML

Study of a commercially available

memory

input/output

database management system

relational

modern, high-

processor designs, microprogrammed control and

applications. Students

its

for

instruction-set paradigms, pipelining

general and uses a data manipulation

that involves execution of operations

relations.

structures,

database models

Course examines query

language (DML) and studies

Examines design issues

performance computer systems. Topics include bus

of parallel algorithms.

Focuses on the development

prepares students for a career dealing with database

and performance evaluation

systems. Prerequisite: 56.221.

parallel architectures. Prerequisite: 56.221.

56.373 Numerical Methods

Computing

in

(Fall) (3) -

analysis and application of various

numerically solving problems

in

An

methods

on

of parallel algorithms

56.450 Compiler Construction (Spring/odd-numbered years)

of

-

the areas of nonlinear

An

introduction to the construction of compilers

The compiler

interpreters.

is

broken down

(3)

and

phases

into

equations; systems of equations, interpolation and

of scanning, parsing, semantic analysis, optimization

polynomial approximation; numerical integration;

and code generation. Studies the relevant theory

approximation theory; and

phases as students program a compiler. Prerequisites:

differential equations.

Students use a computer to design and execute

56.471 Numerical Analysis (Alternate years) (3)

Prerequisites: 56.121 or 56.116, 53.126.

Examines

in detail

(3) (Fall,

odd-numbered years)

-

of local area network

(LAN) technology. Provides an understanding of

protocols, topologies

in

use. Investigation of

LAN

in installing

analysis. Topics include nonlinear equations,
interpolation

56.491 Special Topics in

and

Prerequisite: 56.330.

Studies the foundation of modern

operating systems and concurrent programming

test their solutions to

problems. Covers

problems and possible solutions encountered

development

of

all

(3)

-

Presents an

not available as a

in

Computer Science

(2-12)

-

Provides

modem

in

acquire meaningful and professional on-site training

and learning

in

computer science

at

an

industrial,

with departmental approval, apply a

maximum

of 3

credits of internship toward the fulfillment of the

the

systems. Prerequisite:

computer science major. Each

1

requires 40 hours of supervised

56.221.

academic

credit

work and the

limit is

12 total credit hours for internships. Prerequisites:

56.410 Computer Graphics (Spring/even-numbered years)
-

is

private or business workplace. Note: a student may,

problems associated with these systems. Students

and

Computer Science

computer science majors with an opportunity to

56.386 Concurrent Programming and Foundations of Operating

write

differential equations.

instructor.

56.497 Internship

(3) (Fall)

and

regular course offering. Prerequisite: Consent of the

demonstrating peer-to-peer and client-server LANs.

Systems

and approximation, differentiation and

integration, matrices

area of computer science which

and network operating systems

includes hands on experience

Provides a

Prerequisites: 56.373, 53.322.

network architecture, data transmission methods and

major LANs currently

•

computer-oriented analysis of algorithms of numerical

key local area network standards

and the fundamental concepts

(3)

Presents the basic principles for design, use and

students must establish adequate course preparation
for the proposed internship. Internship applications

understanding of graphics systems. Hardware and

must be submitted one month before the

software components of graphics systems examined

begins and must be approved by the department

with a major emphasis

on creating and manipulating

graphics displays using a software graphics package;
the package includes standard computer graphics
algorithms.

Two and

three dimensional graphics,

algorithms studied

in

depth. Prerequisites: 56.221

chairperson.

training

acquired

in

-

work experience and

program to give selected

to apply the theoretical

and

internship

59.498 Natural Sciences and Mathematics Internship (1-9)
Internship provides on-site

animation, color, hidden line and hidden surface

53.225.

the

56.350 and 56.221.

algorithms for specific numerical procedures.

56.375 Local Area Networks

in

intern

an opportunity

and descriptive knowledge

multiple natural sciences

and mathematics

disciplines. Requires approval of the internship

coordinator and the dean of Arts and Sciences.

9

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EDF

Page

Pennsylvania

of

60.393 Social Foundations of Education

(60) Educational Studies

(3)

-

An

integrated

multidisciplinary study of education focusing

Administered by Department of Educational Studies and

Secondary Education.
60.201 Field Studies

(1)

I

-

Fifteen

hour

field

experience to observe various teaching-learning
situations.

Weekly on-campus seminars.

60.204 Educational Computing and Technology

(3)

-

45

semester hours.

into

account

Provides

-

students with career information, values clarification

and decision-making

skills

determining educational policy,

in

60.406 Multicultural Education

needed to develop

and
for

and school goals and

in their social

instructional

to the cultural norms, values,

language and learning styles of

attitudes, behavior,

students and for teaching

complexity of the occupational experience.

and respect

development and learning related
learning process. Psychological

compared and evaluated

in

(3) -

human

systematic analysis of theories of

A

to the teaching-

of

models

their philosophical

for educational policy

and

60.291 Principles of Teaching

(3)

-

An

introduction to the

teaching process. Various instructional techniques,

methodologies and approaches are explored. Topics
include: developing instructional objectives,

sequencing learning

activities,

strategies, questioning techniques

and mastery

teaching. Class term project includes unit lesson plan

and evaluative instrument. Prerequisites: 60.201,
60.251.
II

(1) - Thirty
in

hour

field

a school setting.

Develop lesson plans and teach two lessons under
supervision. Produce reflective journal. Remaining
in

weekly campus class seminars.

60.302 Research Literacy

(3)

-

Provides an introduction to

research methods and techniques. Gives the student
the basic understanding to be a better
research, to be
to

(3)

-

and
for the

classroom atmosphere that promotes learning
throughout the year are reviewed. Current models and

major theories of discipline are reviewed and

60.301

.

60.431 Independent Study (1-3)

-

Requires consent of the

department chairperson to schedule.

Workshop

in

Education

-

(1-6)

Studies

selected areas of education including research by
individual students in a special teaching field.

60.451 Pupil Personnel Services

Comprehensive view

in

the Public School

(3)

-

of pupil personnel services in

elementary and secondary schools; school
attendance, school health programs, pupil transporta-

Education

in

experience with involvement

and

for effective discipline

classroom management. Methods of planning

60.441, 60.442, 60.443

applying the various

taxonomies, conducting micro-teaching, discipline

time spent

Focus on strategies

evaluated. Prerequisites: 60.251, 60.291, 60.201,

practice.

60.301 Field Studies

students to understand

other cultures.

beginning of the year and for establishing an effective

bases, ideological commitments and as criteria for the

development

all

own and

60.427 Classroom Management and Effective Discipline

motivation,

systems are

terms of

their

and the

curricular

aims and practices. Offers strategies

accommodating

sensitivity to these issues in light of the increasing

60.251 Psychological Foundations of Education

Studies school situations

-

(3)

that reflect the cultural diversity of the nation

world
(3)

The course focuses on those

policies.

aspects and problems of society that need to be taken

the school.

setting that utilizes computers. Prerequisite:

60.205 Career Development and Life Planning

on the

social conditions, social values

especially as this policy concerns the social role of

computer technology and the school

Introduction to

among

and educational

Education

in

relationships

21

be able

more aware

consumer of

of the value of research

to carry out beginning-level research

projects.

psychological services, guidance services.

60.497 Teaching

(3)

-

Reviews

principles of evaluation; grading; representative

standardized tests; vocabulary of measurement, test
construction and interpretation; informal and formal
in

the cognitive, affective and

psychomotor areas and

alternative

forms of

assessment. Prerequisite: 45 semester hours, 60.291.

in

Education: First Experience

secondary student teaching assignment
by the student's area

-

(6)
is

The

determined

of specialization. Provides

opportunities for direct participating experiences.

Places students

in

classrooms with public or private

school teachers. The student's major determines their

assignment: K-6

-

one experience

and one experience
school; N-K-3
situation

60.311 Classroom Measures and Assessment

measurement

tion,

-

in

one experience

and one

in

or two experiences

in

a primary level

an intermediate
in

level of

a public

a preschool

a primary level of a public school
in

a primary level of a public

school.

60.498 Teaching

in

Education: Second Experience

secondary student teaching assignment

by the student's area

of specialization.

is

(6)

-

The

determined

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Elementary Education

62.389 Individualized Instruction Activities

(62) Early

School

Examines the

and

historical

and practices

Analyzes current trends

from

62.302 Teaching of Science

in

for helping

and

emphasis on a

effective learning area with

language arts center, mathematics center, science

-

(3)

and philosophical foundations

for teaching children

the Elementary

rearranging the elementary classroom into an efficient

Elementary Education.

of early childhood education.

in

Emphasizes procedures

individuals learn the informal school concept

Administered by Department of Early Childhood and

62.121 Introduction to Early Childhood Education

-

(3)

birth to

age

the Elementary School (3)

6.

semester hours.
62.390 Teaching Social Studies

in

the Elementary School (3)

Emphasizes methods and materials appropriate

-

Emphasizes the major methods and materials used

centers and social studies centers. Prerequisite: 45

in

elementary school science. Prerequisite: 64 semester

teaching elementary school social studies

in

contemporary society. Prerequisite: 64 semester
hours.

hours.

62.304 Environmental Education for the Elementary School

Teacher

(3)

-

Provides learning experiences for the

elementary school

environmental education

level in

62.310 Teaching Fine Arts

in

the Elementary School

Provides competencies

-

(3)

visual

literary,

and performing

in

the Elementary School

Emphasizes methods and materials designed

(3)

elementary school children develop communication

of a

today's complex society. Includes

modern language arts curriculum.

all

areas

Prerequisite:

62.398 Teaching Mathematics

the Elementary School

in

arts to

ings and attitudes essential

in

contemporary programs

the elementary school.

areas of the

school curriculum. Prerequisite: 45 semester hours.

(3)

-

Learning Experiences with Young Children

Outlines physical, mental, emotional and social

levels of children

from

birth to

age

8,

with attention to

prenatal, infant-toddler, preschool

and

kindergarten programs to meet the needs of this age
child

and

needed

to provide the

background of experience

for later ventures into reading, art, arithmetic,

in

the teaching of

Prerequisite: 64 semester hours.

62.400 Workshop

in

Teaching Mathematics

and Elementary Education
workshop format
of

environmental factors that foster child growth.

Examines

-

(3)

sion and integration of fine arts into

in

64

Outlines mathematical methods, materials, understand-

elementary school children. Emphasizes comprehenall

-

to help

semester hours.

the selection and

in

implementation of materials and procedures for
teaching

62.391 Teaching Language Arts

skills for

programs.

62.322 Seminar

-

for

-

in

Early Childhood

Presents a

to provide individual or

group study

problems concerned with teaching mathematics

and elementary

early childhood

62.410 Methods and Materials
(3)

(1-6)

-

in

at

levels.

Early Childhood Education

I

Provides teachers with a workshop experience

in infant

daycare centers and nursery schools.

science, social studies, music, literature, physical

Provides methods and materials that teachers can use

education and health and safety. Prerequisites:

and construct

Psychology 48.101, 48.211.

Examines theories

62.371 Teaching Reading

in

the Elementary School

(3)

-

Examines developmental reading from readiness
through sixth grade. Prerequisite: 45 semester hours.
62.373 Diagnostic and Inclusionary Practices

(3)

-

Presents

in their

centers and classrooms.

of Bruner, Piaget, Froebel

and

Montessori. Prerequisites: 62.121, 62.322.
62.420 Methods and Materials
(3) -

in

Early Childhood Education

II

Provides teachers with a workshop experience

in infant

daycare centers and nursery schools.

diagnostic and remedial procedures emphasizing both

Provides methods and materials that teachers can use

standardized and informal techniques. Prerequisite:

and construct

62.371.

Examines theories

62.376 Language Experiences for Children

(3)

-

Explores the

language development of children and factors that
influence

skill in

communication development

effective

from nursery school through sixth grade. Provides a

background for students

in

for children. Prerequisite:

language arts and

45 semester hours.

literature

in their

centers and classrooms.

of Bruner, Piaget, Froebel

and

Montessori. Prerequisites: 62.121, 62.322.
62.431 Independent Study

Education

(1-3)

-

in

Elementary and Early Childhood

Individual projects in education.

Requires consent of the department chairperson.
62.450 Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages

Elementary School

(3)

-

in

the

Examines factors influencing

second language acquisition and addresses a
of strategies

variety

designed to teach foreign languages in the

elementary school. Special focus on integrating the
foreign language syllabus within the elementary

school curriculum. Culture,

art,

music and dance

included. Prerequisites: 60.291, 200-level foreign

language or equivalent.

.

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70.202 Technology for Exceptionalities

Secondary Education

(65)

(3)

-

Provides the

special education major with an introduction to

Administered by Department of Educational Studies.
65.351 Teaching Communication

in

60.301, 60.393; junior standing in

concentration

in

(3)

devices, are studied

70.206 Introduction to Early Intervention

60.251, 60.291, 60.301, 60.393; junior standing in an

area of concentration

65.353 Teaching Science

in

secondary education.

in

the Secondary School

an area

in

-

of concentration in

in

the Secondary School

Prerequisites: 60.201, 60.251, 60.291,

60.301, 60.343, junior standing in

concentration

in

(3)

influences of

El,

on the development

of

of

young

children

and

70.240 Foundations

in

Special Education

(3)

-

An

introduction to

in

retardation, physical disabilities
disabilities.

and learning

A presentation of diagnostic materials and

techniques as well as various approaches, programs

an area of

and services

secondary education.

65.355 Teaching Social Studies

disabilities

An overview

including historical

the history, causes and characteristics of mental

65.358 Teaching Foreign Language
-

(3) -

field of early intervention (El),

early intervention models.

secondary education.

(Spring) (3)

the

perspectives, philosophies of

(Fall) (3)

Prerequisites: 60.201, 60.251, 60.291, 60.301,
60.393; junior standing

and environ-

mental interfaces.

Prerequisites: Prerequisites: 60.201,

-

use as prosthetics,

in relation to

instructional tools, administrative tools

the Secondary School

in

being applied to meet the needs of

is

teachers. Computers, as well as other technological

an area of

secondary education.

65.352 Teaching Mathematics

it

exceptional individuals and special education

Prerequisites: 60.201, 60.251, 60.291,

(Fall) (3) -

(Spring)

technology as

the Secondary School

the Secondary School

(Fall)

Prerequisites: 60.201, 60.251, 60.291, 60.301,

will

be given.

70.250 Behavior Disorders

(3)

-

Deals with inappropriate

behaviors emitted by children and youth and the

may be used

60.393; junior standing in an area of concentration in

techniques and strategies that

secondary education 65.358 Teaching Foreign

these behaviors. Covers psychological disorders,

Language

the Secondary School (Spring)

in

(3)

•

an area of concentration

in

behavior and techniques and materials used

at all

Academic Subjects

skills

Emphasis on

readiness, comprehension, silent reading

school levels

70.340 Educating Individuals with Moderate/Severe Disabilities

(3)

Understanding techniques for developing reading
applicable to the secondary school.

and

oral

(3)

-

Presents students with different theories and

techniques used

the education of persons with

in

moderate and severe

disabilities.

Students are also

methods and materials used

reading through secondary school academic subjects.

exposed

Prerequisite: 45 semester hours.

educate persons with moderate and severe

65.411 Seminar

in

Secondary Education

(3)

-

Activities center

around concerns and problems encountered
secondary education. The range

of activities is

competency including diagnosis, mutual

development

of objectives

65.431 Independent Study

in

and

self evaluation.

Secondary Education

in

-

A work

study program

an education-related setting applicable to fulfilling

(3) -

Provides information

and experience with formal and informal assessment
devices and procedures, their usages and appropriateness. Covers gathering information about the learner

concerning appropriate instructional

tasks, sensory channels, interest areas
skills.

and social

Covers ways of developing informal

assessments, gathering observational information,
storing information

and planning for instruction.

70.357 Vocational Programming

free electives in teacher education degree.

to

disabilities.

prior to instruction

(1-3) -

Requires consent of department chairperson 79.312
Internship in Education (1-15)

to a variety of

70.353 Assessment and Planning

in

determined by individual need and by levels of
professional

in social

curriculum. Examines group and individual problems

in

secondary education.
65.374 Teaching Reading

modify

research related to aggressive and withdrawn

Prerequisites:60.201, 60.251, 60.291, 60.301, 60.393;
junior standing in

to

(3)

-

Develop a philosophy of

vocational education for persons with disabilities,

SPE

(70) Special

Education

acquire knowledge of programs and strategies to

develop students' prevocational and vocational

Administered by Department of Exceptionalities.
70.101 Introduction to the Exceptional Individual
all

(3)

-

Reviews

major areas of exceptionality (visually impaired,

mentally retarded, hearing impaired, communication
disorders, behavior disorders, learning disabilities)

and acquaints the student with

social, sociological,

psychological, medical, historical, legal, economic

and professional aspects
current research
facilitating

and the

of these conditions.

latest

techniques for

meaningful interactions with these

individuals.

Reviews

learn information about

skills,

and gain experience with

curriculum materials and assessment procedures and

develop strategies
70.375 Individual Project
interests

in transition

(3)

and needs

-

planning.

Project planned according to

of the individual student, in

any

the following suggested areas: library research,

curriculum study or internship
educational programs.

in

special aspects of

of

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70.401 Student Teaching With Exceptional Individuals (12)

•

70.496/70.497/70.498 Special

Workshop

I,

II, III

(1-6)

-

Provides opportunities for the student to test

Temporary special workshop seminars designed to

educational theory by putting

focus on contemporary trends, topics and problems

it

into practice,

opportunities to raise questions, problems and issues

which

may

lead to advanced study and opportunities

for effective functioning in
in

the

an actual classroom

field of

speakers, team teaching,
practicum,

a pupil-teacher relationship

field

new media and

Workshops

setting. Prerequisite:

in

special education. Lecturers, resource

experience and

related techniques.

usually are funded projects.

Concurrent with 70.461.
70.407 Family-Centered and Inclusive Practices
Intervention (3)

and

strategies

-

SPA

Early

in

Provides students with information,

practical application of best practices in

early intervention, specifically with regard to family-

(72(

Speech Pathology and

Audiology
Administered by Department of Audiology and Speech
Pathology.

centered practices, communication and collaboration,
72.152 Introduction to Communication Disorders

observation and assessment, inclusion and

an introduction to the study

of

(3) -

Presents

human communication

adaptations. Prerequisite: 70.206.

and communication disorders, the
70.408 Experiences

in Early Intervention (1-6)

-

Provides
in

students with the opportunity to apply theory, best
practices

and knowledge

functions and problems of

intervention

in early

children

environments with

ages

identified families

and

and

human communication for

adults.

children,

72.200 Introduction to Audiology
birth-6,

role of professionals

communication disorders, basic processes,

with disabilities. Prerequisites: 70.206,

(3)

-

Introduces the causes,

evaluation techniques and rehabilitative procedures for

70.407.
various types of hearing problems; related auditory,

70.433 Language Arts for Students with Special Needs

(3)

-

speech, psychological and educational factors; the

Provides preservice teachers with a comprehensive

overview of

skills,

assessment and strategies

roles of parent, educator
rehabilitation

teaching listening, speaking, reading and written
expression.

A

language arts

holistic
is

specialist in the

program. Presents hearing conservation

procedures used

in

schools and industry.

philosophy for teaching
72.220 Phonetics

stressed. Students

portfolio of resources

and

for

will

prepare a

and best practices for teaching

(3)

-

Studies of the physiological, acoustical,

perceptual and descriptive aspects of speech and

sound production. Primary emphasis on

description,

language arts to students with special needs.
classification

70.450 Methods for Elementary Special Education

summary

Provides a

and

instructional

disabilities.

strategies,

(3)

transcription of

speech sounds.

-

Provides a base of knowledge for diagnosis and

of the learning characteristics

needs

and

of students with mild

treatment of phonetic and phonological disorders of

communication.

Learning theory, effective teaching
72.240 Normal Language Acquisition

classroom management and interaction

(3) -

Focuses on current

with parents, paraprofessionals and professionals

information and theory regarding normal language
will

acquisition.

be discussed.
70.451

Methods

for

Secondary Special Education

(3)

72.300 Auditory Training and Speech Reading

-

current teaching

(3) -

Presents

methods for educating children and

Familiarizes students with a variety of instructional

techniques used to enhance the learning process of
individuals with disabilities at the secondary level.

Covers information pertaining

to current issues in

secondary special education and

their

adults with moderate

and severe hearing losses.

Prerequisite: 72.200.

72.310 Speech Science

(3)

-

Speech science

is

the study of

the physiology of speech production, the acoustical

impact on

characteristics of

service delivery.

speech and the processes by which

listeners perceive speech. Prerequisites: 72.220,

70.461 Problems
in

in

Special Education

(3)

-

Presents instruction
50.366.

the development of constructive teaching of

exceptional individuals. Focuses on problems in the

education of exceptional children. Discusses
relationship to teaching as each problem

is

its

defined.

Helps the future teacher meet practical problems
guiding the exceptional individual

in

in

learning

experiences at school. Prerequisite: Concurrent with
70.401.

Bloomsburg University

of

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72.320 Assessment and Remediation of Language Disorders

72.482 Undergraduate Audiology Internship
gain practical experience

Prepares students for the clinical application of

(3)

language analysis procedures drawn from

and helping

linguistics,

psycholinguistics and sociolinguistics and to apply

knowledge from these areas

to the

management

in

certified audiologists

-

Students

engaged

in

collaboration of the course instructor and contract to

of

complete a variety of learning

models. Prerequisites: 72.152, 72.220, 72.240.

72.492 72.592
(3)

-

Workshop

Pathology

(1-6)

in

activities at the site.

Audiology and/or Speech

Focus on contemporary trends,

-

Considers the major theoretical approaches to

topics and problems

assessment and treatment of speech disorders.

speech pathology. Guest

lecturers, resource

Students engage

speakers, team teaching,

field

observation, examination

in clinical

of standardized tests

and procedures used

diagnosis of disorders

differential

articulation,

in

Workshop

72.493. 72.593

in

Prerequisites: 72.152, 72.220.

topics and problems

72.340 Applied Behavioral Analysis for Speech and Language

Applies the psychology of learning to communi-

cative behavior

and

clinical

problems. Presents

Presents a synopsis

and

in

the fields of audiology or

speech pathology. Guest

lecturers, resource

speakers, team teaching,

field

new media and

Workshop

72.494. 72.594

of primary concepts in diagnostic

Focus on contemporary trends,

-

experience and

technologies and related

techniques and methodologies are included.

practices.
(3) •

(1-6)

practicum,

current educational and therapeutic trends and

72.430 Fundamentals of Audiology

experience and

technologies and related

Audiology and/or Speech

Pathology

-

the fields of audiology or

techniques and methodologies are included.

the areas of

phonology, fluency and voice. Provides

training in the administration of therapy programs.

(3)

in

new media and

practicum,

the

in

rehabilitative

Pathology

(1-6)

in

Audiology and/or Speech

Focus on contemporary trends,

-

topics and problems

in

the fields of audiology or

audiology. Relates the possible implications of

speech pathology. Guest

lecturers, resource

audiological topics to speech pathology, education of

speakers, team teaching,

field

the hearing impaired, reading, nursing and special

practicum,

education.

techniques and methodologies are included.

