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California University of Pennsylvania
Undergraduate Catalog

2007-2008
August 2007, Volume 103, N umber 1
Edited by the Academic Affairs Office
Page layout and de ign by Lo ri h Marketing Group
Printed by ittany Valley Offset

California University
of Pennsylvania
A member of the Penn ylvania State Sy tern of Higher Education
ls a member of the
American Association of State Colleges and Universities
ew York Avenue NW, Fifth Floor
Washington, DC 20005-4701
202-293-7070 Fax 202-296-5819 www.aascu.org

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Accredited by American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE)
ew York Avenue NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20005-4701
202-293-2450 Fax 202-457-8095
www.aacte.org
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Accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
267-284-5000 Fax 215-662-5501
www.msad1e.org
Accredited in Teacher Education by the
ational Cow1cil for Accreditation of Teacher Education
2010 Massachusetts Avenue NW, uite 500
Washington, DC 20036-1023
202-466-7496 Fax 202-296-6620
www.ncate.org nca te@ncate.org

CATE)

Accredited by the Pennsylvanja Department of Health for
Basic Life Support Traming Programs
Emergency Medical Service lnstitute
221 Penn Avenue, Suite 2500
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
412-242-7332 Fax 412-242-7434
www.emsi.org
Accreruted in Social Work by the Council on Social Work Education
1725 Duke Street, Suite 500, Alexandria, VA 22314-3457
703-683-80 0 Fax 703-683-8099
www.cswe.org

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Accredited in Athletic Training by Commission on Accreditation of Athle tic Training
Ed ucation (CAATE)
2201 Double Creek Drive, Suite 5006
Round Rock, TX 78664
Phone 512-773-9700
Fax:512-773-9701
Email: caa te@sbcglobal .net
www.caa te.net www.caa te.net
Accred ited by the Commission on CoUegia te Nursing Educa tion (CCNE)
One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530
Washington, DC 20036
202-463-6930 Fax 202-785-8320
www.aacn.nche.edu
Accredited in Communica tion Di orders by the
American Speech-Lan guage- Hearing Associa tion (ASHA)
10801 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852
800-498-2071, 301-897-5700 Fax 240-333-4705
www.asha.o rg
Accred ited in Schoo l Counseling and Co mmunity Counseling by the
Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
5999 Stevenson Avenue,
Alexa ndria, VA 22304
703.823.9800 ex t. 301 Fax 703.823.1581
cacrep@cacrep.org
Accredited in Physical Therapist Assistant by the
Commission on Accredi ta tion in Physical Therapy Educa tion
American Physical Therapy Associatio n
1111 N. Fairfax Street, Alexandri a, VA 22314-1488
703-684-2782 Fax 703-684-7343
www.apta .org
Approved in Schoo l Psychology by the Na tional Association of Schoo l Psychologists
4340 East West Highway, Suite 402,
Bethesda, MD 20814
301 657-0270 Fax 301 657-0275
www.nasponline.org
Approved by the ational Association of Sport and Physical Educa tion / North
American Society of Sport Management Program Review Council
1900 Association Drive, Reston, VA
800-213-7193 Fax 703-476-9527
www.aahperd.org
Bachelo r of Science Degree in Comp uter Science
Accredited by the Computing Accreditati on Commission of ABET
111 Ma rket Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012
410-347-7700 Fax 410-625-2238
www.abet.org
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Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology
Accredj ted by the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET
111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012
410-347-7700 Fax 410-625-2238
www.abet.org
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology
Accreruted by Na tional Associati on of Industrial Technology
3300 Washten aw Avenue - Suite 220
Ann Arbor, Ml 48104
734-677-0720 Fax: 734-677-0046
najt@naj t.org
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Thea tre
Accred ited by the Na tiona l Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)
11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21,
Reston, VA 20190
703-437-0700 Fax 703-437-6312
http://nast.arts-accredit.org
Bache lor of Arts Degree in Geograph y: Travel and Tourism Concentration
Accredited by the World Tourism Organiza tion's Thernis Institute for Qualjty in
Tourism Educa ti on TedQual (Tourism Educa tion Quality) Certifica tion System.
World Tourism Organiza tion, Ca lle Capitan Haya,
4228020 Madrid, Spill.11,
Tel. 34-91567 8191, Fax. 34-915678218,
www.world-tourism.org
Nonrusc rim.ination Statement

California University of Pennsylvan ia is an academic communihJ dedicated to the ideals of
justice, fairness and equal opportunihJ fo r all. In compliance with federa l and state laws,
the UniversihJ is committed to providing equal educational and ernployment opportunities
for all persons without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability,
ancestn1, sexual orientation, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. The UniversihJ
will not tolerate racial, ethnic or sexual discrimination. Sexual harassrnent is considered by
law to be a form of sexual discrimination and is, therefore, unacceptable. Direct equal
opportunity and affirmative action inquires or complaints to the Special Assistant to the
President for EEEO/UniversihJ Ombudsperson, Office of Social Equity, South Hall 112,
724-938-4014. Direct inquiries regarding services or facilities accessibilihJ to the ADA/504
Compliance Officer, Office of Student Development and Services, Azorsky 105, 724-9385781. Direct Title IX inquiries to the Senior Women's Administrator/Title IX Coordinator,
Department of Athletics, Hamer Hall 248, 724-938-4351.

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From the President
The mission of California University of
Pennsy lvania is to build the charac ter and
careers of our stud ents. And whil e building
car eers seems normal for univers ities, building
character may seem less so. But the rationale for
building cha rac ter as wel l as careers is best seen
in these words by Theodore Rooseve lt: "To edu ca te a person in mind but no t in morals is to
educa te a menace to society."
Since 1852, eager stud ents have seized the
opportunity to develop their character and
ca reers here and , in so doing, ha ve improved
their lives and the lives of th o,e around them .
To advan ce its ultimate missio n of building the character and careers of students, the University relies upon committed faculty, motivated stud ents, challenging programs, and excep tion al facilities. We invite you to meet o ur faculty
and stud en ts, to eva lu ate o ur academi c programs, and to tour our facilities.
Since learning at Californfa University is not res tricted to o ne's academic majo r,
the univers ity experience here is a broad o ne, in vo lving many co-c urricular and
ex tra-curricul ar opportunities. Stud ents can selec t from a number of aca demi c
minors and concentrati ons, and can choose from an array of stud ent ac ti vities,
ran ging from athletics to ho nor societies, and from Greek organizations to service learnin g an d scores of stud ent clubs and o rganiza tion s.
Ca l U is a student-centered university that is committed above all to academic
exce llence and intellectua l rigor in the contex t of personal and institutiona l
integrity, civility, and responsibi lity. We provide a welcoming, family atmosphere. We are large enou g h to offer a variety of programs, yet small enough to
know many students by name.
Please exc use our du st as we continue to grow at Cal U. The new Duda H all
and adjo ining Booker Towers ha ve been compl eted and provide a beautiful new
ga teway to o ur camp us. Renovations to our historic buildings continue, including magnificent renovations to Noss, Vulcan and Steele H a lls.
In fa ll 2006 we o pened two mo re res idence halls on the main ca mpu s, bringing
to fi ve the total number of new student housin g facilities. A sixth on-camp us
residence hall will open in fa ll 2007. The ve ry successful off-campus residence
halls, Jefferson@California, are loca ted adja cent to Roadm an Park on the upper
campus and offer stud ents the option of garden-style ap artm ent li ving. These
new res idences reflect our commitm ent to stud ents and their families . All residence h alls include amenities that students want - air cond itioning, private or
semi-private baths, Intern et connections, an d sprinkler and sec urity systems.
We are a University on the move, and I welcome you to visit us.

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Table of Contents
Mission . . ......... . .... . . ..... ..... . ............ . .... .. ..... .. ....... . .10
History .. .. . .... . . .. .... .................. . .. . . .. . . .. ..... ..... .........12
Admissions ..... . ........... ... ... . . ....... .. . ... .. . . .. .. .. . . . ..........14
Tuition and Fees .............. . .. . ..... . . . .. . ..... . ..... . .............. .20
Financial Aid ... .. . .. ..... . ... . .. .. .. ... ....... . .. . .. . ....... . . . ..... ...22
Scholarship Directory ... . . .. . .... . ..... . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . ...... .. . . .. . .. . . .32
Academic Policies ............... ....... . . . ....... . .. . .. .......... ..... . .48
Academic Organization .. . .......... ... .. . .. .. . . .... .......... .... .. . .. . .62
College of Ed uca tion and Human Services
.. . . .. .. .. . . . .
. .. 62
College of Liberal Arts . . .
... . . .. . . .. . ..
. ...... 69
Eberly College of Science and Technology
.. . .. 69
Genera] Ed ucation
.........
. ............. .. ......... 74
Academic Departments & Programs ............ ... .. .. . . .... . . .. . .. . .. .. .83
Academic Development Services ..... . . . .. ....... . . ... . . . ... . .. . .. . .. ..... 83
Applied Engineering and Technology ... . ... . . ... .. . . . . ...... ..... ........ .84
Art and Design .
...........................
. . . .102
Biological And Environmental Sciences . . .
. .107
.......................
. . . .116
Business and Economics
Chemistry and Physics
.........................
. . . .122
Communication Disorders.
.. . . ... . . . . .
. ....... . ... ....... 128
Communication Studies
.. . ... . . .. .
. . . . . . .. .. . .. . .130
Earth Science............................. .
. . . . . ..................... 135
Elementary / Ea rl y Childhood Ed ucation . . . . . ... . .... ....... . . ......... .146
English . . .
.............
. . . ...... . ... . .150
Health Science and Sport Studies ... .. ... .... . .. . . ...... .. ..... . .. ... . .... 155
History and Political Science
.. .. .. .. . . .. ....... .. . . .. .. . . . .. . . . . .... .167
Honor 's Program
.........
.........
. ... . .. .. .. .... 174
. .. .. .. . .. . .. . .. . .. ..
. .. 176
Justice Studies
Leadership Studies . . . . . . . . . . . .
..........
.189
Liberal Stud ies
.........................
. ..... 190
Mathematics and Compu ter Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. .. 192
Military Science (ROTC) .
.............
. ......... .198
Modern Languages and C ultures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. ... 201
Music
...........
. . . .205
Nursing . .. . .. . ................................. .. ........ . ....... . .. . .206
Philosophy .
..............
. ...... 209
Psyd1ology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. . ... . . .. . .
. . . .211
Secondary Ed ucation and Administrative Program
.. . . . ...... ....... 214
Sociology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . .227
Social Work and Gerontology ... . .. ... . . .. .. . . . ... .... . . . . . .. . ... . .... .. .231
Special Ed ucation . . .............. . ... . . ..... . .. .. .. . . . . . . . .. . . .... ..... .235
Theatre and Dance .
. .... .. ... . . . .. . ... .. .. . ......... . . .... . . .. .. .240
Women 's Stud ies Program ..... ... . ... . . ..... . ... ... ... . . . .. . ... . . ... .... 243
Course descriptions
Accounting (ACC) .... . .. . .. .. . . .. ... .. . . . . . .... ..... . .. . .. ...
Anthropology (ANT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
...........
. .. . . ...
Arabic (ARB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Art (ART)
..... . ... .. ....... ....
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.. . .. . .. . .244
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..... . .. . .247
....... ... 247

Art Ed uca tion (AE D) . . . . .. . . . . . .... . ........ . .. . ... . ........ . .... . . .. .. 249
Athletic Training (ATE) .... ................ . .. . . . ..... .. ... . . .. .......... 249
Biology (BIO) ...... . ...... . .. . ....... . .. . .. . ......... . .. . .. . ........... 250
Business (BUS) . . .. . ... .. . .. . . .. .. ... . .. . ............ .. . .. . . ............ 253
Career Planning (XCP) . . . .. . . .. .. ... . ............... .. . .. . . .... . ........ 254
Chemistry (C HE) . ... .. .. . . .. .. .. ..... .. .. . . . ..... .. ...... . . .. ... . ...... 254
Communication Disorders (CMD) ............ . . . . ................. .. . . .. .255
Co mmun.ica tion Stu dies (COM) . . . . . . . . .
. . . .... . ...... 256
Computer Eng i.neeri.ng Technology (CET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. ... 259
Computing Sciences (CSC) ............... . .... .... . . ......... . ..... . .. . .260
Criminal Justice (CRJ, XJJ) ....... . .. . ... ... . . .. .. .. .. . .. ................. 264
Dance (DA )
...... ........ . ...... . .. . ... . . .. . .. . ............... 269
Ea rth Science (EAS) ................ . ......... . ..... . . . .. . ............... 269
Ea rl y Childhood Education (ECE) ... . ......... . ...... . . . .. . .. .. . ... . ..... 273
Economics (ECO)
. ................... . ... . ...... . .. .. . . . .. . .. .. .. . .. 273
Education (EDU)
.................... . ..... ..... ...... . .. . . .. .. .. ... 275
Educationa l Foundations (EDF) .. .. . .... . .. . .. . .... . ..................... 275
Educationa l Studies (EDS) .. . .. . ................ . . .. . . .. . .......... . ..... 276
Electrica l Engineering Ted111ology (EET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . ... . .. . .. 276
Elementa ry Education (EDE) ...... . .. ..... .. . .... . ........... . ... . . .. .. .278
Eng lish (ENG) . . . .
. . .. . . .... .. . .. . .. .. . . . .
. . . .............. 279
Environmenta l Studies (ENS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. .. . ....... 283
Fin an ce (FIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. .. . ..... ..... . ............. 284
Fitness & Wellness (FIT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. ... . ............. 285
French (FRE) . . . . . .
. .... . . ..... .... . .. . . . .... .. . .. ................. 285
Genera l Engineering Tedu1ology (GET) ..... .. . . .. ... .. . . .. .. . .. . ......... 287
Geography (GEO) ..... . .. . .. . . .. .. . .... . . . . . . ... ... . .. . . .. .. . ... ..... . .287
Geronto logy (GTY) .......... . .. . .. . .... . .. . . . ... .. .. .. . . .. . ............ 290
Graph ic Commun.ication Ted111ology (GCT) . .. . .. .. .. .. . . .. .. . .. . . . . . ..... 291
Harrisburg lntemsh.ip Program (HIN) . . ........... . ...... . .. . .. . ......... 293
Hea lth and Physical Education (HPE) .... . . . .. . ... . . .. . . .. .. . . . ..... .. .. .293
Hea lth Science and Sport Studies (HSC) .. . . .. .................. . . . ... .... 293
Histo ry (HIS)..
. . . ......... . ... . .. .. .. . .. . . .. . . . . .. .. .294
Honors Progra m (HO ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. ................. 297
In.formation Systems Techno logy (1ST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . .. . ......... 298
1.ndustri al Ted1110Jogy (ITE)
.. .. ............... . . .. .. . . ... . . .. .. . ... . .. 299
Justice Stud ies (JUS)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............. . ... .303
Leadership Studies . .. ... . ........ . ... .. . .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . ..... . ... .. .. . . .307
Litera ture (UT) .. . .. .. ... . .. . ..... . ... .. .. . . .. .. . ............ . .... . .. . . .307
Ma nagement (MGT) . .............. ... .. .. . . .. .. . . ... .. . .. . .. . ... . .. ... .307
Marketing (MKT) . . . .
. .. . .. . .. . .... . .. . .. . . .. ... . .. . ..... . .... . .. . . .308
Mathematics (MAT, including OMA) .... . . .. . . ... . . .. ... ... ............. .309
Mechanical Engi.neering Tedu1ology (MET) . . . .. .. . ..... . . .... . . .. ...... . .312
Multimedia Technology (MMT) .. ............. . ...... . .. . . . .. . .. ... . .. . . .312
Music (MUS)....
. ... .. . .. ............................. . .. . ... . .. . .. .312
anomanu facturi.ng Tedmology (NMT) . .. . .. . . . ........ . . ......... . .... .314
N ursing (NUR, NRN)..
..........................
. . . ....... .316
Phil osop hy (P H] ) .
...............
. . . .......... . . . ....... . . ..... .316
Phys ical Science (PHS)
.. . .................... . ... . . . .. . ........ .318
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. ........... .318
Physics (P HY)
........ . .. ... . . .... . . . . . . .... . ............ .. ... .319
PoLitical Science (POS) . . . .. . .. . .... . ...... . .......... . .. . . .. . .. .........320
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Professional Golf Management (PGM) . .
. . . ... .. ......... . .. . .. .323
Psych ology (PSY) . . . . . . . . . . . .
. .. .. . .. . . . . .. ..... .. ..... ..... . .. . .324
Secondary Education (SEC) . . . . .
... . .. . .. . .
. ..... . . .. ..... . .. . . . .327
Sociology (SOC) . . .
.......... .
. ... . ..... . ...... . . .. .328
Social Work (SOW) . . . . . . . . . . .
...... ...
. . ..... .329
Spanish (SP ) . . .. .
.. .. .. . . . . .. .
.. .... .. 331
Special Education (ESP) . . . . . . .
. .... . . ........ . .. . ...... .. . .. . .333
Sports Management (SPT) . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . .. .. . .334
Technology Ed uca ti on (TED) . .
. . . . . . .. . . . . . .
. . .. .. ..... .. 335
Theatre (THE) .... .. ... . .. . .. . ..... . ........ ... ....... . . .. . . . . . . ... . . .. .338
Uni versity College (UNI) . . . . . . . . .
. ... . . . . . . . . ...... . .... . . .. . .. . .340
Women's Studies (WST) . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . .. .. . .. . . .. .. .. . . .. .340
Workforce Development (WFD) . . .
.......... .....
. . . . .. . .. . .340
University Services .. . .. . . . ... . . . . . ... . ........ . .... . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . .342
Louis L. Manderino Library .... . ... ... .. . .... . . . . . . . . ..... ..... . ... . . ... 342
IT Services Center . . . .
. . .. .. . . . . . .. . . .. . . ... . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . .. . .. .343
Campus Learning Labs
... ... . . . . .. . .. . . . ... . .. .. . . .. . .. . . . . . . . .. .344
Ca reer Services . . .
...... .....
...... ....
. ..... .345
Cooperative Ed ucation
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . .. 345
Visiting Student Program . .
........... ........... ....
. ..347
Public Safety . . . . . . . .
. . .. . .. . . . .. ...... . .......... . .. . . . . .347
University Advancement .. . ........ . ... . . .. .... . .. . ... . .. . . . .. . ..... .. .349

Stu dent Development and Services . . ... .. . .. .. . .... .. . .. .. . . . . .. . . ... . . .350
Ca lCard . . .
.. . .. . .. . .. . .. .. .. . . .. . .. .. ... . . .
. . . .. 352
Cal U Student Bookstore ..... . ... . . . . .. .... .... . ... ... .. ........ . . ..... .353
Campus Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . .354
Ca lifornia limes .. .. ...... . .. .. . . . .... . . .... . . . . .. .. .. . . .. .... ... . . .. . . .353
Clubs and Organizations . . . . . . . ..... . ... . . . .. ... . .. . . . ...... . . . . . . ... .354
Commu ter Center and Services .... ...... . .. . . . . . . . ... . . . .. .. .. . . .. . .. . . .354
Counsel.ing and Psychological Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. ..... . ..... . .354
CUTV . . .. .
.. . .. .. .. . .
.. . ... 355
Dining Services .
.. .. . . .. . . .. .... . .
. . .355
Drug and Alcohol Programs ... .. .. . .... . ... . .. . .. ... . . ................. .351
Housing . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .
. .. . .. . .. . ..355
Off-Cam p us Housing ... . .. .. .. . .. . . . .. ... . . . . ... .. .. . . .... . .... .... .. . .358
lntercollegia te Athletics . .. . .. . .. . .. . . .... .... . . .. ... . . .. . .. . . .. .. .. . .... 358
lntem ational Stud ent Office ... ...... . . . . . . . ..... . ..... .... ...... . . .. .. . .359
lntramurals . . .. . ... . ... . .. . .. . . . . ........ .. . .. . .... . . . . . ... . . . . . ...... .360
Jud icia I Affairs
. . . . . . . . . . . . .... . .. . .. . .. . .. ...... . . . . . .. .. . .. . . . .360
Judicial System (Stud ent) . . .
. ...... . . .. . .. .. . . . . ...... . . ... ... . .. . .360
Na tional Student Exd1ange . . .. . ......... . . .......... . ......... . ... .. .. . .359
Multiniedia Access Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. .360
The PEACE Project .. ... . . . . .. .. . . ... . . .. .. .......... . .. . .. . . . .... . .. .. .361
Recreational Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . .. . . . . .......... . . ..... . .361
Social Fraternities and Sororities ........ . . ....... . . . . . ........ . . ... .. ... .361
Stud en t Acti vities Board
.. . .. .. .. . . .. .. . .. .... . . . .. .. .. . .. . . .. .. . .. .361
Student Association, lnc. . . ... ... .. . . ... ... .. . . . .. .. ... . . ... . .... .. .. ... .361
Student Congress .. . ........ .. . .. . .. . . .... .. . .. . ... . . . ....... ... .... ... .362
Stud ent Health Services ..... .. .. . . .. . . . . . ... . ... ... . ....... .. . .. .... ... .362
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Student Leadership Development .. . .... . . . .. . . .. .. .. . . .. . .... . . . . .. . ... .363
Office for Students with Disabilities ... . ........ ... . . . . . . . . ..... .. ... . .. ..363
University Conference Services . . .. . .. . ... . . . . .. . . ..... . ... . . . . . . .. ... . ..364
Veterans' Affairs .. . ............. . . .... . . .. . .. ... .... . . . . ... .. . .. . .. . . .. .364
Web Site Development . .. .. . .. . ... ... . .. .. . . . ... . . .. . .. .. . . . . ...... .. . . .364
Women's Center . . ... .. ... ... . . .. .. .. .... . . . ... . ....... . .. ...... ...... .. 365
Office of Social Equity ................................................ .365
Governance & Administration . ... ....... .. ... . . . . ..... ... ... ........ . . .368
Faculty ..... . . .. .. . ...... ..... .... . . .. . ................ ..... .. ........ .372
Index ................................................................ .383
Calendar .. . ........ . .......... .. ...... . ........... .. ............... . . .392

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was accurate when it was printed and placed on the Internet. Fees, deadlines, academic
requirements, courses, degree programs, academic policies, and other matters described in
this catalog may change without notice. Not all courses are offered each academic year,
and faculty assignments may change. This catalog is updated annually.

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CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
IDENTITY

California Uni versity of Pennsylvania, a comprehensive regional institution of
hi gher educa tion and a member of the Pennsylvani a State System of Higher
Educa tion, is a diverse, ca ring and sd1olarly learning communi ty dedica ted to
excellence in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional studies that
is devoted to building character and careers, broad ly defi.ned. The Uni versity is
i.nspired by its core va lu es of integrity, civility, and responsibili ty and is guided by
its bill of rights and responsibilities: We have the right to safety and securi ty, we
have the responsibili ty to ensure the safety and securi ty of others; We have the
righ t to be trea ted with respect, we have the responsibility to trea t others with
respect; We have the right to expect the best, we have the responsibility to give our
best; We have the ri ght to be trea ted fairly, we have the responsibili ty to trea t others fairly.
MISSION: BUILDING CHARACTER AND CAREERS

To ad vance its ultimate mission of building the character an d careers of stud ents,
the University shall foc us its efforts on three goals: stud ent achievement and success, institutional excellence, and community service. These interrelated ends will
be facili tated by the fo llow ing means : high quality fac ulty, students, programs, and
facilities. These means, in turn, will be fund ed through an energetic program of
resource acquisition and stewardship.
VISION

Be recognized as the best comprehensive public uni versity in Am erica
What does this mean?
• Offer an excepti onal, one-of-a-kind diameter and career-buUdi.ng experience;
• Focus diaracter-building on the University's three core va lues and four ri ghts
and responsibilities;
• Define career-building broadly to incl ude life-wide (multiple ljfe roles) and
li fe-long (l egacy) aspects;
• Recruit and retain a distinguished faculty who dia1Je.nge and mentor students
to attain their fullest potential;
• Recruit and retain a ta.lented, diverse, and highly moti vated student body;
• Maintain an ad ministrative staff dedica ted to the highest professional standards
and service;
• Maintain a learning community known for its academic excellence, intellectual
rigoi~ and civU discourse;
• Instill not just lea rning but the love of learning;
• Be wide ly known as a center for thought, i.nquiry, di alogue, and action in
matters of character and leadership;
• Maintain a campus of natural and architectural bea uty fea turing state-of-the-art
facilities and equipment;
• Refl ect a spec ial mission in science and technology throu gh programs in science,
teclm ology, and applied engineering, as wel.l as through emphasis on technology
and i.n.formation literacy across the curriculum;
• Be widely known fo r high quality und ergraduate and selected masters level
gradu ate programs;
• Foster increasi.ngly higher admissions criteria, academic quality, and sdiolarly
exp ectations;
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• Incorporate continuous imp rovement into aU programs and activities to ensure
competiti ve exceUence;
• Prepare students for the world of work or furth er educa tion from multiple
loca tions through multiple technologies in order to meet the ever changing
needs of the Commonwealth and the larger world;
• Sustain a repu tation for the University's academic exceUence, its daring and
entrepreneurial spirit, and the integrity, success, and loyalty of its graduates;
• Lnstill a culture of philanthropy am ong students, faculty, staff, and alumni;
• Crea te an ever larger communi ty of supporters and an endow ment that will
perpetuate the work of the University and enable constant innova tion and
renewa l.
LEGACY

Found ed in 1852, and now in its second 150 years of service, the University is
committed above aJJ to academic exceUence and inteUectual ri gor in the context of
personal and institutional integrity, civility, and responsibility.

Adopted by the Council of Trustees of California UniversihJ of Pennsylvania
on Ju ne 4, 2003.

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About California University
The University Lies wi thin the Borough of California, a community of approxima tely
6,000 residents, loca ted on the banks of the Monongahela River, less than an hour 's
drive outh of Pittsburgh. It is accessible via Interstate 70, Exits 15 (PA 43), 16
(Speers), or 17 (PA 88, Charleroi) or via U.S. 40 (PA 43 or 88). The Mon Valley /
Fayette Expressway (PA 43) links California to the federal Intersta te Highway system. The University is approximately 30 minutes from Exit 8 (New Stanton) on the
Pennsylvania Turnpike, and an hour from Greater Pittsburgh International Airport.
The main campus consists of 37 buildings situated on 90 acres. An addjtional 98-acre
recreation complex, George H. Roadman University Park, is located one ntiJe from
campus. This complex includes a football staruum, an all-wea ther track, tennis
courts, a baseball diamond, a softba Udjamond, soccer and rugby fi elds, a crosscountry course, areas for intramural sports, and picnjc facil.ities.
Roadman Park is also the site of a new upper campus student housing complex
Qefferson at California) that is home to 768 students who Li ve in attractive, furnished
suites - most with inruvidual baths, a Li ving room, runing area, completely furnished
kitchen, inducting dishwasher and mjcrowave, and a fu.11-size washer and dryer.
In fall 2004, the University opened three new residence hails on campus where
student Live in suites of two or fo ur students, usually sharing a bathroom with
no more that one other person. All residence halls are air-condjtioned and have
sta te-of-the-art sprinkler systems.
The geograpruc location of the University gives the resident student opportunities to
explore and pursue a wide variety of activities. Located on the Appalacruan Plateau,
an area of rolling hills, the University is a short drive from camping, hiking, fisrung,
hunting, wrute wa ter rafting, canoeing, and skiing. In addition to varied cultural
activities on campus, the studen t has easy access to the Pittsburgh metropolitan area,
loca ted only 35 miles north of the campus. This provides an opportuni ty to enjoy the
Pittsburgh Symphony; the Pittsburgh Ballet; the Civic Light Ope ra; the David L.
Lawrence Convention Center; the Pittsburgh Steelers, Penguins, and Pi.rates; various
museums and al.I of the exci tement and attractions of a major metropoJjtan area.
History
l.n June 2001, the University began a 17-month celebration of its sesquicentennial .
The institution that is now California University of Pennsylvania began as an academy 150 years ago. It has evolved over the years into a mu.I ti-purpose university, one
of the 14 state-owned institutions that comprise the Pennsylvania State System of
Higher Educa tion.
Important Milestones
1852: A two-story Academy, offering ed ucation from kindergarten through col.lege

was established in the recently founded community of California .
1865: TI,e Academy obtained a d1arter as a

ormal Sd1ool for its district and became

a teacher-preparatory institution.
1874: The institution was renamed the South-Western Normal School.
1914: The Commonweal th acquired the institution and renamed it the California

State Nom1al School. The cw-ricu.lum became excl usively a two-year preparatory course for elemen tary school tead,ers.
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1928: The institution became Califo rnia State Teachers CoUege, returning to its previ-

ous status as a four-year-degree-granting institution, concentrating on industrial arts and special educa tion.
1959: Liberal arts curricula were introduced and the coUege became California State

College.
1962: A graduate p rogram was introduced.
1974: The college developed a special mission in science and technology.
1983: On July 1, 1983, the college became a pa.rt of the Sta te System of Higher

Educa tion and chan ged its name to California University of Pennsylvania.
1983: The College of Science and Technology became full y opera tional.
1992: Angelo Armenti Jr. appointed president of California University.
1996: College of Science and Teclu1ology renamed Eberly CoUege of Science and

Technology in honor of the Eberly Foundation for its philanthropic generosity.
1997: Cal U Southpointe Center in the Southpointe Teclmology Center in

Canonsburg, PA, opened offering a variety of courses and programs.
1998: The University fo rmally adopts three core values: integrity, civili ty and

responsibility.
2002: The University Cow1eil of Trustees formally adopts a list of Rights and

Responsibilities.
2004: 1l1e University responded to the needs of today's students and completely
redesigned the concept of residence life wi th three new lower campus residence halls and upper campus Jefferson@California complex.
2006: Two new residence halls open on campus, completing a new Quad arow1d the
Natali Student Center. A sixth and fin al hall is under construction with an
anticipated fall 2007 opening date.
(Additional information about the University and its history may be fow1d in the
book by Regis J. Serinko, California University of Pennsylvania: The People's College in
Monongahela Valley, published in 1992.)

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Admissions
How to Apply to California University
Address inquiries to:
Admissions Office
California University of Pennsylvania
250 University Avenue
California, PA 15419-1394
Phone: 724-938-4404
ToUFree: 1-888-412-0479
FAX: 724-938-4564
E-mail address: inquiry@cup.edu
App ly onJine at www.cup.edu
We encourage applicants to w rite, e-mail or call for an appointment to visit the
university.
General Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission as a degree-seeking student, applicants must
submit the foUowing:
1. Completed application form
2. Application fee
3. Official high school transcript which includes class rank (or GED certifi ca te and
sco res)
4. SAT or American College Test (ACT) scores (may be waived for applicants who
have been out of high scl1ool for at least two years or have an Associate, R.
or Baccalaureate degree)
5. Transfer students must submit official transcripts from all coL!eges and w'li versities attended.
Stud en ts in special ca tegories of admission should meek the section on Specific
Adn'lission Requirements for required application materials.
Specific Admission Requirements
Freshmen
Stud ents attending a post-secondary institution for the first time are considered
new freshmen. All students in this classifica tion must subn'lit the materials included in items 1 through 4 listed und er General Admission Req uirements.
Transfers
Stud ents seeking to transfer to California U1'1iversity from another post-second ary
institution must subn'lit the materials included in items 1-5 listed und er General
Adn'lission Requirements. If a degree has not been earned beyond high scl100!,
applicants must a.Jso submit high school transcripts, including the results of a1J
stand ardized test scores. The awarding of an associate degree is considered to have
sa tisfi ed the high scilool graduation requirement.
Studen ts seeking to transfer to California U1'liversity must be in good academic
and social standing at the last instituti on attended in order to qua.Jify for adrnission . In cases where students have been out of scl100! for at least one semester,
special consideration may be given . See the Transfer Stud ent Policies for more
in.formation on transfer credits. Stud ents can appl y onJine at www.cup.ed u.
Early Admission for High-School Students
High sd1ool students may be eligible for adrnission to California University through
the office of Lifelong Lean'ling provided the foUowing requirements have been met:
1. The student must subn'lit a completed applica tion and pay the application fee.
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2. The applicant must have completed the sophomore year of high school and be
enrolled in a co Llege prepara tory curri culum .
3. An early admission clearan ce form must be completed with aU necessa ry signatures affixed .
4. The stud ent's offi cial high school transcript must be submitted and refl ec t a
cwnulati ve grade point average of 3.00 fo r the past two years. (For up-coming
juniors, ninth- and tenth-grade averages w ill be used.)
5. The applicant must have taken the PSAT, SAT, or ACT exanunation and sco red
at least 890 on the PSAT o r SAT (Critica l Reacting and Math only) or 19 co mposite sco re on the ACT.
6. The stud ent's status will be classified as provisional for each session while still
in high school.
7. The stud ent must submit a completed early adnussion clearan ce form and a
transcript for each session that enrollment at California University is desired.
8. At the compl eti on of the student's high school program, a second applica tion
must be submitted with the fin al high school transcript. A second applica ti on fee
is not required. At th.is time the stud ent will be in a degree program.
Graduates of California University
Post-associate and post-bacca laurea te stud ents who graduated from California
Uni ve rsity and are seeking an ad diti onal degree must re-apply to the Admi ssions
Office.
Other Post-Baccalaureate Students
Stud ents who graduated from another instituti on and want to enroll in w1d ergrad uate programs at Califonua University must submit a completed app lica ti on,
applica tion fee, and official tran scripts from all colleges and uni vers ities attended.
International Students
Lnternational students are required to submit an international student applica tion
form to California Uni versity. All official transcripts, TOEFL scores, a statement of
finan cial support, and letters of recommenda tion must be submitted. All credentials
presented in support of an application for admission become the property of the LUUversity and caim ot be returned to the student. AssLurung that aU records indica te that
international students could be successful, final admission is contingent upon acceptab le clearance from the education authorities of the home country and from the
Department of Justice, Immigration ai,d Na turaliza tion Service, of the United States.

Applicants from foreign countries must have competency in the use of English as
demonstrated through the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
examinati on. The nunimwn TOEFL sco re is 500 on the paper version or 173 on the
computerized version or 61 on the Lnternet Based version.International students
must subscribe to the insuran ce plat, of California University. For identifica tion
purposes, international students can obtain a United States Social Security number.
Visiting Students
Students w ho wish to enroll at Califonua University with the expectation of
trai,sferring credits to their home institution ai,d do not wish to receive a degree
from California University are classified as visiting students. An applica tion with
applica tion fee must be submitted to the Office of Lifelong Learning. Admission is
granted for the approved semester only. Fall/spring visiting stud en ts must ac!J,ere to
the regular admission requirements whicl, include the submission of a1I official trai,scripts. However, for Summer visiting students, official transcripts are not required .
Students just need to complete the applica tion and pay the $25 application fee.
Please contact the Office of Lifelong Learning for more irLformation at 724-938-5840.

on-Degree Students
Students may take courses at California University without being a canclidate for
a d egree. on-degree students must submit a completed appl.ication, applica tion
fee, and all appropriate officia l transcripts to the Office of Lifelong Learning.
Tui tion and fees are the same as for degree stud ents. Students may complete up
to 30 credHs in a non-d egree seeking status. After readl.ing 30 credits, students
must either declare a major o r inclica te in writing that they do not plan to pursue a
degree at California University. Please contact the Office of Lifelong Learning for
more information.
Veterans
Veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have not attend ed an institution
of higher education since their honorable discharge are admitted to Ca lifornia
University upon fo llowing the general adrnission procedures. Veterans may be
awarded credit for their military training and military schools. AU veterans,
reservists, and ationa l Guard members who have been honorably discharged
may be eligible fo r credits. C recli ts are awa rd ed prin1arily in electi ve categories.
Each veteran or reservist seeking sud1 an award must submit a copy of DD 214
to the Director of Veterans Affairs. Army veterans who entered the army after
October 1, 1981, should submit an A.AR.TS. transcript; Air Force veterans who
served after 1974 should submit a C.C.A.F. transcript. Evalua tions based on the
latest American Council of Ed uca tion Guid es will be forwarded by the Veterans
Affairs Office to the Articulation and Transfer Eval ua tion Office.
Evaluation of Applicants
Ali applications are indi vidually eval ua ted . As oon as applications are complete,
decisions are readied and app licants notified. Every attempt is made to complete
this process within two weeks.
Admission standards have been established by the uni versity to se lect those studen ts w ho will be most likely to s ucceed in the various programs of the university.
l. Academics. An applicant must be a grad uate of an approved or accredited secondary sd1ool or have an equivalen t prepa ra tion as d etermined by an y state's
Department of Ed ucation.
2. Assessme nt and Abi li ty Standards . An abili ty to do work in highe r education
should be evident from an assessment examination such as the SAT or ACT. In
certain ins tances, other kinds of evidence may be used to determine the ability
to do such work.
3. Character and Personality. App licants m us t be able to d emonstrate tha t they
possess the persona li ty traits, interests, a ttitudes, an d persona l characte ristics
necessary for higher education.
4. Admission to Special Curricula. A student seeking admission to a special curriculum may be req uired to complete additi onal requirements or have earned
specific credentials.
The Adn1issions Office cons iders as many variab les as possib le in making
adnlission d ecisions: class rank, cum ulati ve grade point average, type of curriculwn completed in relation to proposed majo r, guid ance counselor or other recommendations, per ona l essay, on-campus interview, standardized test scores, activities, and maturity. Each of the variables contribu tes to the overall assessment of
applicants.
Stud ent Credentials
Ali credentials presen ted in support of an applica tion for admiss ion become the
property of the university and cannot be returned to the student. The complete fil e
will be retained according to the provision of university policy and the Family
Rights and Pri vacy Act of 1974, as amended.
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Ali information filed in support of the applica tion must be complete and authentic.

Any fa lse information may be grounds for denial or dismissal.
Pennsylvania Residency
Residency is determined at the ti.me of ad.mission. Change of residency may only
occur by appealing to the Residency Ap peals Committee. For further inform ation,
contact the offi ce of the Provost and Vice President fo r Academic Affa irs after
ad.mission and prior to registration.
Advanced Placement Credit
A student who has taken Ad vanced Placement examinations under the auspices of
the Educa tional Testing Service may receive credit for them at California, prov ided
the score is 3.00 or higher.
Transfer Student Policies
Please contact the Articulation and Transfer Evaluation Office at 724-938-5939 or
transfer@cup.edu for answers to any questions regarding articulation agreements
or transfer credits.
Academic Passport and Student Transfer Policy
Academic Passport is a tran sfer p rogram designed to promote and facilitate the
transfer of students in community colleges to State System of Higher Education
universities, and to support the tran sfer of undergraduate credits earned by State
System stud ents to other System universities.
1. Academic Passport Students:
A. Transferring with an Associate Degree:
Students tran sferring with an AA or AS degree must have a 2.0 minimum cun,ulative grade point average (GPA) in all course work presented for transfer from each
institution attended.

The AA or AS degree recognized fo r Acadernic Passport must contain, as a minimum, 30 hours of libera l arts courses from the fo llow ing fi elds of study:
Composition /Communica tions, Humanities/ Fine Arts, Behavioral /Social
Sciences, Biological/Physical Sciences, and Mathematics and Computer Science.
A ma.xinlum of 45 general educa tion credi ts and liberal arts course credits earned
at the two-year college may be transferred to meet lower division requi rements (a
course by course match shall not be required). Ali additional course credits will be
applied first to major courses and lastly, as electives.
B. Intra-System Transfers:
Incumbent State System un iversity students who have attained a mininlum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher with a mini.mum of 12 credit hours of college level
course work shall hold an Academic Passport enabling transfer to any other State
System university.

Up to a maxinl u.m of 45 genera l ed ucation credits and /or liberal arts course credits
earned at the sending uni versity shall be used to meet lower division wliversity
general educa tion requirements (a course by course match shall not be required ).
Capacity Li.mits and /or higher admissions standards may appl y to certain high
demand academic progra ms.
State System students holding the Academic Passpo rt shall be entitled to take any
course offered through distance learning and listed in the ca talogue at any other
System university and have those credits and the g rade earned accepted by their
home institution.
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2. Students Transferring Without Academic Passport
Studen ts w ho have not completed the A.S. or A. A. d egree may transfer:
With a mini.mum of 12 credit hours of college level course work, up to a maximum
of 45 credits in courses designated and credited as general educa tion by an
accredited commLmity co ll ege which shall be used to meet lower di vision
wli versity general education requirements (a COLLrSe by course match w iJI not be
required). Ad ditional transfe r credits wiJI be applied first to major courses and
lastly, as electi ves.

Wit.Ii a mi.IlimLm1 cumulati ve GPA of 2.0 or grea ter in all comse work presented for
tran sfer from each institution attend ed .
Transfer Credit Evaluation Policy
1. Califo nlia Uni versity w ill accept the foll owing tran sfer credits toward a
baccalam ea te d egree (fom yeal'S):
A maximurn of 75 credits fro m an accredited two-yea r commwlity or
jwlior college.
A max.imLU11 of 90 credits from an accredited four-year institution .
A maximLU1l of 90 credits from a combination of acc redited two-yea r
and fom-year coll eges.
2. Students transferring w ith a degree may transfer a maximwn of 30 credits
towards an associate degree (two years); students transferring w it.l1out a d egree
may transfer a max.imwi1 o f 15 credits toward s an associa te d egree at Califorrlia
Uni versity.
3. Developmental com ses are not transferable.
4. Grades of D a re not transferable wiless they are cowited as part of the Acadenlic
Passport or if t.l1ey were completed a t a college or wliversity t.l1at has an articulati on agreement with Califo rnia University.
5. When credits are transferred , only the credits are counted as ad vanced standing,
t.l1e g rade point average of transfer com ses is no t calculated w ith California
University ea rned courses.
6. Although credits will always transfer according to these p rov isions, regula tions
tha t govern the national professiona l accreditati on of ce rtain programs offered at
Califorrlia University of Pennsy lvania may not perolit some courses taken in
programs not similarly accredited at other two- and fom-year institutions to
be transferred as the equivalents of com ses t.l1at may be similarly entitl ed or
described in this cata log.

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For the most up to date information on undergraduate
tuition, fees, room and board, please visit the Cal U
Web site at www.cup.edu/ administration/bursar

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Payment lnfonnation
Students who take ad van tage of early/ roUing registra ti on will receive a billing
statement wi th instructions by mail. Students who enroll at residual registration
should be prepared to make payment at the time of registra ti on.
Payment at Residual Registration
All fees w ill be assessed at the time of registration. Payment may be mad e by cash,
check, money ord er, or certified bank draft made payable to California U niversity
of Pennsylvania, or by VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card . If financial aid has
been awarded, this am ount will be d educted from the bill. Paym ent plans (wi th
initial paym ent) may be contracted at this time.
Payment Plans
Paym ent plans are available each semester. Payment pla ns enable you to pay your
costs on a monthly basis. Payment plan information and contracts w ill be included
w ith each semester bill.
Third Party Billing
Some companies and government agencies pay tuition directl y to the wl.i versity. If
tuition is to be paid in tll.is manner, please supply a uthorizing forms or letters to
the Bursar 's Office.
Veterans Defennent
Military veterans receiving G. I. Bill benefits may request deferment, if need ed,
from tl1e Veterans Affairs office.
Refund Policy
Tuition is adjusted when a stud ent witl1draws or drops/ add s a class. Fees are
adj usted w hen a s tudent withdraws from all classes. Refwids are made to the
am ount of the charge, not the amount that has been paid to date. The refwid
po licy is available in the Bursar's Office.
Financial aid rec ipients should refer to "refund / repaym ent policies" loca ted in the
Financial Aid section of the ca talog.

Advance Deposit
All first-year students, tran sfers and readmi tted stud ents are required to submit a
$75 advance d eposit paya ble to California University of Pennsylvania. It is to be
paid in ad vance o f registration and is credited to the stud ent's account for the first
sem ester. This is a non-refwidable fee.
Room Deposit
An advance room deposit of $100, held in the student's account and applied
toward the spring semester, is required in order to reserve a room for the foUowing
academic year. First-year students will receive a housing contract wi th their
admissions packet. TI1e contract and card must be signed and returned to the
Bursar's Office with a $100 d eposit.
Late Registration Fee
Stud ents who register after the firs t d ay of tl1e semester w ill be charged a $25 la te
registration fee.

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Late Payment Fee

A late payment fee of $25 will be assessed when a student fails to pay the required
fees by the due date or when a student fails to pay according to an approved
payment plan.
Return Check Charge

A $25 fee will be charged for any check which is made payable to California
University of Pennsylvania and returned by the bank.
Degree Fee

A fee of $10 must be paid by each candidate for a degree from California
University of Pennsylvania. A student is not permitted to complete graduation
from the university until this fee has been paid .
CLEPFee

A one-time fee of $25 is charged for the administration and recording of CLEP
(College Level Equivalency Program) credits regardless of the number of credits
awarded.

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Financial Aid
Mission Statement
The primary mission of the Financial Aid Office at California Uni versity of
Peru1sylvani a is to provide financial planning and assistance to students and their
families in meeting the costs of education. Ln fulfilling this mission, each student
will be given careful consideration and the Uni versity w ill determine financial
assistance based on federal, state, and instituti onal guidelines. Financial aid progran1s ha ve been established to provide access to higher educa ti on with guidelines
to insure fairness in disbursing availab le funds to qualifyin g stud ents. The
Financial Aid Office strives to ensure that courteous, timely, and acc urate financi al
aid services are deli vered to all students seeking assistance from our office.
Location & Office Hours
The Financial Aid Office is loca ted on the first floor of Dixon Hal.I. The office hours
are 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday through Frid ay. Appointmen ts are encouraged
but a daily on-ca ll counselor is available to assist wa lk-ins. Students can contact
the Financial Aid Office by ca lling 724-938-441 5 or by Fax at 724-938-4551. In additi on, general finan cial aid in.formation may be obtained on our " Financial Aid
Office" homepage at w,vw.cup.edu / financia.l_aid . Specific financial aid and
student account in.formation is available 24 hours per day through our "Student
Self-Services" Web site at http: / /sisweb.cup.edu.
About Financial Aid
A college ed uca tion is one the most important invesb11ents a student and famil y
can make. You and your family will be expected to contribute as much as you can
from your own resources (income, savings, and assets) to help meet your college
expenses.

The purpose of financ ial aid is to help students and fa milies meet educa tional
expenses that carn1ot be met through their own resources. Financial aid can be
either need-based or non-need-based. The results of the Free Applica tion for
Federa l Student Aid (FAFSA) along with the cost-of-educa tion w ill determine
w hether a student has financial need.
There a.re several types of finan cial a.id availab le. Grants and scholarships a.re considered "gift aid " beca use they ger1eraUy do not have to be repaid. Loans and
employment are considered "self-help aid" beca use loans have to be repaid and by
working, you earn money for educa tional expenses. Loans are by far the largest
so urce of financial aid for the majority of stud ents and families. Most grants, some
loans (Subsid ized Stafford and the Perkins Loan), and Federal Work-Study a.re
need-based finan cial aid programs. The Unsubsidized Stafford and the Pa.rent
Loan for Und erg raduate Students (PLUS) are considered non-need-based.
Scholarships can be based upon merit, financial need or both.
Approximately 80% of all students attending Ca lifornia Uni versity receive some
type of fin ancial a.id . There are fo ur main sources of financial aid. These include
the federal government, the state government, and the institution and priva te entities. 11,e federal government is by the far the largest source of financial aid.
Eligibility Requirements
In order to be eligible for most federal financial aid program s, you mu st meet the
fo l.low ing eligibility requirements:
• have finan cial need, except for some loan program s.
• have a hi gh school diploma or a General Ed uca tion Development (GED)
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Certifica te, pass a test approved by the U.S. Depa.rhnent of Educa tion, or meet
other standards established by your state and approved by the U.S. Deparhnent of
Education .
• be enroUed or accepted for enrollmen t as a regular student working toward adegree o r certifica te in an eligible program.
• be an U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen .
• have a valid Social Securi ty Number.
• make sa tisfactory academic progress.
• sign a statement of ed ucational purpose and a certifica tion statement indica ting
that you a.re not in default on a stud en t loan and do not owe money back on a
grant. Both statements a.re found on the FAFSA.
• register with the Selecti ve Service, if required. You can register online at
theSelec ti ve Service System's Web site, www.sss.gov.
Financial Aid Application Process
Eac h year, a stud ent must complete a paper or online version of the "Free
App lication for Federal Studen t Aid " (FAFSA) in order to apply for financial aid
assistance for the upco ming year at California University. However, the University
reconm1end s that studen ts and parents (if app lica ble) use the on.line version of the
FAFSA form called "FAFSA on the Web." Both the electroni c versions (in.itial &
renewa l) of the 2007-2008 FAFSA are available online now at: www.fafsa.ed.gov.

After completing your 2007-2008 FAFSA, the stud ent and parent (if applicable)
may sign electronically with a federal Personal Identification N umber (see topic
"Personal Identifica tion N umber" for additional information). If you are a dependent stud ent, both the student and the parent wiU need to request a PIN in order to
electronically sign the FAFSA. Once you submit your applica tion, yo u'll be taken
to a confir mation page that shows your confirmation number and estimated
Expected Family Contribution (EFC). If you provide a valid email address, you
will receive an e-mail with a link to your Student A.id Report (SAR) information
within fi ve days after filing the FAFSA. If you do not provide a valid email
address, you will receive a paper Stud ent Aid Report (SAR) or SAR
Acknowledgment in the mail about two weeks after su bmitting your
online FAFSA.
Whether completing the paper or online vers ions of the FAFSA, please take the
ti.me to read the instructions before completing your FAFSA. Most questions can
be an swered thro ugh the instru ction information contained on the form or at the
FAFSA Web site. In add ition, ow· Financial Aid Office homepage con ta ins many
helpful topics and links th at may provide you w ith additional assistan ce in completing the FAFSA. Our home page can be found at: www.cup.edu /fu1ancial_a id
or yo u can contact our office by phone at 724-938-4415. Please Note: California
University does not have an instituti onal finan cial aid applica tion.
The Benefits of FAFSA on the Web
• On.line FAFSA is free.
• The FAFSA on the Web site provides studen ts/ parents with numerous electronic options, such as chec king on the status of yo ur FAFSA form, requesting a
duplica te set of SARs, tips and shortcuts, and requ esting a Persona l
Jd entifica tion N umber (PIN).
• Students can save their application information for up to 45 days so tha t it can
be completed and transmitted later.
• On.line FAFSA does not req uire software to be installed, so it takes less time
before studen ts can actually use the applica tion.
• Students can access the Online FAFSA web page from anywhere, including
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school or home, making it more convenient to complete the application.
• Online FAFSA automatically edits applicant answers before transmitting, resulting in better information and fewer applica tions rejected by the CPS.
• Online FAFSA uses skip logic, so it will only ask stud ents those questions that
they need to answer.
• Online FAFSA can support an unlimited number of users, allowing thousands
of students to apply at once.
FAFSA on the Web Worksheet
If you complete the electronic version of the FAFSA, it is recommended that you
complete the "FAFSA on the Web Worksheet" prior to entering your information .
111is helpful worksheet is a "line for line" copy of the on-line FAFSA, thereby
insuring accuracy in completing the FAFSA via the Web. As with FAFSA on the
Web, the worksheet also has helpful instructi ons throughout the form. TI1e FAFSA
on Web Worksheet can be downloaded directly from the FAFSA on the Web at
www.fafsa.ed .gov.
Personal Identification Number (PIN)
The PIN is similar to the Personal Identifica tion N umber that you get from your
bank that enables you to access your bank account. Your PIN is confidential and
should not be shared with anyone, even if someone else completes your FAFSA
for you. Students can request a PIN by going to www.pin.ed.gov. If you are a
dependent student, your parents should also apply for a PIN so they can electronically sign your FAFSA. Your PIN will be e-mailed to yo u w ithin one to fi ve days.
If you don't provide an e-mail address, your PIN will be mailed to your permanent mailing address w ithin seven to ten days. All prior year electronic FAFSA
applicants w ill receive a Renewal Reminder E-mail expla.itling the renewal process
made possible through the student PIN. Students who ha ve forgotten their PIN
can request a duplica te by selecting "Request a Duplica te PIN" at the PIN Web
site. Remember your PIN is a valuable electronic tool, which allows you to electronically complete and sign your Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) or Renewal FAFSA, make electronic corrections to FAFSA form and even
electronically sign your Federal Stafford Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN).
Renewal Financial Aid Applicants
Prior year aid recipients will receive a Renewal Reminder email from the
Department of Education describing the renewal process on the Web using their
federal PIN. Renewal students who did not provide an email address on their
FAFSA or whose email is returned "undeliverable" will receive a letter in the mail
describing the renewal process. As menti oned above the PIN serves as yo ur identifier to let you access your personal information in va rious U.S. Department of
Educa tion systems, complete and make corrections to your 2007-2008 Renewal
FAFSA and electro11ically complete and sign a Federal Stafford Loan Master
Promissory Note (MPN). The Renewal FAFSA contains information that you and
your family (if applicable) reported last year, making it faster and easier for you to
complete. Please carefully review and update any prior year information, w hich
needs to be changed for the 2007-2008 school year.
Federal Campus-based Aid
At California University, we want to have the results of your 2007-2008 FAFSA or
Renewal FAFSA by May 1, 2007 for you to be considered first-priority for federal
campus-based a.id (Federal Supplemental Educational Opportwlity Grant, Perkins
Loan and Federal Work-Study) . In order for California U11iversity to receive the
results of your FAFSA by our first-priority deadline, we strongly recommend that
yo u file your FAFSA as soon as possible but no later than April 1, 2007, even if you
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have to use estimated finan cial information. Tl1is will allow the federal government enoug h time to process your FAFSA and send the res ults to California
University by May 1, 2007. If you cannot or do not fil e your FAFSA by our firstpriority dead line, please fil e as soon as you can. You will still be considered for the
Pell Grant, student loans, work-study, etc.
PHEAA State Gran t
1n o rd er to receive state gran t assistance from PHEAA, studen ts must file their
2007-2008 FAFSA or Renewal FAFSA by May 1, 2007. All stud ents are urged to
ap ply even if the deadline has passed, since late applica tions are considered if
fund s permit.
Hand ling Special Circumstances
Although the process of determining a stud ent's eli gibility for financi al aid is the
sa me for all stud ents, an adjustment sometimes can be made if a student has special circumstances. Special circumstances may include a reduction in income due
to loss of employment, dea th or disability of a wage earner, di vorce or separation,
loss of social security benefits, unusual medical expenses, etc. 1n addition, a
student who does not meet the federal definiti on of an independ ent stud ent for
financ ial aid purposes may be able to document those exceptional circumstances
in order to be considered an independ en t student.

The Financial Aid Office ha s a Change of Income Info rmation Form (CIIF), which
should be used when the special circumstances involve a loss of $5,000 or more in
income/benefits o r un-reirnbursed medi cal expenses, which exceed 7.5% of the
fami ly's adjusted income. TI1e Change of Income lnformation Form will be available after Janu ary 3, 2008, by contacting the Financial Aid Office.
A student who wan ts to appeal his or her dependency status fo r financia l aid
purposes should file the Dependency Appeal Form for the appropriate school year.
A student who does not meet the federa l definiti on of an independent student
no rm ally must fil e as a dependent stud ent and include parental information on the
FAFSA. Only students with exceptional circumstances should fi.le the Dependency
Appeal Form. Un.fortunately, parents' unwillingness to help pay fo r college, not
being claimed as an exem ption on parents' tax return, or li ving on your own does
not make a stud ent independ ent for financial aid purposes. Tl1e Dependency
Appea l Form is availab le upon requ est from the Financia l Aid Office.
If you think you have special circumstances that you want to discuss with a financial aid cow1selor, please feel free to contact our offi ce.
After You Apply
FAFSA Results
The federal government w ill process your Free Applica tion fo r Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA) and electronica Uy send the results to the Finan cial Aid Office provided you Listed Ca lifo rnia as one of the schools to receive the results of your FAFSA.
You sho uld receive a paper Student Aid Report (SAR) in the mail approximately
two weeks after the federa l processor receives your FAFSA. You should rev iew the
SAR to see if any corrections are necessa ry. Otherwi se, you can keep the SAR for
your record s.

When you apply for Federal student aid, the information reported on the FAFSA is
used in a formul a approved by Congress. Tius Federal formula determines a student's Expected Family Contribution (EFC), the amo unt the family (stud ent and
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paren ts, if applicable) is exp ected to contribute towa rd the studen t's education .
TI1e basic elements incl uded in determining the EFC are:
• contribution from the parents' income and assets
• contribution from the stud ent's income and assets
• number of members in the household
• number of family members enroLi ed at least half time in college
You can obtain an estimate of your EFC yourself by usin g the Web calculator available at www.finaid .org / cakul ators/ finaid estimate. phtml. The lower the EFC, the
more fin ancial need a student w ill ha ve. The lowest EFC possible is zero; the highest is 99,999 o r above.
Lf the student's EFC is below 4110, the stud ent may qualify fo r a Federal Pell Grant
(only stud ents pursuing their first baccalaurea te degree are eligible). To determine
eligibili ty fo r other Federal aid, a stud ent's EFC is used in the foLi owing equation:
Cost of Attend an ce less: Expected Family Conh·ibution (EFC) = Financial Need
Your demonstra ted financial need will determine w hich program s you qualify fo r.
Even if you have no financial need, you will still qualify for the Unsubsidized
Federal Stafford Loan and / or Parent Loan fo r Und ergraduate Studen t (P LUS).
Yo ur paren t must be w illing to apply fo r the PLUS Loan and have a sa tisfactory
credit history.
Verification
Eadi year the U.S. Deparhl1ent of Educa tion selects financial aid applicants for federal verification review. Tius process req uires California Uni versity of PA to verify
the accuracy of data reported by students on their FAFSA fo rms. There are several
possible reasons that a FAFSA reco rd is selected to be verifi ed . Some applications
are selected rando mly. Others are ca tegorized as hav ing a high probability of error
(e.g. applica tions on which stud ents provided estini ated, not actual, income tax
information). Also, some applica tions may be selected beca use of incompl ete data
or conflicting inform ation.

TI1e E-mail notifica tion or paper Student Aid Report (SAR) fro m the Federal
Processor will indica te if your applica tion is selected for verifica ti on review. The
Financial Aid Offi ce at California Uni versity will also notify you that your FAFSA
has been selected to be veri.fied and will ask you to submit copies of certain documen ts you used to complete your FAFSA as fo Liows: a complete signed copy of
both the studen t and parent (if the student is depend en t) U.S. lncome Tax Returns
(this incl udes any related 1099 form s and supporting schedules); a copy of student
and parent (if the student is dependent) W-2 Wage Tax Statements (i.e. W-2 forms);
and, a Verifica tion Form whidi we will send you. (TI1e Verifica tion Form is also
available online at www.c up.edu / finan cia1_aid . ALI documents should be sent to
the Finan cial Aid Office for processing. These documents become part of your
CUP financial aid fil e.
The informati on on the documents submitted is then compared to the FAFSA
info rmation provided to us by the Federal FAFSA P rocessor. For man y students,
the process consists siniply of a review of the tax returns, W-2 fo rms and the
Verifica ti on Fo rm they submit. But sometimes foll ow-up requests for additional
information ma y be necessary. Tius occurs if inconsistencies are discovered whidi
must be resolved . When this happens, we typicall y send requests for additi onal
information by mail.

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To expedite the verifica ti on rev iew, please submit all requested doc w11ents to the
Financial Aid Office as soon as poss ible (include aJJ requested documents a t the
same time). Make sure you send the 2006 Federal Tax Fo rms, not the state tax
forms. In addition, it is important that the documents you submit a re legible and
signed where applicable. Also, make sure aJJ d ocuments submitted are clearly
labeled w ith the student's name and social security number.
Typically, the students selected fo r verification will receive a n awa rd packet, however these awards are tentati ve (estimate only) pending the co mpl eti on and outcome o f verifica tion. if any e rrors are discovered during the ve rifica ti on process,
we will correct your FAFSA. The Fed eral FAFSA p rocessor will send you a revi sed
Stud ent Aid Repo rt (SAR), which wiJl refl ect the corrections we make to your
FAFSA. lf the error(s) cl1an ges the amount of your financial aid, the new awa rds
w iJJ be refl ected on the Web fo r student homepage a t sisweb.cup.ed u. Please Note:
Federal Stafford Loan s a.re not certified until the verifica tion p rocess has been
compl eted .
Cost of Attendance
Each yea r the Univers ity establishes a total "cost of attend an ce" bud get based on a
stud ent's housing sta tus (commuter, dormitory, or off-ca mpus), enro llment status
(fuJJ-tim e o r pa rt-time), and residency sta tus (in-state or o ut-o f-state). The cost of
a ttend ance bud get represents the total educa tional expenses a stud ent may incur
while a ttending our Uni versity, and is a criti ca l element in determining a stud ent's
e lig ibility fo r Federal Sta ffo rd Loan assistance. The elements o f this budget are
both "direct" instituti onal expenses (tuition / fees and / o r Uni versity room / boa rd),
as well as "indirect" costs (off-ca mpus housing, books/ supplies, and / or personal
expenses) not billed by the Uni vers ity.
ln some cases, we can build an indi vidual bud get fo r a student or ad d additiona l
educa tiona l expenses with appropria te documentation. Some of the more common
expenses for which we can adjust a budget include the fo llowing:
• a rt supplies
• costs associa ted with stud ying abroad
• dependent child care
• purcl,ase or lease of a Personal Computer (not to exceed $1,500)

In ord er to discuss hav ing your bud get adjusted , yo u would need to obtain app ropriate d ocwnentation deta iJing the additional expenses and contac t the Financia l
Aid Office to schedule an ap pointment with a counselor.
Please Note: The indirect/ li ving exp enses a student actually incurs will va ry signifi cantly from student to student. A student's p rogram o f study, yea r-in-scl,ool,
housing/ board arrangements, stud ent's bud geting skills, a nd man y other va riables w ill affect a student's tota l expenses within this budget ele ment. The
Uni versity d etermines the indirec t/ li ving costs for each stud ent type based on
d ata coUected from students, local booksto res, and loca l landl ords. This d ata is
an a lyzed to arri ve at "average" expenses incurred by most students.
Student Self-Service Web site
Our "Stud ent Self-Services" Web p roduct gives you access to your own personal
financial aid in.formation. You can quickly rev iew an d decline yo ur awa rd offers
on-Line w ithout returning a ny paper to o ur offi ce. In addition, yo u can determine
if additiona l financial a id documents or forms are needed in ord er to finalize your
fin ancial aid package for th.is award year as well as complete a number of electronic loan requirements via this Web site. Follow these simple steps to access your
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financial aid information ava ilable at this Web site.
Step 1: Log on to the "Student Self-Service" Web site at http:/ / sisweb.cup.edu and
click on "Enter Student Services."
Step 2: Enter your Student ID. Your Studen t lD is your SS (no hyphens o r dashes)
Step 3: Enter your PIN. For first-time users of this site your P was sent to you
from our Office of Admissions.
Step 4: You will be taken to the Student Services Main Menu. lf you are a first-time
user please click on "Personal Informati on" and click on "Change PIN." Be
sure to keep your PIN in a safe place.
Step 5: Select "FtnanciaJ Aid" from the list of stud ent service opti ons listed at the
top of the page. To review your 2007--08 fin ancial aid awards, se]ect "Award
otifica tion" from the financial aid menu and then select " Award Year 2008".
Award Notification
California University typ ically starts the awarding process in early April of each
yea r. If yo u are an accepted freshman / new stud ent and we have received the
results of your FAFSA by the date we begin our awarding cycle, you can expect to
receive your Awa.rd otification by April 1st. Awa.rd notifica ti on information may
also be accessed on the "Web for Student" Web site at: http:/ / sisweb.cup.edu.
For students w ho have not been accepted and / or their FAFSA has not been
received at the point the awarding process begins, our office w ill send an Award
otification to these stud ents throughout the year as their file becomes complete
(accepted to the Uni ve rsity and receipt of FAFSA record). Please Note: Only
accepted tud ents receive an Awa.rd otification.

Upper class awa rd notifica tions will be sent once we have received the results of
your FAFSA and have determined that you are making Satisfactory Academic
Progress fo r fin an cial aid purposes (typically starting mid -May).
Satisfactory Academic Progress
In o rd er to receive financial aid, you must make Satisfactory Academic Progress

(SAP) for financia l aid purposes as defined by the Financial Aid Office. Our definiti on of SAP is different from the University's definition of being in good academic
standing. Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards include three elements:
1) maximum time frame w ithin w hich a degree or certificate must be granted, (2)
minimum cred it hours earned per aca demic year, and (3) minimum cumulative
grade point average (g. p.a.).
The review of a stud ent's "Sa tisfactory Academic Progress" (SAP) standing occurs
annuall y at the end of the spring semester. A student's SAP standing w ill be based
on his / her academic performance during the academic year [faU and / or spring
semester(s)]. Students w ho are not making sati factory academic progress are typically notified in early summer. A student who is foun d deficient in one or more
components is put on Financial Aid Probation for the nex t school yea r. Students on
financi al aid probation will be eligible to receive federal Title IV financial aid assistance during this probationary period . Please Note: Students wilJ not be granted
finan cial aid probation for two consecutive academic years.
lf a student is on probation for a year and is fow1d defi cient, the stud ent is ineligible to co ntinue to receive fin an cial aid for the next school yea r. In order to be reinstated, the stud ent must successfully aclueve the required grade point average as
mandated by the SAP Policy and / o r successfull y make up lus/ her credit hour(s)
deficiency at his/ her own expense. Students may use the summer or an y semester
of the academic year to resolve their deficiencies. Stud en ts w ho make up their
deficiencies must complete and return the "Satisfactory Acadenuc Progress Form",
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along with all required documents, to the Enancial Aid Office before clearing their
deficiency status. Only successfully earned credits, not grades, are h·ansferable to
California from another approved institution.
All Title N recipients have a right to appeal a financial aid suspension decision by
submitting a "SAP Appeal Form" to the Financial Aid Office. Written explanation
of the reason(s) why the student failed to meet the Sa tisfa ctory Academic Progress
Standards mu st be attached to the appeal form . Appeal forms are available in the
Financial Aid Office. 1l1e deadline date for filing an appeal for fall is October 1,
2007 and for spring, February 18, 2008. Students will be notified of a decision within 7 to 10 days after filing the appeal form. If the appeal is denied, a student may
file a fin al appeal to the Director of Financial Aid . TI"lis appeal must be fil ed within
10 working days from the date of the first deni al letter.
Grants
Grants are considered gift aid and do not have to be repaid. Most grant aid is
based on so me type of need-based eligibility requirement; therefore, you must
complete the FAFSA to apply for most grants. Sources of grants include federal,
sta te, priva te, a nd institutional funds. Although grants are a very desirable source
of financial aid, the availability of grants is genera lly lin"lited to the neediest
stud ents. For more information about grants and other types of fin an cial aid
ca ll 1-800-4--FEDAID and as k for The Student Guid e or read it on the Web at
www.studentaid.ed.gov / guide.
Federal Pell Grants
Federal Pell Grants are awarded based upon the analysis of the FAFSA, cost-ofa ttend an ce, and enroll.rnent status (full-time or part-time). Pell Grants are awarded
only to w1dergradua te students who have not earned a bachelor's degree or professional degree. Pell Grants often provide a fow1dation of financial aid to wl"lich
other aid is ad ded for the neediest students.

The United States Deparhnent of Education uses a standa rdized formula, established by Cong ress to evaluate the information you report on the FAFSA and produce a n Expec ted Family Contribution (EFC) number. Your Student Aid Report
(SAR) contains this number and will tell you if you are eligible for a Pell Grant.
You can get a boo klet calJed the EFC Formula Book, which describes how a
stud ent's EFC is calculated, by writing to:
Federal Stud ent Aid Programs
P.O. Box 84
Washington, DC 20044
The Pell Grant for 2007-2008 will ran ge from $400 to $4,310. The maximum Pell
Grant awa rd can change eacl1 year based upon Congressional fw1ding levels.
However, if you a re eli gible for a Pell Grant based upon your EFC number, yo u are
gua ranteed to receive it. For the 2007-2008 scllool year, full-tim e students with
EFCs from zero to 4110 qualify for a Pell Grant award . Those with EFC's grea ter
than 4110 are not eligible for a Pell Grant but co uld be eligible for other types of aid.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants
The Federal Supp lemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is for undergradua te stud ents with exceptional financial need, i.e., students with the lowest
Expected Fa mily Contributions (EFC's). Preference is given to Pell Gran t recipients
who file their FAFSA by our first priority deadline of May 1 in order to be conside red for this grant; therefore, you should submit your FAFSA by April 1 of the
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award year. The FSEOG annual award typicall y ranges from $1000 to $1500.
Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)
An eli gible stud en t may receive an Academic Competitiveness Grant (A.CG) of
$750 for the first academic year of stud y and $1,300 for the second acad emic year
of study.
To be eligible for each academic year, a student must:
• Be a U.S. citizen
• Be a Fed eral PeU Gran t recipient
• Be enrolled full-time in a degree program
• Be emoUed in the first or second academic year of his or her program of study
a t a two-year or four-year d egree-granting institution
• H ave completed a rigoro us secondary school program of stud y
• 21 years of age or younger
• If a first-year student, not ha ve been prev ious ly enrolled in an undergraduate
program . If a second-year student, have at least a cumula ti ve 3.0 grade point
average on a 4.0 scale for the first academi c year.
National SMART Grant
An eligible student may receive a National Science and Mathematics Access to
Retain Talent (SMART) Grant of up to $4,000 for each of the third and fourth academic yea rs of stud y.
To be eligible for each academic year, a student must:
• Be a U.S. citizen
• Be a Federal PeU Gran t recipient
• Be eruoUed full-time in a degree program
• Be eruo Ued in a fo ur-year d egree-gran ting institution
• Major in physical, life or computer science, engineering, mathematics, technology,
o r a criti cal fo reign language
• Have at least a cumulative 3.0 grad e point average on a 4.0 scale
Pennsylvania State Grants
PHEAA Grants provide need-based state gran t assistance of up to $3,900 per year.
The gran t program is fund ed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and is
administered by PHEAA Grant Division. Stud ent receives up to eight full-time
semesters of PHEAA Grant assistance or sixteen semesters of part-tin1e assistance.
To be eligible each academic year, a s tudent must:
• Be a Pennsylvania resident
• Must not have a bachelor's degree
• Must complete the FAFSA by May 1 each year
• Be enro l.led on at least a half-time basis in a PHEAA-approved undergrad ua te
program of stud y
• Be a high school gra dua te or the recipient of a GED
• Demonstrate acad emic progress for continued aid
Athletic Grant-in-Aid
California University of PA is a Di vision II member of the ational Collegiate
Athletic Association (NCAA). TI1ere are 11 intercol.legia te teams for men and
women. If yo u are interested in participating in i.nte rcol.legiate athletics and possibly obtaining an athletic scholarship, you should contact the head coach of your
prefe rred sport.

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Student Emp loyment
Ca li fornia University offers part-time employment opportunities for students,
commonl y known as "work-study" . Our student empl oyment program s provide
the opportunity to 1) earn part of his/ her ed uca tional expenses; 2) gain va luable
work experience; and, 3) work with staff, faculty, and / or community members.
Students who work a moderate number of hours per week often are able to manage their time better than those students w ho do not work at all. Of course, there
are many fa cto rs you wiU want to consider when deciding if working is appropriate fo r you.

If yo u do decide to work on a part-time basis whil e pursuing your education,
Ca lifornia Uni versity has two studen t empl oyment prog rams, Federal and
lnstitutional Work-Study. In order to establish a reasonab le balance between your
aca demic efforts and your work schedule, students are typically limited to working eight hours per week during the academic yea r. Students in both programs are
paid the prevailing Federal / State minimum wage of $7.15 an hour (effective July
1, 2007).

Ca lifornia University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. TI1e
Financial Aid Office rea ffirms the University's commitment to the policy that there
shall be no disc rimination against any indi vidual in educa tional or employment
opportuni ties beca use of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era, or disability. Also, there shall be no
di scrimination beca use of age except in compli ance w ith req uirements of retirement plans or state and federal laws and guidelines.
Federal & Institutional Work-Study
Federal Work-Study is a federal financial aid program which all ows you to earn
money to help pay educational expenses and encourages community service work
and work related to your course of study to the exten t possible. In order to qualify
for Federa l Work-Study you must demonstrate sufficient fin ancial need as determined from the results of yo ur FAFSA. In addition, the Financial Aid Office must
receive the results of your FAFSA by our firs t-pri ority deadline of May l. Our
lnstitutional Work-Study Program, which is fund ed by the Uni versity, provides
stud ent emp loymen t opportunities to enrolled students regardless of financial
need or the date yo ur FAFSA is submitted to our offi ce.
Application Procedures
In order to apply for either the Federal or the Institutional Work-Study Prog ram,

yo u must co mp lete the FAFSA and check either "work-stud y" or "both workstud y and stud ent loans" to question #26. Lf you did not an swer question #26 and
want to be considered for employment, contact the Financia l Aid Office fo r a
"Work-Stud y Interest Card." Eligibility requirements include:
• filin g a FAFSA;
• maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress; and
• being currently enrn lled at least half-time.
Your award notice will notify you of the type of work-stud y (either Federal or
Lnstitutiona l) that you have been alloca ted. You should print a copy of your award
notice and take it along w ith yo u when you app ly for a position. California
University does not assign or place students in positions, but rather our office
posts the jobs that are available (both Federa l and lnstitutiona l). Beca use the job
posting service is centralized, stud ents are assured an equal opportunity to apply
for available jobs. Job postings appear on the Web at www.cup.ed u. Click on
" Financial Aid", then on "Job Postings". Students a.re encouraged to chec k the
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postings on a daily basis. Jobs are posted when new positions become available
and when vacancies occur.
Summer Employment
During summer sessions a limited number of both pa.rt-time (10 hours a week)
and full-time (a maximum of 300 hours from May-August) employment opportunities a.re ava ilab le to qualified students. Students interested in summer employmen t must complete a FAFSA and a "Summer Work-Study Applica tion." You can
obtain this applica tion by contacting the Financial Aid Office or clicking on
"Forms" in the qui ck link section of the Web page.
Payroll Procedures
Please note that your earnings a.re not cred ited to your bill w ith the College, but
a.re pa.id directl y to you in the form of paycheck. The pay sched ule is every two
weeks. You pick up your paycheck from your stud ent employment department,
or your may choose the direct deposit op tion.

All students employed by California Uni versity must visit the Payroll Office to
compl ete the fo llowing payroll fo rms before they may begin empl oyment:
1. A Work-Study Eligi bibty Ca.rd signed by the hiring Department.
2. Federal I-9 Employment Authorization Form, w hich requires both your driver 's
license and a social security ca.rd (or other acceptable docwnents).
3. W-4 With.holding Form to determine the number of exemptions you a.re
claiming for federal, state, and local income tax w ithho lding purposes.
4. Exemption or Personal History Form to determine if retirement will be ded ucted fro m your earnings.
5. Payroll Au thoriza tion Card.
Scholarships
Ca lifornia University of Pennsylvania offers academically talented and crea tively
gifted students a variety of University and Endowed Scholarship opportunities.
Each scholarship has special selecti on a.nd awarding criteria, w hich was agreed
upon by the University and the scholarship donor (if applica ble). In order to
streamb.ne the selecti on process, California University does not use a scholarship
applica tion. Rather, all accepted students and currently enrolled students a.re considered for a.LI possible University scholarships. Howeve1~ selected applicants for
some of the scholarship awards may be req uired to compl ete additional irtforrnati on for final determination of the award.

The scholarships offered ran ge from $100 to ful.1-tu.ition for a.n academi c year.
Many of the scholarships a.re renewable awa rds based on the student maintaining
minimum academic standards and dem onstrating financial need, if applicable. The
Financial A.id Office or designa ted selecti on co mmittee wil.l select the best appl.ican t(s) from the "pool" of students who met the minimum qu alifica tions for the
scholarship.
Most incoming freshman scholarships are awarded by May 1st , therefore all new
students wishing to be considered must have app lied and been accepted to the
University by March 15th. Most scl1ola.rships a.re award ed solely on academic
merit or special talent; however some also require verifica ti on of firnm cial need .
Therefore, you a.re strongly encouraged to complete the Free App lication for
Federal Student A.id (FAFSA) by March 15 if you w ish to be considered for all
scholarship possibilities. If you do not ha ve a FAFSA on fil e at the ti.me we make
o ur scholarship selections, you w ill not be consid ered for any sd1olarsh.ip that has
a need-based requirement.
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Lf you are accepting an awarded scholarship, it means that you agree to abide by
any applicab le University, federal, and / or state regulations. In addition, you must:
• be registered for at least 12 cred it hours for each semester during the acad emic
yea r for which you receive a sd1olarship, and
• be making Satisfactory Academic Progress (not on finan cial aid suspension) as
defined by the Financial Aid Office.
Please refer to the Financial Aid Web page at www.cup.edu / financial_aid and
click on "scholarships" for the current listing of sd1olarsh.ips avai.lable.
State Scholarship Programs
SciTed1 Scholarship Program
The SciTech Sd1olarship is awarded to students majoring in an approved science
or technology field of stud y. This award is up to $3,000 per yea r, for a maximum
of three yea rs.
The Pennsylvania Higher Educa tion Assistance Agency (PHEAA) and the
Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) jointly administer the SciTech
Scholarship (contact the Financial Aid Office fo r a co mplete Listing of eligible program s of stud y).
To qualify, a student must:
• Be a resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Be a hi gh school graduate.
• Be at least a sop homore who is emailed as a full-time stud ent pursuing a bachelor's degree in an approved science or teclu1ology field at an approved
Pennsylvania public or priva te college or university.
• Have had at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) at the
time of app lica tion for th.is program and maintain at least that ave rage throughout pos t-second ary study.
• Complete an approved internship or relevant work experi ence in a technologyintensive field with a Pe,msylvania company prior to receiving a degree.
• Begin employment in the state within one year after comp letion of studies, one
yea r for each year that the grant was awarded . A deferment of the work obligation is availab le for full -time graduate stud y that begins within one year of the
stud ent's receipt of a bacca laurea te degree.
• Apply fo r a Federal Peli and Pennsylvania State Grant.
Please Note: The schol arship will convert to a loan if a stud ent fails to sa tisfy the
requirements of the eligible program or fails to perform the internship or work
ob liga ti on.
Postsecond ary Ed ucational G ratui ty Program

The Postsecond ary Ed uca tional Gratuity Program was estab lished to assist the
children of Pennsylvania police officers, firefi ghters, resc ue and ambulance squad
members, co rrection employees and Na tional Guard members who died in the
line of duty. The program recognizes and honors those indi viduals who lost their
li ves protecting the citizens of this Commonwealth by providing their cl1.iJdren
wi th a wa iver of tuition, fees, and room and boa rd charges.
Eligible stud ents receive waivers that cover tuition, fees, room and board charged by
the institution, less awarded scholarships and federal and State Grants. This benefit
is available fo r a maximum of fi ve academic years, depending upon program of study.
Eligibi li ty Criteria:
• be a resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• be a child by birth or adoption of a deceased police offi cer, fire fi ghter, rescue
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or ambulance squad member, correction employee or an active ational Guard
member who died as a direct result of performing his or her official duties.
• be 25 years of age or younger at the time of applica tion for the program.
• completed the Free App li ca tion for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and listed
California University of PA as one of school choices.
• be eruoUed fuJJ-tim e leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree.

1n submitting an application, the student must include a certified copy of the student's birth certificate or adoption record and a copy of the letter of admission to
an eligible school. The program is ava ilab le to students whose parents have died in
the line of duty since Janu ary 1, 1976.
The Postsecondary Ed uca tional Gratuity Program is administered by The
Pennsylvania Higher Ed ucation Assistance Agency (PHEAA). PHEAA will send
an applica tion to the family once it receives notification of the parent's death.
Individuals w ho believe they qualify and have not received an applica tion should
contact PHEAA directly. To request an app lication or to receive add itional information, please write or call PHEAA at:
POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL GRATIUTY PROGRAM
PHEAA Grant D iv isio11
1200 North Seventh Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102-1444
1-800-692-7435

Electronic Scholarship Search Engines
FastWeb (www.fastweb.com)
is the largest and most complete scholarship earch on the Internet. It provides
access to a searchable database of more than 400,000 pri vate sector scholarships,
feUowsh.ips, g ran ts, and student loans available to students.
MACH 25 (www.mach25.com)
is a simple and fast scholarship resource search engine. Students develop a profile
of themselves to locate scholarships that best match their qualifica tions.

We also encourage you to visit the University's Financial Aid Office homepage
at www.cup.ed u/ financial_aid and click on "Scholarships" for other outside
scholarship opportuni ties.
Loans

Student loans are a major source of financial aid fo r many students. Ali loans,
including stud ent loans, rep resen t debts that must be repaid; however, most student loans do not go into repayment until after you leave school or graduate. 1n
addition to delayed repayment, most student loans have relatively low interest
ra tes, several repayment options from which to choose, circumstances under
w hich you can postpone repayment, and other favorab le terms an d conditions.
Student loans can be thought of as an investment in your future as long as you are
prepared to meet your repayment responsibilities. Failure to repa y your student
loans will have serious adverse consequences.
It is true that most students would prefer not to borrow; but student loans represent the largest source of financial aid assistance available to stud ents today.
Building a budget is one of the most important aspects of studen t loan borrowing.
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When borrowing, it is important to carefull y plan your budget so that you only
borrow what you need . 1.n addition, it is importan t to keep track of the total
arnow1t borrowed each yea r so that you can determine what your repayment
a.mount will be w hen you gradu ate. To assist you in managing your student loan
debt, we suggest that you check out our "Financial Aid Calculators" menu topic
fo und at the Finan cial Aid Office homepage at www.cup.edu /financia1_aid. You
will find helpful calculators on calcul ating your estimated monthly payments,
determining the cost of ca pitalizing your loans, and a loan cliscount calculator
which w ill compute an estimate of the savings you will get from va rious loan discount programs. In addition, the Career Services Office can provide you with
info rmation concerning entry-level sal aries in most fi elds.
At Californi a Uni versity, the federal government funds nearly 95% of all loans
processed. Ove r 50% of all financial aid awa rd ed at California Uni ve rsity comes
from the Federal Stafford Loan Programs.
Federal Perkins Loan
TI1e Federal Perkins Loan (formerly called the Na tional Defense and Na tional
Direct Stud ent Loan ) is a federally fund ed 5% fixed ra te loan . Califo rnia Uni versity
is the lender using funds from the federal government and / or payments collected
from previous borrowers. The interest ra te on the Perkins Loan is fi ve percent, and
repayment sta rts nine months after you leave sd1ool or graduate. in o rder to appl y
for the Perkins Loan , you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA) or the Renewa l FAFSA for the appropriate sm ool yea r. California
Uni versity must receive the results of your FAFSA by our first-prio ri ty deadline of
May l. You w ill need to submit your FAFSA by April 1 to allow time for processing to meet this deadline. In adclition, you must have finan cial need in order to
gualify for a Perkins Loan. In general, Californi a University makes Perkins Loan s
that ran ge fro m $1500 to $2500 per smool yea r to be clisbursed in egual semester
paym ents, i.e., $750 and $1250 per semester, for two semesters, respectively.

lf you are awarded and do not decline your Perkins Loan, you will be sent a
Perkins Loan packet w hich contains a Perkins Master Promissory Note and
Statement of Rights & Resp onsibilities. You must complete and return these forms
to the Bursar's Office in order to finalize receipt of your Perkins Loan.
in additi on, all Perkins Loan borrowers must complete a Perkins Loan Entrance
Interview. TI1is reguirement can be completed on-line by selecting "Perkins Loan
Entrance interview" from the menu topic at the Financial Aid Office homepage
www.cup.edu / financial_aid . Once at the site cl.ick on "Entrance and Exit
Counseling" and select "Perkins Entrance" and follow the instructions.
You must complete a Perkins Loan Exit interview when you grad uate o r leave
sm ool for other reasons. This Exit Interview w ill give you more info rm ation about
your repayment options, deferments, cancel.l ation provisions, etc. Yo u will be
mailed a Perkins Loan Exit Interview Packet the semester you appl y for graduati on from the Bursa r 's Offi ce. Students can co mplete this requirement on-line by
selecting "Perkins Loan Exit Interview" from the menu topic at the Financial Aid
Offi ce homepage. Once at our billing agency (ESC I) Web site, enter Califon1ia
Uni versity's sd1ool code whid1 is "19" and then proceed with the rest of guestions
to complete the on-line exit interview. Failure to complete the exit interview will
result in a "HO LD" being placed on your grades, diploma, etc. I.f yo u are leaving
school for other reasons, such as transferring to a different sd1ool, yo u should contact the Bursar 's Office at 724-938-4431 to make arran gements to complete your
Perkins Loan Exi t Interview.
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Federal Fam il11 Educationa l Loan Programs (FFELP)
ln order to appl y for any type of FFELP (subsidized, unsubsidized, and /or a PLUS

loan), you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or
the Renewa l FAFSA for the appropria te school year and meet all general student
eligibility requirements necessary to receive federal financia l aid.
[n addition, you can receive a loan if you are a regular stud ent (m ust be admitted
to California University as a degree- seeking student; non-degree students are not
eligib le), enrolled in an eligible progra m of stud y, and attending at least half time
each term. Half-time enrollment is defined as six hours for w1dergraduate stud ents
and fi ve graduate hours for g raduate stud ents.

Federal Stafford Loan Program (Subsid ized / Unsubsidized)
The Federal Stafford Loan is a 6.8% fixed rate loan that the student borrows. The
loan can be either subsidized or unsubsidized or a combination of both. [n order to
qualify for a subsidized loan, you mu t have financial need. To determine if you
have financia l need, your Expected Famil y Contribution, which is determined by
the results of your FAFSA, is subtracted from the cost-of-educa tion. Also, any other
a.id that you are receiving or are expected to receive is subtracted from the cost-ofeduca tion to determine if you have any remaining financial need in ord er to qualify for a Federal Subsidized Loan. if you do qualify for a subsidized loan , the federal government pays the interest on the loan, i.e., subsidizes the loan, w hile you are
in school, during your six-mon th grace period prior to repayment and during any
authorized period of deferm ent.

Students without finan cial need are eligi ble for the Federal Stafford Unsubsidized
Loan. This mean s that you w ill be responsible fo r the interest on the loan from the
time you receive the funds until the loan is paid in full. However, if you do not
wan t to make interest payments, you can choose to allow the interest to accLUTiulate, or accrue, on the loan while you are in school and during your six-month
grace period before repaym ent. if you decide to delay interest repayment, the
interest that accumulates will be "capitalized," that is, it will be add ed to your loan
principal when you begin repayment. This means your total loan principal will
increase. It is better to pay the interest, if you can, beca use you w ill save money in
the end. However, not all students can afford to pay the interest while still in
school and that is w hy you have the option of letting the intere t accum ulate. To
determine how much your interest payments will be, please go to our Financial
Aid Office homepage and select " Financial Aid Calculators." You will find an
interest ca pitalization calculator to assist you determining w hat option is best for you.
How much you can borrow in a subsidi zed and / or LU1Subsidized loan depend s
upon several factors including your grade level in school and your dependency
status fo r financial aid purposes.
Stafford Loan Borrowing Chart
Ann ual Amou.nt •
Grade Level
Freshman
Up to $3,500
Sophomore
Up to $4,500
Junior/Senior
Up to $5,500
Graduate
Up to $8,500
• combined to ta l of Subsidized & Unsubsidized
Please No te: Ind ependent stud ents and dependent stud ents, whose parents cannot
obtain a PLUS Loan, may increase their "Unsubsidized " Stafford Loan Limit by the
fo llowing a.mounts:

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Grade Level
Fresh.man/ Sophomore
Juni or / Senior
Grad uate

Annual Amount
Up to $4,000
Up to $5,000
Up to $1 2,000

The interest rate on your Federa l Stafford Subsidized or Unsubsid ized Loan is
fixed at 6.8%.
Federal Stafford Loan Application & Master Promissory Note (MPN) Process
Step 1: File the electronic or paper version of the 2007-2008 FAFSA and d1ec k
either "student loans" or "both work-study and student loans" to question 26.

Step 2: The pre-certifica tion step is the most impo rtant step in the loan process.
During this step the Financial Aid Office will noti fy the stud ent of his/ her maximum Federal Stafford Loan eligibility and type of Stafford Loan (subsidized
and / o r unsubsidized) based on the stud ent's fin an cial need and grade level. The
student wiU have an opportunity to either decline and / or reduce his / her Stafford
Loan estimate by completing a "Federal Stafford Loan Adjustment Form" and
returning it to the Financial Aid Office (FAO). This form can be downloaded at
o ur Financial Aid Office homepage at www.cup.edu/financial_aid and cli ck on
"forms. "
Step 3: The FAO w ill transmit your Federal Stafford Loan information to

AES / PHEAA. If you have never completed a Federal Stafford Promissory Note,
you wiU receive a pre-printed Federal Stafford Loan Master Promisso ry Note
(M'PN) Packet from AES/ PHEAA. If you compl eted a MPN last yea r at either
Ca liforn ia or another four-year coUege in Pennsylvania, you wi ll only receive an
app roval notice (see step 5) from AES/PHEAA. Please Note: The MPN only
needs to be completed once ever:y ten years!
Step 4: Complete the MPN electronically by logging on to www.aessuccess.org,
and click on the "Stafford Loans" link und er the "Find Aid for School" menu tab
and the cli ck" Apply Now." With your Department of Education Personal
Id entifi ca tion N umber (PIN), you can even sign your MPN electronica lly. If you
need a Department of Ed uca tion PIN, you ca n req uest one by logging at the PIN
registra ti on Web site, wvvw.pin.ed .gov.

Please Note: When selecting a Stafford lend er, our office strongly recommends
that you choose a lend er from our List of "preferred lenders"whidi will appear in
the drop-down box at the AES / PHEAA Web site when you complete your MP
electroni cally. Our preferred lenders participate in programs that offer the lowest
fees in the business as weU as provid ing cost-saving incentives to borrowers w hen
they begin repaying the student loan. Most importan tly, each of o ur preferred
lend er 's was selected beca use of their outstand ing commitment to custom er
service throu ghout the life of the loan .
Step 5: After completing your electronic MPN, AES/PHEAA will send you an
"Approva l Notice" . This notice will indi ca te the amow1t of your loan(s), the interest rate and the disbursement dates of your loan (s). If you wish to reduce and/or
cancel the amo unt of your Estimated Federal Stafford Loan(s), you must complete and return the 2007--08 "Stafford Loan Adjustment Form" to the Financial
Aid Office. Again, this form can be downloaded at our Financial Aid Office
homepage.

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Step 6: AES / PHEAA wiU authorize the disbursement of loan proceeds (Electronic
Funds Transfer [EFT] or d1eck) at the appropriate time to California University.
FinaU y, all first-time Stafford Loan borrows must complete a loan counseLing session before Stafford Loan proceeds can be disbursed to the stud ent. This loan
counseling session mu st be completed on-Line by going to the Finan cial Aid Office
homepage at: www.cup.edu/financial_aid and select "On-Line Student Loan
Entrance Counseling" from the menu option. Remember onl y first-time Stafford
Loan borrowers at California University need to complete this requjrement.
Federal PLUS Loan
The Parent Loan for Undergradu ate Students (PLUS) is a credit-worthy fixed rate
loan at 8.5% for the parent o r legal guardian of a dependent student or graduate
student who needs add itional assistance to cover their educa ti onal costs and have
borrowed the maximum am ount from the Stafford Program. Parent(s) of a
dependent stud ent o r a grad uate student can request up to your cost of education
less aJJ other financial aid received. Repaymen t normaJJy begins witlun 60 days
after the first disbursement of the loan. The lend er you choose w ill determine
(based on credit approval) w hetl1er or not they wiJJ hmd this loan. Beca use of our
automated loan process w itl1 AES, it is strongly recommended that parents or
gradu ate students apply for a PLUS Loan through one of our preferred PLUS
lenders. For a list of our preferred PLUS lenders, please go to tl1e Financial Aid
Office homepage at www.cup.edu / financiaJ_ajd and click on "Preferred Lenders"
from tl1e menu topics. Listed below are the steps in the PLUS Master Promissory
ote (MP ) processing cycle:

Step 1: Complete the entire pre-approval (creilit meek) and app li ca ti on process onLine at AES / PHEAA Web site, www.aessuccess.org. Complete tl1e entire preapproval (credi t meek) and application process on-line at www.aessuccess.org.
Just click on the " PLUS Loans" link under the "Find Aid for School" menu tab
and the click "Apply Now." By using the onli.ne PLUS MPN process at
AES/ PHEAA, borrowers receive an immeilia te response. If approved, a borrower
can co mplete an electronic version of the PLUS applica tion by fo Uow ing the
instructions online or can print a paper copy and mail it to AES / PHEAA. When
selecting a PLUS lender, our office strongly recommends that you d1oose a
lender fro m our list of "preferred PLUS lenders" wrum will appear in tl1e dropdown box at tl1e AES / PHEAA Web site when you complete your MP electronicaUy.
Step 2: If your loan is denied, the studen t may be eligible to bo rrow adili tionaJ

loan monies through the Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan prog ram (assunung
the student's total financial aid assistance does not exceed tl1e cost of education).
To req uest the additional loan , please submit a copy of the PLUS de1ual with the
"2007--08 Stafford Loan Adjustm ent Form." You can download the 2007--08
Stafford Loan Adjustment Form from our Financial Aid Office homepage and click
on "Forms."

Step 3: California Uni versity w iJJ electronicaJJy certify your PLUS MPN and determine the amount of your eligibility once we are notified by AES/ PHEAA
(AES/ PHEAA-approved lenders only).
Step 4: TI1e lender will electronicaUy transmit the Federal PL US Loan fLmds to
California Unjversity.

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Alternative Loans
In addition to the Federal loan programs, there are also private so urces of educational loans. These loans are sponsored by banks, state agencies o r private guarantors and are available to cred it-wo rthy stud ents. Si.nee these loans are not subsidized by the federal governmen t, they are usually higher-cost loans (higher interest rate) to the borrower and should only be considered as a last resort after all
other finan cial aid options have been exp lored. Most al ternati ve loan s require a cosigner; however, repayment of principal and interest may be deferred in most
cases. If you are interested in pursuing a low-interest alternative educa tional loan,
please appl y online through one of the preferred alternati ve lend ers Listed below:
Teri:
Application and general information regarding this alternati ve loan can be
obtained at: www.teri.org
Campus Door:
App lica tion and genera l information regarding this alternati ve loan can be
obtained at: www.campusdoor.com
CitiAssist:
Applica tion and general information regarding this alternative loan can be
obtained at: www.studentloan.com
Signature Loan:
Applica tion and general information regarding this alternati ve loan can be
obtained at: http://sa.lliemae.com/apply/borrowing/signature.html
PNC Resource Loan:
Application and general information rega rding this alterna tive loa n can be
obtained at:www.eduloans.pncbank.com
Please Note: In order to provide our students with the most efficient alternative
loan application process as well as those alternative loan lenders that provide
the best interest, deferral, and repayment options, our office will only process
alternative loan applications through the lenders listed above.
Disbursement of Financial Aid
Crediting Financial Aid to a Student's Account
In general, once a student's financial aid award (s) has been finalized (aJJ requested
forms received, verification completed, enrollment ve rified, and defa ult status
rev iewed ), the student's semester award amount(s} (except Federa l Stafford Loans
and Federal College Work-Stud y) will be credited to his/ her accow1t beginning
with the second week of the semester. Federal Stafford Loa.ns will also be credited
to a stud ent's account once loan proceeds have been received and appropriate
authorization (endorsement of loan check or EFT authoriza tion) has been secured
and aJJ other eligibility criteri a have been sa tisfi ed. Federal College Work-Study
and institutional work-study funds are disbursed bi-weekly to the stud ent in the
form of a payroll check based on the number of hours worked du.ring the pay
period.
How Registration Affects Financial Aid Eligibility
Federal regulations and institutional guidelines require students to be registered
before any financial a.id monies can be disbursed . In addition, all federal and state
financial aid programs specify minimum e.nro!Lment requirements in order for a
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student to receive any (maximum or partial) assistance from these programs.
These minimum enrollment requirements are broken into fo ur enrollmen t classifications: full-time, three-quarter-time, half time, and less-than-half-time. The chart
below defines the credit hour requirements for eacl1 of the five federal aid and
PHEAA Grant programs, as well as the percentage of the maximum award a s
tudent may qualify fo r under all four enrollment classifica tions.
Financial Aid
Program

Enrollment
Status

Eligible For
Award

% of Maximum
Award

Pell Grant

Full-time
3/ 4-time
1/ 2-time
Less than1/ 2-time

YES
YES
YES

100%
75%
50%

YES

VARIES

Full-time
1/ 2-or
3/ 4-time

YES

100%

YES,
Determined
~lES / PHEAA

VARIES

Full-tune to
1/2-time
Less than1/ 2-time

YES

100%

Full-time
3/ 4-time
to 1/2-time
Less-than1/ 2 time

YES
YES

PHEAAGrant

Less than1/ 2-time
Stafford Loans

Federal SEOG &
Perkins Loan

0

0

OAWARD

NO AWARD
100%
50%
NO AWARD

FuJJ-time to
100%
YES
1/ 2-time
Less thanOAWARD
0
1/ 2-time
Please ote: Federal and state financial aid award s may be adjusted according to
this chart for any student whose enrollment status (as defu1ed above) changes
before 60% of the enrollment period, e.g., fall or sprmg semester, or a special summer session, has elapsed.
Federal
Work-Study

Financial Aid Refunds

Fmancial aid which exceeds the amow1t the stud ent owes to the University
(tuition/ fees, University meal plans & room charges) will be disb ursed to the student in the form of a refw1d cl1eck to cover non-mstitutional educa tional costs such
as books & supplies, off-campus housing and transportati on. Typically, these
refw1ds are mailed to eligible students startil1g the second week of the semester if
the student has sa tisfied the eligibili ty requirements fo r eacl1 award.
Please ote: Even though refund checks wil l be available starting the second week
of the sen1ester, reftmd checks may be delayed or cancelled if you meet one or more
of the fo llowmg: your federal and / or state aid has not been fin alized, you have not
enrolled for sufficient credits, your Master Promissory Note (MP ) was fil ed late,
and / or your MP or "Free Application for Federal Student Aid " (FAFSA) is
delayed at PHEAA and / or federal processor due to missmg or incorrect information.
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Financial Planning
Stud ents planning to attend California University of Pennsylvarua should be
aware that the cash from many of the finan cial aid program s is not available until
the second week of the semester for which the funds are intended . Students should
plan to come to the University with enough personal money for early term purchases (books, materials, art supplies, etc.) without depending upon fin ancial aid funds.
Maintaining Financial Aid Eligibility - Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
Federal regulations require aJJ instituti ons that administer Title IV student assistance programs to monitor the academic progress toward a degree o r certificate of
those students applying for or receiving assistan ce from those programs. All
Ca lifornia Uni versity students applying for Title IV federal assistance must meet
the standards stated in this policy, rega rdless of whether o r not they previously
received a.id. l11e fin ancial aid programs governed by these regulations are as follows:
l. Federal Pell Grant
2. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
3. Federal Perkins Loan
4. Federal Stafford Loan (Subsid ized / Unsubsid ized)
5. Federal Plus Loan
6. Federal Work-Stud y

Satisfa ctory Academic Progress (SAP) standards include three elements:
1) maximum time fram e within which a degree or certificate must be granted,
2) minimum credit hours earned per academic year, and
3) minimum cumulative grade point average (g.p.a.).
Review Period
The rev iew of a stud ent's "Satisfactory Academic Progress" (SAP) standing occurs
annually at the end of the spring semester. A student's SAP standing w ill be based
on his/ her academic perfo rmance during the aca demic year [fall and /or spring
semester(s)]. Typica lly, students who are not making sa tisfa ctory academic
progress are typically noti.fied by the end of May.
Maximum Time Frame
The maximum time fram e in which students may receive federal stud ent aid cannot exceed 150% of the approved program hours, e.g., an und ergradu ate student
cannot exceed 180 attempted credits.
Minimum Earned Credit Hours
[n order to monitor a student's progress toward completing a degree, a meas ure of
arn1ual academic progress has been established . The Minimum Credit Hours
Earned component requires students to successfully complete a minimum number
of credits per academic year based on his/ her enrollment status. Stud ents must
earn the foll owing number of credit hours ead1 year:

If you are enrolled:
Minimum Credit Hours Earned each year must be:
Full-Tune (12 credits or more)
24
Half-Ti.me (6-11 credits)
12
Less than Half-Time (5 credits or less) must co mplete all credits attempted
This m art was based on the assumption that the student's enrollment status will
remain constant throughout the academic year. However, the total number of credits a student must ea rn each year will differ if the student's enrollment status
varies each semester.

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Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average
Ead1 semester the University reviews the "grade point average" (g.p.a.) of ead1
stud ent in o rd er to determine whether the student is maintaining "good academic
standing." The University has established minimum gra de point averages that students must maintain in order to achieve "good academic standing." Listed below
are the minimum grade point averages for ead1 class level:
1.75
1.85*

Freshman
Sophomore

Junior
Senior

1.95

2.00

*Students pursuing an Associate Degree must have a 2.0 g.p.a. in order to graduate ...
A stud ent w ho fa ils to meet minimum academic stand ards (req uired g.p.a), as
defined by the University, will be placed on academic probation status for one
semester. Students a.re eligible to receive financial aid during the probation semester(s). At the end of the probation semester(s), a student must:
(1) aclueve the required minimum grade point average (stud ent is removed from

academic probation); or
(2) aclueve at least a 2.0 grade point average during the probationary semester (if
this requiremen t is met, the student will continue on academic probation).
A student who is unsuccessful in attaining either one of these levels of academic
performance w ill be academically dismissed from the University. Students w ho a.re
academically dismissed a.re considered ineligible for Title IV federal aid . However,
a student who is academically dismissed and is approved fo r re-admission
(through the University's PASS Program onl y) will be placed on "financial aid probation." During financia.J aid probation a stud ent is eligible to receive Title IV federal a.id (see "Financial Aid Probation" secti on for additional information).
Special Grades
I (Incomplete): An incomplete grade does not earn credit or influence the grade
point average in the semester in whim the course work was taken. [f an incomplete has been resolved and the studen t has earned a passing grade, the credit and
grade will be counted toward sa tisfying the minin1um credit hour standards and
grade point average requirem ents.

W (Withdrawal): All withdrawa.J ca tegories do not earn credit(s) toward graduation
or toward sa tisfying the credit requirements of the SAP Policy.
P (Pass): If this grade is awarded, the credi ts apply toward graduation and toward
sa tisfying the minimum earned credit hour standards, but will not impact a student's grade point average.

Repeated Courses: For a course that has been repeated, on.Jy the last g rade ea.med is
used in ca.Jculating the grade point average and the credits a.re awarded only for
the semester in which it was repea ted. However, ead1 ti.me a student enrolls in a
course, the course is counted as part of the maximum ti.me frame.
Military Transfer Credits
In most cases, military training and / or service sm ool experience credits can be
counted in the tota.J credit hours earned by a student for satisfying the minimum
credit hour progression requirement. However, the military training and / or service sd1ool experience will only be used in sa tisfying the minimum ea.med credit
hour requirement during the stud ent's first year of attendance at California
Uni versity.
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PHEAA Grant Progress Standard
Even though the PHEAA Grant is a non-Ti tle TV aid program, the sa tisfactory academic progress requirements for this program are similar to the federal policy. For
a student to remain eligible for a PHEAA Grant, he/she must meet the fo llowing
minimum earned cred it hour stand ard after every two semesters of state grant
ass istance:
Enro llment Status*
Total Earned Credits per Year
Full-ti.me (12 or more credits)
24 credits
Part-ti.me (6 to 11 cred its)
12 credits

For PHEAA Grant purposes, the repea ted course(s) can be co w1ted only once in
meeting the 12 or 24 credit hours test. Please Note: A student can only receive a
maxim um of 8 fu ll-time or 16 part-ti.me semesters of PHEAA Grant assistance.
Financial Aid Probation

lf a stud ent fa ils to achieve the Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards during
the review period as outlined in this policy, the stud ent will be placed on fin ancial
aid probation . Students who fail to meet progress standards should refer to the
"Financial Aid Suspension" section listed below. Students will remain on financia l
aid probation for the next award year and will be eligible to receive federal Title IV
financial aid assistance during this probationary period.
Please Note: Students will not be granted fin ancial aid probation for two consecutive academic years.
Financial Aid Suspension

If a student fails to achieve the rn.i.nimum earned credit hour standard and/or the
minimum grade point average upon the conclusion of a student's financial aid
probationary period, the student will be placed on financial aid suspension .
Students placed on financial aid suspension (progress) will become ineligible
for future Title IV assistance until the stud ent's SAP deficiency is resolved .
Eligibility for Reinstatement
In order to be reinstated, the student must successfully achieve the required grade
point average as mandated by the SAP Policy and/or successfull y make up
his/her credit hour(s) deficiency at his/ her own expense. The student may use
the swn.mer or any semester of the academic year to eliminate his/ her defi ciency.
Students may take course work at another college or wuversity to resolve the minimum credit-hour deficiency, provided that the credits earned at that institution
are transferable to California University and the student's college dean or appointed designee has authorized the tran sient course work. Any student who makes up
their credit-hour deficiency at an institution other than California University must
ha ve an official transcript sent to the Articulation and Transfer Office i.n order that
the credits may be eva luated and add ed to the student's record.

Students who make up their deficiency must complete and return the Satisfactory
Academic Progress Form, along with aU req uired documents, to the Financial Aid
Office before their deficiency status can be cleared .
Please Note: Only successfully ea rned credits, not grades, are transferable back to
California from another approved institution. Students can only improve their
grade point average by taking and successfull y completing course work at
California University.

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Appeal Procedures
All Title IV recipients have a right to appeal a financial aid suspension decision by
submitting a "SAP Appeal Form" to the Financial Aid Office with a written explanation of the reason(s) the student failed to meet the Satisfactory Academic Policy
Standards. Appeal forms are available in the Financial Aid Office. The deadline date
for filin g an appeal is the third week of classes in any semester that the student is
applying for financial aid . Students will be officiaJJy notified within 7 to 10 days
after filing the appeal form. 1f the appea l is denied, final appeal must be made to
the Director of Financial Aid within 10 working days of the date of the denial letter.
Refund/Repayment Policies
Refund Policy
Students who officiaJJy withdraw from the University or from specific classes during the semester may be eligible for a refund of a portion of the tuition, fees, room
and board paid to California University for that semester. Refw1d s are based on
the official date of withdrawal as record ed by the Academic Record s Office (for
additional information see "Withdrawal from the University" listed in the
Academic Policies section of the catalog). Students who do not fo ll ow the official
withdrawal procedure but who stop attending classes for all of their courses will
be cons idered to ha ve withdrawn at the 50% point of the semester unless attendance is documen ted a~er that time.
Return of Title IV Funds Formula
Two formulas exist for determining the amount of the refund: California
Uni versity's Refund Policy (for additional information see "University Refw1d
Policy" in Billing Section) and the federa l "Return of Title IV Aid" formula. The
federal formula is applicable to any student receiving federal aid and w ithdraws
from the University during the firs t 60% of a semester. These students will have
their federal financi al aid (Pell Grants, Supplemen tal Education Opportunity
Grants, ACG and SMART Grants, Perkins Loans, Federal Stafford and Plus Loans)
adjusted based on the percent of the semester completed before the withdrawal.
In essence, students will be entitled to retain the sam e percent of the federal financial aid received as the percent of the semester completed. This percent is calculated by dividing the num ber of days in the semester (excluding brea ks of fi ve days
or longer) into the number of days completed prio r to the withdrawa l (excluding
breaks of five days or longer). There will be no adjustment to federal financial aid
after the completion of at least 60% of the semester. Lf any refund remains after the
required return of Title IV aid, the refund will be used to repay California
University funds, state grant funds, and other pri va te sources and the student in
propo rtion to the amount paid by eacl1 non-federal source, as long as there was no
unpaid balance due at the time of withdrawal. If there is an unpaid balance, then
all aid sources will be repaid before any refund is paid to the student.
Distribution Policy
Once the amount of the federal funds to be returned has been calculated, the funds
will be returned to the appropriate program(s) in the following priority order:

Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Subsidized Stafford Loans
Perkins Loans
PLUS Loans
Pell Grant
Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)
SMART Grant
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
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Repayment of Unearned Financial Aid Assistance
Students who receive a refund of fin ancial a.id before withdrawing from the
University may owe a repayment of federa l financial aid fund s received. Students
w iU be notified by the Bursar's Office an d will be given 30 d ays to repay the funds
to the Uni versity. Students who fail to return the unearned portion of federal
fin an cia l aid funds given to them wiU have a "hold " placed on their University
record s, thereby preventing them from registe ring for future semesters unti l repayment is mad e in fu ll .
Financ ial Aid Glossary

1040 Form, 1040A Fam,, 1040£ Form: The Federal Income Tax Return that is
required to be filed by each person who received income du.ring the prev io us year.

Academic Year: The period of time sch ool is in session, consistin g of 30 weeks of
instruction.

Appeal: An appeal is a forma l request mad e by the stud ent to have a financia l a id
administrator rev iew a studen t's Lmusua1 circumstances, which may affect the stud ent's a id elig ibility (i.e., death of a parent, unemployment, etc.)

Award Letter: An official letter issued by the Finan cial Aid Office that lists the financia l aid aw ard ed to the student. Students are required to either accept or decline
the award s you wish to receive, s ign the awai-d letter, and return it to the Financia l
Aid Office. Award informa tion is a lso available on the Web on our secure "Web
for Student" Web site at: http: / /sisweb.cup.ed u.
Bursar's Office: The Bursar's Office is the University office responsible for the
billing and collection of University charges, receiving loan proceed s and issuing
re fw,d checks.
Ca111p11s-Based Aid Programs: There a re three fina ncial aid prog rams fund ed by the
Federal Government but administered by the sch ool, using Federal Guide l.ines.
These programs are the Federal Supplementa l Ed ucational Opportunity G rant
(FSEOG), Fed eral Perkins Loan Prog ram, and the Federal Work-Study Progra m.

College Work-Study: Co llege Work-Stud y is a pa.rt-time job for undergraduate stud ents. This is often referred to as the Federa l Work-Study Program .
Corn muter Student: A student who resid es at ho me and commu tes to sch ool da i.l y.
Cost of Attendance: The Cost of Attendance (COA), also known as the cost of edu cation or "bud get", is the total am ow1t used to calculate a stud ent's aid eligib ility.
This am ount includ es tuition and fees, room and board, a llowances for books and
supplies, transpo rtation, and p ersona l and incid ental expenses.

Custodial Paren t: In the event a stud ent's parents are separated or di vorced , the custod ial parent is the one who is providing more than 1/ 2 of the student's support. [f
both parents provid e equal support, then the C ustodial Parent is designated by the
one with w hom the stud ent lived the most du.ring the past 12 months.

Dependent Student: A student who is 23 year s old or yOLmger and is supported by
his/ her parents. A parent refusing to provid e support for his/ her child 's educa tion
is not sufficient for the child to be d eclared independent.
Disbursement: Disbursement is the re lease of loan proceed s to the school for d eli ve ry to the borrower.
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Disclosure Statement: The disclosure statem ent is a statement from the lending institution tha t provides the borrowe r with informa tion regarding the approved
amount of the loan, interest rate, origination and insurance fees, and any other
finance charges incurred .
Electronic Funds Transfer: Used by most lend ers to wire funds for Stafford Loan
proceeds directly to participating schools without req uiring a check for the studen t
to end orse.
Enrollment Status: Indica tion of to tal credjts cheduled for an enrollment period.
For financial rud purposes, you must be enrolled at least half time to receive aid.
Expected Family Contribu tion (EFC): Based on data reported on the FAFSA; the EFC
is the am ow1t of assistance that the family is expected to contribute toward a student's ed uca tional exp enses from their own resources.
Financial Aid Transcript: The Financial Aid Transcript is a record of any federal ajd
received by the student at each post-secondary school attended.

Financial Aid Packnge: Trus includes an y aid such as grants, scholarships, loans, and
work-stud y offered to tl1e student to assist in the funding of their ed uca tion.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA ): The FAFSA is used to apply for aJJ
need-based ajd_ The information contained with.in tliis document is used to calculate all financial rud for the student.
Gift Aid: Gift aid is financia l rud, which is not reprud, such as scholarships and
g rants.

Grant: Type of financial aid based on financial need that a student does not repay.
Independent Student: An independ ent student must meet a t least one of the following cri teria:
• Age 24 or older.
• Veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces
• En rolJed in a graduate or professional program beyond a bachelor 's degree
• Married
• Orphan or ward of the court, or a ward of the court until age 18
• Legal dependents other than spouse for w hich you are responsible
Loan: Loans are borrowed money tha t a student must repay with intere t.

Need: The difference between the Cost of Attendance and the Expected Family
Contribution is known as financial need.
Pell Grant: A PelJ Grant is a fed eral need-based grant.
PLUS Loan: A fixed rate loan at 8.5% that parents of dependent students and graduate student can apply for to assist them in covering a student's educational costs.
Rigorous Secondary Program of Study: The US Department of Education defines
the fo!Jowing as meeting the rigorous standard:
• A state scholars initiative program ; or
• completion of two AP or IB courses; or
• PA Certificate of Distinction; or
• Project 720 College & Career Prep Courses; or
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• Enrolled in a dual enro llment program where the student scored at or above the
loca Lly determined threshold for the PSSA or passed the participating postsecond ary institutions placement exam and successfulJy completed nine college credits;
• Successfully completed four yea rs of second ary sd1ool english and mathematics, three years of science and social studies and one year of foreign language.

Scholarship: A scholarship is gift aid, whid1 is not repaid.
Stafford Loan: A Stafford Loan co mes in two forms, unsubsidized and subsidized.
Stud ents are required to pay interest on an unsubsidized loan; whereas, the
government pa ys the interest on a subsidized loan while the stud ent is in school,
during the six-month grace period, and during an y deferment periods.
Subsidized Loan: A subsidized loan is one on w hich the government pays the interest while the student is in school, during a six-month grace period, and during any
deferment periods. Subsidized loans are based on need, and may not be used to
finance the fam ily contribution.
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): The SEOG is a Federal grant
program.
Un met Need: Unmet need is the difference between the student's financia l need and
the total need-based aid .
Unsubsidized Stafford Loan: An Unsubsidized Loan is one on whid1 the government
does not pay the interest. The borrower is responsib le for the interest on an unsubsidized loan from the date the loan is disbursed, even while the student is still in
sd1ool.
Untaxed Income: Con tribution to IRAs, Keoghs, tax-sheltered annuities, and 401(k)
plans, as well as worker 's compensa tion and welfare benefits.
U.S. Department of Edu cation: The US Department of Education administers several
Federal stud ent fin ancial aid program s, including the Federal Pell Grant, the
Federal SEOG, the Federal Work-Study, the FederaJ Perkins Loan, the Federal
Stafford Loan, and the Federal PLUS Loan.
Verification: Verification is a rev iew process in whim the Financial Aid Office determines the accuracy of the info rmation provided by the student and parents on
their FAFSA. During this process, the student will be required to sub mit requested
documentation.

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Academic Policies
Student Responsibilities
Students are responsible for securing current inform ation about University policies
and for meeting all relevant requirements. Students follow the provisions of the
catalog that is in effect at the time of their initial enroUment. Students who have
interrupted their ed ucation for more than one year are subject to the provisions of
the ca taJ og which is current at the time of their readmission to the University. The
University reserves the right to change policies, curri culum req uirements, and
other provisions as need ed.
Academic Advising
Faculty advisors are available to assist studen ts i.n planning their acad emic programs, but students have the responsibili ty for meeting all requirements for their
degrees. Stud ents are urged to take advantage of the advisory and consultation
services available a t the University. They should feel free to consult with professors, academic advisors, department d1airpersons, the deans, staff of the
ScheduJ.i.ng Cen ter and the Provost. All of these University representatives
main tain regular office hours for student consultations.
Semester System
California University opera tes on a semester system with Fall and Spring semesters o f a pproximately 16 weeks (including a fin al examination week). In addition,
there is a Summer term, that typica ll y includes a 10-week session and two fiveweek sessions, which runs from June to August, and special sessions in May and
August.
Course umbering System
Courses numbered 100 to 499 a re underg rad uate courses. Courses numbe red 500
and above a re graduate level courses. In certain circumstances, undergraduate students are allowed to take gradua te level courses for either undergrad ua te or fo r
graduate cred it. Courses are generally numbered in the followin g way:
100-199 Freshman level
200-299 Sophomore level
300-399 Junior level
400-499 Senior level

Credits
Credi t fo r co urse work is recorded in credit hours. Fo r most courses, one cred it
hour represents one class meeting per week. For laboratory classes, the ratio may
differ from one department to another, but usually two or three hours of laboratory work are worth one credi t hour.
A fuU-time undergraduate stud ent is one w ho is taking twelve or more credits. A
studen t taking fewer than twelve credits is consid ered a part-time student. Only
registered coursework in a given term is counted toward a student's fuU- or parttime status fo r tha t term. The work that a stud ent might need to do for a n
Incomp lete from a previous term w ill not coun t toward a student's full - or parttime s tatus for the current term . Students expecting to progress from one class to
the nex t on an annual basis and grad uate in four years should complete an average of 30 credits per year, or 15 credi ts per semester.

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Grading System
Ca li fornia University uses the foUowing grad ing system for all courses:
Quality Points per Cred it
lnterpretation
Grade
A
4
Superior Attainment
AB+
B

BC+
C
C-

3.67
3.33
3
2.67
2.33

Above Average

2

Ave rage

1.67

D

1

F

0

AU
I
lF
P
W

Not calculated
Not calculated
0
Not ca lculated
Not calculated
ot calculated
No t ca lculated

WX

UW

Below Average
Failure
Audit
Incomplete
Incomp lete Failure
Passing
Official Withdrawal
Administrative Withdrawal
Unofficial Withdrawal

Quality Point or Grade Point Average
To calcu.l ate a quality point average (QPA) o r grad e point average (GPA), divide
the to tal nwnber of quali ty points earned in regular co urses at this University by
the total number of graded credit hours (QHR). In computing the QPA, the fo ll owing courses and credits are not included: courses an d credits transferred from other
instituti ons, advan ced placement courses, co urses passed by examination, courses
in which a P grade was assigned, CLEP credits, credits granted for military service,
or other credits earned through Prior Lea rning Assess ment (P LA). Lf a student
repea ts a course, only the repea t grade is co unted . Althoug h developmental
courses do not count towa rds g rad uation, the credits ea rned in them are used
in determining a stud ent's QPA.
Appea ling a Grade or Other Academic Decisions
University decisions are based upon app licable policies, rational procedures, and
sound decision-ma.king principles. Concerning a stud ent's grad e, it must be understood that it is not the policy of the administra ti on to cl1a.nge a properly assigned
grade - i.e., one based upon recorded grades for quizzes, exams, assignments,
projects, and other grade criteria as indicated on the co urse syllabus o r ou tline.
However, when a stud ent alleges violations of sound academic gra ding procedures, the University administra tion and faculty mutu ally support a stud ent
appeal procedure that gives both the studen t and the facu lty member a fair
process to substantiate and / or refute those allega ti ons.
ln appea ling a grad e, a stud ent should first contact the faculty member who issued
that grade to di scuss the reason for the grade. If the stud ent is not sa tisfied with
the fa culty member 's exp lanation, the stud ent should then contact the faculty
member 's department cl1ai.rperson . This contact must be in w riti ng and must be
fil ed with the chairperson w ithin thirty working days after the beginning of the
fall or spring semester following the term in whim the grade in question was
given. The chairperson shall notify in wri ting the stud ent and facul ty member of
his/ her find ings and decision w ithin 15 working days of his / her receipt of the
appeal fro m the student.

Lf accord is not reached through the m airperson, the stud ent may then appeal to
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the co llege dean. Sud1 appea l must be in writing and must be filed wi th the dean
within 15 worktng days fro m the date of the final written determination of the
d1airperson. The dean shal l notify in writing the student and faculty member of
his / her findings and decision w ithin 15 worktng days of his / her receipt of the
appea l from the stud ent. The final source of a ppeal is the Provost. This fin al step
sho uld be taken only if there is no possibility for resolution at an earlier stage, and
only if the studen t is convinced that arbitrary and / or capricious standards were
app lied. The appea l to the Provost must be in writing and must be filed w ith the
Provost wi thin 15 worktng days from the date of the final written determination
of the dean . The Provost shall rev iew the matter and take action as necessa ry to
provide eq ui ty in the situation.
In the case of other academi c decisions, the student sho uld fo llow the same appeal
proced ure insofar as possible. In matters relating to tudent conduct and discipline, the Vice President fo r Student Development has authority to review student
appea ls. In matters relating to financial aid, see the secti on on Financial Aid in this
catalog; in matters relating to teamer certification, see the relevan t section in this
catalog; and in matters relating to transfer credits, contact the Articulation and
Transfer Office as the first point of contact, and fo llow the same appeal procedure
as listed above.
Cheating and Plagiarism: Academic Integrity
Truth and honesty are necessary prereq uisites for all ed uca tion, and students w ho
attempt to improve their grades or dass standing through an y fo rm of aca demic
dishonesty may be penalized by disciplinary action ranging from a verbal reprimand to a failing grade in the course or dismissal from the Uni versity. If the si tuation appears to meri t a severe penalty, the professor wil.l refer the matter to the
appropriate dean or to the Provost. The student may appeal the penalty as outlined above with the Academic Integrity Committee hearing appeals above the
level of Dean.
Class Attendance
Regul ar class attendance is a prerequisite to successful class performan ce.
Uni versity po licy permi ts class absence for ca use but places an obliga tion for successful compl eti on of course work on the studen t. There is no single, Universityw ide policy on class attendance or on cu ts; bu t professors may establish their particular policies on absences, assess reasonable penalties if stud ents do not observe
these policies, and trea t unexplained absences as unexcused absences. The student
must, in aU cases, arrange to make up examinations or other work missed because
of absence, according to terms and a sdledule agreeable to the professors.

It is the stud ent's responsibi.lity to info rm professors of the ca use of any absence, if
possible, in advance. Stud en ts should notify the Dean of Students of lengthy
absences due to illness or other causes, and appropria te docwnentation is required
in sud1 cases. The Dean will in tum notify the professors conce rned . Requests for
absence due to official University activities, sudl as fie ld trips or athletic contests,
must be made to the appropriate Uni versity offi cial.
The Health Center does not issue medical excuses. Und er certain circumstances
the Health Center will notify professors about stud ents' absences (or other failure
to fulfill academic ob liga tions) due to medical cond itions; on the basis of this
notifica tion, individual professors in tum w ill determine whether or not to excuse
the absences.

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Good Academic Standing
Students who achieve the mini.mum Quality Point Average (QPA) or Grade Point
Average (QPA) for their class rank as fo llows are in good academic standing:
Fre hrnan (1-29)
1.75
Sophomo re (30-59)
1.85
Jw,i or (60-89)
1.95
Seni or (90 or more)
2.00
AU ea rned credits including transfer credits and other advanced standing credits
that have been officiall y accepted are counted in determining a stud ent's class
rank. All Quality Hours (QHRS) at California University are used in determining
a student's QPA.

Students who do not achieve the minimum QPA for their class rank will be subject
to Academic Probation or Academic Dismissal. Satisfactory Academic Progress is
req uired for continued eligibility for financial a.id.
Academic Probati on
A student whose total number of earned credits (EHRS) has reached o r exceeded
twelve and whose overall QPA is below the specified minimum for his or her class
rank will be placed on Academic Probation. Students on Academic Probation must
agree to sa tisfy additi onal requirements during the probationary semester.

A student on Academic Probation who:
• attains the minimum overall QPA for his or her class rank and sa tisfies other
requirements will be removed from Academic Probation, or
• attains a 2.00 QPA during the probationary semester and sa tisfies other requirements, but fails to attain the mi.ninmm overall QPA for his/ her class rank will be
permi tted to return to the University on Continuing Academic Proba tion, or
• does not attain the overaU QPA for his or her class rank and does not achieve a
2.00 QPA for the probationary semester, or fail s to sa tisfy other requirements w ill
be dismissed from the University.
Academic Dismissal
The University reserves the right to refu se the pri vilege of further attendance to
stud ents who have failed to meet minimum academic requirements. lf a student's
cumulative grade point average remains below the required mini.mum after a probationary semester, the term grade point average during a probationary semester
is below 2.00, and the student fails to meet other requirements, he or she will be
dismissed from the University.
Incomplete Grades
An Incomp lete (I) is assigned when a professor is convinced the student can
complete or make up wo rk. Faculty members may submit a final grade based on
work completed and not accept late work. Howeve1~ when appropria te explanation and documentation of an illness are given, professors will not penalize students if make-ups are possible or if grading on work completed is reasonable.

After the required work has been completed, the professor will submit a Change
of Grade form to the Academic Records Office. The stud ent, however, is responsible for contacting the professor regarding arrangements that should be made to
complete the work for the course. (Students are not required to register for the
course again.) lf the required work is not completed within one calendar year, the
Incomplete grade will be converted to J-F. This conversion will occur even if the
student has not been emolled at the University during this calendar year. The I-F
grade is considered in the computation of the student's grade point average as an
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F grad e. Students w ho w ish to have an extension of the time allowed to complete
the work must obtain approval from the d ean of the ir co llege. Gradua ting seniors
mL1St resolve their Incomp lete grad es by the last day o f classes of the term in
which they intend to grad uate. Otherwise, these lncompletes immediately become
I-F's, and grad uation may be correspondingly affected.
The work tha t a stud ent needs to do during one term for an incomplete from a
previous term w ill not cow1t toward a stu den t's fu ll- or part-time status for the
current term .
Grade Reports
At the end of each semester and summer session, grade reports a re availab le to
students online. A grade report will not be available if a stud ent's academic
records have been sea led . Midterm grades are a lso repo rted and are availab le
on.Line.
Transcripts
Transcripts are issued by the Academic Records Office, Dixon Hall. Each transcript
costs $3, and payment must be received before the tran script is issued . Ch ecks and
money ord ers should be mad e payable to California Uni versity of Pennsy lvania.
All transcripts are issued according to the provisions of the Faniily Educa tion
Rights a nd Privacy Act of 1974 as a.mended: see a lso the section on Confidentiality
of Records in this ca ta log.
A request for a transcript must be m ade in writing, to ens ure that academic information is not improperly disclosed. Telephone req uests for transcripts cannot be
honored . The req uest may be mad e by co mpleting a fo rm in the Academic Records
Office o r by writing a letter to that office indicating (a) the mm1ber of transcripts
required, (b) the type of tran scripts required (i.e., und ergradu ate, grad uate, or
both), and (c) the name and address of the person or institution w here the transcript should be sent. Transcripts will not be issued to a third party withou t the
written consent o f the stud ent.

If a transcript is issued to a stud ent, a nota tion to tha t effect appears on the transcri pt. Transcripts marked in this manner are som etimes not considered official
w hen presented to a third party by the student.
Transcripts are issued as quickly as possible, but in busy periods of the acad emic
year there may be some delay. Requests should therefore be made well before the
transcript is due elsew here. o transcript will be issued to a studen t whose financial obliga tions to the Uni versity ha ve not been met i.n full.
Registration
Eligibility to Register
All students w ho ha ve been admitted to the University and w ho are in good
academic, financial, and disciplinary standing are eligible to register.
Enrollment and Matriculation
A stud ent seeking a degree or credit certificate from California Uni versity i
consid ered a matricula ted student and must meet the gradua tion o r comp leti on
req uiremen ts for his or her declared major or progrc1m. An indi vidua l w ho enrolls
fo r classes but is not seeking a degree or credi t certificate from California
University is considered a non-degree student. A non-degree student w ishing to
matricul ate into a degree or credi t certifi ca te program must sa tisfy admission
requirements fo r tha t program .
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Registration Procedures
Regis tration for an upcomii,g semester may be completed during the registra tion
periods identifi ed and a nnounced each semester. Specific information ai1d instructions fo r registra tion are di tributed through college email aJUlOLmcements.
Registration includes aca demi c advising, scl1eduling courses, and payment of
tuiti on and fees. Prior to scheduling classes, each student should meet with his or
he r academic ad visor to di cuss his or her progress and develop a schedule for the
upcoming semester. Entering a stud ent's scl1edule into the Uni versity's registration
system crea tes a financial obligation by the stud ent to the Uni ve rsity, and students
w ho do not ma ke payment arrai1gements by the due da te may have their semester
schedules canceled .
Credit Overload
During the fall and spring semeste rs, full -time stud ents may register for 18 credits
w ithout special permission. Students wishing to register for 19 or more credits
must obtain w ritten permission from their ad viso r and the Dean of their co llege.
Only in exceptional circumstaiices w ill a stud ent be allowed to register for more
than 21 credits. Additional tuition ai1d fees are cl1arged for all credjts in excess of 18.
During the summer terms, students may register for 6 credits in any one session or
18 cred its fo r the summer w ithout special permission. Degree-seeking stud ents
wishing to register for additional credits during the summer terms must obtain
written permission fro m the Deai, of their college, ai1d non-degree students wishing to register for additional credits must obtain pernussion from the Director of
the Summer Schoo l Program. Students are charged twtion and fees on a per credit
basis fo r all co urses during the surnme r.
Admission to a Closed Section
A stud ent seeking admission to a d osed section should obtain a schedule adjustment form and consult with the instructor or chairperson of the department that
o ffers the course. Admission to a closed section requires the signature of the
instructor o r department chair and the dean of the college that offers the co urse.
Repeating a Course
A stud ent may repea t a course previously taken at Caljfo rnia U1u versity. In such
cases, onl y the late r gra de will be counted in the stud ent's QPA. The original
grade, however, will remain on the student's tran script. Some courses may be
repea ted fo r credit and are exempt from th.is policy.
Auditing a Course
A stud ent ma y audit a course w ith the und erstai,di.ng that he or she will receive
neither a grade nor credit for the course. The course will be listed on the s tudent's
transcript without affecting the QPA. Once a course is registered for a udit, it cannot be converted back to a credit course.
Students may register to a udit a course according to the fo llowing schedule:
15 week session - within the first 6 weeks
5 week session - witlun the first 2 weeks
10 week session - witlun the first 4 weeks
Audit CO LLrses are billed at the same rate as courses taken for credit. Audit forms
are availab le in the Acad emic Records Office, Dixon Hall.
Credit by Examination/Course Chall enges
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ing the course. 1n order to do so, the student must obtain permission from the
chairperson of the d epartment that offers the course and the Dean. The student
must register for the course and pay tuition and fees for the course. Once a student
registers to d1allenge a course, it cruu1ot be converted back to a regular course.
Students may register to chaUenge a course according to the foUowing schedule:
15 week session - w ithin the first 6 weeks
5 week session - w ithin the first 2 weeks
10 week session - within the first 4 weeks
Only grades of P (Pass) o r F (Fail) will be recorded, and the course wiU be further
identifi ed on the student's transcript by the symbol CE. A passing grad e d oes no t
affect the QPA; however, a failing grade will lower the QPA. Earned credits wi.1.1
count towards grad uation. Course challenge fo rms may be obtain ed in the
Academ ic Records Office, Dixon Hall.

Schedule Adjustments (Add/Drop)
Class sd1ed ules may be changed during the add / drop period and a re governed by
the foUowing regulations.
• Prior to ma.king sched ule adjustments, a student should consult w ith his or her
academic advisor to discuss how the adj ustment w ill affect his or her acad emic
progress.
• Courses may be added during the first week of classes during the FaU and
Spring semesters and du.ring the first day of a summer term . Adding a course
may req uire the signature of the instructor, d epa rtment d1air, ru1d / or coUege
dean.
• o stud ent is permitted to drop a course: during the last three weeks of a semester; du.ring the last two weeks of a five-week sununer tem1; or during the last
three weeks of a ten-week sununer term .
• Ceasing to attend class does not constitute official withdrawal. Stud ents must
officia Uy drop from a course. Leaving a course without officially dropping it
may result in the assig1unent of an F grade by the professor. Uthe professor d oes
not assign a grade, the d esigna tion of UW (unauthorized withdrawal) will be
assigned by the Registrar.
• Students w ho drop below full-time (less than 12 credits) o r to less than haU-time
(less than 6 credi ts) should contact the Financial Aid Office prior to completing
the drop.
Withdrawal from the University
An und ergrad uate studen t who d ecides to w ithdraw from the University du.ring
il.lly academic term, regardless of the reason, must contact the Academic Records
Office inunediately. Al.I wi thdrawa ls are governed by the fo Uowing regulations:
• An honorable dismissal is gran ted to a student who withdraws from the
Uni versity in the officia l ma.JU1er, has met aJ.l financial obligations to the
University, and has been properly cleared by the Registrar.
• If the stud en t w ithdraws offici a lly during the twelve weeks of a semester, a W
grade i recorded for ead1 course sched uled. AW grade carries no academic
penalty and is not counted in the studen t's QPA. For aJ1 official withdrawal from
a five-week session, W grades will be recorded during the first two weeks only.
• o student is permitted to withdraw officiaJ.Iy from the University during the
last three weeks of a semester o r su11U11er term.
• Leaving the University w ithout notifying the Academic Records Office a.J1d making an offi cial withdrawal may result in a uto matic failure for all courses scl1eduled. It also ma.kes the student ineligi ble for refw1d of tuition ru1d fees, il.lld may
affect academic status and fi.I1a.J1cial aid . Improper withdrawals will be classified
as unauthorized withdrawal and the d esignation UW used for all registered
courses if a.J1other grade has not already been assigned by the professor.
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• Students planning on w ithdrawing from the University should consult with the
Financial Aid Office prior to completing the withdrawal process.
Administrative Withdrawals
The Uni versity administra tion has the authority to withdraw a stud ent from the
University and to revoke that student's registration at an y time for the following
reasons:
• Registrati on in violation of Univers ity regulations (e.g., academic ineligibility to
register).
• Failure to comply with academic requirements (e.g. Lmsa tisfactory class attendance, violation of the learning contract for students on academic probation, etc.).
• Failure to pay University tuiti on and fees by the due date.
• Disciplinary suspension or dismissal for the remainder of an academic term or
longer.
• Severe psychological or health problems such that the student cannot be permitted to continue in attend an ce.
• Other reasons deemed appropriate by the proper administrati ve officer.
A grade WX is recorded for Administrative Withdrawals. The grade of WX is not
computed in the student's grade point average and therefore involves no academic
penalty. The Registrar must authorize the recording of this grade. If a student
registers in violation of the academic el.igibility rule, the registration is declared
invalid, the tuition and fees paid by the student are refunded in full, and no grades
are record ed .
In other cases of Administrative Withdrawal, the date of the withdrawal and the
reason for the withdrawal are used to determine the grade to be recorded and the
amount of tuition and fees to be assessed or cancelled. In most cases, the regular
tuition and fee assessmen t and refund policies of the University prevail.
For Ad mini stra ti ve Withdrawals dming the first six weeks of a semester or two
weeks in a five-week sLLr11.mer session, the grade of WX is recorded for all courses
on a student's sched ule. No other grades, sucl1 as Incomplete, are ass igned.

The Registrar has the authori ty to anteda te an administrative w ithdrawa l if
circums tances warrant sucl1 action.
Disciplinary suspensions or dismissals are initiated by the appropriate authority
in the Office of Student Development and written notifica ti on is sent to the
Academic Records Office, who cancels the stud ent's registration and notifi es
other administrati ve offices and faculty members as necessary.
Lf faculty members have reason to inquire about a specific case of Administrative
Withdrawal, they should consult the Registrar or the Provost. In certain cases, the
student's right to confidentiality may not permit full disclosme of the circumstances.
Readmission to the University
Students who wish to return after an absence of three consecutive terms and are in
good standing w ith the University must apply for readmission to the dean of the
undergrad uate college in which they will be en.rolled following their readmission.
In cases of Academic Dismissal, readmission to the University is not automatic.
Students who ha ve been dismissed for unsa tisfactory academic performance will
be considered for readmission only if they have sa tisfied the conditions for readmission that were stipul ated at the time of their dismissal. Students who have been
academica lly dismissed must apply for readmission through the Office of Student
Retention.
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Any stud ent w ho has been academicall y dismissed will be denied Title rv financial assistan ce (federal grants, loans, and student employment). Therefore, if readmitted, the student must attend w ithout the benefit of Title IV financial aid until
the required minimum QPA fo r his/ her class rank and / or the completion of the
minim um credit hour standard have been acllieved. Exceptions may be considered
for stud ents on Financial Aid probation or who have filed a Satisfactory Academic
Progress (SAP ) appeal (please refer to the Sa tisfactory Academic Progress pol.icy
statement issued by the Office of Financial Aid).
ln the case of Discipl.inary Suspensions or Dismissals, students must sa tisfy the
conditions for readmission tha t were stipulated a t the time of their dismissal and
receive permission from the Vice President for Student Development to return to
the University.
App lications for readmission should be submitted at least one week before the registra tion da te for the term in which the student desires to enroll. Former students
will not be readmitted to the Uni versity until aJJ past indebtedness has been paid .
Academic Forgiveness Policy
Academic Forgiveness is intended for the stud ent w ho is returning to the
University w ith a grade point defi ciency a nd who has not been enrolled at
Califo rnia U1liversity of Pennsylvania for fou r consecu ti ve academic years. The
stud ent may request acad emic fo rgiveness fo r up to two complete semesters of
acad emic coursework. Academic Forgiveness allows for courses successhuly completed wi th a Dor better to retain academic credit; however, the grade po ints w ill
be removed from calcula tion of grade point average. Awarding of aca demic forgiveness does not absolve the student from completion of specific academic program requirements, e.g., grades of "C" or better in courses for an education major.
No g rades will (normaJJy) be removed from the permanent record . Academic fo rgiveness w il l be granted onl y once for an y stud ent and fo rgiveness ex tended by
California Uni versity of PA may not be recognized by other academic institutions
to w hich the student may transfer. The U11iversity Registrar w ill g ive considera tion
fo r academic forgiveness when a signed w ritten request is received. AJJ stud ents
requesting academic fo rgiveness must ea rn at least a 2.0. GPA during the first
twelve credit hours of course work attempted at California U11iversity of PA
after readmission.
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
The University o ffers the opportunity to earn undergrad ua te credit through the
College Level Exanlination Program (C LEP), which has two testing ca tegori es, the
General Examination and the Subject Examination. The General Exanlina tion is
a eries of tests in fi ve sepa rate areas: English Composition, a tural Sciences,
Mathematics, Humanities, and Social Science/ History. A stud ent may earn up
to thirty cred its by passing the appropria te tests in these areas. The Subject
Examination comprehensively tests a single subject, such as General Psychology,
Statistics, etc. A student who passes one of these exanlina tions is awarded credit
fo r a comparab le course at the University. The CLEP program is ad.nlinistered by
tl1e Advising and Placement Testing Cen ter and tl1e Southpointe Center. There is a
one-time fee of $25.00 fo r evalua tion of the CLEP results and recording the results
on tl1e student's transcripts.
Undergraduate Credit for Graduate Courses
Undergrad ua te students may enroll in g raduate courses for undergrad uate cred it
if they meet the necessary requirements for tl1ose courses. lndividual departments
determine the prereq uisites fo r each course. Grad uate status may be a prerequisite
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for admission to some courses. Graduate credits used to fulfill undergraduate
requirements may not also be used to fulfill requirements in a graduate program.
Graduate Credit Load for Seniors
Undergraduates who are in their last term on campus and who are completing or
have completed all the requirements for their undergraduate degree may enroll in
g raduate classes for graduate credit. They must fulfill all requirements for entrance
into Graduate School (other than the undergraduate degree or teaching certifica tion).
Transfer Credits
Current California University students w ho wi sh to take courses at some other college or uni versity to transfer back to Ca lifo rnia Uni versity, should get approval to
do so from their advisor and from the dean of their college at Califo rnia University
before registering for and taking such courses. Students seeking to transfer credits
to California University should note the foLl owing guidelines and should refer
transfer credit questions to the Articulation and Transfer Evaluation Office:
• Transfer credits are usuaLly determined by their equivalency to California
Uni versity courses.
• Onl y courses in which a grade of C or better is earned w ill transfer unless a student qualifies under the Academic Passpo rt Policy (See Academic Passport
Policy in the admissions section of this catalog.)
• Credits transfer, but grades and quality points do not. Transfer credits cannot
raise a stud ent's QPA; therefore, do not take repea t courses at another institution.
• Courses taken at a community co llege, the equivalents of which are designated
as upper-level courses at California, may transfer only as electi ves rather than
equivalents to courses offered at California Uni versity.
Dual Majors, Second Majors, Second Degrees, and Dual Degrees
California University grants the followin g und ergraduate degrees: B.A.; B.S.; B.S.
in Educa tion; B.S.N; and A.S., A.A.S. (All except the last two are four-year, baccalaureate degrees.) These are referred to below as degree areas.

A distinction is drawn between the foll ow ing objectives and oppo rtunities and
between the means to achieve them: (1) a Dual Majo r; (2) a Second Major; (3) a
Second Degree and (4) a Dual Degree. These opportunities, as explained below, are
the only ones offered . The Uni versity will, fo r exa mple, award only one deg ree
from any degree area. None of these oppo rtunities should be confused w ith an y
certifica tion prog rams, such as those in Teacher Educa tion.
l. A Dual Major is the pursuit of two separate baccalaureate majors in the sam e
degree area simultaneously. These majors may be in a single department or
two departments, and each must be reco rd ed in the appropriate dean's office.
Courses from one major area may be used to sa tisfy requirements in the other
major. Both majors are record ed on the transcript, but aJJ requirements for each
major must be sa tisfied before the degree is conferred, and only one degree is
conferred .
2. A Second Majo r may be pursued after the completion of a bacca laurea te degree
from any regionaJJy accredited institution - including Califo rnia University of
PA when the second majo r must be in the same degree area as the first. A second
major does not lead to a second degree. The prospective student must apply
through the Office of Admissions and register with the intention of pursuing a
second major. Transfer credits from other schools and prior credits from
California University of PA may be used to sa tisfy courses fo r this second major.
Since a baccala urea te degree has alread y been earned, all General Education
requirements will be considered sa tisfied, but an y courses in the major not yet
ea rned must be fulfill ed . There is no minimum number of credits necessary to
obtain this second major. The completion of this second major will then be noted
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on the transcript. AU departmental, co llege, and university stand ards for this
major must be achieved . Please note: Students seeking a second major after
graduating with a bachelo r's d egree a re not eligible fo r financial aid as per
federal Title rv guidelines.
3. A Second Degree may be pursued after the completion of a baccalaurea te degree
from any regionally accredited institution - including California University of
PA w hen the second degree area is different than the firs t. The prospective stud ent must appl y through the Office of Admiss ions and register w ith the intenti on of pursuing a second d egree. Tra nsfer credits from other schoo ls and p rior
credits from California University of PA may be used to satisfy courses fo r this
second degree. Since a baccalaureate degree has already been earned, all General
Ed uca tion req uirements will be consid ered sa tisfied . All rem aining courses in
the major not yet earned must be fulfilled in ord er to grant the second degree.
ALI d epa rtmental, college, and University requirements for this degree must be
achieved. Please note: (The Universi ty will not award an associa te degree to a
student who holds a baccalaurea te degree in the san, e area.)
4. A Dual Degree (Baccalaureate) is the simultaneous pursuit of two degrees in
different degree areas. Courses from one major area may be used to sa tisfy
requirements in the other major; however, a minimum of 150 cred its must be
acc umula ted in order for both degrees to be awarded. AH d epa rtmental, college
and University requirements for the two degree areas must be sa tisfi ed . The re
w ill be one transcript w ith both degree a reas recorded .

Graduation Requirements
Students shouJd become acquainted with the gradua tion requirements for their
program of study. Students are responsible for meeting a U graduation requirements and for submitting the required fo rms on time. Compliance wi th the following gen eral policies and proced ures will help studen ts prepare for grad uation:
• The period during which application for graduation must be made is posted
throughout campus and printed in the California Times. Students must app ly for
graduation in the appropriate d ean's office by the deadline. All credentia ls fo r
graduation, including an applica tion for a teaching certificate w here appropriate
and transcripts of cred its from other institutions, must be submitted on time.
Graduation may be delayed if a student's record is incomplete.
• A minimum of 120 semester credits, incl uding the sa tisfactory completion of a ll
required courses, is necessary for grad uati on. Developmenta l courses, ENG 100,
OMA 092 and OMA 094, do not count towards graduation, though the credits
earned in them a re used to d etermine class standing and grad e point average.
• Students in all curricula must complete a minimum of thirty credits of the last
s ixty credits at California University of Pennsylvania.
• A candidate fo r Tead1er Education must possess a grad e po int average of 3.0 in
his / her major and overall and must successfuJly complete student teaching
before graduation. An overall grade point average of 2.0 is required in most programs of study. Certain other programs may require minimum grades in courses
w ithin the majo r.
• Ali finan cial ob liga tions to the University must be paid in full before graduation
can be approved .
Conferring of Degrees
Degrees are conferred in May (a t the end of the spring semester), in August (a t the
end of the summer session), and in December (a t the end of the fall semester); but
Conunencement is held only twice a yea r, in May (only May grad ua tes) and in
December (A ugust and December graduates). Diplomas and official Uni versity
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tran scripts record the stud ent's date of gradua tion as of the month and yea r in
whid1 the degree was conferred.
Attend ance at the Commencement exercises is ap propriate, unless unusual circumstances warrant graduation in absentia. Permission to g raduate in absentia
is granted by the President of the University, or his designee. Candidates for
graduation should contact the Pre ident's Office, or his designee's office, and
requ est permission to be exc used from the Commencement ceremony.
A g radu ate of California University of Pennsylva nia is a member of the class of
that calend ar year in w hich the degree was conferred. That is, if one graduated in
May, August, or December of 2001, one is a member of the class of 2001 regardless
of the year one may have attend ed Commencement.
Honors at Graduation
Commencement Honors are awarded to stud ents in the grad uating class who
have ea rned 60 credits at Ca lifornia University in a baccalaurea te degree program
and ac hieved the required QPA.
Highest Honors (Su111 111a C11111 Laude)
3.75 to 4.0
High Honors (Magna C 11111 Laude)
3.50 to 3.74
Honors (Cu111 Laude)
3.25 to 3.49
Cred its, grades, and quali ty points earned as part of a previously completed associate or firs t degree are not used to calculate commencement hono rs designations.
Dean's List/Semester Honors
Hi ghest Honors
3.75 to 4.0
3.50 to 3.74
Hi gh Hono rs
3.25 to 3.49
Honors
Honors Convocation
The University recognizes, encourages and reward s academic exce llence on the
part of Master 's, baccalaurea te, and associate degree-seeking stud ents by naming
Presidenti al Scholars at the annu al Honors Convoca tion in the spring semester.
This award is a unique d istinction, separate and apart from Co mmencement
Honors.