72.450 Clinical Observation

(3)

-

Students develop the

a trained observer and participate

in

skills of

observations of

the practice of audiology and speech-language
pathology. Observations are conducted

off

(3) -

Presents the study of language

as a psychological phenomenon. Areas of study

animal communication and application of

-

(3)

A study of sign

in

the Schools

it

disciplines.

Examines the
a school

in

interfaces with the other school-related

Emphasizes

facilitation of

communication

the disciplines.
in

Speech-Language Pathology

-

skills.
I

(3)

-

A

study of American

skills.

of expressive

ASL and

on develop-

and receptive conversational ASL

Prerequisite: 74.153 or equivalent skills;

instructor permission required.

74.155 American Sign Language

II

with emphasis placed on

(3)

-

A

continuation of

ASL

I

more complex grammatical

74.154.
in

74.201 History, Education

school settings as observers and aides to

CCC-certified speech-language pathologists
in

of the deaf

structures and conversational fluency. Prerequisite:
(3-6)

Students gain practical experience by working
clinical or

communication with members

recognition as a language. Focuses

ment
(3) -

profession of speech/language pathology

as

in

74.154 American Sign Language

its

Prerequisites: 72.152, 72.240.

72.468 Speech Habilitation

used

Sign Language (ASL) including the history of

psycholinguistics to communication disorders.

assessment and/or remediation

communication disorders. Students select

who

are

of

sites with

the collaboration of the course instructor and contract
to complete a variety of learning activities while at
site.

74.153 Introduction to Sign Language

receptive

language, sociolinguistics, nonverbal communication,

engaged

HRL (74) Studies in Hearing Loss

community. Emphasizes developing expressive and

include language acquisition, meaning, biology of

among

related

language vocabulary and fingerspelling techniques

72.460 Psycholinguistics

72.480 Internship

experience and

new media and technologies and

Administered by Department of Exceptionality Programs.

on and

campus.

setting

providing

Students select sites with the

clinical services.

language disorders. Studies various intervention

72.330 Assessment and Remediation of Speech Disorders

(3-6)

audiology by observing

Hearing

(3)

•

and Guidance

of the Deaf/Hard of

Explores hearing loss with emphasis on

the history of educational procedures and guidance

in

communicative, psychological and vocational
habilitation.

74.254 The Deaf Culture

(3)

-

Involves study and analysis of

the deaf community. Emphasis on research and

discussion of social, psychological and personal

aspects of the members of the deaf community.

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74.255 American Sign Language

linguistic structure of the

ASL

Continuation of

(3)

III

Major focus on the study of

ASL

sign principles

II.

and

language to continue building

expressive and receptive

ASL

Prerequisite:

skills.

(3) •

Focuses on more advanced

ASL and

a synthesis of

all

A continuation of ASL

and transcription

74.260 Interpreting

the Educational Setting

in

including postsecondary, secondary

(3) -

residence or

and elementary
on the

(3)

-

Focuses on

topics such as the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf,

and

transliteration.

ethical behavior. Prerequisite: to

Emphasis

be taken

(3)

for

professionalism, principles and ethics. Prerequisite:
74.301 or permission of the instructor.

(3)

-

(3) •

Focuses

through laboratory work and classroom discussions

when transliteration situations for observation and
Emphasizes professionalism,

ethics. Prerequisite: 74.301 or

in

the

field of

(3)

Emphasis on classroom

-

and the proper use

of the voice.

Involves the placement of

in interpreting situations

on and off campus

minimum

of 120 interpreting hours.

74.462 Problems

Education of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing

in

the function of teachers

(3)

-

in

public

and

private

educational settings.

74.469 Experience
3)

-

in

Education of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing

(1-

Provides experience working under supervision

with deaf and hard of hearing children

classroom or

in

a demonstra-

field facility. Prerequisite:

Consent of

the instructor.
(3)

Identifies

74.480 Independent Study and Research

(1-3) -

Permits

students to work under faculty guidance

required for effective oral interpreting and transliterat-

particular

use of personal characteristics to

speech reading and the identification

of the

individual during

interpretation. Prerequisites: 74.153

and 74.301.

74.305 Introduction to Instructional Methods for the Deaf/Hard of
(3)

skills of

and contextually correct English

information and techniques and the utilization of skills

needs of the hearing impaired

new

communication disorders.

to gain "on-the-job" experience. Requires a

tion

permission of the instructor.

ing. Includes

Specialized

Addresses the educational problem of hearing loss and

building transliteration skills. Experience gained

74.304 Oral Interpretingfi'ransliterating

Workshop

in Interpreting (3) -

the student

observation and practice are presented. Emphasizes

and

for faculty approval prior to registration.

comprehending the signed message, forming

74.415 Practicum

interpreting skills.

classroom discussions when interpreting situations

principles

of the faculty or

study of communicatively handicapped persons,
technology

in-

Prerequisite: 74.301 or permission of the instructor.

-

Experience gained through laboratory work and

74.303 Transliterating English to Sign Language

-

A detailed project plan must

74.400 Communication Disorders

interpretations

Focuses on building expressive

practice are presented.

programs under the direction
designated practitioners.

syntactically

concurrently with 74.256.
74.302 Interpreting English to American Sign Language

(3)

projects in professional service

discussion and laboratory work developing

and the mental processes

in interpreting

Communication Disorders

74.401 Sign to Voice Interpreting

various kinds of certification, establishing the

involved

field

be submitted

meetings and visually coded English Sign Systems.
74.301 Introduction to Interpreting for the Deaf

in

Gives students the opportunity to carry out special

Study of

status of interpreters, characteristics of various

interpreting situation

diagnosis and treatment of phonemic and phonological

74.390 Directed Project

areas. Topical areas include: recent legislation

Hearing

speech

74.201, 72.200, junior or senior standing.

concepts previously

interpreting within a variety of educational settings

facilitate

of

disorders of communication. Prerequisites: 74.153,

aspects of

linguistic

learned. Prerequisite: 74.255.

on

sound production. Primary emphasis on the
sounds. Provides a base of knowledge for the

74.256 American Sign Language IV

on

Studies of the physiological, acoustical,

(3) -

perceptual and descriptive aspects of speech and

description, classification

74.155.

II.

74.380 Phonetics

Introduces the design of instructional

when

needs cannot be met by regularly scheduled

courses. Learning experiences

may

include library

research or creative academic projects. Nature and

scope

of the project determine

semester hours

awarded.
74.490 Counseling Needs of Communicatively Disordered
Individuals

and Their Families

(3)

-

Designed to help

procedures and methods of implementing curricula for

students identify counseling needs of communicatively

education of the deaf/hard of hearing. Discusses and

disabled individuals and their families and to provide

demonstrates traditional and innovative approaches to

basic, short-term counseling. Students introduced to

teaching.

various counseling strategies

in individual

settings as appropriate to schools

hearing clinics.

and group

and speech and

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of

PRS Professional Studies

82.206 Proposal Writing

in

research process

Administered by the Departments of Early Childhood and

in

Education (1-15)

-

A work

79.320 Field-Based Inclusion Practicum

HLT

study program

an education-related setting applicable to fulfilling

free electives in teacher education

level

research

to study a research problem. Prerequisite: 82.204,
82.205, statistics course or consent of instructor. For

Non-Matriculating RNs.

degree programs.

(6) -

a researchable

prospectus. Emphasizes conceptualization of a design

Secondary Education and Exceptionality Programs.
in

Focuses on the

-

(1)

problem and formulating a beginning

Elementary Education, Educational Studies and

79.312 Internship

Nursing

in identifying

Provides

82.210 Professional Nursing

(3)

-

Introduces the student to the

Bloomsburg University undergraduate nursing

application of theories in learning, assessment,

program and the concepts and processes of

classroom management and teaching strategies to

professional nursing. Defines and discusses mission,

inclusive school settings. Topics include building

philosophy and conceptual model of the curriculum.

home/school partnerships, environmental/curricular

Presents and integrates major concepts of the

adaptations, instructional support teams, collaboration,

program. Students develop the view of person as a

cooperative learning, mastery learning, classroom

holistic

management, whole language, curriculum-based

across the

assessments, peer coaching. Prerequisite: junior or

ment as

senior status.

introduced and examined. Laboratory activities furnish

(80)

opportunity to apply acquired knowledge

appropriately credentialed preceptor.

in

an on-site

Open to students

the health sciences. Prerequisite: senior standing.

restricted to students

Use

a values or free elective open to

82.200 Nursing Placement (Variable)

-

A number used

advanced placement credits

NLN Mobility

II

Profile tests or

examinations which

the community. Prerequisites: 45.211 or

nursing student status.
(3)

-

Provides an introduction to the basic

wellness for

may be

in

which nurses apply

all

individuals.

Addresses

nutritional

including health

promotion, nursing

and dietary

clinical practice

resulting from

ANA certification

in

Nursing

(1)

82.215.
82.212 Pharmacology

(3)

Focuses on the student as a consumer of research
with emphasis critiquing research studies for

and the ethics of research with human

-

Provides a foundation

in

integration

throughout the curriculum. Explores the

legal, social,

and

political

dimensions of

pharmacotherapeutics. Prerequisites: 50.173, 50.174,
52.101, 52.108, 45.211 or 45.213 or 46.200, 48.101,
48.210, concurrent 50.240, 82.210, 82.214;

sophomore nursing student status.
82.213 Foundations of Nursing Practice

subjects. For Non-Matriculating RNs.
(1)

-

pharmacology for pharmacologic content

-

Introduces research methods and techniques.

82.205 Research Application in Nursing

and

82.212, 82.214, concurrent 50.240, 82.213

taken by registered

82.204 Critical Evaluation of Research

Focuses on the

contribution of research to the discipline and the

Emphasizes

and ways

components of holistic nursing care

ethical, historical

consumer's

sophomore

52.101, 52.108, concurrent 50.240;

to

nurses.

application

is

modifications to treat disease. Prerequisites: 82.210,

students.

transfer in

group dynamics,

these principles to promote an optimal level of

the B.S.N, program, except for 82.217 Alcohol:
is

in

principles of nutrition

Courses within the nursing curriculum are

all

with clients

82.211 Nutrition

Administered by Department of Nursing.

and Abuse which

in

45.213 or 46.200; 48.101, 48.210, 50.173, 50.174,

NUR (82) Nursing
in

related to nursing practice. Nursing roles are

applied as the student demonstrates the teaching role

practicum experience under the supervision of an

in

growing and developing

communication and teaching. The nursing process

Provides the

-

is

span. Explores the person's environ-

life

opportunities to develop skills

Health Sciences

80.400 Health Sciences Internship (3-6)

open-system who

(5)

-

Focuses on the

application of nursing process to promote optimal
levels of functioning of the adult

and older adult.

Students apply theory to the care of the individual
role in applying research findings.
client

identifying researchable

problems and

as they begin to assume the nursing roles

practitioner, teacher,

of

leader/manager and consumer of

improving practice through application of research
research. Students expand their knowledge and
findings. Prerequisites: 82.204, statistics course. For

application of major nursing concepts as they provide

Non-Matriculating RNs.
health care to clients in

non

life-threatening situations.

Laboratory simulations and computer instruction

enable the student to develop psychomotor

skills

basic to nursing practice. Instructional strategies
include clinical experiences with clients

and

in

community

hospital settings. Prerequisites: 82.210, 82.212,

82.214, 50.240, concurrent 82.215

and 82.211.

.

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82.214 Health Assessment

(3)

principles of health

-

Introduces techniques and

assessment for adult

Communication and Interviewing

skills

82.310 Family Nursing

-

(2)

Focuses on the concept

of family

as an open system and use of the nursing process to

clients.

assess and promote family health across

are reinforced

lifespan.

its

throughout the course. Health patterns of adults are

Students analyze the structures and functions of the

assessed. Validation of health histories and practice of

family in contemporary U.S. society as a basis for

review of systems and basic assessment

occur

in

the simulated learning laboratory. Prerequi-

environment and sociocultural factors are explored as

concurrent with 82.210 and 82.305

they influence the family's various functions. Stresses

sites: prior to or

(RNs

determining health care needs. The role of the

skills will

the nurse's role

only).

82.215 Pathophysiology for Nursing Practice

(3)

-

in

assisting the family to

responsibility for meeting the

Assists the

needs

of

assume

members.

student to apply the physiological principles as a

Prerequisite: junior standing in nursing program,

means of understanding

82.213, concurrent with 82.311 or 82.312

pathological conditions.

are presented.

The impact

on the

of these disruptions

individual are discussed. Students develop

semester

fall

only.

Pathophysiological disruptions to system functioning

82.311 Adult Health

I

(7)

Focuses on the application

-

of the

nursing process to promote and restore the health of

an

understanding of the signs and symptoms associated

older adults with chronic or potentially life-threatening

with selected pathophysiological disruptions as a

illnesses.

basis for determining nursing care needs. Prerequi-

to the older adult while providing health care.

concurrent with 82.213 and 82.211.

sites: prior to or

82.217 Alcohol: Use and Abuse

(3) -

Because alcohol

population.

problem

in

students

in all disciplines.

Increasing independence

is

in

is

nursing roles occurs as

Examines the nature

a

standing..

82.312 Maternal and Child Health Nursing

intended for

in

variety of settings. Prerequisite: 82.213, junior

the American

a leading public health

the U.S., this course

in

students collaborate with health care providers

Provides comprehensive

overview of alcohol use and misuse

Students apply developmental theory related

(8)

-

Focuses on

family-centered nursing and application of the nursing

of

process to promote and restore health with women,

alcohol problems as well as socio-cultural attitudes

towards drinking. Explores alcohol's effects on the

neonates, children and their families. Students apply a

body. Discusses the impact of alcoholism on

variety of family

adolescents, professional workers,
elderly

and the

intervention

and

family.

and

women, the

Examines prevention,

referrals.

An overview

rehabilitation that includes spiritual,

and developmental theories

nursing practice with clients

in

to

community and

hospital-based settings. Health education that

of treatment

encourages responsibility for health promotion

moral and

discussed. The role development of the student

enhanced through

legal aspects.

82.305 Role Development for the Nurse Generalist (RN)

(3)

care providers

-

and

is

interactions with a variety of health

a collaborative

effort to

meet the

health needs. Prerequisite: 82.213, junior standing.

Resocializes the registered nurse for professional
practice. Introduces the purpose, objectives

in

is

82.313 Special Topics

(1-6) -

Presents a diversity of topics

conceptual framework of the Department of Nursing's

focusing on contemporary trends, issues and

program. Through increased knowledge and

problems relevant to the principles and practice of

integration of varied professional nursing concepts, the

student develops the roles of practitioner, teacher,

professional nursing

leader/manager and consumer of research.
Prerequisites: Current state

RN

license; 50.173,

the direction of a faculty

students to the concepts,
research

in

nursing.

skills

and

(3) -

The contributions

member following

a plan

be

interdisciplinary. Prerequisite: junior or senior

standing or consent by department.

Introduces

and processes

Requires investigation of an

approved by the department chairperson. Course may

requirements under the articulation model.
82.306 Introduction to Nursing Research

-

area of special interest and value to the student under

50.174, 50.240; 45.211 or 45.213 or 46.200; 48.101,

48.210; 48.160 or 53.141; 52.101, 52.108;

the health care system.

in

82.405 Independent Study (1-6)

of

of selected

nursing theorists are explored as frameworks for

82.410

Community

Health Nursing

(5)

-

Focuses on the use of

the nursing process, demography, epidemiology,

program planning and evaluation
ties with the

to assist

communi-

promotion, restoration and maintenance of

nursing inquiry. Students evaluate research critically

health.

and examine

healthcare delivery are identified as students

its

importance to the discipline of

nursing. Prerequisite: 48.160 or 53.141; junior

standing; 82.305

82.307 Geriatric Nursing

(if

(3)

RN) or consent of
-

instructor.

Focuses on the physiological,

psychological and social aspects of aging with

emphasis on the assessment

of

problems and

The impact

of multiple

systems on health and

collaborate with clients, support systems other
providers, public health agencies

as a whole. Role development

and the community

will

be fostered through

independent and interdependent activities with
culturally diverse

groups and organizations. Approved

appropriate nursing intervention. Prerequisite: junior or

as a cultural diversity course. Prerequisites: 82.306,

senior standing or RN. (Spring semester only.).

82.310,82.311,82.312,82.305.

.

Bloomsburg University

Pennsylvania

of

82.411 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing

(5)

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Focuses on the

-

MDT (86) Medical Technology

application of diverse theories, psychobiological

concepts and epidemiological principles to students'

use of nursing process

Sciences.
86.401 Clinical Microbiology (6-10)

restore the health of a culturally diverse client

population

in

in

self"

cause disease

and

client,

support systems and other

health care

needs

(7)

-

critical

thinking to problem-solve

technology

in

of these tests,

and make decisions.

interdisciplinary

team

toxicology, endocrinology

tion

research. Course promotes integration of values into

-

guidelines and case
policy

methods

of

(3-6)

-

Lecture and

interaction as related to safe

transfusion, prediction of

immune incompatibilities and

probability of parentage.

Donor collection, processing,

blood component preparation and therapy also studied.
(2-4)

-

Lecture and

laboratory study of immunological concepts and

courses to enhance profes-

theory and their relation to serologic reactions and

sional role development. Prerequisites: 82.306,

clinical interpretations.

82.310, 82.311, 82.312, senior nursing major status.
-

fluids,

urinalysis. Lecture

quality control of procedures using spectro-

86.405 Clinical Immunology/Serology

is

incorporated. Principles from this course are integrated

82.451, 82.551 Transcultural Health Issues (3)

and

and antibodies and their

Focuses on

management concepts. Content

into concurrent clinical

end products,

body

laboratory study of blood groups, genetics, antigens

including leadership theories

and health care economics

-

automated techniques.

and concepts, decision-making processes, budgeting

on public

and

86.404 Clinical Immunohematology

82.310, 82.311, 82.312. (82.305 for RNs).
(4)

and

photometry, chromatography, electrophoresis and

professional behaviors and accountability for personal

and professional growth. Prerequisites: 82.306,

management principles,

performance

determination. Laboratory study includes standardiza-

leader/manager and consumer of

82.414 Nursing Management/Leadership

lecture

analysis and clinical significance of each biochemical

students to continue to develop proficiency as a
practitioner, teacher,

skills in the

series includes anatomy, physiology,

order for

in

A

of blood disorders

electrolytes, acid-base balance,

to promote,

Learning experiences are provided

knowledge

drates, lipids, proteins, nitrogenous

maintain and restore optimal health to a variety of
clients.

-

and blood

Lecture and laboratory study of enzymes, carbohy-

assisting these clients to attain an

and the

of hematopoiesis

86.403 Clinical Chemistry for Medical Technologists (6-10)

and

optimal level of functioning. They collaborate with
clients

pathology and

insight into the significance of test results.

skills in

skills

their clinical

coagulation. Students acquire an understanding of the

of a diversity of adult clients with

Students use nursing process, therapeutic

humans,

theory of hematological tests,

Focuses on meeting the

complex needs. Students employ developed

in

and laboratory study

Prerequisites: 82.306, 82.310, 82.311, 82.312.
II

and laboratory

86.402 Clinical Hematomology/ Coagulation (6-10)

providers to deliver holistic and humanistic care.

82.412 Adult Health Nursing

lecture

related diagnostic laboratory procedures.

independent and interdependent roles as

they collaborate with

A

-

study of bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses which

a variety of mental health care settings.

Students employ a "therapeutic use of
function

Administered by Department of Biological and Allied Health

and

to promote, maintain

86.406 Clinical Seminar (1-6)

Provides

-

Covers courses not included

above, such as orientation, laboratory management,

students with a global perspective of transcultural

education, clinical microscopy and/or areas unique to

health issues. Students analyze the cultural, social,

the individual hospital program.

educational, economic, political

and environmental

forces that contribute to health on an international

Compares major cultural and
health in developed

level.

ethnic determinants of

and developing countries

will

be

BUS

(90)

General Business

Administered by Department of Business Education and Office
Information Systems.

compared, addresses approaches used by diverse
90.101 Introduction to Business

(3)

-

Provides a study of

cultures in various countries in solving their health

business and
care problems and examines research on transcultural

its

environment organization, operation

and interrelationships with government and

society.

health issues. Evaluates the role of major international

Business majors develop a broad base
health organizations dealing with cultural

and

ethical

study
issues

in

world health. Prerequisites: junior, senior or

graduate standing. Approved as an interdisciplinary

and

for further

in

a specific area in business, while other

majors become familiar with the American enterprise

system and the functions and issues facing business

cultural diversity course.

today. Prerequisite: Not
tion

open

to

business administra-

degree students with 6 or more semester hours

business.

in

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90.333 Business Communications and Report Writing

90.460 Business and Office

-

(3)

Applies theories and principles of effective communication to solve

common

improvement of business

business reports and other documents.

responsibility

Includes a study of selling as

(3)

-

Students acquire

skills,

the enhancement of

business and office education as a professional

Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.

90.341 Principles of Selling

(1-3)

pertaining to the professional development and

business problems.

Psychological and organizational strategies are used
in writing

Workshop

an awareness and understanding of the knowledge

90.498 Special Topics

and

their role in the

business world.

Business Education and Office

in

A

a profession, preparation for successful selling, steps

Systems

and procedures associated with the sales process and

education or office systems. Not available as a regular

special selling topics. Students apply sales principles

course offering.

and techniques while conducting sales presentations.
Prerequisite: junior standing.

90.350 Valuing Diversity

in

Business

(3)

-

A

study of the

the United States by an emerging multicultural

society.

upon

Explores cultural heritage, values, beliefs and

individuals organizations

and businesses, as

as possible solutions.

of

Accounting

91.220 Financial Accounting

(3)

— Familiarizes students with a

principles

and

their applications. Includes sole

proprietorship, partnership and corporate accounting.

General ledger and/or spreadsheet computerized
accounting required. For non-accounting majors only.

90.402 Methods of Teaching Business Education

Emphasizes a variety

study of the aspects of business

basic understanding of generally accepted accounting

prejudices and the effects of privilege and oppression

well

(91)

-

Administered by Department of Accounting.

challenges and opportunities presented to businesses
in

ACC

(1-3)

(3)

-

91 .221 Principles of Accounting

methods and materials

for

I

(3)

— Presents the

accounting cycle covering both service and

teaching certification areas of business education.

merchandising

Must be scheduled the semester

special journals and special ledgers, accrued

prior to student

teaching and concurrently with 90.403. Classroom

activities of

a sole proprietorship;

and

deferred items and receivables and inventories.

discussions closely correlate with the experiences of

General ledger and/or spreadsheet computerized

90.403. Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education.

accounting

90.403 Business Education Field Experience

(1)

Initiates

an

awareness of the teaching and learning atmosphere of
the professional teacher

in

the classroom. Students

is

required.

91 .222 Principles of Accounting

(3)

II

— Further develops the

accounting cycle; recording, summarizing, interpreting
financial data for partnerships

provided opportunities to undertake the responsibilities

Includes cash flow, long-term

assigned to a classroom teacher, including assuming

and

some

of the teaching role competencies.