A baccala urea te degree-seeking student designated as a Presidential Scholar must
have a cwnul ati ve QPA of 3.25 in a bacca laureate progran1 and have completed 60
credits Gunior) and 90 credit (senior), of which at least 30 must have been taken at
California (calculated beyond an associate degree or other first degree, if applicable, and in the present baccalaurea te degree program). An associate degree-seeking
stud ent designated as a Presidenti al Sch olar must have a cwnulati ve QPA of 3.25
at California and ha ve comp! ted 45 credits; a.II of which must have been taken at
this University. Both full-tim e and pa.rt-time students may, i.f qualified, be named
PresidentiaJ Sd1olars.
Confidentiality of Records
The University's policies on the confidenti ality and disclosure of student records
are based on the Family Educa ti on Rights and Pri vacy Act of 1974 (Public Law 93380), as amended.
I. Introduction
Official stud ent record s are established and maintained in a number of administrati ve offices for a va riety of legitimate educa tional purposes. Ln a suming responsibility for the reasonable protection of these student record s, the University recognizes its obliga tion to comply with the Family Ed uca tion Rights and Privacy Act
of 1974. important sections of thi federal law are sun1marized below.
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II. Ownership of Records
All records kept concerning studen ts, includ ing those records originating at other
colleges or Wliversities and required for admission, are the property of California
Uni versity of Pennsylvania.
III. Definition of a Student
A student is defined as any person currently or previously matriculated on an
officia l basis in any academic program of the University.
IV. Public Information Regarding Students
1. The fo llowing information is classified as public and may be released without
the prior consent of a student: a student's name, address (both local and permanent), telephone number, e-mail address, place and date of birth, academic curriculum, dates of attendance, date of gradu ation, degrees and awards received,
most recent educational institution attended, participation in student activi ties
(incl uding athletics), and height and weight (for athletic teams).
2. Stud ents may req uest that any or aJJ of this information not be made public.
Such requests must be submitted in writing to the Academic Records Office o r
(in the case of graduate students) to the Dean of the School of Grad uate Studies
and Research before the beginning of any academic term.
V. Disclosure of Student Records
1. Upon proper identifica tion, stud ent may inspect their own official records in
the presence of the administrator in cl1arge of records.
2. After a request to inspect a record has been received, the requ est must be honored within a reasonable period of time: according to federal law, not to exceed
45 days.
3. Limitations on the Right of Access by Students
The fo L!owing are not subject to inspection by students:
a. Confidential letters and statements of recommendation which were placed in
the ed uca tional records before January 1, 1975.
b. Financial records of the parents of the stud ent, or any infom1ation contained
therein .
c. Medi cal, psycluatric or sinwar records that are used solely in connection with
trea tment. Such records can be rev iewed by a physician or other appropriate
professional of the student's choice.
4. Disclosure of Information to Third Parties
ln most circumstances students have the ri ght to withhold their records from ex ternal third parties req uesting to inspect these records. Exceptions to th.is genera I
principle are as fo L!ows:
a. Disclosure of student information will be made to a third party if written
consent is given by the student in question.
b. Information concerning a stud ent will be released if properly subpoenaed
pursuant to a judicial proceeding.
c. AU necessary academic and / or finan cial records of students may be disclosed to
the appropria te persons or agencies without a student's prior consen t in connecti on with a student's application for, or receipt of, financial a.id.
d . Further limited disclosure of certain kinds of information may be required in
special circumstances in compliance wi th the federal law previously cited .
VI. Student Challenge to Record Entries
1. Students ha ve the right to submit written or typed rebuttals to nega ti ve information contained in their files. A rebuttal tatement shall become part of the fil e,
and in cases where the nega tive information is rev iewed by or transmitted to a
thi rd party, it must be accompanied by the student's sta tement of rebu ttal.
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2. Students may challenge the accuracy and / or app ropriateness of material combined in their fil es. Once such a challenge has been made in w riting, it w ill be
the responsibility of the Uni versity official in charge of the file to determine the
va lidity of the challenge, if possible. The University offi cial shall make a written
resp onse to the challenge of the student, specifying the action taken. Should a
fa ctual error be found in any materials, the Uni versity official is authorized to
make the a pp ropriate correction.
3. U options 1 and 2 of this secti on are w1sa tisfactory, students may reguest a fo rmal hearing to challenge inaccurate, misleading, or inappropriate informati on in
their records. The University Record Hearing Committee shall conduct a hearing
in accordance with the procedures outlined in Public Law 93-380, as am ended .
4. The substanti ve judgment of a faculty member or administrator about a student's work, as expressed in grades and / or written evalu ations, is not w ithin
the purview of this policy statement. Such challenges by students may be made
thro ugh the regul ar administrati ve channels alread y in existence for such
pur poses.
VII. Responsibility of University Officials
1. Uni versity officials in charge of student fil es a.re responsible for the reasonable
care and protection of such fil es in accordance w ith Uni versity policy. This
includes the responsibili ty fo r the release of confidential informati on only to
authorized persons.
2. A log sheet, indica ting the inspection or release of a student's file, must be kept
in the stud ent's fil e.
3. Uni versity offi cials may classify student materials and records under their
supervision as ac tive or inac ti ve as circumstances warrant. At the di scretion
of the official in charge, inacti ve records may remain in the fil e but need not be
circulated. In active record s may be reviewed by a student upon reguest.
4. A Uni versity official may take the initiati ve in an attempt to purge w1favorable
evaluations, or opinion records of a prejudicial nature, in a student's file. This
may be done by returning the material to the person who submitted it or by
reguesting from the author that the material be destroyed .
VIII. University Officials Responsible for Student Records
The fo llowing Uni versity officials a.re responsible fo r maintaining student records
within their respecti ve administrative areas in accordan ce w ith the policies of this
statement and the relevant state and federa l laws.:
1. Provost and Vice-President for Academic Affairs
2. Vice-President for Student Development and Services
3. Vice-President fo r Administra ti on and Finance
4. Vice-President for University Advancement
If furth er information is reguired, contact the appropriate University official.

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Academic Organization
Under the direction of the Provost, three w1dergradua te colleges and the School of
Graduate Studies and Resea rch administer the academic affairs of the university.
Each of these divisions is administered by a dean who is responsible fo r the
opera tion of the college or school. In additi on, University College, Lifelong
Lea rning and the Evening-Weekend College, and the Southpointe Center provide
specialized programs and services to d istinct student populations.
The Coll ege of Education and Human Services
The College of Educa tion and Hum an Services is composed of the Deparhnents
of Academic Development, Communica tion Disorders, Cow1Selor Ed uca ti on &
Services, Elemen tary & Early Childhood Ed ucation, Health Science and Sport
Studi es, Second ary Education, Social Work, and Special Ed ucation.

Teacher educa ti on program s are offered through the Departments of Elementary &
Early Childhood Ed uca tion, Secondary Ed ucation, Special Ed uca tion and through
the department of Applied Engineering and Technology in the Eberly College of
Science and Technology. 1l1e depar tments of Academic Development Services,
Communica tion Disorders, H ea lth Science & Sports Studi es, and Social Wo rk &
Gerontology fo rm the human services component of the College. Counselor
Educa tion & Services offers programs leading to gradua te degrees and to elementary and second ary counselor certifica tion.
Teacher Education Program
California University has a long and distin guished histo ry of preparing teachers
fo r the sd1ools of the Commonwealth wi th nearly 30,000 teacher educa tion alumni
The College of Ed uca tion and Hwnan Services has developed and maintained a
reputation of excellence in the preparation of teachers. Because of its accredi tation
by CATE and the Commonwealth of PA, and its requirement of the PRAXIS I
(Pre-Professional Skills Test) and PRAXIS □ (Conten t Knowledge) tead1er certification examinations, California's gra duates are able to ob tain teacher certifica tion in
most states in the United States.

California University has been given a snapshot of where it stands in comparison
to other colleges and uni versities in the Commonwealth that prepare teachers.
1l1e comparison data is based on the number of students who completed all the
academic requi rements of the CoLlege of Ed uca tion's programs in elementar y, early
chilcU1ood, secondary, teclm ology and special education from September 2005 to
August 2006, totaling 296 students. The Ed uca tional Testing Service (ETS) released
information to all teacher prepara tion institutions regarding the HEA Titl e □
report. While the data LLSes a statewide cohort fo r comparisons, ETS plainly noted,
"Within the same state, comparisons made between insti tutions are equally unsubstantiated because each institution prepares stud ents fo r different Licenses utilizing
different testing requirements." There are other factors that impact on percentages
including the number of stud ents taking specific tests, so that the size of the tested
population is very important.
California had 100% of its teacl1er preparation students pass the ba ic skills portions of the PRAXIS I (Pre-Professional Skills Test-PPST) and the Fundamental
Subjects Conten t Knowledge exam. These exa ms test general know ledge and co mmunica tion skills. lt shouJd be noted that the College requires all studen ts w ho
wish to continue in teacher educa ti on to pa the PRAXIS I exams befo re they can
be admitted to Teacher Educa tion.
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The PRAXIS II exam tests specialty areas. 1n the academi c specialty areas of math,
English, biology, Social Studies, French, Spanish, physics, science, elementary, and
early childhood 280 out of the 297 Californi a University stud ents w ho took the
tests, passed them fo r a pass rate of 94 percent. The sta tewid e rate was 95 percent.
ln technology education 46 out of 46 students passed the exam for a 100 percent
pass ra te. The sta tewide rate was 100 percent. In the teaching of special populations, 50 out of 50 students passed the exam for a 100 percent pass rate. The
statewid e ra te was 100 percent.
TI1e University was awarded a swnmary totals and pass ra te of 95 percent, based
on the number of studen ts who successfull y completed one or more tests across all
ca tegories used by the state for licensm e and the total pass rate. This was based on
308 ta king the assessment, and 292 passing. TI1e statewide ra te was 96 percen t.
Ca li fornia University will use the data collected by ETS to focus continued discussions on teacher prepa ra tion concentrating on continu ous im provement and outcome assessment.
Admission to Teacher Education
Ad mission to the University is not a gu arantee that a student majoring in education wiU be admitted to Teacher Ed ucation, co mplete the program, w hich includes
stud ent teaching, and receive teaching certifica tion. TI1e Pennsylvania Department
of Ed uca tion and the College of Educa tion and Hwnan Services have established
standards tha t all education majors must meet in ord er to enro ll in certain comses,
student team, and complete the Teamer Education Program. Some of these standa rd s are embodied in the Admission to Teacher Education Program, whim must
be co mpleted by the cand id a te during the semester fo llow ing the completion of 48
credits.
Program Admission Requirements:
Stud ent must:
1. Possess an overall grade point ave rage of 2.80 to be admitted to teacher education in 2005-06.
2. Earn at least a "C or better" (2.00) in each required content and educa tional
methodology course as determined by their major department. These com ses are
identified on the offid al advisement sheet.
3. Have met the Admission to Teacher Ed uca tion Admission Window requirements. Admission Window is 48 to 65 credit hours (or the eq ui valent). Stud ents
no t Admitted to Team er Education a t this time will be denied ad mission a t a later
da te. Students h·ansferring in to a Teacher Education prog ram w ith more than 65
credits will be given a two-semester ex tension.
4. Co mplete a speech and hearing test.
5. Successfully complete the PRAXIS I (PPST Reading, PPST Writing, and PPST
Ma themati cs) for aU educa tion majors. Successfull y complete Fundamental
Subjects: Content Knowledge exam for K-6 and K-12 majors before student teaming.
6. Possess current, valid Act 34 (Criminal Record) and Ac t 151 (Child Abuse) cleara nces at the ti.me of app lica tion fo r Admission to Team er Educa tion. Students are
ad vised to apply for both clea rances immediately as many sm ools are req uiring
the for early fi eld experience work.
7. Complete 30 homs of fie ld experience at approved si tes and docwnent hours
w ith their major department.
8. Complete 3 credit hours in composition, 3 credit hom s in litera ture, English
Comp. II and 6 credit hours in mathematics. All courses must be at the college
level. All courses must be "C or better (2.00)".
9. Sign a n Admission and Retenti on to the Teacher Educa tion Program form (see
below).
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GPA Admiss ion Matrix for Transfer Pre-Education Majors
The rationale for the GPA Admission Matrix is to assure that transfer students who
are accepted to Cal U in a teacher certification program have every chance to meet
the Admission to Teacher Ed uca tion and Recommendation for Student Tead-1.ing
GPA requirements mandated by the Pennsylvani a Department of Educa tion.

The manner in which Cal U calculates the GPA for Pre-Education Transfer students will be stand ard for each department that is preparing students for their initial teacher certifica tion. The new procedure wi.U use the GPA Admission Matrix
fo r Pre-Education Majors (see below). When a tran sfer student meets the GPA
requirement (cum ulative from all previous colleges attended) and is accepted into
a teacher preparation program as a Pre-Education major, his / her GPA fo r both
Admission to Teacher Ed uca tion and Recommendation for Student Teaching w ill
be based on the student's CaJ U GPA only. This decision to accept a transfer student as a Pre-Education major w ill be made by the Office of Admissions and will
be considered fin al.
GPA Admissio n Matrix for Transfer Pre-Education Majors
It is Cal U policy to accept only those transfer studen ts who have a 2.00 GPA or
higher The Permsylvania Department of Educa tion mandates that a studen t have a
2.80 GPA for Admission to Teacher Educa tion, w hich starts at 48 credits and a 3.00
GPA for Student Teaching. Therefore, the Admission Matrix includes a 2.00 GPA
fo r transfer students with 12 credits, a 2.80 GPA for transfer stud ents with 48 credits and a 3.00 GPA for students who transfer 66 or more credits. This mirrors the
requirements for CaJ U students without transfer credits.
No.of
Cred.i ts
Min.

GPA
Ra.n ge

I to 23

24 to 27

28 1031

32 to 35

36 to39

40 to 43

44 to 47

48 to 65

2.00 2.1 9

2.20 2.29

2.30 2.39

2.402.49

2.502.59

2.602.69

2.70-

2.80 -

2.79

2.99

CALU

66+

3.00+

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required

admission

for

window

student

teaching

The above policy attempts to address the inequali ty of GPA histories between
transfer pre-educa tion majors and Ca.I U stud ents. WhiJe no policy can address
every concern, the Adrnission Ma trix assures that transfer stud ents and Cal U
stud ents a.re acco untable for their academic pasts.
Missing the Teacher Education Admission Window
Some students may not meet their Admission Window and miss their d1,mce to be
"Admitted to Teacher Education." In these cases, the student may file an appeal
for a one-semester extension. This appeal w ill be examined by a boa.rd of fi ve
members. These members a.re to be: l. Two department chairs from different
departments than the appealing student. 2. Two und ergraduate students (w ho
have been admi tted to teacher education) to be appointed by the Dean of
Ed ucation and Human Services and 3. One Cal U administrator to be appointed
by the Dean of Ed uca tion and Human Services. The Cal U administrator shall
serve as Chair of th.is comm.i ttee.

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T11e fo llow ing are the requirements of the Cal U Admission to Teacher Education
which are not eligible for an Admission Window ex tension:
• Possess an overall 2.80 or higher Grade Point Average (GPA) at Admission to
Teacher Ed uca tion. The GPA Admission Matrix for Transfer Pre-Education
Majors w ill help to ensure that this is met.
• Possess current Act 34 and Act 151 Clearan ces. Student is responsible for
keeping clearances up to date at all tin1es.
• Complete 30 ho urs of app roved field work. This can be completed the
first semester at Ca l U.
• Complete 3 credits of English composition. This can be completed the
first semester at Cal U.
• Take a Speech and Hearing test. This can be completed the first semester at Cal U.
The fo llowing are the requirements of the Cal U Admission to Teacher Educa tion
which are el.i gible for an Admission Window extension under special circumstances:
• Pass all Praxis I exam s for your certification area.
• PPST Reading
• PPST Writing
• PPST Mathematics
• Pass the Praxis Fundam ental Subjects: Content Knowledge exam.(K to
6 & K to 12 certifica ti ons only)
• Complete 6 cred its of coUege level math (100 level and above).
• Complete 3 credits of American /English litera ture.
There is no automatic extension; stud ent must document why Cal U is responsible
for stud ent not meeting the requirements. Students receiving a poor grade, failing
to take a Praxis exam, or dropping out of a class is not Cal U's responsibility.
Student Teaching Admission Requirements
Stud ents must:
1. Have been previously earned Admission to Teacher Educa ti on.
2. Complete 45 hours of field experience at approved sites and document hours
with their major depa rb11ent.
3. Possess an overall grade point average of 3.00 at the time of appli ca tion for
stud ent teaching. Students are reminded that the applica tion date is several
months prior to the begi.Juung of student teaclung- June 1 fo r a fa ll semester
assignmen t and November 1 for a spri.J1g semester assignment.
4. Students must ea rn at least a "C o r better" (2.00) in each required content and
ed ucational methodology course as determined by their major.
5. Stud ents must successfully complete the Praxis □ exam (s) for their certifica tion
area at the tinle of applica tion fo r student teaching.
6. Teacher candid ates w ho plan to be certified K-6 or K-12 must successfull y complete the Fundamental Subject: Content Knowledge test.
7. Students must subm it nega tive TB Test results a tin1e of applica tion.
8. Possess current, va lid Act 34 (Crin1inal Record ) and Act 151 (Child Ab use)
clearances at the time of applkation fo r studen t teaching. Clearances must be
valid throughout the period of stud ent teaclung.
9. Possess evidence of one million dol lar liabili ty i.J1surance coverage prior to the
1st day of stud ent teaclung.
10. Pass a deparbnent review.
Graduation Requirements:
Student must:
I.Complete all required course work in his or her major(s).
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2. Possess the overall grade point average that was required at the ti.me of
admission to the Teacher Educa tion and have at least a "2.00" in each major
course as determined by the depar tment.
3. Submit an application for graduation and have completed a University
department clearance form.
•Grad uation req uirements are based on the Commonwealth's mandated GPA for
teacher certification . Students who entered Teacher Education in Fali 2001, must
maintain a GPA of 2.6, those who entered in Fall 2002, must maintain a 2.8 and
those entering in Fall, 2003 must maintain a 3.0.
Program Completion Requirements:
Studen t must:
1. Complete all course work for his / her major.
2.) Achieve the qualifying grade point average overall and have at least a "2.00" in
)each major course as determined by the department.
3. Successfuli y complete one semester of student teaching.
January 2005
ADMISSION AND RETENTION TO THE
TEACHER EDUCATION PROCESS

Ad.mission and Retention to the Teacher Ed uca tion Program
Ad.mission and Retention Form for Und ergraduate Students that Started at Cal U
in September 2003 and Later
The Pennsylvania State Board of Ed uca tion passed new entrance requirements for
admission to and ex.i t from teacher educa tion program s. These new regulations
were given final approval dur ing the fall of 2000 w ith an in1plementation date of
fall 2001. The implementations of these ruJes are now in fu1J force. Transitional
information has been deleted from this document. Transfer and out-of-state students must meet these same standards.
You should read and sign th.is form indica ting that you llllderstand completely the
effect these regulations have on your ad.mission to and completion of a teacher
educa tion program.
Ad.mission to California University of Pennsylvania does not constitute Ad.mission
to Teacher Education.
TO EARN ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION, A STUDENT MUST:

1. Have completed 48 to 65 credit hours, or the equivalent, of college level study (developmental courses do not count). Transfer students that begin Cal U with over 65 credit hours
are given a one semester extension.
2. Possess a minimum 2.80 Overall GPA. (A 2.80 Overall GPA is required at the time of
the application for admission to teacher education. )
3. Complete a speech & hearing test.
4. Pass the PPST tests: Reading, Writing, and Mathematics.
5. Possess cu rrent Act 34 (C riminal Record) and Act 151 (PA Child Abuse History)
clearances.
6. Complete 30+ hours offield experience/observations at approved sites. See your
department for details.
7. Cornplete 6 credit hours of college level mathematics with a grade of "C" or better.
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8. Complete 3 credit hours of English Composition with n grade of "C'' or better.
9. Complete 3 credit hours of English/American literature with a grade of "C" or better.
10. Pass a depart1nental review. See your department fo r details.
TO EARN A RECOMMENDATION FOR STUDENT TEACHING, A
STUDENT MUST:
1. Have earned Admission to Teacher Education .

2. Complete n cum11/ative total of 45+ lwurs offield experience/observations at approved
sites. See your department for details.
3. Possess n minimum 3.00 Overall GPA. (A 3.00 Overall GPA is required at the time of
the application for recommendation for student teaching. Deadlines for application are Nov.
1st for Spring Semester Student Teaching and Ju ne 1st for Fall Semester Student Teaching.)
4. Provide evidence of negative TB test.
5. Provide evidence of $1,000,000 liability insurance.
6. Possess current Act 34 (Criminal Record) and Act 151 (PA Child Abuse History) clearances that will be valid until your student teaching assignment is ended. (Previous clearances mny have expired, or will expire in the middle of student teaching.)
7. Pass the Praxis II test for appropriate certification area. if more than one certification
area, student must pass nil tests.
8. Complete all required education 111etl-10dologiJ and content courses with a grade of "C"
or better. Current courses must have "C" or better al end of semester.
9. Complete nil courses required for graduation. With exception of current cou rses.
10. Student ,nay not take courses during or after student teaching without prior
approval (in writing) from the Dept. Chair and the Director of Student Teaching. Plan
ahead so you do not need to take a course during or after student teaching.
11. Pass a departmental review. See yo11r department fo r details.
12. Candidates seeking K-6 and/or K-12 certification must also pass the Fundamental
Subjects: Content Knowledge test.
TO BE APPROVED FOR GRADUATION, A STUDENT MUST:
1. Submit nn application for graduation to the College of Education and Human Services.

2. Submit a graduation clearance form to the College of Education and Hurnan Services.
TO BE ENDORSED FOR CERTIFICATION, A STUDENT MUST:
1. Complete all graduation requirements.

2. Meet current PA state requirements for Praxis I and Praxis II exams (passing scores can
change).
3. Maintain a minimum 3.00 Overall GPA.
4. Submit n completed Pennsylvania Department of Education Application for
Certification to the Denn of the College of Education and Human Services.

I have rend and understand the above conditions for Admission to Teacher Education, earning n Recommendation for Student Teaching, Graduation from California University of
Pennsylvania and Certification fro m Pennsylvania Department of Education. I also understand that it is my responsibility to meet these requirernents in order to complete the program
Print Name

St11de11t's Sig1m/11re

Major

Date

Plw11e Number

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Student Teaching
Student teaching is conducted under the supervision of the Director of Student
Teaching and department University Supervisors. Students w ho are candidates for
certifi ca tion are required to stud ent teach for a minimum of twelve weeks. Studen t
teaching is a competency-based prog ram and may continue beyond one semester.

Candidates are certified to teach only if they demonstrate ability to teach effecti vely. The Director of Student Teaching, the University supervisor, and the cooperating tead1er or teachers determine teaching competency. The student tead1er is also
req uired to take a practicum while stud ent teaming. Student teachers are not generaU y permitted to enroU in other courses during the student teaching experience.
Student teaching is normaUy conducted in selected public sdlools loca ted in the
service area of the University. Alternati ve program s are also available. Interested
students should discuss this possibility with the Director of Student Teaching.
The institutional philosophy regarding student teaching is to prepare students
adequately to assume their responsibilities in the teaching profession w ith the
knowledge and skill essential to their areas of specialization. Student teaching is
designed to provide a climate wherein the student may exhibit crea tivity and the
abili ty to make critical judgments based upon knowled ge and reason.
Applications for stud ent teaching may be secured at the Office of Student
Teaching, Room 202 of the Keystone Ed uca tion Center. Applications must be submitted prior to June 1 fo r the faU semester student teaching placem ent and prior to
ovember 1 for spring semester student teaching placement.
Transfer students are not assigned to student teaching until they have completed
at least 24 credits of work at this University. Grad uates of other coUeges and universities must meet the California Uni versity requirements of admission to teamer
educa tion before being assigned to student teaching.
Appeal Procedure for Certification Students
Students wishing to appeal a decision rega rding teaching certifica tion should contact the Dean of Education and Hun1an Services to ctiscuss their concern. If accord
is not readied at this level, the student may appeal to the Vice President for
Academic Affairs.

The final source of appea l is w ith the Certifica tion Appeals Commi ttee,
Department of Education in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania . This step should be taken
only if there is no possibility for a resolution at an earlier stage, and only if the studen t is convinced that arbitrary and / or cap ricious standards were applied .
U.S. Citizenship - A Requirement for Teacher Certification in Pa.
A permanent certificate will not be granted to any person who is not a citizen of
the United States, and no provisional certifica te may be granted to any person who
is not a citizen or w ho has not dedared in writing to the Departmen t of Educa tion
the intention of becoming a citizen.
Graduation in General Education
Students who have been working toward teamer certification but are unable to
complete the requirements of the teacher education program or who m an ge their
career plans w ill not graduate w ith the Badlelor's of Science Degree in Educati on.
Students may elect to d1ange their major and graduate with a Badlelors Degree.
Stud ents must meet requirements of the new degree in order to grad uate. Sudl
requests must be initiated wi th the CoUege of Educa tion Office.

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Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
Accommodations for stud ents with disa bilities are approved through the Office for
Students with Disa bilities (OSD). It is the respons ibility of the students to adhere to
OSD procedures for self-id entifying, providing documentation and requesting
accommoda tions in a timely marn1er.
Students must meet the aca demic stand ards of the classes/ programs fo r which
they a.re applying and /or in which they are enrolled . In those instances where
class/ program requirements simul ate responsibilities of in-service personnel, students must meet the essential functions of the job. For accommoda tions assistance,
contact the Office for Stud ents with Disabilities in Azorsky Hall - Room 105. You
may also reach this o ffi ce by telephone a t 724-938-5781 or visit the OSD Web site a t
http: / /sa i.cup.edu /osd.
The College of Liberal Arts
The College of Liberal Arts is comprised of the departm ents of Art and Design,
Communica tion Studies, Eng lish, History and Political Science, Law, Justice and
Society, Modern Languages and Cultures, Music, Philosophy, Psychology, and
Thea tre and Dance. TI1ese departments offer a diverse a rray of major and minor
prog ram s of study. A broad general educa tion com se of study, based on the liberal
arts, enco m ages stud ents to explore a variety of co urse offerings and to become
aware of the ways many different disciplines understand and view the world.
TI1e Liberal Arts are concerned w ith human valu es and social issues. TI1ey depend
on the ab ility to th.ink analytically, to w1dersta.nd other cultures and their history,
as well as our own, and to apprecia te artistic responses to our world. Liberal Arts
disciplines enricl1 life by g iving it g,·ea ter meaning an d by enabling people to
adapt to changing employm ent, personal, and social demands. Many programs
offer internship opportunities tha t allow stud ents to gain professional experience
and apply classroom knowledge to the wo rld of work.
Students should select a major by the end of the third regul ar semester or upon the
completion of 45 cred it hours. Til.is does not prohibit stud ents from changing their
major la ter in their ca reers; however, they will have difficul ty completing requirements with.in eight semesters if they clla.nge majo rs after three semesters. Students
who do not wish to pursue a sing le discipline or course of study have program
options in Liberal Studies, Hwnan.ities, and Social Sciences. The curriculum in
each is fl exible and perm.its interdisciplina ry stud y.
The Eberly College of Science and Technology
The Ebe rly College of Science and Teclmology includ es the departments of
Applied Eng ineering and Technology, Bio logical and Environmental Sciences,
Business and Economics, Chenl.istry and Physics, Earth Science, Ma thematics and
Computer Science, N ursing, and Professional Studies. The College o ffers
Certifica tes, Minors, Associate, and Bachelor degree programs designed to prepare
students to meet present and future requirements of specific professions and/or to
undertake further stud y in graduate and professional schoo ls.
Each curriculum in the Eberly College includ es both general educa tion and a professional educa tion component. The general educa tion co mponent ensures that
stud ents w ill receive a well-rounded ed uca tion; sucl1 breadth of knowledge w ill
in crease their usefuln ess as professiona l employees and as citizens in the communi ty. The professional component includes the necessary tecllnical, scientific, business, and /or support courses to provide the basis for inllllediate employment or
ad vanced stud y in a professional area . Classroom theory is frequently supplement69

ed by laboratory and workshop exp erience where the in terrelationship between
general principles and a pplica ti on is emphasized . Additionally, several program s
provide students with opportunities to participate in either an internship in business or ind ustry or a clinical year of stud y in a hospital setting w here the stud ents'
educa tional experiences are utilized in the workplace. Man y of our progran1s have
received or a.re in the process of pursuing national or international accreditation.
The School of Graduate Studies and Research
The School of Gra duate Studies and Research offers programs of study leading
to the Master of Arts, Master of Arts in Teadting, Master of Educa tion, Master of
Social Work, and the Master of Science degrees, as well as state-accredited supervision certifica tes. So me of these programs a.re deli vered in the traditional classroom
mode, some are 100% online, and some are a blend of the two. Stud ents completing their graduate education at Califo rnia Uni versity have enjoyed success in
pursuing docto ral and pro fessional degrees at distinguished graduate schools
throughout the United States. The academic programs and courses offered by the
School of Graduate Studies and Research are listed in the gradu ate ca talog.
Information or course schedules may be obtained by calling the Graduate School
at 724-938-4187, or checking www.cup.edu.
University College
University Co Uege is a mean s to aid students in achieving ed uca tional, career, and
personal goals through the utiliza tion of a fu.U range of institutional and communi ty
resources.

University College provides:
l. A gui ded transition from high school or the world of work into uni versity life
by developing persona.I ad visor-advisee relationships (using fac ul ty, staH and
peer/ stud ent mentors); assessing basic skills and knowledge; assessing career
interests and related activities; helping to develop an academic plan based on
student skills and interests.
2. An introducti on to a liberal educa tion and its importance in life-long learning by
developing pro ficiency in basic academic skills necessar y fo r academic success at
the Uni versity (reacting, w riting and mathematical skills); developing profi ciency
in personal skills w hich support learn.i.ng (study skills, time man agement and
interpersonal skills); introducing studen ts to the breadth of human knowledge,
including historical consciousness, issues of cultural ethnicity and nationality, global
interdependence, and values and ethics in personal, professional, and community
life.
3. Opportwuties to explore various areas of interest, majo r areas of study and
career options by introducing students to the concepts, strategies and resources
associated w ith career planning; on-the-job experiences (co-ops, internships and
field experiences); the ability to evaluate career options, to set realistic personal
and academic goals, and to measure progress toward the attainment of those
goals. Stud ents will develop Career Ad vantage Plan s.

Academic Scheduling and Placement Testing Center
The Academic Schedul.ing and Placement Testing Center serves to coordinate
placem ent-testing, coordinate schedule development fo r entering students, ad vise
undecided students, pre-register students in developmental courses, monitor
successful completion of developmental course work, and prov ide retesting
opportunities fo r stud ents. The Center does not replace fac ulty advising but helps
to coordinate and supplement it.

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First-Year Seminar
UNI 100 First Year Seminar (FYS) is designed to help students make a smooth
transi tion into the University env ironmen t. It is a one-credit coU1·se required of
most first-time students. Topics covered in the course include: time management:,
campus life issues, information literacy, wri ting / studying skills, math / read ing
skills, financial aid, academic and career planning, health issues and individual
ass istance. Transfer stud ents are not required to complete FYS if they transfer a
course eq ui va lent to UNI 100, FYS or if they transfer a total of 24 o r more credits.
Studen ts who take FYS develop a Success Plan designed to help them persist to
and grad uate in fo ur years. The Success Plan consists of fo ur components: an
academic plan, a personal (extracurricul ar) plan, a Career Advantage Plan, and
a financial plan.
Proba tionary Assistance (PASS) Program
The PASS Program provides the additional structure and support that may be necessary for student: academic success. Participation in the PASS Program is required
of studen ts who are on First Academic Probation and students who have been dismissed fo r academic reasons and are subsequen tl y readmitted. Students meet:
weekly with faculty, staff or graduate assistants to reinforce life and academic
goa ls, time-management, study skills, campus resources, academk advisee responsibilities and the appeal process. Data indica te that studen ts who participate
ac ti vely in PASS have a greater probability of succeeding academically than those
who do not.
Ombudsperson
The Office of Student Retention is con tacted by students who need infor mation
and / or genera l assistan ce, or w ho encOLmter difficulties with processes, procedures or personalities on campus. Established mean s of dealing with such concerns are used (i.e., stud ents are informed of the appropriate processes or p rocedures to fo llow and are expected to use these). The Office of Stud ent Retention
monitors the concern(s) and becomes involved directly only if established mean s
do not resolve the issue(s).
Developmental Courses
At California University student success is the priori ty. Ensuring that students are
sched uled in classes of suffi cient, but not excessive, challenge is a key to academic
success. All new freshmen (students attending a post-secondary institution for
the first time) and some transfer students take placement tests before their firs t
registration at California University to determine their levels of ability in mathematics and writing. Students who do not submit SAT scores or have a score of less
than 450 on the Verbal SAT (Re-centered) are encouraged to take the placement
test i.11 reading.

Students who do not achieve predetermined scores on these tests must enro ll i.11
appropriate develop mental courses. These courses, ENG 100 English Language
Skills, and OMA 092 Introductory Algebra, are described in the course listings i.11
this catalog. Because these developmental courses are prepara tory to a Ulliversity
academic experience, the credits for them do not COLUlt toward the fulfillment of
the nU111ber of credits for graduation, nor may they be used i.11 fulfillment of
General Education req uirements. However, the gra des achieved in these courses
are used in establishing a studen t's grade point average, class standing, eligibility
for financia l aid, and eli gibility for participation in co-curricular acti vities.
Moreover, experience shows that students who do well in prepara tory courses
also do well in coll ege-level classes. Remember, student success is our priority.

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Office of Lifelong Leaming (and Evening Weekend College/Summer Coll ege)
The Office of Lifelong Leaming se rves learners interested in both credi t and
noncred it learning opportunities. Programs of stud y are flexible and can be cu tomized to meet students' desires to further their ed ucation. The classes are offered
at times intended to accommodate the busy schedules of most ad ults. The Office of
Lifelong Learning provides "one-stop" ease in processing admission, registration
and an y questions students may have.
The Office of Lifelong Learning is an admission site for evening and weekend
degree studen ts and non-degree stud ents.
The Evening College offers degrees in liberal arts, social sciences and natural sciences. Classes may be taken for personal or professional enrichment without
obtaining a degree. Senior citizens may attend credit classes, tuition free, through
our 60+ College Advantage Program. Qualified high school stud ents may take
credit classes through our Early Admit progra m. The Summer College, which
offers graduate and undergraduate courses, is run through the Office of Life long
Learning. The Summer Educational Enrichment for Kids (SEEK) program offers
fw1 and educational noncredit programming for students in grades 1 to 8.
Office hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mond ay through Thursday and 8 a.m . to 4 p.m.
Fridays (excep t d uring university recesses).
Southpointe Center
California University offers a number of program s and courses at a.n off-campus
si te loca ted in the Southpointe JndustriaJ Complex in Canonsburg, PA. Programs
a.re geared to the needs of the pop ulation and businesses in the area. Most classes
are offered in the evenings and on weekends to accommodate adult stud ent sd1edu.les. The facility includes computer and multimedia labs, a library with electronic
accessibility, and distance learning and video teleconferencing.
Students may earn degrees in severaJ w1dergraduate programs at the Southpointe
Center. Bad1elor degree programs are offered in criminal justi ce, liberal studie ,
a.nd nursin g. An accelera ted business completion degree is also offered for students with prior academic exp erience. Several graduate degrees a.re offered including current program s in business, multimedia tedmology, and elementary ed ucati on. For additional information, plea e con tact the center at 1.888.333.CA LU or
724.873.2760 or visit the Univer ity Web site.
Customized training for human resource development, compute r software applications and persona.I wellness are available at the Southpointe Center for businesses
a.nd organiza tions in the region. Programs for workforce development, including
the Uniform Construction Code Official Training Program, a contracted prog ram
with the lnternationaJ Code Council, Inc., continue to prepare displaced and
w1der-employed adul ts for certifica ti on and licensing under the Pennsylvania
Uniform Construction Code.
Pittsburgh Center
The University has an urban center loca ted in the Regional Enterprise Tower (the
former ALCOA building) in downtown Pittsbu1·gh. Credit grad uate-level programs and courses a.re offered, as well as customized training programs designed
specificaUy to meet corpora te needs. Loca ted on the fourth fl oor of the RET, the
Pittsburgh Center houses the Profes ional Studies Department, the Department of
Educational Administration & Leadership, the l11Stitute for Law & Public Policy,
and Training Services.
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The Professional Studies Department offers a graduate criminal justice program at
the RET. Additionally, w1d ergraduate and gradu ate program s in legal studies and
homeland security are offered online. Info rmation on both programs can be fo w1d
www.cup.edu /graduate/crj or www.cup.edu / graduate/ legaJ. The Institute fo r
Law & Public Policy is an organiza ti on dedi ca ted to educa tion, scholarship, and
research in a legal and justice setting and its public policy implica ti ons in the commwlity. The ILLP is both a sponsor and a provider of continuing educati on fo r justice professionals. Visit the Web site fo r mo re details at www.cup.edu / il.lp.
The Department of Educa tional Administra ti on and Leadership offers the K- 12
Administra tive Program fo r Principals and the Superintend ents Letter of
Eligibili ty. TI1e K-12 Principals program is a non-traditional, standards-based program. The Superintendents Letter of Eligibili ty certifica tion program is designed
for degree seeking, or certifica tion candid ates. Both program s are also available for
seasoned educa tors w ho wish to develop their teaching and leadership skills. All
coursework can be used to co mplete continuing education requirements wid er
Act 48.
For additional information on any of the above programs, contact the center at
412.565.2207 or visit the University Web site.

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General Education
California Uni versity bel.ieves that a Libera l education is essential for all students,
regardless of the profession for which they may be preparing. The goals, objecti ves
and courses that comprise the General Education program a re designed to provide
stud ents with the know led ge, understanding and skill they w ill need to pursue
their careers and to lead productive and rewarding lives.
Goals and Objectives
Building a Sense of Community (1 Credit)
Students will have a common core of integra ted educational experiences, learning
how to become exce llent stud ents, how to survive and thri ve in a college environment and how to achieve their educationa l, pe rsonal and ca reer goals. Students
will d evelop the skills necessary to adjust to uni versity life; they will sense that the
curriculwn is organica ll y related an d holistic, not a co l.lection of courses.
Objectives:
To estab lish a persona l mentor/ men.tee re lationship,
To design an acad emic plan of study based upon skills and interests in conjunction
with he r / his ad visor,
To critique, analyze, and utilize time management skiJJs,
To summa rize the va rious e lements of campus life,
To use information retri eva l systems: Library, ca mpus network a nd Lnternet,
To loca te and explain the services provid ed by various learning resources available
on camp us,
To identify the steps necessar y to complete an application for finan cial a.id,
To perform a computer-based, self-directed ca reer search utilizing the facili ti es and
resources provid ed by Career Services,
To identi.fy 10 hea lth / wellness issues and campus resources fo r dealing w ith them,
To summarize the history of California University, and
To attend and critique three cultural / sports acti vities.
Required Course
UNI 100 First Year Seminar QR HON 100 Honors and University Orientation.
Critical Thinking Skills (3 Credits)
Students w ill have the skiJJs necessary to evaluate real life situations and to develop concl us ions based on a critical analysis of information gathered th.rou gh a variety of so urces and method s. Critical thinking skil.ls encompass "various form s of
inquiry, abstract logical thinking, indu ctive reasoning, critical an a lysis, and abil.ity
to find and use informa tion" using appropriate methods and techniques. (Board of
Governors' Pol.icy [BOG] 1993-01)
Objecti ves:
To d escribe and apply methods of inquiry, abstract logical th.inking, inducti ve and
d eductive reasoning,
To d emonstra te critical analys is,
To id entify and use problem solving techniques, and
To d emons trate techniques used to loca te, use and evalua te information in relation
to the above objecti ves.

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Menu Courses
ANT 101, ANT 225, ANT 325, ARB 101, ARB 102, ART 496, ART 497, ART 498,
CHE 381, CMD 350, COM 220, COM 230, CSC 120, EAS 300, EAS 340, EAS 425,
EDE 350, EDU no, ENG 306, ENG 308, E G 354, FRE 101, FRE 102, FRE 203, FRE
204, FRE 3ll, FRE 312, FRE 401, FRE 479, GCT 342, GCT 445, GEO 340, GEO 420,
GEO 474, GTY 300, HIS 240, HIS 316, HIS 323, !TE 471, MAT 110, MAT 120, MAT
130, MAT 191, MAT 199, MAT 282, MAT 303, NUR 120, PHI ll 5, PHJ 201, PHI 211,
PHI 307, PHI 320, PHJ 325, PHI 405, PHS 137, PHY 121, PHY 122, POS 228, POS
229, POS 235, POS 301, POS 303, POS 314, POS 315, POS 320, POS 330, POS 335,
POS 379, POS 415, PSY 360, SP 101, SPN 102, SPN 203, SPN 204, SPN 3ll, SPN
312, SPN 401, SPN 479, TED 426, THE 211, THE 231, THE 271, THE 341
Communication Skills (9 Credits)
Students wi U have the ab ility to develop and presen t ideas. Communication skil.ls
include "those required for effective reading, writing, speaking, and listening" and
"awa reness of the challenges of cross-cultural communication" (BOG).
Objectives:
To be able to demonstrate the theory and app l.ica tion of public speaking,
To constru ct and arrange arguments, evidence, info rmati on, and appea..ls in
speeches designed to accomplish inform ative and persuasive communication
goa.ls,
To demonstra te the use of language in speeches designed to accomplish informati ve and persuasive communi ca tion goa ls,
To prepare and deliver effecti ve communica tion with audiences in the presentation
of speed1es, and
To make critica l and ethical eva luation of public speecl,es.
Menu Courses
COM 101, COM 201, COM 230, COM 250
Composition (6 credits)
Know ledge and Comp rehension:
To demons trate a ca pacity to ca rry out the planning, drafting, revising, and editing
stages of the writing process,
To acquire the ability to construct, exp lain, and illustrate interpretations of readings, and
To recognize both what a text says and how it works (its rhetorical strategies).
Applica tion and Analysis:
To analyze the elements of the wri ting situation (subject, purpose, audience) as a
fo undation for writing,
To apply rhetorical strategies in wri ting expository and argumentati ve essays, and
To produce prose that is clear, coherent, convincing, and correct.
Sy,1thesis and Eva luati on:
To write essays that formulate ori ginal positions on a problem or issue in the context of a syn thesis of multiple published sources,
To assess the usefulness and reliability of potential print and electronic resources
for a proposed resea.rcl, project, and
To plan, develop, and write an appropriately documented and for matted researcl,
paper.

Required Courses
ENG 101 and 102 OR HON 150 and 250.

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Mathematics (3 Credits)
Students will have the "abili ty to und erstand num erical data and use mathematical methods for analysis and problem-solving" (BOG). Mathematics is the science
of numbers and their opera tions, interrelations, com binations, generaliza tions, and
abstractions and of space config ura tions and their structure, measurement, transformations, and generaliza tions.
Objectives:
To apply a variety of appropria te sh·a tegies to solve mathematica l problems,
To construct mathematica l argumen ts and proofs,
To express ideas precisely using the language of mathematics,
To construct, analyze, and interpret mathematica l models of physical, social, or
other phenomena, and
To app ly mathematics in con tex ts outside of mathematics.
Menu Courses
EAS 538, HON 201, MAT 100, MAT 110, MAT 120, MAT 130, MAT 181, MAT 191,
MAT 199, MAT 215, MAT 225, MAT 272, MAT 281, MAT 282, MAT 303, PSY 331

Natural Sciences (6-8 Credits)
Students will have a basic understanding of the natural sciences, which are concerned with people's re lationship with the physical world. The various branch es of
natural science seek to understand the processes and componen ts of the natural
world and encom pass physics (matter and energy, and their interrelations and
transformations), biology (li ving organ.isms and their essenti al processes), d1e01istry (the physical properties and composition of nature and its products), and
other disciplines.
Objectives:
To identify major concepts in natural science disciplines, which provide insights
into the breadth of those disciplines and their relationship to other disciplines,
To illush·ate the relati onship between models, experiments, theories, and la ws,
To illustra te the generation and testing of data,
To apply concepts and knowledge to the solution of prob lems, and
To analyze and evaluate the limitations of collected data and design possible
alternative interpretations.
Menu Courses
BIO 103, BIO 112, BIO 115, BIO 120, BIO 125, BIO 206, BIO 301, CHE 100, CHE 101,
Cfil 102, CHE 381, CMD 221, CMD 310, EAS 100, EAS 131, EAS 150, EAS 163,
EAS 242, E S 101 , ENS 205, HSC 110, HSC 120, TTE 311, PHS 117, PHS 120, PHS
135, PHS 137, PHS 145, PHY 101, PHY 121, PHY 122, PHY 202
Social Sciences (6 Credits)
Students will ha ve a "basic und erstanding of ... the social sciences and their significance in contem porary society" (BOG) and w ill have an "awa reness of the social,
economic, political, and environmental interd ependence of cOLmtri es and regions
of the world" (BOG). The social sciences focus on bu.man behav io1~ how people
interact with each other in the past and present; how people interact with the environment; and how people organize, govern and trade among themselves.
Objectives:
To identify major concepts in the social sciences, w hich provide insight into the
breadth of these disciplines and their relationship to other disciplines,
To w1derstand how the va rious social sciences describe, ana lyze and explain
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hwnan beha vio r,
To und erstand about cultural heritage, from w here people come, where peop le are
a nd where they may be going, and
To identify, explain, apply and evalu ate the moral and ethical codes of a social
science discipline.
Menu Courses
ANT 200, ARB 101, ARB 102, BUS 100, CMD 100, CMD 105, CMD 108, CMD 220,
CMD 350, CRJ 101, CRJ 211, CRJ 429, CRJ 470, ECO 100, ENG 347, FRE, 101, FRE
102, FRE 203, FRE 204, FRE 311, FRE312, FRE 401, FRE 479, GEO 100, GEO 105,
GEO 150, GEO 175, GEO 205, GEO 217, GEO 220, GTY 100, GTY 200, HJS 101, HIS
102, HIS 104, HIS 106, HIS 111, HIS 112, HJS 200, HIS 217, HIS 236, HIS 238, .HIS
240, HIS 288, HIS 304, HIS 311, HIS 348, HIS 375, HIS 445, HIS 495, MGT 311, N UR
105, POS 100, POS 105, POS 220, POS 235, POS 237, POS 300, POS 303, POS 306,
POS 308, POS 310, POS 315, POS 316, POS 318, POS 322, POS 326, POS 335, PSY
100, PSY 209, PSY 211, PSY 345, SOC 100, SOC 205, SOC 240, SOC 315, SOC 317,
soc 377, soc 395, soc 410, soc 411, sow 150, sow 320, sow 330, sow 340,
SOW 364, SPN 101, SP 102, SP 203, SP 204, SPN 311, SP 312, SP 401, SPN
479, WST200
Humanities and Fine Arts (6 Credits)
Cred it distribution: three credits in Hum anities and tllJ'ee credits in Fine Arts.
Stud ents w ill have an "apprecia ti on of and experience w ith li tera ture and the a rts"
(BOG), as well as w ith oth er traditiona l a reas of the hum anities. The humaniti es
dea l w ith hum an va lues, beliefs, and emotions, and the way tl1ese are expressed
th.roug h human crea tions. The human ities a re typica Ll y subdivided into two a reas,
humaniti es a nd fine ar ts. Humanities courses present organized va lu es, beliefs, or
emotions using language and id eas as tl1e crea ti ve vehicle, and include Lite rature,
philosophy, and fo reign language stud y. Fine arts co urses are those that pre ent
o rganized va lues, beliefs, or emotions u ing tl,e senses and physical expression as
tl1e crea tive vehicl e, and includ e courses in art, music, and theatre.
Fine Arts Obj ectives:
To present, critique o r analyze hum an values, beEefs, and emoti ons as they a re
conceptua lized, formulated, and ex pressed tl1Jough verbal and physical ac ti on a nd
a rtifacts and perceived through the senses, and
To a ttend and reac t to a performance or exhibit related to tl1e discipline studied, in
at least one co urse.
Menu Courses
ART 106, ART 119, ART 120, ART 310, ART 381, ART 382, ART 385, ART 413, ART
493, ART 496, ART 497, ART 498, COM 275, DA 132, DAN 133, FRE 345, FRE
346, MUS 100, MUS 104, MUS 191, MUS 192, MUS 196, MUS 198, M S 199, MUS
202, MUS 211, MUS 215, MUS 300, MUS 301, MUS 303, MUS 306, MUS 307, MUS
308, MUS 313, MUS 315, MUS 380, PHI 335, THE 100, THE 101, THE 131, THE
150, THE 201, THE 231, THE 240, THE 245, THE 309, THE 350, THE 351, THE 354,
THE 356
Humanities Objectives:
To present, criti que or analyze hum an va lues, beliefs and em oti ons as they a re conceptualized, fo rmula ted, and ex pressed throu gh language a nd id eas.

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Menu Courses
ARB 101, ARB 102, ART 321, ART 322, ART 323, CMD 350, COM 224, E G 106,
E G 107, E G 108, E G 112, E G 203, ENG 205, E G 206, ENG 301, E G 302,
E G 315, E G 337, E G 338, ENG 355, ENG 356, ENG 357, E G 371, ENG 425,
E G 487, FRE 101, FRE 102, FRE 203, FRE 204, FRE 311, FRE 312, FRE 340, FRE
341, FRE 342, FRE 343, FRE 344, FRE 345, FRE 346, FRE 401, FRE 421, FRE 422,
FRE 450, FRE 479, H1S 104, HlS 111, MUS 100, MUS 202, MUS 301, MUS 304, MUS
306, MUS 308, MUS 313, PHl 100, PHl 200, Pl-U 206, PHl 220, PHl 225, PHl 231,
PHl 307, PHl 320, PHl 325, PHJ 335, PHI 370, PHl 426, SP 101, SP 102, SPN
203, SPN 204, SP 311, SPN 312, SPN 342, SPN 345, SP 346, SPN 348, SPN 349,
SP 350, SP 401, SPN 421, SPN 422, SPN 479, THE 100, THE 304, THE 305, THE
306
Multicultural Awareness (3 Credits)
Students will have an "understanding of how people's experiences and perspectives are shaped by gender, ethnici ty, cu lture, and other factors that distinguish
groups of people, coupled w ith recognition of common elements wi thin human
experience that transcend time, space, race and circumstances" (BOG).
Multicultural awareness assists individuals, regard less of ethnicity, gender, disabilities, social class or race, to w1derstand and appreciate events and people from various points of view. Courses could focus on one or more of the follow ing: gend er,
ethnicity, rac ial di versity, world religious belief systems, non-western cultures.
Objectives:
To outline divers ity, either historicall y or cross-culturally for the population(s)
under study,
To explain how cultural groups define social constructs (e.g., gender roles, gender
attribution, gend er ideology and gender identity) and how these are expressed,
To identify and exp lain the social beha vior of the pop ulation(s) under stud y,
To compare and contrast different cultural groups under stud y, and
To explain w hy tensions exist between cul tura l groups and how sud1 tensions are
expressed, such as attribution and ideology.
Menu Courses
ANT 100, ANT280, ANT 300, ANT 355, ARB 101, ARB 102, CMD 220, CMD 350,
COM 320, CRJ 305, C RJ 429, EDU 310, E G 112, E G 155, E G 371, FRE 101, FRE
102, FRE 203, FRE 204, FRE 311, FRE 312, FRE 340, FRE 341, FRE 342, FRE 343, FRE
344, FRE 345, FRE 346, FRE 401, FRE 450, FRE 479, GEO 105, GEO 205, GEO 325,
GEO 328, GTY 200, H1S 104, H1S 106, HJS 111, HlS 112, HlS 309, I-US 312, HlS 325,
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237, POS 322, POS 323, POS 325, POS 326, POS 381, PSY 211, PSY 311 , SOC 240,
SOC 315, SOW 308, SOC 377, SPN 101, SP 102, SPN 203, SP 204, SP 311, SP
312, SP 342, SP 346, SP 348, SP 349, SPN 350, SPN 401, SP 421, SP 422,
SPN 479, WST 200

Values (3 Credits)
Studen ts will have an "und erstanding of the role of values in personal, professional, and civic life; experience in recognizing and analyzing ethical issues" (BOG).
The study of values includes the acts, customs, and instituti ons rega rded in a particular, usually favorab le, way by a group of people. Val ues must be a major theme
in the course, not just a topic. Course syllabi must provide the definiti on(s) of
va lue that will be exp lored . All courses must examine values as they re late to concrete situations wi thin the realm of experience of most students.
Objectives:
To utilize bodies of knowledge to form the basis for an analysis of values,
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To explain how val ues are developed within d iverse hwnan frameworks,
To analyze, synthesize and evaluate how ethical concepts are formed,
To apply an analysis of values to other branches of knowledge or to issues of universal hwnan concern,
To acq uire the critical use of sources and evaluation of evidence,
To exercise judgment in the expression of ideas, and
To appraise knowledge bases on the basis of informed and independent evaluations.
Menu Courses
ARB 101, ARB 102, CMD 350, CRJ 215, CRJ 395, CSC 352, EAS 131, EAS 300, EDF
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FRE 479, GEO 165, GEO 240, GEO 426, GTY 350, HIS 309, HIS 312, HIS 323, ITE
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SOC 315, SOC 377, SOC 395, SPN 101, SPN 102, SPN 203, SPN 204, SPN 311, SPN
312, SPN 401, SPN 479, SPT 305, TED 210, WST 200
Technological Literacy (6 Credits)
Students will have a basic w1derstanding of the current and potential significance
of technology, as well as its impact on contemporary society. Technological literacy
means knowing how to use tools, resources, processes, and systems to change or
to control the natura l and artificial environment, thus altering the hwnan condition. (International Technology Education Association)
Objectives:
To explain major concepts i.n technology, providing insights into its breadth and
into its relationship to other areas of stud y,
To use research skil.ls to understand materials, energy, information, people, time
and tools as they apply to technologica l systems des igned to meet hLm1ar1 needs,
To design, produce, test, arid ar1alyze possible solutions to teclu1ologica l problems,
To critically eva luate the implications and varying interpretations of teclu1ological
char1ges as they relate to and determine impacts on individuals, society, the env ironment, and the future, arid
To demonstrate computer literacy.
Menu Courses
BIO 301, CRJ 487, CSC 101, CSC 105, CSC 120, CSC 123, CSC 124, CSC 150, CSC
201, CSC 304, CSC 306, CSC 328, EAS 273, EAS 365, EDF 333, EET 235, ENG 217,
GCT 100, GCT 211, GCT 220, GCT 225, GCT 240, GCT 300, GCT 302, GEO 123,
GEO 223, GEO 303, GEO 311, GET 101, HON 187, ITE 123, ITE 223, ITE 341, ITE
345, ITE 355, MAT 290, MMT 310, MUS 380, PHS 137, TED 111, TED 302, TED 316,
TED 352, TED 426
Health and Wellness (3 Credits)
Students will have an understanding of the various means by which they may
fulfill their potential as hea lthy people living in healthy communities. Wellness is
the result of individuals making intelligen t decisions concerning the various factors that car1 affect their overall health. Courses must include one or more of the
following emphases: ea ting ar1d exercising toward a healthy lifestyle; building
healthy relationships; und erstanding and preventing disease; explaining drng use
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Objectives:
To compare and contrast healthy and unhea lthy (Westyles, relationships, drug use,
choices, etc.),
To explain and predict fa ctors affecting health,
To interpret and apply health principles to their Jj ves, and
To analyze, design, and assess indi vidual hea lth plan s.
Menu Courses
ANT 231, ATE 340, BIO 103, BIO 112, GEO 360, HPE 105, HPE 314, N UR 101, NUR
105, UR 120, PSY 222, SOW 303, SOW 315
Upper Division Writing Component Courses
The generaJ educa tion plan calls fo r students to take two upper division (300 level
or above) w riting intensive courses in their majo r. The w riting component co urses
req ujre 15 to 30 pages, or the eqwvalent thereof, of formal w riting that has undergone significant revision based on peer or instructor feedback. The 15- to 30-page
tota l may be attained through multip le ass ignments of varying page length.
Menu Courses
ANT 355, ANT 421, ART 308, ART 309, ATE 315, ATE 340, ATE 460, BIO 314, BIO
318, BIO 480, CET 360, CET 492, CHE 451, CHE 452, CMD 322, CMD 400, COM
331, COM 332, COM 335, COM 363, COM 461, COM 490, CRJ 376, CRJ 496, CSC
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EDE 320, EDE 321, EDE 322, EDE 461, EDF 302, EDS 300, EET 360, EET 450, E G
334, ENG 337, ENG 371, ENG 372, ENG 448, ENS 420, ENS 424, ENS 475, FRE 311,
FRE 312, GCT 311, GCT 370, GCT, 485, GEO 319, GEO 325, GEO 328, GEO 358,
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495, ITE 420, !TE 481, MAT 304, MAT 400, MAT 496, PHI 335, PHY 301, PHY 495,
POS 307, POS 312, POS 327, POS 450, PSY 310, PSY 340, PSY 345, PSY 360, PSY
365, PSY 425, SOC 410, SOC 415, SOW 370, SOW 405, SP 311, SPN 312, SPT 310,
SPT 425, TED 450, TED 500, THE 304, THE 305, TH E 306, THE 312
Laboratory Courses
Four criteri a have been established fo r labora to ry courses. ALL fo ur criteri a must
be refl ected in the co urse sy l.labus.
1. A labora tory course should emphasize ruscipLine-specific methodologies and
logic used to systematical.ly in vesti ga te the world.
2. A labo ra tory co urse should prov id e students w ith the opportw1jty to use the
methodologies and models of inqwri es specific to their discipline in the selection, defitijti on, solution, analysis, and evaluation of problems / questions independ ently and / or col.laborati vely.
3. A laboratory course should includ e the evalua tion and assessment of stud ent
perfo rman ce from the laboratory experiences.
4. A minimwn of 30 percent of instruction time and 30 percent of the fin al g rade of
a course must be devoted to labora tory acti vities in order for the course to be
considered for the laboratory component menu of general educa ti on. [Specific
d iscipline is relative to the course and not to the stud ent's discipline of study.]
Menu Courses
ANT 101, ANT 254, BIO 115, BIO 120, BIO 125, BIO 206, CHE 101, CHE 102, CRJ
487, EAS 100, EAS 150, ENS 205, EAS 240, HIS 311, HSC 120, MMT 180, MMT 320,
MMT 330, MMT 340, MUS 380, PHS 120, PHS 137, PHY 101, PHY 121, PHY 122,
PHY 202, POS 301, POS 317, POS 319, THE 341

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Notes
Cal U's General Educa tion Program goa l menus w iJJ be updated throughout the
implementation process. Students en tering the uni versity under this catalog will
be ab le to satisfy General Ed ucation requirements by using courses added to goal
menus in subsequent years without being required to change to a new ca talog.
Genera l educa tion courses may include an y courses in a student's career, including
major courses. Majo r courses included on a goal menu may be used to sa tisfy that
goal Although a course may appear on mo re than one menu , a given course may
be used to sa ti sfy only one general educa tion goal.
When external accred itation agencies require specifi c competencies, departments
may advise stud ents to take specific courses incl uded on a goal menu to complete
the goal. Students should contact their adv isors or department chairs for information on such requirements.
Any required course w ithin a general educa tion goal (e.g., UNI 100, ENG 101,
E G 102) that is failed must be retaken by the stud ent and a passing grade ea rned
for the course. Stud ents should retake such courses as soon as possible.
Students must complete appropriate developmental courses or sa tisfy other prerequisites prior to completing a course Listed on a general educa tion goa l menu.
Students must complete two upper-level "writing intensive" courses in the major.
Major departmen ts must affirm that the w riting intensive courses they propose
require writing experiences that are releva nt to that major; writing component
courses must offer students opportunities for significant rev ision of their writing
that is typically initiated by peer or instructor feedback; students in w riting intensive courses must be assigned 15 to 30 pages, or the equivalent thereof, of formal
wri ting, which is distributed throughout the semester.

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NOTE
For all freshman students entering Fall 2005 and after,
40 percent of the credits required to complete their
program (a minimum of 48 credits) must be taken in
300 or 400-level courses.

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Academic Departments
Academic Development Services
Facu lty: Sally (Chairperson), Crawford, Johnson, Mace, Rod riguez- aeser, Seelye,

Solomon
Purpose
TI1e Department of Academic Development Services opera tes fo ur gra.nt-fw1d ed
programs: Commonwealth of Pennsylvani a Higher Educa ti on Equ al Opportunity
Act (Ac t 101), Federal TRIO Student Support Services, Federal TRIO Upward
Bound Fayette County and Federal TRIO Upward Bound Greene County. These
programs help stud ents enter and gradu ate from college.
Services
1. Instruction

Faculty teach EDU 110 Critical Thin.king and Reading, XCP 194 Career Planning
and UNl 100 First Year Seminar.
2. Counseling
Facul ty provide educa ti onal and career counseling and academic advisement.
ew students receive an orientati on and assistan ce in the development and implementation of their educa ti onal plans.

Program students may also be eligible fo r a non-puniti ve grading option.
3. Tutoring
Tutoring is prov ided for many courses. Tutors review lecture notes, check and
review the stud ent's knowledge of textbook and course materi als and provide
indi vidual and group stud y sessions. Supplemental instru cti on is also offered in
selected courses.

The Department of Academic Development Services is loca ted on the 4th floor of
the Manderino Library. Office hours are from 8:00 a. m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday
th.rough Friday, and weekends and eveni ngs by appointment. Anyone desiring
services or information is encouraged to stop at the offi ce or call 724-938-4230.

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Applied Engineering and Technology
Facul ty: Komacek (Chair), Amrhein, Bronakowski, Engstrom, Hider, Horath,
Kallis, Kolick, Kru se, Loney, Mean s, owa k, Prokic, Salim, Schickel, Swn ey,
Thompson, Urbine, Vaverka, Weber, White, Whitehead, Wright
Deparbnent Mission
Curricula in Applied Engineerin g and Technology in tegra te a co mprehensive program in the app lica tion of technology with a broad general educa tion to prepare
grad uates to function in tecluiology-related fie lds in industry or educa tion.
Students develop a strong background in the fundam entals of science, mathem atics and technology so they may apply their knowledge and skills to technical and
man agement situations in industry or educa ti on. [n addition, students become
aware of the im pact of technology on the global commw1ity and the qu ality of life,
both fo r the ind ividual and fo r society.
Programs
Ap plied Engineering and Tecluiology offers the fo llowin g p rogra ms:
Baclielo r Degree Programs:
Computer Engineering Tecluiology
Electrical Engineering Technology
Graphic Commwiications Tecluiology
IJ1d ustrial Technology
Tecluiology Educa tion
Associa te Degree Program s:
Computer Engineering Tecluiology
Com puter-Aided Design/ Drafting
Electrical Engineering Technology
Ind ustri al Technology
Technical Stu d ies
Computer Engi neering Technology (Associate and Bachelor Degrees)
"Enter one of the fastest growing occupa tions in Pennsylvania and across the
nation"

The Computer Engineering Technology Program at Califo rnia University of
Pennsylvania is designed to prepare students fo r the grow in g opportwli ties of the
computer engineering field. The program incl udes courses that prepare grad uates
to find employmen t in hardware, software, and sy terns app lications.
Comp uter Engineering Tecluiology Program gives students a strong co mbination
of theoretica l and practical concepts in computer engineering tecluiology, electrical
engin eering teclu1ology, mathematics, computer science, an d general ed uca ti on
that lead to an Associate of Science degree or a Bachelor of Science degree. The
Comp uter Engineering Teclu1ology program has its strengths in computer architecture, networking, hard ware and software design, logic design, and embedd ed
systems. One of the emerging specialties in computer engin eering teduiology is
embedded systems, which is making a major im pact on the wo rld we live in today,
an d w ill contin ue to increase in importance in the yea rs al1ead . Hard ware and software engineers are designing more ad vanced embedd ed microcontro!Jer dev ices.
In ad d iti on, hard ware and software engineers are designing and implementing
smart devices, rangin g fro m audio, to nliJitary, to med ical systems.
There are man y advantages to studying Computer eEngineering Technology at
Califo rnia U11iversity of Pern1sylvani a. Small class sizes (l abs incl ude no more than
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24 students), indi vidualjzed attention by derucated and qualified fac ulty (professors teach both the lectures and the labs; teaching associates are not used), state of
the art laboratory fac ilities and equipment, active engineering technology stud ent
club, and modern housing fa cilities.
Employment Opportunities
The need for computer engineering technologists has grown significa ntly in recent
years, increas ing the demand for qualified gradu ates. According to Pennsylvania
and U.S. Bw·ea u of Labor Statistics, compu ter engineering fi elds are projected as
some of the fa stest grow ing occupations fi elds over the next decade. Computer
engineering teclu1ology graduates may have job titles sum as: Co mputer Engineer,
Computer Software Engineer, Computer Hardware Engineer, Com puter Support
Specia Jjst, Computer Systems AnaJ yst, Database Admi.Justratrn~ Computer
Equipment Teclrnician and Engi.J1eeri.J1g & Science Co mputer Specia list

Computer engineeri.J1g teclrnologists with bachelo r's degrees have high starting
salaries. According to a Na tional Association of Coll eges and Empl oyers 2007 survey, starting salary offers for computer engineering graduates averaged $51,300.
Bureau of Labor Statistics data show full time computer engineers ea rned a median salary of nearly $81,000 in 2004, w ith the rughest 10 percent ea rning more than
$100,000.
Employers will continue to seek computer profess ionals wi th strong prog rammi.J1g, systems analysis, interpersonal and business skills. Favorable employment
prospects are ex pected for people who have a compu ter-related assoc iate's or
bacl1elor's degree and practical experience working with computer systems.
Electrical Engineering Technology (Associate and Bachelor Degrees)
Program Goal - to provide students with a well-rounded educa tion that meets the
needs of the Commonwealth. Specifica ll y, the goa l is to prepare graduates for techrucally o riented careers related to an alog and digital systems with an emphasis in
the area of microprocessor technologies. The program integra tes tea mwork and
leadership skills in a blend of theoreticaJ and appJjed competencies to prepare
students for changing teclrnologies and lifelong lea rning.

The Electrical Engineering Teclrnology program received accreditation th.rough
the Technology Acc reditation Comnussion (TAC) of the Accreditation Board for
Engineering and Teclrnology (ABET) th.rough 2010. All g raduates from the
Electrical Engi.J1eeri.J1g Teclrnology program will receive accreruted degrees.
Graduates fro m an ABET accredited progra m w ill be eJjgible to sit for a
pre-Jjcensi.ng, Fundamentals of Engi.J1eering Exa m (FE Exam).
Program Educational Objectives - produce grad uates w ho ca n:
A. think critically to assess and eva luate complex tecl111ical and non-teclrnicaJ
problems i.J1 a corpora te environment,
B. co mmw1ica te effecti ve ly in ora l, written, visual, and grapruca l modes in interpersona l and group situations at a level of effecti veness expected of industry
empl oyers,
C. remain technicaJJy current and adapt to rapidl y cl1angi.J1g technologies,
D. perfo rm etrucalJy and professionall y in business, mdustry, and society,
E. fun cti on effectively in tea m-oriented open-ended activities in an industrial
environment,
F. blend theoreticaJ and practical knowledge and skills to solve tecluuca l problems,
and
G. apply microprocessor-based technology to solve tecluuca l problems.
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Program Educational Outcomes - by the time of grad uation, Electrical
Engineering Technol ogy graduates w ill demonstrate the following:
A. the know ledge, skills, techniques and applica tion of modem tools in the electrical engineering techno logy discipline,
B. the ab ili ty to use computers and application software tha t pertain to electrical
engineering technology,
C. the ability to use appropriate labora tory and test equipment,
D. technica l problem solvin g skills, including the ability to identify problems,
conduct experiments, gather data, analyze data and produce results,
E. the ability to produce written documents, to deli ver oral presenta tions, to
develop, prepare and interpret visual information; and to communicate these with
a specific a udience at a level of effecti veness expected in industry,
F. know ledge of social, tedmical and professional ethics,
G. effecti ve discipline-related project man agement and tea mwork skills,
H. the ability to apply mathematics including tran sform method s and app l.ied
differential equations in support of electrical/ electronic systems,
I. the applica tion of physics and / or chemistry to electrical / electronic circuits in a
rigorous mathematical environment at or above the level of algebra,
J. the ability to analyze, design and implement analog and microprocessor
systems through a blend of theoretical and practical methods,
K. a recognition of the need for, and the abili ty to engage in Lifelong lea rning, and
L. the ability to apply crea ti vity in the design of systems, componen ts, or processes
appropriate to the program objecti ves.

The bachelor degree progran1 in Electrical Engineering Technology blends
m.inds-on theory w ith hand s-on applications to develop the know ledge and skills
required to design, develop, modify, troubleshoot, maintain, calibrate and repa.i.r
electrical and electronic systems. Students are required ind ependently to design
m.icroprocessor/ m.icrocontroller systems tl1at interface to the analog world . The
assoc ia te degree program prepares graduates to instaU, test, maintain, calibrate
and repair electrical and electronic system s. In additi on, both prog ram s emphasize
computer application s kiUs, computer progran1m.ing, and techn.icaJ report w riting.
Associate degree gra duates may transfer to the bam elor degree program with no
loss of time or credits.
Employment Opportunities
Demand for graduates is on the increase. Associate degree gradua tes find employment as technicians in a va riety of electrical- and electronic-related fi elds, while
bachelor degree graduates find positions as electri cal engineering technologists,
network ad ministrators, software developers and progran1mers, instrumentation
designers, systems technicians, field representatives, and managers.
Graphics and Multimedia (Bachelor Degree)
Graphics and Multimedia encompasses all the processes involved in designing,
preparing, and reproducin g text, photographs, artwork, illustrations, and symbols
in prin ted form on physical media, sud1 as paper, plastic, metal, or textiles; and in
electronic form for web and multimedi a presentations. Students develop skills in
design, layout, digital prepress, desktop publishing, digital printing, flexogra phy,
offset litl1ography, screen printing, estimating, cost analysis, digital photogra phy,
packag ing, and color imaging while developing technical service, management,
and supervisory competencies.
Mission Statement
The Graphics and Multimedia major is a four-year Bachelor of Science degree that
will prepare students for a successful career in the fields of print and multimedia
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technologies. The primary ntission of the program is to develop people with critical and analytica l thinking skills required in these fi elds.
Additiona ll y, the program:
• Prepares students for advanced careers in the print and media communication
fie ld thro ugh practical projects and critical thinking assessmen ts.
• Provides a hand s-on lea rning environmen t with access to various technologies
req uired to produce industry-standard pieces.
• Lnvolves Professors who incorporate industry experience to not only teach, but
to suppo rt lea rning with real life scenari os and insight.
• Engages a strong alumni base and networ k of industry professionals to assist
post-gra duation job placement.
Employment Opportunities
Shortages exist for professionals in aJJ phases of the printing and pubbsh.ing industry with ex perts estim ating 35,000 to 50,000 unfilled positions due to a lack of qualified workers. Graduates find employment in des ign, produc tion, customer service, technica l support, superv ision, and man agement with companies engaged in
digital and conventional printing, pubbshing, web design, photography, advertising, and eq uipment and consumable products manufacturing.
Graphic Communications Technology Student Clubs
Grap hi cs stud ents can join two clubs; the Screen Printing Student Association and
the Stud ent Club of Printing House Craftsmen. Stud ent club members perform
printing services, conduct industrial tours, and attend conferences. They also contribute to Ca librations, a Literary arts magazine published by stud ents and faculty
in graphics, art and English.
Graphic Communications Technology Scholarships
The Kenny Hager Memori al Scholarship and the Kurt Nord strom Scholarship are
offered exclusive ly to Grap hic Comm wlica tions Teclu1ology majors tlu-ough
Ca li fo nlia Uni versity. Scholarships are also available from the Foundation of
Flexograph.ic Teclulical Association, the National Scholarsllip Trust Fund through
the Graphic Arts Technical Foundation.
Industrial Technology (Associate and Bachelor Degrees)
Industrial Teclrnology is a fi eld of study des igned to prepare teclu1ically competent
lndustrial Teclu1ologists and man agement professionals for empl oyment in business, industry and govenrn1ent. The career focus for grad uates of the Industrial
Teclrnology program is industrial and management supervision. The ational
Association of Industri al Teclu1ology has determined that certifica ti on as an
Industrial Tedrnologist requires an ed uca tional backgrow1d in production/operations management, quabty control, safety managemen t and production and inventory control.

Associate and bachelor degrees are offered in Industrial Teclu1ology. Associate
degree students develop teclulical skills in industrial safety, machine tool manufacturing, computer numerical control, materials technology, automation/ robotics,
electronics, drafting and design, CAD, and quality control. The bachelor degree
program focuses on operations management, industrial cost ana lysis, operations
resea rch, project management, comp uter-integra ted manufacturing, and production and in ventory control.
The 1.ndustrial Teclrnology bachelo r degree is an upper division program.
Admission is only open to students who have com pleted an approved associate of
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science degree. The foUowing California University associa te degrees are approved
as prereq uisites for the upper-division bachelo r degree in IJ1dustria1 Technology:
Computer Engineering Tedrnology, Computer Science Technology, Drafting and
Design Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, and mdustrial Technology.
Technology-related associate of science degrees from other colleges and universities qu ali fy. Associate of applied science degrees qual.i fy provided they include
algebra, tr igonometry, and physics. The additional courses required to complete
the Lndustrial Technology bamelor degree are offered via the web. For informati on
on eligible programs, contact the department chair: ko macek@cup.edu , o r
724-938-4085.
Employment Opportunities
The associate degree program prepares ted111.ica.Uy co mpetent professionals for
emp loym ent in industrial and manufacturing enterprises as industrial tecl111.icians.
The ca reer focus for bam elor degree graduates is industri al and manufacturing
supervision. Emp loyment opportunities in Industri al Technology are diverse with
graduates finding careers as CAD operators, drafters, designers, engineering temni cian s, production supervisors, purcl1asing agents, industrial resea rchers, safety
managers, manufacturing technicians, systems an alysts, quajj ty control managers,
CNC madli.ne programmers, robotic temnicia.ns, industrial trainers and sales
representati ves.

an ofabrica tion Manufacturing Technology Concentra tion IJ1dustri al Technology
offers optional concentrations in anofabrica ti on Man ufac turing Technology
(NMT) through Penn State Uni versity's Nanofabrica tion Center. Assoc iate degree
stud en ts who select the NMT concentration complete the NMT Ca pstone Semester
at Penn State. To pursue the NMT concentration in the bachelor degree program,
students must first complete an NMT-related assoc iate degree. To learn mo re abo ut
the NMT center at Penn State, visit www. nanofab.psu.edu.
Industrial Technology Student Club
Majors are encouraged to join the Na tional Association of IJ1dustri aJ Tedrnology
Student Club, whi ch provides opportunities to enhan ce tecl111.ical skills and
professionalism. Club members participate in industi·ial tours, attend conferences
and develop ted1nical skills through service projects.
Technology Educati on (Teacher Certification Bachelor Degree)
www.cup.edu / eberly / teched
This program prepares graduates fo r K-12 Tedrnology Educa ti on teadling certifica tion through the Pennsy lvania Department of Educa tion (PDE). The p rogram
was one of the first in the nation to be accredited and receive " ational
Recognition" by the ational Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Educa tion
(NCATE), and the lnternational Technology Educa ti on Association's ([TEA)/
Co uncil on Technology Team er Educa tion (CTTE). The program has an established
internati onal reputation for excellence, having received the "Outstanding
Technology Tead1er Education Program Award" from the ITEA / CTTE as weU as
numerous state and federal grants. Among the grants in the Technology Education
program:
• In vention, innova ti on, & lnquiry (13)
• Ad vanced Manufacturing in Pennsylvania
• Educa tion Fow1dati on STEPS (Science, Tedu1ology, Enginee ring Prev iew
Summer) Camp
• Educa tion Found ati on Project Lead the Way Ga teway to Technology, Robotics
Technology Wo rkforce Leadership Grant
• T.E.C.H. (Technology and Engineering Coalition to Heighten Awareness) Project.
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The program conducted the Pennsylvania Gove rnor's lnstitute for Technology
Education in five of the past six years. 1n lecture-laboratory courses foc used on
bio-related tecllllology, commwl.ica tion, construction, manufacturing, transportation, and pedagogy development. Technology Education majors develop knowledge and skiUs in the safe and appropriate use of technological tools, materials and
processes as they design, produce, use and eval uate products and systems.
Computer applications are emphasized. Stud ents also complete educa ti on courses
and the requirements necessa ry for professional teadting certifica tion in
Pennsylvania.
Employment Opportunities
Currently, there is a significant shortage of Tedmology Educa tion teachers within
Perlllsylvartia a.nd throughout the nation. This has resulted in the progra m having
exceUent placement rates. The sho rtage of teacl1ers is projected to continue for the
next six to ten yea rs. Most graduates teach, but others excel in industry, government, and pri va te business positi ons and so me pursue advanced degrees to secure
positions as uni versity professors and leaders in the fi eld .
Technology Education Student Club
The Tecl1J1ology Education student club is TEAC (Technology Education
Association of California). TEAC ac tivities foc us on professional development and
community service. The club sponsors trips to vario us conferences in w hicl1 they
compete aga inst sinl.ilar program s from across tl1e cow1try. 1n recent yea rs, TEAC
members have taken first place hono rs in academic competitions at the eastern
U.S. regional and international confe rences of the Tecl1J1ology Education Collegiate
Association.
Technology Education Scholarships
The Donald Maley Tecl1J1ology Ed ucation Scholarship, tl1e Technology Ed ucation
Association of Pennsylvania William J. Wilkinson Scholarship, the Technology
Education Faculty Scholarship, the Jollll C. McCrory Memorial Technology
Education Scholarsll.ip, and the TSA (Tecllllology Student Assoc iation) Scholarship
are available. All are one-tinle scl1olarsll.ips for entering stud ents. For app lications,
visit: www.cup.edu / eberl y / tecl1ed a.nd click " Awards and Scholarshi ps".
Computer-Aided Design/Drafting (Associate Degree)
The principal objecti ve of the Computer-Aided Design/ Draftin g program is to
provide students with sufficient skills and expertise to secure emp loymen t in
Computer-Aid ed Drafting, design, an d related fi elds. Upon completi on of the program , the gradua te is expected to be able to commwl.ica te technica l ideas through
modeling and crea tion of teclmica l drawings th.a t fu lly describe a design idea,
solve techrtica1 problems using Com puter-Aided Design (CA D) ted uuques,
prepare technical drawings, write technical reports that are clear, concise, and
accurate; a.nd be highly skiUed in the opera tion of the latest CAD software and
hardware systems.

Graduates may complete the bachelo r degree prog ram in Industrial Tecllllology or
other Engineering Technology degree progran1s at Ca.I U with no loss of tim e or
credit to exp and tl1eir job options and career opportunities.
Employment Opportunities
The need for personnel in drafting, des ign and CAD fields will continue to as
projected by the US Department of Labor studies. Increasingly, industry is adding
new computer hardware and software technologies to their drafting, design and

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engineering departments. As companies implement new drafting and CADD technologies their need for hig hl y knowledgeable and skilled employees continues to
increase. Graduates of this program are prepa red to meet the increasing employmen t demands of high tech industries using computers.
Techni cal Studi es (Assoc iate Degree)
The requirements for this progra m are fl ex ible. California Uni versity collabora tes
wi th companies, governmental agencies, labor unions, ed uca tional institutions,
and indi vid uals to design and deliver a technical concentra tion that incl udes the
know led ge and ski.Lis employers demand. A genera l ed uca ti on co mponent provides a balanced associate degree. The program addresses the rapidly expanding
technici an-level employment opportunities availab le in the new economy by providing customized technica l concentrations tha t meet the eve r-d, anging needs of
busine s and ind us try.
Departmental Lab Faci liti es
Applied Enginee ring and Techn o logy cour es are taught in three build in gs on
campus. The Ebe rly Science and Technology Cente r houses the EET Ana log Lab,
the Dig ital / Embedded Systems Lab, and the California Manufacturing Assistance
Center, whi ch includes labs for CA DD, Materials Testing, Metrology, Computer
umerical Control, and Automa ted Manufacturin g. Helsel Hall has labs for
CADD / Drafting, Digital Prepress, Electronics, Foundry, Graphics / Printing,
Machine Too ls, Manufacturing Technology, Multimedia Technology, Photography
Darkroom, and Photography Studio. The Coover H all has labs for Bio-related
Technolog ies, Elementary Schoo l Technology, Screen Printing, Flexography,
Engineering Materials, and Physical Technologies.
Internships
During an in te rnship, stud ents work in a n organiza tion related to their e mployment goals where they receive practkal expe rience in app lying the know ledge and
skills they have lea rned at the University. Graphic Communications Tedu1ology
students are req uired to complete an internship. Badielor degree studen ts in
Computer Engineering Tecluiology, Electrical Engineering Tedu1ology and
lndustr ial Tedu1o logy are encouraged to complete an elective internship.
Bach elor of Science D egree in Computer Engineering Technology - 124 Credits
The fo ll owing eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommend ed
framework for completing this program of study in four yea.rs. College Algebra (3
er.) and College Trigonometry (3 er.) may be substituted fo r Pre-Calculus, if math
placement test score does not permit direct entry into Pre-Calculus, o r if students
woul d prefe r less intense coverage of th.is ma terial.
Freshman Year
First Semester
**CSC 120 Prob. Solv / Prog. Construction
*EET 110 DC Circuit Analysis
**ENG 101 English Composition I
**MAT 199 Pre-Ca lculus
**UNl 100 Fir t Year Semin ar

14 credits
3 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
1 crs.

Second Semester
**CSC 124 Computer Program.ming I
*EET 160 AC Circuit Ana lysis
**E G 217 Scientific & Tech Writing
*MAT 195 Disc rete Mathematical Structure
General Ed ucation Course

16 credits
3 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

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Sophomore Year
Third Semester
*CET 235 Digita l Electronic Design
*CSC 265 Object-Oriented Programming
*MAT 281 Calculus I
**ECO 100 Elem e nts of Econo mics
General Educa ti on Course

16 credits
4 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Fourth Semester
*CET 270 Intro. Microprocessor Desig n
*CSC 328 Data Structures
*MAT 282 Calculus n
**PHY 101 Coll ege Physics I
General Ed uca tio n Course

17 credits
4 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*CET 335 Microprocessor lnterfacing
*EET 215 Intro to Instrumenta tion
*PHY 202 CoUege Phys ics 11
General Educa ti o n Course
CET 350 Tedi. Com puting using Java

17 credits
4 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Sixth Semester
*CET 360 Microprocessor Engineering
**CSC 306 FORTRAN
*CSC 400 Operating Systems
*MAT 341 Li.nea r Algebra
300/400 Level Gene ral Educa tion Course

4 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*CET 490 Senior Project I
*CSC 378 Computer Architecture
300/ 400 Level Genera l Educa tio n Course
*TedmicaJ Elective (see a bove)

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

Eighth Semester
*CET 440 Computer Networki.ng
*CET 492 Senior Project 11
*Tech.nicaJ Electi ve (see above)
300/400 Level Gen Ed Course

13 credits
4 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

16 credits

* Required major and related courses
** Required and recomrnended General Education courses

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology -124 Credits
The fo ll owing eig ht-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended
frame work for comple ting this program of study in four yea rs . College Algebra (3
er. ) and College Trigonometry (3 er.) may be substituted for P re-Calculus, if math
p lacement test score does no t pe rmit direct entry into Pre-Calculus, or if students
would prefer less inten se coverage of this materia l.

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Freshman Year
First Semester
**CSC 120 Prob. Solv. a nd Program Constr.
*EET 110 DC Circui ts
**E G 101 En g lish Composition I
**VNl 100 First Yea r Seminar
General Education Course

17 credits
3 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
1 er.
6 crs.
16 credits

Second Semester
**CSC 124 C Programming
*EET 160 AC Circui ts
**E G 217 Science & Tech Writing
**MAT 199 Pre-Calculus
Gen e ral Educa tio n Course

3 crs.
4 crs.

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
*EET 215 Intro to lnstrume nta tio n
*CET 235 Digital Electronic Design
*EET 325 Introduction to Electric Powe r
*MAT 281 Calculus I

3 crs.
4 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.

Fourth Semester
*CET 270 IJ1troduction to Mi croprocessors
*EET 365 Linear Devices
*MAT 282 Calculus Il
** PHY 101 CoUege Physics I

15 credits
4 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*EET 310 Methods i.n Engin eering Analysis
*EET 320 Network Ana lysis
*CET 335 Microprocessor Interfacing
*PHY 202 CoUege Physics a

16 credits
4 crs.
4 crs.
4 crs.
4 crs.

14 credits

Sixth Semester
*CET 360 Microprocessor En gineering
*EET 370 ins trumenta ti on Design I
*EET 410 Automatic Control System
*EET Elective [CET 440, EET 420, 430, 460,
475, OR 495]
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
**C HE 101 General Che mistry I
EET 400 Senior Project Proposal
*EET Elective (see above)
300 or 400 level General Educa tio n Courses

16 credits
4 crs.
4 crs.
4 crs.
4 crs.

15 credits
4 crs.
1 er.
4 crs.
6crs.
15 credits

Eighth Semester
**ECO 100 Elements of Economics
*EET 450 Senio r Project
*Technical Electi ve [A.ny approved EET
Electi ve, CHE 102, CSC 202 (or above),
any !TE course, MAT 272 (or above), OR
PHY 221 (or above)]

3 crs.
3 crs.

3 crs.
92

General Educa tion Courses
* Required major and related courses
** Required and recomrnended General Education courses

6 crs

Bachelor of Science in Graphics and Multimedia -120 Credits
The follow ing eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended
fram ework fo r co mpleting this program of study in fo ur years. UCC to a pprove
March 5 2007.
Freshman Year
First Semester
**ENG 101 English Composi tion I
**GCT 100 Gra phic Commun. P rocesses I
*GCT 225 Principles of Layout and Des ig n
**MAT 181 Coll ege Algebra
**MMT 100 Ttme-Based Media
**UNI 100 First Year Seminar

16 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
1 er.

Second Semester
**ENG 102 English Composition 11
*GCT 220 Black and White Photogra phy
*GCT 240 Des ktop Publishing
*MMT 180 Multimedi a Foundations
General Educa tion Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
*GCT 211 Screen Printing Techniques
*MGT 300 Princi ples of Management
General Educa tion Course
Na tural Science Course

14 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.
4 crs.

Fourth Semester
*GCT 302 Lithographic Techniques
*MJ Genera.I Educa tion Courses
Electi ve Course

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.
3 crs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*GCT 300 Digital Photography
*GCT 330 Flexography & Package Printing
**GCT 342 Estimating and Cost Analysis
*MMT 320 Digital Video
General Educa tion Course

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Sixth Semester
*GCT 365 Colo r Imaging
*Graphic Com. Tech . Electi ve [GCT 311,
370,380,390, 411, 420, 430, 460,470,
O RMMT310]
MMT 330 Web Publishing
General Education Course
Electi ve Course

15 credits
3 crs.

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

93

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*GCT 445 Printing Prod. Plan. and Conh·ol
MMT 340 Computer Animation
300 or 400 level General Educa tion Courses
Elective Course

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.
3 crs.

Eighth Semester
*GCT 485 Graphics Seminar
*GCT 495 Graphic Co m. Tech. Internship
MMT 410 Digi tal Po rtfo lio
300 or 400 level Electi ve Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
va r. crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

• Required major and related courses
•• Required and recomrnended General Education courses
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology -120 Credits
Prerequisite - Associate of Science Degree in an Industrial Technology-related area
(60 credits, minimum). Of the 60 credits, 30 will be applied to the Califo rnia
University requirements in General Education, and 30 credits w ill be applied to the
Major Requirements. Associate of Applied Science degree program s qualify fo r
admission to this program, provided they have completed algebra, trigonometry
and physics. Stud ents who have not ta.ken Statistical Quali ty Conh·ol should do so
as a Technical Electi ve. !TE 366 & ITE 475 offered only in the classroom, ITE 342
and ITE 462 offered only via Web.
Junior Year
Semester 1
**ITE 305 OSHA GeneraJ Ind ustrial Safety
*ITE 366 CAM I
OR
*!TE 342 Quality Planning & An alysis
*ITE 375 Principles of Production
Electi ve Course
General Educa tion Course

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Semester 2
*ITE 325 Statics and Strength of Ma terials
*!TE 385 lndustri aJ Cost Estimating
*!TE 420 Production Analys is
300 or 400 level General Education Co urses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

Senior Year
Semester 3
*!TE 461 Supp ly Cha.in Fund amentals
**ITE 471 Project Management
*Teclmical Electi ve (ITE course 300 and above)
General Educa tion Course
Elective Course

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Semester 4
*!TE 475 CIM OR *ITE 462 Invent
Scheduling & Planning
*!TE 481 Concepts & Issues in Ind us. Tech.
Teclmical Elective (see above)
300 or 400 level General Educa ti on Course
94

15 credits
3 crs.

15 credits

3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.
3 crs.

Industrial Technology - Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology
Concentration - 120 credits
Admission to this program req uires an Associa te Degree (60 credits) in a
an ofabrica tion Man ufac turing Technology related area; 27 of those credits w ill be
applied to General Educa tion, 33 cred its w ill be app lied to major requirements.
An y associate degree, tran sfer credits beyond 60 will be applied to the electi ves
block. ITE 366 and ITE 475 offered only in classroom, ITE 342 and ITE 462 offered
only via Web.
Junior Year
Semester 1
**ITE 305 OSHA General Industrial Safety
*ITE 366 CAM I
OR
*ITE 342 Quali ty Planning & Analysis
*!TE 375 Principles of Production
General Educa tion Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

6 crs.

Semester 2
*[TE 325 Statics and Strength of Materi als
*ITE 385 Industr ial Cost Estimating
*ITE 420 Producti on Analysis
Elec tive Course
General Educa tion Course

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Senior Year
Semester 3
**ECO 201 Microeconomics
*ITE 461 Supply Chain Fundan1entals
**ITE 471 Project Management
Elective Course
300 or 400 level General Educa tion Course

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Semester 4
*ITE 475 CIM
OR
*JTE 462 Lnvent Sched uling & Planning
*ITE 481 Concepts & Issues i.n Indus. Tech .
NMT 495 Nano Manufacturing Internship
300 or 400 level General Educa tion Course

15 credits

15 credits

15 credits

3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.
3 crs.

Bachelor of Science in Education:
Certification in Technology Education -120 Credits
The fo llow ing eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended
framework for completing th.is program of stud y i.n four years. Three credi ts of
literature are required for all teacher educa tion programs. Students must earn a
g rade of C or better i.n every TED course, one English Composition course, two
Math courses, and one American /English Literature course. Grades of C- or lower
i.n these co urses must be repea ted until a grade of C or better is ea rned. For the
natura l science requirement, take one 4 er. LAB course (BIO 115, BIO 206, CHE 101,
PHY 121) and one course from either the LA B or Science (BIO 301, EAS 163, ENS
101, PHS 120, PHS 137) selection
Freshman Year
First Semester
**ENG 101 English Composition I
**MAT 181 College Algebra

16 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
95

"TED 100 Intro. to Technology Educa tion
"TED 105 Commun Teclmical Designs
*TED 126 Engin eer. Materials & Prod Des
**UNI 100 First Year Seminar

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
1 er.

Second Semester
**ENG 102 English Composition II
*MAT 191 Co llege Trigonometry
*TED 111 Info rm ation Systems
**TED 210 Design & Ap prop Technology
*TED 226 Appl & Process Engineer. Mat.

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
*ITE 250 Intro to Automa tion
**PSY 100 Genera l Psychology
General Educa tion Courses
Electi ve
*Praxis exam s should be taken during
or immed iately foll ow ing the third semester*

3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.
3 crs.

Fourth Semester
**EDU 310 Teaching in Mu..lticul. Soc
*PSY 208 Educational Psychology
*TED 300 Assess ment & Instruction in TE D
General Ed uca tion Courses
*Students should apply fo r Admission to
Teacher Ed uca tion during the fo urth semester*
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*EDU 340 Mainstrea ming Except. Learners
**TED 302 Energy & Control Systems
**TED 316 Structural Design
*TED 335 Transportation Systems
Technical / Tedinological Elective
*Tedinological / Teclm.ical Electives
(Tedm o logical - TED 416, 460, 465, 475, 476,
480, 565) (Tedrn..ical - GCT 200, 240, GET 101,
!TE 123, 130, 135, 165, 215, 230, 236, 282, 311,
315,320, 415,416, 417, MMT 320,330,340)

15 credits

16 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
7 crs.

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Sixth Semester
**HPE 314 First Aid & Personal Safety
*TED 304 Designs in Bio-Related Tech
*TED 346 Digital Comm unications
General Educa tion Course
Tedrnological/Tecluucal Electi ve (see above)

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
**TED 426 Manufacturing Enterprise
*TED 436 Engineering Design & Develop
*TED 450 Teach. Tech. Secondary School
*TED 451 Teach. Tech. in the Elem . Scl1ool
Technological / Teclin.ical Elective (see above)

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

96

15 credi ts

15 credits

Eigh th Semester
"TED 461 Stud ent Teach. - Technology Ed.
"TED 462 Professiona l Practices in TED

13 credits
10 crs.
3 crs.

• Req11ired major and related courses
•• Required and recommended General Education course
Associate of Science Degree in Computer Engineering Technology - 63 credits
Th e fo llowing fo ur-sem ester sd1edule of courses provides a recommend ed
fram ework fo r completing this prog ram of stud y in two yea rs. Co ll ege Algebra (3
er.) and College Trignome try (3 er.) may be substi tuted for P re-Calculus, if math
placemen t test score d oes not p ermit direct entry into Pre-Calculus, or if students
wou ld prefe r less intense coverage of this ma terial.
Freshman Year
First Se mester
**CSC 120 Prob lem So lve/ Progran1 Cons t.
*EET 110 DC Circuits
••E G 101 Eng lish Compositi on I
**MAT 199 Pre-Calcul us
**UNI 100 First Year Seminar
Second Semester
••CSC 124 Co mputer Prog ramming I
*EET 160 AC Circuits
**E G 217 Scientific & Tedi Writing
*MAT 195 Discrete Mathematical Structure
Genera l Ed uca tion Course

14 credits
3 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
l er.
16 credits

3 a-s.
4 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Sopho more Year
Third Semester
*CET 235 Dig ita l Electronic Design
*CSC 265 Object Oriented Progra mming
**ECO 100 Elements of Economics
*MAT 281 Calcu lus I
Genera l Educa tio n Course

3
3
3
3

Fourth Semester
*CET 270 Lntro. to Microprocesso r Design
*CSC 328 Data Stru ctures
*MAT 282 Calculus Il
**PH Y 101 College P hysics I
Gen eral Education Course

17 credits
4 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.

16 credits
4 crs.
crs.
crs.
crs.
crs.

• Req11ired major and related courses
•• Req11ired and recommended General Education courses
Associate of Scie nce in Computer-Aided Design/Drafting - 60 credits
The fo llow ing fo ur-sem ester schedu le of courses provides a recommended
fra mework fo r completing this prog ram of stud y in two yea rs.

Freshman Year
First Semester
**ENG 101 Eng lish Compositio n I
*ITE 115 Interpre ting & Sketd1 Tedi Draw
97

13 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.

**MAT 181 College Algeb ra
**UNT 100 First Year Seminar
General Ed ucation Course

3 crs.
1 er.
3 crs.

Second Semester
**ENG 102 Eng lish Composition II
*[TE 210 Technical Draw ing Il
*!TE 215 Computer Aided Drafting I
*MAT 191 College Trigonometry
**PHY 121 Gene ral Physics

16 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
**Any C IS/CSC Course o n Menu
**CH E 101 General Chemistry
*!TE 218 Descript. Geom. & Surface Devel.
*!TE 315 Com puter Aided Drafting □
Technical Electi ve (!TE 165, 236, 320,
415,416, 417)

3 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Fourth Semester
**!TE 341 Qua li ty Control
*Technical Electi ves (see above)
Gene ral Ed uca ti o n Course
Electi ve Course

15 credits
3 crs.
6 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

16 credits

3 crs.

• Required major and related courses
•• l~equired and recommended General Education courses
Associate of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering Technology - 70 credits
The fo llow ing fo ur-semester sch edule of courses provid es a recommended framework for completing this program of stud y in two yea rs.
Freshman Yea.r
First Semester
**CSC 120 or higher
*EET 110 DC Circuits
*CET 235 Digital Electroni c Design
**E G 101 English Composi ti on I
**MAT 181 College Algebra
**UNI 100 First Year Seminar

3 crs.
1 er.

Second Semester
*EET 160 AC Circui ts
*CET 270 Intro to Microprocessor Design
**ENG 217 Scientific and Tech. Writing
*MAT 191 College Trigonometry
COM Public Spea king Course

17 Credits
4 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
*EET 215 Intro to Instrumentation
*EET 325 Introd uctio n to Electric Power
*CET 335 Microprocessor Interfacing
*MAT 281 Cale. I OR MAT 273 Basic Cale.
Genera] Ed ucation Course

18 Credits
4 crs.
4 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

18 Credits
3 crs.
4 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.

98

Fourth Semester
*EET 365 Linear Devices
..PHY 101 Co Uege P hysics I OR PHY 121
Genera l Phys ics I
Gene ra l Ed ucation Courses
Elective Course

17 Credits
4 crs .
4 crs.

6 crs.
3 crs.

• Req1.1ired major and related courses
.. Required and recom,nended General Education courses
Associate of Science in Industrial Technology - 60 Credits
The fo Uowi.ng four-semester sd1ed uJe of courses prov ides a recomme nd ed framework for comple ting this program of stud y in two years.
Freshman Year
First Semester
**ENG 101 Eng lish Compos itio n I
*!TE 115 Interpreting & Sketm Ted1 Dra w
*MAT 181 CoUege Algebra
••UNJ 100 First Year Seminar
Genera l Ed ucation Course

3 crs.
3 crs.

Second Semester
**ENG 102 En g lish Compositi on U
*!TE 181 Ma te rials Techno logy I
*ITE 215 Computer Aided Drafting I
**M AT 191 College Trigonometry
**PHY 121 Genera l Physics I

16 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
•• Any ClS/ CSC Course on Menu
**C K E 101 General C hemistry I
**ECO 201 Microecon omics
*ITE 135 Dig ita l Electronics
*!TE 165 Mamine Processing I

3 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.

13 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

16 credits

3 crs.
3 crs.

Fourth Semester
*!TE 130 Introductory Circuit Ana lysis
*!TE 236 Numerical Control Progra mming I
*ITE 250 Introduction to Auto ma tio n
••ITE 341 Quality Control
Elective Course

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

• Required major and related courses
•• Required and recommended General Education courses
Industrial Technology NMT Concentration - 60 credits
Freshman Year
First Semester
**Any CIS/CSC Course o n Menu
**ENG 101 En g lish Composi tio n I
*MAT 181 CoUege Algebra
••LJN[ 100 First Year Seminar
Gen eral Education - Pub Spkg

13 credits
3 crs.

3 crs.
3 crs.
1 crs.
3 crs.
99

16 credits
4 crs.

Second Semester
..CHE 101 Genera l C hemistry I
••E G 102 En g l.ish Compositio n II
*!TE 135 Digi tal Electronics
*ITE 215 Compute r Aided Dra fting I
••MAT 191 Co ll ege Trigono metry

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
*ITE 130 Introducto ry Cir cuit Analysis
' ITE 181 Ma te ria ls Techno logy I
••]TE 341 Quality Con trol
••PHY 121 Genera l Physics I

13 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.

Fourth Semester
•NMT 311 Ma te ri als, Safety & Equipment
Overview
'NMT 312 Basic Nanofa brica tio n Process
*NMT 313 TI-tin Films of Na no fabri ca ti on
'NMT 314 Ad v. Lithogra phy & Dielectrics
•
T 315 Ma te rials Mod ifica tio n in
anofab rica tion
•NMT 316 Cha racter., Packaging & Testing 3 crs.

18 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

• Required major and related courses
•• Required and recommended General Education courses
Associate of Science Degree in Technical Studies - 60 credits
The recommend ed fram ewo rk for co mple ting this p rogram is fl exible and customized to meet speci.fic workforce needs. The progra m w ill ind ude 32 credits in a
Professional Teclm ical Co re, w hich can indude regul ar college courses, certifica te
programs, apprenti cesrup equi valencies, workforce traming equi valencies, minors,
inte rnsrups, and o n-the-job work exp e rien ce. The General Educa tion co mpo nent
incl ud es 28 credits, includ ing UNl 100,15 credits of General Educa tion electi ve
courses, and three credits each of courses Cornrn uruca tion Skills, Ma the ma tics,
Social Sciences, and Teclm o logical Lite racy.
Minor in Computer Numerical Control - 21 credits
Req uired Courses (12 credits): ITE 115, ITE 165, !TE 236, !TE 250
Elective Courses (9 credi ts): ITE 215, ITE 265, ITE 315, !TE 336, !TE 366, O R !TE 495.
Minor in Computer-Aided Design/Drafting - 21 credits
Required Courses (9 credi ts) : !TE 115, !TE 210, ITE 215
Elective Courses (12 credits): ITE 218, ITE 310, ITE 315, ITE 320, !TE 415, !TE 416,
ITE 417, !TE 495 (1-6 credits)
Mino r in Manufacturing Technology - 21 credits
Required Cour ses (15 cred its): !TE 115, !TE 21 5, !TE 181, !TE 250, !TE 305.
Electi ves Co urses (6 credits): !TE 311, ITE 315, ITE 341, ITE 375, !TE 420, ITE 495.
Minor in Electrical Engineering Technology - 21 credits
Required Courses (15 credits): EET 110, CET 235, CET 270, CET 335
Electi ves Co urses (6 cred its): EET 160, EET 210, EET 325, CET 360, O R CET 440

100

Minor in Graphic Communications Technology - 21 credits
Required Courses (15 credits): GCT 100, GCT 200, GCT 220, GCT 225, GCT 240
Elective Courses (6 credits): GCT 211, GCT 311, GCT 300, GCT 302, GCT 330, GCT
342, GCT 365, GCT 370, GCT 390, GCT 460, GCT 380, GCT 445, GCT 470
Minor in CAD/GIS Technology - 21 credits
Required Courses (9 credits): ITE 123 or GEO 123, ITE 215 or GEO 303
Elective Courses (12 credits): GEO 100, GEO 311, GEO 362, GEO 479, GEO 550, (112 crs.) ITE 315, ITE 415, ITE 416, ITE 417, ITE 495 (1-6 crs.)

101

Art and Design
Faculty: H arrison (C hai rperson), Aston, Bove, Defazio, Lloyd, Miecznikowski,
Pinkham
Purpose
The Department of Art and Des ign provides professional degrees in Art and
Design as well as a Libera l arts degree in Art Ed uca tion. These programs fos ter
critical and analy tic th.inking and problem solving skills, comrnLu1i ca tion skills,
individual ini ti ati ve and responsibility, professional know ledge and performance
skills in a broad range of art medi a, and an understanding of histo rical context
and the role of art and design in the history of humankind . The primary emphasis
is on the development of concep ts, skills, and sensiti vities essential to the professional artist, designer, or art educa tor.
Programs
The department offers fo ur degree programs: a Bad1elor of Fine Arts, a Bamelor
of Arts in Art, a Bachelor of Science in Ed uca ti on: K-12 Art Educa ti on Certification
(in conjunction with the College of Educa tion and Human Services) and a
Bad1elor of Science in Gra phic Design. The Bamelo r of Fine Arts is a professional
degree allowing students to develop a concentration of 18 ad vanced level credits
and a mi.nor of 12 advan ced level cred its in an y of the following studi o areas:
Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking, Ceramics, Drawing, o r Crafts. The Bachelor of
Arts in Art is a Libera l arts degree that allows stud ents to stud y a broad range of
studio areas w itho ut concentration in any one area. The Bad1elor of Science in
Graphic Design combines the strengths of the Departm ent of Art and Design and
the Depar tment of Applied Engineering and Tedmology to provide students wi th
a broad range of design and temnical skills. The departmen t also offers a General
Art Minor and a Studi o Art Minor in which students concentrate in Painting,
Sc ulpture, Drawing, Printmaking, Ceramics, or Crafts.

Collabora ti ve agreements with the Art Institute of Pittsburgh expand program
and curricular options for students. California students may spend their junior
year at the Art lnstitute to take courses no t offe red at California, such as interior
design or industrial design. Graduates of the Art lnsti tute's two-yea r program
recei ve sixty cred it ho urs toward a B.F. A. from California.
Careers
Grad uates with a B.A. or B.F. A. in art have job opportmtities i..n a va riety of fields:
museums, art ga ll eries, or medical illustration. The B.F.A. degree program also
prepares students for entry into gradua te degree program s, particu larly the
Master of Fine Arts degree, w hich is the terminal degree in art. A mi.no r or second
major in another fi eld further expands ca reer op tions, including historic preservation, art therapy, law, and government. Gradu ates w ith a B.S. i.n Educa tion: K-12
in Art Educa tion Certifica tion are certifi ed to teach art K-12 i.n the public o r priva te schools, and can pursue car eers in musewns or art / cultura l centers teaching
or directing museums' educa tion prog rams i.n art. Gradu ates with the B.S. in
Graphic Design ha ve plentiful opportw1.ities for careers in the expanding fields of
ad vertising, gra phic des ign, and web des ign.

102

Bachelor of Fine Arts -120 Credits
Freshman Year
First Semester
ART 110 Drawing l
ART 119 Design 2-D
ART 120 Design 3-D
UNI 100 First Year Seminar
ENG 101 English Composition I
General Education Course

16 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
1 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Second Semester
ART 382 Ceramics Studio
ART 384 Printmaking Studio
ENG 102 English Composition II
General Edu ca tion Co urse
Genera l Ed uca tion Co ui-se

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
ART 383 Painting Studi o
ART 385 Sculpture Studio
ART 127 [.ntro. to Gra phic Design
ART 308 Art History Ancient to Medieval
General Ed uca ti on Course

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Fourth Semester
ART 381 Crafts Studio
ART 310 Advanced Drawing
ART Ad vanced Level Studio in
Area of Emphasis
ART 309 Art History Ren.-Contemp.
Genera l Educa tion CoLu-se

3 crs.
3 crs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
ART Ad vanced Level Studio in
Area o f Emphasis
ART Advanced Level Studio in Minor Area
ART 322 20th Century Art
General Education Course
General Ed uca ti on Course
Sixth Semester
ART Advanced Level Studio in
Area of Emp hasis
ART Advanced Level Studio in Mino r Area
ART 321 or 323 19th Century or Women Artists
General Education Co urse
General Education Co urse
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
ART Advanced Level Studi o in
Area of Emphas is

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

15 credits
6 crs.

103

ART Ad vanced Level Studio in Mi.nor Area
Art Electi ve
General Ed uca tion Co urse

3 crs.

Eighth Semester
ART Advanced Level Studio in
Area of Emphasis
ART Advanced Level Studio in Mi.nor Area
A.rt Electi ve
General Ed uca ti on Course
General Education Course

15 credits
3 crs.

3 crs.
3 crs.

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Students must compl ete 18 credits in one advanced level studi o as an Area of
Emphasis; stud ents must complete 12 cred its in one advan ced level studio area as
a Minor Area. In o rde r to grad uate in 8 semesters without taking any additional
credits, art co urses must be used to fulfiU General Ed uca tion Req uirements in the
area of Humanities, Fine Arts and Critica l nun.king.

Note: One laboratory course must be completed as part of the general education
requirements.
Bachelor of Arts in Art -120 credits
Freshman Year
First Semester
UNI 100 First Year Seminar
ENG101 English Composition I
ART 110 Drawing 1
ART 119 Design 2-D
General Ed ucation Courses

16 Credits
1 er.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

Second Semester
E G102 English Co mposi tion II
ART 120 Design 3-D
ART 38 Ceramics Studi o
General Ed uca ti on Courses

15 Credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
ART 383 Painting Studio
ART 385 Sculpture Stud io
General Edu ca ti on Courses

3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Fourth Semester
ART 381 Crafts Studio
ART 384 Printmaking Studio
General Educa tion Courses

15 Credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
ART 308 Art History Ancient to Medieval
General Educa tion Courses

15 Credits
3 crs.
12 crs.

15 Credits

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Sixth Semester
ART 309 Art History Ren-Contemp
General Edu cati on Co urses

15 Credits
3 crs.
12 crs.

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
Art Elective (ART 310, 413, 493, 496, 497, o r 498)
ART 322 20th Century Art
300-400 General Educa tion Courses
300-400 Electi ves

15 Credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.
3 crs.

Eighth Semester
300-400 Art Electi ve (See above)
Elec tives
General Educa ti on Courses

15 Credits
3 crs.
9 crs.
3 crs.

Note: One labora tory course rnust be completed as a part of the general education requirements.
Bachelor of Science in Education: K-12 Art Education Certification (120 credits)
Please see Department of Second ary Educa tion section of this ca talog.
Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design -120 credits
Freshman Year
First Semester
ART 110 Dra w ing
ART 119 Design 2-0
UNI 100 First Year Seminar
ENG 101 English Composition I
General Edu ca tion Course
General Edu ca tion Course

16 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
1 er.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Second Semester
ART 120 Design 3-D
ART 384 Printmaking Studio
GCT 100 Gra phic Comm Proc l
ENG 102 English Composition II
General Educa tion Course

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
ART 308 Art History:Anc-Med
ART 383 Painting Studio
GCT 200 Gra phic Comm Process Il OR
GCT 211 Screen Print Ted1 OR
GCT 220 B & W Photogra phy OR
GCT 330 Flex / Package Pri.nti.ng
General Educa ti on Course
General Educa ti on Course

3crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Fourth Semester
ART 127 Intro to Graphic Design
ART 309 Art Hist: Ren / Contemp
MMT 180 Multi.medi a Fo undations
General Educa tion Co urse
Elective

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

15 credits
3 crs.

3 crs.

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Junior Year
Fifth Semester
ART 227 Graphic Des ign Studio I
GCT 240 Electronic Desktop Pub
General Education Course
General Education Course
General Education Course

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Sixth Semester
ART 327 Graphic Design Studio II
MMT 320 Digital Vid eo
General Education Course
Genera l Educa tion Co urse
General Educa tion Course

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
ART 427 Graphic Design Studio III
MMT 330 Web Publishing
General Education Course
General Educa tion Co urse
General Educa ti on Co urse

15 credits
3crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Eighth Semester
ART 428 Graphic Design Studi o TV
MMT340 Animation
Advisor Approved Electi ve (eg BUS, MKT,
MGT, ECO, etc.)
General Education Course
General Educa ti on Course

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Note: One laboratory course must be cornpleted as part of the general education
requirernents.
"Must achieve overall QPA of 2.5 or higher and successfull y complete a portfolio
review before scheduling Graphic Des ign Studio I (ART 227) - see advisor"
Minor in Art - General Art Minor - 21 credits
ARTll0
ART 119 OR ART 120
Select one of the follow ing: ART 106, 308, 309, 321, 322 OR 323
Select four different studio areas from the fo Ll owing: ART 381, 413, 382, 493, 383,
496,384,497,385,498
Minor in Art - Studio Concentration Minor - 21 credits
Selec t one of the fo Li ow i.ng: ART 106, 308, 309, 321, 322 OR 323
Select one of the follow ing: ART 110, 119 OR 120
*For Drawing concentration, Select either ART 119 or 120
Studio Concentration (15 credits): Select one of the fo Liowi.ng Studio Concentrations:
Drawing Concentra tion: ART 110 and 310 (repea ted for 12 credi ts)
Ceramics Concentration: ART 382 and 493 (repea ted for 12 credits)
Crafts Concentra tion: ART 381 and 413 (repea ted fo r 12 credi ts)
Painting Concentration: ART 383 and 496 (repea ted for 12 cred its)
Printmaking Concentration: ART 384 and 497 (repea ted for 12 cred its)
Sculpture Concentration: ART 385 and 498 (repea ted for 12 credits)
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Biological and Environmental Sciences
Faculty: Paulson (Chairperson), Argent, Bocetti, Boehm, Hershberger, Kimmel,
Tebbitt, Whyte, Z uchelkowski.
Purpose
The Biological and Environmental Sciences programs integrate intensive scientific
curricula that prepare students for graduate study or professional careers in many
related areas. Practical labora tory experience emphasizes critical thinking, the use
of instrumentation to study living systems, and relevant fieldwork.
Programs
A wide variety of majors and concentrations in various degree programs are
offered by the Department. Stud ents may decide to pursue the B.S. in Biology, the
Pre-Professional track, a Nanotechnology track, or one of several tracks in the B.S.
in Environmental Studies. Those interested in teaching may choose the B.S.Ed in
Biology. A cooperative program allows students to pursue a career in mortuary
science. The Depa1·tment also offers minors in Biology and Environmental Studies.
Facilities
The Department of Biological ai1d Env ironmental Sciences is housed in a fourstory building equipped w ith ai1 array of scientific instruments. Specialized areas
include both scaiu1ing a11d tran smission electron microscope facilities, an ai1imal
room, greenhouse, herbarium, plant grow th facilities, ai1d vertebrate teacl1ing
museum.
Academic Societies
Beta Beta Beta is the national honor society for biological sciences. Students can
earn membership if they maintain a QPA of 3.30 25 after completing 45 credit
hours a11d are ex tended an invitation to join. California U11iversity also has a student chapter of the Na tional Wildlife Society wl1ich was chartered in 1996.
Careers
Career opportunities include prep ara tion for graduate work in biology and related
fields, for industrial and government research, for careers in public health, and in
the many health-related field s. A steady dema11d exists for environmental scientists, wildlife biologists, fishery biologists, environmental m011itoring technicians,
and interpretati ve naturalists.
Bachelor of Science in Biology (120 credits):
Biology Concentration
Please consult the descrip tion of the General Education Progra111 in tl1is ca talog for
a list of General Educa tion Goals ai1d Objectives and tl1e courses included on the
menus for the various goals.

The following eight-semester scl,edule of courses provides a recommended framework for completing this program of stud y in four years.
Freshma11 Year
First Semester
BIO ll5 Principles of Biology
CHE 101 General Chemistry I
ENG 101 English Composition I
UNI 100 First Year Seminar
General Education Course

15 credits
4 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
1 er.
3 crs.
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Second Semester
BIO 120 Gene ral Zoo logy
CHE 102 General Chemistry LI
ENG 102 Eng lish Composition ll
Ma thema tics

14 credits
4 crs.
4crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
BIO 125 Gen eral Botany
CHE 331 Organic Che mistry I
Gen. Ed uc., Minor OR Electi ve Co urses

14 credits
4 crs.
4 crs.
6 crs.

Fourth Semester
BIO 318 Genetics
Related Electi ve
Gen. Ed uc., Minor, OR Elective Courses

14 credits
4 crs.
4 crs.
6 crs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
BIO 310 Eco logy
PHY 121 Gen eral Physics I
BIO 3XX Physiology
*Gen. Ed uc., Minor OR Elec tive Courses

15 credits
4crs.
4 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.

Sixth Semester
BIO 478 Evolution
Biology Elective
*300 or 400 level Gen. Educ., Minor,
OR Elective Courses

17 credits
3 crs.
8 crs.
6 crs.

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
Biology Ana tomy co urse
Biology Electi ve
ENS 495 Design & Analysis
*300 or 400 level Gen . Educ., Minor
OR Elective Co urses

16--17 credits
4 crs.
3--4 crs
3 crs.
6 crs.

Eighth Semester
Biology Electi ves
*300 or 400 level Gen. Ed uc., Minor,
OR Elective Courses

14 credits
10 crs.
4 crs

* A minimum of 6 General Education credits must be at or above the 300 level for
graduation.
Bachelor of Science in Biology (120 credits), Pre-Professional Concentration
Freshman Year
First Semester
BIO ll5 Principles of Biology
CHE 101 Gen eral Chemistry I
ENG 101 En glish Composi tion I
UNI 100 First Year Seminar
General Ed uca tion Course

15 credits
4 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
1 er.
3 crs.
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15 credits
4 crs.
4 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.

Second Semester
BIO 120 General Zoology
BIO 124 Genera l Bo tany
CHE 102 General Chemistry ll
ENG 102 English Composition ll
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
BIO 318 Genetics
CHE 331 Organi c Chemistry I
MAT 273 Basic Calculus OR
MAT 281 Ca lculus l
General Ed uca tion Electives Courses

3 crs.
6 crs.

Fourth Semes ter
BIO 326 Genera l Microbiology
CHE 332 Organic Chemistry II
Genera l Ed uca tion Electives
Un.restricted Elective

17 credits
4 crs.
4 crs.
6 crs.
3 crs.

17 credits
4 crs.
4 crs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
BIO 480 Cell Biology
BIO 305 Hu.man Anatomy OR
BIO 306 Compara ti ve Anatomy
PHY 121 Genera l Physics I
*General Ed ucation Course

15 credits
4 crs.

4 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
15 credits

Sixth Semester
BIO 328 Hu.man Physiology
OR BIO 486 Comparative Physiology
PHY 122 General Physics II
*300 or 400 level General Ed ucation,
Minor, OR Elective Courses

4 crs.
4 crs.
7 crs.

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*Related Electi ves
*300 o r 400 level General Ed ucation Courses
Eighth Semester
*Related Electives
*300 or 400 level General Ed ucation Courses
Unrestricted Electives

12 credits
8 crs.
4 crs.
14 credits
4 crs.

4 crs.
6 crs.

* A mini,111.1111 of 6 General Education credits 111ust be at or above the 300 level
for graduation.
Nanotechnology Concentration
Freshman Year
First Semester
BIO 115 Principles of Biology
CHE 101 General Chemistry l
ENG 101 English Composition J
UN1 100 First Year Seminar
Free Elective (Statistics)

15 credits
4 crs.

4 crs.
3 crs.
1 er.
3 crs.
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14 credits
4 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.

Second Semester
BIO 120 General Zoology
CHE 102 General Chemistry II
E G 102 English Composition II
MAT 273 Basic Calculus or
MAT 281 Calc ulus I

3 crs.

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
BIO 125 General Botany
PHY 121 General Physics
General Educa tion Electives

4 crs.
4 crs.
6 crs.

Fourth Semester
BIO 318 Genetics
PHY 122 General Physics Il
General Ed uca tion Electi ve
Free Elective (Digi tal Electronics)

4 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
BIO 326 Microbiology
General Educa tion Electi ves

13 credits
4 crs.
9 crs.

14 credits

14 credits

Sixth Semester
NMT 31 Material, Safety & Eq ujpment
NMT 312 Basic Nanofabrication Processes
NMT 313 Thln Fims in Utilization
NMT 314 Advanced Lithography / Dielectrics
NMT 315 Material Modification / ano
NMT 316 Characterization, Packing & Testing
of anofab Structures

18 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Summer Term or Christmas vacation
NMT 495 Nan o Tch Jntmhjp or Resarch Project

6 crs.
6 crs.

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
CHE 331 Organjc Chemistry I
•300 or 400 level General Eduation Elective
Free Elective

4 crs.
6 crs.
3 crs.

13 credits

Eighth Semester
13 credits
BIO 480 CeU Biology
4 crs.
•300 or 400 level General Education Elective
9 crs.
(Internship could go here.)
• A mininlum of 9 General Ed ucation crerut must be at or above the 300 level for
graduati on.
Bachelor of Science in Biology: Mortuary Science Track
Trus track, through affili ation with the Pittsburgh School of Mortu ary Science, is
accredited through the American Board of Funeral Service Education, National
Association of Colleges of Mortu ary Science, ational Conference of Funeral
Service Examining Boards of the United States, l.nc. This program is designed for
three yea rs of approved study on campus and one year of stud y at the Pittsburgh
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Institute of Mortuary Science. The curriculum requires 120 credits: 92 credits in
required and electi ve California University courses and 28 credits for the institute
yea r. Upon completi on of the program, the student is granted a Bachelor of Science
degree from California and a diploma from the Pittsburgh Institute. Upon completion of a one-year resident intern period, the candidate applies for the State Board
Examinations and licensure as a fun eral director and embalmer.
Freshman Year
First Semester
BIO 115 Principles of Biology
CHE 101 General Chemistry I
ENG 101 English Composition I
UNI 100 First Year Seminar
General Educa tion Electi ve

15 credits
4 crs.

4 crs.
3 crs.

1 er.
3 crs.

14 credits

Second Semester
BIO 120 General Zoology
CHE 102 General Chemistry II
ENG 102 English Composition II
General Educa ti on Elective

4 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
BIO 125 General Botany
BIO 326 General Microbiology
Genera.I Educa tion Electi ves
Free Elective

17 credits
4 crs.
4 crs.

6 crs.
3 crs.

16 credits

Fourth Semester
Biology Electi ve
General Educa tion electi ves

4 crs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
BIO 306 Human Anatomy
*300 or 400 level General Educa tion Electi ves
Free Electives

4 crs.

12 crs.
16 credits
6 crs.
6 crs.

16 credits

Sixth Semester
BIO 328 Human Physiology
Free Electi ves
*300 or 400 level General Educa tion Elective

4 crs.
9 crs.
3 crs.

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science

13 credits
13 crs.

Eighth Semester
13 credits
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science
13 crs.
* A mini mum of 6 general educa tion credits must be at or above the 300 level for
graduation .

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Bachelor of Science in Education: Cert. in Biology in Secondary Schools
Please see Department of Second ary Educa tion and Administrati ve Programs
section of this catalog.
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies: All Concentrations -120 Credits
Freshman Year
First Semester
BIO 115 Principles of Biology
CHE 101 General Chemistry I
ENG 101 English Composition I
General Educa tion
UNI 100 First Year Seminar

15 credits
4 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs
3 crs
1 er.

Second Semester
BIO 120 General Zoology
BIO 125 General Botany
CHE 102 General Chemistry II
ENG 102 English Composition II

15 credits
4 crs.
4 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.

Environmental Conservation Concentration:
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
BIO 310 General Ecology
MAT 273 Basic Cale. OR
MAT 281 Cale. I
Ancillary Core Elective
General Ed uca tion or Elective Courses

16 credits
4 crs.

3 crs.
3 crs.
6crs.

Fourth Semester
CHE 381 Environmental Chemistry
AnciUary Core Elec tive
General Ed uca tion or Elective Co urses

13 credits
4 crs.

3 crs.
6 crs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
Related Electives
Ancillary Core Elective
General Educa tion or Electi ve Co urses

14 credits
4 crs.
4 crs.
6 crs.
17 credits
4 crs.
3 crs.

Sixth Semester
Related Electives
Ancillary Core Electi ves
*300 or 400 level General Educa ti on
or Elective Courses
Unrestricted Elective

6 crs.
4 crs.

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*ENS 495 Design and Analysis
Related Elective
Ancillary Core Elective
*300 or 400 level General
Ed uca tion or Elective Courses

14 credits
3 crs.
4 crs.
4 crs.

3 crs.
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Eighth Semester
BIO 466 Biometry
300 or 400 level Rela ted Electi ve
Umestricted Elective

14 credits
4 crs.
8 crs.
4 crs.

'A rnininwrn of 12 General Education credits
graduation

111t1s t

be at the 300 level or above for

[Ancillary Area - Select o ne of the fo ll owing an cillary cores: Anthropology,
Business, Earth Scien ce, Parks and Recreation, Socia l Scien ce. Students must
choose at least o ne course a t the 300 level to meet university requirements for
grad uation.]
Ecology Concentration:

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
BIO 310 Genera l Ecology
CHE 331 Organic Chemistry I
Gen era l Educa tjo n or Electi ve Courses
Math 273 Basic Calculu s o r
281 Calculus l

14 credits
4 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Fourth Semester
BIO 318 Genetics
CHE 332 Organic Ch emistry TI OR
CHE 381 En vironm ental herrustry
Genera l Educa ti on Electi ves

16 credits
4 crs.

4 crs.
8 crs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
'BIO 314 Plant Ecology OR BIO 575 Water
Po lluti o n Biol. OR ENS 475 Wetland s Ecol.
BIO 442 Dendrology o r Related Elective
PHY 121 Genera l Physics I
•Genera l Educa tion Electives
Sixth Semester
BIO 335 Plan t Physiology OR BIO 486
Compara tive Animal Phys io logy
BIO 336 P la nt Taxonomy OR Re lated Elective
'300 or 400 level Gen eral Education Electi ves
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
ENS 495 Design a nd Ana lysis
BIO 478 Evo luti on
Rela ted Electi ve
'300 or 400 level Genera l Education Electi ves

16 credits
4 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.

5 crs.

14 credits
4 crs.
4 crs.

6crs.

16 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.
6 crs.

Eighth Semester
14 credits
4 crs.
BIO 466 Biometry
E S 492 Anim al Population Dynan1ics
4 crs.
3 crs.
Related Elective
• 300 o r 400 level General Ed uca ti o n Electi ve
3 crs.
• A minimum of 6 credits of General Education 11111st be at or above the 300 level for graduation.
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Fisheries & Wildlife Biology Concentration:
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
BIO 310 General Ecology
COM 101 Ora l Communica tion
MAT 181 College Algebra or
MAT 215 Statistics or
MAT 273 Bas ic Calculus or
MAT 281 Calc ulus I
Genera l Education Requiremen t

16 credits
4 crs.
3 crs.

3 crs.
6 crs.

Fourth Semester
BIO 318 Genetics
CSC 101 Mi cro/ App l Software 3 crs.
Physical Science Requirement
General Ed uca tion Requiremen ts

16-17 credits
4 crs.

3/4 crs.
6 crs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semes ter
E S 420 Wildlife Management or
E S 424 Fisheries Managemen t
E S 495 Design and Analysis
CSC 201 Windows/ internet
*General Education Req uirement

4 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Sixth Semester
ENS 492 Animal Population Dynamics
BIO 466 Biometry
Unrestricted electi ve
*300 or 400 level General Ed ucation Requiremen t

14 credits
4 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

13 credits

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
E S 423 Wildlife Techniques
Fisheries or Wild life Biology Course
BIO 336 Plant Taxonomy or
BIO 422 Dendrology
Law Policy & Planning

4 crs.
3 crs.

Eighth Semester
Fisheries or Wildlife Bio course
Law Policy and Planning
*300 or 400 level General Education Req uirement
Unrestricted Electi ves

16 credits
4 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

15 credits
4 crs.
4 crs.

* A minimum of 3 General Education credits must be at or above the 300 level for graduation.
Bachelor of Science in Education: Certification in Environmental Education for
Secondary Schools (120 credits)
Please see Department of Secondary Educa tion and Administrative Programs
section of this ca talog.
Minor in Biology - 21 credits
Required Course (12 credits): BIO 115, 120, 125.
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A minimum of nine credits of BIO electives selected in consultation with an
advisor.
Minor in Environmental Science - 22-24 credits
Required Courses (16 credits): BIO 115, 120, 125, 310.
Elective Courses (6-8 credits): two animal and plant ecology courses selected in
consultation with an advisor.

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Business & Economics
Faculty: B. Brown (Chairperson), Blose!, Chawdhry, Clingerman, Cole,
DeHainaut, Hettler, 0. Jones, Lazorchak, Mend o la, Mi cha els, Pa rk, Roberts,
Sch werha, Serafin.
Purpose
The Business and Economics Depa rtment o ffe rs a number of degree programs,
w ith emphasis given to the develop ment of fundam ental skills that will be beneficial to gradu ates in both their professional and private li ves. The deparhnent's
programs a re fully supported w ith s tate-of-the-art computer facilities including
current softwa re utilized in the business communi ty, and the fac ul ty offers a
diverse background of practicaJ business expe rience and sd, ola rl y ad,ievement
to equip the grad uating s tud ent w ith the skills necessar y fo r success in business.
Awards
Achievement is recognized in severa l ways. Membership is open to qualified
successful stud ents in Omicron Delta Epsil on, an honorary Econom ics Fraternity,
Phi Beta Lambda-Future Business Leaders, the Student Accounting Assoc iation,
the Economics Club, the Finance Club, the Marketing Clu b, and the Society fo r
the Advancement of Man agement. The Alfred Zeffiro Awa rd for Excellence in the
Stud y of Business Management, John Apessos MemoriaJ Awa rd for Excellence in
the Study of Business, Wa ll Street journal Awa rd, PA Institute of Certified Public
Accountants Awa rd for Hi ghest Ad,ievement in the Stud y of AccOLmtin g, and the
Amy Lyne Marunyak Memoria l Award. These awa rd s are p resented to grad uating seni ors yearly.
Careers
Career opportunities are in sud, positions as those of accoun tan t, banke r, city
manager, general manager, government agency ad ministra tor, hospi tal administra tor, industrial relations manager, insurance agent, office man ager, personnel
man ager, p rod uction manager, purchasing agent, retail manager, sales, ma nager,
sales representati ve, securities anal yst, and stock broker.
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration-120 credits
Concentration (27 credits)
Stud ents should select one of the fo llow ing concentra tio ns:

Accountin g Concentration (27 credits)
Specialized AccOLmting (ACC) Courses (18 credits)
Electi ves: ACC, BUS, ECO, FIN, MGT OR MKT co urses, 300 level or above (9 crs.)
Business Economics Concentration (27 credits)
SpeciaJized Economics (ECO) Courses (18 credits)
Electives: ACC, BUS, ECO, FIN, MGT or MKT courses 300 level or above (9 crs.)
Finance Concentra tion (27 cred its)
Specialized Finance (FIN} Courses (18 credits)
Electi ves: ACC, BUS, ECO, FIN, MGT OR MKT courses 300 level o r above (9 crs.)
Genera l Business Ad ministra ti on Concentrati on (27 credits)
ACC, BUS, ECO, FIN, MGT OR MKT courses 300 level o r above (27 credits)
Human Resource Management Concentra tion (27 credits)
Specialized Human Resource Management Courses (18 credits)
Electi ves: ACC, BUS, ECO, FIN, MGT OR MKT courses 300 level o r above (9 crs.)
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Information Technology Mana geme nt Concentration (27 credits)
Specialized Comp. Sci. (CSC, C IS, 1ST) and Management (MGT) Courses (18 crs.)
Elec ti ves: ACC, BUS, ECO, FIN, MGT OR MKT co urses 300 level or above (9 crs.)
M anagement Concentration (27 credits)
Specialized Ma nagement (MGT) Courses (18 crs.)
Electives: ACC, BUS, ECO, FIN, MGT OR MKT courses 300 leve l o r above (9 crs.)
Marke tin g Concentration (30 credits)
Specialized Marke ting (MKT) Co urses (18 crs.)
Electi ves: ACC, BUS, ECO, HN, MGT OR MKT courses 300 level OR above (9 crs.)
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -120 Credits
The following eight-semester sch edule of courses provid es a reco mmended
fram ewo rk fo r completing this program of stud y in four years.

Freshman Year
First Semester
**BUS 100 l.ntroduction to Business
**ENG 101 English Composition I
**PSY 100 Genera l Psyd1o logy
**UNI 100 First Year Seminar
Gene ral Ed uca tion Courses

16 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
1 er.
6 crs.

15 credits
3 crs.

Second Semester
*ACC 200 Finan cial Accounting
**CSC 101 Micros. and Applic.
Personal Productivity Software
**ENG 102 En g lish Co mpos itio n ll
Genera l Ed uca ti on Co urses

3 crs.
3 crs.
6 c rs.

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
**CSC 201 DOS, Windows & the Inte rne t
*ECO 201 Introductory Microeconomics
**MAT 225 Business Sta tistics
*MGT 300 Principles of Man agement
Genera l Ed uca tion OR Elective Courses

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Fourth Semester
*ACC 321 Managerial AccOLmti.ng
*ECO 202 l.ntroducto ry Macroeconomics
*MKT 300 Principl es of Ma rke ting
Genera l Ed uca ti on OR Elec ti ve Courses

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 c rs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*FIN 301 Fina ncial Management
*BUS 242 Business Law I
*BUS 371 Ana lytical Me thod s
*Specialized Concentration Courses / Business
Electives
Genera l Educa tion OR Elective Courses

11 7

15 credits

15 credits

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Sixth Semester
*MGT 371 Management Info. Systems
*Specialized Concentra tion Course
*Business Elective
300 or 400 level Gene ral Educa tion OR Elective Courses

15 credits
3 crs .
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*MGT 402 Strategic Management
*Sp ecialized Concentration Courses
*Business Electi ves
300 o r 400 level Gen eral Educa tion OR Elective Courses

3
6
3
3

Eighth Semester
*Specialized Concentra tion Courses
*Business Electi ves
Gen eral Ed ucation OR Elective Courses

15 credits
6 crs.
6 crs.
3 crs.

15 credits
crs.
crs.
crs.
crs.

• Required major and related courses
•• Required and recommended General Education courses
Economics Concentration
Sophomore Year Third Semester
**CSC 201 DOS, Windows & Inte rne t
*ECO 201 l.ntroductory Microeconomics
**MAT 225 Business Sta tistics
Ge n. Ed uc., Mi.nor OR Elective Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs .
3 crs.
6 crs.

Fourth Semester
*ECO 202 Introductory Macroeconomics
Gen. Educ., Mi.no r, OR Elective Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
12 crs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*ECO 301 inte rmediate Microeconomics
*Economics Elective (300 level or hig her)
*Rela ted Elective (selected in cons ulta tion with- ad visor)
Gen. Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

Sixth Semester
*ECO 302 interm ediate Macroeconomics
*Economics Elective (300 level or above)
*Rela ted Elective (see above)
300 o r 400 level Gen. Educ., Mi.nor, OR Elective Courses

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*Economics Electives (300 level or above)
*Rela ted Elective (see above)
300 or 400 level Gen. Educ., Mi.nor OR Electi ve Courses

15 credits
6 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

Eighth Semester
*Economics Electives (300 level or a bove)
*Rela ted Elective (see a bove)

15 credits
6 crs.
3 crs.

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15 credits

Gen. Ed uc., Min o r, OR Elective Co urses

6 crs .

* Required rnnjor and related courses
** Required and recommended General Education co11rses

Bachelor of Arts in International Studies: Bus iness and Economics
Concentration -120 credits
[This program is administered by the Foreign Languages and Cultures
Department, 201 South HaJJ, 724-938-4246. ] The fo llowing eig ht-semester sch edLLle of courses provides a recommended fram e work for compl eting this program
of stud y in four years.
Freshman Year
First Semester
**ENG 101 Eng bsh Composition r
**UNI 100 First Yea r Se min ar
*(FRE OR SPN) 101 Elem entary I
Gen eral Educatio n Courses

16 credits
3 crs.
1 er.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Second Semes ter
*ACC 200 Financial Accounting
**ENG 102 Eng lish Compositi o n II
*(FRE OR SPN) 102 Elementary II
Genera l Edu ca tion Co urses

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs .

Sophomore Year Third Semester
*ECO 201 Introducto ry Microeconomi cs
*MGT 300 Princip les of Management
*(FRE OR SP ) 203 Intermediate l
Gen eral Educa tio n OR Electi ve Co urses

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

Fourth Semeste r
*(FRE OR SP ) 204 Intermedia te II
*ECO 202 Introductory Macroeconomics
*MKT 300 Principles of Marketing
General Ed uca tio n OR Electi ve Courses

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

15 credits

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*FIN 301 Fina ncia l Management
*(FRE OR SPN) 311 Conversa tion,
Compositi on, a nd Phonetics I
*Language Electi ve
*CLLlture Course
Genera l Educatio n OR Elective Courses
Sixth Semester
*MKT 431 IJ1ternational Bus. Manage me nt
*(FRE OR SPN) 312 Conversa tion,
Composi tio n, and Phone tics II
*Lan g uage Electi ve
300 or 400 level Genera l Ed ucation OR Electi ve Courses
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
300 or 400 level Genera l Educa ti o n OR Elective Courses
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15 credits

15 credits

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs .

15 credits
15 crs.

Eighth Semester
General Ed uca tion OR Elective Courses

15 credits
15 crs.

• Required 1najor and related courses
•• Required and recomrnended General Education courses
Associate of Science in Accounting - 64 credits
General Educa ti on (28 credjts): E G 101, 211, MAT 181 OR 182, CSC 101, PHJ
246, UNI 100, Hlllnanities Elective, Social Science Electi ve, Na tura l Science
Electi ve, Free Electi ve

Major (36 credits) Required Courses (12 cred its): BUS 100, ACC 200,331, MGT
300. Econorrucs Elec ti ves (6 credits): select two courses from the fo ll owing list:
ECO 100, 200, 201, OR 202. Accolll1ting Electi ves (9 credits): selec t courses with
advisor 's approval
Electi ves (9 credits): elect courses from the foll owing list w ith adv iso r's approval:
ACC, BUS, ECO, FIN, MGT OR MKT co urses (3-9 credits), COM 250, MAT 171,
225, OR PSY 209.
Associate of Science in Admmistration and Management - 64 credits
General Educa tion (28 credits): ENG 101,211, MAT 181 OR 182, CSC 101, PHJ
246, UNI 100, Hlll11anities Electi ve, Social Science Elec tive, Na tural Science
Elective, Free Electi ve.
Major (36 creruts) Req uired Courses (6 cred its): ACC 20, MGT 300
Concentra tion (27 cred its): select one of the fo llowing concen tra ti ons:
Administration and Management Concentration : Reqwred Course: BUS 100,
Economics Electi ves (6 credits): (ECO 100, 200, 201, OR 202) Business Electives
(9-15 credits) : ACC, BUS, ECO, FIN, MGT or MKT courses w ith advi sor's
approval. Related Electives (3-9 credits): select courses from the following list:
COM 250, MAT 171, 225, PSY 209, CSC electi ves, PSY electi ves, SOC electi ves.

Banking Concentration: Reqwred Courses (27 credits): ACC 321, BUS 100,242,
ECO 100, 201, 202, 304, FIN 301, MGT 300 Finance electi ve (3 cred its) Banking
Electives (6 cred its) A.LB. courses or courses selected from BUS, MAT, and FIN
with adv iso r's approval.
Information Technology Managernent Concentration: Reqwred Co urses (18 credits):ACC 200, 321, 331, BUS 100, MGT 300, 371 OR 373, Business / Economics
Elective Economics Electives (9 credits) : ECO 100, 200, 201, OR 202 Comp uter
Science Electives (9 credits): Select CSC courses w ith ad visor 's a pprova lMinors ln Business Administration-Minors in Business Administration 21 credi ts
Accounting Concen tration: Reqwred Co urses (12 credits): BUS 100, ECO 100,
ACC 200, 331. Acco unting Electives (9 credits) : select upper-level (300 and
above) ACC courses. Business Concentration Required Courses (12 cred its):
BUS 100, ECO 100, ACC 200, MGT 300. Business Electives (9 credits): select
upper-level (300 and above) ACC, BUS, FIN, MGT OR MKT courses.
Finance Concentration: Reqwred Courses (15 credits): BUS 100, ECO 100, ACC
200, FIN 211,301. Finan ce Electives (6 cred its): select upper-level (300 and
above) FIN courses.
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Management Concentration: Required Courses (12 credits): BUS 100, ECO 100,
MGT 300, 301. Management Electives (9 credits): select upper-level (300 and
above) MGT courses.

Marketing Concentration Required Courses (12 credits): BUS 100, ECO 100, MKT
222, 300. Marketing Electives (9 credits): select upper-level (300 and above)
MKT courses.
Minor in Economics- 21 credits: Required Courses (9 credits): BUS 100, ECO 201,
202. Economics Electives (12 credits): select upper-level (300 and above) ECO
courses.

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Chemistry and Physics
Faculty: Gould (Chairperson), Hangun-Balkir, J. Cignetti, Dieterle, Price, Sezer,
Woznack, Yasmin.
Purpose
TI1e depa rtment, loca ted in New Science Ha.II, houses both the chemistry and
physics programs at the uni versity. These programs provide students w ith a strong
fo undation in chemistry, physics, and related disciplines and prepare them fo r
empl oyment in the private and public sector as wel.l as for ad vanced professional
or grad uate stud y. TI1e department also offers a anofabrication Manufacturing
Technology concentra tion fo r the 8. S. in Chemistry and the B. A. in Physics.
Programs
The department offers the 8. S. i.11 Chemistry, the 8. A. in Physics, and a minor in
Chemistry. For the a.nofa brica tion Manufacturing Tedmology concentration in
the Chemistry and Physics program s, 24 cred its of electi ves are replaced with an
18-credit ca pstone em.ester and 6 credits of upper level nanofabrica tion related
electives or internship. 1l1e capstone semester is spent at the nanofabrica tion facility loca ted in the Resea rch Park of the Pennsylvania State University.

In addition, stud ents i.t1terested i.11 secondary school teaching may select 8. S. ED.
certifica tion progra ms in chemistry, phys ics, or general science.
Careers
Career opportunities in Chemistry include positions as an alytical chemist, quality
control specialist, i.t1dustri al man agement trainee, technical writer, chemical purchasing agen t and sales person w ith the chemical i.t1dustry. Ca reer oppo rtunities
in Physics i.t1clude gove rnment, academic, and industrial positions rangin g from
the sp ace program to the electronics i.t1dustry to materials science and engineering,
in addition to uni versity teaching and research. Some graduates have chosen to
conti.t1ue their education or to pursue careers in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy,
management, and co Uege and uni versity teadli.ng and resea rd1.

Most graduates from the Chemistry and Physics Department have been successful
in pursuing the ca reer of their d1oice. Over the years students have obtained
industri al jobs both loca lly and out ide the region. Among the empl oyers of our
grad uates are Baye r Corporation, DuraceU, Eli Lilley Pharmaceuticals, State Crin1e
Labs in Erie, Greensburg and Charleston (SC) and the Allegheny County
Coroner's Office in Pittsburgh. O ther students have successfull y completed PhD's
at Iowa State University, Uni versity of Mary land, Uni versity of North Carolina at
Chapel Hi.11, and University of South Carolina. Our Chemistry Educa tion and
Physics Educa tion majors have enjoyed grea t success finding positions w ithin
western Pern1sylva.n.i a and outside the region.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry -120 Credits
The fo llow ing eight-semester sched ule of courses provides a recommended fram ework fo r completi.t1g this program of study in four years.
Freshman Year
First Semester
*CHE 101 Genera.I Chemistry I
.. E G 101 Eng lish Composition I
..UNl 100 First Year Seminar
General Ed Electi ves (Math course if needed)
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14 credits
4 crs .

3 crs .
1 er.
6 crs.

Second Semester
*CHE 102 Gene ral Che mistry Il
**ENG 102 English Compositio n II
General Ed ucatio n Electi ves (Math course if needed)

16 credits
4 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Sophomore Yea.r
Third Semester
*CHE 331 Organic Chemistry I
*MAT 281 Calculus I
*CHE 261 Ana ly tical Che mistry
*Related Electi ve
General Educa tion Elective

4 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Fourth Semes ter
*CHE 305 Ino rganic Chemistry
*CHE 332 Organic Che mistry Il
*MAT 282 Calculus Il
*PHY 101 CoUege Physics l

4 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.

17 credits
4 crs.

3 crs.

15 credits

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*CHE 451 Physical Chemistry
PHY 202 CoLlege Physics Il
Rela ted Electi ve
Genera l Ed ucation Elective

3 crs.

Sixth Semester
*CHE 452 Physical C hemistry Il
300 or 400 Level Rela ted Elective
300 or 400 level General Ed ucation Course
Elective

15 credits
4 crs.
4 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*CHE 368 Individual Work
300 o r 400 Level Rela ted Elective
300 or 400 Level Gen eral Ed uca ti o n Elec tives
Electi ve

14 credits
1 crs.
4 crs.
6 crs.
3 crs.

15 credits
4 crs .
4 crs.

4 crs.

Eighth Semester
*CHE 361 Instrumental M e thods
*CHE 495 C hemistry Seminar
300 or 400 level Rela ted Electi ve
300 o r 400 level General Education Electives
Elective

14 credits

4 crs.
1 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

* Required major or related course
** Required or recommended General Education course

NOTE: In order to obtain the mini11/l.lrn of 48 credits at or above the 300 level, 10 credits of
Related Electives and 12 credits of General Education must be taken at or above the 300
level.

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Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology Concentration - 120 Credits
The following eight-sem ester schedule of courses provides a recommended
fram ework for comple ting this progra m of study in four years.

Freshman Year
First Semester
•CHE 101 Genera l C hemistry I
..ENG 101 English Composition I
..UNI 100 First Year Semina r
Gen e ral Educa tio n Electi ves (Math course if need ed )
Second Semester
•CHE 102 Genera.I C he mistry II
..E G 102 English Composition II
General Ed Electives (Math course if needed )
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
•CHE 331 Organic Chemistry I
•MAT 281 Calculus I
•CHE 261 Analytica l Che mistry
Gen e ral Educatio n Elective

14 credits
4 crs .
3 crs .
1 er.
6 crs.
16 credits
4 crs .

3 crs.

9 crs.
14 credits
4 crs.

3 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.

Fo urth Semester
•CHE 305 lno rga.nic Chemistry
•CHE 332 Organic C he mi stry II
•MAT 282 Calculus II
•PHY 101 College Physics I

15 credits
4 crs.
4 crs.

3 crs.
4 crs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
•PHY 202 College Physics D
Electi ve
General Ed uca tion Electives

3 crs.
6 crs.

Sixth Semester (CAPSTONE)
•NMT 311 Mat., Safety, Health, Equip.
•NMT 312 Basic Nanofab. Processes
•NMT 313 Tllin Films in anofabrica tion
•NMT 314 Adv. Litho. For Nan ofabrication
•NMT 315 Mats . Modif. 1n Na.nofabrication
•NMT 316 Char., Pkg., Testing in a.nofab.

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Summer or Winter Break
•NMT 495 Na.nofab. Ma.n u . Tech . lnte rn . OR
Research Project

6 crs.

Senior Year
Seventh Semes ter
•CHE 451 Physical C he mistry I
•C HE lnd.ividual Work
•CHE 495 Chemistry Seminar
300 o r 400 level Gen eral Educa tion Electi ves

12 credits
4 crs.
1 er.
1 er.
6 crs.

13 credits
4 crs.

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18 credits

Eighth Semester
*CHE 361 Instrumental Methods
*CHE 452 Phys ical Chemistry II
General Education Course
Elective

13 credits
4 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
2 crs.

* Required rnajor or related course
** Required or recomrnended General Education course

Bachelor Science in Education:
Certification in Chemistry for Secondary Schools (120 credits)
Please see Deparbnent of Secondary Educa ti on and Administra tive Programs
section of this ca talog.
Bachelor of Arts in Physics -120 Credits
TI1e followin g eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended
fram ework for compl eting this program of study in four years.
Freshman Year
First Semester
**CHE 101 Genera l Chemistry I
**ENG 101 English Composition I
**UNI 100 First Year Seminar
**MAT 281 Calculus I
General Educa ti on Course

14 credits
4 crs.
3 crs.

1 er.
3 crs.
3 crs.

17 credits

Second Semester
**CHE 102 General Chemistry II
**ENG 102 English Composition II
*MAT 282 Calculus II
*PHY 101 College Physics I
General Educa tion Courses

4 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
**CSC 120 Prob. Solv. & Prog. Constructs
*MAT 381 Calculus ill
*PHY 202 College Physics II
General Educa tion Course
Elective Course

16 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.

3 crs.
2 crs.
17 credits
3 crs.
4 crs.
4 crs.

Fourth Semester
*MAT 382 Calculus IV
*PHY 203 College Physics ill
*PHY 221 Intermediate Mechanics
General Ed uca tion Elective

6 crs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*MAT 406 Differential Equations
*PHY 301 Intermed. Electricity and Magnet.
PHY 331 Mod ern Physics
General Educa ti on Elective

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13 credits

3 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Sixth Semester
General Ed uca tion Course
*Elective
*Advisor Approved Electi ve
300 or 400 Level General Educa tion Course

14 credits
3 crs.
5 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
300 or 400 Level General Education Course
300 o r 400 level Electi ves
Elective Courses

14 credits
3 crs.
6 crs.
5 crs.

Eighth Semester
*PHY 495 Physics Seminar
300 or 400 Level General Ed uca tion Course
300 or 400 Level Elective Courses
Elective Courses

15 credits
1 er.
3crs.
6 crs.
5 crs.

* Required major or related course
** Required or recommended General Education course

Bachelor of Arts in Physics
Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology Concentration -120 Credits
The fo llowing eight-semester sd1ed uJe of courses provides a recommended
framework for completing this program of study in four years.
Freshman Year
First Semester
**CHE 101 General Chemistry I
**ENG 101 English Composition I
**UNI 100 First Year Seminar
**MAT 281 Calculus I
General Educa tion Course

14 credits
4 crs.
3 crs.
1 er.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Second Semester
**CHE 102 Genera l Chemistry II
**E G 102 English Composition II
PHY 101 College Physics I
*MAT 282 Calcul us II
General Educa tion Electi ves

17 credits
4 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
**CSC 120 Prob. Solv. & Prog. Constructs
*MAT 381 Calculus III
*PHY 202 College Physics II
General Ed uca tion Electives

3 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.

Fourth Semester
*MAT 382 Calculus fV
*PHY 203 College Physics III
General Ed uca tion Courses

17 credits
3 crs.
4 crs.
6 crs.

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13 credits

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*PHY 221 lntermedia te Mechanics
PHY 331 Mod ern Physics
General Ed uca ti on Course

13 credits
4 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

Sixth Semester
(CAPSTONE)
*NMT 311 Mat., Safety, Health, Equip .
*NMT 312 Basic Nanofab. Processes
*NMT 313 Thi n Films in Nan ofa brica tion
*NMT 314 Adv. Litho. For Nano fabrica tion
*NMT 315 Ma ts. Mod.if. ln a nofabrica tion
*NMT 316 C har., Pkg., Testing in Nan ofab.
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*NMT 495 Nan ofab. Mam 1. Tech. lntern.
OR Research P roject
General Educa tion Courses
Electi ves

18 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

3 crs.

15 credits
6 crs.
6 crs.
3 crs.

13 credits
1 er.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Eighth Semeste r
*PHY 495 Physics Seminar
*MAT 406 Diffe rential equa ti ons
*Adv isor A pproved Elective
Genera l Educa tion Course
Electi ves

• Required major or related course
•• Required or recommended General Education course
Bachelor Science in Education in Physics:
Certification for Secondary Schools (UO credits)
Please see Department of Seconda ry Education and Administrative Programs
secti on of this ca talog.
Bachelor Science in Education:
Cert. in General Science for Secondary Schools (120 credits)
P lease see Depa rtment of Second ary Ed uca ti on and Administrative Program s
secti on of this ca talog.
Minor in Chemistry- 20 credits
Required Co urses (8 cred its): CHE 101, 102
The remaining 12 credits are to be selected fro m among: CHE 261, 305, 331, 332,
361,368,381,411,451,452,495

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Communication Disorders
Faculty: Bon.fan ti (Chairperson), Belsterling, Carlino, Joseph, Skwa recki
Purpose
The Comrnwl.ication Disorders program provid es students w ith a b road understanding of the scientific bases o f normal speech and hearing processes and the
d iagnostic and rehabilitation procedures necessary to work with indi viduals who
have communica tion problems. Tll.is degree is the first step in becoming a certified
speed1-language pathologist (SLP). SLPs work with patients of a ll ages and disorders, sud1 as stuttering, "stroke," developmenta l disability, birth defects, tra umas
and accidents, serious disease, hearing impairment, and voice disorders. They are
employed in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, pubLic and
private sdiools, out-patient cli11.ics, home-care companies, early i.ntervention programs, resea rch labs, govern.menta l agencies, and other services. At this time,
career opportunities are excellent.
The objectives of the program are: (1) to gain knowledge about the basic acoustical,
an atonl.ical and neurological development of normal speedi, language and hearing; (2) to understand the etiology and characteristics of various communica tion
disorders, (3) to develop the skill to assess these disorders, (4) to demonstrate the
abili ty to use a wide variety of thera peutic instruments and procedures; (5) and to
d emonstrate the principles and practices of ethical professional beha vior.
Program
The B.S. Ed. in Communica ti on Disorders (CMD) is a pre-professiona l d egree
program. Stud en ts, therefore, should be aware tha t they are preparing for future
gradua te tra ining before employment as a speed1-language pathologist (SLP) is
possible. It is important to maintain a QPA of 3.0 or higher beca use few g raduate
sdiools will accep t less. 1l1e d epartment's graduate prog ram is acc redited by the
Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the Am erican Speech, Lan guage and
Hearing Association (ASHA). o accredita tion is ava ilable for und ergra duate p rogram s.
Clinical Experience
Faculty believe tha t students should experience "hands-on" clinical contact early
in their program of study. The Department of Communication Disorders p rovides
contact with clients by having w1dergraduate stud ents assist in (a) the department's Pre-School Program, (b) the Speecl1 & Hea ring Clinic, and (c) the
Audiology Clinic.
Bachelor of Science in Education in Communication Disorders -120 credits
1l1e following eight-semester sd1edule of courses provides a recommend ed fram ework for completing this p rogra m of stud y in four yea rs. 111.is schedule is only an
example and may diange based on departmenta l course rotation and other factors.
Students may complete a maxirmun of six credits i.n CMD 400 Clinical Practinun.
A nl.i.nirmun GPA of 3.0 is required to stay in this program. A 3.0 is a lso required in
order to register fo r CMD 400. ASHA requires all CMD majors to successfully complete one biology course and lab, one physical science course, two math courses,
and a social science course outs id e of this d epartment. Students register for these
courses through the general ed uca ti on portion of the curriculum . All CMD courses
Listed below, except CMD 350, a re required.

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Freshman Year
First Semester
CMD 100 Survey of Speech Pathology
CMD 108 Na ture of Language
ENG 101 English Composition I
UNI 100 First Year Seminar
Gen. Educ. or Related Prof. Courses

16 cred its
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
1 er.
6 crs.

Second Semester
CMD 105 Language and Speech Develop.
CMD 203 Phonetics
ENG 102 English Composition II
Gen. Educ. or Related Prof. Course

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

Sophomore/Junior Year
Third/Fifth Semester
CMD 216 Articulation
CMD 221 Speed1 Science
CMD 300 Speed1 Pathology I
Gen. Educ. or Related Prof. Course

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

Fourth/Sixth Semester
CMD 310 Anatomy and Physiology
CMD 220 Communication Across Lifespan
CMD 305 Introd uction to Audiology
CMD 400 Clinical Practicum
CMD 350 Sign Language and Braille
Gen. Ed uc. or Related Prof. Courses

14-17 credits
3 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
1 er.
3 crs.
~crs.

Sophomore/Junior Year
Third/Fifth Semester
CMD 319 Intro to Clinic Proc
CMD 301 Speech Pathology II
Gen. Educ. or Related Prof. Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Fourth/Sixth Semester
CMD 306 Acoustic/Psyd1oacoustic
CMD 400 Clinical Practicum
PSY 225 Psychologica l Statistics
300 or 400-level General Educa tion
or Related Courses

16 credits
3 crs.
1 er.
3 crs.

3-9 crs.

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
CMD 320 Assess. of Speed1 and Lang.
CMD 321 Common Organic Disorders
CMD 400 Clinical Practicum
300 or 400-level Gen. Ed uc.
or Related Prof. Courses

9 crs.

Eighth Semester
CMD 322 Technical Writing Health / Ed
CMD 400 Clinical Practi cum
Gen. Educ. or Related Prof. Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

16 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
1 er.

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Communication Studies
Faculty: McGukin (Chairperson), Backus, Ca rter, Cumings, Foil, Jasko, Kale,
Milford, Sholar, Spicer, Yochum
Purpose
Communica tion Studies is the discipline that foc uses on human comm unicative
behavior and its influence on our personal, professional, social and cuJ turaJ Lives.
The fac uJty in Co mmwlica tion Studies beHeves that human commu1lica tion is
fundamental to an ind ividu al's capacity to fw1etion as an effecti ve and ethical
participant in an information society. The department offers courses and activities
designed to help students deal with the demands of varied commwlication
situations.
Programs
Students majoring in Communica tion Studi es have four academic program
options:

The Speech Communication Concentrati on focuses on developing an w1d erstanding of the uniquely human ca pacity fo r producing and using sy mbols. Students in
th.is program develop an und erstanding of and skill in the hum an abili ty to share
and examine fac ts, ideas, opinions, values, and attitudes.
The Radio / Telev ision Concentration emphasizes the app lication of mass commu11.ica tion theory to audio and vi deo production. The on-campus television studio
and radio station provide students wi th "hands-on" production experience in the
electrmlic media .
The Public Relations Concentration seeks to crea te graduates who Lmderstand how
pubHc opinjon emerges and changes. lt provides the tools grad uates will need for
helping clients track changes in public opi1lion and crea te messages using an ever
increasing variety of media.
The fo urth concentra tion is for persons who want to teach in the area of
Communication. The Communica tion Studies Department in cooperati on with the
College of Ed uca ti on and Human Services, the Department of English, and the
Department of Thea tre & Dance provides course work necessa ry for secondary
school certifica tion in commwlication with a speed1 concentra tion.
[n addition to the four options identified above, students majoring in an y other
program on camp us may minor in one of three mu1or concentrations available in
Commwlication Studies-Pub Jjc Communkation, Public Relations, and Television
Production.
Honor Societies
Lambd a Pi Eta is the nati onaJ communication honor society that recog1lizes outstanding ad1jevement by und ergraduates majo ring in Commw1.ica tion Studies.

Pi Kappa Delta is the honor society for intercollegiate debaters, indiv idual events
competitors, and tead1ers of commwlication.
Careers
Aside from the obvious careers in broadcast journaljsm or public relations, graduates can obtam positions in management training programs, as speed1 w riters and
as salespeople.
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An undergraduate majo r or mino r in Commwl.ica tio n Studies is an asset for
careers in law, religion, educa tio n, labor rela tions, poli tics, marketing and hu.man
resource develo pment.

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies -120 credits
The fo llowing eight-se mester schedule of courses provides a recommended fram ewo rk for completing this program o f study in four yea rs.
Speech Communication Concentration:
Freshman Year
First Semester
UNI 100 First Year Semina r
ENG 101 Eng lish Compositio n I
COM 100 Perspecti ves on Comm
COM 101 Oral Communi ca ti on
COM 165 Interpe rsonal Comm
O R COM 220 Group Communica ti on
Genera] Educa tio n Courses

3 crs.
3 crs.

Second Semester
COM 105 Survey of Radio, TV, and Film
E G 102 English Compositio n I]
Genera l Educa tion Cou rses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

16 credits
1 er.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
COM 165 Interpersonal Communica tion
O R COM 220 G roup Commll.llka tion
Gen eral Educa tion, M ino r OR Elective Courses
Fourth Semester
COM 230 Argumentatio n a nd Debate
COM 315 Lang uage Behav ior
OR COM 350 Persuasion
Genera l Educa tio n, Mino r OR Elective Courses
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
COM Electi ve
*Gene ral Educa tio n, Minor OR Elective Courses
Sixth Semester
COM 370 Public Comm . Law and Policy
COM 315 Lang uage Beh avio r
O R COM 350 Persuasio n
*Gen eral Educa tion, Minor OR Electi ve Courses
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
COM 481 Co mm Research Techniques
OR COM 490 Comm Theory
COM 461 Comm Criticism
*300 o r 400 leve l Gen era l Educa tio n, Minor
OR Elective Courses
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15 credits
3 crs.
12 crs.

15 credi ts
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

15 credits
3 crs.
12 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.

9 crs.

Eighth Semester
COM 481 Comm Research Techniques
OR COM 490 Communication Th o ry
COM Elective
"300 o r 400 level Genera] Ed ucation, Minor
OR Elective Courses

15 credits
3 crs.

3 crs.
9 crs.

Public Relations Concentration:
Freshman Year
First Semester
COM 100 Per pectives on Communication
COM 101 Oral Communication
E G 101 English Composition 1
LJNl 100 First Year Seminar
General Educa tio n Courses

16 cred its
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 er .
1 crs.
6 er .

Second Semester
E G 102 En g lish Composition I]
COM 105 Survey of Radio, TV, and Film
Genera l Educa tion Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
ENG 167 Journalism I
Genera l Ed uca tio n, Minor OR Elective Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
12 crs .

Fourth Semester
COM 203 Lntroduction to Public Relations
GCT 240 Electronic Desktop Publi hing
Genera l Ed uca tio n, Minor OR Elective Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
COM 303 Public Relations Applications
PR Writing Electi ve
•General Educa tion, Mino r OR Electi ve Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Sixth Semester
COM 370 Comm unication Law and Policy
COM 438 PR Campaign Management
PR Writing Elective
'300 or 400 level Gen eral Ed uca tio n, Minor
OR Elective Courses
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
COM 481 Communica tion Research Techniques
O R COM 490 Comm Theory
COM 484 P R Cases and Prob lem
• 300 or 400 level Genera l Ed uca ti on, Minor
OR Electi ve Courses

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15 credits
3 er .
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

15 credits

3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Eighth Semester
COM 481 Commurucation Research Techniq ues
OR COM 490 Co mm Theory
*General Educa tion, Minor OR Electi ve Co ur es

15 credits
3 crs.
12 crs.

Radio/Television Concentration:
The foll owing eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended fram ework fo r compl eting this program of study in four years.
Freshman Year
First Semester
COM 100 Perspectives on Co mmunica tion
COM 101 Oral Comrnuruca tion
COM 141 Audio Production I
ENG 101 English Composition 1
UNI 100 First Year Seminar
General Educa tion Course

16 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
1 er.
3 crs.

Second Semester
COM 105 Survey of Radio, TV, and Film
COM 142 Video Production I
ENG 102 English Composition II
Genera l Ed uca tion Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
COM Performance Elective
O R COM Production Electi ve
General Educa tion, Minor OR Electi ve Courses
Fourth Semester
COM Performance Elec tive
O R COM Production Elective
General Educa tion, Minor OR Elective Courses
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
COM Writing Electi ve
COM Management Elective OR
*General Educa tion, Minor OR Elective Co urses
Sixth Semeste r
COM Writing Elective
COM Man agement Elective OR
*300 or 400 level General Education, Minor
OR Electi ve Courses
Senfor Year
Seventh Semester
COM 445 Radio and TV ITT a Free Society
COM 481 Co mmunication Researd1 Techniques
OR COM 490 Comm Theo ry
*General Educa tion, Minor OR Elective Cow·ses

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15 credits

3 crs.
12 crs.
15 credits

3 crs.
12 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.

12 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.

9- 12 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.

3 crs.
12-9 crs.

Eighth Semester
15 credits
COM 481 Communica tion Research Techniques
OR COM 490 Comm Theory
3 crs.
3 crs.
COM 463 Media Criticism
*300 or 400 level General Education, Minor
OR Elective Courses
9 crs.
*48 credi ts must be taken in 300 or 400 level courses to graduate
Bachelor of Science in Education: Certification in Communication for Secondary
Schools (120 credits)
Please see Departmen t of Secondary Educa tion section of th is ca talog.
Minor in Communication Studies
Concentration in Public Communication - 21 credits
Required Courses (21 credits): COM 101, 105, 203, 235, 370, 445, 461
Concentration in Public Relations - 21 credits
Required courses (21 credi ts): COM 203, 303, 315, 370, 438, 481, 484
Concentration in Television Production - 21 credits
Required courses (12 credi ts): COM 105, 141, 142, 242
Writing Electives (6 credi ts)
Select two courses from the fo llowin g: list: COM 331, 332, 335
Electi ves (3 credits): COM 336, 360, OR 410

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Earth Science
Faculty: Wickham (Chairperson), Confer, Frederick, Gill, Kauffman, Mitchem,
Mueller, Nikitina, Ryan .
Purpose
Tl1e Department of Earth Science is committed to the practicaJ advancement of
knowl edge; to serving the loca l, national, and world commmti ty; and to the edu cati on of earth scientists, geologists and geographers. The goaJ of the department is
to produce a well-rOLmded, well-trained indi vidu al who is read y fo r a professional
career or for grad uate school.

The department provides stud ents with opporturuties to work with modern technologies, software, databases, and fi eld methods. Ln ad diti on to the trad itional
courses, the department offers fi eld courses designed to give practi ca l experience .
Programs
The Ea rth Science major has two concentra tions: Environmental Ea rth Science
and Meteorology. The Geogra phy major has two concentrations: Geographic
Information Sciences (GIS) & Emergency Management and Travel & Tourism.
IJ1 additi on, there are three single concentration majors: Geology, Lnternati onal
Studies: Geogra phy, and Parks & Recrea tion Management. The departmen t, in
conjw1etion w ith the College of Educa tion and Human Services, also prov ides
teacher certification programs fo r those interested in teaching Earth Science and
Env ironmental Ed ucation in second ary schools.
Honors
The national Ea rth Science honor society, Sigma Ga mm a Epsilon, has a cha pter
(Zeta Alpha) on campus. Stud ents recognized for their academic and professional
achievements are elected to it. Honor students in Geography are eligible for induction into Gam ma Theta Upsilon. Membership is also available to stud ents of hig h
scholastic attainment in the Ca li fo rnia University Chapter of Rho Phi Lambda
Fraternity, the professional honor society for parks and recreation majors.
Accredi tation
Tl1e Bachelo r of Arts in Geogra phy: Travel and Tourism Concentration is accredited by the World Tourism Organization, TedQual (Tourism Education Quality)
Certifica tion System. The WTO TedQuaJ Certification is an international quaJ.ity
assurance system fo r educa tion, training and research in the fi eld of tourism.
Tl1ro ugh this acc reditation, the tourism program at CaJ U is regulated by a series
of rigorous educa tion stand ard s wi th wuversal scope.
Careers
A student who des ires a profess ional ca reer in geology and environ.m ental ea rth
sciences may find entry level employment wi th state agencies and environmental
consulting firms involved in environmentaJ assessments. The advanced ca reers in
geology, ea rth sciences or in geography in most instances will need to have an
ad vanced degree.

Stud ents with und ergradu ate majors in Parks and Recrea tion Management can
enter directl y the job market, in such positions as directors or staff persons in
schools, governm ental agencies (mu.nicipa l and military, for example), industries
or resorts with recrea tional programs.

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App lying Geogra phic information Sciences to topics in Emergency Management is
an approad1 that w ill enable stud ents to develop applied skills in both of these
increasingly interre lated career paths. Not only are these skills vi tal (if not necessary) for employment in GIS or emergency management positions, but they also
provide the skills necessa ry for marketability and potential employment in land
use analysis, homeland security, en vironmental studies, crime mapping, earth
sciences, transportation studies, marketing and retailing, recreational planning,
and military and governmental service. GIS is one of the fas test growing fields
of employment.
Department of Earth Sciences Researm Cen ters and Instru ctional Facilities
The Department of Earth Sciences houses several researm and instructi onal facilities with some of the most state of the art equipment ava ilable in the disciplin e.
The students and fac ul ty of the Department use these facilities as cen ters of
researd1 and instruction to complete course work and service-learning projects in
Crime Mapping, Meteorology, Tourism, and Wa tershed Analysis. If you wan t more
information on an y of these facilities, please contact the Center Directors using the
contact information provided below.
Cal U Crime Mapping Center
Director: Tom Mueller
Loca tion: Cal U Crime Mapping Center, Eberly 281
Phone: 724-938-5850
Fax: 724-938-5780
Web: www.cup.edu /eberly / earth.science / geography.jsp
Campus Mailbox: 55
Broadcast Meteorology Studio
Director: Chad Kauffman
Location: Broadcast Meteorology Studio, Eberly 370
Phone: 724-938-1518
Fax: 724-938-5780
Email: wea ther@cup.ed u
Web: www.cu p.edu / wea ther
Campus Mailbox: 55
Operational Meteorology Laboratory
Director: Chad Kauffman
Location: Operational Meteorology Labora tory, Eberly 270
Phone: 724-938-1636
Fax: 724-938-5780
Email: weather@cup.ed u
Web: www.cup.edu /wea ther
Campus Mailbox: 55
Tourism Research Center
Di.rector: Dr. Susan Ryan
Location: Tourism and Geography Instructional Facility, Eberly 261
Phone: 724-938-1638
Fax: 724-938-5780
Email: tourism@cup.ed u
Web: www.cup.ed u/ eberly / earthscience/ tourism .jsp
Campus Mailbox: 55

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Bachelor of Science in Earth Science (120 credits): All Concentrations
The following eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended
framework for completing this program of study in four years.
Freshman Year
First Semester
*EAS 100 lntroduction to Earth Science
*EAS 150 Introduction to Geology
*EAS 241 Meteorology
**ENG 101 English Composition I
**UNI 100 First Year Seminar
**Math Co urse (MAT 181 Co!Jege Algebra)

17 credits
3 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
1 er.
3 crs.

Second Semester
*EAS 163 Introduction to Oceanography
*EAS 242 Climatology
*EAS 202 Hydrology
**ENG 102 English Composition II
*EAS 200 Historical Geology
General Educa tion Electi ve

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Environmental Earth Science Concentration
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
*BIO 103 Contemporary Issues in Biology
*EAS 131 Intro. to Environm ental Geology
Math Elective
Gen. Ed uc., Minor OR Elective Courses

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

Fourth Semester
*ENS 101 Intro. to Environmental Science
Math Elective
Gen . Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*EAS 541 Adv. Environ.mental Geology.
300 or 400 level Earth Science Electi ve
Gen. Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses

15 credits

15 credits
3 crs.

3crs.
9 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.

3 crs.
9 crs.
15 credits
6 crs.

Sixth Semester
300 or 400 level Earth Science Electives
300 o r 400 level Gen . Educ., Minor,
OR Elective Courses

9 crs.

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
300 or 400 level Earth Science Elec ti ves
Gen . Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses

15 credits
6 crs.
9 crs.
15 credits
6 crs.

Eighth Semester
300 or 400 level Earth Science Electi ves
300 or 400 level Gen. Educ., Mino1~
OR Elective Courses

9 crs.

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Meteorology Concentration
First Semester
UNI 100 First Year Seminar
E G 101 English Comp I
EAS 240 Meteorology
General Educa tion Intro to Geology recommended
General Educa tion College Al gebra recommended

15 credits
1 er.
3 crs.
4 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.

Second Semester
ENG 102 English Comp II
EAS 163 Intro to Oceanography
EAS 242 Climatology
General Educa tion Course

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

Third Semester
EAS 202 Hydrology
EAS 340 Synoptic Meteorology
GEO 311 Geographic Info Systems
Meteorology Elective
Required Elective

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Fourth Semester
EAS 445 Advanced Synoptic Meteorology
Requjred Elective
General Educa tion Courses
Co Uege Physics I recommended
Elective Course

15--16 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.

6-7 crs.
3 crs.

Fifth Semester
EAS 452 Physical Meteorology
Meteorology Elective or Required Meteorology Courses
Required Elective
General Ed uca tion Course
CoUege Physics II recommended

15--16 credits
3 crs.
6 crs.
3 crs.
3-4 crs.

Sixth Semester
Meteorology Elective or Required Meteoro logy Courses
Req uired Elective
General Edu ca tion Course
Elective Course

15 credits
6 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Seventh Semester
Meteorology Elective or Required Meteorology Courses
Required Elective
General Educa tion Course
Electi ve Course

15 credits
6 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Eighth Semester
Meteorology Elective or Required Meteorology Courses
Gene ral Educa tion Course
C+ Programming recommend ed
Elective Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.

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Bachelor of Arts in Geography (120 credits): All Concentrations
The following eight-semeste r sch edule of cour es provides a reco mmend ed
framework for completing this program of study in four years.
Freshman Year
First Semester
UNI 100 First Year Semina r
ENG 101 En g lish Composition I
GEO 100 Introd uction to Geogra phy
GEO 217 De mographic Analysis
Gen eral Educa tio n

16 credits
1 er.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

Second Semester
ENG 102 English Composition II
Gen eral Educa tion

15 credits
3 crs.
12 crs.

GIS and Emergency Management Concentration
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
Emergency Mgt. & GIS Courses
General Education
Electi ve

3 crs.
6 crs.
6 crs.

Fourth Semester
EAS 242 Climatology
GEO 311 Geographic Info System s
Gen eral Education
Elective

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs .
6 crs.
3 crs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
EAS 300 Na tural Hazards
Emergency Mgt. & GIS Courses
Gen eral Education
Electi ve

15 credits
3 crs.
6 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Sixth Semester
GEO 420 Disaster Vulnerabili ty Assessm en t
GEO 426 lmpacts & Sustain of Tourism
GEO 303 Crime Mapping & Spa tial Analysis
Gen eral Education
Elective

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
GEO 360 Emergency Managem e nt
GEO 474 Developing the Master Plan
Gen eral Educa tion
Elective

3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.
3 crs.

Eighth Semester
General Educa tio n
GEO411 GIS2

15 credits
12 crs.
3 crs.

15 credits

15 credits

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Travel & Tourism Concentration
Freshman Year
UNI 100 Firs t Year Seminar
ENG 101 En g lish Composition I
GEO 150 Survey of Tra vel & Tourism
GEO 100 Intro to Geography
ENG 102 En g lis h Compositi on II
General Education

28 credits
1 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
15 crs.

Sophomore Year
GEO 217 Demographic Analysis
GEO 311 Geograp hic Inform a tion Systems
GEO 374 Managing and Developing Leisure Enterprises
General Education, Professional Competen cies,
Minor or Electives

30 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

21 crs.

Junior Year
GEO 474 Developing the Mas te r Plan
GEO 351 Research Me thods for Travel and Tourism
GEO 426 Impacts and Sus tainab ility of Touris m
GEO 479 lntemship

Variable credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
va riabl e crs.

(summer semester permitted)
General Ed uca tion, Professional Competencies,
Minor or Electives

variable credit

Senior Year
Geo 358 Compreh ensive Travel Planning
General Educa tion, Professiona l Competencies,
Minor o r Electi ves

30 credits
3 crs.
27 crs.

GEO 358 and GEO 474 are writing intensive courses.

Bachelor of Arts in International Studies: Geography Track
(For o ther tracks please see Foreign Lan g uages and Cultures and Business a nd
Economics Departments.)
The following e ight-semester schedul e of courses provides a recomme nded framework for comple ting this program of s tudy in four years.

Freshman Year
First Semester
*GEO 100 Intro to Geography
**ENG 101 En glish Composition I
••UNI 100 First Year Seminar
*FRE (SPN) 01 Ele me ntary I
Gen eral Education courses

16 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
1 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

Second Semester
*GEO 105 Human Geography
**E G 102 English Composition II
*FRE (SP ) 102 Ele mentary ll
General Educa tion Courses

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

15 credits

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Sophomore Year
Third Semester
*GEO 200 Economic Geography
*GEO 325 Geograph y of EW'ope
*FRE (SPN) 203 Inte rmedi a te I
Gen. Ed uc., Minor OR Electi ve CoW'ses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs .
6 crs.

Fourth Semester
*GEO 328 Geography of Latin America
*FRE (SPN) 204 Intermedia te Il
*Fre nch (Spanish ) C ultW'e CoW'se
300 o r 400 level Gen. Ed uc., Minor,
OR Elective Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

6 crs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*GEO 338 Geog. of the Pacific Basin
*FRE (SPN) 311 Con v., Comp., and Phon . I
300 or 400 level Gen. Educ., Mino r,
OR Elective Courses
Sixth Semester
*FRE (SPN) 312 Con v., Comp., and Phon. Il
*Geograph y Elective (300 o r 400 level)
Gen . Educ., Minor, OR Electi ve Courses
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*Language Elective (400 level)
300 or 400 level Gen . Educ., Minor,
OR Elective Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.

9 crs.

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

15 credits
3 crs.

12 crs.

Eighth Semester
*Language Elective (400 level)
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Electi ve Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
12 crs.

* Required major and related courses
** Required and recommended General Education courses

Bachelor of Science in Geology -120 credits
The following eight-semester schedule of COLU'ses provid es a recommended fram ework for comple ting this program of study in four yea rs.
Bachelor of Science in Geology (120 credits);
Freshman year
First Semester
UN1100 First Year Seminar
ENG 101 Eng lish Composition I
EAS 150 Intro to Geo logy
MAT 199 Pre-Calculus
General Education Courses

3 er.
3 crs .
4 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

Second Semester
ENG 102 English Composi ti on JJ
EAS 200 Historical Geology

14 credits
3 crs .
4 crs.
141

17 credits

3 crs.
3 crs.

CHE 101 General Chemistry I
MAT 281 Calculus I

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
EAS 202 H yd rology
CHE 102 General Chemistry JI
General Educa tion, Mino r o r
Electi ve Courses

16 credits
3 crs.
4 crs.
9 crs.

Fourth Semester
PHY 121 Gen eral Physics I
CSC 120 Problem Solving & Programming
Gen eral Educa tion, Mino r o r
Elective Courses

13 credits
4 crs.
3 crs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
EAS 331 Mineralogy
PH Y 122 General Physics JI
General Educa ti on, Elective

3 crs.

Sixth Semester
EAS 332 Petro logy
EAS 343 Geomorphology
Conten t Area Electi ve
General Educa tion
Elective

15 credi ts
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
EAS 423 Sedirnentology /Stra tigra phy
EAS 425 Structual Geology
Gen eral Education
Elective

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.
3 crs.

16 credits

4 crs.
9 crs.

Bachelor of Arts in Parks and Recreation Management - 120 Credits
The follow ing eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended
framework for completing this p rogram of stud y in fo ur years.
Freshman Year
First Semester
••ENG 101 En g lish Composition I
*GEO 165 Intro to Recrea tion / Leisure
*Parks and Recrea tion Mgt. Elective
••UNI 100 First Year Seminar
General Education Courses

16 credi ts
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

1 er.
6 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.

Second Semester
**E G 102 English Co mposition JI
*Parks and Recrea tio n Mgt. Electi ve
General Educa tio n Courses

9 crs.

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Sophomore Year
Third Semester
*Parks a nd Recrea tion Mg t. Electi ve
Gen. Ed uc., Mi.nor OR Elective Courses
CHE 102 General Ch emistry II

16 credits
3 crs.
9 crs.
4 crs.

Fourth Semester
*Parks and Recrea tion Mgt. Electi ves
300 or 400 level Gen. Educ., Mj110 1~
OR Elective Courses

15 credits
6 crs.
9 crs.

Ju.nior Year
Fifth Semester
*GEO 374 Devel. & Manag. Leisure Enterp.
*GEO 474 Developing the Master Plan
300 or 400 level Gen . Educ., Minor
OR Elective Courses

9 crs.

Sixth Semester
300 o r 400 level Rela ted Electives
Gen. Educ., Mi.nor, OR Elective Courses
Summer Sessio n
*GEO 479 Internship

12 credits
6 crs.
6 crs.
4 cred its
4 crs .

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*GEO 362 Site Planning and Design
*GEO 412 Program Planning & Admin.
300 or 400 level Gen . Educ., Minor
OR Elective Co urses

3 crs.
3 crs.

Eighth Semester
*GEO 378 Recreation Industry Mgt.
Gen . Educ., Mmor, OR Elective Courses

12 credi ts
3 crs.
9 crs.

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.

15 credits

9 crs.

• Required major and related courses
•• Required and recornmended General Education courses
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies: Environmental Resources
Concentration -120 credits. (For other concentra tions see the Biological and
Environmental Sciences Department listings.)
The following eight-semeste r schedule of courses provides a recommended fram ework for comple ting this program of study in four years.

Freshman Year
First Semester
**ENG 101 Eng lish Composition
••UNJ 100 Fi.rst Year Semmar
*EAS 150 Intro. To Geology
Gen eral Educa tion Courses

14 credits
3 crs.

I

1 er.
4 crs.
6 crs.

Second Semester
**ENG 102 English Composition II
*EAS 200 Historical Geology

17 credits
3 crs.

4 crs.
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*CHE 101 Gen eral Ch emistry I
Gen eral Ed uca tio n Courses

4 crs.
6 crs.

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
*EAS 331 Mineralogy
*PHY 121 General Physics I
*Related Electi ve
Gen . Educ., Mi.nor OR Elective Courses

13 credits
3 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Fourth Semester
*EAS 332 Petrology
*BIO 125 General Botany
*Related Electives
Gen . Educ., Minor, OR Electi ve Courses

16 credits
3 crs.

4 crs.
6 crs.
3 crs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*EAS 202 Hydrology
*EAS 421 Sedimentology
*EAS 425 Structural Geology
300 or 400 level Gen . Educ., Mi.nor
OR Elective Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs .
3 crs.
6crs.

Sixth Semester
*EAS 241 Meteorology
*EAS 402 Grow1d wa ter H ydrology
*EAS 527 Tec toni cs
300 or 400 Level Related Electi ves
300 or 400 Level Gen. Educ., Mi.nor,
OR Elective Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*300 or 400 level Rela ted Electi ves
Gen. Educ., Minor OR Electi ve Courses

15 credits
6 crs.
9 crs.

Eighth Semester
*300 o r 400 level Rela ted Electi ve
300 o r 400 level Gen. Educ., Minor,
OR Elective Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
12 crs.

• Required major and related courses
** Required and recornmended General Education courses
Bachelor of Science in Education: Certification in Environmental Education for
Secondary Schools -120 credits Please see Departm ent of Second ary Educa tion
and Administrative P rograms section of this ca talog.
Minor in Earth Science - 23 credits
Required Courses (14 credits): EAS 150, 200, 346, 541, and an y fi eld course in
Earth Scien ce.
Elec ti ves (9 credits): Select three of the fo llow ing: EAS 163, 202, 241, 242.

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Minor in Geology - 24 credits
Required Co urses (8 credits): EAS 150 and 200
Geology Electives (15 credits, select five): EAS 166, 331, 332, 343, 402, 423, 425, 527#.

Minor in Geography - 21 credits
Required Courses (9 credjts): GEO 325, 311 OR 317, 345.
Electives (12 credits): select four of the fo ll ow ing: GEO 100, 105, 200, 210, 220.
Minor in Parks and Recreation - 21 credits
GEO 165, 365, 362, 374, 378, 412, 474.
Minor in Drafting and Design and Geographic In.formation Sciences
Required Courses: 6 credits GEO 123 Intro to CAD/GIS, And !TE 215 or GEO 303
Electi ves (15 credits): select five of the following: !TE 315, !TE 415, GEO 311, ITE
416 GEO 362, GEO 550, GEO 479
Minor in GIS and Emergency Management
GEO 217, EAS 242, EAS 300, GEO 303, GEO 311, GEO 360, GEO 420,
Minor in Meteorology - 22 credits
Meteorology Core (13 credits): EAS 100, 240, 242, MAT 181.
Tools / Techniques Electi ves (6 credits, select two): EAS 323,340,365.
Advanced Elective (3 credits, select o ne): EAS 445,449,352.
M.inor in Travel and Tourism - 24 credits
Required Courses (12 credits): GEO 150, 351, 358 and 426.
Electi ves (12 credits min.): GEO 100,123, 205,217,374, 479.
Crime Mapping Certificate
(Crinunal Justi ce major - 12 crs. #.): GEO 303,311, GEO/ ITE 123.
(Non-Crinunal Justice majo r - 18 crs. #): CRJ 101, 485, 497 / 597, GEO 110, GEO 311,
GEO / ITE 123.
GEO Business Certificate
(Business majo r - 12 crs. #): GEO / ITE 123, GEO 306,311.
( on-Business majors - 18 crs. #): ECO 100, MGT 201, MKT 271, GEO / ITE 123,
GEO 306, 311.

#Students will also be required to present at either the Cnl U Undergraduate Research
Recognition Dny or the Cnl U GIS Conference.

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Elementary/Early Childhood Education
Faculty: Sheffi eld (Chairperson), Bonari, Armitage, P. Cignetti, Diehl, Farrer,
Melenyze r, Nettles, Peterson, Shimkanin, Steeley, J. Vargo, R. Wyman
Purpose

The Elementary / Early Childhood Educa tion Department, accredited by the
ational COLmcil for Accreditati on of Teacher Educa ti on ( CATE), has as its goal
to prepare elementary and early duldhood teachers w ith the knowledge, skills,
and disposition essential to becoming successful members of the tead1ing profession. All course work and experiences m the major prepare students to meet the
following Interstate ew Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC)
principles: (1) knowled ge of subject matter, (2) knowledge of human development
and learning, (3) adapting instruction for indi vidual needs, (4) multiple instructional strategies, (5) classroom moti va tion and management skills, (6) commLmication skills, (7) instructional planning skills, (8) assessment of stud ent learning, (9)
professional co mmitm ent and responsibili ty, and (10) partnerships. The
Elementary / Ea rly Cluldhood Educa tion prog rams are also rooted in the standards
of the Association of Childhood Educa tion International (ACE!) and the ational
Association fo r the Educa tion of Young Cluldren ( AEYC).
Programs

The Elementary / Earl y Cluldhood Educati on Department offers 3 programs leading to the Bacl,elo r of Science in education degree w ith elementary teacher certifica tion in Ea rly Cluldhood Educa tion, Elementary Educa tion, and a dual certification in Early Childhood and Elementary Educa tion. In addition, the department
offers non-certifica tion programs in Early Childhood Educa tion Services and
Elementary Educa tion Services, whicl, lead to a Bacl,elor of Science degree. The
department also offers an Associate of Science degree in Earl y Childhood
Educa tion.
The Elementary / Early Childhood and Special Education Departments together
offer two dual-certification programs Special Ed uca tion/ Elementary and Special
Educa tion/ Early Childhood. See the section on Special Educa tion for more information on these programs.
Honor Society
Kappa Delta Pi, an international honor society in education, has a California
Uni versity chapter. Stud ents in educa tion who have demonstrated a high level of
academic achievement are invi ted to apply for induction.
Careers
With the anti cipated retirements of millions of public sdlool teachers, the future
looks bright for those students interested in a professional career in ea rl y duldhood and elementary education. Career prospects for the education services graduates are also encouraging; potential employers include adoption agencies, tutorial
learning organiza tions, communi ty recrea tion centers, camps, publishers, scl,ool
service supply companies and d uld abuse centers. Students w ith undergraduate
degrees in these fields are prepared to pursue ad van ced stud y in a variety of disciplines. Career Services provides assistance to students seeking positions locally
and out-of-state.
Admission to the Elementary and Early Childhood Education Certification
Programs:

Students must be admitted to Teacl,er Educati on before being able to major in an y
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of the 3 certifica tion progra ms. The following requirements must be fulfilled
during the window of 48 to 65 credits:
• An overall GPA of 2.8 (3.0 needed to student teach)
• Passing scores of the PRAXIS I tests (Pre-professional skills: reading, math, and
writing)
• Act 34 and 151 clearances
• Speech and hearing test
• Completion of two English Composition/ An1erican Litera ture courses with a
grade of C o r better
• Completion of two college level mathematics courses with a gra de of C or better
• Completion of EDE 200 Introduction to Elementary and Ea rly ChilcU1ood
Ed ucation with a grade of C or better
Bachelor of Science in Education:
Early Childhood Education with certifica tion (120 credits)
Elementary Ed uca tion w ith certifica tion (120 credits)
Elementary and Early Childhood Educa ti on w ith dual certifica tions (129 credits)
Bachelor of Science:
Early Childhood Education Services (120 credits)
Elementary Ed uca tion Services (120 credits)
Please consult the descri ption of the General Education Program in this ca talog for
a List of Genera l Ed uca tion Goals and Objectives and the courses included on the
menus for the various goa ls.

To sa tisfy certifica tion requirements, stud ents also need to complete 3 ad ditional
credits in Mathematics, 6 addi tional credi ts in Social Science (w ith courses in U.S.
History, Geography, Economics, and Political Science), and 3 additional credits in
Na tural Science (with courses in Phys ica l Science, Life Science and Earth Science).
The following 8-semester schedules of courses provide a recommended fram ework for comp leting these programs in 4 years. The Early ChiJcU1ood and
Elementary Educa tion with dual certification requires 9 semesters.
*Early Childhood Educa ti on with Certification
+Elementary Educa tion w ith Certifica ti on
Freshman Year
First Semester
*+UNI 100 First Year Seminar
*+ENG 101 English Composition I
*+MAT 120 Elementary Topics I
*+General Education Courses

16 credits
1 er.
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Second Semester
*+EDE 200 Intro Elem / Early Childhood Ed uca tion
*+English Comp II
*+PSY 100 Genera l Psychology
*+MAT 130 Elementary Topics II
*+General Education Course

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
*+EDE 211 Instructional Strategies
*+HPE 105 Current Health Issues
*+General Ed ucation Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
6-9 crs.

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Fourth Semester
*+PSY 205 Child Psychology
*+EDE 311 Children 's Litera ture
*+COM 101 Oral Comm unica tion
*+General Education Cour es

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*+EDU 340 Mainstreaming Except. Learn.
*+PSY 208 Educa tional Psychology
+EDE 300 Lang & Literacy 1
*ECE 304 Thematic Teaching (fall )
*ECE 315 Math Content Early Chjldhood (fall)
+EDE 305 Math Content Methods Elementary
*ECE 405 Early Childhood Ed uca tion Seminar (fa ll )
*+General Ed uca tion course

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Sixth Semester
*ECE 320 Field Exp. Infant Todd ler/ Preschool (spring)
+EDE 320 lntermerua te Field Exp. 4 to 6
+EDE 306 Teaching Social Studies
+EDE 340 Lang & Lit II
*+EDE 450 Assessing Child Perf.
*ECE 302 Emerging Li teracy (spring)
*+EDF 333 Ed ucational Ted1nology
*General Educa tion course

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Senfor Year
Seventh Semester
*+EDU 310 Teachmg in a MulticuJt. Society
*+ECE 319 Parent and ComrnLuli ty In volve.
*+EDE 321 Primary Field Experience K-3
*+300 o r 400 Related Electives
*+General Educa tion Course

3 crs.
3 crs.
5--6 crs.
3 crs.

Eighth Semester
*+EDE 461 Stud ent Teaching

12 credits
12 crs.

18 credits
3 crs.

*Ea rl y Childhood Edu cation Services without Certification
+Elementary Ed uca tion Services without Certi.fication
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*+UNI 200 Career Readiness
*+EDU 340 Mainstrearnmg Except. Learners
*+PSY 208 Ed ucational Psyd1o logy
+EDE 305 Math Cont. Meth. Elem .
+E DE 300 Lang & Lit I
*ECE 315 Math Cont. Meth. Ea rl y Childhood
*ECE 304 Thematic Teadi.ing (fall) 3 crs.
*+Gene ral Educa tion Course
Sixth Semester
*ECE 302 Emerging Literacy (spring)
+EDE 340 Lang & Lit II

15--16 credits
1 er.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 er .
3 crs.
3 crs.

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
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+EDE 306 Teaching Social Stuclies Elem.
*General Ed ucation Course
*+300 level Rela ted Electives

3 crs
3 crs.
9 crs.

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*+ECE 319 Parent and Community Invol ve.
*+EDF 333 Ed ucational Technology
+EDE 306 Teaching Science Elementary
*+General Ed uca tion course
*+Free Elective
*Free Electi ve

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Eighth Sem. (Elem. Educ. with Cert.)
*+EDU 310 Teach. in a Mul ticult. Society
+EDE 322 Elementary Ed uca tion Services Internship
*ECE 322 Early Childh ood Education Services Internship
*+300 level Related electives

15 credits
3 crs.
6 crs.
6 crs.
6 crs.

Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education
Humanities/ Fine Arts
Natural Sciences
Social Science
Health and Wellness
Technological Literacy
Professional Education
(EDU 310, PSY 205, UNI 200)
Specialization
(EDE 200, EDE 211, 307, 311,
ECE 302, 304, 315, 319, 322)

68 credits
6 crs.
9 crs.
6 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
7 crs.

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30 crs.

English
Faculty: M. Smith (Chairperson), Carlisle, Chute, Hendricks, Keard1er,
McCullough, McVey, atali, Pathak, Schwerdt, Van.Keuren, Waterhouse, Wilson,
Yahner
Purpose
English is a comprehensive discipline. Its scope encompasses a study of the
evolution of the language itself, the various types of writing, the litera ture in
English (poetry, d ram a, fic tion, and essay, regardless of national o rigin), and the
compara tive study of litera ture. As a course of study, English enables people to
express themselves clearly and to read their ideas and those of others in an appreciative and critical manner. The ideas expressed a.re boundless, the content emotive
as well as ra tional.

Language competency is essen ti al to the exd1ange of ideas, the successful completion of course wo rk and meaningful employment. To ensure that students w ill
develop their language skills and will have the means to meet these expectations,
the university requires that alJ en tering students take the English placement examination for placement into either E G 100 English Language Skill or E G 101
Composition I. All stud ents are encouraged to take the two composition co urses
during their first semesters.
Programs
The English major has several concentrations, including the Literature program,
the Language and Literacy concentration, and two concentrations in Professional
Writing: Crea ti ve Writing and Journalism. For persons w ho want to team English
or to team in an allied area, secondary smool certifica ti on in English and certification in Communica tion (Speed1 Communication and Theater) are offered in coopera tion with the College of Education and Human Services. A well-developed
internship system supports classroom studies in the Professional Writing Program.
Honor Societies
Sigma Tau Delta is the National English Honor Society. The California University
mapter, Delta Theta, was martered in 1959 and is the old est d1apter in the
Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.
The Society of Professional Journalists
TI1e California University Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists helps
prepare studen ts fo r careers in the media, offering professional and socia l ties.
Scholarships and Awards
TI1e English Department also awa rd s regul arly the fol.lowing: the English Facul ty
Award; the Minor Major Awa.rd; the EAPSU Outstanding English Majo r Awa.rd;
the Literary Criticism Award; a.nd the Eleanore C. Hibbs Writing Awa rd . Contact
the English Depa rtment for details.
Careers
Besides preparing students for grad uate work in English and American literatu re,
English ed ucation, linguistics, library studies, law, communica tion, a.nd a number
of other fields, the English program offers career opportuniti es in such positions
as: secondary smool teamer, newspaper reporter and editor, magazine writer and
edi tor, creative writer, public information officer, advertising copy w riter, technica l
writer, proofreader, and radio and TV reporter and editor.

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Bachelor of Arts in English -120 credits: All Concentrations
The fo llowing eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended
fram ework for completing this program of stud y in fo ur years.
Freshman Year
First Semester
ENG 101 English Composition I
UNl 100 Fi rst Year Seminar
General Educa tion Co urses

16 credits
3 crs.
1 er.
12 crs.

Second Semester
ENG 102 English Compos ition II
General Educa tion Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
12 crs.

Literature Concentration
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
*Literature Core course
*Writing Core course (select one: 308 or 352
or 496; 345 or 346 or 347; 448)
Litera ture Elective (300 or 400 level)
General Educa tion, Minor OR Elective Courses
Fourth Semester
*Literature Core course
*Writing Co re course (select one: 308 or 352
or 496; 345 o r 346 o r 347; 448)
Litera ture Electi ve (300 or 400 level)
General Educa tion, Minor OR Elective Courses
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*Litera ture Core course
*Writing Core course (select one: 308 or 352
or 496; 345 or 346 or 347; 448)
Litera ture Electi ve (300 or 400 level)
*General Educa tion, Minor OR Elective Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

6 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

6 crs.

Sixth Semester
*Litera ture Co re course
Litera ture Electi ve (300 or 400 level)
*General Educa tion, Minor OR Elective courses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
Litera ture Elec tive (300 or 400 level)
*General Educa tion, Minor OR Elective courses

15 credits
3 crs.
12 crs.

Eighth Semester
Litera ture Electi ve (300 or 400 level)
*General Educa tion, Mino r OR Elective Co urses
Litera ture Electives: ENG 315, 425, 481, 484, 485, 487

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15 credits
3 crs.
12 crs.

Creative Writing Concentration
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
•Literature Core course
•Writing Core course
Creative Writing Elective
•General Ed ucation, Minor OR Electi ve Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
3crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

Fourth Semester
•Literature Core course
•Writing Core course
•crea ti ve Writing Elective
•General Educa tion, Minor OR Electi ve Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
•Literature Core course
•Wri ting Core course
•Creative Writing Elective
•General Educa tion, Minor OR Elective Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

Sixth Semester
•LiteratUJ·e Core course
*Crea tive Writing Elective
*General Education, Minor OR Electi ve Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*Creative Writing Elective
*General Ed uca tion, Minor OR Elective Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
12 crs.

Eighth Semester
15 credits
*Creati ve Writing Elective
3 crs.
*General Education, Minor OR Elective Courses
12 crs.
Creative Writing Electives: E G 351, 375, 376, 377, 378, 430, 495
Journalism Concentration
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
*Litera ture Core course
*Writing Core course
ENG 167 Journalism I
*General Educa tion, Mino r OR Elective Co urses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

Fourth Semester
*Literature Core course
*Writing Core course
ENG 169 Journalism II
*General Educa tion, Minor OR Electi ve Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*Literatw·e Core course
*Writing Core course
ENG 334 Newspaper Reporting
*General Ed uca tion, Minor OR Electi ve Courses
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15 credits
3 crs.

3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

Sixth Semester
*Litera ture Core course
ENG 312 Jo urna lism ill
*Gene ral Educa tio n, Mino r OR Elective Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*Jo urna lism Elective
*General Educa tion, Mi.no r O R Elective Courses

3 crs .
9-12 crs.

15 credits

Eighth Semester
15 credits
*Jo urna lism Elective
3 crs.
12 crs.
*General Educa tio n, Minor O R Elective Courses
Jo urnalism Electives: ENG 306, 313, 336, 351, 354,401,419, 437
Language and Literacy Concentration (Approved May 2006)
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
*Litera ture Core course
*Writing Core course
*Langu age and Literacy Course
*Gen eral Educa tio n, M i.nor O R Elective Cour es

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

Fourth Semester
*Lite ra ture Co re co urse
*Writing Core course
*Lan guage and Li te racy Course
*Gen e ra l Educa tion, Mino r O R Elective Courses

3 crs.
3 crs .
3 crs.
6 crs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*Litera ture Core course
*Writing Core course
*Language and Lite racy Course
*Gen e ra l Educa tion, M i.no r O R Electi ve Courses

3 crs .
3 crs.
3 crs .
6 crs.

Sixth Semester
*Lite ra ture Core course
*Lan guage and Literacy Course
*Gen eral Educa tion, Nlin o r O R Electi ve Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*Lang uage and Literacy Course
*General Ed uca ti on, Mino r O R Elective Co urses

15 credits
3 crs.
9 crs.

Eighth Semester
*Language and Lite racy Co urse
*Gen eral Educa tio n, Mino r O R Elective Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
9 crs.

*48 of the 120 credits must be 300 or 400 level courses.
Writing Core Courses: ENG 308, 352, 496, 345 or 346 or 347, 448

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15 credits

15 credits

Bachelor of Science in Education:
Certification in English for Secondary Schools (124 credits)
Please see Department of Secondar y Education and Administrative Program s
section of thi ca taJog.
Minors in English - 21 credits
Students may select one of the fo llowing concentrations:
Literature Concentration
Required Courses: (select one) ENG 106, 107, OR 108;
Litera ture Core: (6 credits, select two) ENG 205, 206, 301,302,337 OR 338
Litera ture Electi ves (12 credits at 300-400 level)
Creative Writing Concentration
Required Courses: ENG 495, 496
Crea tive Writin g Electives: (3-9 credits) E G 376, 377, 378
English Electi ves: (6-9 credits) ENG 308,318,351,352, 430
JoumaJism Concentration
Requ ired Courses: (12 credits) ENG 167, 169, 312, 334
(oumalism Core: (select one) E G 306, 354
Journalism Electi ves: (6 credits, select two) E G 313, 336, 351, 401, 419, 437
Language and Literacy Concentration
Literature Core: (6-9 credits) E G 205,206,301, 302,337,338, 425
Lan guage and Literacy Core: (6-9 credi ts) E G 308, 352, 345, 346, 347, 371, 372,
448,496
English Electi ves: (3-6 credits at 300-400 level)

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Health Science and Sport Studies
Faculty: W. Biddington (Chairperson), Allen, Barnhart, Barroner, C. Biddington,
Cra mer Roh, Dusi, Federico, Foster, Hargraves, Harm an , Hart, Hatton, Hefti, H ess,
Hjerpe, Kane, Kinsey, Kreis, Lyles, Marcinek, McG lumphy, Meyer, Miller,
Popovich, Pucci, Reuter, Romani-Ruby, Taylor, E. West, T. West, Wood, Yarbrough.
Purpose and Programs
The Deparhnent of HeaJ th Science and Sport Studies offers degree program s in
the disciplines of athletic training, gerontology, phys ica l therap ist assistant and
sport managemen t studjes. Sport management has concentrations in sport management, professionaJ golf management and wellness and fitn ess. The department
is housed in the recently renova ted and expanded H amer Hall.

The Atllletic Training Education Program (ATEP) is accredited by the Commission
on Accreditation for Atllletic Training Education (CAATE). Stud ents may major in
athletic train.ing or combine athletic training with the physical therapist assistant
program. Athletic training is the prevention, trea hnent and rehabiLitation of
injuries to the physically active population. Students tl1at complete the ATEP a.re
eligible for certifica tion as an athletic trainer after successfull y passing the Board
of Certifica tion (BOC) examination. CaJjfomia's ATEP grad uates work as athletic
trainers in a wide variety of settings nationwid e including professional sports,
coll eges and uni versities, lugh schools, hospitals, outpatient cLinics, and industrial
and corpora te settings.
Modern, well-eqwpped athletic training facilities are loca ted in Ha.mer Hall and
Adamson Stadium. The California University intercollegiate athletic program , a
strong NCAA Division II program and a member of the Pennsylvania State
Athletic Conference (PSAC), comprises 18 varsity spo rts that enable students to
gain va luable experience as atllletic training stud ents. Studen ts also receive experiences at area rugh schools, local colleges and the Student Health Cen ter as partial
fulfillm ent of their required cJinjcal edu ca tion.
The fi eld of Gerontology is expanding as tl1e number of older Americans continues
to increase, q uickl y outpacing other segments of the population. With 35 nullion
American s currently over tl1e age of 65 and a projected 40 milLi on older citizens by
2010, our society is facing crucial issues abo ut aging wruch will impact the health
and welfare of every single American. lmpLica tions for academic study and training in Gerontology are enormous. The study of agin g w ill be of cri tical importance
during the next century as the ''baby boomers" pass into the ranks of the older
genera tions. Ca lifornia University offers two academk program s to meet these
needs - the B.S. in Gerontology a.nd the Aging Specialist Ce rtifica te.
The Professional Golf Management stud ent will g rad uate with a bad1elo r's degree
in Sport Manage ment Studies with a concentration in Professional Golf
Management and a minor in Business Administrati on. Jn additi on to classroom
studies, each stud ent is required to comp lete an approved internsrup of at least 16
months at a PGA opera ted golf facility. Students also are req uired to complete all
requirements of the PGA of America's Professional Golf Man agement (PGM)
Progra m and pass the Playing Ability Test (PAT). These reqwrements sa tisfy a
major portion of the PGA of America's membership requirement.
The Sport Management Stud ies program provides stud ents with a depth of knowledge on a broad ran ge of competencies in management, marketing, and commw1ica tion. The progra m requires that students gain experience tlvough practica and
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internships in their specialty area. The Ca l U Sport management program is orth
American Society of Sport Management ( ASSM) approved. This approval makes
this program one out of only 35 nationally approved program . In addition, the
student must select an area of concentration with this degree: port management,
professional golf management, or wellness and fib1ess (online).
The Wellness and Fitness stud ent will grad uate w ith a bachelor 's degree in Sport
Management Studies from California University of Pennsylvania and is designed
fo r individuals who want to earn their bad1elor's degree but are not able to attend
a traditional on-campus program. This 100% onl.ine degree progra m provides students with a strong fow1dation, including a set of competencies in management,
marketing, psychology and finance - all necessa ry for success in the fields of
sport / wellness and fitn ess. As students progress th.rough the program, they w ill
complete certifica tions from the Na tional Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
and be prepared to seek additional certifi ca tions as well.
The Physical 1l1erapist Assistant (PTA) Associate of App lied Science degree
program grad uates ethical physical therapist assistants who wi ll provide safe,
effecti ve, hi gh quality service to the patients/ cli ents they trea t. The physical therapist assistan t is an educa ted health care provider who assists the physical therapist
to provide rehabilitation services for individuals who are w1able to fwiction due to
pathology, inipairment, fwictional limitations, o r who wan t to improve fwiction
via prevention. Stud ents ga in experience at both ca mpus and off-campus clinical
sites. 1l1e Physical Therapist Assistant Program is accredited by the Commission
on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Ed ucation (CAPTE) of the American Physical
1l1erapy Association (APTA), located at 1111 orth Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA
22314-1488. The APTA phone number is 1-800-999-2702.
Careers in Athletic Training
The high incidence of injuries occurring th.rough athletic participation and physical
activity has become a national concern and has created a demand for ind ividuals
who have completed a CAATE accredited athletic training educa tion program.
Job opportuni ties for certified athletic trainers have increased substantially, and the
employment potential for athletic trainers continues to increase. 1l1e ultin1ate goal
of this program is to prepare graduates for certification by the BOC and for careers
in athletic training. Many high sdiools utilize athletic trainers to provide better
hea lth ca re for their interscholastic athletic programs. Ln addition, four-year
co lleges and uni versities, as well as jwiior and commwii ty co lleges, provide
significant possibilities for employment. Positions wi th professional teams exist;
however, they are fewer in number than those associated w ith intersd1olastic
athletic programs. 1l1ere is an increasing number of oppo rtuniti es in physical therapy clinics and industrial settings w ith corporation like Disneyland, Xerox, and
Coca-Cola.
Careers in Gerontology
Variety is the best word to describe jobs in gerontology. TI1e bachelor's degree in
Gerontology prepares students to pursue graduate education in gerontology or a
related discipline or to work with older people in settings including: long-term
care facilities, retirement commwiities, senior housing, federal, sta te and local government offices on aging, home health care agencies, seni or cen ters, adult da y
services, adult protective service agencies, care management agencies, business
and industry, leisure progran1s and health promotion programs.
Careers in Professional Golf Management
Grad uates with the B.S. in Sport Management with a concentration in Professional
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Golf Management and a minor in Business Administration have job opportu.nities
in a variety of fields: head golf professional, director of golf, teaching professional,
assistant golf professional, golf clinician, association management, college golf
coach, general management, director of instruction, golf retail, go lf course development, golf course maintenance, broadcasting/journalism, golf manufacturer management, sales representative, tournam ent director, rules offi cial and golf equipment specialist.
Careers in Sport Management Studies
Grad uates of the Sport Management program move on to challenging and exciting
ca reers in academic settings; professional sports; sports and recrea tion fac ilities,; as
well as in health, fitness, and sport clubs. Students blend general management
skills with the specific demands of managing sports organiza tions. Sport
Management majors also acq uire a strong foundation in management, finance,
communica tion, ethics, and Legal aspects of business. Stud ents supplement classroom teaching with a variety of practical experiences.
Careers in Wellness and Fitness
The Sport Management Studies - Welli1ess and Fitness program is oriented toward
professional development, preventative healthcare, and high-quality fih1ess education. It has been designed to prepare students for positions in personal training
businesses, health & fitness clubs, sports medicine clinics, welh1ess centers, hospitals, professional sports tea ms, uni versities, high schools, and the military. Many
additional opportunities exist within the profession. Indi viduals w ishing to work
with certain special populations will receive specialized instruction to work with
those with physical disab ilities, as well as the aging population.

• FITNESS CLUBS • SPAS • CORPORATE FITNESS • STRENGTH AND CONDITIONlNG COACHING • HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS • COL LEGIATE ATHLETICS • SPORT PROMOTION • SPORT INFORMATION
The program follows a cohort model. A cohort is a group of studen ts that starts
and finishes the program at the same time. Like classmates in a traclitional classroom setting, students wo rk together in each course and become a professional
cohort of healthcare and fib1ess colleagues. Please be advised that this program is
offered in an accelerated format, allowing for degree completion in 2 to 3 years
depending on each individual's situation.
Careers in PTA
The aging of the baby boomer generation has crea ted man y new opportunities in
physical therapy. Pennsylvania has the nation's second oldest population with 15%
of all Pennsylvanians over the age of 65. According to Pennsylvania's Department
of Labor and Industry, the need for phys ical therapist assistants is expected to
increase 44% through the year 2008 (as projected by the US Department of Labor).
Physical therapist assistants provide therapy services under the supervision and
direction of the PT. They assist with data collection; implement delegated patient
interventi ons; make appropriate clinical judgments; modify interventions within
the PT's established plan of care; participate in discharge planning and follow-up
care; document the care provided; educa te and interact w ith PT and PTA students,
aides, volw1teers, patients, families, and care givers; and demonstrate an understancling of the significance and impact of cultural and indi vidual differences.
(Prepared by the Coa litions for Consensus conference by the APTA Education
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Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training - 120 Credits
Admission into the Athletic Training Educa tion Program (ATEP) is competitive
and only a limited number of students are selected each year. 1n the second semester of the freshmen yea r, interested pre-professional students submit an application
form to the Program Di.rector, w ho w ith the other ATEP fa cul ty, screens the applications, conducts interviews and admits stud ents to the professional phase of the
ATEP. Candidates must have a 3.00 QPA in athletic training courses, a minimum
of 75 documented observa tion hours, a successful interview, and the ability to
compl y with the program's technical standards, with or without reasonable
accommoda tion.* Fo r additional details on admission requirements and / or a
copy of the program's technical standards, contact the Program Director at H am er
HaU114 or visit the program 's Web site at: www.cup.edu /educa tion/ hsss.

*Probationary admission is available for students w ith less than a 3.0 QPA in
athletic training courses based on availabili ty.
The fo Uow ing eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended framework fo r completing this prog ram of study in fo ur years.
Freshman Year
First Semester
**ENG 101 English Composition I
*HSC 110 Human Anat. and Physiology l
*PSY 100 General Psychology
**UNI 100 First Year Seminar
General Educa tion Courses
Second Semester
*ATE 150 Introduction to Athletic Trainin g
**ENG 102 English Composition Il
*HPE 105 Current Health Issues
**HSC 120 Human A.nat. and Physiology Il
General Ed uca tion Co urse
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
*ATE 225 Evaluative Tedi. I with Lab
*HSC 275 Functional Ki.nesiology
*HSC 300 Emergency Medical Technician
*ATE 204 Ath. Tra in. Clinical Educa tion I
General Educa tion OR Elective Courses
Fourth Semester
*ATE 265 Eva luati ve Tech. Il with Lab
*HSC 290 Therapeutic Modalities with Lab
*ATE 204 Ath. Train. Clinical Education I
General Ed uca ti on OR Elective Courses
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*ATE 330 Therapeutic Exercise with Lab
*ATE 305 Ath. Train. Clinical Edu ca tion Il
*ATE 425 Adm.in. Stra tegies in Ath. Train.
300 or 400 level General Edu ca ti on
OR Electi ve Courses
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14 credits
3 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
1 er.
3 crs.
16 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
4

crs.

3 crs.

16 credits
4 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.
2 er.
3 crs.
16 credits
4 crs.
4

crs.

2 er.
6 crs.

15 credits
4 crs.
2 er.
2 crs.
7 crs.

Sixth Semester
*HSC Physology of Exercise
*ATE 340 Sports N uh·iti on
*ATE 305 Ath. Train. Clinical Education Il
*FIT 400 Integrated Sport Perf. Training
300 or 400 level General Education
OR Elective Courses
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*ATE 400 Orthopedic EvaJ in Spts Med
*ATE 405 Ath. Train. Clinical Educa tion Ill
*ATE 440 Pharmacology
*ATE 460 Sports Medicine Research
300 or 400 General Educa tion OR
Elective Co w-ses
Eighth Semester
• ATE 400 Orthopedjc Eva] in Spts Med
*ATE 405 Ath. Train. Clinical Educa ti on Ill
300 or 400 level General Education
OR Electi ve Courses

14 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
2 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

15 credits
1 er.
2 crs.
2 crs.
3 crs.
7 crs.

15 credits
1 er.
2 crs.

12 crs.

• Required major and related courses.
•• Required and recommended General Education courses.
Bachelor of Science in Gerontology -120 Credits
The bachelor 's degree is a career-oriented course of study that can accommodate
both full- and part-time students, stud ents with or without professional experience
and incoming freshmen and transfer stud ents. 120 semester credits are required for
the degree, including 42 credits of gerontology co ursework. Students do 6 to 12
credits of internship work in an agency or fa cility serving old er adults.

For more informati on about the BS or certifica te programs in gerontology contact:
Mary Hart, assistant professor of gerontology, 724 /938-3554 or hart_ma@cup.edu .
The followin g eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommend ed
framework for completing this program of stud y in fow- years.
Freshman Yea.r
First Semester
ENG 101 English Comp I
GTY 100 Intro _to Gerontology
UNI 100 First Year Seminar
General Educa tion Cow-ses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
1 crs.
8 crs.

Second Semester
ENG 102 EngJjsh Comp Il
GTY 200 Aging in American Society
General Education Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
MAT 215 Statistics
GTY 300 Aging Poljcies and Services

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
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General Ed ucation or Electi ve Courses

9 crs.

Fourth Semester
GTY 305 Biology of Aging
GTY 310 Aging and the Fami ly
Related Elective
General Education or Elective Courses

15 credits
3 er .
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
GTY 340 Di versity and Aging
GTY Ethical Issues in Aging
Related Elective
General Euca tion or Electi ve Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Sixth Semester
GTY 315 Practicum in Gerontology
GTY 380 Wellness in Aging
GTY 330 Dying, Death & Bereavement
300 or 400 Level Genera l Educa tion
or Electi ve Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Seventh Semester
GTY 320 Alternati ves in LTC
GTY 400 Adult Development & Aging
GTY 410 Research Methods Gerontology
300 or 400 Level Related Electi ves

15 credi ts
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

Eighth Semester
GTY 430 Seminar in Gerontology
GTY 440 Internship
Related Electives

15 credits
3 crs.
6-12 crs.
0--6 crs.

6 crs.

Bachelor of Science in Sport Management Studies -120 Credits
Admission to the Sport Management Studies program is open to any student who
has been ad mitted to California University of Pennsylvania. Once a stud ent has
req uested to be a Sport Mana gement Studies majo r, a 70-hour practica class of
observa tion/ wo rk in an approved sport man agement en vironmen t is req uired.
The practica class is a work experience in a major sport management setting
(Heinz Field, PNC Park, commwlity clubs, and ga me day acti vities to see behind
the scene opera tions of major sporting events). ln major classes, a student is
required to take 12 ho urs (10 weeks x 40 hours= 400 hours) in the internship area.
The internship is the student's capstone experi ence. Students will be assigned to
an internship site based on their wlique ed ucational needs and experience.
Candidates must have a 2.25 GPA overall to be a sport management grad uate. Any
student receiving a grade of Din a major class, must repea t the class.

The Cal U Sport Management program is nationally accredited by the North
American Society of Sport Management ( ASSM). This ASSM approval makes
Cal U one of 35 out of 350 wliversities w ith nationally approved programs worldw ide.
The following eight-semester sched ule of courses provides a recommended fram ework for completing this program of stud y in fo ur years.

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Freshman Year
First Semester
••ENG 101 En g lish Compositi on I
*SPT 100 Introd uction to Sport Management 3 crs.
•SOC 100 Principles of Sociology
••UNJ 100 First Year Seminar
Genera l Ed ucation Courses

16 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.

1 er.
6 crs.

Second Semester
••ENG 102 Eng li sh Compositi on II
*SPT 199 Practica in Sport Management
**PSY 100 Gen eral Psychology
Gene ra l Education Courses

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
7 crs.

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
*SPT 305 Ethics in Sport Management
General Education OR Elective Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
12 crs.

Fourth Semester
*SPT 300 Psyd1ology of Sport
*SOC 309 Socio logy of Spo rt
Gen eral Educa tion OR Electi ve Courses

16 credits

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*SPT 310 Sport Marketing
*SPT 315 Facility & Event Management
*HIS 348 History of American Sport o r
*ATE 301 Admi.n. of Interco llegiate Ath.1.
Genera l Educa tio n OR Elective Courses
Sixth Semester
•COM 363 Sport Com. and Media Relati ons
•SPT 400 Lega l Aspects of Sport
*SPT 425 Org. and Admini stra tio n of Sport
*SPT 410 Governa nce i.n Sport
300 or 400 Level Gen eral Ed uca tio n
O R Elective Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

6 crs.

16 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*SPT 415 Sport Fina nce
*SPT 420 Economics of Spo rt
*SPT 430 Sport Mgt. Seminar
300 o r 400 Level Gen eral Educa tio n
OR Elective Courses

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Eighth Semester
*SPT 499 Internship in Sport Management (P/F)

12 credits
12 crs.

15 credits

6 crs.

• Required major and related courses.
•• Req1.1ired and recommended General Education co1.1rses.

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Bachelor of Science in Sport Management Studies with a concentration in
Professional Golf Management -120 credits
1l1e four-and -one-half year Professional Golf Management (PCM) program is a
structured undergraduate educational offering by California University of
Pennsylvania. PCM provides students with the opportunj ty to acqui.re the know ledge and skills necessa ry for success in the golf industry. One of the key components of the Professional Golf Management Program is the internship opporturuties whjch require each student to complete a total of 16 months of internship. The
16 months are achi eved through fi ve separa te internships w hjch require students
to work und er a "Class A" PGA Profess ionals at a minimum of tlu·ee djfferent
types of facilities ranging from public, private, municipal and military golf
facilities to organizations such as a PGA Secti on Office, an amateur or professional
tournam ent series, or a golf equipment manufacturer. The internshi ps are an
in valuable opportuni ty for students to apply classroom tl1eo ry to tl1e practical
applied skills necessary to acquire "Class A" PGA Membershjp. Candidates must
have a 2.50 GPA overall to be a PCM graduate. Any student receiving a grade of D
in a major class, must repea t the class.
1l1e fo Uowi.ng eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended framewo rk fo r completing tlus program of study in fo ur years.
Freshman Year
First Semester
•PCM 100 Intro to PCM
'ECO 100 Elements of Economics
..ENG 101 Engl.ish Composition I
..UNI 100 First Year Senunar
General Educa tion Courses

16 credits
3 crs.
3 crs .
3 crs .
1 er.
6crs.

Second Semester
•PCM 150 Teaclung of Golf I
'SPT 100 lntro to Sport Management
•BUS 100 Intro to Business
.. ENG 102 English Composition II
General Education Courses

15 credits
3 crs.

3 crs.
3 crs .
3 crs.
3 crs.

Summer Semester
' PCM 125 PCM Internslup I

lcredit
lcr.

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
•PCM 200 Intermediate Topics in PCM
'ACC 200 Financial Accounting
General Educa tion Courses

12 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

Fourth Semester
•PCM 255 Teaclung Golf II
'SPT 300 Psycl1ology of Sport
' MGT 300 Principles of Managem ent
General Education Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

Summer Semester
•PC M 225 PCM Internship II

1 credit
1 er.

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Junfor Year
Fifth Semester
*PCM 300 Ad vanced Topi cs tn PCM
*PCM 310 Turfgrass Management
*SPT 310 Sport Marketing
General Educa tion Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

Sixth Semester
*PCM 350 Food and Beverage Management
*SPT 400 Legal Asp ects of Spo rt
Gen eral Educa tion Cow·ses

15 cred its
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Summer Semester
*PC M 325 PC M Internship ill

1 credit
1 er.

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*PC M 400 Go lf Shop Opera tions
*SPT 415 Sport Finance
*SPT 420 Economics of Spo rt
Gen eral Educa tion Courses

12 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Eighth Semester
*PCM 405 Expanded Golf O perations
*PC M 425 Seni or Internship
*SPT 305 Ethics in Sp ort

12 credits
3 crs.
6 crs.
3 crs.

Summer Semester
*PC M 435 Ca pstone Internship

1 credit
1 er.

*Required major or related courses
**Required or recommended gen eral education courses

Bachelor of Science in Sport Management Studies with a concentration in
Wellness and Fitness - 120 credits
The following sequence is one of three potential sequences fo r this program. The
p rogram has different matricul ation dates necessita ting this need . Please visit our
Web site: www.cup.edu / ed uca ti on / hsss / fitness.jsp to d etermine which sequence
best fits your situa tion.
Year One
Summer Session I
UNI 100 First Year Seminar
Gen eral Educa tion Course

4 credits
1 er.
3 crs.

Summer Session II
Electi ve

3 crs.

3 credits

Fall Semester
.
FTT 100 Introduction to Fitness
HSC 110 Hu.man Anatom y a nd Physiology I
SPT 100 Introduction to Spo rt Management
SPT 300 Psycho logy of Sport

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13 credits
3 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

December Intersession
Electi ve

3 credits
3 crs.

Spring Semester
ATE 340 Sports Nutrition
HSC 120 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
HPE 105 Current Hea lth Issues
SPT 305 Ethics in Sport

13 credits
3 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Year Two
Summer Session I
Gene ral Educa tion Course
General Ed uca tion Course

6 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.

Summer Session II
General Ed uca tion Course
Genera l Edu ca tion Course

6 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.

Fall Semester
HSC 275 Fw1ctional Kinesio logy
FTT 300 Business Aspects of Fitness
SPT 310 Sport Marketing
SPT 400 Legal Aspects of Sport

12 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

December Intersession
General Educa tion Course
Electi ve

3 crs.
3 crs.

Spring Semester
FTT 325 lntegra ted Personal Fitness Training
HSC 325 Physiology of Exercise
SPT 415 Sport Finance
General Education Course

12 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Yea.rTluee
Summer Session I
General Education Course
General Education Course

6 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.

6 credits

Summer Session II
Genera l Education Course
Genera l Education Course

6 credits

3 crs.

Fall Semester
FTT 400 lntegra ted Sport Performance Train.
SPT 420 Economics of Sport
FIT 405 Wellness Seminar I
ATE 460 Sports Meclicine Research

12 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

December Intersession
General Ed uca tion Course
Electi ve

6 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.

3 crs.

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Spring Semester
FIT 410 Wellness Seminar II
FIT 420 Trends and Issues in Fitness
FIT 350 Fitness fo r Special Populations
Electi ve

12 credits
3 crs.

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Ass istant
Admission to the PTA Program is competitive, and a limited number of qualified
stud ents are selected into the technical phase of the program. A student will begin
i.n the pre-technical phase of the program, after which applica tion to the program
is made during the fall semester, first year. Criteria fo r selection to the technical
phase of the program are a minimum of a 2.75 GPA, including a ' B' in HSC 110,
and an interview with the PTA Ad visory Committee.

The fo llowing fi ve-semester schedule of courses provid es a recommend ed fram ework for completing this program of study in 21 months.
Pre- Technical Phase
15 credits
Fall Semester•••, Year One
••COM 101 Oral Communica ti on
3 crs.
**HSC 110 Human Ana t. and Physiology I
4 crs.
**PSY 100 Genera l Psychology
3 crs.
3 crs.
*PTA 100 Intro. to Physical TI1erapist Assist.
*PTA 101 Basic Physical TI1erapy Procedures
1 er.
••UNI 100 First Year Seminar
1 er.
***This semester is designed to be a rigorous test of students' academic abilities.

The students' pe,fo rmance during the fa ll semester of the first year will largely determine if
the student is admitted to the technical phase of the program.
Technical Phase
Spring Semester, Year One
**ENG 101 English Composition I
**HSC 120 Hw11 an Anat. and Physiology II
*HSC 290 Therapeutic Modalities
*PTA 230 Phys. Ther. Across the Lifespan
••soc 100 Principles of Sociology

18 credits
3 crs.
4 crs.
4 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.

Summer Semester, Year One
*PTA 110 lnh·oduction to Pathol ogy
*PTA 150 Physical Therapy Clinical Intern. I

6 credits
2 crs.
4 crs.

Fall Semester, Year Two
*HSC 275 Functional Ki.nesiology
*PTA 205 Interventions in Cardiopulmonary Impairments
*PTA 210 Interventions in Neurologic Impairments
*PTA 225 Interventions in Orthopedic Impairments

13 credits
3 crs.
2 crs.
4 crs.
4 crs.

Spring Semester, Year Two
*PTA 200 Professional Issues in Phys. Ther.
*PTA 300 Phys. Therapy Clinical Intern. II

14 credits

• Required major and related courses.
•• Required and recommended General Education courses.

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2 crs.
12 crs.

Aging Specialist Certificate -18 Credits
The Aging Specialist Certificate is designed for both people currently working
with older adults and undergraduate students majoring in other areas (social
work, nursing, communication disorders, psychology, sociology etc) who are interested in an in-depth study of aging. The 18 credit program incl udes the following
courses:

GTY 100 Introduction to Gerontology
GTY 300 Aging Policies and Services
GTY 315 Parcticum in Gerontology
Gerontology Electives (3 courses from those below)

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Biology of Aging, Adult Development and Aging, Research Methods in
Gerontology, Aging and the Family, Alternatives in Long Term Care, Dying, Death
and Bereavement, Diversity in Aging, Wellness and Aging, Ethical Issues in Aging,
and Seminar in Gerontology.

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History and Political Science
Facul ty: Marak, (Chairperson), Blumberg, Crawfo rd , Edmonds, Heim, Madd en,
Marak, Slaven, Tuennerman-Kaplan , Wood, Ya.mba.
Purpose
History and Po jjtical Science are closely related disciplines that use the past to
understand the present and the future. Our program mission is to encourage
literate, critica l thinking by stud ents who work with fa culty engaged in diverse,
broad ly based scholarships. Histo ry and Political Science faculty stri ve to mento r
and develop stud ents as they build character and ca reers.
Programs
The department offers a Bachelo r of Arts degree and a minor in rustory, a Bachelo r
of Arts degree and a minor in po jjtical science, and a mino r in Pre-Law. The rustory major is general in nature, providing stud ents w ith the opportuni ty to select
areas of topical interest. Political science is a h.ig h.l y prescribed discipline. It limits
its interests to the political aspects of human behav ior, both national and international, including the study of power and organiza tions.

Pojjtical science offers four concentra tions: general political science, public policy,
campaign management and pre-law.
The International Studies program includes a concentration in political science.
Students with concentrations in the discipline are ad vised by political science fa culty.
Honor Society
Stud ents who meet the academic requirements are eligible for membersrup in Phi
Alpha Theta, the In ternati onal Honor Society in History or Pi Sigma Alpha, the
Na tional Honorary Political Science Society.
Careers
Teacher, archivist and museum cura tor are professions directly related to the hlstory major. Careers in law, religion, foreign service, both corpora te and government,
and d ip lomacy ha ve a grea t relian ce on histo rical knowledge. Jn additi on, history
majors are empl oyed in the marketing fi eld, in the commllll.ications industry and
the insurance industry.

Stud ents may choose to concentra te in a major field of study in political science,
pre-law, campaign management or public po jjcy. A degree in any of these concentrati ons prepares the stud ent for a variety of ca reers in the public and pri va te
sec tors. Students may be employed in: national, state, and local government
agencies; international government and public agencies; fields such as criminal
justice, environ.mental protection, consumer affairs, or urban planning; political
consulting and research firms; nonprofit organiza tions and citizen action groups;
and public policy analysis.
Bachelor of Arts in History - 120 Credits
The fo ll owing eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommend ed
fram ework for co mpleting th.is program of stud y in four years.

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Freshman Year
First Semester
100 Level History course
**UNI 100 First Year Seminar
**ENG 101 English Composition I
General Ed uca tion courses

16 credits
3 crs.
1 er.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Second Semester
100 Level History course
**ENG 102 English Com posi tion Il
General Ed ucation Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
100 Level History course
HIS 295
General Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Fourth Semester
100 Level History course
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
6 crs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
300 or 400-level History co urse
300 or 400-level Gen. Educ., Minor
OR Elective Courses
Gen . Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
6 crs.
6 crs.

Sixth Semester
300 or 400-level History electi ve
*300 or 400-level History course (non-western)
300 or 400-level Gen. Educ., Minor,
OR Elective Courses
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
300 or 400-level History courses
300 o r 400-level Gen . Educ., Minor
OR Electi ve Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

15 credits
6 crs.

9 crs.

Eighth Semester
*HIS 495 Seminar in U.S. History
300 or 400-level Gen. Educ., Minor,
OR Elective Courses
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses

15 credits
3 crs.

6 crs.
6 crs.

* Required mnjor and related courses
** Required and recomrnended General education courses.
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science: All Concentrations -120 Credits
Please consult the description of the General Educa tion Program in this catalog for
a list of General Education Goals and Objectives and the courses included on the
menus for the various goals.

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The following eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommend ed framework fo r completing this program of study in four years.
Freshman Year
First Semester
*POS 100 Introduction to Political Science
**LJNI 100 First Year Seminar
**ENG 101 English Composition I
Genera l Educa tion Courses

16 credi ts
3 crs.
1 er.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Second Semester
*POS 105 American Politics
**ENG 102 English Composition Il
Genera l Educa tion Courses

3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

15 credits

Political Science and Pre-Law Concentrations
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
Political Science (American Politics) Course
Gen. Educ., Minor OR Electi ve Co urses
Fourth Semester
*Politica l Science International Relati ons/
Compara tive Politics) Course
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Electi ve Courses
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*POS 301 Quantitati ve Political Analysis
*300 or 400-level Political Science
(Po litical Theory) Course
*Pol. Sci. Course (300 level or above)
Gen . Educ., Minor OR Electi ve Courses

15 credits
3 crs.

12 crs.
15 credits

3 crs.
12 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.

3 crs.
6 crs.
15 credits

Sixth Semester
*300 or 400-level Political Science
(Public Pol.icy) Course
*Pol. Sci. Course (300- level or above)
300 or 400-level Gen . Educ., Mi.nor,
OR Elec tive Courses

3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Senior Year (Political Science Concentration)
Seventh Semester
*300 or 400-level Pol. Sci . Course
(300 level or above)
300 or 400-level Political Science Course
300 or 400-level Gen . Educ., Minor
OR Electi ve Courses
Eighth Semester
*POS 450 Seminar in American Politics
300 or 400-level Gen. Edu c., Minor,
OR Elective Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.

9 crs.

15 credits
3 crs.

12 crs.

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Senior Year (Pre-Law Concentration)
Seventh Semester
*300 o r 400-level Pol. Sci. (Public Law) Course
300 o r 400-level Po litical Science Course
300 o r 400-level Gen . Educ., Mino r
O R Electi ve Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

15 credits
3 crs.

Eighth Semester
*POS 450 Seminar in American Po litics
300 o r 400-level Gen. Educ., Mino r,
O R Elective Courses

12 crs.

Public Policy Concentration
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
*POS 220 Intro. to P ublic Administra tion
Gen. Ed uc., Mino r OR Electi ve Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
12 crs.

Fourth Semester
*POS 300 Lntroducti on to Public Po licy
Gen. Educ., Mino r, OR Elective Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
12 crs.

Ju.nior Year
Fifth Semester
*POS 301 Quantita ti ve Po Litical Analysis
300 o r 400-level Po litical Science Electi ves
300 or 400-level Gen . Educ., Minor
O R Electi ve Co urses

15 credits
3 crs.
6 crs.

Sixth Semester
300 o r 400-level Po litical Science Course
300 or 400-level Po litica l Scien ce Electi ves
300 or 400-level Gen . Educ., Mino r,
O R Electi ve Courses

15 credits
3 crs .
9 crs.

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
300 o r 400-level Po litical Science Courses
300 o r 400-level Gen. Educ., Mino r
O R Electi ve Courses
Eighth Semester
POS 450 Seminar in Am erican Po litics
Gen. Educ., Minor, O R Electi ve Courses

6 crs.

3 crs.

15 credits
6 crs.
9 crs.

15 credits
3 crs.
12 crs.

• Req uired major and rela ted courses
•• Required and recommend ed Gene ral educa ti on courses.

Campaign Management Concentration
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
Po litical Scien ce Electi ve
Gen e ral Ed uca tion Course
Gene ral Educa tion Course
General Education Co urse
M ino r or Elective Course

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
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Fourth Semester
Political Science Elective
General Ed uca tion Co urse
Genera l Educa tion Course
General Education Course
Mi.nor o r Electi ve Course

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Ju.nior Year
Fifth Semester
POS 301 Quantitative Political Analysis
POS 318 Po litica l Pa rties/Pressure Groups
Political Science Elective
General Educa tion Course
Minor or Elective Course

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Junior Year
Sixth Semester
POS 319 Campaign Management
Political Science Elective
Genera l Educa ti on Course
Mi.nor o r Electi ve Course
Minor o r Electi ve Course

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
POS 303 Mass Media / American Politics
OR POS 329 internship
COM 445 Radi o/TV Free Society
Minor or Elective Course
Mi.nor or Electi ve Course
Senior Year
Eighth Semester
POS 303 Mass Media/ American Politics
OR POS 329 lnternship
POS 450 Seminar in American Politics
Mino r or Elective Course
Mi.nor o r Electi ve Course

15 credits
6 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

15 credits
6 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Bachelor of Arts in International Studies: Political Science Concentration (120
credits)
Please consult the d escription of the General Education Program in this ca talog for
a list of General Education Goals and Objectives and the courses included on the
menu s for the various goals.
Freshman Year
First Semester
*POS 100 Introduction to Political Science
**UNI 100 First Yea r Seminar
**ENG 101 English Composition I
FRE [or SPN] 101 Elementary I
General Ed uca tion Courses

3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

Second Semester
*POS 105 American Government

15 credits
3 crs.
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16 credits
3 crs.

1 er.

**E G 102 En glish Composition II
FRE [o r SP ) 102 Elem entary II
General Educa tion Courses

3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
• POS 210 Po litics of Western Europe
*FRE [o r SP ) 203 IJ1termectiate I
Gen. Educ., Mino r OR Electi ve Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs .
9 crs.

Fourth emester
*POS 236 Intro. to mterna tional Rela tions
*FRE [o r SPN ] 204 mtermectia te II
Gen . Educ., Mino r, OR Elective Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semes ter
*POS 237 Lnte rna ti ona l Organiza tio ns
*POS 281 Po li tics of Russia
*FRE [o r SP ) 311 Conv, Comp., & Phon. I
Gen. Ed uc., Mino r OR Elective Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

Sixth Semester
*POS 322 Po li tics of the Middl e East
*300 o r 400-level FRE [o r SP ) C ulture class
*FRE [o r SP ) 312 Conv., Comp ., & Pho. II
300 o r 400-leveJ Gen. Educ., Mino r,
O R Electi ve Co urses
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*POS 323 Po litics of La tin Ame rica
Language Elective (400 level)
300 o r 400- level Gen . Educ., Mino r
O R Electi ve Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Eigh th Semester
*POS 325 Politics of Asia OR POS 326
Po jjtics of Africa
Lan gu age Elective (400 level)
300 o r 400-level Gen. Educ., Minor,
O R Elective Courses

15 cred its
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

• Required major and related courses
•• Required and recomrnended General education courses.
Minor in History - 21 credits
Required Courses (12 crectits - 2 fro m each Jjst): HlS 101, 104, 111, 207; HJS 102,
106, 112, 208
History Electi ves: any three HJS courses a t the 300-level or high er.
Minor in Political Science - 21 credits
Select one of the following concentra ti ons: Political Science Concentratio n
Requi red (6 credits): POS 100, 105
~ (15 credits) : select two: 200-level Poli tical Scien ce (POS) courses and three:
300 o r 400-level Political Science (POS) courses.
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Public Policy Concentration
Required (9 credits): POS 100, 105, 220
~ (12 credits): select four of the following: POS 235, 300, 306, 308, 310, 314,
315, 316, 317, 415.
Minor in Pre-Law
Required (12 credits): POS 105, 314, 312 and PHI ll5 or PHI 2ll
~ (9 credits): (choose three - at least 1 at the 300+ level, from at least 2 disciplines)
POS306,310,316,318,236,237,320,228,229,307,327,330,222,335
COM 220,230, 350, 405
HIS308, 435
PHI 225, 320, 370, 325 or 405
CRJ any at 300+ level
Modem Languages - any speaking

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Honors Program
Honors Advisory Board: E. Chute (English), Director, J. Cignetti (Chemistry), L.
Colleli, Dean of Eberly College of Science and Technology, G. Gould (Physical
Science), J. Heim (History and Political Science), R. Hess (H ea lth Science and
Spo rts Studies), D. McG ukin (Communications), B. Meienyzer (Elementary
Educa tion), E. Mountz (Professional Studies), Asst. Directo r, M. olf (Library
Services), P. Twiss (Social Work/ Gerontology), J. Wood (History and Political
Science), E. Zuchelkowski (Biological and Environmental Sciences)
Purpose
The Honors Progra m at California University of Pennsylvania provides an oppo rtunity for an enhanced educational experience to our most talented students and
fac ulty. Honors Program students desire to pursue intellectual and crea tive growth
beyond the usual requirements of their major field of study and intend to culti va te
their individual and personal aspirations to lea rn. Honors Progra m students and
fac ul ty ex pect to explore and participate in sd1olarl y, professional, and artistic
exercises outside the classroo m; they engage in co mmwlity service ac ti vities,
whidl complement their academic studies and nurture their personal sense of
commitment and comm unal re ponsibility. Honors students anticipate exercising
leadership w hile at Cali fo nli a University; they prepare to beco me leaders wlli.le
students in O LLI' program, and they expect to continue as leaders when they grad uate.
Membership
Membership in the University Honors Program is by invitation only. Howeve r,
the H onors Program promotes outstanding intellectu.al adlievement throughout
the university, and und erg rad uate students in any program or di vision of the Luliversity may parti cipate in the Honors Program. Eadl year, the applica tions of all
incoming fir t yea r and tran fer students are reviewed, and those students with
the very highest indicators of past and future academic success are invited to participate in the Honors Program .
Programs
Eadl summer (s ince 1985) two Honors Program students receive scholarships to
participa te in the PA-SSHE Summer Honors Program. This progra m is noted fo r
its academic qu ali ty and its opportLulity, typ ically, to stud y abroad in such places
as Ecuado r (2003), Cos ta Rica (2004), France (2005), Ghana (2006), and Renaissance
and Refo rmation Europe (2007). Honors Program studen ts have the opportunity
to participate in the Honors Program Residence Hall, which includes specialty
housing in Building A as well as educa tional, social, and recrea ti onal programming. The Honors Program maintains a smaII, but high q uality, computer facility
in the res idence hall complex reserved for the exclusive use of its stud ents and facul ty. Ead, acadenlic year, the Honors Progran, conducts and coordinates a special
grouping of courses for its stud ents and faculty. The course grouping focuses on a
particular theme, rotating in a three year cycle from Arts and Hwnanities (2007),
Social Science (2008), through Science (2009). Hono rs Program students are
encouraged to be active scholars and have presented their work at local, regional,
national, and international conferences and in international publications.
Awards
Currently, the Honors Program annuaily presents tl1e fo llowing awards: Se,lior
Thesis Project Award and tl1e O utstanding Honors Program Gra duating Senio r
Award.

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Curriculum

Courses designa ted as Honors Courses are restricted to members of the Honors
Program and are offered at all class levels. [n such courses enrollment is kept low
to encourage and ensure close interaction between student and professor.
Additionall y, most regular university course offerings at all levels may have an
hono rs component. In such courses (called addenda), honors students fulfill the
same requirements as other students in the class but honors students perform certa in independent work whicl1 is designed to en.ha.nee the regular departmental
coLu·ses and which is agreed upon in writing by the student, the professor, and the
Honors Program. In all such courses, the successful completion of the course and
its honors component is indica ted on the student's transcript.
Honors Program students are expected to maintain a minimum grade-point
average sufficient to achieve the Dea.n's List and to graduate with Honors.
Additionally, students must complete a minimum of 24 credits, including addenda
and thesis project, within the Honors Program.
Inquiries about the Honors Progran1 may be made of the Director, California
University of Pennsylvania, California, PA 15419-1394, (724) 938-4535/ 1544 or Fax
(724) 938-5710 or email HONORS@cup.ed u.

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Justice, Law, & Society
Faculty: Cencid1 (Chairperson), AI-Khattar, Barber, Black, Blanar, Hsieh, Hummel,
E. Jones, La rsen, ass, Schweiker.
Purpose
The philosophy of education for the Department of justice, Law & Society is to
integra te the substantive, procedural, theoretica l, and scien tific aspects of law,
crin1e, justice, anthropology, and sociology with a liberal arts educa tion while
incorpo rating ethics, leadership, and diversity. Although th.is philosophy is
prin1arily professional, the students are exposed to a wid e array of intellectual
disciplines across the University. The w ide-ranging course offerings reflect the
interdisci plinary approam and dedication to preparing grad uates for a multitud e
of opportunities in justice systems, applied sociological practice, and public
armaeology, locally, nationally, and internationally; to be able to commwucate
and make info rmed cri tical decisions; and to pursue graduate stud y in law,
an thropology, sociology, criminal justice, criminology, and forensic sciences.

TI1ere are three principal program s within the Department of justice, Law &
Society: justice Studies, Anthropology, and Sociology. Each of these programs has
specialized concentrations, which are described below.
Programs
JUSTICE STUDIES

The Justice Studies major consists of a core requirement of eleven courses that are
designed to provide a broad and coherent approach to the six content areas identified by the Academy of Crinu.nal Justice Sciences. Students then have five concentrations avai lab le to them: General Justice Studies, Criminology, Law & Justice,
Corporate and Homeland Security, and Forensic Science. The Forensic Science concen tration has two core courses, and stud ents can elect to take one or more tracks
to include: Crime Scene Investiga tion, Behav iora l Crime, Forensic Accoun ting,
Compu ter Forensics, Forensic Anthropology, and General Fo rensic Science.
There is a 12-credit hour foreign language requirement at the elementary and intermediate levels for stud ents of Ju stice Studies. Tlus language requirement can be
met by taking the foreign language courses offered at Cal U, or if the student
desires to take a foreign language not offered at Cal U, they make take the courses
elsew here and transfer them back into the program.
Transfer students may transfer up to 24 credit ho urs of crimi nal justice courses
towa rds the Justice Studies degree requirements. Credit for life experiences and
military or professional trairung may be available, but sud1 credit can.not be counted towards the forty-e ight justice studies required courses. Sud1 credit, if awarded,
will typica lly apply to the additional electives ca tegory or general education
requirements, if applicable.

ANTHROPOLOGY
The Anthropology major consists of a core requ irement of six courses that are
designed to provide a broad and coherent approach to the two concentrations.
The first is a Forensic Anthropology concen trati on consisting of six required courses. TI1e second is an Armaeo logy concentration also consisting of six required
courses. 1n addition to these, a series of low and nud-range courses can be taken a
general electives or as electives for the Genera l Educa tion requirements. 1n addition
to the B.A. in Anthropology, students can also complete a minor in Anthropology.
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SOCIOLOGY

Sociology is the systematic stud y of all features of group life beginning with family
and ex tending to global arrangements. The primary purpose of the Sociology
Program is to prepare students for graduate work in Sociology or a related Social
Science advanced degree. The sociology program is also a strong Hberal arts majo r
which prov ides its g radu ates wi th the necessary skills for entry level positions
req uiring knowledge of human behav ior. Our graduates hold positions in
community agencies at the loca l, national, and interna tional level; non-profit
organiza ti ons; trade associations; labor unions; founda tions; and small and large
corporations.
In additi on to the B.A. in Sociology and a minor in Sociology, the departm ent, in
conjunction with the College of Ed uca tion and Human Services, provides a teacher
certifica tion progra m for those interested in teaching the social sciences in secondary schools. The deparb11ent also works with the Women 's Studi es Progran, and
offers a selection of courses on gend er issues in social institutions and social
movements.
The Applied Concentration within the Sociology major is o ri ented toward preparing students fo r research positions in appHed settings. Students are trained to:
Use sociological concepts, theories, skills, and researd1 methods to understand
social and organiza tional problems. Apply these tools to concrete, real-world,
prac ti ca l problems faced by organiza tions and co mmunities at all levels. P rov ide
organiza tion leaders w ith practical solutions to these problems.
Students are required to take twelve credits in social resea rch methods, plus statistics, and a three-credit internship in the second semester of their senior yea r.
Grad uates may work in di verse a ppHed settings sud, as industry, government,
higher educa tion, vo lw1tary associations, and as solo practitioners/ consuJta.n ts.
Exa mpl es of applied sociological work in these settings include:
Evaluating the effecti veness of various ed ucational poHcies / programs
In vesti ga ting the social no rms promoting or inhibiting the spread of AIDS
Evaluating and assessing the effecti veness of various criminal justice progra ms
Analyzing employment records fo r evidence of di scriminati on
Planning medical services and fac ilities for a target popuJation
Honor Societies
The Justice Stud ies program participates in the Na tional Criminal Ju stice Hono r
Society (Alpha Phi Sigma). Anthropology majors are eligib le for membership in
the Gamma Chapter of Lambd a Alpha, the Na tional Anthropology Honor Society.
Students in the sociology program are eLi gible for membership in Pi Gamm a Mu,
the social science honor society and Alpha Kappa Delta, the honor society fo r
sociology.
Special Program Offerings

Justice Studies fac ulty and stud ents in volve themselves in numero us ac ti vities
beyond the normal academic ex perience. The program is an active parti cipant in
myriad of justice-related acti vities at the regional, national, and international levels. There are opportunities for stud ent internships locall y, nationally, and indeed
around the world. Stud ents can compete w ith the Mock Tria l Team, and there are
membership opporhmities in the Law & Justice Society, Forensic Science Club, and
Crin1.inal Justice Club. An thropology students engage in a wide variety of ac ti vities
in the Anthropology Club and Sociology students participate in the Sociology Clu b
and the student section of the American Sociologica l Association (ASA).

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Careers
Justice Studies grad uates are qualified for numerous justice positions in agencies
ljke the Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, New York City, and Washington D.C. police
departments. Graduates pursue ca reers in agencies such as the Pennsylvarua State
Police as well as federal law enfo rcement agencies like the U.S. Secret Service,
Drug Enforcement Admirustration, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Burea u of
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, and the lmrrugration and Customs
Enfo rcement (ICE). Some students obtain commis ions as officers in the Uruted
States military and work in their crirrunal investiga ti ve and counterintelligence
burea us. Other g raduates continue post-baccalaureate educa tion in law, criminal
justice, criminology, and forensic science.

Anthropology graduates can pursue numerous careers. Those students taking the
Forensic Anthropology concentration work with coroner's and medical examiner 's
offices as well as state, fed era l, and international law enforcement agencies.
Students specia]jzing in archaeology may work as archaeological excava tion crew
members, cultural resource management specialists, environmental impact reviewers, and museum curators and researchers. Students may also pursue careers in
the Foreign Service as well as undertaking graduate study.
Stud ents with an undergraduate degree in sociology find work in a variety of
social settings. Material published by the American Sociological Association
inrucate that sociologists pursue careers in teacrung and research in uruversities,
federal, state, and local government, corpo rations, and small business and
non-p rofi t organiza tions.
Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies -120 credits
As previously noted, there are fi ve concen trations that a student may elect to take
in the Justice Studies program.
General Justice Studies Concentration
Freshman Year
First Semester
JUS 101 Intro to Justice Sturues
JUS 103 Correctional Systems
Language Electi ve
General Ed uca ti on Requirements:
UNI 100 First Year Seminar
E G 101 English Composition I
General Ed uca tion Elective

16 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
1 er.
3 crs.

3 crs.

Second Semester
]US 102 Intro to Law Enforcement
Track Elective
Language Elective
General Ed ucation Requirements:
ENG 102 English Composition II
General Educa tion Elective

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
Language Elec tive
Track Elective
]US 331 Ju venile Justice
General Ed uca tion Electives

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.
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Fourth Semester
JUS 361 Judicial Administration
Language Electi ve
Track Electi ve
Genera l Educa tio n Electi ves

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
JUS 375 Criminal Law
Track Elec tive
General Educa tion Electi ves

3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Sixth Semester
JUS 376 Criminal Procedure
Track Electi ve
Gene ral Educa tio n Electives

3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
JUS 466 Ethks and Leadership
JUS 494 Semina r in Justice Studies
General Educa ti on Electi ves

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Eighth Semester
JUS 495 Resea rch Me thod s
JUS 496 Criminologica l Theories
Gene ral Educa tion Electives

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs .
9 crs.

15 credits

15 credits

Law and Justice Concentration
Freshman Year
First Semester
JUS 101 lntro to C riminal Ju stice
JUS 102 Intro to La w Enforceme nt
Lan guage Elective
General Educa tio n Req ui re me nts
UN I First Year Seminar
ENG 101 Eng lish Compos iti o n I
Gene ral Educa ti on Elective

16 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs .

1 er.
3 crs.
3 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.
3crs.
3 crs.

Second Semester
JUS 103 Correcti onal Syste ms
Track Elective
Lan guage Electi ve
Gene ral Educa tion Req uire ments
ENG 102 Eng lish Compositi on II
General Ed uca tio n Elective

3 crs.
3 crs .

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
Track Electi ve
JUS 361 Judicial Administration
La nguage Electi ve
Gen eral Education Electives

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

179

Fourth Semester
JUS 311 Ju venile Justice
Track Elective
Langu age Elective
General Ed uca tio n Electives

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
JUS 466 Ethics and Leadership
Track Elective
General Educa tion Electives

3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Sixth Semester
Track Electi ve
JUS 375 Criminal Law
General Educatio n Electives

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
JUS 494 Seminar in Justice Studies
US 495 Research Methods
General Ed uca tion Electi ves

15 credi ts
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Eighth Semester
JUS 376 Criminal Procedure
JUS 496 Criminological Theories
General Education Electives

3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

15 cred its

15 credits

Criminology Concentration
Freshman Year
First Semester
Language Electi ve
JUS 101 Intro to Justice Studies
JUS 103 Correctional System s
General Education Requirem ents:
UNI 100 First Year Seminar
ENG 101 En glish Compositio n I
General Ed ucation Elective

16 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs .
1 er.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Second Semester
Language Elective
JUS 102 lntro to Law Enforcement
Track Elective
General Educa tio n Requirem ents:
ENG 102 English Composition II
General Educa tio n Elective

15 cred its
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
Language Elective
JUS 331 Juvenile Justice
JUS 361 Judicial Administration
General Educa tion Electives

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

6 crs.

180

Fourth Semester
Language Electi ve
JUS 375 C riminal Law
Track Electi ve
Gene ral Education Electives

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
JUS 376 C riminal Procedure
JUS 466 Justice Studies Ethics and Leade rship
Genera l Educa tion Courses

3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Sixth Semester
JUS 495 Resea rch Me thod s in Justice Studies
Track Elective
Gen eral Educa tion Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
JUS 494 Seminar in Justice Studies
Track Electi ve
Gene ra l Educa tion Electi ves

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Eighth Semester
JUS 496 C rimino logical Theories
Track Elective
General Education Electives

15 credits
3 crs.
3 c rs.
9 crs .

Corporate and Homeland Security Concentration
Freshman Year
First Semester
JUS 101 lntro to Criminal Justice
JUS 102 Intro to La w Enforcement
Language Elective
General Educa tion Require ments
UNl 100 First Year Seminar
ENG 101 Eng lish Composition I
General Educa tion Elective

15 credits

16 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs .

1 er.
3 crs.
3 crs.
15 credits

Second Semester
JUS 103 Correctional Systems
Track Elective
Language Elective
General Educa tion Requireme nts
ENG 102 En g lish Composition Il
General Education Elective

3 crs.

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
JUS 331 Juvenile Justice
JUS 361 Judicial Administration
Lang uage Electi ve
Genera l Educa tion Electives

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

181

Fourth Semester
Track Elective
JUS 375 Criminal Law
Language Elective
General Ed ucation Electives

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
JUS 466 Ethics and Lead ership
Track Electi ve
General Education Electives

3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Sixth Semester
JUS 376 Criminal Procedure
Track Electi ve
Gene ral Ed uca tion Electives

3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
Track Electi ve
JUS 495 Researd1 Methods
General Ed ucation Electives

15 credi ts
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Eighth Semester
JUS 494 Seminar in Justice Studies
JUS 496 Criminological Theories
General Educa tion Electives

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

15 credits

15 credits

Forensic Science Concentration
Freshman Year
First Semester
Language Elective
JUS 101 Intro to Justice Studies
JUS 103 Correctional Systems
Gene ral Educa tion Requirements:
UNI 100 First Year Seminar
ENG 101 Eng lish Composition I
Gene ral Ed ucation Elective

16 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

1 er.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Second Semester
Language Elective
JUS 102 Intro to Law Enforcem ent
JUS 105 Intro to Forensic Science
General Ed uca tio n Requirements
E G 102 English Composition II
General Ed uca tio n Elective

3 crs.
3 crs.

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
Language Elective
JUS 331 Ju venile Justice
JUS 361 Judicial Administration
General Ed uca tion Electives

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

15 credits

182

Fourth Semester
Language Elective
JUS 375 Criminal Law
JUS 376 Criminal Procedure
General Education Electi ves

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semes ter
JUS 466 Justice Studies Ethics and Leadership
JUS 485 Fo rensic Law
General Educa tion Electi ves

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Sixth Semester
JUS 495 Resea rch Me thods in Justice Stud ies
Concentra tion Requirement #1
General Educa tion Electi ves

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
JUS 494 Seminar in Justice Studi e
Concentra ti on Requiremen t #2
General Educa tion Electi ves

3 crs.

Eighth Semester
JUS 496 Crimino logical Theori es
Concentration Requirement # 3
General Educa tion Electi ves

15 cred its
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

15 credits

3 crs.
9 crs.

Forensic Science Track Required Courses
Crime Scene Investigation
JUS 201 : Criminal Jnvestiga tion
JUS 380: Crime Scene Imaging
JUS 425: Ad vanced Criminal Law and Investiga tion
Forensic Anthropology
ANT 254: Fo rensic Anthropology
ANT 349: Anthropology of La w and Jus tice
ANT 446: Ad vanced Forensic Anthropology
Behavioral Crime
SOC 300: Sociology of Devian ce
JUS 459: Behaviora l Analysis of Vio lent Crime
JUS 460: Sex Crim es and Predators
Computer Forensics
CSC 120: Problem Solving and Programming
CSC 300: Computer Opera tions
JUS 487: Computer Forensics
Forensic Accounting
ACC 200: Financial Accounting
JUS 309: White Co l.l ar Crin1e
JUS 490: Forensic Accounting

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Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology -120 Credits
The fo llowing eight-sem ester schedule of courses p rovides a recommended fram ework for comple ting this program of study in four years.
Forensic Concentration
Freshman Year
First Semester
ANT 100 lntroductio n to Anthropology
UNl 100 First Year Seminar
ENG 101 English Composition I
General Ed uca ti on Electi ves

16 credits
3 crs.
1 er.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Second Semester
ANT 290 Archaeo logy
ENG 102 English Composition II
General Education Electives

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs .

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
ANT 245 Human Osteology
MAT 215 Statistics o r MAT 225 Business Statistics
General Educa tio n Electives

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Fourth Semester
ANT 254 lntroductio n to Forensic Anthropology
ANT 340 Research Lab in Physical Anthropology
Gene ra l Educa tion Electi ves

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
ANT 349 Anthropology of Law and Justice
ANT 421 Anthropological Thought
Gene ral Educa tion Electi ves

3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Sixth Semester
ANT 446 Ad van ced Forensic Anthropology
Program Electi ve
Gen eral Ed uca ti on Electives

3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
ANT 497 Seminar in Physical Anthropology
Gen eral Ed uca tio n Electives

3 crs.
12 crs .

Eighth Semester
ANT 499 Senio r Seminar in Anthropology
Genera l Educa tion Electives

3 crs.
9 crs.

Archaeology Concentration
Freshman Year
First Semester
ANT 100 lntroduction to Anthropology
UNJ 100 First Year Semina1·
E G 101 En g lish Composition I
Genera.I Ed uca tion Electives

3 crs.
1 er.
3 crs.
9 crs.

15 credits

15 credits

15 credits

15 credits

16 credits

184

Second Semester
ANT 290 Archaeo logy
ENG 102 En glish Compositio n IJ
General Ed uca ti on Electi ves

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Sophomore Yea.r
Third Semester
ANT 355 Prehisto ric Indians
MAT 215 Statis tics or MAT 225 Business Sta tistics
General Educa tion Electives

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Fourth Semester
ANT 341 Resea rch Lab in Archaeology
ANT 360 Historic Sites Archaeology
General Educatio n Elec tives

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
ANT 400 Fundamenta ls of Archaeologica l Theory
ANT 421 Anthropologica l Thought
General Ed ucation Electives

15 credits
3 crs .

3crs.
9 crs .

Sixth Semester
ANT 445 Advan ced Method s in Ard1aeo logy
Progra m Elective
General Ed uca tion Electives

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 er .

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
ANT 498 Seminar in Archaeology
General Educatio n Electives

15 credits
3 crs.
9 crs.

Eighth Semester
ANT 499 Senior Seminar in Anthropology
General Educa tion Electi ves

15 cred its
3 crs.
9 crs .

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology -120 Credits
The follow ing eight-semester schedul e of courses provides a recommended framewo rk for completing this program of study in fo ur years.

Freshman Year
First Semester
SOC 100 Princip les of Sociology
UNI 100 First Year Semin ar
E G 101 English Composition I
General Ed uca ti on Electives

16 credits
3 crs.

1 er.
3 crs.

9 crs.

Second Semester
Sociology Elective
ENG 102 En glish Composition IJ
General Ed uca tio n Electi ves

15 credits
3 crs.
9 crs.

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
Sociology Elective

15 credits
3 crs.

3 crs .

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General Ed uca tion Electives

3 crs.
9 crs.

Fourth Semester
Sociology Elec ti ve
General Ed uca ti on Electi ves

15 credits
3 crs.
12 crs.

Junior YeaI
Fifth Semester
SOC 410 Sociological Theory
Sociology Electi ve
General Educa tion Electives

15 cred its
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Sixth Semester
SOC 415 Social Research Methods
Sociology Electives
General Educa tion Electi ves

15 credits
3 crs.
6 crs.
6 crs.

SeniorYeaI
Seventh Semester
Sociology Electives
General Education Electi ves

15 credits
6 crs.
9 crs.

Eighth Semester
SOC 495 Seminar in Sociology
General Ed uca tion Electives

15 credits
3crs.
12 crs.

MAT 215 Statistics

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Applied Concentration -120 Credits

The app lied concentration in sociology is gea red to the student who wishes to
pursue a career i.n resea rch in app lied settings and who seeks practical experience
using sociological concep ts, meth ods and theory. Students are required to take
twel ve credits in social research methods, plus statistics, and a three-credit internship in the second semester of their senior yea r.
The fol.lowing eight-semester sched ule of courses provides a recommended framework for completing this program of stud y in four yea.rs.
Freshman Year
First Semester
SOC 100 Princip les of Sociology
UNI 100 First Year Seminar
E G 101 English Composition I
General Education Electives

16 credits
3 crs.
1 er.
3 crs.

Second Semester
Sociology Electi ve 1 of 4
E G 102 English Co mposition II
COM 101 Oral Communication
General Educa tion Electives

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
Sociology Electi ve 2 of 4
MAT 215 Statistics

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.

9 crs.

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SOC 312 Sociology of Organizations
General Educa tio n Electives

3 crs.
6 crs.

Fourth Semester
Sociology Elective 3 of 4
SOC 210 Social Stratificati on
Genera l Ed uca tio n Electives

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
SOC 410 Social Theory and Society
SOC 415 Social Resea rch Methods
Genera l Ed ucation Electives

3 crs.

3 crs.
9 crs.

Sixth Semester
SOC 417 Field Research Method s
SOC 420 Applied Socio logy
Genera l Educa ti on Electi ves

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs .
9 crs.

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
SOC 425 Evaluation Research
General Ed uca tion Electives

15 credits
3 crs.
12 crs.

Eighth Semester
SOC 429 Sociological Interns hi p
Sociology Elective 4 of 4
Genera l Educa tio n Electi ves

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

15 credits

Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences -120 credits
Genera l Educa ti on (48-51 credits, 15 credits in 300 or 400-level courses)
P lease consult the desc ription of the General Ed uca ti o n Program i.n this ca talog for
a list of Genera l Educa ti on Goals and Objectives and the courses includ ed on the
menus fo r the vario us goals.
Major (42 credits)
Lower Division Co urses (21 credits): students must complete a 100 or 200 level
course fro m each of the foUowing disciplines: ANT, ECO, GEO, POS, PSY, HIS and

soc.

Upper Division Courses (21 credits): students must complete a 300 or 400 level
course from each of the foUow ing disciplines: ANT, ECO, GEO, POS, PSY, HIS and

soc.

EJ.ecti.yes ( 30 cred its)

Bachelor of Science in Education:
Cert. in Comprehensive Social Studies for Secondary Schools (120 credits)
Please see Department of Secondary Ed ucation and Administra tive P rogram s
sectio n of this ca ta log.
Minors
Minor in Anthropology - 21 credits
Required (6 cred its): ANT 100 and ANT 290
Select five cou rses (15 credits ho urs) from: ANT 101, ANT 200, ANT 220, ANT 231,
ANT 245, ANT 254, ANT 255, ANT 280, ANT 300, ANT 379, ANT 349, ANT 355,
ANT 360, ANT 380, ANT 385, ANT 390, ANT 421, ANT 446.
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Minor in Justice Studies - 21 credits
Core Courses: )US 101 Introduction to Justice Studies
)US 375 Criminal Law
Concentrations (5 courses). Students foll ow the sam e courses found in the concentrations for the major.
General Justice Studies
Law and Justice
Criminology
Corpora te and Homeland Security
Forensic Science (2 core courses for the concentration and 3 courses fo r the track)
Tracks:
Crime Scene Investigation
Forensic Anthropology
Behaviora.l Crime
Forensic Accounting
Computer Forensics
Genera.I Forensics
Minor in Sociology - 21 credits
Required (12 credits): SOC 100, (210 OR 315), (165 OR 216 OR 225), 240, 415.
Sociology Electives (9 credits): select three of the following: SOC 305,310, 330, 410,
495.

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Minor in Leadership Studies
The CoLl ege of Liberal Arts offers a minor in Leadership Studies. The Leadership
Studies Minor is an interdisciplinary program that helps prepare stud ents to
become effecti ve participants in the workplace and communi ty. Leaders are fo und
in alJ fa cets of life including educa ti on, bu ine s, politics and local communities.
With a Leadership Studies Minor, students wiLI gain the educa ti onal tools and
social ski Us necessary to give them the competiti ve edge in the global economy.
The lead ershi p minor complements all majors beca use it is in terdisciplinary,
drawing electives from across the curriculum .
Careers
This mi.nor is an excellent addition to any degree program because all careers
of distinction demand both an und erstanding of and an ability to demonstrate
leadership skills. ln addition, this minor enhan ces and deepens and individual's
ability to make sense of local, national, and world even ts, analyze decisions made
by individuals and groups with control over resources, and provides another set
of conceptual tools for being a critical and responsible citizen of the world.

The minor requires 21 credits, including an intern hip and portfolio. Studen ts
must obtain permission prior to enrolling in the internship. Stud ents are also
required to assemble a portfoli o of their work by selecting assignments completed
in cow·ses that app ly to the minor. The portfo li o will be discussed in detail in LEA
100 and wilJ be used in culminating presentations in LEA 400.
Required Courses (12 credits)
LEA 100 Introduction to Leadership Studies/ Leadership and Power 3 crs.
LEA 397 Internship in Leadership Studies 6 crs.
LEA 400 Capstone/Seminar in Leadership 3 crs.
Leadership Electives (9 credits minimum)
Students must select at least one course from ead1 of the fo llowing areas.
Two courses (6 credits) must be at the 300-400 level.
Theory and Institutions Area
FIN 311, HIS 320, SOC 410, WST 200, BUS 342, MGT 311, CRJ 101, CRJ 361, HON
286, HON 388, MGT 300, MGT 301, POS 306, POS 310
Applied Area
CRJ 465, EDF 290, MGT 452, NVR 375, SOC 378, COM 230, COM 320, GEO 378,
GEO 474, POS 318, POS 319

Ethics Area
BUS 343, C R) 394, HON 285, PSY 211, SPT 305, PHJ 220, PHJ 320

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Liberal Studies
Purpose
The Liberal Studies degree is interdisciplinar y / multid isciplinary in structure and
is designed for stud ents w hose academic interests span traditional disciplinary
bm md aries. Th.is major provides a fl exible completi on progran1 fo r students whose
circLm1stances have precluded the traditional degree route. The program is overseen by the Dean of Liberal Arts and an ad viso ry committee composed of
fa cul ty fro m di verse disciplines.
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies - 120 credits
Courses from the hum anities, natural sciences, and social sciences are used to
fulfill the major requirements. They are: Humanities -art, commLuli ca tion studies,
English, fo reign languages, literature, mu sic, philosophy, and thea h·e; Na tural
Sciences - biology, d1emistry, computer science, earth science, en vironmental
science, mathematics, physical science, and physics; Social Sciences - anthropology, cri.nlina1 justice, econonl.ics, geogra phy, history, political sciences, psyd1ology,
sociology and social work. No more than 24 credits of courses with the same
course prefix should be included in the plan of study. A m.inin1Um of 18 credits
must be upper level, 300 level or higher.
Minor in Leadership - 21 credits
The CoUege of Libera.I Arts offers a minor in Leadership Studies. Lead ers are
fm md in all face ts of life including educa tion, business, politics and local
communities. With a leadership studies minor, students w ill gain the educa tional
tools and social skills necessa ry to give them the competiti ve edge in the global
economy. The leadership nlinor complem ents all majors beca use it is interdisciplinary, drawing electives from across the curriculwn .
Careers
TI1is minor is an excellent addition to an y degree program beca use all careers of
distinction demand both an Lmderstand.ing of and an ability to demonstrate
leadership skills. In addition, this minor enhances and deepens and indi vidual's
ability to make sense of local, national, and world events, the decisions made by
indi vidu als and gro ups with control over resources, and provides another set of
conceptual tools for being a critical and responsible citizen of the world.

The minor requires 21 credits, includin g an internship and portfolio. Stud ents
must obtain permission prior to enrolling in the internship. Students are also
required to assemble a portfolio of their work by selecting assigrm1ents completed
in courses that apply to the minor. The portfolio w ill be discussed in detail in LEA
100 and will be used in maker presentations in LEA 400.
Required Courses (12 credits)
LEA 100 Introduction to Leadership Studies / Leadership and Power
LEA 397 lnternship in Leadersllip Studies
LEA 400 Ca pstone / Seminar in Leadersllip

3 crs.
6 crs.
3 crs.

Leadership Electives (9 credits minimum)
Stud ents must select at least one course from each of he fo llowing area.
Two courses (6 credits) must be at the 300-400 level.
Theory and Institutions Area
FIN 311, HJS 320, SOC 410, WST 200, BUS 342, MGT 311, CRJ 101, CRJ 361, HON
286, HON 388, MGT 300, MGT 301, POS 306, POS 310
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Applied Area

CRJ 465, EDF 290, MGT 452, NUR 375, SOC 378, COM 230, COM 320, GEO 378,
GEO 474, POS 318, POS 319
Ethics Area

BUS 343, CRJ 394, HON 285, PSY 211, SPT 305, PHI 220, PHI 320

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Math and Computer Science
Faculty: Hess (Chairperson), Benbourenane, Boff, Boukaabar, De lorenzo, Ford,
Good si de, Ha ll, Kamina, Khoujmane, Kovalchick, ovak, Pyzdrows ki, Sible,
Skocik, Skroupa, Williams
Purpose and Programs
The Bachelor of Arts in Ma thematics is a sufficiently flexible program that permits the
student to select courses tl1at meet particular interests and need s. It aUows for botl1
d eptl1 and breadtl1 of study in matl1ematics as well as study in the natural sciences.
1l1e Bachelor of Science in Computer Ln.form ation Systems is designed to prepare
the student for continued stud y at the grad uate level or for employment in
business, industry, or government.
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science is d esigned to provid e the student
w ith a strong computer science background tl1a t w ill prepare the stud ent to
succeed in either graduate school or industry.
The Bachelor of Science in Ed uca tion degree is a program d esigned fo r the studen t
who wishes to pursue a career in secondary teaching of ma thema tics.
The Associate Degree in Computer Science Technology is a two-yea r program
d esigned to provide the studen t with a career-oriented computer informatio n
systems or compu ter science background. It is designed as a 2+2 program. lf after
the completion of the associa te d egree a stud ent wishes to pursue a bad1elor's
degree, an ad ditional 60 credits must be completed.

In addi tion to the degree prog rams, the department offers tliree 21-credjt hour
minors in Computer Information Systems, Compu ter Science, and Matl1ematics.
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics -120 Credits
The follow ing e ight-semester sched ule of courses provides a recommended framework for com pleting this prog ram of study in four years.
Freshman Year
First Semester
**ENG 101 English Compositi on I
**MAT 272 Discrete Mathema tics
*MAT 281 Calculus I
••lJN1 100 First Year Seminar
General Education Courses

16 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
1 er.
6 crs.

Second Semester
**ENG 102 English Composition II
*MAT 282 Calculus II
*MAT 303 Geometry
General Educa tion Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
*MAT 381 Calculus ill
*MAT 290 Technology for Math
**CHE 101 General Chenustry I OR
**PHY 101 CoUege Physics I
Gen. Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses

16 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.

4 crs.
6 crs.
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Fourth Semester
*MAT 341 Linear Algebra I
*MAT 382 Calcu lus IV
**CHE 102 General Ch emistry II OR
**PHY 102 College Physics I I
Gen . Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses

3 crs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*MAT 351 Abstract Algebra
*MAT 406 Differentia l Equa tions
Gen. Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses

3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

13 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.

4 crs.

15 credits

Sixth Semester
*MAT 304 History of Mathematics
*MAT 461 Sta tistical Analysis I
**Program.ming Langu age Course
300 or 400 Level Gen. Ed uc., Mino r,
OR Elective Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs .

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*MAT 441 Lineas Algebra II
*Mathe ma tics Elective
300 or 400 Leve l Gen . Educ., Minor
OR Elective Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Eighth Semester
*MAT 496 Senio r Research Project
*MAT 481 Real Analysis I
Gen. Ed uc., Minor, OR Elective Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

• Required major and related courses
•• Required and recornrnended General Education courses
Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems -120 Credits
Approved UCC 5.2006
The fo ll owing eight-semester sched ule of courses provides a recommend ed framework fo r comple ting this program of stud y in four years.
Freshman Year
First Semester
UN1 100 First Year Seminar OR
HON 100 Honors & University Orienta tion
ENG 101 English Composition l OR
HON 150 Honors Compositio n I
MAT 281 Calculus I
CSC llO Intro to Information Systems
CSC 120 Prob Solve & Pgrn Const
PSY 100 General Psychology
Second Semester
ENG 217 Sci & Tech Writing OR
HON 250 Honors Composition II
MAT 195 Discrete Structures
BUS 100 Intro to Business

16 Credits
1 er.
3 crs.

3 crs.
3 crs .
3 crs.
3 crs.

15 Credits

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
193

3 crs.
3 crs.

CSC 124 Computer Progra mming I
Free Elective #1

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
CSC 330 Crea ting Web Pgs & Sites w / HTML
MAT 215 Statistics OR
MAT 225 Business Statistics
CSC 265 Object Oriented Programming
CSC 321 DB Mgmt Sys & Design
Public Speaking Course (See Menu)

15 Credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Fourth Semester
CSC 299 Sopho more Project
ACC 200 Finan cia l Accoun ting
atural Scien ce Elective #1
Humanities Elective
Multicultural Awareness Electi ve

15 Credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
ECO 201 lntroductory Microecono mics
CSC 300 Computer Opera tions
CSC 354 Systems Project Management
CSC 341 CISCO CC A 1
Related Elective #1

16 Credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.

Sixth Semester
MGT 300 Principles of Man agement
CSC 322 DB Application Develop ment
Business Core Elective #1
Fine Arts Elective
Related Elective #2

15 Credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
CSC 490 Senior Project I
Values Electi ve
CSC 352 Ethical Issues in Computing
Business Core Elective #2
Free Elective #2

15 Credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs .
3 crs.
3 crs.

Eighth Semester
CSC492 Senior Project II
Related Electi ve #3
H eath & We!Jness Elective
a tural Scien ce Electi ve #2
Free Electi ve #3

13 Credits
3 crs .
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
1 er.

In o rd er to grad uate, the student must complete a minimum of 48 credi ts of
upper-level course work (300 level o r higher).

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science -124 credits
The fo Uowing eight-semeste r schedule of courses prov id es a recommend ed
fram ework for completing thi s program of stud y in four yea rs.
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Freshman Year
First Semester
CSC 120 Prob lem Solving &
Programming Constructs
ENG 101 English Composition I
UNl 100 First Year Seminar
MAT 199 Pre-Calculus
General Education Course
Genera l Ed uca ti on Course

3 crs.
3 crs.
1 er.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Second Semester
CSC 124 C Progra mming
ENG 217 Science & TeclU1ical Writing
MAT 195 Disc rete Mathematica l Structures
General Educa tion Course
General Ed uca tion Course (Related Elective)

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
CSC 216 Logic & Switching Theory
CSC 265 Object-Oriented Programming
MAT 281 Calculus I
Public Speaking
General Educa ti on Course (Related Elective)

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Fourth Semester
CSC 323 Assembly Language Programming
CSC 328 Data Structures
MAT 282 Calculus a
CS Elective
Laboratory Science I

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
CSC 360 Analysi of Algorithms
CSC 378 Compu ter Architecture
MAT 381 CS Electi ve (General Ed uca tion Co urse)
CS Elective (Related Electi ve)
Laboratory Science a

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.

Sixth Semester
CSC 400 Operating Systems
MAT 341 Linea r Algebra I
MAT 382 CS Electi ve (General Educa ti on Course)
General Educa tion Course
CS Elective (Related Electi ve)

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
CSC 490 Senior Project I
CS Elec ti ve
CS Electi ve
300 or 400 Level General Educa ti on Course
Scientific Method

16 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.

16 credits

195

15 credits

15 credits

16 Credits

16 credits

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Eighth Semester
CSC 475 Theory of Lan gu ages
CSC 492 Senior Project II
MAT 461 Statistical Ana lysis I
CS Elective
CS Elective

Bachelor of Science in Education in Mathematics:
Certification for Secondary Education - 120 Credits
Please see Dep artment of Secondary Educa tion and Administra ti ve Programs
section of this ca talog.
Associate of Science in Computer Science Technology - 60-61 credits
The fo llowing fo ur-sem ester schedule of courses provides a recommend ed
fram ework for completing these program o f stud y in two years.
Computer Information Systems Concentration - 60 credits
Approved UCC 5.2006
Freshman Year
First Semester
CSC 120 Prob Solve & Pgm Const
CSC 110 Intro. To Info rma tion Systems
ENG 101 En g lish Compositi on I or
HON 150 H onors Co mposition I
PSY 100 Gen eral Psychology
MAT 281 Calculus [
Second Semester
BUS 100 Intro to Business
CSC 124 Computer Programming I
MAT 195 Discrete Structures
E G 217 Sci & Tech Writing or
HO 250 Hono rs Co mposition II
Free Electi ve

15 Credi ts

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
CSC 330 Crea ting Web Pgs & Sites w / HTML
MAT 215 Sta tistics or
MAT 225 Business Statistics
CSC 265 Object Oriented Programming
CSC 321 DB Mgmt Sys & Des ign
Pubb c Speaking Course (See Menu)

3 crs.

Fo urth Semester
ACC 200 Financial Accounting
H umanities Electi ve
Na tura l Scien ce Electi ve
CSC 299 Sophomore Project
Multi cultural Awaren ess Electi ve

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Computer Science Concentration 61 credits
Freshman Year
First Semester
CSC 120 Problem Solving & Progranuning Constructs
E G 101 Eng lj sh Compos iti on I

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.

196

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

MAT 199 Pre-Calculus
General Education Course
General Ed uca ti on Course

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Second Semester
CSC 124 C Programming
E G 102 English Composition IT
MAT 195 Discrete Ma thema tical Structures
General Education
Elective•
Sophomore Yea r

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Third Semester
CSC 216 Logic & Switching Theory
CSC 265 Object-Oriented Programming
MAT 281 Calculus I
Public Spea king
Elective•

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Fourth Semester
CSC 323 Assembly Language Programming
CSC 328 Data Structures
ENG 217 Science & Technical Writing
Programming Language
Na tural Science ••

16 c3 redits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.

* NOTE: If the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science will be pursued, choose toward a
related area (M inor). Otherwise, choose from the following:
CSC 199 Field Experience in Comp uter Science
CSC 302 Visual Programming
CSC 304 COBOL
CSC 306 FORTRAN
MAT 282 Calculus Il
** NOTE: If the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science will be pursued, choose
a natural science from the following list:
CHE 101 General Chemistry I
BlO 115 Principles of Biology

Minor in Computer Information Systems - 22 credits Approved UCC 5.2006
Required (19 credits): CSC 110, 120, 124, 302, 321, 341
Electi ves (3 credits): Select any one of the following: CSC 265,299,419, or MAT 195
Minor in Computer Science - 21 credits
Computer Science Concentration
Required (15 cred its): CSC 120,124, 216, 265; MAT 195
Electives (6 cred its): Selec t any two of the fo llowing courses: CSC 302,304,306,
328,419
Minor in Mathematics - 21 credits
Required (15 credits): MAT 272,281,282,341,381
Electives (6 credits): Select any two of the following courses: MAT 290, 303, 351,
382,400,406,441,461

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Military Science (ROTC)
1l1e Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (Army ROTC) is a national program
that provides coUege trained offi cers for the U.S. Army, the Army ational G uard
and the U.S. Army Reserve. Army ROTC enhances stud ents' ed ucation by providing unique lead ership and man agement experience and helps develop self-discipline, physical start1i.na and poise.
111is educa tion experience is fur ther enhanced through the Professional MiLi tary
Educa tion program. Tlus progra m encourages stud ents to take additional cour es
in military history, written communication, human behavior, management, and
na tional security studies. Participation in fi eld training / trips are req uired during
each semester.
1l1e Army ROTC Program at California University of Permsylvani a is a sa tellite
program d elega ted by the University of Pittsburgh Militar y Science Program,
classes take place on Campus. For additional information not covered below,
please ca ll the Military Science Depa rtment (724) 938-1679 or visit our o ffi ce loca ted in the Frich Biological Science Bldg. (BSC) room 217.
The Basic Program
ROTC is traditionally a four-year program consisting of a Basic and Advanced
Program . The Basic Program is usually taken in the freshm an a nd sophomore
yea rs. 1l1e stud ent incurs no miLitary obLiga tion.

Students may discontinue the Basic Progran1 at any time. It consists of four
semesters of training and instruction on areas of national defense, land naviga tion,
small unit leadership, military history and leadership development. Uni.form,
necessary tex tbooks and equipment are furnished without cost to the student.
To be eLigible fo r the Basic Program , a student must be enrolled as a full time
stud ent at Califo rnia University and not be a conscienti ous objector. Students w ho
have taken Junior ROTC o r have military experience (acti ve duty, guard or
reserves) may receive advanced placement credi t for the Basic Program.
The Advanced Program
The Ad vanced Program is normally taken in the final two yems of college.
Instruction includes further lead ership development and evaluation, organiza tional and man agement techniques, tactics and administration. Training is directed
towards preparing the student to be commissioned and assume respons ibilities as
a Second Lieutenant upon completion of all program requirements.

A paid Lead ership DeveJopment and Assessment Course (LDAC) is held during
the summe r between the junior and senior year and is required of a ll ad vanced
course stud ents. 111is camp permits the cadet to put into practice the principles
and theories acq uired in cl assroom instruction. 1n addition to being paid approximately $800 (for five weeks of lead ership training), the cadet is pa id travel exp enses, room and board, medica l and dental care, and other benefits while a ttending
LDAC.
To be eligible for the Advanced Program, a student must (1) fulfill the requirements fo r the Basic Progran1; (2) successfull y complete the Professor of Military
Science's (PMS) interview and selection process; (3) Meet Army medical stand ards;
(4) Have a Grade Point Average of 2.0 or better (2.5 or better preferred); and (5)
meet Arm y physicaJ fitness stand ard s.
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Graduate Students
Grad uate stud ents may avail themselves of the opportunity for commission in the
Army throu gh the ROTC on campus, and ea rn a stipend while doing so.
Applicants need not have prev io us service i.J1 the armed forces however must
attend a summer camp. Additional information may be obtained from the ROTC
office on ca mpus.
Two Year Program
The two yea r program enables stud ents who did not enroll in the Basic Program to
become elig ible for entry into the Advanced Program through one of three methods: (1) Armed Forces veterans and Junior ROTC grad uates may qualify for entry
into the Advanced Program. (2) Students may elect to attend the ROTC Leader 's
Training Course (a fi ve week program completed during the summer) before
entering the Advanced Program. (3) Students may a ttend Basic Training as members of an Army Reserve or National Guard unit. To be eligible for the two year
program, one must be a fuU-tinie student in good standi ng with the university and
must have a t least junior status, be pursuing a four-year degree, and sa tisfy all the
entry requirements outlined above for the Ad van ced Program.
Army ROTC Stipend
All students that are enrolled and contracted into the Advanced Program and
those receivi.J1g Scholarship benefits receive a stipend of $300 for freshmen, $350
for sophomore, $450 for juniors and $500 for seniors per month for ten months of
the sd1ool year. TI-tis stipend is non-taxable.
Army ROTC Scholarships
Advanced freshmen may compete for three year me rit schola rships whether or not
they are enro lled in Military Science courses. These smolarships pay for h.tition
and fees up to $20,000 a year, a flat book ra te of $900 per year, and a stipend for ten
months of each school year. Applications for these scholarships are accepted from
the end of the fall semester thro ugh the beginning of the spri.J1g semester.
Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP)
Th.is program provides membership in ROTC and an Army Reserve or Army
National Guard unit at the sa me time. While enrolled in ROTC, the stud ent is also
filling a leadership position such as platoon leader i.J1 a Reserve or National Guard
unit. This affords the student the opportunity to gain valuable leadership and
management experience while attending the University. The student receives the
ROTC stipend and drill pay from the Reserves. Students who qualify and take
ad vantage of all the benefits that are available through this program may receive
benefits of as mum as $12,000.
Military Science Student Activities
Military Science stud ents are encouraged to participate in university and civic
activities as mum as their course load wiJJ allow. TI1e Military Science Department
and the Vulcan Cadet Corps sponsors activities sud1 as servi.J1g as color guard for
university functions, mardiing in parades, and formal and semiformal social
activi ties.
Military Adventure Training
ln addition to all the training a nd activities offe red by the Department of Military
Science, a selected number of highl y motiva ted cadets are afforded the opportunity to a ttend so me of the U.S. Army 's most prestigious and m aJJenging military
schools. Limited numbers of positions are ava ilable for cadets to attend the U.S.
Army Airborne School (at Fort Benning, Georgia), the U.S. Army Air Assault
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School (a t Fort Campbell, Kentucky or Schofield Barracks Hawaii), and the U.S.
Army orthem Warfare School (a t Fort Greeley, Alaska). School alloca tions are
awarded on a competitive basis.
A Suggested Military Science Curriculum
Spring Semester

Fall Semester
(Basic Course)
Freshman
Sophomore

GMS 101 lA or
GMS 1012Aor
GMS 201 lA or
GMS201 2A

GMS 102 l Ao r
GMS 1022A
GMS202 1Ao r
GMS2022A

(Advanced Course)
Junior
Senior

GMS3021A
GMS 402 lA

GMS3011A
GMS4011A

Basic GMS Courses
The first four semesters of Military Science (100 and 200 series courses) constitute
the Basic Program, allow ing the coLlege stud ent to gain ins ight into the military as
a profession without incurring any military obliga tion. The student learns about
the role of the U.S. Army in providing fo r nati onal securi ty, basic leadership and
management skills, as well as basic milHary skills.

The student is aHorded the opportunity to parti cipa te in outdoor activiti es such as
rappelling, svvim survival and w hite wa ter rafting besides participating i.n various
social activi ties sponsored by the Cadet Corps.
Advanced GMS Courses
The 300 and 400 series cour es consti tute the advanced courses of militar y
instruction for men and women who desire a commission as Second Lieutenan t
in the acti ve Army, the Arm y Reserve, or the Army ational Guard. This phase is
composed of the studies in advanced leadership and management, tac tics, military
law, modern ins tructional and training ted1niques and ethics and professionalism.
Stud ent are evalu ated on their leadership skills i.!1 various leadership positions.
Acceptance by the Professor of Military Science is a prerequisite for enroLlment in
the Advan ced Program .

F and S indicate w hether the course is usually offered in the Fall or the Spring.
Leadership Lab
Leadership Lab must be scheduled as part of each General Military Science course
(GMS 101 through GMS 302), GMS 401 / 402 do not schedule, however must
attend. Duri.!1g Lab students are eval uated in vario us leadership positions, give
and receive hands on basic military skill dasses, such as first aid, swim survival,
basic moun taineering, movement teduliques, survival and drill and ceremony.

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Modem Languages & Cultures
Faculty: Gonzalez (Chairperson), Pensa, Randall, Ribar
Purpose
Rapid political and economic d1anges in the world require that stud ents not onl y
understand other cultures but that they can comrmmica te with persons in those
cultures. In this sense familiarity with speaking and reading a modem lan guage
and being aware of how persons in other countries think about the world is
pragmatic.
Programs
The department administers fo ur programs: liberal arts language programs in
Frendi and Spanish; a langu age certifica tion program for students who plan to
teach in one of the language areas; and an International Studies progra m with
options in Business and Economics, Modern Langua ges, Geography, and Political
Science.

Language and culture are closely aligned, and a series of culture courses, taught
in English, are available. These indicate how artistic expression, geography, and
economic and historical development mutually influence ead1 other.
Minors in modern lan guages are offered in French and Spanish.
Placement
Students entering a modern lan guage course will be evaluated in order to determine the proper course level placement fo r them. Students who wish to receive
credit for p rev iously acquired language p roficiency can take a CLEP examination
or a diallenge examination.
Careers
Linguistic abili ty in languages other than English can promote employm ent oppo rtunities in organiza tions working internationally, especially lega l, banking and
commercial corpora tions, national and regional governmental agencies, social
service and religious organiza tions, educa tional institutions, communica tions,
import-export and travel businesses and a variety of tran slation services.
Bachelor of Arts in French [Spanish] - 120 Credits
The followin g eight-semester sdiedule of courses provides a recommended framewo rk for completing these p rogram s of study in fo ur years.

For all dep arhn ental programs, please consult the description of the General
Educa tion Program in this ca talog for a list of General Educa tion Goa ls and
Objectives and the courses included on the menus fo r the various goals.
Freshman Year
First Semester
FRE 101 [SPN] Elementary I OR
*FRE 203 [SPN] Intermediate I
••UNI 100 First Year Seminar
**ENG 101 English Co mposition I
General Educa tion courses

16 credits

3 crs.
1 er.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Second Semester
FRE [SPN]l02 Elementary II OR
*FRE [SPN] 204 Intermediate II

15 credits
3 crs.
201

3 crs.

**E G 102 English Composition Il
General Education Courses

9 crs

Sophomore Year
Third Semes ter
FRE [SP ] 203 Intermediate I OR
FRE [SP ] 311 Conversation, Composition, and Phonetics
300 or 400-level French (Spanish) Culture course
SP [FRE] course
General Education, Minor OR Elective
Fourth Semester
FRE [SP ] 204 Intermedia te Il OR
FRE [SP ] 312 Conversa tion, Composition, and Phonetics Il
300 or 400-level French (Spanish) Culture course
SP [FREI course
General Ed ucation, Minor, OR Electi ves
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
FRE [SP ] 311 Conversation, Composition, and
Phonetics OR FRE [SP ] 401 Advanced
Composition: Grammar and Styl.istics
GEO 325 Geography of Europe [GEO 328
Geography of La tin America]
General Ed uca ti on, Minor or Elective
Sixth Semester
FRE [SP ] 312 Conversation, Composition, and
Phonetics ll OR FRE [SPN] 450 Colloq.
300 or 400-level Genera l Education,
Minor, OR Electives
General Education, Minor, OR Electives
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
FRE [SPN] 421 Survey of Litera ture I
300 o r 400-level General Education,
Minor OR Electives
General Ed uca ti on, Minor, OR Electi ves

15 credits

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.
15 credits

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.
15 credits

3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.
15 credits

3 crs.
6 crs.
6 crs.

15 credits
3 crs.
6 crs.

6 crs.

Eighth Semester
FRE [SP !] 422 Survey of French L iterature
[Survey of Spanish American Lit.]
300 or 400-level General Education,
Minor, OR Electives
General Education, Minor, OR Electives

15 credits
□

3 crs.
9 crs.

3 crs.

• Required major and related courses
•• Required and recommended General ed11cation courses.
Bachelor of Science in Education:
Certification in French [Spanish) for Secondary Schools (120 credits)
Please see Department of Secondary Ed ucation and Administrative Programs
section of this ca talog.
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Bachelor of Arts in International Studies:
Modern Language Track (120 credits)
(For o ther tracks please see Earth Science and Bus i.ness and Economics
Departments)
Freshman Year
First Semester
FRE 101 Elem . I OR *FRE 203 lnterm . I
**UN1 100 First Year Semina r
**ENG 101 Eng lish Co mposition I
Gene ral Educa tion courses

16 credits
3 crs.
1 er.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Second Semester
FRE 102 Elem. II OR *FRE 204 In term. II
**ENG 102 Eng lish Composition II
General Educa tio n Cou rses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
*FRE 203 lnte rm . I OR FRE 311 Convers.,
Comp., and P hon etics I
300 or 400-leve l French C ulture co urse
SPN 101 Ele m . I OR *SPN 203 lnte rm . I
Gen eral Educa tion, Mino r O R Electi ve
Fourth Semester
*FRE 204 Interm. II OR *FRE 312 Conversa tion,
Co mpositio n, a nd Phone tics II
SPN 102 Ele m. II OR *SPN 204 Inte rn1 . II
300 or 400-level SPN C ultural course
General Educa tio n, Minor, OR Electives
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*SPN 311 Con ver., Comp ., and Pho ne tics OR
SPN 401 Ad v. Comp.: Gram . and Styl.
*FRE Langu age Electi ve a t the 400 level
300 o r 400-level Gen eral Educa tio n,
Minor, OR Electives
General Education, Minor o r Electi ve
Sixth Semester
*SPN 312 Con vers., Comp ., and Pho netics II
O R SPN 450 Coll oquium.
300 o r 400-level Gene ral Education,
Minor, OR Electi ves
General Educa tion, Minor, O R Electi ve
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*SPN Elective a t the 400 level
*FRE Elective a t the 400 level
300 o r 400-level Gen eral Educa tion,
Mino t~ OR Electives

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.

6 crs.
3 crs.
15 credits

3 crs .
6 crs.
6 crs.

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.

9 crs.

203

15 credits
3 crs.

Eighth Semester
'SPN Elective at the 400 level
300 or 400-level General Education,
Minor, or Electives
General Education, Minor, or Electives

6 crs.
6 crs.

• Required major and related courses
•• Required and recommended General education courses.
Minors in Modem Language
Minor in French [Spanish] - 21 credits
Required Courses (18 credits): FRE [SPN] 101, 102, 203, 204, 311, 312.
ElernYe,_(3 credits): select one course from the following: FRE [SPN] 401, 421,
422,450.

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Music
Faculty: Gonano (Chairperson), Ikach, E. Michael,
Purpose

Did yo u ever meet anyone who did not like some type of music? WeU, neither did
we. Music is an important form of expression and enjoyment. To fulj y appreciate
music, you have to understand it. At California University we provide the opportunity to experience th.is art form completely as a listener, a performer and a
stud ent.
Program
Thoug h the University has no major i.n music, we do offer a minor. The attainment
of the Music Mi.no r may be especially valuable to those who seek to enhance their
chosen field . The Music Departmen t offers courses in basic musicianship, theory,
music history, educa tion, applied electives and ensemble performance.
Minor in Music - 24 credits

Nine of the 24 credits for the minor must be at 300 and /or 400 level. To achieve the
minor in 24 credits, any student w ho begins priva te instruction at the 100 or 200
level must take their 300 level courses from the History, Theo ry and Educa tion
Elective List.
Req uired Co urses (9 credi ts): MUS 100, 215, 315
History, Theory and Education Electives (9 crs. min.): MUS 202, 300, 301, 303, 304,
306,308,313
App lied Electives (3 credi ts minimum): MUS 104, 211
Private Instruction courses are availab le to Music Minors.
The fo llowing courses are repea tabl e to a maxim um of 8 credits each): MUS 109409, 119-419, 129-429, 149-449, 159-459
Performance Electives (3 credits minimum )
The fo Uowing courses are repea tab le to a maximum of 8 credits, the option to
continue without credit is available: MUS 191, 192, 196, 198, 199

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Nursing RN-BSN Program
Faculty: O'Connor, Palko, Shelapinsky
Purpose
Caljfomi a Uni versity's Department of N ursing offers an upper-di vision program
leading to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree fo r registered nurses from associate degree and diploma program s. The program is accredited by the Commission
on Collegiate ursing Education.

The RN-BSN prog ram is specifica ll y designed to prov ide the graduate with an
educational fo undati on in the arts and sciences as well as nursing, to serve as a
basis for graduate education and as a commjtment to lifelong learning. The p rogram assists the RN w ith the synthesis of theori es and research findings into the
role of the profess ional nurse, and builds upon the RN 's competencies in nursing
by providing increasingly complex experiences in a va riety of settings. Graduates
are thus prepared to asswne a w ide range of professional nursing roles in dj verse
healthcare environments.
Requirements

Eligibili ty to register fo r upper-di vision nursing courses req uires:
• Graduation from an NLNAC-accredjted associate degree or rup loma program in
nursing.
• Current licensure as a registered nurse in the Commonwea lth of Pe1msylvania.
• Completion of the Entry Level Portfolio.
Specific info rmation regarding admjssion requirements is available in the
Department of N ursing.
A mmimwn grade of "C" is req uired fo r completion of each nursing course.
Adrutionally, aU of the university's graduation requirements apply to the RN-BS
program .
Locations
The RN-BSN progra m is offered in its entirety at 3 locations: 1) the California
University of PA campus, 2) the Southpointe Center in Canonsburg, and 3)
the Co mmuruty College of Allegheny County - South campus in West Mifflin.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing-120 Credits
The Academic Passport recogruzes 30 credits of general educa tion from the basic
nursing prog ram (if academic credits were award ed). Students with more than 30
creruts may transfer the additi onal coursework as appropriate to meet program
requirements. Students with fewer than 30 credits of general ed ucation must meet
wi th an academjc ad visor to determine courses needed for graduation. Registered
nurses receive 30 credits in nursing upon admission to the BS program. Fifteen
adrutional creruts will be award ed through the student's po rtfolio evaluation.
Freshman Year and Sophomore Year.

Associate OR Diploma program in ursing- should include English Comp. I and
Il, Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Microbiology, and 6 credits in the Social
Sciences. Transfer students w ho attended djp]oma program s w ruch djd not award
college creru t for the sciences (A&P I and Il, or Micro.) may d1allenge these courses
by ta.king an NL exa.n1inati on through the Department of N ursing.

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Jun ior Year
Fifth Semester
*NVR 350 Health Assessment
**Humanities
*NVR 330 Philosophy of Profess ional Nursing
**Commtmications

12 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Sixth Semester
**Computer Science Course
*NU R 370 Methods of N ursing Researd1
*NUR 375 Lea dership & Change in N ursing

3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
**MAT 215 Stat. OR MAT 225 Bus. Stat.
*NUR 410 Research Utiliza tion in N ursing
*NUR 470 Fami ly Health N ursing
300 o r 400 Level Elective (if need ed )
Eighth Semester
*NUR 450 Trends & Issues in N ursing
*NUR 475 Community Health Nursing
*NUR 485 Professional Development
300 or 400 Level Electi ve (if needed)

12 credi ts

14 cred its
3 crs.

2 crs.
6 crs.
3 crs.
13 cred its
3 crs.

6 crs.
1 er.
3 crs.