Must be

Prerequisite:

Business Education

91 .223 Managerial
(12)

liabilities,

practice set

plant assets

and general

are required.

Admission to teacher education.
in

A

ledger and/or spreadsheet computerized accounting

scheduled the semester prior to student teaching.

90.404 Professional Semester

payroll accounting.

and corporations.

Accounting

(3)

— Presents volume-cost-

-

profit analysis, special decisions, operational

and

Includes orientation experiences to observe the

financial budgeting, control

operation of a school and specific classes as well as

evaluation, job-order

16 weeks of participatory teaching experiences

analysis, cost allocation, quantitative decision-making

correlated with classroom studies under full-time

techniques and analysis of financial statements.

supervision. Must be scheduled concurrently with

Students are expected to be proficient

90.406.

use of Lotus

90.406 Clinical Studies

in

Business Education

seminars on principles of education
teachers,

methods

strategies

and problems

of teaching
of

(3)

for

-

Presents

business

classroom teaching.

in

the general

1-2-3 or Lotus 1-2-3 compatible electronic

spreadsheets. Students are required to retrieve,

sheets dealing with

and

many

print electronic spread-

of the topics. Prerequisites:

91.220 or 91.222.

Classroom discussions closely correlated with the
experiences of 90.404.

91.320 International Accounting

(3)— Addresses needs of

accounting and finance students wishing to become

90.431 Independent Study in Business (1-3) -Topic and outline
of project

and process costing, variance

modify, complete, save

business subjects,

and performance

must be approved by the department

more qualified

in

accounting on a global perspective.

Provides an international accounting component for

chairperson and dean of the college. Prerequisite:

students

Open

Prerequisites: 91.220 or 91.222. Meets cultural

to seniors only.

90.432 Internship

in

Business

(1-6)

-

Provides students with

opportunities to acquire practical experiences

in

work

situations in office systems. Prerequisites: Approval

by department chairperson;
semester hours earned.

GPA

of 2.50

and 80

who have completed

diversity requirement.

foundation courses.

Bloomsburg University

of

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91 .321 Intermediate Accounting

— Presents the conceptual

(3)

I

91.430 Advanced Accounting

(3)

Applies accounting

principles to special problems in the consolidation

information processing system, financial statements

merger of business enterprises. Includes consideration

and the accounting standards regarding present and

of the basis for

cash and receivables,

future value concepts,

liabilities.

in

construction and utilization of integrated microcom-

each chapter. Prerequisite:

puter-generated worksheets and financial statements.

91.222.

Prerequisite: 91 .322.

91 .322 Intermediate Accounting

II

— Presents accounting

(3)

91.431

standards for property, plant and equipment, intangible

(3)

— Focuses on accounting

of

governments and non-profit

and

bankruptcy accounting. Prerequisite: 91 .322 or

consent of the instructor.

stockholders equity, retained earnings, stock rights
in securities

II

and practices

institutions. Includes partnerships, estates, trusts

borrower and lender, formation of corporations and

and options and investments

Advanced Accounting
principles

income recognition, long-term debts by

assets,

such combinations, consolidated

subsequent dates with special emphasis on design,

Requires the use of Lotus 1-2-3 to solve

computer problems

and

statements on date of acquisition as well as at

temporary investments, inventories and short-term

and

91.432 Internship

in

Accounting

(6)

— Provides work

consolidated financial statements. Requires student to

experience

use an approved word processing software package

80 semester hours completed and adequate course

to

produce a research paper that analyzes one FAS6,

reviewing the related accounting literature. Prerequi-

III

(3)

Presents accounting

and

pension plans, leases, earnings per share, income

91 .449

taxes, accounting

changes and error corrections and

financial reporting

and changing

prices.

computer problems

in

Use of Lotus

each chapter

Introduces basic tax laws

— Addresses the application

for the solving of

Introductory

of

a cross section of

management and

health professional,
is

literature. Prerequisite:

who by

-

leadership skills for the

education and background

prepared not to manage but to practice a profession,

but nevertheless finds her/himself

in

a management

position.

91.342 Auditing Theory and Procedure

(3)

Outlines principles,

CIS

standards, procedures and techniques applicable to

and public auditing; consideration

and development

of

preparation of the report.

packages

of the audit

(3)

production costs
for

-

Economics

Systems.
92.1

overhead and

management, data communications and system

Assigns group

92.177 Structured Programming Methodology

(3)

-

Introduces

encompassing data representation, data structures and

corporations, Pennsylvania corporate taxes, estates

control structures. Develops skills

governmental agencies.

Includes lectures, discussion of issues and practice

management

structured problem solving and programming,

areas of advanced tax accounting; partnerships and

the solution of problems. Prerequisite: 91.324.

file

software using networked microcomputers.

individual projects selected from the following

trusts, reporting to

a study of hardware and software concepts, data

word processing, spreadsheet and

91.321.
(3)

-

in

development. Involves hands-on experience with

a job order cost system. Prerequisite:

91.424 Advanced Federal Tax Accounting

(3)

problem solving and information processing. Includes

of the three major

material, factory

50 Introduction to Computer and Information Science

Introduces computer-based systems and their use

40.346.

— In-depth study
raw

Administered by Department of Computer and Information

programs. Use of Lotus

processing package to prepare a research paper.
Prerequisites: 91.322,

Computer and Information

working papers for

Use of commercial computer

to generate audit

Cost Accounting

(92)

Systems

templates to work problems and use of word

and

CPA Problems (3)

91 .498 Special Topics: Introduction to Healthcare (3)

and supporting schedules. Emphasis on tax

contemporary professional

and

to analyze

91 .348; senior standing or consent of the instructor.
-

(3)

91.321.

-

of

cost, standard cost

theory and practice. Prerequisites: 91.324, 91.342 and

law research using federal tax services and

labor

— Continuation

complex accounting problems and the discussion of

is

pertaining to preparation of individual federal tax

report

(3)

on process

interpret cost data. Prerequisite: 91 .348.

procedures

required.

91.324 Federal Tax Accounting

internal

Advanced Cost Accounting

and budgets. Emphasis on methods used

standards pertaining to statements of cash flows,

returns

the accounting profession. Prerequisite:

91.348, concentrating

91 .323 Intermediate Accounting

1-2-3 to solve

in

preparation for the tasks to be performed.
91 .448

site: 91.321.

91 .348

I

framework of accounting, accounting environment and

in

and knowledge

needed to solve business problems with a computer;
investigates software/tools used with CIS curriculum.

Examines data representation, data structures, control
structures, structured

programming, algorithm

development and computer concepts. Involves

programming exercises using a

high-level language

on a UNIX platform. Prerequisites: 92.150 or 56.110 or
equivalent.

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92.251 Mini/Micro

Programming Systems

-

(3)

Surveys

92.354 Data Base Processing Systems

business. Focuses on business applications and

models. Analysis, design and administration of a

system design considerations

relational

micro-based

for

compatible data base explored through

systems. Students work with a variety of software

applicable

systems including: operating systems, a database

92.256 or 56.355.

management system, network software and

other

(3)

-

programming experiences.

92.356 Operating Systems

(3)

-

Prerequisite:

Presents an overview of

operating systems including real and virtual operating

Prerequisites: 92.150 or 56.110 or equivalent.

92.252 Business Oriented Programming

systems and communications software and

Detailed study of

techniques. Includes diagnostic

facilities, utility

commands. Provides a

structured problem solving in a business environment.

routines and system

Explores logical and physical structures, data

look at UNIX. Prerequisite: 92.350.

representation, modular design, structured program-

92.358 Data Communication Systems (Spring)

(3) -

detailed

Data

ming and documentation. Presents processing

communications terminology, technology and the

techniques for one and two-level tables, data

functional characteristics of communications hardware

validation, control break logic

and sequential

and software

file

processing. Students develop increasingly complex

programs using

COBOL

in

a UNIX environment.

detailed

and explored. Emphasizes

systems and programming considerations as
to a

Prerequisite: 92.177 or 56.121.

related

commercial environment. Prerequisite: 92.256 or

56.355.

Management Information Systems

(3)

-

A

study of

how

92.432 Internship

in

Computer and Information Systems

(6)

-

computer-based information systems provide

An educational arrangement between the student and

information for effective decision making. Includes:

an approved

structured analysis, design techniques, database

agency

concepts, person-machine interaction, data retrieval

in

and telecommunications. Focuses on the use

science.

information technology

in

of

modern business.

the

Prerequisites: 92.150 or 56.110 or equivalent.

92.256 Data and Information Structures
data and

file

structures

-

(3)

industrial,

business or government

that provides a supervised

and algorithms for creation and

work experience

a professional area of computer and information

The experience

principles

relates to the

sites:

academic

and theories upon which the Computer and

Information Systems curriculum

Studies standard

manipulation of these structures. Explores rationale for

Grade point average of

is

based. Prerequi-

and 80 semester

2.5

hours.

92.450 Expert Systems and

Artificial Intelligence (Fall) (3) -

use of structures under varying circumstances from

survey of basic concepts and techniques of expert

both a practical and theoretical perspective. Involves

systems and

computer exercises implementing selected algorithms

cial

in

a suitable high-level language on a UNIX platform.

Prerequisite: 92.177

and 92.252.

92.350 Analytic Computing Concepts

examination of the

artificial

C programming language and

intelligence applied to

applications

in

and

expert systems. Stresses

illustrations

(Fall) (3)
A formal
modem techniques of software design and

92.452 Advanced Software Development

programming considerations related to file maintenance

development and provides

actual

programming experiences.

teams

(3)

-

Provides an

the use of

opportunity to bring together experiences

courses, other business courses and

life

in

CIS

to create

usable business information systems. Helps develop
successful business system

in

the organization,

(3)

concepts of programming

-

in

COBOL with
files,

SQL RDBMS programming

major

interactive

programming, subroutine linkage, random

files

in

project.

Emphasizes

Prerequisite: 92.351.

92.456 Managerial Computer Applications

(3)

practical experience in analysis of

-

Provides

business problems.

Features advanced techniques and concepts of

engineering with major emphasis on

Presents advanced

emphasis on indexed sequential

CASE tools.

Students work

management and

systems analysis and design along with software

development. Prerequisites: 92.252.
92.352 Advanced Programming

92.252.

hands-on experience

development of a large software

Systems Analysis and Design

skills required for

for

-

for students to apply the techniques.

Prerequisite: 92.256

or 56.210.

from the business

environment. Prerequisite: 92.256 or 56.355.

approach to

UNIX and C explored and developed through

commer-

acquisition, representation, storage and inferencing

environment. Data representation, code generation and

with

A

information systems. Examines knowledge

methods used
Presents a detailed

(3) -

programming techniques appropriate to the UNIX

92.351

and

examines data base terminology organization and

emerging tools using networked microcomputers.

92.254

Details

-

(3)

minicomputer capabilities available to the small

and

concepts. Prerequisites:

management

information systems and decision support systems.

Uses team approach

document

realistic

ment methods,

to analyze, design

and

systems. Uses project manage-

project scheduling

and control

techniques, formal presentations and group dynamics.
Prerequisite: 92.351.

Bloomsburg University

92.498 Special Topics
issues

the

in

(3)

Pennsylvania

of

-

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Examines current or advanced

93.362 Organizational Design

computer and information

field of

systems not normally examined

in

depth

in

organization

introduction

A comprehensive

(3)

and basic orientation

to the

individual

the study of

is

the unit of analyses as

opposed to
in-

how organizations are formed

information processing in the educational environment.

and how external as

Students required to investigate the impact of the

the structure and design of the organizations. Also

computer and associated peripheral devices on the

explores variables for designing and managing

computer resources.

Management Information Systems

(3)

-

well as internal factors influence

organizations.

Management

93.391 Small Business

Introduces

-

(3)

environment of small business

Studies

the United States.

in

information analysis and systems design from the

Describes types of small business and problems

user's point of view. Students identify the basic

associated with each type. Covers ownership, start

concepts of systems point of view organization as a

up, franchising, finance, accounting, personnel, risk

system, information flows and nature of management

management,

information systems. Data bases and data base

and production processes. Special emphasis

management systems

to incentives

will

be investigated from the

MGT (93)

inventory, advertising

and

legal

and marketing

93.432 Internship

93.344 Principles of Management

(3)

-

industrial,

Administrative

and behavioral theories and functions

of

management, contributing to the effective and efficient

Management (3-6)

Prerequisites: 45 semester hours earned, 40.211.

Human Resource Management (3) - Equips

in

business or government work situations.

principles into action, to test career interests
skills

and

and supervised problems

management.

and

to

through carefully planned

abilities

related to the field of

Prerequisites: 93.344 or approval of

students
internship supervisor,

GPA

and major or minor

business administration.

address human resource

to

Integrates classroom

-

Allows students to translate academic theories and

develop

accomplishment of organizational objectives.

and procedures

in

experience and practical work experience

Administered by Department of Management.

with tools

given

and 98.331.

91.220, 91.223, 93.344, 96.313, 97.310

Management

organizational

is

requirements of Pennsylvania

with regard to small businesses. Prerequisites:

manager's perspective.

93.345

in

members. Provides students with an

depth understanding of

use of

classroom. Emphasis on the effective use of available

92.554

Discusses the differences

-

organization and provides a macro view in which the

other

courses.
92.550 Information Processing

(3)

between micro and macro perspectives

in

semester hours

of 2.50, 80

issues and problems. Prerequisite: 93.344.

93.440 Small Business Institute Seminar (1-3)
93.346 Labor and Industrial Relations

(3) -

-

Teams

of

Describes
students work with local businesses

administration of the relationship between

in

a consultancy

management
capacity to aid small businesses while applying

and the labor force, both where that relationship

is

business principles. Work includes analysis of a

governed by a collective bargaining agreement and
problem, determination of alternative solutions,

where

it

is not.

Includes development of the social and

legal status of trade
strikes,

unions organizing, negotiations,

recommendation

means

of

an

grievance procedure and union security.
Prerequisite:

of the

optimum course of action by

oral presentation to

GPA

business owners.

of 2.5, 91.220, 91.223, 93.344,

Prerequisite: 93.344.

96.313, 97.310 and 98.331.

93.347

Management Science
40.346, 93.344

and

(3)

-

Prerequisites: 53.141,

93.445 Managerial Communications
effective managerial

93.348 Operations

Management

(3)

-

Educates and trains

students to deal with the operational issues and

problems

in

manufacturing and services. Prerequi-

preparation

(3)

-

Introduces students to the

major concepts and techniques used

in quality

management and control.
93.355 Managing Multicultural Organizations
93.344.

Prepares students for

in

the process and structure of

communi-

cation in a professional setting. Prerequisites: 20.101,

20.201, 25.103

and 93.344.

93.449 Organizational Behavior

Management

-

communication by providing

sites: 53.141, 40.346, 40.246 or 53.123.

93.350 Quality

(3)

either 40.246 or 53.123.

(3)

-

Provides the tools and

theories regarding personal, interpersonal and group

processes within the organization

at the

micro

level.

Prerequisite: 93.344.
(3)

-

Prerequisite:

93.456 International

Management (3) - Develops and

understanding of the issues related to international

business environment, refines this knowledge by the
analysis of current economical, social and political

issues that can influience international and global

companies and prepares students

to analyze

international business issues as a

manager

multinational/global

of a

company. Prerequisite: 93.344.

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93.457 Business and Society

manage

(3)

-

to business operations

FIN

Prepares students to

and ethics issues

social responsibility

and the

(96) Finance

related

interests of multiple

Administered by Department of Finance and Business Law.
96.313 Introduction to Corporate Finance

stakeholders. Prerequisites: 96 semester hours

(3) -

Studies financial

earned, 20.101, 20.201, 25.103, 93.344, 96.313,

management

97.310 and 98.331.

working capital management, capital budgeting, cost of

93.481 Business Policies

students

and Strategies

(3)

the area of strategic decision-making for

in

the areas of asset valuation,

capital, financial structure, financing

Prepares

-

in

the total organization through strategic formulation and
administration using integrative analysis and strategic

risk,

sources and

dividend policy. Prerequisites: 91.220, 40.211 and

40.212.
96.323 Financial Markets and Institutions

(3)

-

Studies short-

planning and process. Prerequisites: 110 semester

term money market and long-term capital market

hours earned, 91.220, 91.223, 93.344, 96.313, 97.310

instruments, major financial institutions, the relationship

between

and 98.331.

Management

93.498 Special Topics

advanced issues

in

normally examined

in

depth

Examines current or

(3)

the field of
in

management

of the

interest rates

and

security prices

consumer and government

and the

in financial

role

markets.

Prerequisite: 96.313.

not

96.333 Commercial Bank

other courses.

Prerequisite: approval of the department chairperson.

Management

(3)

-

Covers

fundamental principles of bank operations. Includes a

survey of various bank functions such as accounting,

OIS

(94) Office

Information Systems

Administered by Department of Business Education and Office

Systems Concepts

(3)

-

An overview

96.343 Investment

and environmental contexts. Major

technologies support information creation, storage,

manipulation and distribution are covered.

retrieval,

94.302 Business

Document Generation

Provides the

-

(3)

student with the opportunity to use computer and

liability

Prerequisite: 96.313.

Management

Outlines principles of

-

(3)

of office

systems-technology, people and procedures within
organizational

lending operations, public service and

management.

Information Systems.

94.221 Office

trust department, international financial services,

security investments: descriptions of investments

instruments, investment planning, security valuation,
portfolio theory

and strategy and security markets.

Prerequisite: 96.313.

96.413 International Finance

(3)

Studies the principles and

-

practices relevant to understanding the nature of
international finance,

its

business applications software to generate business

problems and

its institutions.

Discussion centers on sources and instruments of

documents and presentations.

international export and import financing, balance-of-

94.330 Telecommunications (Spring only)
to

telecommunications

in

Emphasis on application

-

An

introduction

the business environment.

of telecommunications to

information interchange

facilitate

(3)

in

payments, exchange

and

rates,

policies, financial

governmental regulations

management, as

well as

accounting for international transactions. Prerequisite:

whatever form the
96.313.

information takes: data, voice, text and image.

96.423 Security Analysis and Portfolio Theory

(3)

Prerequisite: Junior standing.

-

Detailed

analysis of major elements related to determining the

94.405 Training and Development
(3)

-

in

Office

Systems

(Fall only)

earnings and risk potential of securities and study of

Application of theories of learning and instructional

the underlying principles inherent to portfolio

development to the education and training

of

construction. Prerequisite: 96.343.

employees

in office

systems. Topics include

instructional design, technology
tion,

evaluation

and the implementa-

and management of training

in

an

standing or 64 credits.

Management

Provides acceptable practices

in

will

information

cycle, the importance of

(3)

-

Detailed

investment strategies involving these derivative

critical

financial

how

organizational asset.

Topics include: records management systems,

instruments. Prerequisite: 96.343.

96.454 Advanced Corporate Finance

an

ergonimically designed work environment and
information serves as a

Prerequisites: 96.313, junior

options and futures contracts and analysis of optimal

develop an understanding of the

life

-

GPA of 2.50.

and

(Fall

the

management of information and the office environment.
Students

Finance(1-6)

analysis of major elements affecting market prices of

94.407 Information and Office Environment
) -

in

or senior standing

96.440 Introduction to Options and Futures

organizational environment. Prerequisite: Senior

only) (3

96.432 Internship

human

factors in the office environment (ergonomics),

(3) -

Studies business

problems and the development of financial

decision-making tools and practices as used

in

the

decision-making role of the financial manager.
Prerequisite: 96.313.

96.463 Seminar

in

workflow and spatial design and layout. Prerequisites:

topics

94.221, 94.302, 90.333, senior standing.

financial

Finance

(3)

-

Explores a wide range of

in finance, primarily

focused

management. Designed

in

the area of

primarily for senior

finance majors. Prerequisites: 96.313 and 96.343.

Bloomsburg University

96.473 Seminar

in

Investments

(3)

Examines a wide

-

of topics in the field of investment
portfolio theory.

majoring

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of

variety

management and

Designed primarily

in finance. Prerequisites:

programs. Emphasizes the development and
determination of objectives and methods of organization including the execution of research, advertising

and

97.310 Marketing: Principles and Practice

Surveys the

-

(3)

systems and the planning required

to

make

to

customers

Explains the role of marketing

in

society and the

at

a

profit.

Marketing

(3)

-

Develop research

through collaborative research with a faculty member.

in

marketing.
in

Marketing

(1-6)

Develops

-

skills in

97.320 Marketing for Nonprofit Organizations

(3) •

Hospitals,

social service agencies, universities, fraternities
sororities, political candidates,

and

governments, churches

some of the nonprofit organizations
effectively solve their

academic classroom. Students

situation. Prerequisites: 97.310, 2.0

97.440 Marketing Research

definition,

better product, price, distribution

developing a

and promotion

and

(3)

Develops the

-

skills of the

marketing research procedure (problem

applying marketing theory and methods, students
in

GPA, 80 semester

hours and junior or senior standing.

scientific

they can aid organizations

learn to relate

marketing principles and practices to an employment

marketing problems. Through understanding and by

research design, data collection, analysis

interpretation). Applies recent

developments

consumer and competitive

advertising research,

Prerequisite: 97.310.

analysis. Prerequisites: 97.310, 97.330

role of the

Motivation and Behavior

consumer as the

(3)

-

Analyzes the

ultimate buyer of the

product and the strategy and forces directed at the

consumer by the

seller.

Topics include models of

consumer buying behavior, consumer
interpersonal

motivation,

and intrapersonal influence on the

consumer as a decision maker

in

the market place.

97.350 Retail

Management Concepts

(3)

-

Presents retailing as

a dynamic aspect of the marketing/channels
distribution system.

97.450 Advertising

Management

Consumer/marketing analysis,

store location, store layout, merchandising, pricing,

and 40.346.

Studies the advertising

-

(3)

element of the marketing/promotional program from a

management
in

perspective. Examines advertising's role

business and society. Advertising's use of the

communication process

and

is

studied from a theoretical

practitioner's perspective.

campaign

is

highlighted with

ment decisions involved

Prerequisite: 97.310, 48.101.

in

marketing information systems to product planning,

decisions for the publics they seek to serve.

Consumer

an

experiential setting that are not available in the

Prerequisite: 40.211, 40.212.

how

in

an academic and experience-based setting

97.432 Internship

planning, distribution, pricing and promotion.

97.330

skills in

research objective. Prerequisite: Nine semester hours

Describes components of the marketing mix-product

realize

in

Apply marketing theory to an employment situation or

which compose the market system.

which are challenged to

conditions

fit

different countries. Prerequisite: 97.31 0.

97.431 Independent Study

available

goods and services

libraries are

Considers special problems

distribution activities.

of adopting marketing principles to

fundamental features of contemporary marketing

and

Applies the managerial

-

process to the development of international marketing

96.313 and 96.343.

Administered by Department of Marketing.

institutions

International Marketing (3)

for Seniors

MKT (97) Marketing

satisfying

97.41

in

Development of an ad

emphasis on manage-

planning and execution.