*Required major and related courses.
** Required and recom,nended General Education courses.
NVR 375, NUR 470, and NUR 475 have clinical practicum components. RN's who
have at least one full year of professional practice may apply to waive any or all
required clinical experiences via the optional Professional Practice Summary
review process.
School Nurse Certifica tion
The Sm ool Nurse Certifica tion program is o ffered jointly tl1ro ugh tl1e College of
Education and Human Services and the Depa rtment of Nursing. The registered
nurse who completes the Schoo l Nurse Certifica tion p rogram will have the ability
to app ly the knowledge and skills obtained in the BSN program in meeting tl1e
health care need s of children in elementary and secondar y school settings.
Students who successfull y comp lete the program are eligible to app ly for tl1e
School Nurse Certifica te (Education Specia list I) issued by the Pennsy lvania
Department of Education.
RN-BSN students may complete tl1e 15 required credits for certifica tion while tl1ey
comp lete tl1e BSN major. Registered nurses who have prev iously ea rned a BSN
must complete a mininmm of tl1e 15 required cred its.
In orde r to participa te in the school nurse practicum experi ence, the stud ent must
provide evidence of: curren t licens ure as a registered nurse in Pennsy lvania, current CPR certifica tion, firs t aid certification, ph ysical exam including tuberculin
testing or cl1est X-ray, attendance at OSHA in-service on bloodborne pathogens,
professional liability insurance, and Child Abuse and Criminal Record clearances.
Admission Req uirements for tl1e Sm ool N urse Certifi ca tion program:
• Graduation from an accredited BSN progra m (or enrollment in senior-level
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courses in California's RN-BSN program) with a minimum GPA of 3.0
• 3 credits in English Composition
• 3 credits in American or English Literature
• 6 credits in college-level math
• Faculty or professional recommendation
Certification Requirements (15 credits):

SOW 330: Child Welfare or SOW 340:
Poverty & Related Problem
EDU 330: Mainstreaming Exceptional Learners
PSY 208 Educational Psychology
NUR 406 School Health Nursing

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3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

Philosophy
Faculty: Hoy (Chairperson), Fox, Hudson, Press
Purpose
The word "philosophy" comes from two Greek words that mean love (phileo) and
wisdom (sophia), and throughout much of history anyone who sought knowledge
was called a philosopher. Philosophy students study the histori ca l development of
theories abo ut the nature of knowledge, rea lity, and values, and they learn how to
assess such theories. Students develop abilities to think logicaU y, to exp lore issues
from differen t perspectives, and to present their ideas effectively i.n writing.
Programs
TI1e philosophy major is a progra m of stud y covering the history of philosophy,
logic, a.nd issues in philosophy which might be grouped as ethical, epistemological, o r metaphysica l. TI1e department also offers a mi.nor in philosophy.
Acti vities
The Philosophy Department advises the Philosophy Club, which gives students
informal social opportunities fo r discussions, debates, and lectures. The
Department also hosts topica l lec tures and forums.
Careers
Philosophy majors go on to a vari ety of careers: law, ministry, teaching, civil service, managemen t, to name a few. Indeed, the philosophy major is weU suited for
any career that va lues critical reason.i.ng, logical problem solving, and an ability to
look at issues from many perspecti ves. Increasingly the business world is looking
for th.is kind of liberally educa ted person.
Bachelor of Arts in Philoso ph y -120 Credits
Please consult the descripti on of the General Ed uca tion Program in th.is ca talog for
a list of Genera l Ed uca tion Goals and Objectives and the courses included on the
menus for the various goa ls.

The followin g eight-semester schedul e of courses provides a recommended fram ework fo r co mpl eting this program of study in folll' years.
Freshman Year
First Semester
*PHJ 201 History of Ancient Philosophy
••UNI 100 First Year Seminar
••E G 101 English Composition l
Genera l Ed uca ti on courses

Second Semester
*PHI 115 Logic a.nd Language
OR PHJ 211 Formal Logic I
*PHl 206 16th to 18th Century Philosophy
**ENG 102 English Composition □
General Educa tion Courses
Sophomore Year
Third Semes ter
*PHI 225 Social and Political Philosophy
OR 370 Philosophy of Law
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16 credits
3 crs.
1 er.
3 crs.
9 crs.
15 credits

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.

Gen. Ed uc., Minor OR Elective Courses

12 crs .

Fourth Semester
*PHl 320 Ethical Theory
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
12 crs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
300 or 400-level Philosophy Electives
300 or 400-level Gen. Educ., Minor
OR Electi ve Courses

15 credits
6 crs.
9 crs.

Sixth Semester
*PHl 325 Philosophy of Scien ce OR
PHl 405 Epistemology
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
12 crs.

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*PHl 410 Metaphysics OR PHl 415
Philosophy of Mind
300 or 400-level Philosophy Elective
300 or 400-level Gen. Educ., Minor
OR Elective Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.

9 crs.

Eighth Semester
300 or 400-level Philosophy Elective
300 or 400-level Gen. Educ., Minor,
OR Electi ve Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
12 crs.

• Required major and related courses.
•• Required and recommended General Education courses.
Minor in Philosophy - 21 credits
Required Courses (9 credits): PHl 115 OR 211, 201, 206
Philosophy Electi ves (12 credits): select Philosophy courses at the 300-400 level.

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Psychology
Facul ty: S. Lonich (Chairperson), Adair, Cavasina, Ditkoff, John, Martin, Mason,
Regeth, Rosengart, Scott, Sweeney, Sweitzer, Toth
Purpose
Psyd1ology is one of the social / behavioral sciences engaged in the systematic
study of behavior and mental processes. Psychology focuses on the study and
ex planation of patterns of indi vidu al behavior, thoughts and emoti ons. It does so
fro m a va riety of perspecti ves that emphasize intra personal and interpersonal,
socia l and physiologica l fac tors. The fi eld of psyd1ology seeks to w1derstand
indi vidual behavior and use that info rmati on to assist people in Li ving more
adjusted and fulfillin g lives.
Programs
The department offers the Bachelor of Arts in Psyd1ology degree w ith two concentrations: General Psyci1ology and lnd ustrial / Organiza tional Psychology. Within
the General Psychology concentration there are options for stud ents interested in
co unseling and mental hea lth care ca reers, or educa tional, child, o r developmental
psyd1ology. 1.ndustrial / Organiza tional Psyd1ology is the researd1 and a ppJjed
specialty concerned with in1plemen t:ing the principles of psyd1ology to business.
It is the major fo r stud ents interested in human resource managemen t ca reers.

Minors in Psychology and Lndustri al/ Organiza tional Psychology are also offered
to stud ents in other programs.
Honor and Professional Societies
Qualified majors can joi.n Psi Chi, the national honor society. The department also
sponsors a Psychology Club which hosts guest speakers, o rganizes trips to conferences of pro fessional interest, and provides career a.nd employment information.
Careers
Traditionall y, psychologists have been employed in w1iversities, schools and
cJjJlics. Today, more than ever before, they can be fo w1d working in businesses,
hospitals, priva te practi ce, courtrooms, spo rts competitions, police departments,
government agencies, pri va te laborato ries, the military and other settings.
A stud ent with a concentration in lndush·ial / Organizationa l Psychology can find
employment in personnel resource managem ent. Students will be prepared to do
personnel recruitment, tra in in g, testing, and supervision. Many ca reer oppo rtunities in psychology, however, require an ad vanced degree.
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - 120 Credits: Both Concentrati ons
The fo ll ow ing eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommend ed
fram ework fo r completing this program of stud y in fo ur yea rs.
Psychology Conce ntra tio n
Freshman Year
First Semester
•• ENG 101 English Co mposition I
• PSY 100 General Psychology
•• UN] 100 First Yea r Seminar
General Educa tion Courses

16 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
1 er.
9 crs.

Second Semester
•• ENG 102 EngJjsh Composition II

15 credits
3 crs.
211

Psychology Con te nt Course
General Ed uca tion Courses

3 crs.
9 crs.

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
• PSY 220 Descriptive Sta tistics in Psychology
General Ed uca tion, Minor OR Elective Courses

3 crs.
12 crs.

Fourth Semester
• PSY 331 Infe rentia l Statisti cs in Psych ology
• PSY 345 Histo ry and Systems of Psychology
Psychology Content Course
General Education, Mino r OR Elective Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
• PSY 340 Psyd1ological Testing
Psyd1ology Con tent Course (300 or 400 level)
General Education, Minor OR Elective Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Sixth Semester
PSY 360 Experimental Psychology
PSY 400 Abnormal Psyd1ology
General Ed uca tion, Minor
OR Electi ve Courses (300 o r 400 level)
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
Psychology Content CoLLr e (300 o r 400 level)
300 o r 400 Level General Educa tion, Mino r
OR Elective Courses
Eighth Semester
• PSY 520 Senio r Capstone Seminar
Psyd1o logy Content Course (300 o r 400 level)
Gen e ral Educa tion, Minor
OR Elec tive Courses (300 o r 400 level)

15 credits

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

15crs.
3 crs.
12 c rs.

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

(48 of the 120 credits must include 300 or 400 level courses.)
Industrial/Organizational Psychology Concentration
Freshman Year
First Semester
16 credits
• PSY 100 General Psyd10logy
3 crs.
MAT 181 CoUege Algebra
3 a·s.
•• UNl 100 First Year Seminar
1 er.
•• E G 101 En g lish Compositi on 1
3 crs.
General Education courses
6 crs.
Second Semester
• PSY 220 Descripti ve Statistics
PSY 209 !J1dustrial Psycho logy
•• E G 102 English Composition IJ
General Education Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

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Sophomore Year
Third Semester
* PSY 211 Social Psychology
Gen. Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
12 crs.

Fourth Semester
* PSY 345 History and System s of Psych.
* MGT 352 Human Resource Management
Gen . Ed uc., Minor, OR Electi ve Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
* PSY 340 Psyd1ological Testing
* PSY 370 Interviewing Skills
* Rela ted Electi ve [BUS 100, BUS 242, COM
250, ECO 100, OR ENG 211]
Genera l Ed ucation, Minor
OR Electi ve Courses (300 or 400 level)
Sixth Semester
* PSY 360 Experimental Psychology
* MGT 353 Compensa tion Management
* MGT 362 Labor Relations
* PSY 428 Advanced Industrial Psyd1ology
Genera l Education, Mi.no r
OR Elective Courses (300 or 400 level)
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
General Ed uca tion, Mi.nor OR Elective Courses
Eighth Semester
General Educa tion, Minor
OR Electi ve Courses (300 or 400 level)

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

15 credits
15 crs.
15 credits
15 crs.

* Required major and related courses
** Required or recommended General Education courses
Minor in Psychology - 21 credits
Psychology Concentration
Req uired: (9 credits): PSY 100, 220, and 305 OR 360
Electi ves: (6 credits): select one: PSY 205, 206, OR 207. Select one: PSY 208, 209, 211,
OR 235; Select two 300- or 400-level Psychology Electives: (6 credits)
Industrial Organizational Psychology Concentration
Required : (21 credits) PSY 100, 209, 370, 428, MGT 352, 353, 362.

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Secondary Education and Administrative Programs
Faculty: Hepner (Chairperson), Edwa rds, Mon.roe, Zisk.
Purpose
The Depa rtment of Secondary Educa tion is responsible fo r the Second ary
Educa ti on Certifica tion program s a t the und erg raduate, post-baccalaurea te, and
gra du ate levels. At the graduate level, the Ad vanced Studies in Secondary
Educa ti on program is offered leading to the Master of Arts Teadung d egree.
Additiona Uy, the Deparhnent of Second ary Educa tion is respons ib le fo r severa l of
the educational fow1dations and professional courses offered in the Coll ege of
Educa ti on and Hwnan Services.
Programs
Seconda ry certifica tion is offered in Art, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Social
Studies, Corn.rnu.nica tions, English, Earth Science, Mathematics, and Foreign
Lan guages (Frendi and Spanish).
Individuals w ith badielor 's d egrees may become certified through the Post-bacca laurea te Ce rtifica tion Onl y Program by taking courses required fo r public sdiool
certifi ca tion tha t were not taken a t the w1d erg radu ate level. Secondary Education
Majo rs are ad vised both in the Depa rtment of Second ary Educa tion and in the
d epa rhnent of their academic area.
Undergradu ate secondary educa ti on major are required to have a GPA of 2.80,
pass the required Praxis I exams, and have both Act 34 and Act 151 C learances fo r
fo rma l Admission to Teamer Educa tion. A GPA of 3.00 and passing scores fo r
Praxis IJ a re needed to apply for a Recommenda tion fo r Student Teadiing.
Effecti ve fall 2007, secondary educa tion majors are required to d eclare a dual major
w ith their certifica tion content a rea. For example, Chemistry Educa tion majors
must also be Chemistry majors and Social Studies Education majors must also be
History majors. The only exception is Communica tions Educa tion w h.id1 d oes not
have an equi valent majo r.
Bachelor of Science i.n Education:
Art Edu catio n Certification K-12
Freshman Year
First Semester
1 100 First Year Seminar
ENG l 0l English Composition I
MATxxx Ma th Course
SEC 150 Introduction to Secondary Educa ti on
ART ll0 Draw ing I
General Ed ucati on Course

16 credits
1 er.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Second Semester
ENG 102 English Composition II
COM 101 Oral Corn.rnu.nica tion
Math Co urse
PSY 100 Gen era l Psydiology
ART ll9 Design 2-D

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

214

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
SEC 200 lnstructiona l Strategies in Sec. Ed.
ART 120 Design 3-D
ART Studio Course
General Ed ucation Course
General Ed uca ti on Course

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Fourth Semester
HPE 105 Current Health [ssues
A.RT Studi o Course
ART Studi o Course
ART Studio Course
Genera l Ed ucation Course

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
EDU 310 Teaching in a Multicultu ra l Society
SEC 300 Field Experience ln Sec. Ed uca tion
PSY 208 Ed ucational Psychology
ART 308 A.rt History: Ancient to Medieval
General Ed ucation Course

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Sixth Semester
SEC 421 Assessmen t in Art Educa tion
EDF 333 Educa tional Tedmology
SEC 350 Content Area Literacy
ART 309 Art Histo ry: Ren.-Cont.
ART 322 20th Cen tury Art

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Sen ior Year
Seventh Semester
SEC 431 Teaching of Art
EDU 340 Mainstreaming the Excep. Learner
ART 410 Teaching Art in Pre-K th.ru Grade 8
ART Elective
ART Studio Co urse

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Eight Semester
SEC 461 Student Teaching & School Law
SEC 460 Classroom Management

15 credits
12 crs.
3 crs.

Biology Education Certification 7-12
Freshman Year
First Semester
UNT 100 First Year Seminar
E G 101 English Composition I
MATxxx Math Course
SEC 150 Lntrod uction to Seconda ry Educa tion
8[0 115 Principles of Biology
General Education Course

17 credits
1 er.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
16 credits

Second Semester
ENG102 English Composition IT
COM 101 Oral Comm unica tion

3 crs.

3 crs.
215

3 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.

MATxxx Ma th Course
PSY 100 General Psychology
BIO 120 General Zoology
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
SEC 200 Instructional Strategies in Sec. Ed .
BIO 125 General Botany
BIO 306 Human Ana tomy
CHE 101 General Chemistry I
General Ed uca tion Course

18 credits
3 crs.

4 crs.
4crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.

Fourth Semester
HPE 105 Curren t Hea lth Issues
PSY 208 Ed uca tional Psychology
CHE 102 Genera l Chemistry □
EAS 100 Introduction to Earth Science
General Ed uca ti on Course

16 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
ED U310 Teaching in a Multicultural Society
SEC 300 Field Experi ence In Sec. Educa ti on
BIO 310 Ecology
CHE 331 Organic Chemistry I

14 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.
4 crs.

Sixth Semester
SEC 426 Assessment in Science Ed uca tion
EDF 333 Educa tiona l Tedm ology
SEC 350 Content Area Literacy
PHY 121 General Physics I
BIO 32 Human Physiology

17 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.
4 crs.

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
SEC 436 Teaching of Science
EDU340 Mainstrea ming the Excep . Learner
ENS 495 Design and Analysis
BIO 478 Evolution
BIO 318 Genetics

16 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.

Eight Semester
SEC 461 Student Teaching & School Law
SEC 460 Classroom Management

15 credits
12 crs.
3 crs.

Chemistry Education Certification 7- 12
Freshman Year
First Semester
UNI 100 First Year Seminar
ENG lOl Eng lish Composition I
SEC 150 Introduction to Sec. Educa tion
CHE 101 Genera l Chemistry I
Genera l Ed uca tion Course
General Educa ti on Course

17 credits
1 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs ..
3 crs.

21 6

Second Semester
ENG 102 English Composition II
COM 101 Ora l Communica tion
PSY 100 General Psychology
CHE 102 General Chemistry II
General Educa tion Course

16 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
SEC 200 Instru cti onal Strategies in Sec. Ed .
CHE 261 Analytical Chemistry I
CHE331 Organic Chemistry 1
MAT281 Ca lculus I
General Educa tion Course

17 credits
3 crs.
4 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Fourth Semester
HP E 105 Cur rent Health Issues
CH E30 Inorganic Chemistry
CHE332 Organic Chemistry II
PH Y 101 CoLlege Physics f
MAT282 Calcul us II

18 credits
3 crs.
4 crs.
4 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
EDU 310 Teadli.ng in a M ulticulturaJ Society
SEC 300 Field Exp erience In Sec. Educa tion
PSY 208 Educa tional Psychology
CHE451 Physical Chemistry I
PHY 102 CoLl ege Physics II

17 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.
4 crs.

Sixth Semester
SEC 426 Assess ment in Science Educa tion
SEC 350 Content Area Literacy
EDF 333 Educa tional Technology
CHE368 Individ ual Work
CH E 452 Physical Chemistry II

14 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
1 crs.
4 crs.

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
SEC 436 Teaclling of Science
EDU 340 Mainstreaming the Excep . Learner
CHE 361 lns trumental Me thods
CH E381 Envi.ronmentaJ Chemistry
CHE495 Chemistry Seminar

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.
4 crs.
1 crs.

Eight Semester
SEC 461 Stud ent Teaching & Sd1ool Law
SEC 460 Classroom Management

15 credits
12 crs.
3 crs.

Communications Education Certification 7-12
Freshman Year
First Semester
UNI 100 First Year Seminar
E GlOl English Composition I
Math Course

16 credits
1 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

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SEC 150 lntrod uction to Secondary Educa tion
Genera.I Ed uca tion Course
Genera l Educa tion Cour se

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Second Year
E Gl02 English Composition 11
COM 101 O ra l Communication
Math Course
PSY 100 Genera l Psychology
COM 142 Vid eo Production I

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
SEC 200 lnstructional Strategies in Sec. Ed .
COM 230 Argumentation & Debate
ENG371 Criti ca l Theory & Teaching of Lit.
THE 131 Fund amenta ls of Acting
THE 141 Stagecraft

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

3crs.
3crs.

Fourth Semester
HPE 105 Current Health Issues
THE 150 Intro to Thea trical Design
ENG372 Composition TI1eory & Tch of Wrt
PSY 208 Educational Psycho logy
Genera l Ed uca tion Course

15 credits
3 crs.
3crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
EDU310 Teaching in a MulticulturaJ Society
SEC 300 Fie ld Experience Tn Sec. Ed uca tion
SEC 350 Content Area Literacy
THE 320 Fundamentals of Directing
TI1ea ter Electi ve

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Sixth Semester
SEC 423 Assessmen t in Eng / Comm. Education
EDF 333 Ed uca tiona l Teclmology
COM 445 Radio / TV i.n a Free Society
COM/ THE Interpretation Elective
E G425 Shakespeare

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Senior Yea.r
Seventh Semester
SEC 433 Teaching of English & Comm
EDU 340 Mainstreaming the Excep. Learner
COM 490 Com.n1w1.ication Theory
THE / E G Shakespeare Elect.i ve
E G345 English Gra.11U11ar and Usage

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Eighth Semester
SEC 461 Stud ent Teadli.ng & School Law
SEC 460 Classroom Management

15 credits
12 crs.
3 crs.

Earth & Space Science Education Certificat.ion 7-12
Freshman Year
First Semester

15 credits

218

15 credits

UN1100 First Year Semina r
ENGlOl English Com position I
MAT191 ColJege Trigonometry
EAS 150 Introduction to Geo logy
EAS 240 Introd uction to Meteorology

1 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.
4 crs.

Second Semester
E G102 English Composition II
COM 101 Oral Communica tion
EAS 163 Introd ucti on to Oceanography
EAS 202 Hydrology
PSY 100 General Psyd1ology
SEC 150 Introduction to Secondary Ed uca ti on

18 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
SEC 200 Ins tructi onal Strategies in Sec. Ed.
EAS 242 Clima tology
EAS 131 Introduction to Env. Geology
MAT199 Pre-Ca lculus
General Ed uca ti on

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Fourth Semester
HPE 105 Current H ea lth Iss ues
EAS 200 Histori ca l Geology
P HS 145 Astronomy
ENS 101 Introducti on to Env. Science
Ea rth Science Electi ve
General Ed uca tion

18 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
SEC 300 Field Experience In Sec, Ed uca tion
PSY 208 Educa tional Psychology
EAS 54 Adv. Environmental Geology
EAS 36 Remote Sens:SateLLite / Radar
Ea rth Science Electi ve

15 credi ts
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Sixth Semester
SEC 426 Assessment in Science Educa tion
EDF 333 Educa tional Technology
SEC 350 Content Area Literacy
EDU310 Teacrung in a Multicultural Society
Earth Science Elective
Earth Science Electi ve

18 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
SEC 436 Teadung of Science
EDU 340 Mainstrea ming the Excep. Lea rner
Ea rth Science Elective
Ea rth Science Elective
Ea rth Science Elective
Eng lish Education Certification 7-12
Freshman Year
219

15 credits
13 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

First Semester
UNI lOOFirst Year Semina r
E GlOl English Composition I
Ma th Course
SEC 150 Introd uction to Secondary Education
E G205 World Lit to 1600
Gen eral Education Course

16 credits
1 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Second Semester
E G102 English Compos i tion □
COM 101 Ora l Commun.ication
Math Course
PSY 101 Genera l Psych ology
E G206 World Lit from 1600

15 credits
3 er .
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
SEC 200 Instructional Strategies in Sec. Ed.
PSY 208 Educational Psychology
E G337 or 337
General Education Course
General Education Course

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Fourth Semester
HPE 105 Current Health issues
ENG301 or 302
E G345 English Grammar and Usage
General Ed uca tion Course
General Education Course

15 credits
3 crs.
3 er .
3 crs
3 crs.
3 crs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
EDU310 Teaching in a Multicultural Society
SEC 300Field Experience In Sec. Education
E G346 H.istory of English Language
E G347 Introduction to Lingu.istics
E GWriting Core Elective

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Sixth Semester
SEC 423 Assessment in En g / Comm Education
EDF 333Ed uca tional Tedmology
SEC 3Content Area Literacy
ENG371 Critical Theory & Tch of Litera ture
ENG Writing Core Elective
EDU340 Mains treaming the Excep. Learner

1 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Seni or Year
Seventh Semester
SEC 433 Teadung of Eng / Comm (Fall only)
ENG372 Composition TI1eory & Tm of Writing
ENG425 Sh akespeare
ENG Writing Core Elective
General Educa tion Course

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3crs.

220

Eighth Semester
SEC 461 Student Teaching & School Law
SEC 460 Classroom Management
Foreign Language (French) Education Certification K-12
Freshman Year
First Semester
UNT 100 First Year Seminar
ENG lOl English Composition I
Math Co urse
SEC 150 introduction to Secondary Educa tion
FRE 101 Elementary I
General Ed uca tion Course

15 credits
12 crs.
3 crs.

16 credits
1 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Second Semester
ENG102 English Composition II
COM 101 Oral Communication
Math Course
PSY 100 General Psychology
FRE 102 Elementary II

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
SEC 200 nstructional Strategies in Sec. Ed .
FRE 203 Intermediate I
General Educa tion Course
General Educa tion Course
General Educa tion Course

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Fourth Semester
HPE 105 Current Health Issues
FRE 204 lntermediate II
GEO 325 Geography of Europe
PSY 208 Educational Psychol ogy
General Education Course

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
ED U 310 Teaching in a Multicultural Society
SEC 300 Field Experience In Sec. Educa tion
FRE 421 Survey of Literature I
FRE 311 Conversa tion & Phonetics I
FRE French Culture Electi ve

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Sixth Semester
SEC 424 Assessment in Fo reign Lang uages Ed .
EDF 333 Educa tional Technology
SEC 350 Content Area Literacy
FRE 312 Conversation & Phonetics II
FRE 422 Survey of Literature II

3 crs.
3 crs.

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
SEC 434 Teaching of Foreign Languages
EDU34 Mainstreaming the Excep. Lea rner

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.

221

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

FRE 401 Adv. Comp. Grammar & Stylisti cs
FRE 450 Fo reign Lan guage Colloquium
FRE Frend, Culture Electi ve

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Eighth Semester
SEC 461 Stud ent Teaching & School Law
SEC 46 Classroom Management

15 credits
12 crs.
3 crs.

Foreign Language (Spanish) Education Certification K-12
Freshman Year
First Semester
UNI 100 First Year Seminar
E G lOl English Co mposition I
Math Course
SEC 150 Introduction to Second ary Ed uca tion
SP 101 Elementar y I
General Ed ucation Course

16 credits
1 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Second Semester
ENG102 English Composition II
COM 101 Oral Commwl.ication
Math Course
PSY 100 General Psychology
SPN 102Elementary II

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
SEC 200 Instructional Strategies in Sec. Ed .
SPN 203 Intermediate 1
General Education Course
General Ed ucation Course
General Education Course

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Fourth Semester
HPE 105 Current Health Issues
SP 204 lntermediate II
GEO325 Geography of Europe
PSY 20 Educational Psychology
Gene ral Education Course

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
EDU310 Teaching in a Multicultural Society
SEC 300 Field Experience In Sec. Educa tion
SPN 421 Survey of Literature I
SPN 311 Conversation & Phonetics I
SPN Spanish Culture Electi ve

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Sixth Semester
SEC 424Assessment in Foreign Languages Ed .
EDF 333 Educational Technology
SEC 350Content Area Literacy
SPN 312 Conversation & Phonetics II
SPN 422 Survey of Litera ture II

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

222

Sen.ior Year
Seventh Semester
SEC 434 Teaching of Foreign Languages
EDU 340 Mainstreaming the Excep. Learner
SP 401 Adv. Comp. Grammar & Stylistic
SPN 450 Foreign Language Colloquium
SPN Spani sh Culture Elective

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Eighth Semester
SEC 461 Student Teaching & School Law
SEC 460 Classroom Management

15 cred its
12 crs.
3 crs.

Mathematics Education Certification 7-12
Freshman Year
First Semester
UNT 100 First Year Seminar
E GlOl English Composition I
SEC 150 Introd uction to Second ary Education
MAT281 Calculus l
MAT272 Discrete Mathematics
General Ed uca tion Course

16 credits
1 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Second Semester
ENG102 English Co mpos iti o n □
COM 101 Oral Communication
PSY 100 Genera l Psychology
MAT282 Calc ulus II
MAT290 Technology for Math
General Ed ucation Course

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
SEC 200 Instructional Strategies in Sec. Ed .
MAT381 Calculus ill
MAT215 Statistics
MAT303 Geomeh·y
Chemistry I or Physics I

16 credits
3 crs.

3 crs.
3crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.

Fourth Semester
HPE 105 Current Health Issues
MAT341 Linear Algebra I
MAT305 T11eory of Eq uations
MAT382 Calculus JV
Chemistry II or Physics II

16 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
EDU 310 Teaching in a Multicultural Society
SEC 300 Field Experience lJ1 Sec. Educa tion
PSY 208 Educa ti onal Psycho logy
MAT406 Differential Equations
MAT461 Statistical Analysis I

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

223

Sixth Semester
SEC 425 Assessm ent in Mathema tics Educa tio n
EDF 333 Educa tional Technology
SEC 350 Content Area Literacy
MAT304 Histo ry of Mathem atics
MAT351 Abstract Algebra I

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
SEC 435 Teaching of Ma thematics
EDU340 Mainstreaming the Excep . Leam e r
MAT400 Mathem atical Mod eling
MAT481 ReaJ An a lysis I
Gen eral Edu ca ti on Course

15 credits
3 crs.
3crs.
3 crs.
3crs.
3crs.

Eighth Semester
SEC 461 Student Teaching & Sd100I Law
SEC 460 Classroom Managem ent

15 credits
12 crs.
3crs.

Phys ics Education Certification 7-12
Freshman Year
First Semester
UNI 100 First Year Seminar
ENGlOl English Compositio n [
SEC 150 Introd uctio n to Secondary Ed uca tio n
General Educa tio n Course
GeneraJ Educa ti on Course
GeneraJ Ed uca tion Course

16 credits
1 er.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Second Year
ENG 102 English Composition [I
COM 101 Oral Communica tio n
GeneraJ Educa tio n Course
PSY 100 General Psyd1ology
PHY 101 Co llege Physics I

16 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
SEC 200 Instru cti onal Strategies in Sec. Ed.
PHY 202 College P hysics [I
HPE 105 Current H ealth Issues
MAT 281 Calculus I
CHE 101 Genera l Chemistry I

17 credits
3 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.

Fourth Semester
PHY 203 College Physics ill
PSY 208 Educa tion al Psych ology
MAT 282 Calculus II
CHE 102 Gen eraJ Chemistry II

14 credits
4 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
EDU 310 Teaching in a Multicultural Society
SEC 300 Field Ex perien ce In Sec. Educa tio n
SEC 350 Content Area Literacy

16 credits
3 crs
3 crs
3 crs

224

MAT381 Calculus ill
PHY 301 Intermecti.ate Electricity & Mag.

3 crs.
4 crs.

Sixth Semester
SEC 426 Assessment in Sciences Education
EDF 333 Educa tional Technology
PHY Physics Electi ve
MAT382 Calculus IV
PHY 321 lntermediate Med1ani cs

16 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
SEC 436 Teaming of Science
EDU340 Mainstreaming the Excep. Learner
PHY 331 Modern Physics
MAT406 Di.fferential Equations
PHY 495 Physics Seminar

13 credi ts
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
1 crs.

Eight Semester
SEC 461 Studen t Teadiing & Sdiool Law
SEC 460 Classroom Management

15 credits
12 crs.
3 crs.

Social Stud ies Certification 7-12
Freshman Year
First Semester
UNI 100 First Year Seminar
ENG 101 English Composition I
Ma th Course
SEC 150 1.ntroduction to Secondary Ed uca ti on
HIS 101 US History to 1877
General Educa tion Course

16 credits
1 er.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Second Semes ter
ENG 102 English Composition [[
COM 101 Oral Commwl.ica tion
Ma th Course
PSY 100 General Psychology
HIS 102 US History since 1878

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
SEC 200 Instructional Strategies in Sec. Ed.
HTS 104 o r 111
POS 100 Introduction to Political Science
HIS 295 The Craft of History
General Educa tion Course
General Education Course

18 credits
3 crs.

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Fourth Semester
HPE 105 Current Health Issues
HIS 106 or 112
SOC 100 Principles of Sociology
GEO 100 Introduction to Geography
General Educa tion Course

225

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
EDU 310 Teaching in a Multicultural Society
SEC 300 Field Experience In Sec. Education
PSY 208 Educational Psychology
ECO 100 Elem ents of Economics
HIS xxx History Elective

15 credits

3crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Sixth Semester
SEC 427 Assessment in Socia l Studies Ed.
EDF 333 Educational Technology
SEC 350 Content Area Literacy
ANT lOO Introduction to Anthropology
History Electi ve
General Educa tion Course

18 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
SEC 437 Teaching of Social Studies
EDU 34 Mainstreaming the Excep. Learner
History Elective
HIS 495 Seminar in US Histo ry
General Education Course

18 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs ..

Eighth Semester
SEC 461 Student Teaching & School Law
SEC 460 Classroom Management

15 credits
12 crs.
3 crs.

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Sociology
Facu lty: E. Jones (Chairperson), Barber, Schweiker
Purpose
Sociology is the systematic study of aJJ features of group Life beginning with famil y
and extending to global arrangements.

The primary purpose of the Sociology Program is to prepare students for graduate work in Sociology or a related Socia l Science ad va nced degree. The sociology
program is also a strong liberal arts majo r which provides its graduates with the
necessa ry ski lls for entry level positions requiring know ledge of human behavior.
Our grad uates hold positions in community agencies at the local, national, and
international level; non-profit organizations; trad e associations; labor wli ons;
fo und ations; and small and large corpora ti ons.
Programs
ln additio n to the B.A. in Sociology and a mi.nor i.n Sociology, the department, in
conjunction with the College of Education and Human Serv ices, provides a
teacher certification program for those interested in teaching the social sciences in
second ary sd1ools. The department also works w ith the Women's Studies
Program and offers a selecti on of courses on gend er issues in social institutions
and social move ments.
Honor Societies and Orga niza ti ons
Students in the ociology program are eUgib le for membership in Pi Ga mma Mu,
the socia l science honor society, Alpha Kappa Delta, the honor society for sociology, the Sociology Club, and the student sec tion of the Amer ica n Sociological
Association (ASA).
Careers
Students with an und ergradu ate degree in sociology find work in a va ri ety of
social settings. Material published by the American Sociological Association
indicate that sociologists pursue careers in teaching and researd1 in wli versities,
federal, state, and local government, corpora ti ons, and sma ll business and nonprofit organizations.
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology - 120 Credits
The following eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommend ed
framework for compl eting tllis program of stud y in four yea rs.
Freshman First Semester
Principles of Sociology
**UNI 100 First Year Seminar
••ENG 101 English Composition I
Genera l Education Electi ve
Elec tive

16 credi ts
3 crs.
1 er.
3 crs.
6 crs.
3 crs.

Freshman Second Semeste r
•Socio logy Elec tive
••ENG 102 English Composition II
Genera l Education Elective
Elective

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.
3 crs.

•soc 100

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Sophomore First Semester
*Sociology Electi ve
*MAT 215 Statis tics
General Educa tion Elec ti ve
Electi ve

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.
3 crs.

Sophomore Second Semester
*Sociology Elec ti ve
General Educa tion Elec ti ve
Elective
Electi ve

15 credits
3 crs.
6 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Junior First Semester
*SOC 410 Socio logical Theory
*Sociology Electi ve
Genera l Educa tion Elec ti ve
Electi ve

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.
3 crs.

Junior Second Semester
*SOC 415 Social Research Methods
*Sociology Elective
*Socio logy Electi ve
Gen era l Educa ti on Electi ve
Elec ti ve

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Senior First Semester
*Socio logy Electi ve
*Sociology Electi ve
General Edu ca tion Elective
Electi ve
Elec ti ve

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Seni or Second Semester
*SOC 495 Seminar in Sociology
General Educa tion Elective
Electi ve
Electi ve
Electi ve

15 credi ts
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.

* Required major an d related courses.
** Required a nd recommended General Educa tion courses.
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Applied Concentration - 120 Credits
The appli ed concentration in sociology is geared to the stud ent w ho w ishes to
pursue a career in research in applied settings a nd who seeks p ractical experience
using sociologica l concep ts, method s and theo ry. Stud ents a re req uired to take
nine credits in soc ial research method s, statisti cs, and a six-credit inte rnship in the
second emester of their seni or year.
The fo Uow i.ng eight-semester schedule o f cou rses prov ides a reco mmended
fram ework fo r completing th.is p rogram of stud y in fo ur yea rs.

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freshman First Semester

16 credits

•SOC 100 Principles of Socio logy
**UNI 100 First Yea r Seminar
**ENG 101 Eng lish Composi tio n I
Genera l Educatio n Elective

3 crs.
1 er.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Freshman Second Semester

15 credits

*Sociology Elec tive
••ENG 102 Eng lish Compositio n
Genera l Educa ti on Electi ve
Elec ti ve
Elective

□

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Sophomore First Semester

15 credits

*MAT 215 Statistics
*SOC 203 Applied Sociology
*Socio logy Electi ve
General Education Courses

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

Sophomore Second Semester

15 credits
3 crs.

*GEO 217 Demographic An a lysis
*Socio logy Elec tive
Gene ra l Educa tion Elec ti ve
Gene ral Ed uca ti o n Elective
Elective

3 crs.
3 crs .
3 crs.
3 crs.

Junior First Semester

15 credits

*SOC 410 Sociological Theory
•Sociology Electi ve
Gene ral Ed uca ti on Elective
Genera l Ed uca tio n Electi ve
Electi ve

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 c rs.
3 crs.

Junior Second Semester

15 credits

*SOC 415 Social Research Methods
General Ed uca tio n Electi ve
Genera l Ed uca ti o n Electi ve
Electi ve
Electi ve

3 er .
3 c rs.
3 crs.
3 er .
3 crs.

Senior First Semester

15 credits

•soc 425 Evaluation Research

3 c rs.

Genera l Education Elective
General Education Elective
Electi ve
Elective

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 er .

Senior Second Semester

15 credits

*SOC 495 Seminar in Sociology
•soc 429 Socio logical Inte rnship
Elec ti ve
Electi ve
Elective

3 crs.
3 er .
3 crs.
3 c rs.
3 crs.

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• Required major and related courses.
•• Required and recommended General Educa tion courses.
Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences-120 credits
General Educa tion (48-51 credits, 15 credits in 300 or 400-level courses)
Please consult the description of the General Educa tion Program in this ca talog
for a list of General Educa tion Goals and Objecti ves and the courses included on
the menus fo r the various goal s.
Majo r (42 credits)
Lower Division Courses (21 credits): students must complete a 100 or 200 level
course from each of the fo llowing disciplines: ANT, ECO, GEO, POS, PSY, HIS
and SOC.
Upper Di vision Co urses (21 credits): students must complete a 300 or 400 level
course from each of the fo llowing disciplines: ANT, ECO, GEO, POS, PSY, HIS
and SOC.
Electives ( 30 credits)
Bachelor of Science in Educa tion:
Cert. in Comprehensive Social Studies for Second ary Schools (120 credits)
Please see Department of Secondary Educa tion and Administrative Programs
section of this ca talog.
Minor in Sociology - 21 credits
Required (12 credits) : SOC 100, (210 OR 315), (165 OR 216 OR 225), 240, 415.
Sociology Electives (9 credits): select three of the fo Ll owing: SOC 305, 310, 330,
410,495.

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Social Work
Faculty: Christopher (Chairperson), Barksdale, E. Brown, Hayden, Perry-Burney,
Smiley, Twiss, Wass.
Programs
The Social Work Program is accredited by the Cow1eil on Social Work Education.
The program 's objectives are:
• to provide the stud ent w ith generahst skills for enh·y into beginning social work
p ractice in a va riety of agencies and human service settings;
• to prepare stud ents for entrance into grad uate programs of social work and
related professional schools;
• to contribute to the general college ed uca tion non-social wo rk majors by helping
stud ents Lmderstand social welfare needs, services, and issues relevant to a
mod ern industrial democracy; and
• to contribute to the provision of social welfare services and to the social work
profession tlu·oug h service, research and con tinuing educa ti on .

The Social Work Progran1 does not give credit for life experience or previous work
experi ence in fi eld practicum or professional foundation areas.
Careers

Gra duates of the Social Work Program are eligible for membership in the Na tional
Association of Social Workers and for advanced standing in most accredited
grad uate social work programs. Th.is degree provides career opportunities in a
va riety of human service settings including governm en t agencies, mental and/ or
behavioral hea lth care facilities, hospitals and out-pati ent health care agencies,
schools, drug and alcohol programs, prisons and other legal settings, family
service agencies, etc. Social Workers provide direct or indirect services on behalf
of indi viduals, famihes, groups, and conu11unities.
Bachelor of Science in Social Work - 120 Credits

Fu ll admission into the upper division skills classes of the Social Work Program
req uires that the stud ent apply for degree candid acy after they have (1) completed
a minimum of 50 credit hours; (2) completed SOW 150, ENG 101, and ENG 102
w ith a minirmun grade of C; (3) achieved an overa U GPA of 2.0; (4) submitted a
typed essay. Students need to maintain a 2.5 GPA in the major to remain in good
standing and to g rad uate from the program.
The Social Work facul ty require that stud ents in the major take the fo Uowing
courses as general education menu options
ENG 101 and ENG 102 (with grade of C or better)
SOW 308 Minority Gro up Relations (Multicultural Ca tegory)
SOW 303 Human Sex and Society (WeUness Ca tegory)
PSY 100 General Psychology (Social Science Ca tegory)
SOC 100 Principles of Sociology (Social Science Ca tegory)
The Social Work faculty recommend that studen ts in the major choose from the
fo ll owing courses as general education menu op tions
Personal Productivity Software (CSC 101)
Perspectives in Philosophy (PHI 100)
Contemporary Issues in Biology (BIO 103)
Biology of Sex ually Transmitted Diseases (BI0112)
Geogrnphic Infor mation Systems (GEO 311)
Statistics (MAT 215)
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The Social Work facul ty recommend that students in the majo r choose from the
following co urses as electives
Intro to Gerontology (XGE 101)
Elements of Economics (ECO 100)
Intro to Political Science (POS 100)
Abnormal Psychology (PSY 400)
Contemporary Social Problems (SOC 205)
SW majors need to apply for acceptance to candidacy before enrolling in SOW 302
and need to attend the Social Work Department pre-practicum orientation the
semester before they enroll in SOW 419 & 420.
The fo llow ing eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended
fram ework for completing this program of study in fo ur years.
Freshman Year
First Semester
** E G 101 English Composition 1
** UNI 100 First Year Seminar
** PSY 100 General Psychology
OR **SOC 100 Principles of Sociology
SOW 150 Introduction to Social Work
General Educa tion Courses

16 credits
3 crs
1 er
3 crs
3 crs
3 crs.
6 crs

Second Semester
** ENG 102 English Composition II
** SOC 100 Principles of Sociology
OR **PSY 100 General Psychology
* Social Work Special Interest:
SOW 306 Social Work in Rural Environment
OR SOW 330 Child Welfare
OR SOW 340 Poverty and Related Social
Problems OR SOW 350 Social Work with
Aging OR SOW 364 Ju venile Delinquency
OR SOW 495 Seminar
General Educa tion Courses

6 crs

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
* SOW 301 Social Work Interviewing
* SOW 315 Human Grow th and Behavior I
* 2nd Social Work Special Interest (see above)
General Educa tion Courses

15 credits
3 crs
3 crs
3crs
6 crs

Fourth Semester
* SOW 302 Micro P ractice Methods
* SOW 303 Human Sex uality & Society
* SOW 316 Human Grow th and Behavior II
* SOW 320 History and Philosophy of Social
Welfare
General Educa tion Courses

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15 credits
3 crs
3 crs
3 crs

3 c.rs.

15 credits
3crs
3 crs
3 crs
3 crs
3 crs

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
* SOW 348 Mezzo Practice Methods
* SOW 366 Policy Analysis /Service DeLivery
* 3rd Social Work Special Interest (see above)
General Educa tion Course
Sixth Semester
* SOW 308 Minority Group Relations

* SOW 370 Social Change
* 4th Social Work Special Interest (a bove OR)

SOW 410 Psychopatholgy fo r Socia l Workers
General Educa tion Course

15 credits
3crs
3 crs
3crs
6 crs
15 credits
3 crs
3 crs
3crs

6-8 crs

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
* SOW 405 Social Work Researd1 Methods
* 5th Socia l Work Special Interest (see above)
General Ed ucation Courses
Free Electi ves
Pre-practicum Orientation

15 credits
3 crs
3crs
6 crs
3 crs
0 crs

Eight Semester

15 credits

* SOW 349 Macro Practice Methods
3 crs
6 crs
* SOW 419 Social Work Practicum I
* SOW 420 Social Work Practicum ll
6 crs
*Required mnjor and related cou rses
**Reqt1ired and recomrnended General Edt1cation courses
The following eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended
course sequence for Transfer students with general education completed
First Semester (Fall)
SOW 150 Introd uction to Social Work
* SOW 301 Social Work Interviewing
* SOW 315 Human Grow th and Behavior I
* 1st Social Work Special Interest (see above)
* 2nd Social Work Special Interest (see above)
Second Semester (Spring)
SOW 316 Human Growth and Behavior U
SOW 302 Micro Practice Methods
* SOW 308 Minority Group Relations
* SOW 320 History and Philosop hy of
Social Welfare
* 3rd Social Work Specia l Interest (see above)
* 4th Social Work Special Interest (see above)
*
*

Third Semester (Fall)
* SOW 303 Hwnan Sexua.Lity & Society
* SOW 348 Mezzo Practice Methods
* SOW 366 Poli cy Analysis/Serv ice Deli very
* SOW 405 Social Work Researd1 Methods
* 5th Social Work Special Interest (see above OR)
SOW 410 Psydiopa tholgy for Socia l Workers
Pre-practicum Orientation
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3 crs.
3 crs
3 crs
3crs
3crs
3 crs
3crs
3 crs
3 crs
3crs
3crs
3 crs
3crs
3 crs
3 crs
3crs
Ocrs

Fourth Semester (Spring)
• SOW 349 Macro Practice Methods
• SOW 370 Social Change
• SOW 419 Social Work Practicum I
• SOW 420 Social Work Practicum II

3 crs
3 crs
6 crs
6 crs

*Required major and related courses

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Special Education
Faculty: Koury (Chairperson), Lazor, Mitchem, Seman, SzaJajda
Purpose
The Deparh11ent of Special Education, aca-edited by the Na tional Council for
Accreditation of Teacher Edu ca tion, offers programs that lead to a Pern1sylvania
Instructional I teaching certifica te. Students w ho complete the baccalaureate prog ram in special educa ti on are licensed to teach the foUowing exceptionalities in
g rades N-12: mentall y retard ed, learning disa bled, emoti onally disturbed, physically handica pped, and brain injured. Stud ents may also choose a "dual major"
becoming certifi ed to teach special educa ti on and elementary education or special
educa tion and early childhood educa ti on.
Careers
The fi eld of Special Ed uca ti on, both wi thin Pennsylvania and nationally, continues
to grow, providing excell ent profess ional career opportunities. For exam ple, the
Burea u of Labo r Statistics notes that there is going to be a 35% increase in the number of jobs ava ilable i.n special educa tion for the years 2001-2012. Graduates of the
Special Educa tion Program are qualified to assume seve ral professional roles
including: special educa tion classroom teacher, resource room tead1er, hom ebow1d
insh·uction tead1er, hospital teacher, and a variety of roles in sheltered workshops
and com1mmity-Li vi.ng arrangements for adults with disabilities. Those who
become "dually certifi ed " will be able to provide an expanded role in schools
beyond the conventiona l role of classroom tead1er.
Bachelor of Science in Education:
Comprehensive Special Education -120 Credits
The Comprehensive Special Education Program is a 4-year certification program .
Students who compl ete this program will be ce rtified to teach the following areas:
children w ith low intelligence, children w ith lea rning disa bilities, children with
emotional problems, and children w ith multiple physical disa bilities. This certification will cover g rades nursery through 12th. The follow ing is a sample of a
4-year schedule. Note: lf a stud ent is willing to attend summer classes, it would be
possible to grad uate even sooner.
Freshman Year
First Semester
**ENG 101 English Composition I
*ESP 101 Exceptional Child l
*ESP 301 Behavior Principles I
**UNI 100 First Year Seminar
**Math Course
*PSY 101 Genera l Psychology

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
1 er.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Second Semester
*ESP 200 Exceptional Child ll
*ESP 401 Behav ior Principles □
*ESP 339 Fld Exp l: High Incidence
**Math Course
**ENG 102 English Composition 1T

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
Hwnanities

18 credits
3 crs.

16 credits

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Values
••EAS Earth Science
Social Science
Fine Arts
Electi ve

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Fourth Semester
*ESP 402 Life Skills Planning
Public Speaking
Comp uter Course
a tural Science
••HPE 105 Current Health Issues

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*Assessment & Prescripti ve Teaching
*PSY 205 Child Psyd1 OR
*PSY 207 Developmental Psychology
*EDF 333 Educational Tedmology
Elective
Elective

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Sixth Semester
*ESP 406 Transition Planning & Instruction
*EDU 310 Teadling in a Multicultural Soc.
*PSY 208 Educa tional Psyd1ology
*ESP 349 Fld Exp II: Low Incidence
Elective

15-16 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3---4 crs.

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*ESP 404 Curriculum & Methods I
*ESP 405 Curriculum & Methods II
*Elementary Course
*Elementary Course

12 credits
4 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Eighth Semester
*ESP 461 Student Teaching

12 credits
12 crs.

15 credits
3 crs.

• Required major and related courses
•• Required and recommended General Education courses
Bachelor of Science in Education:
Special Education & Elementary Education (Dual Major) -144 Credits
The Department of Special Ed ucation offers a dual major degree. The obvious
ad vantage to the dual major is that you receive certifi ca tion in both Special
Ed uca ti on and Elementary Ed uca tion at the same time. Students who comp lete
this program will be certified to teach in the fo Uowi.ng areas in Special Education:
dlildren with low intelligence, cllildren w ith learning disabilities, dlildren wi th
em otional problems, and children w ith multiple physical disabilities. This
certifica tion w ill cover grades nursery through 12th. Stud ents who cl1oose the dual
Special Educa tion / Elementar y Educa ti on degree will additionaUy be certified to
teach in the regular elementary classes Kindergarten through 6th grade. The
fo Uowing is a sample of a 5 year schedule. NOTE: If a stud ents is willing to attend
summer classes or take more credits i.n a semester, it would be possible to g raduate
even sooner.
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Freshman Year
First Semeste r
**ENG 101 English Com position I
*ESP 101 Excep tional Child I
*ESP 301 Behavior Principles I
**UNI 100 First Year Seminar
**Math Course
*Psy 100 General Psychology

16 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
1 er.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Second Semester
*ESP 200 Exceptiona l Child II
*ESP 401 Behav ior Principles II
*ESP 339 Fld Exp I: H igh Incid ence
**Ma th Course
**ENG 102 English Compos ition II

3 crs.

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
Hum ani ties
**Natural Science
**Social Science
Fine Arts
Va lues

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Junior Year
Fourth Semester
Public Speaking
*EDE 211 Instructional Strategies
**EAS Ear th Science
**NatLu·al Science
**Social Science

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Fifth Semester
*ESP 402 Ufe Skills P lanning/ Instruction
Co mp uter Course
**ECO Economi cs
**HPE 105 C urrent Hea lth Issues
**GEO Geography

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Sixth Semester
*ESP 403 Assessment & Prescriptive Teaching
*EDE 300 Lan guage and Literacy I
*EDE 311 Children's Litera ture
*EDE 200 Intro to Early Ch /Elem Educa tion
*EDF 333 Educational Tedrnology

15 credits
3 Cl'S.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

3 crs.

15 credits

15 credits

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*PSY 205 Child Psychology OR
*PSY 207 Development Psychology
*EDE 340 Language an d Literacy II
*ESP 349 Field Experi ence II: Low Inci dence
*ESP 406 Tran sition Planning/Instruction
*EDE 307 Science Elementary Grad e

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15 credits

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Eighth Semester
*PSY 20 Educa tional Psychology
*EDU 310 Teaching in a Multicultural Soc.
*EDE 321 Primary Field Exp. K-3 OR
*EDE 320 Intermedi ate Field Experience 4-6
*ECE 319 Parent & Community l.nvolv.

12 credits
3 crs.

Ninth Semester
*ESP 404 Curriculum & Methods I
*ESP 405 Curri culum & Methods □
*EDE 305 Math Content
*EDE 306 Teaching Social Studies Elem

14 credits
4 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Tenth Semester
*ESP 461 Student Teaching

12 credits
12 crs.

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

* Required major and related courses
•• Required and recommended General Education courses

Bachelor of Science in Education:
Special Education & Early Childhood Education (Dual Major) -144 Credits
The Department of Special Educa tion, in cooperation with the Elementary
Department, also offers a du al major in Special Educa tion and Ea rl y Childhood
Edu ca tion. The obvious ad vantage to the dual major is that you receive ce rtification i.n both Special Education and Early Childhood Edu ca ti on at the sa me time.
Students who complete this program will be certified to tead1 i.n the fo !Jowi.ng
areas in Special Educa tion: d1ildren with low inte!Jigence, d1ildren w ith lea rning
d isabilities, d1ildren w ith emoti onal problems, and children with multiple physical
disabilities. This certifica tion w ill cover grades nursery through 12th. Stud ents
w ho d1oose the dual Special Education/ Early Childhood Educa tion degree w ill
additiona!Jy be certified to teach Preschool through 3rd grade. TI1e fo!Jow i.ng is a
sample of a 5 year schedule. OTE: If a studen t is w illing to attend summer clas es or take more credits in a semester, it would be possible to graduate even sooner.
Freshman Year
First Semester
**E G 101 English Composition I
*ESP 101 Exceptional Child I
*ESP 301 Behav ior Principles I
**UNI 100 First Yea r Seminar
••Math Course
*PSY 100 General Psychology

16 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
1 er.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Second Semester
*ESP 200 Exceptional Child Il
*ESP 401 Behavior Principles □
*ESP 339 Fld Exp. I: High Incidence
**Math Course
**ENG 102 English Composition Il

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
Humanities
•• atura l Science
**Social Science

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
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Fine Arts
Va lues

3 crs.
3 crs.

Junior Year
Fourth Semester
Public Spea king
*EDE 211 Instructional Stra tegies
**EAS Earth Science
**Na tural Science
**Social Sc ience

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Fifth Semester
*ESP 402 Life Skills Plamling/ 1.nstruction
Computer Course
**ECO Econ o mics
**HPE 105 C urrent H ealth Issues
**GEO Geography

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Sixth Semester
*ESP 403 Assessm ent & Prescripti ve Teaching
*EDE 311 C hildren 's Literature
*EDE 200 Intro to Early Ch /Elem Educa tio n
*EDF 333 Educa tional Technology

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

15 credits

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*PSY 205 Child Psych ology OR
*PSY 207 Developmental Psycho logy
*ESP 406 Transition Planning/ Instr uctio n
*ESP 349 Fld Exp. Il: Low Inciden ce
*ECE 302 Em erging Literacy
*ECE 320 Fld Exp Infant/ Toddler / Day

3 crs .
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Eighth Semester
*ECE 304 Th em a tic Teaching
*EDU 310 Teaching in a Multicultural Soc.
*EDE 321 Primary Field Exp. K-3
*PSY 208 Educa tion al Psych ology

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Ninth Semester
*ESP 404 C urriculum & Me thod s T
*ESP 405 C urriculum & Me thod s Il
*ECE 315 M a th Content
*ECE 319 Parent and Communi ty

14 credits
4 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Tenth Semester
*ESP 461 Student Teaching

12 credits
12 crs .

* Required major and related cou rses
** Required and recommended General Education courses

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15 credits

12 credits

Theatre and Dance
Faculty: Slavin (Chairperson), Callery, O'Donnell, Pagen
Purpose
The Department of TI1ea h·e and Dance exis ts to prepare stud ents (majors and
minors) for entry-level professional positions or for furth er educa tion. In doing so,
the department also services the educational and cultural needs of the University
community and Southwestern Pennsylvania.
Programs
TI1ea tre is an und ergraduate degree progran1 in the College of Libera l Arts and is
included in the undergraduate degree Secondary Educa tion Commwlication
Certification program in the College of Ed uca tion and Human Services. Theatre
serves a dua l fimction, providing occupational education and training for talented
students pursuing cai-eers in theatre, and providing educa tional and performance
opportunities for all students.

TI1e Department of Theatre and Dance sponsors two play-producing groups with
membership open to all students: Urliversity Players, wh.icli produces Main Stage
Productions; Mon Valley Dance Council, producing dance productions. These
organizations either individually or in combina tion, annu ally present six or more
on-can1pus play, dance, and musical prod uctions.
The Department of TI1ea tre and Dance rewards creative exce Ll ence by offering
opportunities for upper level students to produce shows, choreograph pieces and
to direct, or design both majo r and minor (one-act plays) productions. Thea tre and
Dance majors are required to take practicum credits, wh.ich give students practical
experience in various areas of production: teclulical production, dance, acting,
design, management, directing, teclulicaJ direction, touring thea tre, and summer
thea h·e.
Honor Society
Since 1938, outstanding students have armually been elected to the University
Players' Hall of Fame. Membership in Alpha Psi Omega, the national honorary
TI1ea tre fraternity, is earned through both active participation in thea h·e productions and acllievement of sa tisfactory acadenlic progress.
Careers
Grad uates of California University work throughout the country in professional
ar1d senli-professional thea tre, in film arid telev ision, in teaming, in com1mmity
and regional thea tre, in recreation, and in rehabilitation thea tre, public relations,
interior decora ti on, costunling, ar1d ai-ts management.

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre -120 Credits
The fo llowing eight-semester scl1edule of courses provides a recommended framework for completing this program of study in four years.
Freshman Year
First Semester
ENG 101 English Composition I
THE 141 Stagecraft I
THE 150 lntro to TI1ea trical Design
THE 356 TI1ea tre Practicum
UNI 100 First Year Seminar
General Education Courses

16-17 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
1 er.
1 er.
5-6 crs.
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Second Semester
ENG 102 English Composition JI
THE 131 Fundam entals of Acting
THE 356 Thea h·e Practicum
General Educa ti on Courses

16 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
1 er.
9 crs.

Sophomore Year
Third Semester
DAN 132 or 133 or 301
THE 302 History of Thea tre I
THE 356 Thea tre Practicum
Gen. Ed., Minor OR Elective

16 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
1 er.
9crs ..

Fourth Semester
THE 312 History of Theatre JI
TH E 320 Fw1damentaJ of Directing
THE 356 Thea tre Practi cwn
Gen . Ed, Mino r, OR Elective

16 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
1 er.
9 crs.

Junior Year
Fifth Semester
THE 356 Thea tre Practicum
Thea tre Majo r Elective
Thea h·e Majo r Elective
Gen. Ed, Minor OR Electi ve.

15 credits
1 er.
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

Sixth Semester
THE 356 Thea tre Practi cum
Thea tre Major Electi ve
Thea tre Major Elective
Gen.Ed ., Mino r OR Elective

15 credits
1 er.
3 crs.
3 crs
9 crs.

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
THE 450 Thea. Practicwi1 OR Senior l11esis OR
THE 356 Thea tre Practicum
Thea tre Major Electi ve
300 or 400 Level General Educa tion, Mi.no r
OR Elective Courses
Eighth Semester
THE 450 Theatre Practicwn OR Senior Thesis OR
THE 356 111ea tre Practicum
300 or 400 Level General Ed ucuca tion, Minor
OR Elective Courses

12-15 credits

1-3 crs.
3 crs.

6--11 crs.

12-15 credits

1- 3 crs.
9-14 crs.

Bachelor of Science in Education: Certification in Communication
(Theatre Concentration) for Secondary Schools (120 credits)
Please see Department of Secondary Educa tion and Administrative Programs
sec tion of this ca talog.
Minor in Theatre
Concentration in Theatre - 21 credits
Req uired courses (12 credits): THE 131, (132 OR 133), 141, 150
Thea tre Practicum (9 credits): THE 350-358
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Minor in Musical Theatre - 24 credits
Required courses (15 credits): MUS 215, MUS 304, MUS 315, THE 131, THE 320
Applied Perfo rmance Electives (6 credi ts): DAN 301, D
302, MUS 211, THE 232
Ensemble Performance Electives (Repea table Cour es - 3 credits): MUS 191, MUS
192, MUS 196, MUS 198, THE 350, THE 351

Concentration in Dance - 21 credits
Required courses (21 credits):, DAN 132, 232, 233, 260, 302, 399
TI1ea tre Practicum (3 credi ts): THE 351
Concentration in Theatre History/Literature - 21 credits
Req uired Courses (21 credi ts): THE 100, 302, 312, 304, 305, 306, 352
Concentration in Technical Theatre/Design - 21 credits
Required Courses (6 credi ts): THE 141, 150
TI1ea tre Electi ves (9 cred its): select three of the foUowing courses: THE 211, 311,
271, 371, 225,325,328,341
Thea tre Practicum (6 credi ts): THE 350-358
Concentration in Acting - 21 credits
Required Courses (18 crs.): THE 101, 131, 231, 331, DAN 301, 302
Theatre Electives (3 credits): THE 231, 233, 309 OR 350

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Women's Studies
Women's Studies is an interd isciplinary field that examines the diverse experiences, contributi ons, and perspectives of women. ft is a process of discovering how
the concept of gend er has shaped human li ves. Gender is a social construct that
interacts with other categories of analysis, such as race, class, age, ethnicity, and
sex ual identi ty. Th.is minor explores how these compl ex interacti ons influence the
use and distribution of power in a society.
Ln a clearly pragmatic way, a Minor in Women 's Studies better equips a person
to deal effectively with gender relations in professional and personal Life. Today
ad van cement and success in many professional fi elds require taking advantage
of the recent ex plosion of new information abo ut women and gend er theories.
Stud ents with a bac kground in Women's Studies may pursue ca reers in any
hLLI11 an relation field, retail management, social service agencies, edu ca tion,
personnel management, or commLUl.ica tions, to name a few. They may become
consultants in advertising, research, or marketing, or some stud ents may use this
training to pursue an advanced degree.
Ln short, the Women's Studies program affords stud ents the opportunity to examine, in one academic progra m, the expanding scholarship on women that has
affected numerous disciplines, to do so in ways that encourage acti ve learning,
and to benefit tan gibl y from their studies.
21 cred its (12 of the 21 req uired cred its must be 300-400 level)
Required courses:
WST 200 Lntroduction to Women's Studies
WST 400 Feminist Scholarsll.ip and Research: A Seminar

3 credits
3 credits

Choose at least one of the follow ing C0Ltrses:
SOC 320 Lntem ati onal Women's Movements
HIS 325 Women in American History

3 cred its
3 credits

The remaining course work should include fom of the following courses.
You may include the remai.Jl.ing course not chosen above.
3 cred its
WST 300 Selected Topics in Women 's Studies
WST 430 Lntem ship in Women's Studies
3 credits
ANT 300 Cultu ra l Vi ews of Women
3 credits
ART 307 Women Artists
3 credits
3 credits
CM D 290 Gend er Communication
3 credits
ENG 315 Survey of American Women Writers
3 credits
HIS 309 History of Gender in Latin America
HIS 312 Women in Ancient / Medieval European History
3 credits
HIS 325 Women i.J1 US Histo ry
3 credits
LIT 127 Woman as Hero
3 credits
NUR 101 Women's Health Issues
3 credits
3 credits
PSY 311 Psyd1ology of Gender Rol es
SOC 290 Gender and Work
3 credits
3 credits
SOC 315 Social Minorities
SOC 320 Lnternational Women's Movements
3 credits
3 credits
SOW 303 HLU11an Sexuality
3 credits
SOW 495 Seminar in SW /Sexual Assault Counseling
XGE 202 Midd le Years of Life
3 credits
Inquiries may be made of Andrae Marak, Lnterim Director, Women 's Studies
Program, California University of Pennsylvania, 250 U11.iversity Ave., California,
PA 15419. 724-938-6021, e-mail Marak@cup.ed u
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Course Descriptions
Accounting - ACC
ACC 200. Fl
CIAL ACCOUNTING. The fundamen tals o f accounting concepts and proced u res for so le
proprietors, partnerships, and corporations. The in terpretation and use of financial sta temen ts and other
relevant accounting information will be emphasized. (3 crs.)
ACC 201. ACCOUNTLNG I. The hmda mentals of debit and cred it; the use of joumals and ledgers; basic
accounting proced u res; adjus ting and dosing entries; completion of accounting cycle; preparation of pertinent
financia l statements. (3 crs.)
ACC 202. ACCOUNTING U. A continuation of basic accounting princip les with an emphasis on pa rtnershi p
and corporate accoun ting. Prerequisite: ACC 200 or ACC 201. (3 crs.)
ACC 21 8. FEDERAL INCOME TAX I. An introd uction to individual fed eral income tax accounting. ACC 200
o r ACC 201(3 crs.)
ACC 301. LNTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTLNG I. In-depth treatment o f basic accounti ng p rinci ples and
concepts. A preparation fo r advanced courses in accounting and fo r the theory and practi ce sections of the
unifo rm PA examination. Prerequisite: ACC 200 or ACC 201. (3 crs.)
ACC 302. INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTLNG II. A contin uation o f the in-depth trea tment o f basic accou nti ng
principles and concepts with the emphasis on corporations. A preparation fo r advanced courses in accounting
and for the theory and practice sections of the unifo rm CPA examinatio n. Prereq uisite: ACC 301. (3 crs.)
ACC 3 18. FEDERAL INCOME TAX ll. Adva nced to pics in federa l taxation. Partnerships, d ecedents, esta tes,
trusts, corporations, pension and profit sharing plans, foreign income, securities transactions, etc. Prerequisite:
ACC 200 or ACC 201 and ACC 218. (3 crs.)
ACC 321. MANAGERJA L ACCOUNTING. For non-accounting majors; emphas izes the use of accounting d ata
in the decision-making process of a business enterprise. Topics covered are cost-volu me relationships; manufacturing costs and ana lysis; releva nt cost analysis; budgeting and va ri ance analysis; respons ibility accounting
and cost all oca tion; job and process product costing. Pre.req uisite: ACC 200 o r ACC 2ffl. (3 crs.)
ACC 331. COST ACCOUNTING I. An introduction to basic cost-accoun ting principles, cost-volume, profit ana lysis,
standan:i costing, p rocess and job on:ierostinganddepartmentalbudgetin gl'rerequisite:ACC200. or ACC 201 (3 crs.)

ACC 332. COST ACCOUNTING 11. A survey of special topics in the field of manu facturing accounting.
Prerequisi tes: ACC 331. (3 crs.)
ACC 341. NONPROFIT ACCOUNTLNG. An introduction to accounting fo r governmental and not-for-profit
organiz..1tions, including analysis of current, plant, and other general and special fund s. Emphasis will be given
to planning, programming, and budgeting to achieve insti tutional objectives. Cost benefi t analysis will also be
developed within the framework of funds allocation to specific programs. Prerequ isite: ACC 200 or ACC 201 (3 crs.)
ACC 401 . ADVANCED FINANCIA L ACCOUNTING. Specia l topics in acc0tmting. Mergers and acquis itions,
consolid ated fi nancial reports, fiduciaries, etc. Prerequisi te: ACC 301. (3 crs.)
ACC 418. TAX PLAN ING AND CONCEPTS. This cou rse dea ls w ith the broad recogn ition of the tax effect
on business decisions, and a practical approach to tax planning fo r both the corpora te and indi vid ual
taxpayer. Prereq uis ite: ACC 200 or ACC 201 (3 crs.)
ACC 431. INTERNATIONA L ACCOUNTING. A study of the current sta te o f Internationa l Accounting standards (lFAC's) and their relationship to the multinationa l corporation. Prerequisite: ACC 302. Ace 301 (3 crs.)

ACC 441. AUDITING. In ternal control evaluation and fi nancial com pliance, professional ethics, a udjting
standa rd s and procedu res, statis tical sa mpling and EDP aud iting. Prereq uisite: ACC 301. (3 crs.)
ACC 491. ACCOUNTING LNTERNSJ-llP. Practicum with Pub lic Accounting firms, government, or indus try.
Prerequisites: 18 credits in Accounting and permission of instructor. (Repea tab le; Variable crs.; a maximum of
12 credits may be used towards a baccalaurea te degree.)
ACC 495. SEMLNAR IN ACCOUNTING TI-IEORY. A review of the Accounting literatu re w ith special emphasis on those topics concerning contemporary issues in Accounting. Prereq uisite: ACC 302. (3 crs.)

Anthropology - ANT
ANT 100. LNTRODUCTION TO ANTHROPOLOGY. An introdu ction to bio logica l anU1ropology primatology,
hominid evolution, variation in modem humans), archaeology (methods, evidences of the evolution and d iffus ion o f cu lture), an thropological linguistics, and cultural anthropology (methods o f pa rticipant observation,

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compa rati ve d ata fro m non•Western societies, diversity and w1ity of cultu re). (3 crs. )
ANT 101. ARC HAEOLOGY H ELD SCHOOL. An introduction to archaeologica l proced ures by pa rticipation
in the excava tion of a site. Stu dents will be invo lved in all p hases of an archaeologica l excava tion, from in itial
p repa ration of the site for excava tion th rough the processing o f artifacts at the ca mpus a rchaeological labora to-ry. (3·6 crs., summer o nly)
ANT 200. OLD WORLD PR EHISTORY. A mid d le-level survey of the main a rchaeo logica l focal poin ts of tl,e
Old Worl d , requiring a basic understand in g of archaeological concepts, goa ls and techniques. (3 crs.)
ANT 220. AZTECS, MAYAS, AND I CAS. An introduction to and su rvey of the ethno logy and pre-<:onquest
a rchaeology of the advanced America n lnd ian Cl1l tu res of Meso--A merica and the Andean Culture area.
Inqui ry into the problems o f cultu ra l precocity. Prerequ isite: ANT 100. (3 crs.)
ANT 231. M-EDICA L ANTHROPOLOGY. An introd uctory cou rse that emphasizes the con tributions from bio·
logical anthropology, archaeology, and cu ltu ra l anthropology to the stud y of human sickness and hea lth.
Prerequisite: ANT 100. (3 crs.)
ANT 245. HUMAN OSTEOLOGY. TI1is lab in tens ive course is d esigned to give sh 1dents a thorough understand·
ing of the complexity and usehLlness of the study o f human teeth and bone. Osteology is the study of the human
skeletal remains and is a crucial part of the physica l anthropology curriculum. It has applications in Archaeology,
Anatomy, Paleontology, and Forens ic Science. Students will lea rn the entire human skeleton and be able to iden ti·
fy bones and teeth from fragments, detennine qualities sud1 as sex, age, and pathology from osteological remains,
and prepare a professiona l report on these topics. ll1e ap plication of such know ledge and training is extended into
the med ical profession, forens ic investiga tion, and Paleoanthropology / Archaeology. Prerequisi te: ANT 100. (3 crs.)
ANT 254. FO RE SIC ANTH.ROPOLOGY. This course teaches the bas ic ana lysis of human remains for the
medio-lega l profession, covering the d evelopment of the fie ld o f forensic anth ropology, how the bio logica l
p rofi le of an indi vidu al is d etermined from the skeleton, how s keleta l tra uma are evaluated, estim ation of th e
interva l since death and how fa r these assessments can be s upported. The course includes d iscuss ion o f in ves•
tiga ti on of crim e scenes, the lega l role o f the phys ica l anthropo logis t as an expert w itness and the importance
of report prepa ratio n. Case stud ies o f d ocumented individuals are used. While the practica l aspects o f this
field wi ll be th e primary focus, attentio n w il l also be drawn to the in corpo ration of anthropological approaches to d ealing w ith dea th and the hand lin g o f human remains. (3 crs.)
ANT 255. WO RLD ETHNOLC:CY. An adva nced course in cultural anthropology, in w hid1 compara ti ve data
from tex t and films abou t noi1•Westem cultu res are used to revea l cu ltura l di.fferences and similarities and the
natu re o f the ethnogra phic enterp rise. Prereq uis ite: ANT 100 (3 crs.)
ANT 280. IN DLANS O F NO RTH AMERICA. Socia l anth ropology and cultu ra l ecology of Ame rican Ind ian
cultures. Prereq uis ite: ANT 100 (3 crs.)
ANT 290. ARC HAEO LOGY. A comprehens ive survey o f archaeology: hjstory, theory and techniques.
Prerequ isite: ANT ·100 (3 crs.)
ANT 300. CU LTURAL VIEWS O F WOMEN. TI1is discussion -based cou rse is strnctured around the theme
o f how va rious world societies have viewed women. ll1e cross--cultu ral perspecti ve is the mea ns by whi ch
Am erican stud ents lea rn to app reciate other cu ltural po ints of view and become more self-aware o f their own
cu ltu ra l views abou t women. (3 crs.)
ANT 329. ANTHROPO LOGY [NTE RNSH[P. Lea ming new id eas and skills, as well as applying those a lready
lea rned in class, is the objective of an internship. Internsh ips a re cond ucted un d er the guidance o f both an 011·
s ite and a ca mpus supervisor. Internships are a mea ns fo r explo ring career o ppo rtun ities. (Va riable crs.)
ANT 340. RESEA RC H LABORATO RY lN PHYSICA L ANTHRO PO LOGY. This cou rse w iU provide the s tu dent practical, hand s-on experience in the clean in g/ conservation, ca taloguing process, basic analysis (classifi•
cation and d escription) of specimens common ly used in p hysica l anthropology, and how to report the resul ts
o f laboratory ana lysis. It shows also how ana lysis and theory are inesca pably linked. Hands-on projects use
skeletal elements, d enta l, biolog ical, and pa leontological specimens. Stu dents will app ly the scientific method
in their ana lysis o f d ata and will report the resu lts in a pro fessional manner with.in the classroom.
Prereq uis ites: A T 100; ANT 245; ANT 254; MAT 2·15 o r MAT 225. (3 crs.)
ANT 341. RESEARCH LABORATORY IN ARCHAEOLOGY. TI1is course w ill provide the student practical, handson experience in the cleaning/conserva tion, cataloguing p rocess, bas ic analysis (classification and d escription) of
arti facts from archaeological contexts and how to report the results of labora tory analysis. It shows also how anaJysis and theory are inescapably linked . Hands-on projects use fauna\, lithic, ground stone, and ceramic collections
recovered from Late Prehistoric s ites from sou thwestem Pennsylvania. Students apply the principles of hypothesis
testing to artifact assemblages from sites that ere part of ongoing research into the prehistory of sou thwestern
Pennsylvania and the lower upper O hio River Valley. Prerequisites: ANT 100; ANT 290; MAT 215 or MAT 225. (3 crs.)
ANT 349. ANTHROPO LOGY OF LAW AND JUSTICE. This cou rse undertakes the stud y of the anthropology of
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analysis of the role o f law in society. included in the course are subject areas such as methcxts of approaching the
anthropological study o f law, e.g. ethnology and understand ing the concepts o f comparative lega l pluralis m and
mobile law. Specific areas o f culture and law include the law of primitive man, Egypt, Ro me, Greece, and Mesopotamia. Jewish Law, Can on, L:,w, Isla mic L:,w, and the English Common Law are also exa mined - all from the
perspective of the infl uences of rultu res and society on the law and their practices, rituals, and ceremonies. Finally
the course cover.; topics relating to the lega l aspects of archaeology, exhumations, and giving testimony in court. (3 crs.)
Al'IT 355. PR EHISTO RIC AME RI CA INDLANS. The archaeology a nd reconstructed cu ltu re of Indians of the
eastern Uni ted Sta tes. Prerequisi te: A T 290. (3 crs.)
Al'IT 360. HISTORIC SITES A RCHAEOLOGY. Techniques, phi losophy, work, a nd a ims of tha t branch of history and an th ropology tha t stu d ies the American past from a cul tura l-a rchaeologica l point o f v iew. TI1e cou rse
includes stud y o f m ili tary a nd communi ty restora tions based on historica l arch aeology, such as Colonial
William sbu rg, Plymou th Plan ta tion, Inde pende nce Square, Fo rt Mi ch ili mackinac, Fort Ligonie r, a nd Fo rt
Necessity. Some labo ratory a nd field experiences incl uded. Prereq uis ite: ANT 290. (3 crs.)
Al'IT 379. SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN ANTHROPOLOGY. (Va ri able crs.)
ANT 380. PROFESSIONA L PRESERVATION. This course is designed to provid e tl1e essentia l theoretica l background knowledge and practical skills required for anyone working a nd hand ling artifacts and forensic specimens,
as it introd uces students to a '"ride range of colJections care respons ibili ties for a variety of collections (historical,
a rchaeological, ethnogra phic, natu ral history, and forens ic science), fo und in museums, a rchaeologica l and forens ic
labs. The extens ive comprehens ive lab component of this course is designed to provide each student with an opportunity to combine theory with practica l analysis, documentation and classification of specimens, and then employ
step-by-step curatorial methods to properly treat and p rocess historic, prehistoric and forens ic ma terials recovered
from archaeological investigations. Once the artifacts have been ana lyzed and stored, the student will be responsible
for a rchaeological reporting a nd producing a scholarly presentation about the coUection. Prerequisite: ANT 100 (3 crs.)
ANT 385. PRIMATE SOCIETIES
D BEHAVIOR. Advanced stud y o f the non-h uman p rima tes, includ ing
classi.fica tion to the gene ric level. Prereq uis ite: ANT 285 or permission or the in s tru cto r. (3 crs.)
Al'IT 390. H UMAl\l O RIGINS. Contemporary b iological anth ropology, e mphas izin g the evolu tionary theory,
gene tics, non-human prima tes, taxono mic dassification, the evol ution o f human be ings as part of the evolution of the p rimates, the importance or techn ology, and the e mergence and d evelopme nt of culture.
Prerequisite: ANT 100 or pemi.ission of lns tructo r. (3 crs.)
ANT 400. FUNDAMENTALS OF ARC HAEOLOG ICAL THEO RY. TT1e course is d evoted to an exa mination o f
th e ep is temology of Archaeology. Through close, critica l read ing of a selected set o f papers a nd read ings cove ring the major theoretica l a nd methodologica l issues in the d iscip line fro m the 18th centu ry to the present
and how these are used in th e stu dy o f cul tu re h istory, past li feways, a nd cu ltura l process. Specific topics to be
covered, wh ile d iscussing the h istorica l d evelopmen t of archaeologica l me thod and theory, in cludes goa ls of
a rchaeology, research d esign, hypothesis testing, CRM issues, the proper place of s ta tistics in archaeological
resea rch, the role o f Ethn oa rchaeologica l research, the use of a nalogy in a rchaeol ogica l reconstmctio n, site
taphono my, sett le men t pa tterns, evolu tionary archaeology, and the relationship o r archaeology to anth ropology and h is tory. Prereq uis ites: ANT 100; ANT 290. (3 crs.)
ANT 421. ANTH ROPOLOG ICAL THOUGHT. Wi th in a semina r con tex t, the his tory of a n thropo logical
though t is exa min ed from the period of the Enlig htenment un til mod e m ti mes. Particul a r emphas is is p laced
on the eme rgence of the va rious schools o f anthropology that have develo ped and waned over the pas t 100
years. Prerequisite: Junior o r Senio r Anthropology major, o r permission o f the instnictor. (3 crs.)
ANT 445. A DVANCED METHODS IN ARCHAEOLOGY. An advanced cou rse fo r the stud y of a pplica tions
of techno logy to the study of a rchaeological remains such as geophysica l reconnaissa nce, G IS, microscopic
stud y o f use-wea r patte rns on bone and stone tools, aeria l photography, a nd oth e r a na lytica l techn iques fo r the
stud y of specific ca t·e gories of arch aeologica l remains. TI1is cou rse a l.lows the stude nts to acqui re hands-on
experience tha t is not ava ilable in any other course. Prerequisites: ANT 100; ANT 290; and ANT 400 (3 crs.)
ANT 446. ADVANCED FORE SIC ANTHROPLOGY. Forensic An thropo logy is a n app lied area of physica l
a nthropology. Stud ents in th is in tensive lab and lecture course w ill become fami lia r w ith the use and limitatio ns of the most importa nt osteological me thcxts currently used by forensic a nthropologis ts. This course
employs method d eveloped in osteoplogy, skeletal biology, b ioa rchaeology, a nd paleopathology to the recovery and ide ntifica tion of human remains in a med ico-legal contex t. This is a w riting inte ns ive course.
Prerequisites: ANT 100; ANT 245; ANT 254; MAT 215 or MAT 225. (3 c rs.)
ANT 497. SEM LNAR IN PHYSICAL ANTH ROPOLOGY. An advanced course fo r stu d ying a specific theoretica l an d /or me thodologica l issue in Physica l Anthropology. Examples o f topics incl ud e Primato logy, classificatio n a nd syste matics, d ental anthropology, a nd Pa leopathology. TI1e selection of the to p ic o r to pics to be exa mined will vary in accordan ce with the research interests of the instructo r and the stude nts. Prereq uis ites: ANT
I 00; ANT 245; ANT 290 or permission of the Instructor. (3 crs.)
ANT 498. SEMINAR l ARCHAEOLOGY. An ad vanced cou rse for stud ying a specific theoretica l a nd / or
methodological issue in Archaeology. Examples of top ics includ e sett le me nt patte rn archaeo logy, evolutionary

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a rchaeology, househo ld arch aeology, classification, systematics, and cultural history uni ts such as the La te
Prehis toric and the La te Woodland. The selection of the topic or topics to be exa m.ined w ill vary in accordance
with the research interests o f the ins tructo r and students. Prereq uis ites: ANT 100; ANT 290; ANT 400, or permi ssion of the In structo r. ( 3 crs.)
ANT 499. SENIO R SEMJ NA R I ANTHROPOLOGY. A ll sen iors are requi red to take this cou rse. The sen ior
seminar is an in-d epth exa mirn1tion of issues relevant to the hea lth, vitality, a nd the practice o f Anthropology.
Some of the topics to be d iscussed incl ud e epis temology, paradig ms, interdiscipl.inary research, discip line
goa ls, professiona l eth ics, pub li ca tion, and careers. Prerequis ite: Senio r standi ng o r permission of the
Ins tructor. (3 crs.)

Arabic-ARB
A RB 101. ELEMENTARY ARABIC I. Fo r the stude nt w ithout previous know ledge o f Arab ic. TI1e d evelopmen t
of the fundam enta l s ki lls of the Arabic lan g uage. lnstrnction in basic com prehension, sentence structure, reading, w riting and spea king. Acq uc1int the s tud ents with the cu lture of the Arab and Islamic world . Classroom
stu d y is s uppl emented by laboratory stud y and practice. Th ree clc1ss hou.rs each wee k and one hour o f
lc111g uage laboratory study per week. (3 crs.)

ARB 102. ELEMENTARY ARA BIC [I. Acontin ua tion of Arab ic 101. Th ree class hou rs each week and one
language labora to ry per wee k. Prereq uis ite: ARB 101 o r eq ui va lent (3 crs.)

Art-ART
ART 106. ART A PPR EC lATIO . An introd uction to the majo r movemen ts in art whid1 helped shape western
civili za tion. TI1is co u rse is a s urvey of h is to rica l and contempora ry ap proaches to painting, sculptu re, and
a rchi tecture. (3 crs.) Fall & spring.
ART 1'10. DRAWING I. A beg inning course in draw ing skills and techniques s tress ing line, contour and va lue
studies, and the stud y o f linea r perspective. TI1is cou rse stresses rend ering techniq ues and the visual s kills necessa ry for stud ents to draw w hat they see. (3 crs.) Fall & sp ring.
ART 11 9. DESIG1 2-D. An exa m ina tion o f elements and p rinciples used in two-dimens io nal vis ual composition. TI1e student uses a va riety of media to solve problems in the theory and practice of art ftmdam entals.
(3 crs.) Fa ll & spring.
ART 120. DESIGN 3-D. An exami nation of elemen ts and prin ci ples of three-dimens io nal visual compositio n.
TI1ese include a l.I the elemen ts and principles used in two-d imens ional design, as we ll as the concepts of mass
and vo lume. (3 crs.) Fall & spring.
ART 127. INTRODUCTION TO GRAPHIC DESIGN. This cou rse provides a fo undation in visual co mmunication, p rov id es an und erstanding of the majo r concep ts o f g raphic d esign an d how des ign relates to ad vertising
and marketing, and introd uces the computer as a prod ucti on tool. (3crs.) Fa ll & sprin g.
ART 165. ARTIST'S WO RKSHOr l11rough contact wi th d isting uished visiting a rtis ts, this cou rse p rovides
ins ig ht to the basic language elements, media , tools, techniques and principles o f art production as a professional end eavo r. (VA crs. Repea tab le) As needed.
ART '1 66, 266,366, 466. SELECTED lDPICS. TI1is cou rse will p rov ide material no t covered in reg ula r art
stu dios o r a rt histo ry classes. It w ill provid e facul ty and stud en ts the opportw1i ty to ex plore new ideas and
techniq ues of select·ed topics in d epth. (VA crs. Repea table) As needed.
ART 227,327, 427, 428. G RA PHIC DESIGN STU DIO. A prog ressive level o f g raphic d esign courses that wi ll
emphasize creative, vis ual prob lc1n solving, graphic design hjs tory, theory, and criticis m, the crea tion o f portfo lio qu ali ty work, cl ient relationshi ps and p rofessiona l practices. Prereq uis ites: ART 127 & ART 11 9. (3 crs.)
(A rt 428 Repea table to 18 crs.)A ICT '227 & 427, fa ll; ART 327 & 428, spring.
ART 308. ART H ISTO RY: ANCI ENT TO ME DIEVA L. Introd uces s tud ents to the h is to rical llnfolding of the
earliest s ign ificant ideas, images, events, a rtists and persona li ties involved w ith the visua l arts - from cave art
to the d a\.vning o f the Renaissa nce. The tex tual focus is upon these earliest vis ua l arts fro m Europe, Asia, and
Northern Africa. Tiiro ug h lectures, visual a id s, and o pportuniti es fo r s tu d y in the field, stud ents wi th o r w ithou t prio r know led ge o f visual art wi.U lea rn how to make the art o f this period accessible and useful. (3 crs.)
Fa ll and s pring.
ART 309. A RT HISTO RY: RENA ISSANCE TO CONTEMPORARY. Ln trod uces stu dents to the historica l
unfo ld in g o f the significant id eas, images, events, artis ts and persona lities in volved w ith the visual a rts in
Europe behveen the 15th and 20th centuries. The tex tual focus is upon the visual a rts fro m Eu rope, but wi ll
a lso include o utsta nding visual exa mples from o ther pa rts of the world. Through lectu res, visual a ids, and
opportunities for stl1 dy in the field, students w ith or w itho ut prior knowledge o ( vis ua l a rt w ill lea rn how to
make the art o f thi s period accessible and useful. (3 crs.) Fall and sprin g.

ART 310. ADVANCED DRAWI NG. This advanced draw ing cou rse explores exp ressive draw ing techniques

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and drawing media, and is a contin uation of work to improve performan ce of academ ic drawing skills.
Emphasis is placed on drawing from a model to develop a knowledge of human anato my and to und erstand
its effects on the s urface information o f the human form. Basic drawing skills a.re required. Prerequisite: ART
110 Drawing I o r equivalent. (3 crs. - repea table to 18 crs.) Fa U& spring.

ART 321. NINETE ENTH CENTURY ART. Examines the visual a rts from roughly 1750 to 1900, surveying
eo-Classicis m, Romanticism, Realism, lmpressionism, and Post-Impressionism. lntellectua l currents, political
revolutions, and indus tria li zation will be treated as they a re reflected in art and as they a ffected its creation. A
major s ub-theme of the cou rse is the d evelopment of the modem indus trialized consciousness and how art
expresses it. The goals of the cou rse are to su rvey the major issues in 19th century art and culture and to develop s kills required fo r visual literacy, critica l thinking, and effecti ve expression. 3 crs.) As needed
ART 322. TWENTIETH CENTU RY ART. Examines the visual arts from roughly 1880 to the present, surveying
Fau vism, C ubism, German Expressionism, Revoluti onary Art in Russia, Dadaism , Surrea lism, Abstract
Expressionis m, Pop-Art, and Post-Modernis m. Intellectual curren ts, poli tical revolutions, ideology, and industria liza tion w ill be treated as they are reflected in art and affect its creation. The goa ls o f the course are to treat
the major issues in 20th century art and culture and to develop sk ills required for vis ual literacy, critica l thinking, and effecti ve exp ress ion (3 crs.) As needed
ART 323. WOMEN ARTISTS. Exa mines the artistic production o f women from the an cient world to today,
focus ing on the modem period. The cou rse begins with an analysis of work by ,vomen in its social, poHtical,
cultural, and econom ic context. Then texts representative of critica l trends in scholarship wi ll be discussed and
related to works by women. (3 crs.) As needed.

ART 329. ART lNTERNSHIP. Supervised experience providing the specific technica l skills used in the art
world ou tside the class room and studio, e.g., mounting exhibits, techniques of art resto ration, graphic arts
production techniques, and promoting arts and cultural even ts. (Variable crs.) Fall & spring.
ART 38 1. CRAFTS STUDIO. Students w ill explore the p rinci ples of basic studio techniques using jewelry and
metals. Design issues wi.11 be add ressed through a va riety of s tudio problems us ing the media. Problem solving s kills and crafts,nanship w iU be s tressed, as welJ as und erstanding the role o f the craftsperson in society as
a producer of objects w ithin a specia li zed discipline. (3 crs.) FaU.
ART 382. CERAMJCS STUDIO. An introductory exploration of clay through hand building techniques and the
potter 's wheel. Stud ents exa mine the va rious fo m15 and functions of the ceramic vessel. The cou rse focuses on
fo rm ing processes and the g lazing and firing of pieces made in the studio. (3 crs.) Fa ll & spring.
ART 383. PAINTING STUDIO. An introduction to the fundamen ta ls of painting. Emphasis is placed on fundamenta l techniques o f rend ering, including the stud y of light and shadow, color, intensity control and projection and recession o f objects in space. Wo rk and exercises a re do ne primarily in o il paints. Work in waterco lor
o r acrylic may be done with prior approval o f the ins tructo r. (3 crs.) Fall & spring.
ART 384. PRINTMA KJNG STUDIO. A hands-on introduction to the fund amenta l id eas, processes, practices,
sty les, method s, techniques and professional presentation of printma king as an a rt fo rm . The history, aesthetics, and critical frontiers o f printmaking as an art fo rm will also be addressed throug ho ut the cou rse. (3 crs.)
Fall & spring.
ART 385. SCULPTURE STUDIO. Introd uction to the basic language, elements, med ia, tools, techniqu es and
principles of the o rganization of sculpture. The bas ic techniqu es o f manipulation, subtraction, substitution and
addi tion involving differen t med ia and tools. (3 crs.) Fa ll & spring.

ART 413. ADVANCED CRAFTS. The Advanced Cra fts course is designed to permit the stud ent an opportunity to explore a large spectrum of contemporary jewelry techniques. Students could ex plo re centrifu gaJ o r lost
wax casting, enameling, and found material. Emphasis is, a t all times, on innovative des ign, imag ination in the
uti li zation o f technique and material, as well as genera l craftsmanship. Prerequisite: ART 381. (3 crs.) (Art 413
is repea table to 18 crs.) As needed .
ART 410. TEACHING VISUAL ART IN PRE-K THROUG H GRA DE 8. This course is designed to prepare
beginning teachers of visual art to effectively meet the di verse challenges of teaching at the Pre-K through
G rade 8 levels o f learning. Students lea rn how to establish a sa fe, efficient, creative, classroom d.ri ven by a student-centered / d evelopmental.ly sound / standards-based curricu lum that accounts for no child being left
behind. Studen ts d evelop a professional a rt educa tion portfolio that demonstrates all they have learned.
(3 crs.) As needed.
ART 411. TEACHING ART IN GRA DES 9-12. TI1is course is designed to prepare the K-1 2 a rt ed uca tion specia list to be a more effective teacher o f art stud ents in G rades 9-12 fo r the needs o f the 21st centu ry. Trad itional
and non-traditiona l materials and methods w ill be addressed in art production. In addition, art criticis m, art
his tory and aesthetics will be add ressed in the contex t of a daily classroom expectation. Fine Art, Crafts and
Visual Culture / Visual Literacy will be exp lored w ith a focus upon preparing teachers \·vho are able to deliver a
solid foundation in visual thinking and lea rnings well as help the more career-mind ed student. (3crs.) As
needed.

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ART 493. ADVANCED CERAMICS. Ad vanced courses in cera m ic s kills and techniques on the potter 's w heel
and in-hand fo rming methods. Considerable em phasis will be placed on glazing and firing a body o f work
com pleted th.roug h an in-depth stud y area in clay. Prereq uisite: ART 382. (3 crs.) (ART 493 is repea table to 18
crs.) Fa ll & spring.
ART 496. ADVA CED PArNTING. Repeatable painting stud io to d evelop proficiencies in pa inting techn iques,
rendering s kills, and the visual analysis of forms. Stu dents exp lore a va riety of pain ting methods, subjects and

themes towards the goa l of having each student achieve a unique approach to form and content. Prerequisi te:
ART 383. (3 crs.) (A RT 496 is repeatable to 18 crs.) Fa ll & spring.
ART 497. ADVANCED PRINTMA KING. A repea table s tudio course in prin tma ki ng designed to enab le stu den ts w ho are seri ously interested in printmaking the opportuni ty to experiment w ith many versions of the
main types of trad itiona l and experimental non-tox ic printma king processes. Students are ex pected to lea rn
how to engage in ind epend ent critical thinking and contribu te regul arly to strong stu d io dialog. Stud en ts lea m
how to behave as a rti sts through, and emphasis upon, visua l problem-finding, problem-solving, aesthetic
analysis, and historical perspective as it connects to their ind ivid ual artistic voice in printmaking. Prerequisite:
ART 384. (3 crs.) (A RT 497 is repeatab le to 18 crs.) Fall & sp ring.
A RT 498. ADVANCE D SCULPTURE. A repea table studio course in sculptu re designed to enable students
w ho are se rio usly interested in sculptu re the opportuni ty to experiment w ith many types o f media and to
investi ga te other seasonable materia ls w hich can be used as sculptu re. 11,ey w ill also be expected to impose
on themselves prob lems which demons trate criti ca l thinking and ana lysis of materi als. Pre requisite: ART 385
(3 crs.) (ART 498 is repea table to 18 crs.) Fall & spring.

Art Education - AED
AED 410. TEACHJNG ART IN PRE-K TH.ROUG H GRADE 8. Tius cou rse is designed to prepare beginning
teachers of visual a rt to effectively meet the diverse cha l.lenges of teaching at the Pre--K th rough grade 8 levels
of leaming. Students lea rn how to establish a safe, efficien t, creative, classroom d riven by a stud ent-centered/developmentally sound /s tandards-based curriculum that accoun ts fo r no child being left behind .
Studen ts deve lop a professional art educa tion po rtfoho that demonstra tes a l.I they have lea rned .Prerequisite;
Fo rma l admi ttance to Art Education Teacher Certification Progra m. (3 crs.) As needed.

Athletic Training - ATE
ATE lOl. FU DAMENATl.5 OF TH E RECRU ITING PROCESS FOR THE COLLEGE BOUND STUDENT
ATHLETE. This course has been designed as a web based offering for the high school principal, counselor,
coach, or those seeking a future caree r in those related fie lds and fo r the parent o f a s tudent athl ete who
desires to co mpete at lhe co l.legiate level. This course outlines the va rio us met.hods a student wo uld go abo ut
in his/ her attempt to ge t an ath letic scholarshi p, fede ra l and s ta te financial a id as well as NCAA, NA.lA, and
junio r college req ui rements for com peti ti on. 11,e class also incl udes spec i.fic s trategies that the stud ent athlete
m ust lea rn in order to achieve success in their college experience such as the know ledge o f nu trition, goa l setting, as well as pi tfa lls o f the incoming freshman adjus ting to college life as an athlete. (3 crs.) FaJI, Spring,
Summer, Intersession.
ATE 105. CURRENT ISSUES IN ATHLETICS. A comprehensive overview o f li fe skills that prov ide ed uca tional
ex perience and services in order to develop well balanced li fe s tyles fo r the stu dent ath letes and other interested students. 17,e course examines decision making, p lann ing and fulfillment of life goa ls, as well as contemporary issues, p roblems and controversies w ith in the intercollegiate athletic setting. (3 crs.) Fall & spring.
ATE 150. INTRO TO ATHLETIC TRAIN! G. This course provides an oppo rtun ity to lea rn and u nderstand
common injury and illnesses associated w ith ath letic participation. Addi tionally, the course introd uces the student to rehab ilitation and treatment approaches fo r athletic injuries. The course also addresses the prevention
and implication of a thletic injuries (3 crs.) Sp ring.
ATE 204. ATH LETIC TRAINING C LIN ICA L EDUCATION I. TI1is cou rse permits the undergrad uate athletic
tra ining stud en t to ga in clinica l and administrati ve skills throug h experiences with interscholas tic and intercollegiate tea ms in the athletic tra ining room and competition areas. Ad di tionally, stud ents complete the sophomore level cl.inica l proficiencies on a one to one basis in the class room as pa rt of the athletic training progra m's
lea rn ing over time model. This course is repea ted one time. (2 crs.) Fa ll/Spring
ATE 225. EVALUATIVE TECHNIQUES I WITH LABORATO RY. This cou rse enta ils the s tudy o f eva luation
techniq ues o f injuries to the lower extremities. Review of anato my, inju ry recognition, muscle testing, trea tment protocols and preventative meas ures are also exa mined. Prereq uisites: Must be fo rmally enro lled ATEP
o r by permissio n of the instructor. (4 crs.) Fa ll.
ATE 265. EVA LU ATIVE TECHN IQUES II WITH LABORATORY. TI1is co urse en ta ils the study o f eva luation
techniques of injuries to the spine and upper extrem ities. Rev iew of anato my, inju ry recognition, muscle
testing, treahTient protocols and preventa ti ve measures are also exa mined. Prerequisi tes: Must be formally
enrolled ATEP s tuden t or by permission of the instructo r. (4 crs.) Spring.

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ATE 301. MA AGEMENT CONCEPTS IN ADMINISTERING INTERCOLLEG IATE ATHLETIC PROGRAMS.
This course reviews the many administra tive tasks an athJetic ad ministrato r encounters in the administration
of an intercollegiate athletic program and department. The course is designed for those students majoring in
sport management, bus iness adminis tration or those who might be interested in a career in athletic administration at the college level. (3 crs.) Fall, Spring, Summer, lntersession.
ATE 305. ATHLETIC TRAINING CU NlCAL EDUCATION 11. TI1is course permi ts the undergrad uate athletic
training student to ga in clinical and administrative ski.I.ls through experiences wi th interscho lastic and intercollegia te teams in the athl etic training room and competition areas. Add itionall y, students complete the junio r
level clinica l proficiencies on a one to one basis in the classroom as pa rt of the athletic tra ining program's
lea rning over time mod el. TI1is course is repeated one time. (2 crs.) Fall / Spring.
ATE 315. GENE RAL ME DICAL ASSESSMENT. Concepts and skills for the eva luation of general medi cal
conditions in athletes are the focus of this course. Patho logical conditions of the respiratory, cardiovascular,
gastrointesti11a l, gen itourinary, integumenta ry, and neurological systems are exa mined with emphasis on
recogn ition and determining the need for physician referral and impact upon athletic participation. (3 crs.)
Sp ring
ATE 330. THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE WITH LABORATORY. Lectures and labora tory exercises that explain the
use and theory of therapeutic exercise and equjpment used fo r rehabil itati on in the sports medicine setting.
Prereq uisite: Must be fo rmally a enroUed ATE P stud ent or by permission of the ins tructor. (4 crs.) Fall.
ATE 340. SPORTS NUTRITION. Nutrition and its applica tions to hea lth and sports: designed to provide the
student w ith a sound nutritional background so that sound decisions may be made concerning a ll aspects of
nutrition. Addi ti onally, specific nutritional techniques used to im prove athletic perfo rmance are addressed.
(3 crs.) Spring.

ATE 400. ORTHOPEDI C EVALUATION IN SPORTS MEDICI E. Tiiis course consists of clinical evalua ti on of
the injured ath letes by the studen t and the physician to be used in determining the extent of an injury. The
physician ,vii.I critique each stud ent's clinical eva luation and make s uggesti ons as needed. The s tuden ts will
also obsen1e eva luations in the physician's office offices and may parta ke in surgery observa tion. This cou rse
mus t be repea ted one time. (1 er.) Fall / Spring.
ATE 405. ATHLETIC TRAINING CLIN ICAL EDUCATION Ill. TI1 is course perm its tl1e undergradua te athletic
training studen t to ga in clinical skills throug h experiences w ith interscholasti c and intercollegia te teams in the
athletic training room and competition areas. Add.itionalJy, students complete the senior level clinical proficiencies on a one to one basis in the classroom as part of the athl etic tra ining prog ram 's leaming over time
mod el. This course is repeated one time. (2 crs.) Fall / Sp ring.
ATE 425. ADMIN ISTRATIVE STRATEGfES IN ATHLETIC TRAINING. Administrati ve functions, litigation,
staff rela tionships, eth ics, bud get and s upplies, inventory, facili ty design, maintenance, safety assessment,
student trainer o rga nization and resume w riting. Prerequisite: Mus t be fo rma ll y enrolled ATEP stud ent or by
permission of the ins truc to r. (2 crs.) Fall.
ATE 445. PILATES AS THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE.This course will teach the philosophy and methods of
Joseph Pi.la tes. Students w ill lea rn to leng then and strengthen the Pm,verhouse (area fro m the pelvic gird.le to
the shoulder gird le) through the original exercises developed by Joseph Pilates. Partici pants ,vill not only lea rn
the exercises, but how to cue them effecti vely and adapt them to general fitness classes and personal training
o r rehabilitation cl ients. Fo llowing the course stud ents w ill have the o ption of sitting fo r U1e Power House
Pilates certifica tion exa m to obtain a certificate as a Pilates Mat Instru cto r. (1 er.) Spring.
ATE 460. SPORTS MEDICINE RESEARCH. Different types of research, particu la rly descriptive and experimental are presen ted. Emphasis is placed on deve loping library researd1 skill s, critically analyzing research,
and becom ing a knowledgeable consumer of resea rch in order to apply it in the clinical en vironment.
Prerequ isite: Must be formally enrolled ATEP studen t or by permission of the ins tructo r. (3 crs.) Fal.1.
ATE 440. PHARMACOLOGY FOR THE ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES. TI1e purpose of this course is to
provide an overview of d rugs commonly used to treat patients seen by persons wo rking in the allied heaJth
professions. Med ical reasons for drug trea tment, specific actions of therapeutic agents, and adverse effects are
presented. Prerequisite: Mus t have completed at least 96 credits or at the discretion o f the ins tructor. (2 crs. )
Fall.

Biology - BIO
BIO 103. CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN BIOLOGY. Basic biologica l principles are applied to the understanding
o f current social-biological problems and how these relate to an individual's persona] life. Topics incl uded are
human sexuality, nutrition, heaJth and disease, evolution, behavio r, and the d ivers ity of life. Three lecture hours
weekly. For students not majoring in Biology. (3 crs.) Fall & spring.
BIO 112. BIOLOGY OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES. A non-major Biology course pertaining to the
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ca use STDs an d the factors w hich are involved in their dissemination wi ll be studied. Special e mphasis will be
directed towa rds huma n behavior patte rns and mores \Vhich are conducive to contracting these venereal d iseases. Viral STDs (Acq uired hmnune Deficiency Syndrome, Human Pa pilloma Disease, Herpes Simplex [1 and
Hepa titis 8) w ill be e mphasized because they can ca use severe d iseases or even d ea th in hum ans; however, the
more common venerea l diseases (syphilis, gono rrhea, lyn1phogranuloma, venereu m, chancroid and candidiasis)
wi ll also be studied. Th ree lectu re hours weekly. (3 crs.) Variable.
BIO 11 5. PRINCIPL ES OF BIOLOCY. Structures and functions common to all orga nis ms; cell structure and fun ction, the chemica l aspects o f bio logica l systems, energy a nd materia ls ba la nce in na ture, developmental biology,
p rinciples of genetics, evolution, and ecology. Three lectu re hours a nd three laboratory ho urs weekly. (4 crs.) Fa l.l
&spring.
BIO 120. GENERAL ZOOLOCY. A comp rehen sive p hy logenetic survey of the an imal kingd o m, with emphasis
on evolutionary changes and the interrela tionships of animals with their environment . Laboratory studies o f representa tive members o f the majo r phyla. Three lectu re hou rs a nd three labora tory hou rs weekly. Prerequ isites:
BIO 11 5. (4 crs.) Fa ll & spring.
BIO 125. GENE RAL BOTANY. A su rvey of form and function of the majo r p lant g roups as well as the bacteria,
a lgae, wa te r molds, slime molds, and fungi w ithin the overa ll framework of a modem phy logene tic syste m o f
classificc1 tion. Prerequisite: BIO 11 5. 171ree lectu re hours a nd three labora tory hours weekly. (4 crs.) Fall & sp ring.
BIO 20"I. SURVEY OF BIOTECHNOLOCY. A survey of the scientific principles, resea rch methods, commercial
applica tions, socie ta l impacts, a nd business environm ent th a t impact a nd define the opera tion of biotechnology
a nd pha rmaceutica l companies. Stude nts will leam how genes, proteins, and cells work, how biotechnologists
study and man ipu late li ving organ.is ms, and how those methods are used to solve proble ms an d create products
in medicine, agriculture, industry, criminal jus tice, and the environme nt. Students wil l exa mine eth ical, social,
a nd economic issues affecting the use of biotechnologies, a nd the bus iness and regu latory en vironment in w hich
b iotechnolObry compan ies ope.ra te. 17w course g ives a detai led industry overview relevant to science engineering,
comp ute r science, information management, and bus iness majors considering technica l or bus iness careers in
biotechno logy a nd pharmaceutica l com panies o r an y student interested in biotechnology's impact on the human
cond ition. This is a web-based course (3 crs.) Fa ll and spring. Approved UCC ffl.31.05.
BIO 206. CONSE RVATION OF BIOLOC ICA L RESOURCES. A study o f bi ologica l aspects relating to plants and
a nimals d irect ly associa ted with wa te r, soil , a nd environmental chan ges. Numerous field tri ps are taken into
areas o f Weste m Pennsylvania to observe land reclama tion, conservation practices, and basic proble ms confro nting hum an popu lations. Prerequ is ites: none. Three lectu re hours and three labora tory hours weekly.
(4 crs.) Variable.
1310 226. BAS IC MICRO BIO LOCY. TI1is cou rse p rovides a survey of the proka ryotic and the med ica lly impo rtan t
concepts of microbiology including microbia l control, acquisition of disease, d isease prevention and control.
Prerequis ites: 171is course is for stude nts w ho are enrolled in a nu rsing progra m, or have obtained permission of
the ins tructor. TI1ree lecture hou rs and three laboratory hou rs weekly. (4 crs.) Fa ll a nd Summer.
810 2.30. ANATOMY AND PHYSlO LOCY I. A gene ral survey of the basic anatomica l tenns of posi tion and
direction, the relevan t scientific units, the chemical compone nts o f li ving orga nis ms, homeostasis, an imal cytology, histology, the integumentary system, the rudiments of neurology, the skeleta l syste m, a nd the cardiovascula r
system . Prereq uisites: TI1is course is for students w ho are en rolled in a nu rsing progra m, o r have obta ined
permiss ion of the instructor. 171.ree lecture hours a nd three labora tory hours weekly. (4 crs.) Fa ll and Spring.
BIO 260.
ATOMY AND PHYSIOLOCY fl A genera l s urvey o f the bas ic stnicture o f the peripheral and a utonomic nervous systems, sensory receptors and special sense o rgans, the endocrine syste m, the cardiovascular
system, the lymphatic syste m, the respiratory system, the digestive system, the urinary syste m, the reprod uctive
system, h uman embryonic development, a nd metabolism . Prerequisite: BIO 230. Th ree lecture hours and three
laboratory hou rs weekly. (4 crs.) Fa ll and Spring.
BIO 305. COMPA RATIVE VERTEBRATE ANATOMY. A compara ti ve study of the vertebrate organs and organ
systems of animals in the phy lum chorda ta, wi th e mphasis on evolutiona ry changes. Prerequisites: BIO 115 &
'120. 171ree lectu re hours a nd three laboratory hours weekly. (4 crs.) Spring even years.
BIO 306. H UMAN A ATOMY. A stud y of the structure of the huma n body, incl udin g d iscussion o f the eleven
fund a mental systems. Each system is described in te nns of its gross anatomy, with some d iscussion o f histo logy
a nd phys iology w here a ppropriate. Prerequ isites: 8 10 115 & ·120 or pem1ission o f the ins trnctor. Three lecture
hours a nd three laboratory hou rs weekly. (4 crs.) Fa l.l.
BIO 307. PLANT ANA1DMY. A detailed stud y of stnictu ra l diffe rentiations, especiall y in the highe r plants:
the structu re o f meriste ms and developmen tal changes in their d eriva ti ves. Prereq uis ites: BIO 115 & 125. Three
lectu re hou rs and three labora tory hours weekly. (4 crs.) Alternate fa lls.
BIO 310. ECOLOCY. Ecology presents th e biology or env ironme ntal science sh.Jde nt with a holis tic approach to
the study of the biological environment. Emphasis is focused on the na tu ral environmen ts of organisms, particula rly as biotic assemblages of these organisms interact w ith their envi ronmen ts from the concrete levels of organi-

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zation up to the regional and biome levels. Prerequisites: BIO 11 5, 120 and 125 or permission o f the instructor.
Three lecture hours and three labora tory hours weekly. (4 crs.) Fall & spring.
BIO 414. PLANT ECOLOGY. A stud y of the relationshi ps between pla nts and their biotic and abiotic environments, focusing on plant communi ty and popula tion ecology. Prerequisites: BIO 125. Three lecture hours and
three laboratory hours weekly. (4 crs.) Alternate Spring.
BIO 318. GENETICS. An introduction to molecula r gene tics and to the basic principles o f inheritance. Gene
interactions, multi ple-factor inheritance, chromosome inheritance, chromosome mapping, chromosomal and
extrachromosomal inheritance. TI1e roles of mutation, selection, migration, and genetic drift are in vestiga ted to

detennine tl1e genetic composition of different popu lations. Prerequisites: BIO 11 5, CHE 101, MAT 181, and ENG
102 or ENG 217, or HON 250. TI1ree lectu re hours a nd three labora tory hours weekly. (4 crs.) Fall a nd Sp ring.

BIO 325. ANIMAL HJSTOLOCY. The study of cellular differentiations in tissue, tissue identifica tion, and special
functions, especially in the mammals. Prerequisites: BIO 115 and 120. 1l1ree lecture hours and three labora tory
hours weekly. (4 crs.) Spring odd years.
BIO 326. GENERAL MJCROB IO LOGY. A detai led study o f bacteria and viruses, with less emphasis on fungi,
algae, and protozoans. Special emphasis on medical aspects of bacteriology, immunology, and virology. The
cytology, physiology, microbiology, and culture of microbes are pursued in the laboratory. Prerequisites: BIO 11 5
and BIO 125, CHE 101 and CHE 102, or perntission of the instructor. Three lecture hours and three labora tory
hours weekly. (4 crs.) Fall.
BIO 328. HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY. The fun ctions of tl1e human body. Basic physio logica l phenomena are studied
w ith consid erable emphasis upon clinica l and practicaJ appl ication. Prerequisites: BIO 11 5 and BIO 120 or permission or the instructor. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours weekly. (4 crs.) Spring.

BIO 335. PLANT PHYSIOLOCY. The physio-chemica l founda tions of plant functions are investiga ted, including
sud1 topics as ,va tcr and sa lt absorption, photosynthesis, respiration, plant growth substances, photoperiodic
responses, minera l metabolism, germination and the effects of air pollution on plants. Recen t advances in the
field o f plant physiology are included. Prerequisites: 810 115 a nd BIO 125, CHE 101 and CHE 102. Three lectu re
hours and three laboratory hours week.Jy. (4 crs.) Altemate Spring.
BIO 336. PLANT TAXO OMY. A stud y of relationshi ps among the vascu lar p lants, their classification a nd meth-

ods of identifica tion. Plant families native to Western Pennsylvania are stressed. Prerequisites: BIO 115 and BIO
125. TI1ree lectu re hours and three labora tory hours weekly. (4 crs.) Alternate spring.
BIO 337. ORNTTHOLOGY. The study of bird life. Classification, a na to my, ecology, behavior, and recognition o f
birds, with emphasis on local species and their relationships to people and the ecological balance with other
organisms. Prerequisites: BIO 115 and BIO 120. Three lectu re hours and th ree laboratory hours or fie ld activity
weekly. (4 crs.) Fa ll Spring.

BIO 400. MAMMALOCY. A shldy of the classification, distribution, and natural history of mammals, w ith
emphasis on eastern North American species. Field studies and preparation of stud y specimens. Prerequisites:
Can be taken with the permission of the instructor. Three lecture hours and three labora tory hours ,veek.Jy.
(4 crs.) Altem a te fa ll.
BIO 41 8. BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH INVESTlGATIONS. A research program for advanced w1dergrad ua te students who w ish to pursue careers in biological or med.ica l areas. Emphasis is placed upon the use of various scientific instn,ments and biologica l procedures necessary for research investiga tions. The student 1,vorks closely
\vith one or more faculty members on a research project which is departmentally approved. Each research project
is unique, and the data should ultimately be published in a prominent biological journal The student nom1ally
participates in one aspect of an ongoing research study and may pursue work for one or more semesters.
Students can take a maximum of 12 credits, 6 of which may be counted in the area of concentration.
Prerequisites: BIO 11 5 and BIO 125 (or BIO 120), one Biology elective course, junior or senior stand ing, and a 3.0
QPA. (1-4 crs.) Fall an d Spring.
BIO 433. H ERPETOLOGY. A considera tion o f the Amphib ia and Reptilia fro m taxonomica l, morphologica l, evolutionary, behavioral, and physiological viewpoints with emphasis on ecological relationships. Prerequisites: BIO
115 and BIO 120. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours weekly. (4 crs.) Spring even years.
BIO 435. ICHTHYOLOGY. An introduction to the morphology, taxonomy, ecology, and distribu tion of the major
groups of freshwater fishes, with emphasis on the northeastern U.S. faw1a. Prerequisites: BIO 115 and BIO 120.
Three lecture hours and three labora tory hours week.Jy. (4 crs.) FaU even years.
BIO 441 . ETHO LOGY. Four principal approaches to etho logy: ecology, physiology, genetics, a nd development
are interpreted wi thin the framework of evolutionary biology wi th emphasis on the pa tterns of behav ioral simila ri ties and differences a mong different kinds of animals. Prereq uisites: BIO 11 5, BIO 120, BIO 308, BIO 316 o r
ENS 300. eed pemtission of the instructor. Three lecture ho urs and three laboratory hou rs weekly. (4 crs.)
Spring odd years.
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orth A merica. An

e mphasis is g iven to the fores t co,runLmities and tree species of the mixed mesophytic regions o f the easem
Uni ted Sta tes. Prerequis ites: BIO 125. TI1ree lecture and three laboratory hours weekly. (4 crs.) Fall odd years.
BIO 445. ENTOMOLOCY. A specialized stud y of insects: identification and classifica tion development phases,
p hysiolog ical d 1aracte ristics, economic importa nce, disease vectors. Prerequ isite: 8101 15 and BIO 120. Three lecture hours and three labora tory hours weekly. (4 crs.) Alte rnate fa ll.
BIO 450. IMMUN0LOCY. A detailed study of the immune system of an imals covering nonspecifi c and specific
host responses to foreign ma te rials, the inte raction between cells of the specific immune response, the natu_re and
d iversity of the immune response, the practica l applica ti ons of the immune response, and disorders associated
wi th the immune response. Prerequis ites: BIO US, BIO 120 and BIO 318 or BIO 326. TI1ree lectu re hours weekly.
(3 crs.) Spring even years .
BIO 466. BIOMETRY. The fund amental concepts Lmderlying the applica tion and inte rpreta tion of statistical methods to biologica l a nd ecological research. Practica l experience in the d evelopment and analysis of laboratory an d
field projects. Prerequisites: MAT 215 and permission of instructor. TI1ree lecture hou rs a nd U1ree laboratory
hou rs weekly. (4 crs.) Spring.
BJ 0 478. EVOLUTION. An advanced course pertaining to the mechanisms that are operative in the p roces.s of
biological evolution . Life origins a nd development are in vestigated , w ith special emphasis p laced upon the
importance of gen e tic and metabolic systems di versity. The recurring a nd universal themes of mutation and
natural selection are thoroughly d iscussed as the concept of evolution a t the popu lation level is developed . A
d etailed account of human ori gins and species di versity is also studied. Prerequisites: BIO 115, BIO 120, BIO 125,
and BIO 318. TI1 ree lecture hours weekly. (3 crs.) Fa ll
BIO 480. CE LL BIOLOCY. 1l1e biology of the cell w ith e mphasis on the rela tionshi p of structure and function
within the cell. It is a stud y o f eel.I organelles, growth, di vis ion, macromolecu les, memb ranes, synthesis, and regula tion. Prerequis ites: BIO 115, BIO 120, BIO 125, an d CHE 331. Th ree lech1 re hours and three laboratory hours
weekly. (4 crs.) Sp ring .

810 486. C0MPARATrVE ANIMAL PI-IYSI0LOCY. A compara tive a pproach to the stud y o f physiologica l systems in a nima ls rela ti ve to envi.ronmental pressu res and phylogenetic standing. Prerequis ite: BIO '11 5 a nd BIO
125. 11,ree lecture hours and three laboratory hou rs weekl y. (4 crs.) Fall even years.
BIO 492. BI0LOCICA L AND ENVlR0NMENTA LSCIENC E INTERNSI-IW Student inte rns are placed with an
organiza tion o r institu tion w hich most near ly approxima tes their goals for employment. 1l1e intent of the intem ship is to provide stud ents wi th practical work ex perience in an environme nt in w hich they will be dealing w ith
practical proble ms req uiring rea l solutions in a rela ti vely sho rt ti.me fram e. Adv isor and d epa rtmen t chairperson
approva l is req ui red before cou rse enrollment. A total o f 6 credits may be applied towa rd s g radua tion in the fo llow ing manner: A maxim um of 3 cred its may be a pplied to an appropria te core area in the Biology curriculum.
ln the En vironmental Stu d ies a nd Pre-Professional program s, a maximum o f 3 cred its can be a ppl.ied to the rela ted electives area. In addition, a maximum of 3 credits may be app lied to the free electives a rea in the general
educa tion requirement of any program. Prerequis ite: Junior or Senior standing and permission of the d epartme nt
(Variable: 1- 12 crs.) Fall and Spring.
BIO 520. NEU RO BIOLOCY. An examination of the structu re and hmction of ne rvous systems . TI1e course is
d esigned to develop a de tailed understand in g of nervous system structu re a nd fun cti on from the molecular level
to the le vel of comp lex circuits such as learning an d memo ry. A centra l them e is the comparison of the neurological ci.rcui ts across phyla to id entify basic organiza tional p rinciples. Prereq uisites: BIO 115, BIO 120, BIO 306, BIO
328, o r permission of the ins tructo r. 3 hours o f lectu re weekly. (3 crs.) Va riable.
BIO 575. WATER POLLUTION BIOLOCY. A survey of the impacts of va rious types of environmental pollutants
o n aqua t:ic biological co mmunities. Commtmity responses are ana lyzed in a lecture/ laboratory fo rma t with
e mphasis on collection in the field . 1l1ree lecture hours a nd th ree labora to ry hou rs weekly. Prereq uisites: BIO 120,
CHE 101. (4 crs.) Fa ll odd yea rs.

Business - BUS
BUS 100. INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS. TI1e inte rnal a nd functional setting o f business ente rprise, its
orga niza tion and control (3 crs.)
BUS 242. BUSINESS LAW I. A stud y of co mm e rcial law as it re la tes to contracts, agency an d criminal and
constitutional law pe rtainin g to business. Prerequisites: ECO 100 and a t least sop homore sta nding. (3 crs.)
BUS 243. BUS[NESS LAW IJ . A continu a tion o f Bus in ess Law I. Bas ic legal concepts of sa les, commercial pape r,
secu red trans itions and rela ted top ics. Prerequis ite: BUS 242. (3 crs.)
BUS 342. BUSINESS, S0OETY AND GOVERNMENT. A survey of th e h is to rical and contemporary relationship be tween gove rnment a nd bus iness in th e United Sta tes. Specia l e mphasis is g iven to the developmen ts o f
the past two d ecad es. Pre req u isite: ECO 100 or equ iva le nt. (3 crs.)

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BUS 343. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. Incorporating the concept of social responsibility or
corpo rate social respons iveness in the corporate bus iness strategy; how to assess organizational performance
on social issues and design information systems to monitor policies in a large complex o rganiza ti on; the
identifica tion of the stages of this process and the characteristic problems and tas ks associated with each stage;
the evolution and / or design of structures and proced ures fo r handling socia l issues consistentl y w ith business
strategies. (3 crs.)

BUS 371 . ANA LYfICA L METHODS. This is a course designed to teach mathematical methods of solving
business problems. This w ill be especiall y useful to anyone who has opted not to take any ca lculus.
Prereq uisite: MAT 181. (3 crs.)
BUS 379. SPECIA L PROBLEMS IN BUSINESS. (3 crs.)

BUS 492. BUSLNESS lNTERNSHI.P. TI1e student is placed wi th a business fi rm, a bank, a govenm1ent agency,
or a non-profit organization for on-the-job and / o r counseling experience. It offers a practica l training g round
for stud ents whjch supplemen ts academic training by permitting them to address actual problems in a real
business environment. Prerequisite: Senjor standing or permission of instructo r. (Repeatable; Variable crs.; a
maximum of 12 credits may be used towards a bacca laurea te degree.)
BUS 495. SEMINAR IN BUSINESS. An intensive exa mination of selected subjects from the general field
o f business. Prereq uisite: Consent of instructor. ll1is course is repeatab le one ti.me if the subject matter is
different. (3 crs.)

Career Planning - XCP
XCP 194: CAREER PLANNTNC. A self-discovery cou rse that provides fi rst and second yea r students the
opportuni ty to develop career interests and goals. Students w ilJ ga in an und erstanding of their interests and
personal preferences by comp leting and critica lly analyzing the Keirsey Temperament Sorter and the Strong
Interest Inventory. Topics include the role of career planni ng in life planning, decision-making, sources o f
career informatio n, and the rela tionship between careers and a coUege education. Enrollment is limited to
s tuden ts w ho ha ve completed 59 credits o r less. (1 er.) Spring

Chemistry - CHE
CHE 1()(). INTRODUCTIO TO CH EMISTRY. A prepara tory course emphas iz ing the mathematical and reasoning s kills needed to be s uccessful in Genera l Chemis try. There are no prereq uisites, and the course satisfies
requirements in the Na tural Science area for non-science majors. This course is not an electi ve for Chemistry
majors. ll1ree class hours each week. (3 crs.) As needed.
CHE 101 . GENE RAL CHEMJSTRY I. An introductory course for majors and non-majors. Topics covered
include atomic s tru cture, bonding, sto ichiometry, chemical reactions, solutions, and the gaseous s tate. Three
class ho urs and three laboratory hours each week. Prerequjsites: Hi gh School Chemistry or CHE 103.
Familiarity wi th a lgebraic manipula tions and simp le graphing is expected. (4 crs.) Every semester.
CHE 102. GENE RAL CHEMJSTRY □. A continuation of General Chemis try I. Topics covered include intermo lecular forces, colligative properties, thermodynamics, kinetics, acids and bases, gaseous and ionic equ ilibria .
Three class and three laboratory ho urs each week Prerequisite: CHE lffl. (4 crs.) Every semester.
CHE 103, C HEMISTRY FOR THE EVE RYDAY WORLD. Chemica l principles are introduced and applied to
issues and prob lems facing S Spring and fa ll. Approved UCC 02 / 19/ 07.
C HE 151 INTRODUCTION TO C HEM LAB Introdu ction to Chemistry Lab is a labora tory oriented course in
chemistry for nonscience majors, incl uding nu rsing program sh1dents, that a lread y ha ve had Introduction to
Chemistry. Laboratory experiments / activities are designed to provid e a hands-on introducti on to experimental methods. Each experiment a llows the student to practice time-honored methods of science: making observa tions, taking measurements, recording data, and drawing conclusions from the laboratory data. Three laboratory hou rs per week. Prerequisites: None (1 er. ) Fall

CHE 261. ANALYTICAL CHEM:ISTRY. This is a traditional first course in quantitati ve ana lytical chemistry
focusing on "wet" chemical analyses. The theo ry and application of gravim etric and a va riety o f titrimetric
(neutraliwtion, precipitation and complex-fonnation) methods of ana lysis are presented. Emphasis is also
given to statistical evaluation of analytical data and stud y of complex aq ueous equilibria. Labo ratory activities
fo r this course focus on experimental methods and procedures required for precise and accura te quantitative
determjnation of composition of a variety of unknown samples. Three lecture hours and three labo ratory
hours each week. Prerequis ites: CHE 101 & 102. (4 crs.) Fall
CHE 305. INORGANIC CHEMISTRY. A continuation of Genera l Chemistry II. This course focuses on the concepts of inorganic chemistry w ith emphasis on atomic structure, periodicity, group and bonding theories, coordination, solid-state and acid-base chemis try. Laboratory: Qualitative and quantitative analysis of elements;

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synth esis and ana lysis of inorgan ic comp lexes; w rite a J. A m. Chem. Soc.-style reports. Three class and three
laboratory hours each week. Prerequisite: CH E 102. (4 crs.) Sp ring.
CHE 331. O RGANIC C HEMISTRY I. An introd uction to the basic principles whkh govern the reactions of carbon based compounds. Pa rticul a r emphasis is placed on introduction of the bas ic functiona l groups and their
structural and stereochemical properties. An introduction to reactions of fu nctional groups, includin g alka nes,
alkyl halides, alcohols, alkenes, a lkynes and conjugated systems thro ugh study of reaction mechanisms,
mol ecular modeling, and synthesis. Students are in troduced to and trained in importan t purification techn iq ues and instrume ntation used fo r characterizin g mo lecu les.Th ree hours lecture an d th ree hours laboratory.
Pre requ isites: C H E 101 & C H E 102. (4 crs.) Summe r & fa ll .
CHE 332. ORGANIC CHEMJSTRY IJ . A con tinua tion of the s tudy of organic functional g ro ups. The continues
study o f the prope rties, reactio ns, an d mechanistic eva luati ons of important functional groups, including aromatics, a lcoho ls, ethers, ald eh yd es, ketones, ca rboxy lic acid s, esters, a mid es, and amines. O rgan ic synthes is is
introd uced as a means toward inte rcon version of fun ctional grou ps. Theory and interpreta tion of infrared
spectroscopy, ultrav iolet spectroscopy, nuclea r magne ti c resonance spectroscopy, and ma ss spectrometry as a
mea ns to dete rmining molecu la r stru ctu re is also introduced. Stud ents w ill a lso be tra ined in design , imp lementation, a nd report of ex pe rim en ts through an independent project. TI1ree hours lecture and three hours
laboratory. Prerequisites: C H E 331. (4 crs.) Su mme r & fa ll .
C H E 361. [ STRUMENTA L METHODS. This cou rse w ill expose the studen ts to a numbe r of importan t
instrumenta l meth ods curren tl y used for chemica l an a lysis. TI1e topics covered fi t into three broad ca tegori es:
1) electroche mistry and electroa nalytica l me thods, 2) spectroscop ic methods and 3) an a ly tica l separations and
ch ro matograph ic methods. Both the theory and the ap p lica tion of these an a lytical me thods are e mphasized
w ith pa rticu la r foc us on the technica l deta ils of ins trume ntation, the me thod ology employed for precise a nd
accurate a nalytica l determina tions of s.-, mples a nd the advan tages a nd li m itations o f each me thod . An essenti al
componen t is the incorpo ration of " hand s-on" experie nce with many ins trumen ts in the labo ra tory portion of
th is course. TI1ree lecture ho urs and three laboratory hours each week. Prereq uisites: C H E 261. (4 crs) Sp ring
C H E 368. IN DMDUAL WORK I. An opportunity fo r s tudents specializ ing in chemistry to organize, in vestiga te, a nd report on a specific problem of their own selection. (1 er.) Spring, summer & fa ll .
C H E 381. ENV IRONMENTALC H EMlSTRY. ~1 this course, stude nts will lea rn the environm en t a nd modem
env ironm ental prob le ms based on origin, fa te, toxicity a nd remed iation of che mica l po llu ta nts. Emphasis wi ll
be p laced on the e nvironmental implica tions of a ir, wa ter, soi.I po ll ution, e nergy utili za tion, toxicology and
che mical prin cip les for va rio us e nvironmental processes th a t relate to green chemis try fo r poll ution preven tion
and clea nup. These topics will be introd uced through lectures, discussions, demonstrations, a nd laboratory
experim ents. Prereq ui site: CHE 331. (4 crs.) Spring.
C H E 410. C H EMl STRY [NTERNSHlP. The stud ent is prov ided an opportuni ty to work in a n industria l or
non-profi t resea rch laboratory. TI,is practica l train ing is in tended to supp lemen t the academic program .
Pre requisi te: Junior or Seni or stc1nd ing a nd pe rmission of the department. (Variable; 1-12 crs.) Spring, s umme r
& fa ll .
C H E 411. BIOCHEMJSTRY I. A comprehens ive s urvey of the structure and properties of nucleic acids, a mino
acid s, proteins, en zymes, ca rbohydrates, a nd lipi ds. Topics a lso includ e biosynthesis of protein s, enzyme kine tics, e nzy me structures a nd classifica tions. Advanced top ics include s tru ctural and mechani sti c eva luation of
the proteins/enzymes fo und in oxygen transport, glyco lysis, and fatty acid me tabolism . Three class hou rs
ead1 week. Prerequisites: C HE 332. (3 crs.) Fa ll.
CHE 451. PHYS ICAL CH EM ISTRY I. Fw,dame nta ls o f the rmodynamics an d chemica l kine tics. Includes stud y
o f la..,vs of thermodynamics, chemical, electroche mica l and solutio n thermod ynamics, phase s ta bility a nd
phase d iagra ms, prope rti es o f gases, li qui ds and solid s, che mica l reaction kin e tics an d reaction mechanism.
Three lecture hours a nd three laborato ry hours each week. Pre req uisites: Junio r stan ding, C HE 261, MAT 282.
Add itiona lly MAT 381 is recommended . (4 crs.)
C H E 452. PHYSICAL CH EM.IST RY n. Introd uction to quantum theory of a toms, molecules and chemical
bond in g. Fundame ntal p rincip les and postulates of q uanh1m mechanics a nd their applications to a tomic structu re, mo lecular spectroscop y, molecula r symme try a nd molecula r stnicture d e termination a re studi ed in g rea t
d etai l. TI, ree lecture hours and three laboratory hours each week. Pre requisite: C HE 451. (4 crs.)
CH E 495. CH EM.ISTRY SE MJNA R. Stud en ts may choose a particu la r top ic in che mistry and, und e r the supervis ion of a fa cul ty membe r, prepare and presen t a semina r report. TI1e top ics a re to be o n ma teri al no t cove red
in the unde rgraduate courses, or ex tens ions of some particula r aspect of chemistry included in less detail in an
und ergradua te course. (1 er.) Sp ring & fa ll

Communication Disorders - CMD
CMD 100. SURVEY OF SPEEC H PATHOLOGY. Th is is the introducto ry co urse to communi ca ti on disorders
a nd the fie ld of speech / la nguage pathology. (3 crs.) Fa ll

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CMD 105. LANGUAGE AND SPEECH DEVELOPMENT. Emphasizes the normal development of speech,
language, and communication. The form and hmction of langua ge are considered, i.e., phonology, syntax,
morpho logy, semantics, and pragmatics. (3 crs.) Annually
CMD 108 NATURE OF LANGUAGE. This is a course about both the history and current use of language. A
major focus of this course is to ana lyze the va rious components of language: phonetics, phonology, morphology, semantics, syntax and the written representation. The sociocultural influence (dialects, accents) o f language
is also discussed. A comparison is mad e between human and animal languages. Lastly, language function is
compared with brain structure. (3 crs.) Annua lly
CMD 203. PHONETICS. Introduces practical phonology and phonetics as they apply to the communicati ve
process. The student is required to lea rn and use the lntemational Phonetic Alphabet. (3 crs.) Annually
CMD 204. A ATOMY AND PHYS IOLOGY. The structure and normal function of the components of the
human body participating in the production and recep tion of speech and language. Prerequ isite: CMD 213. (3
crs.) Alternate years
CMD 21 5. SPEECH SCIENCE. An introductory course in Speech Science: the stud y of the physical characteristics o f speech, its perception and its production. (3 crs.) Alternate years
CMD 216. ARTICULATION. This course w ilJ provide the student with traditional views towa rd articulation
disorders and their assessment and treatment. Current management and assessment procedures w ill be
presented. (3 crs.) Alternate yea rs
CMD 218. INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL PROCEDURES. This course is designed to give the senior-level
Communica tion Disorders student his or her fi rst in-d epth view of actual clinicaJ procedures. ll1e major goal
of the course is to consider all the issues related to basic/entry-level clinical interaction and to share information with classmates. Topics w ill include creating an appropriate clinical environment, pro fessional behavior,
moti va ting others, reinforcement principles, lega lities of clinical interactions, record keeping, data collection,
basic medical terminology, and administering basic speech and hea ring screenings. (3 crs.) Alternate years
CMD 220. COMMUNICATfON ACROSS THE LIFESPAN. Through lecture, reading and di rect observations,
the student will learn about the normal development of language across the lifespan. He/she w ill also learn
abou t the abnormalities that occur at specific stages of life, as well as those that occur at all ages. Registra tion
in CMD 220 Laboratory is required and will provide the stud en t wi th client observati ons both on and off-campus. (3 crs.) Annually
CMD 300. SPEECH PATHOLOGY I. This course provides students w ith introductory knowledge of children
with language and speech disorders. 1l1ey wilJ become aware of proced ures and principles utilized by speechlanguage pathologists in the assessment and management of d1ildren w ith language and speech delays/d isorders. Prereq uisites: CMD 100, 203,204 and 213. (3 crs.) Alternate years
CMD 301. SPEEC H PATHOLOGY 11 Primary emphasis is placed on several of the major speech disorders,
namely: fluency d isorders, voice disorders, language disorders in ad ults, dysarthria, apraxia, and dysphagia.
Prerequisites: CM D 203, CMD 204, CMD 213. (3 crs.) Alternate years
CMD 305. INTRODUCTION TO AUDIOLOGY. The course will provid e the student w ith an understanding of
the genetic and disease processes producing hea ring loss in children and ad uJts and the procedures used to
assess hea ring loss and rehab ilitate persons with hea ring impairment. Prerequisi tes: CMD 204 and CMD 213.
(3 crs.) Alternate years
CMD 320. ASSESSMENT OF SPEECH AND LANGUAGE. The student lea rns to administer, score, and interpret speech and language tests and write diagnostic reports based upon the administration and results of such
tests. (3 crs.) Alternate yea rs
CMD 350. Sign Language and Braille. This is the onl y CM D course that is not required o f CMD majors.
Learn beginning American Sign Language in large group and small group practices. Lea rn about the Deaf culture. Learn to read and prod uce Braille using both a braille, and a hand slate. (3 as.) Usually offered annually.
CMD 400. CUNICA L PRACTICUM. Provides the student clinician w ith a variety of the.rapeutic and evaluation experiences with children or ad ults having speech, language or hea ring disorders. Prerequisites: a GPA of
3.0 is absolutely required in order to enroll Repea table class. Plan to take it for 1 credH in each o f the fi rst three
years (either fall or spring) and for 3 credits in your senior year. The first three experiences will be in the
Speech and Hearing Clinic with individual clients and the senior year experience will be in our CMD
Preschool. Offered every fall and every spring.

Communication Studies - COM
COM 100. PERSPECTNES ON COMMUNICATION. An introductory course intended primaril y fo r majors
in Communication Studies. 1l1e course explains the many perspectives from which communica tion may be
studied and serves as an introduction to the discipline. (3 crs.)

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COM 101. O RAL COMMUN ICATION. This course is d esigned to d evelop the know led ge and s kill necessa ry
for p repa ring and presenting ex tempora neous speeches to accomplish informative and persuasive goa ls on
issues of civ il, poli tical, o r cultura l importan ce. Cou rse topics indude audience analysis, research, organ ization, lang uage use, and deli very that facilita te effective communica tion w ith audiences. (3 crs.)
COM 105. SU RV EY OF RADIO, TEL EVIS IO N, A D FfLM. Introducti on to communica tion in radio,
telev ision, and film ; effects of ma ss med ia on the a udience and the ind ividua l; role of mass media in news,
d ocL1men ta ries, commercials, and entertainmen t broadcasting. (3 crs.)
COM 141. AUDIO PRODUCTION I. Fundamentals o f rad io prod uction including the theory and use of Aud io
La b equ ipment, w riting and prod ucing various types of basic radio programs, and the stud y o f FCC ru les and
regula tions as they apply to radio broadcasters. (3 crs.)
COM 142. VIDEO PRODUCTION I. Fundamenta ls o f televis ion s tud io production, incl uding U,e use o f equipment. TI1is course has both a lecture and a laboratory component. Stud ents mus t register fo r both the lectu re
and labora tory co mponen ts in the sa me term . (3 crs.)
COM 165. INTERP ERSONA L COMMUNICATION. 17,is course see ks to help the stu dent d evelop an awa reness of the nature an d complexi ty o f interpersonal co mmuni ca tion, recognize how percep tion of th e self affects
the ab ility to relate to o thers, and ga in an understa ndi ng of those elements that shape the interpersonal communica tion p rocess. (3 crs.)
COM 20 1. INTERCOLLEG IATE FORENSIC ACTIYl11ES. Ins tru ction, practice, and perfo rmance o f va rio us
fo rm s of deba te and competitive indi vidual spea king and read ing even ts. Pa rti cipation in inte rcollegiate
competition, largely on some wee kends, is required . Open to students in an y major. (3 crs.)

COM 203. INTRODUCTION TO PUB LIC RE LATIONS. Examines PR as the communica tio n function that
all ows o rganizations to interface wi th their env i.ro nmcnts and publics. It describes the pub lic rela tions process
as well as its history, the guiding principles and concepts of organiza tional advocacy, and explores the va rious
ca reer op portunities in the field . (3 crs.)

COM 210. VO ICE AND ARTI CU LATI ON. Introdu ction to phonetics and to voice producti on and control, w ith
exercises to develop adequ ate qua li ty, loudness, pitch, ra te, and articulation. (3 crs.)
COM 220. GROUP COM.MUNlCATION. This COl1 rse exa mines elements and processes in group communication as they are req ui red fo r making decisions, solving problems, man aging conflict, understand in g interpersonal in fluence and interaction, and evaluating leadership roles. Both theoretical and practi cal g ui delines as
they app ly 10 group communica tion are examined. Group projects and experien ti al lea rning activities may
req uire participation in service-lea rning activ ities outsid e of class and o ff ca mpus. (3 crs.)
COM 224. INTRODUCTION TO O RA L INTERPRETATION. Techniques o f discove ring denota ti ve and connotati ve mea nin gs in li teratu re fo r presentation to lis teners; solo presentations of different literary fo rms. (3 crs.)

COM 230. ARGUMENTATION A D DEBATE. This course aims to culti va te stud ents' cri tica l und erstanding
of forms of reasoning as these are dep loyed by advoca tes in va rious si tuations. Students lea rn about a rgument
fo rm, structu res and strategies used in su pporting or undermining propositions. Students act as ad vocates fo r
particular positions in a tea m deba te and write critic;i l ;in;i lyses of ;idvoc;ites in deb;i tes, panel discussions, and
arg umenta ti ve essays. (3 crs. )
COM 235. PRESIDENTIAL RH ETO RIC, 1960 TO THE PRESENT. A s tud y of the w ritten texts, audio tapes,
and video tapes of selected speeches by American presidents. TI1e course explores the use of rhetoric in campaigns, in govemance and in crises, by the presidents in o rder to illustrate contemporary political speaking
and is an exa mination o f how to und erstand and eva luate presidential spea king. (3 crs.)
COM 241. AU DIO PRODUCTIO N 11. Students wi ll bui ld upo n the kno wledge and s kills lea rned in Aud io
Prod ucti on I, including crea ting, writi ng, producing and evaluating various types of mo re sophistica ted
production projects. Strong emphasis o n theory and practice of field prod uction, creating sound and special
effects. Prerequisite; COM 14·1 or permission of instructo r. (3 crs.)

COM 242. VIDEO PRODUCTION [I. A course designed to prepare a student to pe rfor m in the va rio us areas of
single ca mera electronic field prod uct·ion, includ in g the fund amenta ls of scripting, pl;inn ing and budgeting
field shoots; ga therin g a ud io and vid eo in the fie ld; field l.ig hting; skiI.ls and aesthetics of editing field produ ced video; and the understa nding and read ing of tes t equipment fo r video signa ls. Prerequisite: COM 14.2
o r pennission of instructor. (3 crs.)
COM 246. RA DIO AN D TELEVISIO ANNOUNCING. Theories and practice o f ga thering, eva luati ng, w riting, and delivering newscasts, sports, commercials, interv iews, for radi o and television audiences.
Pre req uisite: COM 141 or COM 142 or permission of instructor. (3 crs.)
COM 250. ORAL COMMUN ICATION: MANAGEMENT. Develop an awareness of, and an a ppreciation for
communi ca tion in the business world ; prepa ring and presenting o ra l reports and speeches designed especia lly
fo r persons w ho function in o rga ni zations, businesses, o r industries. (3 crs.)

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COM 275. THE ART OF FILM. ll1is COLLTse provides an introd uction to the study of film and covers fun damental concepts in the history, aesthetics, style, technique and cri tical interpretation of fi lm. The course

emphasizes the fil mmaker as a crea ti ve artist. (3 crs.)
COM 303. PUBLIC RELATIO S APPLICATIONS. This course seeks to develop the production s kills necessary to function in an entry-level publk relations posi tion. Many assignments will help stud ents develop: l )
proficiency using the host of vehicles PR practitioners use, and 2) a portfolio. Effort will be made to crea te an
atmosphere similar to the first job in PR. The instructor will be the first PR supervisor - the boss - edi ting the
work; criticizing style; asking for research; forcing the stu dent to plan, analyze, w rite, rewrite, prepare, repair,

organize, and reorganize. Prereq uisite: COM 203. (3 crs.)
COM 315. LANG UAGE AND BEHAV IOR. Developing language habi ts that improve sensory and symbo lic
percepti on, in (erence-making, eval uation, and conflict management / resolution. Prerequisite: COM 165 or
permiss ion of instructor. (3 crs.)
COM 320. I ERCULTURAL COMMU !CATION. Stud ents wi ll ga in insigh t into the cultura l communication problems of individuals and groups in face- to-face comm unica tion and in technologically-mediated communica tion. The course provides description and analysis of cultural factors in communica ti on, such as perception, va lue systems, language codes, and nonverbal communication. (3 crs.)
COM 324. ADVANCED ORAL INTERPRETATIO1 . Detailed analysis and evaluation of literary forms. Crea ti ve
experimentation in adapting perfom1ing literature for solo and group presentations. Prerequisite: COM 224. (3 crs.)
COM 331. RADIO AND TELEVISION COMMEROALS. The wri ting of commercial messages in varying
lengths for both rad io and television, including preparation of storyboards. Prerequisite: COM 141 or COM
142 or permission of instructor. (3 crs.)
COM 332. RADIO AND TELEV ISION WRITING: NEWS. The writing of news, commentary and documen•
tary scripts for rad io and television; includes the press conference. Prereq uisites: COM 141 or COM 142 or
pem1jssion of instructor. (3 crs.)
COM 335. RADIO AND TELEV ISION WRITING: DRAMA Writing and analyzing teleplays, film and / o r
rad io plays for understanding of dramatic composition and unique needs of specific w riting genres and
audiences. (3 crs.)
COM 336. BROADCAST REPORT! G. A further exploration of the principles of reporting for the electronic
media. Students wi.U apply reporting techniques, ethical principles, and legal principles in actua l field experiences. (3 crs.)
COM 341. AUDIO: AESTHETICS & APPLICATIONS. This course is designed as a discussion of va rious aesthetic princi ples in audio folJowed by application of these principles in studen t prcxluctions. Students must
have mastered the mechanics of studio and field audio mixing, recording and editing prior to enrollmen t.
Prereq uisites: COM 141 & COM 241 , or permission of instructor. (3 crs.)
COM 342. VIDEO: AESTHETICS & APPLICATIONS. This course is designed as a discussion o f va rio us
aesthetic principles in video followed by app l.ica tion of these princip les in stud ent prod uced programming.
Students must have mastered the mechanics of shooting and editing video tape prior to enroll ment in this
course. Prereq uisites: COM 142 & COM 242. (3 crs.)
COM 350. PERSUASION. Methods of changing atti tud es and behaviors through communication; ana lysis of
individuals, aud iences, occasions, and subjects for persuasive appea ls. Study of logical and psychological
arrangements and the ethics of persuading and being persuaded. Preparation of persuasive speeches.
Prerequisite: COM 101 or COM 250 or permission of instructor. (3 crs.)
COM 355. BROADCAST MA AGEME T. Development of a working knowled ge of the manageria l struc•
tu res of broadcas t organization. Prerequisite: COM 141 o r COM 142. (3 crs.)
COM 363. SPORT COMMUNICATION AND ME DI A RELATIO S. This comse provides sport management
training in sports public relations, publicity, and marketing. It includes writing for the media, managing media
relationships, and using media to obtain marketing objectives. Prerequisite: COM 303 or permjssion of instructor. (3 crs.)
COM 370. PUBLIC COMMU ICATIO LAW AND POLICY. This course exa mines the meaning of the speech
and press clauses of the First Amendment and the app lica tion of those clauses to the formulation of publ.ic
communica tion pol.icy. It considers electronic med.ia pol.icy formuJation in the area of commercial speech, contemporary speech controversies, privacy, public interest, and evolving communica tion technologies, from the
perspecti ves of statute limitations, court constitu tiona l interpretations, common law, regulatory mandates, and
international trea ties. (3 crs.)
COM 401. INTERNATIO AL BROADCAST SYSTEMS. An overv iew of world broadcasting systems. It prepares the stu dent to function as a person wi th a world view of the field of electronic mass communication.
Prerequisites: COM 355, COM 105. (3 crs.)

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COM 410. PROFESSIONAL VIDEO COMMUN ICATIONS. The fi eld of business a nd institutiona l vid eo. The
cou rse prepa res the stud ent to function as a corporate writer, producer, director, and editor of des ktop videos,
video press releases, videoconferences, training tapes, and other business and institutional videos.
Prerequisi tes: COM 100 & COM 105. (3 crs.)
COM 429. SPECIAL PROBLEMS lN COMMUNICATION. Independ ent s tudy and reporting o f topics of inte r-

est to the stud ent but not ava ilable in sched uled courses. (Variable crs.)
COM 438. PUBLI C RELATIONS CAMPAIGN MANAGEME T. Seeks to increase understand ing o f the
ma nagemen t o f pub l.ic relations ca mpaigns by integr a ting communica tions theory wi th professional practice.
Special a ttention is given to techniques for designi ng, implemen ting and eva luating effective ca mpa ign
strategies fo r clie nts. Prerequisi tes: COM 203, COM 303. (3 crs.)
COM 445. RA DIO AND TELEV ISION IN A FREE SOCIETY. A stud y of the ri ghts a nd ob liga tions o f the mass
media producer, purveyor, an d a udience. Prerequis ite: COM 105 o r permission o f the ins tructor. (3 crs.)
COM 459. COM MUNICATION STUDrES INTE RNSHIP. Opportunities for practical , professiona l conummication work and field experiences in va ri ous off-ca mpus settings. Inte rnships are to be jointly administered by an
on-site superviso r and the departmenta l internship supervisor. (Va ri able crs.)
COM 461. COMM LJNICATION C RJTICISM . The stud y a nd a pplication of the me thods a nd critica l perspec-

tives used in communication criticism. Students ..viii critique a wide range of communica tion artifacts w hich
may incl ud e speeches, advertisements, films, and the messages o f pub lic rela tio ns. (3 crs.)
COM 463. M ED IA C RJTI C ISM. The s tud y o f critica l approaches lo at1d io, video and cinematic tex ts.
Emph asis on the di sc ussion a nd app lica ti on of approa ches tha t exa mine: the mean ing o f media texts, the

author 's role in producing media texts, the impact of med ia texts on audiences, and the impact of the social
and cultura l milieu on the creati ve and critical process. Prerequisites: COM 105. (3 crs.)
COM 481. COMM LJN ICATION RESEARCH TEC HN IQUES. 17,is cou rse is intend ed to prov ide an in trod uc-

tion lo and practice in the construction of research that is appropriate to the stud ent 's area of interest in
Co1nm unica tion Stu d ies. It seeks to provide basic resea rch skills to th ose anticipating graduate studi es, and to
those anticipating employment in areas of Commun ica tion Studies, Prerequ isites: Major, junior stand ing or
permission of instructor. (3 crs.)
COM 484. PUB LIC RELATIONS CASES AND PROBLEMS. This is the ca ps tone course for s tudents in the

public relations Concentration. It seeks to develop analytical skills so that graduates may function in the four
primary roles of the public relations practi ti oner: 1. monitor of public opinion and change; 2. voice of the
corporate conscience; 3. advoca te for organizations; and 4. monitor of organiza tional policies and programs.
Prereq uisite: COM 438 or perm ission of instructo r. (3 crs.)
COM 490. COMMUNICATION THEORY. A seminar in w hich the theories of human commun ica tion are
ana lyzed, debated and evalu ated. (3 crs.)

Computer Engineering Technology - CET
CET 235. DI G ITAL ELECTRON ICS DESIGN. 17,is is a first course in di gi ta l electronics deal ing wi th the theory

and practice of modem electronic comp uter circuitry. Major units of the co urse include logic ga tes, integrated
circuits, latches, cou nters, shift registers, ari thmeti c circuits and memory elements. Laboratory exercises reinforce the theoretical concepts by providing hands-on experience with digita l integra ted circui ts, logic system
simulation software, and digital tro ubleshooti ng equipment. Prereq uisite: College Algebra or equiva lent (3
crs.) Fa ll & Sp ring
CET 270. INTRODUCTIO N TO M IC RO PROCESSO R DESTGN. 17,is cou rse introd uces the microprocesso r

from both the ha rdware and software viewpoints. It covers the stored progra m concept, addressing mod es, the
instruction set, bus decoding and timing, in terfacing, and da ta communication. Part of the course is devoted to
machine language software development and part to bas ic interfacing with other devices and the rea l world.
Labora tory exercises are based on a microprocessor evaluation system to provide hands-on experience \Vith
th e above top ics. Prereq uisite: CET 235. (4 crs.) Sp ring
CET 335. MJCROPROCESSOR INTERFAClNG. 171is course deals wi th adva nced concepts in machine Ian•
guage programm ing and the interfacin g of mkroprocessors to the outside world . It introd uces the world of
edi tors, assembl ers, and debuggers and covers the ad vanced architectu re of modem microprocessors and their
more sophistica ted instruction sets and addressing modes. Various input /output methods and appl.ications
are presented. The stud ent will develop harchvare and softwa re req uired to apply microprocessors to rea l
world problems. Prerequ isites: CET 235 and CET 270. (4 crs) Spring
CET 350. TECHNICA L COMPUTING USING JAVA. Ths coUISe e na bles the stude nt to acquire a U,orough

understanding of the Java language and its application in solving engineering·related problems. Both Java
programs and App lets will be studied. Emphasis is placed on efficient software develo pment using structu red
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of Java. This course \viii also apply the object-oriented progra mming paradigm and bu.ild on the concepts of
data abstraction, information hid ing, and modularity. Prerequisi tes: CSC 124 Computer Programming I, MAT
281 Calculus L 3 cred its.

CET 360. MJCROPROCESSOR ENG INEERING. This course exa mines the prod uct development cycle of a
typ ica l microcontroller-based product. Methods of hardware and software development as well as their
ntegration and debugging are stud ied. TI1e studen t will design and implemen t a major tem1 project utiJiz ing
theses concepts p lus va rious labora tory development tools as well as produce written documentation on the
project includ ing both requ irements/specifica tion and final reports. Also incl ud ed is a survey of recent developments in microcontroller technology. Prerequisites: CET 235, CET 270 and CET 335. (4 crs.) Fa ll
CET 440. COM:PUTER NETWORKING. This course involves the electronic ha rdware o f networking systems
such as those used to connect heterogeneous computers. Major topics incl ude loca lity, topologies, media
s tandards, in temetworking dev ices and protocols. Hand s-on applica tion of network theory is provided via
a labora tory style tenn project involving a multi-user network computer system. The student w ill design and
develop the hard ware and communica tion software required to im plement access to a netwo rk avaiJable,
shared resource.Prerequisite: CET 360 and CSC 124. (4 er.;.) Spring

CET 490. SE IO R PROJECT L This course in troduces students to software engineering. They w ill study its
history, terminology, requirements, specifica tions, and design. The stu dents w ill wri te req ui rements, specifi cations, and design documents, and one o r more papers of software engineering topics. Prerequisites: Senior
Status, CSC 328 and ENG 217. (3 er.;.) Spring
CET 492. SENIOR PROJECT LL This cour.;e is a continuation of the Senior Project I: Software Engineering
cour.;e and the capstone cour.;e of the program. The project proposal developed and designed in the first
Senior Project class will be implemented in this course. The shJdent wi ll prod uce a project users' man ual and
w ill demonstrate proficiency in the academic program through the development of the project and through a
comprehensive ou tcomes
CET 495. COMPUTER ENG INEER! G TECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIP. Student intems work with professionaJs in a computer engineering techno logy-related field to app ly his/ her und erstanding of computer hardware
and software. TI1e intent of the internshi p is to provide the student w ith practica l work experience solving
actua l prob lems in a dyna mic environment, yielding enhanced job opportunities upon gradua tion. Upper
level cla.5.5 sta nd ing and permission of the instructor, the department chai r and the dean a re required before
course enrollment.

Computing Sciences - CSC
CSC 101. PERSONAL PRODUCTIVITY SOFTWARE. This cour.;e provides a structured labora tory experience
designed to deve lop and enhance a s tudenfs proficiency in using selected Windows microcompu ter app lication software packages. Prereq uisite: None (3 crs.)
CSC 105. BASIC PROGRAMMING LA GUAGE. This course wi ll provide the student the knowledge to write
well-structured, mod ular programs in BASIC on a personal computer. The course assumes no prior know ledge of computer.; or programming. Prerequisi te: High School Algebra or Equivalent. (3 er.;.).
CSC 110. INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS. This cour.;e is an introductory stud y of information systems and their technology. Major top ics incl ude the role and va lu e of informati on systems, hard wa re
and software used in informa tion technology, managing info rmati on and data resources, and decision making
in developi ng info rmation systems. Prerequisite: none. (3 crs.)
CSC 120. PROBLEM SOLVING AND PROGRAMMING CONSTRUCTS. This cour.;e wi ll provide the student
w ith a basic literacy o f computers, present problem solving heuris tics and structured progra mming
techniques, present language ind ependent data types, opera tions, programming constnicts and sta tements,
introduce a rrays and linked lists, and implement fundamental progra ms using an appropriate programming
language. Prerequisite: High School Algeb ra or Eq uivalent.(3 er.;.)
CSC 124. COMPUTER PROGRAMMING L This course builds on CSC 120. It gives U1e stud ent a thorough
under.;tanding of the presently adop ted language so that the student will develop the ability to progra m in the
language. Em phasis is placed on efficient software development us ing stnictured programming techniques.
Students are required to write, test, and nin programs. Prerequis ite: CSC 120 Problem Solving and
Programming Constnicts wi th C- or better. (3 crs.)
CSC 150. INTRODUCTION TO DATABASE APP LICATIONS. TI1is course is an introd uctory study of database applica tion software as it is used on a microcomputer. The more commonly used opera tions of a selected
da tabase applications software package will be presented. Introductory database design techniques, queries,
fonns, and reports wi ll be presented . Laboratory assignm ents and projects w ill be used to combine database
theory and database software to solve infom1a tion management prob lems. Prereq uisite: Windows Experience.
(3cr.;.)

CSC 199. FIELD EXPE RIE 1CE IN COMPlJTER SCIE CE. This course is designed for the Associate Degree
person majoring in computer science. This course v..1ill enable the student to apply her / his know ledge of

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computers to the real world of computer technology. The field experience wi ll provide the stud en t with an
o pportunity to see and work with the many aspects of computers in the work place and should enhance the
sh1d ent's job opportunities when the stud ent g raduates. Pre.req uisite: Stud ents sho uld have co mpleted 32
credits with a good QPA plus suffi cient bac kground to meet the needs of th e field experience in which they
will be pa rticipating. (Va riable crs.)
CSC 201. rNTERNET CONCEPTS Approved UCC 2.2006. This hand s-on course w ill develo p pro ficiency using
systems running WindowsXP, will introduce the studen t to all facets of the lntemet, and will develop a stud ent's proficie ncy in web page design and p ublishing. Stud ents will lea rn HTML (the la ngu age of the worl d
wide web). StL1dents will utilize va ri ous techniques to produce a personal web page and may work in groups
to produce a small web-site. Prereq uisite: Windows Experience. (3 crs.)
CSC 216. LOG IC AN D SWITC HING TH EORY O F THE COMPUTER. Th is cou rse p rov id es the stud ent with

an in-depth stud y of the basis of d igita l compu ters. Number systems, arithmetic opera tions, codes, boolean
algebra, boolea n minimiza tion techniques, state transition tables, and sta te transition graphs are d iscussed.
Extensive em phasis is placed on the ana lysis and synthesis of synchronous and asynchronous combinationa l
networks which form d igita l computers. Pre requisite: MAT 195 Discrete Mathematical Structures fo r
Comp ute r Science with C- or be tte r. (3 crs.)
CSC 265. OBJECT-O RJ'ENTED PROG RA MMING. This cou rse introduces the stud en t to object-oriented programming.Object-orienta ted prog ramming offers a na tura l method fo r designing software systems tha t build
on th e concepts of data abstraction, information hid ing, and mod ul ari ty. Prerequisites: CSC 124 Computer
Progra mming I with C- or better and MAT 195 Discrete Mathema ti ca l Structures wi th C- or better. (3 crs.)
CSC 299 SOPHO MORE PROJECT. Thi s project course introd uces the s tudents to "syste ms thin king" and

experien tia lly introduces the stud ent to some of the basic concepts and tools of systems ana lysis, within the
contex t of a real-life business problem. The trad itiona l SDLC wa terfa ll approach to systems analysis and
design is stressed in order to prepare a student for any business type or size (some of wh ich may not have
modem analysis and design tools). Students entering into this course must have a basic und erstanding of
business and the idea of using programs that are integrated into systems to solve business problems. This requisite knowledge is built upon in teaching students how to analyze a business's current informa tion system,
how to ex trapolate user needs and the business's add itiona l processing req uirements, and then how to design
a system that not only meets the sti pulated requ irements while remaining within the project's constra ints, but
remains in 1.ine with the enti ty's mission/vision and optimizes business processes to position the entity more
competi tively in the market. Prerequ isites: BUS 100 Introd uction to Business with C- or better, CSC 110
Introd uction to lnfo rmation Systems with C- or better, CSC 124 Comp uter Programming I with C- or bette r
and ENG 217 Science and Technical Writing with C- or bette r. (3 crs.)
CSC 300. COMPUTER OPERATIONS. TI1is course provides an industry-w ide historica l perspecti ve of compu ter procme ment usage, and is designed to d iscuss the p rofessional ethical situation s a computer science
major may face in all aspects of his/ her future career. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. (3 crs.)
CSC 302 VISUA L PROGRAMMING. Th is cou rse teaches Windows applica tions programming using the

object-oriented event-driven programming paradigm, wi th the progra mming language Visua lBasic. NET. It is
designed as a beginning OOED programming course, but assumes stu dents know Windows object vocabulary, have basic Windows file management skills, and a re fa mi liar with the generic proced ural programming
language constructs of looping, selecti on, and seq uen tial processing. Pre-req uisites: CSC 265 Object Oriented
Progra mming with C- or better. (3 crs .)
CSC 304. COBOL. This course introduces students to the essentia l elements of the COBO L language using
well-structured programming techniques. Students will write and execute repo rt programs, control break
progra ms, data valida tion progra ms, progra ms that implement tab les, and sequenti al upda te programs. Gcxxi
analysis, design, and structure wi ll be emphasized. Prereq uisite: CSC 124 Computer Programming I with
C- o r bette r O R CSC 306 FORTRA N w ith C- or better. (3 crs.)
CSC 306. FORTRAN. The FORTRAN la ng uage w ill be studied. Most of the major prog ramm ing cons tructs of

FORTRAN will be covered including assignment statements, loops, decisions, subprograms, arrays, character
manipul ati on and file processing. Compa risons with other languages will be made and documentation of programs will be emphasized. Prerequisite: CSC 120 Problem Solving and Programming Constructs wi th C- or
better. (3 crs.)
CSC 321. DATA BASE MANAGEME T SYSTEMS AN D DATA BASE DESIGN. This introd uctory cou rse to

DBMS (Da ta Base Ma nagement Systems) prov ides the stud ent with the theory and practice behind the use of
modem DBMS. Database te rmin ology and concepts covered includ e, bu t a re not limi ted to, the logical and
physical design of databases and the tables within them as determined through the ana lysis of informa tion
need s and mod eling, the crea tion of ERO (Entity Relati onship Diagrams) and their transla tion in to relationa l
schemas (logical and physical design ), normali zation techniques, DDL (Da ta Definition La nguage) and
SQL(St:ructu red Query Language) fo r da tabase, tab le, view and index crea tion, and database performance and
optimi za tion. Prerequisites: CSC 120 Problem Solving and Programming Constructs with C- or better and
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CSC 322. DATA BASE APPLICATION DEVELO PMENT. Building upon the conceptua l understa nd ing of a
modem DBMS (Data Base Management System) and database and table d esign concepts ga ined in CSC 321 Da ta Base Management Systems and Database Design, thi s course provides the student with the practice of
appl ying database technology, via the Oracle DBMS, to the soluti on of business and other information-related
p roblems. Experience is p rovided w ith database d esign and implementa tion based on a thoroug h analysis of
requi rements and in fo nnation modeling. The use of Structu red Query Language (SQL) fo r interaction with a
working DBMS fo r data creation, mani p u la tion and extraction is stressed as well as optimization techniques,
such as view creation and ind exing. PL/SQ L and database triggers are in trod uced. Prereq uisi tes: CSC 321
Data Base Man agement Systems and Data Base Design ,v ith C- or better. (3 cr-s.)
CSC 323. ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE PROGRAMMING. In this cou rse the stu dent will study the VAX
Assem bly language. Ln d oing so, the student will d evelo p so me concep ts related to the architectu re and operations o f the VAX co mputer. Programs w ill be w ritten and implemented us ing the instructio ns in this assembly
language. Cons tructs, such as selection, looping, and subp rogra ms, w ill be impl emented. Co- requisite: CSC
328 Data Stnictu res. (3 crs.)
CSC 328. DATA STRUCTURES. The design, use, and progra1nming of data s tructures such as stacks, queues,
Linked lists, and binary trees w iU be d iscussed. So rting and sea rching methods are also discussed in this
course. TI1e an alysis of a lgorithms w ill be consid ered as well as the ap p lica tions o f the va rious d ata structu res.
Prerequ isite: CSC 265 Object-Oriented Programming w ith C- or better. (3 crs.)
CSC 330. CREATING WEB PAG ES AN D WEB SITES WITH HTML. TI1 is cou rse is d esigned for the inform ati on systems major. It provides the stud ent with a through understanding of HTM-L, in ord er to enable to
student to crea te Web pages and Web sites using HTutL Students are req uired to w rite and test Web pages
and Web si tes. CSC 124 Computer Progra mming I with C- or better or Consent of the Instructor. (3 crs.)

CSC 332. WEB PROGRAMM LNG. This course is a comp rehensive introd uction of common technologies used
to develop and ma intain server sites on the Web. A va ri ety of client-side and server-side technologies a re covered. Students will lea m hov,, to develop web sties using JavaScript and Java Applets as client-side technologies and PERL, Java Servlets, and PHP as server-side technologies. Studen ts will a lso lea m how to set up and
ma inta in an Apache Web Server. Prerequisite: CSC 330 Crea ting Web Pages and Web Sites ,vith HTML with
C- or better or Consent of the lnstru ctor (3 crs.)
CSC 334. CLIENT-SIDE AN D SERV ER-SIDE SCRIPTING LANG UAGES. Th is cou rse is designed fo r the in fo rmation systems major. It provides the student with a th rough und erstanding of both client-side and serverside scri pting langu ages, in order to enab le to student to begin crea ting data-base dri ven Web sites. Sh1d ents
are required to w rite and test Web si tes that use both client-side and server-side scripts. Pre requisites: CSC 302
Visual Programming, CSC 315 Telecommunica tions & Local Area I etworks with C- or better and CSC 330
Crea ting Web Pages and Web Sites with HTML with C- o r better. (3 crs.)

CSC: 34 1. CISCO CCNA 1. This course is designed fo r the In fo rmati on Systems major. It is the first in a series
of fo ur CCNA (C ISCO Certi fied Networking Associa te) cou rses. It provid es the student with a thoroug h
understanding of basic com puter networking concepts. Prereq uisite: None. (4 crs.) App roved UCC 5.2(X)6
CSC 342. CISCO CC A 2. This cou rse is designed fo r the Info rmation Systems major. ll is the second in a
series of fo ur CCNA (CISCO Certified Nenvorking Associa te) courses. It provides the studen t with a thorough
understanding of the ro uter bas ics in volved in computer networking. Prerequisite: CSC 341 CISCO CCNA 1
w ith C- o r bette r. (4 crs.) Approved UCC 5.2006.
CSC 343. C ISCO CCNA 3. This cou rse is designed fo r the In fo rmation Systems major. ll is the third in a series
of four C
A (CISCO Certified 1etwo rking Associate} courses. It p rovides the stud ent wi th a thorough
understanding or the switching basics and intermedia te rou ting involved in computer networking.
Prereq uisite: CSC 342 CISCO CCNA 2 w ith C- o r better. (4 crs.) App roved UCC 5.2006

CSC 344. CISCO CC A 4. Th.is course is designed for the information systems major. It is the fourth in a series
o f fo u r CCNA (CISCO Certified Networking Associa te) cou rses. ll provides the stud ent w ith a thorough
und erstand ing of Wid e Area Nehvork (WA technologies and their role in computer nehvorking.
Prerequis ite: CSC 343 CISCO CCNA 3 w itl1 C- o r better. (4 crs.) App roved UCC 5.2006
CSC 352. G LO BA L, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL ETHICAL ISSUES IN COMPUTING. The cou rse covers
issues related to va rious global, economic and social framewo rks and moves to topics specifica lly related to
issues in the practice or computers and engineering. Emphasis is placed on the study of ethical theories and
analysis that arise as a consequence of the development and deployment of computers and related technologies in the areas of risk and liabili ty, professionaJ responsibili ty, code of ethics, legal obligations and econo mic,
environmenta l and social issues. Classes will in volve students developing independent eth ical analysis
through case studies, discussions, group projects, readings, writing research papers and exa ms. Prerequisite:
Junio r standing. (3 crs.) Approved UCC 5.2006
C5C 354. SYSTEMS PROJECT MA AGEMENT. This cou rse, taken fro m the latest Model Curricu lum for
information Systems (IS 2002) is intended for ClS or CS majors. Building on the systems analysis and design
concepts of CSC299, this course focuses on the management and completion of a systems-software development project. Both technical and behaviora l aspects of project management are applied within the contex t of

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an info m1a tion systems develop me nt project. Pre.requisite: CSC.299 Sophomore Project w ith C· o r bette r. (3
crs.) Approved UCC 5.2006

CSC 360. ANA LYSIS O F ALGORJTHMS. This course covers a lgorithm ana lysis theory and tedmiques.
Students lea rn prope rti es of both efficien t and inefficien t algorithms. TI1e impo rta nce o f a na lyz ing a lgorithms
before imple menting the m w ill be e mphasized . TI1is course w i.1.1 teach the s kill s necessary to dete rmine the
bes t algorithm for a g iven proble m. We will investi ga te greedy, gra ph theo re tic, di v id e and conquer, and dis·
tri buted algorithms. We \V iii cover both polyno mial time a lgo rithms a nd P·comple teness. Prereq uisite: CSC
328 Da ta Stmctures wi th C- o r better. (3 crs.)
CSC 378. COMPUTER ARCHIT ECTU RE. Th is co urse provides the s tudent with an in-d epth stud y of the
o rganization of the central processin g un it, arithme tic logic u nit, contro l unit, instructi on formats, and add ress•
ing sche mes of d ig ita l compute rs. Extens ive e mphasis is pla ced on the transla ti on of asse mb ly la ng uage
instructi ons into their mic.roseq uence ope rations w ithin the control unit and the inte rconnection a nd control
o f registers, arithme tic logic uni ts, me mo ry tmits, and busses w hich fo rm the centra l processing uni t and the
digital computer. Prerequisi te: CSC 323 Assemb ly Language Prog ra mming w ith c. or bette r. (3 crs.)
CSC 400. O PERATING SYSTEMS. n,is cou rse in volves a n introd uctory stu d y of the main elements of an opera ting syste m - me mo ry man agement, process man agement, d ev ice man agemen t a nd file ma nagement. An
o perating syste m d efin es an abstraction o f ha rdware behavior w ith w hich progra mme rs ca n control the ha rd \Vare. It also ma nages resource sha ring a mong the comp ute r 's users. This co u rse investiga tes these concep ts as
well as issues tha t infl ue nce the des ig n of conte mpora ry o pe rati ng syste ms including mnnageme nt of processes, memory, devices, and files. Add itiona l special top ics may in cl ude scr ipting, security, fa ult toleran ce, an d
rea l-time systems. Prereq uisite: CSC 378 Compute r Arch itecture wi th C- or better. (3 crs.)
CSC 419. fNTERNSHI P TI1is course is d esigned for the comp ute r science major w ho is seeking work experie nce in the compute r science area. TI1is inte m experience w ill enable th e student to app ly he r/ h is knowledge
o f computers in the rea l work place. The inte rnsh ip wi ll provide the student w ith the valuable compu te r expe-,
rie nce that sho uld enh ance the stud ent 's job o pportunities upon grad uation. Prerequi site: Stud ents shou ld
have comp leted 64 cred its with a good QPA p lus have sufficient backgro und to meet the needs of the particula r inte rnshi p in w h ich they w ill be participating. (Variab le crs.)
CSC 420. ART[FIC IAL INTELLIGENCE. This cou rse o ffers a selective su rvey o f key concepts and app lications
of a rtificia l intelligence, and an introd ucti on to a language commonly used for building Al syste ms.
Prerequisite: CSC 360 Ana lysis of Algorithms with a C- or better. (3 crs.)

CSC 455. STR UCTU RES OF PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES. Stud en ts will s tudy the four ca tegories o f
prog ramming la nguages- im pera ti ve, object-orien ted, functional, and logic. An in-d epth d iscussion of the
imperative la ng ua ges w ill be fo ll owed by d iscussions of th e othe r three paradig ms. Stud ents will be req uired
to in vestiga te at leas l one language. Prereq uisite: CSC 328 Data Structures wi th C- o r be tte r and a minimum o f
6 add iti onal cred its in prog ramm ing lang uages. (3 crs.)
CSC 460. LANGUAGE TRANSLATION. This course stu d ies the design and cons truction of compilers. Lexical
ana lysis, syntactic an alysis, a nd code genera tion are investigated in d etail. Language d esign , inte rpreters,
semantic an alys is, intermediate code gene ration, a nd code op timiza tion are also cons id ered. Prereq uis ite: CSC
323 Assembly La nguage with C- o r better. (3 crs.)
CSC 475. TH EORY OF LANGUAGES. TI1is course is a n in trod ucti on to abs tract machine theory, combinatori al
systems, com putab le fun cti ons, and fo rma l linguistics. Top ics includ e finite-state machines, regula r sets,
Tu.ring machin es, Chomsky hi era rchy g ra mmars and lan guages. Emphasis is on su rveying basic topics and
d eveloping an in tui tive understa nd in g in the th eory of lan guages. Prerequisite: CSC 216 Logic & Switching
TI1eory w ith C- o r bette r and CSC 328 Data Structures w ith C- or bette r. (3 crs.)

CSC 476. DESIGN AN D IMPLEMENTATIO O F DATABASE-DRIVEN \<\'EB SITES. This course is designed
for the info rmati on syste ms major. It is a continua tion o f the C lien t-Side and Server-Side Scripting Languages
course that incl ud es completion of the p hysica l d esign a nd imp le me ntation of a medium scale information
sys te m . Pre requisites: CSC 299 Sophomore Project with C- or better, CSC 321 Data Base Management Syste ms
a nd Data Base Design \V ith C- o r be tte r and CSC 334 Clien t-Sid e a nd Server-Sid e Scri p ting La nguages wi th
C- o r better or pe rm ission fro m the instructor. (3 crs.)
CSC 485. SPECIAL TOPICS IN COMPUTE R SCIENCE. This course allows curren t top ics in computer science
to be o ffered in a timely fash ion. Topics are no t covered in o the r courses and w ill no t be reg ula rly offered as a
specia l top ic. The cou rse to pic de pend s o n curre nt trend s in computer sc ience and th e inte res ts o f the stud ents
and the instructo r. Th.is cou rse may be re pea ted if a d i.ffe rent to p ic is offered . Prereq uisite: Pe rmission o f
instructor. (3 crs.)
CSC 490. SE !O R PROJECT I: SOFTWARE ENG i EEIUNG. TI1 is course introd uces stud ents to software engineerin g. They wi l.l study its history, tem1inology, requirements, specifica tions, a nd des ign . The students wiJJ
w rite requirements, specifica tions, a nd design d ocume nts, a nd one o r more papers on sofh,v are engineering
topics. Prereq uisite: CSC 265 Object-Oriented Programming with C- or better and ENG 217 Sci-Tech Writing
with C- or bette r and Sen ior Standin g. (3 crs.)

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CSC 492. SENIOR PROJECT Il. This cou rse is a continua tion o f the Senior Project I: Software Engineering
cou rse and the capstone cou rse of the program. The project proposa l developed and designed in the first
Seni or Project d ass w ill be implemented in this cou rse. The student wiJJ produce a project users' manual and
will demonstrate proficiency in the academic program through the development of the project and through a
comp rehensive outcomes exa mination. The course w ill also emphasize the stud ent's knowledge of computer
ethics. Prerequisite: CSC 490 or CET 490 Senio r Project I: Software Engineering w ith C- or better. (3 crs.)

Criminal Justice (Bachelor of Science Program) - CRJ
C R) 101. INTRO DUCTION TO CRIMIN AL JUSTICE. TI,e course covers the na tu re, scope a nd impact of
crime in the United States, independent and interdepend ent operations and proced ures of police, courts and

corrections, and introd uctory theori es of crime and delinquency. Course introd uces the justice model in a
systematic way whereby students delve into the numerous components of the justice system incl uding law
enforcement, legal and judicia l process and correctional operations. Career opportunities w ill be full y covered
throughout the cou rse. (3 crs.)
C RJ 102. AMERJCAN POLI CING. An introduction to the police syste m in Ame rica, w hich is the gateway

to the criminal justice process. Topics considered include the historical found ations of police processes,
occupationa l roles and tasks of law enfo rcem ent, and the nature and designs of typical, as well as innova ti ve,
police systems. Perennial problems of policing, particul arly as it relates to community interaction, are also
essentiaJ components of the course. (3 crs.)
C RJ 103. CORRECTION AL SYSTEMS. Course exa m ines the management, structu re a nd orga niza tional d esign

of correctional instituti ons. Correctional planning, construction, program evaluation and community
interaction will be cons idered and improvement strategies fo r correctional o perations will be debated and
cri tiqued. Course provides a broad based overview of the correctional system w hich incarcera tes and confines,
treats and reclaims criminal personalities and protects and serves the state and the communi ty by removing
threats to the social order. (3 crs.}
CRJ 104. INTRODUCTION TO SECU RITY. A basic overview o f pri vate secto r justice is the course's chief aim.
Types of security opera tions and functions comprises much of the course coverage including perimeter and
physical security, intelligence ga thering, retail and industrial securi ty, terrorism and executi ve protection as
weU as securi ty in select business an d industrial centers. Ca reers, regulation and licensure, the deba te on
professionaliza tion are other areas of major intellectual concem . (3 crs.)

CRJ 201. CRIMINA L lNVESTI GATION. Th.is course is a comprehensive examination of civil and criminal
investiga tions in both public and private modes, incl uding most major fe1ony p rocesses and relevant civil
actions. Focus is on the fund am enta ls of the investiga ti ve process and the range of skills necessary for
successfuJ perfo rmance and management of investiga tions, including evidence ga thering and analysis, witness
assessment, field techniques, and Linkage between investiga ti ve and prosecutori al agencies. (3 crs.)
CRJ 202. INDUSTRIAL AN D RETAIL SECURITY. Course covers a w id e array of isst1 es relevant to the

protection of industrial, retail and commerciaJ interests, including administrati ve and managerial aspects of
the securi ty field in both the pubLi c and priva te sector; cons idera tion of unique security man agement problems
arising from labor d isputes; demonstra tion, civil d isord ers, and riots; white collar and organi zed crime; and
ind ustrial espionage. Management issues peculia r to organizations w hich opera te under constraints im posed
by federal and state regul atory agencies is also dealt with. Tactical steps and strategies to comba t the vario us
forms of criminali ty in the commercial marketplace will be analyzed and discussed. (3 crs.)
CR) 211. O RGANIZED C RIME. A comp lete examina tion of the dyna mic referred to as "organized crime"
commencing with its historical underpinnings. Specific crimes, like racketeering, extorti on, bribery, official
corruption, gra ft, drugs, prostitution and other illicit trafficking will be analyzed . hwesti ga tive teclu1iques and
prosecutorial strategies that relate to the identifica ti on and elimination of organized crime are a major
com ponent of the course content. (3 crs.) Prerequisite C RJ 375.
CRJ 215. THE VlCTlM AN D THE JUSTICE SYSTEM. TI1is cou rse w ill exa mine issues surround ing the central
cha racter in a criminal act - the victim. Contents are designed to develop an un dersta nd ing of what it means to
be victimized, including the physical, psychological, and economic impact of crime upon victims, their fa milies,
and society in general. Special considera tion w iU be given to specific victim populations (i.e. survivors of

homicides, sexual assa ult, and fa mily violence), second ary victimiza tion by the criminal system, victim assistance
programs, and future trends in this field. A full review of how the American justice system has responded to the
needs of victims is part of the course content and includes a look at victim testimony at sentencing and parole
and proba tion hea rings, victim notifica tion, Meghan's law, victim ad visory and protecti on services, and other
means in which the jud icial system assures victim participation du.ring the adjudicati ve phase. (3 crs.)
CRJ 305. INTERNATIONA L C RIMINA L JUSTI CE. Compares a nd contrasts the criminal justice syste m of the

United States with the systems of other countries on a substanti ve and procedura l basis. A thorough examination of other cu ltural models of law and justice in order that differences in justice processing and definition
become apparent. Some emphasis is placed on intemationa l policing and legal enfo rcement; whether through
INTE RPOL or treaty o r othe r regulation . (3 crs.)

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C RJ 309. WH]TE CO LLAR OZIME TI1is course cons iders crime committed by corporations as well as white
collar criminals: how such crimes are d efined; who commits o r is victimized by it; which moral, ethica l, lega l
and social contexts promote it and how soc.iety responds. Procedural and policy consid era ti ons in the investiga tion and enforcement of relevan t statutes will also be covered, in cl ud in g the concept o f lega l privil ege, the
role o f the grand jury and o ther p re-tria l p rocesses, evidentiary questions, litigation s trateg ies, an d poten tial
sanctio ns and oth er punish ments. (3 crs.)
C RJ 325. LAW, JUSTICE AND FAMILY. A full-fledged rev iew o f U,e justi ce system 's response to the estab lishment an d maintenance of fa m ily in the Am erica n cu ltu re. How the famil y is defi ned, its he ritage o f ri ghts and
protections and the differen tiated ro les of parent and chi ld are central considerations. Fu rther rev iew includ es
a look at famil y d isso luti on, d ivorce, custody and support d is p utes and the o ngoing p rob lems of visitation.
The emerg ing problems of s pousa l and child abuse will be keenly an alyzed and how the lega l systems
provides protection from these ab uses will be closely scrutini zed. (3 crs.}
C RJ 331. JUVEN ILE JUSTI CE SYSTEM. 1his cou rse covers the juveni le justi ce sys tem, with special emphas is
on the way it procedura ll y d iffers fro m ad ul t offender adj ud ica tion. TI1e parts o f the juven ile justice system,
hea rings, due process standards and constitutional mand ates are full y reviewed. Status offenders and oth er
yo uth classifica tions are cons idered, together w ith a h is to ri ca l s umma ry of juvenile court phi losop hy. New
trends in the procedura l disposition o f juveniles especia lly transfer to ad u.lt jurisdiction, types of punishment,
s uitability of the d ea th penalty are disc ussed. (3 crs.)
C RJ 335. PRIVATE SECURITY LAW. A focused exa mination fa miliarizes students w ith the orig ins and
deve lopment of pri va te securi ty, with an emphasis on defining security's role in the administra tion o f jus tice,
its historical underpinnings, types o f security services in the American marketplace, and the lega l aspects of
pri va te sector justice. Further cons id erations are regulation, l.icensing, the civil and criminal liability of security
personnel, and the ongoing constitu tiona l d ebate th at surro und s private security enforce ment. Exactly how
pri va te sector jus tice operati ves are lega lly li able fo r their conduct, as contrasted w ith th e pu blic justice o fficia l,
is a major feature of the course des ign. (3 crs.)
C RJ 345. PROBATION AND PAROLE. This cou rse examines the th eory and p ractices of probation and parole
w ith juveni le and ad ul t offenders includ ing release ph ilosophy, bai l and peti tion, hea rings on g rant, revoca t"ion
o r d en ial, a lternati ve communi ty based correctio ns and legal issues that em erge in awa rd revocation or
impositio n of probation and parole. (3 crs.)
C RJ 351. C IVIL LIA BILITY OF C RJMJNALJUSTI CE PERSONNEL. A comp rehensive exa mina tion o f civil law
issues, often witnessed in a justice agency, broug ht abou t by justice personnel in the perfor man ce of their
duties. Exa mples incl ud e civil rights violations; consequences of excessive force, assa ult and oth er tortuous
conduct; neg ligent h irin g, retention and entrus tment; d efa mation and slander; and dereli ction o f duty. Course
emp loys a series of actual litiga tio ns involving civi l liabi lity in police d epartmen ts, traci ng the orig inal infliction o f harm throug h the jury verdict. Defense strategies to citizen actions a re prov ided. (3 crs.)
C RJ 36"1. JUD ICIAL ADMIN ISTRATION. An exa m ination of the American judicial system, hi gh lighting state,
loca l, and federa l tribuna ls, including an assessment of their hiera rchy, s ubject matter jurisd iction, and
administration. Also rev iewed will be jud icial reasoning, jud icia l process and the d 1ief personnel respons ib le
for judicial opera tions. More parti cularly the course will expose the va rious phases inherent in civil and
crimina l litiga tio n in cl ud in g the concepts of jurisd iction, venue, parties and the p leadings that g uide advocacy.
Typ ica l case ca lend ars and dockets will be exa mined througho ut th e course so that stud en ts may acq uire a
compl ete und erstanding of the liti gation p rocess. (3 crs.)
C RJ 375. C RIMJNAL LAW. An introduction to substantive crim ina l law that reviews the social, phi losophical,
and legal fou nd ati ons of criminal codification. In addition, the co u rse covers the histo rica l d evelo pmen t of
crimina l law in the U.S. Other subject matter incl ud es pa rti es to crimes including pri ncipa ls /accesso ries,
cri1ninal capacity, criminal eJements, e.g. mens rea and actus reus, and the specific crimes aga inst person,
prope rty, and public ord er. Lastly, the cou rse captu res criminal law from the d efendant's perspective by
rev iew ing the accused's mental states, po tential defenses and uses of mitigation. (3 crs.}
C RJ 376. C IUMINA L PROCEDURE. A proced ural law cou rse w hich incl udes a review o f the law of a rrests,
sea rch, and seizure, the making of ba il, adjudi ca tion, pre- and post-trial activities and the nature of plea
bargain ing. Substantial emphasis is given the constitutiona l protecti ons afforded through the Bill of Rights,
pa rticularly the 1s t, 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th, and 14th. Cou rse d ea ls ex tens ively w ith case law app lica tions o f these
prin ci ples and the role o f judge and juris t in th e craft-ing o f crimin al process stand ards. (3 crs.)
C RJ 394. PROBLEMS IN POLIC ING. llus cou rse involves d iscussion and stud y of specific prob lems o f law
enforcemen t and policing in contempora ry Am erican society. It emphasizes the deve lo pment, na tu re and
f-w1ction o f la w en forcemen t as it re lates to public crim ina l justice rather than private sector jus tice. Top ica l
coverage cons ists of eth ics, co rrupti on, dead ly force, and civil liab ilities and o ther di lemmas commonly faced
in the modem police system. (3 crs.)
C RJ 395. THE DEATH PENA LTY. An exa mination of d ea th penalty pol.icies in the America n jus tice system
from a lega l, ethica l and jurisprud entia l perspecti ve. An analysis o f case and s tatutory law, the p rincip les o f
d ue process and appel.l ate rights are incl uded . (3 crs.) Prerequis ite C RJ 375.

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CRJ 399. SE LECTED lDPICS IN LAW AN D JUSTI CE. A focused exa mination of an emerging and dyna mic

problem or issue in the s tudy and practice of crimi na l justice. Special subject matter not ord inari ly covered in
the existing curricula can be presen ted by interested fac ulty. Exa mpl es include but are not limited to: al ternati ve punishmen t sche mes, e utha nas ia a nd me rcy killing, civil d isobedie nce an d the ru le of law, mino riti es in
the justice system , a ffir ma ti ve acti on poli cy, po lice use of force a nd women in crimina l justice. (3 crs.)
C RJ 400. FOREIGN ST UDY IN CRIMI NA L JUST ICE. A semeste r or su mme r based experience in a foreign

nati on, e.g. lreland, Hungary, London or Germany, by enro lli ng in actua l classes at a foreign host institution
for purposes of cred it. Class instruction relates to the stud y of law and justice and affords a comparative
criti que of foreign jus tice mode.ls. TI1e experience consists of not only stud y, but a lso visitations to justice
agencies, research, travel to histo rica l and cultural loca ti ons and social activi ties. Credi ts awarded will vary
according to course offerings, tim e and length of experience. (Va riab le crs. to a maxim um o f 12 crs.)
CRJ 429. TERRORISM. Exam ines curren t terroris m, its orig ins and ideologica l bases, w ith particular attention
to its relation to political ins titutions and the crimina l jus tice process. Specific attention is g iven methods and
means of the terrorist, motivati ons and modus operandi trends and predictability and la,v enforcement's
multi-faceted reactio ns to its many dev io us fo rms. Legislati ve efforts to curb the scourge of terrorism are also
high lighted. (3 crs.)
CRJ 455. LEGAL TRADITIO S. This course encompasses a co mplete exa mination of the lmv, its o ri gins, roots
a nd underpinn ings in a juris prudenti al co ntext. Coverage incl udes a focused exami nation of classical,
medieva l and contemporary lega l thinkers. Problems of personal privacy, sex ual freed om, procrea ti ve contTol,
the im position of penalties, and notions of good w ill be considered. Course participants ,viii consider these
questions: What is law? Is law related to religion and mora lity? What a.re the foundations of law in Western
Cu ltu re? Can law, ethics and morality be differentiated? How can a lega l system be just? Can law shape
mo rality or does mora li ty shape law? How does Western lega l tradition resolve ethical q uestions s uch as
abo rti on, s uicide, euthanasia, and the dea th pena lty? Is there a un ified vision of law that consists o f the good,
of virtue and the idea o f justice? (3 crs.)
C RJ 465. POLI CE O RGAN IZATION AN D MAN AGEMENT. The stud y of comm a nd -level probl ems and

trend s in police o rgani za tions a nd management. Principles of organj za tion, control, planning and leadershi p
relating to police agencies are freely assessed. Topics consis t of personnel, bud get, policy making, crime
response tactics and measurements of so me. (3 crs.)
CRJ 470. CRlMF.S AG AINST CHILDRE . This is a course that examines criminal acti vity targeted against
child ren. The course ,viii focus on the physical and sexual abuse, neglect, kidnapping, and sexual exploi tation
of children. Students w ill explore methods of identifying victims, in vestiga ting offend ers, and court presentation of crin1inal cases. Specia l attention is focused on the d yna mics of the relationshi p between victims and
o ffende rs and how that is a fac to r in the in vestiga tion and prosecuti on of crim ina l acts. (3 crs.)
CRJ 485. FO RENSIC LAW. An in terdisciplina ry course covering law, criminal jus tice, science and technological
issues in the evidentiary arena Coverage in the course provides a broad-based assess ment of expert w itnesses,
microanalysis, pa thological ev idence, admissib il ity and in vestigatory practice, ba ll istics, fingerprints, vasca r /
rada r, and photog raphic techniques. Contrasted with crimina ljstics, subject matter of this course is primarily
evidentiary. More pa rticularl y, the course will delve into the niJes of evidence, w hich g uide the ad missibili ty o f
forensic evid ence in a court of law. Examina tion includes threshold tests for reliabili ty and admissibi)j ty, qu ali fica ti on of wih1esses competent to testi.fy, scientific rigor required for ad mission and case law determinations
on the use and abuse of scientific evid ence. (3 crs.)
CRJ 490. FOR ENSIC ACCOUNTT G. An advanced rev iew of stra tegies and tacti cs essenti al to the fraud
examination process. Course presentation assumes basic accounting knowledge and g uides the studen t into
specialized, applied settings ind ica ti ve of forensic accounting. Coverage includes: fi nancial statemen t analysis,
in terpretation and scrutin y of financial records and documentation, trace technjques, reporting irregula ri ties,
fraud examination approaches, and legal ru les and statutory cons truction pertinent to accounting practices.
Students wi ll prepa re a series of field exercises in comm on fraud cases such as bankn1ptcy, insurance,
employee / employer reporting, covert exam inations, trading practices and money laundering schemes. (3 crs.)
Prereq uisite CRJ 375.
C RJ 495. LEGAL AND JUSTICE RESEARCH METHODS. A criminal jus tice explora ti on o f the specia lized

methods and sources of lega l and justice research in these areas: Jus tice publications and resources, case
collections, comp uter-assisted resea rch, cons titu tional materials, lega l history, lega l period icals, legislati ve
history, practice and procedu re, and social science materia ls rela ted to law. App lica tion of legal research
stra tegies w ill be req ui red . (3 crs.) Seniors onl y.
C RJ 496. CR IMINOLOG ICAL T H EO RIES. TI1 is course focuses on the stud y of crimes, c rimina ls, ca uses of

criminal behavior and victimiza tion issues. Students explore how the classical, psycho logica l, sociologica l,
economic, biological and poHtical theories of crim e explain criminal behavior and the impact of these theo ri es
on the work o f the criminal justice system. Prerequ isites: CRJ 101, 103 and 375. (3 crs.) Sen iors o nly.
CRJ 497. LAW AND EVlDE CE. A comprehensive review of evidentiary princip les, both comm on law and
sta tutory, and how ev id en tiary standards a ffect and govern both civil and criminal process. Topical coverage
includes: Real and physica l evidence, dem ons trative s ubs titu tion, hearsay and fi rst-hand ev idence, w itness

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scope and qualification, as wel l as pri vilege principles. Both federa l and state rules will be interpreted.
Sh.l dents will be req ui red to advocate cases utilizing these ev identiary princip les in a mock cou rt environ ment
c1 nd to resea rch an area o f emerging evid ence law·. (3 crs.)
C RJ 498. C RIMINALfUSTI CE INTERNSHlP. An on-site, experie ntial lea rning experience w here students
work at a variety of justice agencies fo r academic cred it is the central aim of the internship progra m. lntem
loca tions have includ ed government agencies, po lice departmen ts, p risons, federa l and s tate law enforcement,
p riva te security firms, jud icia l clerksh ips, lega l o ffices and lega l research concems. lnterns must complete a
se lf-evalu ati on, perform a series o f exercises and ass ignmen ts, author a log d iary and a paper ou tlin ing the
in tem s hip experience, work 45 hou rs per in ternship cred it, and present an acceptab le recommend atio n from
the in ternshi p supervisor u pon co mpleti on of the experience. Attend ance at internsh ip semina rs for the
d epa rtment is requi.red . (Variable crs.)
C RJ 499. IND EPEN DENT ST UDY IN LAW AN D JUSTICE. TI1is cou rse is ind epend ent in design, all ow ing
students to act and engage in ma tu re thought and academic rev iew of topics o f interest. TI,c cou rse req ui res a
schola rl y, yet practica l comp letion of a large resea rch project in conjuncti on w ith a fac ul ty mentor. Projects
must be approved in advan ce of registra tion and must be concerned with sign i.ficant intell ectua l subject matter
tha t in vo lves the admin istration o f law and justice. (3 crs.)
C RJ 500. C RJMINOLOC ICA L THEORIES. This course foc uses on the stud y of crimes, criminals, ca uses o f
crimina l behavior and victimiza tion issues. Stud ents exp lo re how the classica l, psycho logica l, sociological,
economic, biologica l an d political theories o f crime exp lain criminal behavior and the impact o r these theories
on the work of the criminal jus tice syste m . Prerequisites: C RJ 101, 103 and 375. (3 crs.)

Criminal Justice (Associate Program) - XJJ
11,ese cou rses a re o ffered by facul ty fro m the Comm u nity College o r Beaver Co unty as part of the Coopera ti ve
Crim ina l Ju sti ce Program w ith Ca li fom ia Uni vers ity.
XJJ ·132_ INTRODUCT ION TO SECU RITY. TI1e pra ctica l a nd lega l basis of security, th e role of the securi ty
agent in modern society, and the interaction w ith law enforcement are addressed. Basic goa ls o r security and
loss prevention, areas of specializa tion, and ca reer opportuni ties a re discussed . (3 crs.)
XJJ "134. COMMUNlCATIO SKILLS FOR SECU RJTY O FFICERS. The aim of th is course is to develop
effecti ve and basic w riting an d communication strategies fo r security officers. (3 crs.)

XJJ 150. FORENSICS. TI,is course is d esigned to introduce the va rious techniques and exa m ination of evidence
to a pp lied science. It cove rs blood, semen, sa li va,and chemica ls fow,d at crime scenes and the latest tests ava i.1 ab le fo r processing.
XJ] 155. ADMIN ISTRATION OF C RJMINAL JUST ICE. An overview o f the A merica n crimina l justice syste m
dea ling w ith the role o f the po lice, courts, and correctional ins titutions. The cou rse also covers constih.Jtiona l
limi ts o r police power; the trial process; and sentencing s tructu re; and the hmctions o f the numerous agencies
wi th in the criminal justice system. (3 crs.)
XJJ 156. NARCOTI CS & DRUG A BUSE. Stud y o f narcoti cs, dange rous d m gs, a nd the people w ho abuse the m .
Imp lemen tation , eva lu ati on and coordination of drng control progra ms. Cons ideratio n o r priva te treatment
progra ms, civ il commitment, proced ures, p ubli c ed uca t·ion prog rams, and med ica l trea tment p rograms. (3 crs.)
XJJ 157. CORRECTIONALA DMJN ISTRATION. O rga ni za tion, objecti ves and fun ctions of a correctional
agency w ill be stud ied . Principles of Ad ministra tio n relating to the sound and efficien t operation o f correcti onal facil ities will be discussed with emp has is on the special proble ms encmmtered in the fie ld. (3 crs.)

X)J 158. PROTECTIVE SEC URITY LAW. n,e course acq ua ints the student with the basic lega l issues faci ng the
p ri vate security o fficer. An overview o f lega l pov-.•ers, limi ta tions, and general liabilities wi ll be addressed.
Major to pics include the pO\,v ers of detention, arrest, search and seizu re, use of fo rce, interroga tion, and most
im portan tly, probable ca use. Special emphasis ,viii be placed on crim inal and civil pena lties app licab le to
securi ty agents conceming abusive powers o r illega l acti vities. (3 crs.)
XJJ 160. C RIMINAL LAW I. The laws or arrest, use of force, in terrogation, and ev idence a re studied .
Pennsylva n ia law applicable to the law enforce ment officer w ill be emphasized . (3 crs.)
XJJ 165. SECURITY O PERATIONS & PRINCLPLES O F LOSS PREVENTION. TI,e course introd uces the
technica l and appl ied practice o f security. Emphasis wil.l be o n proced ures and practices of security personnel,
the theo reti ca l use of a la rm systems, loc ks, s urveill ance equ ipment, the applica tion o f safety practi ces and ris k
assessmen t. Uni fo rm security stand ards, survey techniq ues will be discussed , Loss prevention prog ra ms
related to in ternal employee th eft, reta il theft, and insu ra nce cons id erations wi ll be emp hasized. Presents an
overv iew of securi ty in vestigati ve eq uipment, interv iew and interroga ti on skills and p repa ring in vestiga ti ve
reports will be highlighted. (3 crs.)
XJJ ·170_ SUPE RVISO RY TECHNIQUES. Th is cou rse is a n introd uction to the d uties an d respons ibil ities of
the su pervisor in all o rgani za tions. Topics to be covered are bus iness tools and skiJls a su pervisor util izes as

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manager; interrela ti onships between the s upervisor and o the r d e partme nts a nd techniques d ea ling with
employee problems and groups. (3 crs.)

XJJ 175. FIRST AID & CPR / FIRST RESPONSE. Theory and

practice of general first aid teclmi ques are covered,
including the trea ting o f iJlness, ,vound s, shock, a nd e me rgency rescue. Also included will be Hazmat
Response, identifica ti on and trea tment of communicab le diseases, and identifica tion of loca l hea lth
organiza tions. (3 crs.)
XJJ 180. OCCUPATIONA L SAFETY & FIRE PREVENTIO . The course provides an introduction and
examines regula ti ons regarding " Right To Know Laws, Ma te ria l Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), basic
Occupational Sa fe ty & Health Act (OSH A) requirements, hazardous mate riaJs ide ntifica tion a nd response.
The course exa mines occupational haz.:, rd s, injuries, diseases and rela ti ve prevention . (3 crs.)
XJJ 185. SPECIAL SECURITY ISSUES & PROBLEMS. TI1is course is a study of requiremen ts and specific
prob lems in security such as substan ce a buse, organized labor awaren ess, d omestic vio le nce, and protection
from abuse petiti ons, work p lace vio le nce and employee escort . TI1e course also exa mines typical improprieties of the industry, security officer negligence, stress ma nageme nt, a nd inte ractio ns with public law
enforcement. (3 crs.)
XJJ 215. lNVESTIGATTVE CONCEPfS. TI1is cou rse reveals fundam enta ls of investigative theory d eveloping
informa tio nal processes, principles of inte rviewing and question constructi on, instn11nentation techniques,
identifica tion o f persons a nd things, investi ga tion, and current issues involving in vas ion o f p rivacy are also
considered . (3 crs.)
XJJ 249. DIRECTED STUDrES. TI1is is a seminar for advan ced criminal justice students who will s tudy and
ana lyze typica l criminal justice problems. Extensive library work is required a long with independent study o f
various prob le ms. Special seminars may be considered fo r cou rse cred it a t the discretion of the criminaJ justice
coordina to r. (3 crs.)

XJJ 256. PROBATION, PARDO & PAROLE. Proba tion, pa rdon a nd parole are exa mined as judicial process
and an execu tive fun ction . Emphasis is to be p laced on the p h i.losophica l approach to proba tion, pardon a nd
parole. Conte mpo rary me thods such as work release p rograms, ha lfway houses, and parole clin ics are to be
examined . (3 crs.)

XJJ 257. RULES OF CRIMI

AL PROCEDURE. A study of criminal procedures which wi ll exa mine the process
by ,vhich the crim inal law is brough t to bear on individuals in society - as spelled ou t in the Pennsylvania
rules. The course cons ide rs a U aspects o r the criminal processes fro m the filin g of the complai nt through the
pretrial a nd trial stages and into the sente ncing and pretrial o r trial sentencing p hases such as probation,
parole, and post correctional proceed ings as contro lled by these rules. (3 crs.)

XJJ 261. INTERV IEW & rNTERROGATION. Fundamentals o f the interviewing process and interroga ti ve
technology, ta king into considera ti on the nature, methods, an d princip les o f interview ing w ith e mphasis on
role playing in interviews. (3 crs.)
XJJ 262. C RIMlN A L EVIDENCE. A comprehensive analysis o f the rules of evidence. Pa rticula r s ubjects include
Judicial Notice Pres um ptions, the a tu re o f Real and Circumstantia l Evidence, Burden o r Proof, Province of
Court a nd Jury, Docum en tary Evidence, Confessions, Ad missions a nd Witnesses. The cou rse wiJI g ive
particul a r e mphasis to evidence in criminal cases. Prerequis ites: XJJ 155. (3 crs.)
XJj 270. C RIMINO LOCY. The nature a nd causa tion of crime. App roaches to the study o f crime and its treatment and prevention. The sociology of crimina l law and the na ture o f crimina l behavio r: theories and research.
Pre.req uisite: HS155. (3 crs.)

XJJ 275. JUVE !LE DEUNQUE CY. Bio logical, psychological and socio logical factors in juvenile delinquency.
A s urvey o f theories o f juvenile delinquency. Modem trends in prevention a nd trea tme nt. (3 crs.)
XJJ 281. O RGA Nl ZE D C RIME . This cou rse is a study in the d evelopme nt, structure, a nd operation of o rga nized crime in the United Sta tes tod ay. Emphasized w ill be the majo r crime families, the ex te nd a nd types o f
their criminal acti vities, as well as presen t effo rts utilized to comba t organized crime in both the public a nd
p rivate sectors. (3 crs.)

XJJ 282. POLICE ETHICS & PROBLEMS. Po lice Ethics and Problems introduces the student to the psycho logica l a nd sociologica l factors effecting law enforce men t and community response. Critica l issues examined will
indude dissent and civil disobedience, discriminatory a nd selecti ve law enforcemen t, po lice militan cy, police
e thics, and the effects of stress and job burnout in the criminal jus tice profession . (3 crs.)
XJJ 283. CRIMINAL JUSTICE JNTERNSHJP. The Criminal Justice Internship affo rds second year stud ents an
opportun ity to work w ith a loca l law enforcement or criminal justice agency. Cooperating agencies include the
Sheriff's o ffice, a loca l magistrate, a police d epartment, Juveni le a nd Ad ult Proba tion, a nd Drug and Alcohol
Services. (Variabl e crs.) examination. Prerequisite: CSC 490 o r CET 490. (3 crs.) Spri ng
XJJ 284. U DERWATER FORENSICS. Dea ls with the collectio n of evidence found und er wa ter and its effects
on the ev ide nce. Proper collection o f und en va te r evide nce is also discussed.

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Dance - DAN
DA 132. BALLET TECHNlQUE I. Introductory instruction in the basic techniques a pplicable to ba llet as
practiced in western Europe and in the United States. Basic techniques include barre exercises, port de bras,
and center practice \.vi th jumps, beats, and turns. Previous experience in baUet STRONGLY recommended. Fall
o r Spring (3 crs.)
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133. JAZZ TECH flQUE I. lntroductory, entry level experience instniction in the basic techniques
applicable to jazz and contemporary d ance. TI1e focus is on lengthening muscles and developing isolati on
techniques necessary for most forms of jazz dance. Includes sta ndin g noor, warm-up / strel'ch, and center
prncli c jumps, tums, and iso la ti ons. Fall or Spring (3 crs.)
DAN 232. BALLET TEC HN IQUE II. The deve lo pment of s treng th and fluidity th rough an ex tension of
techniqt1 es demonstrated in specialized stud y and dri ll. Emphasis is placed on quick retention of complex
combina tions. Further emphasis is placed on center work to develop the student 's a rtistry in the dance fo rm.
Prerequ isite: DA 132 or permission of instru ctor. Fa ll or Spring ("1-3 crs.)
DA 233. JAZZ TEC H IQUE LI. The d evelopment of strength and fl uid ity through an extens io n of jazz
techniq ues demonstrated in specialized study and drill. Emphasis is placed on quick retention of complex
combinati ons. Further emphasis is placed on center work to deve lop the stud ent's artistry in the dance form.
Prerequisite: DAN 133 or permission of instructor. Fall or Spring (1-3 crs.)

DA 260. MODERN DANCE. Mcxlem dance is an expressive fo rm of movemen t which serves to enhance
indi vidua l creativity and exploration. The class will emphasize crea tive problem solving through movement,
and modem dance technique. TI1e develop ment of movemen t qua lity, as well as the use of force, time and
energy wil l be explored while lea rning the rich history of modem dance. Every second Spring. (3 crs.)
DA N 301. THEATRE DA CE I. in troductory instruction in the basic techniques a pplicable to the va rious
dance forms used in the musical thea tre. Basic forms include ba llet, tap, jazz, and ballroom dancing. An
excellent course for a stud en t desi ring a career in musical theatre. No prev ious dance experience req uired .
Fa ll o r Sp ring (3 crs.)
DAN 302. THEATR E DANCE U. The d evelopment of strength and Ouidity through an ex tension o f techniques
demonstrated in specia li zed stud y and dri ll. Emphasis is placed on the principles stressed in 11,ea tre Dance I
with the add ition of character shoes. Prerequisite: DAN 301 Fall or Spring (3 crs.)

DA 398. PO INTE TECHN IQUE. This sh.1dio based course will provide students with the instruction of
pointe technique used in classical ballet. 11,is class wi ll include lecture / demonstrations in ba rre and center
exe rcises that wi ll strengthen technique, improve musica lity, and increase knowledge of the ballet vocabulary.
Fa ll or Sp ring (1 - 3 crs.)
DA 399. DA CE HISTORY. 11,e historical investiga tion of dance in its traditional, social and theatrical
con tex ts. 11,e student wi ll be expected to give presenta tions, write papers and take part in group projects and
d iscussions. Spring semester odd years. (3 crs)

Earth Science - EAS
EA 100. INTRODUCTION TO EARTH SCIENC E. This introducto ry cou rse is d es ig ned to acquaint the
stud ent with the four gene ral a reas of earth science: astronomy, geology, meteorology, and ocea nog·rap hy.
The course consists of two hours of lecture and one hour of lab wo rk. (3 crs.)
EAS 13 1. INTROD UCTION TO ENV IRO MENTAL GEO L(x:;Y. This course dea ls with the interaction
between man and his geologic environment. Emphasis is placed on the und ersta nding of basic geologic princi•
pies and case studies of some of the classic examples of environmenta l problems. Laboratory exercises and
problems are an integra l part of the course. This is intended as a survey course and a student needs only a
limited background in geology. (3 crs.)

EAS 150. INTRODUCTION TO GEO LOCY. A survey course intended primarily for the non·science major.
Topics considered include the make-up of the ea rth, interna l and external processes that occur within or on
the ea rth , rocks a nd minerals, fos.sils, ea rth 's origin and evolu tion, and the o rigin and evolL1tion of li fe on this
planet. Labo ratory work is an integral part of the course. (4 crs.)
EAS 160. PHYSICA L GEOC RA.PHY. The stud y of the physica l aspects of human environn1ent including
cl imate, soils, wa te r, vegetation, and topography. Map reading and a ir photo interpreta tion are also trea ted.
(3 crs.)

EAS 163. INTRODUCTION TO OCEA OGRAPHY. An introd uctory course in the study of the four main
bran hes of ocea nography: (1) geology of the ocea nic basins (origins of the oceans, structu re and geomorphol·
ogy of the ocea n's noor, methods of investiga tion); (2) chemistry of the ocean ,vate.rs; (3) physics of the oceans
(currents, waves, tides, etc.); (4) biology of the ocea ns (ma rine plants and animals). No preliminary studies
req uired but previous course work in EAS 100 or EAS 150 recommended. (3 crs.)

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EAS 166. GEO LOGY OF PENNSYLVAN IA. A survey of the Common wea lth 's geo logic settin g, geologic history, and minera l resources. There are no prerequisites. Studen ts w ill be introd uced to the necessary geolog ic
concepts and termi no logy. Students are expected to participa te in at least three of the fou r planned field trips.
(3 crs.)
EAS 175. FIELD COU RSE IN EARTH SCIENCE I. This course provid es the studen t with o pportunities to
stud y meteo rologica l, climato logical, geologica l and ocean ographic phenomena in situ, to apply the scientific
method, to acqu ire criti cal thinking skills by examining earth featu res and processes and by examining anthropogenic effects o n selected na tu ra l pheno mena, to understand the va lue of selected earth processes and
features and to q uan ti fy na tural phenomena. Students wi ll participa te in an excursion. (3 crs.)
EAS 200. HISTOR ICA L GEOLOGY. A stud y of the geologic his to ry o f Earth and the s uccession o f the major
groups of plants and animals as based on the geologic interpretatio n of rock forma tions and fossils. Field trips
are an in tegra l part of the course. (4 crs.)

EAS 202. HYD ROLOCY. A survey course about the exis tence of water on Earth. Top ics indude the occurrence
and movement o f ..va ter, physical and chemical characteristics of wa ter, cmd di ma to log ic and geologic considerations of s urface and sub-s urface wa ter. (3 crs.)
EAS 240. I TRO DUCTION TO METEOROLOGY. TI1is cou rse d ea ls w ith the physics and chemistry of the
atmosphere as infl uenced by the earth-atmosphere interaction. The effects of the physica l controls as they al ter
the elements are emphasized . Basic laws of Physics and Chemistry are emphasized. The cons truction and
analys is of wea ther maps is an integra l part of the labora tory co mponent o f the course. Students are expected
to vis uali ze, interpret, and in vestiga te various wea ther pheno mena as they relate to the current sta te of the
a tmosphere. Basic prediction of future wea ther condi tions is the fin al culminating experience of the course,
a fter ex tensive laboratory in vestiga tions in both manu al and compu ter settings.(4 crs.)

EAS 242. C UMATOLOGY. ln this course the elements and controls of cl im ate are ana lyzed in a systematic
fashion. Various methods and techniq ues of classifying climates are presented. TI1e climate of each continent
is regiona lized and the factors which produce the climatic pa tterns are inves tigated. (3 crs.)
EAS 264. SCE IC AR EAS O F THE UNITED STATES. This cou rse provides an a nalysis o f the physica l setting
of some scenic areas in the United States. The focus is on differences in soils, vegeta tion, di mates and landfo rms in scenic areas with special emphasis given to natural history. (3 crs.)

EA 273. COM.PUTE R CARTOCRA PHY. This course provides an ana lysis of different method s and
techniques of representing spatial data throug h the use o f va rio us computer-based techno logies. The focus is
centered upon the ca rtographic rep resentation of surface data through the use of a persona.I-computer based
program. (3 crs.)
EAS 300. NATURAL HAZA RDS. TI1is course examines the physica l and socic1 \ processes responsible for
prod ucing natural d isasters. Specifica lly, the know ledge and theories lea med in this course will provid e the
student wi th an understanding of the und erlying science behind na tu ra l disasters and how socioeconomi c
factors contribute to the impact of disasters. Topics covered in the course incl ude: types of natura l haza.rds,
trends in the frequency and losses from natural haza rd events, socia l vulnerability, and spa tial va riations in
risk from natura l haza rd s. TI1ese concepts will prepare the stud ent fo r an understa nding of where and why
d isaster events occur most frequentl y. The course w ill present and describe the mechanisms responsible for
crea ting natura l disasters and the how socioeconomic conditions make certain groups vulnerable to d isasters.
The va lues associated w ith how these vulnerable groups are treated and exposed to ris k w ill be explored.
How a socia l group or an individual's personal va lues impact their vu lnerability to d isasters through such
va riab les as religious beliefs, perceptions of the environment, o r risk averse attitudes wi ll also be explored .
(3 crs.)
EAS323. ATMOSP HERIC INSTRUMENTATION & MEASUREMENT. An upper-di vis ion cou rse in
Meteorology dealing wi th the specifics of data collection and ins tru ment functiona lity. lime will be spent dealing with proper site selection, the physical mechanis ms present wi thin an a utomated sensor array, and quality
control fo r da ta collected . Students taking this course should have a deta iled understanding of the role each
meteorologica l pa rameter has in making a wea ther forecas t (3 crs.).

EAS 331. MJNERA LOCY. An introd uction to the mo rph ology and in ternal stru ctu re o f crys tals and the chemical and physical characteristics of minerals. L,bora tory time is devoted to the stud y of crystal models and the
iden tification of selected mine ral specimens. (3 crs.)
EAS 332. PETROLOGY. A complete survey of the major rock types (igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic)
fo rms the basis o f this course. Considera tion is given to their o rigin, descri pti on, a nd classificatio n. Of pa rticular importance is the relationship of the vario us rock types to the composition and hi storical development of
the soli d ea rth. Laboratory component emphasizes hand speci men id entifi cation, but some microscopic thin
section work is also done. (3 crs.)
EAS 335. REMOTE SENSING: MAP AND AERLAL PHOTOGRA PH Y INTERPRETATION. This cou rse covers
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to interpret photos and maps for quantitative and qua Uta tive information on natura l and anthropogeni c
fea tu res. Some of the work requires independent and group interpreta tion of maps, photogra phic slides of
sa tell ite imagery, computer processed and enhanced images, and SLAR imagery. (3 crs.)
EAS 340. SY OPTIC METEOROLOCY I. An exa m ina tio n of the d evelopment and stru ctu re o f la rge-sca le
wea ther systems and fron ts. Emphasis on the technique of analyzing and forecas ting synoptic scale weather
situations. (3 crs.)

EAS 342. DYNA MIC METEO RO LOCY. Ln troduction to description and theory of atmospheric motion; ana lysis
of forces, accelera ted reference frames, conserva l'i on equa tfo ns of mass, momentum and energy; scale ana lysis;
pressure coordinates; geostrophic and grad ient now; therma l wind; kinematic descrip t·ion of the wind, trajectories; ci rculation and vorticity. TI1e last part of the course wi ll introduce quasi-geostrophic theory. (3 crs.)
EAS 343. GEOMORP HOLOGY. This course involves the study of the origin, history, and characteristics of
land forms rmd landscapes as they are produced by th e processes of wea thering, mass-wasti ng, nu vial, glacia l,
wind, and wave erosion (o r a combina tion of these) acting upon the geological materials and stn1 ctu res of
Ea rth 's crust. (3 crs.)
EAS 346. TROPICA L METEOROLOCY. An upper-di vision meteorology course focused specifica lly on the
wea ther and clima te of tropical loca tions. Emphasis is placed on the structu re and dyna mics of tropica l storm
systems, their prediction, and understanding. Stud ents \Viii also focus on the prediction of monsoons and
land /sea breezes. Large scale ocea n-a tmosphere interactions wi thin the tro pics, including El Ni no and L.1
Nina, a re introduced as we ll as the tropica l impact of G lobal Hydrology. (3 crs.)
EAS 365. REM OTE SENSING: SATELLITE & RADA R INTE RPR ETATION. TI1is course emphas izes the
cha racteristics and scientifi c role of radar and sa tell ite interpretation, as well as computer-assisted processing
of spectra l da ta acqui red by sa tellites, as they relate to atmospheric ana lysis. (3 crs.)

EAS 372. FI ELD MAPP ING. TI1is is a field-oriented course in wh ich the student wi.1.1 lea rn proper use of
measuring ct nd mctpping instruments and the techniques used in the construction of basic maps. (3 crs. )
EAS 375. MAP & AERI AL PHOTO INTERPRETATION. This course covers ~1e compos ition and interpretatio n
of ae ri al photogra phs and va rious types of maps. Students will learn how to interpret photos and maps fo r
quantitati ve and qualita tive information on natural and manmade fea tures. Some of the work requires independ ent and group interpretations of maps, photogra phic slides of sa tellite imagery, computer processed and
enhanced images, and SLA R imagery. (3 crs.)
EAS 402. G ROUNDWATER HYDROLOCY. TI1is cou rse is d esigned as a follow-up course to Hydrology. It
gives stud ents the o pportunity to study the principles governing the movement and occurrences of ground wa ter. (3 crs.)
EAS 414. SYNOPTIC C LIMATOLOCY. This course studies the relationship between the atmosp heric circulation and the surface environment wh ile focusing on the "longer term " interactions. TI1e course dra ws on content from in troductory Cl imato logy to indoctrinate the student in a physical environment analysis via weather
map patterns. TI1is culminates in a semester-long research project. TI1e project requi res use of simple to complex stal'istica l procedu res and appropriate research methods. The course w ill demonstrate how surface environmental va ri ables such as a ir /wa ter qua li ty, acid rain, and drought can be und erstood in terms of va rio us
atmospheric circulation states and synoptic wea ther ty pes. Finally, forecas ting projects will a lso be und ertaken
to ex trapo late the immedia te releva nce of Synoptic Climatology in long-term forecasting ap plications. (3 crs.)

EAS 4·14_SYNOPTIC CUMATOLOCY. Synoptic climatology studies the relationship between the atmosphe ric circula tion a nd the surface env ironment. TI1e course d raws on content from introductory Climatology and
indoctrinates the stud ent in a physical environmental analysis via wea ther map pa tterns. TI1e map pattern
ana lysis req ui res use of sim ple to complex sta tistica l proced u res and appropriate research methods. 11,e course
will demonstra te how su rface environ mental va ri ables such as air/wa ter quali ty, acid ra i.n, and d rought can be
und erstood in te rms of vario us atmospheric circL1l ation states and syi1optic weather types. (3 crs.) Approved
ucc 3.26.03.
EAS 423. SEDIMENTOLOCY / STRATIGRA PH Y. An advanced course that focuses on sed imentary procc'SSeS,
sed imentary rock for mation and stratigraphic interpretation. Students will use both q uantita ti ve and qua litati ve methods to identify, classify, and interpret the history of sed iments, sed imenta ry structures, and sed imentary rocks and formatio ns. Students will stud y rock units in the local outcrops, correlate these units within the
stratigraphic framework and develop und erstanding of geological history of the region. TI1e strati graphy of
the Uni ted Sta tes will be discussed . (3 crs.)

EAS 425. STRUCTURA L GEO LOGY. TI1e primary and secondary structures of rock masses and thei r forma tion are covered in thi s course. Actual structu res are exa mined in the field. Geologic maps are utilized. (3 crs.)
EAS 431. PRACTICUM IN BROAIXAST METEOROLOCY I. ~1trod ucti on to television wea ther broadcasts
w ith emphasis on crea ting accurate forecasts a nd on the techn iques of communica ting weather information to
the p ublic. ( 3 crs.)

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EAS 432. PRACTICUM IN BROAIXAST METEOROLOCY fl . Continuation of EAS 431. Emphasis is placed
on stud io perfo rmance of wea ther casts. ( 3 crs.)
EAS 436. FIELD METHODS IN EA RTH SCIENCE. TI1is is a course designed to provide majors with knowledge of prob lems encountered in fi eld work and the techniques utilized to solve these problems . This course
consists of planned trips. Lectu res and discussions are used to supplement the trips. (3 crs.)
EAS 437. FIELD METHODS IN GEOLOCY. This is a course designed to provid e stud ents with a know ledge of
geologic problems encountered in field work and the techniques uti lized to solve those problems. The student
is exposed to geo logic and topographic maps as well as va rious geologic instruments. The course consists of
planned trips to areas o f geologic interest. Summary reports, field exercises, and labora tory problems constitute the students' work responsibility. (3 crs.)
EAS 445. ADVA CED SY OPTIC METEOROLOCY. TI1is course is des igned to be a continuati on o f the
concepts lea rned in Synoptic Meteorology I. A brief review of the meteorologica l concepts wil l be covered ,
followed by a more comprehensive examination of special topics in Synoptic Meteorology will be covered.
These include concepts related to: Winter Wea ther Forecasting, Mesoscale Meteorology, vertical structure of
the atmosphere, seconda ry circulations, and forecas t models. (3 crs.)
EAS 449. MESOSCALE METEOROLOCY. An upper-di vision meteorology course focused on weather
phenomena and processes that occur on sca les of motion fro m a few kilometers to a few hund red kilometers.
This course wi ll show the differences and interactions among synoptic, mesoscale and convecti ve processes,
and discuss req ui rements for obse rv ing, analyzing and forecas ting mesoscale systems. Forecasting issues will
be focused on the nex t generation of mesoscale models. Students ta king this course should already be experi~
enced in making short-t em1 forecasts and nowcasts.
EAS 452. PHYSICA L METEOROLOCY. This course exa mines the role of Uiem1od ynamics and rad iation in the
atmosphere. To pics covered in the course inclu de: the First and Second Law of TI1ermcxlyna mics, adiabatic
and d iaba tic processes, thermodyna mic d iagrams, and stabi lity. TI1ese concepts will prepare the stud ent fo r
understa nding exactly how the Ea rth is hea ted by solar radiation. Specifically, those princi ples in atmospheric
rad iation will be investiga ted incl uding, solar and terrestria l radiation, blackbodies, absorption and emission,
and sca ttering. Prerequisite: EAS 340, MAT 282, or with consent of instructor. (3 crs.)
EAS 453. ADVANC ED PHYSICAL METEOROLOCY. Th is course is a continua tio n of EAS 452. The phys ics
relevan t to the fo rm ation of d roplets and precipitation, mixing and parcel theory, adi abatic lifting, nucleation,
warm ra in processes, cold ra in processes, and the growth of hail are investiga ted. Fina ll y radia tion concepts
from EAS 452 are used to look at the impact of clouds on sola r and terrestrial radiation. Prereq uisite: EAS 452,
EAS 340, MAT 282 or w ith consent of ins tructo r. (3 crs.)
EAS 465. SEMINAR IN ATMOSPHERI C SCIENCE. A scientifi c w riting and spea king course that covers recent
and histori ca l developmen ts in the atmospheric sciences. Stud ents a re required to pa rticipate in group p resen•
rations, comp lete two written resea rch projects, and produce a critiq ue of classmates' research projects. (3 crs.)
EAS 491. FIELD COURSE l EARTH SCIE CE. This course is designed fo r Ea rth Science s tud ents who desire
to apply their classroom knowledge to specific si tes and earth science field problems. Each semester will
include trips to va ri ous sites at which geologic, meteorological, or ocea nographic processes, principles, and
phenomena ca n be studied. (Va riable crs.)
EAS 492. FIELD COU RSE IN GEO LOCY. This course prov ides advanced geology s tudents with opportunities
to stud y geology in situ. Field tri ps to classic and less well known sites \Viii be incorporated wi th lectures, data
collection, and scienti fic reporting. Laboratory exercises will renect field experiences. (Variab le crs.)

EAS 495. SEMINA R IN EARTH SCIENCE. A scientific writing course in which the student pursues an ea rth
science topic th rough libra ry or field resea rch. Students lea rn to define a problem, to obta in relevant li terature,
to ga ther data, and to w rite a nd defend a resea rch paper. (3 crs.)
EAS 496. SEMIN AR IN GEOLOCY. A scientific w ri ti ng course in whi ch the student pu rsues a geologic topic
through library or field research. Students learn to define a geologic problem, to obtain relevant literature, to
ga ther ra w data , and to write and present a resea rch paper. (3 crs.)

EAS 527. TECTONICS. To evaluate tectonic theories within a framework of worldw ide historical geology, but
special attenl'ion is given to the Appalachian and the orth American Cordilleran orogenic events. (3 crs.)
EAS 538. COMP UTER APPLICATIONS IN WATER RESOURCES. An upper-leve l course designed to provide
students o pportuni ty to appl y computer and ma thematica l proced ures to the solution of hydrologic problems.
Appli ca ti ons from other areas within the ea rth sciences may be considered. (3 crs.)
EAS 541 . ADVANCED ENVIRO MENTAL GEOLOCY. TI1is course dea ls with the natura l environment, particularl y geologic fac tors that may impact upon human life or way of life. Emphasis is placed on an in.dep th
stud y of env ironmental problems and possible alternative solutions to such problems. Basic engineering
principles as applied to geological problems are considered . Laboratory exercises, problems, an d written
reports are an integral part of the course. (3 crs.)

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EAS 542. APPLIED C UMATOLOCY. An adva nced cou rse that dea ls with the app lica ti on of va rio us ana ly tka l
methods and class ifica tion systems in climatology. TI,e Kop pen classification of climates is stressed. The
cl imate patterns of each continent and the fac tors which produce them are investiga ted. Prerequisite: EAS 242
or perm ission o f the instructor. (3 crs.)
EAS 548. WATERSHED EVALUATION. The purpose of this cou rse is to analyze wa tershed characteris tics.
Physica l and bi otic wa tershed charncteristics v,,ill be studied usin g lectu re, illus t·rations and ln-field d emons trations. A major component of the course is an extensive, w ritten watershed stud y d esign. (3 crs.)
EAS 563. COASTA L GEOMORPH O LOGY AND MARINE RESOURCES. A s tud y o f the physica l processes
that shape coastal landforms and the pe lagic c1nd neritic resources of the oceans. Topics includ e longsho re
transport, wave actio n, swash zone d ynamics, estuarine and d elta ic geomo rpho logy, ferromanga nese and
petro leu m resources, and beach s tn1cture. Prerequisite: EAS 163 or permission o f the ins tructor. (3 crs.)

Early Childhood Education - ECE
ECE 302. EMERG ING LITERACY. The purpose o f this cou rse is to prepa re ea rl y childhood stud ents to
become facilitators of early literacy lea rning. Th e content o f this class dea ls w ith concepts of emerging literacy
and instruction in lang uage arts strategies for children from infancy th.rough the primary grad es. Prerequisite:
2.5 GPA, EDE 211 . (3 crs.) Spring
ECE 304. THEMATIC TEACHING IN EAR LY C HILDHOOD. TI1is course introduces a thematic approach to
teaching integra ted cu rricula and foc uses on teaching science, socia l studies, and hea lth concepts. Students
will gain und erstanding and s kill in d eveloping and implementing thematic units. Prerequisite: 2.5 GPA, EDE
211 . (3 crs.) Fa ll.
ECE 315. MATHEMATICAL CONTENT IN EARLY C HlLDH OOD. The s tudent is introduced to how mathematics develops in the very young child and how to assess thi s d evelopment. The stud ent is introduced to
the teaching of a rithmetic, measu re ment, and geometry lo the young child. Skills and understandings that
chi.ldren acquire fro m in.fancy to age eight are covered . Prerequis ite: 2.5 GPA, EDE 2'1"1. (3 crs.) Fall.
ECE 319. PAR E T AND COMMU !TY INVO LVEMENT IN EDUCATION. TI1is cou rse emphasizes the role
o f paren ts and community in the frame,,.1ork of educationa l planning for young child ren. The stud ent wi ll
demonstra te s kills in planning education workshops. Stud en ts will use interview and conierencing techniqu es
to learn from parents and community people actively involved in programs for child ren . Prerequisite: 2.5 CPA,
EDE 211 . (3 crs.) Fa ll and spring.
ECE 320. FI ELD EXPERrENCES WITH INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND PRESCHOOLERS. This course is in tend·
ed to provide the stud ent w ith an introduction to working with young child ren ages infancy throu gh five, by
providing field experiences in infun l/ tod dl er day care centers and preschoo l centers (d ay ca re, Head Sta rt, o r
nursery school). TI1e student observes, pl ans acti vities, and p repares lea m.ing materials for chi ld ren in group
settings. Lectures and classroo m teaching are combined to g ive stud ents an oppo rtunity to discover their aptitude for and interest in working w ith very young children. Prereq uisites:Admission to Tead,er Ed uca tion.
(3 crs.) Spring.
ECE 322. EARLY C HILDHOOD EDUCATION SERV ICES l.NTER SHJP. The s tud en ts in th is cou rse w ill com·
plete an internship, equi va lent to six credits, w hich could ocn1r in settings s uch as, but not lim ited to, d ay ca re
centers, Head Start centers, nu rsery schools, libraries, museums, and YMCAs. l11is cou rse is for studen ts vv ho
are interested in ed uca tional o pportunities with young child ren ages birth to eight years o f age, but who are
no t seeking Pennsylvania teaching certifica tion. Prerequisite: 2.5 CPA, EDE 211 (6 crs.) Fa l.l & sp ring.
Approved UCC 3.21.05
ECE 405. EARLY CHILDH OOD EDUCATION SEM INA R. TI1is co urse investi ga tes how ymmg child ren have
been viewed and educated by soc iety throughout his tory. l11e present-day circumstances of children a nd families are s tudied. Students receive background in how to work together with parents, communities, o ther professiona ls, and policy-makers to ensure a q ua li ty, developmentally-appropri ate educa tion for young children.
Prerequis ites: Ad mission to Teacher Education. (3 crs.) Fa ll.

Economics - ECO
ECO 100. ELEMENTS OF ECONOMICS. An introduction to the elements of economi c analys is, structured
particular\ Oy for the nonmajor. 11,e s tudent is exposed to the mechanics of the ma rket system and a survey o f
modem macroeconomic theory and policy. (3 crs.)
ECO 200. C URRENT ECONOM IC ISSU ES. An app lica ti on of con temporary economi c principles. C urrent
read ings in economics are exa mined. Prereq uisite: ECO 100 o r ECO 201. (3 crs.)
ECO 201. [NTRO DUCTORY MI C ROECONOMICS. An introduction to the market mechanism in a modern
mixed economy; Sl1pply and demand ana lysis is applied to consumer markets as well as resource markets. (3 crs.)
ECO 202. INTRODUCTO RY MAC ROECONOMICS. An introdu ction to the d etermination of na tional income;
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roles o r monetary and fisca l po licy in the cond uct or macroeconomi c policy. Prereq uis ite: ECO 100 or ECO 2ffl
is recomme nd ed. (3 crs.)

ECO 242. GOVERNM ENT AND BUSINESS. A study of the lega l fra mework w ithin w hid, business operates,
incl ud ing the She rman Anti-Trust Act, Clayton Act, Robinson-Patmo n Act. Federal Trade Act, and othe r newer
forms o f social control regulatio n. TI1e course explo res the relationshi ps between govemmen t and bus iness:
government as regu lator, subsidi zer, pa rtne r, and competition. ECO 100 or ECO 201 or ECO 202 (3 crs.)

ECO 251. DEVELO PMENT O F THE AMERICAN ECONOMY. A survey of the beginning, development, and
g row th or the Ame rica n econo my w ith emphasis on the bus iness sector. Prereq uisite: ECO 100 o r ECO 20 1 o r

ECO 202. (3 crs.)
ECO 301. INTERMEDLATE MICROECONOMICS. An ana lysis of the theories of cons umer behavio r and of
finns in the al loca ti on o r resources, and o r general price and d istribution theory, wi th applica tion to curren t
economic issues. Prereq uis ites: ECO 201 & ECO 202 or permission o r instm cto r. (3 crs.)
ECO 302. INTE RM EDIATE l'vlACROECONOMJCS. Ana lysis of the determ ination o f nationa l income,
e mployme nt and price levels. Discussion o r consumption, investme nt , in nation, and govcmment fiscal and

mo netary policy. Prerequisite: ECO 201 & ECO 202. (3 crs.)
ECO 304. MONEY AND BANKING. Relation o f money and cred it to economic acti vity and pri ces; impact o f
public po l.icy in financia l markets and for goods and services; policies, structure and the functions o f the
Fed eral Reserve Sys te m; organ iza tion, operations, an d functions o f the comme rcial banking syste m, as related

to qu estions of econo mic stability and public po licy. Prerequisites: ECO 201 & ECO 202. (3 crs.)
ECO 306. PUBLIC FIN ANCE. A study of the role of federa l, sta te, and local governments in meeting public
wants. Topics includ e analysis of tax theory and policy, government expenditu res, public debt management, gove rnmen t budgeting, bene fit cosl analysis and income red istribution. Prereq uis ites: ECO 201 & ECO 202. (3 crs.)
ECO 307. STATE AN D LOCA L FINA 1CE. Princi ples and prob lems of financing state and local governments.
Topics incl ud e taxa tion, expenditu res, intergovernmental g ran ts, and governmental fisca l re lati ons.

Prereq uisite: ECO 100 o r ECO 20'I or ECO 202. (3 crs.)
ECO 31 1. LA BOR ECO OMJCS. An introd uction to labor econo mics, theories of the labor movement, the
Ame rican labor movemen t, w age and e mployment theory, compara ti ve labor movements and trade unio n
impact on wages, prices, and national income. Prereq uisites: ECO 201 & ECO 202. (3 crs.)
ECO 320. MATHEMATICA L ECONOMICS. A course designed to enable Economics and Business majors to
understand the s imple r aspects o f mathe matica l econo mics. Relationshi ps of functions and gra phs, simultaneous
eq uations, maximizati on techniques, and those pa rts or algebra and calculus required for economic analysis

are presented. Prerequisites: ECO 201 , ECO 202 & l'vlAT 181 o r MAT 182. (3 crs.)
ECO 322. MANAGERIA L ECONOM]CS. A survey or ana lytica l techniques ava i.lable to the modem business
manager. Topics incl ude economics for managers, business forecasting, cost and prod uction functions, industria l
pricing, pro fit planning, business decis io n making. Prerequisites: ECO 201, ECO 202 & BUS 371 or a course in

calcu lus. (3 crs.)
ECO 331. REG IONA L ECONOM.I CS. An introd uction to regional analysis: theories or city loca tions and
hie rarchies, industrial locati on patte ms, land-use pa tte rns, the sho rt-run impact of industrial change upon
e mploymen t in one communi ty and on long-run d ifferentia ls or per ca pita income between regions.

Prereq uisite: ECO 100 or ECO 201 o r ECO 202. (3 crs.)
ECO 342. ENV IRO MENTA L ECONOMJCS. Environmenta l pollution, failu re of the market system, and
optimum resource alloca tion; levels or po llu tion abate ment and publi c po licy; ene rgy and public po licy.

Prerequisite: ECO 201 & ECO 202. (3 crs.)
ECO 351. COMPARATIVE ECO OMIC SYSTEMS. An analysis of the institutional stn1cture o f each type of economy and under..;tanding or the reasons for the similarities and differences of institutional stmctures by comparing
capitalist, socialist, and communist economic systems. Prereq uisites: ECO 100 or ECO 201 or ECO 202. (3 crs.)
ECO 360. lNTERNATIO AL ECONOMICS. A descripti ve and theoretical analysis of interna tional trade,
ba lance o r payme nt accounts, comparati ve costs, mechanis ms o f inte rnational financia l relations. Prereq uis ites:

ECO 201 & ECO 202. (3 crs.)
ECO 379. SPECIA L PRO BLEMS IN ECONOM ICS. TI,is course is designed to meet the chang ing interests
or s tud ents and facul ty. Topics vary in response to those interests. Prereq uisites: ECO 201 & ECO 202 or
permission o f instructo r. (Variable crs.)

ECO 401. INDUSTRI AL O RGANIZATION. Analysis of market structu re and its relation to market perfo rmance,
changing structu re or U.S. industry, and pricing policies in different ind us trial classifica tions or monopoly and

competition in relation to the problems of pub lic policy. Prerequisite: ECO 201 and ECO 202. (3 crs.)

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ECO 421. APPLIED ECONOMETRICS. TI1e formulation, es timation a nd testing of economj c models. Topics
includ e single variable and multi ple variable regression techniques, estimation of lagged relationships, use of
dum my va riables, problems of multicolinearity and a utoco rrela tion and system of eq ua tions. Prerequisites:
MAT 225, ECO 201 & ECO 202. (3 crs.)
E O 433. ECONOM ICS OF G ROWTH AND DEVELO PMENT. Und e rstanding of the obstad es to economic
g row th, requ ire ments for grow th, and other topics related to economic growth in underd eveloped countries.
Prereq uisi tes: ECO 201 & ECO 202. (3 crs.)
ECO 451. HISTORY OF ECONOMIC THOUGHT. An extensive survey of the development o f economic thought
from ancient times to the presen t stressing the contributions of Smith, Rica rdo, Marx, Marsha ll and Keynes. This
course should be taken quite late in the undergrad uate career. Prereq uisites: ECO 2ffl & ECO 202. (3 crs.)

ECO 492. ECONOMICS INTERNSHIP. 11,e stud ent is placed wi th a business firm , a bank, an ind ustri al firm,
a government office, a health care facility or a similar institution fo r on-the-job experiences related to classroom
course work. 17,is course shou ld be taken quite late in the und ergrad uate ca reer. Cred it hours will ra nge from
I to 12 depend ing upon the nature of the pa rticular assignment. Prerequ isite: Senior standing or permission of
instn1 ctor. A max imum of 12 credits ca n be used towa rd the completion of degree. (Va ri able crs.)
ECO 495. SEM INAR IN ECONOMICS. An intensive exa mina tion of selected subjects fro m the fields of
Economics, Management, Business and Labor Relations. It is a repea table course if course content is different.
Prereq uisite: Pe rmission of instructor. (3 crs.)

Education - ED U
EDU ll0. CRITICAL THINKJ G AND READI NG. Focuses on d evelop men t of an understa nding and abili ty
to apply critical thinking and reading skills as effective tools for academ ic, career and persona l grow th.
Stud en ts explore issues from multiple perspectives, genera te and orga nize ideas, apply knowledge to
si tu ati ons, critica lly evalu ate the logic and va lidity of inform ation, ana lyze rea l life situations, recognize
hmv attitud es and va lues shape opinions, and eva luate their own lea ming. (3 crs.) Fa ll & Spring
EDU 310. TEACHING I I A MULTI-CULTURAL SOCIETY. TI1 is cou rse is design ed to acquaint undergradua te
stu dents with basic concepts of mul ticultural education with emphasis on developing a cultu ra l.l y responsive
classroom. The focus is on develop ing a class room and school environment that enables all chi.ldren, rega rd less of race, ethnici ty, gend er, socioeconomic status, language, rel igion, age, region, and di sability, to achieve
aca demi c success. After an overview of lead in g multicultural ed ucation theo ries of James A. Banks, Paul
Gorski, and others, stud ents will stud y cul ture in the United Sta tes. Special emphasis will be placed on how
each cul tu ra l element interacts with teaching and lea rning. Multicultural curri cula and instructional stra tegies
wi ll a lso be addressed. This course will includ e self-exa mination of students' va lues, beliefs, and stereotypica l
beliefs tha t must be add ressed to assist all stud en ts succeed in school and understand one's responsibility
w ithin a g loba l socie ty. (3crs .)
EDU 340. MA JNSTREA MING EXCE PTIONA L LEA RNERS. TI1is course is designed to pre pa re ed uca tiona l
personnel with the info rma tion and skills necessary for accommodating excep tional lea rners in a variety of
school arra ngements. Focus is on assessment and remed ia tion of lea rning problems, class roo m organiza tion
and ma nagement, teaching resources, legal issL1 es, curriculum considerati ons, parent involvemen t, condition
of professional services, and many other issues pertinent to the ed uca tion of exceptiona l learners in the "mainstrea m" of educa tion. Must have junior class ra nk. (3 crs.)
EDU 449. ST UDENT TEAC HING - SPEGAL EDUCATION. TI1is cou rse is only fo r those students w ho are
student teaching overseas or through another college or uni vers ity. (Va riable crs.)
EDU 459. STUDENT TEAC HING - ELEMENTARY EDUCATION. This course is o nly for those stud en ts w ho
are stud ent teaching overseas or th rough another college or univers ity. (Va ri ab le crs.)
EDU 469. STUDENT TEACHJNG - SECO DA RY EDUCATION. This course is o nly for those stud ents who
are student teaching overseas or through another coll ege or uni versity. (Variable crs.)

Educatio nal Foundati ons - EDF
EDF '1 21. SCHOOLS AN D VA LUES. Schools and Va lues will exa mine the values that a re ta ught and modeled
in classrooms from pre-school th rough post-second .-. ry levels. TI,e course will consider how teachers and other
staff unavoidably contribute to the moral deve lo pment of the stud en ts they serve. Altho ugh the course is
designed primarily fo r educa tion majors, it will address issues tha t sho ul d concern other majors who have a
vested interest as citi zens and pa rents in how schools innuence th e moral development of students. (3 crs .)
EDF 333 EDUCATI O A L TEC HNOLOGY. This cou rse in edu ca tiona l tech no logy provides the lea mer wi th
fundamental concepts and skills that build a fo undati on for applying computers, hardware and software in
ed uca tional settings. The course focuses on the computer as an object of instruction, a producti vity tool, and
an adjunct to instru ction in the class room. (3 crs)

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Educational Studies - EDS
EDS 300. PROBLEMS O F SECONDARY EDUCATION. This is a coll rse in professio nal development which
focuses on the practical problems o f teaching and lea rning in the second ary school. Field experiences enab le
s tudent participation in a range of acti vities which provid e real li fe experiences w ith the prob lems confronting
publ.ic school teachers today. Prerequisite: Admitted to Teacher Educa ti on. (3 crs.)
EDS 440. TEACH! G OF ENG LISH IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS. The applica ti on of principles of edllca tional
psychology, philosophy, and sociology to the teaching o f Englis h in secondary schools. The course incllldes
both practical techniques o f classroom practice an d an investiga tion of the larger problems of the profession.
Adeq uate prio r content cou rses in Eng lish are necessary to the stud ent undertaking this course. Prerequisite:
Ad mitted to Teacher Ed llca tion. (3 crs.)
EDS 445. TEACH ING O F SOCIA L STUDIES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS. Methods that may be llsed in
teaching social studies. Emphasis is placed on the p hilosophy, objecti ves, cou rses of study, and orga ni za tio n of
subject matter for teaching purposes; curri culum materials; procedures; and d evelopment. Prerequis ite:
Ad mitted to Teacher Ed uca tion. (3 crs.)
EDS 460. TEAC HL G MATHEMATICS IN SECON DARY SCHOOLS. To further d evelop the mathematics
required to be an effecti ve teacher of secondary school mathematics. To acquaint the student with genera l
procedures in classroom preparation, organ iza tion, contro l and eva luation. To acquaint the student w ith
specific p roced u res for d eveloping a prob lem~solving approach to the teaching of mathematics. Results o f
ma thematical standard s according to recent resea rch, studies and trends are indica ted. The eva lu ation and use
of technolog ica l and visual a ids pertaining to mathematics are cons idered . Prereq uisite: Admitted to Teacher
Education. (3 crs.)
EDS 461. STUDENT TEACHING A D SCHOOL LAW. This is the fina l and most extensive clin ica l
experience. Students are assigned to a supervis ing teacher o r teach in g tea m at one of o ur clinical si tes. The
students spend fo ll time in classroom teaching fo r a sem ester of fifteen weeks. A uni versity supervisor
observes periodica ll y and a weekly practicum brings student teachers together to discuss common prob lem s
and concerns a nd those aspects of school lmv pertinent fo r classroom teachers. Stud ent teaching is sched uled
d uring either the fa ll or spring terms o f the senio r year. Pass/ fa il grade. Prereq uis ites: Admi tted to Tead1er
Ed uca ti on and reco mmendation to Student Teachi ng. (12 crs.)
EDS 465. DEVELOPMENTAL READING IN TH E SECO DARY SCHOOL. 1.ntend ed to help the prospective
teachers of the Second ary Educa tion acad emic subject a reas d evelop an u nderstanding and appreciati on o f the
read ing s kills needed by thei.r s tud ents. Methods o f establishing awareness o f genera l reading needs as well as
the special skills unique to their subject areas are stressed .. Prerequ isite: Ad mitted to Teacher Education. (2 crs.)
EDS 466. TEACHING MODERN LANGUAGES (K through 12). ll,e coll rse covers the theory and practice of
tead1ing modem langu ages. l.nstrnction in the use of the laboratory is given. Emphasis is g iven to the student
deve loping an adequa te understanding o f the needs, in terests, learning cha racteris ti cs and motivations of
s tudents a t va rious ages of development, K through 12. Prerequisite: Admitted to Teacher Education. (3 crs.)
EDS 467. TEACHING OF SCIE CE IN SECO DA RY SCHOOLS. 11,is coll rse prepares pre-service m iddle
school and high school science teachers to engage students in und erstand ing science through persona l
experience. The co urse emphasizes strategies that engage stud ents in acti ve inqui ry, coll aboration w ith peers,
and acquiring and using tools o f lea rning in an experiential learning en vironment. TI1e approach o f the cou rse
is experi ential, inqui ry-oriented and reflective. Prerequisite: 12 hou rs o f work in the major field and juniorlevel sta tus. Prerequ is ite: Admitted to Teacher Education. (3 crs.)
EDS 494. STUDENT TEACHING WORKSHOP. For those individuals w ho have had a t least one yea r o f
teacl1.ing experience in a p ri va te school, college, milita ry, etc. Approval by the department chair and directo r o f
s tud ent teachin g is required. Typically, students a re placed in a public school during the month of Ma y until
the close o f the school yea r (5-6 weeks) in o rder to d etermine competen ce in a public school setting for state
certification. Prerequis ites: Ad mitted to Teacher Educa tion and Recommendation to Stud en t Tead1ing. (6 crs.)

Electrical Engineering Technology - EET
EET 110. IX CJRCUITS. An introduction to the stud y o f electrica l circuits. Topics include resistan ce, voltage,
cu rrent, mesh ana lysis, and nod al analysis. Network theorems pertaining to d e sources a re p resen ted.
Prerequis ite: College Algebra or equ ivalent. (4 crs.) Fall
EET 160. AC C IRCUITS. An introdllction to the s tudy of electrical d rcu its in the s inusoidal stea d y state. To pics
includ e ca pacitors, inductors, complex numbers, ac mesh an alysis, ac noda l ana lysis and network theorems
pertaining to ac sou rces. Prereq uisite: EET 110. Coreq uisite: MAT 199. (4 crs.) Spring
EET 215. INTROD CTIO TO INSTRUMENTATIO . An introdllction to the techniques of d esigning electronic instruments to measu re physical quantities with the aid of transdu cers. Topics includ e an alog and digital signal conditi oning ci rcuits, electronic filters and va rio us electronic sensors. C ircui ts will be designed and
tested fro m mathematical models in order to transfer signals to ei ther an analog o r a digital format.
Pre req uisite: EET 160. Corequisite or Prerequisite: EET 235. (3 crs.) Fa ll

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EET 310. METH ODS IN ENG INEERING ANALYSIS. Introduction to ma trix theory, classica l fi rst and second
o rd er transient analys is, acti ve filter and oscillator design, and Fo urier analysis. Computer solutions to special
probl ems will be p resented. Prerequisites: EET 260, MAT 282, CSC 124. Coreq uis ites: EET 320. (4 crs.) Fa ll
EET 320. NETWORK ANALYS IS. A ca lcu lus-based circuit theory course. Topics include the introduction to
La p lace transforms, and th e use o f Lap lace transforms in the stud y of circuit analysis, transfer functions a nd
frequ ency response. Circuit analysis programming is used to compare computer solutio ns with ana lytic solutions. Prereq uis ites: EET 365. Co req uis ites: EET 310. (4 crs.) Fall
EET 325. INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRIC POWER. A s tudy of th ree-phase circuits, transforme rs, d e
machines, polyphase ac machines, and single-phase ac machines. Prereq ujsite: EET 160, CSC 124. (4 crs.) Fall,
every three yea rs
EET 365. LI NEA R DEV ICES. TI,is cou rse is a n introduction to the fun ction o f solid sa te devices. The e mphasis
is placed upon the internal strncture, functio n and limitations of linear devices sud1 as: diodes, transistors,
power amplifi ers, operationa l amplifie rs and oscillators. Prereq uisite: EET 215. (4 crs.) Spring
EET 370. lNSTRUMENTATION DESIG I. 11,e design of electronic ins truments utilizing linear a nd digita l
integrated ci rcuits. Topics will include electronic thermo meters, fo rce, pressure and flo w measurements and
frequ ency counters. Num eri ca l linearization method s fo r non-linea r transdu cers w ill be introd uced .
Pre reqt1isite: EET 3l0 a nd EET 320. (4 crs.) Spring
EET 400. SEN IOR PROJECT PROPOSAL. The s tudent wi ll s ubmit a written prop0&1 l for a project. Afte r
approva l of the project the stu dent w ill be assigned a fa culty ad visor. Minimum requirem ents for the proposal
a re submission of a functiona l specifica tion and a time schedule for completion. Prerequisite: EET 360, EET 370
and Senio r Sta tus. Corequisite: ENC 2·17. (1 er.) Alternate Fall
EET 410. AUTOMATIC CONTRO L SYSTEMS. Design o f feedback con trol syste ms a nd d evices as a pplied to
electrical machinery and transducers. Topics will incluxx2de Bode plots, the root- locus method and nyquisl
diagrams. Pre req uisite: EET 310 and EET 320. (4 crs.) Spring, every four years

EET 4.20. [NSTR UMENTATION DESIGN I.I . A mi croprocessor-based ins trumentati on design course utili zing
Ii.nea r, d igita l and opto-electronic devices. Software solutions to inp ut / outp ut problems will be consid ered
along ,vith sofhva re solutions to nonlinea r transducer data. Prerequisite: EET 370. (4 crs.) Spring, every fo ur
years
EET 430. RF OMMUNICATIO S. Communica tion systems principles including: AM / FM mod ulati on,
AM/ FM demod ulatio n, transmitters, receivers, antennas, trans mission lines, di gital techniq ues and protocols.
Prereq uis ite: EET 365. (4 crs.) Spring, every two years
EET 450. SEN IO R PROJECT. Em ploys the design, construction and analysis of an electronic device or instrument. Depend ing on the complex ity o f the project, total construction may not be req ui red. Wi th the approval
from the ad visor, group projects may a lso be in volved. lliree laboratory hou rs per week. Prerequisite: EET
400. (3 crs.) Alte m a te Spring
EET 460. DIG ITA L SIGNA L PROCESSING. Introd uction to linea r syste ms, dig ita l filters a nd the 2-Tra ns fo rms,
and the Fc1st Fouri er Transform . Fundamenta ls of Shannon's sampl.ing theory and the interfacing of analog signals to mi croprocesso r based systems for digital signal processing. Prerequi sites: EET 310, EET 320 and EET
360. (4 crs. ) Alternate yea rs
EET 475. BIOMEDI A L ENG INEERJNG TEC HNOLOGY. A stud y of widely used medica l dev ices w ith
emphasis upo n those types used for patient ca re in the hospital. TI1e Physics and Engineering of va rio us
devices will be presented a nd their relatio ns hip to human ana to my and physiology will be emphasized .
Hospital orga nization and Lhe role of the Cli nical Engineering deparhnent wi ll be examined . Prerequisite: EET
260. (4 crs. ) Sp ring, every fo ur yec1rs
EET 476. BIOMED ICA L ENG INEERING TECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIP. Upon acceptance Lo a hospita l the
stud ent w ill work w ith a Clinica l Eng ineer and /or a Biomedical Equipment Technician ins pecting, maintaining, calibrating and mod ifying biomed ica l equ ipment. Progra ms of instruction will va ry from hospitc1l to hospital, but the student ,,v iii be exposed to med ical devices fro m all special and critica l care areas. Prereq uisite:
EET 475. (4 crs.) Summe r
EET 495. ELECTRJCA L ENG INEE RJ G TECHNOLOGY lNTERNSHJP. Upon acceptance to an inte rnship
site, the stud en t will wo rk with an electrical engineer and / o r an electronic technician ins pecting, ma inta ining,
ca li brating, testing, ana lyzing, assembling, modifying or designing va rious types of e lectronic dev ices.
Programs of ins truction w ill va ry but the stud ent w il l be provided with practical work experience in a d ynamic environment in ,vhich they will be dea ling wi th actual problems requiring practica l solutions. Advisor,
department cha irperson and college dean approval is required be.fore course enrollment. Prerequisite: Upper
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Elementary Education - EDE
EDE 200. INTROD CTIO TO EARLY CHJLDHOOD A D ELEMENTARY EDUCATION. Th.is cou rse is
an introductory overview course in which students are exposed to many topics that they will explore in depth
in future specialization courses for the program. In the course, s tuden ts will gain first-hand experiences wi th
professional beh aviors expected of teachers. Thirty hou rs o f field experiences are required , ful filling the initial
field requi rement o f the Ea rl y Ch ildh ood / Ele mentary Education progra m. Cou rse objectives a nd perfom1ance
assessments reflect the ten standards fo r beginning teachers' licensing and developmen t, written by the
Interstate New Teache r Assessmen t and Support Consortium (lNTASC). Prerequisi te 2.5 GPA (3 crs.) Fall &
spring. Approved UCC 11. 11 .04
EDE 2 11 . INSTRUCTIONA L STRATEG IES IN ELEM ENTA RY AND EA RLY C HlL DHOOD EDUCATION.
n,is course is designed to teach students a set of teaching behaviors that are related to stude nt achieveme nt
in the elementary and ea rl y childhood classrooms. Topics covered incl ude: conception of elementary / ea rly
childhood curriculum, Bloom's taxonomy of cognition, qu es tioning and discussion behaviors, utiliza tion of
th.inking skills, integration of subject areas, inductive and ded ucti ve teaching, observation and assessment o f
children, cogni tive and affecti ve concerns of children as out l.ined by Piaget, and content p resentation skills.
TI1roug h class discussions, practice sessions, ro le-playing, and microteaching, the s tuden ts \Viii lea rn how to
plan for and uti lize s trategies based on research in effecti ve teaching and in the cogniti ve and affective develo pment o f child ren . Prerequis ite: 2.5 GPA. (3 crs.) Fall & sp ring.
EDE 300. LA GUAG E AND LITERACY IN TH E ELEMENTA RY SCHOOL I. TI1is is the firs t in a series o f two
req ui red courses tha t examine the development of literacy in elementary-age children. Stud ents are ta ug ht
hmv to teach read ing, w riting, lis tening, and spea king skills using an integrated app roach, consistent w ith the
constructivist theory of teaching and learning. Theoretica l orientations 10 severa l approaches of literacy
instructi on are introd uced, ana lyzed, and evaluated . Practical im plica tions of these theories are exa mined in
deta il, and s tud ents are expected to demonstrate strategies th rough the use of microteaching, as well as in field
work. Prerequisite: 2.5 GPA, EDE 211 . (3 crs.) Fa ll & spring.
EDE 305. MATHEMATICA L CO !TENT AND METHOD IN THE ELEMENTARY SC HOOL. Emphasis is on
w1d ersta nding chil d ren's cogniti ve development and perception and their work w ith mathematics. To accomplish th.is it is suggested that studen ts \.VOrk with children. TI,e professor dem onstrates lea ming activities
appropriate to the develop mental and academic levels of children. As time permjts, and on the basis of the
experiences ga ined th rough observing and working with children, cri t.ical ana lyses of commercia l arithmetic
materia ls and texts, as well as recent trends and current projects in a rithm etic, wi ll be considered .
Prereq uis ites: 32 college credits, 9 na tu ra l science credits. Prereq uis ite: 2.5 GPA, EDE 211. (3 crs.) Fall & spring.
EDE 306. TEAC HING OF SOCIAL STUDl:ES FOR ELEME A RY G RADES. The fo unda tions of the socia l
s tud ies are examined. Instructional strategies fo r the constructi vist classroom will be emphas ized . Attention
w ill be given to current trends and the present stah.ts of social studies. Prerequisi tes: 32 college cred its, 9 social
scie nce credits. Prereq uisi te: 2.5 G PA, EDE 211. (3 crs.) Fa ll & spring.
EDE 307. SCIENCE FO R TH:E ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. This cou rse is d esigned to acqu ain t students w ith the
his to ry of science curricula, the content of science, and the process of science teaching. TI,e ins tmctor will genera te enthusiasm fo r science, encourage scien tific inqu iry, demonstrate posi ti ve attitud es, enhance appreciation
fo r science and science interests, and model effective science teaching consistent \vith the Elementary / Early
Childhood Depa rtm ent 's Constructi vist Mod el for Teaching. Prerequisites: 32 college cred its; 9 natural science
cred its . Prerequisite: 2.5 GPA, EDE 211. (3 crs.) Fa ll & sp ring.

EDE 311. CHI LDREN'S LITERATURE. This course acq ua ints the stud ent with li terature avai lab le for child ren
and va rious techniques that may be employed in elementary classrooms to stimulate interest in reading and
tel.ling sto ries and poems. Prerequisites: 32 college credits; 9 humanities credits. Prerequisite: 2.5 GPA. May
take the sa me semester as EDE 211 . (3 crs.) Fall & spring. Prerequisite: 2.SGPA
EDE 320. [NTERMEDIATE FIELD EXPERfE CES 4-6. The stud ent receives background and experience in
working with intermed iate g rade children in the dassroom. Lectures and classroom teaching experiences are
combined to give the stu dent an opportunity to discover an aptitud e and interest in working wi th children.
Prereq uis ite: Admission to Teacher Ed ucation. (3 crs.) Fal l & spring.
EDE 321. PR IMA RY FTELD EXPERIENCES K-3. The students receive background and ex perie nce in working
w ith elementa ry grade children in the classroom. Lectures and class room teaching experiences are combined
to give stu dents an opporhmity to discover thei r aptitude and interest in working w ith young children.
Pre req uisite: Ad mi ssion to Teacher Ed ucation. (3 crs.) Fall & spring.
EDE 322. ELEMENTA RY EDUCATION SERVICES INTE RNSHlP. Thi s course introd uces Ed uca tion Serv ices
stud ents to ca reer opportun ities of an ed uca tiona l nature including child day care, classroom aides, docents,
prog ram planner, team-based trainer, exhibit development, web design, research. The sh1 dents w ill complete
an internship whi ch is equivalent to six credits (a pproximately 20 ho urs per week) whi ch could occur in settings s uch as libraries, museums, YMCA, Big Brothers/ Big Siste rs, loca l newspapers, and other settings. This
course is for stud ents who are in terested in educa tional o ppo rtunities bu t are not see king Pennsylvania teaching certifi ca tion. Prerequ isite 2.5 GPA; EDE 211 (6 crs.) Fa ll & spring. Approved UCC 4.18.05

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EDE 3-10. LANGUAGE AN D LITERACY IN THE ELEMENTA RY SCHOOL II. Th is is the second in a series o f
two req ui red co urses th at exa min e th e d evelopment o f literacy in elemen ta ry-age ch i.ldren. Students review
the theoretica l bases of an in tegra ted approach to teaching the lang uage arts. Speci fic strategies that reflect
th ese theo ries are then in vestiga ted, demo nstra ted, and practiced. Such stra tegies teach chi ld ren necessa ry li teracy s kills th rough a mea n in g-centered ap p roach, and emp has ize the in tegra tion o f a ll s ubject a reas, as \veil
as the connection behveen the language arts mod es. Students are expected to demonstra te their abiLi t:ies to
connect theory to practice in field ,vork. Prerequisite: 2.5 GPA, EDE 211 . (3 crs.) Fa ll & spring.
EDE 450. ASSESSING C H ILOREN'S PERFO RMANCE. This course presen ts practica l methods and techniq ues
fo r plann ing, cons tructi on and use of ora l, pe rfo rmance, essay, and objective tests w ith an assumption that
evalu ation's role in lhe teaching / lea rning process is bo th act·ive and fundamental. Prerequisite: Admission
to Teacher Educa tion. (3 crs.) Fa ll & spring.

EDE 461. STUDENT TEACH ING. Dur ing this cou rse the stu dent is assigned to wo rk in two class rooms in the
public schoo ls. Under supervisio n, the s tud ent observes and pa rticipates in all tead"1ing activ ities related to the
perfo rmance of a teache r's work in the elementary g rad es. Besides field work, students a ttend practicum class
once a week. Discussions a re centered around the current materials util ized in a ll s ubject a reas. Pennsylvan ia
school laws relevant to the wo rk of the classroom teacher a rc analyzed and discussed. O pportunities are provided lo discuss prob lems encountered by s tudents in their stu dent teaching ex periences. Teaching op portuniti es are identifi ed and d iscussed on a weekly basis. Prerequisite: Recommendation fo r Stu dent Teaching. ("12
crs.) Fa ll & sp ring.

English - ENG
ENG 100. ENG LISH LANGUAGE SKILLS. A beginning course which provid es g uided practice in writing and
reading, with emphasis on the interrelatio ns hip of reading, thin king, and w riting. Eng lish La nguage Skills
s tresses funda men ta l princi ples of and attitud es towa rd writing, as well as how to put these princi ples and
attitudes in to practice. It emphasizes the abili ty to read correctly and to o rganize material effecti vely and , by
adhe rence to lhe innate logic of lang uage (revealed in its ru les of g ram ma r, syntax, punctuation and vocabula ry choice), to exp ress ideas clea rl y and prec isely. (3 crs.) Fall & spring.
ENC 101 . E C LISH COMPOSITIO N I. Composition I is a seq uel to English La nguage Skills. It provid es
g uided pract-icc in writing, w ith emphasis on thoughtfu l ana lysis of s ubject matter, clea r understanding o f the
w riting situation, flex ible use of rhetorica l stra tegies, and development of s tylistic options, particuJarly those
related to an und ersta nd ing of a va riety o f purposes and voices. ENG 101 contin ues the development of the
essen ti al writi ng, reading and thi nking skills stressed in ENG 100. (3 crs.) Fa ll & sprin g.
ENC 102. ENG LISH COMJ'OSITION ll. TI,e sequence of Composition I -Composition I] provides guided practice
in \•v riting, with an em phasis on mo re demanding writing sitliations. It continues the work begun in Composition
I with more complicated rhetorica l strategies and stylistic options, especially aud ience-centered considerations. ENG
102 introd uces resea rch and research wri ting at the undergrad uate level. Prerequisite ENG. 10"1 (3 crs.) Fall & Spring.
E C 106. IN TRODUCTIO N TO PO ETRY. An introduction to the elements o f poetry th rough the close ana lysis
and exp lica tion of selected poetry from a va riety of poets. (3 crs.) Fall & spring.
ENC !07. INT RO DUCTIO N TO FICTION. An introd ucti on to the elemen ts o f fiction th rough the close
read in g of selected sho rt sto ries and novels by a variety o f au thors. (3 crs.) Fall & spring.

ENG ·1os. INTRO DUCTION TO ORAMA . An in trod uction to the basic elements of drama. Readings w ill be
selected from wo rks from the Creek C lassica l Period to the Modem Age. (3 crs.) Fa ll & sp ring.
D MYSTICISM. A s tud y of the fo ur bas ic paths into the unknown: magic, mystiENC I 16. MYTH, MAG IC
cism, fa ntasy, and myth. (3 crs.)

ENG "1 25. THE AME RICAN WEST. A genera l introd ucti on to the literatu re of the Grea t American West
th rough an exa mination of a va riety of li terary types. (3 crs.)
ENG "1 27. WOMAN AS HERO. An explo ra tion of hero ic roles assigned to women in litera tu re, th e contras t
between rea lity and the literature, and the d ifferences between fictiona l wo men crea ted by ma le and fema le
a utho rs. An ana lysis of the reasons fo r these d ifferences for ms part of the subject. (3 crs.)
ENG 148. HO RRO R I LITER.A.TURE. An examjnatio n of the tradi tion of horror litera tu re in England and
America fro m a li terary, his to rical, and psycho logica l viewpoin t. Some emphasis on the sociolog ical imp lications of the popul ari ty of the for m. (3 crs.)
ENG 150. BASEBALL LN LJTERATURE. TI-1is co urse req uirt:."'S the stu dent to read , write, and ta lk about a ga me
that Steinbeck ca lled a "sta te of mind ," a game that is, in the word s of Jacques Ba rzun, a way "to kno w
America." TI1us the stud en t that \VOrks lea ms about bo th himself and his coun try. (3 crs.)

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E G 155. BLAC K LITERATURE. An introduction to the writings of Black Americans in poetry, fiction, and
dra ma, rangi ng from the Harlem Rena issance o f the 1920s to the contemporary productions o f Leroi Jones,
Ishmael Reed and Toni Morrison. (3 crs.) Fall.
ENG 160. JNTRODUCTIO TO BRJTISH AND AMERJ CAN LITERATURE. A course that in troduces students
to a selection of canonical British and Am erican w riters w riting w ithin the genres of poetry, sho rt fiction,
drama, and the literary essay. (3 crs.)
ENG 167. JOURNA LISM I (NEWSWRJTING). An introduction to basic news ga thering and newsw riting
taught by in-class exercises and a rticles, wh ich are submitted to local med ia. Prerequisite: ENG 101 (3 crs.) Fa ll.
ENG 169. JOU RNA LISM IJ (FEATURE WRITING). Featu re writing and in-depth news reporting. Students
write several articles, some o f wh id1 are s ubmitted to local media. Prereq uisite: ENG 167 or permission of
instn1ctor (3 crs. ) Sp ring.
E C 170. ALL ABOUT WORDS. An introduction to the tota l complex ity and fascination of words. The cou rse
d ea ls w ith words as sha pes, analogues, formu las, and ga mes. Indirectly, but significantly, it instructs in vocabulary by introducing a s izable vocabulary for ta lking about words and nurturing a s tudent 's natura l cu riosity
abou t words. (3 crs.)
E G 178. LITERATURE AN D Fn..M. A stud y of the total relationship between literature and film, with
emp hasis on the involvement of literary w riters in motion pictures and telev is ion, the process of literary
ada p tation, and the innuence of mo tion pictures o n literary critics an d writers. (3 crs.)
E G 203. GREAT BOOKS. The texts and his torica l backgrounds o f selections from the most h ighly rega rded
litera tu re o f the wo rld . TI,e ran ge is from the classica l Gree k era to the twentieth century. (3 crs.) Fall & spring.
E G 205. WORLD LITERATURE TO 1600. Exa mples of works from a va riety of periods and cultures throug h
1600 are exa mined for their literary merit and nationa l cha racters. Works are read in translation. Prerequis ite:
E G 101 (3 crs.) Fall.
E G 206. WO RLD LITERATURE FROM 1600. Exa mples o f works from a variety o f cultures and periods after
1600 are exa mined fo r their literary merit and national characters. Works are read in trans lation. Prereq u isite:
ENG 101 (3 crs.) Spring.
ENC 211 . BUSINESS WRITING I. An introduction to the an alysis, w riting, and o ra l presenta tion of forma l an d
sem i-forma l documents essentia l to the business communities. Prerequis ite: ENC 101 . (3 crs.) Fa ll & spring.
ENG 217. SCIENTIFIC AND TECHN ICA L WRITING I. An introduction to the specific techniques used in the
preparation of reports and other scientific d ocumen ts. Recommend ed fo r Science and Technology majors.
Prereq uis ite ENG 101 (3 crs.) Fa ll & spring.
ENG 21 . SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICA L WRITING IJ . A problem solving approach to techn ica l w riting:
adapting to va rio us aud iences, organiza tion of complex documents, computer documentation. Students will
prepare extensive technica l reports. (3 crs.) Alternate spring.
ENG 301. ENG LISH LITERATURE I. A survey of Eng lish literature from the beginnings in the six th centu ry to
the late eig hteenth century. Prereq uisi tes: E G 101 and 102 (3 crs.) Fa ll.
E G 302. ENG LISH LITERATURE ll. A survey of English lit·e rature from the Romantic poets to the p resent
day. Prerequisites: E G 101 and 102 (3 crs.) Spring.
E G 306. PRESS LAW AN D ETHJCS. This cou rse helps stud en t journalists u nderstand not o nl y w hat they
can o r ca n't d o by law, but wha t they should or shou ld not d o w ith in commonly accepted sta nd ard s of good
taste and mo ra lity. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102 (3 crs.) Alterna te fa ll.
ENG 308. RESEARCH FO R WRITERS. For stud en ts in each o f the Professiona l Writing concentrations.
Introduces s tudents to bas ic lib ra ry materials and techniques, on-campus resources, government documents,
resea rch libra ries, ad vanced techniq ues of interviewing, d ocument analysis, etc. Concl udes ,vith a prepub lication draft of a resea rched paper in the s tudent 's area o f specialization. Prereq uis ites: ENG 101 and 102 (3 crs.)
Alternate fa ll.
ENG 3'12. JOU RNA LISM ITI - EDITfNG. TI1.is cou rse emphasizes practical journalis m. Journa lism Ill is to teach
s tudents how to ed it and prepare materials for pub lica tio n. Professional editing proced u res are covered, ranging fro m rewriting, ed iting, and proofreading, to headline w riting, layout and d esign. Prereq uisites: ENG 167
and ENG 169 or permission o f instructo r. (3 crs.) Alternate spring.
ENG 313. SPORTSWRJTING: A stud y of the his tory of sports writing in America and the techniques of writing
d aily coverage of sports and athletes. Students w ill study interviewing, findin g and us ing statistics, thee
sta ndards and p ractices of the p rofession and the make-up, layout and design of the daily sports page. Students
will be assigned beats and will be asked to write at least one story per week. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102 (3 crs.)

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ENG 315. SU RV EY OF AMERICA N WOMEN WRJTERS: METHOD AN D TEXT TI1e importance of both tex t
and method in lhe stud y of Ameri can women w riters is emphasized in this course. Assigned readings and
research workshops introduce studen ts to a va riety of texts and sources as well as to methods for read ing, discovering, and interpreting w ritings. Integration of tex t and method is achieved through a series of writing and
resea rch projects tha t are tied to the assigned readings. Prerequisites: E G 101 a nd 102 (3 crs.)
ENG 321. THE ENG LISH RENAISSANCE: SKELTON THROUGH DONNE. A stud y of nondrama tic p rose
and poetry chosen fro m such w ri ters as Thomas Wyatt, the Ea rl o f Surrey, TI1o mas Sackville, John Skelton, Sir

Philip Sidney, Edmund Spenser, William Sha kespeare, and John Donne, with emphasis on such li terary genres
as the lyric and sonnet, and an examination of various philosophical, histo rical, and socia l documen ts.
Prereq uis ites: E G IOI and 102 (3 crs.)
E G 322. THE ENG LISH RENA ISSANCE: BACON TH ROUG H MARVELL. A stud y o f the nondrama tic
prose and poetry of England in the seventeenth centu ry from the works of John Donne, Ben Jonson, Robert
Herrick, George Herbert, John Milton, and Henry Vaughan. Emphasis on the th ree schools of poetry of this
cen tury. Prereq uisites: E G 101 and 102 (3 crs.)

ENG 334. EWSPAPER REPORTLNG. A professional level course that acquain ts students wi th basic newsroom proced ures and assignm ents. Prerequisites: E G 101 , 102, 167 & 169 or permission of instructor. Writing
Intensive.(3 crs.) Fall.
ENG 336. COMPUTER-ASSISTED NEWSREPORTI G. An adva nced level jouma lis m cou rse d es igned to
show stud ents how to ga in access to computer records and how to arrange that material into meaningful patterns using an interrelati onal data base progra m and a simple spread sheet progra m. The course assumes no
prior knowled ge of comp uters cmd is designed fo r the computer novice. Prereq uisites: ENG 101 and 102 (3
crs.) Alte m a te fa ll.
ENG 337. SU RVEY O F AME RJ CA LITERATU RE I. Th is cou rse spa ns America n li terature from its colonial
inception to the end of the Civil War, the literature's fo rmati ve years, focusing on diverse forms and voices of
expression. TI1is litera ture presents writings of Na ti ve America ns, olonialists, Federalists, Romantics,
Tra ncend entaHsts, Slaves, and others as fo rmati ve ex pressions of our America n heritage. Writing 1.ntensive (3
crs.) Prereq uis ites: ENG 101 a nd 102. Fa ll
ENG 338. SURVEY OF AMERI CAN LITERATU RE II. TI1e second cou rse o f the two-course survey begins w ith
the literature of the Reconstru ction period, Realism and la ter Na tura lism, and moves to the Experimental writing of the Twenti eth Century, culmi m,ting in works by contemporary a uthors. TI1e emphasis is on showing the
development of an eclectic and uniquely American li tera tu re. Prereq uisites: ENG ·101 and 102 (3 crs.) Spring.
ENG 341. ROMANTIC LITERATU RE. An intens ive stud y of selected works by such Roma ntic poets as
Willia m Blake, Willi am Wordsworth, Samuel Tay lor Coleridge, Percy Bysshe Shelley, John Keats, and Lorc:I
Byron . Prereqtiisites: ENG "101 a nd "102 (3 crs.)

ENG 342. VICTORJAN LITERATURE. An histo rica l and critical survey of the poetry and nonfictional prose of
the Victorian period throu gh such w riters as Alfred Tennyson, Robert and El.iz.a beth Barrett Browning, Thomas
Ca rlyle, Matthew Arnold, Dan te Gab rie l and Christina Rossetti, Gera rd Manley Hop kins, John Stuart Mil l,
John Ruskin, John Henry New man, T. H. Huxley, and Walter Pater. Prerequ isites: ENG 101 and 102 (3 crs.)
ENG 345. ENG LISH G RAMMAR AND USAGE. Provid es futu re Eng lish teachers, professiona l w riting majors,
and other interested stud ents, with a sophistica ted background in English grammar. The course covers a
vari ety of grammatica l theories, issues of mechanical co rrectness in writing, and the sociology of usage.
Prerequ is ites: ENG 101 and 102 (3 crs.) Fa ll.
ENG 346. H ISTO RY OF THE ENGLIS H LANGUAGE. A survey o f the developmen t of the lang uage from its
Germ ank base to the emergence of American English. Explanations of sound shi.fts and fo reign and social
in nuences. Prereq uisites: ENG '101 and '1 02 (3 crs.) Spring.
ENG 347. INTRO DUCTION TO LI NGUISTICS. An exa mina tion o f the seve ral areas o f la nguage s tudy: histo-

ry of the language, phonology and morphology, grammars (tradit ional and modern), and contemporary
Ameri can usage, d ialects, lexicography, and semantics. Prerequisites: ENG '101 and 102 (3 crs.) Fall.
ENG 351. PUBLISHING THE MAGAZ INE. Stud ents in this cou rse publis h a magazine, Fli ps ide. TI1ey con-

tribute works of li tera tu re and reportage, illustrate it with original work or with photographs, solici t contrib utors, finance the magazine through advertising, and establish ed ito ria l policy. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102
(3 crs.) Fa ll & spring.
ENG 352. STUDIES IN WRJTING. A stu dy in sty le, its definition, its ana lys is, a nd the techniques modern w riters of crea tive nonficti on use to achi eve it. Students ana lyze the work of such wri ters as Tom Wolfe, Joa n
Did ion, Hunter TI1ompson and Truman Capote, then apply to their own prose the techniques these writers
use. Prerequis ites: ENG 101 a nd 102 (3 crs.)
ENG 354. AMER ICAN JOURNA LISM: A stud y of the recent his tory o f journalis m and of the present sta te of

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radio and television are covered. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102. (3 crs.) Alternate spring.
E G 355. SU RVEY OF TH E ENGLISH NOVE L I: TH E BEG INN ING THROUG H SCOTT. A stu dy of the
development of the novel from its beginnings through the Romant-ic period, with emph asis on Daniel Defoe,
Samuel Richardson, Henry Fielding, Tobias Smollett, and Jane Austen. Prerequisites: E G 101 and 102 (3 crs.)
E G 356. SURVEY OF TH E ENG LISH NOVE L II: DICKENS TO THE PRESENT. A study o f the novels and
novelists of the Victoria n period and the hventieth centu ry, inc lud ing Charles Dickens, Charlotte, Emily and
Ann Bronte, W. M. Thackeray, George Eliot, Joseph Conrad, Ja mes Joyce, and Virginia Woolf. Prereq uisites:
E G 101 and 102 (3 crs.)
E G 357. TWENTIETH CENTURY BRJTISI-1 LITERATU RE TO WORLD WAR II. A study o f ficti on, d rama,
and poetry with emphasis on exa ming such a uthors as W. B. Yea ts, D. H. Lawrence, George Bernard Shaw,
James Joyce, Joseph Conrad, Virginia Woolf, E. M. Forster, and W. H. Auden. Prereq uisites: ENG 101 and 102
(3 crs.)
ENG 358. CONTEMPORA RY LJTERATURE SINCE WO RLD WAR II. An explora ti on of tex ts, in a va riety of
genre including major movements, critical, social and political from writings both in English and in translation. Prerequisites: ENG I 01 and 102 (3 crs.)
ENG 371. CRIT ICA L THEORY AND THE TEAC HING O F LITERATURE. A req ui red course fo r Eng lish
majors in the Secondary English track, Critical Theory and the Teaching of Litera ture shows students how to
relate contemporary lite rary criticism to the teaching of li terature. The varieties of literary criticis m covered
include 1ew Criticism, reader-response cri ticism, deconstructi ve criticism, psychological criticism, feminist
criticism, and New Historicism. The literature studied emphasi zed items typ ica ll y taught in second ary
schools, including both canonical (e.g., Shakespeare's plays) and non-canonical (e.g., You ng Adu lt li terature
and Multicul tural litera tu re) works. Prerequisi tes: E 1G 101 and 102 (3 crs.)
ENG 372. COMPOS IT ION THEORY AN D THE TEACH.ING OF WRIT ING. A requi red course fo r Eng lis h
majors in the Second ary English trac k, Composition Theory and the Teaching of Writing is an introd uction to
rhetorical theo ry as ii concerns the nature of w ri ting and the teaching of writing. TI1e course also offers practi cal information abo ut, and experience with , modem course design and pedagogy, as we ll as d iscussion of the
poljtics of wri ting instruction in contem pora ry schools. Prerequ isites: ENG 101 a nd 102 (3 crs.)
ENG 375. ADVANCED WRJTING. Concems it.self with helping students develop a more sophis tica ted style in
using persuasion, exposi ti on, and argumentation. Prerequisi tes: E G 10 1 and 102 (3 crs.)
ENG 376. CREATIVE WRITING: FICTION. Techniques of fictio n a re studied and applied to the writing of
short stories, and students are encouraged to use and shape their own experience, tra nsmitting those everyday
things around them into fictional rea lities. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102 (3 crs.}
Et G 377. CREATIVE WRJT l 1G: POETRY. Aspects of poetry, such as li ne length, rhythm , sound pattems and
imagery, are discussed. Students will apply those techniques to thei.r own experience and vision, developing a
poetic voice or style. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102 (3 crs.)
ENG 378. CREATIVE WRJTING: DRAMA. Writing techniques for the modem stage; students progress from
idea th rough w ritten text to the prod ucti on of a scene or a one-act play. Prerequisites: ENG 10 1 and 102 (3 crs.)

ENG 401. COPYWRJTI NG. Stud ents who have a lready ta ken the basic adve rtising course are expected to
im prove preexisti ng ,vriting skills through individuaJ and group projects in the areas of d irect ma il advertisements, newspaper and magazine space advertisements, ind ustrial newsletters and brochures, radio and TV
advertisements. Each stud ent writes at least two usable advertisemen ts for off-ca mpus and one for a ca mpus
program or organiza tion. Not fo r beginners. Pre.requisites: E G 101 and 102. 437 (3 crs.)
ENG 415. CHAUCER The Ca nterb ury Ta les and other wo rks. Prerequisites: E G 101 and 102 (3 crs.)
ENG 419. INTERNSHIP IN PRO FESSIO AL WRJTING. An in terns hi p isa 120-hour, wo rk-based and academic experience, emphasizing learning in a professional setting. In ternships are supervised by both a worksite supervisor and a facul ty supervisor and are designed to give the student a broad-based understand ing of
the particular writing and professiona l practices of the internshi p sites. The facul ty member assigns the grade.
Prerequ isites: ENG 101 and 102 (3 crs.) Fa ll & spring.

ENG 425. SHAKESPEARE. Explores in considerable depth, and with specia l reference to the condition of
Shakespeare's times and thea te r, some of his greatest plays, especially (a) those most often studied in secondary school and (b) his grea t tragedies. Prereq uis ites: ENG 101 and 102 (3 crs.)
ENG 427. M.ILTON. An exa mination of the major poetry: Paradise Lost, Pa radise Rega ined, Samson Agon istes,
and Lycidas. The prose is trea ted insofa r as it is related to the poetry. Prerequisites: ENG IOI and 102 (3 crs.)
ENG 430. ADAPTATION OF LITERARY MATERIALS. Adaptation of litera tu re to the mechanica l demands o f
television, radio, thea ter, and fi lm. While remain ing fai thful to an author 's inte nt, the stud ent must adapt written texts to each of the fo lJowing: television, theater, and film . Prereq uis ites: ENG 101 and 102 (3 crs.)

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ENG 437. ADVE RTISLNG. An introduction to ma rketing theo ries, behavior pa tterns, and techniques o f ad vertising ca mpaigns: copywriting, layout, and production of advertising th rough working for an actua l cl ient.
Prerequis ites: E G 101 and 102 (3 crs.) Fall.
ENG 440. LINGUISTI CS AND TH E TEACH ING OF ENGLISH. The purpose of this cou rse is to hel p prepare
Eng lish and Language Arts majors through an understanding of two applica tions o f ling uis tics to language
lea rning and research. 1.n the first application, s tudents will exa mine linguis tic research focused upon the s tud y
of schooling and the teaching and lea rning of language to ad va nce an understanding of studen ts' developing
reading, writing and litera ry practices. In the second applica ti on, stud ents \.vi ii analyze va rious linguistic
research methodologies to develop a sense of how they might app ly o ne or more o f them to their own teaching. Assignments and course read ings are intended to encou rage studen ts to acq uire a critical sense of pedagogical practice used in the teaching of reading and writing, as well as a critica l sense of the relati ve merit o f
va rio us resea rch approaches to the stud y o f language lea ming. Prereq uisites: ENG 101 and '102 (3 crs.)

ENG 448. PRACTICA L CRJTIC ISM. An introd uction to the theories comprising ,najor schools in literary cri ti cism. Practice in app lying these theo ries to litera ry analyses. Prereq uisites: ENG 101, 102, 106 o r 107 o r 108.
Writing Intensive (3 crs. )
ENG 478. DI RECTED PROJECTS. Prereq uis ites: ENG 101 and 102 (Va riable crs.)
ENG 481. STUD IES IN O LD AND MfDDLE ENGLISH LITERATU RE. An ind epth look at litera tu re o f the
period - to inclu de perhaps Beowulf, the O ld Eng lish e legy, verse roma nces, the lyric, o r med ieva l dra ma.
Prereq uis ites: ENG 101 and 102. (3 crs.)
lNETEENTH CENTU RY LITERATU RE. l l1is course emp hasizes the poetry of Keats,
ENG 484. STUDIES I
Shelley, and Byron; the critical writings of Bla ke, Word sworth, and Coleridge; and the essays of La mb and
Hazlitt. It traces fo r the s tudent the mutu al evolution of literary fo rms and cul tura l, social, and philosophica l
uphea va ls. It places particular emphasis on the essence of the Romantic Movement: the spirit of indi vidual
li berty. Prerequisi tes: ENG 101 and 102. (3 crs.)
ENG 485. STUD IES IN TWE T IETH CENTU RY ENG LISH LITERATURE. Contemporary trends in litera ture
s uch as in tertextua li ty; ethica l issues; major figures (i.e. Conrad , Greene, Woolf, O rwell, Bu rgess); WWl poetry;
drama, o r the novel. Prereq uisites: E G 101 and 102 (3 crs.)
ENG 487. STU DIES IN AMERI CAN LITERARY GENR ES. The Ameri ca n sho rt sto ry, the nin eteenth century
America n novel, the twentieth century America n novel, modem American poetry, American drama, American
nonfic tion. Prerequisi tes: E G 101 and 102 (3 crs.)

ENG 488. STUD IES IN DRAMA. May focus on classica l drama, theater of the absurd, continental dram a, fi lm
and te lev ision as drama, realism and naturalism in drama. Prereq ui sites: ENG l ffl and 102 (3 crs.)
ENG 495. C REATIVE WRITING SEMINA R. TI1e fictional princip les lea rned in ENG 376 are applied to the
w riting of a majo r crea ti ve work, such as novell a, and the s tud ent is given the opportunity to polish and
ex tend w riting s kills prev io usly acq ui red . Prerequ isites: ENG 101 and 102 (3 crs.)

E G 496. WRJTI G FOR PUB LICATION. Students analyze regiona l and nationa l markets and refine their
work fo r publica tion. They are expected to publish at least one work d uring the semester. Prerequisites: E G
101 and 102 (3 crs.)

Environmental Studies - ENS
ENS IOl . lNTRO DUcnON TO ENVlRO MENTA L SCIENCE. TI,e broad field o f environmenta l management including human po pulation grow th, soil, land and energy use, wa ter and air po llution, and agencies
and laws associa ted with the above topics. o one area is covered in depth. Ra ther, the stud ent is in troduced
to each p rob lem, its source, curren t corrective measures, and possible future technology. Tiuee lecture hours
weekly. (3 crs.) Fa ll & spring.

ENS 380. WILDUFE ISSUES. This course is designed to fam iliarize stu dents w ith current issues in wi ldl ife
biology allowing them to propose and discuss possib le solutio ns. TI1c course w ill consist o f field tri ps and
projects emphasizing wildlife issues in the North eastern United Sta tes. Trips w ill be supplemented with
d iscussions of nati ona l and international wildlife issues fro m current literatu re. (4 crs.) summer.
ENS 420. PRLNCI PLES O F WILDLI.FE MANAGEM ENT. This cou rse is designed lo provid e students wi th an
und erstand ing of the philosop hies and concepts of scientific wildlife management. Major emphas is will be
placed on \Nildlife management in North Am erica, but differing perspecti ves from other regions of the wo rld
w ill be incorpora ted into the course. Topics to be covered w ill inclu de monitoring habitats and hab itat management, popu latio n explo itation and adm in is tration, econo mics, and socio-poli tica l top ics as they relate to
wild life management. Th ree lectu re hours and three laboratory ho urs weekly. Prerequisi tes: BIO 310. (4 crs.)
Fall even years.
E S 423. WILD LI FE MA NAGEMENT TECHNIQUES. TI1 is cou rse w ill cover techn iq ues commonly used by
\vildlife biologists w ith emphasis o n those app l.icable to birds and ma mma ls. Importa nt techn iques covered in

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the course include aging and sexing of important ga me species, hab itat measurement and evaluation, ca pture
tec.lmiques, population analysis, and analysis of food habits. TI1e lecture portion of the course provides an
introduction to common techniques and the lab emphasizes practical use and application of those techniques.
Three lecture hours and three labora tory hours weekly. Prerequisites: BIO 115, BIO 120 & BIO 125. (4 crs.) Fall.
ENS 424. FISHERIES MANAGEMENT. A combination of lectures, labs, and field trips will emphasize fisheries
biology and nmnagement in orth America, including both freslnvater and marine systems. Lectu res will
include fisheries resources, aquatic habitats, population dynamics, laws and regu lations, aquaculture, conservation, and cu rrent fisheries issues. Labs and field trips will emphasize resea rch methods and harvest and
habitat managemen t techniques. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours weekly. Prerequisi tes: BIO
310. (4 crs.) Fall odd years.
ENS 435. NATURAL RESOURCE LAW AN D POLICY. Tilis course will deta il the evolution of natura l resource
administration and policy as it relates to fisheries and wild li fe resources, including the history of land acquisition and disposi tion by the federal government. We will stud y the history of current federal la ws, policies, and
programs, and include discussions of the roles of various reso urce management agencies. The course ,vill
foc us on natural resource administration and policies in the United States but will include aspects of internati onal law and policy as they affect North America's resources. The course wi ll promote critical thinking
rega rding the cost and benefit of U.S. natural resource policy and explore alternative conflict reso lution. llu-ee
lecture hours weekly. Fall even years. Approved UCC 03.03.03.

E S 475. WETLANDS ECOLOCY. A coordinated lectu re/ laboratory approach tha l will emphasize ,vetlands
within the con tinental Uni ted States. The course will provide a background in both historical and modem wetland issues; cha racteristi cs of fresh wa ter, estua rine and marine wetland types, including importan t plants and
animals of each; processes of vvetland determination and delinea tion; regulatory framework of wetlands protecti on; and proced ures in volved in wetland restoration and conserva tion. Tiuee lecture and three laboratory
hours weekly. Prereq uis ites: 810 3IO or BIO 414 or permission of instructor. (4 crs.) Fa ll even years.
ENS 492. Al\~MAL POPULATION DYNAMICS. This course is designed to provide s tudents with an understanding of theoretica l and applied aspects of animal pop ulation dynamics. l11e course will examine variation
in popul ation size and sex/age composition, reproduction and mortality, and quality and condition of an imals
in pop ula tions. Emphasis •.vill be placed on principles and techniques used by wildlife ecologists to quantify
and predict populations of vertebrate animals. The lectu re portion of the course will incl ude lecture and discussion on issues and concepts in population dynamics. The lab po rti on of the course will emphasize application of common techniques and models used by wildlife population ecologists. TI1ree lecture hours and three
laboratory hou rs weekly. Prerequisites: BIO 310 & MAT 215. (4 crs.) Spring.
ENS 495. DESIG AND ANA LYSIS. The pu rpose is to provide with the theoretical and applied basis of experimenta l design, sa mp ling theory and sampling designs, data input a nd output, statistical ana lysis and interpreta tion of resea rch studies. The applica tion of computer methods for database, spreadsheet, word processing, and statisti ca l packages w ill also be emphasized. Th ree lecture hou rs weekly. Prerequisites: BIO 115 &
MAT 273 or MAT 281 o r permission of the instructor. (3 crs.) Fa ll.

Finance - FIN
FIN 20 1. INTRODUCTION TO FINA CE. A sun,ey course which covers an introducti on to financia l markets
and institutions responsible for the now of funds in the economy. TI1e basic princi ples and concepts whid1
assist the market pa rticipa nts in making sound financial decisions are discussed. Prerequisite: ECO 100 is
recommended. (3 crs.)
Fr 211 . PERSO AL MONEY MA AGEMENT. A guid e to persona l finance to best meet one's objectives and
make financial decisions easier. Topics include budgets, major pu rchases, use of cred it and bank loans, insurance, real estate and investment in securities, taxes and esta te planning. (3 crs.)

Fl 301. FINANCIAL MA AG EMENT. The stud y of financia l analysis, planning and control, including
working capital management, capital budgeting, cost of capital, and other selected subjects. Advanced
techniques of financial analysis are emp loyed. Prerequisite: ACC 200 o r ACC 201 . (3 crs.)
Fl 302. ADVANCED FINANCIA L MA AGEMENT. A continuatio n of FIN 301. An intensive study of cost
of ca pita l, long-term financing and analysis of cases relating to financia l decisions of firms. Prerequisite: FIN
30 1. (3 crs.)

Fr 305. INVESTMENTS. An introduction to financial investments. Top ics include securities and securities
markets, investment risks, returns and constraints, p:>rtfolio policies, and institutional investment policies. (3 crs.)
Fl 311 . FINANC IAL MARKETS AND INSTITUTIONS. Descriptio n and analysis of major financia l
institutions, money and capita l markets. Current topics in financial market and instituti ons. (3 crs.)
Fl 331. INTERNATIO AL FINANCIAL M
AGEME . A course providing the conceptual framework
within which the key financial decisions of the multinati onal firm can be ana lyzed. Topics include: Exchange
Rates, Foreign Exchange Ma rket, Currency Futures and Option Ma rkets, Foreign Exchange Risk Management,

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Multinational Working Ca pital Management, lntemationa l Ban king, a nd Fo reign l.n vestm ent Ana lysis.
Prerequisites: Intro Micro (ECO 201) and Intro Macro (ECO 202) recommend ed. (3 crs.)
FIN 341. IN SURANC E AND RISK MANAGEMENT. A survey of the nature and s ignifican ce o f ris k and the
basic ideas, problems, and princip les fmmd in modem insurance and other methods of handling risk. (3 crs.)

FlN 351. REA L ESTATE FUNOAM"ENTAL.5. A basic cogn iti ve course cove ring phys ical, legal and economic
aspects of real estate. To pics include va luation, agreem ents of sale, title, leasing, settlements and land.lord-tenant re lations. (2 crs.)
FfN 352. REAL ESTATE PRACTICE. Role of the rea l estate agent in listing, sales contract, financing, and completion
of RESPA approved settlement sheet. TI1e course examines the legal and ethical aspects of brokerage. (2 crs.)
FIN 405. ADVANCE D INVESTMENT ANA LYSIS. Systematic approach to security analys is and va luation;
portfolio construction and management. Pre req uisite; FIN 305 or perm ission of instructor. (3 crs.)
FIN 492. Fl ANCE IN TERNSHIP. On the completion of this com se, the student shotlid be ab le to see how the
know ledge acquired in the finance courses is applied in rea l world situations. It provides the stud ent with
opportun ity to translate academic princip les to rea l world situations and to test his/ her career interests. It will
also enable the stud ent to determine wha t additional skills are needed to be successful in the wo rkplace.
Prereq uisite: Consent of the instructor. (Repeatable; va riable credi ts; a max imum of 12 cred.its may be used
towa rd a baccalaurea te degree.)

FIN 531. BANK MAN AGEM.ENT. Detai.led analysis of o pera tional decisions faced by bank managers in the
areas of loans, investments, sources of fun ds, and l.iabil.i ty managemen t. (3 crs.)

Fi tness & Wellness - FIT
FIT 100. INTRODUCTION TO FITNESS. ll1is course is an introd uctory overview of fitness and th e fitness
industry. Stu dents will be exposed to current practices within the fitness industry. Stud en ts will also gain an
und erstand ing of weUness and the we llness lifestyle. TI1is course serves as a prerequisite for a ll courses wi thin
the curriculum. (3 crs.)
FIT 300. BUSINESS ASPECTS O F FITNESS. A comprehensive discuss ion o f the pragma tic approad1 to con·
du cting business in the fitness industry. ll1e course foc uses on key elements within the business structu re,
including marketing, facil ity management, accounting, budgeting, change management, and the crea tion of
add itional profit centers. Additiona ll y, stud ents will identi fy key partners in running a successful business.
(3 crs.)
FIT 325. INTEGRATED PERSONA L FITNESS TRAJN lNG. A comprehens ive view of personal fitness training
with a foc us on assessment and developin g customized fitness programs. 171e course will orient the stud ent
to the basics of the revolutiona ry exe rcise programm ing strategies of the O ptimum Perfor mance TrainingTM
model. (3 crs.)
FIT 350. FITNESS FOR SPECIAL PO PULATIONS. An in -d epth analysis of the fib1ess need s of individuals
from special po pulati ons. Pa rti cular attention will be placed on legislative initia ti ves and their effect on fitness
professionals and the indi viduals wit h specia l needs w hom they serve. (3 crs.)
FIT 400. INTEG RATE D SPO RT PERFO RMANCE TRAIN ING. A comprehens ive view of sport performance
training wi th a focus on assessment and developing custo mi zed sport training programs. TI1e course will align
sport performance training components to the revo lutionary exercise progra mming strategies of the Optimum
Performa nce Tra iningTM model. (3 crs.)

FIT 405. WE LLNESS SEMlNAR I. This cou rse exa mines current trends in wellness and prevention across the
spectrum and throughout the lifespan. Traditiona l and non-traditional a pproaches are considered. (3 crs.)
FIT 41 0. WELL ESS SEMfNAR U. This course is designed as a continuati on of Wellness Seminar I. A major
focus of the course will be the contin ued adoption and adaptation of the wellness lifestyle. Students will be
required to comp lete a commw1i ty / service lea rning project as a culminating activity in the course / program.
(3 crs.)
FIT 420. TRENDS AN D ISSUES IN FIT ESS. An ana lysis of professional fitness trend s as well as preventative
care health issues from historical, contemporary, an d futuristic vie\v poin ts with im plications for professional
fitness practice in the health and wellness delivery system. (3 crs.)

French- FRE
FRE 101. ELEMENTARY FRENCH I. For the stud ent w itho ut p rev ious knowled ge o f French. TI,e develop·
ment of the fund amenta ls of correct idiomati c Fre11d1. lnstruction in basic aud io-lingual comprehension, sentence structure, reading, w ri ting, and spea king. Classroom instruct.ion is supplemented by laboratory stud y
and practice. ll1 ree class ho urs each week and one hour language labora tory per week. (3 crs.)

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FRE 102. ELEM:ENTARY FRENC H II. A continuati on of French 1ffl. Three class hours each week and one
lang uage laboratory per week. Prereq ui site: FRE 101 or one yea r of high school French. (3 crs.)
FRE 203. lNTERMEDIATE FRENC H I. French grammar and rea ding. A review o f essential French grammar.
Development of audio-ling ual comprehension, reading and writing facility. Three class hours ead1 week; o ne
ho ur language labora tory per week. Pre requ isites: FRE 101 & FRE 102 or two years of high school French .
(3 crs.)
FRE 204. INTERM"EDIATE FRENCH n. Continuation of French 203. Oral•a ural \vork continues but is accom·
panied by a develo pmen t of read ing s ki ll thro ugh d iscussion of selected prose and poetry. Three class hours
and one hour language labora tory ead1 week. Prerequisite: FRE 203 or eq ui valent. (3 crs.)
FRE 311 . FRENCH CONVE RSATION, COMPOS IT ION, AN D PHONETICS I. C u ltura l themes as a basis fo r
idiomatic conversation and discussions. Written compositions are assigned to teach the sh.J dent how to w rite
correct French. The course also provid es a systematic stud y of the sounds and sound pa tterns of the French
lang uage. TI1ree class hours and one hour language laboratory each week. Prerequ isite: FRE 204. (3 crs.) Fall.
FRE 312. FRENCH CONVERSATI ON, COMPOSITI ON, AND PH O ETICS ll Conti n uation of French 311 on
a more advanced level as reflected in conversa tion, composition, and exercises in phonetic transcription.
Prerequisi te: FRE 311 . (3 crs.) Sp ring.