Special attention given to budgeting, copywriting,

media analysis and choice. Prerequisite: 97.310,
97.330.

97.460 Marketing Management

(3)

-

Presents an advanced

promotional issues and problems are considered.

study of the marketing programs from the systems

Prerequisites: 97.310, 40.212.

and managerial viewpoint. Applies

97.370 Sales

Management

(3)

-

Studies the personal selling

element of the marketing/promotional program from a

management

perspective. Recruiting, selecting,

training organizing, motivating,

compensating,

evaluating and controlling the sales force are treated,

as well as management's planning responsibilities
which include designing intelligence systems,
forecasting and establishing sales territories. Special

consideration

and

is

given to sales management's inputs

integration with marketing

Prerequisite: 97.310.

management.

analytic,

communicative and problem-solving
evaluation and creative planning

in

skills to

the marketing

environment. Uses business marketing cases as a
vehicle for developing the marketing executive's
abilities. Prerequisites:

97.310 plus 9 hours

in

Marketing.

97.480 Industrial Marketing Strategy

(3)

-

Strategies for

marketing products and services to

industrial,

commercial and governmental markets. Changing
industry and marketing structures are analyzed.
Prerequisite: 97.310.

Undergraduate Catalog

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97.490 Contemporary Problems/Issues

Marketing

in

(3)

-

Explores major issues, trends and problems

Introduction to public

applied to the increasingly globalized business

environment. Cases include: trade law;

issues

in

projects

and

trade-off

and group dynamics are used. Prerequisites:

(98) Business

marketing.

in

Law
(3) -

Covers the

structure of the American legal, constitutional

and sources

and

of law,

competing theories of law and the principles of law
applicable to business, including administrative law,

contracts and the
liability,

UCC

Article 2, torts

and products

Law

(3)

Presents basic

-

principles of commercial law (UCC),

such topics as debtor/creditor

agency and

relations,

business

organizations and ethics. Prerequisite: 98.331.

Law and

Literature (3)

texts

-

An

introduction to law and

both as an approach to the reading of legal

literature,

and as a means of addressing issues

justice

and morality as portrayed

and other

narratives.

works of

in

Modules include

abortion, the death penalty, Native
literature

talks; the

and international law and

in law,

fiction

slavery,

American law and
literature.

GATT; the European

environmental regulation. Prerequisite: 98.331 or

consent of the instructor.

in

(3)

-

Advanced

government regulation of

business through administrative law, legislation and
judicial intervention.

May

include issues

in

the law of

corporate securities, antitrust, environmental
regulations and other aspects of legal regulation of the

competitive process. Prerequisites: 98.331 and

Economics 40.212.
98.460 Employment Discrimination and Affirmative Action

A survey of

property and criminal law.

98.332 Business and Commercial

impediments

Community: multinational corporations; and

coverage of topics

the Legal Environment

regulatory system, the nature

structural

98.450 Legal Environment of Business

Administered by Department of Finance and Business Law.

Law and

extraterritorial

application of U.S. law; treaty law; U.S.-Japan

marketing are assessed. Case study, group

in

senior standing and 6 semester hours

98.340

(3)

private international law as

Encourages students to do extensive reading

Theoretical, environmental research

98.331

and

characterizing the current marketing environment.

current marketing and other related literature.

BSL

98.407 International Legal Environment of Business

(3)

major federal laws that address equal

opportunity in employment and focuses on types of

job discrimination outlawed by Title
Civil

affirmative action

state

VII

of the 1964

Rights Act. Legal and ethical issues relating to

and

local

discrimination.

programs are discussed, as are

laws addressing employment

-

Bloomsburg University

of

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Pennsylvania

Admissions

does, however, strongly encourage

Campus Address: 10 Benjamin Franklin Hall
Fax Number: (570) 389-4741

TDD:

(570) 389-4316

qualifications. Decisions are

Director of Admissions: Christopher Keller

Office hours: 8 a.m.

-

4:30 p.m.,

all

students to

program in secondary
school. Admission to Bloomsburg University is
based on an applicant's academic and personal
take a college preparatory

Telephone Number: (570) 389-4316

Monday through Friday

reached without

re-

gard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex or
disability.

Acceptance

is

determined by the Admis-

Committee upon evaluation of secondary
school preparation, scores on the SAT or ACT, personal characteristics and institutional capacity.
sions

Admission Procedures
Complete and submit an application
fice

to the Of-

of Admissions, with a $30 nonrefundable appli-

Bloomsburg

cation fee payable to

man

University. Fresh-

candidates should begin the application pro-

cess early in their senior year of high school, prior
to Dec.

1

for the

fall

semester. Candidates for the

spring semester should submit application materials

by Oct.

in the

1

.

Final dates for receiving applications

Admissions Office for an entry period are

subject to change without notice.

The

majority of notifications are

made during

December, January and February.

Incoming

fall

freshmen must submit a

partially

nonrefundable advance deposit of $200 for the
basic fee

and housing by March

ment

March 1
may be requested in writing to the
o admissions prior to the March 1 dead-

1

to secure enroll-

at the university. Extensions of the

deadline deposit
director
line.

Applicants also need:

An

official

secondary school transcript

requested from and sent by a high school guidance

counselor directly to the Director of Admissions.
Results of the Scholastic Assessment Test

(SAT) or the American College Test (ACT). The
applicant

responsible for taking the test and re-

is

questing that the scores be forwarded directly from
the testing service to
tostatic

an

official

able.

Bloomsburg

University.

copy of the student's SAT or ACT

No

secondary school transcript

other standardized

tute for the

SAT

A pho-

results

accept-

is

test serves as

on

a substi-

or ACT.

Entrance Standards and Notification
Procedures

The

university does not prescribe fixed second-

ary school course requirements for admission but

Health Record

An

applicant offered admission must submit a

medical examination report form prior to enroll-

ment. Applicants get the appropriate examination
report form

upon

receipt of advance deposits. Fi-

nal permission to enroll

is

contingent upon a favor-

able review of the applicant's medical history by a
university physician.

Early Decision Plan

The

early decision plan at

Bloomsburg Univer-

an option for students who have decided that
their first choice college is Bloomsburg. Students
applying for Early Decision should submit a formal
sity is

application for admission by Nov. 15 of their senior

year in high school. Included should be the
student's high school transcript

and

test scores

on

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SAT

the

Undergraduate Catalog

or ACT. Decisions are based on grades and

through the junior

test scores

cepted under the early decision plan

will

be guar-

anteed:

Due

and/or

all

will

students admitted into the early deci-

sion program.

Those not accepted

as part of the

be evaluated under regular

early decision plan will

ore

and/or SAT

addition to strong achievement and high aptitude,
applicants for early admission must have the en-

dorsement of their secondary school
consideration. College credit earned

to receive

may apply

arrange an interview with the Director of Admis-

secondary school transcript and

SAT or ACT should be submitted with

the application for admission.

seminar and a one credit study skills course. Stu-

one-credit health and physical education or applied music course. These courses are part of the

summer freshmen.
the summer
program (9-12 credits) with at least a 1.25 GPA may
register for either the fall or January semester. The
semester the summer freshman is eligible to return

Summer freshmen who complete

to

Bloomsburg University

of admission

Bloomsburg

indicated on the offer

1

.25

GPA is ineligible to return

University.

Summer freshmen

These programs equalize educational opportunity for students regardless of their
status.

diploma or

Anyone with

economic back-

a secondary school

certificate of equivalency

is

eligible to

apply for admission to these programs. Non-traditional criteria are applied in predicting the poten-

success of an applicant

when

it

appears that the

environmental background may have adversely
fected grades

and/or standardized

Director of Admissions

programs

needed

for

may

to file

test scores.

supplementary informa-

prior to the

where

ing and counseling

The

proper consideration.

summer program

their attendance,

af-

require an applicant

Most new students are expected

enter the university as unde-

is

to participate

first

exempted from

this

semester of

special assistance in tutor-

given to address specific aca-

requirement can only be

granted by the director of these programs.
inquiries to the Director of ACT

or the Director of Admissions.
Instruction.)

(See

Transfer Students

An

applicant

who

time of application
university

is

is

previously attended or at the

enrolled in another college or

a transfer applicant. Transfer admission

occurs three times during the year:

summer. Applications for the

fall

fall,

spring and

semester and sum-

mer sessions should be complete and on
Admissions Office prior to March
for the spring semester
file

by Oct.

15.

file

in the

Applications

must be complete and on

15.

Requirements necessary

to

make

a

file

complete

for a transfer candidate include: an official second-

demic, financial and social needs. Permission to be

Send

is

Any summer freshman student

clared/general studies majors.

Programs

in a

letter.

who earns less than a

Act 101 and Educational Opportunity

for these

attend classes for nine weeks

summer, during which they take three college

dents also have the opportunity to enroll in either a

to

ground or

scores.

schedule packages prepared for
to-

ward the requirements for a secondary school diploma. Students interested in early admission must
official

one

courses of three credits each, a one-credit university

admission before secondary school graduation. In

in

the four areas of consideration: high

school class rank, academic subjects, grade average

in the

Outstanding students may be considered for

An

more of

the admissions crite-

all

They may be lacking

Summer freshmen

Early Admission

results of the

do not meet

admission.

ria for fall

admissions procedures.

tion as

who can be

summer freshmen each year. These candi-

dates generally

nonrefundable deposit

letter requesting

be sent to

versity as

housing assignments

Priority

tial

University, not all students

mately 250 students re enrolled at Bloomsburg Uni-

scholarship packaging

sions.

nature of admissions at

to the competitive

Bloomsburg

successful are offered Fall admissions. Approxi-

Priority financial aid estimation

A

Summer Freshman Program

year. Students ac-

101/EOP

Developmental

ary school transcript or a

Diploma);

lency

official

GED

(General Equiva-

transcripts

from

all

postsecondary schools attended; and the $30 application fee. Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) or

American College Test (ACT)
mitted

more

if

results

must be sub-

the applicant has not completed 24 or

credits at a post-secondary institution. Offi-

cial college transcripts

from each school attended

should be sent to the Director of Admissions re-

.

Bloomsburg University

of

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Pennsylvania

gardless of whether or not credit was earned at the

viewed by the department chairperson

other institution (s)

ders final approval of the evaluation.

A transfer student may be considered for admission

if

certified as

holding good standing in the

and having an

lege last attended

overall

col-

Grade

Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or better on a 4.0

sys-

of 64 credits

The degree programs in

adult health, nursing or

education require students to have a
mulative

GPA

These requirements are subject

at

to change.

transferred from a regionally

Review of transfer applications

files

are reviewed by the Student Admission,

Progression and Retention Committee of the

School of Health Sciences.

An orientation for transfer students is held prior

se-

tion.

-

Stu-

Readmission
Students failing to register for the next semester

who complete an AA or AS degree are

must apply for readmission. Nondegree students

considered Academic Passport transfer students.

may continue

Academic Passport students are guaranteed admission to the State System of Higher Education uni-

vided their next registration

GPA of 2.0

apply early for readmission.

provided they have a cumulative

last

enrollment.

without readmission prois

within four semesters

suggested that students

It is

Readmitted students are responsible for the

academic programs. Students holding an Aca-

graduation requirements and academic policies

demic Passport

is

will receive transfer credit for all

course work in which a passing grade was achieved,

including grades of "D", "D+" and "C-."

The

only

exception for the Academic Passport student

where the policy

in

is

an academic program requires

a "C" or above from

students to

all

meet the degree

Pennsylvania community college students

have not earned their

AA

or

AS and

who

students

at-

tending any of the State System of Higher Education Universities in Pennsylvania will also have

course with the grades of "D", "D+" and "C-" trans-

provided the applicant's

GPA

is

above

2.0.

The

Passport student should not be required to repeat

courses successfully completed at the

community

Transfer Credit for non-academic passport
-

Credits are

with a grade of
tion that

tion

is

C

deemed

transferable

if

earned

(2.0/4.0) or above at an institu-

accredited by the Middle States Associa-

of Colleges and Schools/Commission on

Higher Education or its regional equivalent providing Bloomsburg University has equivalent courses.

Students are informed of the tentative
credits that

mission

The Director of Admissions may
plicant for readmission to

may be

number of

transferred in their offer of ad-

letter. Official

transfer evaluations are

com-

pleted after the student pays the advanced depos-

These transfer credit evaluations are then

re-

file

require an ap-

a letter containing

such supplementary information as

is

needed

for

proper consideration.
Students under academic dismissal are ineligible

one calendar year. They should

present evidence of successful achievement at an-

other college or university as part of their application for readmission.

Readmitted students who were formally
missed for academic deficiency have two
ing periods in which to regain

time, these students

dis-

final grad-

minimum academic

If

dismissed the second

may not

attend the university

progress or good standing.

for additional degree or

college.

holders

that exist at the time of their reentrance.

for readmission for

requirements.

its.

of their

to register

not a guarantee for admission to

or higher. This

fer

by the

Orientation Office concerning specific informa-

Commu-

dents attending any of the Pennsylvania

all

done on a roll-

university.

Academic Passport for Transfer Students

versities

is

ing basis, with the exception of nursing applicants

to their enrollment. Students are notified

an institution of higher education

should select a major upon entering the

nity Colleges

cu-

who have completed 30

Transfer applicants

mester hours

minimum

of 2.50 for entrance to the major.

ren-

accredited two-year college.

whose

tem.

may be

who

A maximum

nondegree credit

study.

Temporary Withdrawal/Leave ofAbsence

A student may

request a temporary withdrawal

for a specified period by securing the appropriate

forms

at the Office

of the Registrar. To be eligible

for a temporary withdrawal, the student

must sub-

mit completed forms to the Office of Admissions
for processing.

A student must be

in

academic good

standing or making minimal progress toward good

standing and must request the temporary with-

drawal prior to the registration date of the

tended period of absence.

in-

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A student on

a temporary withdrawal

assured

is

Bloomsburg

University. Applications for the semes-

a place in the semester designated for return pro-

ter that begins in late

vided the instructions that are part of the tempo-

and on

rary withdrawal

agreement are

vance deposits are submitted

fulfilled

at the

and ad-

time designated

student

who

tember

less in

duration

is

re-

sponsible for the graduation requirements and aca-

demic

A

one calendar year duration must
tion requirements and academic
ist

at the time of return

and

is

lations

satisfy

the gradua-

policies

which ex-

then classified as a

taining a second bachelor's degree at

fying the student's ability to

may be secured from

Bloomsburg

the Office of Ad-

unable to finance their education and living expenses in the United States

be admitted

to

There are

basically

no scholarships available

for international students.

These students are not

eligible for grants or loans

provided by the United

States

government.

A limited number of tuition fee

waivers are available

on a

financial

need

basis. In-

an applicant must hold a bachelor's degree

tained from the Bloomsburg University Interna-

is

university.

tional

This second degree track requires a student to

minimum

of 30 semester hours in under-

graduate courses while in residence at the univerAll curriculum

degree must be
if

requirements for the second

satisfied

and

free elective credit

necessary, to complete the

minimum

of 30

there

is

Education Office.

Results of the Test of English as a Foreign Lan-

guage (TOEFL) must be submitted by all applicants
whose native language is not English. The results of
the paper-based

TOEFL must be 500 or higher and
TOEFL score must be 173 or

the computer-based

higher to be considered for admission.

semester hours.

in the

will not

formation about the tuition fee waivers may be ob-

There

from a regionally-accredited college or

If

meet all the expenses of

studying and living in the United States. Students

an application fee of $30. To

missions.

taken,

to verify

the university unless they qualify for a tuition fee

Application materials and instructions for ob-

sity.

must be provided and notarized

authenticity.

waiver.

earn a

secondary/high

Additionally, international students seeking ad-

Second Baccalaureate Degree

qualify,

official

school transcript must be submitted. English trans-

mission must submit a certified bank statement veri-

readmitted student.

University

and

tempo-

student

turns from a temporary withdrawal

1

who reof more than

policies that applied at the time the

rary withdrawal was requested.

March

1.

A notarized copy of the

returns from a temporary with-

drawal of a calendar year or

August should be completed

in the admissions office by

for the semester that begins in January prior to Sep-

by the Director of Admissions.

A

file

Transfer students must submit a notarized En-

a replication of a required course (s)

two baccalaureate programs, the course (s)

glish translation of their official

secondary or high

school transcript. Transfer applicants are required

cannot be applied as part of the 30-semester-hour

to

requirement for completion of the second degree.

evaluated by an outside evaluation service.

The applicant must provide

the department

chairperson from the discipline they wish to pursue, with a

copy of their

have their

official college/university transcript

plication for this service

sions application.

It is

is

The

ap-

enclosed with the admis-

the student's responsibility to

official college transcript

pay for the service provided by the evaluation

and a second degree application form. Pending a

agency. Applications will not be considered without

favorable review of the applicant's academic cre-

these credentials.

dentials, the chairperson signs the application

forwards

it

and the

sions Office.

official transcript to the

The student

will

notification of acceptance

then receive

and

or IAP-66)

official

of advance deposits. The certificate of

from the director of

admissions.

issued by the

be issued upon receipt of payment
eligibility is

Bloomsburg University director of in-

Bloomsburg University requires

all

students to

have appropriate accident and sickness insurance

who

are not a citizen

or permanent resident of the United States should

complete the international student application and
submit the $30 application fee
to the

will

ternational education.

International Students
Candidates for admission

Certificates of eligibility for a student visa (1-20

Admis-

six (6)

months prior

semester in which they wish to enroll at

coverage.

The annual

cost

is

approximately $400.

Bloomsburg University

Campus

of

Pennsylvania

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prospective students have the opportunity to

Visits

Group information

sessions are held regularly

on campus and are followed by a guided tour of the
campus. Arrangements can be made to attend a
group information session by contacting the Office

directly with

members of the

Off-campus
Each

Visits

year, representatives

Admissions

colleges throughout Pennsylvania

a.m.

Haas Center for the

Arts,

Open House programs

beginning

ing states.

They

in

neighbor-

also participate in approximately

100 college night/career day programs including
at 9:30

consist of a general

and administrative
personnel, a question-and-answer session, a campus
tour, lunch (at a nominal cost) and meetings with
faculty from various academic departments. Participation in an open house day may be more meaningful than a group information session because
meeting with admissions

and

in

October, November, February and April in Mitrani
Hall,

from the Office of

secondary schools and community

visit

of Admissions at (570) 389-4316.

Four Saturday open house programs are held

meet

university faculty.

National College Fair programs in Philadelphia,
Pittsburgh and

New Jersey.

Prospective applicants

staff

should check with their school or community
lege counselors to learn

if a

admissions representative

col-

Bloomsburg University

will visit their institution

or a nearby college night program.

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Academic Support Services

Academic Advisement

tions in a timely

Incoming students who indicate and are offered
admission to their preferred curriculum are

who

signed to faculty advisers

as-

specialize in advise-

manner. Because planning is a

cal step in the provision

dents are encouraged to contact the
tive services office

demic department.

services at

Applicants for admission
state

who

are undecided

undeclared on the

application instead of specifying a curriculum.

These applicants are considered general studies
students and

will

declare a specific major at the

appropriate time. These students are advised or

stu-

accommoda-

prior to their orientation

ment in these areas. Assignments to advisers are
made by the chairperson in the appropriate aca-

discuss anticipated needs. Individuals

about their curriculum

criti-

of an accommodation,

who

visit to

seek ad-

accommodations and
Bloomsburg University are invited to
contact the accommodative services office to arrange a campus interview. The office is located in
ditional information about

12 Benjamin Franklin Hall, (570) 389-4491 (voice or

TDD).

ActlOl/EOP

as-

Program

Director: Irvin Wright

signed to advisers by the coordinator for academic
Part-Time Program: Anthony Sylvester

advisement.
Telephone: (570) 389-4492, (570) 389-4835

Students with questions or problems should seek
assistance

from the Office of Academic Advise-

ment, 12 Benjamin Franklin Hall, (570) 389-4271.

Act 101/EOP provides access and support to
help equalize educational opportunities for stu-

Accommodative

dents

Services

Bloomsburg University
ing diversity in the
rights of each

is committed to embraccommunity and to the individual

member of that community.

In accor-

dance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of

who have been

The Pre-College Summer - Students admitted to
101/EOP must partici-

the university through Act

pate in placement testing and successfully complete

1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

a six-week, pre-college

(ADA) Bloomsburg University seeks

assess

,

to provide stu-

dents with disabilities support services and other

reasonable and effective accommodations to ensure equal access to university programs
ties.

to,

Accommodations

and

activi-

include, but are not limited

advance registration, sign language interpreters

oral interpreters, note-taking support, access to

adaptive technology, accommodative testing, advo-

cacy within and outside of the

campus and

coordi-

nation of support activities with external agencies

such as the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. The
student

is

responsible for requesting

accommoda-

traditionally under-repre-

sented in higher education.

summer program.

Faculty

each student's potential for success every

week during the summer program.

Criteria include

grades, attitude

and attendance. Attendance

university in the

fall is

at the

guaranteed only if these

crite-

ria are met.

Admissions Guidelines - The highest priority for
admission

is

reserved for applicants with a 700 or

higher on the SAT, academic ranking in the upper
half of their high school class

and a 94 percent or

better attendance rate in high school. Students ap-

plying for admission must also submit a

recommen-

dation from a counselor or teacher describing

how

Bloomsburg University

of

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Pennsylvania

To

the student would benefit from being admitted to

sity.

the program. Students admitted to the program

gram, applicants must have an adjusted gross

must demonstrate potential for success

come of $18,900

at the uni-

qualify for admission to the part-time proin-

or below and have earned a high

school or equivalency diploma.

versity.

Supportive Services

-

Supportive services help

integrate students into the college environment

and achieve

their potential for success.

vices include

and mathematical

also receive

The

ser-

to

enhance

skills.

Students

wide

academic advising, counseling and

tu-

program advises
and coordinates university-

international education

international students

developmental courses

reading, writing

These

International Education

efforts to provide study, research

and

teach-

ing abroad opportunities for students and faculty.

gamut of new

Some of these services may be required.
Others may be recommended based on a student's

Participants experience a

readiness for college.

ous relationships. Opportunities are provided to

toring.

may be enrolled in developmental courses during the summer
Academic Progress

and perhaps during

-

Some

students

their first year at the university.

study for a semester, an academic year or a
at

The Nether-

graduation credit. These courses are taken in addi-

lands, France,

tion to the required 128 credits for graduation. Stu-

Nigeria, Mexico, Ecuador, Brazil, Japan,

101/EOP

more
The Act 101/EOP di-

generally take slightly

summer

students have spent part of their undergraduate

These developmental courses do not count for

than four years to graduate.

vari-

a foreign institution. In recent years, Bloomsburg

years in Scotland, England, Ireland,

dents in Act

cultural

experiences that inspire fresh perspectives on

Germany,

Italy,

Austria, Russia, Spain,

China and

India.

Education majors have the opportunity to com-

rector receives mid-term grade reports for students

plete their student teaching in a foreign country,

completed 64 hours of study and

while adding an international dimension to their

until they have

have earned a grade point average of 2.3 or better

on a

4.0 scale. Act

101/EOP

direct responsibility for the
all

staff

members

professional development.