Cultu re Courses are taught in English and are in tend ed, as indicated on the General Ed uca ti on Curriculum, to
sa tisfy Genera l Educa tion Humanities, Mu lticultural Awareness, and certain Fine Arts requirements as well as
those in the in tended major. One cultu re course is offered each semester.
FRE 340. THE MJDD LE AGES AND T H E RENAISSANCE (800- 1600). TI1 is cou rse surveys the evolu tion of

French culture from the M.idd le Ages to the end of the sixteenth century, fro m an age of analogy to one o f
s kepticis m. While it fo llows sociological, po li tica l, philosophical and historical developments to a ce rtain
degree, the course puts its primary emph asis o n the artistic doma ins of litera ture, music, architecture, and the
visual arts of the period. ln so doing, this course ill ustrates the ways in which France has been influenced by
its rich cultu ral heritage. (3 crs.) Alternate years.
FRE 34 1. THE SEVENTEENTH CENT URY AN D TH E C LASSICA L AGE. TI1is cou rse su rveys the evolution of
French culture from the ea rly seventeenth centu ry o r the Baroq ue (160().1640) to the classical period (1640 to
the end of the century). TI1e course seeks to introd uce the stud ent to the his to ry o f French thought in the
Splendid Century. While it fo llows socio logical, political, ph ilosophical and his to rical developmen ts to acer·
tain degree, its prima ry emphasis is on the artistic domains of litera ture, music, architecture, and the visual
ar ts of the period. ln so doing, this course ill us tra tes the ways in which France has been influenced by its rich
cultural heritage. (3 crs.) Alternate years.
FRE 342. THE EIG HTEENTH CENTURY AND ENLIG HTENMENT. TI1 is course s ur veys the evolution of
French cul ture througho ut the Age of Enlightenment, when scientific discove ry and new his tori cal methods
acted as agents of change upon the traditional fo unda tions of belief. We \-Viii consid er how these changes
affected French tho ugh t, especially in the artistic domains of li terature, music, a rchitecture, and the visual a rts
o f the period. TI1e course w ill introduce the s tudent to this age of criticism and reconstru ction, an age viewed
as the crisis of the European mind and gave birth to the philosophe, o r philosopher, one who was not only
in volved \-Vith the theories but w ith social reform as "'" ell. These reforms in human ins titutions and though t
will be shown to terminate in the revolu tion of 1789 and the end of the Ancient Regime. (3 crs.) Alternate
years.
FRE 343. THE AGE O F FR ENC H RO MA NTICISM: FROM THE NA POLEON IC EMP ITT.E TO THE REVO LUTION OF 1848. This course s urveys the evo lution of French cu lture th ro ughout the romantic movement w hich
permeated the sensibility of the young in France, and \v hich reached a true nowering in the nineteenth century, pa rticularly from 1820 to 1845. Both the precursors and the masters o f thi s movement are considered
through a stud y o f the artistic express ion of the tim es. (3 crs.) Alternate years.
FRE 344. THE AGE OF FRE C H REA LISM: THE SECON D EMPIR E TO THE AFfERMATH O F THE FRANCO·PRUSSlA WAR. This course surveys the evolution of French cu lh1re d uring the Age of Realis m; includ·
ing the Franco-Prussian War, positivis m and its aftem1ath . TI1is period encompasses the dictatorship of
1apoleon ill, a mona rchy marked by ma teria l success a mong the mi dd le class and by disa ppoinhnent and
pessimism among thinkers, w riters, and a rtis ts. TI1is course considers the artis l'i c ach ievemen ts of the period
w ithin the fra mework of the sociological, political and histo rical setting. It s tudies certain schools of a rt (real·
ism, imp ressionism and natura lism), and seeks to illustrate how these movements of artistic expression mani•
fes ted themselves in the principa l works of literature, phiJosophy, music, and the visual arts. (3 crs.) Alternate
years.
FRE 345. THE BIRTH OF THE MODERN FRE NCH CULTURE IN THE ARTS 1900-WORLD WAR ll This
course su rveys the evolution of French cu lture from 1900, the time of the Bel.le Epoque or Beautiful Period at
the him of the century, to the ad vent of the Second Wo rld War. While the course fo llmvs the sociological, politica l, and historical developments o f the period, it pu ts emphasis on the artis tic ramifica tions of this period of
conflict and rapid change. TI1e inter-wa r years are trea ted in all thei.r artistic output, especially in in ter-war

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theater, fiction, and the presence of the school of Surrealism in poetry, fic tion, theater, a nd a rt. (3 crs.)
Alternate years.
FRE 346. CONTEM PORA RY FRENCH CU LTU RE IN TH E ARTS SINCE WORLD WAR LI. This cou rse surveys the evolution of French culture from the Occupation and Vichy Regime in France to the present da y. It
seeks to introduce the student to the litera ture, philosophy, music, fl.I.ms, an d visua l arts of the period \.vh ich
revea l the rich cu ltura l heritage of France. As an orientation to the cultura l arts, consideration will be given to
the im pact which important geograph ical, social, and historical elements had upon them. (3 crs.) Alterna te years.
FRE 401. ADVANCED COMPOSITI ON: GRAMMAR AND STYLISTICS. An in-depth gra mmatical analys is of
the French language through intensive practice in oral exercises and w ri tten compositions. It is required of all
Frend, majors in Libera l Arts as well as those seeking a teacher certifi cation degree or ce rtifi ca ti on in French.
Prerequisite: FRE 312. (3 crs.) Alternate fal l.
FRE 421. SURVEY OF FRENC H LITERATU RE I. An introduction to French litera tu re from the Middle Ages to
1800 th rough an exa mina tion of represen tative novels, plays, and poems of the period. Three class hours each
week. (3 crs.) Alternate fa ll
FRE 422. SURVEY OF FRENC H LITE RATURE ll. An introductio n to Frend, literature from '1800 to the presen t
throu gh an ex.i mination of representative novels, plays, a nd poems of the period. Three class hours ead,
week. (3 crs.) Altrnate spring.
FRE 450. FOREIGN LANGUAGE CO LLOQUIUM ~\I FRENC H. An advanced course in intensive spoken
contempora ry Frend, required of all Frend, majors as well as those seeking teacher certification in Frend,.
Prereq uis ite: FR E 31 1. (3 crs.) Altema te s p ring.
FR E 469. STUDIES IN FRENCH LITERATURE. Subject matter lo be a rranged. Designed fo r French majors
who wish to take additional cred its and/o r study aboard. Prereq uisite: 18 hours of French. (Variable crs.) As
needed.

FRE 479. FIELD WORK. Regu larl y offered as a "cultural tour" of specifi c geograp hi ca l areas in Fra nce. l11is
to ur is preceded by a semes ter-length course renecting on the cul tura l e lements of the region as well as its
people. (3 crs.) As needed.

General Engineering Technology - GET
GET 101 INTRODUCTION TO ENG INEERING TECHNOLOGY. This course is the first course in the
Engineering Technology core and is intended to introd uce incoming freshmen to Engineering Technology.
It will introduce the stud ent to the va ri ous fields of Enginee ring Technology stud y and present an overview
of a career in Engineering Teclu1ology. The co urse wi ll focus on the funda menta l principles that cress the
boundaries of Engineering Technology n irricula and will demonstrate how mathema tics and physica l sciences
are integrated into solutions of problems. l11is course wi ll also in troduce the sh1dent to Computer Aided
Drafting. Two lecture hours and three laboratory hours pe r week. (3 crs.) Fall

GET 102 First Year Engineering Technology Seminar. 17,is course is second course in the Eng ineering
Technology core and is intend ed to app ly the concepts lea rned in Introduction to Engineering Technology to
the solution of practica l problems. It will expa nd the student's und erstanding of the role of the Engineering
Tedu,ologist by in vesti gating several comp lex problems. 17,e course w ill also emphasize tea ming and tea m
building to demonstrate how many problems require know ledge of other disciplines to achieve a satisfactory
solu tion. TI1e course will focus on the app l.ica tion of the fundamenta l principles and ,viii cross the bmmdaries
of the various Eng ineering Technology fields. This course w ill also continue the stud y of Computer Aided
Drafting. Prerequis ite: GET 101. (3 crs.) Sp ring

Geography - GEO
GEO 100. INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAP HY. lntroduces stu dents to regional d ifferences throug hout the
world in terms of landforms, climates, soils and vegetation as well as pop ulati on characteristics and economic
acti vi ti es. Representati ve areas such as Western Europe, Russia, Japan and Lati n America are developed.
(3 crs.)

GEO 105. HUMAN GEOCRAPHY. The course provides insights into the existing patterns and distributions
of various socia l groups. Broad ou tli nes of human evolution, deve lopment and demographic patterns are
emphasized. (3 crs.)
GEO 123. INTRO DUCTI ON TO CAD/GIS. 11,e stud ent will be introduced to various meth ods and tedu,iques
associa ted with computer-assisted drafting (CAD) and Geogra phic Info rmation Systems (G IS). CA D will
explore the so~ware and hard wa re associated with comp uter-assisted drafting and design and utilize these
components in creating a va riety of models. GIS wi ll present the representati on of geographic data using both
manual and compu ter-assisted technologies. The focus will be on the collecti on, compil ation and d isplay of
geogra phic data within a database. (3 crs.)

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GEO 150. SURVEY O F TRAVE L AND TOURJSM . An overview of the travel a nd tourism ind ustry is e mphasized. Topics include introd uctory principles, measuring and fo recasting demand, touris m planning, tourism
ma rketing, tou ris m d evelopment, and the role of the geog rapher. (3 crs.)
GEO 165. INTRODUCTION TO RECREATION AND LEISURE. ll1e course will fam ilia rize students w ith the
in terrelationship between leisure and Western culture. Specifi ca ll y, students w i.U be introduced to the many
effects leisure has on society including, but not limi ted to, the economic impact o f leis ure, leis ure as a modifier
of cultu re, and leisure as it relates to life stages and hea lth.

GEO 200. ECONOMJC GEOG RAPHY. The s tud y o f areal variation on the earth's surface in man 's activi ties
related to prod ucing, exchan g ing, and consuming resources. (3 crs.)
GEO 205. WORLD CITIES / GEOGRAP HY OF TOU RJSM . ll1e geog raphy of touris m in selected cities o f the
wo rld wi th an emphasis on form and functi on. Topics include an analysis of resources fo r to urism, the organiza ti on of related land use pattems, and developmental processes. (3 crs.)

GEO 217. DEMOG RAPHIC ANA LYSIS. A basic course on demographic processes and trends. Emphasis is
placed on distribution patterns and envi.ronmen tal ramifica ti ons. (3 crs.)
GEO 220. GEOGRA PHY O F THE UNITED STATES AND PENNSYLVANIA. A stu dy of the ph ysica l a nd cultura l environment throughout the United States and Pennsylvania pa rticula rly as it relates to spa ti al pattem s
of pop ulation, agriculture, industry, service and transportation patterns. (3 crs.)
GEO 240. HUMAN ECOLOGY. A socia l sc ie nce approad1 to the relationship between humani ty and the
o rgan ic and ino rganic en vironment. Emphasis is placed on the physica l, biolog ical and cultural basis of
h uman adaptation. (3 crs .)

GEO 303. CRJME MAP & SPATIA L. This course provides an analysis of d iffe rent methods and techniques of
representing spatia l crime data th rough the use of various computer-based technologies. TI1e students w ill
exa mine crime at the na tional, s ta te, and local level using geo-techno logy. Stud ents will a lso lea rn some o f the
problems dealing with spa tia l crime data. (3 crs.)
GEO 306. MARKET[NC GEOGRAP HY. Spa ti al pa tterns associated w ith the loca ti on, distribution, and consumption o f goods and services. Emphasis placed on techniques fo r site selection, marketing, and spatial
ana lysis through the use of gee-techno logy. (3 crs.)
GEO 311. GEOG RA PHJ C INFORMATION SYSTEMS. lltis course prov ides an ana lysis of d ifferent me thods
and techniques of represen ting geogra phic da ta through the use of vari ous manual and computer-based technologies. The focus is upon the processes involved in the co l.lection, compilation, and display of geographic
da ta w ithin a data base. (3 crs.)

GEO 317. LAND USE ANA LYSIS. An ana lysis of the structure of urba n and rura l land use w hich emphasizes
patterns and trends in land use. Methods of analysis are develo ped so that land use can be effec ti vely unders tood. (3 crs.)
G EO 325. GEOG RAP HY OF EU RO PE. A stud y of forces w hid 1 have sha ped the human la nd scape of Western
Europe. Na tional and regional disparities rang ing from land relief and climate to social and economic pheno mena are studied . (3 crs.)

CEO 328. GEOCRAP HY OF LATIN AM-ERI CA. A regional analysis of the physica l and cul tural en vironmen ts
that make the human land sca pe. Present l.,a tin America society is studied through a historica l perspective.
(3 crs.)
GEO 338. GEOGRAP HY O F THE PAC IFIC BASIN. A regiona l s tudy of the physica l and cultural env ironments of the Pacific rimland . Emphasis on Austra lia, lnd onesia, Japan, New Zea land, and the Philippines.
(3 crs.)

CEO 34-0. HJSTORI CA L GEOCRA PHY A stud y of the interrelations hips between the na tural and cultural
environmen ts and the historical development of the culhlral landsca pe. His to rical development o f the United
States is e mphasized. (3 crs.)
CEO 345. POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY. The state is the foc us of the course, emphasis on the role played by the
physical and cultural en vironment in terms of its fo rm and hmction. Particular emphasis placed o n fro ntiers,
boundaries, law of the seas, trans po rtation and ecology. (3 c.rs.)
GEO 351. RESEARC H METHODS FOR TRAVEL & TOUR ISM . This course w ill lay a founda tion fo r senior
level course work in the Travel and Tour is m Concentration. Second ary resea rd1 techniques w ill be reviewed.
Quali tative, quantitati ve and observational methodologies w ill also be examined. The focus w il.l be practical
skill developmen t for data collection and ana lysis. (3 crs.)
GEO 358. COMP REHENSIV E TRAVEL PLANNING. A basic u nd e rstanding of the proced ures a nd components o f travel planning and promotion. ll1e stud ent is introduced to the major principles and techniques used

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in the developme nt o f travel programs, trip packages, a nd grou p tours. (3 crs.)
GEO 360 E 1"ERGENCY MANAGEM"ENT. This course exa mines the e me rgen cy management process as it
rela tes to both natu ral a nd technologica l (huma n-in d uced) haza rds. Top ics covered in the co urse includ e: the
history of e me rgency ma nagement in the United States a nd the four phases of the d isaster life cycle model
(mitiga tion, prepared ness, response, and recovery). 1l1ese concepts wi ll prepare the stud en t for unders tand ing
how disaster events can be managed in o rd e r to red uce losses. 1l1e course w ill incorpora te analyses o f case
s tudies to display alte rna tive so lu tions to disaster prob le ms and prov ide va lu able lessons fo r fac ing futu re
th reats (e.g. terrorism). (3 c.rs.)

GEO 362. SITE PLAN lNG AND DESIG . The components of the site design process. Specific tools and proced u res necessary fo r effective p lannin g o f recrea ti on and pa rk faci li ties. In troduction to the comp le te p lanning
process fro m concept to constru ction. (3 crs.)
GEO 365. REC REATIO RESOURCE MANAGEMENT. This course explores the rela tionship between outdoor recrea tion in be hav io r and the natural e nvironm ent a nd how the relationsh ip benefits peop le a nd socie ty.
TI1e exploration of natura l reso urces a nd fac iliti es manageme nt (i.e. w il dlife hea lth a nd trai l ma inte na nce} in
outdoor recrea tion are e mphasized as well as key issues facing the field today. (3 crs.)
GEO 374. DEVELOPlNG AND MANAGING LEISURE E T ERPRJSES. An overview of the commercial
leis u re industry, specifica l.l y focusi ng on the p roced ures in volved in the d eveloping, marketing, a nd ma naging
of the e nte rprise. TI1e student is introd uced to the me thod s used in starting a leisu re bus iness. 1l1e emphasis is
p laced on the management s kills necessary for the effecti ve a nd profita ble manageme nt o( the enterprise.
(3 crs.)

GEO 378. REC REATION INDUSTRY MANAGEMENT. Analysis of manageria l a nd ad ministra ti ve p ractices
and processes in recreation, pa rk and agency depa rtme nts, induding d epartmen ta l organiza tion, poli cy ma king, liab ility and neg ligence, personnel manageme nt and staffing, fiscal ma nagement, budgeting, fina nce,
record s a nd reports, o ffice manage ment, a nd p ub lic rela ti ons. (3 crs.)
GEO 41 '\ . C IS 2. This course is a fo llow up to GEO 3'l'I: Geograp hi c In for mation Syste ms. This co urse w ill
incl ude two lecture/ di scussion ho urs a nd o ne lab hour. In the lecture / discussion pa rt, stud ents will gain a
d eepe r knowledge o f geogra phic info rmation syste ms th rough know ledge of C IS programming lan guages
a nd g lob;1 l positio nin g systems. n the la b port·ion, stud ents w i.1.1 deve lo p new G raphica l user in te rfaces for
ArcView and crea te new G IS d atabases using CPS tedin o logy. (3 crs.). Approved UCC 3.20.06.

GEO 412. PROGRAM l'LJ\J'\J ING AND ADMJ ISTRATION. TI1e course emphasizes the ana lysis of a
community, assessme nt of its resid en tia l leis u re needs, a nd impl ementa ti on of recrea tional programs into the
communi ty. The course stresses p lanning, objectives, goa l setting, structural orga ni za tion, advertising, and
eva lu a tion . (3 crs.}
GEO 420. DISASTE R YUL
RA BfLITI. This course exam ines the process of conducting vu lnerabiJity assess•
men ts in a nalyzing both natura l a nd techno logica l (humai1•ind uced) hazards. Topics covered in the course
include: th e mod el of p lace vulne rability, the use of Geogra phic In for ma tion Syste ms (C JS} in vuln e rabili ty
assessments, a nd feedback mecha nis ms w hich can exacerba te or mitigate against expected losses from hazard
events. 1l1ese concepts w iJJ prepare the s tud en t fo r und ersta ndi ng where and w hy disaster events occur most
freq ue ntly, a nd it w ill allow them to d ete rmine effective me thods for red ucing future losses from these events.
Speci fi c.i ll y, the know led ge a nd theories le;i rned in th is course w ill be used to ana lyze tren d s in d isaste r losses
and loca ti ons, and future scenarios will be mod eled to d ete rmine their potenti;i l impacts. (3 crs.)

GEO 426. IMPACTS & SUSTAINAB ILITY OF TOU RJSM. This course w ill cover the princip les of sustai nabi lity
a nd sustainable tourism d evelopme nt. Mate ri al w ill cover economic, socia l, cultural a nd en viron men tal
impacts of tourism . Case exa mp les w ill be used to ill ustrate the characteristics, me thod s of me;isure ment,
ma nagement a nd eva luation of sustainable tourism. (3 crs.)
GEO 474. DEVELOPING THE MASTER PLAN. The cou rse examines p lanning as a p rocess. A ttenti on is
focused o n the ele men ts and acti vities necessa ry to p repare and imple men t a comprehe ns ive p lan. The cou rse
provides an op po rtunity for the stud en t to apply acqu ired plarn1ing skills to specific urba n and regiona l prob·
fems. (3 crs.)
CEO 479. INTERNSHIP. The inte rnship provides the stud ent with the opportuni ty to apply classroom theo ry
to rea lis tic, professiona l·level situa ti ons. It is intend ed to g ive the s tud ent a concentrated practica l experie nce
in a professiona l organiza tion. 1l1e concepts a nd experie nces acq uired in the classroom are honed and
fin e-tuned at this level to pre pa re s tudents fo r their ca reer underta king. (Variable crs.)

GEO 49·1. FIELD CO URSE IN GEOG RAP HY. Field investi ga tion utili zing geographic tools and techniques
concen tTating on primary d a ta. (Variable crs.)
GEO 493. SEMINAR IN GEOGRAPHY. Considera ti on of evolving geog raphic thought, evaluation of selected
geogra ph ic litera ture, a nd the development of ind ividua l or grou p resea rch projects. Recommended as a
cu lmina ting course for majors in geogra phy. (3 crs.)

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GEO 520. PHYSIOG RAP HY OF THE UNITED STATES. This course is for stud en ts wi th a background tha t
includ es Principles o f Geomorphology. It involves a systematic survey of the major physiographic p rovinces in
the United States. Emphasis is placed on the relationship of the underlying geology, geologic history, and climate to the developmen t of today's landscapes. Labora tory work principally involves interpreta tions from air
photos a nd topographic maps. (3 crs.)
GEO 550. ADVANCED GEOGRA PH IC INFORi'vlATION SYSTEMS. TI,is cou rse is a fo ll ow-up to GEO 311
Geographic lnfom1a tion Systems. The course will incl ude h-vo lectu.re / d.iscussion hours and hvo laboratory
ho urs each wee k. Ln the lecture/ discuss io n, studen ts will gain a deeper knowledge of geographic infom1ation
systems. They ,v iii a lso be exposed to extension progra ms to Arc View including Network Analysts, Spatial
Analysts, and 3D Ana lysts. During labora tory sessions, students ,vi ii ,vork on exercises in all three extensions.
Prerequisite: GEO 311. (4 crs.)

Gerontology - GTY
GTY 100. INTRODUCTIO TO GERONTOLOGY. An introd uction to the field of aging for majors and nonmajors. A genera l overview of the psycho logical, biological, cultura l, and behaviora l aspects of late life. (3 crs.)
GTY 200. AG[NG IN AME RJCAN SOCIETY This cou rse reviews the physica l, socia l a nd cultural aspects of
aging w ithin the context of contemporary demographic and historical va riables. Students will lea rn to apply critical thin king skills as they assess the impact of aging on the indi vidua l, the family, the workplace, the community
and the U.S. society as a whole. Theories about roles and adjustments in later life are examined fro m a crosscultural perspective to determine their relevance fo r both ru ral and urban settings. (3 crs.)
GTY 300. AG ING POLICIES AND SERVICES. TI, is course p rovid es a review o f tl,e pub lic policies that have the
grea test influence on the li ves of o lder persons and those that have been promulga ted especially because of concern for older persons. TI1e majo r policies affecting older Americans are discussed in detail. The course wiU also
discuss the evolution of policies as an outgrowth of developments in our society and the processes by which
policies are introduced, debated and established. TI1e course will also examine the controversies, choices and
decisions involved in current policy deba tes and examine ways in which practitioners in aging can be in volved
in the policy process.(3 crs.)
GTY 305. BIOLOGY OF AGING. Introd uction to bio logical aspects of aging, both nonna l a nd patl,ological.
Stud ied are age-related d1anges in the digestive, skin, musculoskeletal, endocrine and reprod uctive systems. (3 crs.)

CTY 310. AG I G IN THE FAMILY. Overview of the theory / research on fa milies in late r life including a synthesis and rev iew of exis ting litera tu re, id entifica tion of research issues and needs, and imp lications of this infom1ation fo r practitioners, researchers and family members. (3 crs.)
GTY 315. PRACTICUM IN GERONTOLOGY. Exploration o f the professional skills required to work in the field
of geron tology and the positions availab le through working in such an agency under the joint supervision of a
community partner and gerontology faculty member. CTY 100,200, 3(X), 305 and junior stand.ing.(3 crs.)
GTY 320. A LTERNATIVES [N LONG-TERM CARE. Exploration of tl,e current and emerging options for older
ad ults needing long-term care including insti tutional and community-based approaches. (3 crs.)
GTY 330. DYING, DEATH AND BEREAVEMENT. ln troduction and survey o f the cu rren t issues, concep ts and
research of the scx::ial and psyd1ological aspects of death, dying and bereavement. (3 crs.)

Gn' 340. DIVERSITY IN AGING. This course is designed to provide an understa nding of the di versity among
aging indi vid uals and subgroups in this country a.nd in o ther countries around the world. TI1e course surveys
aging in this country and around the world with a view toward identi.fying commona lties and varieties of the
aging experience; demographic features, va lues, kinship, economics, policies and political, religious and educational roles. (3 crs.)
GTY 350. ETHICAL ISSUES [N AG ING. lrus course exa mines the d ifficult a nd perplexing issues facing tl,ose
w ho work in the field of gerontology or those who are involves in the care of older adults from a personal perspective. Issues such as competence, independence, informed consen t, managed risk, surrogate decision making,
rational suicide, patient autonomy are examined. The course also helps students to develop a personal, professional ethi cal framework with.in whid1 to consider lega l and ethical issues in working with older ad ults. (3 crs.)
GTY 380. WELLNESS AND AGING. This course is examines the physiologica l, psychological and sociological
aspects o f exercise and wellness in older adults. Course will prepare students to initiate, develop and cond uct
programs in wellness and movement fo r the enrichment of life in o lder populations (3 crs.)
GTY 400. ADULT DEVELOPMENT AND AG[NG. Introduction to psychology of aging. An overview of late r life
cognitive processes including intelJigence, learning, memory, problem solving, and creativity. Examina tion of adult
social ization, persona lity adjushnent, psychopathology, and death. Prerequisites: GTY 100,200,300,305. (3 crs.)
GTY 410. RESEARCH METHODS [N GERONTOLOGY. lrus course presents infom,ation and requ ires completion of assignments designed to develop the s kills gerontologists need: 1) to formulate research questions and
detem1ine the method(s) of investigation likely to obtain the most meaningful resul ts; 2) to identify li terature relevant to one's study, read it critica lly, and summarize the pertinent find ings; and 3) to write research proposals

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rela ted to aging. Emphasis is placed on developing library resea rch skills, critica lly ana lyzing research, and
becoming a knowledgea ble consllmer of research. Prerequisites: MAT 215, GTY 100, 200, 300, 305. ( 3 crs.)
GTY 430. SEMJNAR lN GE RONTOLOGY. For adva nced gerontology students to intensively examine and discuss selected aging subjects. Topics chosen by instructor, resea rch pa per / project required . Prerequisites: GTY
100,200,300,305 and junior or senior standing. (3 crs.)
GTY 440. INTERNSHIP. Opportuni ty to apply theoretical know ledge to practice through placement in agency
or institution serving older people, internship sites include senior cen ters, nursing homes, adu lt day centers,
independent and assisted li ving facilities, area agencies on aging and others. GTY 'J OO, 200, 3CX), 305 and senior
stand ing. (6-12 crs.)

Graphic Communications Technology - GCT
GCT 100. GRA PHIC COMMU !CATION PROCESSES I. TI1 is course offers the stud ent an opportwlity for
ex pe ri ences of practica l applica tion in the five major printing processes. It covers image design, conversion,
assembly, ca rri er preparation, transfer and finishing techniques related to lithogra phic, screen, letterpress, Aexog raphic, and gravure printing. Related areas of studies incl ude du plication, in k chemistry, paper use and
selection, and photography. Two hours of lecture and th ree labora tory hours per week. (3 crs.) Fall & Spring
GCT 200. GRAPHIC COMMUN ICATION PROCESSES ll Emphasis in th is second course is on eq uipment,
processes, materia ls and supplies utilized by the industry for phototypesettin g, photocomposition, darkroom
techniqu es, image assembly, p latemaking, and offset duplica tor operations. Leaming experiences develo p a
comp rehensive understanding of the scope, structu re, products and related process of the printing industry.
Two hours of lecture and three labora tory hours per week. Prerequisite: GCT 100 or TED 111. (3 crs.)
Fa ll &Spring
GCT 211. SCREEN PR!NTI G TECHN IQUES. The first in a series of three courses that define and ana lyze the
process of screen printing, this course is an introduction to the va rious applications of screen printing.
Emphasis of the course is centered on establishing repeatab ili ty of the printing process by controlling va riables; photographi ca ll y generated stencil systems; single and mu ltiple color image generation, conversion,
assembly and transfer; sheet-fed manual and semi-automa tic presswo rk; flat substra te printing ap plications of
simple and complex close register line artwork. Two hours of lecture and three laboratory hours per week.
Prereq uisite: GCT 100. (3 crs.) Spring
GCT 220. BLAC K AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY. TI1is course emphasizes techn iq ues involved in monoch romatic still photography and introduces color photogra phy. It cove rs the basic aspects of pictu re taking, ca mera
operation, fi lm processing, enlarging, print processing, finishing proced ures and selecting photographic equ ipment and supplies. Two hours of lectu re and three la bora tory hours per wee k. (3 crs.) Fall & Spring
GCT 225. PRINCIPLES OF LAYOUT AND DESIGN. A presentation of design elements principles used to produce va rious layouts fo r printing production. TI1e indi vid ua l must stri ve to develop harmoni ous relationships
between these design elements and principles and va rious printing applica tions th rough practical activity
assignments. The fundamenta ls of producing mechanical layouts for newspaper, magazine, direct mail, poster,
display and point of pu rchase advertising are considered . Use of compu ters for electron ic/desktop publishing
is emphasized. Prod uction and practica l app lication assignments are to be performed in conjunction with theory ex pla nations as out of class activities. (3 crs.) Fall & Spring
GCT 240. DESKlDP PUBLISHJNG. TI1is course provides an in- systems a nd their concept of architecture, opera tion, nehvo rking, financing and design role in the publishing
ind ustry. It covers the basic aspects of graphic designing, creating page layou ts, scanning of tex t and continuous tone photographs, connecti vity, telecommuni cations, image setting and en cryption of data. Each stud ent
wi ll experience hands-on acti vities with microcomputers utiliz ing high-end design, d raw, paint, scanning, and
integrated layou t software packages. Two hours of lectu re and th ree laboratory hours per week. (3 crs.)
Fa ll & Spring
GCT 300. DIGITA L PHOTOCRAPHY. This course emphasizes techniques in volved in color im aging and digi-

tal image manipu la tion by means of a computer. It will focus on developing the necessary skills to perform
digita l scanning, d igita l photog-ra phy and preparing images for output. Two hours of lecture and th ree laboratory hours per wee k. (3 crs.) Fall & Spring
G T 302. LITHOG RA PHIC TECHNIQUES. An in-depth stu dy of pho tographi c process as it relates lo line and
ha lftone reprod ucti on of graphic materials. Projects representing the va rious combinations of line and hal.ftone
materi als as they are used in the industrial setting are produced . Besides the projects required of each student,
the theoretica l aspects of the optical system are in vestiga ted, as well as the areas of sensiti ve materials, light
and related chemi ca l reactions. Two hours of lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Prereq uisites: GCT
100 and GCT 200. (3 crs.) Spring
GCT 311 . ADVANCED SCREEN PRJNTING TEC HN IQUES. A stud y of the techniques used for image transfer
of line and halftone copy on substrates commonl y used by the screen printer. Each student has the opportunity to identify, cali brate and print upon selected substrates. Two hours of lech.Jre and th ree labora tory hours per
week. Prereq uisite: GCT 211 . (3 crs.) Allemate Fa ll

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GCT 330. FLEXOCRAPHY A D PACKAGE PRJNTlNG. This comse provides an in-depth stud y of the
processes and technjques in volved in the printing and converting of packaging and labeling materials.
Laboratory app l.ica ti ons include the design, preparation and flexogra phic printing and conve.rting of va rious
paper, foil and plastic subs trates. Emphasis is p laced on estab lishing repeata bility of the printing process by
controlling va ri ables. Methods and techniques o f quality assurance are implemented as an integral pa.rt in the
production of flexographic printed products. Two ho urs o f lecture and three laboratory hou rs per week.
Prerequisite: GCT 100. (3 crs.) Fa ll
GCT 34.2. ESTIMATING AND COST ANA LYSIS. A critica l examina tion of the operations in volved in the
producti on of graphic materials for the purpose o f determining costs o f the operations to be included. The proced ures necessary to assemble this info rmation to produ ce estimates or typica l printing matter are discussed.
The identifica tion and stud y o r cost cen ters as they relate to the hour costs and ultimately to the selling price
are examined. Stud ents a re required to prepare a numbe r o f cost estimates for the cou rse. Prerequis ite: GCT

311 o r GCT 270. (3 crs.) Spring
GCT 365. COLOR IMAGING. Primary emphasis is placed on develop ing an understa nding or the nature o f
light, the natu re o r color, its relation to filters and printing in ks used in the g raphics industry and the problems
ca used by color contamination in ma king colo r sepa rations. A presentation o f direct and indirect methods or
color separations as well as the various mas king techniques is included. The use or va rio us control devices is
discussed and employed in the labora tory. Special techniq ues required to strip projects, make the p lates, and
produce them o n the press are a lso covered . Two hours of lecture and three labo ratory hou rs per wee k.
Prerequisites: GCT 225 and GCT 370. (3 crs.) Alternate Spring

GCT 370. ADV
CED LITHOCRAP HJC TECHNJQUES. A continu ation of GCT 302 wh ich utilizes the
nega ti ves produced in ord er to comp lete required projects fo r this course. This cou rse treats the subjects of
stripping, p latemaking and p resswork . A critica l stud y of impositi on of va rio us type o f jobs, from s imple
sing le-colo r to more complex multi-color jobs. The latest techniques of platemaking as ,vell as infom1ation on
types o f plates presently in use are discussed. Feeder-delivery setu p, p ress packing methods, inking / dampening systems, control d ev ices, rollers, blankets and other related press acti vities are thoroughly discussed. Also,
some fo lding and binding techniqu es are included. Each s tud ent is required to do a major resea rch paper and
presentation on a part icul ar prob lem o r issue relating to the g raphics industry. In add ition, stud ents a.re
req uired to create a production environment for the completion of a class project. Prerequisite: GCT 302.
(3 crs.) Al temate Spring
GCT 380. ADVANCED FLEXOC RAPHIC TECH IQUES. Tius course provides ad va nced stu dy of the
processes and techniques in volved in the printing and converting of packaging and labeling materials.
Laboratory a pplications include the d esign, preparation and flexograph ic printing and converting o f tona l and
special effects images on various substra tes. Emphasis is placed on estab lishing repea tability of the printing
process by controlling va riabl es related to advanced flexographic reprod uction. Meth ods and techniques o f
quality assurance are implemented as an integral part in the produ ction o f flexogrn phi c printed products. Two
hours of lecture and th ree laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: GCT 100, GCT 200 and GCT 330. (3 crs.)
Alterna te Spring
GCT 390. GRAVU RE PRINT ING. This cou rse is a comprehens ive s tud y o f grav u re printing. You wi ll examine
the various products printed by grav ure including: publica tions, labels, package, wa llcovering, viny l flooring
and w rapp ing paper. Industry vis its to gravure printing plan ts that specialize in each of these products will be
made. Product d esign fo r each gravu re printing product will be explored. Env ironmenta l compliance in the
gravu re In d ustry w ill be covered in d epth. (3 crs.) Summer

GCT 411. SCREEN PRINTlNG PRODUCTIO '5. This course is directed study releva nt to the Ind ividual's
ca reer objectives based on specific screen printing applica tions. The s tudent for mulates specifica tions,
estimates and a p roced ural rationale for self-d etermined screen printed prod uct. Student productions are
organized as a portfolio consis tent with the Indi vidual career objecti ve that has been developed th rough previous screen printing cou rse v.-ork. Fo ur-colo r p rocess screen printing wi th ultraviolet curing theory and practice
is an a lyzed fo r applica ti on through student independent study course wo rk. Two hours of lecture an d three
laboratory hours per week.
GCT 420. TECH lCAL SfUDIES IN GRAPHJC COMMUNICATI O S. This course involves, but is not limited to, d i.rected stud y, specia l projects, institutes, or workshops in g rap hic comm unica tions techno logy. Subject
areas are organized according to s tudent needs and will be d esigned to cover theory and / o r practices going
beyond the scope o f regular cou rsework. Cou rse content is p lanned cooperati vely between the student(s) and
the instructor. A cou rse contract is prepared and w ill include: the objecti ves to be achi eved, the procedures to
be followed, any specia l conditio ns, the expected findings, and specifica tions for the evaluation of activities.
Prereq uisites: GCT 351 o r GCT 355, o r permiss ion o f the instmctor. ("1-3 crs.)
GCT 430. FLEXOCRAPHIC PRINTING PRODUCTION. The third and final co urse in a series which is di rected stud y relevan t to the Indi vidual's career objectives based on spec ific flexographic printing a pplications. The
student generates specifica tions, estimates, and procedures fo r the production of self-directed flexographic
printed p rod ucts. TI1e s tudent prod uctions are organized as a portfolio consis tent w ith lhe Indi vidual career
objective that has been d eveloped through previous flexography co ursework. Process color flexographic
printing, ultraviolet curing theory and p ractice, statis tica l p rocess control, and current trends in flexogra phic
printing are ana lyzed fo r app lication throug h student cou rsework. Two ho urs or lecture and three laboratory

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hou rs per week. Pre requ is ites: GCT 100, GCT 200, GCT 330 and GCT 380. (3 crs.) Alterna te Fa ll
GCT 445. PRINTING PRODUCTION PLANNlNG AND CONTROL. This course foc uses on the applica tion of
printin g production management and operations concepts and techn iques. It is concerned with long·term
issues of stra tegic importance such as eq ujpmenl investment, plant layou t and orga niza tionaJ stm ctures. It

emphasizes items of day• to-day admin istra ti ve importance: producti on planning, scheduling and control,
inventory control and pu rchasing, p rod ucti on cost ana lysis, q uality contro l and ma nagement. Prereq uisites:
GCT 200 and GCT 342. (3 crs.) Fa ll
GCT 460. SUBSfRATES & INKS. ll1is course is a comprehens ive s tud y of a ll the s ubstra tes an d in ks used in
offset li thography, screen prin ting, nexography, gravure, and other specialty printing processes. The course
covers the funda menta ls of substrate and ink man ufac tu ring, selection, and testing. How substrates and ink
interac t and the identi fica tion and prevention of potenti al problems will be includ ed in the course. Two hours
of lectu re and three laboratory hours per week. Prerequi sites: GCT 100 and GCT 200. (3 crs.) Alternate Spring

GCT 470. WEB OFFSET. This course is a comprehensive stud y of the web offset prin ti ng Industry and covers
both hea tset and non-hea tset prin ting. TI1e student will study a ll aspects of prepress, press, and post-press
acti vities that a re un ique to web offset printing. The course includes the design and prin ting of two magazine
fo rm at prod ucts to be printed on a hea tset web offset press and a non-hea tset web offset press. Two ho urs of
lecture and three laborato ry hou rs per week. Prerequisites: GCT 365 and GCT 370. (3 crs.) AJ tema te Spring
GCT 485. GRAP HICS SEMJNA.R. This is an all-encompassing seminar-type course designed to provide grad uating seniors in Graphic Comm unica tions Technology with opportuni ties to enhance their knmv ledge base in
the fo llowing areas: process photogra phy / photogra phic techniques, lithographic appli ca tions, layout and
design , estima tin g/cost ana lys is, paper / in k, electronic imaging, desktop publishing, screen printing and flexography. Addi ti onally, students wi ll be exposed to selected visitation sites, guest lecturers from the field, and
an explora tion of current problems and issues relating to the Gra phic Commu nica tions Ind ustry. Each stud ent
is required to d o a major resea rch paper on a particular problem or issue rela ting to the graphics Industry.
Ca reer servi ces workshops wi.1.1 also be incl uded . Prereq uisites: Senior Standing. (3 crs.) Spring
GCT 495. G RAPH IC COMMUN ICATIONS INTERNS HIP Student interns are p laced wit h an organi zation
that most nea rly approx imates em ployment goa ls. If this is not poss ible, stud ents are placed in some type of
gra phics em ·ironment that is avai lable at the time. TI1e intent of the in ternship is to provide stud ents with
pracl-ica l work experience in an environment in which they will be dea li ng with rea l problems requiring real
soluti ons in a relatively short time frame. Adv isor and Department chairperson approva l is required before
course enrollm ent. TI1is is a repeatable course and may be ta ken as fo llows: Students may earn up to seven
credits of intemship. Prereq uisite: Upper Level Sta nd ing. (1- 7 crs. ) Fa ll, Spring & Summ er

Harrisburg Internship Program - HIN
HIN 374. HARRI BU RG INTE RNS HIP ASSIGNMENT. Th is in ternship g ives se lected stud en ts an op portunity
to work in va rious sta te government offices incl ud ing the Govern or's offi ce, the Senate, and lhe House of
Rep resenta ti ves. Prerequ isites: 45 credi ts, 3.0 Q PA, and permi ssion of progra m d irector. (Variable crs.)
H IN 375. HARRISBURG INTERNSHIP Th is course is com p leted in conj unction with HTN 374. (3 crs.)
H IN 376. PUB LI C PO LI CYMAKING. 17, is seminar is comp leted in conjunction w ith HIN 374. (3. crs)

Health and Physical Education - HPE
HPE 105. CU RR ENT HEALTH ISSUES. This cou rse is designed to convey infonnation concerning the individual's role in establishing a healthful lifestyle as we ll as encouraging a sense of responsibi li ty about tha t role.
TI1e cu rrent health framework encompasses topics sud1 as basic fitness and nutrition, the prevention of disease, as we ll as a focus on healthfu l liv ing. Topics will be covered in lecture and interactive sessions by the
ins t·ructor and the hea lth student. (3 crs.) Fall & spring.
HPE 314. FIRST AID A D PERSONA L SAFETY. Provid es an und ersta nding of the ca use-effect, prevention
and trea tment of emergency situa tions. This course is helpful to all students, especia l.ly students in the teacher
ed uca ti on progra m. TI1ree yea r certifica tion is offered by the American Red Cross. (3 crs.) Fa ll & spring.

Health Science and Sport Studies - HSC
HSC 110. HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I. The orga nization, s tructu res, a nd functions o f the
hum an body: the development of the cell, tissues, integumen tary system, digesti ve system, resp ira tory system,
urina ry system, reprod uctive system, lymphatic and ca rd iovascula r systems. (4 crs.) Fa ll.
HSC 120. HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYS IOLOGY LI WITH LABORATORY. The o rganiza ti on, s tructu res
and functions of the human body: the development and function of the skeletal system, ligament and joint
structu re, muscular system, and the nervous system. Prerequ isite: a g·rade ofC or better in HSC 11 0. (4 crs.)
Spring.

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HSC 275. FU CTIO AL KINESIOLOGY. The biomecha nics of moto r performance. Prepares students to analyze movement in order to teach, correct, o r improve human performance. Prerequisite: HSC 11 0 & HSC 120.
(3 crs.) Fall.
HSC 290. THERA PEUTIC MODA LITIES WlTH LABORATORY. Lectures a nd labora tory exercises tha t explai n
the use and theory of physica l therapy mod alities that are used in the sports med icine cl inica l setting.
Prerequisite: A thletic Training or Physica l Thera pist Assistant major or by permission by the instructor.

(4 crs.) Spring.
HSC 300. EMERGE 1CY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (EMT). Prepares stude nts to become certified as
Emergency Medica l Technicia ns. Em phasis is placed upon the care and trea tme nt o f the ill o r injured in a
va riety of emergency situa ti ons. Prerequisite: Age 16. (4 crs.) Fa l.l
HSC 325. PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE. The course covers the scientific theories and principles w1derlying
stren gth, muscular e ndurance, ca rdio-vascular end urance, flexib ili ty, tra ining and cond itioning in human
movem ent. Prereq uisite: HSC 110 & HSC 120. (3 crs.) Spring.
HSC 275. FUNCTIONAL KINESIO LOGY. The biomechan.ics o f mo tor perfo rma nce. Pre pares students to a nalyze movement in order to teach, correct, or improve human performance. Prerequisi te: HSC 11 0 & HSC 120.
(3 crs.) Fa ll.

History - HIS
KIS 101. HISTO RY OF THE U.S. TO 1877. Am erican history from the Pi lgrims to the age of modern ind ustry:
the colonial heritage, Ame rican Revolu tion, the emergence of a new nation, weshvard expansion, Civi l War
and postwar Reconstruction. (3 crs.) Fall & Spring.
HIS 102. HJSTORY OF T H E U.S. SCNCE 1877. The e mergence o f mod e rn Ame rica, its achievements a nd its
problems; prosperity and depression, war and social unrest, Wo rld War I through the Vie tnam era and
beyond, lhe computer age and its challenges. (3 crs.) Fall & Spring.
HIS 104. HJSTORY OF WESTERN CMLI ZATIO 15 TO 1500. Weste rn society from its ori gins in the near East
to the period o f Absolutis m in Europe. (3 crs.) Fa ll & Spring.
HIS 106. HISTORY OF WESTERN OVILIZATIONS SCNCE 1500. Western society from the Enlig htenment to
the p resent. (3 crs.) Fa ll & Spring.
HIS 111 .WORLD HISTO RY TO 1500. l11e process and inte rp lay of the major world cultu res in the ir evolution:
Indian, Moslem, East Asian (China, Korea, Japan), Slavic, Weste rn European, Lati n Ame rica n, and Africa n.
(3 crs.)

H IS 112. WORLD H ISTORY SCNCE 1500. Significan t factors in fl uencing change in the world 's major cultural
areas: industrialization and u rban conflict, the democratic revolu tion, and the rise o f cha risma tic leaders from
apoleon to Hitle r. (3 crs.)
HIS 200. HJSTO RY OF PEN SYLVANIA. The history of Pennsy lva nia from colon ia l times to the p resent; the
changes in volved in socia l, economic, and po litical life are treated fro m internal and ex terna l points of view.
(3 crs.)
HIS 201. CIVIL WAR AND RECO STRUCTION. The causes of the Civ il War; the mil itary, politica l. econom ic,
and socia l developments during the war; the consequences of the poshva r period from the standpoint of conte mporary developme nts and the ir applica tions today. (3 crs.)
H IS 207. EUROPEA HISTORY I: TO 1500. This cou rse provides a chronologica l, in-clept h view of major
the mes in European history to 1500, taking account of the diverse reli gious, cultura l, political and econo mic
forces shaping European society. Pa rti cular attention w i.U be paid to the formation of European cul tural values,
e mergence o f ins ti tutions, nations and e mpires, and trans forma ti on of medieva l socie ty d uring the
Renaissance. Stu dents conside ring a major o r minor in his tory shou ld take this course rathe r than HJS 104.
(3 crs.) Spring.
HJS 208. EUROPEAN H ISTORY ll: SINCE 1500. This cou rse provid es a ch ronological, in-d epth view o f major
the mes in Europea n his tory since 1500, taking accoW1t of the di verse religio us, cu ltu ral, politica l and economic
forces shaping European society. Pa rticular atte ntion w ill be pa id to the development of European thought, the
emergence o f new institu tions, the politica l development nations and the growth ands subseq uent loss o f
European empires. Stud ents considering a majo r o r minor in history sho ul d take thi s course ra ther than HI S
106. (3 crs.) Fall.
HIS 236. HISTO RY OF URBAN AME RI CA. The u rban experie nce in America fro m the seven teenth centu ry to
the present. Urban America in the con text of world urbanizatio n, ind ustrialization, techno logy and the rise o f
mass cu lture. The e mergence o f progressi ve reform and the implica tion of these forces o n urban spatial developme nt. (3 crs.)

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H IS 238. HISTO RY OF AME RJ CAN LABO R. 171is cou rse examines how wo rk and ,,vo rk ing class cu lture has
contribu ted to the shapin g of America. It incl udes a study of the process o f in dus t-ria liza ti on, the fo nnation o f
o rga n ized labor un ions, an d the mea n ing o f work to those w ho have labored in American 's field s, homes an d
factories from the 1600s th rough the 1900s. (3 crs.) Fall even.
HIS 240. H ISTORY O F TH E COLD WA R. The o rigins an d contin uance o f Soviet-A merica n riva l.ry sin ce World
Wa r II. Confrontation in Europe; NATO; the Warsaw Pact; the g rmv in g nuclea r arsena l; regional con nict in
Afri ca, La tin Am erica and Asia; the Congo, Angola, Cuba, I.ran, China, Vietnam; the po li tics and leadership o f
both na tio ns; the emergence o f Russia as a globa l power. (3 crs.) Sp ring.
HIS 288. LOCA L HISTO RY. An introd uction lo the loca tion, eva lua tion, and s ign ifica nce of local h isto ry by
using the p roblem-solving and genea logica l app roach. Specific to p ics are analyzed in o rd er to get to know at
first hand th e impo rtance of loca l and fam il y history at the grass roots leve l. (3 crs.) Sp rin g odd .
H IS 2 5. THE CRA FT O F HJSTORY. 171is cou rse acqua ints stu dents w ho are considering h is tory as a major or
mino r field of s tudy with basic histo riography and historica l methodology. Students receive a hands-on introd uctio n to hjstorica l research and writi ng, and lea rn about va rio us schools of his to ry to p repare them fo r
u p per level his tory cou rses. (3 crs.) fa ll
HIS 304. GREAT DEPRESS ION A 1D WOR LD WA R II. The stresses and strai ns of the 1930-1945 period of
United Sta tes histo ry using recent trends in scholarshi p. (3 crs.) Fa ll od d .
HIS 305. CONTEl'vlPORARY HISTORY OF TH E U.S. 17,e u np recedented changes that have occu rred in the
United Sta tes since the end o f World Wa r II. (3 crs.)
H IS 308. HISTO RY O F THE AME RICAN CONSTITUTION. The g row th of the America n constitu tional system, w ith specia l emphasis on those aspects of consti tutional growth that relate closely to the ftmd amental
s tructu re of Am erican gove rnment and social ord er. (3 crs.)
H IS 309. H ISTORY O F GENDER IN LATlN AMERICA. 1l1is cou rse w ill exa mi ne the construction o f gend er in
La tin America . Gender will be d efined as the socia l and histo rical construction o f bo th fe minine and masculin e
id en tities. Readings will spa n the colonial period to the p resent and w il l exp lo re th emes such as sexuali ty, ma rriage, property, revolution, labor, fe minism, human righ ts, homosexua lity, machis mo and marianism. (3 crs.)
HIS 3·10. C HRJ STIANTTY TO '1 700. Th is course explores Christian ity's role in transforming western society
from ea rl iest ti mes to the seven teenth centu ry. It explo res Christian ity's role in tra nsfo rmin g society through
study o f its beli ef sys tem, th e grmv th o f monas ticism and the ins ti tutional church, issues o f dissent and reform
before and after the Reformati on, Eu ropea n ,vars of reli gion in the s ixteenth and seventeenth centuri es, and
the ex pansion o f Chris tian ity to the New Worl d. Pre requis ites: HIS 104 is recommend ed . (3 crs.) Fa ll even.
H IS 3"11. IN TRODUCTION TO PUBLI C HISTO RY. TI1is course is an overview o f th e methods and a renas o f
the p ub li c histo rian. Thro ug h hands-on ex perience in such a reas as museum d esign , coll ecti on d evelop ment,
mu seum educa tion, arch iva l manage men t, histo ri c p reservation and histo ri ca l ed iting, the stud ent w ill ga in an
u nd ersta nd ing o f the cha l.lenges and rewa rds o f the pu blic h isto ria n. (3 crs.) Fall od d years
HIS 312. WOMEN IN
CIENT AND ME DIEVA L EU RO PE. A study of the li ves and a ttitud es o f women living in ancient and med ieval ti mes, from Classica l G reece to late med ieval Northern Eu rope. Social, cultural,
relig ious, econom ic and politica l matters will be d iscussed , w ith special cons idera tion g iven to the role wo men
p layed in the shaping o f western civiliza tion. Prereq uisites: HJS 104 is recommended. (3 crs.) Fall odd years
H IS 3 14. ISSUES IN TH E I-IJSTORY OF W ESTERN SCIENCE: O RIGINS TO THE SCIENTIFIC REVO LUTION.
1l1is co urse exp lores scientific thoug ht fro m the ancient Greeks to the scienti fic revolu tion of the ea rly modem
period, foc using on the histo rica l in terac tion o f scientific, rel.ig io us, ph il osoph ica l and sociocul tu ra l fo rces.
O pen to students of a ll d isciplines. Prerequisite: HIS 104 or HJS 106 are recomm end ed . (3 crs.)
HIS 316. EXPANS ION O F AMERI CAN FO REIGN POLICY. The emergence o f modern America n fo reign po licy and the factors th at have in fluenced its operation in the h•v en tieth centu ry: the in terp lay o f mi litary stra tegy
and the cond uct o f fo reign rela tions, the role o f an expand ing intell.igence activity since Wo rld War U, globa l
econo mic problems, modem revoluti ona ry movements, and the scien tific revolu tion. (3 crs.) [M O VED FOR
NUMB ER CHANGE APPROVED UCC 2.28.071
HIS 317. AFRICAN AME RI CA, S IN U.S. HISTORY. A su rvey of the role o f Africa n Americans in the cou rse
of American history. The course explores African roots, American slavery, the rise o f b lack protests, the Civil
Righ ts movement, and the rise of the Black City. (3 crs.) Yea rly
H IS 320. ANATOMY O F DICTATO RS HI P. 17,e bas ic, socia l, econo mic, psyd 1o logica l, and politica l elements
tha t make up the modem dicta torship. (3 crs.)
H IS 323. WO RLD ENVIRONM ENTA L HISTORY. Traces the im pact o f the enviro1,ment and environmen ta l
change on major world cultures an d histo rica l events fro m the Stone Age to the present thro ug h the exami nati on o f se lect case s tudies; explo res the im pact of different modes of prod uction, the Co lumb ian exchange, and
d ifferent cu ltu ra l conceptions o f "civili za ti on." (3 crs.)

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HIS 325. WO f E IN U.S. HISTORY. A stud y of women's li ves in America from the colonial era until the presen t, this course places special emphasis on non-eli te \.Vomen , w hose li ves have often been hidden or devalued
in the annaJs of history. Topics explored include reform, abolition, political activism, working conditions, and
contem po ra ry issues. Research projects w ill provide an opportunity to pursue a to pic in depth. (3 crs.) FaJI
H IS 329. HJSTORY lNTERNSHIP. Application o f historica l me thodologies to vario us professional environments, und er facul ty supervision. (Va riab le crs.) Fall, Spring & Su mmer

HIS 347. RACE AND ETH !CITY IN THE UNITED STATES. The immigrant in
eig hteenth century through the contempora ry period . (3 crs.) Spri ng.

nited Sta tes history from the

HIS 348. H ISTORY OF AMERICAN SPORT. Sport as a pervasive facet of our po pu la r cultu re, as a social ins titution, as an arena of human activity, and as a drama; sports and cul tural va lues and val ues conflict; the relati onship of sport to social change througho ut American history. (3 crs.) Fall
HJS 350. ADOLF HITLER. The philosophica l and psycho logical elements that led to the rise of Na tional
Social.ism, and its impact upon the western world. (3 crs.)
HIS 366. HJSTORY OF MODERN LATIN AMERICA. The emergence of modern Latin America from
l.ndependence to Castro; economic and social development of the region in the twentieth century; struggle fo r
social justice a mong diverse cultu res; conHicts within Latin Am erican political life; mi li tary dicta torshjps; pa rliamentary democracy; guerri Ua warfare and counterterrorism. (3 crs.)
HJS 375. PITTSB URG H HlSTORY. Examines the his tory of the Ci ty of Pittsburgh fro m 1750 to the present.
The course focuses on the evolution of Pittsburgh first into a quintessential lndustrial City, then into a pioneer
renaissance city, and fina lly into a post-industriaJ, service-oriented city. Therefore, the course affo rds a unique
urban perspective on the social, spatial, and political implica tions of both industria lis m and post-industrialism.
Pittsburgh History fea tu res lectures, and field trips, as well as class discussions. (3 crs.)
HIS 379. SPECIAL PROBLEMS L\J HJSTORY. Development of individua l prog rams by stud ents. (Va riable crs.)
HJS 402. 19TH CENTU RY AMERICA. This course focuses on major events and trends in Un.ited States in the
19th century. Major topics of study include slavery, abolitionism, the Civil War, industriaUza tion and reform.
This course is writing-intensive. (3 crs.) Alternate Fall.
HJS 416. H ISfORY OF BRJTA IN. TI1is course explores politica l, socia l, religious, cultural and mili tary deve.lopments in the British Isles from the Anglo- orman period to the mod em era. Prereq uisites: HlS 104 or HlS 106
are recommended . (3 crs.) Fall even.

H IS 418. HlSTORY OF BOURBON FRANCE. TI1is course exa mined the Bourbon mona rchy in France from its
late sixteenth centu ry origins to the Frend1 Revolution. The cultura l, social and politica l inn uences that shaped
France and Europe from 1598 to 1789 are discussed in their historical context. Prerequisites: H]S 104 is recommended . (3 crs.) Fall odd.
HIS 420. RE AISSANCE AND REFORMATION IN EUROPE. A study o f Renaissa nce culture in Europe from
the fourteenth to sixteenth centuries, wi th an emphasis on the Ita lian Renaissance, the universal church, and
the appearance and character of the principal branches of Protestan tis m. Prereq uisi tes: HIS 104 and HIS 106
are recommended . (3 crs.) Fa ll odd.
HIS 425. TOPICS IN LATIN AMERICA CULTURAL HlSfORY. Latin America n culture is an a malga mation
of the cultures of its many peoples. This course exa mines the historica l rots of Latin America's cultural heritage by focusing on the struggle behveen mainstream midd le- and upper-class culture and lmver- and working-class countercul tures. It also exa mines the impact that the Spanish, African, ind igenous, Muslim, Jewish,
German, and Ita lian, among other, communities had on mainstrea m cultu re. Finall y, it looks at the impact of
U.S. cultura l imperialism on L1tin Ameri ca.
HIS 430. TO PI S LN MODERN ASIAN C ULTURAL HJSTORY. This course focuses on the Modern Asian
Cultural histories of India, China, and Japan. Major topics include Hinduism, Buddhism, Daoism, Legalism,
Confucianism, [slam, Bushido, Shintoism, Jainism, Imperia lism (a nd Anti- Imperia lism), and lnd ustrialization
and their impact on Asian culture and po li tics.
HIS 435. HlSTORY OF LAW. This course w ill trace the origins of Westem law fro m the Roman Republic's Law
of the Twelve Tables to the America n Articles of the Con.fed era ti on. Students wi ll gai n an und erstanding of
Roman , feudal, Ca non, English common, German, French, and Spanish legal traditions.
HIS 445. SOCIAL HISTORY OF THE U.S. A stud y of the lives of o rdinary Ame ricans throughout the history o f
the United States. TI1e course focuses on factors such as race, gender, and class wh ich have had a majo r influence on all members of American society during every historical period . (3 crs.) Spring odd .
HJS 491. READINGS IN HISTO RY. Th is course presents a series of g uided readings in European history w ith
emphasis given to the significant trends in the w riting of history and historica l scholarship since the mid twentieth centu ry. Prereq uisites: HlS 104 & HlS 106 are recommended. (3 crs.) Spring.

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HIS 495. SEMINAR IN H]STORY. A stud y of American historians and their w ritings; the changing interpretati ons of major topics in American hjstory. (3 crs.) Spring.

Honors Program - HON
HON 100. HONORS AN D UNlVERS ITY O RJ ENTATION. This course provi des the honors student with a
fa irl y comprehensive introducti on to u.nj versity life in general and the honors progra m in pa rti cular. Practica l
matters including a comprehensive review of the honors program curriculum, requi rements to remain in the
program, advisemen t an d registration proced ures to be followed and an e laboration and description of
ancillary uni versity services ava ilab le to the student are covered. The mea ning and function of a university, the
importance of the liberal /genera l ed uca tion pa.rt of the curriculum, the relationship between the uni versity
and society and current issues affecting the academy are addressed through selected readings and discussion.
Also, students will be required to establish a portfolio that will be maintained thro ugho ut the und ergrad uate
experi ence. (1 er.)
HON 150. HONORS COMPOS ITI ON I. Honors Composition I, a course designed specifi ca lly for first-yea r
stud ents in the Honors Program, is an introd uction to the ad vanced literacy of the academy. Ln this course,
students will develop an understanding of how diverse scholarly disciplines employ differing stra tegies and
conventions fo r organizing and transmitting knowledge. (3 crs.)
HON 187. INFORMATION LITERACY. Know ledge is of two kinds: we know a subject ourselves, or we know
where we ca n find information upon it." Dr. Sa muel Johnson (1709-1784). TI1e co urse will focus its attention on
the second kind of knowledge described by Dr. Johnson. TI1e honors student will lea rn how to find
informa tion, and eva luate and use it effectively. TI1e Louis L. Manderin o Library, the lnternet, and other
electro ni c resources will be the primary emphases of the course. TI1e co urse will provide the honors student
with practica l resea rch and bibliograph ic skills that can be utilized in any a rea of stud y. (3 crs. )
HON 197. EURASIAN ANO NORTH AFRJ CAN CIV ILIZATI ON. This course is the fi rst in a two semester
seq uence on the origin, natu re, acco mplishm ents and faiJu res of the di verse civili za ti on of this planet. A
pa norami c, balanced picture of human achievement in tecluiology, government, religion, and the arts is
provided. A decided emphasis is placed on the stud ent critically analyzing some enduring themes and
q uestions common to the different civil izations. (3 crs.)
HON 201. QUANTITATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING. Th.is course w ill provide the stud ent w ith an applicationori ented, investiga tive mathematics curriculum. The students will use technology and cooperati ve group work
to solve real- life problems and strengthen thefr understanding of mathematics. The goa ls of the course are
parallel to those of the Na tional Council of Teachers of Ma thematics Curriculum and Eva luation Standards. TI1e
topics covered target Pre-Calculus where the problems associated with engineering, physical and Life sciences,
business, finance and computer science dri ve the math ematics. Th is course w ill prov ide the stu den t with a
founda tion to pursue further study i.n ca lculus, finite mathematics, disc rete mathemat ics and stati stics. (3 crs.)

HON 250. HONORS COMPOSITION 11 Honors Composition □ , a course designed specifically fo r first-yea r
students in the Honors Progra m, is a companion and foll ow-up course to Honors Composition I. In Honors
Composition 11, studen ts will investi ga te an academic resea rch questi on on a topic and in a field of their
d 1oosing and prod uce a research paper addressing this question. Research results wi ll be p resented before a
panel of interested peers and facul ty. Pre req uisite: HON 150 or equi valent. (3 crs.)
HO 281. KNOWLEDGE AND CU LTURE: SOME EXPLORATI O S. "To be cultura lly literate is to possess
the basic info rmation needed to thrive in the mod em world. " E. D. Hirsch. This course exp lores what every
student needs to know to read intelligently. Class sessions focus on skills needed to acq uire cu lturaJ literacy,
i.e., the grasp of a coherent community of va lues and recognitions. The course provides honors students with
a framework of re ference and bibliogra phic ski lls that they can utilize in their areas of stud y. (3 crs.)

HON 285. PROTEST MOVEMENTS IN Tl-I E "1 960S. This course affords a genera l and comprehensive
perspecti ve on the w1iqu e, exciting, and dangerous world of 1960s pol.itics. Unders tandin g the period entails
the use of films, videos, and record s as we ll as ex tensive reading. (3 crs.)
HON 286. COMMENTARIES ON TECHNOLOGY. A stud y of the hi story of the development of science and
technology fro m the humani ty point of view. The view that tecluiology is good and benefi cial to man is
examined along with the way that man looks at himseH. Diverse li teratu re is used to exp lore and examine
modern institu ti ons with the expecta ti on of identi fying why things are the way they are and how they might
have been different under other ci.rcu msta.nces. What is and wha t has been w ill be stud ied to predict fu ture
developments and their effect on humanity. (3 crs.)
HON 287. THE LITERATURE OF SOCIA L UN REST. This course will analyze the relationshi p between
li terature and social d 1ange by studying contemporar y fiction and drama from Eastern Europe, La tin Am eri ca,
and So uth Africa. Class discussion w ill emphasize the historical and politica l signifi cance of works by such
authors as Jerzy Kosin ski, Milan Kundera, Va clav Havel, Ga briel Ca rda Ma rqu ez, Athol Fuga rd, and Nadine
Go rd imer. (3 crs.)

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HON 295. LITERATU RE, THE VISUAL ARTS AND THE WORLD VIEW. This cou rse investiga tes the
relationship behveen litera ture and the visual arts, primari ly scul p ture and painting, as revealed in various
pericx:ls of his tory and culture-Ancient Greece, the Renaissance, Mannerism, the Bal"CX{ue, the Rococo,
Ro manticism, Realism, and Naturalis m, Impressionis m, and Express ionis m. The course focuses on an

exploration and ana lysis of the historical, social, and philosophical backgrounds and "world view" of each
period, and how these factors contribute to the emergence o f artistic movements o r schools (3 crs.)
HON 297. SCIEl\'TIFIC IN QUIRY. Scientific lnquiry is an interdiscip li nary foray into the hard sciences. It
presumes no pri or acquaintance with chemistry, physics, or bi ology. It d efines science, its termino logy and its
methodo logy, and exposes students to its essential elements. A perspecti ve of scientific evolution w ill be
d eveloped by exam ining sa lien t even ts and personalities. Various topics, especially from the physica l sciences
will be examined w ith an emphasis on hmv scientific knowledge is used to elicit techni ca l innova ti ons, solve
prob lems, and shape the future. Later class d iscuss ions \v ii.I focus on d efining possib le and probab ly future
yields and prioritizing nationa l efforts. (3 crs.)
HON 315. EXPR ESSION OF SELF IN THE ARTS AND HU MANITTES. This course, broad ly conceived as a
humanities a ppreciation course, focuses on three genera l them es- Relationships: The Impact o f Love, Family,
and Friends; Passages: An Exploration of Life's Transitional Period s; and The Sea rch fo r Mea ning and
Und erstanding. By exa mining and critica lly analyzing selected ,vorks from literature, the fine arts, music,
theatre, photography, and film , the stud ent is expected to d evelop a nonprescribed but comprehensive and
integra ti ve overv iew of these central themes. Also, stud ents will ha ve the opportunity to explore their own
self-expression th rough a crea tive, artistic assignment. (3 crs.)
HON 381. EVOLUTIO I OF EARTH SYSTEMS. The evolutionary d yn amics of li ving systems; namely, how
the interrela tionships between plants, animals, humans and environment shape their evolution, ex tincti on,
diversity, geographic dis tribution, geologic his tory, and, for humans, their cultural his tory. Specific exa mples
o f past and p resent biotic communities includ e Ice Age vertebrates, li ving mammals, a mphib ians and reptiles,
continental and is land faunas, and human cultures from Pen1, Egypt, the Amazon Bas in and the Arctic.
Lectures are strong ly supplemented with stud y of specimens, a rti facts, and exhibits from TI1e Ca rnegie
Museum of Natura l History. (3 crs.)
HON 385. BIO Lcx:; ICA L ORIG INS OF SOCIAL BEHAVIO R. The purpose of this course is to deve lop an
und ersta nding of soc.iobiology and the influence of the p rocess of natura l se lection on social behav ior in
nonhuman and hu1nan animals. Findings from the b iologica l and soc.ial sciences are integra ted to provide a
compreh ens ive view o f the o rig in and nature of various social behav iors. Field and labora tory observations o f
animal behavior are used to demonstrate a complex va riety of social beha viors. (3 crs.)
HON 388. PR! CES AN D PAUPERS: STUDTES IN SOCIAL C LASS, WEA LTH AND POVERTY IN WORLD
HlSTORY. TI1e course exa mines the impact of social and econo mic inequa lity on world history. Using a case
stud y approach, stud ents w ill explore U1e existence o f wea lth and poverty in Ancient Rome, in Medieval an d
Reformation Europe, in Colonia l America, in Victorian Eng land , and in 20th centu ry urban Am erica. (3 crs.)
HON 499. HONORS THESIS. 1l1e seniors honors project serves as the capstone o f the uni versity honors
progra m. Under the s uperv ision of a facul ty advisor of the s tud ent 's choice, the honors student seeks to make
a substanti ve contribution to the discip line. Considerable latitud e in the fo rm o f the contribution is permitted.
Empirical and his torical resea rch as \veil as creative products are all appropriate. A reader/ reviewer is
assigned to ind epend en tl y pass judgmen t on the stud ent's scho lastic effort. An o ral defense, d emonstrati on o r
d isp lay o f the completed honors project is required. (3 crs.)

Information Systems Technology - 1ST
1ST 121. PRl 1C IPLES OF lNFORMATION TECHNOLcx:;Y. This course is an introductory stud y of in format.ion techno logy. Majo r topics include the role and va lue of information systems, hardware and software used
in info rmatio n techno logy, managing information and data resources, and d ecis io n ma king in d eveloping
in formation systems. (3 crs.)
1ST 311 . C LI ENT-SERVER PROCRAMMING. This course is an introduction to client-server infom1atio n
systems. TI1e main focus is to write client-side and server-s ide programs in the languages common ly used in
the In fo rmation Technology field. Prerequis ites: CSC 124, CSC 201 , CSC 202, and CIS 215. (3 crs.)
1ST 475. SPECIAL TOPICS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLcx:;Y. This course allows current topics in
Information Technology to be offered in a timely fashion. The topics are not cove red in other cou rses and will
not be regu larly offered as a special top ic. Students are able to take the course several times as different topics
are add ressed. The topics chosen will depend on curren t trends and the interests of students and the
ins trn cto r. Prereq uis ite: Permission of the instrnctor. (3 crs.)
1ST 476. PHYSICA L DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION. A conti nu ation of Systems Ana lys is that includes
completion of the ph ysica l d esign and implementation of a medium scale information system. The stud ent
w ill produce a project user guide and w ill demonstrate proficiency in the academic prog rams through the
development o f the project and a comprehensive o utcome exa mina tion. Prerequis ites: 1ST 311 , C.SC 375 and
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Industrial Technology - ITE
ITE 11 5. INTE RPRETING AND SKETC HING OF TECHNICA L DRAWINGS. This course is d esigned for stud ents that need skills in read ing and in terpreting technica l draw ings as well as ski.Lis in tech nica l sketd1ing. In

add ition, this course is designed to prepare stud ents for advanced technica l draw ing and CA D courses.
TI1rougho ut the course, emp hasis is placed on the und erstanding and use of geometric constructions, s ketd1
in g and shape description, o rthographic multi-view projection, sectiona l views, auxiliary and other ancill ary
views, the interpretation o f various types of drawings fro specialized fields of drafting and inch, decima l and
metri c measuring / d imension ing method s. Two ho urs of lecture and th ree hours o f lab per week. (3 crs.) FaU
&Spring
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ITE 123. [NTRODUCTIO N TO CAD/ G IS. TI,e s tud ent will be introd uced to va rious meU,ods and techniques
associated with computer-assisted drafting (CA D) and Geographic lnformation Systems (G IS). Studen ts will
use CA D and GIS software and ha rd ware to create and exp lo re a va riety of models. Specifically, stud en ts wi.1.1
use GlS components to represent geographic data using both man ua l and com puter-assisted technologies.
1l1e focus ,viii be on the coll ection, comp ilation and d isplay o f geographic data wi thin a database. (3 crs.) Fa.LI
& Sp ring
ITE 130. IN TRODUCTO RY C IRCU IT ANALYS IS. An introd uction to DC and AC circuit theory and analysis.
1l1e theo ry includes electrical measurement systems, Oh m's Law, Kirchoff's L1ws, ci rcuit theorems, and co mponent characteristics. La bo ratory wor k provides expe riences with electrical components, schematics, electrical
tools, and basic electrical and electronic instrumentation. Two lecture hours and three laboratory hours per
week. Pre requisite: MAT 18 1. (3 crs.) Fa ll & Spring
ITE 135. DIGITAL ELECTRON ICS. An introd uction to the theory and applica tion o f logic ga tes, Boolean
a lgebra, combinational logic, sequen tial logic, shift regis ters, coun ters, and arithm etic circuits. Laboratory
experim ents provide experiences w ith dig ita l in tegrated circuits, circuit behavio r, and digital troub le-shooting
techniques. T,vo lecture hou rs and th ree labora to ry hours per week. (3 crs.) Fa ll & Spring

!TE 165. MAC H INE PROCESSING I. An introduction to basic foundry (m eta l casting) and machine metalworki ng. Lnclud es sand mo ld making and gating, layout , tool geometry, lathe work, mil ling, shap ing, drill ing,
and bench work. Six labora to ry hours per week. (3 crs.) Fa ll
ITE 181. MATERIA LS TEC HNO LOGY I. A stud y of the theory and application of materials and materials testing used in a wide variety of industria l app lica tions. Study includ es the chemi cal, phys ica l, mechani ca l and
dim ensional properties of metall ic materials including ceramics. Sufficient backg round in genera.I chemistry is
included to provid e a proper fo undation. Two hours of lectu re and three labo ratory hours per week. (3 crs.)
Spring
ITE 184. ENE RGY AND POWER SYSTEMS. An a pp lirn ti on of the sys tems approa ch to th e stud y of energy
sources and converters, powe r transm ission, and con trols. In struction wi ll focus on energy as it is applied to
prop ulsion systems, residential conserva tion, and Industria l uses. Energy alternatives, system efficiency and
conserva tion are emphasized. Two ho urs o f lectu re and three laborato ry hours per week. 3 crs.) Alternate
Sp ring

TTE 210. TECHNICA L DRAWING I.I. Provides experiences in prob lem-solving through the use of technica l
working draw ings. Specia l emphasis is placed on American Nationa l Standards drawing practices, shop
p rocesses, conventi ona l representation, stand ard iza tion of machine parts and fas teners, prepa ration of tracings, the reproduction o f drawings, and surface deve lo pment. Two hours of lectu re and three labo ratory hours
per week. Prerequ isite: !TE 110. (3 crs.) Alterna te Sp ring
ITE 215. COMPUTER-AIDED DRA FflNG (CA D) I. TI1is cou rse involves the use of computer software and
hardware as app lied to mechanical design and dra fting. Stud ents lea rn to man ipu late basic geometric entities
(po ints, lines, and arcs) to create 2- D and 3-D models. Experiences dea ling w ith dimensio ning, level/ layer surfa ces and planes a re a lso exp lo red . Two ho urs of lecture and th ree laboratory hou rs per week. Prerequisite:
ITE 11 0. 3 crs.) Fa ll & Spring
ITE 218. DESCRJPTfVE GEOMETRY & SURFACE DEVELOPMENT. Adding to the know ledge and experiences ga ined in Teclmica.l Dra wing I, this co urse covers the theory of projectio n in detail w ith emphas is on the
manipulation of po in ts, lines and p lanes in space. In add ition, surface developmen t and design in order to
serve of va lue in future advances such as computer-a ided drafting, computer-aided instmction and computeraided man ufacturing. Two hours of lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Prereq uisite: !TE 11 0. (3 crs.)
Alternate Spring
ITE 223. INTE RMEDIATE CA D/ G IS. TI,e s tudent will be introdu ced to ad vanced method s and techniques
associated w ith Com pu ter-assisted Dra ftin g (CA D) and Geographic Info rmati on Systems (G IS). The GIS porti on w ill focus on the col.lection, compilati on and d isplay of geogra phic data w ithin remo te sensing software
and an ad va nced geogra phic info rmatio n sys tem software package. Students w ill crea te their goo- technology
appl ication project using geographic infor mation systems and remo te sensing. The CA D portion wi.1.1 focus on
the crea tion and manipulatio n of geographic maps and surveys and the inco rporation of geographic data in
va rious appli cations using a CAD software package. Prerequisite: GEO/ ITE 123. (3 crs.) Fall, Spring, Summer

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!TE 230. INTRO DUCTION TO LINEA R ELECTRON ICS. An in vestiga tion into the fun da mental concepts of
an alog electronics incl uding sem iconductor d evice theo ry, power supplies, amplifiers, operational amplifiers,
oscillators, linea r in tegra ted circuits, and control circuits. Labo ratory experim ents provid e experiences w ith
electronic i.nstmmenta tion, electronic compo nents, and electronic circuit behavior. T·w o hours of lectu re and
three labora tory hou rs per week. Prerequis ite: !TE 130. (3 crs.) Alternate Spring
!TE 235. [J\JTRO DUCTION TO MI CROP ROCESSORS. A p resentation of number systems and codes, microprocessor archi tectu re, computer arithmetic, machine language programming, and microprocessor interfacing.
Emphasis is placed on labora tory experiments dealing with machine language program execution and microprocessor interfacing. Two hours of lectu re and three laboratory hours per week. Prereq uisite: !TE 135. (3 crs.)
Fall, every three years
!TE 236. NUMERICAL CO TROL PROCRA MMING I. An introd uction to the procedu res fo r manu ally progra mming numerica lly controlled eq ui p ment. Students w rite program s fo llowing a machine fo rmat d eta il,
using Ca rtesian coordinates fo r motion command and incorporating preparatory and miscellaneous commands necessary to manu facture pa rts on a machining and turning center. Six laboratory hours per week.
Prerequis ite: !TE 11 5, ITE 165 and MAT 191. (3 crs.) Spring
!TE 250. INTRO DUCTION TO AUTOMATION. TI1is cou rse provides a variety of introductory experiences in
lnd ustrial automation. Instruction will incl ude theoretica l app lications as well as practical hand s-on labo ratory
ap p lications in robotics, auto matic guid ed vehicles (AGV's), com p uter aided drafting (CA D), machine vis ion,
automatic identification, an d p rog·rammab le logic controllers (PLC's). Students learn w hat automation is, its
advantages and d isadvantages, and how it is applied. Two hou rs of lecture and th ree laboratory hours per
week. (3 crs.) Fa ll & Spring
!TE 265. MAC H INE PROCESSlNG U. Current fo undry (metal casting) p rocesses are s tudied. Ad vanced
machine metalworking processes, including ind exing and gea r cutting are emphasized. Students are responsible fo r d etermin ing the seq uence o f opera tions necessary to p rod uce a prod uct. Six laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisite: !TE 165. (3 crs.) Spring, every fo ur years
!TE 267. PROC RAMMA BLE CONTRO L SYSTEMS. Th is cou rse focuses on the use o f programmable logic
con trollers (PLCs) to control industrial seq uences. Stud ents are p rovided with theoretical and hands-on experience in d esigning, progra mming, testing and controlled by a PLC. Two hou rs of lecture and three laboratory
hou rs per week. (3 crs.) Fall, every fo ur years
!TE 268. AUTOMATE D SUPPO RT SYSTEMS. TI1is course emp hasizes the use of non-robotic types of auto mation. These types include sensors, a utomatic guided vehicles (AGVs), machine vision, and automatic identifica tion. Students are p rovid ed w ith theoretical and hands-on experience that w ill enable them to understand
the appropriate applica tion of non-robotic types of a utomation in lndustrial situations. Additional topi cs
includ e artificial intelligence, computer interfacing, connectors, and cables. Two hou rs o f lecture and three
labora tory hou rs per week. Prereq uisite: !TE 250. (3 crs.) Fall, every four years
!TE 270. HYDRAVLIC/ PNEUM ATI C FLUID POWER. TI1is is an introd uctory course in the stud y of basic
hydraulic and pneuma tic circuits and systems. Topics covered are: physical laws applicable to flu.id power
com ponents, circuit cons truction and an alysis, the use o f manually and rem otely control.led d ev ices, the use of
linear an d rota ry actua to rs, and the operation of hyd raulic p ump and air compressor systems. Theoretica l concepts are verified by practica l hands-on labo ratory acti vities. Two lecture ho urs and three laboratory ho urs per
week. (3 crs.) Spring, every two yea rs
!TE 278. PLASTI CS TEC H NOLOCY. This is a su rvey course d esigned to provid e the s tud ent w ith an opportuni ty to ga in information about the Industri al and tec.linologica l uses o f plastic-like materials. ln the laborato ry
the student d es igns, constructs and uses a va riety of tools, forms and mold s. Depending u pon the activity and
the time allotted, stud ents w ill be encouraged to crea te well-d esigned products for personal and / or professional use. Two ho u rs of lec tu re and three labora tory hou rs per week. (3 crs.) Spring, every two years
!TE 282. SMA LL GASOLlNE ENGINES. An introd uction to the theory, operati on and major overhaul proced ures of s mall 2 and 4 cycle gasoline en gines. Engine componen ts, diagnosis, testing, maintenan ce, d isassembly, reassembly, and trouble shooting are stressed in the course to afford the pa rticipants the opportunity to
develop the expertise in course conten t skills and the background to repa ir small gasoline engines. Laboratory
work provides fo r the o pportunity to ap ply theoretica l concep ts in general p ractices. Six labora tory hours per
week. (3 crs.) Summer
!TE 301. SAFETY SUPERVISION. TI1is cou rse focuses on the specialized study o f the roles and responsibilities
of the first-line safety su perv isor: specifica11y, linkages between managemen t and the workforce, fundamentals
of communica tion and human relations, loss control, q uali ty job tra ining, development of good safety attitudes, detecting haza rd ous conditions and w1sa.fe work practices, safety inspections, and acciden ts investigations. Also included a re specialized issues in volving state and federa l sa fety and environmental protection
laws, the Hazard Communica tion Stan da rd, ergononlics, and ind us trial hygiene. (3 crs.) Sp ring
!TE 305. OSHA GE ERA L INDUSTRIAL SAFETY. The purpose o f the course is to provid e instruction to entry
level workers and stud en ts on general safety and health. This course meets OSHA's requirement for its 30

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hour Genernl Industry Outreach Tra ining Progra m. It emphasizes haza rd identifica tion, avoidance and control. Topics covered include the following: lntrcxiuction to OSI-LA, the OSHA Act/ Genera l Du ty clause,
Inspecti ons, Ci ta tions and Penalties, Record-keeping, Walking and Working Surfaces, Mean of Egress and Fire
Protection, Electrical Hazards, Persona l Protecti ve Eq uipment, Respiratory Protection, Hea ring Protection,
Machine Guarding, Haza rd Communi ca tion, Chemical Safety, Lockout / tagout, Confined Space Haza.rds,
Welding Brazing and Cutting Ha za rds, Asbestos Awareness, Haza rd ous Materia ls, lndustrial Hygiene and
Ergono mics. (3 crs.) Spring, Fa ll
ITE 310. TECHN ICAL DRAWING Lil An extension of Technical Drawing I and U with continued emphasis on
skill , techn ique, and the use of ANSI and ISO drafting stand ard s. TI,e course is developed around current
industria l drafting practices and includes instructi on in geometric tolerancing, surface tex ture, weld.ments,
metrica tion, etc. Two hours of lecture and th ree labora tory hours per week. Prerequ isites: !TE '11 0 and !TE 210.
(3 crs.) Fa ll, every th ree years
ITE 3rJ. ERGONOMICS. An in troduction to techniques and proced ures for developing and app lying the principles of human fac tors and ergonomics to system design and the sys tematic ana lys is, identifica tion and evaluati on of human-machine systems. Current advances in practica l biomechanics and ergonomics in ind ustry in
combating musculoskeletal inj ury and illness will be discussed . (3 crs.) Fa ll
!TE 3'15. CAD IN 3 DJM_ENSIONS. Thjs course is an ex tension of Computer Aided Drafting to 3 dimensions.
Unlike trad iti ona l CA D tha t focuses on wire fra me drawi ngs, this course will begin with a solid model of the
co mponent. Th is method is used by design personnel to crea te a ma thematical model of the item being
designed. TI1e solid mod el can be exported to drawing packages for a rchival purposes or to computer a ided
engineering software fo r analysis purposes. Prerequisite: ITE 215. (3 crs.) Alternate Fall
ITE 320. ARCHITECTURAL DRAFITNG A D DES IGN. Experience is provid ed in basic residential design.
TI,e fundamental seq uences in designing and draw ing are stressed as the studen t completes the architectural
drawings necessa ry for the constructi on of a residence. Elements of the course incl ude a rchitectural styles, area
plann ing, stru ctu ra l detailing, pictoria l rendering, bu ilding speci.fica tions, and cost analysis. T\VO hours of lectu re and th ree labo ratory hou rs per week. Prereq uisite: ITE 11 0. (3 crs.) Sp ring
ITE 325. STATICS AND STRENGTH OF MATERIALS. TI1e stud y o f statics and streng th o f materia ls foc uses
on th e pragmati c technologist who needs a better und ersta nd ing of the fundamentals of mechanics. The statics
porti on of the course is concerned with parts (bcxi ies) of macl,ines and structu res, w hile the strength portion
covers the ab i.li ty of these ind ividua l pa rts to resist ap plied loads. Then the technologist will be able to determine the dimensions to ensure sufficient strength of the va rious industrial ma terials and manufactured components. Two hours of lecture and three labora tory hours per week. Prerequisites: ITE ·1s 1 and MAT '1 9'1. (3
crs.) Spring

!TE 335. ADVANCED MJCROPROCESSORS. Th is course deals wi th advanced concepts in machine langl1 age
p rogra mming. It introduces the worl d of editors, assemblers, and debugge rs. IL also covers the ad vanced
architecture of mcxiem microp rocesso rs and their more sophistica ted instruction sets and ad dressing mod es.
TI,e stu dent w i.11 lea rn to develop hard ware and software req ui red to apply mjcroprocesso rs to real wo rl d
problems. T1,vo ho urs of lecture and three labora tory hours per week. Prerequ isite: ITE 235. (3 crs.) Spring
ITE 34 1. QUALITY CONTROL An introduction to the methods used in analyzing qua lity control. Topics
includ e a sll1d y of the fundamenta ls of statistics and probability, the construction and use of control and attribute cha rts, the definiti on and use of acceptance criteria and the use of computers in mod ern quali ty control
o pera tions. An overview of the role of quality control department of a manu facturing facili ty will be presented . (3 crs.) Summer
IT E 342. QUALITY PLAN [NG AND ANA LYSIS. This cou rse builds upon the techniques lea rned in Quality
Contro l a nd app lies those techniques to an industrial orga niza tion in a practical way. The stud ent will lea rn
the basic of the six sigma appr0<1ch to qua li ty and the use of qu ality functiona l deployment to identi fy customer needs. Students will all study hmv a quality plan ca n be developed and im plemented. TI1e course will
ap ply quali ty to all aspects of the organiza tion including personnel, shop floo r opera tions, the supply chain
and prod ucts and services. Prerequisite: !TE 341. (3 crs.) Every other Fall
\TE 345. CONSTR UCTION PROCESSES I. A course in constructi on wi th an em phasis on resid entia l 11 6.
lnstruct·ion and experiences will incl ud e aspects of constructi on such as planning and estima ting, personnel
and time management, site prepara tion, foo tings and fo und ations, fram ing and roofing. The safe and intelligent use of tools and materi als is stressed . Two hours of lectu re and th ree labora tory hou rs per week. (3 crs.)
Spring & Summ er

ITE 350. ROBOTIC SYSTEMS. This course emphasizes the use of robots in automated app li ca tions. Stud ents
are prov ided with theoreti ca l as well as hand s-on expe ri ence in the design, programming, debugging, setup,
and interfacing of Industri al robotic a pplica tions. Also discussed are servo systems, their operation, components, functions, and app lica tion to automated eq ui pment. Two hours of lectu re and th ree labora tory hours
per week. Prerequisite: \TE 250. (3 crs.) Fa ll
ITE 366. CA,'vl I (COMPUTER ADIDED MANUFACTURJNG - MASTERCAM). An introductory course in
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as it rela tes to manual programming techniques developed in Numerical Control Programming I. TI1is course
requ.i.res the use or a graphics based language (Masterca m) to crea te basic geometric elements. Geometric
elements are used to crea te too/ cutter paths necessary to estab lish machining coordina tes for both CNC
machining (mill) and tuming (lathe) centers. Two hours or lectu re and three laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisites: ITE 165 and ITE 236. (3 crs.) Every other Fall
ITE 375. PRJ 1C IPLES OF PRODUCTION. An introd uction to the methods used in ana lyzing the production
now from raw material to the finished prod uct. Topics covered incl ude a study or the major manu facturing
processes, materials handling, plant layou t, operations ana lysis, lndustrial engineering, inventory control and
shipping. An overview or the role or production management as it rela tes to the vario us areas or Ind ustria l
environment will be presented. (3 crs.) Fall
ITE 385. I DUSTRIAL COST ESTlMATING. An introduction to the method s used to cost and bud get a prod uction orga ni za tion. Top ics include some accounting basics, cost accounting, the time va lue or money and
cost estimating as related to lndustri al operations. (3 crs.) Spring
ITE 41 5. GEOMETRI C DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING. Geometric Dimens ioning and Tolerancing is
a standard proced ure to describe the information contained on a technical drawing. Use or the standard permits a consistent interpreta tion of the information by all who use the technical drawing, and insures that the
intentions or the creato r or the drawing will be und erstood by the users or the drawing. Stud ents wilJ learn the
fundamenta ls or Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerandng using the ASME Y14.5M drawing standa rd and the
ap plication of the standa rd to the creation or technical dra,vings fo r man ufacturing and archiva l pu.rposes.
Prerequis ite: ITE 215. (3 crs.) Alterna te Sp ring
ITE 41 6. INTRODUCTION TO FINITE ELEMENT ANALYS IS. This course wi ll use a PC based CAD program
and the A SYS finite element computer aided engineering program to introduce the concepts or mathematical
mod eling and engineering analysis. The studen t wiU crea te a solid mod el or a component and transform that
mod el into a finite element model. The students will then app ly the appropriate bound ary condi ti on to the
mod el and find the solution to the problem. The student wi.11 also be in troduced to the concepts or bottom·up
and top-dmvn solid modeling and wiJJ perform simple structural analyses using the genera ted finite element
model. Prereq uisite: !TE 315 or eq uiva lent solid model experience. (3 crs.) Alternate Fall
ITE 417. PARAMETRIC DESIG USING INVENTOR. This course presents the adva nced fea tu res of solid
modeling where dimensions in a componen t and an assemb ly are replaced with pa rameters. This permjts the
crea tion or a single component / assembly model that may be used fo r multi ple items in a fa mily by redefining
the parameters or the componen t/ assembly. Parameters may also be used to define an item fo r importation
into a Computer Aided Engineering program with a particular concept with particu.la r d imensions may be
evaluated to insure that the product is safe and useful. Students will lea rn the proced ure for transforming a
solid model into a para metric model and the proced ures for cha nging and maintaining the parameters for an
instance or an item. Prerequisite: ITE 315 or equivalent. (3 crs.) Altema te Spring

!TE 420. PRODUCTION ANA LYSIS. A contin uation or the princip les of production with an em phasis on the
calculations associa ted wi th production management. Topics incl ude linea r programming, sched uling and
project management as with pert, simulation and inventory control. Use is made of personal computers for the
calculations in volved. Prerequis ite: ITE 375. (3 crs.) Sp ring
ITE 450. APPLICATIONS OF IN DUSTRJAL AUTOMATI ON. An adva nced a utomation course that incorporates many or the topics or previous courses, but in a more in-depth and integrated manner. The focus is to
provide students with the opportunity to learn about au tomated systems through the planning and im plemen ting or such a system. Students a re involved in the design, programm ing, setup, installation, and troubleshooti ng or an automated system that includes robots, but may also include an automa tic guide vehicle
(AGV), machine vision system, programmable logic controllers, bar code scanners, computers, and a computerized numeri ca l control (CNC) mad1ine. Two hou.rs or lecture and three labora tory hours per week.
Prerequisi tes: ITE 250, ITE 268, and ITE 350. (3 crs.) Fa ll
ITE 460. PRINCIPLES OF MANUFACTURING. An introduction to the methods used in manufacturing
processes. Top ics covered include a study or the manufacturing ability, fabricabili ty, and marketability of
manufactured products. Problems encountered by production managers in changing rmv materials into a consu mable product a.re d iscussed. The use or personal computers for the solu tion or man ufac turing problems is
included. Prereq u isi tes: ITE 375 and ITE 385. (3 crs.) Alterna te Spring

ITE 461. SUPPLY CHAIN FUNDAMENTALS. A key item in the management or a manu facturing opera tion is
the making or intelligent decisions. The Manufacturing Planning and In ventory Control systems provide the
info rmation to efficientl y manage the now of materia ls, effecti vely utili ze people and eq ui pment, coordina te
intemal acti vities with those of suppliers, and communica te with customers about ma rket req ui.rements. This
cot1 rse will provide an overv iew of the basic principles or production and in ventory contro l, inclu ding MRP,
JlT, master sched uling, capacity planning, demand management and the integra ti on or these basic principles.
Prereq uis ite: ITE 375 (3 crs.) Spring
ITE 462. SCHEDULING AND PLANNING. This course wi ll be the second cou rse taken by s tu dents in the
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cmd ca pacity scheduling. Included wi ll be a d e ta i.led descriptions o f material require men ts p lann ing (MRP),
ca pacity req uire me nts p la nning (CRP), in ventory managemen t practices, a nd procu reme nt and s uppLi er p lan ning. Top ics include recognizin g techniques and practices of inventory ma nagement, the mechanics of the
detai led ma te rial pla nning p rocess, the planning operations to su p port the prio ri ty plan , and the p lannin g
procureme nt and ex terna l sources o f supply. Prerequisite: IT£ 461. (3 crs.) Every o the r Spring
ITE 471. PROJECT MANAGEMENT Operations an d projects differ in tha t opera tions are on-going w hile
projects are tempora ry. A project, by its very nature, is also un ique a nd requires particul a r know led ge of how
the components comb ine to form a n integrated w hole. TI1is cou rse \•V ill introdu ce the s tud ent to the field of
project management and w ill present a n overview of the bod y of know led ge necessa ry for successful project
ma nagemen t. The course wi ll focus on the fundam enta l principles tha t cross the boundaries of projects and
w ill demonstrate how project man agement techniques can be a pplied to a wid e varie ty of disciplines. This
course w ill also introduce the stud en t to compute r me thods for solving project management prob le ms.
Prerequisite: ITE 375 (3 crs.) Fa ll
ITE 475. COMPUTER LNTEGRATED MANU'FACTURJNG. Comp ute r integrated ma nu facturing is the ex pa nsion of computers from the shop floor into the oth e r aspects o f the manufacturing enterpri se. A l.I of the d a ta
necessa ry to contro l the shop process may not be ava ilab le on the shop floo r. Sud1 areas as accou nting, inventory, s hipping and pu rd 1asing have d a ta that can in flu e nce ·w ha t happens on the producti on floor. Also, the
gen e ral concepts of prod ucti on and in ventory control must be consid e red. This cou rse w ill bring together all
of the indi vidual parts o f the o rga niza ti on to show how they can impact what is ma nufactured and how it is
ma nufactured. Two hours o f lectu re a nd three laboratory hours per \.veek. Pre requis ites: !TE 420, ITE 460, ITE
461. (3 crs.) Eve ry other Spring

ITE 481. CONCEPTS AND ISSUES IN INDUSTR IAL TECHNO LOGY. This is a multidiscipline course tha t
co mbines the va rious ele me nts in Industrial techno logy, giving the stud ent the oppo rtunity to stud y prob lems
typica ll y encounte red by a n l.ndustrial technologis t. The exact content o f the course w ill va ry depe nding upon
the backg round and experie nce of the ins tructor but it is intended to includ e prob le m solving and rol e p laying
in a w id e variety of Indu strial settings. Indus tri al cons ulta nts w ill also be used to ex pose the s tud e nt to mod e rn indu stry. Two hours of lecture and th ree labo ratory ho urs pe r week. Prereq uis ite: Senio r Standing. (3 crs.)
Spring
ITE 495. MANUFACfURING TEC HNOLOG Y INTERNS HIP. Student in terns are placed wi th an Indus trial
organiza tion w hich most nea rly a pproxima tes their goals fo r e mployment . The inte nt o f the internship is to
prov ide s tude nts with practica l work expe rience in an environment in w hich they w ill be dea ling w ith practi ca l prob le ms requiring real solutions in a rela ti vely short time frame. Ad visor a nd Depa rtment Chai.rperson
a pprova l is requi red before course e nro llment. This is a re pea tabl e course and may be ta ke n as fo llows:
Stude nts may take up to 6 cred its. ·n,e extra cred it may be used as a free elective or fo r a cred it d eficiency due
to othe r progra m changes. Pre requi site: Upper Level Standing. (1--6 crs. ) Fa ll, Spring & Summe r

Jus tice Studies (Bachelor of Science Program) - JUS
JUS 101. IN TRODUCTION TO JUSTI CE STUDIES. The course covers the natu re, scope and impact of crime in
the Un ited Sta tes, ind ependent and interdepe nd ent opera tions and procedu res o f poli ce, courts and corrections, and introd uctory theories of crime and d elinquency. Course introduces the justice mode l in a systema ti c
way whe reby students d elve into the numerous components of the justice syste m including law e nfo rcement,
lega l and judicial process a nd correctional ope ra tions. Career o pportunities w i.11 be full y covered througho ut
the course. (3 crs.)
JUS 102. [NTRO DUCTION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT. An introduction to the law enforcement system
in Ame ri ca, w hid1 is the ga teway to the crim inal justice process. Topics cons idered incl ude the historica l
fo unda tions of police processes, occupa tional roles and tasks of law en forcement, a nd the nature and d esigns
o f typi ca l, as well as innova ti ve, po lice syste ms . Pe renni al probl ems of poli cing, pa rticu la rly as it relates to
community inte ra ction , are also essentia l compone nts o f the co urse. (3 crs.)
J US ·103. CORRECTlONA L SYSTEMS. Co urse exa min es the management, s tructure and o rganizational d es ign
of co rrecti onal instituti ons. Co rrectional planning, constructi on, program eva luation and community inte raction w ill be cons ide red and improvement stra tegies fo r co rrectiona l ope ra tions w ill be d eba ted and cri tiqued .
Cou rse provid es a broad based ove rv iew of th e correctiona l system w hich inca rcera tes and confines, trea ts a nd
reclaims crimina l personaLities and p rotects and serves the state and the community by remov ing threats to
the social o rd e r. (3 crs.)
JUS 104. INTRODUCTION TO SECURITY. A basic oven •iew of pri va te secto r justi ce is the course's chief aim.
Types of security opera tions and fun ctions comprises much of the cou rse coverage incl ud ing pe rime ter and
p hysica l security, intelligence ga the rin g, retail a nd indus trial securi ty, te rro rism a nd executi ve protection as
well as security in select bus iness a nd industrial cen ters. Careers, reg ula ti on and licensure, the d ebate on
professionalization a re othe r areas of major intellectual concern. (3 crs.)
JUS ·10s. LNTRO DUCTI ON OF FO RENS IC SCIENCE. Fo rens ic scie nce is the use of science in a court of law
a nd e ncompasses va rio us scientific disci plines. 171is course is an introdu cti on to the field of forensic science.
l11is course is d esigned to expose stud ents to va ri ous methodologies a nd app lica tions used in the forensic contex t, w hich involves the collection , exa mina tion, evaluati on and inte rpreta ti on of ev id ence. Topics discussed

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include crime scene investigation, collection and ca tegori za tion of physical evidence, the physica l properties of
glass and soil, instrumental analysis, hair, fiber and plant evidence, forensic serology, arson evidence, DNA
evidence, fingerprints, tool and firearm marks and document and voice analysis. (3 crs.)
JUS 201 . C RIMINAL VFSTIGATION. Th.is course is a comprehensive exa mination of civil and criminal
investigations in both public and pri vate modes, including most major felony processes and relevant civil
actions. Focus is on the fundamentals of the investigative process and the range of skills necessary for
successful perfonnance and management of investigations, including evidence gathering and analysis, witness
assessment , field techniques, and linkage beh.-veen investigative and prosecutorial agencies. (3 crs.)
JUS 205. l'RJNC!PLES OF HOME LAND SECURITY. Students wi ll ga in an und erstanding of ho meland security by analyzing the various security principles and policies that estab lishes a foundation upon which to organ•
ize U.S. security efforts as a nation. Students will stud y how the nati onal strategy aligns and focuses homeland
security functions within critical areas such as: (1) intell.igence and wa rning, border and transportation securi·
ty, domestic terrorism, (2) protecting critical infrastructure and de fending aga inst ca tastrophic terrorism, and
(3) emergency preparedness and consequence management. The first the area focuses primarily on preventing
terrorist attacks; the second area on red ucing the nation 's vulnerabilities, and the third on minimizing the
damage and recovery from the aftermath of terrorist's attacks. (3 crs)
JUS 211. ORGANIZED CRIME. A complete exa mination o f the d yn amic referred to as "organized crime"
commencing with its historical underpinnings. Specific crimes, like racketeering, ex tortion, bribery, official
corruption, graft, d rugs, prostitution and other illicit trafficking will be analyzed. lnvestiga tive techniques and
prosecutorial strategies that relate to the identifica tion and elimination of organized crime are a major component of the course content. (3 crs.) Prereq uisite: JUS 375.

JUS 215. VICTI:MOLOC Y. 111.is course will exa mine issues surrounding the central cha racter in a criminal act•
the victim. Contents are designed to develop an und erstanding of wha t it means to be victimized, including
the physica l, psychological, and economic impact of crime upon victims, their fa milies, and society in general.
Specia l consideration will be given to specific victim populations (i.e. survivors of homicid es, sexual assau lt,
and fam ily violence), seconda ry victimiza tion by the criminal system, victim assistance programs, and future
trends in this field. A fu ll review of how the American justice system has respond ed to the needs of victims is
part of the course content and includes a look at victim testimony at sentencing and parole and probation
hea rings, victim notifica tion, Meghan's law, victim advisory and protection services, and other means in which
the judicial system assures victim participation during the adjudi ca ti ve phase. (3 crs.)
JUS 305. IN TERNATIONA L CRIMINAL JUSTICE. Compa res and contrasts the criminal jus tice system o f the
United States with the systems of other countries on a substantive and procedura l basis. A thorough exa mina•
ti on of other cultural models of la w and justice in order that d ifferences in justice p rocessing and definition
become appa rent. Emphasis is placed on international policing, intemational crimes, and international courts.
(3 crs.)

JUS 309. WHITE CO LLAR CRJME. This course considers crime committed by corpora tions as well as whiteco llar criminals: how such crimes are defined; who commits or is victi mized by it; w hich moral, ethical, legal
and social contexts promote it and how society respond s. Proced ural and policy considerations in the investi·
ga tion and enforcement of relevant statutes will a.lso be covered , including the concept of legal pri vilege, the
role of the gra nd jury and other pre--trial processes, eviden tiary qu es tions, litigation strategies, and potential
sanctions and other punishments. (3 crs.)
JUS 33 1. JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM. This course covers the juvenile just-ice system, wit h specia l emphasis
on the way it proced urally differs from adu lt offender adjudica tion. The parts of the juvenile justice system,
hearings, due process stand ard s and constitutional mandates are full y reviewed. Status offenders and other
you th classi.fica tions are considered, together with a historica l summary of juvenile court philosophy. New
trend s in the proced ural disposition of juveniles especiall y transfer to ad ult jurisdiction, types of punishment,
suitabili ty o f the d ea th penalty are discussed. (3 crs. )

JUS 335. CORPORATE SECURITY LAW. A focused exa mination familiarizes students with the origins and
development of pri va te security, with an emphasis on defining security's role in the administra tion of justice,
its historical und erpinnings, types of security services in the American marketplace, and the lega l aspects of
pri va te sector justice. Further considerations are regulation, licensing, the civil and criminal liability of security
personnel, and the ongoing constitutional debate that surrounds pri va te security enforcement. Exactly how
pri va te sector justice operatives a.re legall y Liable for their conduct, as contrasted with the public justice official ,
is a major feature of the course design. (3 crs.)
JUS 345. PROBATION AND PA.ROLE. TI1is course examines the theory and practices of probation and parole
with juveni le and ad ult offend ers including release philosophy, bail and petition, hearings on gra nt, revoca tion
or denial, a lternative community based corrections and legal issues that emerge in award revocation or imposition of probation and parole. (3 c.rs. )
JUS 36 1. JUDIClA L ADMIN ISTRATION. An exami nation of the American judicial system, highlighting state,
local, and fede ral tribunals, including an assessment of their hi erarchy, subject matter jurisdiction, and ad min•
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judicia l operatio ns. More particularly the course will expose the va ri ous phases inherent in civ il and crimina l
litiga tio n incl ud in g the concepts of jurisdiction, venue, parties and the plead in gs that gu ide ad vocacy. Typical
case ca lendars and dockets w ill be examined th rougho ut the course so tha t students may acq uire a complete
understanding o f the litigation process. (3 crs.)
JUS 375. C RJMlNAL LAW. An introduction to substantive criminal law tha t rev iews the socia l, philosophical,
and lega l fo undations o f crimina l cod ification. In ad diti on, the course covers the histo rica l d evelopmen t of
crimi nal law in the U.S. Other subject matter indudes pa rties to crimes including principals/ accessories, crimina l ca pacity, crimina l elements, e.g. mens rea and actus reus, and the specific crimes aga inst person, property,
and public order. Lc1stly, the course ca ptures criminal la,v from the defendant's perspective by rev iewin g the
accused's men ta l states, potential d efenses and uses o f mitigation. (3 crs.)
JUS 376. C RIM INA L PROCEDURE. A proced u ra l law course w hi ch incl udes a rev iew o f the law o f a rrests,
sea rch, and seizu re, the making of bail, adj ud ication, p re- and post-trial activities and the nature o f plea
ba rgai ning. Substa ntia l em p hasis is g iven the consti tu tio nal protec t.ions afforded through the Bill o f Righ ts,
pa rticularly th e 1st, 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th, and 14th. Course deals ex tens ive ly w ith case law applications of these
princip les and the role of judge and juris t in the craftin g o f criminal process standa rd s. (3 crs.)

JUS 380. CRJM E SCENE lMAC[NG. This course is des ign ed to ex pose students to the crime scene imaging
p rocess w hil e lea rn in g trad itiona l film, video, and d ig ita l im aging techniques. Techniques and methods of
crime scene imagi ng foc us on practica l exercises as well as general viewports of crime scene documentation.
Topi cs includ e the fundamen ta ls of p hotogra phing scenes from genera l to specific utilizin g the overall, midd le
ra nge, an d close- up "three-step" method. Crime scene imaging techniques, both bas ic and ad vanced, w ill be
discussed and pra cticed while photographing mock crime scenes. TI,e adva nced techniqu e of crime scene
imag ing incl udes the use of d igita l cameras; the digita l darkroom; crime scene pa no rama; creation of court
charts; and the enhancemen t and an alysis of latent prints, footwea r, tire imp ress io ns, questioned documents,
security vid eo image enhancement, and restoration. Pre req uis ite: JUS 105. (3 crs.)
JUS 395. TH E DEATH PENALlY An exa m ination o f death pena lty policies in the American justi ce system
from a lega l, ethica l and jurispru den tial perspecti ve. An ana lysis of case and statuto ry law, the p rincip les of
due p rocess and appellate rig hts are included. (3 crs.) Prereq uisite: JUS 375.
JUS 397. LAW A D EVID ENCE. A comprehensive rev ie,v of evidenti ary princip les, both commo n law and
s ta tuto ry, and how evid en tiary s tand ards affect and govern both civil and crimina l process. Topical coverage
includ es: Rea l and physical ev idence, demons trative substitu tio n, hea rsay a nd fi rst-hand evid ence, w itness
scope and qua li fica tion, as well as pri vilege principles. Both fede ra l and state rul es w ill be in terpreted.
Students will be requ ired to ad voca te cases utiliz ing these ev id en tia ry princip les in a mock court env ironment
and to research an area of emerging ev idence law. (3 crs.)
JUS 399. SELECTED TOPICS IN LAW AN D JUSTICE. A focused exa minati on of a n e merging a nd d ynamic
prob lem or issue in the stud y and practice of criminal jus tice. Special s ubject matter not ordinarily covered in
the ex is ting curri et1 la can be presented by interested fac u lty. Exa m p les includ e but are no t lim.itecl to: alternative pun ishment schemes, euthanasia and mercy killi ng, civ il disobedience and the ru le of law, minoriti es in
the justice system, a ffirmative action po l.icy, police use o f fo rce and women in crim ina l justice. (3 crs.)
JUS 400. FO REIGN STUDY lN LAW AND JUSTICE. A semester o r summer based expe rience in a foreign
m1tion, e.g. Ireland , Hungary, Lond on or Germany, by enrolling in actual cl asses at a fo reign host institution
fo r purposes o f cred it. Class instructi on rela tes to the stud y o f law and jus tice and afford s a co mpara ti ve
critique of fore ign justice models. TI1e experience cons ists o f no t only study, but also vis itations to justice
agencies, research, travel to h isto rica l and cu ltura l loca tions an d social activities. Credi ts awarded will vary
accordi ng to cou rse offerings, time and length o f experience. (Variable crs. to a maxi mum o f 12 crs.)
JUS 425. ADVA CE D C RJMINAL LAW AND INVESTIGATION. This is a n ad vanced course in criminal
investiga tion. The stud en t w ill lea rn tactical and stra tegic crim in a l in vestiga tion techniques focusing on
serio us crimes such as murder, sex ual assa ult, and internati onal crimes. Stud en ts will receive an upd ate on
substa n ti ve as well as proced ural criminal law, and they wi ll be able to critica ll y analyze and strategically use
circumstantia l ev id ence in cases such as comp lex cons piracy tria ls and vice, narco tics, an d rac keteering in vesti ga tions. 11,e studen t w i.1.1also be ex posed to new lega l concepts in relation to the utiliza tion of ad vanced electronic surveillance eq u ipm ent such as listen ing d ev ices, elec troni c monitors, and tra nsmi tters. Prerequisites:
)US 20'1; JUS 375 a nd JUS 376. (3 crs.)

JUS 429. TERRORISM. Examines current ter ro rism, its origins and ideologica l bases, w ith particula r attenti on
to its relatio n to poli tica l ins titu tions and the criminal jus tice process. Specific a tten tion is given methods and
mea ns o f the terro rist, motivations and modus operandi trend s and predictability and law enforcement's
mu lti -faceted reacti ons to its many devious fo rms. Legis lati ve effo rts to curb the scou rge o f terrorism are also
hi ghlighted. (3 crs.)
)US 430. CRIMIN AL INTELLIGE CE
ALYSlS. This cou rse wi ll focus on the intelligence function a nd its use
to crime analysis. It wi ll introduce studen ts to ana lytical techniques and solutions to everyday law enforcem ent
cri me ana lysis prob lems. Special attention w ill be given to understanding crime pa tterns and trends. Cases related to terrorism, orga nized crimes, white-collar cr imes, and street crimes will be an alyzed and discussed.
Intell igence methods of data collection and analysis will be explored and applied to crime related analysis. (3 crs)

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JUS 455. LEGAL TRADITIONS. This course encompasses a comp lete examination of the law, its origins, roots
and underpinnings in a jurisprudentia l contex t. Coverage includes a focused exa mination of dassical,
medieval and contemporary legal thinkers. Problems of persona l privacy, sexual freedo m, procreative control,
the im position of pena lties, and noti ons of good will be considered. Course participants wil l consider these
questions: Whal is law? Is law related to religion and mora l.i ty? Wha t are the fou nd ations of law in Western
Culture? Can law, ethics and morality be differentia ted? How can a legal system be just? Can law shape
morality or does mora lity shape law? How does Western lega l tradition resolve ethica l questions such as abortion, suicide, euthanasia, and the dea th penalty? Is there a un ified vision of law that consists of the gocxl, of
virtue and the idea of justice? (3 crs.)
JUS 459. BEHAVIORAL ANA LYSIS OF VIOLENT CRIME. An upper-l evel, interdisci plinary course that exam-

ines violent crime in accordance with the specific aspects of behaviora l analysis and law. Specific course content wi.1 1exa mine typologies of crime, orga nized / disorgan ized offenders and behav iora ll y based crime scene
characteristics (incl uding crime scene staging). A particula r emphasis will be on the psychopathology of
crime, pedophilia, seria l killers, human sacrifice rituals, and victi mology, and how these factors affect or are
affected by, criminal moti vation, modus operandi, and signature aspects of violent crime. Prerequisites: JUS
101; JUS 105 and JUS 375. (3 crs.)
JUS 460. SEX CRIMES AND PREDATORS. 111is course w ill exa mine the speci fi c e tio logies, p hases, and meth-

ods associa ted with defined sex ual crimes. In addition to the dissection of the sex ual crime scenes, va rious sex
offender profiles wi ll be examined with respect to crimes of rape, pedophi lia, and other sex ual paraphilias.
Students wi ll critica lly exa mine the modus operandi, ritua l, fa ntasy, and signature aspects of va rious sexua l
offenders, as well as, be able to differentiate between trophies and souvenirs left and /or taken with respect to
the crime scene. Victim ana lysis and offender treatment progra ms wil l also be discussed. Prerequisites: JUS
101; JUS 105; and )US 375. (3 crs.)
)US 466. LEADERSH IP A1 D ETHlCS lN JUSTICE STlJD[ES. Th is course introd uces the indi vidual principles

and theories of effective leadershi p and ethics specific to crimina l justice and professional security organizations. This is a specia l type of leadership and ethics designed specificall y fo r the professional working in a
dynamic and hosti le environment. It is common for public service professiona ls in the fi rst responder, law
enforcement, corrections, securi ty, or any professiona l field in the justice arena to w1expectedly be placed in a
temporary or pe rm anent leadershi p position; or, be promoted to a supervisory posi tion--with little or no leadership and ethics education, or additiona l preparation. A critical part of the leadership and ethics course is the
ana lysis and eva luation of ethics and value-based leadership and the definition of leadership and its key components. Theories of leadershi p and leadership styles will be exa mined . The leadership framework will be discussed: wha t a leader must be, w hich includes values, ethics, and attribu tes such as loya lty, duty, respect, selflessness, honor, integrity, personal courage, and mental, physical, and emotional attrib utes; what a leader must
know, w hich includes skills such as interpersonal, conceptua l, technical and tactica l; and wha t a leader must
do, which incl udes a leader's innuencing, operating, and improving actions in a dynamic environment. The
chall enge of initiall y taking charge of an organization will a lso be emphasized. The class will include situational cri tical thinking exercises and conclude with an in-class capstone exercise. (3 crs.)
JUS 470. CRIMES AGA INST CHJLDREN. This is a course tha t exa mines criminal activi ty targeted aga inst chil-

dren. The course will focus on the physica l and sexual abuse, neglect, kid.napping, and sexual exploitation of
children. Students will explore methods of identifying victims, investiga ting offenders, and court presentation
of criminal cases. Special atten tion is focused on the dynamics of the relationship behveen victims and offenders and how that is a facto r in the investigation and prosecution of criminal acts. (3 crs.)
JUS 485. FORE SIC LAW. An interdisciplinary course covering law, criminal justice, science and technological
issues in the evidentiary arena Coverage in the course provides a broad-based assessment of expert wihiesses,
microa na lysis, pathological evidence, admissibili ty and investiga tory practice, ballistics, fingerp rints,
vasca r/ rada r, and photographic techniques. Contrasted with criminalistics, subject matter of this course is
primarily evidentiary. More particularl y, the course will delve in to the ru les of evidence, wh ich guide the
admissib il ity of forensic evidence in a court of law. Examination incl udes threshold tests for reliabi li ty and
admissib il ity, qualifica tion of witnesses competen t to testify, scientific rigor required fo r ad mission and case
law determinations on the use and ab use of scientific evidence. (3 crs.)
)US 487. COMPUTER FORENS ICS. TI1is cou rse is designed to expose students to lega l a nd technica l aspects of

computer forensics. The methods of the collection, preservation, analysis, and presentation of d igi tal evidence
wil.l be presented to properly cond uct a computer forens ics investigation. The focus of this course will be on
how law enforcement obta ins electronic evidence, maintaining the evidentiary chain, as well as the legal
aspects of the sea rch and seizures of computers and related materi als (3crs)
)US 490. FORENSIC ACCOUNTLNG. An advanced review o f stra tegies a nd tactics essen tia l to the fraud
examination process. Course presentation assumes basic accounting knowledge and guides the student into
specialized, appli ed settings ind icative of forensic accounting. Coverage includes: financial sta tement analysis,
interpretation and scrutiny of financial reco rds and documentation, trace techniques, reporting irregularities,
fra ud exa mination approaches, and legal rules and statutory constru ction pertinent to accounting practices.
Students wi ll prepare a series of field exercises in common fraud cases such as bankruptcy, insurance, employee/ employer reporting, covert examinations, trading practices and money laundering schemes. (3 crs.)
Prerequisite: JUS 375.

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JUS 494. SEMlNA R IN JUSTICE ST UDI ES. TI,is is the capstone cou rse for Jus tice Studies s tudents. It w ill focus
o n the integratio n o f information lea rned from different cou rses with specia l focus on criminal law a nd lega l
issues, theories of crime, juvenile delinq uency, law enforceme nt, co rrections, e thics, forens ic science, and
research methods. TI1is course w ill be offered to justice s tudies stud en ts in their fin al semes te r in wh ich they
receive their degrees. All sh1d ents in this course must take the C rimina l Jus tice ETS exa m and the ex it s urvey.
Prereq uisite: Stud ent mus t be in the last semester of Jus tice Studi es coursewo rk in w hich a stud ent w ill grad uate or receive permission of ins tructo r. (3 crs.)
JUS 495. RESEA RCH METHODS IN JUSTICE STUDIES. A criminal jus tice exp lo ration of the speciali zed
methods and sources o f lega l and justice research in these areas: Justice pub lica tio ns and resources, case collections, computer-assisted research, cons tituti onal ma teri als, lega l histo ry, lega l pe ri odica ls, legislati ve his tory,
practice an d procedure, and social science ma teria ls re lated to law. Application of lega l research s trategies w ill
be req ui red . (3 crs.) Senio rs only.
JUS 496. CRIMlNO LOG ICA L THEORIES. TI,is cou rse focuses on the stud y o f crimes, crimina ls, ca uses o f
crimina l behavior and victimiza ti on issues. Stud ents explore how the classical, psycho logical, sociological,
economic, biologica l and po litical theories of crime ex plain crim ina l behavior and the impact of these theories
on the work of the crim inal jus tice system. Prerequisites: JUS l O"I ; JUS 103 and JUS 375. (3 crs.) Seniors on ly.
JUS 498. JUSTICE STU D! ES lNTERNSHIP. An on-site, experie ntial lea ming experience where stude nts work
at a variety of jus tice agencies fo r academic cred it is the central aim of the internship progra m. Intern loca tions
have included government agencies, po lice departments, prisons, federal and sta te law enforcement, priva te
security fi.rms, judicia l clerkships, lega l offices and legal research concerns. In terns must comp lete a sel.f-eva luation, perform a se ri es o f exercises and assignments, author a log diary and a pa per o utlining the internship
experien ce, \.-vork 45 ho urs per internship credit, and presen t an acceptab le recom mendation from the internship supervisor upon co mpl etion of the experience. Attendance at internship seminars fo r the department is
required . (Variabl e crs.)
D JUSTICE. This cou rse is independent in d esign, allow ing stu JUS 499. lNDEPENDENT STUDY IN LAW
dents to act a nd engage in mature though t and academic review of topi cs of interest. ll1e cou rse requi res a
scho larly, yet practical comp letion o f a large research project in conjunction w ith a faculty mento r. Projects
mu st be approved in adva nce of registration and mus t be concerned with significan t intellectu al subject matter
that involves the administra tion of law and justice. (3 crs.)

Leadershjp Studies - LEA
LEA 100. INTRO DUcnON TO LEA DERSHIP STUDI ES: LEADERSI-IJJ' & POWER. TI1is cou rse is req uired
for the Leadership Studies M.inor. It is an introd ucti on into the defin ition of lea dership and the ways in which
leadership can exert itself. In addition to explo ring exa mples of leadership in wide va riety of settings, students
w ill engage in interacti ve exercises ai med a t developing and und erstanding their personal leadership styles. (3
crs.) Fa ll and Sp ring
LEA 397. LEA DERSHIP STUDIES lNTERNSHIP. TI,e inte rnship offers opportu nities for practica l, professiona l
work and field experiences in vario us off-ca mpus settings. Interns hi ps are to be jointly administered by an onsite su pervisor and a Leadership Studies approved facul ty member. (6 crs.)
LEA 400. CAPSTONE: SEMlNA R IN LEADERSH IP. TI,e semina r in volves the use o f case studies assigned for
group discussion, ana lysis, and resolution. Class sessions in volve the applica ti on of interacti ve exercises, using
simulations, role- pla ying, and decision-m aking scenarios. Guest spea kers, drawn from a va riety of d isciplines,
w ill be used as add itional resources. (3 crs.)

Management - MGT
MGT 205. ENTREPRENEU RSHIP I: SMA LL BUSINESS FUN DAMENTALS. En trepreneu rship and new
ventu re initiation. A stud y of the development of a business appropriate to the objectives and resources of
the individual entrepreneur. This course dea ls w ith the ini tia tion of a new business venture rather than the
management of ongoing enterp rises, and treats new venture formation primari ly from the standpo int o r the
indi vidual entrepreneur rather than th at of an esta blished enterprise expanding into a new area. (3 crs.)
MGT 271. COMPUTE R A PPLICATIONS IN BUSINESS I. An introduction to the basic tools and techniqu es of
software used to solve business problems. l11is course is taught on a lectu re- labora to ry basis in wh ich the
computer is utilized to present a pplica tions of the spreadsheet in business situations. (1 er.)
MGT 273. COMPUTER APPLI CATIONS IN BUSINESS II. A continuation o f Co mpu te r Applica tions in
Business 1with an emphas is on more advanced to pics and prob lem-solving. l11is course is ta ug ht on a
lecture-laboratory basis in which the computer is utili zed to present applicati ons or the spreadsheet in
busi ness situations. (1 er.)
MGT 300. PRlNCIPLES OF MA NAGEMENT. An introduction to the fie ld of managemen t and the ma nagerial
functions of plann ing, o rganiz ing, influencing, and controlling. l11e course exa mines models, processes, and
techn iques used in managing an organiza tion and improv in g its performa nce along w ith current challenges
and future trend s in the field. (3 crs.)

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MGT 301. ORGAN IZATIONA L BEHAVIOR. A stud y of the theory, resea rch, and practice of individua l and
group behavior in organiza tions to better unde rstand and manage people at work. The course focuses on
describing, und ersta nding, and explaining ind ividua l and group behavior in organiza tions w ith emphasis
given to managing o r infl uencing that beha vior to increase organizational effectiveness. (3 crs.)
MGT 305. E !TREPRE EURSHll' U: SMALL BUSINESS MA NAGEMENT. A management course d esigned to
integrate all business functions at a small business level. Study of the development and management of a business plan appropriate to the objectives and resou rces of the ind ividual entrepreneu r. This course d ea ls with the
management of ongoing enterprises. A computer software package is util ized to develop various cases and
problems fo und in the tex t. Each student develops a business plan in either Reta iling Operations, Service
Business, or Manu facturing Operations. (3 crs.)
MGT 311 . ORGANIZATION THEORY A D DESIGN. A comprehens ive macro v iew ap proach to the study o f
organiza tions and their functioning. Topics covered include: environmen t and open systems, technology, size
and IHe cycle, organiza tional control, cultu re and ethics, information processing, decision-making processes,
power and politics, and organiza tional innovation and change. Emphasis is placed on how external and internal factors influence the structure and design of the organization. (3 crs.)
MGT 315. ORGA IZATION DEVELO PMENT AN D CHANGE. This course is about planned organization
change and is designed to introduce the student to the field of organi za tion development, its definjtion, goals,
precedents, emergence, approaches, and current status. Prerequisite: . (3 crs.)
MGT 352. H UMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT. Decisio n-making and analyses of majo r management
problems that arise in manpower planning, recru itment, selection, development, compensation, and appraisal
of employees in va rious organi za ti ons. Prerequisi te:. (3 crs.)
MGT 353. COMPE SATION MANAGEMENT. The design, imp lementation and eva luation of wage and
salary packages in both pri va te and public sectors. Prerequisite:. (3 crs.)
MGT 362. LABO R RELATIONS. A s urvey o f the many facets of emp loyee- management relations. The cou rse
exa mines the historica l, sta tutory and social bases for modern workplace relati onships with emphasis given to
the role of organized labor.. (3 crs.)
MGT 371. MANAGEM ENT I FORMATIO SYSTEMS. An introductio n to management control systems,
w hjch indude con trol of production costs, standard costs, flexib le budgets, managed costs, profit centers and
capital acq uisi ti ons. (3 crs.)
MGT 373. COMPUTER BASED MANAGEMENT INFORMATIO SYSTEMS. An introduction to
the technology, applica tion, and management of computer-based info rmation systems. Topics covered include
business computer systems, compu ter hardware, computer software, data-based management systems,
general accountin g application, materia ls control applica tion, management information processing, systems
planning, and ope rations management. (3 crs.)
MGT 402. STRATEG IC MANAG EMENT. A capstone course for all bus iness majors requiring students to
integrate and app ly multidisciplinary knowledge and skills in formu lating, implementing, and evaluating
orga ni1..a tional strategies. Case ana lysis method predomina tes. Prerequisite: Upper-level standing. (3 crs.)
MGT 431. INTERNATIONA L BUSINESS MA AGEMENT. The concepts, p rob lems and policies o f international business enterprises fo r managers. Prerequisite: Junior level standing. (3 crs.)
MGT 452. HUMAN RESOURCE STRATEGY AN D PLAN ING. This cou rse exam ines organiza tional h uman
resources management from a strategic perspecti ve. The key focus is on exploring HR planning and strategy
concepts, developi ng an und erstanding of the related ana lytical tools, and determining how these concepts
and tools can be used to enhance an orga ni za tion's co mpeti ti ve position. (3 crs.)
MGT 492. MANAGEMENT IN TERNSHJP On the comp letion of the cou rse, the student should be able to see
how the knowledge acq uired in the Management courses is applied in real world situations. It provides the
stud ent with an opportuni ty to lTanslate academic principles to rea l \'vorld situations and to test his / her career
interests. It will also enable the student to determine what additional skills are needed to be successful in the
workp lace. (Repeatable; va riable crs.; a maximum or 12 credits can be used toward the completion of a baccalaurea te degree.)

Marketing - MKT
MKT 222. PRJNGPLFS OF SELLING. A study of basic princi ples of persuasive comnnmications ,vith emphasis on
proven, practical selling techniques. Activities include interactive class discussions and video role-playing. (3 as.)
MKT 300. PRJNCIPLES OF MA RKETING. An introd uction to bas ic principles o f marketing management.
Other topics covered are selecting target markets, develo ping ma rketing mixes, functions of marketing
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MKT 321. SA LES MANAGEMENT. Proven management techniques fo r remo tely located fi eld sales force
mem ber, are fu ll y explored. Motiva ti on, eva luation, and control of sa les force acti vities are deve loped through
case presentations and class discussions. Prerequisites: MGT 201, MKT 222. (3 c:rs.)

MKT 331. RETAJU G. A management and marketing analys is o f d epa rtment, d iscount, specia lty and cha in
s tores with s pecial emphasis on loca tion, human resources, merchandising and effective pricing. Prerequis ite:
MKT 300 (3 crs.)
MKT 341. MARKETING FOR NO -PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. A marketing course designed fo r both
b us iness and no n-business majors that differentiates between for-profi t and no t-fo r-profit organizations,
in vestiga tes the competi tive env ironment facing nonprofi ts (e.g., hospitals, churches, cha rities, colleges,
perfo rmi ng arts gro ups), and applies research techniques and ma rketing management tools (product policy,
d istrib ution and d eli very systems, monetary pricing, and communica tion strategies) to the non-business en ti ty
MKT 300. (3 crs.)
MKT 351. ADVE RTISING MANAGEMENT. A study o f the basic compone nts of the advertis ing mix, estab1.i sh ing medi a selection techniques, and d etermining the best vehicles fo r specific sell in g and promotiona l
efforts common ly confronting marketing managers today. Prereq uisite; MKT 300. (3 crs.)

MKT 40'1 . MARKETlNG MANAGEMENT. Description and analysis o f the natu re, s trategies and techn iq ues of
ma rketing management. Prerequisite; MKT 300, MKT421, and at least 6 more credits in Marketing. (3 crs.)
MKT 42 1. CONS UM ER BEHAVJOR. l11is in tegrates the d iscipli nes o f psychology, anthropology, economics
and sociology w ith marketing to exp la in, understand, and predict consumer d ecisions. Th.is is achieved by
explo rin g both the theoretica l and practical implkations of (1) ind ividual behavior variabl es sud1 as mo ti vation, lea rning, perception, personali ty, and altitud es; (2) group influences such as fa mi ly, culture, social class
and reference group behavior; and (3) consum er d ecision processes such as cogn itive dissonance, brand
loya lty, new prod uct ad option and risk red uction. Prerequis ite: MKT 300. (3 crs.)
MKT. 431. MARKET[NG RESEARCH . Description of behaviora l a nd statistical tools fo r designing and
implemen ti ng resea rch projects. Prereq uisites: MKT 300, MAT 225. (3 crs.)

MKT 452. BUSINESS MARKETlNG. The d1a.racteristics o f b us iness-to-business marketin g are explored and
d eveloped focusing on environment, p ricing, p lanning, distribution, eval uation and strategy development for
ma rketin g bus iness and industrial products to the professional user or buyer. Prerequisite: MKT 300. (3 crs.)
MKT 492. MA RKETING INTERNSHIP. On the completion o f the cou rse, the stude nt shou ld be ab le to see
how t.he know ledge acq ui.red in the marketing courses is app lied in real world situations. It provides the student with an opportunity to tra nslate acad emic princip les to rea l wo rld s ituations and to test hi s/ her career
interests. It w ill also enable th e stud ent to d etermine w hat additional skills are needed to be successful in the
workplace. Prereq ui site: consent o f instructor. (Repea table; variab le crs.; a maxi mum of '1 2 cred its may be used
towa rd the co mp letion of a baccalaurea te d egree.)
MKT 50'1. INTERNATIO AL BUSINESS MARKETING. Upon comp leti on of the cou rse, the stud ent w ill be
ab le to eval ua te and make recommend ations an d decisions conceming the strategy and tactics of real-life
targeting and ma rketing mix d evelopment for both global and country-specific markets. The course w ill also
cover selected elemen ts o f internati onal ma rketing research. Prerequis ite: M.KT 300. (3 crs.)

Mathematics - MAT & DMA
DMA 092. INTRODUCTORY A LGEBRA. Designed to aid the stud en t in the trans ition fro m arithme tic to
algeb ra. It may be a terminal cou rse fo r some or may be a preparation for a tradi tiona l Coll ege AJgebra course.
Topics will include operations on integers and polynomjals, factoring and linear equations. This course may
not be used as a Na tura l Science elective. TI1js cou rse does not earn cred it toward grad uation. Prerequisite;
basic mathem atics competence. (3 crs.)

MAT 100. FUNDAMENTALS OF MATH EMATICS. Sets and their lan guage; n umera ti on systems and their
properti es; topics in elementa ry n umber theory; mathematica l systems and their properties; logic; topics in
plan e geometry; topics in descriptive statistics. This course is presen ted from a problem-solvin g, critica l thinking perspecti ve. No prerequ isi tes. (3 crs.)
MAT 110. AP PLI CATIONS OF MATH . This cou rse will p rovide the s tude nt wi th an app lica tion-orie nted
ma thematics curriculum. Students wi!J use coopera ti ve learning to solve real world problems using techno logy
and multimedia resou rces. The course wi ll be taught from a student d iscovery and investiga tive s tandpo int
incorpo rating the use of the Na tiona l Council of Teachers o f Ma thematics Princi pl es and Standards for School
Mathematics. TI1e topics covered include statisti cs, circuits, probabi li ty, linea r prog ramming and dynamic
prog ram ming. No prereq uisites.
MAT 120. ELEMENTARY TO PICS IN MATHEMATICS I. l11is is the firs t cou rse in a sequence designed fo r
prospective elemen tary ed uca tion majors. The con ten t covered includ es problem-solving, sets, concepts of
logic, binary opera tions, systems of num eration, number theory, ratio nal numbers, rea l numbers, measurement, and use of calcu la tors and computers. Prerequis ite: DMA 092 or h igh sch ool algeb ra. (3 crs.)

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MAT 130. ELEMENTARY TOPICS IN MATHEMATI CS II. TI1is is the second cou rse of a sequence of h vo
mathematics cou rses specificall y designed for prospecti ve elementa ry ed uca tion majors. The content covered
includ es basic algebraic work w ith equa tions and inequalities in one unknmvn, systems o f equations, metric
and nonm etric geometry, coordinate geometry, introduction of statistics and probabili ty, prob lem -solving, and
computer use. Prerequisi te: 100 or higher level math course. (3 crs.)
MAT 181. COLLEGE ALGEBRA. Fundamental operations; factoring and fractions, exponen ts and radicals;
functions and graphs; equations and inequalities; systems of equations. Prerequisite: OM A 092 or pass ma th
proficiency test. (3 crs.)

MAT 191. COLLEGE TRI GONOMETRY. A thorough d evelop ment o f tri gonometry. TI1is cou rse includes both
circular and right triangle geometry, evalu ation of trigonometric functions, graphing trigonometric and inverse
trigonometric functions, ana lyses of tri gonometric graphs, veri fying tri gonometric identities, solutions of
trigonometric eq uations, and appl ica tions of trigonometry. Prereq uisite: MAT 181 or passing score on the
uni versity mathematics placement exam. (3 crs.)
MAT 192. TEC H N ICA L MATHEMATICS U. An emphasis on trigonometry: trigonometric functions, vectors,
graphs of trigonometric functions, exponents and logarithms, and additional topics in trigonometry. Emphasis
on technology applica tions. Prerequis ite: MAT 181 or MAT 182. (3 crs.)
MAT 195. DISC RETE MATHEMATICA L STRUCTURES FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE. An introduction to the
theories and structu res of mathematics that are relevant in computer science. Topics incl ude: set theory, forma l
logic, ma thematica l induction, Boolean algebra, number theory, matrix a lgebra, combinatorics, probabili ty,
algorithmic analysis, co mplexi ty, and graph theory. Prerequisite: MAT 181 or passing score on the university
mathematics placement exam. (3 crs.)
MAT 199. PRE-CALCULUS. Fundamental notions (fun ctio ns, lines, segmen ts, slopes, ang les between lines,
graphs and equations), conics, algebraic and transcendenta l curves. TI,e mea ning of d ifferent functions and
their gra phs will be emphasized. Students w iU work with many applications of functions. Prerequisi tes: MAT
181 (3 crs.)

MAT 215. STATISTICS. For non mathematics majors; not counted towa rd a mathematics major. Frequency
distribution, percentiles, measures of central tend ency and variabi li ty, norma l distribution and curve,
populations, sa mples, sa mpling distribution of means, sampling distribution of proportion, null and alternati ve hypotheses, type I and type [I errors, tests of means, confidence interva ls, decision procedures, correlation,
chi-square, sim ple ana lys is of va riance and design of experiments. Prereq uisite: MAT 181 or passing score on
the university mathematics placement exa m. (3 crs.)
MAT 225. BUSI ESS STATISTICS. Statistical techniq ues rel evant to business app lications. Primary emphasis
is placed upon identifica tion of appropriate sta tistical methods to use, proper interpretation and appropriate
p resenta tion of results. To pics includ e descripti ve statistics, probabili ty concepts, the normal probability distribution, estimation techniques, tests of hypotheses, simple and multiple 1.inear regression. Statistical sofhvare is
used to implement many of the statistical methods. Pre.requisite: MAT ·1s1 or passing score on the unjversity
mathematics placement exa m. (3 crs.)
MAT 272. DISC RETE MATHEMATICS. An introduction to theories and methods of mat hematics that are
a lso relative to computer science but taught from a MATHEMATICS perspective. Topics include: logic, sets,
elementary number theory, mathematical induction, combinatorics, rela tions, digrap hs, Boolea n matrices,
trees. Prerequisite: MAT 181 or passing the university mathematics placement exa m. (3crs.)

MAT 273. BAS) CA LCULUS. The techniq ues of differentiation and integration are covered without the
theory of limits and continuity. Appl ica tions in business and biologica l science are considered . Prerequisite:
MAT 181 A D MAT 19 1 o r MAT 199 (3 crs.)
MAT 281. CA LCULUS I. A stud y of modeling, functions, limits, and continui ty; the derivative; a pplica tions of
the derivati ve. Prerequisite: MAT 181 and MAT 191 or MAT 199 (3 crs.)
MAT 282. CA LCULUS U. The integral; fund amental theorem o f integral calculus; applications of the integra l;
inverse functions; loga rithmic fu nctions; exponential functions; trigonometric functions; hyperbolic functions;
techniqu es of integra ti on. Prerequisite: MAT 281. (3 crs.)
MAT 290. TECHNOLOGY FOR MATHEM ATICS. This cou rse, desig ned for both mathematics and science
majors, and for prospecti ve and practicing educa tors, details the use of technologica l tools in the stud y of
mathematics and explores the effecti ve and appropriate use of technology in the teaching, lea rning, and applica tion of mathematics. The course is composed of three components: Using Graphing Calculators; Using
Calculator-Based Laboratories; Using Mathematical Software. TI,e course w iJI be taught from a laboratory
based perspective. Prerequis ites: MAT 281 , CSC 101 , Personal Prod ucti vity Sofhva re (Recommended) (3 crs.)

MAT 303. GEOMEfRY. AnaJysis of axiomatic systems, axiomatic development of elementary Euclidean
geometry and non-Euclidea n geometry. Prerequis ites: MAT 2n and MAT 290 (3 crs.)

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MAT 304. HJSTORY OF MATHEMATICS. l11is course is a historica l summa ry of the development of ma thema tics. Em phasis wi ll be relating mathematics to the developmen t of world cul ture and its relationship with
all aspects of our culture. The lives and d iscoveries of many mathematicia ns are discussed. Methcxis of
incorporating the history of mathematics into high school mathematics courses are a major focus of the course.
Prerequ isites: MAT 303 and MAT 282. (3 crs.)
MAT 305. THEO RY OF EQUATIONS.: ll1 is course dea ls with the develo pment of the theory involved
in solving algebra ic eq uations. It includes: complex nu mbers as an algebra ic system, polynomials in one va riable, cubic and biquadratic equations, limits of roots and ra tional roots, isolation and sepa ration of roots, and
the approximate eva luations of roots. Prerequisite: MAT 281. (3 crs.)

MAT 341. LI NEA R A LGE BRA I. Systems of linea r eq uations and ma trices; determinants; vectors i.n 2-space
and 3-space; vecto r spaces; l.inea r transformations. Prerequ isite: MAT 272. (3 crs.)
MAT 35·1. ABSTRACT ALG EBRA I. Fundamen ta l concepts of logic; natura l numbers, ,vell-ordering property,

induction, elementary concepts of nu mber theory; groups, cosets, Lagrange's theorem, norma l sub-groups,
fac tor groups; homomorphism, isomorphism, and rela ted topics including Cayley's theorem, natural hemomorphism, and the three fundamental homomorphism theorems. Prerequisite: MAT 2n is required and MAT
341 is recommended. (3 crs.)
MAT 381. CALCULUS II.I . lndcte rm ina tc forms and improper in tegra ls, pola r coordinates and conic sections,
in finite series, and the theory of in finite series. Prereq uisi te: MAT 282. (3 crs.)
MAT 382. CA LCULUS IV. Vector ana lys is in two and three di mensions. To pics include: theo ry of curves and
surfaces, para metric and pola r curves, pa rtial deriva ti ves, mul tip le integrals, and Greens, Stokes, and the
Divergence theorems. Prereq uisite: MAT 381. (3 er.)
MAT 400. MATHEMATICA L MODELING. ll1is course provides an in troduction to mathematical modeling
fo r mathema tics majors. Students will be presen ted with rea l worl d problems from a va riety of fields such as
physics, biology, space travel, ca rpentry, etc. Students will lea rn how to select appropriate ma themati ca l
models to mcxiel the rea l wo rld situation, use the model to solve a rea l \Vorl d problem, interpret the results of
the solution and communicate their work ora lly and in w ritten format. TI1is course serves as a capstone course
for stud en ts in mathematics. Prerequ isites: MAT 2]5, MAT 341, MAT 381. (3 crs.)
MAT 406. DIFFERENTIA L EQUATIONS. Ord ina ry d ifferentia l eq ua tions and the ir solu tions. The existence
and uniqueness of solu tions. Various types of differen tia l equations and the techn iq ues fo r obta ining their
solution. Some basic applica tions, incl ud ing numeri ca l techniques. Comp uter solution techn iq ues are d iscussed. Pre req uisite: MAT 38 1. (3 crs.)

MAT 441. LI NEA R ALGE BRA II. Extends the concepts lea rned in Linea r Algebra I. The content is not fixed,
but usuall y incl udes the foll owing topics: linea r tra ns form at-ions, change-of-bases matri ces, representati on
matrices; in ner-prod uct spaces, eigenva lues a nd eigenvectors, d iagona lization. Prereq uisite: MAT 341. (3 crs.)
MAT 451. ABSTRACT ALGEBRA II. Stud y of rings, idea ls, quotient rings, integral doma in s, and fields; ring
homomorphisms; polynomia l rings, di vision algorith ms, fac tori zation of polynomi als, uniq ue fac toriza tion,
extensions, fundamental theore m; finite fields. Prereq uisite: MAT 351. (3 crs.)
MAT 461. STATISTICAL ANALYS IS I. Basic concepts of both d iscrete and continu ous probability theory. The
stud y of rand om variables, probability distributions, mathemati ca l expecta tion and a number of significan t
probabili ty mod els. 1.ntrcxiucti on to statistical estimation and hypothesis testing. Prereq uisite: MAT 282 (3 crs.)
MAT 462. STATISTICAL ANALYS IS II. Statistical theory and applica ti on o f sta tisti ca l estimation techniques
and hypothesis testi ng mcthcxis. Simple linear and mul ti ple linea r regression models. Statistical techn iques are
implemented with microcompu ter statistica l software. Prerequisite: MAT 461. (3 crs.)
MAT 469. HO ORS COURSE I MATH EMATICS. Mathematics majors mus t, as a prcneq uisi te fo r this course,
have completed 64 cred its with a Q PA of 3.25 in a ll wor k and the permission of the department chair. (3 crs.)
MAT 481. REAL ANALYSIS I. Logic and techniq ues of proof; relations, functions, ca rdinal ity, and naive set theory;
development of rea l numbers from natural numbers through topology of the line; convergence and related ideas
dealing with functions (sequences and series) i.nd uding continu ity. Prereq uisites: MAT 2n and MAT 382. (3 crs.)

MAT 482. REAL ANA LYSIS II. Further development of the limit concept perta ining to fu nctions incl uding
d ifferentia tion and integration a long wi th appropriate theorems and properties; continu ation of development
of sequences and series indud ing functions. Prerequisite: MAT 481. (3 crs.)
MAT 490. TOPOLOGY. Set theory as app lied to topological spaces includ ing the real lin e; metric spaces.
Prenequisite: MAT 351 or MAT 48 1. (3 crs.)
MAT 495. SEMI! AR lN MATH EMAT ICS. Topics in this course are chosen jointly by the instmctor and U1e
stud ent or students involved. Prereq uisite: Permission of instructor and cha ir of the depa rtment. (Repeatable
fo r a max imum of 6 crs.)

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MAT 496. SE lOR RESEARC H PROJECT. This course, which s hould be taken nea r the end o f the student's
bachelors degree program , involves an in-depth investiga tion of a mathematical o r compute r science topic
(theoretical com puter science being mathematical in nature). The in vestigation will culminate in the presen tation o f a senior paper. Prereq uis ite: Permission of Mathematics and Compu ter Science Department. (3 crs.)

Mechanical Engineering Technology - MET
!TE 110. AG ILE ROBOTICS. In this course students wi ll lea rn how to apply engineering problem solving to
robotic systems. Stud ents will actively participate as pa rt o f an engineering techno logy d esign team . 1l1e
course is an introduction to engineering techno logy fo r students aspiring to study comp uter science, electronics, mechanical engineering technology, and techno logy educa tion. Two hours of lecture and three ho urs of
lab. 3crs. Fall.

Multimedia Technology - MMT
MMT 100. TIME-BASED M:EDlA . 1l1is course focuses on time as an element of design and communica ti on. In
design, time us ually incorporates changes that ca n be in the fonn of an animation, an event, o r an action taken
by the viewer. This is an introd uctory-level course fo r all students who would like to explore the creati ve use
of traditiona l time-based med ia and story telling. Students w ill use non-computer-based media to view, analyze, capture, and express the world around us. Gen Ed to approve March 30, 2007
MMT 180. MULTIMEDIA FOUNDATIONS. This cou rse focuses on the fundamental concepts o f multimed ia
technology and typical components incl ud ing hardware, sofhvare, peripheral devices, conventio nal pho tography/ scanned images, dig ital photography, s tock a rt/ images, animation, and audio. The app lica tion of mu ltimedia in business, marketing, educa tion, entertainment and training will be explored. Practical hands-on
assignments w ill be used to reinforce lea ming. Two lectu re hou.rs and three labora tory hours per week. (3 crs.)
Fa ll & Sp ring

MMT 310. DIGITAL PO RTFOLIO .This course focuses on the integration of mu ltimedia components including
conventi ona l photograph y /scanned images, digita l photog raphy, stock art/ images, animation, so und and
videography for the purpose of achi ev ing effecti ve assessment portfo lios. Emphasis w ill be placed on the
process of integrati ng the assessment com ponents using va rious hardware platforms and software tools, and
inco rporating basic image manipulation. As a terminating project, the student will crea te and mas ter a CDROM based professional digital portfolio. Students should have a resource bank of materials suitable fo r inclusion in a professiona l digital portfo lio. They mus t have a working knowledge of computer opera ting systems
for this course. Two lecture hours and three laboratory hours per week. (3 crs.) Fa l.l & Spring
MNIT 320. DIGITAL VlDEO. This cou rse exp lores digital video from the inception o f an idea to the d eli very o f
the finished video. Stud ents will develop and use their understanding of video concepts, storytelli ng, ca mera
use, video editing, and exporting to create videos fo r the Lntemet, multimedia presentations and video broadcasts. Source footage comes from photos, previously shot footage, or footage shot usin g the University's
equipment or the stud ent 's camera and is ed ited on cross platfonn systems using commercial vid eo ed iting
software. Two lecture ho urs and three labora tory ho urs per week. Prerequisites: MMT 180, o r permission of
the instmctor. (3 crs.) Fa ll & Spring
MMT 330. WEB PUBLISHING. This course exa mines the comp lexity of pub lishing on the web and what
makes an accomplished web designer/ master by exa mining areas s uch as client-server computing, intranets
and the In ternet, HTM-L scripting, and server-based support. End-user interaction uti lizing web page elements
such as anim ations, soun ds, and video is accentua ted. Dyna mic tools such as Java / JavaScript , Active-X and
Shockwave a re hig hlighted . Two lecrure hours and three laboratory ho urs per week. Co/ Prereq uisites: M:MT
180, MMT 320, or perm ission of the ins tmctor. (3 crs.) Fa U & Spring
MMT 340. COMPUTE R AN IMATION AND 3D IMAGING. This course dea ls w ith the use o f computers to
create and animate three-d imensional appea ring objects. Topics w iU incl ude production strategies, basic modeling concepts, rendering, lighting, virrua l cameras, and animation. Srudents will learn the fundamenta ls in
the classroom and apply them in laboratory activities. Two lecrure hours and three laboratory hours per week.
Co / Prereq uisi tes: ART 120, MMT 180, o r by permission of the instructor. (3 crs.) Fall & Spring

Music-MUS
MUS 100. INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC. Exposes the stud ent to the va rious historical, ana lytica l and aesthetic
elements o f music, thereby providing an opportuni ty to broaden and enrich personal enjoyment. TI1is exposure to music is made through the use of visual aids, audio and video recordings, and concerts. (3 crs.)

MUS 104. VOICE CLAS.S. TI1is course is designed for students w ho want to improve their singing voice as a
musica lly expressive ins tniment. Brea thing, voca l placement and d icti on and rhythmic literacy w ill be emphasized. Attention w ill also be given to improving sight-singing ab ili ty. (3 crs.)
MUS 191 . UNIVERSITY C HOLR. The Ca lifornia Uni versity Choir p rovides an opportunity for stud ents to sing
a w ide va riety of music from both con temporary and traditional repertoire. The choir perfonns frequen tl y on
campus and througho ut South\.vestem Pennsylvania. Choir membership is elective; an interview with the
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MUS '\92. CA LI FORNIA SrNGERS. A small (20-24 me mbers) voca l ensemble, w ith me mbership determined
by aud ition. The g ro up performs entertainment music or all eras and many cultures; the style of performance
is adapted to fit the music being performed, the a udience, and the season. Smaller groups wi thin the ensemble, such as the women's trio or me n's quartet, may rehearse separately to prepare ex tra concert repertoire.
Choreography, dialogue or mime is pa.rt of some performances (I er., repeatable up to a maximum of 8 crs.)
MUS 196. JAZZ ENSEMB LE. TI1e Jazz Ensemble performs a w ide vari ety of lite rature; from swing throug h
fusion, funk, rock and ballad. Entrance is by an interview with the Jazz Ensemble Director. Attendance is
required at rehea rsals and all public performances. Membership gran ted only by audition. (1 er., repeatab le
up to a maximum of 8 crs.)
MUS 198. UNTVERSITY MARCHIN G BAND. The Uni vers ity Marching Band pe rforms at footba ll games and
parades, and is the fea tu red band at numerous mard1i.ng band festi va ls. Membership in this ensemble is open
to any interested instrumentalist or equipment technician. There is no audition, but an interv iew w ith the
d irector is required. Mem bership is a lso open to an y stud ent interested in auditioning for Fea ture Twirler or
fo r a position o n the Auxiliary Unit as a Silk, Dancer, or Rifle. (1 er., repeata ble up to a maximum o f 8 crs.)
MUS 199. UN IVERSITY CONCERT BAND. The Uni versity Concert Band performs a w ide variety of
traditional and con temporary Litera ture written fo r the idiom. TI,e University Conce rt Band pe rforms at
convoca tions and concerts both on and off ca mpus. Membership in this ensemble is open to any interested
instrumentalist. No a udition is necessa ry, but an interv iew w ith the director is requ ired. (1 er., repeatab le up
to a maxi mum of 8 crs.)