The

retain a

academic progress of

students admitted to the university through Act

in

Office of International Education

Lower Luzerne Residence

is

located

Hall.

Student Support Services

101/EOP.
Financial Aid

-

Financial aid

is

available for

gible students. Financial aid advising

101/EOP

the Act

staff

is

eli-

provided by

and supplements

efforts of

Student Profile

-

Approximately 450 students

101/EOP

at the university.

About half represent minorities, 60 percent are
women and 20 percent are older than typical college freshmen. They come from urban and rural
environments. Students share two

common charac-

They do not match the usual admissions
and they possess a financial, cultural, social

teristics.

profile

or education disadvantage as defined by state or
university

program

They may have

guidelines.

physi-

The Part-Time Program
program

nity for students

is

who

-

The Act 101/EOP

a special admissions opportu-

are economically

and educa-

tionally disadvantaged. Act 101 helps students over-

come
assists

a federally-funded

select

eligibility criteria established

by the govern-

ment. Program students have access to free professional tutoring by individuals with master's degrees
in their fields.

Other

services available to partici-

pants include academic advisement and advocacy,

mentoring, individual and group counseling

as

needed and personal enrichment opportunities
through a variety of optional activities. These include student/staff socials, free tickets and/or
transportation to various concerts and programs

on or

off

campus and periodic

special topic work-

shops and programs.

cal disabilities.

part-time

is

group of students who
have completed the application process and have

met

the university's financial aid office.

are enrolled in Act

Student Support Services

program serving a

deficiencies in educational backgrounds

and

students in transition to college. Supportive

services are available to help part-time students

meet the challenges of academic

life at

the univer-

Over the 30-year

history of Student

Support Ser-

vices nationwide, the grade point averages

and

graduation rates of participants have proven to be
consistently higher than those of the general college population.

These

statistics

are indicative not

only of the quality of services provided, but also the
level

of commitment

involved in such an

made

by students

activity.

who become

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For additional information or to complete an
application,
fice, just off

the

main lobby

in

Lower Luzerne

Hall.

and tenth graders from

affiliated

high

Upward Bound program.
Participation may continue through the summer
after high school graduation. The program, open
schools to enroll in

to students

its

meeting certain academic and financial

requirements,

dence and

thus, better

is

geared to promote

make

to

life

beyond high school.

ultimate goal for

its

students

is

completion of higher education.

The program

ers enrolled at

ties.

Bloomsburg

to earn degrees.

Many

University.

are in

in their thirties, forties

and

fif-

Retired individuals are taking classes and even

concerts on

All adult learners

and organizations, go

university clubs

can join

to plays

campus and develop computer

Degree Students

and

skills.

and Non-Degree Students

Non-degree students are

in the

same

classes with

the same professors as degree students, pay the

same

tuition

and

fees

and

they pass. These credits
at

consists of two parts. In the first

on

middle and upper twenties and there are a

working toward degrees.

self-confi-

students better informed and,

prepared for

Upward Bound's

of whom go

number of students

university presents the opportunity for

eighth, ninth

many

There are presentiy more than 1500 adult learntheir

Upward Bound
The

dents,

the Student Support Services of-

visit

receive credit for courses

will

count toward a degree

Bloomsburg.

The primary distinction between

the degree and

segment, students spend two hours a week at their

non-degree program

own high

schools involved in academic experiences

dents that don't qualify for admission into a degree

which supplement their regular scholastic program

program can usually be admitted as non-degree.
Other differences between degree and non-degree

and improve

academic performance. The

their

program's counseling service provides close

indi-

vidual contact for discussing career, vocational

and

personal interests within the high school setting.

The second component of Upward Bound is a
week summer residential experience on

six-

the

Bloomsburg University campus. This segment provides concentrated academic
recreational, social

on and

and

work plus planned

cultural experiences, both

off the campus.

is

the admission process. Stu-

students include (but are not limited to) potential
for financial aid, the scheduling process

and semes-

ter credit limits.

Types of Undergraduate Non-Degree Students

There are

eight categories

-

of undergraduate non-de-

gree students. All but two categories require

completion of high school or a GED.
Category

1:

Any student that wants to take
on a part-time basis and does

classes

not have a bachelor's degree. Most
Office ofAdult Advisement
13 Benjamin Franklin Hall
Telephone: (570) 389-4003

Fax:(570)389-4640
Coordinator, e-mail: Patricia Lenhart, lenh@husky.bloomu.edu
Office hours:

Monday, Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.;

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

About
The

the Service

(OAA) encourand supports returning adult learners, many of who are busy working and raising a
family and considering starting or returning to college. The OAA also serves as the official non-degree
undergraduate admissions and scheduling center
and helps arrange evening and off-campus courses
for the convenience of non-degree and nontraditional students. The Coordinator of Adult Advisement is the academic advisor for all non-degree students without a bachelor's degree and acts as an
advocate for the concerns and issues of these stuOffice of Adult Advisement

ages, informs

non-degree students are in

this

category.

Any student enrolled in another
who wants to
take one or more classes here and

Category

2:

college or university

home
Many of our non-degree
students over the summer are in this
category. Make prior arrangements
transfer credits to their

institution.

with your college or university

regarding the procedures and
approval for transferring credits

from Bloomsburg

there. Failure to

provide an

high school

official

transcript or

GED will

prevent the

student from receiving a

Bloomsburg
Category

3:

transcript.

Any senior

in

high school that

wants to take one or more classes at
the university but does not yet have

Bloomsburg University

of

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Pennsylvania

NOTE:

a high school diploma, with the

Music and Theatre-Music.

necessary approval from a guidance

Students must pass every course
taken and maintain a

counselor and teachers.

Category

4:

Any student

with an earned

bachelor's degree

who

desires to

Non-Degree Application Process

one or more undergraduate

take

courses.

Some

Contact the Coordinator of the

students in this

category are taking undergraduate

Complete and

Category

5:

who needs

college experience
raise their

GPA

to include the correct category

with previous

to qualify for

if

to

degree

Former Bloomsburg

re-admission.

least

one year has passed (and these

students

may

qualify for degree re-

admission instead of non-degree).

Category

6:

2.50) that

Level

II

want

(GPA of at

least

to receive Level

I

or

teacher certification.

Certification

is

available in

Secondary, Elementary, Early

Childhood, Special and Business
Education and also

in Studies in

7:

Senior citizens that are

OAA. There
official
is

cial transcript

The

and books. Students are

admitted to classes on a

seat-

available basis. This category does

not

require

high school graduation or

in a sealed

it's

Those with 24

seal.

in Community Services,
Community Recreation Leader,

sig-

transcript

accred-

from that

official

institution in place of a high

school transcript.

Those whose name has changed since high
school should ask the high school to use their cur-

name on information

If

an

official

it

transcript

provides.
is

already here at

University, but in a different office, let

Students are normally accepted quickly for the

current semester and are notified by an acceptance letter

Category 3 and 6 students should mail or handdeliver their application to the Admissions Office,

Room

earned

envelope with a

more from an

credentials should be included.

programs. Certificates can be

offi-

should submit an

credits or

ited college or university

Any student that wants to
complete one of seven certificate
8:

send your

nature from a high school representative over the

aGED.
Category

it

OAA.

office can't accept a transcript delivered by

the office know.

fees

fee.

direcdy to the

of age or over. Tuition

free,

no

is

required for admission. Contact your high

Bloomsburg

is

sure

high school transcript or G.E.D.

Pennsylvania residents and 60 years

although these students must pay for

1,

OAA. Be

on the form. Ask us
2, 4, 5, 7 and 8 stu-

school or school district and have

rent

Hearing Loss.
Category

to the

a student, unless

Students with an earned

bachelor's degree

you're not sure Category

score

dismissed do not qualify unless at

(570)

dents can mail, hand-deliver or fax the application

An

students that were academically

at

sign the one-page non-degree

application form available from the

graduate programs.

OAA

389-4003 or e-mail lenh@husky.bloomu.edu

deficiencies as preparation for

Any student

GPA of at least

2.00.

10,

Benjamin Franklin

Hall. All the necessary

Non-Degree To Degree Process - Non-degree
students 22 years of age and older who never took
the SAT and wish to become degree students must
complete 16 credits

at

Bloomsburg. Both Composi-

(a writing course)

and the University Seminar

Environmental Planning,

tion

Gerontology, Public Administration,

(an introduction to college course) are required.

I

After the 16 credits are completed with a

GPA of at

least 2.40, the student must submit a completed
degree application and processing fee to the Admis-

sions Office. Pass-fail

included

and CLEP courses can't be
Non-degrees under the

in the 16 credits.

age of 22 must have completed at

least

24 credits.

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Academic

Policies

Academic Dismissal
Academic Examination

250
Policy

Academic Good Standing
Academic

Integrity Policy

246
249

and Procedures

254

Academic Probation

250

Appeals

250

Associate Degree

244

Auditing of Courses

244

Change of Grade
Change of Area of Study (Major)
Change of Undergraduate Schedule

249

Class Attendance Policy

244

Class Standing

243

Course Repeat Policy

245

Credit by Examinations

245

Dean's

245
252

250

List

Diagnostic Testing Policy

254

Double Majors Across Colleges
Evaluation of Undergraduate Transfer Credits

243

Full-time

and Part-time Students, Definition

252

243

Grade Point Average (GPA)

249

Grade Points

249

Grading Policy
Graduate Courses

247
in the

Senior Year

244

Graduation Requirements

243

Honors

243

Late Registration

252

Majors, Minors, Certification, Career Concentration

251

Multiple Degrees

243

Normal Load and Overload

244

Pass-Fail Policy

249

Residence Requirements

243

Satisfactory Progress

249

Scheduling Classes and Registration

251

Semester Hour, Definition

243

Student Course Requirements and Progress Information

244

Student Outcomes Assessment

254

Withdrawal from a Course

253

Withdrawal from the University

253

Bloomsburg University

Pennsylvania

of

Definition ofFull-time

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and Part-time

gram, completion of the general education
quirements and an average of 2.0

Students

An

individual

who

12 semester hours

One who
hours

is

is

is

is

enrolled for a

minimum

of

classified as a full-time student.

enrolled for fewer than 12 semester

a part-time student. Where the word

quired by the major program and a cumulative

GPA of at least 2.0. The student must make a formal
application for graduation at the Office of the Reg-

Benjamin Franklin Hall by the deadlines
announced in the class schedule.
istrar in

"stu-

dent" appears without clarification either by word

The

or context in this document, full-time degree stu-

dent

is

implied. Students should be aware that

per year

may

last

64 semester hours of credit toward

graduation must be in courses taken in a four-year,
fail-

number of semester hours

ure to maintain a certain

re-

in all courses re-

degree-granting institution accredited by one of
the regional accrediting institutions. At least 32 of

affect eligibility for financial aid, ath-

the

last

64 semester hours credited toward a bacca-

letics, et al.

must be Bloomsburg University

laureate degree

Semester Hour

A

courses. Exceptions to this policy will be

semester hour

credit for

ordinarily defined as the

is

one weekly period of 50 minutes

ture, discussion or recitation for

some

in lec-

one semester. In

cases, as in laboratory, studio or internship,

may not be

there

last

Former Bloomsburg

resi-

stu-

two or three years of college work and

who

are can-

didates for the Bachelor of Science in Education

one half of the remaining
work for the degree program in residence. Residence credit

is

Double Majors Across Colleges

all

are certified for teaching by completing

must complete

must have been cleared.

Students electing to major in two departments

64 semester hours credited

at the university.

who

to the university

must have a major adviser in each department, meet

toward a bachelor's degree must be taken in
dents

appropriate chairperson. All financial obligations

credit.

Residence Requirements

dence

at least

given for courses by Bloomsburg

of the major requirements of each department

and all of the general education requirement.
Double majors in some departments may require
more than the minimum of 128 credits for graduation.

Honors
summa cum

laude, ma-

gna cum laude and cum laude are used

to identify

The

Latin designations

honor graduates.
Graduating seniors having cumulative GPAs be-

University for college credit.

tween 3.95 and 4.00 are designated

Class Standing
standing as a freshman

he or she has 31 semester hours,

more from 32

to

63 semester hours,

as

as a

sopho-

ajunior from

64 to 95 semester hours and as a senior after 96 or

more semester hours of
any,

is

credit. Transfer credit, if

included in these figures.

For purposes of social and housing privileges

and

regulations, the definitions of class standing are

as follows: freshman, to

and including 29 semester

hours; sophomore, 30 to 59 semester hours; junior,

60 to 89 semester hours; senior, 90 or more semester

summa cum

laude.

A student has academic
until

only

a one-to-one correspondence

between experimental time and

At least 32 of the

made

by a college dean with the recommendation of the

hours or 6 semesters as a full-time student.

All those graduating seniors having cumulative

GPAs between

3.75

and 3.94 are designated

as

ma-

gna cum laude.
All those graduating seniors having cumulative

GPAs between

3.50

and 3.74 are designated

as

cum

laude.

Honors for recognition
ceremony will be as of the

at the
last

commencement

previous semester,

while honors for transcripts and diplomas will be as

of the end of the final semester.

A
hours

student must have completed 48 semester
in residence at

Bloomsburg University

in or-

der to be considered for academic honors at com-

Graduation Requirements
Graduation requires the successful completion

mencement.

Multiple Degrees

of at least 128 semester hours to include completion of the curriculum of

an approved major pro-

A student can

be awarded only one baccalaure-

ate degree at a time.

The degree

to

be awared must

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be selected prior to the

program

will

A

semester.

last

completing an additional major

in

student

another degree

have the fact noted on the transcript.

Except as provided otherwise

in this section, all

of the academic policies and practice apply to the

ment,

pass-fail,

With respect

advanced place-

to

repeating courses, course with-

drawal and residence requirements, the policy

number of courses

limited to 50 percent of the

is

or

16 semester hours.
is

A

in

any

se-

limited to 18 semester hours, unless he

A

her academic adviser.
3.0 or higher

is

quality point average

required of the student

before permission can be granted for an overload.
If

the

GPA is

less

than

partment chairperson

A

student

who

is

3.0,

Graduate Studies for permission

student

supplement

limited to schedul-

Auditing of Courses
is

enrolled for

than

less

17 hours of coursework may, with consent of the

appropriate dean and subject to fees as stated in
Fees, register for

verifi-

Personal

one course

as

an

is

expected of all

be afforded reasonable

as-

member when coursework

missed for such reasons

is

as:

illness,

critical illness in

the immediate

family,

Participation in a university-sponsored

cocurricular

activity.

In the latter instance, mutually satisfactory ar-

rangements for assistance must be made by the
dent when the

activity

is

stu-

announced.

The instructor is not required to provide makeup examinations or to review class work missed as a
result of

A full-time student who

A student will

sistance by a faculty

to-

upon

has been reinstated
is

awarded upon

Regular classroom attendance
students.

Death or

making minimum progress

who

is

Class Attendance Policy

then approval of the de-

ing 13 semester hours. (See the section on Appeals.)

on

to

ate degree.

required.

is

appeal of academic dismissal

the section

department

graduate studies and research in the School of

semester hours. (See the section on Academic Pro-

A

requirements for a baccalau-

chairperson, apply to the assistant vice president for

ward academic good standing or who is on academic probation may schedule no more than 16
bation.)

satisfy

reate degree may, with approval of a

student in good

or she receives permission for an overload by his or

(GPA) of

Seniors needing fewer than 18 semester hours of

coursework to

cation of completion of the student's undergradu-

The normal course load of a student
standing

the Senior Year

Credit for graduate courses

Normal Load and Overload
is

as space in class

undergraduate courses with graduate courses.

credits indicated.

mester

tance depends upon such factors
and educational background.

Graduate Courses in

Associate Degree

associate degree.

of Continuing and Distance Education. Accep-

unauthorized absences.

A faculty member with

departmental approval

may adopt a reasonable, alternative policy if class
members are provided that policy in writing during
the

first

week of classes.

auditor. If the registrant attends at least three-

fourths of the regular class meetings, a

V will

ported by the instructor and the course

will

be

be en-

tered on the academic record without credit.

assignments are

made

to

re-

No

an auditor and no papers

Student Course Requirements

and Progress

Information
Within the

first

week of

classes

each semester,

teaching faculty must distribute in writing at least

or examinations are accepted by the instructor for

the following information: procedures for deter-

grading or recording either during the period of

mining each

enrollment or subsequent thereto.

An

not participate in laboratory or studio work

work

A

is

may

auditor
if

such

part of the course audited.

part-time student

may

subject to the provision that

counted the same

who

as if it

an auditor

register as

when computing

were taken for

the

credit. Indi-

are not enrolled as students

for audit privileges through the

any relationship of

may apply

dean of the School

class

ments, weighted average of requirements for grade

computation and procedures for making up

fee paid by the student, the course audited will be

viduals

letter grade,

attendance to the course, any other course require-

tests

or other work missed through excused absence.
Faculty

may post student grades providing

a stu-

dent has given written permission; the grades must
not identify the student. Using social security numbers or parts of social security

numbers

is

illegal. If

grades are posted, each student should be given

Bloomsburg University

of

unique identifier which

names

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is

not consistent to student

At any time during the semester, teaching faculty
shall

be prepared to inform students of their aca-

demic progress should the student request this.
At the end of a semester or summer term, the
final grade of each course is recorded on the
student's

permanent record;

ter grades

is

A student may

not petition for an examination

nor

in a course audited,

listed in alphabetical order.

a copy of the semes-

sent to the student at his/her

home

address or another address designated by the stu-

in a course

from which a

grade has been recorded.

A

student must present evidence of equivalent

experience

if

the course involves laboratory or stu-

dio work.

The student's petition must be approved in sequence by the department chairperson and the
dean of the

An

college.

examination committee must be appointed

dent.

by the department chairperson and approved by

Change ofArea of Study (Major)

vanced course which

the dean of the college. Unless the course

A student who

wishes to change from one area

of study to another must

file

a request to do so in

the Office of Academic Advisement. Permission to

enter the

new area of study may require

the written

approval of the department chairperson in which
is

offered. In this case, approval

it

may depend on

overall grade point average, available space

and

recommendations from departmental committees.

of the

faculty, the

of four courses (not more than 14

semester hours) in which grades of

C-,

D+,

have been recorded may be repeated. The
grade remains on the transcript and
student's

is

D

or E

awarded for the grade of the repeated course

only.

part of the percalculate

the

the same course are considered as one repeat.

of

C-,

D+,

D

A

the university from which a grade

or E has been earned and repeated at

another accredited institution of higher education
is

included in the permitted

maximum number

of

repeats.

Credit by

examinations may be used. The examination must

be written

or,

Where skill,

as in

software,

a course requirement, the written and

is

if

oral, subject to transcription.

keyboarding or use of applications

must be supplemented by a demonstraA copy of the completed approval form

must be placed

in the student's

advisement file and

the original forwarded to the Office of the Regis-

A fee is charged for courses challenged

by

insti-

tutional examination taken for credit, regardless of

number of credits awarded for that course.
Upon receipt of approval, this fee is payable at the
the

university Business Office. Evidence of

must be presented

to the

payment

department before the

examination can be administered.
If

the student passes the examination, the grade

of "P"

is

record

assigned for the course.

is

If

he/she

fails,

made. This course does not count

no

in the

student's normal quota of pass-fail courses.

Suitable adaptations of the above procedures

may be used

Examination

A student may receive
ter

the course syllabus

comprehensive manner. Suitable standardized

trar.

student's quality point average. Multiple repeats of

course taken at

in-

initial

part of the

permanent record. Quality points are

The grade of the repeated course is
manent record and is used to

an ad-

examination committee must

The examination must cover
in a

tion of skill.

A maximum

is

member

taught by only one

clude at least two faculty members.

oral aspects

Course Repeat Policy

is

a

maximum

of 64 semes-

hours of credit by examination or experiential

learning. Credit

may be awarded

to validate transfer courses taken in

non-accredited colleges.

for successful

completion of institutional examinations and/or

may be based upon

fee

is

charged for ex-

the syllabi of the courses taken

in the previous institution or, in case the student

wishes to establish equivalency with courses in this

approved external examinations.

A student may petition for the privilege of estab-

No

amination to validate such credit. Examinations

university,

upon

the syllabi of courses offered in this

institution.

lishing credit in a course or courses listed in the

undergraduate catalog through a comprehensive
examination instead of through registration and
class

attendance or through independent study of

the course content.

The

university recognizes two external examina-

tion programs: the College Level

Examination Pro-

gram (CLEP) and the Advanced Placement
gram (AP) of the College Board.

Pro-

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Credit by

AP

Examinations

-

The

university will

award credit for AP Exams upon receipt of verifica-

nated time and place according to the

tion of a score of 3, 4 or 5 by the Office of the Reg-

CLEP

Credit by
will

Examinations

and

The

university

CLEP Examinations upon

award credit for

ceipt

-

re-

verification of a score at or above the

exami-

Faculty will distribute in writing the require-

ments for each course within the

istrar.

final

nation schedule.

first

week of each

academic term. In these requirements,

final

exami-

nations shall be worth no less than 20 percent nor

more than 40 percent of

the course grade.

No

exam, paper, project or assignment shall have

50th percentile by the Office of the Registrar. Mini-

single

mum scores for awarding credit and the amount of

greater emphasis than the final examination. As a

the credit granted can be secured from the Office

result of this condition, every course

of the Registrar.

CLEP General Examinations must

be taken before matriculating
versity.

CLEP

to

Bloomsburg Uni-

Subject Examinations

may be

taken

anytime prior to graduation. Acceptance of credit
for certain

CLEP Examinations is subject to depart-

mental approval.

may award

in design,

emphasizing subject mat-

presented over the entire term.

ter

Faculty will return and/or permit students to
tests,

quizzes

and other types of evalu-

Bloomsburg

ations by the last regularly scheduled class in the

credit for educational experi-

term. In order to prevent an excessive build-up in

-

ences of students earned while serving in the armed

The

forces of the United States.

recommendation

at

Faculty will give final examinations, which are

comprehensive

review all unit

Credit for Military Experience
University

must use

grading purposes.

least three evaluations for

to the

registrar

makes

a

departmental chairperson

of the student's major based

upon

the

American

Council on Education's Guide to the Evaluation of
Educational Experiences in the

Armed Forces.

ommendations are made provided the
plies to the student's

Rec-

credit ap-

degree program. The

final

the
last

number of unit tests for each student during the
week of classes, faculty are advised to refrain

from

testing during that week.

A final

examination schedule

shall

be prepared

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

and

if

necessary and approved by the pro-

vice president for

scheduled

final

academic

affairs.

examination periods

Regu-

will

be

examination

decision for granting credit resides with the depart-

120 minutes in length. Part of the

mental chairperson. The university will transfer two

week will include at least a one-day interval between
the last full day of classes and the first day of sched-

credits in 05.100 Physical Fitness for

basic training in the

armed

completing

forces of the United

will

be designated as

the reading period.

States.