MUS 202. NORTH AMERJCAN MUSIC Presents a panoramic view of the musica l activ ities in Ameri ca from
Co lonial times through the present. lncluded in this stud y of American folk, popular and art music are the
vario us aspects o f primiti ve music, psalmody, ea rly opera, and concert life, Africa n and European folk music's
influence in America, the singing school, the musical effect of European immigrants, and the roots of jazz and
its ramifications. Prereq uisite: MUS 100 is strongly recommended . (3 crs.)
MUS 2"11. KEYBOARD CLASS. For the beginning students interested in achiev ing facili ty at the pia no.
Includes playing of major and minor scales, pattems and fingerings. Chord s (I , TV, V) in both majo r and mino r
keys fo llmved by their inversions and the common tone chord sequence pattem . A student completing the
course should be able to play simp le songs by combining melod y with chord accompaniment. It is expected
that students w il l be at an entry level in keyboard experience. Prerequisi te: MUS 215 or permission o f ins truc•
to r. (3 crs.)
M US 215. COMP REHENSIV E MUSICIANSHIP I. Provides a know ledge o f the fundame nta ls of mus ic and an
abi lity to execute basic skills, including the s tudy o f notation, rhythms and meters, major and minor scales and
key signatures, interva ls and chords. Basic ear train ing and an introduction to pia no keyboard is also included.
Strongly recommended fo r Elementary Ed ucation students and any others interested in strengthening their
know ledge of mu sic fundamentals. (3 crs.)
MUS 300. JAZZ: I-IJ STO RY, FORM & ANALYS IS. This cou rse p resents the hi storical backgrou nd of jazz from
1900 to the presen t, the important artists and ensembles and their contributions to the art form, and analysis
of jazz tyles and fo m1s via guided listenings to recordings, vid eos, and a ttend ance at li ve performances.
Pre requisite: MUS HJO. (3 crs.)
MUS 301. 20TH CENTURY MUSIC: HISTORY, FORM & ANALYSIS. TI1is course d emonstra tes and analyzes
the compos itiona l and performance techniques developed in 20th century art and popuJar music, and will
id entify those techniques as continuing earlier procedures or reacting to and brea king away from the music o f
ea rlier eras. 1l1e connection of new musical expression w ith societa l, a rtis tic, economic and historical develop-ments of the 20th centu ry w ill be shown. The sh1dent will acquire fro m this course an aural and intellectual
g rasp of new music trends, the vocabulary to discuss these trends and an acqua intance w ith the composers of
the 20th century and with some of their works. Prerequisites: MUS 100 & MUS 215 or pe rmission o f ins tructor.
(3crs.)
MUS 303. MUSIC MATERIALS & METHODS FOR Tl-IE CLASSROOM TEAC I-IER, GRADES K-8. This course
is designed to show future teachers many effective ways to use music in the elementary and midd le school
classroom, as well as techniques to reinfo rce the teaching of the music specialist. Basic performance s kills are
developed, as well as K-8 classroom use of rhythm ins truments, singing ga mes, record ings, dances, part·
sing ing and other creative acti vities. lnfonnation on resource material is resea rched and shared . Students wi ll
have the opportunity to practice-teach selected music topics in the K-8 class room. Prereq uisi te: MUS 211 , MUS
215 is s trongly recommended. (3 crs.)
MUS 304. AMERICAN MUS ICAL: 1-llSTORY, FORM & ANALYSIS. This co urse presents the va rious historical,
cultura l, and socia l elements of the American Musica l. This w ill be accomplished through the use of visual
aids, a udio recordings, telev ision, vid eo tapes, films, and whenever possible, attendance at live performa nces.
Experts in the field w ill be utilized as guest lecturers. Prerequisite: MUS 100 is s trong ly recommended. (3 crs.)
MUS 306. THE OPERA: 1-llSTORY, FORM & ANA LYSIS. This course w ill exa mine the o rigins, the history a nd
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will revea l the relati onship o f plots and music to his torical and national events ta king place at the time o f their
composition. The en tire class w ill a ttend a live opera performan ce if a t all possib le. Prereq uis ite: MUS ·100,
MUS 215 is strong ly recommended . (3 crs.)
MUS 307. SPECIAL MUSIC PROJECT. TI,is cou rse revolves aroun d a specific staged musical prod uctio n. It
encompasses all face ts o f th is project from concept throu gh deli very in cl uding ind iv id ual and ense mb le perfo rmances, techni ca l d esign an d imp lementa tion, business and marketing. (3 crs.)
MUS 308. THE SYMPHO Y: HISTORY, FORM & ANA LYSIS. This cou rse studies bot h the symphony as an
orchestral perfonning ensemble and , in much grea ter depth, the symphony as a mus ica l fo nn or development
that has been evolving and reinventing itself since the 18th centu ry. Specia l notice \viii be taken of the effect of
social, technologica l, phi losophica l, and econo mic changes on the histo rica l develo pment of the symphony to
the presen t da y. Prerequisi te: MUS 100, MUS 215 is strongly recomm ended (3 crs.)
MUS 313. ROCK & RO LL HISTORY, FORM & ANA LYSIS. (UCC 3/ 20 / 06) TI1is cou rse p resents the various
musical, historica l, cultural, and social elemen ts of Rock & Roll . TI,e s tudent will acquire from this cou rse an
aural and intellectual g rasp of this facet o f music. TI1 is w iU be accomp lished through the use lecture/ d iscuss ion and individual projects as well as the use o f aud io and video methods to stud y the im porta nt artists and
ensembles and their contribu tio ns to the art form . Ex perts in the field will be uti lized as g uest lecturers.
Prereq uisites: MUS 100 o r permiss io n o f instructor. (3 crs.)

MUS 315. COMPREHE 1SJVE MUSICLANSHJP U. ll1is co urse is designed for the student w ho w ishes to
acquire comp rehens ive musicianship ski lls. The stud ent w ill lea rn the sol-fa system o f note reading and in terva l id entifica tion, using both sta tionary and movea ble tonic. Thro ugh sight singin g and ear trainin g exercises,
th e student w ill refine his o r her aura l skills. Stud ents will learn to notate s imple melod ies dictated as well as
to s ing, w histle or hum melod ies and chords rep resented by notation. Prereq uis ite: MUS 215. (3 crs.)
MUS 380. CREATI VE DIGITAL MUSIC. TI1 is cou rse is d esigned to provide the student with the skills necessa ry to crea te an d manipulate digita l audio wi th the goa l o f und erstanding commercial applica tions s uch as
crea ti ng und erscore music for dialogue and video ga me music. (3 crs.)
MUS 109, 209,309,409. PRIVATE INSTRUCTION, BRASS I-IV (1 er.)
MUS 119, 21 9,319, 41 9. PRIVATE INSTRUCTIO , PIA O I-IV (1 er.)
MUS 129,229,329, 429. PRJVATE INSTRUCTION, PERCUSSION I-IV (1 er.)
MUS 149, 249,349,449. PRIVATE INSTRUCTION, WOODWINDS I-IV (1 er.)
MUS 159,259,359, 459. PRIVATE INSTRUCTJO , VOICE I-IV (1 er.)
MUS 170,270,370, 470. PRIVATE INSTRUCTION GUITAR I - IV (1 CR.)
MUS 179,279,379, 479. PRIVATE INSTRUCTION STRING I - IV (lCR.)

Nanomanufacturing Technology - NMT
NMT 311 . MATERIALS, SAFETY & EQUlPM E OVERVIEW FOR NANOFABRICATION. TI,is cou rse
provid es an overv iew o f basic Nano fabr ica tion processin g eq uipment and materia l chemistry and hand ling
proced u res. 11,e foc us is on clea nroom protocol, safety, environmental and hea lth issues in equipmen t operation and materials hand ling. Topics to be covered will includ e: cleanroom operation, safety, and hea lth issues;
vacuum pump systems opera tion, tu rbomolecular, cryo, di ffusion, and dry mechanica l pump systems; fu rnace
operatio n, safety, environm ental, and hea lth issues (covering horizontal and vertica l tube furn aces, and rap id
thermal annea ling tools); chemical vapor d eposition system operatio n, safety, environmental, and hea lt h issues
(covering gas d eli very, corrosive and nammab le gas storage, p lumbing, regulators, and mass flow controllers);
and vacuum depos ition / etching system operation, safety, environmenta l, and hea lth iss ues (covering
microwave and EF power supplies, tuners, hea ting an d cooling units, vacuum ga uges, va lves, and process
control.lers). Specific materials handling issues wil.l incl ud e DI wate r, solven ts, cleaners, ion im plantation
sources, d ifhtsion sources, photoresis ts, developers, meta ls, dielectrics, and toxic, na mmable, corrosive, and
hig h purity gases as well as packaging materials. Prerequis ites: Accepta nce into the NMT Ca pstone Semester
a t Penn State (3 crs.) Fa ll, Sp ring & Summer
NMT 312. BASIC NA OFABRJCATIO PROCESS. Tilis cou rse provid es an overview o f bas ic p rocessi ng
steps in anofabrication (contact lithography, basic etching and deposi tion techniques). The majority of the
cou rse d eta ils a step-by-step d escription of the eq uipment and processes needed to fab rica te d evices and strn ctures. Processing now will be exa mined fo r structures such as microelectronic devices including diode, and
the MOS ca pacitor. Stu dents receive an in depth introd uction to basic lithography from wafer preparatio n to
fina l inspection. Contamination issues in nanofabrica tion are discussed in deta il. Stud ents w ill lea rn the similarities and differences in both eq ui p ment and process flows for each configu ration by undertaking "handso n" processing. Prerequis ites: Acceptance into U,e NMT Capstone Semester at Penn Sta te (3 crs.) Fall, Spring
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NMT 313. THJN FILMS IN NANOFABRJCATION. This course cove rs advanced thi n film deposition and
etching practices in Nanofabrica ti on. Advanced deposition techniques covered in the first part of the course
include: a tmosphere, low-pressure and plasma enhanced chemica l va por deposi tion, spu ttering, thermal and
electron beam evapora tion. Materials studied include: dielectrics (nitride, oxide), polysil.icon (doped and
undoped), and metals. The second part of the course focuses on advanced etching processes and techn iques
emp has izing: reactive ion etching (sing le wa fer, batd1), h igh-density pl asma systems (EC R, MERrE, ICP), ion
bea m etd1ing, and wet chemica l etching. Students ,v i.II receive hands-on experience in depositin g and etching
di electri c, semiconductor, and meta ll ic materials using state-of-the-a rt tools and practicing many of the steps
critica l to Na nofabrica tion of semicond uctor devices including microelectronics, MEMs devices, d isplay structu res, and structu res used in the biotechnology fields. Prerequisi tes: Acceptance into the NMT Capstone
Semester at Penn State (3 crs) Fall, Spring & Summer
N MT 314. ADVANCED LITH OGRAP HY AND DIELECTRI CS FO R NANOFABR ICATION. This course covers a ll aspects of advanced lithography from design and mask fabrica tion to pattern transfer and inspection.
TI1e course is div ided into th ree major sections. The firs t section describes the ad va nced lithogra phic process
from substrate prepara tion to exposure. Most of the emphasis is on understanding the na ture and behavior of
photoresist materials.l11e second section exa mines systems and techniques that defi ne patterns. This section
wi ll introduce specia lized optical mas ks and reticles, aligners, step pers and scanners. In addi tion, critical
dimension (CD) control and profile control of photoresists w ill be in vestiga ted . The last section wi ll d iscuss
advanced optical lithographic techniques such as phase shifting masks and ill um ination schemes as well as
e-bea m, e- ray, EUV, and ion bea m lithography. A section abou t engineering d ielectrics is a lso discussed.
Prereq uisites: Acceptance in to the MT Ca pstone Semester a t Penn State (3 crs) Fall, Spring & Summer
NMT 315. MATER IALS MODIFICATION lN NANOFABRICATION. This cou rse w ill cover in d eta il th e processing steps used in modifying materia l properties in Nanofabrication. Eva luate therma l budget requi rements
using sta te-of-the-a rt tools. An intensive stud y of metals used in nanotechnology a ids the student in understn nd ing the various methods of meta lization such as: CV D, evapora tion, and sputtering.Meta l app lications
fo r interconnect technologies will be exa mined. Alu minum, refracto ry meta ls and cooper deposition techniques and characteri zation will be discussed in detail a long w ith to pics such as diffusion bnrriers, contact
resista nce, electromi gra tion, co rrosion, stress effects, and adhesion. Other modifica tion technologies such as
ion implantation, diffusion and surface preparation and treatment a re integrated as well. An intensive study of
di electri c properties and materials includi ng: dielectric constant engineeri ng, mechanical, optica l, and electrical
cha racteristics, poly, BSG, PSG, SOC, and BPSG g·ives the student furthe r insight in to advanced device fab ricati on. Material properties and basic device stmctures will be discussed for the o ptoelectronic market.
Prereq uisites: Acceptance into the NMT Capstone Semester at Penn Sta te (3 crs.) Fall, Spring & Summer
NMT 316. CHARACTERIZATION, PACKAG ING, AND TESTlNG O F NANOFABRICATED STRUCTURES.
This course exa mines a variety of techniques and measurements essen tial fo r con troll ing device fabrication
and fina l packaging. We will revisit concepts such as resid ual gas ana lysis introd uces in NMT 211, optical
emission spectroscopy (OES) and end point detection will be discussed as introd uced in NMT 213.
Cha racteri zation techniques such as: Mastery of techn iques such as surface profilometry, advanced optical
microscopy, optica I th in fi lm measurements, el1ipsometry, and resistiv ity/ cond ucti vity measu rem en ts wi11 be
im plemented nanofab ri ca ted samples. Basic electrica l measurements on dev ice structu res fo r yield ana lysis
and process contro l will a lso be stressed. TI1ese wi ll include breakdown measurements, junction testing, and
C-V and 1-V tests and simp le transisto r characteriza tion. In add ition, we wilJ exa mine mechan ica l as well as
electrica l characteristics of nanostructu res for biologica l/b iomedica l applica tions. The students wi ll perform
DNA ana lysis by lea rning and performing the pol ymerase chain reaction fo r DNA rep lication. They will a lso
study and manufacture microfluidic channels for biologica l analysis. An extensive overv iew of biology will be
given with emphasis on biocompatible materi als. TI1e student will also lea rn about the manufacturing issues
involved in subjects such as: interconnects, isolation, and fina l device assembly. TI1e importance of planari7.,ation techniq ues such as deposition/etchback and chemical/ mechanical polishing will be emphasized. Lastly,
packaging proced ures sud1 as die sepa ration, inspection bonding, sealing and fina l test for both conventiona.l
IC's and novel MEM and biomedica l devices will be exa mined . Prereq uisites: Acceptance in to the NMT
Ca pstone Semester at Penn State (3 crs.) Fall, spring & summ er
NMT 495. NANOFAB RI CATION MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY INTERNS H.IP. Student interns are
placed with a nanofabrication manufacturing technology-related orga ni za tion related to their future employment goa ls. TI1e intent of the internship is to provide students wi th practical wo rk or resea rch experience in an
environmen t in which they wil l be dea ling with practica l problems requ iring rea l solutions in a re latively short
tim eframe. Advisor and department chairperson approva l is req uired before co urse enrollm ent. Prerequisite:
Upper level standing. (6-12 crs.) Fall, spring & s ummer.

Nursing (RN-BSN Program) - NVR
NUR ·101 . WOMEN 'S HEA LTH ISSUES. TI1is course add resses various health ca re issues, needs and concerns
of women. Emphasis is on the biologica l, developmenta l, psychological and social concepts related to
women's health ca re. OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS. (3 crs.)
UR 105. PARENTING: INSIG HTS AND ISSU ES. TI1is cou rse examines the ch allenge of paren thood and
effecti ve parenting. Explica tion of the functi ons, process and problems of parenting serves as a foundatio n for
discussion of effective parenting ski lls and behav iors. OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS. (3 crs.)

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NUR 120. THE INFORMED HEALTH CONSUMER. This cou rse examines the role o f consumer movement
and its relationship to the hea lth ca re delivery system. Emphasis is placed on educating the cons umer to
knowled geably and effectively use the hea lth ca re d elivery system . O PEN TO ALL STUDENTS. (3 crs.)

NU R 330. PHILOSOPHY OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING. Focuses on theoretical frameworks for p rofessional
nu rsing practice, including an introd uction to the nursing process and general systems theory. Ass ignmen ts
help students develop and apply a persona l philosophy of profess io nal nursing, and to ind ependentl y plan
appropriate inte rventions for mu lticultural chents o f all ages. Prerequ is ite. BSN Status. (3 crs.) Fa ll.
NUR 350. HEALTH ASSESSME T. Concepts and skills of history-taking and physica l assessment are emphas ized, focusing on the va riations in a pproach as well as in findings a t different s tages o f human d evelopme nt.
Prerequisite: BS Sta tus. (3 crs.) Fall.
NU R 370. METH ODS OF NURS ING RESEARCH . Basic concepts and methods rela ted to the research process.
Opportunity is prov id ed for the d evelopment o f cri tica l thinking and d ecision-making skills needed by the
professiona l nurse to analyze and eva lua te research findings for a pplica tion to p ractice. Prereq uisi te. BSN
Status. (3 crs.) Spring.
NU R 375. LEADERSHIP AND C HANGE IN NURSING. Enhances lead ersrup s kills throug h ana lysis of th eories/ concepts a nd experiential exercises. Practicum s provide for a pplica tion o f genera l syste ms lheory in critical an alysis of situations a nd d ecis ion-making within lhe practice of nursing to meet e mergi ng hea llh needs o f
cons umers. Prerequisi te: BSN Sta tus. (6 crs.: 3 crs. Theory, 3 crs. C linica l) Spring.
NU R 406. SCHOOL H EA LTH NURSING. Examines the role o f the school nu rse in relati on to child hea lth
s uperv is ion and health education fo r the school-age popuJation. Clinical practicum involves preceptorships
wi lh certified school nu rses in loca l dis tricts. Prerequisite: BSN Status. (6 crs.: 3 crs. Theory, 3 er. C lin ical).
Spring, even years.
NUR 410. RESEARC H UTILIZATION IN NURSING. Differentiates between conducting research and research
utiliza tion. Through pa rticipati on in resea rch utiliza tion activities, studen ts learn to synthesize research-based
know ledge into app licable protocols of ca re and to utilize research on an organiza ti onal level. Prerequisite:
NVR 370. (2 crs.) Fa ll.
NUR 450. TRENDS AND ISSUES IN NU RSING. Ana lysis of professional nu rsing as well as bioethicaJ issues
from historical and conte mporary viewpoints with implica tions fo r professional nursing practice in the hea lth
ca re d elivery system . Prerequisite: BSN Sta tus. (3 crs.) Spring.
NUR 470. FAMILY HEA LTH NURSING. An introduction to the theory and practice of family nursing. A variety of nursing theories, as well as general systems theory, will provide the basis fo r serv ing fa milies as units as
well as family subsystems and individual fa.m.il y me mbers. C linical experiences w il l focus on home care o f
families fo r health promotion, restoration, a nd / o r rehabilitation . Prerequisite: NUR 330 & NVR 350. (6 crs.:
3 crs. Theory, 3 crs. Clinica l) Fall.
NUR 475. COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING. Focuses on the synthesis of theo ries fro m nu rsing and the

public hea lth sciences with e mpha sis on improving the hea lth of the community by identifying sub-grou ps
that are a t risk. C linica l activities focus primarily on hea lth promotion directed towa rd a total community o r
popula tion group. Prerequis ite: BS Status. (6 crs.: 3 crs. TI1eory, 3 crs. Clinical) Spring.
NUR 485. PROFESSIONA L DEVE LO PMENT IN NURSING. Exa mines professio nal growth from entry into

the BS program to g raduation. Thjs capstone course culmina tes in comple tio n o f a professiona l portfo lio.
Prerequisite: This course must be ta ken the finaJ semeste r in the n ursing majo r. (1 er.) Fa ll & Spring.

Philosophy - PHI
PH] 100. PERSPECTNES IN PHILOSOPHY. An in troduction to such major phi losop hica l issues as the natu re
o f know ledge, rea li ty, religion and mo ra ls. (3 crs.)
PHJ 115. LOG IC A D LANGUAGE. An introduction o f basic princi p les and techniques fo r dis tinguishi ng
correct from incorrect reasoning. (3 crs.)
PHJ 200. WORLD RELIG IONS. The s tudy o f the seven world religions, including their origins and d octrines.
(3 crs.)

PHJ 201. HISTORY OF ANCIEJ\JT PHILOSOPHY. Study of the p re-Socra tic philosophers, Plato, Aristo tle, the
Stoics, Epicureans, and the Skeptics. (3 crs.)
PHI 206. SIXTEENTH TO EIGHTEENTH CENTURY PHILOSOPHY. From Desca rtes to Kant; modem p hilosop hy in the wake o f the Scientific Revolution and the Reformation. (3 crs.)
PHl 21 1. FOR.iv1AL ux;1c I. Introduction to the syntax and sema ntics of truth-functional and first-ord e r
languages and also to proof theories for such lang uages. (3 crs.)

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PHI 220. ETH ICS. An exam ination of selected ethical systems and U1eir philosophical foundations, with
special emphasis on und erstanding such basic moral concepts as good, ri ght and duty. (3 crs.)
PHI 225. SOClAL AN D POLITICA L PHILOSOPHY. An exa mination o f selected social o r political systems and
their philosophica l fo undati ons. Specia l emphasis on such basic concepts as natura l rights, equality, justice,
individual freedo m and politica l a uthority. (3 crs.)
PHJ 231. PHILOSOPHY OF RELI GION. A consid eration of the nature of religion, speculations and arguments
about the nature and existence of God, the possibility of religious knowledge, claims to reli gious experience
and revelation, the problem of evil, the belief in immortali ty and the meaning of religious language. (3 crs.)
PHJ 247. SCIENCE, TECH NO LOG Y, AN D SOCIETY Exa mines the philosophical issues that stem from the
im pact that evolving science and technology have on people's beliefs, values, and behavior. (3 crs.)
PHJ 270. PHILOSOPHY OF MARXISM. An exa minati on of the basic texts o f Marx and Engels and the subsequent development of Marxist Phi losophy. Attempts a critical evaluation in l.ight of contemporary political
phi losophy. (3 crs.)
PHl 305. MEDrEVAL PHJLOSOPHY. Begins with Neo- Platonism and proceeds w ith such thinkers as
Augustine, Eriugena, Anselm, ll1omas Aquinas, William of Ockham. (3 crs.)

PHI 307. MED ICA L ETH1 CS. TI1is course extends the stud y of ethics - theoretical and app lied - to moral
dilemmas and decision making in the field of med icine and hea lth related professions. (3 crs.)
PHI 310. NlNETEENTH CENTURY PHJLOSO PHY. A survey of the development of German idealism after
Kant and the volunta risti c reactions to it. Also considers British Empiricism and French Positivism. (3 crs.)

PHI 312. FORMAL LOC IC II. A continuati on of PHI 211 Formal Logic I, wi th emphasis on the meta-theory of
truth-functiona l and fi rst-ord er languages. It a lso considers selected topics in the Philosophy of logic and the
philosophy of mathemati cs. Prereq ui site: PH] 211. (3 crs.)
PHI 320. ETHICA L THEORY. An exa mination of lhe possibili ty and nature of ethical knowledge and the
mea ning of moral discourse. Special considera tion is given to contempora ry discussions. (3 crs.)
PHJ 325. PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE. A stud y of the meth ods, concepts and presuppositions o f scientific
inquiry. An attempt is made to und erstand the hi storical development of science in th e context of various
theo ri es of knowledge and reality. (3 crs.)

PH] 335. AESTHETIC THEORY. An examination of the nature and basis of criticism in the fine arts and
literature, the natu re and function of a rt, aesthetic standards, the concept of beauty, a rtistic crea ti vity and the
mea ning of truth in litera tu re and th e arts. (3 crs.)
PHJ 370. THE PHILOSOP HY O F LAW. A survey of the debate about the concept of law in the history of philosophy and an examination of the recent revival of the debate in grea ter detail. Specific topics incl ude the
nattlJ'e of legal reasoning, the lega l enforcement of morality, the problem of responsibility, and the concept of
justi ce. (3 crs.)
PH] 405. EP ISTEMOLOCY. An exa mination of selected theories of knowled ge including contemporary d iscussions. (3 crs.)
PHI 410. METAPHYSICS. Studi es genera l problems and theories concerning the natu re of reality. (3 crs.)
PHI 41 5. PHJLOSOPHY OF MJND. An exa mination of important stages in the philosophical development of
U1e noti on of mind. Discusses such contemporary problems as the relation of mind and body and the nature of
consciousness, and analyzes sud1 noti ons as wi ll, emotion, acti on and memory. (3 crs.)
PHI 426. PHENOMENO LOGY AND EXJSTENTIALISM. A s tudy of the his torical backgrotmd and development of twen tieth cen tury European Philosophy, with particula r emphasis on such philosophers as Husserl,
Heidegger, Sartre and Merleau-Ponty. (3 crs.)
PHI 431. ANA LYTIC PHILOSOPHY. An exp lo ration of selected philosophical issues (e.g., knowledge, truth
and meaning), uti liz ing recen t work in conceptual and methodological analysis. Though the course is usuall y
problem-oriented, a good dea l of the history of recent Anglo-A merican Philosophy is covered. Recommended
prerequjsites: PHI 206 and a Logic course. (3 crs.)
PHl 459. TUTORIAL CN PHILOSOPHY. (Va riab le crs.)
PHI 470. SPECIA L PROBLEMS [N PHJLOSOPHY A discussion of some special problem or issue in philosophy. (3 crs.)

PHl 490. SEMINAR [N PHILOSOPHY. A discussion of eiU1er one prominent phjjosopher or a movement in
philosophy. (3 crs.)

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Physical Science - PHS
PHS 11 7. BASIC PHYSICAL SC IENCE. An elementary, non-laboratory approach to the physical world . Topi cs
may be selected jointly by the students and the instructo r. l11ree class hou rs ead, vveek. (3 crs.) Spring & fal l.
PHS 120. BASIC PHYSICA L SCIENCE WITH LABORATORY Basic Phys ica l Science (L) is a laboratory oriented cou rse in physical sc ie nce for nonscience majors. Laboratory activities/experiments a.re assigned, provid-

ing a "hands on" introduction to experimental methods o f scientific investiga tion. Each acti vity provides
opportLmities for the student to discover the practica l know ledge necessary for a well-rounded und erstand ing
of physical science. (3 crs.) Sprin g & fa ll.
PHS 125. OBSE RVATIONA L ASTRONOMY. This course is designed to p resent an o pportuni ty to acquire a

general und erstanding of the Night-lime sky as it relates to Astronom y as well as experiences and opportwlities for observation. Two class hours each week. (2 crs.)
PHS 136. lNTRODUCTION TO ENVLRONMENTAL C HEMJSTRY. TI1is course provides a know ledge of bas ic
d1emical principles and applies that know led ge to a cons ide ration o f current environm ental issues such as
ozone d epletion, global warming, air a nd water polJution, and the hazards of radioactivity. It is prim arily
intended for the no nscience major. (3 crs.) Summe r.
PHS 137. lNTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL C HEMISTRY. This course provides a brie f overview o f
bas ic chemistry and then examines the environm ent from a che mi ca l viewpoint. It offers certified GLOBE
Training (WWW. GLOBE. GOV.) to curren t and future primary and secondary grade tead,ers. It is a lab-component course a nd is on the natura l science, critical thinking, and technology li teracy genera l edu ca tion
me nus. No Pre requisites. Three class hou rs per ,..,,eek. (3 crs.) Sprin g, Summer & fall.
PHS 145. ASTRONOMY. A presentation of methods o f inves tigation and resul ts of astrono mica l discoveries.
Survey of facts and important astronomica l theories. Solar syste m, w hat is a star, multiple s tar systems, va ria ble stars an d ste lla r evolution w ill be discussed. Instruments of the astronome r, te lescopes, spectroscopes will
be used . TI1ree class hours each week. (3 crs.) Spring, summe r & fall.

Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA
IYfA 100. INTRO TO PTA. An overview of the discipline of physica l the rapy and the role and function o f the
physica l therap y assistant within the p hysical therapist-physica l thera pist assistant team. Additiona l topics
i.ndude exa minations of the his tory of physical therapy, physical thera py professional o rganiza ti ons, legal and
e thica l issues, and co mmon ly e ncountered pathologies. (3 crs.) Fal l.
PTA 101. BASIC PHYSICAL THERAPY PROCE DURES. This course provides an introd uction to basic physica l
therapy patient care procedures in a laboratory format. Topics covered include body mechanics, pos itioning
and draping, vital signs, basic exercise, transfer activities, w hee lchair features a nd activities, a mbula tion a ids
and activities, infecti on control, wound care, emergen cies, and a review of the American s w ith Disabilities Act.
Co- requisite: PTA 100 (1 er.) Fa ll .
PTA 110. rNTRO TO PATHOLOGY. Til..is cou rse exa m ines the disease process on the cell ula r, his tologica l a nd
systemic levels. Particu lar emphasis is placed u pon those patholog ies commonly encountered by the physical
the rap is t assistant in pedia tric, geria tric, orthopedic and ne urologic patient popula tions. Prerequisite: Forma l
admission into the Physical Therapis t Assistant program. (2 crs.) Summer.
PTA 150. PHYSICAL THERA PY C LINICA L INTERNSHIP. TI1is introductory cl.inica l internsh ip provides the
physica l therapist assistant student w ith exte ns ive observation of acti vities such as patient ca re, administration, q uality assurance, a nd s upervision of other supporti ve personne l. In addition, students begin to trea t
patie nts under the d irection of the physical therapist using principles common to all procedures. Prerequis ite:
Forma l admission into the physica l therapist assis tant progra m and completion o f PTA 100, PTA 110, HSC 290,
PTA 230. (3 crs.) Summe r.
PTA 200. PROFESSIONAL ISSUES lN PH YSICAL THERAPY. TI1is cou rse is a n exa mination o f the lega l, e thical and professional aspects of a career in physica l therapy. Important issues such as liabili ty, malpractice,
proactive acts, a nd reimbursement are discussed. Specia l attention is focused on the importan ce of research
and preparation for the PTA State Board Examin ation. Prerequis ite: Formal ad.mission into the physical therapist assistant program. (2 crs.) Spring.
PTA 205. lNTERVENTIONS lN CARDIOPULMONARY lMJ'AlRMENTS. An exa mina tion o f tl1e a natomy,
physiology a nd pathology of the cardiopulmonary system . Specific me thods o f exa mination and intervention,
including indications and contraindications, for a m y ri ad of cardiopu lmonary conditions. TI1e laboratory portion of the course emphasizes d a ta collection skills and inte rventions specific to ca rdiopulmonary rehabilitation performed tmd er direction o f a phys ical therapis t. Prereq uisite: Fo rmal admission into the physica l the rapist assistant program. (2 crs.) Fa ll.
PTA 210. lNTRVENTIONS IN NEU ROLOGICA L [MPALRMENTS. TI1is course is a n exa mi nation of the e tio logy, signs and symptoms and effects of pathologies to the central and pe riph era l nervous systems. Emphasis is
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and techn iques w ithin the p hysica l thera pist ass is tant scope o f practice are demonstra ted a nd practiced in the
labo ratory settin g. Prereq uisite: Fo rma l admission into the p hysica l therapist assistan t prog ram . (4 crs.) Fa ll.
l'TA 225. INTERVE T IONS IN O RTH O PEDIC lMPAIRMENTS. TI1 is course gu id es the p hysical therapist
assistant stud en t under direction of a phys ical thera pist from funda menta ls and theory th rough practice in
orthopedic rehabi litation. Emphasis is placed on rehabi litation treatmen t o ptions fo r a ll major join ts to red uce
pai n and s welling, increase motion and strength, enhan ce ba lance and prop rioception, and restore function.
TI1e course will also examine the role o f the physical therapis t assista nt in prosthetic and o rtho tic managemen t. Prereq uis ite: Forma l admission into the physical therapist assistant program. (4 crs.) Fall.
l'TA 230. PH YSICA L THERAPY INTE RVENTIONS CROSS THE LI FESPAN. TI1 is cou rse w ill illustrate the
contin uum of patho logies, impa irments and interventions across a lifespan, i.e. gesta tion, pedia tri c, adult, m idd le age and geriatric. TI1 is course w ill include patholog ies from popula t'ions who a re not included in the classifications o f the o ther professiona l leve l classes in the p rogra m wound care, burn care, breast ca ncer, pregnancy,
postpartum I. Lab experiences will include interaction w ith pediatric th rough geriatric cl ients. TI,e emphasis of
th e lab wi ll be to all ow students the opportuni ty to adapt interaction to the age and abili ties o f the cl.ient.
Prereq uis ite: Formal ad miss ion into the physica l th erapist assis ta nt progra m. (4 crs.) Sp rin g.
PTA 250. PH YSIC A L THERAPY C LIN ICA L INTE RNS HIP II. This clinica l inte m s hi p prov id es physica l therapist ass is tants with th e o ppo rtunities to perform thei r respons ibilities und er a ppropria te p hys ica l therap is t o r
ph ys ical thernpist ass istant s upervis ion and w ith positi ve ro le modeling. The experience p rov id es exposu re to
a va riety o f patients and learning activ ities. Prereq ujs ite: All physica l therapist assis tan t co ursework must be
comp le ted w ith the exceptio n of !'TA 200. (12 crs.) Spring.

Physics - PHY
PHY IOl. CO LLEGE PHYSICS I. Introductory Physics. Vectors, mecha nics, energy, momen tum , conserva ti on
prin ciples and oscil.latory moti on. Th ree class hou rs and three laboratory hours each week. Corequis ite: MAT
281 (4 crs.) Sp ring.
PHY 121. GE ERAL PHYS ICS I. An introductory non-calculus cou rse d ea ling w ith mechan ics and hea t. l11 ree
class hou rs and th ree labora to ry hours each week. Functional knmv ledge o f algebra and elementary trigono metry is assumed . (4 crs.) Sp ring, Summer & Fa ll.
PHY 122. GENERA L PHYSICS 11 An introd uctory non-ca lculus cou rse addressing the a reas of sound, light
and electricity and magn etism. TI,ree class hou rs and three labora to ry hours each week. Prerequisite: PHY 121.
(4 crs.) Sp ring, summer & fa ll.
PHY 202. CO LLEGE PHYS ICS II . A continu ati on of College Phys ics I. Heat and th erm odynamics, hydrostati cs,
waves and ncoustics, electrici ty, magnetis m and AC ci rcu its. Three class ho urs and th ree laborato ry ho urs each
week. Pre requisite: PHY 10"1. Coreq uis ite: MAT 282. (4 crs.) Fa ll.
PHY 203. CO LLEGE PHYSICS m. A continua tion o f College Physics II. Maxwell 's eq ua tion and electromagnetic waves, ligh t, ato mic and nuclear physics, and spec.ia l rela ti vi ty. Some rev iew o f ma terial fro m College
Physics I and I.I. TI, ree class ho urs and th ree labo ratory ho u rs each week. Prerequisite: PHY 202. Coreq uisite:
MAT 381. (4 crs.) Sprin g.

PHY 22 1. I TERM ED IATE MEC HAN ICS. Vector ca lculus, New to ni an kinem atics, and d ynamics o f man y
pa rticl e systems w ith emp hasis on integral relations, mo tion in a centra l potentia l, sca tterin g theory, sys tems
with constrnints, va riational p rinciples in mechanics, sma ll oscillations, wave eq uations, and special relativi ty.
Three class hou rs and three labo ratory hou rs each week. Prerequisite: PHY 202. Corequisi te: MAT 381. (4 crs.)
As needed.
PHY 30 1. INTERMEDIATE ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM. Electric and magneti c fields a nd e ne rgy, the
effects of matter on them, circuits, Maxwell 's equa tions, electromagnetic waves. Vecto r calculus and differenti al equations used . Prereq uis ites: PHY 203 and MAT 381. Recomm ended PHY 221, MAT 382 and MAT 341.
Three lectu re ho urs and th ree labora tory ho urs each week. (4 crs.) As need ed.

PHY 33'1. MODERN PHYS ICS. Relativ is tic kinema tics and d ynamics, particle and wave aspects of radiation
and particles, the s tructu re of the hydrogen atom, and the many-electron atoms. Q uantum mechan ics
introd uced fo r the fi rst time here. Prereq uis ites: PHY 203, MAT 381. (3 crs.) As needed.
PHY 341. MATMEMATICA L M ETHODS OF PHYSICS. Vector ca lculus, Fou rie r se ries a nd integra ls, o rd ina ry
differen ti al equa tions, pa rtia l differenti al eq ua tions, genera l se ri es representations o f fu ncti ons and special
functions. Pre req u isites: PHY 203 and MAT 381. (3 crs.) As need ed.

PHY 375. RA DI ATION AND O IYflCS. This cou rse begins with a rev iew of Maxv.1ell's eq uations and wa ve
ana lysis. TI,e course then goes into Fraunshofer d i.ffraction, radi atio n fro m a to ms, polychro matic waves,
magneto-optic and electro-optic effects, and introduction of laser and maser theory. Prerequis ite: PHY 301.
(3 CRS.) As needed.

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PHY 376. STATISTICA L AN D THERMAL PHYSICS. Sta tistica l methods, statistica l thermod ynamics,
macroscopic lhermod ynamks and its relation to statistica l mechanics, applica tion o f statis tical methods to
gases and solids, phase equilibrium, and quantum statisti cs. (3 crs.) As needed.
PHY 410. PHYSICS INTERNSHIP The student is provided an opportunity to work in an industrial or non·
pro fit research laboratory, and the practical training is intended to supplement the stud ent's coursework.
Prerequisi te: Junior sta nding and permission of the department cha ir. (Va riab le crs.) Spring, Summer & Fall.
PHY 451. ADVANCE D LA BORATORY I. Experi ments selected from topics discussed in Modem Physics. The
lectu re time is used to discuss error analysis, curve fitting, and points of interes t to the laboratory reports.
Prereq uisite: 12 Physics credits. One class hour each week and three labora tory hours each week. (1 er.) As
needed. PHY 475. ASTROPHYSICS. Topics concerning s tellar evolution include observa tions, physical states
of the stella r interi or, evolutiona ry phases and initial and final stellar s tructure, and some vital s tatistics of the
stars. (3 crs.) As needed .

PHY 495. PHYSICS SEMlNAR. An introduction to literature, history, teaching, and resea rch methods in the
phys ica l sciences. Prerequisites: Junio r standing and at least 19 hours o f physics (inclu d ing CoUege Physics
H I) (1 er.) Spring, Summer & Fa ll.

Political Science - POS
POS 100. INTRODUCTION TO POLITICA L SCIENCE. This cou rse is des igned to introduce students to key
id eas, institutions, processes, and actors in the politica l world . It is intended to be a genera l, not detailed,
examination, and attempts to encourage understanding, reflection and criti ca l thinking. (3 crs.) Fall & Spring

POS 105. AM:ERJ CAN POLITICS. This is an introducto')' course in American gove rnment, focusing on the
major institutions and processes in the American political system. Top ics discussed in the course include separation of powers, checks and balances, civil liberties, political parties, the Congress, the Presiden t, the Supreme
Court, federa lis m, and policy- making processes. (3 crs.) Fall & Spring
POS 210. POLITICS O F WESTERN EUROPE. A compa rative analysis o f the ins tituti ons, processes, and poli·
cies o f the nations of Great Britain, France, and Germany, and how these nations relate to the United States
system. Recommended : POS 100 and POS 105. (3 crs.) Spring
POS 220. lNTRODUCTION TO PUllLIC ADM[NJSTRATION. Prima rily an introduction to the study of
American public administration, this course seeks to achieve several broad objectives. Fi_rst, it conveys an
und erstand ing o f the significant role played by adminis tration in present-day American government and of
the implica tions of that role for a democra tic society. It has the fur ther purpose of providing insight into the
specific relations hips between administration and the broad po l.itical environment from which it arises and in
which it o perates. Finally, and mainl y, the cou rse offers opportunity for consid erati on of those mo re specialized and techni cal factors, such as publk organjzation, public personnel, budgeting, a nd executive leadership,
that are involved in the formulation and ad.ministration of public policy. Recommended: POS 100, POS 105.
(3 crs.)
P0S 222. TH E ADMIN ISTRATION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE [N THE UNJTED STATES. The operations o f the
crimina l justice system in the United States. Topics incl ude crime in America n, the rule of law, the role of the
police, the function of the prosecuting and defense attorneys, criminal courts and trial processes, sentencing,
corrections, inca rceration, probation and parole. Recommend ed: POS 105. (3 crs.)
POS 228. DEVE LOPMENT O F POLITI CAL THOUG HT: CLASSICAL AN D MEDIEVA L. The basic ideas, va lues, and methods of the profound political thinkers and philosophers from Class icaJ Greece, Rome, and the
Ch ris tia n Church. Recommended: POS 100 and POS 105. (3 crs.) Fall
POS 229. DEVELO PMENT OF POLITICAL THOUGHT: MODERN. A seq uel to the questions and approaches
raised in POS 228. The majo r po litical philosophers fro m the Renaissance to the beginning of the twentieth
centu ry. Recommended: P0S 100 and POS 105. (3 crs.) Spring
POS 235. INTE RGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS. A trea tment o f the organi za tio n, powers, hmctions, and
problem of state and local governmental units. Emphasis is placed on the growing complexity of relationships
among the va rious levels of government as a result of techno logical developmen ts and the growth of metropo l.itan areas. (3 crs.)
POS 236. IN TRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS. A practica l and theoretical introduction to a
s tudy of systematic pa tterns in intem ationaJ relations. lllcludes analysis of rules, instruments, processes,
decisio n-making fac tors, and conflict resolution. (3 crs.) Sp ring
POS 237. INTERNATIONALORGANlZATIONS. An ana lysis and evaluation o f the United Na ti ons and other
international organiza tions, and of some of the theoretical concepts and practical problems involved.
Prereq uisite: POS 100 or permission of instructor. (3 crs.)
POS 300. INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC POLICY. Primarily in seminar fashi on. Stud ents p resent and d iscuss
major ideas fro m assigned readings. Fom,al lectures are also sched uled when need ed to present basic ideas

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and in forma tion. Prerequ isite: Any Po litica l Science course or permission of the ins tn1cto r. (3 crs.)
P0S 301. QUANTITATIVE POLITICA L ANALYS IS. A d escription, ana lys is, a nd applica tion of basic research
tools in the d iscipline of Political Science. Prerequisite: POS 101, 105, o r permission o f the ins tn,cto r. (3 crs.)
POS 303. THE MASS MEDIA AND AME RI CAN POLITICS. TI>e inte raction of politics and the mass media
w ithin American society. Topics include medi a effects o n pol.itical socia liza tion, techniques of opinion manipulation, propaga nd a, press responsibi lity, public opi nion polling, and government control of the media. Special
attention is devoted lo the use of television as an instrumen t of commun ica tion. Recommended : POS 105.
(3 crs.)

POS 306. CONGRESS. An intensive exa mination of the legislati ve prob lems and procedures of Congress.
Students are introd uced to s uch topics as the representa tiona l functions of Congress, the ro le o f parties and
lea ders in Congress, the importance of the committee system, and the forces affecting congressional decisionmaking. Recommend ed: POS 105 o r permission of the instructor. (3 crs.) Altemate Fall
POS 307. REVOLUTIO . A comparative study of the phenomenon of revolution, encompassing the causes,
even ts, and principal actors in those periods that culmi nate in the o utbreak of vio lent pohticaJ change.
Recommended : POS 100 and POS 105. (3 crs.) Spring
POS 308. MUNlCIPAL GOVERNMENT. TI1e o rga niza tional fo rms of municipalities, the process o f decisionmaking and implementation, and proposed solu tions to prob lems of an urban society. (3 crs.)
POS 3W. THE AMERICAN PRES IDE C Y. Inte ns ive stud y of the Ame rican presidency, focusing on personality, o rgani za tion of the office, use and 1nis use of power, and poli cy making. Recomm ended : POS 105 or permission of ins tmctor. (3 crs.) Altemate Fall

POS 311 . CYBERPOLITICS. An exa mination of the impact o f the Internet on Am erican democratic institutions
and processes, focusin g o n cam pa igns and elections, civ il liberties, law enforcemen t, national securi ty, and
public po licies, including cyber-democracy, cyber-terro ris m, law enforcement issues of w ire tapping and
encry ption, educa tion, taxes, entit lements, business, and medicine. (3 crs.)
POS 312. POLITICS OF THE WORLD ECONOMY. TI1 is cou rse will be concerned wi th understanding the politics of the wo rld economy. The emphasis w ill be on the contemporary structure of the interna tional po litical
economy, how it emerged and what actio ns and po licy responses - by international insti tutions, governments,
mu ltina tional corporations and labor unions - continue to shape its o rd er. The stud ent w ill also ga in know ledge of how his or her life is im pacted by the world economy and what future oppo rtunity exists there. (3 crs.)
Alternate Fall
POS 314. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW: GOVERNMENTAL POW ERS. A study o f the major provisions of the
Am erican Constitution and the g rowth of America n cons tituti onal law based on ana lysis and d iscussion o f
lea din g jud icial decisions. Recommend ed: POS ·105 or permission o f instru cto r. (3 crs.)
POS 315. CONSTITUTIONA L LAW: IV IL LIB ERTI ES & CIVlL RIGHTS. A study o f the d evelopmen t and
meaning of the rig hts and liberti es guara nteed to persons unde r the Constituti on o f the United States. Special
emphasis is placed o n the antecedents of and the adoption of the Bi ll of Rights and a description of the court
structure through which the mea ning of civil liberti es is determined in specific situations. Recomm ended: POS
105 or permission of the instructo r. (3 crs.) Alternate Spring
POS 316. JUDICIAL POLICY & PO LITI CS. ~,te nsive stud y o f the judicia l process in the United States a nd tl1e
relations hip between the judicial system and the large r Am erican social system. Prerequisite: POS 105 or permission of the instructo r. (3 crs.)
POS 317. NONQUANTITATIVE TEC HN IQUES FOR PO LI CY PLA NNING. A cou rse on nonq uantitative tech niques used in decision making: case studies, fie ld research (e.g., theoretical sampling and semi- structured
interv iews), nomina l g roup techn ique, id ea writing, fu tu re imaging, timelines, Delphi questionna ires, and
focus groups.(3 crs.)
POS 318. PO LIT ICAL PA RTIES & PRESSU RE G ROUPS. A course on the roles politica l pa rties and pressure
groups play in electora l po litics and poli cy making. (3 crs.) Alternate Spring
POS 319. CAMPAIG S MANAGEMENT. A cou rse on poli tical campai gns and elections, whici1 combines theory and practice. n'le emphas is is placed o n ca mpaign s trategy. (3 crs.) Alternate Fa ll
POS 320. U. S. FORE IG PO LICY. Po licy objectives, pa tte m s o f d ecis ion-making, a nd U.S. foreign policy
actions. The roles of interest groups, pub lic o pinion, Congress, and other externa l innuences in U.S. fo reign
pol icy are also exa mined . Reco mmend ed: POS 105. (3 crs.) Fall
POS 322. POLITICS OF THE M IDDLE EAST. A comparative a na lysis of insti tutions, processes, a nd politics of
Middle Eastern gove rnments and how these have been shaped by in ternational relations of the region.
Recommended: POS 100. (3 crs.) Fa ll

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POS 323. POLITICS O F LATIN AMERICA. A comparative ana lysis of ins titutions, processes, and politics of
Latin America n cou ntries and how these have been shaped by the intem ational relations of the region.
Recommend ed : POS 100. (3 crs.) Sp ring
POS 324. PUBLIC SECTOR MANAGEMENT. A synthesis of management theories, practices, and poLitics in
complex public o rga niza tions, including: Public o rgani za tion theories, public personnel management princi·
pies and practices, public budgeting systems, and the relatio ns among politics, law, and management in public
organiza ti ons. (3 crs.)
POS 325. POLITICS O F ASlA. A compara ti ve anal ysis of the ins ti tutions, processes, and policies o f China,
Japan, and lndia and how these nati ons relate to the system in the United States. Recommended: POS 100 and
POS 105. (3 crs.) Spring
POS 326. POLITICS OF AFRICA. A comparati ve analysis of the institutions, processes and politics of selected
African nations, and their place in the international arena. (3 crs.)
POS 327. CONTEMPORARY POLITICAL THOUG HT. A genera l s urvey of the majo r politica l ideas and
thinkers of the twentieth century, drawing connections behveen these ideas and contemporary developments
in phi losoph y, psycho logy, econo mics, and sociology. Recommend ed: POS 100 and POS 105. (3 er.;.) Fall
POS 329. r TERNSHlP IN POLITICAL SGE 1CE. Practica l field experience to supplement academic work,
developing professional competencies in research and communicati on skills. (Variable crs.) Fall, spring &
s ununer
POS 330. AMERICAN POLITTCAL IDEAS. An adva nced course in political theory: the major politica l ideas
and controversies that a re associated w ith the develo pment of American political tho ught. Prerequisite: Any
Political Science course o r perm ission of the ins tructo r. (3 crs.) Spring

POS 335. ADMLN ISTRATTVE LAW. TI-le lega l structure and politica l environment w ithin fede ral administrative agencies in the United States that for mulate public pol.icy. Emphasis is given to the g rowth of the administrati ve state within the Uni ted States, the necessity for the delega t·io n of legislative autho rity to administrative
agencies and the need for judicial control of the bureaucracy. Recommend ed: POS 100 & POS l05 or pennission o f the instructo r. (3 crs.)
POS 340. TH E POLITICS OF EM:PJRES. TI-tis course w il.l exp lore how the orga ni zation and evol ution of
internationa l ord er ha s been influenced and determined by empi res and imperia l political systems from the
classical era until the contemporary age. TI,e stud ent will s tud y no t onl y the structure and practice of imperial
institutions and patterns of internationa l o rder, but their impact upo n the social, econo mic and cultural life of
those who li ved w ithin their a uthority. TI1e nature of empi res w ill also be considered according to the nature
of their politica l legitimacy, from roya l legitimacy to the deve lopment of trad e to mo re mod em ideological
manifestations. TI,e course will conclude w ith a treatment of the prospect and valid ity of empire and im perial
organiza tion in our own time. (3 crs.) Altem ate Spring
POS 360. POLITICS, PALACES AND ART IN !SLAM. This cou rse will be concerned w ith understa nding
the classical and roya list patterns of Isla mic poli tics and how these have been an enduring and formati ve
influence in contemporary Islam ic thought and practice. TI,e emphasis w ill be o n the arrangement o f Isla mic
poljtical and religio us power, and how these are reflected in publ ic architectu re and art. TI,e s tud ent w ill also
gain knowledge and familiarity with the Umayyad, Tuqluq, limurid, Fati mid , S.,1favid, Ottoman, and Mughal
cultures and empi res and how these continu e to have resonance and meaning for today's Muslims. (3 crs.)
Alternate Fall
POS 379. SPECIA L PROB LEMS I

POLITI CA L SCIE 1CE. (Variable er.;.) Fall, Spring & Summer

POS 381. POLITICS OF RUSSIA. Basic components of Russ ian poli tics: background his tory, Marxist ideology,
and the his to rica l development of Russian political institutions and practices from the Revolution to the p resen t. Recommended: POS 100, POS 105. (3 er.;.) Fa ll
POS 41 5. PUBLIC O PIN ION AND POLITTCA L BEHAVlOR. Students will use the knowledge ga ined in this
course to describe and fo recast trends in public opinion, compare and contrast public o pinion across demog raphic grou ps, analyze changes in public opinion over time, critica lly evaluate polling method ology, and use
and apply discipline-speci fic methods to the study o f publ ic op inion and poLitica l behavio r. Students will be
able to use these skills in almost any career pa th they choose. (3 er.;.) Fa ll
P0S 450. SEMIN AR IN AMERI CA PO LITT CS. This seminar, required of all Politica l Science major.;, is
designed to provide intensive exa mination of a specific and narrow ly focused area in the field of American
politics. The course is resea rch-oriented and consists of indi vidually prepared contributions by all participants,
which are discussed and critica ll y appraised by a ll members of the dass. Prereq uisite: Stu den ts taking this
course must be Seniors majoring in Political Science. (3 crs.) Spring

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Professional Golf Management - PGM
PGM 100. INTRODUCTION TO PGM. A course that provides the studen t with an overview o f the PGA of
America and the CUP / PGM educational program. Students w ill be introd uced to the PRO (Professiona l
Rea d iness Orienta ti on) and the C UP / PGM curriculum, which w ill enable them to become more informed
abou t the ed uca ti onal req uirements to become futu re PGA Members and what is expected in Leve l One o f
CUP / PCM. In addi tion the stud en ts w il.l be introduced to the working in tricacies of the PGA of America.
(3 crs.) Fa ll.
PGM 125. PCM I ERNSHLP I. TI1is course introduces the student lo proper golf course man agement
techniques; including d ai ly expectations wh ile working on a golf course and proper protocol. TI1is cou rse a lso
p rovid es th e s tudent w ith the un ique professiona l ed ucational experience by combin ing theoreti ca l and handson-tra ining. 17,e course w il.l be completed at a recogniz ed PCA facility chosen in conjuncti on with the faculty
and the stud en t. The student will spend a minimum o f 360 ho u rs or 12 weeks at the field s ite in o rd er to
sa tisfactorily complete this req uirement. 1 er.) Summer. Ap p roved UCC 4.03.06
PG M 150. TEAC HI G O F GO LF I. TI1is course prov id es the golf student w ith the theory a nd techniques of
teaching lhe golf sw ing. Stud enst will utilize techno logy to eva lm1 te the golf sw ing, d evelop and deli ver golf
go lf lesson plans. The course uti li zes the cl assroom in Hmaer Hal as wella s the Cali forn ia Uni ve rsity 's ind oo r
pra ctice fac ili ty in Ca llagher Hall and outdoor golf p ractaices at ed a rbroo k Coif Course. (3 crs. ) Spring.
Approved UCC 4.03.06
PGM 200. L'JTERM EDIATE TOP ICS IN PGM . This cou rse will provide the student w ith a deta il ed examination of the PCA o f Ameri ca and the C UP / PGM ed ucationa l program . Stud ents w ill be introd uced to PC M
Leve l 2, w hich ,.,vi ii enab le them to become mo re informed about the ed ucational requ irements to be completed in prepa ration fo r the CU P / PCM Level Two checkpoint. (3 crs.) Fa ll. Approved UCC 4.03.06
PGM 225. PCM INTERNSHIP II. TI1is course exposes the stud ent to proper golf course management techniqu es; including d aily expectations whil e working on a golf course and proper protocol. This cou rse also provid es the s tud ent w ith the unique professiona l ed uca tional experience by combining theoretica l and hands-e ntra ining. TI1e course will be completed a t a recognized PCA facili ty chosen in conj unction with the facu lty and
the stud en t. TI,e s tud ent will spend a minimum of 360 hours o r 12 weeks at the field experi ence site in o rd er
to sa tisfactorily complete this req ui rement. (1 er.) Su mmer. Approved UCC 4.03.06
PGM 255. TEAC HlNG O F GOLF II. This cou rse is des igned to improve the golf ins tructio nal ski lls o f golf professiona ls, espec ia lly those d es iring to be quali ty coaches.lncluded in the course a re such topics as teach ing,
coaching, tra ining techniqu es, mo ti va tional strateg ies, and the need s o f specia l po pulations. Methods o f recoring student progress, management techniq ues for a s uccessful ins tru ctiona l prog ram, an d the use o f audiovis ual and othe r electronic teaching tools are exami ned. (3 crs.) Sp ring. Approved UCC 4.03.06
PGM 300. ADVANCED TOP ICS [N l'GM. TI1is cou rse provid es the student w ith the content needed fo r the
PC M Level In checkpoint. In vent ory, merd, andi sing, food and beverage and PC A membershi p are some o f
the topics covered. (3 crs.) Fall. Approved UCC 4.03.06
PCM 310. INTRODUCTION TO TURFGRASS MA AGEMENT. The cou rse wi ll provide the stud ent with an
overview and introd ucti on to not only the science of turf g rass, but also the role turf man agement plays in the
golf operation. Topics incl ude grass selection, mowing, fe rtiliza tion, irrigation, supp lementary cultu ra l practi ces, and the management of bota nica l pests. (3 crs.) Fall.
PCM 325. PCM I
·RNSHW ID. TI1is course en forces the student to proper golf cou rse management techniq ues to the stu dent; incl uding da ily expectations while working on a golf cou rse and proper protocol. TI1is
cou rse a lso provides the student with the unique professiona l ed uca ti onal experience by comb ining theoretica l
and hand s-on-tra in ing. The course will be completed a t a recognized P A faci lity chosen in conjunction w ith
the faculty and the s tud en t.ll1e stud ent w i.U s pend a minimum o f 360 hours or '12 wee ks at the fie ld experience
site in o rder to sa tisfactorily com plete this requirement. (1 er.) Summe r. Approved UCC 4.03.06
PG M 350. FOO D AND BEVERAGE MANAGEME T. A course that provid es the student with an overv iew o f
the principles and techniq ues invo lved in establ ish ing and mai ntaining a s uccessful, profitable food and beverage o pera tion a t a go lf fa cility. Some o f the topics the cou rse w ill exa mi ne include: fl) menu d evelop ment, (2)
menu d escriptive cop y, (3) principles and techniques of restaurant d esign, (4) staffing and training, (5) cost
contro l measu res, (6) beverage control and lega l aspects o f beverage control, (6) kitchen equipment and safety,
(7) sa nitation, (8) the improving and enhancing customer se rvice, and (9) the lega l aspects of food and beverage operations. (3 crs.) Sprin g.
PCM 400. GO LF SHO P O PERATIONS. TI1is co urse will provid e the s tud ent w ith the basics of the opera ti ons
and management o f the golf shop. Topics incl ud e: methods of merchandi sing, sch ed uling of p lay, implementing cou rse regu lations, d evelopmen t and management o f the golf o pera ti ons tea m, tim e management as well
as personnel management. (3 crs.) Fa ll. Approved UCC 4.03.06
PCM 405. EXPANDE D GO LF OPERATIONS. The course enab les the PGM stud en t to eva luate, d esign, implement, a nd enhance the operations o f a golf faci lity. TI1e stud en t will be in trod uced to the various elemen ts of

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developing or enhancing existing golf fac ilities. (3 crs.) Sp ring. Approved UCC 4.03.06
PCM 425. SENIO R INTERNSHIP IN PROFESSIONA L GO LF MANAGEMENT. This cou rse is one of the
Professional Golf Ma nagement stud ent's internshi p experiences. Students will be assigned to an internshi p site
based on their unique ed ucational needs and experience. Internship students will work directly with PGA golf
professionals in one or more work settings. (12 crs.) Spring.

PCM 435. CAPSTONE INTERNSH IP IN PROFESSIONAL GO LF MANAGEMENT. This course is a part of the

Professional Golf Management student's capstone experience. Students will be assigned to an internship site
based on their unique educa tional needs and experience. Lntemsh ip students w ill work directly wi th PGA golf
professionals in one or more work settings. (6 crs.) Summer.

Psychology - PSY
PSY 100. GENE RAL PSYCHOLOGY. Th is course is an introd uction to the scien tific study of behavior and mental
processes. It explores topics such as the biological basis of behavior, research methods, learning, emotions, cogni·
tive processes, perception, personali ty, abnom1al behavior, and the trea tment of menta l disorders. Research as
well as practica l applica tion is stres.5ed. (3 crs.)
PSY 205. C HILD PSYC HO LOGY. Age-related changes in social, cogn iti ve, emotional, and physical cha racteristics.
Developmen t from prenatal stages through later childhood is incl uded. Sociali7.,a tion of the child is examined.
Prereq u isite: PSY 100. (3 crs.)
PSY 206. ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY. Factors that influence the grow th and development of adolescents.
Emphasis on the relationship among physiological, psychological and sociological factors and theoretical systems
used to describe, explain, p redict, and work with ad olescents. Prereq uisite: PSY 100. (3 crs.)
PSY 2W. DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY. The patterns of physical, menta l, social and emotional development througho ut the li fe span. Prerequ isite: PSY 100. (3 crs.)
PSY 208. EDUCATIONAL PSYCHO LOGY. This course emphasizes the app lication of psyd1ological principles to
the classroom. Topics discussed incl ude: human development, teaming, individual differences, assessment, ed uca tion objectives, motiva tion, and behav ior management Prerequisite: PSY l 00. (3 crs.)
PSY 209. INDUSffi.lA L PSYCHO LOGY. This course is a comprehensive introduction to the field of lndusbial
Psychology. It demonstrates the applica tion of psychological principles of behavior to people work condi tions.
An examination of business and industria l activities and the role a psychologist plays in such activities. A strong
emphasis on the practica l and every day problems that confront people in the world of work. Prerequisite: PSY
100. (3 crs.)
PSY 211 . SCX:]A L PSYCHO LOGY. The interaction between the ind ivid ual and social groups within a cultural
context: the individ ual in a social role, social groups, and social institu tions. The course will cover such topics as
aggression, interpersonal attraction, group behavior, persuasion, and helping behavior. Prerequis ite: PSY 100.
(3crs.)
PSY 215. PSYCHOLOGY OF EXCE PTIONAL CHILDREN. The psycho logica l problems of children who have
hearing, speech, menta l and personali ty deficits, and of children who are cultura lly disadvantaged are explored,
as well as characteristics of clUldren of superior ability. A major purpose is to ga in a functional understanding of
these p rob lems and of the proced ures for helping to cope with them. Prerequisites: PSY 100; PSY 205 fo r
Psychology Majors; PSY 205 o r PSY 207 for non-psychology Majors. (3 crs.)
PSY 220. DESCRIPTIVE STATISTICS. This course presents U1e fundamenta ls of hypothesis testing. It covers computation and interpreta tion of descriptive statistics (measures of cen tral tendency, variability, correlation and
regression) as well as an introd uction to typical sta tisticaJ procedures util ized in the social sciences, particularly
psychology. (3 Crs.)
PSY 222. PSYCHO LOGY O F STRESS MA NAGEMENT. Sources o f stress, effects o f stress, mani festa tions of stress
and methods of coping w ith stress will be examined with the focus being on practica l applica tion. Prerequisites:
PSY 100. (3 crs.)

PSY 235. PSYCHOLOCY OF LEARNING. The major areas of lea rn ing focused on are behavioral, (classical con·
d.itioning, operant condi tioning and observational learning), cogniti ve and neurophysiologica l. In each of these
areas, study progresses from basic research to applications. Historica lly influen tia l theorists, such as Thorndike
and Skinner, are discussed. Prerequis ite: PSY 100. (3 crs.)
PSY 305. PSYCHO LOGY OF PERSONA LITY. This cOLtrse explores the essential fac tors that result in crea ting
ind ivid ual d ifferences in of human behavior and mental processes. Current theories and classical theories are
studied to increase understanding of the development and structure of personali ty. 1l1e characteristics of the normal and the ma ladjusted personality are identified, with special concem for developmenta l pa tterns.
Prerequ isite: PSY 100 and Junior standing. (3 crs.)

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PSY 306. COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY. This course is an introduction of thought processes in humans. Various
aspects of cogni ti ve including: research methods, perception, a ttention, memory, memory errors, langu age, proble m solving, higher-level reasoning and anima l cognition w ill be explored. Prerequisite: PSY 100 (3 crs.)
Approved UCC
PSY 310. MENTA L HEALTH / PSYCHOLOGY OF ADJUSTMENT. Problems of personality and mechanisms of
adjustme nt, including a study of the o rig in and resolution o f conflicts, and the role of emotion in the pa tterns of
beh avior. Prereq uisite: PSY 100. (3 crs.)

PSY 311 . PSYCHOLOGY OF GENDER ROLES. Stud ents explore how gender roles develop and how gend er
influences the daily lives of men and women. Aspects of life experience where gender plays an important role-including ed uca tion, occupations, physica l and mental hea lth, politics, religion and the media-are explored.
Multicultural and cross-cultural perspectives are integrated throughout the course. Prerequisite: PSY 100. (3 crs.)
PSY 331. INFERENTIAL STATISTICS H\I PSYCHOLOGY. This course presents the fundamentals of parametric
a nd nonparametric inferential statistical proced ures induding t-tests, analysis of variance, correla tion and regression, and chi-square. It covers the testing of the assumptions of these procedures as well as their computation
and interpretation with regard to hypothesis testing. Prereq uisites: PSY 100 & PSY 220. (3 crs.)

PSY 336. FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY. TI1is course is designed to give the undergradua te with a minimal background in psychology a basic overview of the fie ld of forensic psyd,ology. The course provides a broad examinat·ion o f forensic psychology and concentra tes on the applied side of the fie ld , focusing on research-based forensic
practice. Professional application o f psydlological knowledge, concepts, and principles to both the civil and
crimina l just:ice syste ms are emphasized. n,e course exposes students to the many careers rela ted to the field and
uti lizes the multicu ltural perspective focus ing on racia l issues, me ntal a nd physical disabi lities, sex ual orientation, a nd gende r discrimination in relation to the work of forens ic psychologists. Prerequisi te: PSY 100 (3 crs.)

Approved UCC
PSY 340. PSYCHOLOC ICAL TESf[NG. This cou rse explores the nature a nd fun cti on of measurement and
assessment in psychology w ith concentration on test constmction a nd interpretation. Tests are examined.
Exa m p le intelligence personality, aptitud e, abi li ty and interest tests are exa mined. Prerequis ites: PSY 100 & PSY

220. (3 crs.)
PSY 345. HISTORY AND SYSTEMS OF PSYCHOLOGY. This course explores the evolution of psychology starting wi th its philosophical roots. All major perspectives of psychology are explored including Structuralism,
Fw1ctionalism, Behavioris m, Gestalt, Psychoan a lysis, Humanism, and the Cogniti ve view. Understanding the
contextua l forces w hich shaped the discoveries a nd thinking o f the times in rela tion to the d evelopment of
psychology as a science is emphasized. Prerequisite: PSY 100. (3 crs.)

PSY 350. PRINCIPLES OF BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION. Applica tions of the principles of contemporary
a pproaches to behav io r modification are explored. Behavior-change techniques tha t are based on operant conditioning a re e mphasized. Some attention is also given to behavior therapy, which involves p rocedures based on
classical conditioning. Examples o f the uses o f these techniques in counseling, clinica l, and ed uca tiona l settings
are reviewed. Students complete one o r more app lied p rojects. Prerequis ite: PSY 100. (3 crs.)

PSY 360. EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY. This is a writing-intensive course emphasizing the design of research
stra tegies for eva luating hypotheses about behavior and the quantitative ana lysis of resea rch resul ts. Students
d esign and conduct a researd1 project using the statis tical and research techniques o f scientific psycho logy.
Prerequisite: PSY 100 & PSY 220 & PSY 331. (3 crs.)
PSY 365. METHODS O F RF.SEARCH . Hand s-on experiences in conducting research and the scientific study of
behavior. Students apply a variety of methods to resea rch prob lems in a number o f conte nt areas and are
exposed to the research literature in these areas. Also included is instniction in the prepa ra tion of a forma l
resea rch report. Studen ts wil.1 be expected to conduct one research study and w ri te one resea rch proposal.
Prerequisites: PSY 100, & PSY 360. (3 crs.)
PSY 370. LNTERVlEWlNG SKILLS. For stud ents who will soon be seeking e mployment in an organizational setting, providing knowled ge and practica l experie nce in severa l different and specific types of interviews, especially the selection interv iew for e mployme nt, the career p la1ming interview, exit inte rview and the perfo rmance
evaluation inte rvievv. Prerequis ites: PSY 100 & PSY 209. (3 crs.)

PSY 375. PSYCHOPATHOLOGY IN CHILDHOOD. TI1is course explores the various psychopathological
disorders of childhood. The particula r ma nifestation in children w ilJ be d iscussed for each disorde r, w ith e mphas is on the qua ntitative nature of clinica l sympto m d1aracte ristics as illustrated by case s tudies. TI,e differentiation
beh-veen simila r diagnoses and symptoms, as well as the rela tionships between each disord er and o ther emotion-

al familial problems, will be discussed. Prerequisites: PSY 100 & PSY 205. (3 crs.)
PSY 400. ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY. A survey of behavior pathology including psychoses, mood and adjustment disorders a nd personality disorde rs including drug add iction and psychophysio logica l d isorders togethe r
w ith a genera l cons ideration of etiology, trea tment, and prognosis. Prerequis ites: PSY 100 and Junior standing.

(3 crs.)

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PSY 410. c u,~CAL CHILD PSYCHOLOGY. TI1is course is a comprehensive introduction to the field of Clinica l
hild Psychology. It w ill explore the major concep ts, research findings, and professiona l issues influe ncing the
practice o f Clinical Child Psychology. Prereq u is ites: PSY 100, PSY 205 & PSY 375. (3 crs.)
PSY 420. SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY. TI1is course is a comprehensive overview o f the field of school psychology.
II will explo re issues re.la ted to the role and functions of school psychologists including the psychoed uca tional
assessment of children and adolescents, the rapeutic inte rventions fo r school-age children, consultation, and legal
and e thical issues in the practice of school psycho logy. Th is cou rse has relevancy fo r stude nts pursing careers in
educa tion as well as for students pursu ing careers in psycho logy. Prerequis ite: PSY 100. (3 crs.)

PSY 421. C LINICA L METHODS lN PSYCH O LOGY. This course in trod uces stude nts to tl1e theory and application of majo r mod els utilized in the treatment of psychologica l disorders. Behav iora l, Cogniti ve, Psychoana lytic
and Systems approaches (a mong others) are explored with emphasis on their theoretical assumptions, techniques
of intervention and associa ted personality theory. Students will lea rn to take into account ind ividual differences
(race, gender, and age among others) when considering the theories, techn iques of clinical psychology.
Prerequis ites: PSY 100 & PSY 305. (3 crs.)
PSY 422. C LlNlCAL SKILLS lN PSYCHOLOGY. The focus of this course is on the specific techniques psycholog ists and other mental health practitioners use to create positive change in people. Students will learn the skills of
active listening, empathy, cogni ti ve re.framing, crisis management, rapport building, and treatment planning,
among others. Students will aJso lea rn to enhance their effectiveness as positi ve change agen ts through selfrenection as well as acquisition of know led ge about the targets of intervention and their effectiveness. This
cou rse is considered the app lied compa nion course to PSY 421. Prerequisites: PSY 100, PSY 400 & PSY 421. (3 crs.)
PSY 424. SENIOR CAPSTONE. Students o f psychology w ill enhance the ir post-grad ua te opportunities by learning a variety of professional know ledge areas, skills and ab ilities. Topics such as ethics applied in the professions
of psychology, m ulticultura l sensitiv ity, foundational resea rch, and career planning w ill be add ressed.
Prerequisites: Psychology Major; Senio r sta nding. (3 crs.)
PSY 425. SE !OR PROJECT. TI1is cou rse is a n o pportuni ty for the student to integra te a nd synthesize a ll aspects
of thei r prior collegiate academic experience as it relates to their chosen major of psycho logy. TI,e sh 1dent will
review research methods and current resea rch literature in an area that is of special interest to them, develop a
proposal fo r further research on an app roved project in an area of interest, conduct the resea rch proposed, write a
thesis, and present the findings in an appropriate fo rum. Prerequisites: PSY 100, PSY 360, and senior standing.
(1-3 crs.) Date of Request 1 / 24 / 2007
PSY 428. ADVANCED INDUSfRlAL PSYC HOLOGY. A more in-depth survey of severa l im portan t issues considered in PSY 209, including orga nizational dynamics, psychological eva luations, employee righ ts laws, worker
mo tiva tion, training and perfom1ance eva luation. Prerequisite: PSY 100, PSY 209, PSY 220 o r equivalent. (3 crs.)
PSY 430. PHYSIO LOGICAL PSYCH OLOGY. The biologica l foundations o f behavior are exp lored in this cou rse.
Topics examined include the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system, sensory and motor systems, memory, highe r cognitive hmctions, and psyd1ologicaJ disorders. Prerequis ite: PSY 100 & Junior/ Senio r Standing.
(3crs.)
PSY 469. PSYCHOLOGY INTERNSHll'S. Studen ts w ill be placed with professiona l psychologica l agencies. They

wi.lJ integrate, under supervision, theoretical know ledge and practical applica tions through the d uties and
responsibi lities assigned to the m by practici ng psychologists in the field . Eligibili ty req uirements and procedures
for application are available at the departmenta l o ffice. Prereq uisite: PSY 100 Junio r/ Senior standing &
Perm ission from Chair. (1-6 crs.)

Secondary Education - SEC
SEC I SO. INTRODUcnO

TO SECO DARY EDUCATION. An en try- level cou rse fo r prospective teache rs
designed to begin their professiona l development. Different ins tructional activities w ill al low the student to
become proficient in the theories of modem secondary education instructional development, basic history and
philosophy of second ary education and of pedagogy in general. Students will participa te in observa tion at
selected field sites, grades 7 - 12. Stud ents w ill begin development of their professional portfolio. (3 crs.)

SEC 200. INSTRUcnONAL STRATEG IES IN SECON DARY EDUCATION. This cou rse will allow the
Secondary Educa tion majo r to explore and develop the many types of instructional strategies/ methodologies
that are accepted as va lid in the tead1ing of 7- 12 stud ents in differing content areas. Sh1d ents wi ll explore the
princip les und erlying the cons tmction of va lid and reliable tests along w ith simple sta tistical measurement
with stress on the application to classroom work. Prerequisite: SEC 150. (3 crs.)
SEC 300. FIELD EXPEREINCE l

SECON DA RY EDUCATION. This is a course in profess iona l d evelopment,
wh ich focuses on the practical prob lems of teaching, and leaming in the secondary school. Clinical experiences
enable stud ent participa tion in a range of activities, which provide rea l li.fe experiences with the problems confro nting public school teache rs today. Prerequisite: SEC 150. (3 crs.)

SEC 350. CONTENT AREA LITERACY. The purpose of this cou rse is to he lp the p rospecti ve teache rs of the

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second ary ed ucation academic subject areas develop an und ersta nding and appreciation of the necessary reading skills need ed by their students. Methods of establishing awareness o f general reading needs as well as the
special skills unique to their subject area w ill be s tressed. Prerequis ite: SEC 200. (3 crs.)
SEC 400. C LASS ROOM MANAGEMENT. TI1is cou rse w ill allow the Second a ry Ed uca ti on major to explore
differen t instructiona l methodology, d evelop in divid ual and uni t lesson plans and classroom management,
fro m the phys ica l set-up of the class room, classroom rules to proced u res for dealing w ith problem students in
your classroom. This course must be taken w ith SEC 461 Student Teaching and School Law. Prerequisi te:
Recommendation for Student Teaching. (3 crs.)

SEC 431. TEAC H ING O F ART. Students exa mine and discuss major iss ues in Art Ed uca tio n at the local, state,
nationa l and intern ati onal levels. Stud ents ana lyze traditiona l approad1es to these issues, including: His tory o f
Art Edu ca tion, Na ti ona l Standard s in Art Ed uca tion, Na ti ona l Teaching Sta nda rds in Art Educa tion, Disci p line
Based Art Ed uca tion Movement, Multipl e Intell igence in Art Educa tio n, Specia l Populations, Cu ltural
Diversity, Intra-disciplinary Arts Educa t·io n, Collaboratio n outs ide the C lassroom, NeH1 Mediums, Presentati on
Strategies and Art Ed uca tion Advocacy. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Educa tion. (3 crs.)
SEC 433. TEA HI NG OF ENGLISH & COMMUNlCATIONS. TI,e app lica tion o f princip les of ed uca tional
psycho logy, ph ilosop hy, and sociology to the teaching o f Eng lish and Communica ti ons in second ary schools.
The cou rse incl udes both practi ca l techniques o f classroom practice and an investigati on of the larger problems
of the p rofession. Adequate p rior content courses in English are necessa ry to the s tud ent und erta king this
cou rse. Prereq ui site; Adm ission to Teacher Educati on. (3 crs.)
SEC 434. TEACH ING O F FORE IGN LANGUAGES. TI1is cou rse is inte nded to fami liarize prospective mode rn
fore ign language teachers wi th the Ora l Proficiency methodology, its rationale and instructiona l ma teri als o f
va rious types. Emphasis is placed on Oral Pro ficiency techniques as well as the techniq ues for teaching read•
ing and ,vriting, the effective and efficient use o f electroni c d evices and visuals, the objectives of mod em for•
eign lan guage teaching, the selection of tex tbooks, the prepara tion o f lesson plans and the preparation of materials for labora tory and classroom use. Prereq uisite: Admiss io n to Teacher Ed ucation. (3 crs.)
SEC 435. TEA H ING O F MATH EM AT ICS. This course is des igned to provide insight into the teachin g of
genera l mathematics, algebra, geometTy, probabili ty, and statisti cs in grad es 7 throug h ·12. Stud ents become
aware o f and use the resou rces and methods o f instruction fo r teaching mathematics at the second ary level.
Open to secondary mathematics educa ti on majors only and mus t be taken wi thin hvo semesters p rio r to
student teaching. Perq u is ite: Adnlission to Teacher Education. (3 crs.)
SEC 436. TEAC H ING OF SCIENCE. This course prepa res pre-service middle schoo l a nd hig h school science
teachers to engage stud en ts in und erstand ing science U1rough persona l experience. The course emp has izes
strategies that engage stud ents in acti ve inqu iry, collabora ti on with pee rs, and acquiring and us in g tool s of
lea rning in an experien tia l lea rning en viro nment. The approach of the co urse is experi entia l, inquiry·o riented
and reflecti ve. Prerequ isite: Admission to Teacher Ed uca tion. (3 crs.)
SEC 437. TEAC HING OF SOCIAL STUDIES. Th is course coord ina tes knowledge of the socia l studies disciplines (history, geography, civics & government, economics, anth ropology, psychology, and sociology) wi th
va rio us instru ctiona l stra tegies appropriate fo r instruction in grades 7-12. Emphas is is g iven to the d esign,
deli very and assessment of social studies educa tion that meet Pennsy lva nia Acad emic Standards fo r Socia l
Studies edu ca ti on. Prereq uis ite: Ad mission to Tead1er Edu ca tion. (3 crs.)

SEC 461. STUDENT TEACHING AND SCHOO L LAW. This is the final and most ex tensive clini ca l e;x pe rience.
Stud ents a re assigned to a supervis ing teacher or teaching tea m at one of our clin ica l si tes. l11e students spend
full time in classroo m teaching fo r a semes ter o f fifteen weeks. Studen t teaching is scheduled during either the
fa ll o r sp ring terms of the seni or yea r. Pass / fa il grade. Pre.req uis ite: Recommendation for Student Teaching.
(12m.)

Sociology - SOC
SOC 100. PR INC IPL ES OF SOCIOLOGY.171i s survey cou rse permits s tudents to exp lo re th e rich variety of
topics studied by soc io logists. Centra l to all the topics are the structures and processes o f human interaction.
Emphasis is placed on the relationsh ip o f natural and socia l factors in human behav io r. Attention also is given
to topi cs such as the mea ning and fun ction of cultu re; the o ri gin, function and characteris tics of social insti tutions; and the genesis and nature o f social patho logy. (3 crs.) Fa ll & spring.
SOC 203. APP LI ED SOCIO LOGY. TI1 is course focuses o n the appli ed aspects o f sociology a nd is intended fo r
socio logy majo rs in the appl.ied concentrati on. Stud en ts w ill lea m to a pply the concepts, theori es and methods
o f sociology to bet-te r the human condi ti on. Problem solving techniq ues, researd1 app lica tions and conflict
resoluti on s trateg·ies will be used to exa mine issues in non-gove rnmenta l organiza tions, businesses, govern ·
ment, social service and socia l movement o rgani 2<1 tions. (3crs.) Fa ll.
SOC 205. CONTEMPO RA RY SOCIAL PROBLEMS. Socia l issues of pop ular concern in A me rica today, such as
poverty, ecology, violence, and homosexua l rights, are discussed and analyzed fro m a socio logical perspective.
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reporting and analysis, w ha t are the objective data used in support of interest grou p claim s, and the use of
various theoretical sche mes in providing a lte rnative explanations fo r each issue being a social proble m .
Prerequis ite: SOC 100 or the permission of the instmctor. (3crs.) Fall & spring.
SOC 210. SCX:IAL STRATIFICATION. Stude nts exa mine three dimens ions of social inequality: social class,
social status and power. Stude nts will also exa mine the implica tions of the distribution of class, sta tus, a nd
power in American society. Prerequisite: SOC 11 0. (3 crs.) Alternate spring.
SOC 211. COLLECTIVE BEHAVIOR. Cou rse is a d escripti ve and ana lytical inquiry into the rela ti vely uns tructured socia l responses to social cha nge. War resistance movements, militia movements, stock market panics,
popular fads and crazes are among the topics consid ered . Attention is given to the p rocesses, eme rgent s tructu res and theoretica l expla na tions associated w ith various types of collective behavior. Prereq uis ite: SOC 100
or permission of the ins tructor. (3 crs.) Alternate faU.
SOC 225. SOCIOLOGY OF AG ING. TI1eore tica l a nd research me thodologica l issues in the socio logica l s tudy
of human aging are considered. Special e mphasis is placed upon the inte raction of pertinent biologica l and
sociological va riab les as they relate to a variety o f topics, incl uding work, retire ment, leisure, institutio nalization, and dea th . Prerequisite: SOC 100. (3 crs.) Alternate spring.
SOC 240. SOCIA L INSTITUTIONS. Designed as a descripti ve stud y of the bas ic institutions of society
(particularly fami ly, religion, economic, government, and education), the course uses a cross-cultu ra l a nd
comparati ve perspective. Am e rican ins titutions fo nn the core o f the comparati ve ana lysis. Prerequisite:
SOC 100 or permission of the instructor. (3 CRS.) Alternate fall.
SOC 290. GENDE R AN D WORK. This cou rse exa mines the gendered natu re of paid and unpa id work fro m a
socio histo rical a nd compara ti ve perspective. Students will explore the forms and varieties o f gend ered wo rk
in the developed an d d eveloping countries w ith a n emphasis on how concepts of mascul.in.ity and
femininity influence the organiza tional structure, occupa tional categories and job tasks associa ted wi th formal
and informal work arran gemen ts. (3 crs.) Alternate sp ring.
SOC 300. SOCIO LOGY OF DEVIANCE. Discusses the various forms of devia nt beha vior, pub lic responses to
such behavior, and the causes of such beha vior. Particular a ttention is given to the interacti ve processes w hich
result in behav ior being labeled as deviant. How the criminal justice system copes with d eviant behavio r also
cons id ered. (3 crs.) Alte rnate s pring.
SOC 309. SOCIO LOGY OF SPORT. An exa mina tion of sport as a social institution in Am e rica. Studen ts w iJI
address controversies a nd issues regardin g the development o f spo rt a t all levels o f fonnality and o rganiza tion. Sport as a social institution w iJl be an alyzed from the primary theoretica l orie ntations of the discip l.ine,
na mely the functi onalist, inte r-actionist, and confli ct app roaches. (3 crs.) Alte rnate fall.
SOC 311 . C RIME. This cou rse is designed to g ive the student a brief ove rview of crime and criminality, and to
enable the stude nt to unde rstand the relationship between administrati ve stmcture of the crimina l justice
syste m and crime ca usation . Included in this cou rse is a d escription a nd ana lysis of various types of criminaJ
behav ior, the e pid emiology of crime in the United Sta tes, the social basis of law and major etiologica l forces
respons ible for la w b rea king. (3 crs.) Fa lJ & spring.
SOC 312. SCX:IO LOCY O F O RGANIZATIONS. An examina tion of work as a social institution and how it inte rsects and affects developments in other social insti tutions such as the family, ed uca tion, relig ion, and politics and
government. Special e mphasis on techno logical developments affecting work are explored. (3 crs.) Alternate fall.
SOC 315. SOCIA L MJNORJTIES. This course ana lyzes the dyna nucs of socia l minori ty sta tus specific to
e thnicity, racia l classifica tion, and sex ua l orientation and how minori ty sta tus is socially cons tructed. Stud ents
w ilJ also examine soci etal responses to minority sta tus and atte mpts to chan ge this status. Fina ll y s tudents w ill
select one mino rity group in anothe r country and compare it to one in the United States. 3 cred its . Pre req uis ite:
SOC 100 or pe rmission o f the instructor. Alte rna te fall.
SOC 316. URBAN SCX:::.IOLOCY. Focuses on the rela tions hi p between the d e mographics of urbanization and
the sodaJ-psychological characteris tics o f urbanism. Dete rminist, com positi onal, a nd sub-cultural theories a re
compared . Prerequis ite: SOC 100. (3 crs.) Alte rnate fa ll.
SOC 317. SOOOLOGY O F SUBSTANCE USE & A BUSE. The sociology of substance use a nd abuse, as well as
the approaches fo r trea tm ent. Special e mphasis is given to alcohol and the more commonly abused drugs (e.g.,
nicotine, marijuana, cocaine). TI1e cou rse focuses on the social processes that influence substance abuse and the
societal costs and consequences. Prerequis ite: SCX:: 100 or pemlission of the instructo r. (3 crs.)
Alternate spring.
SOC 320. INTERN ATIONA L WOMEN'S MOVEMENT. A discussion-centered exa mina tion of women 's movements througho ut the world. Students will analyze conte mporary movements utilizing a case study approad 1.
The course begins with an an alysis of the contemporary movement in the United States and then fo llows
selected movements in Europe, the Middle East, Afri ca, Asia, a nd Latin Am e rica. (3 crs.) Every third spring.

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SOC 325. THE FAMlLY. TI1e insti tution of the fam.ily within the contex t of American culture. Prerequisite: SOC
100. (3 crs.) fa ll & spring.
SOC 330. RELIGION AS A SOCIAL PKENOMENO . The cou rse is a descriptive a nd an alytic, a scien tific,

stud y or religio us phenomena. Al though the course focuses on rel.igion in American Society, it uses a comparati ve approach to understand the nature, forms and functions of religion in society. Prerequ.isite: SOC 100 or the
permission of the instructor. (3 crs.) Alternate sp ring.
SOC 377. MODERN FREEDOM MOVEMENTS. This course s urveys selected freedom movements of the 20th
century from the perspective of social movement theory. Each freedom movement is evaluated in terms of its

goa ls, leaders, strategies and success or failure in bringing about socia l change. Each movement is also evaluated in terms of what it contributes to social movement theory. (3 crs.) Fall & sp ring.
SOC 378. CHARISMATIC LEA DERS. Th.is course exa mines the nature of the relationship between charismatic
leaders and their foll owers. Charisma tic leaders are selected from a wide va ri ety of rel.igious, social, economic,
and politica l contexts for stud y. Each leader is evalu ated in te rms of his/ her chari smatic qualiti es and success
or fa ilure in bringing about stated goa ls. Each leader is also eva lu ated in terms of his/ her contribution to th e
concepts and theories of charismatic leadersh.ip. (3 crs.) Alternate fall.
SOC 379. SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN SOCIOLOGY. (Variab le crs.)
SOC 395. SOCIO LOGY OF ELITE DEVIANCE. Elite Devian ce introduces the stu dent to the concept of elite

dev iance and a description of the environment in which these acts of great harm take place. Theories cover the
macro, intermediate and micro levels of analysis with a focus on the "higher (im)morality w hich permi ts
embezzlement, narcotic traffi cking, money laundering, and myriad other fo rms of dev iance that only those in
high positions of trust can commit. Corpora te deviance alone affects mil.li ons of people and costs billions of
dol.lars. Globa l deviance and policy ramifications conclude the course. (3 crs.) Alternate Fall .
SOC 41 0. SOCIA L THEORY AND SOCIETY. Conside rs the historical development of sociologica l theory, as

well as how theories are constructed and used to explain social phenomena. Specia l attention is given to the
understanding and analysis of classical theorists, including Ma.rx, Weber an d Durkheim. Prerequisi te: SOC 100
or the permission of the instructor. (3crs.) Alternate fall.
SOC 411. SYMBO LI C INTERACTIONISM. An in-d ep th stud y of one o f the major theoretica l pe rspecti ves in
sociology. Its particular relationship with social psychology is considered. Pre requisite: SOC 100. (3 crs.).

Alternate fall.
SOC 415. SOCIA L RESEARC H METHODS. Course develops the technica l and ana lyti ca l skills necessa ry for

the conduct of social science resea rch. Stud ents will learn w hat methods are appropriate to va rio us types of
resea rd1 inquiries; and they will lea rn how to evaluate research reports. (3 crs.) Alternate spring.
SOC 425. EVAL UATION RESEARCH . This course is d esigned fo r stud ents who ha ve selected the Appl ied

Progra m in Sociology. TI1e course provides an overview of program evaluation research, i.e., needs assessment, formative evaluations, process evaluations, and outcome eva luations. Students will carry ou t a mock
program eva luation as pa rt of their course requirements. (3 crs.) Altem ate Fall.
SOC 429. SOCIOLOG ICAL INTERNSHJP Des igned to su p p le ment the classroom studies o f socio logy majors

with practical fi eld experience, internships provide stud ents not only with add itional know ledge and skills but
with the opportuni ty to app ly wha t was learned previously to on-site situa tions. lnternships are intended to
develop the major's professional competencies in observational, analytical and research ski.I.ls. (6 crs.)
Fall & spring.
SOC 495. SEMJ AR lN SOCIO LOCY. Capstone course for sociology majors. TI1e seminar will center arow1d a
current theme in sociology. Studen ts will be expected to demonstrate the use of major concepts, methods and
th eo ri es in analyzing the theme. Prerequ.isite: Sociology major with junior or senior status. (3 crs.) Alterna te
spring.

Social Work - SOW
SOW 150. IN TRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK. This course explo res the social, politica l, economic and

historical d imensions of poverty and welfare services in the Uni ted States. It complements other beginning
courses in the social sciences by integra ting this knowledge in a fashion wh ich aids in the comprehension of
welfa re services while establishing a basis for movement towa rd highe r level courses. (3 crs.)
SOW 231. FOUNDATION FO R FAMILY SERVICE. This cou rse provid es a fo unda tion fo r the d eli very o f social

services to d 1i.ldren and famiLies and emphasizes the knowledge, va lues and ski lls of the social work process.
(3crs).
SOW 232. FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE. This cou rse integra tes the abi liti es acquired in SOW
231 and strengthens macro skills fo r effecti ve practice wi th indi vidu als and families. The course refines and

enhances the problem solving and case managemen t skills of practitioners working wi th ind ividuals and
famil ies. (3 crs.)

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SOW 233. BASIC PRACTICAL EXPE RJENCE. This course consists o f exercises that req ui re students to d e mo nstrate their competence in the major intervention areas presented in SOW 231 and ':l:JW 232, working with

famrnes, communication skills, personal development, problem solving, group work, case management and
ad vocacy / community d evelopment. (3 crs.)
SOW 301. SOCIA L WORK INTERVIEWING. This class introduces s tudents to the theory, value, and skilJ
components necessary for effecti ve interviewing w ith diverse client systems. Communication techniques and
personaJ attributes ,vhich enhance problem solving are explored. Demonstra tion and practi ce of core skills a.re
thoroughly integrated . Prerequisites: SOW 150, PSY 100 and ENG 102. (3 crs.)
SOW 302. M ICRO PRACTICE M:ETHODS. This cou rses assumes tha t huma n service workers perfonn varied
tasks w ith basic skills, attitud es and knowledge, and that their development will increase self-awareness with

the subseq uent emergence of a professional self. Students lea m problem assessment, caseload management
and a va ri ety of counseling theories and intervention strategies with special emphasis on unique characte ristics of the rural client. Prerequisites: SOW 315 & SOW 301 (3 crs.)
SOW 303. H UMAN SEXUA Lin' AND SCX]ETY. Humans evolve as sexual beings from a continual interpla y
among biological, cultural and psychosocial psyd1ologicaUy healthy relationships, making responsib le sexual
choices, protecting reproducti ve hea lth, preventing sexual dysfunction and trauma. The course includes accurate information and open discussion regarding the ways in whidl sexuality contributes to overall health and
well-being, and is affected by it. The course is designed to ensure students' level of comfort wi th their own
sexuali ty. Prerequ isite: Junior status or instructor's pennission. (3 crs.)
SOW 306. SOCIAL WORK CN THE RURAL ENVIRONMENT. This cou rse exposes the und ergrad ua te social

work student to the unique problems and social needs of non-metropolitan communities, in particular small
towns and rural areas. Students wil.l come to understand the socia l structure of such communiti es and the pervasiveness of man y social problems, especially poverty. Existent socia l welfare systems will be exa mined along
with recommendations fo r program development, resource identification, and socia l planning. Prerequisites:
SOW 150. (3 crs. )
SOW 308. MCNORJTY G ROUP RELATIONS. This course provid es an a nal ysis o f the histori cal, economic a nd

political relation of American religious ethnic, and racial minorities in terms of social change and social
structu re. Specia l attention is given to Puerto Rican , Chicano and Indian subcultu res, as wel.l as minority experience in the rura l environment. Sources of prejudice and discrimination and social processes including amAict, segregation, assimilation, accommodation and cooperation are exa mined. Prerequisite: SO: 100. (3 crs.)
SOW 315. HUMAN G ROWTH AND BEHAVIOR I This course provides found ation knowledge, contribution
of studies, research and theory in understanding human development. SOW 315 begins the life cycle from prenatal influence through middle school age. Emphasis is on both normal development / beha vior and on differences. TI1e cou rse illustrates how diverse groups are affected in their development through the life cycle, with
examples from rural expe ri ence. Prerequisi tes: PSY 100 & SOW 150; or permission of instructor (3 crs.)
SOW 316. HUMAN G ROWTH AND BEHAVIOR ll This cou rse provid es foundation knowledge, contribution
of studies, resea rch and theory in understanding human development. SOW 316 continues the life cycle from

adolescence throu gh old age. Emphasis is on both normal development/ behav ior and on differences. TI1e
course illustrates hov1 diverse groups are affected in their develo pment throu gh the life cycle, with exampl es
from rura l experience. Prerequisites: SOW 315 or permission of instructor. (3 crs.)
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SOW 320. HJSTO RY AN D PHILOSOPHY OF SOCIAL WELFARE. His torica l trend s a nd phi losophica l

perspecti ves on social welfare programs and policy development are exa mined. TI1is course provides an
overview of the relationship of cultural and professiona l va lues to social, political and economic institutions,
with emphasis on the impact on oppressed and vulnerable client systems. Prereq uisite: SOW 150 (3 crs.)
SOW 330. CHILD WELFARE. ~, this class, s tuden ts lea rn about societa l effo rts to insure the welfare o f

chi.ldren, the rights of child ren and parents, child welfare pol.icies, programs, and service del.i very problems.
Stud ents exa mine historical and current practices, working with natural parents, supportive services, substitutes and residential care. (3 crs.)
SOW 340. POVERTY AND RELATED SOCIAL PRO BL EMS. This course exa mines pove rty as a dependent

and independent variab le in its relationship to other social problems and hum an behavior. Social policy and
programs that attempt to respond to the variety of conditi ons that a re both causes and effect of poverty and
related behav ior will be studied. Prerequisites: SOC 100, PSY 100 & SOW 150 (3 crs.)
SOW 348. M"EZZO PRACTICE METHODS. TI1is course is the third in a four-course practice methods
seq uence. It builds on the skills developed in interviewing and Micro Practice Methods, utilizing the ecologica l approach to assessment and problem-sol ving. ll1e course cove rs the history of social group work, the
stages of group developmen t, assessment of goals and objectives for groups and families, and the principles
and va lues for intervention and problem solving with groups and fa milies. Prerequisites: y:JW 302 and SOW
316. (3 crs.)
SOW 349. MACRO PRACTICE METHODS.

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generalist socia l wo rker to act at an o rganiza tional and commu nity level to effect change in larger social
systems. 171ese skilJs encompass planning, organizing, and administrative tasks. Proficiency a t the macro level is
particularly important fo r the nira l practitioner who may be relati vely isola ted fro m other service providers.
Through a semester- long class project, students gain "hands on" experience in committee work, progra m development, action, research, budgeting, and many other specific s kills. Prerequisites: SOW 348. (3 crs.)
SOW 350. SCX] A L WORK WITH THE AG LNG. This course exa mines the development and current status
of po l.ides and serv ices related to the elderly, the sen1 ice delivery systems and imp lica tion fo r socia l work
practice concepts fo r working with the elderly. Prerequis ites: SOW 150 or permission of ins tructor. (3 crs.)
SOW 364. JUVEN l"L E DELINQUENCY. Students in this course lea m to recognize the ca uses, prevention, and
trea tment of dev iancy among yo uth. 171is course explores the impact of sex, race, poverty, urban/ rural
context, and other social fac tors on deviance. Students examine juven il e court system, its non-ad versary ro le,
changing attitudes toward treatment, and q uestions rega rding change. Prerequ isite: PSY 100. (3 crs.)
SOW 366. POLICY ANA LYSIS/SERVI CE DELIVERY. This cou rse exa mines the basic process of pol.icy d evelo pment and helps social ,vork stud ents develop a concep tual framework for analyzing and eva luating policies
and their consequences. Students pay particula r attention to the impact of social policy on peop le and human
service organizations. BuiJt on an interdiscip linary base (econom.ic, po li tica l science, and socio logical theo ries),
the course prepares stude nts fo r po licy practice s kills ta ught in SOW 370. Prerequis ites: SOW 320. (3 crs.)

SOW 370. SOCLAL CHANGE. ln this class, studen ts lea m about the social change processes, strategies, react.ions
to change, the impact of change on social policy and socia l welfa re institutions. Prerequisites: 9:JW 366. (3 crs.)
SOW 393. RESEARC H UTILI ZATION FOR PRACTIC E. TI1is course enables stude nts to utilize the concep ts
and principles o f program evaluations as a form of research in the completion of a program eva luation project.
(3. crs.)
SOW 402. A DVA CE D PRACTICAL EXPERrENCE. This cou rse provides a 150-hour inte m sh ip in a
community social agency for students w ho are enrolled in a certifica te progra m. (3 crs.)
SOW 405. SOCIAL WORK RESEARC H METHODS. The socia l wo rk scientifi c endeavo r is presented as a
specia l type of problem-solving and ana lytica l thinking activity. 17,e emphasis of the course is to prepa re
students to become critical consumers of resea rch reports, to develop fundamenta l ski lls fo r eva luating one's
professional practice. Students develop an understanding of the critica l impo rta nce of research as a profess io nal end eavor. Prerequisites: SOW 302 and SOW 320. (3 crs.)
SOW 410. PSYCHOPATHOLOGY FOR SOCIAL WORKERS. This course bui lds on psychosocial stud y,
assessmen t and trea hnent introduced in Micro Practice Methods. It acquaints s tud ents w ith DSM-IV-R
termino logy and its use for generalist social work practi ce. It also exp lores the scope and depth of ind ivid ua l
psychopathology, community concems, prevention and in tervention approaches. Prerequisites: SOW 302, and
SOW 316. (3 crs.)

SOW 419. SCX:lAL WORK PRACTICUM I. This course provides a supervised placemen t in a practice setting
under the s upervision of a MSW social worker. The a pplica tion of theoretical know ledge and ski lls, along w ith
demonstrated competencies in working w ith va rious client systems, is emphasized. 171e course requires a minim um of 480 clock ho urs. Prerequisites: Permission of the instru ctor, ad vanced senior standing, SOW 3ffl ,
SOW 302, SOW 303, SOW 308, SOW 315, SOW 316, SOW 320, SOW 366, SOW 348, a nd SOW 349. SOW 349
may be taken concurrently. SOW 419 must be taken concurrently with SOW 420. (6 crs.)
SOW 420. SCX:IAL WORK PRACTICUM 0 . TI1is course provid es a supervised placement in a practice setting
under the supervision of a MSW socia l worker. The appl.ication of theo retical know ledge and s kills, along with
demonstrated competencies in working w ith va rious client systems, is emphasized. The course requ ires a minimum of 480 clock hours. Pre.requisites: Permission of the instructor, advanced senio r standing, SOW 301,
SOW 302, SOW 303, SOW 308, SOW 315, SOW 3 16, SOW 320, SOW 366, SOW 348, a nd SOW 349. SOW 349
may be taken concurrentl y. SOW 420 must be ta ken concurrent ly w ith SOW 41 9. (6 crs.)
SOW 495. SEM INAR lN SOCLA L WORK. 111is semjnar foc uses on selected topics of particu lar signifi ca nce or
curren t importance and interest to the social work profess io n. Students can receive credi t fo r more than one
semina r, provided tha t each semina r focuses on a different top ic. Prerequisite: Permission of ins tructor.
(Variable crs.)

Spanish - SPN
SP N 101 . ELEM ENTARY SPANISH I. Fo r the s tude nt without prev io us knowledge o f Spanish w ho w ishes to
achieve a command of language fundamen ta ls. Acqtdsition of speech skills in the class room is reinforced in
the language laboratory. Progressively grea ter emphasis is p laced on read ing and writing. Three class hours
and one hour la ng uage laboratory per week. (3 crs.)
SPN 102. ELEM ENTARY SPANISH II. A continuation of Spa nish 101 . Three class hou rs a nd o ne ho ur
lan guage laboratory per week. Prereq uis ite: SP 101 or one yea r o f high school Spanish . (3 crs.)

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SPN 203. rNTERMEDIATE SPANISH I. A rev iew of the essentia ls of Spanish gra mmar th rough intensive ora l
and written practice to facilitate the use of Spanish gra mma r and to develop the use of words and exp ressions
accepted througho ut the Span ish-spea king world. l11ree class hou rs and one hour lan guage laboratory per
week. Prerequisi tes: SPN 101 & SPN 102 or thei r equiva lents. (3 crs.)
SPN 204. INTERMEDIATE SPANTSH n. Develops control of the principal structural pa tterns of the lang uage
throug h dialogue and o ral read ing, as well as th rough written exercises based on selected readings. Three class
hours and one hour language laboratory per week. Prerequisites: SP 203. (3 crs.)
SPN 311. SPANISH CONVERSATION, COMPOSITION, AND PHONETICS I. In this cou rse, the students wi ll
acquire a genuine command of the language and the ab ili ty to communica te by lis tening, spea king, reading
and w riting. There is intense practice in conversa tion, composition and phonetics based on modem prose, as
weH as on natu ral spontaneous speech models, includ ing colloquialisms. Prereq uisite: SPN 204 or its eq uiva lent. (3 crs.) Fa ll.
SPN 312. SPANISH CONVERSATION, COMPOSITION, AN D PHONETICS Il Continuation of Spanis h 311
on a higher level o f proficiency accepted by ed uca ted spea kers of the Spanish world . Prerequisite: SPN 311.
(3 crs.) Spring.

Culture courses are taught in English and a re intended to satisfy General Ed uca tion Humanities electi ve
req uirements as ,vell as those in the major. One culture course is offered each regular semester. All cul ture
courses are taught every two years.
SPN 342. GOLDEN AGE AND BAROQUE. Spain's golden epoch, its bea uty and cultu ral significance, is the
topic of SPN 242 w hich surveys the artis tic and o ther intellectual developments that gave fame to this grea t
century. The origins of the modem novel, the vocal and instrumental ,vorks by Golden Age composers, as wel.l
as the bea utiful pastoral and mystic poetry of this most producti ve period are themes of discussion. Spanish
painters like El Greco and Va lazq uez, whose works embody the new fo rms and ideas o( the Renaissance,
come alive as their works are presented. Th.is course also surveys the unfold ing of secula r theatre. It examines
how plays of Lope de Vega revol utionized the entire concept of drama; how li rso de Molina set the legend of
Don Juan, "the hea rtless sed ucer," and how Cervantes throug h his cha racter Don Quixote, influenced western
cul ture. Examples of the Baroque s tyle, evident in many of these works, wilJ cla rify the distinguishing fea tures
of th is fo rm. (3 crs.)
SPN 345. TWENTIETH CENTURY SPAIN: 1900--1939. This course exa mines the sudd en nowering of cultu re
in Spain a t the tum of the 20th cen tu ry. It reviews the accomplishments of a new ta lented group o f artists who
were university-trained. This uni que group of poets, musicians, cinema tographers, dramatists and architects
contributed in such a way that their impact and deep influence on the a rts ga ined them international fame.
Their works, crea ted in the context of Romanticism, Symbolism and Surrealism, were ins trumental in adding
new dimensions to the already exis ting schools. This course also focuses on the fact tha t many o f the works
syn thesized elements in the past often tho ug ht to be incompatible: Vangua rdism and Popul arism. (3 crs.)
SP 446. TWENT[ETH CENTURY SPAIN: 1939 TO THE PRESENT. This cou rse is ded ica ted to the s tudy o f
the exciting revita liza tio n of today's Spanish society fo lJowing the repression of the post-wa r years. It wi ll
trace the various faces o f that revolu tion of Spanish culture when the Spani ards decid ed to fo rget the Civil
War, the World War, the atomic bomb and the desperate state of Spain. The co urse will also examine the
relations hi ps among different forms of artistic expression of the period (e.g. the su rrea list mode in Spanish
cinema, as well as in painting and music). It w ill present the two major tendencies among the intellectuals of
the time: those w ho fostered an inclinati on toward social protest and those \•v ho manifested an attitud e of
avoidance of the Spanish rea li ty and produced works of univers.:, I significa nce. (3 crs.)
SPN 348. ROMANTICISM IN LAT[N AMERICA. This course exa mines the new art and cultu ra l trends of
post-ind ependence La tin America. It looks at the role of pa inting, music and li tera tu re in the process o f construction of a nationa l identity: the "Americanista" id eology. It will stud y the origins and tendencies of the
Romantic movement, which breaks all classical ru les and gives free rein to excited feelings. The course wi ll
fo ll ow the artis tic-cultural work and activi ties of the promi nent figu res whose ta lent and efforts contributed to
the crea tion of the new Spanish American nations. (3 crs.)
SPN 349. MEXICO IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY ll1 is cou rse views the chan ges in Mexican society s ince
1910, the yea r of the revolu tion that ma rked the beginning of a new po li tica l and a rtis ti c life, not only fo r the
Mexicans, bu t for all of La tin America. The course explores the concern that Mexican intellectua ls ha ve w ith
socia l and poli tica l issues and the impact that socio- politica l events have had on Mexico's contemporary cultura l acruevements. The course will also present the opporttmi ty to exa mine the social awareness of today's
Mexicans and the effect that his conscious ness w ill have on the country's relations hi p w ith the United States.
(3 crs.)

SPN 350. CONTEMPORARY ARGENTINA. TI1is course will a ttempt to g ive the stud ent a multiphasic view of
the culture of Argentina, the Latin Am erican country w ith the most widespread a rtistic acti vity. It wi ll begin
w ith the nationalistic trend in the arts, wh ich evolved from the so-called "gaud1esco" tradition. It w ill then
exa mine the vanguardis t currents w ith such leading crea tive personalities as the u.ltraist writer and poet Jo rge
Luis Bo rges, the music composer Alberto Ginastera of s triking origina li ty, and the foremos t Sou th America n
cubist painter Emilio Pettoruti. The goa l of SPN 250 is a lso to give the s tudent a grea ter awareness of the
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prod uctivity, and an appreciation of the futu re impact this wi ll have on the world. (3 crs .)
SP 401. ADVANC ED COMPOSITION: GRAMMAR AND STYLISTICS. TI1is cou rse is intended to provid e
an in-depth gra mmatica l ana lysis of the Spanish language, emphasiz ing shades of d ifferences in the meaning
of word s and ex pressions as used in oral and w ritten exp ression. (3 crs.) Alternate fall.
SPN 421 . SURVEY OF SPANISH LITERATURE I. An introd uction to the mas terpi eces of Span ish literature,
ranging from Poema de Mio Cid to current auth ors. Represented will be all of the important Spanish litera ry
genres: narrati ve poetry (epic and balJad ), lyric verse, the short story, and selecti ons from novels and dramas.
(3 crs.) Alterna te fa ll.
SPN 422. SU RVEY OF SPANlSH -AME RJ CAN LITERATURE U. A s tudy of represen tative selections from the
Colonial period to the present, with emphasis on the salient characteristics and the distinctive contributions of
each literary fo rm in the period or movement under stud y. (3 crs.) Alternate years.
SPN 450. FOREIGN LANGUAGE COLLOQUIUM [N SPAN ISH. This cou rse is intended to promote
interaction, to stimu late critical thinking, to provide argumentati ve situa tions which will develop the student's
ca pacity and ability in ora l and w ritten ex pression. (3 crs.) Alternate years.
SPN 469. STUDIES [N SPANlSH LITERATURE. Subject matter to be arranged . Designed fo r Spanish majors
who wish to take additional credits and / or stud y abroad . Pre req uis ite: 18 hours of Span ish (Variable crs.)
As needed .
SPN 479. FIELDWORK [N SPANlSH STUOfES. Stud y- tra vel progra m outside the Un ited Sta tes o r an internshi p usuaJly in a Spanish-speaking country. This program is preceded by a semes ter-length course reflecting
on the culh1ral elem en ts of the region as well as its people. Co urses fo r an internship are selected from those
offered at an estab lished ed uca tional institution. Prereq uisite: Consent of the instructor. (Variable crs.) As needed .

Special Education - ESP
ES P 100. SOCIAL CONTEXTS OF DISA BILITY [N PO PULAR MEDIA. TI1is is a discuss ion based class
designed to develo p an awa reness of d.isabi.ljties as they a re portrayed in modem popul ar med ia. This course
specifically in vestigates representa tion of disa biLi ty in mainstream media, as well as the impact that sud1 portra ya ls have on people with disab iLi ti es and on people withou t disab ilities. (3 credi ts) Ap proved UCC 3.05.07.

ESP 101. EXCEPTIONAL CHrLD I. Exceptional Chi ld I is the fi rst of a hvo--course introductory sequence
to child ren with d isabilities and to the fi eld of special educa tion. Th is course exa mines the range of highincidence disabilities in children and their broad sociologica l, ed uca ti onal, and voca tional implica tions.
Specifically, the seq uence develops competencies in sud , areas as the histori ca l development of services for
ind ividua ls with di sabilities, legislation and li tigation a ffecting the delivery of services, defini tions and classification of disa bilities, the impact of inclusion programs, preschool and post-school programs, fa mily se rvices,
and program modifi ca tions and teaching techniques for chil dren with disa bilities, a ll within an app l.ied behavior analysis contex t. (3 credits)
ESP 200. EXCE PTIO NA L CHI LD II. Excepti ona l Child ll is the second of a two-cou rse introd uctory sequence
to ch ildren with d isabi.li ties and to the field of special ed uca tion. TI1is course continues the examination of
lower-incidence disabili ties, such as hearing and visua l impairments, physical d isabilities, and dua l-sensory
impairments. TI1 is course continues the development of competencies in the defini tions and classifica tion of
disabilities and provides further exa mina tion of the development and implementation of indi vid ua lized educa tional programs. (3 credits) Prereq uisite: ESP 101.
ESP 301. BEHAVlOR PRINC IPLES I. Behav ior Principles I is th e fi.rst of a two-semes ter introduction to th e
professional discipline of applied behav ior ana lys is. Applied behav ior analys is is an edu ca ti ve approach with
three ftrndamental cha racteristics that is always responsive to some form of hu man problem. It restructu res the
p ro b lem s u ch as und e rdeveloped acad e mjc s kills o r soci.:i ll y undesirab le responses into beh av io r(s), a nd it

appli es the principles of beha vior to change these problema tic behaviors. In the process, it identifies im portant
fu nctiona l relati onshi ps contribu l'ing to an expa nd ing technology of human bel1aviora l change. (3 crs.)
ESP 339. FIELD EXPERIENCE I, H IGH [NCfDENCE. TI1e Special Education Field Experience in High
lncidence Disa bili ties is one of the fi rst courses ta ken by stud ents majoring in Specia l Ed ucation. Studen ts are
in a school setting to ga in experience with students with d isa bilities. TI1is will be a collabora ti ve ex perience
between the stud ent, uni versity supervisor, and collaborating teacher. The coll abora ting teache r certified in
specia l ed ucation and has at least two years experience teaching students with di sabi l.i ti es. While fully
imme rsed i.n the school-based se tting, university students may observe, assist, tutor, instruct, assess, and / or
manage stud ents. Wi thin the ex perience students will reflect and self-cri tique their current ski lls, knowledge,
and disposition related to a ll school-age stud ents they en counter. (3 crs.) Prerequisites: ESP lOL Approved
ucc 7.07.
ESP 349. FlELD EXPERI ENCE II: LOW INC IDENCE. The Special Ed ucation Field Ex perience in Low
Incidence Disabil ities is a course taken by stud ents majoring in Special Educa tion. Stu dents are in a
school/ agency setting to ga in experience with stu den ts with low incidence disabil ities. This wi.1.1 be a collaborative ex perience between the stud ent, university supervisor, and colJaborating teacher / professiona l. The
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students/ adults with disabilities. While full y immersed in the field-based setting, university students may
observe, assist, tutor, instruct, assess, and / o r manage stud ents / adul ts. Within the experience stud en ts will
reflect and self-critique their current skills, know ledge, and disposition rela ted to alJ students/ ad ults with
disabilities they encoun ter. (3 crs.). Prerequisites: ESP 402. Ap proved UCC 7.07.
ESP 401. BEHAVIO R PRLNC[PLES fl Behavior Principles U is the second of a two-semester introduction to the
profess ional discipline of Appl.ied Behavio r Analysis. (3 crs.) Prereqt1isite: F5P 301

ESP 46 1. STUDENT TEACHING A D SCHOOL LAW. The student teaching program is designed to ensure
that Special Ed uca tion majors are exposed to the fu ll range of chil dren covered under the comprehensive
certifica tion, i.e., mentally reta rded, emotiona ll y disturbed, lea ming disabled, brnin damaged, and physica lly
handica pped. The majo r practicum provid es an intensive expe ri ence fo r the student in two of the handicapping a reas fo r a period of 16 weeks. TI1e practicum seminar co mponent meets weekly to provid e Special
Ed ucatio n majors with an o pportuni ty to discuss problems encountered by the stud ents in their teaching experiences. Students are provided wi th opportunities to demons trate the effectiveness and functionality of their
teacher-made devises, lea rning centers, and curriculum materials used in their classrooms. Und ergradu ate students seeking d ual certifica tio n in both special ed ucation and elementary ed uca tion are also supervised within
the special ed uca tion department fo r their practicum experience. Teacher cand idates are required to have one
student teaching experience w ithin specia l ed uca tio n and another in a regul ar elementa ry class room. All o ther
components remain the same for the student teachers seeking dua l certifica tio n. (12 credits). Prereq uisites:
Admission to Teacher Ed uca tio n, 3.0 QPA, Adm ission to Stud ent Teaching.
ESP 402. LIFE SKILLS PLA NING
D I STR UCTION. This course prepares stu dents to work with chi ld ren and / or adul ts who require on-going su pport in ord er to participate in one o r more major li fe activ it)'·
Students are required to do design and imp lement an instructi onal program wi th a person who needs this
type and level of support. (3 credi ts). Prerequisites: ESP 10 1,200,301, 401. Approved UCC 7.07.
ESP 403. ASSESSMENT A D PRESCRIPTIVE TEACHING. Th is course teaches students how to administer,
score, and interpret both no rm-referenced and criterion-referenced assessment dev ices and how to prescribe
prog rams of remed.iatio n based on the results of these devices. (3 crs.). Prerequisites: Undergraduate: ESP 101 ,
200,301, 401. Approved UCC 7.07
ESP 404. CU RRI CULUM & METHODS I - READI NG & LANGUAGE ARTS. This course is offered to Special
Ed uca tion majors the semester prior to their student-teaching experi ence. Curriculum and Methods I is a
materia ls and methodology course for pre-service special educa tion teachers. An emphasis is placed on
results of reading research and proven methods of instruction fo r teaching beginning reading to child ren wi th
lea rning difficuJties. The course stresses a behavio ral, Di rect Ins truction approach to teaching, as well as the
develo pment and implementa tion of in tervention s trategies for various populations of children with excepti onalities in inclusion settings. Add itiona l topics incl ude modifica tions and adaptations of materials, effective
teacl1ing, learning strategies, lesson planning, assessmen t, and ind ivid ualized educa tion progra ms. Studen ts
are required to complete a practicum experience in an assigned school where they will teach direct instructio n
lessons und er the supervision of a practicum teacher. (4 credits) Prerequisites: ESP 101 , 200,301, 401 , 402,403,
339,349, and Ad mission to Teacher Ed uca tion. Approved UCC 7.07.
ESP 405. CU RRI CULUM PLANNING AN D METHODS n. lliis course is offered to Special Ed uca ti on majors
the semester prio r to their stud ent teaching experience. Curri culum Planning and Methods rI is a methods
course fo r Special Educa tion teachers in tra ining which em phasizes the assessment, instructional s kills and
ma teria ls necessa ry to tead1 a ri thmetic concepts to children with disabi l.i ties. The course stresses a behavio ral
di agnosis of arithmetic s treng ths and wea knesses, the development and implementation of interven tion s trategies fo r va rious populations of exceptional child ren, the selection and / o r development of app ropriate ma terials fo r ins tmction, and the proced ures and techniques fo r continuous eval uati on o f the instructional process.
(4 crs.). Prerequisite: Und ergraduate ES P 101 ,200,301, 401 , 402, 403,339, 349, Ad mission to Teacher Ed uca tion.
Approved 7.07.
ESP 406. TRANSITI ON PLANN IJ G AND I STRUCTION. This course dea ls wi th specia l ed uca tion prog rams for seni or high school students as well as those persons who reside in the community. Emphasis is
placed on voca tionaJ prepa ration and training. Specific techniques fo r tas k analysis of jobs, dai ly li ving s kills,
and social adaptati on cons titu te a majo r portion of this course. Emphasis is placed on the develo pment of
functional skills that contribute to normalized development. (3 crs.). Pre requisi te: ESP 101, 200, 301, 401, 402.
Approved UCC 7.07.

Sport Management - SPT
SPT 100. rNTRODUCTION TO SPORT MA AGEMENT. An in troduction to basic skills and competencies
required to successfuJl y manage in the sport management ind ustry. The course utilizes genera l management
theory and principles, w hich make direct applica tion to the s po rt management field . (3 crs.) Spring & fa ll.
SPT 199. PRACTICA IN SPO RT MANAGEMENT. A supervised observa tion/ work experience in a spo rt
management setting. TI1e practicum experience req uires 70 hours of observa tion / work in an approved sport
management environment. (3 crs.) Spring & fa ll.

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SPT 300. PSYCH OLOGY O F SPO RT. This course is designed to cover a d ivers ity o f concepts associated w ith
forma l recrea ti ona l or sport acti vity. These incl ude but are not Umited to: mo to r skill learning, coaching characte ristics and techniques, ne rvous sys te m correlates of a thle tic activity, research on relaxa ti on, imagery, a nd cogniti ve techniqu es and peak ath letic perfo rma nce. (3 crs.) Sp ring.

SPT 305. ETH.ICS IN SPO RT MANAGEMENT. This course w ill provid e bo th backg round in ethical theo ry to
spo rt. Ethica l proble ms, dil e mma s, a nd conflicts in sport w ill be discussed , as \-Vell as coach in g practi ces, fund ing practices, ma nagement probl ems, a nd socia l (cu ltu ra l) roles. A t the compl eti on of th is cou rse the stud ent
shou ld be ab le to practice app lying these e thi ca l theories to typica l proble ms in the world of sport. (3 crs.) Fa ll .
SPT 310. SPORT MA RK ETING. A stud y of basic marke ting science as it applies to all realms of the spo rt
industry. TI1is h md a me ntal cou rse is inte nd ed to g ive stud ents the d epth and breadth o f marke ting princip les
and practices as they a pply to the sport industry. (3 crs.) Fa ll.

SPT 315. FACILITY AND EVENT MANAGEMENT. This course is des igned to provide students w ith the basic
knm,vledge o f the faci lity plann ing p rocess, as well as how to man age specific sport facilities and the even ts
s taged in these fac il ities. (3 crs.) Fa ll.
SPT 400. LEGA L ASPECTS O F SPORT. To enhance the stud ent's know led ge about the lega l system as it
pertains to sport law. Bas ic legal concepts concerning both contract la w and to rt law in spo rt will provide the
stud en t a sound found a ti on so that lhe s tud ent w ill be be tte r able to recognize legal l.i ability exposu re in the
sport work place. (3 crs.) Spring.
SPT 4"!0. GOVERNANCE IN SPO RT. A stud y of the g row ing spread and development of sport throug hout the
world , as well as hmv the goveming bodies in volved affect the s tructu re, o rganiza tion, and del.i very o f sport.
(3 crs.) Spring.
SPT 415. SPO RT FINANCE. A stud y o f how s po rt organiza tions d evelop financia l s tra tegies a nd util ize financial indicators in deve lopin g o rga ni za!"ional s trategic p lans. (3 crs.) Fa ll.
SPT 420. ECONOM]CS O F SPO RT. An an a lysis o f how economi c models are used to measure the impact of
spo rt on various econo mies. (3 crs.) Fa ll.

SPT 425. O RGANIZATION AN D ADMIN ISTRATI ON OF SPORT A stud y of the applica tion of o rganiza tiona l
theo ry to the tuide rs tanding and ma nagemen t o f sport o rgani za tions . (3 crs.) Sp ring .
SPT 430. SPORT MANAGEMENT SEN IO R SEMrNAR. TI1is course provides the stud ent w ith a basic und ers ta nding of the d evelop me nts, trends, and social processes that explain the w id ely popular sporting experience of society today. (3 crs.) Fall .
SPT 499. fNTERNSHIP IN SPORT MANA GEMENT. TI1is co urse is the spo rt management stud ent's ca pstone
expe rience. Stude nts w ill be assigned to an inte rnship site based on their uniqu e ed uca ti onal need s a nd expe rie nce. l.nte rns h.i p stud ents will work directly w ith sport ma nageme nt professionals in one o r more work
setti ngs. (12 crs. ) Spring & summe r.

Technology Education - TED
TED 100. IN TRODUCTION TOTEC H.NO LOGY EDUCATION. TI1is course initiates the professional developme nt o f each Technology Educa tion stud ent. Acti vities will afford each stud ent the opportuni ty to become
well g rotu1ded in the phi losop hy, theory and practice of Technology Ed uca tion curriculum and pedagogy. and
of pedagogy. Foll ow ing extensive mod eling acti viti es w ithin a ca mpus-based classroom / laboratory env i.ronme nt, a ll stud en ts w ill participa te in simil a r acti vi ti es a t selected K-12 schools fo r 15 hours of field experience.
TI1ree lectu re ho urs and one labora to ry ho ur pe r week. (3 crs. ) Fall & Sp ring
TED 105. COMMUNICATING TECHN ICAL DESIGNS. TI1is course is intended to promote the competencies,
skills, and sensib ili ti es need ed fo r the successfu l d evelopment a nd rea liza tio n of contemporary products. A
d esign / proble m-so lving model wi ll include ele me nts of d esign a nd a ppea ran ce, ergono mics, id ea mod eling,
a nthropo metrics, form, fun ction, and vis ua lization . TI,ese eleme nts will be cou p led wi th basic engineering
dra w ing skills including freehand draw in g, o rthographic projection and bas ic descripti ve geometry, axonometric d rawin gs, and d evelopmen ts. Emphasis w ill be p laced on documenta ti on o f d esign work us ing man ua l
drafting, CA D, and freehand s ke tch ing. Two hou rs of lectu re and three hours o f lab per week. (3 crs.) Fall &
Sp ring
TED 111. fNFO RMATI ON SYSTEMS. TI1is co urse prov id es a broad overv iew of information syste ms, specifica lly, print, acoustic, ligh t, audi ov isual and electronic media as they relate to the rea.lm of communica tions.
11,e stud ent w ill experi ence indi v idualized an d gro up laboratory acti vities in the combined a reas o f genera ting, assembli ng, p rocessin g, d isseminating a nd assimil a ting of a commw1icati ve message. Two lecture a nd
th ree lab hours per wee k. (3 crs.) Fall & Spring

TED 126. ENGrNEEIUNG MATERlALS AN D PRODUCT DESIGN. This labora to ry-based course is an in troduction to mate ri al prope rties and p roduct des ign . Design engin ee ring requires knowledge of the selection,

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properties, uses, and impacts o f materials choices and processing methods. A process o f research, design, creation, use and assessmen t o f products w ill be used. The lab activities o f the cou rse will focus on the safe and
efficient processing of po lymer materia ls. Six hou rs of laboratory per week. (3 crs.) Fall & Spring
TED 210. DESIG AN D A PPRO PRJATE TECHNOLOGY. TI1is cou rse focuses on developing a bas ic und erstanding of d esign and appropriate technology. Students engage in design and problem-solving activities to
develop, prod uce, test and analyze techn ologica l systems while assessing the multiple interactions between
such systems and their impacts on peoples' societies, va lues, economics, environments, and basic human
needs. Two hou rs o f lectu re and three hou rs o f lab per week. Prerequisite:
126 o r permission of ins tn1cto r
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TED 226. APPLICATIONS AND PROCESSING OF ENGINEERJNG MATERIALS. This cou rse is d esigned to
serve as an introduction to engineering princip les as they relate to the selection, preparation, conditionin g,
fo rming, shaping, finis hing and us ing ma terials. Engineerin g princip les will be reinforced w ith activities that
allow stud en ts to explore the many facets of materials science, selection, processing, and testing. Additiona lly,
this course serves as the foundation fo r other labora tory cou rse th at require the processing of materials. Six
hours of la b per week. (3 crs.) Fa ll & Spring
TED 300. ASSESSM ENT AN D INSTRUCTION IN TECHNOLOGY.. To add ress the standards, it is critical that
Techno logy Ed u ca tion stud ents be able to instruct and assess student lea ming in a standards-based environment. This course w ill enable studen ts to explore and d evelop instnictional methodologies and assess student
learning in both a traditional and authentic sense. Students w ill also be int:roduced to a va riety of classroom
management and discipline issues that classroom teachers face each day. 1li.ree hours of lecture and one hour
o f lab per week. Pre requis ite: TED 100 (3 crs.) Fall & Spring
TED 302. ENERGY. AN D CONTROL SY.STEMS. Students will be p resented with an overview of energy systems as they relate to techno logy and how signals are con trolled for va rio us technologica l processes. States,
fo rms and sources of energy w ill be examined as well as the control, transmission, conversion and storage of
energy fo rms. Studen ts w ill be involved w ith a variety o f labora tory acti vities to design, build, test and evaluate energy and contro l systems. Two ho urs of lecture and three laboratory hou rs per week. Prerequisite: TED
105, TED 126 (3 crs.) Fa ll & Spring
TED 304. DESIGN IN BIO-RELATED TECHNOLOGY.. TI1is cou rse provides a broad overview of bio-related
technologies as it relates to technology education. Students will stud y these systems from histori cal, current
and potential future app lica tions of bio-related technologies in a broad spectrum of industries/ agencies.
Studen ts ,vill participate in va ri ous laboratory and resea rch acti vities as they identi fy and ana lyze bio-related
p roducts, services and processes. They will work indi vidually and in g roups to d esign, test, analyze and evaluate bio-related processes and products. TI1is class meets fo r two lectu re hours and three laboratory hours per
week. Prerequisite: TED 105, TED 111 , TED 126 (3 crs.) Fa ll & Spring
TED 310. ST UDIES IN COMMUNICATION. In independ ent study cou rse in which the stud ent works in an
area o f interest und er the guid ance of an instnicto r wi th similar interests. TI,e student prepares triplicate
copies of a proposa l that presents the objectives to be achieved, a proced ural ou tline, special conditions,
expected findin gs, and assessm ent methods. Students are entitled to a minimum of five hou rs of individual
facul ty time per cred it. Proposals must receive instructor and d epartment approval before the stud ent registers
in the course. (1-3 crs.)
.TED 316. STRUCTURAL DESIGN. Students wi ll develop a bas ic understanding of the d esign and behavior of
s tru ctu res. Through laboratory acti vities, s tuden ts will lea rn how structures are designed, wh y certain materials are used, how structures w ithstand load s, and the impacts o f structures on scx:ietal, bi ological, and technologica l syste ms. Two lectu re hours a nd th ree lab hours per week. Prerequisite: TED 105, TED 126 (3 crs.) Fall &
Spring
TED 330. STUDI ES IN TRANSPORTATION. In independent stud y cou rse in w hich the student works in an
area of interest under the g uidance of an instructor w ith similar interests. The student prepares tri plkate
copies o f a proposa l that p resen ts the objecti ves to be achieved, a proced u ral outline, special conditions,
expected findings, and assessmen t methods. Stud ents are en titled to a minimum o f five hours of individual
facul ty time per credit. Proposa ls must receive ins tructor an d department approval before the studen t registers
in the cou rse. (1-3 crs.)
TED 335. TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS. Th.is cou rse focuses o n developing a bas ic understa nding o f the
behavio r of land, water, air, and space transportation systems. Students engage in problem solving activities to
d esign, produce, test, and ana lyze transportation systems wh ile stu dying the technical subsystems of propulsion, structure, suspens ion, guid ance, control, and s upport. Two hou rs of lectu re and three laboratory hours
per week. Prerequisites: ITE I 05, TED 111, TED 125 a nd TED 225. (3 crs.) Fall & Spring
TED 340. STU DIES IN CONSTRUCTI ON. In ind ependent study course in w hich the studen t works in an area
o f interest und er the g uid ance of an ins tnicto r wi th s imilar interests. The student prepares triplicate copies of
a proposal that p resents the objectives to be achieved, a proced u ral outline, special conditions, expected findings, and assessment methods. Stud ents are entitled to a minimum of fi ve hou rs o f indi vidual faculty time per
cred.it. Proposa ls must receive ins tructor and d epa rtment approva l before the stud ent registers in the course.
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TED 346. DIG ITAL COMMUNICATI O 5. Dig ita l communica tion is a labora tory-based course w hi ch provides students w ith understand ing of, and competence in, the use of rap idly changing dig ital communica tion
techno logies th rough a conceptual approach tied to current practical applica tions. Students w il l complete a
va riety o f hands·on acti vi ties culminating in a major digital communica ti on project. Two ho urs o f lecture and
th ree ho u rs of lab pe r week. Prereq uis ite: TED 111 (3 crs.) Fall & Spring

TED 350. STUD[ES lN MANUFACTU RING. In independent stud y course in w hich the student works in an
area o f interest und er the guid ance of an ins tructo r w ith similar interests. The student prepa res triplicate
copies of a proposa l that presents the objecti ves to be achi eved, a proced ural o utline, special conditio ns,
ex pected findings, and assess ment methods. Stud ents are entitled to a minimum of fi ve hours o f individua l
facul ty time per credit. Proposals must receive instructor and department approva l before the stud ent registers
in the course. (1-3 crs.)
TED 352. ELEMENTARY SC HOOL TEC H OLOGY EDUCATION. Technologica l literacy must be a lea rning
goa l for all Ameri cans. This course wi.11 enable ed uca tion majors to exp lore and develop instructional methodo logies and assess student lea rning w hile add ressing grad e-level content standards for the study o f techno logy. Prereq uisite: Sophomore le,·el s ta nding. (3 crs.) Fa ll & Spring
TED 4 16. SUSTAJNA BLE ARC HJTECflJRE AN D SYSTEMS. This co u rse covers a va ri ety of natural and sustainab le cons truction materia ls and systems, some revivals o f ancient materia ls and practices, some new and
innovative, as the natural building movement ga ins both mo mentum and prominence in the cons truction and
architectural arena. Integra ted topics s uch as wa ter conserva tion systems and energy conserva tion and altemati ve generation sources a re also included . Two lec ture hours and th ree lab ho urs per week. Prerequisite:
Upper Level Standing (3 crs.) Fall & Spring

TED 426. MANUFACTURJNG ENTERPRISE. TI,e class begins w ith an introd uction to manufacturi ng techno logy, techni ca l sys tems, and a loo k at the histo ri ca l evolutio n of manufacturing. Students will examine the
o rganiza tion and management of manufa cturing endeavors. The class culminates in the design and production of a prod uct in a manufacturing enterprise situation, w hich closely parallels the func tions of a manufactu ring co rpo ration. TI1is w ill be done in a prod ucti on labora to ry using current eq ui pmen t and processes. This
course meets for two lecture hours and three labora tory hours per week. Prerequisi te: TEO 105, TE D 111 , TED
126, TED 226 (3 crs.) Fa ll & Spri ng
TED 436. ENG lNEERlNG DESIGN A D DEVELO PMENT. lrus co urse p rovid es ,ndi vidual and /or sma ll
g roups of stud ents within a labora tory class the opportuni ty to cond uct a focused investiga tion of a particular
techno logica l system or subsystem. TI,e na ture of th is investigation requires di rect contact by the student w ith
corporate, uni versity, and governmenta l libraries, laboratori es, and associa tions. TI,e scope of the resea rch and
develop ment problem could relate to loca l, national, as well as intema tional to pics. The time frame o f the
resea rch co uld be historical, contempo rary, or futuristic. Each s tudent and /or group is req uired to design,
build, ope rate, and ana lyze some type of techno logical model, proto type, o r simulation that demonstrates with
precision the essence of the resea rch prob lem . Po rtfo lio documentation of the progress of the resea rd1 and
deve lopment problem is req ui red. Two lecture hours and three lab hou rs per week. Prerequisite: TEO 105,
TED 111 , TED 126, TED 226 (3 crs.) Fall & Spring
TED 450. TEACl-ilNG TECHNOLOGY IN TH E SECON DA RY SC HOO L. ln this course, participan ts leam to
apply pedagogical skills in developing cu rriculum materials, applying teaching techniques, assessi ng s tud ent
ad1ievement and designing labora to ry layou ts in the systems of communication, cons truction, man ufactu ring,
trans portation and bio-rela ted techno logies. Integrating math and science concepts in a techno logy leam.ing
acti vity is an integra l com ponent of the course as stud ents lea m to design, produce, use and assess technological systems. Two lectu re hou rs and th ree laboratory ho urs per wee k. Prereq uisite: TEO 100, TEO 300,
Approved fo r Ad mission to Teacher Educa tio n fro m the College of Ed uca tion and Human Services (3 crs.) Fa l.l
& Spring
TED 451. TEACHING TEC H NO LOGY lN TH E ELEMENTARY SC HOO L. This course is d es ig ned fo r s tudents w ho are elementary edu ca tion majo rs as well as technology edu ca tion majo rs. It is des igned to offer
each student the opportunity to design and build teaching/ leaming acti vities that integrate concepts related to
ma thematics, science, communica tion, and social science, w ith techno logy. Two ho urs lecture and three ho urs
lab per week. Prereq uisite: PSY 208, l1E D 300, Approved fo r Admission to Teacher Ed ucations fro m the
Co llege of Education and Human Services (3 crs.) Fall & Spring
TED 460 HONORS STUDY IN COMMUN ICATION (1-3 crs.)
TED 465 HONORS STU DY IN CONSTRUCTION (1-3 crs.)
TED 475 HONORS STUDY I MANUFACTU RING (1 -3 crs.)
TED 480 HONORS ST UD Y IN TRANSPORTAT IO1 (1-3 crs.)
Hono rs courses are reserved for those w ith a "B" quali ty point average or better in the Techno logy Educa ti on
curricult1m specialty courses taken.
TED 461. TECHNO LOGY EDUCATION STUDENT TEACHJNG. Stude nt teach ing is the culmina ting experience fo r technology education majors. TI1e stud ent teacher is assigned to and wo rks und er two different master teachers at two different field loca tions du.ring the semester. TI,e development and refinement of contempora ry pedagogical s kills constitute the p rimary leaming purpose fo r the s tudent teacher. Specific teacher-

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lea m er skills th at are deve loped are lesson planning, labora tory management, safety practices, record keeping,
classroom management , and ed uca ti onal measurement and eva luation. An integra l component of the stu dent
teaching experience is a regul arly sched uled practicum . Th is sen1es as a means o f coordinating acti vities an d
interchanging ideas and experiences o f student teachers. Prereq u isite: Approved for Recommenda tion fo r
Student Teaching from the College o f Educa tion and Human Services, TED 450, TED 451 Co-requis ite: TED
462 (10 crs.) Fall & Sp ring
TED 462. PRO FESS IONA L PR ACTICES [N TECH O LOCY EDUCATI ON. This cou rse is d esig ned as a ca ps tone cou rse for Technology Educa tion stud ents. It is designed to p rov id e s tudents w ith an understand ing of
the role of the technology ed uca tion teacher w ithin a school system. Content covered in the class is applied to
the s tud ents' stud en t teaching experience and prepares them to enter the teaching profess ion upon gr aduation
and certifica tion. Finally, this cou rse p repares students to successfull y meet the req ui rements of the PD E 430
(Pennsy lvan ia Statewid e Eva lu at-ion Fo rm fo r Student Professional Know led ge a nd Practice) documentation.
Prerequis ite: Approved fo r Recommend ation fo r Student Teaching fro m the College of Educa tion and Human
Services, TED 450, TED 451 Co-req uis ite: TED 461 (3 crs.) Fall & Spring
TED 476. LA BORATORY DESIGN AN D MA INTENANCE. Th is is an ad vanced placement cou rse d esig ned to
further prepare students w ho a re about to begin teaching in a techno logy•based labo ratory or who are a lread y
teaching in one. The cou rse will have three main focuses. It will exam ine the requ irements o f a technologybased laboratory and contrast it with the needs of an indus trial a rts•based faci li ty. Secondly, it w ill look at the
sa fety req ui rements o f such a fa cility and its associated activ ities. Fina lly, the course w ill present informati on
on routine laboratory ma intenan ce, maintenance systems, troubleshooting and machine repa ir. This cm1rse
consists o f th ree ho urs o f lectu re/ labo ratory per week fo r 15 weeks. Prereq uisite; Upper Level Sta nding (3 crs.)
Fa ll &Spring
TED 565. SPECIA L PRO BLEMS IN TECH O LOC Y ED UCATION. (1-3 credi ts) TI1is cou rse p rovides the s tu dent with the o pportunities to experience and research various technology, techniques and teach in g method·
o logies in the d isci pline areas of Tech nology Education. n in tense in~ epth stu dy w ill be made in relation
to selected topics on an lndiv id ual basis o r as a sho rt-term concentrated stu d y session for a g roup. C red it is
va ria ble (1-3). Fall, Spring & Summe r

Theatre - THE
THE 100. INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE. A stud y o f the a rt a nd craft o f thea tre from play script to play
production. The course s urveys theat re his to ry, literature, a rchit·ectu re, acting, di recting, and design fo r the
stud ent w ho wants to know what goes on in thea tre and w hat it mea ns. Stud en ts can expect to pa rtici pate in
classroom perfo rmances. Fa ll and Sprin g (3 crs.)

TH:E 101. VOICE AND SPEEC H. A practica l and usefuJ course fo r the perfo rmer o r anyone w ho wa nts a
flexible, strong, controlled voice. TI,e Lessac methcxi involving the natura l ways in which the body p rod uces
vocal sounds is p rimari ly s tudied fo r clear and articula te speech w hich is free o f regional q ua lities, affectation,
imi tation and annoyi ng p hysica l habi ts. The course also involves transcri p tion of the lntem ational Phonetic
Alphabet fo r correct pronunciation. Spring (3 crs.)
THE 126. MAKEUP. This cou rse covers modeling the face and the body with makeup and w ith th ree dimensiona l p rostheses. Histo rica l, character, fantasy, corrective, street, and fashion makeu p w ill be resea rched and
applied. Studen ts w ith an ad va nced interest w ill constmct three-dimens iona l prostheses and hair pieces. Fa ll
or Spring (3 crs.)
THE 131. FUNDAMENTA LS O F ACTING. An introduction to the bas ic tools o f the actor 's craft and personal
d iscip line fo r the student throug h the use o f acting exercises, sens iti vity exercises, thea tre ga mes, and improvi·
sa ti on . Spring (3 crs.)
THE 141 . STAG EC RAFf I. lntrod uction to the theory and p ractice of s tagecra ft, in volving bas ic set construction, pa inting, and play read in g. Practical experience fo r stu dents majo ring in all performance med ia (e.g.,
television, fi lm). Fall (3 crs.)
THE 150. INTRODUCTION TO THEATRJ CAL DESIGN. This cou rse is a n overview of all a reas o f Thea tre
design incl uding scenic, lighting, and costume. Stud ents w ill explo re a va riety o f thea trical styles and histo rical
periods. Pa rticular emphasis is place on the design tools including; basic scale drawin g, draftin g, script analy·
s is, a nd color rendering. Fall (3 crs.)
THE 201. VOICE AND INTERPRETATION. Introduction to the basic voca l a nd analysis techniques necessary
fo r effective interp retation and p resenta tion of non- Fall (3 crs.)
THE 211 . LIG HTING I. The basic theory and practice of lighting fo r the stage prima rily, as well as film, a nd
television. Practica l experien ce fo r students majoring in perfo rman ce med ia (stage, television, film ) is stressed.
Fa ll (3 crs.)
THE 225. COSTUME CO NSTR UCTION. Basic patte rn dra fti ng a nd sew ing techniques applied to the con-

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struction of costumes. Fall or Spring (3 crs.)
THE 231. INTERMEDIATE ACTING. The development o f a personal and useful acti ng method to develo p
beli evable characters for the stage. The acting method is developed through intense scene work that includes
character and script ana lysis. Prerequisite: THE 131 Fundamentals of Acting or permission of instructor. Fa ll
(3 crs.)
THE 240. CREATI VE DRAMATICS. TI1e stimulation and developmen t of crea tivity th rough playmaking exercises, storytell ing, improvisation, and sensiti vity techniques useful for potential teachers and pa rents. Fall or
Spring (3 crs.)
THE 255. PUPPETRY. TI1e plann ing and production of puppet plays. Emphasis w ill be placed on designing
and building puppets beginning wi th the sim plest fo rm and moving to the most complex. Students w i.11 write
si mp le scripts for use in perfo rmance of puppet plays. Fall (3 crs.)

TH E 271. SCENE DESIGN I. Introduction to the theories and practice of designing scenery with emphasis on
designing for va rious envi.ronments. Prerequisite: TH-E 141 or permission of instructor. Spring (3 crs.)
TH E 302. HISTORY OF TH EATRE I. TI1e development of theatre from the Classics throu gh the Baroque,
including representative plays. Prerequ isites: ENG 101, ENG 102 are suggested. Fall (3 crs.)
THE 304. WORLD DRAMA. Classica l to 19th cen tury plays (excl uding Shakespeare) stud ied as blueprints fo r
theatrica l presentation. Prerequisites: ENG 101, ENG 102 are suggested . Writing co mponent course Fa ll or
Spring as needed (3 crs.)
THE 305. SHAKES PEA RE lN THE TH EATRE. Represen tati ve Shakespearea n plays studied as theatrica l presentation. Pre req uisites: ENG 101 , ENG 102 are suggested. Wri ting component course Fa ll or Spring as needed .
(3 crs.)

THE 306. MODERN DRAMA.19th and 20th centu ry plays studied as bluep rin ts fo r theatrical presentation.
Prereq uisites: E G 101 , ENG 102 are suggested . Writing component course Fall or Spring as needed. (3 crs.)
THE 309. READER'S THEATRE. Adva nced theory and practice of ora l interpreta tion techn iq ues. Focus moves
fro m solo to group perfo rm ance and the basic staging techniques of both Reader's Thea tre and Cha mber
TI,ea tre. Prerequ isite: THE 201 or COM 224 or permission of instructor. Every other Spring. (3 crs.)
THE 311. LJ GHTlNG II. Ad va nced theory and practice of lighting design for stage, television and film.
Practica l experience is stressed. Prerequisite: THE 211 or permission of instructor. Every other Spring. (3 crs.)
THE 312. HISTORY OF THEATRE IJ. The development of western thea tre from the Baroque to the p resent,
including representa ti ve plays. Prerequisites: E C 101 , ENG 102 are suggested . Writing Component course.
Spring. (3 crs.)
THE 320. FUNDAMENTA LS OF DIRECT[NG. The comprehensive study of the directo r's pre-prod uction
planning of a dramatic production for th e stage. TI1e directorial ana lysis of plays and basic fund amen ta ls of
composition, picturiza tion, movement, and improvisa ti on with gesture, costume, and properties is studied.
TI1e in-class preparation of a compl ete directorial script of a one act or a cutting from a longer play may be
directed as part of a public progra m of stud ent-d i.rected plays. Prerequisite Tt-rE 131 Every other Fall (3 crs.)

THE 325. COSTUME DESIGN. Basic princi ples of costume design. Stud ents comp lete various design projects
for specific plays selec ted from a variety of historical periods. Spring (3 crs.)
THE 328. SCENE PAlNTING. The practice of scenery painti ng fo r the thea tre. Students work w ith a va riety of
pa ints, texturing materia ls, and ap pl.ication techniques. Particular em phasis is placed on the enla rgement of
existing art works to a size suitab le for stage use. Fall or Spring (3 crs.)

TH E 33·1. ADVA 1CED ACTING. This co urse challenges the actor's abili ty to demonstra te a persona l and usefu l acting method through a wide range of tex tua l problems, historical and modem plays and acting styles.
Prerequisite: Tl-I E 23·1 or permission of the instructor. Fall (3 crs.)
TH E 341. TAGECRA.Ff 11 Advanced practice and principles of scenery and property construction. Practica l
ex perience with plastics, metals, drafting, and advanced woodwo rk is stressed . Prereq uisite: THE 14·1 or
permission of instn1ctor. Spring (3 crs.)
THE 350. THEATR E PRACTI UM: ACTING. Fa ll and Sp ring. (Va ri able crs.)
THE 351 . THEATR PRACTI UM : DA CE. Fall and Spring. (Va riable crs.)
THE 352. THEATRE PRACTICUM: DIRECTlNG. Fall and Spring. (Variab le crs.)
TH E 353. THEATRE PRACTICUM: DESIGN. Fall and Spring. (Va ri able crs.)

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THE 354. THEATRE PRACTICU M: MA AG EMENT. Fall and Spring. (Va riable crs.)
THE 355. TH EATRE PRACTICUM: TEC HNI CA L DIRECTO R. Fall and Spring. (Va riable crs.)
THE 356. TH EATRE PRACTICU M: TECH NICA L PRODUCTION. Fa ll and Spring. (Va riable crs.)
THE 357. THEATRE PRACTICUM: TO URING THEATRE. May be repea ted only to a maximum of 10 cred its.
Fall and Spring. (Va riable crs.)
THE 358. TH EATRE PRACTICUM: SUMMER THEATRE. May be repea ted only to a maximum of 10 credi ts.
Summer. (Va riable crs.)
TI,ea tre Practicum courses are the applica tion o f learned skills in speci fic areas o f thea tre and dance. Credit is
variable to a maximum of fi ve cred its per term and a maximum of six to be counted toward graduation.

(Va riable crs.)
THE 371. SCENE DESIGN ll. Ad vanced tl1eory and practice of design ing scenery and lighting, w ith emphasis
on designing for various e nvironme nts. Prereq uis ite: THE 271 o r permission of ins tmcto r. Fall o r Spring as

needed. (3 crs.)
THE 450. THEATRE PRACTICUM: SENIOR THESIS. Specia l acting, d irecting, management, and design o r
technica l involveme nt in a play production. Prerequisite: Senior level only. Fall and Spring. (3 crs.)

University College - UNI
UN I 100. FIRST-YEAR SEMIN AR. Fi rst-Yea r Seminar helps stud ents to achieve their ed uca tional goals
through the utiliza tion of a full range of institutional and community resources. (1 er.)

UN I 200. CAREER READINESS. This course provides knowledge of a practical prepa ration fo r the worl d of
work. Stude nts conduct self~assessme nt for career planning; lea rn how to research pa rticular jobs, careers, and
employers; develop skills needed fo r obtaining a job; learn how the workplace is organized; and explore the
options for combin ing career and life expecta tions. (1 er.)

Women's Studies - WST
WST 200. INTRO DUCTION TO WOMEN'S STUDIES. An overview of a fas t growi ng multi-disciplinary field,
focusing o n the effect of gend e r o n human li ves, incl uding cultural beliefs about women's natu re, abili ties, and
role; the rea lities of wome n's personal fa mily, economic and political li ves; and the dynamics o f change.
Western and especially US mate rials predominate, but diverse s ituations o f wo me n inte rnatio nally w ill be
considered. (3 crs.)
WST 300. SELECTE D TO PICS IN WOME 'S STUDIES. Discussion and resea rch o n selected top ics in
women's studies. Topi cs may be developed on an experimenta l basis according to the ins tructo r's expertise
and stud ent interest. (3 crs.)

WST 400. FEMIN IST SCHOLARSHIP

D RESEARCH: A SEMJNAR. An explo ration of classic and current

controversies in feminist theory and the impact of fe minist scholarship on the pu rsuit o f knowledge, particularly in te rms o f me thod. The emphasis w ill be on individual research on topics re levant to the student's major

field. (3 crs.)
WST 430. I TERNSHTP IN WOME 'S STUDIES. Provid es practical experience in women's studi es related
work. Ln consultation w ith the ad visor, a stud ent may seek p lacement in sud1 situati ons as women's centers,
she lters, health clini cs, politica l orga nizations, special inte rest organizations, or newspapers. Coursework may
include ind ividual student-ins tructor consuJ tations, presentations, reading discussions, guest lectures, fie ld
tri ps, resea rch, and expe riential papers. (3 crs.)

Workforce Development - WFD
WFD 199, 299,399, 499. SPEC IA L TOPICS IN WORKFO RCE DEVELO PMENT. (Va riable -0.l to 18 credit
hours; repea table up to 18 credits) These courses provide opportunities fo r stud ents who have en rolled in or
have comple ted structured certifi ca tes, apprenticeships, o r in-house workforce training progra ms, as we ll as
Life experiences, to docume nt and demonstrate thei r compete ncies in orde r to ob tain academic credit for
degree seeking purposes. These classes will plug directly into flexible options of the associate o f scie nce degree
in Wo rkforce Development, as well as the bache lor o f science degrees in Gene ral Studies: Scie nce and

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University Services
Louis L. Manderino Library
The Louis L. Manderino Library is committed to providing re ources that suppo rt
the research needs of Cal U students and faculty. This includes a substantial collection of prin t and electronic books, audi ovisual materi als (videos, DVDs, CDs), U.S.
and Pennsylvania government documen ts, print and electronic journal subscriptions, and online research databases.
Shared Library Resources and Interlibrary Loan
In addition to o ur own coll ections, Cal U participates in two major resource sharing programs that offer our patrons a weaJth of additi onal resources.

The PALCI E-Z Borrow program aJJows patrons to sea rch and retrieve materials
from more than fiJty Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and West Virginia uni versi ties and
colleges. Participating libraries include some of the premier insti tutions: Carnegie
Mellon, Penn State, Temple, Univ. of Pittsburgh, Univ. of Pennsylvania, West
Virginia, Rutgers, and others.
The other resource sharing project is UBorrow, which enables users to search and
retrieve materials from the 17 Keystone Library etwork Libraries. Ul3orrow also
includes a "reciproca l borrowing" feature that enab les Ca l U patrons to walk into
an y other Ul3orrow library and check out materiaJs using their Cal U library card.
The item can then be returned to any Ul3orrow library.
When needed materials are not available in our library, through E-Z Borrow, or
UBorrow, patrons may place a request through our Interlibrary Loan office. This
service is free, except for some very rare circumstan ces involving particularly
Lmusual books.
Electronic Resources
Co mputerized information retrieval has made lib ra ry resea1·cl1 fa ster, more thorough, and more effi cient. The library's online public access ca talog can be accessed
by anyone on the Internet to quickly loca te books, aud iovisua l materials, or government documents in the library's collecti on. Cal U students have access to more
than 20,000 online, fu!J-tex t periodical titles. We also offer onli.ne books and reference resources (encyclopedi as, Literary resources, etc.).
A ll of the library's electronic resources are accessib le from on- and off-cam pus

loca tions. ll1is al.lows stud ents to do research from anywhere they have lnternet
access: campus, dorm, apartment, home, etc. Since the library seeks to provide tl1e
best resources for our stud ents, please visit our Web
site(http:/ / www. librar y.cup.edu) for tl1e most current list and desc riptions of our
electronic resources.
Reference Services
With so man y resources, and so much content ava ilab le to stud ents, knowing how
to find appropriate irlformation effici ently can be daw1ting. Our Reference
Librarian s are ava ilable, in the library, by telephone, or by email, to help guide students in their research. Manderino librarians are also facul ty members, and collaborate with classroom instructors to teacl1 effecti ve resea rching skills for particular
Wli versity courses.
Other Services
ll1e library offers a nwnber of other services, including: public access com puters
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connected to the Internet, wireless Internet conn ecti vity on all fl oors of the library,
wireless lap-top co mputers that students can borrow from the Circulation Desk,
photocopiers, a meclia services center w ith audiovisual eqwpment and materials,
and lamination and binding services. In addjti on, Mand erino Library is an official
Federal Governm ent Doc uments Depo ito ry. TI1e Documents Librarian is available to provide assistance with the use of these important reso urces.

IT Services
Uru versity IT Services are loca ted in the basemen t of Manderino Library. IT Services
consist of two deparbnents, Computer Systems and Networking. Staff offi ces are
open Mond ay through Friday from 8:00 A.M. Lmtil 4:00 P.M. Open computer labs
loca ted on the second floor of oss HalJ are available fo r student use. The computer
fac ilities at the u1u versity are separated into two distinct functional areas. One area
dea ls with prov iding computer resources to meet the instructional and researd1
needs of the U1u versity, such as student access for coursework and the Manderino
Library on-Line ca talog. The other area provides resources to meet the administrative
needs of the uni versity.
Computer Accounts
Students who register for classes automatically have a Windows computer accoU11t
created fo r their use during the semester. A VMS accoU11t will be created if the student registers fo r specific classes. There is no m arge for the service or for the use of
the computer network.
Canipus Network
The Luij versity campus bwldings are connected together via a !ugh-speed state-ofthe-ar t GigE local area network. TI1e network provides GigE connecti vity to every
floor on the campus and each floor has switmed Ethernet to every office, classroom,
lab and residence hall roo m. Southpointe Center and RET (Regional Enterprise
Tower) are connected via a !ugh-speed ATM WAN whim ex tends all computer
resources to both remote sites. The network also provides the capability for distance
learning programs. The university is connected to the State COPA (Commonwealth
of PA) Netwo rk and is a SEGP (Sponsored Ed ucational Group) under Internet2. Ths
statewide netwo rk includes the Commonwealth of PA and all of The State System of
Higher Ed uca tion Uru versities and the Office of the Chancellor.
Instructional Computing Facility
The Instructional Computing Facility (]CF) loca ted on the second floor of Noss Hall,
is the main center fo r stud ent campus network access and general use desktop computing. Ths facili ty contains personal computer systems and printers in laboratories
and classrooms, and provides access to adaptive technology systems. Generally, the
labs are open seven days a week du.ring fall and spring semesters an d five days a
week during summer sessions. However, sdiedules may chan ge and the hours are
posted ead1 semester in the !CF and can be req uested by cal.ling 724-938-4335. The
labs are dosed during holidays and session breaks.
Distance Education via Interactive TV (ITV)

As a leader in tedm ology i.nstruction, Cali.forrua Uru versity of Pennsylva.rua has
nU1Tierous courses that are currently deli vered via distance learrung. Classes can
originate and be received at tl1e main campus and from off-campus sites like the
Southpointe Center and RET. TI1ese courses are deli vered instantly using state-ofthe-art videoconferencing systems across the U1U versity's data network. Distance
Educa tion equipment allows the transmission of audio and video between two or
more locations for the purpose of deli vering i.nstruction, enhancing educational
experiences, conducting meetings, and participating in conferences.
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[Distance Education classrooms contain video cameras and sensitive microphones
that can be controlled from a remote site. Always assume what you are doing and
saying is being seen and hea rd ANYTIME you a.re in or near a classroom. Also, be
aware that transmission of auruo and video can occur wi th the monitors off, and
conversa tions in the hall outside of classrooms may be heard . Private conversations
should occur at some other location than the Distance Education classroom.]
Other Campus Facilities

Many departments have computers fo r stud en t use; only some of the facilities are
listed here. Additional campus computer laboratories are loca ted in and operated by
various departments on campus including: Applied Engineering and Technology,
Business and Economics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Earth Science, and
English (Word Processing Laboratory). The College of Education and Human
Services maintains a Teacher Ed uca tion Computer Lab in the Keystone Education
Building. There is also a Student Access Cen ter Computer Lab loca ted on the first
level of the a tali Student Center. The Southpointe Center provides laboratories for
instructional use. Contact your department for specific information about laboratory
facilities available fo r educa tional purposes.

Campus Leaming Labs
Math Lab

The fo ll ow ing services and re o urces a.re offered free in the Math Laboratory: tutorial support in math and math-related courses; videotape tutorials on most algebra
topics; Web-based math courses: homework / tuto ring / testing; and math anxiety
software an d reference books.
Success in a math course is achieved by working on assignments as soon as possible after class and by making accomplishments each da y. Students who have difficulty w ith math courses sho uld call 724-938-5893 to schedule an appointment.
They should bring attempted homework w ith them.
The Lab's videotape tutorials are w ritten by one of the authors of each text, and
are available fo r use in the Math Lab and on overnight sign-o ut basis.
ationally renowned autho rs claim that half of all college students are math anxious, and that many math anxio us students exhibit physiological symptoms, such
as headad1e or stomachad1es. Stud ents w ith the e symptoms only in math environments should discuss the situation with the Math Lab director.
Reading Clinic
The Reacting Clinic offers free one-hour tu to ring sessions to all stud ents. The
Clinic is staffed by a fac ul ty member and two work study students who teach
techniques to improve reading comprehension and vocabular y. Help is also available in identifying main ideas, ma.king inferences, drawing conclusions, und erstanding concepts and facts and test- taking skills. Emphasis is placed on transferring these skills to college text reading. In adrution, the Reading Clinic assists students in Reading Praxis prepara tion and obtaining reading rates. Students can
make appointments to work privately or sched ule an independent lab session that
is staff-directed . The Reading Clinic is housed in oss Hall, Room 107. The
Reading Clinic Director, Patricia Johnson's, office is loca ted in oss Hall Room 118.
For mo re info rmati on, please call (724) 938-4364. The Reading Clinic is open
Monday thro ugh Friday.

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Writing Center
T11e Writing Cen ter provides free writing assistance to Cal U studen ts-undergradu ate and graduate-in all academic majors and program s. Trained writing
consultants work one-to-one with students who wish to improve their w riting
process including getting started, developing a first d raft, revising and editing.
While writing cons ultants don' t copyed it or proofread stud ent papers, they will
wo rk closely wi th students as they learn strategies (including editing and proofreading) for improving their own writing throu gh rev ision. The Writing Center
also offers computer access, a writing resource library and informative handouts
about writing.

Loca ted in 110 Noss, the Writing Center is open Monday through Friday. Hours
va ry. Walk-ins a re welcome, but a ppointments are encouraged. For more information o r to ma ke an appo intment, call 724-938-4336 o r e-mail writingctr@cup.edu.

Career Services
The prima ry purpose of Career Services is to assist students in d evelopin g, evalua ting, and effectively implementing appropriate career plans, using the Career
Advantage Program as a fram ework. Undergrad uates, seniors, grad uate stud ents,
and alumni may obtain general advice and informati on on career and job search
strategies. On-campus interviews and informationa l sessions are scheduled for students interested in meeting wi th represen tatives from business firms, government
agencies, industries, and school districts seeking candidates for employment. T11e
Caree r Servi ces Web site houses a weal th of career planning and job search information.
Students are encouraged to visit Career Services to:
• lea rn how to effectively use our Web site resources for ca ree r and job search
planning at www.cup.edu / careers;
• schedule a session on the comp uterized ca reer guidan ce and information system,
eDlSCOVER;
• schedule an appointment for one-on-one career guidance;
• learn about the CareerNet job shadowing/career netwo rking program ;
• investiga te coopera ti ve education, and servi ce learning opportwlities;
• register and sea rch fuU time, part-time, co-op, internship, seasonal, and
volunteer pos itions on College Central / PA System Web site:
www.collegecentral.com / cup.
• learn about career workshops, job fairs, and specia l programs;
• register for the undergraduate one-credi t Career Readiness course;
• participate in a "mock" interv iew;
• review information guides for resume writing, interview ing, cover letters, and
job search;
• get the most up-to-date informa tion on compan y recmiting visits; and
• sign-up for cam pus interviews and information sess ions
Cooperative Education
Co-op is a prog ram provid ed by the Career Services Department, which enables
students in all majors (w1dergradua te and gradua te) to gain pa id career-related
expe rience as ea rly as sophomore year.

The program gives students the opportunity to relate class room theory with a
practica l work experience in a fi e ld rela ted to his/ her acad emic or career goals.
Students may be employed part or full-time, and may choose to work during the
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dents, in all academic majo rs are encouraged to participate provided they meet the
eli gibili ty requirements. It is expected that the student's coopera ti ve education
experience(s) w ill span h,vo semesters or summers w hile enrolled at California.
Co-op Eligibility
• Compl etion of Career Readiness, a one-credit course,
• Completion of 30 credits (Associate's - 15; Master 's - 6), studen t must have at
least a 2.0 overal.l grade point average (3.0 for Ma ter's).
• Agreement to complete two co-op experiences (experiences can be completed in
the summer), one semester for Associate's or Master 's.

Tii.ree Ways to Fit Co-op into an Academic Program:
1) Work part-tin1e wh.iJe still en.rolled full-time in classes.
2) Work fu ll-time with no classes sd1eduled for the semester.
3) Work full-tim e or part-time in the summer.
Where Can I Work?
• Stud ents can work either locally o r nati onw ide.
• Co-op advertises positions tJi.roughout the U.S. and abroad.
• The Co-op staff also ass ists students in developing Co-op sites in an y
loca ti on.
How Does Co-op Differ from lntern.ships?
• A.I I Co-op positions are paid - intern.ship positions ca.n be either paid
o r unpaid .
• Co-op is administered Iii.rough Career Services - internships are coordinated
through the Lnternship Center in parb1ership with acadern.ic departments.
• Co-op is a non-credit experience-all internships are for credit. (Stud ents
receive a notation on their transcript for tl1eir Co-op experi ence.)
Coopera tive Ed uca tion pos itions are advertised on the Ca reer Services job posting
Web site, www.collegecentraJ.com / cup. Students w ho enroll in Co-op are eligible
to apply for posted positions. AdditionaJ in.formation and appointmen ts with the
Cooperative Educa tion Coordina tor are availab le in the Career Services
Department Eberly Science and Technology Center.
Internship Center
An internship offers students a for-credit opportunity to acquire co l.lege-level
knowledge and skills outside of a traditional academic setting th.rough an affili ation with communi ty organizations, governmen tal agencies, or private businesses.
Internship center staff works with fa cuJ ty, students, and communi ty o rganiza tions
to crea te quality internships. Internships give students an edge in the job market,
build resumes, and expose stud ents to real-world problems and issues. Cal U students ha ve interned throughout the world at such diverse sites as the Lnte Show
with David Lettemian; International Criminal Tribunal, The Hague, etherlands; US
Environmental Protection Agency; DC Public Defend ers Office; Pittsburgh Steelers;
America's Most Wanted; H einz History Cente r and hundreds of others. Con tact the
lnternsh.ip Center for help in navigating the process, loca ting internship sites, or
any issues related to internships. Visit our Web site at www.cup.edu / intern.ship or
visit Eberly Science and Technology Center, Room 230. Phone 724-938-1578 oremail prirnrn@cup.edu for more information.

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Visi ting Student Program
Students at California University ma y choose to em oll for a period of time at any
of the other 13 institutions in the Pennsylvani a State System of Higher Education;
and, simila rly, students from those 13 may enroll at California . These institutions
are Bloomsbw-g, Cheyney, Clarion, East Stroudsbw-g, Edinboro, Indi ana,
Kutztown, Lock Haven, Mansfi eld, Millersville, Shippensbw-g, Slippery Rock, and
West Chester Universities of Pe1msylvania .

The purposes of this program are to allow stud ents at one institution to participate, for a limited peri od of time, in courses, programs or experiences not available
at their home institution, witho ut loss of institutional residency, eli gibility for honors or athletics, or credits toward graduation; and to expand options available to
stud ents in such matters as stud ent teaching, clinica l experiences, internships, and
international exchange programs.
Further information may be obtained from the Office of the Provost. Links to
on.line Lmdergraduate college catalogs of participating institutions may be found
on the Manderino Library's webpage at www.library.cup.edu .
The procedures and standards for the Visiting Student Program app ly equally to
students at any of the State System institutions and are as follows .
l. The student must have satisfa ctorily completed at least 27 credits at
California, and be in good academic standing.
2. The stud ent must obtain advance approval from Ca lifornia University
complete specified studies at a sibling wl.i versity und er tll.is program. Each wl.iversity specifies the approval procedw-e for its own students' participation and for
studen ts from other State System wl.i versities.
3. The student must present ev idence of approval from Califonl.ia University and
ev idence of visiting Lul.iversity acceptance at the time of registration at the sibling
wl.i versity.
4. A student may complete up to 18 credits in a single semester and up to 16 credits of swnmer work as a visiting stud ent.
5. All credits and grades accrued at the sibling wl.iversity will be accepted in fu1J
by Califonl.ia U11.i versity, and thereafter trea ted as Ca lifonl.ia University credits and
grades.
6.The student registers at, and pays tuition and fees to, the State System
uni versity visited. A student wisll.ing to divide a course load between two institutions during the sam e term registers and pays appropriate tuition and fees at both
Lul.i versities.

Public Safety
The Department of Public Safety and University Police at California University of
Pennsylvania is a fully recognized law enforcement agency as authorized by 71
P.S. 646, the Admi.Jl.istrative Code of 1929 as amended and Title 18 of the
Pennsylvarl.ia Consolidated Statutes, (Cri.Jne and Offenses) and 24 P.S.
20-1006-A(l4) 20-2010A (5) of the State System of Higher Education Act.
The deparhnent consists of professionally trained individuals capable of respondi.J1g to requests for assistar1ce in routine and emergency situations. The department
is certified with automatic ex ternal defi brillators (AED). The deparhnent, a di verse
gro up of police officers, commu.11.ications officers, and secretarial staff, provides
continuous 24-hour assistance to the University commwl.ity.
The staff includes a director, an assistant director; two shift supervisors and 11
additional comnl.issioned police officers that have received training at the
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Pennsylvania State Police Academy. Two public safety communications officers
and one departmental secreta ry con tribute to the operation of the department.
Public safety personnel are certified in CPR, basic first aid procedures, and the
emergency medical airborne evacuation policy and procedure for transportation
of the seriously ill or critically injured.
Adclitional services offered to Uni versity studen ts, facu lty, and staff consist of
parking and traffic management; criminal investigations; hea lth, fire, and safety
surveys; special event planning; accident investiga tion; and crime prevention
information and presentations.
Pursuant to the Pennsylvania College and University Securi ty Act, and the Federal
Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990, post-secondary institutions,
including colleges and Luliversities, must annually provide to all applicants, students and employees, information with respect to campus crime statistics and the
securi ty policies of the institution .
The informa tion is compiled by California University and made availab le through
the Office of Adnussions, the Office of Student Development and Services, and the
Office of Public Safety, and on the University Web site at
www.cup.edu / public_safety

Character Education Institute
The California Universi ty of Permsylvania Character Educa tion Institute opened in
January 1995 in response to Emphasis on Va lues, a report produced by the
Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education urging its uni versities to give
increased attention to values during the 1990s and beyond.
Goals of the Institute
The Character Education lnstitute has three broad goa ls based on the University's
core values of Integrity, Civility, and Responsibility:
1. To provide character development training to regional organizations.
2. To serve as a resource to the University's colleges, departments, and student
organiza tions as they contribute to the moral development of Californi a University
students.
3. To provide a resource cen ter to help prepare education majors for their unavoidable role as char acter educa tors, and to p rovide assistance to school clistricts and
local organiza tions that seek to contribute to the moral develop men t of the citizens
in their comm unities.

Services
The Character Education lnstitute provides the fo llowing services and resources:
1. The Institute establishes relationships with regional businesses and organizations to provide cl1aracter education and principle-based consulting services and
training. As a result of this trairli.ng, businesses and organiza tions establish
endowed scholarships at the University.
2. The Character Ed uca tion Institute provides resources to members of the
University comm uni ty as they give increased attenti on to moral reflection and dialogue. These resources include materials relevant to all education majors concerning their future role as character educators.
3. The Institute maintains a resource center that contains character educa tion curriculum materia ls, books, journals, newsletters, audio and videotapes, and a clipping file on special subjects; e.g., values in athletics. T11ese materials are available
to University faculty, staff, administrators, and studen ts, to local civic groups, and
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to school directo rs and staff from local school districts.
The Character Educa tion Institute is located in 207 Old Main. To obtain additional
information about the Ca lifo rni a Uni versity Character Educa tion Institute, please
contact:
Ron Pa ul
Executi ve Director, Character Education Institute
Califo rnia University of Pe,m sylvania
250 University Avenue
California, PA 15419
Telephone: 724-938-5491
www.cup.edu / educa tion / charactered

University Advancement
The Office of University Ad vancement was established in 1992 to prov ide a fuU
range of internal and ex ternal services to Californi a University of Pennsylvani a.
Advancement endeavors to enhance relationships wi th all a.lwnni and friends, the
general public, prospective students, fow1dations, businesses, policy makers and
others who have the ability to assist Californi a University and its students. This
offi ce conducts fw1draising efforts on behalf of the University incl uding annual
hmd, telephone, and ca pital campaigns, and scholarship enhan cement and
planned giving programs. The Office of University Advancement also has responsibility fo r liaison with the Found ation for Ca lifo rnia University of Pe,msylvani a
and the Califo rnia University Alwnni Association. The office of the Vice President
for Uni versity Ad vancement is located in Room 114 of Old Main. Phone: 724-9385938; fax: 724-938-5880.
Alumni Relations
The Office of Alumni Relations, loca ted on the first floor of the Michael and Julia
Kara Alumni House, is the liaison between the University and its mo re than 45,000
living alumni. AlJ alwrmi are eligible to receive The Cal U Rroiew (Uni versity magazine) and information about various programs, services, and events. The offi ce
coordinates alwnni events such as Homecoming, Alumni Weekend, and numerous
class, geogra phic, and society programs both on and off campus. Alumni Relati ons
also works with the AllUll.11.i Association (see below) to conduct various projec ts.
Phone: 724-938-4418; fa x, 724-938-4327; e-mail, alu1nni@cup.edu.
Alumni Association
The California University of Pennsylvania Alumni Association serves California
University and its alumni by fos tering a w ide circle of benefi cial relationships
among alumni, stud ents, the llll.i versity, and the grea ter community. The
University's alwnni have been officially organized since 1939. Today, more than
45,000 graduates a.re members of the Association. A board comprises 24 directors,
elected by the members of the Association . The boa rd works closely with the
Office of the University President, the Office of Uni versity Ad vancement, and the
Office of Alumni Relations. Phone: 724-938-4418; fax, 724-938-4327; e-mail,
a1wnni@cup.edu.
The Campaign To Build Character and Careers
In 2005, the University law1ehed a five-year ca pital ca mpaign to build our endowment, and to secure long-term hmding for scholarships, academic p rograms and
facilities including a new Convoca tion Center. The Office of the Capital Campaign,
located in Room 111 of Old Main, coordinates hmdraisi.ng, dono r relations and
stewardship activities. Responsibilities of the offi ce include the annual hmd, donor
relations and research, planned giving and the Giving to Cal Web page. A volu.n349

teer steering co1ru,-tittee of 50 prominent alunmi and friend s is a part of a larger
volunteer pool that works with the Capital Campaign staff leadership to identify
and solicit major gifts to the University. TI,e "quiet phase" of the campa ign wi ll
continue through 2008 when the public campaign and overa ll ca pital campaign
goals will be ai111ow1eed. Phone: 724.938.5706.
Foundation for California University of Pennsylvania
TI,e Founda tion for California University of Pennsylvania, w ith offi ces on the second floor of the Michael and Julia Kara Alumni House, receives fLmd s from fo undations, businesses, alw,rni, staff, faculty ai,d friends to benefit the University and
its programs. TI,e FoLmd ation mai1ages endowment fw1d s that provide support
for studen t scholarships and other University activiti es. Phone: 724-938-4329 or
fax, 724-938-4480.
Marketing
TI,e Office of Marketing identifies oppo rtwlities to promote the California
University. In conjunction with consultants ai1d members of va1"ious uni versity
constituencies, Marketing defines, plans and executes ca mpaigns, producing supporting materials that sa tisfy the stated goals of various University areas. The
office co ll ects and ai1alyzes data, evaluates results, and communicates its findings
to the a ppropriate constituency. Marketing publishes the Uni versity's alu1mti magazine, The Cal U Review, the California Journal, the University's offi cial weekly pub1.ica tion, as well as a qu arterly publication, President's Perspective, which is circulated
to several external targeted constituencies. 11,e offi ce is also responsible for
the California University Web Site, www.cup.edu. Phone: 724-938-4195; fax,
724-938-5932.
Public Affairs
The Office of Pu blic Affairs serves as the Uni versity's Liaison w ith various public
constituencies, ga thering irlformati on from the California University commLLili ty
and distributing it regularly to print ai,d electronic media outlets. In collabora tion
with the marketing agency of record, admirtistration and internal clients, this office
sets goals and develops strategies fo r the University's relationship-building efforts.
The Di.rector of Public Affairs serves as the University spokesperson. Phone:
724-938-4195; fax, 724-938-1500.

Student Development and Services
Inherent in the Uni versity's educa tional mission is a conunitrnent to building
Character ai1d Ca,·eers as weU as supporting the University's Core Va lues of
Integrity, Civility and Responsibility. The central focus of the Stud ent Development
and Services di vision is the personaliza tion of the wliversity experience, with concern for individual intellectual development and personal, social, leadership, and
physical development. The division is co mmitted to recognizing and assisting in
the full realiza tion of student potential. Tilis includes supporting the University's
bill of rights and responsibilities, incorpora ting continuous improvement into all
programs and activities, promoting community se rvice, diversity and ins tilling the
culture of philanthropy thro ughout the stud ent bod y.
[.n order to foster this holistic development of stud ents, the di vision designed ai,d
implemented student learning ou tcomes. It is Student Development and Services'
objective to enable students to acllieve the seven learning domains listed below
through a variety of program s and services.

Values, Moral, and Ethics
SeLf-Awa reness/Tntra personal Development
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l.nterpersonal /Social Development
Leadership and Citizenship
Preparation for Lifelong Lea rning
Purpose / Voca tional Competence
Phys ica l Development
For additional info rm ation and regulations governing stud ent life and conduct
besides those presented here, stud ents should refer to the current ed ition of The
Student Handbook.
Oppo rtunities for wo rk-stud y jobs, g raduate ass istantships, internships, and volunteer work assignments are ava il able fo r q ualified students. Chec k with the vari ous offi ces or departments to inq uire about openin gs.
Registrati on at the uni versity ass umes the student's acceptance of responsibili ty fo r
compli ance with all regulations published in this ca talog, as well as ru les fow, d in
offi cial publica tions or offi cially announced to the Uni versity co mmunity. For additi onal info rmation and regulati ons governing student life and condu ct, please refer
to the current ed ition of TI,e Statement of Stu den t Rights and Responsibilities:
Student Code of Conduct in the Student H andbook.
Alcohol and Other Drug Awareness Progra ms
The Uni versity Alcohol and Other Drug Awa reness Prog ram s are loca ted in Carter
Hall (fo rmerly Building F). These programs provide edu ca ti onal programs for the
Unive rsity aimed at increasing awareness of alcohol and o ther drug-related issues.
Thro ugh these programs, students are provided access to consultation, intervention, counseling, educa tion, awa reness programs and substan ce-free acti vities.
CHOICES is the assessment and intervention progra m designed to assist those
whose behav ior may be harmful to themselves or others beca use of alcohol or
other drug use. Stud ents are requi red to take part in the CHOJCES program if they
have been cited by the Uni ve rsity Judicial Officer for hav ing vi olated the Stud ent
Code of Cond uct and alcohol and other drugs were involved . CHOICES I, the first
level of th.is progran, , involves students in two ind ividual sessions and eight ho urs
of education. CHOICES II involves stud ents in mo re in-depth interventi on efforts
aimed at assisting them in making hea lthy decisions. The CHOICES program is
one component of the Uni versity's effort to provid e a drug- free co mmw1.ity. For
more info rmation ca ll 724-938-4191.
OITIONS is an educa tional outreach component of the drug and alcohol program . Awa reness, alternatives, peer educa tion and other program s are offered
through OPTIONS. For more info rmation call 724-938-4191.

GAMMA, a co mponent of the national BACCHUS (Boost Alcohol Consciousness
Concerning the Health of University Student ) national peer educa tion network
orga11.izatio n, maintains a loca l chapter of members of the social Greek system.
GAMMA stri ves to acti vely promote campus and community-wide leadership on
healthy and safe lifestyle decisions concen1.ing alcohol abuse, tobacco use, illegal
drug use, unhea lthy sexual p ractices and other 11.igh-risk beha viors. For more
info rmation call 724-938-4303 o r vi. sit the GAMMA website at www.bacchusgamma.org.

Californi a Campus Commw1ity Coalition, w l1.ich is a comn1.ittee comprised of both
the Uni versity and commw1i ty, addresses w1d erage and dangerous d rinking on
campus and in the commw,ity. For information, ca ll 724-938-41 91.
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Southwestern Pennsylvania Drug and Alcohol Consortium is a combined effort by
California and neighboring universities to provide a forum for discussion of relevant and current issues in drug an d alcohol prevention and education, as weU to
share developmental programming ideas.
CalCa rd - University Identification Card
The Ca lCard is both a cam pus identifica tion card and a convenient way to make
purd1ases and use services on camp us. The CalCa.rd is available to all California
University of Pennsylvania studen ts, faculty, staff and eligible guests. The CaJCard
comes ready to use, pre-programmed with basic services, and then enhan ced
based on your needs.
CalCard Services
AAA - Part of the basic service of earn student CalCard is the AAA - Roadside
Assistance Program. Under this program, Cal U students can receive two free limited roadside assistance caJJs from AAA per academic year. To use this feature,
simply ca.LI the toU free number on the back of your CalCard. Your AAA Roadside
A sistance identifica ti on number is your University email address. For more
details, stop by the Information Desk in the atali Student Cen ter for a AAA
brochure.
Access - Students who reside on campu use their CalCa.rd to access their residence haUs. Students residing at Jefferson at Ca liforni a use their Ca lCard to access
the cl ubhouse.
Banking/Financial Services
On-campus financ ial services are offered to students, facul ty and staff in conjunction with the Ca lCard. Students can elect to have their CalCa.rd activated for use as
an ATM / debit ca.rd associated with their account. The electronic ban.king facility is
located on the lower level of the a tali Student Center. ATMs a.re located at the
ata li Student Center and at the Jefferson@Cal.iforni a apa rtments.
Entertainment* - Cal U students receive free ad mission to most en tertainment
events sponsored by the Student Association, lnc.
Fitness Center* - Cal U students receive unlimited access to the Herron Recrea tion
and Fitness Center. Faculty, staff, and alumni w ho ha ve purcl1ased a membershi p
use their CalCard to gain admission to the fitness center.
Manderino Library - The CaJCa.rd is used to cl1eck out materials and access the
li brary's PILOT system.
Tickets* - Cal U students receive free admission to aU home, regular-season intercollegiate sporting events. Tickets for other events ca n be purrnased using Shop
Doll ars at the Info rmation Center.
Transit - Just present your valid stud ent CaJCard and you can ride any of the Mid
Mon Valley Transit Authori ty bus routes free of rnarge. Sd1edules are also availab le on campus at the Na tali Stud ent Center and Public Safety Office or oriline at
www.mmvta.com.

CalCard Accounts
CaJCard accoun ts work like a debit acco w1t; you deposit hmds in advan ce and
your account is debited earn time you make a purrnase.

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Meal - Everyone enrolled in a meal plan will use the CalCard to pay for his or her
meals. v\lhen purchasing a meal, just give your CalCard to the cashi er. Your meal
account will be automaticalJy reduced by one meal. Everyone enrolled in a meal
plan will automatically receive a Dine AccoUJ1t.
Dine - Opening a declining balance Dine Account is as simple as making a
deposit at the Bursar's Office. Your Dine Accow1t can be used to pay for food at all
food service loca tions.
Shop - The CaJCa rd Shop Account is the master debit account for on-campus use.
Just make an initial deposit at the CaJCard Office by check or credit card, or by
cash at a Value Transfer Station, located in the Na tali Student Center or Manderino
Library. Your Shop Dollars can be used to make purchases at alJ food service locations, Cal U Student Bookstore, vending madunes, lmmdry facilities, Manderino
Library for photocopi es and overdue book fines, pool hall, In.formation Center for
ti ckets, manuals, stamps, CalCards and at the Hamer Hall concession stand. Shop
dollars are carried over from semester to semester. You can also deposit shop
dollars via the web at http:/ /sai.cup.edu /ca lcard .

*Students who are not matr iculating at the main ca mpus must pay the Student
Association, Inc. fee or purchase tickets for recrea tional and entertainment events
on ca mpus.
Lost Cards
Report lost CalCards to the CalCard Office during regular business hours and to
Public Safety after regular business hours. CalCards can also be suspended via the
web at http:/ /sai.cup.edu /cakard. Those who have selected the option to have
their CaJCard activated as an ATM/debit card also need to contact their financial
institution if their card is lost or stolen.
Additional Information
Fo r ad ditiona l information, stop by the Information Desk in the Na tali Student
Center, call the CalCard Office at 724-938-4300 or e-mail calcard@cup.edu. Be sure
to d1eck the Ca lCard website for information at http://sai.cup.edu /caJcard.
California Times (Cali fornia Student Newspaper)
The Californ ia Times is the University's student newspaper, owned and operated by
the Student Association, Inc. The Times supports the educa ti onal mission of
California University and the Pennsylvania State System of Hi gher Education by
providing stud ents with co-curricular journalism production experience. Students
are given leade rship responsibilities in virtually all aspects of crea ting a weekly
print and onJine newspaper publication for the Uru versity community. Areas of
specializa tion are available in news writing, reporting, graphic design, photography, ad vertising, and editing. For further information, call 724-938-4321 or e-mail
helsel_j@cup.edu
Cal U Studen t Bookstore
The Cal U Student Bookstore, located on the first level of the Na tali Student
Center, offers varied services to all students, faculty and staff, including a textbook
reserva ti on service that alJows stud ents to order books before the first week of
class with its or11ine service at www.calupa.bkstr.com. Payments accepted are Visa,
MasterCard, Discover, American Express, cash, and m ecks. ff you would like to
charge against excess finan cial aid during the first week of class (spring and fall
semesters) please file the authorization form fOLmd at http: / /sai.cup.edu / book /
with the bookstore prior to begirming of the semester. The Cal U Student
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Bookstore offers a variety of other items including Ca.I U clothin g and giftwa.re,
magazines, stud y guid es, greeting cards and computer software.
Campus Ministry
Spiritual development is an integral part of the proce s of educa tion and hwnan
growth. A campus ministry, staffed by professional ca mpu s ministers, fos ters the
development of spiritual and religious student life. (724-938-4573). The Campus
Ministry of Califo rnia University of Pennsylvania is loca ted in the atali Student
Cen ter, room 143. Office hours are 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on weekdays while the
University is in session.
Clubs and Organizations
A large array of acti ve cl ubs and student organizations a.re offered th.rough academic departmen ts and the Stud ent Association, In c. These groups provide social,
educa tional, communi ty service and leadership oppo rtunities for stud ents. A comp lete list of SAJ-fw1d ed organizations, their current advisors and phone numbers
may be fo und in The Student Handbook or sai.cup.edu / sai/ clubs.
Commuter Center/Commuter and Nontraditional Student Services
Co mmuter stud ents, including nontrad itional stud ents, compri se approximately
two-thirds of the total student population. The commuter center, loca ted on the
first level of the a tali Student Center, offers a host of services such as ShareA- Rid e, compu ter access, and opporhlniti es for involvement to co mmuter and
nontraditi onal students. Ln addition to providing a comfo rtable p lace away fro m
classes, the Center is also a place for commuting stud ents to involve themselves
in University life by socializing with their peers, taking advantage of activities
provided fo r students and their families, and by becoming in vo lved in studen t
leadership as members of the Comm uter COLmcil. For more information, please
ca.JI 724-938-4553.

Commuters and guests of the University w ho wish to avoid parking on the
lower campus are urged to use the Park and Rid e across the street from
Jefferson@Califo rn.ia. Regular shuttle service is ava ilable to the lower campus
thro ugh the Mid Mon Valley Transit Authori ty. The shuttle service is free of charge
for California University of Pennsylvania students w ith a valid CaJCard . There is
a nomin al fee fo r non-students to rid e the shuttle. For more information, ca ll
724-489-0880.
The Office of Student Development and Services and the Student Association
jointl y support commuter students at Cal U. For further information, all are
encouraged to vis it the Commuter Center and to visit the Commu ter Cen ter
web page at sai.cup.edu / co mmuter/ .
Counseling and Psychologica.J Services
The Counseling Center faculty members provide short-term psychological services
to University students wi th problems that interfere w ith their adjushnent to campus l.ife, persona.I development, or effecti ve ed ucational performance. The Center
provides the fo llowing psychological services to University stud ents: evaluati on,
consultation, and emergency interven tion. Stud ents requiring intensive or specialized ca re will be referred to communi ty men tal health providers. Services are confidential in accordance with federal confid entiali ty rules and state law. To make an
appoinh11ent, ca ll 724-938-4056, 8:00 a. m. to 4:00 p. m. Monda y through Friday
while school is in session. Evening sessions may be availa ble by special appointment. After hours and weekend crisis intervention is facilitated th.rough public
safety (724-938-4299).
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CUE (California University Experience) Transcript
The Califo rnia University Experience Transcript is an official record of the
extracurricul ar activities, accomplishments and learning experiences of students
attending Ca l U. Students can register and manage their transcripts on.line at
http:/ /ca lyou.cup.edu / cue/.
CUTV (California University Television)
Ca li fo rnia University Telev ision (CUTV) is the University's cable telev ision station,
which is owned and operated by the Student Association, Incorporated. CUTV
is seen in nea rly 100,000 homes, 24 hours a day on the Atlantic Broadband,
Armstrong and Comcast cable systems. The mission of CUTV is to produce and
prov ide programming of regional comrmmity interest, while providing va luab le
"hands-on" educa tional experience for interested students. This applied learning
supports the mission and goa ls of Califo rnia University, as well as the priorities
and impera ti ves of the State System of Higher Educa tion. Students can develop
skills in telev ision technology through experience in a variety of technical areas
including camera work, editing, directi on and other producti on roles, as well as
on-air talent positions. For more information contact J.R. Wheeler, Assistant Dean
for Student Services, room 150 of the Na tali Stud ent Center, 724-938-5823 or e-mail:
w heeler@cup.edu.
Dining Services
The goal of University Dining Services is to provide a quali ty, cost effecti ve, innovative dining program fo r students li ving on and off campus. The University
encourages student in volvement and awareness to help prov ide quality, nutritious
meals at a reasonab le cost. Dining locations provide an impo rtant environment for
student interaction and socializa tion. Stud ents li ving in the residence hall, as well
as commuters, may choose from a va riety of mea l plans. AJI students who li ve in
lower campus University residence halls must participate in the meal program. A
detailed dining service brochure may be obtained at the lnformation Desk located
in the Natali Student Center.
Housing: Living@Cal U
Li ving@Cal U offers a va riety of options for students, all des igned to fit yo ur
lifestyle from the fust year of college through graduate school. University housing
was designed with significan t input from stud ents, resulting in facilities and
se rvices tailored to your changing needs. Suite-style residence halls on tl1e lower
campus house students who are primaril y freshmen, but also include a mix of
upper-class stud ents to promote community development and sharing can1pus
traditions. Since the fust yea r of college typically involves numerous academic,
personal and social transitions, our staff's emphasis is on support and buiJding
community so yo u fee l connected to Cal U, adjust to your new home and succeed
academically. As you mature and want to brancl1 out on your own to more independent li ving, our garden-style apartmen t complex, Jefferson@California, is the
place for you. Fully equipped aparhnents that house stud ents just 1.4 miles from
the lower ca mpus give you the increased freedom and independence you're ready
for. Staff is still available to assist you, but take a less proacti ve role as transitional
issues have generally been resolved by this time.

You must purchase a food service p lan if you li ve in the suite-style halls on the
lower campus. Jefferson@Ca lifomia a partments have fuJJ y equipped kitchens, so a
mea l plan is optional.
Lower Campus Housing: The Suite Life
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Housing on the lower campus is not guaranteed fo r everyone. A majori ty of lower
campus paces are reserved for incoming first-year studen ts, w ho are assigned on
a first-come, first-served basis, so it helps to apply as early as possible. Each year, a
percentage of the spaces available is se t aside for upperclassmen, and a lottery is
held to determine who can contract for lower campus housing. First-year students not selected in the lottery must fulfill the remainder of their four-semester
residency requirement at Jefferson@California, as Uni versity policy states that all
first-time freshmen who continue enrollment are required by the University to
reside in Uni versity housing (either lower campus halls or Jefferson@Californ.ia)
fo r the first fo ur semesters of their college career, w ith the fo llowing exceptions:
l. Students commuting from the residence of their parents or legal guardians.
2. Married stud ents.
3. Students who are 21 yea rs of age o r older by the date of registrati on.
The housing contract is binding and includes both the fall and spring semesters of
an academic year.
The Uni versity retains the right to assign all stud ents to particul ar res idence halls,
fl oors and roommates in the best interests of the University. You may request a
room or roommate(s), and we will attempt to honor the requ est, but will not be
obliga ted to do so. The University will not g uarantee any stud ent a given roo m,
roommate o r residence hall based on class rank, prev ious occupancy or any other
criteria. The assigned space remains the property of the Uni versity and regulations
apply fo r its use. Failure to abide by set regula tions may result in discipli nary
action. U yo w- behavio r indicates that you are not suitable fo r the residence ha.LI
environment, the Uni versity has the authori ty to take possession of a given roo m
at any time without refunding fees. Contracting fo r housing on the lower campus
in any academic yea r does not obliga te the University to offer ho using in the sa me
loca tion in future semesters. For more information, contact the Housing and
Residence Life Office at 724-938-4444.
The Uni versity has co-ed residence halls, all of whicl1 are completely smoke free
and consist of suites in various configura tions. A.LI suites a.re single-gender. Full y
air-cond itioned and carpeted, the Suite Life p rovi des the most popular amenities
stud ents requ ested during construction planning. Each residence hal.l has a computer lab, communi ty room, TV area with large screen TV, a kitchen and vending
area, recycling area, ful.l CalCard use and digital video cameras. Each fl oor also has
lounge and study rooms, and a laundry room, w hile each suite provides free local
telephone service, TV cable and high-speed lnternet connection.
The lower campus residence life program at Ca.Liforni a Uni versity serves your
needs as a res idential student and is designed to crea te a stable Li ving and learning
environment based on the Uni versity's core val ues of In tegrity, Civili ty and
Responsibility. Here, the halls are more than a place to sleep; they are a learning
exp erience. For many of yo u, coming to college is your first oppo rtuni ty to be
away from parents, siblings and li felong fri ends. Residential li ving encourages you
to develop a sense of independence and to build new relationships w ith a vari ety
of people, often resulting in long-lasting fri endships.
Each semester, our staff works w ith you to plan acbvi ties and progra ms that p romote lea rning outside the classroom and help crea te a sense of communi ty with.in
the halls. [n addition, hall Li ving can also be a cultural learning exp erience because
you will be li ving and interacting closely with a va riety of stud ents. This interaction helps to d ispel myths and stereotypes about people and their backgrounds.
There are many opportwuties fo r student governance, including Hall Council,
Inter-Residence H a11 Council, an d Inter-Res idence Ha11 Judicia l Board .
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If you take advantage of the full experience offered by residence hall living, you
w ill lea rn about yourself as you gain hands-on experience in applyin g what you
learn in class, develop your communica tion and leadership skills, and create lifelong fri endships.
A detailed description of the residence life program, facilities and residence hall
rules and regulations is included in The Student Handbook.
Specialty Housi ng
Residence Life offers you the opportunity to Li ve in a community consisting of students who share interests or concerns for similar issues. Current special interest
housing, offered when there is sufficient demand, includes weLlness, quiet, limited
visitation, single gend er, and the University Honors Program .
Residence Life Staff
Each residence hall is supervised by a professional Residence Hall Director w ho
assures that your experience w ith the Suite Life is co mfo rtable, sa fe, and contr ibutes to yo ur personal development and academic success. This ad visor is supported by community assistan ts, undergraduate or gradu ate student leaders w ho
live on each fl oor of the halls.
Safety and Security
Whil e safety requires the cooperation of all members of the res idence hall communi ty, we use several strategies to promote a secure li ving environment. In addition
to the li ve-in staff that is available through a 24-hour on-call schedule, residence
hall desks are staffed or monitored 24 hours a day. Hall access is controlled
thro ugh main doors near the desk, w ith other doors alarmed fo r emergency use
only. The residence halls are locked at all ti.mes. Only residents using their
CalCa rd s have unrestricted access. Guests must call from the entran ce and be
signed-in and escorted at all tLmes. A state-of-th e-art sprinkler, fire and smoke
detection system ensures prompt response to fire emergencies. Digital video cameras are positioned at alJ entran ces and exits, and all halls have emergency phones
outside the entrances.
Inter-Residence Hall Council
This body represents the interests of students who live in the residence halls on the
lower campus. The Co uncil provides a fo rum fo r res idence life issues and sponsors
various activities.
Tech Support
Cali fo rnia Uni versity provides a computer lab w ith a printer in each residence hall
for residence hall stud ent use. The labs are full y integrated into the University's
network. Yo u have access to any of the network services on ca mpus, including
Mand erin o Library, other State Systems lib raries, students' e-mail and web space,
the lnternet, and other services. All labs are ava ilable 24 hours a day, seven days a
week, during the school term and are accessed by using your room key. The residence hal.l labs are for residents and their guests w ith a valid ID (residents have
priority). Rules posted by staff must be foll owed . Each lab has a laser printer, but
you must supply yo ur own paper. If you bring your own computer: all residence
hall rooms have Ca t-6 connections for hookup to the netwo rk. Th.is service is provided at no additi onal cost. There is no need to use a modem or contract with an
outside lnternet provider. You need an Ethernet ca ble and lOBaseT Ethernet card
installed an d working. The University does not provide or install the Ethernet card
or cable. Al.I students li ving in the residence hal ls must have their computer
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scanned for the p roper antivirus software for service and review the acceptable use
policies. For more informati on, visit: http: / /sa i.cup.edu / calhousing / services.htm,
or call Residence Life Tedi Support at (724) 938-1575.
Upper Campus Housing: Jefferson@Califomia
Just 1.4 miles fro m the lower campus and next to the University's recrea tional
sports complex are 10 three-story buildings w ho e apartments are home for prinla.ril y upper-class students. Jefferson offers a variety of configura tions to meet your
needs. There are four-bed room units w ith a pri va te bath fo r eadi resident, apartments that incl ud e four pri va te bedrooms and two shared baths, and units that
house two stud ents, each with a pri va te bed room and pri vate bath.
Jefferson@Ca.lifornia is staffed by a live-in pro fessional and there are Communi ty
Assistants who Li ve throughout the property and develop both social and educational oppo rtunities for the residents.

Eacl1 apartment has a fuU-size range, microwave, refri gerator, a dishwasher,
garbage disposa l, and washer and dryer. Hi gh speed 1.ntem et, tel ephone and cable
TV corn1ections are available in each bedroom and in the common area . Each unit
has an intrusion alarm system, full sprinkler system and handica p accessibility.
The clubhouse fea tures a fully equipped fitness center, a recrea ti on room including
pool, table teJUlis and foosbaU tables, two computer labs, media room, convenience
store and a leasing center. Other am eni ties incl ude outd oor sand voUeybalJ and
basketball courts and an outd oor swimming pool. Parking is available at eadi
building and regular bus service is provided by the Mid Mon Valley Transit
Autho ri ty, to the lower campus. This service is ava ilable at no charge with a valid
CalCa rd . For info rmation, call 724-938-8990.
Off-Campus Housing
The Office of O ff-Campus Housing works w ith students, lan d lords, and borough
offici als to educa te and promote the safety and welfa re of all students residing in
off-campus fa cilities. The office also assists stud ents in their search for off-campus
housing by prov iding an off-campus housing List and various resource and educational materi als such as the "Stud ent Educa tional Guidebook for Off-Campus
Li ving." For more information call 724-938-4021 or visit our website at
http: //sa.i.cup.edu / housing/odi.

Disclaimer: The in.formation contained in the off-ca mpus list is provided as a
service to studen ts. The data collected or tran scribed ma y at times be inaccurate.
The University, its empl oyees or students a.re not respo nsible fo r any clainls or
dam ages that may be incurred . The Office of Off-Campus Housing makes no warranty on the conditions, terms, prices, or other info rmation contained therein. This
information is to be used as a guid e to help students loca te off-ca mpus housing
and is not to be ta.ken as approved or sanctioned off-campus housing. This does
not crea te an enforceable obligation to any party from Ca lifo rnia Uni versity of
Pern1sylvania., the PelUlSylvania State System of Hi gher Educa tion, o r the
students of Ca lifo rni a University.
Intercollegiate Athletics
The Uni versity sponsors a comprehensive athletic program for both men and
women. The athletic p rogram is regulated by the policies of the athletic forum and
administered by the director of athletics. Jt is governed by the Office of Student
Development and Services with the vice president as the senior
administrati ve offi cer.

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co ll egia te athletics and who meet the aca demi c standards of the University, the
PSAC and the NCAA For men, California offers baseball, bas ketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, and ind oor and ou tdoor track and fi eld; for women
Ca lifornia offers basketball, cross cow1try, golf, softball, soccer, te1mis, indoor and
outd oor trac k and field , swimming, and volleyba.lJ. Freshman stud ents must apply
to the NCAA Clearinghouse to be eligible to compete in intercollegiate athletics
during their fre hman year. Specific requirements may be obtained from the high
sd1ool cow1selor, the University athJetic director or the admissions office.
Academic prog ress for athJetes is monitored and a professional staff of athletic
trainers is always ava ilab le. All student athletes are encouraged to participate in
the athletic CHAMPS leadership development program at some time during their
athJetic careers. The program combines student ath.letes from all spo rts to discuss
va lues, communica ti on, career services, resum e writing, maimers, etiqu ette and
diversity.
Intemationa.l Student Services Office
California University currently welcomes international stud ents representing
twenty-six countries. lnternati onal stud ents provide cu.ltura.l d iversity and furnish
the institution and the surrounding co11m1u11ity w ith an expanded and enli ghtened perspective. The n1ission of the International Stud ent Services Office is to
meet the unique needs of the international stud ents enrolled at Ca lifornia
U11iversity and to provide each one with a sense of "belonging." ln add iti on, the
International Student Office stri ves to provide opportunities fo r the i.nternational
stud ent to experience not only American cuJture, but other represen tati ve cuJtures
as well. One sum opportw1ity that is open to the entire University communi ty is
membership i.n the internati onal Club. The international Club sponsors a host of
acti vities, including the arn1ual lnternational Dirn1er each spring semester. The
lnternational Student Services Office and the internationa l Club are loca ted in
Binns H aJJ but w ill be reloca ting to Ca rter Hall i.n fa ll 2007. For more information
ca ll 724-938-4056.
Studen t Exchange Programs
Ca liforni a Uni versity is affiliated with both the National Studen t Exchan ge (NSE)
and Cultura l Experiences Abroad (CEA). SE (www. SE.org) enables stud ents to
exchange domestically to their d1oice from 190 schools throughout the U.S. CEA
(www.GoWithCEA.com) offers exchange to multiple loca tions throughou t fifteen
countr ies worldwide.

The studen t exchange progra m office provides g uid an ce to students on how to
participate, determine available funding and obtain full tin1e credit while on
exchange. A successful ca.11did ate for exchange has a willingness to Lmdertake
exposure to unfamiliar environments and is able to demonstrate academic integrity.
National Student Exchange (NSE)
Students can excha.11ge to other NSE member campuses located throughou t the
U.S. a.11d its territories without ha ving to pay the hig h cost for out-of-state tuition.
Si.nee its establishment in 1968, SE has grown to over 190 member ca mpuses. A
student may stud y at the NSE member institution of their d1oice for up to a full
academic year, undertaking courses approved for application to their degree progra m at California Uni versity through approval of their academic advi sor.
Students have the choice to pay either California University tuition / fees o r in-state
tuition / fees at the institution to w l1ich they exchange. For further information,
contact the SAW coordinator at 724-938-4056 and log-on to contact the SE
coordinato r at 724-938-4056 a.11d log on to the webs ite at www. nse.org.
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Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA)
CEA provides students with the opportunity to experience international education
and cultural exchange through offerings at institutions located in twenty-six cities
within Argentina, Australia, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, England, France,
Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Poland, Russia and Spain. CEA has been
chosen to collaborate with the Study Around the World program in large part due
to their practices of special attention to students in customer service, cultural
immersion, academic services and the well-being of participants. Students lmdertake courses approved for appLication to their degree program at California
University throu gh approva l of their academic advisor. CEA offers partial student
scholarships to qualified stud en ts. For further information, contact the SAW coordinator at 724-938-4056 and log-on to the CEA website at www.GoWithCEA.com.
Intramurals
The intramural program is designed to provide students with a fl exi ble, yet structured environment in w hich to participate in sports. Activities are administered in
league format with various divisions servicing men's, women's, and open and coed recreational teams. Team s and individuals must fo rma.lly register fo r activities.
TI1e program is open to all current students, faculty and staff. For more irlformation contact Recrea tional Services, 724-938-5907.
Judicial Affairs
The Division of Student Development and Services is responsible for administering the judicial system and developing behavioral standards. The Office of Judicial
Affairs conducts pre-hearing interviews with stud ents charged with a violation of
the conduct regulations w hich may take place on or off camp us, takes administrati ve disciplinary action in certain cases, cond ucts student/faculty judicial board
hearings, main tains all University disciplinary records and serves as a resource to
faculty, staff and students for behavioral problems.

The Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities: Student Code of Conduct outlines
the behavio ral standards students are expected to abide by in order to crea te a
positive community. The Office of judicial Affairs and designated hea ring officers
in Residence Life and Greek Affairs are responsible for resolving any alleged violations of these behavioral stand ards through the process described in the Statement,
which is available in the Student Plarmer and on the University's website. These
behavioral expectations are based on the University's core values of integrity, civ ility and respons ibility. TI1e University reserves the right to impose san ctions such
as decl.i.n.i.ng readmission, removal from University housing and / or the University
following appropriate University judicial proced ures. lmmedia te actions may be
taken on an interim basis for actions deemed to crea te a danger to the University
community.
Multicultural Affairs
The Office of Multicultural Affairs provides prog rams and activities that support
the ideals of a cul tura.lly di verse student population. It serves as an advoca te for
students from various backgrounds and offers consultation to other members of
the Uni versity community w hen planning programs o r activities. The office number is 724-938-5697.
Multim edi a Access Center
Located on the first level of the atali Student Center, the Access Center offers an
Apple computer lab that is available for general student use. The Multimedia
Access Center also houses the offices for SAi Web Development and the CUE
Tran.script. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open lab
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hours are from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., Mond ay through Thursday, and from 2 p.m. to 5
p.m. on Friday.
The P.E.A.C.E. Project
The P E.A.CE. Project (Prevention, Education, Advocacy for Chan ge and
Empowerment) raises awareness and educates the campus and community on
sexua l assa ult, stalking, and relationship violence. In addition, P E.A.CE. offers
survivors and their loved ones advocacy, counseling, and support on their journey
to heal.i.ng. The project is fw1d ed by a gran t from the United States Department of
Justice through the Violence Against Women Act. The PE.A.CE. Project presently
loca ted in Longanecker Hall will be reloca ted to Carter Hall beginning with the fall
2007 semester. Members of the campus and the larger comm wli ty are welcome to
call 724-938-5707, or e-mail peace@cup.edu for further information.
Recrea tional Servi ces
The nlission of the Department of Recreational Services is to provide recreational
facilities, programs, and developmental opportunities for the University community. Recreational Services provides exposure to a variety of acti vi ties that contribute
to individ ual physical fitness. The departmen t also creates opportunities for cooperative and competiti ve play in the game form. Six service areas fail within the
department: extra.m urals, fitness, informal recreation, instructional programs,
intramural sports and sport clubs.
Socia l Fraternities and So ro rities
A sorority o r a fraternity is an organiza ti on whose members have cllosen to es tab-

lish a close affirmation and friendship w ith eacll other. Membership helps to provide leadership opportunities and career preparation. University. Every cllapter
encourages and expects above average scl1olarship and participation in va rious
acti vities that offer valuab le experience. Community service is also encouraged.
For ad ditional information, see The Student Handbook or contact the Fraternity &
Sorority Life Office at 724-938-4303.
Stud ent Activ iti es Board (SAB)
Many diverse forms of cultural and contemporary entertainment are offered to our
students primarily through the Student Activities Board (SAB.) This organiza tion
is composed entirely of full-time und ergrad uate and grad uate students who meet
weekly to view and discuss the possibilities of hosting different entertainment and
cultural progra ms for the entire University commwlity. The type of programs that
SAB sponsors include the weekly movies shown in the Vulcan Theatre, spoken
word and singer/ songwriter performances, novelty even ts sucll as laser tag and
off-can1 pus trips to Pittsburgh sporting events, performances at the Pittsburgh
Public thea tre a.nd oppo rtwlities to see national and local recording artists in
concert venues in the Pittsburgh area. The orga111zation is comprised of seven
committees including concerts, lectures, weekend programming, special events,
cultural and fine arts, recrea tion, and film.

To find out more about SAB, the types of entertainmen t and programs they provide, and how you can become a member, call 724-938-4303 or stop by the office
located on the first level of the atal.i Student Center.
Stud ent Associati on, Inc.
The Studen t Association, lnc. (SA.I) is a non-profit corporation financed in part
by the Student Association Fee, whim is pa.id eacll term by every studen t. The
executi ve director serves as the Liaison between SAJ and the Uni versity. Programs
provided by the Student Association, lnc., a.re determined by the stud ent congress
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and by the Student Associa ti on, Lnc., board of directors.
SA1 coo rdinates the co-curricu lar acti vities provid ed by the University, including
homecoming, Roa d man Unjvers ity Park, concerts, pl ays, musical productions,
mov ies, outdoor recrea tion, the Herron Recrea tion and Fitness Center, intramura l
sports, dan ces, picnks, Californja University Television (CUTV), WCAL Radjo, Tile
California Times (the student newspaper), Monaca/ (the yea rbook), and sp ecial
events. intercollegiate athletics are partiall y fw1ded by SAJ. In additi on, SAJ coordinates the acti vities of stud ent cl ubs and organizations. The stud ent handbook
provides a complete Listing of active student clubs and organiza tions.
SAJ is responsible for the d evelopmen t and ma intenance of the George H.
Roadm an University Park, a 98-acre area loca ted one mile from campus on Route
88 South. Facilities include tennis courts, baseball, football, soccer, softba ll, rugby,
intramural fi elds, piooc areas and Adamson StadiLUTI . For more information see
SAJ.cup.edu / SAJ.

Student Congress
Stud ent Congress is the offi cial stud ent governing bod y. It represents and serves
the entire student popu lation. It provides fo r a student fo rum, establishes cl1annels for the commwuca tion of students' concerns to the proper admi.n.istra tive and
faculty personnel, implements programs and acti vities that enrich ca mpus life, and
crea tes op porh.m.ities for stud ents to exercise and develop leadership skills. For
more info rm ation contact 724-938-4303.
Student Health Services
The Down ey-Garofa lo Student Health Center is temporarily located in Binns H a ll
but will be reloca ting to Carter Hali in fall 2007. The goa l o f the Student Health
Services Department is to provid e high quali ty health care to our students; to
direct students to othe r health care providers w hen a ppropriate; to provid e em ergency care for a.LI members of the University community; to address the specific
health need s of those members of the student population w ith special problems;
and to conceive, d evelop and implem ent relevant hea lth education program s for
the University commmti ty. All students must complete a pre-entrance health form
that is kept on file. All meclical records are strictly confidential. The Downey-Garofalo
Student Health Center is open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday th.rough Friday,
while the University is in session. A staff of full-time registered nurses is on duty
during tl1ese hours. A qualifi ed Physician and Certified Nurse Practitioner are on
duty Monday tl,rough Friday during sp ecified hours. The Physician / CRNP may
refer stud ents to local hospitals in em ergencies a nd for trea tment beyond the capabilities of tl1e Student H eal th Center. The Stud ent Health Center d oes not assLUTie
responsibility for doctor bills, hospital bills or prescription costs accrued by the
students for trea tment beyond capabilities of tl1e Studen t H ealth Center. The final
moice in hospital selection is tl1e student's d ecision.
Ambulance Service
The Brownsville Ambulance Service, inc. (BAS!) provides services to Cal U sh.1d ents without direct marge. Through a contract with SA1, BAS! will accept assignment from your heal th insurance carrier at its reimbursement ra te. Th.is service is
available to any Unjversity stud ent living with.in the service area, provid ed he or
she has a valid Ca lCard.
Medical Absences
Studen ts w ho are unable to attend classes because of illness should contact their
professors, explain their absences, and a rrange for completion of any work that
may have been missed. The Stud ent Health Cen ter does not issue medical excuses, but will send a written notifi ca tion to the professors in the followin g circLUTI362

stances (provided the stud ent initiates the request):
• lf a stud ent consults a health care professional at the Studen t Health Cen ter, and
the health care professional determines that the student has o r had sufficient
medical reason not to attend class.
• lf a stud ent has consulted a private physician, who has determined that the
stud ent has or had suffi cien t medical reason not to attend class.
• lf a student is confined for longer treatment or care at the in.firmary section of the
Stud ent Hea lth Center o r requires ex tended recovery w ith bed rest.
• Upon notifi ca tion from the Student Health Center or any other health ca re profess ional, the professo r may decide whether to consider the notifica tion as a
va li d excuse fro m class or other aca demi c ob li ga tions.
Health Education Awareness Resource Team (H.E.A.R.T.)
H.E.A.R.T. is a group of students trained to promote hea lth and wellness and to
provide opportunities for the campus conw1w1.i ty to lea rn about hea lthy Lifestyles
through programs, events, and individual consultati ons. H .E.A.R.T. can present
progra ms on many different subjects such as weigh t loss / management, nutrition,
physical fitness, sex uall y transmitted diseases and stress man agemen t. The
H.E.A.R.T. Pee r Educato r group is open to all Ca l U student .
Stud ent Leadership Deve lopment
The Student Leadership Development Department fosters ethical leadership development and enco urages in vo lvement in leadership opportunities to enhance a student's capacities for dealing effecti vely with complex problems, real life leadership
situations, and cross-cultural issues. Prog rams are designed to promote an widerstanding of leadership theory and researcl1, skills and competencies that su pport
leadership effectiveness, a more fu.U y developed code of personal ethics, and an
enhanced sense of Lifelong co mmitm ent to social responsibili ty and citizenship.
The Emerging Leaders Program equips potential stud ent leaders with skills
including public speaking, team building, goa l setting, and event planning. This
program primarily focuses on first-yea r stud ents and is offered during the fall and
spring semesters. Workshops are offered throughou t the semester and focus on a
particular area of leadership development. For more information, call 724-938-5826.
Off ice for Stude nts with Disabilities (OSD)
Cal ifornia Uni versity of Pennsylvania welcomes otherwise qualified students with
disa bi.li ties. The University recognizes its responsibili ty to these students and is
committed to providing reasonab le acconw1odations to insure equal access and
hill participation as guided by Section 504 of the Rehabilitati on Act of 1973, as
amend ed, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (A DA). Students with disa biliti es fo llow the sa me admission procedures and standards as required by California
Un iversity of PA's Admiss ions Office for all students. Questions regarding admission procedures and acceptance status should be directed to the Admissions Office
724-938-4404. Questions regarding accommodati ons for stud ents with disa bilities
and required documentation should be directed to the Office for Students with
Disa bilities at 724-938-5781. OSD is loca ted in Azo rsky Hall - Room 105.
Accommodations for Students with Disa bilities
Accommodations for students with disabilities are approved through the Office for
Students with Disabilities (OSD). It is the responsibility of the student to adJ1ere to
OSD procedures for self-identifying, providing documentation to substantiate
requ ests and requesting reasonable accommodations in a timely manner. Students
must meet the academic/ technical standards of the classes / program s for whim
they are ap plying and / or in which they are enrolled. In tho e instances where
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dents must meet the essential functi ons of the job.
For accommodation assistance, contact the Office for Students wi th Disabilities:
Azorsky Hall - Room 105 or by phone 724-938-5781 or visit the OSD Web site:
http:/ / sai.cup.ed u / osd .
Parking spaces fo r persons with disabilities are marked as such on campus. These
spaces are solely fo r the use of persons who have the required permit displayed.
Persons who wish to request a tempora ry disabled parking permit (six weeks or
less) must apply through and submit documentation to the Office of Public Safety
724-938-4299. Parking permi ts for persons with disa bilities beyond those of a temporary status req uire applica tion to the PA Department of Transportation; the
applica tions are ava ilab le at the Office of Public Safety.
University Confe rence Services
California University offers a variety of summer camps and conference programs.
ln add ition to youth camps, University Conference Services can assist in the planrung of family reunions, corporate retreats, aca demic cam ps, sports camps, and
leadership enrichment. For more information o r to inquire about University
Conference Services, call 724-938-1573 or check our website at
http:/ / sai.cup.edu / univconfsrv / .
Veterans Aifai rs
1l1e Office of Veteran Affairs, located in room 105 of the Azorsky building, is open
from 8 a. m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Evening hours ma y be arranged by
appointment. The phone number is 724-938-4076. ALI matters pertaining to veterans and those enti tied to veterans' benefits are hand led in this office. The staff
processes all VA forms and enrollment certifications for eligib le stud ents. Ali veterans, reservists, ation Guard personnel, and eligible dependants applying for
entrance to the University should contact the Office of Veterans Affairs at an early
date so that necessary VA paperwork can be p rocessed to assure timely payments
of educationa l benefits. Undergraduate veterans are also advised to take ad vantage of the Uni versity's program to award college cred its for military service
schools.

Reservists or members of the National Guard must contact the Office of Veterans
Affairs in the event of acti va ti on. The director is the University's designa ted point
of contact to coordinate withdrawal due to military activation.
The on-ca mpus Veterans Club sponsors the Colonel Arthur L. Bakewell Veterans'
Scholarship. Two $1,000 scholarshi ps are currently awarded to eligible undergraduate veterans .
WCAL (California Radio Station)
Owned and operated by the Student Associa tion, lncorporated (SAl), WCAL is a
24-hour a day, 3300 wa tt FM station w ith a coverage radius of 40 miles. WCAL
typica l audience member is in the 15-45 age bracket, residing in the fi ve county
region (Washington, Fayette, Greene, Westmoreland and Allegheny), with second ary Listeners in parts of Maryland and West Virginia . WCAL has a mission of providing students with "hands-on" radio experience, while broadcasting to regional
aud ience news, sports, public service information and the best in popular musical
entertainment - from a va riety of genres. Stud ents w ho successfully co mplete a
training program are ab le to beco me on-air DJs. You may contact J.R. Wheeler at
724-938-5823 o r by e-mail: w heeler@cup.ed u.
Web Si te Deve lopment
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The Student Webteam consists of student em ployees and volunteers who are
responsible for developing and maintaining all the sites with.in studen t li fe. The
team is available to help cl ubs and organiza ti ons, auxiliary services, athletics, student acti vities and all areas of Stud ent Development and Services to design and
post their sites. Exp lore the vast offerings fo r Ca l U stud ents, beginning w ith the
Student Life homepage loca ted at http: / / sa i.cup.edu .
Women's Center
The Women's Center seeks to provide a centra l foc us for meeting the needs of
women and stud ents. It has fi ve primary objecti ves: advocacy, empowerment, educa tional programming, collabora tion with existing groups, and leadership. The
Women 's Center is a service provided primaril y for female students of the
University, but a.LI students are welcome to participate. The Cen ter, open Monday
th.roug h Friday from 8 am - 4 pm, serves as a ga thering place, a resource center,
and a meeting space for independ ent campus organiza tions. The Center is loca ted
in th e Na tali Stud ent Center but will be reloca ted to Carter Hall for fall 2007
semester. For furth er informati on, please contact us at 724-938-5857 or visit our
website at http: / /sai.cup.edu / wo menscenter.

Office of Social Equity
The Office of Social Equity supports the university goal of crea ting and maintaining a lea rning environment in which the rights of all are respec ted. This office
encourages the entire uni vers ity to become persona.Uy invo lved in enriching the
camp us thrnugh suppo rt of en.ha.need diversity and p luralism. The Office of Social
Equi ty reaffirm s the wi.i versity co mmitment to equity an d di versity through the
promo tion of und erstanding, tolerance and respect fo r others and ensures that the
wi.i versity community w1derstands and co mplies with federal and sta te laws and
California University policies wi th respec t to eq ual opportunity and affirmati ve
action.
Services
The Office of Social Equity helps students to resolve concerns and compl aints
regarding harassment, discrimination, and disability. As Ombudsperson, the
director serves as an advoca te for students from diverse backgrounds, offering
consultation and support in eq ui ty and di versity issues. The Social Equi ty Office
strives to help ind ividuals explore their atti tud es and behavior regarding eq uity
issues and is ava ilable to any stud ent who needs information, assistance, or has a
concern about justice, fairn ess and equal opportunity. Support services are
provided in the fo llowing areas:
Equal Opportunity, Diversity, Compliance and Equity
Tli.is area offers access to a resource library consisting of videos, books, pamphlets
and other info rmation related to eq ui ty and d iversity issues. In add ition, the
Special Assistant strives to enhan ce diversity in the wi.iversity co mmunity through
work with the Women 's Consortium, President's Comni.ission the Statu s of
Women, Frederick Douglass Institute, PE.A.CE. Project, SAFE Zone, and the
fo llow ing standing co mmittees of the Califorri.ia University Forum: Safety and
Social Eq ui ty Committee and Core Values Committee.
Social Equity Complaints
The responsibiLi ty for investi ga ting compl aints is vested in the Office of Social
Equity under the direction of the Special Assistant to the Pres ident. Complete
information regarding policies, procedures, and the informal and for mal complain t
process can be fo und in the Policy Statemen t and Compliance Procedures on Equa l
Employm ent Opportunity and Social Equity, ava ilab le from this office.
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Ombudsperson
As Ombudsperson, the director offers consu lta tion, assistance and support in
equity and diversity issues. AIJ membe rs of the University community have the
right to seek ad vice and information from the Special Assistant to the President,
who w ill mainta in such consulta tion in confidence to the grea test exten t possible.
Sexual Harassment Education Sessions
A part of ew Student Orienta tion, the Office of Social Equity provid es an
ed uca ti on sess ion on sex ual harassment awa reness. The required stud ent success
sess ion is designed to review the CaJifornia University Policy on Sex ual
Ha.ras ment, discuss issues regarding sex ual ha rassment, notify students whom to
contact if they should experience sexual harass ment, and inform stud ents that they
can eek help and advice without fear of reprisa l. 1n addition to the personaJ small
group training format, the Office of Social Eq ujty offers online training in SexuaJ
Harassment Awareness. All members of the uni versity community have 24-hour
access to the program at the fo llowing address:
www. newm edia learning.com / psh / cup / index. htm
Location and Hours
The Office of Social Equity is located in South Hall, Room 112. Office hours a.re
fro m 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Mond ay through Frid ay, and evenings and weekends by
appointment. Anyone d esiring serv ices or info rmation is encouraged to stop at the
office or calJ 724-938-4014. The web add ress is www.cup.edu / pres id ent / equity.
Policies
I. Equal Opportunity
Please see our statement on page 2 of the ca talog. A copy of the policy is available
fro m the Office of Socia.I Equity and is also available on the web site above.
II. Sexual Harassment
Sexua l harassment is reprehensible conduct tha t will not be tolera ted at CaJifornia
University. The university is committed to providing a harassmen t-free a tmosphere for aJ1 members o f the uni versity commwl.ity. The uni versity is co m.nutted to
the human rights and dignity of a.lJ indi viduals, therefore, it is the policy of the
uni versity to prevent and elimina te sex ual ha rassment witll.i.n the uni versity communi ty. 1.n addition, it is the pol.icy of the university that any practice or behav ior
that constitutes sex ua l harassment is unacceptable and w il.1 not be to lerated . The
Office of Socia l Equity has an established process to investigate and address any
complaints of sex ua l harassment. A complete copy of the compla int procedure is
ava il able from this office and on the web site.

III. ADA/504
ln accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabiljtation Act of 1973 and the Americans
w ith Disabilities Act of 1990 (A DA), California University of PA provides reasonable accommod ations for otherwise qualified students to ensure equa l access to
University programs and activ ities.

Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD)
Services for stud ents with disa bilities a re provid ed through the Office for Students
with Disabilities (OSD). Students must request accommodations through the Office
for Stud ents with Disabilities and should make the request fo r accommodations as
soon as possible. The decision regarding appropriateness of the requested accommodations rests with the service provider office and must be supported by the stud ent's documenta tion on fil e with OSD. The office is currently loca ted in Azorsky
Ha LI- Room 105. The Web site is: http://sa i.cup.edu / osd and the phone number is
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724-938-5781.
ADA/504 Appeal Process
If a student considers that a requested accommodation has not been granted or is
inappropriate, s/ he should immediately discuss the matter with the OSD Director,
724-938-5781. 1f the stud ent is not sa tisfi ed with the result of this conference, s/ he
should contac t the ADA Co mpli an ce Office, 724-938-4056. This office helps to
ensure compliance with Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the
Americans with Disabilities Act and provides an avenue of reso lution for student
problems /concerns regarding accomm oda tions. If the student does not read1
accord at this level, they ma y appeal to the Office of Social Equity. The Office of
Social Eq uity has an established process to investiga te and add ress any complaints
of discrirni.nation on the bas is of a di sa bility.
TV. Affirmative Action Statement
l.ntegrity, Civility and Responsibili ty are the official core vaJues of California
University of Pennsylvania, an affu·mative action / equal opportunity employer.
Women, minorities and the physicalJ y diallenged are encouraged to apply.
V. Nondiscrimination Statement
Ca lifornia University of Pennsylvania is an academic commLUlity dedicated to the
ideals of justice, fairness and eq ual opportLUlity for all. In compliance with federaJ
and state laws, the LUliversity is committed to providing eq ual educa tional and
empl oyment opportunities for all persons w ithout regard to race, color, sex,
reli gion, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, sexual orientation, or status as a
d isa bled or Vietnam-era veteran. The uni versity w ill not tolera te racial, ethnic or
sex ual discrimination. Sexual harassment is considered by law to be a form of
sex ual discrimination and is, therefore, unacceptable. Direct eq ual opportunity and
affir mative acti on inquires or compl aint to the Special Assistant to the President
fo r EEEO/Uni versity Ombudsperson, Office of Social Equity, So uth Hall 112,
724-938-4014. Direct inquiries regard ing services or facilities accessibility to the
ADA /504 Compliance Officer, Office of Student Development and Services,
Azo rsky 105, 724-938-5781. Direct Title IX inquiries to the Senior Women's
Administrator / Title IX Coo rdinator, Deparhnent of Athletics, Hamer Hall 248,
724-938-4351.

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Governance and Administration
Pennsylvania State System of Higher Educa tion
Chancellor
Jud y G. Hample

Board of Governors
Kenneth M . Jarin, Chairman
Kim E. Lyttle, Vice Chairman
C.R. "Chuck" Pennoni, Vice Chairman
Rep. Matthew E. Baker
Paul S. Dlugolecki
Daniel P. Elby
Rep. Mid1ael K. Hanna
Sen. Vincent J. Hughes
Marie Conley Lamrnando
Ky le J. Mullins
Joshua A. O'Brien
Christine J. Toretti Olson
Guido M. Pidiini
Allison Peitz
Governor Edward G. Rend ell
Sen. James J. Rhoades
Aaron A. Walton '68
Gerald L. Zah orchak
California University of Pennsylvania
President
Angelo Armenti, Jr.
Council of Trustees
Leo Krantz, Chairman
Robert Wetzel, Vice Chairman
Jonathan Janoski, Secretary
Kristina B. Bologna
Cheri Lee Bomar
Peter J. Daley '72
Robert J. Irey
John C. Pettit
Gwend olyn Sin1mons
Aaron Wal ton '68
Judy G. Hample, ex-officio
California University of Pennsylvania
Office of the President
Angelo Armenti, Jr., president
Leno ra Angelone, special assistant to the presid ent fo r EEO/ Socia l Equity Officer
orman G. Hasbrouck, assistant to the president for special projects
Dee Stalvey, execu ti ve staff assistant to the president
Office of the Executive Vice President
Joyce Hanley, executi ve vice president
Timothy Budianan, execu tive director of Special Initiati ves
Ron Pa ul, executive director of the Character Education Insti tute
Kathy Cotton, director o f Summer College
Daphne Livingstone, executi ve staff assistant
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Academic Affairs
Sean C. Madden, interim provost and vice president for Academic Affairs
Edward Chute, director of honors program
Leonard Colelli, dean, Eberly College of Science and Technology
William Edmonds, dean of admissions
Rhonda Giffo rd, director of career services
Richard J. Helld obler, associate provost/associate vice president fo r Academic Affairs
Belinda Holliday, director of articulation and transfer eva luation
Douglas Hoover, interim dean of library services
Gera ldine Jones, dean, College of Ed uca tion and Human Services
Ronald Wagner, interim dean , School of Graduate Studies and Research
Richard L. Kline, director of institutional research
Harry M. Langley, associate provost for student retention
And rae Marak, interim director of women's studies
Karen Posa, director of wuversity-wide mentoring
Karen Primm, director of Internship Center
Rose Reinhart, associate provost and uni versity registrar
Je1ufer Sigado, directo r of Welcome Center, studen t orientation programs and
wuversity ambassadors
Chad Smith, director of training services, Southpointe
Charles E. Talbert, associate director of academic records
La ura Ann Tuennerman-Kaplan , interim dean, College of Liberal Arts
Ca therine N. Urban, executive staff assistant to provost
Ellen Nesser, interim executi ve director of the Southpointe and Pittsburgh Centers
Thomas Wilkinson, director of student teaching
Administration and Finance
ALian Go lden, vice president for admi.tustra tion and finance
James Ahearn, director of payroll
Diane Biddle, execu ti ve staff assistant to the vice pres ident
Kerry Cli pper, networking and commw1.ica tions man ager
Sharon Elkettani, director of en vironmental hea lth and safety
Vacant, associate vice president for ad.ministration and finan ce
Thomas Jameson, di.rector of physical plant
James Hansen, interim direc tor of public safety
Betty Kroniser, bursar
Judith Laughlin, di.rector of purchasing
Eric Larmi, comptroller
Rebecca Nichols, computer systems man ager
Rosanne Pandrok, director of budget
Cinthia Arcuri, director of personnel
Thomas Ta ylor, directo r of inventory and risk insurance management
Robert Thorn, director of fin an cial aid
Student Development and Services
Tunothy Susick, interim vice president for student development and se rvices
Barry Niccolai, associa te vice president for student development and services/
executi ve director, S.A.l.
Alan K. Jam es, dean fo r student development
Nancy Pinardi, dean fo r student services
Lawrence Sebek, associate dean for student services
Debra Anderson, nurse supervisor
Frank Bauer, director fo r athletic development
Cheryl Bilitski, director, office of students with disabilities (OSD) /assistant professo r
Charles Bolu1, director of recrea tional services, S.A.
Tom Byrnes, sports information director

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LaMont Coleman, assistant dean for stud ent services / multicultural affairs
Kimberly Cupplo, fundraising accountant, SAl
Pam Del Verne, webmaster / CUE transcript coordinator, S.A. I.
Brenda DePaoli, ad ministra ti ve assistant, student development and services
Richard Dulaney/ di rector, Wl.i ve rsity conference services
Travis Eisentrout, athletic business manager
Frances Fayish, nurse practitioner / nurse ed ucator
Pa ul Faz.io, associate dean for stud en t ervices / commuter se rvices
Brenda Fetsko, djrector of SAl relations and lead ersrup, S.A. I.
Jenniler Gehron, accountant, SA i
Patricia God la, secretary, office for students w ith ilisabili ties / veteran's affa irs
Cheryl Golembiews kj, student center coordin ator, S.A. l.
Lisa Hartley, accounts payable, SAI
Jeff Helsel, Director of ews, Video Development & Publ.ications, S.A. I.
Joy Helsel, program director / Greek life, S.A.l.
Maureen Hend erson, ad minjstrati ve assistant, student development
Karen Hjerpe, associate athletic director/ senior women's admirustrator
Donna Hoak, secreta ry, PE.A.CE. project
Tonya Kirkland, accounts receivable / office supervisor, S.A.I.
Gene Knight, fD Card System Technician, S.A. J.
Les lie Loase, associate dean for residence ed ucation / learning iruti ati ves/
coordinator of assessment
Annie Malkowiak, coo rdinator a thletic promotions / marketing, S.A.I.
Omar McPhe rson, AccoLmtant II, S.A.l.
Charlene McVay, executive secretary to the vice president
Dr. Dawn Moeller - clinical psyd1ologist
Ryan oel, resid ence hall director
Rid1a rd 0 1 hefski, assistant director/ chief financial officer, S.A. I.
Jeff Petrucci, assoc ia te director fo r a thletic hmdraising / assoc ia te professo r
James Pflugh, resid ence hall dliector / coordina tor of judkia l affairs
Thomas Pucci, athletic director
Dr. Mary Ann Salotti, cl.irucal psyd1ologist
Ron Sealy, a thletic practice fields foreman, S.A. I.
Diana Ska riot, acco untant II, SAI
Keith Skirpan, accoun tant (stud ent housing), S.A. I.
an cy Skobel, ilirector women's center/ P.E.A.C.E. project director
Doug Smith, assista nt director of activities / evening and weekend programming
Gary Smith, dliector CUTV operations, S.A.l.
Carolyn Tardd, ad min istra ti ve assistan t, a thletics
Diane Tonu, secreta ry, housing and residence Life
Shawn Urbine, associate dean fo r resid ential facilities / conferences
John G. Watkins, assistant dean fo r student development / international
students/drug & alcohol educa tion
Sheleta Webb / residence ha ll ilirector / residence tile publications
J. R. Whee.l er, assistan t dean for student services/ media
Edward Whited, director a thletic facili ties / recreation services
Terry Wigle, associate dean for student services / Calcard systems / auxiliary services
Cha rles Wil.1.iamson, assistant dean for student development / veterans affairs /
ilisability accommodations
Larry Wilson, assistant director a thletic development
Janet Woods, sec retary, rec rea ti onal services, S.A.l.

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University Advancement
June Pickett Dowdy, vice president for advancement
Rene E. Brooks, executive secretary to the vice president
Mitch Kozikowski, associate vice president for university advancement
Howard Goldstein, associate vice president for university advancement
Gordon Core, director of planned giving
Lynn Baron, director of research and donor relations
Christine Hudson, interim director of marketing
Amy Lombard, executive director of alumni relations
Cathy Connelly, assistant director of alumni relations
Deborah Wojcik, director of Government Agency Coordination Office
Director of marketing, vacant
Director of public affairs, vacant

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Faculty
(Date of permanent appointment to California University of Pennsylvania.)
Holid ay Eve Ada ir. (1 998) Associate Pro fessor, Psychology. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Akron
Are f M. AI-Khatta r. (2002) Associa te Professor, Jus tice Studies. B.A., Un iversity of Jordan; M.A., Ph.D., Indiana
U ni versity of Pennsylvania

Amand a Allen. (2006) Assistan t Professor, Health Science and Sport Stud ies. 8 .5., Ashland Un ivers ity; ATC,
MS, California University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D. Ohio Uni versity

David G. Argent. (2000) Assistant Professor, Biological and Environmental Sciences. B.S., Indiana Uni versity of
Pennsylva nia; M.S., Virginia Polytechnic lnstitute and State Un iversity; Ph.D., The Pennsylva nia Sta te
U ni versity

Connie Amlitage (2005) Assistant Professor, Elemen tary and Early Chil d hood Ed uca tion, B.S., M.Ed.,
CalHom ia Uni versity of Pennsylvan ia, Ed.D. Uni versity of Pittsburgh
Maggy Aston. (2005) Assistant Professor, Ari and Design, B.F.A., Mary land Institute • College of Ari, M.F.A.,
West Virginia Uni versity
Dencil K. Backus. (1983) A ssistant Professor, Communication Stud ies. A. B., Glen ville State College; M .A., West

Virginia University
Rolli n M. Barber. (1976) Professor, Sociology. B.S., M.S., Ph.D., O hio State Uni versity
Sylvia J. Barksda le. (1999) Associa te Professor, Social Work. B.A., M.S.W., Ph.D., Un iversi ty of Pittsburgh

Bruce D. Barnhart. (1986) Professor, Health Science and Sport Studies. B.S., Ca lifomia Unj versity of
Pennsylvania, ATC, M.Ed. California University of Pennsylvania; Ed.D. West Virginia Uni versity

Justin Barrener. (2005) Instructor, Health Science Sport Studies, P.G.A., B.S., Pennsylvania State Univers ity, M.S.
California University of Pennsylvania
Ra lph J. Belsterling. (2001) Assistant Professor, Communica tion Disorders. B.S., M.Ed., M.S., California
Uni versity of Pennsylvania; M.S., Clarion Uni versity of Pennsylvania; Au.D., Un iversity of Florida
Mohamed Benbourenane. (2001) Assistan t Professor, Mathematics and Computer Science. B.S., University
o f Sc.ience and Techno logy of Algeria, Algeria; M.A., Ph.D., Un iversity of California, San Diego
Carol M. Biddi ngton. (2005) Assis tant Professo r, Health Science Sport Studies, B.S., M.S., Ed.D., West Virginia
Univers ity.
William B. Bidd ington. (1977) Professor & Chair, Hea lth Science and Sport Stud ies. B.S., M.S., ATC, Ed. D.,
West Virgin ia University
Cheryl L. Bilitski. (200-1) Director, Stud ent Services, Office fo r Stud ents w ith Disabilities. 8.5., Ca lifornia
University o f Pennsy lvania; M.S., University of Dayton
Lee Roy Black. (2001) Associate Professor, Justice Studies. B.A., Roosevelt Uni versity; Ph.D., Unio n Grad ua te
School

Will.iam F. Blose!. (1 976) Associate Professor, Business and Economics. B.S., Pennsylvania State University;
M.B.A., University of Pittsb urgh; C. P.A.
Melanie J. Blumberg. (2001) Associate Professor, History and Politica l Science. B.A., Youngstown Sta te
University; M .A., The U niversity of A kron; Ph .D ., Kent State Uni versity

Carol Bocetti . {2004) Assistan t Professor, Biologica l and Environmenta l Sciences. B.S., University of Florida.
M.S., Ph.D., O hio Sta te University
David F. Boehm. (1989) Professor, Biological and En viron menta l Sciences. B.S., West Liberty State College;
M.S., Ph.D., West Virginia University
Gina M. Boff. (2003) Assistant Professor, Mathematics and Compu ter Science, B.S.B.A, M.S., D.Sc., Robert
Morris University
Jane Bona ri. (2000) Ins tructor, Elementary and Early Childhood Ed uca ti on. B.S., M.Ed., Ca lifo rn ia Un iversity
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Barbara H. Bonfan ti . (1994) Associate Professo r & Chair, Communication Disord ers. B.S., Indiana University
of Pennsylvania; M.S., St. Francis CoUege of Illinois; M.Ed ., Californ ia University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D.,
University of Pittsburgh
Kaddou r Boukaaba r. (1 997) Professor, Mathematics and Computer Science. B.S., University of Wahran,
Algeria; M.S., Florid a Ins titute of Technology; Ph.D., Bowling Green State Univers ity
James Bove (2005) Assistant Professor, Art and Design. B.F.A. West Chester University, M.F. A., Ed inboro
Univers ity
Ma rk E. Bronakowski. (1984) Professor, App lied Engineering and Techno logy. B.S., M. Ed ., California
Uni versity of Pennsy lva nia; Ed. 0 ., West Virginia University

Burrell A. Brown. (1989) Professor & Chair, Business and Economics. B.S., California Uni versity of
Pennsylvan ia; MBA., J.D., University of Pittsb urgh
Edward Brown. (1967) Associate Professor, Socia l Work. B.S., Uni versity of Pittsburgh; M.L.S., Ca rnegie Mellon
Universi ty; M.S.W., Uni vers ity of Pittsburgh
Scott L. Bruce. (2004), Assistant Professo r, Hea lth Science Sport Studies, B.S., East Stroudsburg Uni versity;
AT C., M.S., Eastern Illinois University.

Gloria Catald o Brusoski . (1997) Associate Professor & Chair, Counselor Education and Services. 8.A.,
Duquesne Uni versity; M.Ed ., Gannon University; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
John J. Burns. (1969) Professor, Ph ilosophy. B.A., University of Notre Dame; M.A., Uni versity of Toronto; J.D.,
Duquesne University
Malcolm P. Callery. (1978) Professor, Theatre and Dance. B.S., Cali fo rn ia University of Pennsylvania; M.F.A.,
Sou thern Tll.inois Uni versity

Nancy C1rlino. (2000) Assistan t Professor, Communica tion Disorders. B.A., Duquesne University; M.A.,
Uni versity of Pittsburgh
Anthony Todd Carlisle. (2002) Instructor, English, B. A. California University of Pennsylva nia, M.A. Duquesne
University
James 0. Carter. (1990) Assistant Professor, Communica tion Studies. B.A., Marshall University; M.A., Ohio
University
Richard Cavasina. (1992) Professor, Psychology. B.S., M.S., Duquesne University; Ph.D., West Virginia
Uni versity
John R. Cenich (2002) Professor & Chair, Justice Studies. B.S., St. Paul's College; M.S., Virg inia Commonwea ltl1
Uni versity; LL.M ., Kent Law School, University of Kent at Canterbu.ry, Graduate Forensic Science and Law
Certifica te, Duquesne Law School

M. Arshad Chawd hry. (1976) Professor, Business and Economics. B.S., Un ivers ity of Agriculture (Pakistan);
M.S., University of Agricultu re (Pakis tan); M.A. , Univers ity of Mary land; M.S., Ph.D., University of ILLi nois
Margaret Christopher. (1995) Associa te Professor & Chair, Socia l Work. B.A., Mount St. Mary College; M.S.W.,
M.Ph., Ph.D., Un iversity of Pittsburgh
Edwa rd J. Chute. (1990) Professor, Eng lish. Di rector o f Honors Program. B.A., St. Vincent College; M.A., Ph.D.,
Uni versity of Minnesota
Pamela B. Cignetti. (1990) Professor, Elementary and E.1 rly Chil dhood Edu ca tion. B.S., M.Ed., Califomia
University of Pennsylvania; Ed.D., University of Pittsburgh
Jesse A. Cignetti. ( 1968) Professor. Chemistry and Physics. B.S., Slippery Rock University of Peru1sylvania;
M. Ed., Duquesne University; Ph.D., TI1e Ohio State University

Debra M. Clingerman. (1984) Associa te Professor, Business and Economics. 8.A., California University of
Pennsy lva nia; M.B.A., West Virginia University
Ismail Cole. (1988) Professor, Business and Economics. B.A., Harvard College; M.A., Tufts University; Ph.D.,
Uni versity of Pittsburgh
Parmeshwa r Coomar. (2004) Assistant Professor, Applied Engineering and Technology, B.S., M.S. in industrial
Technology, M.S. in Industrial Engineering, University of Wisconsin

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Mary O' onnor Cook. (2001) Associate Professor, N ursing. B.S.N., Carl ow College; M.S.N., Ph.D., Uni versity
o f Pitts bu rgh
Jo ni L. Cra mer Roh. (1991) Professor, Health Science and Sport Studies. B.S., West Virginia Uni versity, ATC,
M.A.T., niversity of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Ph.D., West Virginia University
Christine Craw ford . (1992) Assistant Professor, Academic Development Services. B.A., California Univers ity of
Pennsylva nia; M.A., West Virg in ia University

Rick A. umings. (1992) Associate Professor, Communication Stud ies. B. A., Uni versi ty of Illinois; B.A., Moody
Bible Ins titute; M.A., Marque tte University; Ph .D., Pe nnsy lvania Sta te University
Laura De.Fazio. (2000) Assistant Professor, Art and Design. B.F.A., lnd iana University of Pennsylvania; M .F. A.,

Kent State Uni versity
Mark D. DeHainaut (2002) Associate Professor, Business and Econo mics Depa rtment. B.S., M.B.A., Ind ia na
Uni versity of Pennsylva nia; Ed .D., University of Pittsburgh
Gary Delorenzo (2005) Assistant Professor, Mathematics and Computer Science, B.S., Ind iana Uni versity of

Pennsylvania, M.B.A., Duquesne Universi ty, D.Sc., Robert Morris University
Holly Diehl, (2005) Assistant Professor, Elementa ry Ed uca tion BS West Virginia Un iversity, M.Ed . Frostburg
State Uni versity, Ed.D. West Virginia University

William E. Dieterle. (2(XX)) Assistant Professor, Chemistry & Physics. B.S., Arizona State Unive rsity; Ph.D.,
University of California at Berkeley
Ga il S. Ditkoff. (1986) Professor, Psychology. B.A., Sta te niversi ty o f ew Yo rk at Binghamton-Harpur
College; M.S., Ph.D., Sta te University of New York at Albany. Pennsylva nia and New York Certified School
Psychologis t, Licensed Psychologist
Ronald G. Dreucci. (1973) Professo r, App lied Engineering and Techno logy. 8.S., M.Ed., Califomia University o f
Pennsylvania; Ed. D., West Virginia University
Jod i L. Dusi. (2005) Assistant Professor, Health Science and Sport Studies. 8.S., Duquesne University,
M.P.T., Duquesne Uni versity
Dilawa r Mumby Edwa rds. (1972) Professor, Educa tional Studies. I.Sc., St. Aloysius' College, Jabalp ur, Ind ia;
B.E. (First Class Hons.), Govt. Engineering College, Jaba lpu r, India; M.E.(I), Ind ian Ins ti tu te o f Science,
Bangalore, lndia; M.Sc. in Ed., Ph.D., Ind iana University, Bloomington, Indiana

Grafton Eliason. (2004) Assista nt Professor, Counselor Education, 8.A. Duquesne University, M.Div., Princeton
Theologica.l Seminary, M.Ed., Shi ppensburg University, Ed.D., Duquesne University
Daniel E. Engstrom. (2001) Assistant Professor, Applied Engineering and Techno logy. B.S., Millersville
University of Pennsylva nia; M.Ed., Bowling Green State University; Ed.D., Duquesne Uni versi ty

Alan Fager. (2005) Associate Professor, Secondary Educa tion and Ad min istrative Programs, B.S., Thiel College,
M.Ed ., Shippensbu rg University, Ed.D., Temple Uni versity
Deborah A. Farrer. (2001) Assistant Professor, Elementa ry / Ea rly Child hood Ed ucation. B.S., Califo rnia
University of Pennsylvania; M.A., Ed.D., West Virginia Uni versity;
Sylvia L. Foil. (1990) Professor, Communication Stud ies. 8.5.5., M.A., Ph.D., Northwestern University
Nicho las S. Ford . (1992) Professor, 1athematics and Computer Science. B.S., lichigan Sta te University; M.S.,
West Vi rgin ia University; Ph.D., Michigan State Uni versity
Marc S. Federico. (1999) Assis tan t Professor, Health Science and Sport Stud ies. 8.S., Uni versity of Pittsburgh;
M.P.T., D.P.T. Slippery Rock University of Pennsy lvania
Jamie Foster. (2006) Ass istant Professor, Heal th Science and Sport Stud ies. B.S., Slippery Rock Universi ty; ATC,
DPT, Sli ppery Rock Universi ty
Cra ig Fox. (2006) Assistant Professor, Philosophy. B.A., Boston University; M.A., Tufts Uni vers ity; Ph.D.,
University of Illinois at Chicago
Kyle Frederick. (2007) Assistant Professor Ea rth Sciences. B.S., Un iversity o f Wisconsin; Ph.D., University o f
Buffa lo
Swamd eep S. Gill. (2002) Assistant Professor, Ea rth Sciences. B.S., Universi ty of Alberta; M.S., Universi ty of
Oklahoma; Ph.D., University of Wyoming

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Lizbeth A. G ille tte. (1986) Pro fessor, Educationa l Studies. 8.5., Carnegie Mellon Uni versity; M.Ed., University
of Pittsb u rgh; M.Pub.Mgmt., Ca rnegie Mell on University; Ed.D., University of Pittsburgh
Max A. Gonano. (1982) Professor & Chair, Music. Directo r o f Bands. 8.F.A., M.F.A ., C,megie Mellon Uni versity
Arcides Con1..a lez. (2002) Assistan t Professor & Chair, Mcxiem Lan g uages an d
College; M.A., Ph.D., Uni versity o f Ca lifo rnia, Los Angeles

Lil tu res, B. A., Brooklyn

Gregg Gou ld . (1991) Professor & Chair, Chemistry a nd Physics. B.A., Colga te Uni versity; Ph.D., Univers ity o f
North Carolin a a t Chapel H ill
Elizabeth A. Grube r. (1990) Assis tant Professor, Counselor Ed ucation. B.S., Bowling Green State Un ivers ity;
M.A., Youngstown Sta te Uni vers ity
Judith I. Hall. (1984) Associa te Professo r, Ma thematics and Computer Scie nce. B.S., Uni versity of Pennsylvania;
M.S., Uni versity of Pittsburg h
Yelda Ha ng un -Ba lkir. (2004) Ass istant Professo r, Che mis try a nd Physics. B.S., Is ta nbul Tech nica l University;
M.S., Duqu esne Uni versity; Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon Uni versity.
Scott Harg raves. (2006) Assis tan t Professor, Hea lth Science and Spo rt Studi es. 8.5., Delawa re Valley College;
M.P.T., Ru tgers Un iversity; D.P.T., Slippery Rock Uni versity
Chris T. Harman. (2005) Assis ta nt Professor, Hea lth Scie nce Spo rt Studies, B.S., Universi ty of Vermont; A.T.C.,
M.S., Indiana Univers ity; Ed.D., Ok la homa State Universi ty.
Greg Ha rrison . (200'1 ) Assis tant Professor, A rt a nd Design . 8 .A., Ca lifo mi a Un ivers ity o f Pe nnsy lvan ia; M.F.A.,
Ed inboro University of Pennsylvania; Associate Degree, A rt Institute of Pittsburgh
Mary A. Hart. (1984) Ass istant Professor, Hea lth Science and Sport Studies. B.S., Neb ras ka Wesleyan
University; M.A., Duquesne Uni versity; G radua te Agi ng Specialis t Certifica te, Un ivers ity of Nebras ka, O ma ha
Jeffrey R. Hatton. (2001) Assistan t Professo r, Hea lth Science and Sport Stud ies. B.S., Lock Haven Uni versity;
8.5., Coll ege of M.ise ricord.i a; OTR/ L, M.S., Ca li fo rnia Uni versity of Pennsylvania
Wilbum Hayde n, Jr. (1998) Associa te Professor& Director of MSW Program, Socia l Work. B.A., St. And rews
Co llege; M.5.W., Uni versity o f North Carolina; Ph.D., Universi ty o f Toronto
Jim Heft i. (2004) Ass is tan t Professor, Hea lth Science Sport Studies, P.G.A., B.A., Midd leb ury College, M.S.
Ca li forn ia Uni versity o f Pennsylva nia
Joseph C. Hei m . (1988) Professo r, Histo ry a nd Po li tica l Scie nce. 8.A., M.A. , Uni versity of Pittsb u rgh; M. Phil.,
Ca mbridge Un iversity; Ph.D., Uni versity of Pittsburg h; Certificate, lntemationa l Finan ce, Wharton G rad uate
School of Business, Uni versity of Pennsylvan ia
William He ndricks. (1990) Professor, Eng lish . B.A., Case Weste rn Reserve Uni versity; M.A., Ph.D., University
o f Pittsbu rgh
Keith D. Hepner. (1995) Profes.sor & Chair, Second ary Ed uca tion and Ad minis trative Prog rams. B.S., M.Ed.,
Ca lifornia Un iversity o f Pennsylvania, Ed. D., University of Pittsburgh.
Richa rd Hershberger. (2003) Assistant Professo r, Biologica l and Environmental Sciences, B.A., Carnegie Mellon
Un iversity. M.B.A., Uni versity of Pittsburgh. Ph.D., Case Western Reserve Uni versity.
Ba rbara Hess. (1990) Associa te Pro fessor & Cha ir, Mathe matics and Computer Scie nce. B.S., Cla rion University
o f Pe,msylvan.i a; M.Ed., Indiana Unive rsity of Pennsy lvania
Rebecca A. Hess. (2001) Assis tant Professor, Hea lth Science a nd Sport Studies. B.S., West Virginia Uni versity;
M.S., West Virginia Universi ty; Ph.D., Uni versity of Pi ttsburgh
G le nn R. Hi der. (1998) Associate Professo r, Applied Eng ineering and Techno logy. A.S., Sta te University o f New
York; B.S., Sta te University College Oswego; M.S., Easte m [ilinois Univers ity; Ed.D., West Virginia University
Karen Hjerpe. (2006) Associa te Professo r, Hea lth Science and Sport Stud ies. 8.5., Gannon Uni versity; M.S.,
Ca li fo rn ia University of Pennsy lva n ia
Ka rla A. Ho ffm an . (1990) Assoc.iate Professor, Mathema tics and Computer Science. B.S., Towson State
Uni versity; M.Ed., CAGS, Un iversity of Massach usetts
La rry D. Ho rath . (1990) Professo r, App lied Engineerin g and Technology. B.S., M.S., Easte rn [lii nois Un ivers ity;
Ph.D., Texas A&M Uni versity

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Ronald C. Hoy. (1969) Professor & Chair, Philosophy. 8.A., Uni versity o f California at Berkeley; M.A., Ph.D.,
University o f Pittsburgh
Nancy J. Hudson. (2005) Assistant Professor, Philosophy, B.A.., Whea ton College; M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Yale
University.
Yugo [kach. (2004) Assistant Pro fessor, Music. BFA, Ca rnegie-Mellon Un iversity; MM, Peabody Conserva tory
of Music at Johns Hopkins University; OMA, West Virginia University.
Susan A. Ja ko. (1998) Associate Professor, Communication Studies. B.A., William Paterson College; M.A.,
Ph.D., The Ohio State University
Kirk R. Jo hn. (1990} Professor, Psychology. B.A., California Uni versi ty of Pennsylva nia; M.Ed ., Ed.D., lndiana
Uni versity of Pennsylvania; NCSP; Pennsylvania Certified School Psychologist; Pennsylvania Licensed
Psychologist
Patricia A. Johnson. (2004), Assistant Professor, Academic Development Services, 8.5., M.Ed. Cali fo rnia
Uni versity of Pennsylvan ia

David T. Jones. (1985) Associate Professor, Business and Economics. B.S., Waynesburg College; M.S., West
Virgin ia University; C.P.A.
Eli zabeth Jones. (1992) Associa te Professor & Chair, Sociology. 8.A., M.A., Ph.D. American University
Denise M. Joseph. (2005) Assistant Professor, Communication Diso rders, 8.5.E.D., Duquesne University, M.S.,
Syracuse University, Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
Macdonald N. Kale. (1985) Associate Professor, Communication Stud ies. 8.A., Governors State University;
M .A., U ni versity of Illinois, Chicago; Ph.D., Indiana University, Bloomington

John R. Kallis. (1985) Professor, Applied Engineering and Technology. B.S., M.Ed., Ca li fo rnia University of
Pennsylvania; Ed.D., University of Pittsb urgh
Penina Adhiambo Kamina. (2004) Assistant Professor, Mathematics and Compu ter Science, 8.Ed., M.Ed.,
Kenya tta Uni versity, Kenya; Ph.D., Sya rcuse University
Robert H. Kane, Jr. (1988) Professor, Hea lth Science and Sport Stu d ies. 8.5., University of Connecticut; A.T.C.,
P.T., M.S., University of Southern Maine; Ed.D., West Virginia Un ivers ity
Chad M. Kauffman. (2001) Ass istant Professor, Earth Science. 8.5., Salisbury Un iversity; M.A., Ph.D.,
University o f Nebraska~Lincoln
Kurt P. Kearcher. (2001) Ass istan t Professor, English. 8.A., Michigan State Un iversity; M.A., Western Michigan
Un iversity; Ph.D., The University of Toledo
Wi ll iam G. Kimmel. (1976) Professor, Bio logical and Environmental Sciences. B.A., Wilkes College; M.S., Ph.D.,
Pennsylvania State Uni versity
TI1o mas G. Kinsey. (2007) Professor, Health Science and Sport Studies. B.S., Towson Uni versi ty; M.S.,
University of Mary land , College Park; Ph.D., University of Maryland, College Park
Richard L. Kline. (1972) Assistant Professor & Chai r, Student Services;. Director of lnstitutiona l Research. 8.5.,
Pennsylvania State Unive.rsity; M.S., California University of Pennsylvania
David V. Kolick. (1988) Associate Professor, Applied Engineering and Technology. B.S., A.S., M.Ed., California
University of Pennsylvania
Mohamed Kholief. (2002) Assistan t Professor, Ma thematics and Compu ter Science, 8.5., M.S., Alexandria
Uni versity, Egypt; Ph.D., Old Dominion University
Stanley A. Komarek. (1987) Professor & Chair, Applied Engineering and Technology. 8.5., California
University of Pennsylvania; M.Ed., Miami University; Ed.D., West Virginia University
Kevin A. Ko u ry. (1999) Professor & Chair, Special Ed uca tio n. 8.5., West Virginia Westl eyan College; M.A.,
Ed.D., West Virginia Uni versity

Lisa L. Kovalchick. (2004) Assistant Professor, Mathematics and Computer Science, 8.5., California University
of Pennsylvania; M.S., West Virginia University
Rene L. Kruse. (1989) Professor, Applied Engineering and Technology. B.S., Peru State College; M.S., Ph.D.,
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Mary Kreis. (2004) Assistant Professor, Hea lth Science Sport Studies, B.S., Un iversity of Virginia; M.S.,
Uni versity of Texas - San Antonio; Ph.D., Unjversity of Miami
John P. Lambertson. (1998) Associate Professo r & Chair, Ari and Design. 6.A., Mary Washington College; A.M .,
Ph.D., Uni versity of Illino is
Regis Lazor. (1972) Associate Professor, Special Education. 6.S., California University of Pennsylva nia; M.Ed .,
University of Delaware
Shirley A L:1zorchak. (2001) Ass is tan t Pro fessor, Business and Economics. 8.5., West Virginia University; M.S.,
Robert M orris University; Ph.D., The Oh io Sta te University

R. Scott Lloyd . (2002) Assistant Professor, Ari & Design. 6.A., Uni versity of Pittsbu rgh; M.F.A., Prati Insti tute;
Ed.D., Un iversity of Pittsburgh
John W. Loney. (1984) Associa te Professor, Applied Engineering and Technology. 6.5., Youngstown State
Un iversity; M.S., M.ich igan Technologica l University
Sa mm y P. Lonich. (1989) Associate Professor & Chai r, Psychology. 6.5., M.S., Californ ia Uni versity
of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Certified School Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
Ayanna Lyles. (2006) Assis tant Professor, Hea lth Science and Sport Studies. 6.5., University of Connecticu t;
A.T.C., M.S., Ca lifornia University o f PA

Cerenna S. Mace. (2001) Assistant Professor, Academic Development Services. 8.5., California University of
Pennsylva nia; M.A., West Virg inia Unive rsity

Sean C. Madden. (1 989) Professor, History and Politica l Science. 8. A., Xav ier University; M.A., University of
Notre Dame; D.A., Carnegie Mellon Uni versity
Robert Mancuso. (2005) Assistant Professor, Communica tion Disorders, B.A., Wes Liberty State College, M.S.,
West Virginia University
Andrae M. Mara k. (2004) Assist.int Professor, Department of History and Politica l Science. B.A., Marquette
University; M.A., Syracuse Univers ity; Ph.D., University of New Mex ico
Ma rga ret A. Marcinek. (1983) Professor of Nursing & Associate Provost of Academic Affairs,. B.S.,
Pennsylvan ia State University; M.S.N., University of Maryland; Ed.D., West Virginia University; R.N.
N icholas Martin. (2000) Ins tructor, Psychology. B.S., M.S.W., Univers ity of Pittsburgh; M.S. Califo rn ia
Uni versity of Pennsylvania; Ed.D., lndiana Un iversity of Pennsylvania; Certified School Psychologist;
Licensed Psycho logist
Eli zabeth Mason. (1987) Professor, Psycho logy. B.S., M.Ed ., lnd iana Uni versity o f Pennsylvania; Ph.D., Ball
State University; NCS P; Pennsylvania and West Virginia Certified School Psychologist; Licensed Psychologist
Barry E. McGlu mphy. (2003) Associate Professor, Hea lt h Science and Sport Studies. 8.5., Lock Haven
University; M.S., Uni versity of Arizona
J. Drew McG ukin. (1990) Associate Professor & Chair, Comm unica tion Studies. B.A., Freed Hard eman College;
M. A., S.C.T., Murray State Uni versity; Ph.D., University of Nebraska- Lincoln
Ja mes T. McVey. (1966) Assistant Professor, English. 6.A., Youngstown Sta te University; M.A., University of
Virg inia
James R. Means, Jr. (1986) Associate Professor, Ap plied Engineering and Teclmology. 8.5., West Virginia
University; M.S., University of Pittsburgh
Beverly J. Melenyzer. (1991) Professor, Elementary and Ea rly Chi ldhood Education. 6.5., M.Ed., California
University of Pennsylvania; Ed.D., Indiana Universi ty of Pennsylva nia

Will.ia.m Meloy. (2004) Assistant Professor, Library Services, B.A., Lafayette Col.lege, M.L.S., Kent State
University, M.A.T., Uni versity of Maine
Edward Mendola. (1989) Associate Professor, Business and Economjcs_ M.S., Waynesburg College; M.S.,
Robert Morris Coll ege; C. P.A.
Lind a Meyer. (2006) Associa te Professor, Hea lth Science and Sport Studies. B.S., Lock Haven University;
A.T.C., M.S., West Virginia Uni versity; Ed.O. Duquesne Uni versity
Ellen M. Michael. (1992) Associate Professo r, Music. 6.A., St. Ca therine; M.M., Uni versity of WISConsin; Ph.D.,
University of Pittsb urg h

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John E. Michaels. (1999) Associate Professor & Chair, Profess ional Studies. B.S., M.B.A., America n University;
D .B.A., George Washington University

Richard Miecznikowski. (1990) Pro fessor, Art and Design. 8.5., Indiana University of Pennsylva nia; M.F.A.,
State University of New Yo rk, Coll ege of Ceramics at Alfred University

Patricia Mi lford. (1989) Associate Pro fessor, Communica tion Studies. 8.A., George Mason University; M.A.,
Eastern Michigan Un iversity; Ph.D., Pennsylva nia Sta te Unive rsity

La ura Mi ller. (2006) Assistant Professor, Heal th Science and Sport Studies. B.S., The Pennsylva nia Sta te
University- Behrend College, M.S., The Uni versity of Southern Mississippi, Ph.D., The University o f Sou thern
Mississippi
Jamie D. Mitchem. (2004) Assis ta nt Professor, Ea rth Sciences. 8.5.; M.S., North Carolina Sta te University; Ph.D.,
University of South Ca rolina

Katherine J. Mitchem. (2005) Associate Professor, Special Education Departmen t. B.S., Manchester Uni versity:
M.Ed., Drury U ni versity, Mjssouri; Ph .D ., Utah State U ni versity

Dawn M. Moeller. (2004) Assistant Pro fessor, Counseling Center, B.A., University of Virginia; M.S., Syracuse
University; Ph.D. Syracuse Uni vers ity
Susan J. Monge!!. (1990) Associate Professo r, Busi ness and Economics. B.A., Seton Hill College; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Pittsb urg h

Conn ie Monroe. (2(X)6) Assistant Professor, Secondary Ed uca tion. B.A., Case Western Reserve University; PostBae Teaching Certifica tion, University of Texas at San An tonio; M.A., Regis University; PhD, Unj vers ity of
Dayton
La,vrence L. Moses. (1969) Professo r, Earth Sciences. B.S., Edinboro Un iversity of Pennsy lvania; M.Ed .,
Pennsylvania State University; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
Thomas R. Mueller. (1999) Associa te Professor, Earth Sciences. B.S., Towson State University; M.A., University
of Connecticu t; Ph.D., University of Illinois
John P. Nass. (1990) Associate Professor, Justice Studies. B.A., Michigan State University; M.A., Western
Michiga n Uni versity; Ph.D., The Ohio State University
J. Alan Nata li. (1986) Assis tant Professor, Englis h. B.S., M.A., Califo mia Uni versity of Pennsylva nia
Charles P. Nemeth. (2000) Professor & Chai r, Professional Studies. BA, Uni versity o f Delaware; MS, Niagara
University; MA, Ph.D, Duquesne Uni versity; JD, University of Baltimore; LLM, George Washington Univers ity
Diane H. Nettles. (1989) Professor, Elementary and Ea rly Childhood Ed uca tion. 8.A., M.A., Un iversity o f
South Florida; Ph.D., University of South Florida

Daria L. Nikitina. (2001) Assistant Professor, Earth Science. 8.5., M.S., Moscow Stale University, Russia; Ph.D.,
Uni versity of Delaware
Marsha L Nolf. (1 987) Associate Professor, Cha ir, Library Services. B.A., Waynesburg College; M.LS.,
University of Pittsbu rgh

Geo rge D. Novak. (1 959) Associa te Professor, Mathematics and Computer Science. 8.5., Cali fornia University
of Pennsylvania; M.Litt., University of Pittsburgh
Mark L owa k. (1985) Professor, Applied Engi neering and Technology. B.S., University o f Wisconsin, Stout;
M.S., Ed.D., Texas A&M Uni versity; C. P.R.

William W. O'Donnell . (1995) Associate Professor, Thea tre and Dance. 8.F.A., Pennsylvania Sta te Universi ty;
M.F.A., Wayne Sta te Uni versity
M.ichele A Pagen. (1 998) Associate Professor, Thea ter and Dance. B.A., Californ ia University of Pennsy lvania;
M.A., Ph.D., Bowling Green Sta te University
Suzanne M. Palko. (1984) Associate Professor, Nursing. B.S.N., Edinboro University of Pennsyl va nia; M.S.N.,
University of Pennsylvania; R.
Young J. Park. (1977) Professor, Business and Economics. B.P.A., Korea University; M.A., Ph.D., Temp le
University
Pratul C. Pathak. (1990) Professo r, English. B.A., M.A., LLB., University of Delhi, lnd ia; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

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John Pa trick. (2001) Ass ista nt Professor, Counselor Education and Serv ices. B. A., Bloomsbu rg Uni vers ity o f
Pennsylvania; M.S., University of Scranton; Ed.D., Pennsylvania Sta te University
Brian K. Paulson. (1989) Professor & Chair, Biologica l a nd Environmental Science. 8. A., G ustavus Adolphus
College; M.S., Michigan Technologica l Uni versity; Ph.D., University o f O klaho ma
Mariana Pensa (2004) Ass istant Professor, Mod e rn Langu ages & C ultures, B.A. Unive rsity of Buenos Aires,
Argentina, M.A., PH .D. Ca rle ton Uni versity, Can ad a.
Gwendolyn D. Perry-Burney. (2001) Assistant Pro fessor, Social Wo rk. B.5.W., M.S.W., Templ e Uni vers ity; Ph.D.,
Un iversity of Pittsb urg h
Todd Pinkha m . (2004) Assista nt Pro fessor, Art a nd Design , M.F.A., Rochester Ins titute of Techno logy
Albert R. Pokol. (1965) Associa te Professor, & Reference Librarian, Library Services. B.S., Ca li fo rni a Uni vers ity
o f Pe nnsy lvania; M.Ed., Duquesne Uni versity; M.L.S., Uni versity o f Pittsburgh
Joel Press. (2006) Assista nt Professor, Phi losophy. 8.A., Arizona State Uni versity/No rthe rn Arizona Unive rsity;
M.A., A rizona State Uni versity; Ph.D., Univers ity o f Ari zona
Mary Po povich . (2007) Ins tructo r, Hea lth Science a nd Spo rt Stud ies. 8.5., Cal iforn ia Un iversity o f
Pennsylvania ; A.T.C, EMT.-B, M.S., Ca lifornia Uni versi ty of Pennsy lvania
Joel Press. (2006) Assis ta nt Professor, Philosophy. B. A., A ri zona State University / Northern A rizona
Univers ity/ M.A., Arizona State University; Ph.D., Uni versity of A rizona
Loring A. Prest. (1998) Assistant' Professor, Library Services. A.A., Breva rd Community College; B.R.E. Baptist
Bible Coll ege; TI1.M. G race 171eologica \ Semina ry; M.S. (L.1.S.), Un iversity of 111.ino is a t Urba na-Cha mpaign
Matthew J. Price. (2005) Assis ta nt Pro fessor, Che mistry a nd Physics. B.S., Adams State Co llege; Ph.D.,
Uni versity of Utah
Aleksa ndra Prokic. (200·1) Assis tant Pro fessor, App l.ied Eng in eering a nd Technology. B.S., Belgrade, University,
Yugoslavia; M.A., Sch ool of Visual Arts, eiv Yo rk
TI,o mas C. Pucci. (1991) Professor, A thl etics. Di recto r o r Athl e tics. 8.5., Ca Jjfomia Sta te Uni versity a t
Sacra men to; M.Ed ., Pacific Uni versity; Ph.D., Uni versity o f New Mexico.
Anthony S. Pyzdrows ki . (1990) Professo r, Ma th ematics a nd Compute r Science. A.S., Pe nnsy lva nia State
Unjversity; B.S., M.S., Ph.D., West Virg inia Un iversity
Ma ry Ra ndall. (2005) Ass istant Professor, Mode m Languages & Cultu res, B. A. Montana State Uni versity, M.A.
Un iversity of Montana, Ph .D. Universi ty of Colo rad o-Boulde r
Rebecca A. Regeth . (200 1) Assis tant Professor, Psychology. B.A., M.S., Weste m Washing ton Un iversity; Ph.D.,
University of ew Hampsh ire
Ben Reu ter. (2004) Assis ta nt Pro fessor, Health Science Sport Studies, B.S., Gettysburg Co llege; M.S., O ld
Dominion Uni versi ty; A.TC, Ph.D., A uburn University
Margari ta Riba r. (1986) Associa te Professor, Mod e rn La nguages a nd C ultures. B.S., Uni vers idad Ped ag6gica,
Bogota, Colombia; M.S., Duquesne Uni versity
Clyde A. Roberts. (1 992) Professor, Bus iness and Economics. B.S., M.8 .A., Ma rshall Un ivers ity; D.D.A.,
Uni versity of Kentucky
JoAnn Rod rig uez-Naeser. (1992) Assistant Professor, Academic Develo pment Services. B.A., M.Ed ., Ca lifo rnia
Un iversity of Pennsylva nia
Christine Roman i-Ru by. (2001) Assistant Professor, Hea lth Scie nce Spo rt Studies, B.S., Indiana Un iversity o f
PeJ1J1sy lvania, A.T.C., M.P.T., Slippery Rock Un ive rsity o f Pennsylvan ia
Ca rrie R. Rosengart. (2005) Assistant Professo r, Psycho logy Depa rtm ent. B.S., Tufts Uni ve rsity o f Medford ,
M.A.; M.S., Un iversity o f Geo rg ia; Ph.D., University o f Georgia.
Susan D. Rya n. (2002) Assistan t Professor, Ea rth Sciences. BA, Uni versity of Western O nta rio; M.A.,
Bournemouth University, Eng land; Ph.D., University of Ca lgary
G hassa n A. Salim. (2001) Assistan t Professor, Applied Eng ineering a nd Techno logy. B.S., Wright State
University; M.S., West Virg inia Uni versity

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Melvin J. Sally. (1973) Professor & Chair, Academic Development Services. B.S., West Virginia University;
M.Ed., California University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D., Univers ity of Pittsburgh
Mary Ann Salotti. (1994) Associate Professor & Counseling Cen ter Licensed Psychologist, Student Services.
B.A., Uni versity o f Pittsburgh; M. Ed., Duquesne University; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
Jeffrey Samide (2005) Assista nt Professor, Counselor Education, B.A., St. Vincen t College, M.Ed., Ed. D.,
Indiana University o f Pennsylvania
Sylvia Sapone (2004) Assis tant Professor, Secondary Ed ucation and Administrative Progra ms, B.S., M.S.,
Duquesne University, Ed .D., University of Pittsbu rgh

Joseph G. Schickel. (1988) Assistant Professor, Applied Engineering and Technology. B.S., California Uni versity
of Pennsylvania; M. Ed ., Cle mson University

Wi lliam F. Schweiker. (1972) Professo r, Sociology. B.A., West Virginia University; M.A ., Ph.D., Uni versity of
M_innesota
Lisa M. Schwerdt. (1990) Professor, English. B.S., B.A., Flo rida Internati ona l Uni versity; M.A., Ph.D., Purdue
University
Richard D. Scott. (1971) Professo r, Psychology. B.A., Pennsylva nia State University; M.5., Uni versity of
Massachusetts; Ph.D., University o f Tennessee

Gary Seelye. (2003) Assistant Professor, Academic Development Services, B.S., M.A., Indiana Uni versity o f

Pennsylvan.ia
Ma ry Seman. (1998) Associate Professor, Special Ed uca tion. B.S., California Uni versity of Pennsylvania; M.Ed .,
University o f Vermo nt; Ed.D., West Vrrginia University

Louise E. Serafin. (199"1) Professor, Business and Economics. B.S., California Uni versity of Pennsylvania;
E.M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Ali Sezer. (2006) Assistant Professor, Chemistry and Physies. B.S., Y~d iz University, M.S., 17,e University of
ebraska-Lincoln, Ph.D., The University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Betty Shaw. (1988) Associate Professor, Library Services. B.S., University of Pittsburgh; M.L.S., Carnegie Mellon
University; M.A., Indiana State University

Caryl J. Sheffield. (1991) Professor & Chair, Elementary and Ea rl y Childhood Educa tion. B.S., California
Uni versity o f Pennsy lvania; M.Ed ., Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania; Ed .D., Uni versity of Pittsburgh

Debra A. Shelapinsky. (1986) Associate Professor & Chair, N ursing. B.S. ., University of Akron; M.S.N.,
University of Pittsburgh; R.N. ; P. N. P.
John W. Shimkanin. (1990) Professor, Elementary and Ea rly Childhood Education. B.S., Moravian College;
M.S., Clario n University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D., Penn Sta te University

Sylvia E. Sholar. (1995) Associate Professor, Communication Studies. B.A., Georgia Soutl1ern University; M.A.,
University of Georgia; Ph.D., Temple University
Paul Sible. (2002) Assistant Professor, Mathematics and Compu te r Science, B.S., Ca lifornia University of
Pennsylvania; M.S. West Virginia University
Nancy A. Skocik. (1990) Associa te Professor, Mathematics and Comp uter Science. B.S., M.Ed., California
Unjversity of Pennsylvania; Ed.D., West Virginia University
Tamara Skroupa . (2002) Assistant Professor, Mathe matics and Computer Science/ Business and Econo mics,

B.S., M.J.S.M., Carnegie Mellon Un iversity
Robert Skwarecki. (2000) Assis tant Professor, Communication Disorders. B.S., Duquesne University; M.S.,
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
Michael D. Slaven. (1995) Associate Professor, History and Political Science. B.A., M .A., Ph.D., West Virgin ia
University

Michael J. Slavin. (1989) Professor & Chair, Theatre and Dance. B.S., Cali fornia University of Pennsylva nia;
M.A., West Virginia University; Ph.D., Bowling Green State University
Rosa lie Smiley. (1999) Associa te Professor, Social Work. M.S.W., L.M.S.M., M.P.H., Ph.D, University of
Pittsburgh

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Madeline C. Smith. (1990) Professor & Chair, English. S.A., Mt. St. Mary College; M.A., SUNY- ew Paltz;
Ph.D., West Virginia University
Lisa Solomon. (2004) Assistant Pro fessor, Academic Development Services, 8.A. Waynesb urg College, M.S.

Ca lifornia Uni versity of Pennsylvania
Gregory A. Spicer. (1998) Assistant Professor, Communjcation Studies. 8.S., Clarion University of
Pennsylva nia; M.S., Sou thern lUinois University; Ph.D., University of Pit tsburgh
Nancy Steeley. (2006) Assistan t Professor, Elementary / Ea rly Childhood Education. ll.S., Elementary /N-3,
Plattsburgh State University; MED., Special Education / Essentia l Ea rly Educa tion, Uni ve rsity of Vermont;
Ed.D., Educa tion/Earl y Childhood, l.ndiana Uni versity of Pennsylvania

Jacqueline Stefa nik. (1984) Professor, N urs ing. 8.5. ., Pennsylva nia State University; M.S.N., M. P.A., Ed.D.,
West Virginia University; C.R.N.P.
Jeffrey S. Sumey. (1990) Assistant Professor, App lied Engineering and Technology. 8.5., Cali fo rnia University of
Pennsylvania; M.S., West Virginia University
Dennis C. Sweeney. (1991) Professor, Psycho logy. S.S., University of North Carolina; M.A., Ph.D., Bowling
Green State Un iversity
Emily M. Swei tzer. (2001) Assistan t Professor, Psychology. B. A., M.S., California University of Pennsylva nia;

Ed.D., West Virgi nia University; Certified School Psychologist
Sherrill Sza lajda. (2007) Assista nt Professor, Special Ed uca tion.
Pittsburgh

B.S., G rove City College; M .Ed ., University or

Robert C. Tay lor. (2001) Assistant Professor, H ea lth Science and Sport Stud ies. 8.S.,
M.Ed., Frostburg State U niversity; Ph .D., The University of Southern M.ississippi

San Diego State University;

Marc C. Tebbitt. (2007) Assis tant Professor, Biological and Environmental Sciences. 8.5., Un iversity of Wales,
M.S., University of Reading, Ph .D. U niversity of G lasgow

John M. Tho mpson. (1987) Professor, Applied Engineering and Technology. B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of
Pittsb urg h
Lind a Toth . (2000) Assistant Professor, Psychology. B.S., Ca liforn ia University of Pennsy lvania; M.S. Duqu esne
U ni versity; Ed .D., West Virginia University, Pennsylvania Licensed Psychologist

La u.ra Ann Tuennerman- Kaplan. (2000) Assistant Professor & C hair, History and Poli tica l Science. 8.A ., The
College of Wooster; M.A., Universi ty of Delaware; Ph.D., Uni versity of M innesota

Pamela C. Twiss. (1999) Associate Professo r, Social Work. S.A., Point Park College; M.S.W., Ph.D., Uni versity of
Pittsburgh

Susan G. Urbine. (1990) Assistan t Professo r, App lied Engineering and Technology. 8.5., Ca li fom ia Uni versity
of Pennsylvania; M.Ed., Clemson Universi ty

John R. Va rgo. (1970) Associate Professor, Elementary and Early Child hood Edu ca tion. S.S., Cali fornia
University of Pennsylvania; M.A., West Virginia University, Read ing Specialist

Luise va n Kcuren (2002) Assistan t Professor, English, B.A. , Emerson College M .A.T. State University of New
Yo rk-Cortland, D.R.S.A.M. from Royal Scottish Academy of Music, Ph .D. Unjvers ity of D elawa re

Jaros lav V Vaverka . (1990) Professo r, Applied Engineering and Techn ology. 8.5., Dux School of Mines, Czech
Repub l.ic; M.B.A., Bald w in-Wa llace College; M.S., Columbi a Pacific U niversity; D. I.T., U ni versity of Northern
Iowa

Jacqueline Walsh. (1998) Assistant Professor, Counselor Education and Services. 8.5., M.S., Ca lifo rnia
U niversity of Pennsylvania; Ph.D., Ken l State University

Carole A. Waterhouse. (1986) Professo r, English. S.A., M.F.A., University of Pittsb urg h; Ph.D., Ohio Univers ity
Ellen West. (2005) Assistant Professor, Hea lth Science Spo rt Stud ies, B.S., Ca lifo rnia University o f
Pennsylva nia, A.T.C., M.S., West Virginia LJ njversity.

Thomas F. West. (2004), Associate Professor, Hea lth Science Sport Stud ies, M.S., West Virginia Un iversity; 8.5.,
A.T.C., Ph.D., The Pen nsylvania State Uni versity
Robert Whyte. (2005) Assistant Professor, Biological and Environm ental Sciences, B.. East Lansing Ml,
M.En.S., Ph.D. Lnstitute of En vironmental Science Oxford, O H

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Stephen H. Whitehead. (2001) Instructor, Applied Engineering and Technology. 8.5., California University of
Pennsylvania
Thomas Dea n Wickham. (2000) Assis tant Professor & Chair, Earth Sciences. 8.5., Slippery Rock University of

Pennsylvania; M.S., West Virginia University; Ph.D, Pennsylvania State Uni versity
Paul D. W~liams. (1986) Professor, Mathematics and Computer Science. 8.5., Cali fo rnia University of
Pennsylvania; M.S., Cla rkson University; Ed.D., Uni versity of Pittsburgh

Margo K. Wilson. (2002) Assistan t Professor, B.A., Unive.rsity of Wisconsin, M.A., University of California Los
Angeles, M.F.A., Godda rd College
Brian D. Wood. (2005), Assistant Professor, Health Science Sport Studies, B.S., Uni versity of WisconsinLaCrosse; M.S., Minnesota State University- Mankato; Ph.D., University of New Mexico
James Wood. (1987) Professor, History and Political Science. B.A., Colo rado State University; M.A., Ph.D.,
Arizona Sta te University

Kimberly A. Woznack, (2004) Assistant Professor, Chemistry and Physics. 8.5., Hartwick College; Ph.D.,
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Peter H. Wright. (2000) Associate Professor, Applied Engineering and Technology. 8.A., Yale University; M.A.,
Ed.D., West Virginia University
Richard M. Wyman. (1992) Professor, Elementary and Early Childhood Education. B.A., Franklin and Marshall
College; M.Ed ., Tufts Uni versity; Ed.D., University of Washington
Wi lliam A. Yahner. (1989) Professo r, English. 8.5., M.A., Edinboro Uni versity of Pennsylvania; Ph.D., Indiana
U ni versity of Pennsylva nia

Mohamed Ya mba. (1989) Professor, History and Political Science. B.A., University o f C hana; M.A.I. A., M.A.,
O hio University; Ph.D., University of Pi ttsburgh
Roy Yarbrough. (1999) Professor, Health Science and Sport Studies. B.S., Greenville College; M.S., Eastern
Illinois University; Ed.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
George Yochum. (1988) Associa te Professor, Communication Studies. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Pittsburgh
Joseph Z isk. (2000) Assistant Professor, Educational Stud ies. 8.5., M.Ed., California University of Pennsylvania;
M.S., Drexel University; Ed.D., Temple University

Edwin M. Zuchelkowski . (1985) Professor, Biologica l and Environmental Sciences. 8.5., Ca lifomia University
of Pennsy lvania; Ph.D., West Virginia Uni versity

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Index
A

Academic Affairs 368
ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 83
Academic Advising 48
Academic Dismissal 51
Academic Forgiveness Policy 56
Academic Passport 18
ACADEMIC ORGANIZATION 62
ACADEMIC POLICIES 48
Academic Probation 51
ACC-Accou.nting 244
AccOLmtin g, Associa te of Science in 120
Add/Drop 54
Administra tion & Fina.nee 369
Administration & Ma.nag, Associa te of Science in 120
Administrative Withdrawals 55
Ad mission to a Closed Secti on 53
ADMISSIONS 20
Advanced Placement Credit 17
Adv ising and Placement Testing Center 56
AED - Art Ed ucation 249
Aging Specialist Certifi ca te 166
Alu mni Association 349
Al umni Re lations 349
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 367
ANT - Anthropology 245
Anthropology, Bachelor of Arts in 184
Appealing a Grade or Other Academic Decision 49
Applied Computer Science, Bachelor of Science 194
APP LIED ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY 84
ARB - Arabic 247
ART AND DES IGN 102
ART -Art 247
Art Education, Bachelor of Science in 105
Art, Bachelor of Arts in 104
Art, Certifica tion 105
ATE - Athletic Training 249
Athletic Gran t-in-Aid 30
Athletic Training, Bachelor of Science in 158
Athletics, Intercollegiate 358
Athletics, In term urals 360
Attendance 50
Auditing a Course 53
B
Banking Concentration 120
BIO-Biology 250
BIOLOGICAL AND ENVJRONMENTAL SCIENCES 107
Biology, Bachelor of Sc.ience in 107
Biology for Secondary Schoo l 112
Biology, Pre-professional 108
Board of Governors 368
Bookstore 353
383

BUS - Business 253
Business & Econo mics Concentration 116
Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in 116
BUSINESS AND ECONOMJCS 116
C
Calend ar, Academic 391
CalCard 352
Campaign to Build Character and Careers 349
Cam pus Ministry 354
XCP - Career Planning 254
Career Services 345
CET - Computer Engineering Technology 259
ChanceUor, Sta te System of Higher Education 368
CHE - Chemistry 254
CHEMJSTRY AND PHYSICS 122
Ch ea ting and Plagiarism SO
Chemistry, Bachelor of Sc ien ce in 122
Chemistry, Bachelor of Sc ience in anomanufacturing Technology 124
Chemistry, Ce rtifica tion in Secondary Schools 125
CMD - Commw1kation Disorders 255
CoUege Level Equi valency Program (CLEP) 21, 56
COM - Comm uni ca tion Studies 256
COMMUNICATION DISORDERS 128
Communication Disorders, BS in Ed 128
Communication for Secondary Schools, BS in Ed 217
COMMUNICATIO STUDrES 130
Communication Studies, Bachelor of Arts in 131
Commuter Center and Services 354
Computer Cen ter 344
Computer Engineering Teclu1ology, Bachelor of Science 90
Computer En gineering Technology, Associate of Science 97
Com puter and Information Systems, Bachelor of Scien ce 193
Computer Info rm ation Systems 192
Computer Scien ce Tech, Associate of Scien ce in 196
Conlerring of Degrees 58
Confidentiafay o f Records 59
Cooperative Ed uca tio n 345
Council of Tnistees 368
Counseling and Psychological Services 354
Course Challenges 53
Course Descriptio ns 244
Course N wnbering System 48
Credi t By Examination (Course Ch allen ges) 53
Credi t Overload 53
CRJ - Criminal Justice 264
XJJ - Criminal Justice 267
CSC - Computing Sciences 260
CUTV (California University Televisio n) 355

D
DAN - Dance 269
Dean's List/ Semester H ono rs 59
Degree Fee 21
Developmental Courses 71
384

Dining Services 355
Disabilities, Students With 69, 363, 366
Distance Education 343
Drafting and Design Technology, Associate of Science in 97
Drug and Alcohol Programs 347
Dual Majors 57
E

Early Admission for Hi gh-School Students 14
Early Childhood, Bachelor of Science in Edu 148
Early Childhood Educa tion 147
Early Childhood Educa tion, Associate of Science in 149
Early Childhood/Elementary Education, Bachelor 147
Ear ly Childhood/Special Ed (Dua l Major), Bachelor 236
Earned Credit Hours 41
EARTH SCIENCE 135
Earth Science, Bachelor of Science in 137
EAS - Earth Science 269
Eberly College of Science and Technology 69
ECE - Early Childhood Education 273
ECO - Economics 273
Economics, Bachelor of Arts in 118
EDE - Elementary Educa tion 278
EDF - Educational Foundations 275
EDS - Ed ucational Studies 276
EDU - Educa tion 275
Education and Hun1an Services, College of 62
EET - Electrica l Engineering Technology 276
Electrical Engineering Tech, Associate Degree 98
Electrical Engineering Tech, Bachelor of Science 91
Elementa ry Educa tion, Bachelor of Science in 144
Elementary / Early Childhood Education 146
Elementary /Special Education (Dual Major) 238
ENG - English 279
ENGLISH 150
English, Bachelo r of Arts in 151
Crea ti ve Writing Concentration 152
Journalism Concentration 152
Litera ture Concentration 153
English, Certifica tion for Secondary Schools 154
English Deparhnent Writing Cen ter 345
E S - Envirorunental Studies 283
En virorunental Studies, Bach elor of Science in 143
Envirorunental Ea rth Science Concentration 137
Envirorunental Conservation Concentration 112
Ecology Concentration 113
Fisheries & Wildlife Biology Concentration 114
ESP- Special Education 333
F

Facul ty List 372
Federal Campu s- Based Aid 24
Fees 20
FAFSA23
FIN - Finance 284
385

HNANCIAL AID 22
Finan cial Aid, Disbursement of 38
Financial Aid Refunds 44
First-Year Semmar (FYS) 71
FIT - Fitness and Wellness 285
Foreign Lang uage, Certifica tio n in K-12 202
Fo reign Language, Inte rna tio na l Stud ies 203
Foundation fo r California University of PA 350
Fra te rnities 361
FRE - French 285
Frend 1, Bachelo r o f Arts in 201
G
GCT - Gra phi c Comm unica ti o n Technology 291
Gene ral Ed ucatio n 74
General En trance Requireme nts 14
General Science, Certification in Second a ry Schools 125
GEO - Geography 287
Geography, Bad1elor of Arts in 139
Geography, Bachelor of Arts in (Geographic Information Science Concentration) 139
Geography, Bachelor of Arts in (Travel and Touris m Concentration) 140
Geology, Bad1elo r of Science in 141
GTY - Geronto logy 290
Geronto logy, Bad1elor of Science in 159
GET- General Engineering Technology 287
Good Academic Standing 51
Governance and Admm.istration 368
Grade Reports 52
Grading System 49
Graduate Credi t Load for Se.n iors 57
Graduate Studies and Research, School of 70
Graduation Requirements 58
G ran ts 29
G raphics & Multimedia, Bachelor o f Science in 93
Graphic Design, Bachelor of Science 105
H
H SC - Health Scien ce and Spo rt Studi es 293
HEALTH SCIENCE & SPORT STUDIES 155
Health Services 362
HIN - Harrisburg Inte rnshi p Program 293
HIS - History 294
HISTORY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE 167
History, Bachelor of Arts in 167
HO - H onors Program 297
H o no rs a t Graduation 59
Ho no rs Con voca tio n 59
HO ORS PROGRAM 174
Housing 355
HPE - Health and Physical Ed uca tion 293
I
ID Card (See Ca!Card) 352
Incomple te Grad es 51
Industria l/ Organiza tional Psych, Concntra tio n 212
386

Industria l Technology, Associate 99
lndustrial Technology, Bachelor of Science in 94
lnforma tio n Teclu1ology Management 120
Inte rnatio nal Studen ts 15, 359
In ternational Studies, Bachelor o f Arts in
Business and Economics Concentration 119
Foreign Language Concentration 203
Geography Concentration 140
Pol.i tical Science Concentration 171
1ST - lnforma tio n Systems Teclu1ology 298
!TE - Indus tri al Teclmo logy 299

J

Jefferson@Californ.ia 358
JudiciaJ Affa.irs 360
Judicial System (Student) 360
JUSTICE STUDIES 176
JUS - Justice Studies 303
Justice Stud.ies, Bacl1elor of Science in 178

L
La te Payment Fee 21
La te Registration Fee 20
Leadership, Minor in 189
Liberal Arts, College of 69
LIBERA L STUDIES 190
Libe ral Studies, Bachelo r of Arts 190
Library, Louis L. Manderino 342
Lifelong Lea rn.ing 72
Loan s 34
M
Managemen t, Bachelor of Science in BA 117
Marketing, Bachelor of Science in BA 117
MAT- Ma thematics (incl uding DMA) 309
Mathematics and Computer Science, Bacl1elor of 192
MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE 192
Mathe ma tics, Bachelor of Arts in 192
Mathematics Labora tory 344
MET - Mechanical Eng ineering Teclmology 312
Meteorology, BS in 138
MGT - Management 308
Military Transfer Cred its 42
Minors
Accounting 120
Acting 242
Anthropology 187
Art 106
Biology 114
CAD/ GIS Teclmology 101
Cera mics 106
Chemistry 127
Compu terized Numerica l Control 100
Computer Inform ation Systems 197
Computer Science 197
Crafts 106

387

Creative Writing 154
Dance242
Drawing 106
Earth Science 144
Economics 121
Electrical Engineering Technology 100
En vironmenta l Sciences Concentration 115
Finance 120
Frend1 204
Geography 145
Geographic lnformation Science 145
Geology 145
Graphic Communications Technology 101
History 172
Journalism 154
Justice Studies 188
Leadership 189
Literature 154
Management 120
Manufacturing Technology 100
Marketing 121
Mathematics 197
Meteorology 145
Music 205
Painting 106
Parks and Recreation 145
Philosophy 210
Political Science 172
Prin trnaking 106
Psychology: General 213
Psymology: Industrial Organizational 213
Public Relations 134
Sculpture 106
Sociology 188
Spanish 204
Technical Theatre / Design 242
Television Production 134
Theatre 241
Theatre/Literature 24
Travel and Tourism 145
Mission 10
MKT - Marketing 308
MMT- Multimedia Technology 312
MODERN LANGUAGES & CULTURES 201
Mortuary Science, Bamelor of Science in 110
Multicultural Student Programming 360
MUS- Music 312
MUSIC205

N
ationaJ Student Exmange 359
NMT- anomanufacutri.ng Temnology 314
Non-Degree Students 16
Non-Traditiona l Student Services 354
UR - ursing 316
NlJRS[NG206
388

Nursing, BSN 206
urse, School urse Certifica tion 207
0

Off-campus housing 358
Ombudsperson 71, 366

p
Parking fo r Students wi th Disabilities 363
Parks and Recrea tion, Bachelo r of Arts in 142
Payment Information 20
Payment Plans 20
PEACE Project 361
PHEAA State Grant 25, 43
PHI - Philosophy 316
PHILOSOPHY 209
Philosophy, Bachelor of Arts i.11 209
PHS - Physical Science 2318
PHY - Physics 319
Physical Therapist Assistant, Associate Degree 165
Physics, Bachelor of Arts in 126
Physics, Bachelor of Arts in, Nanomanufacturing Technology 126
Physics, Certifica tion in Second ary Schools 224
Pittsburgh Center 72
Political Science, Bachelor of Arts i.11 168
Political Science, International Studies 171
POS - Political Science 320
Post-Baccala urea te Stud ents 15
Pre-Law, Bachelor of Arts in Politi cal Science 170
President, Office of 368
Probationary Assistance (PASS) Program 71
PSY - Psychology 324
PSYCHOLOGY211
Psychology, Bachelor of Arts in 211
PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant 318
Public Policy Concentration 170
Public Affairs Office 350
Public Rela tions, Bach of Arts i.n Communica tion 134
Public Safety 347
R
Radio & TV Concentration, Bachelor of Arts i.n Commun 133
Reading Clinic 344
Readmission to the University 55
Recrea tional Services 361
Refw1d / Repayment Po licies 20
Registra tion 52
Repeating a Course 53
Requirements, General Entrance 14
Requiremen ts, Specific Entrance 14
Residence Life 357
Roo m and Board 20

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Sa tisfactory Academic P rog ress Po licy 41, 51
Schedule Adjustments 54
Scholarships 32
Second Degrees 57
Second Majors 57
SECONDARY EDUCATION & ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM 214
Semester System 48
SOC - Sociology 328
Socia l Equity 365
SOCIOLOGY 227
Soci a l Sciences, Bachelo r of Arts in 230
Social Work, Bachelor of Science in 231
SOCIAL WORK 231
Soci ology, Bachelor of Arts in 227
Sororities 361
Southpointe Center 72
SOW - Social Work 329
Spanish, Bachelor of Arts in 201
ESP - Specia l Education 333
SPECIAL EDUCATION 235
Special Educa tion (Comprehens ive), BS in Educa tion 235
Specia lty H o using 357
Specific Entrance Requirem ents 14
Speech Communication, Bad1e lo r of Arts in 131
SP - Spanish 331
Sport Management, Bachelor of Scien ce in 160
SPT - Sport Man agem ent 334
Stud ent Acti vities Board (SA B) 361
Student Associa tion, Inc. 361
Stud ent Congress 362
Stud ent Development and Services 350, 369
Stud en t Employment 31
Stud ent New sp aper (Cal Tunes) 353
Student Respo nsibilities and Academic Ad vis ing 48
Student Teadting 68
Students with Disabilities 69,363,366

T
Teacher Education Program 62
Teacher Educa tion, Admission to 63
Technical Studies Flex Degree, Assoc ia te 100
Technology Educa tion, Certifica tio n in Educa tio n 95
TED - Technology Educa tio n 335
THE -Thea tre 338
THEATRE AND DANC E 240
Thea tre, Bachelor of Arts in 240
Transcripts 52
Trans fer Credit Evaluation 18
Trans fer Credits 57
Tran sfers 14
Trans fer (Student Policy) 17
Tuition 20
Tuto ring 83

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University Advancement 349, 370
University College 70
UNI - University College 340

V
Veterans 16
Veterans Affairs 364
Veterans Deferment 20
Veterans: Course Credit for Military Service 16
Visiting Student Program 347
Visiting Students 15

w
Web Site Development 364
WFD - Workforce Development 340
Withdrawal 54
Women's Center 365
WOMEN'S STUDIES 243
Women's Studies, Certificate in 243
Work Study 31
Writing Center 345
WST- Women's Studies 340

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Academic Calendar
Fall 2007

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Add / Drop Period . .... . .. . .. . . . .. . . . . . .. .. .. . . .
Faculty Convocation ........... . . ............. .
Labor Day ( o classes) .................. . ... . . .
Last Day to apply for December Graduation
Mission Day ( o Classes 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) .
Ear ly Spring Registration (Tentative) . . . . . .
Last Day to Drop a Course or
Withdraw From the University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Classes End . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reading Day ( o Classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Senior Grades Due . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exam Week ...
Graduate Commencement (7:00 p.m.)
Semester Ends . .. . .................... .
Undergraduate Commencement (10:00 a. m.) . .
Grades Due from Faculty . . .. . .. . . .

August 27
August 27-A ugust 31
August 28
September 3
September 28
TBA

ovember 12-16
November 19
December 6
December 7
December 10
December 10-14
December 14
December 15
December 15
December 17

Spring 2008

Classes Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spring Facul ty Convoca tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Add / Drop Period . .. ... . .. .. . ........ . .. .. . . .. .
Martin Luther King Day ( o classes) . . . . . . . . .
Summer Registra tion Opens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Last Day to Apply for May 2008 Graduation .
Spring Break
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Honors Convocation
Easter Break . .
Early Registra tion (Tentative)
... . .... . . .
Last Day to Drop a Course or
Withdraw From University .... . . .. . . .. . .
Classes End . .. .. .. . ... . . . .. ....... . .. . . .
Reading Day (no classes) .... .... .. . .. ......... . .
Senior Grades Due . . ... . .. . ......... . ... .
Exam Week ... . .. . .. .
Graduate Commencement (7:00 p.m.) . . . .. ...... .
Undergraduate Commencemen t (10:00 a. m.) . . . .. .
Semester Ends . . . .
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Grades Due From Faculty

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January 14
January 15
January14-18
January 21
February 18
February 22
March 10-14
March 29
March 19-24
April 14-18
April 14
May 1
May 2
Mays
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