Experiential Learning
for those

uled examinations. This time

final

who have

-

In an effort to provide

in the course of their life expe-

rience obtained knowledge

and

skills

applicable to

The

following restrictions are imposed on the

scheduling of

activities

during

final

examination

week:

a college experience, the university provides the

Faculty are not required to be available to stu-

opportunity for experiential learning assessment.

dents for conferences during final examination

Through

week.

this process, life

experiences are evalu-

ated to determine their appropriateness and applicability for university credit.
this process,

Education

For details regarding

contact the Continuing and Distance

No

vice president for

No

at (570) 389-4420.

examinations

Policy

academic

scheduled classes of the semester. The faculty

are responsible for determining the length, fre-

quency, form and content of

all

examinations

within the guidelines listed below. Final examinations shall be given

affairs.

be scheduled except with the

consent of the individuals involved.

Faculty shall give examinations during the regularly

be scheduled during the

extracurricular activities or faculty-adminis-

trative activities shall

Academic Examination

will

reading period unless approved by the provost and

where applicable only during

the designated final examination week after the

end

of regularly scheduled classes and only at the desig-

The Andruss Library will remain open and other
will be made available during the final examination period with expanded
hours when possible.
No student shall be required to take more than
designated study areas

two final examinations in one day.

If

the student has

a scheduling conflict during the final examination

period resulting in an excessive

number of final

ex-

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of

aminations scheduled for one day, the following

amination must obtain approval for an alternative

examination
two weeks

arrangement from the majority of the members of
his or her academic department and college dean.

procedure for rescheduling the
shall apply

and be completed by

final

at least

The

Notification of the approved arrangement shall be

student should select two of the scheduled exami-

given to the Office of the Registrar. Except for ab-

nations to be taken during the designated time ac-

normal circumstances, the approval and

cording to the following priority of choice:

tion shall be

before the end of regularly scheduled classes.

Courses offered by the major department,

the

end of the

To change the requirement specifying
examinations shall be worth no

program,

Other courses.

Any exceptions

to

any of the scheduling

must be made on the

tions cited above

restric-

basis of the

following procedures:
In case of noncompliance with the provisions of

student has the recourse of proper

this policy, the

grievance procedures as established by the university.

During summer
shall

sessions, the last class period of

be designated as the

final

exami-

nation period with the time period for the examination not to exceed 80 minutes unless the arrange-

ments have been made
be announced

advance so that they can

in

meeting of the

at the first

notifica-

first

week of

classes.

Additional required courses in the major

each course

made by

class.

Ex-

cept in unusual circumstances, classes in six-week

that final

than 20 percent

less

nor more than 40 percent of the course grade,
there must be agreement for the change by the faculty

member(s)

the

members of

in

charge of the

his or

class,

a majority of

her academic department

and the appropriate college dean. Except for abnormal circumstances, the approval and notification to students will be made by the end of the first
week of classes. If approved, the change may remain in effect for the faculty member for the duration of this policy or until the course
to the

is

resubmitted

curriculum committee.

In order to change the time and place sched-

uled for a final examination, there must be agree-

ment

change by the

for the

charge of the

class,

members (s)

faculty

in

100 percent of the students in

last

the class and the appropriate college dean. This

day of the course. Final examinations for courses

change must be made by the middle of the semes-

scheduled in three-week sessions shall be held dur-

ter.

sessions shall have the final examination

on the

ing the last of the two class periods scheduled for
the last day. Classes in the nine-week sessions shall

hold

final

examinations on the

last

scheduled

class

day with the period extended to 80 minutes for that

Faculty

who

wish to schedule quizzes, tests or

examinations at times other than during their regu-

scheduled

do so only

if

a

class

periods during the term

make-up opportunity

is

made

may
avail-

able to students. This opportunity must be sched-

uled at a time mutually acceptable to both student

and

faculty

and may not

other scheduled
give

classes.

an examination

conflict with the student's

A faculty member shall not

at a

time other than during a

matter

will

in the

If for

some reason

be deter-

member
a

change

obtained from the majority of the faculty

during the examination period.

The

additional final examination (s) should be

rescheduled with consultation of the relevant
ulty

on

fac-

a mutually convenient time. Assistance in

the rescheduling of examinations

may come from

such individuals as the student's adviser, depart-

ment chairperson or academic dean.
Unless returned to the student,

all

graded

final

for at least the next full semester following the final

given to the appropriate college dean.

itself to

mem-

arrange to provide a make-up opportunity

mem-

abnormal circumstances, this approval should be
granted by the end of the first week of classes. Notification of this alternative arrangement shall be

A faculty member who believes

will

is

time and date of a final examination

examinations must be available for student review

bers of his/her academic department. Except for

of a course does not lend

ber

in

is

regularly scheduled class period unless approval
first

charge of the vote.

made

this

secret ballot with the faculty

that results in a student conflict, the faculty

class.

larly

Student opinion in

mined by

examination.

Grading Policies
Recording Grades

summer

-

At the end of a semester or

session, the final grade for

each course

is

that the content

recorded on the student's permanent record; a

a scheduled ex-

copy of the semester's grades

is

sent to the student's

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home address or another address designated by the

documentation

student. Midsemester grades of D plus,

circumstances above and beyond individual con-

D and E are

reported to degree students with 32 and fewer

se-

trol persist

or

to the instructor indicating that

new circumstances of

An

that nature

mester hours earned. These grades are not perma-

have developed.

nently recorded.

granted only upon approval of the instructor and

Grades

of

Definition

Bloomsburg

Grades

University, with their

given

at

P

Passed. This grade

-

dent takes a course on a

work which would lead

(superior attainment)

recorded when a

is

pass-fail basis

grade of

to a

D

A- = 3.67

The grade of P

B+ = 3.33 (above average attainment)
B = 3.00

passed by proficiency examination and

B- = 2.67

or cocurricular

C+ =

theater and forensics.

C

takes a course

who

which the student

also

Incomplete

when an

or higher.

recorded when a course

when

academic

for

is

a stu-

on

such as musical ensembles,

is

recorded when a student

a pass-fail basis
to a

grade of

E.

and does work
The grade of F

recorded when a student receives a

is

failing

grade in a non-credit course for a cocurricular

are responsible for the course in

ac-

tivity.

R

Research. This grade

-

when

structor only

is

assigned by the in-

a student has

been unable

to

complete a research component of a course be-

is

enrolled.

is

a temporary grade given only

Other Grades
I -

activity

which would lead

Bloomsburg University are assigned by

those faculty

is

F - Failed This grade

= 2.00 (average attainment)

C-=1.67

credit at

also

stu-

and does

dent receives a passing grade in a non-credit course

2.33

D+=1.33
D = 1.00 (minimum attainment)
E = 0.00 (failure)
The grades given to each student

be

will

the dean of the appropriate college.

commensurate

quality points, are as follows:

A = 4.00

extension of time

cause the length of time for the research exceeds

instructor believes a student has

able to complete course requirements

been un-

due

to cir-

end of semester and when

the

completion of the research

is

a formal plan for

filed with the instruc-

and the chairperson. Provisions

tor

for removal of

cumstances beyond his/her control. Failure of a

the grade are the same as those for the grade of

student to take the final examination or complete

The

instructor

must submit the grade of

R

I.

to the

completion

other course requirements without prior arrange-

registrar along with the formal plan for

ment

of the research and the grade to be assigned to the

with the instructor for a legitimate excuse

not justification for a grade of
tor submits a grade of

I

I.

When

to the registrar,

is

an instrucit

must be

accompanied by a formal, written plan for the

stu-

student

if

the research

is

not completed

the time period stipulated.

rily in

satisfacto-

The plan

for the

student to complete the research shall be prepared

dent to complete the course requirements and the

by the instructor with the acceptance of the

appropriate letter grade that would be assigned

dent. Unless specifically stated in the written plan to

if

the plan were not completed by the student in the

time specified.

The plan

for the student to

com-

the contrary,

it is

completed prior

When

stu-

assumed that the work will be
end of the next regular se-

to the

the student has completed the plan,

plete the course requirements shall be prepared by

mester.

the instructor with the acceptance of the student.

the instructor shall recalculate the grade to be

Unless specifically stated in the written plan to the

signed for the course and submit

contrary,

it is

assumed

that

work

will

be completed

end of the next regular semester. When
the plan has been completed by the student, the

prior to the

instructor will recalculate the grade to be assigned
for the course

and submit

this

new grade

to the

registrar according to established procedures.

A

V

Courses)

X No
-

grade

is

grade of

file in

the Office of

The student must present

suitable

Grade Reported

When

this

temporary

recorded, the provisions for determining

academic honors, good standing, minimal progress

requirements must be initiated by the student prior

deadine of the plan on

to

Audit (See the section on Auditing of

-

and

the Registrar.

as-

new grade

the registrar according to established procedures.

request for an extension of time to complete course

to the

this

satisfactory progress are

W

-

X

is

not applied until the

removed.

Withdrawn. (See the sections on Course

Withdrawal and Withdrawal from the University)

Bloomsburg University

of

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in

Quality Points
Grade point values are assigned

accordance with the following

A maximum

as follows:

A

minimum

the

4.00

A-

3.67

B+
B

3.33

B-

2.67

more

as part of

graduation requirement of 128

se-

mester hours.

No more than one pass-fail course may be taken

3.00

C+

may be included

than 8 semester hours)

Value Points

Grade

rules:

of two courses (totaling not

2.33

C

2.00

G

1.67

D+

1.33

D

1.00

E

0.00

in

any one semester.

A

up

on a

to take a course

day

until the close of the business

on the second Friday of the semester or on the

first

Wednesday of each summer session.
Courses taken on a pass-fail basis must be free
electives; no required courses may be taken as passRequired courses are those courses used

fail.

to sat-

the requisites for a major (including required

isfy

Grade Point Average (GPA)

may request

student

pass-fail basis

cognate courses) or a minor or to comply with Gen-

The Grade Point Average (GPA)

is

computed

from the academic record of courses taken
Bloomsburg University in which grades of
through E were earned. The computation

Education requirements. The student must

complete

A

eral

ex-

is

eral

at

course requirements within the Gen-

course from that area for

The

ecuted by multiplying the number of semester

hours for each course by the number of quality

all

Education area before selecting another

is

instructor

being taken on a

is

pass-fail.

not informed that the course

pass-fail basis.

Grades of A,

B, C,

products, then dividing the

D or E are translated into grades of P or F, with the
grade of P recorded for a grade of D or higher and

step by the total

the grade of F recorded for E. Grades of P and F do

points for the grade in the course

and adding the

sum obtained in the first
number of semester hours repre-

not enter the computation of a GPA.

sented by the courses.

A "semester GPA" is computed by including only
the courses of a single semester.

GPA"

The "cumulative

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

is

repeated at another regionally accredited

stitution of

grade of

D

in-

higher education, the credits for a

or E and the quality points for the

D

one

to

the

through E has been reported
it

may be changed

through the grievance process, to change a temporary grade to a final grade or to correct a

tional or clerical error.

change of grade due
error must be

made

to a

computa-

A recommendation
computational or

for

clerical

in writing by the instructor

and

approved by the department chairperson and the

dean of the appropriate

and R

is

college.

When

a grade of I

changed, only the approval of the depart-

ment chairperson

is

required.

A

After attaining

student

may

who

student

course

has received a grade of E in a

sophomore standing, a degree
on a pass-fail basis

elect credit courses

on a

may not

take

it

student

may

revoke a decision to take a

later

The

basis.

pass-fail basis.

revocation must be

completed by the close of the business day one

week

middle of the semester. This allows

after the

the pass-fail option to be used again.

Academic Good Standing

A student whose

record

riod shows a cumulative

considered

in

at

any

GPA

final

grading pe-

of 2.00 or better

is

academic good standing. (There are

three final grading periods,

mester and the

total

fall

semester, spring se-

summer session.)

Satisfactory Progress
Satisfactory progress

Pass-Fail Policy

letter

grade earned.

course on a pass-fail

Office,

Registrar's

required, the stu-

is

demic department be notified of the actual

A
Change of Grade
After a grade of A

the student changes his/her major to

which the original grade

in

dent may request that the chairperson of the aca-

at

Bloomsburg are deleted from the computation.

subsequent to completion of a course on a

If

pass-fail basis

two

is

evaluated on the basis of

criteria:

A student's ability to earn a minimum
ter hours;

of semes-

.

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A student's ability to maintain a minimum GPA
undergraduate

GPA drops below but within 0.1 of
GPA required for minimal progress;
A full-time freshman or transfer student who

degree students, in order to maintain satisfactory

was making minimal progress toward good standing

progress toward the completion of a degree, must

at the

conclusion of each grading period.

at the

Full-time, continuously enrolled

minimum

earn a

the cumulative

of 24 semester hours in any given

12-month period (including semester hours earned
in

her cumulative

A

der to maintain satisfactory progress within any

month

1

2-

period, must earn half of all semester hours

credit hours attempted for 9 or

more semester

hours.

Note: Hours earned for a repeated undergradu-

counted

ate course are not

GPA

Required for

Minimal Progress
-

1

1.25- 1.99

16 semester hours

17

-

32 semester hours

1.65-1.99

33

-

48 semester hours

1.85

49

-

64 semester hours

1.95- 1.99

-

1.99

65 or more semester hours

A

readmitted student

who was formerly diswho at the close of

the

first

grading period has not regained minimal

academic progress or good standing;

A full-time student who failed to earn 24 semeshours within one 12-month period;

ter

A part-time student who failed to earn the minimum number of semester hours as prescribed
above within the given semester.

twice.

To maintain satisfactory progress, a student
must meet the following minimal requirements:
Total Hours Earned (Includes Grades of P and
transfer credits) Cumulative

below

is

required for minimal progress

missed for academic deficiency

attempted for up to 8 semester hours; two-thirds of
all

0.1 of that

toward good standing;

developmental studies courses)
Part-time undergraduate degree students, in or-

end of the second grading period

but within

2.00

making minimal progress toward academic good standing, may schedule no
more than 16 semester hours.

Academic Dismissal

A student who at any final grading period is not
good standing, making minimal progress toward
good standing or qualified to attend for a semester
on academic probation is excluded from registration and his/her record is marked "academic dismissal." A student may be placed on "academic dismissal" without first being placed on academic proin

bation.

A student

student, while

under "academic dismissal"

is

ineli-

gible to attend any courses offered for a period of
at least

one calendar year. Readmission regulations

are stated in the section on Readmission.

Dean's List

A full-time
is

Students failing to meet the minimal require-

GPA will

GPA

ments of earned credit hours and/or

3.5 or higher in 12 or more semester hours of

notified by the Office of the Registrar.

degree student whose semester

coursework will be named to the dean's
semester. Grades of P or F
tation of a student's

list

for that

do not enter the compu-

Appeals

A student under "academic

GPA.

tion the

Academic Probation

An

If

undergraduate student in one of the follow-

ing categories

is

permitted to attend the university

on academic probation

for

one additional

final

dismissal"

Academic Review Board

reinstatement

is

may

granted, the conditions of rein-

statement are indicated including an enrollment
limit of 13 semester

time.

The

hours for a specified period of

student's record also

is

marked "commitgood

tee reinstated." If the student does not attain

16 semester hours:

standing or

entering freshman whose

his/her
less

first final

grade period

final

grading period

the cumulative

A
ment

student

is

whose

but

granted by the conditions of reinstatement, he or

is

at least 1.00

GPA

less than,

at

his/her

first

but within 0.25 of

GPA required for minimal progress;

who

not making minimal progress toward

academic good standing by the end of the period
she

transfer student

is

GPA at the end of

than 1.25;

A

peti-

for reinstatement.

grading period (semester/summer) but limited to

An

be

has been meeting the require-

for at least two consecutive grading periods

immediately prior to a grading period in which his/

his

is

excluded from further registration and her/

record
If

is

again

marked "academic

the student elects to attend the

dismissal."

summer

ses-

sions immediately following reinstatement for a

spring semester dismissal, then the entire
session

is

summer

considered the next grading period for

which the student must

attain

minimal progress

to-

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Pennsylvania

of

ward good academic standing or good academic

Career Concentration

-

Career concentrations

are multidisciplinary advisement programs to help

standing.
Petitions to the

Academic Review Board must be

students select courses to develop appropriate

skills

and must be mailed to the chairperson of
the Academic Review Board within 48 hours of re-

and knowledge

ceipt of official notification of dismissal.

advisery committees exist in areas such as

The Academic Review Board includes the deans
of Arts and Sciences, Business and Professional

nity services, public administration, gerontology

in writing

to

prepare for entry and mobility in

specific professions or careers.

For example, career

commu-

Studies; director of Admissions; director of Aca-

and environmental management and planning.
Teacher Certifications - Certification is the

demic Advisement;

sult of

registrar; director

Human

of the Center

re-

completing a teacher education program

Development; and the

approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Edu-

director of Student Standards. At the initiative of

cation as defined by Chapter 49 of the Regulations

for Counseling

and

Academic Review

either the applicant or the

Board, the student's adviser
ticipate as a voting

may be

member in

invited to par-

the consideration of

its

evaluation of a petition for reinstatement,

the board

charged

is

to consider the

degree to

which external factors beyond the student's control

temporarily prevented

optimum academic

achievement; the likelihood that these or similar

would not recur

factors

if

reinstatement were

granted; the likelihood that the student,

if

rein-

could complete his or her curriculum suc-

stated,

-

Certification of

Professional Personnel. Certificates are issued by
the Pennsylvania

Department of Education upon

the recommendation of the university, based on

the case.
In

of the State Board of Education

approved teacher education programs.

its

Certifica-

tion does not apply to certificates issued by the university for

completion of a university program. Mi-

nors cannot lead to certification to teach or supervise in the public schools

of Pennsylvania.

Double Majors Across Colleges - Students

elect-

ing to major in two departments must have a major
adviser in each department,

meet

all

of the major

cessfully within a reasonable extension of the nor-

requirements of each department and

mal four-year period; and an evaluadon of the plan
for attaining good standing proposed by the stu-

general education requirements. Double majors in

A

dent.
final

decision of the

and not subject

Academic Review Board

is

to review.

Majors, Minors, Certification, Career

Concentration
Major
field

Each student must complete a major

-

of study for graduadon.

A major field

of study

one of the approved degree programs prescribed
by the major department or the college in which
is

the student

is

enrolled.

The specific course

require-

all

some departments may require more than

mum

the mini-

128 credits for graduation.

Change of Area of Study (Major) - A student
who wishes to change from one area of study to
another must file a request to do so in the Office of
Academic Advisement.
Permission to enter the new area of study may
require the written approval of the department

chairperson in which
proval

it is

offered. In this case, ap-

may depend upon such

factors as overall

grade point average, available space and recom-

ments for the options within each of the degree
programs leading to the degrees are described else-

mendations from departmental committees.

where

session.

in this catalog.

Minor -

A minor field

of study consists of a mini-

mum of 18 hours, at least 15 of which must be in the
department offering the minor. While courses
counting toward a minor may also

fulfill

general

of the

It

must be done by the student and while school

also
is

in

Scheduling Classes and Registration
Students enroll by scheduling classes, paying fees

and

registering

on the

first

day of each semester or

education or career concentration requirements,

summer session. The scheduling of classes is usually

minor courses may not be in a student's major discipline and/or certification area. A minor offered in

completed during the prior semester. Classes

an academic discipline may have multiple advise-

an obligation to the student.

ment

options.

nors in

A student may choose

more than one academic

to

pursue mi-

discipline.

in

progress for the current semester always constitute
All

scheduling proce-

dures for the next semester shall not conflict with
this obligation.

The

dates for scheduling and ad-

visement are announced by the

registrar.

To sched-

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schedule booklet, meet
and enter their schedules didesignated computer terminals.

ule, students obtain a class

quire the approval of the academic adviser.

with their advisers
rectly at

Seniors schedule classes

first,

Late Registration

A student may register late until the close of busi-

followed by jun-

vided an opportunity for counseling and schedule

on the sixth day of the semester or the first
Wednesday following a summer session registration.
There is a special fee for late registration unless the

changes during the orientation period. Second

student presents a medical excuse at the time of

sophomores and freshmen.

iors,

their schedules

prepared

mester freshmen have a

Fall

freshmen have

advance and are pro-

in

minimum

se-

load schedule

prepared for them. All students should complete
English Composition

I

end of the sophomore

and

(or equivalent) by the

II

ness

registration.

Evaluation of Undergraduate Transfer
Credits

year.

Evaluation of credit earned at other institutions

Students shall not be required to take part in
cocurricular activities until after 3:30 p.m. Sched-

uled

have precedence over unscheduled

activities

meets, practices,

to student teaching, internships, etc., will pre-

pare their proposed schedule, which

will

peers.

These students mail

their class scheduling

Students are billed according to

number

of

se-

Students must register in person on the

summer

first

day

session according to

the instructions for registration issued by the regis-

for non-degree students

class

C

(2.0/4.0) or above

one of the regional

ac-

gree student. Courses taken with a grade of less than
(2.0/4.0) will not transfer to

sity

community col-

sity

and the cumulative

GPA is

2.0 or higher

Transfer credit will be deleted

if

the student sub-

stu-

sequently registers for courses which substantially

register will have their

duplicate the content of courses accepted for

and part-time degree

who do not

Bloomsburg Univer-

unless earned at a Pennsylvania

lege or a State System of Higher Education univer-

schedules dropped at the end of the

first

day

transfer.

When

of registration.

Students with unpaid fees, overdue library materials

completed with a grade of

from a two-year or four-year

institution, accredited by

Special provisions for registration are available

dents. Students

transfer.

College-level courses

C

mester hours scheduled.

trar.

do not

crediting agencies, are usually transferred for a de-

to the registrar.

of each semester or

recommended by the Admis-

Grades, quality points and grade point averages

fer.

be pro-

cessed at the appointed time with those of their

form

is

sions Office with final approval by the department

chairperson. Credits for acceptable courses trans-

etc.

Students off campus at the time of scheduling

due

for transfer students

and other obligations due the

university will be

denied scheduling and registration

privileges.

Students with disabilities should contact the Ac-

commodative Services to make special arrangements for scheduling of classes and registration.

the substitution of transfer credit for a

required course

is

in question

because the course

was taken in an unaccredited institution or because
the description of standards of the course are unclear,

a student

is

entitled to

an opportunity

to vali-

date the course by examination.

Correspondence courses are subject

to accep-

tance to a total that does not exceed 15 semester

Change of Undergraduate Schedule

A

hours

if

taken

from a college or university

may change his/her semester/sum-

accredted by one of the two regional accrediting

mer session schedule prior to the close of the fifth/
third day of the semester/ summer session. The con-

agencies and acceptable by that institution toward

student

sent of the adviser

is

Changes are subject

graduation in a baccalaureate degree program.

Courses taken in another institution on a pass-

not prerequisite to a change.
to available space in classes to

which the student proposes
Schedule changes for

ment of Developmental

all

to transfer.

students in the Depart-

Instruction, with less than

fail
if

basis are acceptable for transfer as free electives

they conform to the conditions for such grades at

Bloomsburg University.
fer courses

A student applying to trans-

must fulfill the provisions of the sections

32 earned credits, require the approval of the De-

on residence requirement and graduation

partment of Developmental Instruction. Schedule

ments.

adjustments for students on academic probation,

Credits from other institutions accredited by
one of the regional accrediting associations earned

reinstatement and minimal academic progress re-

require-

Bloomsburg University

of

by a Bloomsburg degree student
vided

approvals

student's adviser

will transfer

obtained

are

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Pennsylvania

When students withdraw during a semester,

pro-

from the

first

and department chairperson. An

grade of

W

is

the

recorded for each of the courses on

the student's schedule

if

the withdrawal occurs

approval form can be obtained from the registrar.

prior to the beginning of the final examination pe-

Upon completion

riod. Students

of a course,

it is

the student's re-

an

sponsibility to provide the registrar with

official

The

Course evaluations by department chair-

transcript.

may not withdraw during

effective date of a withdrawal

is

the date on

persons must be secured before the registrar can

which the student signs an

record courses and credits on the student's aca-

in the Office of the Registrar or the date

demic record.

the written request

Evaluation of credit earned at other institutions

provided by a department

fice with guidelines

chairperson, cooperatively established by a college

dean.

A

transfer student

is

issued an evaluation

which remain

be met. This

to

subject to revi-

is

withdrawal form

on which

received by the registrar for a

Students failing to register for the next semester
are classified as withdrawn

and must apply for read-

mission. Non-degree students
ister

may continue

to reg-

without readmission provided their next

tration

within four semesters of their

is

regis-

last enroll-

ment.

An individual who discontinues attendance with-

sheet that stipulates the requirements for graduation

is

official

student withdrawing in absentia.

by transfer students and by readmitted students

who earned credit subsequent to their prior enrollment at Bloomsburg is made in the Admissions Of-

the final

examination period.

out clearing

all

obligations to the university waives

sion in the light of subsequent changes in the evalu-

the right to a transcript and future readmission

ation of the transcript.

until all obligations are cleared.

which cover reimbursements are stated

Policies

Withdrawalfrom a Course

in the subsection

After the schedule change period

and continu-

ing until three weeks past mid-term,

withdraws from a course a grade of

if

a student

"W will be

re-

is

re-

Fees.

may be absent for extended periods of
The categories include:

students
time.

corded. As a means of notification of the instructor
to the intent of the withdrawal, a student

on Miscellaneous

In addition to withdrawing from the university,

Temporary Withdrawal/Leave of Absence

is

granted

by the Admissions Office after a student completes

quired to obtain his/her instructor's signature on

the withdrawal procedures and

the withdrawal form.

temporary withdrawal/leave of absence form with

No withdrawals will

be permitted after the close

Clinical Experience

registrar

Prior to the last

week of

classes, in

exceptional

files

a

the Admissions Office.

of the work day three weeks after the middle day of
the semester.

when he/she

when

cal year(s)

absence

a student

is

is

authorized by the

participating in the clini-

of the medical technology and radiologi-

circumstances, for compelling, justified and docu-

cal

mented

which

are not charged fees by the university during the

restric-

time of their clinical experience at a cooperating

the course
tions.

tute

is

A limit of four
program

in

being taught may waive these

Poor academic performance

grounds for

sity is

dean of the college

reasons, the

will

not consti-

Study Abroad absence

(4)

withdrawals during the degree

shall apply.

(Withdrawal from the univer-

an exception.) Faculty are encouraged

to in-

clude the University late withdrawal policy on the

beginning of

the semester.

Withdrawalfrom

Benjamin

at the Office

of the

Franklin Hall. Students with-

drawing in absentia must submit a written request
to the registrar.

category

is

authorized by the regis-

participating in a university-

sanctioned exchange program with a cooperating
university abroad.
in

The student may be charged fees

accordance with the agreement with the cooper-

ating university.

from
from the university by

completing a withdrawal form
1

when

is

Completing Degree Elsewhere -absence

A student may withdraw
Registrar,

trar

a student

by the registrar

the University

this

hospital.

late withdrawal.

syllabus distributed to students at the

technology programs. Students in

his or

when

is

authorized

a student receives permission

her adviser and department chairper-

son to complete course requirements at an ap-

proved institution other than Bloomsburg University.

Mandatory Leave

when

a student

is

is

recorded by the registrar

required to leave the university

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due

Undergraduate Catalog

medical and/or psychological reasons or

to

is

will

be given placement testing. The

ing) will be

Academic Integrity Policy and Procedures
Bloomsburg University students are expected to
in all their academic work; this means

be honest

they will not engage in any of the following

on

Cheating

examinations

acts:

including

nonauthorized use of books or notes, use of crib
sheets, copying

from other student's papers,

changing information with another student

ex-

orally

or by signals, obtaining a copy of the examination
illegally

and other

similar activities.

Plagiarism in term papers, themes, essays, reports,
is

take-home examinations,

to steal or use without

(To plagiarize

etc.

student

Falsifications including forging signatures, alter-

ing answers after they have been graded, insertion

etc.

full

member who

lated the

A copy of this information will also be sent to

the student's academic department. If a student
identified for

and

is

course (s) during the

university.

A fac-

integrity policy

should use the

first

semester
is

(fall

or spring)

considered a pre-

A

the work tainted by the academic dishonesty and/

or assign the grade of E for the entire course (A stu-

dent may file a grievance against

and/

this action.);

or

complaint against the student with

the Student-Faculty Judicial Board.

troductory or Intermediate Algebra for
that

meet

courses

all

quantitative-analytical reasoning general

education requirements). This requirement also

orally or in writing.

member also is authorized to assign a zero in

File a written

is

placed in a developmental

requisite before additional courses for credit to-

Reprimand the student

summer freshmen during their first academic year semester of attendance. Developmental
courses will be provided for all identified Act 101/
EOP freshmen and for other identified freshmen
based upon the available seats in the Department
of Developmental Instruction courses.
applies to

Student Outcomes Assessment

The complaint

must describe academic dishonesty that is alleged
to have taken place and must request that the matter

gram.

ward the degree can be taken in corresponding
areas (Writing II for English Composition I and In-

following procedures to resolve the matter.

faculty

has been administered a placement

with a report indicating the prescribed pro-

academic dishonesty

believes that a student has vio-

academic

di-

provide each

range of penalties from

guilty of

subjected to a

reprimand to expulsion from the
ulty

who

The

Statistics.

will

test(s)

of attendance, the course (s)

A student found
may be

erasure of a grader's

fact,

Computer Science and
Academic Advisement

ematics,

ideas,

other person.)

of answers after the

may be prescribed. Guidelines for developmental course placement are established by the
Department of Developmental Instruction, the Department of English and the Department of Mathcourse(s)

of an-

etc.

determined by the pattern of SAT scores

and high school achievement. Students selectively
low in one of the admission testing areas (e.g., below SAT Math of 470, SAT Verbal of 480) will have
placement testing in areas that are selectively weak.
Depending on the results of the review of the
academic record and the placement test scores, an
individualized program including a developmental

rector of

acknowledgment the

words, formulas, computer programs,

marking,

specific area(s)

of placement testing (mathematics, reading, writ-

suspended.

be shared by the board. All subsequent proce-

dures shall follow those of the judicial system.

The university is committed to the continuous
improvement of its programs and services. In an ongoing effort to monitor the quality and effectiveness of these programs and services, the university
routinely conducts campus-based studies of student attitudes, student achievement, student

Diagnostic Testing Program Policy

satis-

and personal, professional and career development. These studies are grouped under the
heading of student outcomes assessment. Participation in outcomes assessment activities is expected of
all students. While every student is not selected for
faction

This policy applies to testing that

is

not a part of

course requirements.

Students

placement

will

tests

be selected for and administered
prior to matriculation based

upon

freshman year grade point average
(GPA). A predicted freshman year GPA is calculated by the Office of Admissions for each new
their predicted

freshman

at the

time of application using the high

school class rank,

New freshmen

SAT Verbal and SAT Math

with a predicted

GPA

less

scores.

than 2.25

participation in every activity,

it is

likely that

vidual student will be involved in

sessment

activities

an

indi-

one or more

during the college years.

It is

through cooperative participation in the

as-

only

assess-

ment process that the university can better understand itself and better serve its students.

Bloomsburg University

Pennsylvania

of

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General Education Requirements

may not be

there

Introduction

The College of

and Sciences, College of

Arts

a one-to-one correspondence

between experimental time and

credit.

Business and College of Professional Studies at

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania administer
undergraduate curricula. Requirements for the

Distribution Requirements

The general education program

includes spe-

curricula are in sections describing each college.
cific

Each curriculum, leading

course requirements totalling 18 credits,

to a baccalaureate

tribution requirements totalling 36 credits

degree, requires successful completion of at least
diversity

128 semester hours in the major, general education

and

free electives. This section deals with general

education; requirements for each major are listed

under department headings. While
unrestricted,

it's

electives are

helpful to consult with a faculty

dis-

and

a

requirement of two courses. The goals of

the general education program are to develop:

An ability to communicate effectively;
An ability to think analytically and quantitatively;

A facility

to

make independent and

responsible

value judgments and decisions according to high

adviser.

ethical values

When

a student makes a tentative choice of a

major, preliminary or prerequisite courses re-

An

and

long recreation

quired in that major are assigned. Admission

is

se-

lective or restrictive at the junior year entry level for

some

curricula.

mit the student

The
if

university

the student

not bound to ad-

is
is

not admissible

life-

skills;

A capacity for assessing

the validity of ideas

and

to gain

knowledge through the development of

critical

ac-

cording to the competition for available spaces or

Students

goals;

an understanding of the approaches used
thinking

other selective

life

appreciation of the need for fitness and

abilities;

A greater appreciation

of theater, literature, art

criteria.

who

plan to major in two departments

and music through stimulation of one's

creative

interests;

must have a major adviser in each department and
meet all of the major requirements of each depart-

ment and

all

of the general education require-

ments. Double majors in some departments
require

more than

the

minimum

may

in

An understanding of the relationship between
an individual and his/her physical and biological

128 semester
environments;

hours for graduation. Double majors in depart-

ments

An understanding of our society and the relative
position of an individual in this society;

two colleges must have the permission of

both college deans to declare a double major.

A

familiarity with the

human knowledge

ences, natural sciences

An

Credit, Semester Hour

A

semester hour

credit for

is

ordinarily defined as the

one weekly period of 50 minutes of

ture, discussion or recitation for

some

lec-

one semester. In

cases as in laboratory, studio or internship,

major contributions of

in the humanities, social sci-

and mathematics; and

awareness and global understanding of the

relative position of the individual in the

munity.

world com-

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Specific

Undergraduate Catalog

Communication
fies

14.101 Italian

Course Requirements

for 20-104

(9 credits; unless student quali-

Honors Composition

in

which case

only 6 credits are required.) Students eligible for 20-

16.105 Chinese

18.101 Latin

20-101 and one of the second level courses.

18.102 Latin 2

1

and one of the

following:

25.104 Interpersonal Speech

Communication

writing-intensive literature course:

74.153 Introduction to Sign Language

20.131 Bible as Literature
20.151 Introduction to Literature

Quantitative-Analytical Reasoning (3 credits)

08.303 Honors Seminar on Quantitative and

20.152 Literature and Society

Analytical Reasoning

20.156 Popular Literature
20.226 European Literature

40.246 Business

1

40.346 Business

20.227 European Literature 2
20.236 American Literature

20.246 British Literature

48.160 Basic
53.101

1

20.256 Non-Western Literature

1

22.257 Non-Western Literature 2

Communication

53.114 College Algebra
53.1 18 Applied Matrix Algebra

53.123 Essentials Calculus
1

53.141 Introduction to Statistics

09.231 Technical Writing

10.100 Foundations of French Literature

53.241 Probability and Statistics

56.110 Introduction to Computer Science

and Culture

Values, Ethics
1

and Responsible Decision Mak-

ing (3 credits)

10.102 French 2

08.301 Honors Seminar: Values

10.203 French 3

09.213 Science, Technology and

10.204 French 4

09.230

Pronunciation

German

Human

Values

10.205 Applied Phonetics and

Literature

and Culture

German 1
11.102 German 2
11.203 German 3
11.204 German 4
11.101

12.100 Foundations of Spanish Literature

and Culture

Human Sexuality

28.220 Ethics

28.290 Medical Ethics
28.292 Contemporary Moral Problems
28.295 Business Ethics

28.294 Ethics Politics and Public Policy
41.105 Environmental Issues/Choices

42.210 Values Conflict 20th Cent
42.215 Global Issues: Contemporary Values

44.207 Ethics, Politics and Public Policy
1

12.102 Spanish 2
12.203 Spanish 3

12.204 Spanish 4
12.205 Phonetic Theory and Practice
13.101 Russian

Math Thinking

53.125 Analysis

are to be selected from these courses:

12.101 Spanish

Statistics

Statistics

53.111 Finite Mathematics

20.247 British Literature 2

three credits in

& Economics Math 1
& Economics Stat 1

45.260 Basic Social

1

20.237 American Literature 2

11.100 Foundations of

Grammar

20.112 Practical

25.103 Public Speaking

20.203 Approaches to Literary Study or a

10.101 French

1

20.301 Creative Writing

20.201 Composition 2

The remaining

1

16.106 Chinese 2

104 Honors Composition are excused from taking
20-101 Composition

1

14.102 Italian 2

45.320 Sociology of Women
46.102 Anthropology
46.260

& World Problems

Men & Women

Anthropology

Perspective

48.131 Psychology Adjustment
1

13.102 Russian 2
13.103 Russian 3

13.104 Russian 4

48.254 Psychology Aspects Society Issues
50.254 Social Implications Biology

Bloomsburg University

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Pennsylvania

of

60.205 Career Development and Life

Planning

Thirty-six semester hours are required with 12

82.217 Alcohol: Use and Abuse
Fitness

& Recreational Skills(3

semester hours required from each of the three

credits)

05.112 Varsity Sports
05.1 13 Varsity Sports

05.149 Aquatics

-

II

Begin Non-Swim

No

three semester hours from a given acathis distribution

requirement.

Courses which an individual uses to

05.155 Swimnastics

specific

Safety

satisfy the

communication, quantitative/analytical

reasoning, values/ethics and fitness and recreation

05.214 Fencing

requirements may not be used to

05.217 Bicycling

tion requirements.

05.219 Tennis

satisfy distribu-

Bloomsburg University Curricu-

lum Committee (BUCC) or an

Dance
05.222 Creative Dance
05.223 Modern Dance
05.224 Fitness Dance
05.221 Jazz

individual academic

department, with the approval of the

BUCC, may

exclude any of its courses from being counted

as

a

distribution requirement.

some

In

05.225 Beginning Ballet

cases, qualifications exist in the

form of

prerequisites, two semester continuity, etc. Consult

05.226 Jogging / Walking

the class schedule, the university catalog or the stu-

05.228 Gymnastics
05.230 Weight Training

sci-

ences and natural sciences and mathematics.

demic major may count toward

05.151 Intermediate Aquatics

CPR and

general academic areas of humanities, social

more than

05.150 Beginning Aquatics

05.200

Distribution Requirements

dent information system for prerequisites and

& Fitness

other qualifications. Please be aware that not every

05.231 Archery

general education course

05.232 Bowling

offered each semester.

is

The courses appearing here are approved for
general education as of May 1, 1995. If a course was

05.233 Badminton

05.234 Golf

previously listed for general education

05.235 Riflery

appear

05.236 Volleyball

fulfill

and does not

in this class schedule, that course will

still

general education credit for the student, pro-

05.238 Racquetball-Handball

vided the student enrolled in the course during the

05.239 Square Dance

time the course was approved for general educa-

05.240 Fitness-Slimnastics

However, students scheduling the course after

tion.

05.241 Judo-Self Defense

the course

05.243 Backpacking

general education credit for the course.

05.244 Orienteering

no longer

is

approved may not receive

Questions regarding courses

listed as

general

05.245 Canoeing

education should be directed to the academic de-

05.247 Basic Rock Climbing

partment which

05.248 Basic Sailing

offers the course.

Courses selected to

fulfill

the distribution re-

05.250 Lifesaving

quirements must be from

05.265 Basketball

departments within each of the three groups with
two or more credits required from each depart-

05.270 Exercise and You
05.271 Intermediate Archery

ment

05.272 Intermediate Bowling
05.273 Intermediate Golf

selected. Courses

at least three different

which a student uses

to sat-

isfy

the specific course requirements in the catego-

ries

of communication, quantitative/analytical rea-

05.274 Intermediate Tennis

soning, values/ethics and fitness and recreation

05.275 Intermediate Volleyball

may not be used

05.276 Intermediate Judo

ments.

05.277 Advanced Sailing

Students

& Wellness (1 credit only)
First Aid & Safety (1 credit only)

05.298 Fitness
05.321

05.397 Adult Hlth Dev Program

(1

credit

only)

50.205 Intro to Nutrition

otherwise meet the prerequisites

are permitted to take any course offered by the

departments

listed below, unless the

course

is

ex-

pressly excluded for general education by the university

(1 credit only)

who

to satisfy the distribution require-

curriculum committee or the department

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70.101 Introduction to Exceptional

with the approval of the curriculum committee.

No

more than three credits from a given aca-

Individuals

demic major may count toward the distribution

72.152 Introduction to Communications

requirement. Students with a double major must

adhere

to this policy for

Group

A

Humanities and the Arts

-

Disorders

The

one of the majors.
-

following courses are not eligible for

group B

Select

40.246 Business and Economics

courses totalling 12 credits from these departments:

Mathematics

Art
Art History

40.280 Special Topics

Art Studio

40.346 Business and Economics

Communication Studies

40.400 Econometrics

English

40.446 Business and Economics

History

40.470 Senior Seminar

Languages and Cultures

40.480 Advanced Special Topics

French

40.490 Independent Study

German

Statistics

Statistics II

41 .350 Advance Planning

Russian

Select courses totaling 12 credits

Italian

ments:

and Allied Health Sciences

Biological

Latin

Chemistry

Mass Communications

Geography and Earth Science

Music

Mathematics (but not computer science
courses)

Philosophy

Theatre Arts

Physics

In addition, these courses are eligible:

In addition, these courses are eligible:

08.101 Honors Humanities

I

08.110 Honors Math and Science

I

08.201 Honors Humanities

II

08.210 Honors Math and Science

II

09.173 Seminar Natural Sciences and

09.171 Scholars Seminar Humanities

Mathematics

09.491 Honors Independent Study

Humanities

09.495 Honors Seminar Natural Sciences

I

and Mathematics

09.492 Honors Seminar Humanities

The

09.493 Honors Independent Study

Humanities
Social

-

from these depart-

Japanese, Chinese

-

I

Group C - Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Spanish

Group B

j

credit:

following courses are not eligible for

Group C

II

and Behavioral Sciences

lect courses totalling 12 credits

-

credit:

50.205 Intro to Nutrition

Se-

from these depart-

09.230

Human Sexuality

50.254 Social Implications Biology

ments:

Anthropology

Cultural Diversity Requirement

Economics
Geography
Political

The

Science

Psychology

HI
jj

Kh
KS
s
k9
p

Sociology and Social Welfare

Cultural Diversity requirement

is

effective

degree students entering or re-entering with

for

all

the

fall semester 1993 and thereafter.
Each student must successfully complete two

08.130 Honors Social Science

I

courses from this list of diversity focused courses.
These courses may be applied toward courses for

08.230 Honors Social Science

II

the major, general education or free electives.

In addition, these courses are eligible:

09.172

05.334

SchSemSocSci

09.496 Honors Independent Study Soc Sci

09.497 Honors

Sem Soc

I

I

08.302 Honors Seminar, Diversity

Sci

09.498 Honors Independent Study Soc Sci

Women in Sport

08.130 Honors Social Science

II

09.230

Human Sexuality

25.220 Intercultural Communication

1

Bloomsburg University

of

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Pennsylvania

10.211 Foundations of French Culture

and

11.212

German
German

& World Problems

Culture and Civilization

I

46.102 Anthropology

Culture and Civilization

II

46.200 Principles of Cultural Anthropology

12.211 Spanish Culture

and

46.290 Anthropology of Race and Racism

Civilization

12.212 Spanish-American Culture and

46.310 Aztecs and Mayans
46.320 Contemporary World Cultures

Civilization

16.21

& Ethnic Minorities

45.350 Sociology of Women

10.212 France Today
11.211

44.377 Feminist Political Theory
45.215 Racial

Civilization

Chinese Culture and Civilization

16.212 Chinese Culture and Civilization

I

46.333 Ethnic Identity in the United States

II

46.350 Medical Anthropology

20.256 Non-Western Literature

I

46.390 Sociology of the Child

20.257 Non-Western Literature

II

46.410 Anthropology of Art

Women Writers

20.388 Gender/Race/Class

& Culture
& Cultures of South
46.480 Religion & Magic

20.287 Black

46.440 Language

20.288 Feminist Reading of Culture

46.450 Peoples

America

Gender

25.494 Special Topic: Diversity

48.350 Psychology of Sex

25.309 Gender Issues in Communication

60.394 Education in an Urban Society

28.308 Feminist Philosophy

60.406 Multicultural Education

31.345 History of Near Eastern Art

70.101 Introduction to Exceptional

31 .346 History of Far Eastern Art

8c

Individuals

40.313 Labor Economics

79.430 Honors Seminar Professional Studies

41.102 World Cultural Geography

82.410

42.141

Modern

Community Health Nursing

82.450 Transcultural Health Issues

Far East

42.143 Black Africa

90.350 Value of Diversity in Business

42.210 Values Conflict in 20th Century

91.320 International Accounting
93.355 Managing Multicultural

History

42.224 Immigrant Experience

Organizations

Women
42.329 The American Woman
42.227 American

97.410 International Marketing
98.340 Law and Literature

42.228 African-American History

98.407 International Legal Environment

Women/Gender Euro
42.470 Women/Gender Euro

98.460 Employment, Discrimination and

42.469

44.222

Women and Politics

1

2

Affirmative Action

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Undergraduate Catalog

Academic Calendars

Fall

1999

Fall

Aug. 24-Aug. 30

Electronic Registration

(2 p.m.)

Monday, Aug. 30

Classes Begin

Labor Day

Monday, Sept. 6 (no classes)

Midterm

Wednesday, Oct.

Thanksgiving Recess begins

20, 10 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 23, 10 p.m.

2000
Aug.22-Aug.28(2p.m.)

Electronic Registration

Monday, Aug. 28

Classes Begin

Labor Day

Monday, Sept. 4 (no classes)

Midterm

Wednesday, Oct.

Thanksgiving Recess begins

13, 10 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 21, 10 p.m.

Classes Resume

Monday, Nov. 27, 8 a.m.

10 p.m.

Classes End

Saturday Dec.

Reading Day

Sunday, Dec. 12

Reading Day

Sunday, Dec. 11

Finals Begin

Monday, Dec. 13

Finals Begin

Monday, Dec. 12

Classes Resume

Monday, Nov. 29 8 a.m.

Classes End

Saturday Dec.

11,

9,

10 p.m.

End

Saturday, Dec. 18

Finals

End

Saturday, Dec. 16

Commencement

Saturday, Dec. 18

Commencement

Saturday, Dec. 16

Finals

Spring 2001

Spring 2000
Electronic Registration

Martin Luther King

Day

Jan. 11 to Jan. 18 (2 p.m.)

Monday, Jan. 17 (no classes)

Classes Begin

Monday Classes Meet

Friday, Jan. 21 (no

Spring Break Begins

Saturday,

evening classes)

Monday Classes Meet

March

4,

1

10 p.m.

Monday, March 13,8 a.m.

Spring Weekend Begins

Thursday, April 20,

Resume

Monday, April

10 p.m.

24, 6 p.m.

Saturday,

May 6

Reading Day

Sunday,

May 7

Finals Begin

Monday, May 8

Classes End

Day

Classes Begin

Classes Resume

Classes

Martin Luther King

Tuesday, Jan. 18

Wednesday, March

Midterm

Electronic Registration

Spring Break Begins

Spring

Resume

Weekend Begins

Classes

Monday, Jan.

1

5 (no classes)

Tuesday, Jan. 16
Friday, Jan.

1

6 (except 6 p.m. start)

Wednesday, March 6

Midterm

Classes

Jan. 9 to Jan. 16 (2 p.m.)

Resume

Classes End

Saturday,

March

10,

Monday, March

10 p.m.

19, 8 a.m.

Thursday, April 12, 10 p.m.

Monday,

April 16, 6 p.m.

Saturday,

May

5

May 6

Reading Day

Sunday,

Finals Begin

Monday, May 7

End

Saturday,

May 13

Finals

End

Saturday,

May 12

Commencement

Saturday,

May 13

Commencement

Saturday,

May 12

Finals

Bloomsburg University

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Pennsylvania

and Fees

Tuition

(As of July

of

1999; fees subject to change without notice)

1,

Tuition (12-18 hours,

full

Pennsylvania Resident

Out-of-State Resident

$1,809

$4,602

$150

$383

time)

Tuition (per semester hour)
University Housing

Room
Room

Double

1,087

1,087

Single

1,621

1,621

1,116

1,116

19 Meal Plan, $100 Flex

805

805

14 Meal Plan, $100 Flex

721

721

10 Meal Plan, $100 Flex

669

669

7 Meal Plan, $100 Flex
Academic Equipment Fee

586

586

142

142

12

12

75.75

75.75

6.50

6.50

Upper Campus Apartments
Meal Plans

12 or

more semester hours

per semester hour

Community Activities Fee
12 or more semester hours
per semester hour
Student Union Fee

more semester hours

60

60

7 to 9 semester hours

30

30

to 6 semester hours

15

15

75.75

75.75

6.50

6.50

10 or

1

Recreation Fee
12 or

more semester hours

per semester hour
Student Union Operations Fee
12 or

more semester hours

per semester hour

Health Service Fee

(9

or more hours)

Tuition (also

known
you

as the basic fee) covers the

will take,

books and supplies. Tuition

is

but does not cover
established annually

by the State System of Higher Education board of
governors, usually in July, after the state legislature

determines support

28
2.50

37

37

the commonwealth.

About Tuition
cost of courses

28
2.50

levels for

higher education

in

The Commonwealth of Penn-

sylvania provides approximately $5,102 per full-time

equivalent student to the State System of Higher

Education

in

support of each student's education

and the difference between

in-state

and

tuition reflects this support. Tuition
all

is

out-of-state

die same for

14 state system of higher education universities.

For course loads over 18 semester hours, Pennsylva-

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Undergraduate Catalog

and

out-of-state residents

Eighth

Tuition Refunds -The university
its

responsible

is

refund

policy.

Advance deposits credited toward the basic
are non-refundable. Other

who withdraw

to the first class day.

credit

hour load so

— No refund

fee

amounts paid and cred-

ited toward the basic fee are refundable in full for

students

Seventh

pay $383.

for notifying each student of

for

Housing Fees
Housing fees for on-campus residence are

approved reasons prior

Students

who reduce

their

as to qualify for billing as part-

lished

annually,

available

amount paid which exceeds

dence

the part-time rate.

Tuition fees are eligible for refunds

when

the

student withdraws from the university. All refund

and comply

requests must be submitted in writing

with the appropriate institution's processing proce-

on student activity fees will be within

those regulations

and procedures established by the

student organization, as approved by the president

of the university. Such refunds must be consistent
with Federal law.

A student is

eligible for consider-

usually in

housing

halls

is

double occupancy in seven

resi-

and an apartment complex accommo-

date a total of 2,680 students. Although students 1

housing preferences are considered whenever possible,

the university reserves the right to alter the

composition of residence

halls.

Housing and food services are provided on a
combined basis only for students living in the residence halls. Students living in the Montgomery
Place Apartments have the option of a meal plan.
Housing and food service agreements are binding

ation for a refund for any reason approved by the

for a specified period

president or the president's designated

or reassigned.

official.

estab-

the Spring by the

Bloomsburg University Council of Trustees. Most

time students are eligible for a refund of the

dures. Refunds

—
—
—
—

Week
50 percent
Week
40 percent
Ninth Week
40 percent
Tenth Week
percent
Eleventh Week and beyond

nia residents pay an extra $150 per semester hour

and may not be transferred

students reducing their credit hour load. Except for

Freshmen under 21 years of age must live on
campus or commute from their parent's residence.

minimum

If

The refund schedule
forfeit

tuition are based

applies also to

all

part-time

of advanced deposits, refunds for

on the following schedule,

effec-

— 100 percent
— 90 percent
Third through fourth week — 50 percent
through eighth week — 25 percent
After the eighth week — no refund

tive July 1,

First

1995: First day

through second week

director of Residence Life,

refund of tuition

State System universities

or

members

is

granted to students of

who

of the National

are military reservists

Guard and

are ordered

Residence

Transfer students,
versity

gible for
basis,

United

to

room and board

fees, all

refund

on-campus housing on a space

whose housing needs are

Students must participate in an assignment pro-

housing on upper and lower campus to

dents withdraw entirely from the university.

serve a room for the following academic

recipients

under

the schedule of refunds to aid

Title IV of the Federal

Education Act, as amended, who are

Higher

first-time stu-

dents at this university and receiving Federal finan-

— 90 percent
— 80 percent
Third Week — 80 percent
Fourth Week — 70 percent
Week — 60 percent
Sixth Week — 60 percent
First

Week

Second Week

Fifth

bility

re-

year. Eligi-

requirements are subject to revision in

re-

sponse to fluctuations in enrollment figures and
student

demand

for

on-campus accommodations.

Further information concerning on-campus or
off-campus housing

cial aid:

eli-

available

atypical are not

cess for

is

to the uni-

deposit, are

schedules apply only to conditions in which stu-

following

University,

but married students and/or students with

eligible.

States.

floor, Elwell

upon acceptance

and payment of the advance

to active military service by the President of the

With respect

ground
Bloomsburg

Hall,

Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

families

The

this

residency requirement must be submitted to the

Fifth

Full

extenuating circumstances justify other housing

arrangements, a written request for waiver of

may be obtained by contacting

the Residence Life Office at (570) 389-4089.

Summer

session residence hall cost

is

$55 per

week.

Arrangements for room guests must be aphall where

proved by the resident director of the
the guest will be housed.

Bloomsburg University

of

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Pennsylvania

Meal Plans
Meal plan

fees are established annually, usually

in the Spring,
cil

by the Bloomsburg University Coun-

of Trustees. All students

who live in

the residence

required to take their meals in the campus

halls are

blance of their flex accounts,

certificates with the

valid until the following October.

cates are

payable with the housing fee as a combined charge.

at all

Students should use

all

monies

same

service fees are the

for

gift certififacilities.

in flex accounts.

The Academic Equipment

Fee, established by

the Bloomsburg University Council of Trustees,
sentially covers the cost

Housing and food

These

campus dining

Academic Equipment Fee

dining hall under one of two food service plans

during the academic year. Food service fees are

honored

es-

of maintaining laborato-

such as scientific and computer labs and equipment used by students. It is established on an annual
ries,

Pennsylvania residents and out-of-state students.

The

19, 14,

10 and seven meal plans apply to any

meals served in the dining

Monday

facilities

through Sunday. Ten and seven meal plans are
able only to off campus or upper

No

campus

avail-

second week of the semester.

ally after

the

ment under
force,

hall

Students

The Community Activities Fee, established by
Community Arts Council, finances student ac-

the

tivities in athletics,

meals are adjusted annu-

end of the academic

The

recreation, music, lectures, stu-

dent publications, general entertainment, student

adjust-

organizations and other student-supported pro-

the food service contract, currently in

grams. Part-time students taking coursework on

year.

based on the wholesale price index.

is

Community Activities Fee

residents.

changes to meal plans are processed after the
Charges for dining

basis.

who

live

campus

off-campus or in the Mont-

ties

are required to pay the

Community Activi-

fee at the rate of $6.50 per semester hour.

gomery Place Apartments have the option of purchasing a meal plan at the Business Office in Waller

Student Union Fee

Administration Building.

tion

a cash equivalency op-

which allows students

to

purchase a certain

amount at each meal in the various food facilities on campus including the pizza shop and
snack bar. After making a selection, the cash price
dollar

of the meal

is

totaled. If the cost

scribed amount, there

is

under the

is

no charge.

If it

amount, the difference must be paid
flex dollars.

One

Community
Community Gov-

Students are charged a Student

The meal plan provides

ernment Association, which pays
Union Building.

this

or in

cash equivalency meal equals one

for the

Kehr

Student Union Operations Fee
Students are charged a fee to provide for the

pre-

exceeds

in cash

Building Fee, established by the

Kehr Union. The fee
Community Government Asso-

day-to-day operations cost of
is

established by the

ciation.

board meal.
Flex dollars, which are part of the meal plan and

may be purchased separately by students living offcampus or in the Montgomery Place Apartments,
broaden a student's options. These dollars can be
used

any food

at

flex dollars, the

facility.

Each time a student uses

expenditure

is

subtracted from the

balance of the student's flex account. Students

pus and

in the

Montgomery

living off-cam-

Place Apartments can

purchase flex dollars at the Business Office in $25

increments once they have

mum deposit of $100 into
The

made an

flex balance carries over

is

mini-

their flex account.

semester only. Any balance
spring semester

initial

from

left at

fall

the

Students are charged a Recreation Center fee,
established by the
ciation,

Community Government

which pays for the

facility

and

Asso-

entitles the

student to use the center for recreational purposes.

Health Service Fee

liv-

ing in the residence halls can add to their flex ac-

count in increments of $25. Students

Recreation Fee

to spring

end of the

not refundable and cannot be

transferred. Students may, however, purchase gift

All students carrying nine or

more semester

hours are assessed a $37 Health Service fee per

se-

mester. Students scheduling 8 semester hours or less
will

not be assessed a Health Service

established annually by the

fee.

The

fee

is

Bloomsburg University

Council of Trustees. The fee

is

not a substitute for

health insurance, which students are required to

have or obtain. Faculty and

staff

who schedule

aca-

demic courses are not assessed a Health Service fee.
Student teachers and/or students on internships

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who
not

Undergraduate Catalog

are not residing in the
liable for this fee; they

Bloomsburg area are

may

$10 for January transfer students
$20 for summer freshmen

request, in writing,

an exemption from the Business Office. Students

$18 for Developmental Instruction students

registered in extension courses also are not assessed

$10 for January Developmental Instruction

a health fee. Health services are available only to

who pay a health fee. All students enrolled
in a summer session are assessed $1 per week for the
length of the session (s) for health services. The

students

$7 for adult non-traditional students

students

monies collected from

this fee

nia Legislature as an auxiliary function of the
tution.

insti-

These funds are expended for the profes-

sional salaries related to health services, plus the

Emergency Room Fee Waiver
Contract and other service contracts, i.e., ambucost of the Hospital

lance service, family planning, medical supplies,
utilities

and the

Books and supplies are estimated

pay for the health

been designated by the Pennsylva-

service that has

Books and Supplies
mester. Students

the University Store.

Miscellaneous Fees

A

due when an individual

is

A $3 fee is

charged for each

transcript of a student's record

unofficial transcript.

There

is

and $1

of-

for an

a $3 charge for faxing

Late Registration Fee

charged

to a student

-

A

late fee

who completes

of $10

is

registration

after the official registration date.

Application Fee

-

A $30

application fee must be

time of request for registration.

plication fee

is

The

ap-

Key Replacement - A $30 fee is charged for
room key and $5 for a mailbox key.

A fee

credited to the

is

when

a

approved for readmission. This
first

basic fee payment.
is

due when a student

is

The

not refundable.
for

one semester

approved for admission or

a former student

after

being out of school for one or more semes-

ters.

is

approved for readmission

A $100 advance housing deposit, of which $50

refundable,

is

required to reserve a

room accom-

modation and negotiate a housing contract for the
year. The deposit must be paid prior to
room assignment and is credited to the housing

academic

charge for the current semester.

Bank

drafts, post office

money

orders or checks

must be made out for the exact amount of the

fee.

of $30

is

Fees are due at times determined by the Business

re-

placing a

-

approved for ad-

Fees are payable to Bloomsburg University.

not refundable.

Credit by Examination

on a cash

when

paid by each applicant, undergraduate and graduate, at the

is

The Community Activities Fee

is

as applicable.

is

advance registration fee ($100)

is

degree.
-

store operates

nonrefundable advance registration fee of

$100

fee

A diploma fee of $10 is charged at

Transcript Fee

The

Payment ofFees

graduation for a bachelor's degree or a master's

ficial

$170 per se-

mission as an undergraduate student or

self-care unit.

-

at

secure books and supplies at

basis.

former student

Diploma Fee

may

charged

The

Office.

university reserves the right to withhold

information concerning the record of a student

for examinations that allow students to receive

who

credit for a course without actually taking the class.

student loans.

Orientation Fees

plan. Billing statements of student accounts are

is

in arrears in fees or other charges including

The
There

is

a one-time administrative orientation

fee of $25 paid to the Business Office at the initial
billing.

A participatory fee

for the orientation pro-

university does not offer a time

payment

mailed prior to registration each semester. Failure
to

comply with the

directive

concerning payment

excludes the student from registration.

may be addressed

gram held on-campus is included with the registration for the program and paid directly to the Ori-

Director of Accounting, Business Office, 22 Waller

entation Office. Participatory fee for orientation:

Administration Building, Bloomsburg University,

$52 for

fall

freshmen

$10 for January freshmen
$25 for

fall

transfer students

Inquiries concerning fees

400

E.

Second

St.,

Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

to:

Bloomsburg University

of

Pennsylvania

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Index

A
Academic
Academic
Academic
Academic

Advisement

240

Biology

27

Calendars

262

Bloom News

69

Dismissal

252

Equipment Fee

265

Bloomsburg Players, The
Books and Supplies

Academic Examination Policy
Academic facilities

248

Academic Good Standing
Academic Integrity Policy and Procedures
Academic Policies
Academic Probation
Academic Support Services
155,
Accommodative Services
Accounting

251

Business Education

256

BUTV

244

BUTV/Radio

Act

101/EOP

Adjunct Faculty for Clinical Chemistry
Admissions

8

Business Administration and Economics

Business Economics

240
240

69

97

155, 240

35

235

c
Campus directory
Campus Media
Campus, The

69

Ceramic Science and Engineering

47

Change of Grade
Change of Undergraduate Schedule

Agricultural Engineering

47

Chemical Engineering

Allied Health Affiliating Agencies

45
101

252

47

ROTC

99

68
Services

Aerospace Engineering
Air Force

93

266

158
23

American Chemical Society certification
34
American Sign Language
139
American Speech-Language Hearing Association
116

14

8

251

254
47

Chemistry

32

Chinese Studies

63

Civil

Engineering

47

Class Attendance Policy

246

Class Standing

245

Clinical Chemistry

32

Andruss Library

12

College of Arts and Sciences

Anthropology

19

College of Professional Studies

Applied Sociology

91

Archaeology

19

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education 144
Communication Studies
36

Army ROTC

161

Associate Degree

246

Community Activities Fee
Computer Engineering
Computer Information Systems
Computer Science

Audiology and Speech Pathology

115

Council for Education of the Deaf

Auditing of Courses

246

Course Descriptions

Art History

24

Art Studio

24

Accounting
Anthropology

17

114

265

114

47
103

39

163

228
198

Undergraduate Catalog

Page 268

Hour

Art

181

Credit, Semester

Art History

182

Criminal Justice

Art Studio

182

Cultural Diversity Requirement

Biology

202

Cytotechnology

Business

Law

257
41

260
22

234

Chemistry

208

Chinese

173

175
Communication Studies
229
Computer and Information Systems
217
Computer Science
Early Childhood and Elementary Education

Deaf/ Hard of Hearing, Interpreting for the ..139
Dean's

252

List

Degree Programs

8

Departments, Academic

Audiology and Speech Pathology

115

219

Economics

Accounting

97

187

Educational Studies

219

English

173

Exercise Science and Adult Fitness

164

Finance

232

French

169

General Business

227

Anthropology

18, 19,

Art

18,

Biological

24

and Allied Health Sciences
18, 22, 27,

74,76

Business Education and Office Information
101, 112

Systems

189

Chemistry

German

170

Communication Studies and Theatre

Health Sciences

225

Geography

150

18,

32

Arts
18, 36,

93

History

190

Honors Courses

167

Computer and Information Systems
103, 108
Early Childhood and Elementary Education

Interdisciplinary Studies

168

121, 123, 125

Italian

172

Economics

Japanese

172

Educational Studies and Secondary Education

...

....

18,

45

127

Latin

173

Management

231

English

Marine Science

214

Exceptionality Programs

Marketing

233

Finance and Business Law

Mass Communications

178

Mathematics

210

Geography and Geophysics
Geography and Geosciences

Medical Technology

227

Department of Health, Physical Education, and

Music

184

Nursing

225

Health, Physical Education and Athletics

18,

99, 105, 151

18

18,43, 54, 57

18

Athl

Office Information Systems

232

History

Philosophy

180

Instructional Technology

Physics

212

Languages and Cultures

18
18,

194

Management

225

Marketing

Psychology

200

Mass Communications

Russian

172

Mathematics and Computer Science and

Secondary Education

220

Sociology

196

Science

Spanish

171

Special Education

221

Speech Pathology and Audiology
Studies in Hearing Loss

222

Theatre Arts

177

223
247

Course Requirements

258
247

110
18,

68

18

Statistics

Statistics

18, 39, 71

Music

18

Nursing

141

Philosophy

Political

Credit by Examination

63
106

Mathematics, Computer Science and

Physics

Course Repeat Policy

52
18, 61

Professional Studies

Political

50
139

Science

Psychology

18, 81,

149

18, 59, 83,

149

18,

85

18,

87

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of

Pennsylvania

Sociology, Social Welfare

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and Criminal Justice

.

18, 41, 89, 91

Developmental Instruction

I

Industrial Engineering

47

155
Interdisciplinary Studies

Diagnostic Testing Program Policy
Distribution Requirements

256
257, 259

Dual Certification

149

International Education

Interpreting for the

Deaf/Hard of Hearing

241
...

63

Italian

E

J

Early Childhood Education

121

Japanese

Earth Science

43

Economics

45

Electrical

Elementary Education
Engineering and Liberal Arts
Engineering Management

63

L

47

Engineering

Elementary and Early Childhood Education

...

125

123

47
47

Engineering Science

47

English

50

Environmental Engineering

47

Environmental Planning

54

Languages and Cultures

254

Latin

63

Latin American Studies

20

Law Option,

85

Political

Science

Library

Examination Policy

Majors, Minors, Certification, Career

248
52

F
Finance

Marine Biology

Forensic Society

36

French

63

General Education Requirements

257

Geography
Geology

54

German

63
Policies

57

249

Graduate Courses in the Senior Year

246

Graduation Requirements

245

Group A - Humanities and the Arts
260
Group B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
260
Group C - Natural Sciences and Mathematics 260

H

253
106
108

30

Marine Science Center

27,

Marine Science Consortium

27,

Marketing

G

127

Concentratio

Management
Management Information Systems
105

12

Link-to-Learn Technology Project

M

Exercise Science

63

Late Registration

Evaluation of Undergraduate Transfer Credits 254

Grading

139

125

43
43
110

Mass Communications

68

Materials Engineering

47

Mathematics

Meal Plans

71

265

Mechanical Engineering

47

Medical Imaging

74

Medical Technology

76

Metals Science and Engineering

47

Microbiology

30

Mining Engineering

47

Minors
Accounting

98

Anthropology

21

Art History

26

Harvey A. Andruss Library

12

Art Studio

26

Health Physics

59

Biology

31

Chemistry

35

37

Health Service Fee
History of the University

265
11

Honors
Honors Program

245

Communication Studies
Computer Science

153

Environmental Planning

56

Housing Fees

264

Geology

57

Humanities

149

History

Legal Studies

40

62
151

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Undergraduate Catalog

Management

107

Marketing

Ill

R
Recreation Fee

Mathematics

72
Registry of Interpreters of the

Philosophy

82

Physics

83

Psychology

88

Sign Language

265

Deaf

Residence Requirements
Respiratory Therapy

22

Russian

63

140
72

Statistics

s

266

Miscellaneous Fees

Music

18,

78

N

Satisfactory Progress

251

Scheduling Classes and Registration

253

School of Education

114

School of Health Sciences

114

National Council for Accreditation of Teacher
Science, Earth

Education

114

National League for Nursing

114

National League for Nursing Accrediting

Commission

127

Secondary Education Specialization Areas

128

Biology

128

Chemistry

128

Communication/Speech
Communication/Theater
Communications/Media

129

131

243

Comprehensive Social Studies
Earth and Space Science

246

English

130

130
130

144
114

Natural Sciences and Mathematics

149

Non-Degree Application Process
Non-Degree To Degree Process
Normal Load and Overload

243

Nuclear Engineering

43

Secondary Education

National Speech, Hearing, and Language
Association

139
245

47

Nursing

141

French
General Science

Nursing Policies

144

Mathematics

o

129
128
129

130

Physics

131

Spanish

131

22

Semester Hour

245

Office Information Systems

112

Social Sciences

150

Office of Adult Advisement

242

Social Welfare

89

Orientation Fees

266

Sociology

91

Occupational Therapy

Spanish

P

Special Education

Pass-Fail Policy

Payment of Fees
Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering

251

266
114, 144

Pharmacy

22
81

Therapy

22

83

Physics

Speech Pathology

Political

Economics

45

Political

Science

85

68
115

Student Course Requirements and Progress

Information

47

Philosophy
Physical

Spectrum

63
135

246

Student Outcomes Assessment

256

Student Support Services

241

Student Union Fee

265

Student Union Operations Fee

265

T

Pre-law advisement

18

The Voice

68

Pre-Professional Study

28

Theatre Arts

93

Psychology

87

Tuition and Fees

Q
Quality Points

251

263

Bloomsburg University

of

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Pennsylvania

u
University Tutorial Services

155

Upward Bound
Urban Learning Academy

242

Urban/Regional Planning

54

127

w
Wallops Island

WBUQ. -FM

27,

43
68

Withdrawal from a Course

255

Withdrawal from the University

255

Women's

151

Studies

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